This article was written by the same moron who had Clark ranked as the sixth best rookie back in June. If you’re dumb enough to write something like that, you have absolutely zero credibility ever.
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Or he's pushing an agenda like most working for ESPN.
I think it was the Morning Rush show on KXNO, that were trying to poo-poo all the fuss being made about the Clark vs Reese ROY race mainly because they're not really fans of the WNBA, but moreso feel a need to stay in-tune because both Travis and Ross are Iowa fans and understand that the local listeners still care about what Caitlin Clark does.
Ross goes on to say, in a mostly serious tone that the best thing for the league in terms of generating interest (and by interest he means reactions, people tuning in, etc) is for Angel Reese to win the ROTY because at the end of the day, it's not really that important as far as Caitlin Clark is concerned. He explains Reese winning the award would keep everyone invested, because the Reese fans would stick around to gloat about their victory, CC fans will be there regardless, but will show up even more to provide the backlash, and more casuals will tune in to see the aftermath.
His argument, again in a mostly serious tone, is that Clark winning the award wouldn't do anymore to increase fan interest/tuning in to the WNBA (and reacting on social media).
And while I can certainly agree that people take sh** way too personally/seriously, and make way too much of things said or done in society/politics/etc, and get way too worked up about stuff like the argument between Clark and Reese.................this is also the dangerous line that is walked by those people that try to downplay sh** in an attempt to be "the TRUE voice of neutrality and reason".
And I can say that because I am all too familiar with how that works.
I enjoy the morning rush but I wouldn’t put much stock in anything those 2 have to say about the W. Anyone who cares about CC and how she’s doing in the W can see through their inane takes on the subject.I think it was the Morning Rush show on KXNO, that were trying to poo-poo all the fuss being made about the Clark vs Reese ROY race mainly because they're not really fans of the WNBA, but moreso feel a need to stay in-tune because both Travis and Ross are Iowa fans and understand that the local listeners still care about what Caitlin Clark does.
Ross goes on to say, in a mostly serious tone that the best thing for the league in terms of generating interest (and by interest he means reactions, people tuning in, etc) is for Angel Reese to win the ROTY because at the end of the day, it's not really that important as far as Caitlin Clark is concerned. He explains Reese winning the award would keep everyone invested, because the Reese fans would stick around to gloat about their victory, CC fans will be there regardless, but will show up even more to provide the backlash, and more casuals will tune in to see the aftermath.
His argument, again in a mostly serious tone, is that Clark winning the award wouldn't do anymore to increase fan interest/tuning in to the WNBA (and reacting on social media).
And while I can certainly agree that people take sh** way too personally/seriously, and make way too much of things said or done in society/politics/etc, and get way too worked up about stuff like the argument between Clark and Reese.................this is also the dangerous line that is walked by those people that try to downplay sh** in an attempt to be "the TRUE voice of neutrality and reason".
And I can say that because I am all too familiar with how that works.
I don’t think the W is smart enough to think in those terms. They’ve done everything they can to blow this golden opportunity for their league. When you’re a welfare organization that doesn’t have to make a profit to survive, you tend to hire people that don’t know how to make money.I think it was the Morning Rush show on KXNO, that were trying to poo-poo all the fuss being made about the Clark vs Reese ROY race mainly because they're not really fans of the WNBA, but moreso feel a need to stay in-tune because both Travis and Ross are Iowa fans and understand that the local listeners still care about what Caitlin Clark does.
Ross goes on to say, in a mostly serious tone that the best thing for the league in terms of generating interest (and by interest he means reactions, people tuning in, etc) is for Angel Reese to win the ROTY because at the end of the day, it's not really that important as far as Caitlin Clark is concerned. He explains Reese winning the award would keep everyone invested, because the Reese fans would stick around to gloat about their victory, CC fans will be there regardless, but will show up even more to provide the backlash, and more casuals will tune in to see the aftermath.
