shi*fuc*dam*

The Sun were eliminated today.

Connecticut mourns.  Especially because there is pretty much nothing to do in Connecticut anyway.

Im jumpin on the Sparks bandwagon.  Who’s with?

The WNBA Playoffs on…(insert cable network here)

It’s been nearly two months (July 24th is the exact date) that we’ve posted about women’s basketball not including Sarah Palin talk or CP3’s relative good-looking-ness. Forgive me if I don’t really count those, but that’s just inexcusable that a blog that prides itself on expecting great would devote this little attention to our game.

So let’s talk about the playoffs.

THE FAVORITES:

San Antonio had the best record in the league and is an odds-on favorite to capture the franchise’s first title. The Silver Stars seamlessly regrouped following the Olympic break, and everyone’s favorite Russian national is ready to bounce back from a disappointing conference finals exit-on San Antonio’s homecourt-to the Monarchs. If the Stars make it out of the West, look out – they went 14-0 against the Eastern Conference this year, including a 2-0 mark against…

Becky Hammon and Katie Smith look to lead their No. 1-seeded teams into the Finals

The Shock. The 2006 Champions would love to erase the memory of their runner-up finish in 2007. The offensive tandem of Deanna Nolan and Smith is fearsome and Cheryl Ford and Taj McWilliams-Franklin pose a formidable threat on the boards. Detroit has recovered well (5-1 to close season) from a four-game nosedive leading into the break-capped off by a double-digit loss to the Silver Stars-and have perhaps the most experience of any Eastern Conference squad. And for a feel good story, McWilliams-Franklin holds the title of “Most Deserving Veteran to Never Win a WNBA Title”, or at the very least, is one of the frontrunners for the crown.

THE DARK HORSE:

But while the experts peg both conference leaders to meet for the title, we love to offer dissenting opinions. And the media should know better than to count out any team that has Candace Parker. The presumable Rookie of the Year after leading the league in rebounds at 9.6 a game (2 rebounds more than the next best rookie Sylvia Fowles)-no easy task since her frontcourt

Can CP3 complete the trifecta in 2008? The experts say no.

mate Lisa Leslie also pulled down 8.9 per contest-and shouldering the offensive burden for the third-seeded Sparks with 18.5 points per game (also the rookie leader and 5th best league-wide) is even on the shortlist of MVP candidates. But it should come as no surprise after she led the Lady Vols to a repeat national championship on a dislocated shoulder and picked up an Olympic gold medal as a top reserve on Team USA. This may be one of Leslie’s final shots at a third ring, but will Parker tire after playing nearly twelve consecutive months of competitive basketball? My guess is no, but you’ll have to excuse the homerism.

THE FIELD:

Defending champion Phoenix finished last in the ultra-competitive West and failed to make the playoffs, but former champions Seattle and Sacramento both look to add to their hardware. While a win for the Storm would be sweet redemption after Force 10 bought the team to keep it in Seattle, championship hopes are slim following the season-ending surgery of Lauren Jackson. If Sue Bird and her clan of veterans can make a run, though, it would be a great story for the WNBA. Neverthless, both the Storm and the Monarchs look to be outmatched in the opening round.

Out East, Mike Thibault is one of the best coaches in the league but has to bring home a championship to women’s basketball titletown in Connecticut. The Sun have the experience-and the heartbreak, having lost in the Finals twice in 2004 and 2005-but did rank in the bottom

It looked good for the Sun in a 87-61 win over the Sparks July 24 – but will Connecticut advance to play the Western Conference champion?

half of the league in points allowed. The Liberty are getting better fast but look to lack the weapons to compete with the Shock should they upset Connecticut. And the Fever may be lucky to still be playing after eking out a .500 record with wins in three of their last four games.

THE PICK:

Los Angeles. Parker picks up the triple crown as the Sparks gain redemption for the Lakers’ finals embarassment and CP3 solidifies her position as one of the best to ever play the game.

Disagree? Offer your opinions in the comments section.

Now That Was An F’n BLOWOUT

Rarely does a team simply impose their will so easily that the opposing team loses all hope with a quarter to play.  We saw this yesterday.  I’m talking about this.  Wait, what did you think i was talking about?  And yeah that first sentence is cliche-errific.

What the Hell is Delle Donne Doing?

Alliteration.  Sweet.

Figured I’d update this.  Looks like Elena Delle Donne may not play next year.  Don’t print those UConn Women’s Final Four tickets just yet!!!111!!!!eleven!!!

Also, “my” Sun lead the ESPN power rankings, but lost yesterday to the Sparks in a crazy sweet overtime game.

Women’s basketball has so much drama!  They’re so passive aggressive and moody.  There’s another crazy story every new moon.

Just kidding.  I’m not sexist like that.  I’m just mad “my” Sun lost.

100th Post!

I am starting out this post with no idea where I am going to go with it. I just saw us sitting at 99 posts and realized I had to take matters into my own hands. Plus, like in basketball, I realized someone had to step up and come through in the clutch. Also, like basketball, if I miss and this post is awful, people won’t really remember it, but if I come through I’m looking at a clutch blogger of the year award. Lastly, because I have no belief in “clutch” whatsoever, it sort of makes me clutch. Really. I live for games at Brodie that come down to the last shot. I don’t actually play better, but some people believe it, and that’s all that matters.

On to… somthing.

hmmm

Um, I read a book! Yeah I read Bringing Down the House. That’s kinda a sports book right? It’s about blackjack and these kids that count cards. Solid book. I recommend. Also, with apologies to Jim Gaffigan, the book was much better than the movie. Although I did enjoy that I didn’t have to read the movie. I’m so smart because I read books.

Let’s do something involving the number 100.

Ok Wilt’s 100 point game. That was impressive. The coolest part is that during the final minutes players were openly passing up wide open shots in order to get the ball to Wilt. Wilt’s team was fouling to get the ball back

Dajuan Wagner had a 100 point game. Here’s a good look on what happened to him. He’s currently playing in Poland.

Um, here’s a list of the top 100 sports books of all time.

The Conn Sun beat the Atlanta Dream 100-68 a couple weeks ago.

I once bowled over 100.

Kobe had 81. That’s not 100.

One time I got a 100 on a test. No link for this one.

I could watch this 100 times.

I have watched this 100 times.

100 times 100 = 10000

100 divided by 100 = 1

The Pats scored 100, or close enough.

Game tied at 100 after regulation. Socal probably already knows what I’m talking about.

If I was making a list of the hundred best movies, this would be at the top. (not really make sense? It’s not that I’m lazy. It’s that I just don’t care.)

Interesting theory involving monkeys.

Well, I’m bored 100 times over by this post. Here’s to 100 more! We know how easy it is to fall short (from talking to our friends).