PO'd at ESPN Sports Center coverage of "91"

[CTrefugee]

I usually do not watch, but I have been thirsting for coverage of "91." The two clowns had some info on the record, then a short Geno interview and they started talking about UCONN being bad for WBB and that the game is boring - on and on. Idiots! Why should UCONN dominance effect a game between ND and MD? Also saying you don't enjoy watching UCONN-SMU is like saying you don't enjoy the Bolshoi because they are too good. Watching UCONN when they play an out-matched opponent is like watching a ballet.

Venting.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Hard for Sports Center to cover Women's BB when its one of the Biggest NFL weekends and there were some compelling match ups and Great Games. I'll give ESPN a pass for this weekend, lets see what happens rest of the week. There have been plenty of other Media Sources covering the Streak.

I agree ESPN doesn't give enough coverage to Women's Sports in general.

 

[CTrefugee]

Hard for Sports Center to cover Women's BB when its one of the Biggest NFL weekends and there were some compelling match ups and Great Games. I'll give ESPN a pass for this weekend, lets see what happens rest of the week. There have been plenty of other Media Sources covering the Streak.

I agree ESPN doesn't give enough coverage to Women's Sports in general.

That doesn't excuse what they said. They did spend 5 minutes on the 91 record breaker, but they made it a negative.

 

[easttexastrash]

You will get to hear about the streak for a LOOOOONG time. Tune in every time UCONN wins by 60 points and I'm sure you'll hear a lot of good...and a little negative.

 

[easttexastrash]

I don't think the streak or UCONN are bad for the game. The lack of competition is what's bad for the game.

A lot of people don't want to see a movie they already know the ending to.

 

[wire chief]

This non-competitiveness is overstated, refer to the closeness of Fl & Md. ND & Baylor were not blow outs.
There will be more suspense in the Nationals, certainly compared to last year.

 

[greydog]

Sports Center has become irrelevant. I used to watch nightly, but I can't remember the last time I watched it, maybe three years ago? All of ESPN studio shows have devolved from covering sports to arguing on the air over stupid opinions by has been's or never were's. Its just a waste - outside of live sports, 30 for 30, or game replays I just avoid it.

 

[JordyG]

Sports Center has become irrelevant. I used to watch nightly, but I can't remember the last time I watched it, maybe three years ago? All of ESPN studio shows have devolved from covering sports to arguing on the air over stupid opinions by has been's or never were's. Its just a waste - outside of live sports, 30 for 30, or game replays I just avoid it.

I do also like to watch the ticker at the bottom to view the days sports results. That because the nattering heads so infrequently refer to them. That and the occasional "Outside The Lines".

 

[easttexastrash]

This non-competitiveness is overstated, refer to the closeness of Fl & Md. ND & Baylor were not blow outs.
There will be more suspense in the Nationals, certainly compared to last year.

There are exceptions, but in most games there is little competition. I don't know what UCLA's level of competition was but I can't imagine that it was as weak as what we see in women's basketball.

But I do understand why UCONN fans are tired of hearing that they are bad for the game. I get EXTREMELY tired of people saying that I am too attractive. It grows tiresome after a while.

 

[easttexastrash]

I do also like to watch the ticker at the bottom to view the days sports results. That because the nattering heads so infrequently refer to them. That and the occasional "Outside The Lines".

I watched the Baylor vs. KU game yesterday and UCONN and the streak must have been referenced a good 10 - 15 times. I may have to go back and watch the game and report back with the count.

 

[JordyG]

There are exceptions, but in most games there is little competition. I don't know what UCLA's level of competition was but I can't imagine that it was as weak as what we see in women's basketball.

But I do understand why UCONN fans are tired of hearing that they are bad for the game. I get EXTREMELY tired of people saying that I am too attractive. It grows tiresome after a while.

Perhaps you should try my approach. Wake up ugly and stay that way no matter what.

 

[JordyG]

I watched the Baylor vs. KU game yesterday and UCONN and the streak must have been referenced a good 10 - 15 times. I may have to go back and watch the game and report back with the count.

I watched that game yesterday as well your honor and I can't recall a single referral to anything of that nature. Perhaps my colleague could provide some probative evidence to the court to support this claim?

 

[easttexastrash]

I watched that game yesterday as well your honor and I can't recall a single referral to anything of that nature. Perhaps my colleague could provide some probative evidence to court to support this claim?

You must have had different announcers than what I was hearing.

 

[JordyG]

You must have had different announcers than what I was hearing.

Your honor I object on the grounds of hearsay and would suggest that the last response be struck from the record.

 

[easttexastrash]

Your honor I object on the grounds of hearsay and would suggest that the last response be struck from the record.

I can hear what you say.

 

[JordyG]

I can hear what you say.

