Posted by BigOrangeDave on April 8, 2008 at 10:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We can always count on the Lady Vols!

Posted by DennisVols on April 8, 2008 at 10:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

NCAA CHAMPIONS!!!!!!
GO VOLS!!!!!!

Posted by utkjoe29 on April 8, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

vicki anosike was mvp... the least they couldve done was to look at the stat sheet to get her name right at least once!! none the less congrats lady vols!

Posted by auttat on April 8, 2008 at 10:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats once again to the LV's. Truly remarkable.

Posted by volfan8 on April 8, 2008 at 10:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Unbelievable. Nikki, Shannon, Candace, Hornbuckle...amazing night tonight. finally all players kicked on all cylinders, and we got big #8!!!

Great effort, dominated the boards, and played physical. Good luck to all the seniors including Candace, youll always be remebered as greats of the Lady Vols.

#9 here we come....

Posted by tlc429 on April 8, 2008 at 10:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats to a great UT team. Not since the Meeks have I felt such pride. Prayers were answered that Baugh has only a sprain. I am so very proud to be a Tennessee Vol....again. Pat Summit is indeed the Summit of NCAA basketball. We were hungrier and faster and we never let up, even though we made our share of mistakes and to quote the commentator "tried our best to keep Stanford in it". Great teams always play as a team. They had Wiggins. We had the REAL Candace, Nikki, who played her heart out, Shannon, who popped some 3's at crucial times, Auguste and Baugh and last but not least, Lex, the true heartbeat of the team. I miss 'em already. What a great team and a great ending.

Posted by bmaples on April 8, 2008 at 10:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Un-friggin'-believable! What a game! What a defense! What pressure! What balance! What a team!

I am completely blown away. What an amazing victory! That's right -- IT'S ROCKY TOP AGAIN!!

Posted by tlc429 on April 8, 2008 at 10:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

*Crackin UP @utkjoe28* I caught that too man.

Posted by vol4good on April 8, 2008 at 10:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW!!--There are no words to describe the Pat Head Summitt mojo. She simply out does everyone. Thanks so much Ladies!! You have truely made this TN Fan proud!

Posted by jondadam on April 8, 2008 at 10:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful! These girls were inspired tonight. All those who picked Stanford to win just added fuel to the fire and made them even more determined to win. Congrats, ladies!

Posted by faithfulvol on April 8, 2008 at 10:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Never once doubted them!!!!! They are so awesome and gonna be greatly missed!
Thanks Lady Vols for providing another great year for all of us fans!
I miss them already too!
My nieces 13 and 9 are crying!

Posted by govolsfan on April 8, 2008 at 10:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lady Vols = the ONLY modern college dynasty! Go Vols!

Posted by wewhite on April 8, 2008 at 10:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There are very few things that are more fun than watching the Lady Vols pick apart an "unstoppable" offense!

Note to press: NEVER call the Lady Vols underdogs!

Congrats, girls! Makes me proud to be a Tenneseean, a Knoxvillian, and a twice over UT grad!

Tomorrow? We start in on the thumbs.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on April 8, 2008 at 10:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HOOYAH Lady Vols!!!

Posted by vintonvol on April 8, 2008 at 11:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tennessee Basketball - where Men are Men and Women are CHAMPIONS!!

Posted by Plasticman on April 8, 2008 at 11:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like that WEWhite. Their mantra next year can be "Thumbs Up!"

Posted by bmaples on April 8, 2008 at 11:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Did you catch the comment from Candace in the post-game? "Everyone said that we couldn't hold them under 50, so we set that as our goal."

And they did it!! A Stanford team that averaged 90 points a game, held to 48 points! Hot damn!

I don't know -- this may be the greatest set of seniors to ever play at Tennessee. Every one of them came to play tonight. Solid, solid team. Wow.

Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on April 8, 2008 at 11:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow

REMARKABLE!!!!!!!!!

To all the Lady Vols, past, present, and future...Thanks for years of pleasure and excitement given so selflessly to us humble fans.

08 Lady Vols. You have done your fanbase and university proud. Wear the banner with pride! And good luck to all the seniors. You ALL deserve this. There is no "I" in team.

And to the underclassmen. Good luck as you pursue number NINE!!!!

Posted by rpoll1095 on April 8, 2008 at 11:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CONGRATULATIONS LADY VOLS.......AGAIN!! And congratulations to Coach Summit! Her tournament record is beyond astounding. And something else I noticed about our Tennessee women......during the playing of our national anthem, every single one of them, led by their coach, stood with their hands on their heart. That's the way to show this country what a great school and state Tennessee is!!! God bless em' all!

Posted by vol_in_lsu_land on April 8, 2008 at 11:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder what Geno is doing.

Posted by KingsportVol on April 8, 2008 at 11:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats Girls!Now the greatest coach of all time Coach Fulmer will bring another NC back to Knox Vegas.It's a great time to be a Vol.Go Big Orange!

Posted by txsvol on April 8, 2008 at 11:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What we saw tonight was a great team victory! It's great to be a Tennessee Volunteer! Congratulations to all! SAVol

Posted by surlyguy on April 8, 2008 at 11:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Back to back! Nicky Anosike: HUGE! (for the second straight time in the nat'l champ game), Shannon Bobbitt: HUGE!, Alberta Auguste: HUGE!, Vicki Baugh: Big Time Contributor, coaching: big time, and, oh yeah, Candace Parker, well, she did pretty well, too. Great TEAM win. Congratulations to the Vols!

Posted by wewhite on April 8, 2008 at 11:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sending his resumé to Pat, inquiring about being an assistant.

Posted by hallmo11 on April 8, 2008 at 11:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SO PROUD!!!!!
Does anyone know when they get back to Knoxville??

Posted by jgvol8 on April 8, 2008 at 11:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Someone needs to tell Mike Patrick that it is Nicky, not Vicki. What a game! Eight national titles is a remarkable accomplishment. Go Lady Vols. Our men will get one in a couple of years. Too bad our football team will not!

Posted by mad_poly_uct on April 8, 2008 at 11:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CONGRATS ON #8 TO TENN & ALL YOU FANS!!! They truly deserve it! Its been a fun season. Stay safe everyone, have a great summer, and I hope we can have at it again next season! Now I have to find ANOTHER LV shirt for my daughter...damn, damn, damn...

Posted by NCLADYVOLFAN on April 8, 2008 at 11:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TOP DOGS! A REAL TEAM!
EIGHT IS TRULY GREAT!

Posted by utahvolsfan56 on April 8, 2008 at 11:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It has been a great season and I have enjoyed agreeing and disagreeing with many of you. I'll be back in November. Mparker better be back I really enjoyed his posts. By the way if Nikki Caldwell gets the coaching position for UCLA it won't be long and the National Championship trophy will be coming to the west coast.

Posted by jgvol8 on April 8, 2008 at 11:21 p.m.

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Posted by MillisaAnn on April 8, 2008 at 11:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congratulations to Pat Summit and the Lady Vols on your 8th National Championship!!! Good Luck to Canadace, Nikki, Alberta, Shannon,Alexis on all that you do. I miss you all already!!!

Get Well Soon Vikki!!! :) :) :)

Go Lady Vols!!! :) :) :)

Posted by utchris2003 on April 8, 2008 at 11:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I heard that Geno was giving tours of ESPN during the game.

Where are all the UCANT fans like pendav tonight?

Posted by volfan73120 on April 8, 2008 at 11:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lady Vols, I am beaming with pride at your accomplishment. You are truly the pride of Tennessee. Candace your statement on TV that "we had a lot of critics during the season, but tonight we shut them up." Now that is telling it like it is.

Posted by arkyvol on April 8, 2008 at 11:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

please, please, please, don't let them put pat's picture on the cover of sports illustrated again. the lady vols paid for it with a ten year drought the last time.

way to go, lady vols!!!
Pat forever!!!

Posted by Chrisoda751 on April 8, 2008 at 11:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Great job ladies. Best defensive effort all year. Back to back! I'm going to miss this group. They are all so special. Congrats again.

Posted by lewhs93 on April 8, 2008 at 11:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Folks we need to thank the good Lord for sending us Pat.She can work miracles.Yesterday these columns were full of cry babies concerning how we were going to get beat.O ye of little faith.SELDOM do the LV lose twice to the same team in the same season .This was a clue many overlooked.LADIES YOU HAVE MADE ONE OLD VOL EXTREMELY HAPPY.

Posted by coach75 on April 8, 2008 at 11:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i wanted to comment on kara lawson picking stanford. not only did she pick stanford but she was also wearing a cardinal red blazer. what is up with that? has she decided to exile herself from the greatest sports dynasty of all time. to me she seemed kind of anti-lady vols at points this year. is there something we as fans don't know that is going on with her and her alma mater? anyways, to what is important. hey geno, can you count to eight, i don't think so. pat summitt, the greatest coach of all time in college basketball (men or women). i sure hope vicki baugh is ok.

Posted by dash727 on April 8, 2008 at 11:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks to Sade Wiley-Gatewood quitting to go to Maryland, Lindsay Moss quitting to go to Georgia, and Sybil Dosty quitting to go to Arizona which allowed Pat to jetison selfish pouty players and reload with selfless classy athletic ladies like Shannon,Alberta, Vicki, Angie, and Sydney. Gosh, I hope they saw the game on a big screen TV. They won't see a national championship in their college career at those schools. Thank goodness they left and we have 2.

Posted by SCVolsFan on April 8, 2008 at 11:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What a great season!
You did SHUT THEM UP.

Way to go Ladies. Srs. went out
in style.

Posted by lewhs93 on April 8, 2008 at 11:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Something i forgot.Pat deserves one hell of a raise.

Posted by marinevol on April 8, 2008 at 11:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bossvol, I was trained to stand at attention when in civilian dress during the presentation of colors or the playing of the National Anthem, not to put my hand over my heart. Either way is deemed proper respect by civilians. In my opinion, it is poor taste to bring your politics into this conversation. Go Vols!

Posted by dash727 on April 8, 2008 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Starting in the elite 8, ex-Lady Vol Kara Lawson as an ESPN analyst picked Texas A&M, LSU, and Stanford over the Big Orange. Brilliant move to torque off this exceptional BB team. I hope she doesn't lose her day job. She sucks at her night job!

Posted by jr8657 on April 8, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think Candace was making a statement to Kara Lawson when she said some people don't have any championships and I have 2, and I think she was even turned and looked int the direction where Kara was when she said it...think they were motivated tonight!!? Awsome job Lady Vols!!!!! BACK-2-BACK!!!!...and no 8 is NOT ENOUGH!!!!

Posted by dyoung2020 on April 8, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats to the whole Vol Nation.

BossVol what does the Obama reference have to do with the game? Also are you implying that he is unamerican cause of his race or religion? Or that he has a different sounding name than you?

Posted by hawkvol07 on April 8, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you Lady VOLS!!! Thank YOU for number #8. This was a special class, a special team! I LOVE THOSE LADY VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by dash727 on April 8, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pay Pat more than Bruce until he wins at least 2 National Championships. Oops, you got to get past the sweet sixteen to win the National Championship.
BossVol are you a draft dodger like Cheney or a nose packer like the idiot Bush. You obviously have never served nor have a clue to the real world!

Posted by Pullingguard on April 8, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Never thought the LV could survive the final four, but they did, and with great defense and a spirited display of basketball after a bad game verses LSU.. Just have to give Pat a lot of credit for getting the team ready in capturing her 8th NCAA tournament championship... Great game Lady Vols.

Posted by volfan73120 on April 8, 2008 at 11:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As I recall, Wiley-Gatewood started as a freshman, and quit after Christmas because she wasn't allowed to shoot as much as she wanted. How selfish. I don't know what she has done at Maryland, but Pat got Bobbit to replace her, and we all know how that turned out

Posted by LUVLADYVOLS on April 8, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I knew the lady vols had it in them. Our Seniors really stepped up tonight . I sure will miss seeing them play in K-town. Candace are you sure you do not want to stay another year.

Posted by jh43 on April 8, 2008 at 11:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Sounds so natural and so good.

Thanks to all our players, especially our seniors. They have been fantastic, and they got the championship they so richly deserve. And to Pat Summitt and her coaching staff, you are simply amazing. We are so thankful we have you.

It is always great to be a TENNESSEE VOL, but tonight it is even better.

Thank you, Lady Vols for making the effort to be the very best!

Posted by marinevol on April 8, 2008 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bossvol, maybe the Air Force trained you to put your hand over your heart during the National Anthem, but I doubt it. I also doubt that they taught you that anyone who didn't do it your way is a commie. And I seriously doubt that the Air Force taught you to bring you political views into a sports forum. No, I just think you are a liar.

Posted by BigOrangeVol on April 8, 2008 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Geno is nursing a brand new BIG ORANGE ulcer and hemorrhoid right now!

Posted by dvol on April 8, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Concerning Kara Lawson, I think she has a problem watching Tennessee get back to their winning ways. If memory serves me right she was a big part of Four years of a 10 year run without a Title. If you have been watching this isn't the first time she has ditched the Lady Vols.

Posted by dash727 on April 8, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Boss what was your specialty in the mess hall, or did you not get promoted to Chef? Been to any bathrooms in the Minneapolis airport lately? Calling the Stanford ladies commies is a little over the top, what kind of moronic coward are you? Dude, are you related to Adams, you never went to college did you!

Posted by mparker on April 9, 2008 at midnight (Suggest removal)

Go look at this link http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2008/a... and see how many people doubted the LV's.

Too me, it was just to well set up. UT is very athletic, plays excellent defense, and boards well when it wants to. You had everyone and there brother swooning over Stanford, just pissing off Candace, Alberta, Shannon, and Nicky. Alexis doesn't need motivation to play defense, never has. So.....you have an irritated, athletic bunch of BBall players ready to play some D???

Oh hell yeah.

Posted by volster on April 9, 2008 at 12:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

marinevol, you are absolutely correct. As an ex-marine, I know we were also taught to stand at attention when in civilian attire, not put our hands over our hearts. To call someone a commie because they don't put their hand over their heart while showing respect to the flag is just ignorant. Sorry bossvol, but that's the way I see it.

Posted by dyoung2020 on April 9, 2008 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

1,2,3,4 I love marinevol.

I agree with your statements.

But on to the game, when is the last time UT goes into a season with so many unknowns as we will have next year? Are we gonna start the fab 5 freshmen?

Posted by b1407 on April 9, 2008 at 12:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Best "TEAM" won..Great "TEAM PLAY"...Nikki you saved your best for last. 100% effort!! Thank you. Both teams played with class. It was a pleasure to watch.

Posted by faithfulvol on April 9, 2008 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If you didn't just hear Candace on Sportscenter sitting two seats beside Kara Lawson you missed it. It was awesome!!!! She made a definite point to let all three of them know that they watch the show and hear the selections picks. It was great!
Yeah, I don't get the Kara Lawson comment either. Once a Lady Vol, how you could ever turn back. I'd pick Pat Summitt, if they had lost 15 games in a season. I do not put anything past that coaches capabilities.
I am kinda glad the media picked us beat, I think it set the extra fuel under them to show who is the most athletic team in the Nation. This championship will never be forgotten.

Posted by MissUT on April 9, 2008 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"It's great to be a Tennessee Lady Vol". I am so proud of this team and their accomplishments. I am going to miss Candace, Nicky, Alexis, Shannon, and Alberta...they have all represented the Lady Vols basketball program, our great University, and themselves with such grace and class...Good luck to each one, as they will soon move on to other endeavors. Re Kara: I think she went out of her way to avoid being accused of "pulling or rooting" for Tennessee. Some of the ESPN announcers and Rebecca Lobo are so pro-Uconn (most of the time), that it borders sickening. I did notice during the post game comments that Kara was wearing a little smile! Lady Vols #1...National Champions!

Posted by dyoung2020 on April 9, 2008 at 12:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bossvol, fax me a copy of your racist card too.

Posted by faithfulvol on April 9, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ya'll stop your silly arguing......we are celebrating #8 National Champs. This night is all about the Lady Vols!!!!!

Posted by richvol on April 9, 2008 at 12:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I criticized these young ladys for their play several times this season. Let me be the first to eat crow as they proved me wrong. They played their guts out to win this thing and I am very happy for them and the Vol nation.

Nicki Anosiki was regal...

Posted by mparker on April 9, 2008 at 12:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

rich:
I don't think the LV's would argue much with you. at times, Nikcy was slow and out of shape, Shannon was wild, and Alexis wss really doing pretty well to keep things going as well as they did.

The big key?? Shannon, Vicky, and Nicky all 'brought it' the last couple of games when Alexis and Candace where down a bit.

Looking back, you can see how the drudge kind of set in for them, especially when Cait and Kelley got hurt (the LV's could have used some 'training time' with the younger ones). They just kind of wanted to be in postseason in November!

