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How many games has Skylar been out the last 3 weeks, 3 ? How many games has Liz been out the last 3 weeks, 2 ? It's possible the Wings record could've been 19 and 12 instead of 14 and 17 if both Skylar and Liz weren't unable to play the games they were injured.
By the way, does Greg Bibb usually travel with the Wings or did he make it a special occasion to travel with the team to fire Fred Williams after a loss. I wonder if Bibb took it in account that the Wings were playing a very good team on the 2nd day of a back to backer without Liz Cambage.
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| Posted: 08/13/18 2:50 pm ::: |
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| How many games has Skylar been out the last 3 weeks, 3 ? How many games has Liz been out the last 3 weeks, 2 ? It's possible the Wings record could've been 19 and 12 instead of 14 and 17 if both Skylar and Liz weren't unable to play the games they were injured. |
Diggins has missed two games
Considering the Wings have a losing record in games Cambage plays and in the games Diggins plays, Why would anyone expect either to equal an automatic win?
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| Posted: 08/13/18 2:53 pm ::: |
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The camera guy kinda coaxed positive things out of her after it appeared like she didn’t want to say anything. She also said it’s a “business and we’re professionals”. I interpret that as it shouldn’t affect any goals moving forward this season. If they get sign an obviously good coach (not Thibault), it probably won’t affect her staying with the team. Diggins has been there 6 years. That’s long enough to establish some roots, although who knows. |
Skylar's definitely an expert at dealing with the media...but I can only take SD at her word...If Skyler was indifferent about coach Williams,I highly doubt the phrase "We Love Coach Fred"..."We support Coach Fred" would've came out of her mouth...A simple "No Comment" would've been sufficient……...I’d hire E.Thibault as HC before Taj or Erin...But I think hiring a more experienced coach who’s had some success in the WNBA would be best...Skylar’s played 6 years for the same franchise...3 in Tulsa...3 in Dallas.
I hope everything works out.I don't want Cambage or Diggins to leave.
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Richyyy
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| Posted: 08/13/18 2:57 pm ::: |
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| Maybe they can trade Skylar for Epiphany and a second round pick. If Epiphany is healthy she can help Dallas. For Skylar, the market is much larger and it will grow her brand as well as helping the NY with their back court. |
 Wow. You let Skylar stay home and sit on her couch before you take a trade like that. Yeesh. |
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| Posted: 08/13/18 3:09 pm ::: |
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| How many games has Skylar been out the last 3 weeks, 3 ? How many games has Liz been out the last 3 weeks, 2 ? It's possible the Wings record could've been 19 and 12 instead of 14 and 17 if both Skylar and Liz weren't unable to play the games they were injured. |
Diggins has missed two games
Considering the Wings have a losing record in games Cambage plays and in the games Diggins plays, Why would anyone expect either to equal an automatic win? |
Especially since the Wings loss games to some of the hotter teams in the league(Wash,Conn,ATL)....The Sky/Sun beat Dallas when Cambage/Diggins both played.
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| Posted: 08/13/18 3:17 pm ::: |
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How many games has Skylar been out the last 3 weeks, 3 ? How many games has Liz been out the last 3 weeks, 2 ? It's possible the Wings record could've been 19 and 12 instead of 14 and 17 if both Skylar and Liz weren't unable to play the games they were injured.
By the way, does Greg Bibb usually travel with the Wings or did he make it a special occasion to travel with the team to fire Fred Williams after a loss. I wonder if Bibb took it in account that the Wings were playing a very good team on the 2nd day of a back to backer without Liz Cambage. |
He has been at every game when Dallas has come to Minnesota, so I’m assuming he goes to all the games.
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Considering how small the travel parties are in the league, I would have to assume that their assistants (Taj and Erin), their athletic trainer, and maybe their Operations person are the staff they are referring to.
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Makes me sad. Their arena seemed louder and fuller this season and the team played HARD and chased the ball and ran the floor.
Didn't think it would end up like this.
Hoping the Wings organization figures it out because there is a lot of talent (and potential) for this to be a successful franchise.
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| Posted: 08/13/18 6:08 pm ::: |
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Fred Williams to the Liberty?
