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Message: [QUOTE="Carnac, post: 2518963, member: 5798"] My dislike for ND goes all the way back to the 1970's, and [B]has absolutely nothing to do with their women's basketball program. [/B]I was put off by the arrogance of their football team (players & coaches). Pre and post game media interviews, body language and antics on the sidelines of televised games, and various newspaper articles etc. in the early 1990's. Too many studio and field analysts and reporters suggesting that the Irish may have a sense of entitlement, because of their reluctance to join a conference, and their desire to have their own "exclusive" television deal with NBC sports. Even today, I relish the day when the Irish are bested on the grid iron. [B]Skylar Diggins[/B] was a standout lighting rod for the Irish during her time in South Bend. She led the charge for the Irish on game day. She played with no fear, and was extremely animated after wins over the Huskies, and drew my ire. I do respect her grit, resolve and refusal to kiss Geno's rings. In the late minutes of a game, and ND needed a basket, Diggins would step up with ice water in her veins. She rallied the troops. I can't be too upset with her antics though, as they mirrored those of Diana Taurasi. A lot of WCBB fans dislike the Huskies today because they feel UConn wins too much (not good for WCBB), and the boorish behavior of Dee back in the day. As a rule, UConn players don't brag, boast or disrespect their opponents in the media or on the court, neither does Geno. We NEVER hear from his coaches pre or post game. [/QUOTE]

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