You have to savor this one, because we might not see anohter one for several years.

Posted by dyoung2020 on April 9, 2008 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

No hard feelings boss, just tired of people disrespecting our leaders(Bush) or potential leaders (Obama,Clinton,McCain). And tired of people disrespecting commies.......just joking.

Go Vols, sweep football, M/W BBall, next year.

Posted by mparker on April 9, 2008 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Something I DON'T understand;
Pat has proven to be a class act, to really love her players, to take care of them.

How in the hell is it she gets out-recruited for the top kids that come out by Geno??? Makes NO sense at all to me.

Maya Moore is no slouch, She'll be great. Why would she turn down UT for UConn, when Pat has proven she can handle star power and make them better players???

Ah, what do I know.

Posted by dash727 on April 9, 2008 at 12:26 a.m.

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Posted by Hacksaw57 on April 9, 2008 at 12:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Haven't seen that kind of DEFENSE since the 3 "Meeks" 3-Peat. What we all saw was a TOTAL TEAM DEFENSIVE effort that brought us a National Championship!
TREMENDOUS EFFORT by Nickie and Little Bit. WAY TO STEP UP, Girls!
A tear of joy came to my cheek with about 5 min. to go in the game. This year, for me, was so frustrating to watch because I KNEW they could be better than they were. Tonight my frustrations came to an end.
I Say It's GREAT, To Be, A Tennessee Vol!
CONGRATULATION PAT & MY LADY VOLS!

Posted by MissUT on April 9, 2008 at 12:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just for clarification...from the US code...

Conduct During Playing.
During a rendition of the national anthem-
(1) when the flag is displayed-
(A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart;
(B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and
(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

So it seems that the U.S. Code says that the right hand over the heart is the correct posture and that only those in uniform are required to salute.

So, now we all know....can we just get back to our celebration of our Lady Vols NC...looks like they got it right from start to finish!

Posted by abnermc on April 9, 2008 at 12:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Where is pendav?lol. & Vol13, you still think the game has passed Pat by? How ridiculous.Great win gals ,. go for 9 !!

Posted by mun4life on April 9, 2008 at 12:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bossvol, you're a idiot. to call Stanford bunch of commies is ignorant. Stanford were a bunch of classy ladies playing clean bball unlike uconn. congrats to the Lady Vols for an outstanding season.

Posted by mun4life on April 9, 2008 at 12:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bossvol, you're a idiot. to call Stanford bunch of commies is ignorant. Stanford were a bunch of classy ladies playing clean bball unlike uconn. congrats to the Lady Vols for an outstanding season.

Posted by BigOrangeInCarolina on April 9, 2008 at 12:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

A BIG congratulations to Coach Summitt and the Lady Vols for an AWESOME season and National Championship!!! The whole program is class, from top to bottom. You listen to the players and coaches in their interviews, and they are polished and professional, which is more than you can say for MOST college sports. Not many programs can pack 18,000 to 20,000 into an arena consistently to watch a WOMEN'S basketball game. That's the way it's done in the Big Orange Nation, because the program is top-notch. To Stanford, sorry. To UConn, eat your heart out. To Rutgers, the game in TBA didn't matter-the Lady Vols would've taken you to the shed anywhere, anytime. To all other women's basketball teams, work hard and honest, and maybe one day you'll be as good as our Lady Vols. To the Senator from New Jersey, do your people a favor and quit your day job. To Mempiss, who's got the NC now, baby? To Hamilton, give Summitt a raise and retire Candace's jersey. To Coach Summitt and the players, assistants and trainers, "THANKS" just doesn't do it justice. You are the epitome of class and teamwork. We love you and are so proud of you. To ESPN, Billy Packer, and the rest of the media, PLEASE continue to pick against the Volunteers and, in the meantime, screw off. Goodnight and Amen from the hills of Carolina.

Posted by jr8657 on April 9, 2008 at 12:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!if your not going to talk about the lady vols on here, find somewhere else to take up this stupid conversation...no one cares!!!! I can't for the life of me believe that the lady vol's just won the national championship and we've got idiot's on here talking about ANYTHING else but that! GO FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE to plead your cases to each other!!!

Posted by vollady on April 9, 2008 at 12:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey, miliary guys. I respect and thank both of you for whatever your service. I honor both of you. Now, let us call a truce and show respect& honor to our Lady Vols, our National Championship team and wish our Seniors the best, the very best in their futures.

Posted by givim6 on April 9, 2008 at 12:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Balanced O, Big D.

What a program!

What a coach!

What a team!

Posted by andefromtn on April 9, 2008 at 12:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was taught to place my hand over my heart when I was child. Probably the first time I heard the athemn played live, either my mother or father reached down and showed me what to do. I did so every day in elementary school when it was played and we said the pledge. I was also taught by my parents to place my hand on my heart when a flag passed in a parade. It is called respect and citizenship. I was taught the flag was never to touch the ground and if did so it had to destroyed properly. I learned to fold a flag and when my father died in 2005 I had to, with help of my USAF Master Sgt brother and nephew, refold it because the funeral home did not fold it correctly. Men and Women have died defending that flag at least I can do is show respect.

Social Studies lecture is over...back to the celebration.

Posted by UTprideAlum on April 9, 2008 at 12:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow!!! What a win.....I knew we would prevail. Did anyone notice the girls rounding together for prayer when Baugh was hurt? Awesome!!!!!!! Truly shows our heart and soul!!!! Im so proud to be an alumni ( Kara needs to take note!) Go Vols!!!!

Posted by 98reax on April 9, 2008 at 12:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How do you like our ONE DEMENTIONAL TEAM?
Now, Doris won't ya tell me, what did you mean?
When you said we had no chance to get #8,
Did it occur to you, Lady Vols are simply great?

