I like Rueck..........he's always come across as a positive player-friendly coach with no bravado.........Oregon has been on top for a while, but they seem to have fallen on difficult times............lots of talk about the Graves getting booted.........never would have thought that possible a few years ago....
As for what she plans to do with the nose ring moving forward, Hidalgo said, "Next season, I'm going to play with it still until they tell me to take it out."
Zarathustra- - Announcers said Hidalgo wore it every game this season! How brain dead was everyone else!
Regardless of Hidalgo and other athletes getting away with nose rings during games all year, the rule states that jewelry of any form, is not allowed.
I read an article where Hidalgo stated that she was spoken to about the ring‘s removal prior to the game. She asked if it could be taped, and was told yes. Then later she was told to remove it. It’s unfortunate she missed time in the game, but had her coaches implemented the rules all season, she would not have missed valuable time in such an important game. As the student, she should’ve been instructed or reminded of the rules. Unfortunately she wasn’t, but the lesson is learnt.
If you read articles you will find there are a number of players on various teams that apparently do wear jewelry. The Ole Miss coach stated as much, that a number of her players do. They largely cover it up.
Spoken like a true, “rebellious“ young adult, and this has me shaking my head. However, I do understand Hidalgo’s disappointment in her team’s loss today, but hopefully with time, her anger will die down. Also, should she put the ring in her nose on game day next year, I‘m hoping that one of the adults on her team, will remind her of today’s lesson.
Based on this photo she knew the rule well enough to remove her earrings from all of the piercings in her earlobe. Her excuse that she had been wearing the nose jewelry all year is the real BS. It’s kind of like telling the state trooper who just pulled you over, “But officer, this is BS! I’ve been driving 95 mph on this stretch of the highway for years.” By the way, I’m not sure if her headband is legal. Could be categorized as a bandana. But don’t worry, the NCAA will probably except ND from the no jewelry rule next year.
I just read this link. At the end Hannah Hidalgo said about next year: " I'm going to wear it
Jewelry is banned for that player’s safety. iv seen players wear nose rings and wonder why they have them in/on during the game. That makes no sense to me; players and coaches know it’s a rule violation and continue to test it. For Hidalgo to complain about that is just plain stupid. Complain about foul calls not a clear rule violation.
Believe.... see the link on comment # 76 . I believe that I read it as the last comment in
But this is an article "about" the rule. You can read the rule directly. Just google search of
I did notice that Hannah had the "pierced" earlobes in this photo... see # 44 above. Perhaps she
One ref chooses not to enforce the rule? a different ref chooses to enforce the rule? Who is correct? Stay tuned.
The General board was set up to prevent the women’s board from being overwhelmed by posts about other teams. But now that so few teams/games remain, it’s ok to have threads on non-UConn games for teams still in the tournament.
Hidalgo is a freshman. This is on her coaches
The rule was made a point of emphasis for the sweet sixteen. I don't know the why, but the coaches were informed.
I believe nose rings are extremely fast closing - they can start to heal within hours of the piercing being removed even if they aren't brand new piercings. I've known people who were hesitant to take theirs out for this reason. The inside can close extremely quickly and you might legitimately be unable to put it back in yourself a surprisingly short time later.
Now it is the coach job to stop this foolish kid.
Yes they are. It’s still unsafe to wear it playing basketball. The question is do you want to wear a fashion statement or play the game. It’s metal so take it out!!! Why is that even a discussion. The assistant coaches ought to be telling the players this.
