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BallState1984
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Stephen Shirley
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Posted: 10/14/14 11:35 am ::: Wow |
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I would be a complete basket case all game.
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purduefanatic
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Posted: 10/14/14 11:37 am ::: |
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Forget the game...I'm a guy and I couldn't get through that article without crying. I kept thinking about if this happened with my daughter, who is 14. I would be a wreck.
I am so impressed with how this kid has handled her situation.
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Stephen Shirley
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Posted: 10/14/14 11:44 am ::: |
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purduefanatic wrote: |
Forget the game...I'm a guy and I couldn't get through that article without crying. I kept thinking about if this happened with my daughter, who is 14. I would be a wreck.
I am so impressed with how this kid has handled her situation. |
Yeah. My shirt sleeves are wet from wiping the tears. To see Lauren and her family face down this certain death is an inspiration.
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Oldfandepot2
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Posted: 10/15/14 11:16 am ::: |
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Crying is allowed in basketball.
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Rocky Top7
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Posted: 10/15/14 11:40 am ::: |
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It is very hard for me to cry. After watching that I had tears running down my face. It is hard to imagine what the whole family is going thru. My heart and prayers go out to them. May God Bless her with her wish.
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Marquette Fan
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Posted: 10/15/14 9:13 pm ::: |
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That was a touching, heartbreaking story. I'm so glad the NCAA granted the exemption so the game can be played sooner than originally scheduled.
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hangtyme24
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Posted: 10/16/14 3:49 am ::: |
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Tears just ran down my eyes like a faucet. This story hits close to home for many of us unfortunately. I really HATE cancer, its taken too many people I love and this story just breaks my heart. What a courageous angel she is. My prayers are with her family. I cant imagine losing any of my sisters and watching her little sister break down just hurt my heart. GOD BLESS LAUREN! NEVER GIVE UP GUYS
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toad455
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Posted: 10/27/14 8:57 pm ::: |
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I'm a mess. There's been so much support from numerous WNBA players on their social media pages. Would really like it if ESPN/ESPN2 would broadcast this game somehow.
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Howee
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Posted: 10/27/14 10:33 pm ::: |
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I caught a version of this story on CBS world news the other night. And I just read an article about how her time is running out faster than anticipated. So very sad, on the obvious levels, but so incredibly HEARTENING on all the other levels, as the story has spread so rapidly.
Is it correct, that they're playing at the Cintas Center to accommodate the huge number of people?
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Happycappie25
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purduefanatic
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Posted: 10/28/14 9:15 am ::: |
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Happycappie25 wrote: |
Howee wrote: |
I caught a version of this story on CBS world news the other night. And I just read an article about how her time is running out faster than anticipated. So very sad, on the obvious levels, but so incredibly HEARTENING on all the other levels, as the story has spread so rapidly.
Is it correct, that they're playing at the Cintas Center to accommodate the huge number of people? |
Yep...sold out faster than a Beiber Concert 30 minutes I believe was the official clocking...I just hope they stay for most of the game...support her teammates. Team sport and all.
I dunno bout ESPN...Hill is slated to start and play 2-3 minutes (Lets be honest likely till she gets a basket which will be Salesed as much as they can...in this case this is beyond appropriate) throw in the rest of the first half for interviews, telethon pandering and whatnot...perhaps a speech at halftime since she's getting the Pat Summit Courage Award early, what do you do the 2nd half? For a network like ESPN that's a legitimate concern...this is more an indictment on ESPN 1. thinking about their own properties first 2. having enough problems staying on task during a NORMAL WBB game.
the local FSN has picked it up in the Ohio market. I would say syndicating it (Both live and on delay) to local affiliates makes more sense, you can then make it more like a telethon (Perhaps even toss a donation site or phone number on the screen) I know if MSG Picks it up either on delay or live...I'd watch. Get her fave local announcers in the booth, really make it special...but ESPN Just see them hijacking things |
How incredibly emotional and draining this is going to be...and I don't mean that in a negative way. I mean, just reading about what is/may be going to happen and I can feel emotions building in my chest and head. I can only imagine how her teammates, coaches, fans in the stands will be feeling. From the warm-ups, to her being announced in the starting lineup and then when she gets taken out...how many tears are going to be shed during all those times?