We need no commentators to make us feel appreciated,
Tell 'em again, Tara, how your team was 'discombobbittulated.'
Wiggy shootin' air balls; many times you turned it loose.
55 dismantled your offense, made you pee-pee in your shoes.

Won't you ever learn, you talking heads?
You gotta know your garbage spreads,
But Nicky heard your doubts and made you pay.
She brought a dish of 'kick butt' and a mighty game did play.

Lady Vols just fed you all. Did you guys clean your plate?
If you need a dish of legacy, we'll show you #8.

Posted by drakosben1 on April 9, 2008 at 12:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

All RightyyyyyyyyyyyyyNow!! Will all of the people who threw MUD on the Lady Vols this year please come out of the pig pens and let us WASH you off!!!

Posted by louisianavol on April 9, 2008 at 12:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kara Lawson is a traitor. Pat called her out in her post game news conference. She is no longer welcome in the Big Orange Family. Never pick against Pat Summit. Does anyone know Lawson's e-mail address so we can let her know how Big Orange fans feel?

Posted by TK on April 9, 2008 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Great job Lady's!!! About Lawson she must have that ESPN "I HATE TENNESSEE" sickness. Who ever wrote "Time to work on the Thumbs" needs to make a t-shirt.

Posted by mun4life on April 9, 2008 at 1:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

anyone found lawson's email yet? lol

Posted by BigOrangeVol on April 9, 2008 at 1:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kara's Dad was seriously P.O'd when she signed with UT because HE wanted her to go to Stanford. He even refused to sign her letter of intent. After teaching her the game and coaching her teams while she grew up, he vowed never to watch her play basketball again after signing with Pat. She's a Lady Vol for life! She picked Pat and UT over her DAD! C'mon people grow up.

"I just pick who I think is going to win,'' she said. "Of course, I want Tennessee to do well. I don't look at games as an analyst from a former Tennessee player's perspective. I look at them from my perspective and a matchup situation.''

She's NOT a traitor; she's a professional. She's not employed to be a "homer", she has a freakin' job to do. I'll give you her email if you'll write her an apology for making such stupid comments!

Posted by mun4life on April 9, 2008 at 1:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bigorangevol, first of all, i didn't make a stupid comment on lawson. and of course i wouldn't be a classless jerk. but i do like to tell lawson that UT won.

Posted by andefromtn on April 9, 2008 at 1:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well said BigOrangeVol. All I can add is ditto. She is a professional and given the way we squeaked by A&M and LSU, I even had a few doubts about tonight. Like Kara, I wanted UT to win but looking at stats and how each team was playing it looked glum for the Lady Vols. They proved me wrong. If you didn't have nerves going into this game as a fan then you really don't understand the game because on paper over the course of the NCAA tournament Stanford was hot...we were not. The Lady Vols dug deep and came up with an awesome win.

Posted by 98reax on April 9, 2008 at 1:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dude, tonight I'm saluting a banner on Rocky Top!

Posted by andefromtn on April 9, 2008 at 1:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Are you folks forgetting that Stanford beat us in the regular season? They had matched up to us when both teams were healthy and they won. We had an ailing star, so it is no wonder most were picking them. Loyality is one thing but use some common sense and realize the Lady Vols played an amazing game to pull out this win. They played with high energy, they defended well, they rebounded well, and they had great shot selection. They put together their best game of tournament when it counted the most. Good Job Lady Vols.

Posted by mun4life on April 9, 2008 at 1:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bossvol, ouch!!! yes that was idiotic of myself. and yes i am ashamed but lets use your line " i was kidding"

Posted by 98reax on April 9, 2008 at 1:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Raise? I think she should be president of the university when she's ready to hang up her sneaks & whistle.

Posted by vollady on April 9, 2008 at 2:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You people might enjoy reading some of the articles on ESPN. com. While most are written prior to the game, I found the articles to be "entertaining", especially since only 1 out of 6 picked our Lady Vols to win.

Posted by LadyVolsEighTimes on April 9, 2008 at 3:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

(Please consider this)

It is entirely possible that Kara knew she would pizz the Lady Vols off by picking against them. She may very well have known that picking a Tennessee team and coach as an underdawg, fires them up, and ramps the level of their play and focus way up. Either way it did in fact serve that purpose, intentional or not.

Boss Vol is correct on the Flag and hand over heart.(Militarypersonnel have teh option of hand over heart, or the Hand Salute, in uniform or not.)

As to his comment about Obama, and then others takeing that as Racist, I think you offend a little to easy, Bam Bam does not wear Flag lapel pins, nor place his hand over his heart during the National Anthem.

I'll throw my 23 years in the Air FOrce combined with Husbands 26 years in with BossVol.

Thank-You Lady Vols! Congratulations!!

Posted by hmhawk on April 9, 2008 at 4:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats Ladys and coaching staff.Thank youy for the memories.GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by calivol on April 9, 2008 at 4:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That was some brilliant commentary, LadyVolsEighTimes. My 92-year-old grandma doesn't wear an American flag pin either...she wears a Lady Vols one. I guess she's not just patriotic enough for you. Perhaps you and Senator BossVol McCarthy can go crack some heads over at the nursing home and find out who's really a true American. Have fun with that.

In the meantime, does anyone remember that UConn clown that used to come on here all the time? Oh HuskyFan, where art thou? We "Tennessee hillbillies" really hope you aren't having a tough time with all this. Don't worry so much, friend...football is just around the corner! Another trip to the Meineke Car Care Bowl might soon await your beloved Huskies!

