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Fighting Artichoke
Joined: 12 Dec 2012 Posts: 4040
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Posted: 06/13/18 10:31 pm ::: |
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Luuuc wrote: |
ucbart wrote: |
pilight wrote: |
Donovan is the 1st former WNBA head coach to pass away |
Seriously, dude? We get it, you're Mr. WNBA. Totally insensitive and uncalled for.
RIP Anne, how very sad! |
Chill. It's just a simple, relevant fact. So is the fact that Donovan was the first female head coach to win a WNBA championship.
Very sad news, especially considering she was still relatively young. |
I'm sure pilight wasn't trying to make this situation worse for anyone. Anne has continued to trailblaze. RIP, Anne. You were far too young to go.
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Michelle89
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calbearman76
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Posted: 06/14/18 2:53 am ::: |
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Anne was also a great player. It is a shame that she left us so soon
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Youth Coach
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Posted: 06/14/18 6:03 am ::: |
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Wow, this was a shocking piece of news to read as I clicked on this thread.
My condolences to her family and friends. |
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ClayK
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Posted: 06/14/18 9:19 am ::: |
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Very, very sad ... she had a brilliant career and was a central figure in the sport for decades. RIP ...
(And no criticism here for pilight ...)
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UofDel_Alum
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Posted: 06/14/18 9:28 am ::: |
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Watching Anne Donovan from TV I saw a very, very good coach and very much respected from the people she coached. She left us way too soon. RIP Anne.
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Richyyy
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Force10rulz
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Posted: 06/14/18 11:48 am ::: |
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RIP Anne, we lost you too soon!
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Genero36
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Posted: 06/14/18 12:02 pm ::: |
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jammerbirdi
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Posted: 06/14/18 1:02 pm ::: |
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This is just tragic and such sad sad news to hear. Hits very hard. For some of us, you know, those were the days. It's been a long time, and I'm going by a vague memory, but wasn't there something about AD and the stresses and pressures of coaching a long time ago? Anyone remember that?_________________ Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, “Me, too.” - jammer The New York Times 10/10/17 |
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scrappy
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Posted: 06/14/18 1:31 pm ::: |
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it's hard to believe someone looks so healthy, then all of the sudden just goes like that. ?
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StevenHW
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StevenHW
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Richard 77
Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 4141 Location: Lake Mills, Wisconsin
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Posted: 06/14/18 3:14 pm ::: |
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scrappy wrote: |
it's hard to believe someone looks so healthy, then all of the sudden just goes like that. ? |
My Dad was 56 when he passed due to heart failure. So Anne's passing has special meaning for me. My Dad was and looked very ill at the time. But looks are and have always been deceiving, and heart failure can take you good health or bad. The best thing to do is keep praying for another day forward to spend with the people you care for and love._________________ If you cannot inspire yourself to read a book about women's basketball, or any book about women's sports, you cannot inspire any young girl or boy to write a book about them. http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Richardstrek |
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pilight
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Posted: 06/14/18 4:37 pm ::: |
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I count 17 current players who played for Donovan in the WNBA
Alex Bentley
Sue Bird
Kelsey Bone
Essence Carson
Tina Charles
Chelsea Gray
Camille Little
Leilani Mitchell
Renee Montgomery
Chiney Ogwumike
Cappie Pondexter
Shekinna Stricklen
Alyssa Thomas
Jasmine Thomas
Kia Vaughn
Elizabeth Williams
Tanisha Wright
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pilight
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Posted: 06/14/18 7:09 pm ::: |
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Not sure what Hatchell is talking about. Semjonova didn't play in the 1988 games
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Genero36
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smenko
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Posted: 06/14/18 9:24 pm ::: |
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Saw the news about Anne...and thought of you guys over here at Rebkell's...so peeking in to give my heartfelt prayers for all those who loved Anne. It seemed so sudden...
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pilight
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Carol Anne
Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 1739 Location: Seattle
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Posted: 06/20/18 11:34 am ::: |
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Obituary for Anne Theresa Donovan from Andrews Mortuary in Wilmington, NC http://j.mp/2MIfUMV "A public celebration of Anne's life will take place at Paramus Catholic High School, Paramus, NJ on Saturday June 30, 2018 at 3:00 PM, followed by a reception in the gym."
No mention in the articles about Anne Donovan's influence on women's basketball as to her personal life. Perhaps she didn't have one.
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