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[bridgehere]

parts of an article at the link below

http://www.soonersports.com/genrel/040110aaa.html

"Coale has tried to allude to during those brief television interviews, but it's a difficult thing to capture in a sound bite. And, honestly, you won't find "it" on the court even though it manifests itself there. No, I found "it," of all places, in the interview room."

"It is especially true of Olajuwon, Nyeshia Stevenson and Amanda Thompson, the seniors. They conduct themselves with confidence, make interesting points and string together sentences that make even the former-English-teacher-turned-coach proud."

"I stopped wondering about this senior class of women's basketball players a long time ago. What we're witnessing on the court now, the joy, the passion, the polish, is simply the overflow of a college experience done right ... by the student-athlete, the university and most assuredly, the coach."

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I am sure this post is just important to those of us who have followed this team. This is truly the most enjoyment that I have received from following a team. I have loved watching specific players over the years at OU and Southern Nazarene University and even Texas, but never enjoyed a team and every individual on the team as much as this team.

[Howee]

Thanks, Bridge...nice article.

So often, the players being interviewed seem to parrot what talking points you know they've heard from their coaches. I remember with Courtney Paris, especially,that she was articulate in her own right...bright, original ideas that were insightful. I'm sure Coale had a lot to do with that, as with her latest seniors.