Which Would Make You Feel Bettet About UConn's Loss To Iowa?

[DRR25]

You are missing the point and taking it out of context and that is very unfair. It's not about fans in general, it's about little girls and the effect that the game is having on them for the first time. Both Clark and Paige are idols to them. I was very specific about that. That is not true of the SC players. I made the statement in reaction to a poster that said he wanted to see SC crush Iowa which I felt would not be good for the game after all the progress that was made this year including a record high 14 million viewers of UCONN v Iowa. If you are an SC fan or wanted to see such a result then you have company with that poster but I didn't. However, if there are 50 little girls lining up to get Cardoso's or someone else's autograph or photo after the SC games as I have seen this year in person for Paige in 3 different venues, then I stand corrected but I sincerely doubt that. You say you "suspect" that it happens in SC, so you don't know. Do yourself a favor. If you are going to quote someone, then either reply to the quote or put the whole quote in.

So, Clark and Paige are idols to little girls but none of the S. Carolina players are, huh? And you have the nerve to say someone was treating you unfairly in the comments. (SMH) I'm not going to waste my time here except to say, for starters, you should go listen to Paige's Espy speech from a couple of years ago.

 

[mhshuskies]

On social media, there's a story about Paige Bueckers giving an interview in which she says she hopes there isn't a singular focus on her next season as the most well-known women's basketball player. In defending Caitlin Clark (I guess this is perceived by some as criticism of her), a commenter (woman from Iowa) actually said she'd never even heard of UConn women's basketball or Geno Auriemma until this year, and that we should be grateful to Caitlin Clark for putting us on the map. And it's not Clark's fault that Iowa women's basketball is far more popular than that of any other team.

What do you even say to that?

Definition of a front runner!

 

[NYCHUSKIES]

I'm at odds with this poll because I'm so super proud of how far we've made it this year, considering the amount of injured players we had on our bench. Uconn had absolutely no business being in the Final 4, but we were there and almost beat Iowa in the process.

 

[BBallF]

So, Clark and Paige are idols to little girls but none of the S. Carolina players are, huh? And you have the nerve to say someone was treating you unfairly in the comments. (SMH) I'm not going to waste my time here except to say, for starters, you should go listen to Paige's Espy speech from a couple of years ago.

First of all, I never said that the SC players aren't idols to young girls. I said that I doubted that when they played away they had the same adoration that Caitlin had from opponent's young fans and also that no, and I mean no, other player has ever had the same impact on women's sports and women's basketball than Caitlin has had. Those aren't my words they are Dawn Staley's. If you want to argue or be offended by that statement that is your right but if you think that the 14 million people were tuning in to the NC game just to see SC then you for starters should read what objective experts are saying. I don't understand why it is so difficult to simply acknowledge the profound effect she has had which has and will benefit this game and women in general. Doing so does not detract from the achievements of other women at all, it rather serves to shed light on their accomplishments, many of whom in the past were unjustly overlooked as great athletes.

 

[BBallF]

I will correct myself on the basis of new numbers. The women's NC game final figures were at 19 million whereas the men's NC numbers were at 14.8 million, which numbers speak for themselves and totally validate the point above.

 

[Longtime fan]

Well since both can’t lose, I care more about the team that just beat UConn than the loss from months ago.

There is nothing to make us feel any better about the loss. It is what it is. UCONN had every opportunity to win that game, but they just couldn't find the energy to do so. I don't think we had any chance of beating South Carolina, and I felt the same about Iowa ( could not beat SC either ). Dawn's team this year was like some of the old UCONN champs ( Stewie's yers, for example). There was just no way.

But we have every reason to feel proud. This team got to the final four. No one thought they could. And they could have won that game.

Our future is fascinating. The commitment of Sarah Strong could begin a new era of great teams.

At this moment, we have 13 players ( assuming everyone can arrive in good health ) and I would look forward to seeing even single one of them play.

 

[hussybulldog]

On social media, there's a story about Paige Bueckers giving an interview in which she says she hopes there isn't a singular focus on her next season as the most well-known women's basketball player. In defending Caitlin Clark (I guess this is perceived by some as criticism of her), a commenter (woman from Iowa) actually said she'd never even heard of UConn women's basketball or Geno Auriemma until this year, and that we should be grateful to Caitlin Clark for putting us on the map. And it's not Clark's fault that Iowa women's basketball is far more popular than that of any other team.

What do you even say to that?

Caitlin put whom on the map other than Iowa team? Iowa is far more popular than any other team? Laughable
Btw , you might not like Geno but if you don’t know and never heard about uconn and Geno, you will not be a lasting women’s college basketball fan.

