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PostPosted: 08/16/05 9:47 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Luuuc wrote:
Admiral_Needa wrote:
Good luck.... those 'fans' wouldn't even want to lose to improve draft position back in 2003, when they were trying to get Taurasi! Shocked

I don't blame them, though. Giving up on a season doesn't sit well with me. Does management still expect fans to show up in that situation? It's a little unfair on them after all, knowing that a team isn't doing everything possible to win for them.

In our case there's a second factor as well - the unplayed rookies.
Maybe it's just Carrie's normal M.O. with rookies or maybe it is her way this season of doing everything possible to prevent losses, but either way there are 3 pretty promising players (Irvin, Williams & Snell) who have not been given a reasonable opportunity to show their stuff. Before next year I'd like to see what they can do in a game.


It might be a good idea to play Snell a little bit now that Diana can't come in. She scored 11 points in one game (early, before Penny came back) Give her a chance, at this point the Mercury don't have much to lose...
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 9:51 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Luuuc wrote:
In our case there's a second factor as well - the unplayed rookies. Maybe it's just Carrie's normal M.O. with rookies or maybe it is her way this season of doing everything possible to prevent losses, but either way there are 3 pretty promising players (Irvin, Williams & Snell) who have not been given a reasonable opportunity to show their stuff. Before next year I'd like to see what they can do in a game.


That's the same thing that can get a Charlotte coach crucified. Have to think that with Stepanova leaving, a little more experience for Irvin would have only helped.
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 9:57 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
PUmatty wrote:
Luuuc wrote:
In our case there's a second factor as well - the unplayed rookies. Maybe it's just Carrie's normal M.O. with rookies or maybe it is her way this season of doing everything possible to prevent losses, but either way there are 3 pretty promising players (Irvin, Williams & Snell) who have not been given a reasonable opportunity to show their stuff. Before next year I'd like to see what they can do in a game.


That's the same thing that can get a Charlotte coach crucified. Have to think that with Stepanova leaving, a little more experience for Irvin would have only helped.


Diana's coming..I would bet that she gets another foul before the half..




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PostPosted: 08/16/05 9:58 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Since when does Katie miss both free throws?

(not that I'm objecting)
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 9:58 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Luuuc wrote:
In our case there's a second factor as well - the unplayed rookies.
Maybe it's just Carrie's normal M.O. with rookies



Last year there were three rookies on the Merc roster. Taurasi played quite a bit, Robinson & Wright played very little.



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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:01 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Interesting half - only down by 3.

Maria's filling the boxscore again Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:02 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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Interesting half - only down by 3.

Maria's filling the boxscore again Crying or Very sad


I think it is a secret requirement of team to let the other team back in the game at halftime to make it more exciting. LOL
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:03 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Keegan wrote:
Interesting half - only down by 3.

Maria's filling the boxscore again Crying or Very sad


At least one of my VGM picks won't suck it up then ...
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:04 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
norag1 wrote:
I think it is a secret requirement of team to let the other team back in the game at halftime to make it more exciting. LOL


You got it wrong. It's more like "we'll let the other team have a headstart so we can mount a glorious comeback win".
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:08 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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You got it wrong. It's more like "we'll let the other team have a headstart so we can mount a glorious comeback win".


Yeah, the Lib is pretty good at that...at least that's what they did in the last 3 games (erase 2-digit advantages).



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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:10 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
It's surprising that Phx has kept it as close as it is at halftime. Maybe DT, PT, & KV can stick around for awhile the second half and lead Phx to an important win. At the half they have combined for 4 rebounds, 5 points, and 7 fouls.
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:20 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
The stats are giving this game a weird look. Shock dominating the glass but only up by a few. Tweetie not looking like she's on and the same with PT and KV but Mercs still right in it. Confused



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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:33 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Come on Merc, stay focused!

Diana still scoreless.
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:34 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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Come on Merc, stay focused!

Diana still scoreless.


That's not good, I don't think the Mercury can get a win with Diana not scoring..
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:41 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I wouldn't have thought so either, Mercfan, and yet we're hanging right in there.
Not scoring, but still getting stats in other columns Rolling Eyes



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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:43 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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I wouldn't have thought so either, Mercfan, and yet we're hanging right in there.
Not scoring, but still getting stats in other columns Rolling Eyes


Yeah...like turnovers & fouls!!

Actually, she does have 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, and 1 assist...that's not bad (I just wish there were double-digit points involved as well).




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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:45 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
It's ok when Nolan has only 6...



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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:50 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
One more, Diana... let's hear what you've got for the radio listeners tonight Twisted Evil



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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:52 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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One more, Diana... let's hear what you've got for the radio listeners tonight Twisted Evil


crap...You know, I'd really love to see these games to see if she really is fouling..although with June reffing, and apparently another ref comforting Diana..that can't mean June's been too good..Diana better not do anything except take wide open threes..

LOL, at least there is another Uconn player for June to take out her frustration on..




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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:53 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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LOL, at least there is another Uconn player for June to take out her frustration on..


Not anymore... Swin just fouled out Laughing
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:54 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Could be the right time for a few minutes for Belinda Snell. Very Happy



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PostPosted: 08/16/05 10:58 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Kamila - clutch!
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 11:00 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Very Happy
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 11:00 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Keegan wrote:
Kamila - clutch!


yep, after riding the pine with 3 early fouls, she was money down the stretch
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PostPosted: 08/16/05 11:00 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
14-14!
11-4 with Maria Stepanova...and without Plenette Pierson
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