I think I would hang onto Smith in that scenario.
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| Posted: 08/14/18 12:17 am ::: |
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| Fred has always seemed like 'a nice guy' to me. Maybe too nice. I dunno. But dumping Chong for Romero was a real question mark for me. Then trying to play Davis at the point was brutal as well. How much any of that is Fred or Bibb - who really knows? Also I've always liked Hill, so maybe that trade won't in the long run turn out so terrible - especially since it seems like Powers had to go for some reasons unknown to most of us.
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| Posted: 08/14/18 12:36 am ::: |
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| Fred has always seemed like 'a nice guy' to me. Maybe too nice. I dunno. But dumping Chong for Romero was a real question mark for me. Then trying to play Davis at the point was brutal as well. How much any of that is Fred or Bibb - who really knows? Also I've always liked Hill, so maybe that trade won't in the long run turn out so terrible - especially since it seems like Powers had to go for some reasons unknown to most of us. |
As some have suggested, dumping Chong for Romero probably cost them some games. Fred may have had nothing to do with it as he is on the record as saying she caught his eye as a college freshman.
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| Posted: 08/14/18 1:41 am ::: |
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I’d hire E.Thibault as HC before Taj or Erin...But I think hiring a more experienced coach who’s had some success in the WNBA would be best.
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Let me clarify my comment......If Skylar signs a contract extension before next season(3-4 yrs)...Eric Thibault would be my #1 option(keep Phillips on staff)....If Skylar does not sign an extension I would go with a proven veteran HC....Skylar signing an extension would give Thibault enough time to prove his worth.
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| Posted: 08/14/18 8:17 am ::: |
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| You're probably not going to see many stars signing long-term deals this summer with the CBA likely to be torn up at the end of next season. |
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| Posted: 08/14/18 9:52 am ::: |
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I’d hire E.Thibault as HC before Taj or Erin...But I think hiring a more experienced coach who’s had some success in the WNBA would be best.
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Let me clarify my comment......If Skylar signs a contract extension before next season(3-4 yrs)...Eric Thibault would be my #1 option(keep Phillips on staff)....If Skylar does not sign an extension I would go with a proven veteran HC....Skylar signing an extension would give Thibault enough time to prove his worth. |
I doubt you see Eric Thibault coaching the Dallas Wings with Greg Bibb as his boss when Eric can stay in the comfort of DC with his Dad as his boss
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| Posted: 08/14/18 10:23 am ::: |
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I’d hire E.Thibault as HC before Taj or Erin...But I think hiring a more experienced coach who’s had some success in the WNBA would be best.
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Let me clarify my comment......If Skylar signs a contract extension before next season(3-4 yrs)...Eric Thibault would be my #1 option(keep Phillips on staff)....If Skylar does not sign an extension I would go with a proven veteran HC....Skylar signing an extension would give Thibault enough time to prove his worth. |
I doubt you see Eric Thibault coaching the Dallas Wings with Greg Bibb as his boss when Eric can stay in the comfort of DC with his Dad as his boss |
Dad's aren't always the easiest bosses to work for. Just ask my daughter.
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| Posted: 08/14/18 10:32 am ::: |
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I’d hire E.Thibault as HC before Taj or Erin...But I think hiring a more experienced coach who’s had some success in the WNBA would be best.
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Let me clarify my comment......If Skylar signs a contract extension before next season(3-4 yrs)...Eric Thibault would be my #1 option(keep Phillips on staff)....If Skylar does not sign an extension I would go with a proven veteran HC....Skylar signing an extension would give Thibault enough time to prove his worth. |
I doubt you see Eric Thibault coaching the Dallas Wings with Greg Bibb as his boss when Eric can stay in the comfort of DC with his Dad as his boss |
Dad's aren't always the easiest bosses to work for. Just ask my daughter. |
Easiest way to get a job. I have more respect for Carly Thibault.
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| Posted: 08/14/18 1:51 pm ::: |
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| You're probably not going to see many stars signing long-term deals this summer with the CBA likely to be torn up at the end of next season. |
Which makes me appreciate Tiffany Hayes all the more. And must say something positive about the current staff and organization.
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