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[Keegan]

Only got the tapes today (the joys of surface mail) of 2004 playoff games I couldn't get on ESPN (many thanks to Cam). Tonight, I watched Sac @ L.A game 2 and Min @ Sea Game 2. Just some random thoughts:

* Kamila Vodichkova. I actually think Seattle will be better off without her if Burse is healthy. She got repeatedly beat on D by Ohlde (I think Anne should have played LJ more on Ohlde) and while she was aggressive, she kept missing her layups. Burse showed some impressive flashes of play but has to stop fouling. I like her agility and with her and LJ on the floor, Seattle should run like the wind. Still, I'm glad the Merc picked up Special K because #1 she is physical and #2 she can rebound. Then again, almost anything is an upgrade over Bobo (sorry Bobo)

* Vanessa Hayden has a future in this league. However, she needs to do A LOT of work. Lesson #1 - shooting over LJ isn't going to get you anywhere. You have to take it *at* her.

* Amber Jacobs reminds me of Kristi a bit... except unlike the frugal Kristi, she's got turnovers spilling out of her everywhere.

* Betty Lennox needs to improve her defensive fundamentals. Seattle will miss Tully's defensive energy a lot.

* Helen Darling has "headless chicken" syndrome.

* Dixon needs to shut up. Fortunately, she could back up whatever she was saying in this game.

* Mabika needs to stop channeling D-Nasty.

* Walker needs to remember that less is more.

Next up: Probably some Eastern Conference games. I really want to see Whalen play some more.

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[sambista]

[CamrnCrz1974]

[4ever_bball_fan]

I have had it take a month to get a simple package out of Oz, but getting things in is usually not a big problem. A friend told me they had cracked down on parcels...he was even suprised about the questions he had to answer about sending a photograph of Margaret Court out of the country; a simple, flat package and they wanted his life history.

[BsktBalPlaya83]

Where'd you get them from? I'm still searching for tapes.

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[dwalkfan22]

[hellcat24]

I've known surface mail from the US to take 16 weeks to get to Australia.

Postage from Oz will depend on how you send it:

First class air mail = 1 week
Economy Air = 1-2 weeks
Sea= a long long time in some cases

I've sent many packages to Caune and I don't think any of them has taken more than 2 weeks. I usually post things (depending on weight) first class or economy air.

Since all the anthrax stuff now they ask for photo id. All the declarations of the content have always been in place.

[Keegan]

[Keegan]

[CamrnCrz1974]

[gumption72]

Wow. I won't name names, because I don't want to forget anyone, but I hope you know who are. When I read all of your analytical posts of player after player, I feel this twinge of guilt as if I am reading Cliff Notes. I have the luxury of skimming the surface of your exhaustive knowledge base and taking only the choice morsels I want.

I can't imagine the brain powered encyclopedia you all have of the game rules and changes and the numeous players and past players that I will admittedly never have or ever hope to have. I just don't have enough hours in the day to get up to speed in the history of the players and even the current players... hell, I can barely keep track of about 4 or 5 players in a few of my favorite teams in just one snapshot in time. I would have to cancel my hour at the gym, let my house go to hell, tell my dogs to hold it indefinitely, become a recluse and park my laptop in front of my TV for a year and that would get me caught up to 1998.

Just wanted to express my appreciation at the time and energy you all take to share your exhaustive expertise with lil old me.

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Gumption, don't sell yourself short!

(Also, the more often you post to this board, the more often I get to see the really cool photo of Lindsay which you use as your avatar, which means you should post a lot.)

[Keegan]

Detroit @ NY Game 3

NY is mentally tougher than the Shock minus Cash. This is not a surprise.

Merlakia Jones - where were you in the regular season?

Shameka Christon - falls into the Vanessa Hayden category (good talent but needs A LOT of work)

A Shock fan on ESPN was badmouthing Elaine Powell. They have no idea on what they're talking about. Haynie better than Powell?

Riley is more dangerous from 12-15 feet than she is banging down low. Well you get that impression considering the amount of time she spends in the high post.

Sac @ L.A Game 3

D-Nasty is the heart of the Sparks team. Where was the heart from the Sparks in this game?

I'd love to see Tanty Maiga off Phoenix's bench.

Tangela Smith had a great series but I can see why Whit dumped her for a shooter - DeMya Walker has oodles of potential (usual "must play more disciplined" clause applies).

If I hear the term 'white line defense' again, I will randomly choke an ESPN commentator.

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[Slovydal]

Maiga is fantastic isn't she?! She has a great attitude. She'll patiently wait on the bench and then give it everything she's got with the minutes she gets. She sometimes picks up quick fouls but she's got so much "heart"
Any team would be lucky to have her.