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"But she clearly took issue with what she felt was excessively physical play by the Lynx and, in particular, Maya Moore.

"The whole pulling me down on the fast break, all that crap, it's not needed," McCoughtry said. "I really hurt my elbow when Maya pulled me down on that play. I feel like it wasn't needed. We don't play that way. We are going to play hard and we are going to play scrappy, but we aren't going to pull you down and hurt you. I just felt like I deserve a little more respect than that." McCoughtry's right elbow was wrapped in ice.

Moore had no comment on McCoughtry's comments outside of the Minnesota locker room."

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Maya obviously wasn't trying to 'take her down' or anything like that. Monica Wright was in on that play and Angel had already lost her balance when Maya was trying to grab her from behind.

AM took a tumble and as a competitor I'm not surprised she took a little umbrage, considering the result was a fall to the floor and a sore elbow.
 
Angel might still be a little pissed about Maya's block earlier in the game.

As talented as McCoughtry is, she doesn't play team basketball. You can tell she wants to win the game on a single play.

Her 3-point shooting and outside shooting in general needs work, yet she settles for bad shot after bad shot. And you can see every single thing she's thinking on her face.
 
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I'm not saying this as a snipe against Angel. But I watched the first game and saw all the facial expressions and incredulity over the no calls she felt she deserved in that game. I think in a way she feels she's an elite player in the league (which she is) and therefore deserves special foul treatment (which she does not).

I've watched 2 BE tournaments and was shocked at the amount of physical play directed at Stef that she had to endure. I can't believe her arms, neck, and torso aren't completely covered in bruises as a result. So to Angel I'd simply echo Siemone's comments - "then don't play in the finals!"

To be fair, tho, a lot of folks thought the officiating was horrible in the 2nd game. But you gotta adjust.
 
McCoughtry took Whalen out in the 3rd quarter going for a rebound... why didn't she mention that... :)
 
I actually like the Dream, if that statement was intended for me. I love Tiff, and I liked Angel a lot more after the 2012 Olympics. But she acts like Diana after every call, and she doesn't have near the resume that Dee has. (I don't think Dee should act like that either)
 
Angel's starting to lose control again. In college, Jeff Walz sat her down to watch tape of herself, her reactions and demeanor on court. According to what I read it was an eye opener for her, and she changed her behavior. Seems she is sliding again and maybe a date with some game tape would be beneficial....just saying
 
coaches can't seem to reel her in... except Geno, we all know he's not gonna allow her BS
 
DaddyChoc said:
coaches can't seem to reel her in... except Geno, we all know he's not gonna allow her BS
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Well he is in a unique situation too. NT head coach. Doesn't need her (has plenty of other talent). And there are plenty of other top talent players there. She is no longer the star when she's on the NT. Not even a starter, nor a captain. They will also help keep her in reeled in.
 
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I would LOVE to have been a fly on the wall when our sweet, church going Maya commented INSIDE the locker room:eek:

pap49cba said:
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Moore had no comment on McCoughtry's comments outside of the Minnesota locker room."

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I thought Maya was unusually demonstrative after her block of Angel's shot. But it was directed at the home crowd, not at Angel.

The "clear path" call on Maya's foul was incorrect in my view. Monica was between her and the basket when Maya committed the foul. Maya was going for the ball, but across Angel's body, so she knew a foul was likely. I did not see that as dirty or particularly rough.

I thought Angel's foul on Whalen's rebound was unnecessary. Angel was late and had no shot at the ball, so she hammered Lindsay.

I agree that Angel needs to dial it back and play team ball. The exposure she's getting is not good. As talented as she is, her behavior and attitude may cost her a Team USA slot.
 
