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[BroadwayVa]

I don't like answering hypotheticals, but since you insist: yes, I think Vic would sit anyone who played dirty.

Even at the Potential cost of a Half a Million dollar bonus???? Seriously?

 

[EricLA]

Jewel doesn’t follow most of MM, NDWBB, or other significant ND players on Twitter. Seems like someone was a bit mad Jewel left early

I believe Jewel was the one who said it was difficult going there while being a black student-athlete. Not surprised she had no regrets about leaving early, but I do think it's sad that Muffet wasn't able to forge a better relationship with one of the best players to come out of ND.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Correct - only two on Danger. The other incident was on Williams. Williams drove past AO into the lane, jumped up for the shot. As Williams reached her apex, AO came in and undercut Williams, sending her to the floor. Didn't catch it live but it was clear on the replay.

We should always be able to have a discussion on our favorite topic and disagree agreeably.

Yes I now recall that one--AO used her posterior and back to undercut.

 

[Huskee11]

ESPN speaks on it.
UConn-Notre Dame -- I'm here for all the pettiness

God, what an awful article by D`Arcy Maine.

Reveling in "all the petty, all the hate, all the controversy, all the drama" - saying it gives the game "extra sizzle".

Also notes in the same vein that "getting casual fans talking also helps expand the game`s reach".

So, that`s the ticket, turn high level WCBB into a cheap reality TV show. Gotta get those ratings! Losing subscribers by the millions, I can see why someone from ESPN would be concerned about that.

She notes that female athletes are often lauded for being role models, but "they can be more than that." Are you sure you didn`t mean LESS than that?

"They can be a role model and someone who`s willing to get fired up, talk trash, and even throw a dirty elbow every now and then."

I`ll tell you who was fired up. Christyn Williams was fired up. She wasn`t the one who thought 2018-2019 was going to be a victory lap.

Taurasi talked trash, Kia talked trash. Lou can talk some trash as well. I`m ok with that. But dropping f-bombs on the opposing coach doesn`t qualify, sorry.

Throw a dirty elbow every now and then? How about an undercut, a clothesline, and a trip/shove? Is within about a five minute stretch of a game that has gotten away qualify as "every now and then"? What would you be saying if someone was seriously injured?

All the focus appears to be on the fake apologies to ND supporters only, twitter blocking, loss of "poise". (Double dribbling would show lack of poise, not trying to upend an opponent.) Frustrated that not more attention on the dangerous play, and disturbed than an ESPN writer would seemingly condone and arguably encourage it.

Don`t expect anything more from Notre Dame about this, ESPN has their back. And if our beloved ESPN announcers got the memo, don`t expect anything from them either.

 

[PacoSwede]

Correct - only two on Danger. The other incident was on Williams. Williams drove past AO into the lane, jumped up for the shot. As Williams reached her apex, AO came in and undercut Williams, sending her to the floor. Didn't catch it live but it was clear on the replay.

We should always be able to have a discussion on our favorite topic and disagree agreeably.

+1,000 ... that started the 3 attempts to put 'enemies' out of action -- just vicious .... not tough game play, but ruthlessness

 

[Alydar]

UConn football needs to defeat Marist or their equal before pretending to take on the big dudes and actually be a DI football program.

Perhaps you missed:

Notre Dame’s Loss Leaves Charlie Weis Hanging by a Thread

Connecticut beat Notre Dame, 33-30, in double overtime Saturday, the latest setback for a program that has plunged into mediocrity.

Notre Dame’s Loss Leaves Charlie Weis Hanging by a Thread

 

[Woof 101]

Well..maybe it's time to end the series with ND if their leader, Miss Muffet can't do any better than this.

I wouldn’t mind ending the series.

Come on UCONN, leave the ND "FIGHTING" Irish & let's get a home-away series started up with Oregon State.

OK, going to be nice here, no emoji of head banging the wall which would be well deserved.
I saw the game, I have heard and read all the comments and cannot figure out for the life of me how many don't get the fact this was the best thing for women's basketball since ND knocking us out of the tourney.

To end the best rivalry in the woman's game at this point with the position / conference UConn is in would be a suicide setback just like that of Pat's. ( Note recruiting class this year. ) Be aware this would hurt UConn much more than it would ND. How many match ups like this, early in the season are featured in prime time on ESPN?

All that happened in this game was fuel to the fire and what is needed to maintain a great rivalry. That and scrutiny from the media and pressure on ND and the officials should we meet in the final four. I am obviously a little rougher around the edges here than many but I say bring it on!
We embarrassed the #1 team in their house as they continued to embarrass themselves and some want to end the competition ????

 

[Plebe]

I like Devereaux Peters a lot, but I'm afraid she's on the wrong side of this one:

 

[hoopsfan22]

The last image I have of Jewell Loyd is the one of her going up to the UConn players who were on the floor celebrating a national championship victory, at her team's expense, and congratulating them.

 

[CocoHusky]

OK, going to be nice here, no emoji of head banging the wall which would be well deserved.
I saw the game, I have heard and read all the comments and cannot figure out for the life of me how many don't get the fact this was the best thing for women's basketball since ND knocking us out of the tourney.

To end the best rivalry in the woman's game at this point with the position / conference UConn is in would be a suicide setback just like that of Pat's. ( Note recruiting class this year. ) Be aware this would hurt UConn much more than it would ND. How many match ups like this, early in the season are featured in prime time on ESPN?
All that happened in this game was fuel to the fire and what is needed to maintain a great rivalry. That and scrutiny from the media and pressure on ND and the officials should we meet in the final four. I am obviously a little rougher around the edges here than many but I say bring it on!
We embarrassed the #1 team in their house as they continued to embarrass themselves and some want to end the competition ????

