just ran into this from katz http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?id=3640708 "20. LSU Update: The Tigers return four starters -- including a potential all-SEC player in Tasmin Mitchell, who comes back after an injured foot last year -- who make them the favorite in the SEC West. The foursome of Mitchell, Garrett Temple, Marcus Thornton and Chris Johnson give the Tigers enough experience, scoring and interior defense for this team to be a tough out. Adding former Stanford coach Trent Johnson as the lead man on the bench means the Tigers will be even more structured, more disciplined and will value every possession. Concern: Point guard. The Tigers don't have a reliable one and will depend on freshman Chris Bass or sophomore Bo Spencer. It's an unknown how either will handle the position. Temple has played the spot at times even though that's not his natural position. If Bass or Spencer can limit mistakes, get the team into its offense and pressure the ball in the half court, the Tigers have a chance. Nonconference highlights: Johnson wants this team to build confidence. That should happen with a nonconference slate that doesn't have many tough games. Playing Texas A&M and Washington State is about it as far as potential NCAA teams on the nonconference slate. And the Cougars' game could be a reach to put it in that category. "
It sure would be nice to hear "Gosh, I never thought about it, but you're right, when I say HOOPS or whatever, I mean Men's Hoops. I didn't realize how exclusive that really is." Instead of start your own thread or I'm sick of this feminist sh++. I hope you know how this comes off. I know LSU fans don't want to come off that way, right? THanks to those of you who love LSU WOmen's basketball, too. We have a great, talented, excited bunch this year that I know would appreciate the love and respect. Peace out.
I'm pumped about this season. The return of Taz is going to be huge and CJ has always been a very underrated player. He played well in limited time as a Frosh. I really want to see how Q. Thornton progresses. What is the word on Green? I seem to remember reading that he is not healing at a good pace.
Guys, I didn't realize how difficult it is for a woman on this board. I'm happy our eyes have been opened.
It's not so much hard to be a woman on this board, just difficult to get Women's sports recognized sometimes. Our Womens' Basketball Program has gone to the final four FIVE TIMES in a row, but when I see basketball topics on this board it's almost always men. I LOVE men's basketball, too, just sad that we seem to get left out a lot. I, too, am so happy about the new men's coach and think there is much hope for our men's program to come back, too. Geaux LSU!
People love the womens program. Just look at the attendance over the past few years. You just won't see as much dicussion about them on here until the season starts because they do not have as many stories about them in the paper, they dont have huge recruiting sites, and arent spotlighted on major TV networks. Dont confuse the lack of topics with a lack of respect for the program. Once the season starts they will be discussed a lot.
Got my tickets today. I'll give away ones I can't use. Keep an eye open in my sig (when I can become a contributor again.)
