Less Angst, More Love

[Carnac]

As great as Ionescu looked today, Jordan Canada impressed me even more. What moves!

You're right about Canada. She's a local product (Windward High School) here in Southern California. I saw her just once in person during her senior year, but could tell she was special, and would make an impact on whatever program she went to at the next level. No doubt she'll continue to play after college at the professional level. She's very intelligent and very BB savvy. She loves the game, and is very coachable.

 

[Lobo50Fan]

I'm probably along the lines of the second option. I wish I would've started watching sooner, but my first real season watching women's basketball at all was the 2001-2002 season. It started with Stanford, but when I would see UConn play, I would find myself entranced. It was beautiful basketball and it was entertaining. That joy, amazement, and love for the program and each team that has followed has only grown since then.

 

[chrissaran]

RockyMTblue2, Sabrina is a lot like D, just not quite as tall. Also, she doesn't quite have the talent around her D had as a freshman. They will be one of the best next year and for the two years after that.

 

[Orangutan]

Maybe we shouldn't get too far ahead of ourselves, worrying about whom UConn MIGHT play 2 or 3 games from now.

Speak for yourself, I'm busy trying to work out the 2018-2019 starting lineup

 

[Plebe]

I just came across this thread, even though it was started six days ago, and I really appreciate it on a personal level.

Love and gratitude. Those are my watchwords right now, and not just about this singularly special team we've been watching this year.

My brother Johnny, who lived with severe disability from birth, passed away very unexpectedly on March 12. Although I hadn't lived close to him for many years, words cannot express how I felt about Johnny, what he meant to me growing up, and how he's made me a better person. His three siblings and his parents gathered one week ago today, on an unfathomably windy day in West Texas, to lay him to rest. It was quite probably the most emotional event of my life so far.

In an instant, a new perspective on all else was gained. I have resolved to be more mindful of my gratitude for all things in life large and small, including my fandom of UConn WBB. As I reflect on this season, I realize that whatever happens in the final weekend, I will be grateful for all that has passed, the demonstration of effort and teamwork and a refusal to be confined to expectations.

 

[bags27]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure that Johnny felt your love and that of all his family, and that defined the grace with which he lived.

 

[VAMike23]

I just came across this thread, even though it was started six days ago, and I really appreciate it on a personal level.

Love and gratitude. Those are my watchwords right now, and not just about this singularly special team we've been watching this year.

My brother Johnny, who lived with severe disability from birth, passed away very unexpectedly on March 12. Although I hadn't lived close to him for many years, words cannot express how I felt about Johnny, what he meant to me growing up, and how he's made me a better person. His three siblings and his parents gathered one week ago today, on an unfathomably windy day in West Texas, to lay him to rest. It was quite probably the most emotional event of my life so far.

In an instant, a new perspective on all else was gained. I have resolved to be more mindful of my gratitude for all things in life large and small, including my fandom of UConn WBB. As I reflect on this season, I realize that whatever happens in the final weekend, I will be grateful for all that has passed, the demonstration of effort and teamwork and a refusal to be confined to expectations.

Thanks for this heartfelt and enlightened post.

The larger perspective you gained is a real blessing, even in the face of this very painful and personal loss. Perhaps over time, the positive value of this perspective--if you endeavor to maintain it--can be made commensurate with the magnitude of the (immediate) loss. Maybe that is where the great balance lies.

Best wishes in the days ahead

 

[Ozimoto]

Nice OP Bags.

I fall in category No. 2 and have been following the team since the initial take downs of Tennessee in the 90's. This team has been a joy to watch over the years and to me they provide a blue print for "doing things the right way." I just hope that as a fan I never get to the point where I get obnoxious about the winning and hyper critical when things don't go so well. What I post is tempered by the thought of "would I want someone to say this about my daughter if she was playing?" They are college kids and we should always try to remember that. The coaches are adults so they don't get quite the same pass, but what's not to like with this staff?

Looking forward to the game tonight and hopefully will find myself looking forward to the Huskies winning another title on Sunday after tonight. If that doesn't happen, it will still have been one heck of a year and a much better season than I thought they would have when this year's journey started.

I will watch the championship game Sunday regardless, but I will be much more engaged if the Huskies are in it.