Show some love for Candace Parker!

[gainesvol82]

I can't remember a rookie in a professional sport having as much impact as Candace. The game stats are impressive but the increases in attendance and ratings are phenomenal! I don't hear enough UT fans talking about this. Another former UT star is at the top of their professional sport! Candace is another example of the kind of athletes that UT brings in. For every Lamarcus Coker or Ramar Smith story there is a Peyton Manning or a Candace Parker. People like Candace make me proud to be a Tennessee Volunteer!

[la.lovesorange]

Love her! I actually caught some of her game over the weekend.

[Fine Vol]

Originally Posted by gainesvol82

I can't remember a rookie in a professional sport having as much impact as Candace. The game stats are impressive but the increases in attendance and ratings are phenomenal! I don't hear enough UT fans talking about this. Another former UT star is at the top of their professional sport! Candace is another example of the kind of athletes that UT brings in. For every Lamarcus Coker or Ramar Smith story there is a Peyton Manning or a Candace Parker. People like Candace make me proud to be a Tennessee Volunteer!

Agreed great post.

[norrislakevol]

Parker is just a dominating player. Hope she has a great carreer.

Anyone else think she is easy on the eyes?

[Rgrwalker]

Yea she's Hot...

Not Brittany Jackson Hot... But still Hot.

[kbutler]

I've liked the Lady Vols for a long time, but I have watched 3 WNBA games in my life.

Candace Parker was in every one.

I have to say, she's just fun to watch and a great representative.

[JZVOL]

Originally Posted by gainesvol82

I can't remember a rookie in a professional sport having as much impact as Candace. The game stats are impressive but the increases in attendance and ratings are phenomenal! I don't hear enough UT fans talking about this. Another former UT star is at the top of their professional sport! Candace is another example of the kind of athletes that UT brings in. For every Lamarcus Coker or Ramar Smith story there is a Peyton Manning or a Candace Parker. People like Candace make me proud to be a Tennessee Volunteer!

Because with all honesty nobody cares. The only reason the WNBA games are on ABC/ESPN is because the NBA makes them.

[cibai]

There are 3 UTLV players on LA's team correct?

[lawgator1]

Originally Posted by JZVOL

Because with all honesty nobody cares. The only reason the WNBA games are on ABC/ESPN is because the NBA makes them.

Bingo. I don't even know if there are any former Gator players on a WNBA team. Don't care. Don't know anyone who does. I don't even know what cities have teams, or what they are called.

I saw her interviewed not too long ago and like her immensely as a person. She seems terrific. You ought to be proud of her as a former student of UT. But as an athlete? The whole thing is a farce.

[Fine Vol]

Guys to say nobody cares is a little016.jpg

[VolinArizona]

Originally Posted by lawgator1

The whole thing is a farce.

Just because you don't like women's athletics doesn't mean it's a farce. That's probably one of the worst things I've seen posted here.

[Fine Vol]

The only farce around here is Floridas D!!!!!!

[joevol320]

lawgator is just jealous that our ladyvols are more successful professionally than the gaytor football players. especially QB.

[armchairvol]

Lawgator: Are you saying that Vol fans shouldn't be proud of Parker as an athlete. That's a bizarre thing to say about one of the best athletes ever in women's basketball.

[UT IE 95]

Originally Posted by lawgator1

Bingo. I don't even know if there are any former Gator players on a WNBA team. Don't care. Don't know anyone who does. I don't even know what cities have teams, or what they are called.

I saw her interviewed not too long ago and like her immensely as a person. She seems terrific. You ought to be proud of her as a former student of UT. But as an athlete? The whole thing is a farce.

Yea. American football has always been a huge spectator sport. They never struggled with finding a niche or fan base.