Posted by johnlg00 on April 9, 2008 at 6:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow! Maybe the best execution of a game plan I have ever seen! The only time I was worried in the game was in the middle of the second half. We were up by 10 or 12, but we hadn't scored in several minutes, with several bad turnovers and crazy shots. I was afraid we were losing our focus and Stanford would get hot. But the gals stayed with it and made us all proud! I too was rather critical of the team at times during the season. I just didn't think they were getting the most out of their potential. They seemed lazy and unfocused even when they were winning. I was scared to DEATH of Stanford, the way they were pouring them in, and after the way we looked offensively against A&M and LSU. I never imagined we could shut Stanford down like that. I am so happy to have been wrong about this team. Sad to say good-bye to such a classy group of ladies. They will always have a special place in all of our hearts! Very glad Vicky Baugh's injury isn't as serious as it looked. She will be a main cog in next year's Lady Vol machine. I am so happy, I am going out to play golf today to celebrate! Thanks Pat, Candace, Alexis, Nicky, Shannon, and all the rest of the awesome Lady Vols!!!

Posted by BallBreaker1 on April 9, 2008 at 6:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

volster and others who are misinformed about protocol. It does not make one a commie but does show disrespect for our country, our flag and our military that has served and died in protection of our freedom.

According to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171, "During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in military uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart."

All this said and done some of the Stanford players were wrong. NOW GO VOLS!!!!!!

Posted by voljkelley on April 9, 2008 at 6:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kingsportvol-
Keep dreaming about fulmer winning another championship.

Posted by romevol on April 9, 2008 at 7:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I will gladly pay more at the football games to be able to see more basketball games like we saw this year. GO LADY VOLS!!!

Posted by robertstanelle on April 9, 2008 at 7:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am an alum now teaching in China. My students will see me in orange tomorrow. Great job ladies!

Posted by pdhuff on April 9, 2008 at 7:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pat Summit knows what others would do well to address.

Defense wins championships. The LVs have the Grail. Congrats to all, thanks to Parker and Co, enjoy the journey. As I posted yesterday, I knew we had them when 5 out of 6 on ESPN-UConn picked Stanford.

Storrs-the sound of silence- again.

Posted by bigorangedude on April 9, 2008 at 7:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congrats lady Vols, your awesome! We sure hate to lose you seniors and Candice. This may be the best lady Vols team ever assembled and thats saying a lot. Also congrats to coach Summitt and your coaching staff, great job. Coach Summitt has set a standard that will never again be seen in college basketball. Go Vols!

Posted by piledriver on April 9, 2008 at 7:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

From the NY Times:“My mom taught me the importance of hard work,” Nicky said. “There are a lot of things you can’t control, but you can always control your work ethic. Every time I step on the court, I want to make sure I don’t disappoint her.”

5 wonderful young ladies, and then some, giving it all they've got for 40 mins, like swatting flies. That's what wins championships. Hope the youngsters were looking on.

Posted by bmaples on April 9, 2008 at 7:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish I could find the picture that was on here a few years ago. It shows a female fan in the stands, holding up a poster that says --

"That's right! It's Rocky Top AGAIN!!"

I just keep wanting to say that, over and over, to everyone who doubted (including me) --

"That's right! It's Rocky Top AGAIN!!"

One of the best-played games I've ever seen the LV play. As one commenter said earlier -- an excellent game plan, excellently executed.

And that's why we can all say --

"That's right! It's Rocky Top AGAIN!!"

Posted by VolJunkie on April 9, 2008 at 7:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It is hard to grasp the the breadth and depth of this program's accomplishments ... back-to-back National Championships ... twice! EIGHT TOTAL ... and Coach Summitt will register her 1,000 win next season. There is nothing to compare this to because the UT Lady Vols are the standard to which other programs are compared. The very definition of "best in class".

BTW, when UT was up by double digits with two minutes to play (and still playing smothering defense), did anyone else think that if Coach Summitt had been the coach of the Memphis men's team, they too would be celebrating a national championship?

It's great to be a Tennessee Vol!

Posted by tngeoff on April 9, 2008 at 7:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Great job Lady Vols! I N C R E D I B L E!

Question for KNS. The same posters repeatedly have comments removed. It may sound dumb...but why not remove them and save everyone else the need to see their vile comments? Especially on a thread where we are honoring such great accomplishment. This accomplishment is another piece of history that may never be surpassed. Let's honor it in the way it should be honored and let the pathetic cyber sociopaths go elsewhere...preemptively.

Lady Vols! There are no words that really say what needs to be said here. It is just beyond ones wildest imagination. All the trash talk against you...all the announcers who obvuiously don't know jack. It's just amazing. Congratulations and never forget what you just accomplished!

mad_poly_uct.

Always the gentleman. Way to be! I was just up in Norwood Mass. Have a great off season and talk to you next time around!

Posted by GreerVol22 on April 9, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll hope this gave Geno a migrane that will last for another year!

Posted by vscebail on April 9, 2008 at 8:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OK all you UCONN fans. Tell me again how sloooooooow our LADY VOLS are. Just say it again about how Candace Parker is a one woman team. Tennessee ran circles around Stanford last night. Their defense made the Cardinal look as rooted to the ground as their stupid tree mascot. It's great to be a Tennessee Vol. #8 in 2008!!!

Posted by Chrisoda751 on April 9, 2008 at 8:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

MParker, It gives me great pleasure to say that I was not one of those who doubted the Lady Vols before the game. Here's my post from yesterday morning. Not far off if you ask me.

"I like our chances. Alexis Hornbuckle is every bit as athletic as Wiggins and no one can match up with CP. Also, Stanford hasn't played a physical defense in this tournament (Uconn has a good defense, just not very physical). We played the top two defenses so far in A&M and LSU. We'll get our points and they'll find it's not so easy to pass the ball with an orange shirt in their face. We were robbed when we played them in Palo Alto and this will be a nice payback. Both teams will have their runs, but I see us separating in the 2nd half."

