[petersalas]

I disagree. I think Tara should be the only one to decide when to retire and I’m not ready to see her retire. I actually would like to see her leave with breaking the record of most wins in college basketball. Also, Brit leaving could simply be that Stanford after a few years wasn’t the right fit for her. She’s had long term coaches and some that have left for various reasons. I do believe some players opted to leave due to not being guaranteed a role or playing time next season. Tara has never promised or guaranteed playing time even while recruiting. I agree last season was not great, but it wasn't horrible. I feel it was an underachieving season, but at the same time they won a lot of games against a lot of great teams. Also, can’t blame it on officiating, but it can dictate how games are played. I sat on the visitor bench side of games all season and Dawn Staley and Ole Miss coach definitely got in the refs ears and the way the games were called changed very quickly. Stanford didn’t play to their potential, we all know that. But to discount everything, is silly. 

I had to post and get it out. Yes I’m very disappointed with the transfers, but happy for those that choose to stay and represent a team I have loved since 1997!

Britney Anderson to Illinois

Britney Anderson Announced as Illinois Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach - University of Illinois Athletics (fightingillini.com)

I have been inclined to wait and see how Tara responds to this last season - I've seen her pull a rabbit out of a hat more than once.  I have great respect for her track record.  But there comes the point when history is no longer a good predictor of the future, and I sense that we are at that point.  I'm agreeing that it may be time for Tara to retire - for many reasons that the rest of you have explained very well.  Britney's exit seems to reinforce the opinion that the chemistry of Tara/ student players/ coaching staff is in bad shape.

[petersalas]

I disagree. I think Tara should be the only one to decide when to retire and I’m not ready to see her retire. I actually would like to see her leave with breaking the record of most wins in college basketball. Also, Brit leaving could simply be that Stanford after a few years wasn’t the right fit for her. She’s had long term coaches and some that have left for various reasons. I do believe some players opted to leave due to not being guaranteed a role or playing time next season. Tara has never promised or guaranteed playing time even while recruiting. I agree last season was not great, but it wasn't horrible. I feel it was an underachieving season, but at the same time they won a lot of games against a lot of great teams. Also, can’t blame it on officiating, but it can dictate how games are played. I sat on the visitor bench side of games all season and Dawn Staley and Ole Miss coach definitely got in the refs ears and the way the games were called changed very quickly. Stanford didn’t play to their potential, we all know that. But to discount everything, is silly. 

I had to post and get it out. Yes I’m very disappointed with the transfers, but happy for those that choose to stay and represent a team I have loved since 1997!

Britney Anderson to Illinois

Britney Anderson Announced as Illinois Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach - University of Illinois Athletics (fightingillini.com)

I have been inclined to wait and see how Tara responds to this last season - I've seen her pull a rabbit out of a hat more than once.  I have great respect for her track record.  But there comes the point when history is no longer a good predictor of the future, and I sense that we are at that point.  I'm agreeing that it may be time for Tara to retire - for many reasons that the rest of you have explained very well.  Britney's exit seems to reinforce the opinion that the chemistry of Tara/ student players/ coaching staff is in bad shape.