One would think at the college level that the extra baggage some of these athletes have to tote around would learn to sit and watch and keep their lips zippered! So when we hear Geno gets the right player, it's mostl likely the one who has less stuff in their suitcases!
As importantly, what would the team be like if Geno didn't listen to the BONEYARD?USC coach Dawn Staley to critics: ‘Be fans, don’t be coaches’
What would the Boneyard be like if we took Dawn's advice?
Poor A'JA. Still surrounded by UCONN/Huskies, even during the postgame interview.............USC coach Dawn Staley to critics: ‘Be fans, don’t be coaches’
What would the Boneyard be like if we took Dawn's advice?
Not sure how to answer the Wilson/Coates thing except to say I would think these 2 should be used to physical play in the SEC and maybe expect that in the WNBA. Furthermore, when you think about how important it is for our front court to stay out of foul trouble, do you see Geno saying "all right hack them until they bleed"
Regarding Lou, I like the imagery. Very funny. However, Lou had 4 uncontested (or at least not very contested) shots in the first minute and just missed. I think this got into her head a little and gave more confidence to SC to continue to play her the same so I guess I would say 50 - 50 split.
He has said as much. Particularly with references to parents who wanted to be coaches or dictate how and how much their child is used.
I noticed that her (KLS) first few shots were uncontested and she was wide open to make them. The player in her shorts defense started quickly once they saw how open she was. Any shot she got after that she had to work for. I agree also given another shot at SC this team plays at an even higher level!
When you come out during introductions, strike a flex pose and kiss your bicep like this is the WWE, you'd better expect someone to take it to you physically...and HARD. Natalie gave Coates everything back, but it was an even battle; nobody else took it to Coates.
Huh? You lost me. First off, what she said was very measured and accurate on that many do not understand the day to day grind. She didn't say if it was the fan base, reporters or sportscasters who were critical. 2nd point is do not say just because people on here were coaches (of what HS? Travel? Pee wee?) cannot compare to Division 1 top flight NCAA basketball. This is a fact because if any of our esteemed colleagues were truly that knowledgeable and talented they would actually be coaching at that level. So unless you're Jim Calhoun under an assumed name, you can't be too critical. Dawn has been to a Final Four as a player, as a coach, been to multiple Olympics as a player and a coach and been in world championship tournaments as both. I, for one will respect that and ignore your less than logical retort.
The logic of this argument could be extended to, unless you've been a professional musician you can't critique a singers performance, or unless you've been a teacher you can't critique a teachers performance, or unless you've been a president you can't critique a presidents performance. I coach and I know that I get second guessed all the time by fans/parents who for the most part know a lot less about my sport than I do. I think it's part of the deal and it's pointless to complain about it. Also, while I have faith in my coaching abilities, I make my share of of mistakes over the course of a season. No matter how accomplished you are in any field it shouldn't shield you from criticism even if a good deal of it is unfounded.