His argument, again in a mostly serious tone, is that Clark winning the award wouldn't do anymore to increase fan interest/tuning in to the WNBA (and reacting on social media).
And while I can certainly agree that people take sh** way too personally/seriously, and make way too much of things said or done in society/politics/etc, and get way too worked up about stuff like the argument between Clark and Reese.................this is also the dangerous line that is walked by those people that try to downplay sh** in an attempt to be "the TRUE voice of neutrality and reason".
And I can say that because I am all too familiar with how that works.
Clark is the best guard in the league…Reese is the third best player on her team. Shouldn’t be much of an argument over who’s the ROTY.OMG, it looks like there is even more momentum to award it to AR.
WNBA rookie rankings: How Angel Reese surged to No. 1
We're roughly halfway through the 2024 WNBA season, and rookie stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are making their mark. So where do they rank?www.espn.com
Isn't it funny how Reese gets propped up despite typically being the 2nd, if not 3rd, best player on her team?
He was a family member to me. Quite the prick. Changed me $10 for his autograph at a reunion.
My Dad told me stories when i was growing up that his relative (great uncle I think) was the scout that discovered Bob Feller. Dad grew up in Clive, not sure about his uncle.....
Reese as ROTY and Clark as MVP.I think it was the Morning Rush show on KXNO, that were trying to poo-poo all the fuss being made about the Clark vs Reese ROY race mainly because they're not really fans of the WNBA, but moreso feel a need to stay in-tune because both Travis and Ross are Iowa fans and understand that the local listeners still care about what Caitlin Clark does.
Ross goes on to say, in a mostly serious tone that the best thing for the league in terms of generating interest (and by interest he means reactions, people tuning in, etc) is for Angel Reese to win the ROTY because at the end of the day, it's not really that important as far as Caitlin Clark is concerned. He explains Reese winning the award would keep everyone invested, because the Reese fans would stick around to gloat about their victory, CC fans will be there regardless, but will show up even more to provide the backlash, and more casuals will tune in to see the aftermath.
His argument, again in a mostly serious tone, is that Clark winning the award wouldn't do anymore to increase fan interest/tuning in to the WNBA (and reacting on social media).
And while I can certainly agree that people take sh** way too personally/seriously, and make way too much of things said or done in society/politics/etc, and get way too worked up about stuff like the argument between Clark and Reese.................this is also the dangerous line that is walked by those people that try to downplay sh** in an attempt to be "the TRUE voice of neutrality and reason".
And I can say that because I am all too familiar with how that works.
She may get into the top 5. 17/6/8 is pretty damn good for anyone, let alone a rook.
Also first guard in league history with 20 block shots. And with two steals yesterday nearing the top five there too. Her counting stats are impressive. If they could go 9-6 in the last 15 and reach 20 wins, be hard to keep her out of the top 5 in voting. Wilson, Collier, and Thomas are probably top 5 for sure, so a couple spots available.
We all know CC has earned ROY, but I think she's going to have to light it up the rest of the way to get what she's earned. Unfortunately, there are a lot of shitty people associated with women's basketball that don't want her to.
Reese picking up where she left off. 3 pts 5 rb on 1-7 shooting after 1 1/2 quarters.
She's streaky but always gets those stats in the end it seems. 15 rebounds, 11 points on 4/14 shooting and 3/8 FT. She did impressively manage to get four shots blocked though.
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My grandpa played against Feller in high school.
My Gpa was no joke of an athlete. He was offered to play qb at Drake back then.
I think Drake was D1 way back when.
Turned it down to join WW2 with all of his brothers.
Anyway he was a phenomenal baseball player as well.
He was the leadoff hitter from Dexter playing Van Meter.
He tells it as Feller struck him out in 3 pitches to start the game. Gpa asked the umpire “were those strikes?”
The umpire said back “they sounded like it!”
Now Gpa could tell a story like no other but I know he got smoked against Feller & I want to believe the ump really said that! 😂
Comparing Reese to Clark is similar to comparing the highest point in Colorado to the highest point in Iowa.
