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RE: Baez87 - Erika - 02-27-2022
(02-27-2022, 11:10 AM)Baez87 Wrote: As usual, I enjoyed reading the comments and insights on the Board. It’s great to have a forum in which to discuss the game, especially in an era in which the Pre-Game Talks have been suspended. So, thank you all for sharing, and sharing so respectfully with others. Your analysis enhances the game experience.
My only additional comment on the WSU game is an observation that I made after the game. When our women came to mid court to celebrate at the conclusion of the game, they were joined by the WSU players. The two groups exchanged genuine congratulatory handshakes, hugs, and smiles. Even Murekatete and Brink, who minutes earlier were locked in a fierce battle, patted each other on the back and shared broad smiles.
This exchange was far more demonstrative than the pre-Covid handshake lines. I have no idea why this happened — perhaps some had played together on all-star teams before, maybe a common bond was felt because Tara had given a heartfelt pre-game tribute to former WSU coach June Daugherty, or perhaps it was just a spontaneous act of mutual respect by two bands of warriors. Whatever the reason, it was a very touching show of sportsmanship, one that I had not seen at Maples before.
Thanks for posting this-sportsmanship at its best! For those of us living out-of-state, comments and insights from people at the game mean so much.
RE: Baez87 - old spanish trail - 02-27-2022
(02-27-2022, 11:10 AM)Baez87 Wrote: As usual, I enjoyed reading the comments and insights on the Board. It’s great to have a forum in which to discuss the game, especially in an era in which the Pre-Game Talks have been suspended. So, thank you all for sharing, and sharing so respectfully with others. Your analysis enhances the game experience.
My only additional comment on the WSU game is an observation that I made after the game. When our women came to mid court to celebrate at the conclusion of the game, they were joined by the WSU players. The two groups exchanged genuine congratulatory handshakes, hugs, and smiles. Even Murekatete and Brink, who minutes earlier were locked in a fierce battle, patted each other on the back and shared broad smiles.
This exchange was far more demonstrative than the pre-Covid handshake lines. I have no idea why this happened — perhaps some had played together on all-star teams before, maybe a common bond was felt because Tara had given a heartfelt pre-game tribute to former WSU coach June Daugherty, or perhaps it was just a spontaneous act of mutual respect by two bands of warriors. Whatever the reason, it was a very touching show of sportsmanship, one that I had not seen at Maples before.
My guess as to the reason for joint celebration, all of the above, but also WSU is no doubt elated they finished 2nd to the Card. "We are the top 2 they are are thinking." And, good for them. They don't have nearly as much talent as we, but it is maximized.