Time for a Real Discussion About Caitlin Clark

[iahawks]

I always lol when people say she changed the game of basketball, Georges included. I have not met a single person who can coherently and logically explain how.

I think most of it is her shooting range. Before Clark, I can’t think of a single womens player that ever shot from that range effectively. Some of that is also because of Curry.

Also, how much interest she draws from even casual sports fans. She is a household name across the country. Check out the tournament ratings so far.

 

[AllInForISU]

I think most of it is her shooting range. Before Clark, I can’t think of a single womens player that ever shot from that range effectively. Some of that is also because of Curry.

Also, how much interest she draws from even casual sports fans. She is a household name across the country. Check out the tournament ratings so far.

It is because of men players. It’s asinine to think otherwise. Steph started the trend and it has grown from there.

If the ratings continue to climb next year, I will agree she was the catalyst for that. Right now, it’s an aberration.

 

[Cyhig]

I want to thank you @Cyhig. You’ve been consistent in how you feel about her play vs. attitude and you always respond in a mature way even if you have a different opinion than someone else. It’s refreshing to have an actual dialogue with someone you may disagree. I’m glad you at least explain your perspective rather just give the “dumb” button.

Credit to you.

I just wish someone could articulate why my viewpoint may be misguided. I think we all can agree CC has greatly increased the exposure of women’s basketball, and I think we all can agree that’s a great thing. But that doesn’t give her immunity to her on court theatrics

 

[Cyballzz]

I think most of it is her shooting range. Before Clark, I can’t think of a single womens player that ever shot from that range effectively. Some of that is also because of Curry.

Also, how much interest she draws from even casual sports fans. She is a household name across the country. Check out the tournament ratings so far.

Some of it? Come on man... Steph Curry and Klay Thompson were doing the ridiculous range and 3's for a full decade in the NBA before Clark even set foot on campus.

I get you are trolling but don't be stupid.

 

[clonedude]

I'm just glad the country is finally waking up at least a little bit as to who CC really is. It's been happening this whole year, and before that... but it's gotten bad enough that it's finally starting to get some coverage.

As for CMC.. does everyone think it's okay for players to act like their coaches? If so, then it must be okay for Iowa MBB's players to throw chairs and laptops on the courtside table? Or for Iowa football players to say racist things to others?

And CMC reacts that way maybe once a year, or every other year? CC is doing quite a bit of stuff every single game.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

I thought this was funny...



But the first two comments were even better:

 

[ClubCy]

I'm just glad the country is finally waking up at least a little bit as to who CC really is. It's been happening this whole year, and before that... but it's gotten bad enough that it's finally starting to get some coverage.

As for CMC.. does everyone think it's okay for players to act like their coaches? If so, then it must be okay for Iowa MBB's players to throw chairs and laptops on the courtside table? Or for Iowa football players to say racist things to others?

And CMC reacts that way maybe once a year, or every other year? CC is doing quite a bit of stuff every single game.

I must be misinterpreting the second paragraph? What does CMC have to do with the Iowa men’s program?

 

[madguy30]

I must be misinterpreting the second paragraph? What does CMC have to do with the Iowa men’s program?

What does he have to do with the Iowa women's program?

 

[ClubCy]

What does he have to do with the Iowa women's program?

That he also has an instances as well when he screams profanities at officials and it’s a little hypocritical for us as a fanbase to go on and on and on and on about her behavior. Almost 300 pages worth.

Just pointed out earlier a couple of example of him going bananas and that it doesn’t bother us when he does it but if it’s CC she is a detriment to society and young children.

Nothing more nothing less

 

[madguy30]

That he also has an instances as well when he screams profanities at officials and it’s a little hypocritical for us as a fanbase to go on and on and on and on about her behavior. Almost 300 pages worth.

Just pointed out earlier a couple of example of him going bananas and that it doesn’t bother us when he does it but if it’s CC she is a detriment to society and young children.

Nothing more nothing less

The hypocrisy would be if ISU had a player doing the same things.

Since he's a coach and behaviors like that are not unusual for coaches, even if it's not seen as being OK, it is a different situation all together.

 

[SplitIdentity]

I'm just glad the country is finally waking up at least a little bit as to who CC really is. It's been happening this whole year, and before that... but it's gotten bad enough that it's finally starting to get some coverage.

As for CMC.. does everyone think it's okay for players to act like their coaches? If so, then it must be okay for Iowa MBB's players to throw chairs and laptops on the courtside table? Or for Iowa football players to say racist things to others?

And CMC reacts that way maybe once a year, or every other year? CC is doing quite a bit of stuff every single game.

 

[flycy]

CC is like Trey Young to me, high volume shooter good at making ill-advised shot, but terrible teammate. CC is additionally a very poor sport. I see an early exit for Iowa now that they leave Iowa City. I also don't see CC being all that good at the next level, but maybe they don't guard much there either, IDK. Her dad trying to correct her actually made me like her more. It indicates there may be a chance she changes as appears she may have some positive family guidance.

 

[BCClone]

That he also has an instances as well when he screams profanities at officials and it’s a little hypocritical for us as a fanbase to go on and on and on and on about her behavior. Almost 300 pages worth.

Just pointed out earlier a couple of example of him going bananas and that it doesn’t bother us when he does it but if it’s CC she is a detriment to society and young children.

Nothing more nothing less

Is CMC the face of college football?

 

[BCClone]

You guys must not like Georges tweeting that. Hawkeyes hate Georges.

 

[carvers4math]

Is CMC the face of college football?

I thought it was Brian going crazy in a press box

 

[BCClone]

I thought it was Brian going crazy in a press box

Threatening a ref, vandalizing property are just every day things for Hawkeyes. It’s bad when daddy makes you be on the field so he can keep an eye on you.

 

[Gonzo]

Threatening a ref, vandalizing property are just every day things for Hawkeyes. It’s bad when daddy makes you be on the field so he can keep an eye on you.

 

[chadly82]

Threatening a ref, vandalizing property are just every day things for Hawkeyes. It’s bad when daddy makes you be on the field so he can keep an eye on you.

What the hell did she vandalize? Lol

 

[SplitIdentity]

You guys must not like Georges tweeting that. Hawkeyes hate Georges.

One of my all time favorite cyclones. Absolute legendary trash talking.

 

[ClubCy]

The hypocrisy would be if ISU had a player doing the same things.

Since he's a coach and behaviors like that are not unusual for coaches, even if it's not seen as being OK, it is a different situation all together.

So you have to be a coach not a player and it’s fine. Got it now we know the rules.

Is CMC the face of college football?

Wait now you have to be the face of the sport. Which one is it, fellas.