tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post4767521915531580547..comments2023-11-09T00:15:56.766-08:00Comments on They're Playing Basketball: University of Louisville has a billboard in.....Springfield, OregonSue Favorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156867163190788796noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-59823545165445523592012-09-19T03:37:47.574-07:002012-09-19T03:37:47.574-07:00Tennessee is were she will be point BLANK...Tennessee is were she will be point BLANK...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-20141840517301510302012-07-17T20:53:26.463-07:002012-07-17T20:53:26.463-07:00This is a pretty pathetic (i.e. desperate) display...This is a pretty pathetic (i.e. desperate) display on behalf of Louisville. However, I hope this young woman chooses a school where she can help build a program and lead it to new heights. <br /><br />I hope she chooses a Pac 12 school. The Pac12 Network will be up and running so those east of the Mississippi will be able to enjoy her court exploits from afar. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-7889221447940780422012-06-29T17:57:39.614-07:002012-06-29T17:57:39.614-07:00as long its not uconn or unc. i am good. duke mayb...as long its not uconn or unc. i am good. duke maybe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-21523544851848744862012-06-29T08:45:09.431-07:002012-06-29T08:45:09.431-07:00Bloggers don't have to enable comments - I'...Bloggers don't have to enable comments - I'm being nice. I would be happy to turn off the comment option.<br /><br />This isn't a dialogue; it's a stupid argument over which school/coach is better. There's not going to be any resolution out of that.Sue Favorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156867163190788796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-55162955094492341052012-06-29T08:38:52.251-07:002012-06-29T08:38:52.251-07:00If you don't want a dialogue maybe you shouldn...If you don't want a dialogue maybe you shouldn't be blogging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-15839630861680980232012-06-29T08:35:31.678-07:002012-06-29T08:35:31.678-07:00This is beyond stupid now.
I hope Mercedes doesn&...This is beyond stupid now.<br /><br />I hope Mercedes doesn't go to either Tennessee or Louisville just to shut you all up.Sue Favorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156867163190788796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-42381591155103429932012-06-29T08:32:37.396-07:002012-06-29T08:32:37.396-07:00Do some math on this.
Warlick has spent most of...Do some math on this. <br /><br />Warlick has spent most of her professional career as a supporting cast member in the Summitt show. She has been a role player, period. Tennessee fans wishing that she is the next Pat are dreaming. <br /><br />Successfully filling the role of assistant coach for three decades is hardly a leading indicator of future success as a head coach when a person is in their mid-50's upon taking their first head coaching job.<br /><br />Either you aren't paying attention to that program or you are ignoring the facts. They are in an organizational and cultural uproar in the entire Tennessee athletic department, particularly in the women's programs. If you doubt me spend some time on the Tennessee blogs. It isn't pretty.<br /><br />You've got a coach who has never been fully in charge while filling a very specific role in a program that changed little in three decades now becoming head coach and fully in charge in a program that is now structured and being managed much differently than during the Pat era. <br /><br />In any case we'll see what they can do. This is kinda like when Wooden retired from UCLA. It was never the same. Tennessee women's basketball won't be either and no amount of wishful thinking will make it so.<br /><br />The most interesting question now is will Tennessee finally overcome the shame of intentionally not scheduling the best woman's CBB teams while still claiming to be "the premier college WBB program"? Maybe with Pat you get away with it, not with Warlick. Eventually you have to quit running away from the best program in the country and go toe to toe.<br /><br />We'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-28330934311938741382012-06-29T06:31:46.277-07:002012-06-29T06:31:46.277-07:00Walz was a new head coach a few years back wasn...Walz was a new head coach a few years back wasn't he? Warlick has a lot more going for her starting her first HC job. That argument doesn't add up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-4062432579602250682012-06-29T04:47:07.941-07:002012-06-29T04:47:07.941-07:00Wonder what school MR and her family are visiting ...Wonder what school MR and her family are visiting after Louisville? Interesting!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-49101090544001072092012-06-28T13:39:44.968-07:002012-06-28T13:39:44.968-07:00Feel free to poor mouth Louisville. The fact rema...Feel free to poor mouth Louisville. The fact remains that Tennessee has to prove they still actually have a top ten program. FYI - you don't get grandfathered in. New head coach, new athletic dept structure complete with lawsuits etc. You aren't you're momma's Tennessee. <br /><br />You can only ride the coattails so long. The only thing that will keep Tennessee in the top twenty next year is the general lack of parity in women's CBB.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-22860453836851082782012-06-28T13:13:11.340-07:002012-06-28T13:13:11.340-07:00Louisville fans may think they are an elite progra...Louisville fans may think they are an elite program but the rest of wbb fans don't agree. They do like to blame their shortcomings on injuries or refs! <br /><br />Russell may end up some place other than UT or UL. Stay tuned!