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Post by donut on May 2, 2019 13:17:27 GMT -5
1) It's a bit of a stretch to claim any one person is going to lead to a "societal issue"... 2) There is a reason athletes don't play sports in an office. Brandi Chastain ripping her shirt off in 1999, would cause problems in an office. The Brazillians weeping after their Rio quarters loss would cause issues in an office. Athletes pouring Gatorade on a coach, would cause problems in an office. Most behaviors in sports culture wouldn't fly in an office. Your argument isn't really unique to Larson. 1) My wording was wrong. What I meant is that it is an example of societal issues. 2) You are taking a literal translation of sports and putting in an office setting. What I am saying is that women are judged harsher for their emotions, appearance (lack of smiling) and actions that men are applauded for. This judgement is similar on the court, field, etc. as it is in the office. Gotcha, my b. Misunderstood you. We're aligned on this
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Post by johnbar on May 2, 2019 13:25:19 GMT -5
So where's Foluke? Maybe I'm not up-to-date.
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Post by Reach on May 2, 2019 13:37:45 GMT -5
So where's Foluke? Maybe I'm not up-to-date. Some of the vets are taking a break.
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Post by Disc808 on May 2, 2019 13:38:31 GMT -5
So where's Foluke? Maybe I'm not up-to-date. Some of the vets are taking a break. Is Murphy on a permanent one ? 😂
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2019 14:26:46 GMT -5
So where's Foluke? Maybe I'm not up-to-date. Some of the vets are taking a break. Some? She’s the only one.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2019 14:30:18 GMT -5
Interesting how quick many are to defend Jordan (even providing family sob stories to further build up her character 🙄) Meanwhile Hooker is a free for all. 🤔 Qwhite interesting, indeed.
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Post by ohi87 on May 2, 2019 14:31:08 GMT -5
What happened to this thread!?
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Post by northwoods on May 2, 2019 15:02:48 GMT -5
What happened to this thread!? Somebody posted a Brazilian article where Karch said Hooker wasn’t a good fit for the USAWNT these days, and there seem to be a bunch of people on here who think they are a better fit for NT Coach....
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Post by donut on May 2, 2019 15:11:02 GMT -5
What happened to this thread!? Somebody posted a Brazilian article where Karch said Hooker wasn’t a good fit for the USAWNT these days, and there seem to be a bunch of people on here who think they are a better fit for NT Coach.... This narrative is stupid and needs to stop. Just because someone doesn't agree with the president, doesn't mean they think they should be president over him/her. Stating "I don't agree with these decisions" does not equal "I would do a better job." Jesus, stop conflating arguments. Side notes: just because someone has been anointed (not even elected) to a position of power, doesn't mean we should blindly accept their verdicts/decisions as best or golden, should we? That sounds a bit like a dictatorship...
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Post by vup on May 2, 2019 15:42:41 GMT -5
I don’t know. I have mixed feelings about Larson’s on court personality. She’s very intense. Doesn’t smile very often. Oh no Vup bb, please don't tell me you just said Larson should smile more... Larson is by far the most intense American player. I still haven't watched the match, but I saw an Instagram clip of her staring down Karakurt (now THAT is a player who is going to make some headlines for intensity in the future) in the last Eczacibasi-Vakifbank game. I'd strongly disagree that she plays with more negative emotion than positive emotion, but we should also remember that she really blossomed into the player she is now in Kazan, Russia alongside Gamova... not necessarily the warmest place or environment. However, there are countless world-class players who play with more anger/intensity than Larson: almost the entire Brazillian team, Gonch, Gamova, Maja Objenovic, much of the Italian team... I personally think her intensity is a good thing. Sometimes our Karch-ettes look a bit robotic out there. Hell, say what you want about her performance in this match, but she looked like the only player who really wanted it in the semis against Serbia. P.S. someone mentioned Larson got a yellow card once. When was that? Like I said, I’m mixed. She’s always cordial and gracious after the matches.
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Post by alohavball on May 2, 2019 16:37:45 GMT -5
I was just looking at Brazils 30 player roster and they only have 8 players (Carol, Rosamaria, Roberta, Gabi, Natalia, Suelen, Tandara, and Ana Beatriz) that played at last years WCH.
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Post by yupyupyup on May 2, 2019 17:42:10 GMT -5
I don’t know. I have mixed feelings about Larson’s on court personality. She’s very intense. Doesn’t smile very often. 🤦🏻♂️You have got to be kidding. I’ll take intensity and no smiling any day of the week.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2019 17:49:32 GMT -5
Ok....I’m starting a new thread. This one is full of wining and bitching and nothing important to the topic of the thread so if you all would like to discuss the best possible line ups for the various countries competing.....hop over to this new thread!
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Post by vup on May 2, 2019 17:50:51 GMT -5
I don’t know. I have mixed feelings about Larson’s on court personality. She’s very intense. Doesn’t smile very often. 🤦🏻♂️You have got to be kidding. I’ll take intensity and no smiling any day of the week. I respectfully disagree, thank you very much.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2019 19:03:41 GMT -5
🤦🏻♂️You have got to be kidding. I’ll take intensity and no smiling any day of the week. I respectfully disagree, thank you very much. Yikes!
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