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Post by donut on May 5, 2021 17:52:13 GMT -5
The podcast is cringe, and tbh the "worst" thing Gabby said was about women coaches, but posters should do their homework. Just listened to the podcast and i was surprised she admitted this in a public way. It’s a comment I’ve heard privately quite a few times though. Curious, if that’s her stance and her experience, do you think she should keep it to herself? She used the terms "bitchy" and "emotional," IIRC. I would have kept that to herself. I don't know how she actually feels, or if she was simply trying to be "one of the guys" but it was pretty sexist the way she explained her affinity towards male coaches.
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Post by mervynpumpkinhead on May 5, 2021 19:56:41 GMT -5
That’s a stupid comment. You don’t think many people dislike cocky athletes? Really? Really. I’m not talking about confidence, I’m talking about cocky arrogance. People who, for instance, talk trash after scoring when they’re losing by 5 TDs, etc. My point is when you’re playing at that level and emoting with your team or showing confidence across the net after a big play, you’re not concerned with what ‘most fans’ think about your celebration. You’re firing your team up and getting ready for the next play. You aren’t thinking ‘does the fan in the 80th row think my stare-down makes me seem cocky’? And who cares if you only celebrate or talk trash when your winning? If I’m losing, but I block your best hitter, I’m celebrating just as much as if I have set-point. It builds momentum. Same way if I blow a play or get aced. I’m asking for the ball back. I disagree. I think most fans enjoy the bolstering and the spectacle. That’s just my perspective I don’t think athletes should be concerned with fans. I was saying that some fans don’t care for cockiness. An occasional stare thru the net, no big deal. But if you’re trying to show up someone by overdoing it, it’s not appealing. Lilly stares, so does Pittman, so does Rettke. But like what the Baylor setter did? No thanks.
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Post by n00b on May 5, 2021 20:09:58 GMT -5
Just listened to the podcast and i was surprised she admitted this in a public way. It’s a comment I’ve heard privately quite a few times though. Curious, if that’s her stance and her experience, do you think she should keep it to herself? She used the terms "bitchy" and "emotional," IIRC. I would have kept that to herself. I don't know how she actually feels, or if she was simply trying to be "one of the guys" but it was pretty sexist the way she explained her affinity towards male coaches. It was part of her explaining her recruiting process and why she chose Kentucky. It was obviously on her list of things she was looking for back in the day. Can't imagine she'd make that up just because she's talking to guys. Is that the first time you've heard that? Or you just think it's something that people think that shouldn't be discussed? She went on to say most female athletes prefer to play for male coaches. Interesting exchange to say the least.
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