Complaining after being pulled down by a competitor IS whining, IMO. It's basketball...get back up and shut up.
 
meyers7 said:
Well he is in a unique situation too. NT head coach. Doesn't need her (has plenty of other talent). And there are plenty of other top talent players there. She is no longer the star when she's on the NT. Not even a starter, nor a captain. They will also help keep her in reeled in.
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Yet a very good performer.
 
dakotaboy said:
McCoughtry took Whalen out in the 3rd quarter going for a rebound... why didn't she mention that... :)
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Yeah, Angel was so upset she took it out on a smaller player. Lame.
 
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Yet a very good performer.
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True. She had some great games in the Olympics and even off the bench was a scoring spark and a defensive menace. But I believe people are more discussing her attitude and pouting, overt frustration, and basically her on court demeanor in the WNBA. That will not fly on the US National team - any more than Diana's plethora of T's this season and her issues with the WNBA refs.
 
pap49cba said:
"But she clearly took issue with what she felt was excessively physical play by the Lynx and, in particular, Maya Moore.

"The whole pulling me down on the fast break, all that crap, it's not needed," McCoughtry said. "I really hurt my elbow when Maya pulled me down on that play. I feel like it wasn't needed. We don't play that way. We are going to play hard and we are going to play scrappy, but we aren't going to pull you down and hurt you. I just felt like I deserve a little more respect than that." McCoughtry's right elbow was wrapped in ice.

Moore had no comment on McCoughtry's comments outside of the Minnesota locker room."

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Of course McCoughtry was upset. Maya was a +30 the last game. Whatever she was doing was pretty effective!
 
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Sorry, couldn't resist...
 
meyers7 said:
Well he is in a unique situation too. NT head coach. Doesn't need her (has plenty of other talent). And there are plenty of other top talent players there. She is no longer the star when she's on the NT. Not even a starter, nor a captain. They will also help keep her in reeled in.
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great points
 
Interesting, now, to have a reflection on the battle between Marynell and Angel...
 
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JimGunther said:
I would LOVE to have been a fly on the wall when our sweet, church going Maya commented INSIDE the locker room:eek:
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I am sure Maya had a few choice words for her....But Maya can go to Confession later. There is still one more win the Lynx have to get. Then Maya can go to Confession and ask for forgiveness for those choice words.
 
Posted this thought elsewhere but:
Every player is a different player on the National team than they are on any other team they play or have played on and that is especially true for players like Angel who have generally been looked to as the clear 'star' and offensive driver of their team. The National team has so much talent from 1-12 that no one player ever has to 'carry' the team and they each have more defined specialties that focus on their specific strengths than on their regular teams. On the National team defensive pressure and disruption is probably Angel's 'thing' with her unique offensive skills presenting another and different problem for the opponent's defense - she is great at creating chaos for the opponent in a way that Maya or Catch don't and that contrast is just another weapon for the NT coach to employ. Players love playing on the NT because while the pressure to win is greater than anywhere else, the actual pressure on them individually is reduced. They do not have to pace themselves but can give maximum effort for a 5 minute stretch knowing that when they start to flag the next one in will be just as good but with fresh legs and lungs.

All that said, the NT is going to be in transition and there are a number of young players looking to push out the older players and a desire by the committee to get younger to develop the next generation. Angel is a bit of a tweener in terms of age younger than the old guard but not as young as the younger NT Olympians. I think she is probably safe for 2014 but by 2016 she might get dropped to allow one of those youngsters a place.
 
When Angel is in the zone, she can dominate every phase of the game. Probably fair to say she's wired differently, but she is one of the very best players in the world. I don't have any anger at what she said. She's a competitor and her team is likely against insurmountable opposition in this series. Sometimes frustration gets the best of us all.
 
I know that I am a little late for this comment but....Angel is a cry baby. I mean we all saw the games of the Finals. Sure she may have gotten hacked several times when driving the lane but so did some of the Lynx players. They did not whine. Plus Angel reminds me of Reggie Miller...too much drama and acting. There was a few plays where Angel drove to the rack and her defender gave her some space. Angel started flopping like she got hit with a stone cold stunner or something. I mean just stop it and play.
 
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