This is NOT the best thing that could have happened to WCBB, it is potentially the worst. The sport was lucky that multiple players were not hurt by the actions of a ND player. By risking the safety of its players WCBB gains what exactly? This is WCBB, those hoping to see something else can kick rocks and keep it moving. This sport does not need them.

 

[mhshuskies]

The Rivalry Continues...
Around the Rim: Lachina doesn’t know what happened, but basically says Arike could not been at fault.

 

[shinobimono]

Not true, five people clapping in this picture. Ivey on the left, Lindsay Allen(?) obscured by Muffet head, Whitney Holloway, Michaela Mabrey, and Maddie Cable.

Muffet, her Husband, and Beth Cunningham didn't clap. The rest are either clapping or not in the picture.

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Tout

Orangutan, you're a real trooper, but as you see, the show must go on.

 

[Alydar]

Look at the ESPN home page for women's basketball. The lead article is about Arike's shot 7 months ago. The UConn - Notre Dame game isn't even mentioned on the page. It's clear that No 24 of the Irish has been designated as the princess of wcbb and as such her crap doesn't stink. The Christian Laetner of WCBB.

 

[nwhoopfan]

I like Devereaux Peters a lot, but I'm afraid she's on the wrong side of this one:

Did you read through all the responses to the tweet? Talk about a difference of perception. People are gonna see what they want to see or what fits with their existing viewpoint.

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

The Rivalry Continues...
Around the Rim: Lachina doesn’t know what happened, but basically says Arike could not been at fault.

heard that too... all because AO is such a nice player. But, the OSU game and UCONN game don't show that and she let out some "F Bombs" after getting stuffed on a shot under the basket during the game as well.

 

[Plebe]

heard that too... all because AO is such a nice player. But, the OSU game and UCONN game don't show that and she let out some "F Bombs" after getting stuffed on a shot under the basket during the game as well.

LaChina is a sweetheart and a great presence in the sport, but for moments like this she's got nothing.

 

[Puppy Love]

Look at the ESPN home page for women's basketball. The lead article is about Arike's shot 7 months ago. The UConn - Notre Dame game isn't even mentioned on the page. It's clear that No 24 of the Irish has been designated as the princess of wcbb and as such her crap doesn't stink. The Christian Laetner of WCBB.

This is some kind of bug on how the page loaded. It’s been happening for a few days. If you go to the main ESPN page and then click on the women’s basketball link you will get an updated homepage. Unfortunately, it has this on it. UConn-Notre Dame -- I'm here for all the pettiness. More stupidity about how this is ‘good for the game’.

 

[LoTrader]

This would be a good time for Nell Fortner to yell at the top of her lungs about AO. I might start listening to her instead of muting her.

 

[MSGRET]

When I played basketball you didn't do the stuff the AO did in the UConn game, if you did you got tossed. I played from 5th grade thru HS and if you did any of the take outs or even dropped the "F" bomb you were either removed by the coach and put on the bench or the refs did it for you.

 

[Bigboote]

Even at the Potential cost of a Half a Million dollar bonus???? Seriously?

Yep. Do you think Geno wouldn't?

Both men make plenty of money, and I don't think either has a "win at all costs" mentality. As appealing as the idea of a big bonus is, I wouldn't do something to win that might injure somebody or end her career. There's money, and there's being able to sleep and live with myself. Maybe I'm projecting, but I don't think Vic or Geno would tolerate that behavior.

 

[ABCDFE]

Because it's what I do best for this site, here's some attendance data for the past 4 years.

So under the best of circumstances, "To the 6th best fans in WCBB"...

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Wow Iowa state. I never knew

 

[Adios]

Do not end the series. Continue to pile up all-time series wins while we have Geno.

Program will probably be in good hands whenever he retires.

 

[ABCDFE]

Clearly that is the ESPN talking point. This is petty rivalry stuff and there shall be no mention of flagrant fouls, particularly by someone whose game-winning exploits we want to talk about for the next several months. All the employees are sticking to the script.

Yeah I think they’re trying to sell this now as creating drama for WBB. However I don’t think this is the type of stuff I want to elevate WBB. Bush league flagrant fouls that hurt players and acting out with swear words for lots of young people watching. Maybe I’m old school but to elevate the game there should be passion and respect for the game.

 

[ABCDFE]

Do not end the series. Continue to pile up all-time series wins while we have Geno.

Program will probably be in good hands whenever he retires.

What’s the point when you’ve won so many already. If you really don’t like ND then you’ve got to see them lose visibility in recruiting. Kids want to go to programs that are winning and on the radar. UConn always bring more to series than the other way around.

 

[ABCDFE]

OK, going to be nice here, no emoji of head banging the wall which would be well deserved.
I saw the game, I have heard and read all the comments and cannot figure out for the life of me how many don't get the fact this was the best thing for women's basketball since ND knocking us out of the tourney.

To end the best rivalry in the woman's game at this point with the position / conference UConn is in would be a suicide setback just like that of Pat's. ( Note recruiting class this year. ) Be aware this would hurt UConn much more than it would ND. How many match ups like this, early in the season are featured in prime time on ESPN?

All that happened in this game was fuel to the fire and what is needed to maintain a great rivalry. That and scrutiny from the media and pressure on ND and the officials should we meet in the final four. I am obviously a little rougher around the edges here than many but I say bring it on!
We embarrassed the #1 team in their house as they continued to embarrass themselves and some want to end the competition ????

I disagree we would be hurt more than ND. easily can engage other teams who would be ranked.