Ya, it’s that big of a stupid ass comparison.
And I’m not exaggerating.
Ya, it’s that big of a stupid ass comparison.
And I’m not exaggerating.
Angel could finish a game with 10 rebounds and 10 points on 4 of 20 shooting, and the headlines will be, "Reese adds to double-double record!"
She is a skilled rebounder, but the double-double hype is annoying.
She is a skilled rebounder, but the double-double hype is annoying.
I can only imagine what the black knights simping for Angel Reese are saying about this........
Maybe a better comparison might be the highest point in Colorado to Mt Trashmore in CR? Seems fitting?
Anyone who thinks Reese had a good game needs to pay attention to basketball more. Yes, 15 rebounds is impressive, but her shooting is horrific, like Halloween slasher movie bad.
She cost her team at least 9 points from just being mediocre.
If Reese would win she'd be insufferable.I think it was the Morning Rush show on KXNO, that were trying to poo-poo all the fuss being made about the Clark vs Reese ROY race mainly because they're not really fans of the WNBA, but moreso feel a need to stay in-tune because both Travis and Ross are Iowa fans and understand that the local listeners still care about what Caitlin Clark does.
Ross goes on to say, in a mostly serious tone that the best thing for the league in terms of generating interest (and by interest he means reactions, people tuning in, etc) is for Angel Reese to win the ROTY because at the end of the day, it's not really that important as far as Caitlin Clark is concerned. He explains Reese winning the award would keep everyone invested, because the Reese fans would stick around to gloat about their victory, CC fans will be there regardless, but will show up even more to provide the backlash, and more casuals will tune in to see the aftermath.
His argument, again in a mostly serious tone, is that Clark winning the award wouldn't do anymore to increase fan interest/tuning in to the WNBA (and reacting on social media).
And while I can certainly agree that people take sh** way too personally/seriously, and make way too much of things said or done in society/politics/etc, and get way too worked up about stuff like the argument between Clark and Reese.................this is also the dangerous line that is walked by those people that try to downplay sh** in an attempt to be "the TRUE voice of neutrality and reason".
And I can say that because I am all too familiar with how that works.
‘Would’ I might go with ‘would be more’
I also noticed that when Taurasi was T'd up in the Sky game, they had Angel shoot the FT. Is it just me, or is that weird? I don't see how she could be the best FT shooter on the floor for them at any given time. It's like their coach is doing everything she can to try propping her up stats wise.
She gets a lot of rebounds because Cardosa is blocking out the other team’s biggest player. I rarely see Reese block anyone out, she just runs for the ball. In the first seven games when Cardosa was hurt, Reese had one double double. It’s similar to why Nalyssa Smith gets a lot of double digit rebound games, Boston is dealing with the other team’s biggest player.
I think the coach realizes all they have left to play for is to get Reese the ROTY…trading Mabrey hurt them and who knows what’s going on with Carter.
This x 1,000,000. Reese wouldn't get half the double-doubles she's getting without 6'7 Cardoso in there eating up space and occupying the other team's best big.
Well CC almost dropped 30 and had a double double of her own. I think she has ROTY locked down but it was closer than I thought it would be.
Reese can really board but has a long way to go to be able to finish around the rim.
Reese can really board but has a long way to go to be able to finish around the rim.
She just doesn't have "it" when it comes to scoring, IMO. I am curious if this is her peak.
Whoa, not so fast, Reese is on her way to another record breaking double double (probably) with 5 rebounds and 4 points (on 1-7 shooting 🤣) at the half vs the Sparks. Matching CC blow for blow.
And she could've had that 30 easy, dribbled around and under an empty basket at the end of the game to run the clock out, would've been an easy uncontested layup, but she opted to dribble it out and kill clock.
So did Cardoso, with a much better line. Reese wasn't even the best rookie on her team today.
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