I'm no phrophet nor am I a great "sofa" coach. I just have a lot of faith in Pat and the ladies wearing orange.

Posted by CrankE on April 9, 2008 at 8:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

IT'S 8!!
TO BE!!
A TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER!!

IT'S 8!!
TO BE!!
A TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER!!

Posted by vols76 on April 9, 2008 at 8:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

volwalk.....this is what "Talent with Discipline" looks like, it looks like "NATIONAL CHAMPIONS". My statement about the Men's team may have been dumb to you, but I do know that talent alone can not win, but it takes discipline to make the correct decisions on the court to help you to win, and the free throws helped, too! "IT IS GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL!"

Posted by vols76 on April 9, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I cannot believe that ESPN has brainwashed Kara Lawson. Thanks Kara for your negative comments about Tennessee (your school I thought) because your comments help motivate the Lady Vols to win NUMBER 8! IT IS GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL! GO VOLS

Posted by VolMama on April 9, 2008 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Coach Summitt and The GREAT LADY VOLS!!! I am so upset with Kara Lawson she is a BIG Trader, you sure can tell she works for ESPN, because she is just like them. Does anyone know what time the Draft starts today? One more thing I don't think Hornbuckle got any credit last night just think if it had not been for her they would not have been there. Anyway thank you for a Great Season, and Seniors we will really miss you next year.

Posted by vols76 on April 9, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

TENNESSEE has the best freshman class in the nation coming in next year. So the Cardinals, Huskies, Tar Heels, and Tigers better take advantage of them next year, because come 2010 Pat will have them "ROCK-N-ROLLING" again. "IT IS EIGHT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL"! GO VOLS!

Posted by eduardo on April 9, 2008 at 8:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Fake basketball! Who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pay Summitt, I mean Head more than Pearl no freaking way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by eduardo on April 9, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Let's see the only ones who care are the 75-80% that are in the closet, right?

Posted by tngeoff on April 9, 2008 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

eduardo.

POSWN CRONWN EISAI;

Posted by LazhilUT on April 9, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I like what Pat said during the trophy presentation, that people understimated us and we are the Top Dogs.
There you go Geno "The Cheato" and Sylvia Fowles and whoever else messes with us. #8...can't beat that!
By the time Pat retires, we will have 10 banners up there!
Thw two teams that humiliated us in the regular season were slapped hard by us...first LSWho with the SEC tournament and the Final 4, than Stanford...
Candace Parker to me, is the best player in Tennessee history! 3 full seasons, 3 final 4s (I think), 2 titles...We have to choose which street to name after her now...

Posted by splinterdand on April 9, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If this game didn't prove how far effort can take you then it proved nothing. Man, what a stifling defense! Now that's basketball. A lot of men's teams could learn a thing or two by watching Pat's teams play. I love these seniors and Candace. I'm really going to miss Anosike. What a class act. And, I'm really proud of Candace for not being concerned about being "diplomatic" and taking up for her teammates who were so disrespected by so much of the national media. They did shut them up!

Posted by rckytpfn on April 9, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

CONGATS LADY VOLS!!! Coach Summit again had the perfect game plan and the execution was swift and deadly - the Cardinal was dead before they knew what happened.

Pat Summit is amazing - 8 National Champonships, 104 NCAA tournament wins, 983 career wins - she is the BEST, no one else is even close!!

Posted by dwolfcreek on April 9, 2008 at 8:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

AUGUSTE SAID SHE WOULD HOLD WIGGINS TO 10 POINTS AS A JOKE , BUT SHE ALMOST DID IT , 14 POINTS.\
GREAT GAME HEART ATTACK VOLS

Posted by utang1602 on April 9, 2008 at 8:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Guys, Kara Lawson didn't select us last year either, and we won the title then as well.

I think she sometimes tries to seem unbiased by going a little far in the opposite direction, so that it seems like she's biased against UT. That couldn't be further from the truth, she's a Lady Vol through and through.

If anything, she knew how to light a fire under Lady Vols...and hey, it worked!

Posted by Greyback_Vol on April 9, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What about those Lady Vols? Even after 8 national titles, the feeling never gets old. What an effort and what a win! I agree with LazhilUT- now we need a street to bear Parker's name. Pat Summit, you have done your university and state proud. Go Vols!

Posted by ge446 on April 9, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What a special group of young ladies and coaches. I too think that Kara was just trying to do her job and professionally could not come out wearing Orange and being openly in favor of UT. Those of us who really have followed the Lady Vols this year knew that we lost to Stanford at Maple Pavillion and only by 4 points when we did not play very well. We knew that only Wiggins could match our speed. We also knew that the ref's whistle could take us out of the game by seating Niki and Alexis next to Pat on the bench. We also knew that the Lady Vols would give all they had to win Number 8. We knew that these ladies had the ability to win and the desire to win. These ladies deserve all the credit for this win. What great defense they played and that goes directly to the Summit."Defense wins games and rebounding wins championships." Next year will be so much fun as we get to know some new players. This year was GREAT. Winning is wonderful, but we are so fortunate to be Lady Vol fans. UT has the longest winning streak of any NCAA tournament team...GO Lady Vols. You have given me many hours of enjoyment watching you and reading about you this year.. Thanks....

Posted by mad_poly_uct on April 9, 2008 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks tngeoff!! Congrats again. Norwood huh? Wern't you just in my old Chicago stomping grounds last week? You're sure on the move a lot lately, eh? Hope you were in Tenn to see game last night. Great talkin' to you this year. Have a great summer.

