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easttexastrash said:
Were Lobo and Parker college players when selected to the Olympics? I thought that I read that the last time that a college player made it was in 1988?
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Correct insomuch as not since 1988 has a player who planned to return to college for another year been part of the Olympics.

BTW, here's a Veopel writeup.

Re: Griner, MV writes: "[F]or those who might think this Olympic announcement, and her potential future on this U.S. team, might weigh on Griner's mind during the Final Four ... it won't. Asked about it earlier in the NCAA tournament, Griner said her focus is 100 percent on Baylor and trying to win a national championship. And while the Olympics would be a huge honor, she's not thinking about that now."
 
The team is well stocked at all positions. You take Griner specifically because she's unique. If another team suddenly has a center or forward that plays out of her mind, then you've got BG in reserve as another look to throw at her.

It's also clear that she's the future of this team, so you get her familiar with the process now, setting her up for a major role in 2016.
 
Goodies07 said:
I would put Augustus in that "guard" category. It may not be her natural position, but for this team, it looks like she will be playing that position regardless of whether they add another guard or not.
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That was my thought. Augustus can fill the 2 spot. Bird Whalen and Taurasi can play the 1
 
alexrgct said:
Not surprised and quite pleased for reasons unrelated to basketball ability.
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is it the fashion decision she made or the poking in the chest of Geno 10yrs ago?

mine is the fashion decision...
 
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alexrgct said:
Correct insomuch as not since 1988 has a player who planned to return to college for another year been part of the Olympics.

BTW, here's a Veopel writeup.

Re: Griner, MV writes: "[F]or those who might think this Olympic announcement, and her potential future on this U.S. team, might weigh on Griner's mind during the Final Four ... it won't. Asked about it earlier in the NCAA tournament, Griner said her focus is 100 percent on Baylor and trying to win a national championship. And while the Olympics would be a huge honor, she's not thinking about that now."
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All due respect to MV but what would she expect Griner to say? She certainly shouldn't/wouldn't say that she found the entire issue to be a distraction. Now Griner may be focused 100% on the Final Four. But she isn't likely to admit it if she isn't.
 
LesMis89 said:
All due respect to MV but what would she expect Griner to say? She certainly shouldn't/wouldn't say that she found the entire issue to be a distraction. Now Griner may be focused 100% on the Final Four. But she isn't likely to admit it if she isn't.
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My thoughts exactly. That would be like asking Geno if it was a distraction and him saying yes. What was she supposed to say. She said what she was supposed to say. That was silly to even ask her that. Of course it is a distraction. Geno has already had to field questions about Griner not being selected.
 
If you are naive enough to think this may not be a distraction look at the first story on ESPNW, titled "Ace Up His Sleeve?" which mentions Griner's potential selection to the team.

The mere fact that BG and Geno are being asked this question proves to be a distraction. Geno is a savvy professional who is skilled at blocking out distractions.
 
There are always "distractions". Mentally tough players don't get fazed by such things. Mentally weak players do. Mentally weak players don't deserve to be champions. I don't think Griner is weak in any respect. This is a silly debate.

If Michael Jordan felt slighted and had two games to play, he'd score 50 points on those teams. Each.
 
My guess is that Kim Mulkey's Bell's Palsey is a much bigger distraction for BG and the team right now. Seeing the effect is a constant reminder.
 
DaddyChoc said:
is it the fashion decision she made or the poking in the chest of Geno 10yrs ago?

mine is the fashion decision...
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Mine is the incredibly insensitive and downright asinine comments she made after the tsunami hit Japan last year. One should not get to represent one's country in the Olympics after that.
 
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alexrgct said:
There are always "distractions". Mentally tough players don't get fazed by such things. Mentally weak players do. Mentally weak players don't deserve to be champions. I don't think Griner is weak in any respect. This is a silly debate.

