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MercuryBoFan · Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 255 Location: Glendale

I dare the Mercury to prove me wrong but this season is history.

Just like every other team in the Valley Of The Sun maybe next year !

mranderso · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:04 pm Post subject:

Damn. So soon? Could have sworn I have tix for lots more
games around here somewhere. :)

Why I'm not giving up yet.

2 Western Conf teams with 18-16 records made the playoffs last year.
(not to mention that was the best record in the East and 17/17 was
go enough there to go to the Playoffs)

We still have 14 home games and 2 away games with SASS. (If we can't
beat any team at home, we aren't going anywhere in the playoffs
anyway). So until we start losing at homes, I'm willing to be Pollyanna
and assume that those are 14+ Ws.

On the other hand, maybe you've got other plans for the summer.

BackInTheDayPlay · Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 33

Didn't we lose our first two games at home???

We're in a hole and the ladies have shown no signs of climbing out. Hopefully they'll show us their heart on Saturday.

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

They are frustrated, yes, but giving up, never!

these lasies have tons of heart and they just need a few shots to fall ....kamikazee shots maybe :P

mranderso · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:01 am Post subject:

I'm sure many had given up on the 1-10 Sting too.
http://www.wnba.com/sting/schedule/2001/

Yes, we've lost two at home, but we've picked up two on the
road. We are at par, holding our serve, losing our losers early,
pick you alternative game metaphor.

What's gained by giving up?

Are we losing time that we could be using to develop bench players?
Should we focusing on the draft lottery?

http://www.wnba.com/features/secrets_to_competition05.html

What do you think characterizes a great competitor?
Taurasi: "Someone that never gives up. Whether your up 20 or down 20, you always have the same attitude toward your teammates and still have that same attitude to win."

BackInTheDayPlay · Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 33

I venture to say that that Taurasi quote was not given recently. I think the entire team needs to revisit it though.

Don't get me wrong, I love this team and the game. It's just that, reality is starting to set in a little bit. Although, I have been thinking about that Sting team (1-10) an awful lot lately also. Maybe it's self preservation, my heart can't take it. But I will be there for every home stand regardless.

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

Oh goodness, my apologies to the LADIES, I did not mean to call you lasies, even if some of the team is playing like dogs, doh :twisted:

Hoopslady · Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 127 Location: Illinois

I just thought you had picked up an accent :lol:
I didn't think it had anything to do with dogs

CamrnCrz1974 · Joined: 16 Jun 2003 Posts: 1689 Location: Central Phoenix

My bold prediction...this team wins 15 games. Might not make the playoffs, but not going down without a fight. 14 home games remaining helps the won-loss record quite a bit...

That being said, we are inching closer to desperation. At this point, we, as fans, have to do everything we can to help the team. I volunteer to sleep with the male referees...which means the players aren't the only ones inching closer to desperation. :D

librarygeek · Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 176 Location: Central Phx

Yikes, Cam! Talk about taking one for the team...

Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

CamrnCrz1974 · Joined: 16 Jun 2003 Posts: 1689 Location: Central Phoenix

librarygeek wrote: Yikes, Cam! Talk about taking one for the team...

Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

As Mercury fans, we all need to do our part.

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

Geez cam, that makes my Aussie treats delivery look second rate :roll: