If I ever write anything that's reflective of athletic reality, it came from observation, listening, and length of time playing rather than high level of play. Pretty sure I've got at least 3 years of eligibility left in every sport! (...and 4 years in women's volleyball--just sayin')I'm guessing you've either played sports at a high level, or are very close to someone who has. Are you a natural athlete yourself? (Or have been at some point in your life?)
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Why does it have to be so darn long until our next game? That one game yesterday sandwiched between 18 days off is the most brutal schedule this obsessed fan has ever experienced.
Well that knee explains the bruised part!If I ever write anything that's reflective of athletic reality, it came from observation, listening, and length of time playing rather than high level play. Pretty sure I've got at least 3 years of eligibility left in every sport! (...and 4 years in women's volleyball--just sayin')
I played or ran everything, but basketball the longest, several times a week into my 50s. The closest I ever got to a high level (and I won't pretend I wasn't shocked and proud of it) was being approached by the coach of the basketball team that finished second to represent the USA in Senior Olympics. But I was two months too young to qualify for that season, and later that year tore my knee -- while demonstrating a shot in slow motion coaching 11 year olds! LOL--how the mighty have fallen!
Every game, every sport, every competition, is ripe for lessons that apply to normal life, or to improve performance in a specific endeavor. And that's why I observed and listened to coaches, former players, trainers, and ADs... to become a better teacher, coach, life coach, encourager, counselor, tutor, ...whatever opportunities came my way to influence younger people over the course of a lifetime. And that's been the real value of sports to me. Competitions are life in a microcosm, where you can experience the volitional and emotional demands of real life in a limited, artificial environment. Then step away, reflect, and plan to improve.
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But as I age, I notice myself speaking from experience with maybe too much confidence (or not enough humility). So thanks for this opportunity to own what I am not--even while continuing to hide behind my avatar!
"Seek and ye shall find!" Or is it "Physician, heal thyself!" Regardless...Some of us (admitted beggars, possibly addicts) need to find video of the Western Carolina game to get us through this next gameless stretch!
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Thank you!After 5 games, here's where we stack up with different rating systems:
- Omni Ratings #12 (predicted 10-point favorite over Florida St., predicted 0-point favorite "over" Iowa - 51% odds of winning)
- Sonny Moore #12
- AMSTS #14
- Her Hoop Stats #14 (predicted 89-78 win over Florida St., 77-82 loss to Iowa)
- Massey #14 (predicted 79-72 win over Florida St., 74-80 loss to Iowa)
- RAMS #17
- RPI #21 (RPI strength of schedule #122)
- Bart Torvik #23 (predicted 85-83 win over Florida St., 78-80 loss to Iowa)
- Packard Power Rankings #24
- Warren Nolan ELO #28
- NET #30
Amen to the sports as a microcosm of life. Great post.If I ever write anything that's reflective of athletic reality, it came from observation, listening, and length of time playing rather than high level play. Pretty sure I've got at least 3 years of eligibility left in every sport! (...and 4 years in women's volleyball--just sayin')
I played or ran everything, but basketball the longest, several times a week into my 50s. The closest I ever got to a high level (and I won't pretend I wasn't shocked and proud of it) was being approached by the coach of the basketball team that finished second to represent the USA in Senior Olympics. But I was two months too young to qualify for that season, and later that year tore my knee -- while demonstrating a shot in slow motion coaching 11 year olds! LOL--how the mighty have fallen!
Every game, every sport, every competition, is ripe for lessons that apply to normal life, or to improve performance in a specific endeavor. And that's why I observed and listened to coaches, former players, trainers, and ADs... to become a better teacher, coach, life coach, encourager, counselor, tutor, ...whatever opportunities came my way to influence younger people over the course of a lifetime. And that's been the real value of sports to me. Competitions are life in a microcosm, where you can experience the volitional and emotional demands of real life in a limited, artificial environment. Then step away, reflect, and plan to improve.
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But as I age, I notice myself speaking from experience with maybe too much confidence (or not enough humility). So thanks for this opportunity to own what I am not--even while continuing to hide behind my avatar!
If I ever write anything that's reflective of athletic reality, it came from observation, listening, and length of time playing rather than high level play. Pretty sure I've got at least 3 years of eligibility left in every sport! (...and 4 years in women's volleyball--just sayin')
I played or ran everything, but basketball the longest, several times a week into my 50s. The closest I ever got to a high level (and I won't pretend I wasn't shocked and proud of it) was being approached by the coach of the basketball team that finished second to represent the USA in Senior Olympics. But I was two months too young to qualify for that season, and later that year tore my knee -- while demonstrating a shot in slow motion coaching 11 year olds! LOL--how the mighty have fallen!
Every game, every sport, every competition, is ripe for lessons that apply to normal life, or to improve performance in a specific endeavor. And that's why I observed and listened to coaches, former players, trainers, and ADs... to become a better teacher, coach, life coach, encourager, counselor, tutor, ...whatever opportunities came my way to influence younger people over the course of a lifetime. And that's been the real value of sports to me. Competitions are life in a microcosm, where you can experience the volitional and emotional demands of real life in a limited, artificial environment. Then step away, reflect, and plan to improve.
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But as I age, I notice myself speaking from experience with maybe too much confidence (or not enough humility). So thanks for this opportunity to own what I am not--even while continuing to hide behind my avatar!
I am actively looking for Baller TV black Friday deals or free trials. Has anyone seen anything like that anywhere?The games for Richmond and Tulsa in Florida will be carried by Baller TV. The cost would be 44.85 as they make you buy a subscription and the least you can buy is three months. So a bad situation for us Lady Vol fans for those two games. I got a small preview and it appeared to be a very good quality stream, but they do not let you buy the one tourney for a price. They have different tiers with the price going as low as 7.95 a month but you have to buy a full year. Only place I know is streaming these games hopefully something else happens before December 21.
For a limited time, you can use this promo code which would give you 20% off of any subscription purchase you make.Promo Code: ZDMAYA1I am actively looking for Baller TV black Friday deals or free trials. Has anyone seen anything like that anywhere?
...unless the bruise was to my noggin, which would explain even moreWell that knee explains the bruised part!
Not to worry, Jersey. Their percentage is not a factor when viewed in context with the shots attempted differential between us and and opponents. Opponents would have to shoot nearly 100% to make up the difference. That's why CKC has repeatedly said she doesn't worry about the random breakdown at the back end of their press. "That's gonna happen."The surprising (and worrying to me) stat is that the LV's are 345th in opponent field goal percentage.