If Michael Jordan felt slighted and had two games to play, he'd score 50 points on those teams. Each.
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Seriously, the best comparison you can find is MJ, the greatest competitor in the history of the game of basketball? How about we use a situation that is actually comparable.
 
alexrgct said:
Mine is the incredibly insensitive and downright asinine comments she made after the tsunami hit Japan last year. One should not get to represent one's country in the Olympics after that.
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Good point. Do you think that this type of issue is discussed by the committee?
 
I would not be one bit surprised if the committee told Griner that she is on the team but they are withholding the
announcement so she can completely focus on the final four without lots of questions on the London games.
Their omission of the 12th member may in fact lead to more questions than simply naming her...so they might have been wrong in their method of 'protecting' her
but I do wonder if she has been given the quiet nod already.

Geno's recent raves about her game and his overall comments on how much he likes her off the court don't necessarily
mean selection of course but I doubt he would have gone public to the extent he did unless he knew she was on the team.
 
I wish the selection announcement would have been handled differently for three reasons:
1. To allow all of the focus to be on those who were selected
2. To ensure that this weekend was about women's college basketball and not the Olympic team
3. To allow BG AND Geno to focus only on the FF and not the Olympics. Had this announcement not occurred at this time I doubt that either of them would have been asked about London.
 
blakeon18 said:
I would not be one bit surprised if the committee told Griner that she is on the team but they are withholding the
announcement so she can completely focus on the final four without lots of questions on the London games.
Their omission of the 12th member may in fact lead to more questions than simply naming her...so they might have been wrong in their method of 'protecting' her
but I do wonder if she has been given the quiet nod already.

Geno's recent raves about her game and his overall comments on how much he likes her off the court don't necessarily
mean selection of course but I doubt he would have gone public to the extent he did unless he knew she was on the team.
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Blake, I am hoping that this is what happened.
 
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bruinbball said:
Blake, I am hoping that this is what happened.
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That was my expectation the moment I saw the open spot and Griner's absence. I, personally, think it is the best way to address all aspects of the situation.
 
Icebear said:
I would hope so when the team is representing us internationally.
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I agree. I hope it is their responsibility to choose players who would best represent the spirit of the games.
 
Maybe they will make the announcement of her inclusion to the Olympic team when they present her with the FF MVP trophy.
 
easttexastrash said:
Maybe they will make the announcement of her inclusion to the Olympic team when they present her with the FF MVP trophy.
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That would not surprise me at all if she ends up as the MOP of the FF which I do not think is a given. It is not an MVP.
 
On Cappie: they weren't thrilled whe she blew off the recent competition in Europe to focus
on her fashion career in New York.
 
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blakeon18 said:
On Cappie: they weren't thrilled whe she blew off the recent competition in Europe to focus
on her fashion career in New York.
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That's a real understatement. The committee saw that as a very serious indication of her lack of interest.. I just hope she gets another chance, because her talent is undeniable.
 
Meet The Team

Eleven players were named to the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team Friday. A 12th player will be added some time before the London Games, which begin July 27:
PlayerPosition
Seimone Augustus F
Sue Bird G
Swin Cash F
Tamika Catchings F
Tina Charles C
Sylvia Fowles C
Angel McCoughtry F
Maya Moore F
Candace Parker F/C/G
Diana Taurasi G/F
Lindsay Whalen G

With the addition of BG seems we may be a little tall on centers and short on guards?
Hope none of our ball handlers get sick or injured.
 
Well not to toot my own horn......but toot, toot. (just add Griner, which I think they will) :cool:
 
easttexastrash said:
Tomato, tomato.
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No, no they can and should be seen as very different things. In the case of BG I do think they converge. But if BG ends up in foul trouble and Baylor were to lose someoneelse might win MOP but BG would still likely win an MVP.
 
Icebear said:
No, no they can and should be seen as very different things. In the case of BG I do think they converge. But if BG ends up in foul trouble and Baylor were to lose someoneelse might win MOP but BG would still likely win an MVP.
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I stand thoroughly corrected.
 
easttexastrash said:
I stand thoroughly corrected.
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You're new to this site. It is a discussion we have thoroughly hashed out here various times. I thought it was semantics at first but was ultimately won over by those who defined the difference.
 
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