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-30718473363091250542012-06-28T12:56:34.332-07:002012-06-28T12:56:34.332-07:00Louisville has been an elite program for years and...Louisville has been an elite program for years and has been a consistent top ten performer. Walz is a proven coach with no fear of programs like Tennessee or UConn. But for the refs unwillingness to control the thugs from Maryland we would have seen more of the Cards in the NCAAs last year.<br /><br />We have no idea what the new Vol coach is capable of, but at this point she's unproven as a head coach.<br />Given the turmoil at Tennessee it's pretty clear that the program is not trending up. Let's see if they'll schedule UConn now.<br /><br />Louisville has already proven their willingness to recruit nationally with the Shimmel sisters. The NCAA just confirmed eligibility for two of their injured ballers. So they're ready to rock. <br /><br />Russell would love it there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-53916345432317731182012-06-28T11:52:30.003-07:002012-06-28T11:52:30.003-07:00What a waste if she goes to Louisville. Her talen...What a waste if she goes to Louisville. Her talent would be better utilized in an elite program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-83828153576295448152012-06-28T09:12:52.139-07:002012-06-28T09:12:52.139-07:00if i were mercedes russell, i would go to tennesse...if i were mercedes russell, i would go to tennessee cos i want to call pat summitt as my mother and be tamika catchings little sister. #wishfulthinkin #ibleedorangeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-47517913193329582252012-06-28T04:41:07.211-07:002012-06-28T04:41:07.211-07:00here's my take:
1. i think she wants to play ...here's my take: <br />1. i think she wants to play in the major league with competition, big crowds and strong fans base. (SEC,BigEast) that explains why stanford not in the list. <br />2. she wants to secure playing time. this one explains the uconn's case. <br />3. and lastly, i think she likes the attention. she all in for being a star which she absolutely capable of. being the face of the team. <br /><br />both tennessee and louisville can give her that. <br /><br />but if i were you, mercedes. i would choose tennessee. here's why. i want those 3 but i want national championship too and lets admit it tennessee supporting cast is better then louisville. <br />(u cant win championship by yourself see angel mccoughtry's case). so tennessee is my answer. <br /><br />too bad i am not mercedes russell. :pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-5992221663140026222012-06-27T19:17:44.696-07:002012-06-27T19:17:44.696-07:00I seriously doubt the billboard is illegal and hav...I seriously doubt the billboard is illegal and have no doubt U of L would have cleared with the NCAA before footing the bill. Louisville has already two players from Oregon -- Shoni and Jude Schimmel.UofL Card Gamehttp://uoflcardgame.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-14127457157998882942012-06-27T18:07:36.100-07:002012-06-27T18:07:36.100-07:00This is actually illegal per NCAA rules. It is con...This is actually illegal per NCAA rules. It is considered an impermissible recruiting advertisement. Several schools have recently reported violations for similar billboards that are strategically placed to target specific recruits. But best of luck to this young lady. She sounds awfully talented.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-34616543341118780522012-06-27T16:56:47.501-07:002012-06-27T16:56:47.501-07:00Anonymous making the Tennessee comments: you haven...Anonymous making the Tennessee comments: you haven't got much to say. Jeff Walz took his team to the Final Four in 2009, and hasn't been able to do much since. Several players have left his program, too.<br /><br />I just want Mercedes to make the best decision for Mercedes.Sue Favorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156867163190788796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-10727989260742753742012-06-27T16:54:16.595-07:002012-06-27T16:54:16.595-07:00Would either of you care to provide a camp report?...Would either of you care to provide a camp report? I'll run it, plus your name.Sue Favorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156867163190788796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-80795785712293653752012-06-27T15:47:33.682-07:002012-06-27T15:47:33.682-07:00Go Cards! I'll be thereGo Cards! I'll be thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-72954262602496930102012-06-27T14:48:26.320-07:002012-06-27T14:48:26.320-07:00I plan to take off work tomorrow to be a part of t...I plan to take off work tomorrow to be a part of the crowd coming to UL to watch all of the elite camp participants. Hopefully many of them will some day wear the red, black and white uniforms of a school that does not split apart the women's athletic administration as soon as their coach is not in a position to fight back. What will TN officials do next? Rename the floor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-87103911713572880512012-06-27T06:51:02.662-07:002012-06-27T06:51:02.662-07:00I too hope she goes to Tennessee. Their fans are t...I too hope she goes to Tennessee. Their fans are the best around and we could all see her on TV a lot more than with any other program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-46097486791168189102012-06-27T05:03:15.937-07:002012-06-27T05:03:15.937-07:00Mercedes Russell will be in Louisville Thursday th...Mercedes Russell will be in Louisville Thursday the 28th to take part in Jeff Walz's Elite Skills Camp on the University of Louisville campus. www.cardinalcouple.com will have a report on the camp in the Friday edition.Cardinal Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565155435705858363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3294024409625186001.post-2094429562701316882012-06-27T00:10:31.708-07:002012-06-27T00:10:31.708-07:00i hope she go to tennessee. she'd look good in...i hope she go to tennessee. she'd look good in orange. not everyone look good in orange. #justsayinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com