Your honor I believe his answer was non-responsive and should also be struck. Your honor I believe as well, if my watch is correct, it is time for lunch. I'm in for Thai. Anyone else?

 

[easttexastrash]

Your honor I believe his answer was non-responsive and should also be struck. Your honor I believe as well, if my watch is correct, it is time for lunch. I'm in for Thai. Anyone else?

If you are talking about a Thai massage, count me in.

 

[JordyG]

If you are talking about a Thai massage, count me in.

Okay, I have 2 for lunch and a massage. Anyone else? How about your (Baylor) defendant? "Yon (team) has a lean and hungry look".

 

[uconnell]

I find it hard to watch most other wbb games due to the way they play. At times is like watching a playground game. No set plays, just a lot of running around and just heaving balls at the basket and missing. No passing or they stuck at passing. Just brutal.

UConn women have spoiled me.

 

[vtcwbuff]

I usually do not watch, but I have been thirsting for coverage of "91." The two clowns had some info on the record, then a short Geno interview and they started talking about UCONN being bad for WBB and that the game is boring - on and on. Idiots! Why should UCONN dominance effect a game between ND and MD? Also saying you don't enjoy watching UCONN-SMU is like saying you don't enjoy the Bolshoi because they are too good. Watching UCONN when they play an out-matched opponent is like watching a ballet.

Venting.

Maybe they don't have much coverage because they know people like you usually don't watch.

BTW I don't particularly enjoy watching UConn steamroll a hugely over matched opponent. It's OK for the first few minutes but once it becomes obvious how the game will go, I often loose interest. A major component of an athletic contest is competition. If that's missing it becomes something much less.

Although I have never watched the Bolshoi, I went to a ballet in NYC once and found it extremely boring and no way analogous to any sporting event I have watched except for maybe synchronous swimming.

 

[uconnell]

Was that seat backs in the upper levels that I saw? What year were they removed in favor of the bench seats? I would go to more Gampel games if the seat backs were still there

 

[easttexastrash]

I watched that game yesterday as well your honor and I can't recall a single referral to anything of that nature. Perhaps my colleague could provide some probative evidence to the court to support this claim?

So far I've made it through three quarters and the announcers have said "UCONN" or "Connecticut" 15 times, "Huskies" 5 times and referenced the streak 7 times. And that doesn't count the first 5 minutes of halftime they spent talking about UCONN and the streak.

 

[CTrefugee]

Maybe they don't have much coverage because they know people like you usually don't watch.

BTW I don't particularly enjoy watching UConn steamroll a hugely over matched opponent. It's OK for the first few minutes but once it becomes obvious how the game will go, I often loose interest. A major component of an athletic contest is competition. If that's missing it becomes something much less.

Although I have never watched the Bolshoi, I went to a ballet in NYC once and found it extremely boring and no way analogous to any sporting event I have watched except for maybe synchronous swimming.

Sorry you are not enjoying. I am, so that's a plus for my enjoyment of life. I guess you would prefer: "AND NOW WE PRESENT THE BOSTON POPS PLAYING HANDEL'S MESSIAH VS THE NY PHILHARMONIC PLAYING BEETHOVEN'S 9TH." I enjoy watching UCONN wbb because it is a thing of beauty in itself.

 

[vtcwbuff]

A thing of beauty that's missing something - like the Mona Lisa without the smile.

 

[JordyG]

So far I've made it through three quarters and the announcers have said "UCONN" or "Connecticut" 15 times, "Huskies" 5 times and referenced the streak 7 times. And that doesn't count the first 5 minutes of halftime they spent talking about UCONN and the streak.

My fingers are in my ears. I can't hear you La-la-la-la-la. Wait. I heard UConn. Sounds like music.

 

[triaddukefan]

I usually do not watch, but I have been thirsting for coverage of "91." The two clowns had some info on the record, then a short Geno interview and they started talking about UCONN being bad for WBB and that the game is boring - on and on. Idiots! Why should UCONN dominance effect a game between ND and MD? Also saying you don't enjoy watching UCONN-SMU is like saying you don't enjoy the Bolshoi because they are too good. Watching UCONN when they play an out-matched opponent is like watching a ballet.

Venting.

Im sure there was enough CT coverage for you to watch and enjoy. When the Duke MCBB Coach K won his 1,000th.... i didnt care to watch anything about it on Sportscenter... even though it was historic. There was plenty of local coverage in the papers and media to get my feel.

I was at the gym Saturday night when Sportscenter came on...... they had it on several of the TVs..... I was listening to my ipod instead of the TVs... so I have no idea what they were saying... but they seemed to give it more attention than just a regular game. I got a few push notifications from ESPN and probably CBS on my phone when it happened.. and there was plenty of coverage on the ESPN site to satisfy most UCONN fans.