[spike5882]

Also, a bit of a novel idea here— maybe we can try to make it through a season without tearing people apart who have differing opinions about Tara.  I’m pretty sure we all understand the definition of opinion, and everybody should be entitled to theirs.

Just my two cents here, for those who have criticisms of Tara, I think it would be best to limit or focus your critique on specific aspects of your disagreements ("She should have diversified the offense rather than just relied on getting the ball inside to Brink or trying for 3-pointers"), rather than broad, unfounded generalizations: "Tara is a bad coach," "Tara should retire," etc. I think her track record and her place as the winningiest women's basketball coach should outweigh that.

Conversely, I think those who defend Tara should realize, that even as a HoF coach, she is not infallible. There are those who disagree with her strategy, recruiting style, etc. Just because fans are frustrated with her, for example on how last season went, it shouldn't been seen as a dismissal of her accomplishments. Fans can be fickle and demanding. In large part, I find this forum a lot more patient than other sports fan communities I am a member of.

Personally, while I am grateful for what she has done for the women's basketball program and Stanford in general, I also have my issues with certain aspects of her recruiting/coaching philosophy. It doesn't mean that I don't appreciate or respect her incredible achievements or that I don't recognize how difficult it is to be a D1 athletics coach.

Agree with all you said 100%!

[spike5882]

Also, a bit of a novel idea here— maybe we can try to make it through a season without tearing people apart who have differing opinions about Tara.  I’m pretty sure we all understand the definition of opinion, and everybody should be entitled to theirs.

Just my two cents here, for those who have criticisms of Tara, I think it would be best to limit or focus your critique on specific aspects of your disagreements ("She should have diversified the offense rather than just relied on getting the ball inside to Brink or trying for 3-pointers"), rather than broad, unfounded generalizations: "Tara is a bad coach," "Tara should retire," etc. I think her track record and her place as the winningiest women's basketball coach should outweigh that.

Conversely, I think those who defend Tara should realize, that even as a HoF coach, she is not infallible. There are those who disagree with her strategy, recruiting style, etc. Just because fans are frustrated with her, for example on how last season went, it shouldn't been seen as a dismissal of her accomplishments. Fans can be fickle and demanding. In large part, I find this forum a lot more patient than other sports fan communities I am a member of.

Personally, while I am grateful for what she has done for the women's basketball program and Stanford in general, I also have my issues with certain aspects of her recruiting/coaching philosophy. It doesn't mean that I don't appreciate or respect her incredible achievements or that I don't recognize how difficult it is to be a D1 athletics coach.

Agree with all you said 100%!