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Beemer
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Posted: 10/28/14 2:08 pm ::: |
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purduefanatic wrote: |
Happycappie25 wrote: |
Howee wrote: |
I caught a version of this story on CBS world news the other night. And I just read an article about how her time is running out faster than anticipated. So very sad, on the obvious levels, but so incredibly HEARTENING on all the other levels, as the story has spread so rapidly.
Is it correct, that they're playing at the Cintas Center to accommodate the huge number of people? |
Yep...sold out faster than a Beiber Concert 30 minutes I believe was the official clocking...I just hope they stay for most of the game...support her teammates. Team sport and all.
I dunno bout ESPN...Hill is slated to start and play 2-3 minutes (Lets be honest likely till she gets a basket which will be Salesed as much as they can...in this case this is beyond appropriate) throw in the rest of the first half for interviews, telethon pandering and whatnot...perhaps a speech at halftime since she's getting the Pat Summit Courage Award early, what do you do the 2nd half? For a network like ESPN that's a legitimate concern...this is more an indictment on ESPN 1. thinking about their own properties first 2. having enough problems staying on task during a NORMAL WBB game.
the local FSN has picked it up in the Ohio market. I would say syndicating it (Both live and on delay) to local affiliates makes more sense, you can then make it more like a telethon (Perhaps even toss a donation site or phone number on the screen) I know if MSG Picks it up either on delay or live...I'd watch. Get her fave local announcers in the booth, really make it special...but ESPN Just see them hijacking things |
How incredibly emotional and draining this is going to be...and I don't mean that in a negative way. I mean, just reading about what is/may be going to happen and I can feel emotions building in my chest and head. I can only imagine how her teammates, coaches, fans in the stands will be feeling. From the warm-ups, to her being announced in the starting lineup and then when she gets taken out...how many tears are going to be shed during all those times? |
Bucketfuls.
A tragic yet uplifting story.
Go for it Lauren!!!
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purduefanatic
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Oldfandepot2
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Posted: 10/30/14 10:17 pm ::: |
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I know the game is being televised on Fox's Ohio"s feed but is there a way to watch it live in Connecticut.
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toad455
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Posted: 10/30/14 10:54 pm ::: |
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The thought of those is sad as she likely won't be around for the 2015 WNBA draft, but IF there was a way for someone to draft her, it should be done. The last pick(#36) belongs to Phoenix.
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GEF34
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Posted: 10/31/14 3:05 am ::: |
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toad455 wrote: |
The thought of those is sad as she likely won't be around for the 2015 WNBA draft, but IF there was a way for someone to draft her, it should be done. The last pick(#36) belongs to Phoenix. |
Perhaps the WNBA could do what the NBA for Isaiah Austin. I think it would be a nice gesture and wouldn't force or have the WNBA encourage a team to use a draft pick on her.
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BallState1984
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Posted: 10/31/14 6:34 am ::: |
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If I read it correctly, Steph White, Catch and Shavonte Zellous are going to be there as well. I got my credential confirmation yesterday and it sounds like the atmosphere can easily rival that of Final Four.
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purduefanatic
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Posted: 10/31/14 8:53 am ::: |
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Man, I don't know why I can't keep my emotions in check when I think about or read anything about this. I don't know if it's the fact I coached girls/women for a couple of decades or that I have a 14 yr old daughter and cannot even fathom going through this with her.
All I know is this really gets to me big time.
When I think about the atmosphere with the huge crowd and think about the moments that are going to happen, in particular the game intros, her scoring (which I'm sure they will arrange something so she does), when she is removed from the game and then when the final horn blows...I would be a big pile of mush during all of that if I were to be there in person.
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Posted: 10/31/14 9:37 am ::: |
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I'll be at work while the game is on, but I have it set to record, for three hours!! I hope that's enough!
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