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It's one week to go before the biggest game of the season happens between the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks and the No. 2 UConn Huskies.
I'll try to write something every day this week until the game. There is not a lot of history between the two programs, but this game is being build up like it was an old time rivalry.
I'm going to quote my good friend Joan, who posted much of this on UConn Territory, the latest and greatest message board for UConn women basketball fans.
Back in the late 70s and 1980 South Carolina was a highly ranked team and made the AIAW Final Four in 1980 before eventually losing to Tennessee which lost to national champion Old Dominion. It all came crashing down the following year when South Carolina's head coach resigned and a subsequent Sports Illustrated story reported the reasons why. It's a scandalous tale that is sad, sordid and surreal, a story that could be titled "S ex, Lies and Bill Clinton's Impeachment." The story also involves one of the most remarkable statements ever made by an assistant coach about a head coach. South Carolina's current success must be particularly enjoyable for those fans who are old enough to remember the dark days of Pam Parsons.
In 1977, South Carolina's Athletic Director Jim Carlen was looking to hire a head coach that would turn the South Carolina women's basketball program around. Carlen reportedly showed interest in Pat Head at Tennessee but Pat wasn't interested in leaving Knoxville. Carlen instead hired Pam Parsons, a graduate of Brigham Young who had been the successful head coach at ODU. Parsons left an ODU team that had Nancy Lieberman and Inge Nissen. The reason given for Parson's departure from ODU was a disagreement over salary and budget although there were rumors about an inappropriate relationship with a player. Among Parson's first moves at SC was to change the team's name from the "Carolina Chicks" to the "Lady Gamecocks." The other thing Parsons did at SC was win, including leading SC to a win over the Lady Vols. She also attracted controversy. Several players quit the team during her tenure, as did a few assistant coaches. As mentioned earlier, Parsons led SC to the 1980 Final Four and in December 1981 had SC undefeated at 7-0 and ranked #2 in the country. Parsons abruptly resigned on Dec 31, 1981 after a player's mother complained to university officials that Parson was seen kissing one of her players. In Feb 1982, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition published a story that told of Parson's intimate relationship with one of her players (Tina Buck, a relationship that began before the player was recruited to play at SC), recruiting violations and other improprieties. An assistant coach was quoted in the article saying that "Pam recruited with sex in mind."
Unfortunately, the story did not end there. Determined to clear their names, Parsons and Buck sued Time, Inc., the owner of SI, for libel and proceeded to testify that they were not lesbians, had not engaged in an intimate relationship and had never been patrons at a gay bar in Salt Lake City known as Puss 'n Boots (seriously). This testimony was disputed by a disco jockey who worked at the bar and had seen both Parsons and Buck. Perjury charges followed, Parsons and Buck eventually pled guilty and served 4 months in federal prison. Needless to say, Parsons never coached again.
South Carolina's women's basketball program has come a long way from those forgettable days.
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I'll try to write something every day this week until the game. There is not a lot of history between the two programs, but this game is being build up like it was an old time rivalry.
I'm going to quote my good friend Joan, who posted much of this on UConn Territory, the latest and greatest message board for UConn women basketball fans.
Back in the late 70s and 1980 South Carolina was a highly ranked team and made the AIAW Final Four in 1980 before eventually losing to Tennessee which lost to national champion Old Dominion. It all came crashing down the following year when South Carolina's head coach resigned and a subsequent Sports Illustrated story reported the reasons why. It's a scandalous tale that is sad, sordid and surreal, a story that could be titled "S ex, Lies and Bill Clinton's Impeachment." The story also involves one of the most remarkable statements ever made by an assistant coach about a head coach. South Carolina's current success must be particularly enjoyable for those fans who are old enough to remember the dark days of Pam Parsons.
In 1977, South Carolina's Athletic Director Jim Carlen was looking to hire a head coach that would turn the South Carolina women's basketball program around. Carlen reportedly showed interest in Pat Head at Tennessee but Pat wasn't interested in leaving Knoxville. Carlen instead hired Pam Parsons, a graduate of Brigham Young who had been the successful head coach at ODU. Parsons left an ODU team that had Nancy Lieberman and Inge Nissen. The reason given for Parson's departure from ODU was a disagreement over salary and budget although there were rumors about an inappropriate relationship with a player. Among Parson's first moves at SC was to change the team's name from the "Carolina Chicks" to the "Lady Gamecocks." The other thing Parsons did at SC was win, including leading SC to a win over the Lady Vols. She also attracted controversy. Several players quit the team during her tenure, as did a few assistant coaches. As mentioned earlier, Parsons led SC to the 1980 Final Four and in December 1981 had SC undefeated at 7-0 and ranked #2 in the country. Parsons abruptly resigned on Dec 31, 1981 after a player's mother complained to university officials that Parson was seen kissing one of her players. In Feb 1982, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition published a story that told of Parson's intimate relationship with one of her players (Tina Buck, a relationship that began before the player was recruited to play at SC), recruiting violations and other improprieties. An assistant coach was quoted in the article saying that "Pam recruited with sex in mind."