 

[DRR25]

First of all, I never said that the SC players aren't idols to young girls. I said that I doubted that when they played away they had the same adoration that Caitlin had from opponent's young fans and also that no, and I mean no, other player has ever had the same impact on women's sports and women's basketball than Caitlin has had. Those aren't my words they are Dawn Staley's. If you want to argue or be offended by that statement that is your right but if you think that the 14 million people were tuning in to the NC game just to see SC then you for starters should read what objective experts are saying. I don't understand why it is so difficult to simply acknowledge the profound effect she has had which has and will benefit this game and women in general. Doing so does not detract from the achievements of other women at all, it rather serves to shed light on their accomplishments, many of whom in the past were unjustly overlooked as great athletes.

"You are missing the point and taking it out of context and that is very unfair. It's not about fans in general, it's about little girls and the effect that the game is having on them for the first time. Both Clark and Paige are idols to them. I was very specific about that. That is not true of the SC players." So, if you are not saying in that post that Caitlin and Paige are idols to young girls but that S.Carolina players are not then what did you mean there? And please don't put words in my mouth. I never said CC hasn't had a great impact on women's basketball. I know that she has brought many new eyes to the women's game. My comment wasn't about that.

 

[BBallF]

"You are missing the point and taking it out of context and that is very unfair. It's not about fans in general, it's about little girls and the effect that the game is having on them for the first time. Both Clark and Paige are idols to them. I was very specific about that. That is not true of the SC players." So, if you are not saying in that post that Caitlin and Paige are idols to young girls but that S.Carolina players are not then what did you mean there? And please don't put words in my mouth. I never said CC hasn't had a great impact on women's basketball. I know that she has brought many new eyes to the women's game. My comment wasn't about that.

The SC players have not had the same impact on young girls or the game on a broad based, national level that Caitlin and Paige have had. They, the SC players, may be idols locally or even statewide but not to the extent that Caitlin has been as the best example as stated by Coach Staley herself. You are trying to equate SC players with Caitlin by saying that they have young girls idolizing them too so therefore they have had the same impact on the game or are the same. That is a complete distortion of reality and the sea change in the sport caused by Caitlin Clark and I am sorry if you are offended by that fact.

Did any SC players chase and break Pete Maravich's record and draw national attention to them? Do any of them have the unique and incredible range that Clark has such that more than 5 million more viewers watched Iowa- SC than UCONN- Purdue? If you think those numbers are because of SC then look at the last time SC played in the championship game and what the viewership was.

Minimizing Clark's effect on young girls and the game and women's sports in general and equating the impact of other players, albeit national champions, with her impact is simply inaccurate. I don't understand why what Clark has accomplished is viewed as a threat to what other players have done or will do. What Clark has done has moved the game and women's athletics light years further along and the very players who you feel have been slighted are the ones who will benefit now and in the future, both financially and otherwise, because of what Clark has done. Best to just leave it alone.

 

[Blond D.]

The only thing that would make me feel better is if we would have won.

 

[eggfit]

The perfect box out... but that's the way the ball bounces...

 

[oldhusky]

Well much of it has already happened, but lets see:

1. Getting Sarah Strong
2. Top players at other contenders declaring for the draft like Brink and Reese
3. Tara retiring so Geno can pass her
4. Two valuable roster spots opening up from our own departures
5. Two perfect solution candidates entering the portal in Beers and Iriafen
6. Many Uconn players following Beers
7. A picture of the husky dog from a poster known for leaking info on eminent portal transfers

That is a lot since our last game, but also one more on monday.

8. Aaliyah and Nika getting drafted as high or higher than expectations and to teams that would be a good fit.

OK those all make me feel better after the loss.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Beers or Iriafen. Beers pref.

 

[huskyharry]

Winning #12 next year!

 

[BlueSkyGLW]

Absolutely nothing. I would much rather have had UConn routed in the Final.....just wanted to have Paige beat Caitlin again. Nothing against her personally.....but prefer Paige winning.....

 

[willtalk]

I'm at odds with this poll because I'm so super proud of how far we've made it this year, considering the amount of injured players we had on our bench. Uconn had absolutely no business being in the Final 4, but we were there and almost beat Iowa in the process.

How dare you write an objective post instead of complaining how absolutely everything did not go UConns way.

 

[Monte]

It's OVER.......furgit about it!

 

[oldhusky]

Other than the recent things, there are many things to look for before the next season. As is true every year the bits and pieces about how the newcomers are looking, but even more important for this team is the health updates for all of our recovering players. There is much uncertainty as to the timetable for some of our players, with several potentially not being ready at the season's start, so every positive health update will be good news indeed.