Caitlin Clark, if she breaks the scoring record, put an asterisk by her name

[Dudleys87]

She should come back because of posts like that.

 

[wmcovol]

I wasn’t going to go there because there’s no evidence of that, and accusations about supposed racial motivations behind things are thrown around way too easily these days.

The girl whose record Clark broke is also white.

Swoopes probably didnt know that either

 

[VolPack22]

She should come back because of posts like that.

Honestly there is no reason to go pro until she has exhausted all eligibility. The college game for women’s basketball is more popular than the WNBA.

 

[Volnanza]

Now if you attack Swoopes for being ignorant of the facts, you will be called a racist.

Maybe, but you would be correct. If you work with electricity then you know it's better to be correct than popular.

 

[tennrich1]

It just seems lately, especially in sports, more and more… less than intelligent people… are displaying their ignorance as if they are actually enjoying the attention it garners.

 

[Dadof2volfans]

Why?
She did it in five seasons. Most of those before her only were able to play four.
Granted she's a talent, but she didn't do what those before her did.

Seriously, check your facts. Maybe this post needs an asterisk

 

[turbovol]

She's played 4 seasons.

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What's impressive, besides her scoring/shooting skills, is that she's averaged 8 assists a game for four years. She's happy to share to the ball. The other thing that jumps out is how utterly consistent she's been over the last four years. Her numbers--average, shooting percentage, assists--are practically the same every year!

 

[RDU VOL#14]

It just seems lately, especially in sports, more and more… less than intelligent people… are displaying their ignorance as if they are actually enjoying the attention it garners.

It’s because any idiot has the ability to have a podcast.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Why would she be so hellbent on poo-poohing her breaking the record? She wasn't even close to being factually correct on any of those points she's making.

Has a Racist flavor to me. And that would be very sad. But there is really no other logical explanation.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Maybe Sheryl is just an idiot?

Or maybe Sheryl is a little peeved that a White girl is the toast of the Basketball World? If She had just said ONE Point wrong, I'd give her the benefit, but She really loaded up on the Girl.

Yeah, I saw yesterday that when Pete Marovich played frosh. were not allowed to play..........just three years for him.

And NO 3 Point Goals!! Pistol will go down as the best ever in CBB to those that look objectively.

 

[JohnWardForever]

old ladies reading misinformation in meme format and spreading it is epidemic

LOL. Head in the sand..

 

[JohnWardForever]

We all know why

Some of us do, and some are just to chickenpoo to admit it. That's a real problem today. One snafu and we could give a pass, but 3 erroneous digs spells Agenda.

 

[JohnWardForever]

I wasn’t going to go there because there’s no evidence of that, and accusations about supposed racial motivations behind things are thrown around way too easily these days.

The girl whose record Clark broke is also white.

No evidence.... What exactly would you call it? Racism is at an all time high, whether or not we want to admit it . What Sheryl did is a low class hit job intended to detract from Clark's accomplishment. Why people have such a tough time dealing with the truth these days is a mystery.

 

[MT_Vol]

Why?
She did it in five seasons. Most of those before her only were able to play four.
Granted she's a talent, but she didn't do what those before her did.

This is her fourth season. Amazing anyone could be stupid enough to make this comment after all the Sheryl Swoopes drama. SMDH

 

[MT_Vol]

Why?
She did it in five seasons. Most of those before her only were able to play four.
Granted she's a talent, but she didn't do what those before her did.

Hey @Freak this kind of ignorance should be ban worthy. LOL

 

[Volprofch05]

Has a Racist flavor to me. And that would be very sad. But there is really no other logical explanation.

I have no idea what was underlying Swoopes' message, but it seems pretty common for retired athletes to belittle the accomplishments of younger generations, especially when the current athletes are receiving lots of media attention. When that happens, it seems like they're saying hey I was better than you and I didn't receive any fanfare. Athlete egos and all.

 

[joevol33]

@Remy , come on back and take your medicine

 

[YankeeVol]

Why?
She did it in five seasons. Most of those before her only were able to play four.
Granted she's a talent, but she didn't do what those before her did.

 

[JohnWardForever]

I have no idea what was underlying Swoopes' message, but it seems pretty common for retired athletes to belittle the accomplishments of younger generations, especially when the current athletes are receiving lots of media attention. When that happens, it seems like they're saying hey I was better than you and I didn't receive any fanfare. Athlete egos and all.

The only thing Swoopes has on Clark is Size. Talent? Not close, IMO. I deal in real, and tell it like I see it. I offend. I don't care.

 

[Volprofch05]

The only thing Swoopes has on Clark is Size. Talent? Not close, IMO. I deal in real, and tell it like I see it. I offend. I don't care.

Have to keep in mind that many athletes are much better in their own mind than in reality

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

Not saying she's the best college player of all time but she's sure as hell the funniest to watch! She's must watch TV! Glad she's been loyal to Iowa and her home state.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Not saying she's the best college player of all time but she's sure as hell the funniest to watch! She's must watch TV! Glad she's been loyal to Iowa and her home state.

She’ll have more viewers this year than the rest of her career.

 

[EasternVol]

I have no idea what was underlying Swoopes' message, but it seems pretty common for retired athletes to belittle the accomplishments of younger generations, especially when the current athletes are receiving lots of media attention. When that happens, it seems like they're saying hey I was better than you and I didn't receive any fanfare. Athlete egos and all.

Is it really that common though? It seems Iike it's almost always congratulations and words of encouragement from the previous record holder and previous record holder's generation.

 

[Raebo]

Pete Maravich still holds the college scoring record (for another game or 2) and he did it in 3 years. Freshman couldn’t play varsity back then.

A record is a record. IMO you can’t start saying stuff like, “They play more games now in a season” or ”They play more years now” etc..

 

[northknoxvol]

I love how she just drained a three from a few steps inside the halfcourt line to break it too. She is amazing.......too bad she is not a Lady Vol. Sheesh