Unfortunately, the story did not end there. Determined to clear their names, Parsons and Buck sued Time, Inc., the owner of SI, for libel and proceeded to testify that they were not lesbians, had not engaged in an intimate relationship and had never been patrons at a gay bar in Salt Lake City known as Puss 'n Boots (seriously). This testimony was disputed by a disco jockey who worked at the bar and had seen both Parsons and Buck. Perjury charges followed, Parsons and Buck eventually pled guilty and served 4 months in federal prison. Needless to say, Parsons never coached again.
South Carolina's women's basketball program has come a long way from those forgettable days.
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Ugly Game Of The Day
Mississippi Valley State Devilettes.....Ok....stop right there. They win the Uggy for their nickname alone. Devilettes?? A female Devil? I didn't know devil was gender specific.
Even with a good nickname, the Devilettes would have won the Uggy hands down. Grambling held them to 31 points on 22% from the field, they went 0-16 on three's, 7-15 on free throws, and they had 22 turnovers.
Kasheda Floyd wins the first individual Uggy by shooting 0-13 and 0-9 from beyond the arc.
Now that is some real UGLY!!!
Honorable Mention
A worthy competitor for the Uggy was the Radford Highlanders. They lost to Liberty 75-39 shooting 27% on FG's, 8% on 3's (1-12) and 18 TO's. I'm sure they are waiting with baited breath until I see how MVSU did. The tension is killing me!!!
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So, without further ado!!!
Ladies and Gents, DD looks at the news........
Cardoza Offers Heartfelt Praise To Geno John Altavilla
Sue Bird Joins SNY’s Coverage of Geno’s 900th Hartford Courant
UConn's Jefferson a candidate for Staley Award Jim Fuller
20-20 vision for UConn Jim Fuller
Geno Auriemma had plenty of help on road to win No. 900 New Haven Register
Geno Auriemma - voice always strikes right tone ESPN
Auriemma Can Get Win No. 900 Against Elliott, Cincy, Tuesday Hartford Courant
Geno’s Milestone Wins Hartford Courant
Auriemma’s won’t alter his approach Albany Times Union
UConn coach goes for 900th women’s basketball victory The Spokesman Review
Upsets in Red
Weisner Helps No. 7 Oregon State Beat UCLA 82-64 ABC News
No. 15 Duke women knock off No. 8 Louisville 66-58 Yahoo
Slaughter Helps No. 9 Florida State Beat No. 25 Syracuse ABC News
No. 12 Stanford Women Top Washington 82-69 ABC News
No. 23 UTC women battle for tough win at ETSU Times Free Press
NO GAMES
Thanks to my friend JohnnyC who sends me these numbers when he can.
Jordan Frericks Missouri 23 points 12 rebounds
Danielle Ballard LSU 16 points 11 rebounds
Raigyne Moncrief LSU 21 points
Jillian Alleyne Oregon 18 points 13 rebounds
Lia Galdeira Washington State 29 points
Larryn Brooks Indiana 22 points
Tatum Jarvis Charleston Southern 29 points 12 rebounds
Brittney Wright Alabama State 15 points 15 rebounds
Jasmine Peoples Alabama State 14 points 12 rebounds
Brittney Strickland Alabama A&M 24 points
Chelsey Shumpert Chattanooga 22 points
Destiny Mitchell East Tennessee State 18 points 15 rebounds
Adut Bulgak Florida State 10 points 16 rebounds
Ivey Slaughter Florida State 22 points
Aerial Powers Michigan State 25 points 13 rebounds
Kelsey Mitchell Ohio State 31 points
Destiny Mitchell East Tennessee State 18 points 15 rebounds
Adut Bulgak Florida State 10 points 16 rebounds
Ivey Slaughter Florida State 22 points
Aerial Powers Michigan State 25 points 13 rebounds
Kelsey Mitchell Ohio State 31 points
Danielle Ballard LSU 16 points 11 rebounds
Raigyne Moncrief LSU 21 points
Jillian Alleyne Oregon 18 points 13 rebounds
Lia Galdeira Washington State 29 points
Larryn Brooks Indiana 22 points
Tatum Jarvis Charleston Southern 29 points 12 rebounds
Brittney Wright Alabama State 15 points 15 rebounds
Jasmine Peoples Alabama State 14 points 12 rebounds
Brittney Strickland Alabama A&M 24 points
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