Posted by chl1958 on April 9, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congratulations to Our LADY VOLS! They played their hearts out in a wonderful finale. I was very impressed with the consumate definitive TEAM PLAY! Everyone involved,coaches,players,and fans deserve the highest accolades. I am proud to be a TENNESSEE VOL!

Posted by marinevol on April 9, 2008 at 9:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe this is equally inappropriate, but I would like to thank the staff at KNS for removing the inappropriate and inflamatory political and ethnic posts that were made on this thread by one of the posters. Although I am a stong supporter of free speech, no matter how vehemently I may disagree with the message, I do believe there are appropriate forums for such speech, and a sports site like this is not the proper venue to spew such inflamatory comments. Good work guys, and thank you.

Posted by ladyvolsrock on April 9, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The reasons I am thrilled that the Lady Vols have another NC: 1) I hate for my team to lose, 2) It was not necessary to look at Geno, 3)This is a great senior class, 4) It just proves that (as if any more proof was needed) that ESPN "experts" do not know what they are talking ahbout.
GO LADY VOLS.

Posted by huntined on April 9, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was at the game and the VOL NATION was there in force..I live here in Fla, so it was a easy task for me, about a two hour drive from the east coast..
I had said last year if they make it to the final four here in Tampa I would be there and I am glad I had a chance to see it live..
THANKS TO THE LADY VOLS FOR A GREAT WIN..

Posted by tngeoff on April 9, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

marinevol.

EXACTLY. Well put.

Posted by reachkim00 on April 9, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GO LADY VOLS!!!!! Plain and simply the VERY best there is in women's college basketball, yesterday, today, tomorrow, and for all the years to come and enjoy.
Pat deserves 10+ more than any coach ever has or ever will at Tennessee. Sorry, but Pearl will never come close to being or making the men anything near what our women's program is and will continue to be. Fulmer is just a joke. Congrats ladies... Candace, Alexis, Nicky, Alberta, Shannon... we will miss you. Thank you for chosing to come to Tennessee. GO LADY VOLS... looking forward to next year!!

Posted by doverton on April 9, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What an unbelieveable coaching job by Pat and her staff.Stanford had no answer for the press and awesome effort the Lady Vols displayed last night. Coach VanDerveer, when interviewed @ halftime, had no idea of what had just happened to her team, or what she needed to do to get them going. She looked like a deer in the headlights.Another great effort by all the Lady Vols.Every player stepped up their own game a notch. Congratulations on #8.It's great to be a Tennessee Volunteer !!

Posted by vscebail on April 9, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To quote a recently retired(?) wrestling icon: To be the women, you gotta beat the women! WOOOOOOOOOOH!!!

Posted by TommyJack on April 9, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Eduardo: Are you off your meds again?

Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Bruce Pearl was on Jim Rome Monday talking about this game.He was talking about how good Stanford was playing and how deep they were etc....All of a sudden he just kind of paused and said....,but you know what the lady Vols have?Pat Summit!The X-factor.

Congrats ladies, you deserved it.

Posted by thesavageorange on April 9, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

eduardo ,Why?Are you coming out of the closet?

Posted by vols76 on April 9, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

eduardo....Yes Pat deserves more than Pearl....she has brought 8 count them EIGHT NCs to Tennessee. And she probably will bring #9 before Pearl brings #1 and she loses everyone this year from the starting team. "ITS EIGHT TO BE A TENNESSEE FAN"!

Posted by xd9x19 on April 9, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hmmmm.....I remember someone a couple of seasons ago posting a comment that it was time for Pat to go and that Geno & the game had passed her by.

Probably just a troll looking for an argument, but I guess the troll will have to stay in hiding for a while now.

GO LADY VOLS!!

Posted by mun4life on April 9, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bossvol, you're not an idiot. eduardo's it!!!

Posted by 98reax on April 9, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

johnlg, glad you could contribute. I was thinking, "where is johnlg" I've enjoyed your contributions over the season. Wasn't that game the perfect ending? I'm still reeling from the feeling of being back2back champs AGAIN. Just stop and let that soak in. It's almost inconceivable.

When thinking who I would pick as MOP, Alberta Auguste's defense had to be one of the most effective on the outcome of game. Baugh's few minutes were paramount but the emotional lift as she exited the floor was priceless. INCREDIBLE does not describe Pat Summit. She's a marvel!

You know, I thought even Geno would be speechless at that execution of a perfect game plan by our Lady Vols.

Oh say can you see? It's all Tennessee in a back2back smack attack.

It's April. It's madness. Where else would we be?
Geno 'aint here, nor should he be.
Wiggy sent him home. He's a wannabe.

He'll never be Pat, He 'aint all that.
If he don't win, he's sure to pout.
Be sure the truth will find him out.

We're the LVs — not the wannabees.

Posted by mparker on April 9, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Time for some heresy here, but bear with me;

This wasn't Pat's win. This was the lineup that completely bought in to playing rock-solid defense.

Pat has enough experience to know what needs to be done to win almost any game. The players, however, don't always execute what the coaches want. If they did, coaches wouldn't be going nuts on the sidelines!

My guess at this gaem: the ladies had a little meeting of therr own, by themselves, and maybe set out some things like using Candace to deke the Stanford defense, getting Nicky to play all out, Shannaon to stay settled...maybe it didn't happen, but it definitely seemed taht the ladies had cleared a lot of air for this game.

Even when they seemed to lose focus, they got it back. Did you see Lex make a couple of HORRIBLE plays when she really dind't need to be pressing, but then just settle down and pull the ball back out??

As for Candace, she played the perfect role: contest shots, get crtitical 2's, lead, handle the ball, pull out defenders.

An amazing thing: Angie was cold, Lex was cold, Shannon cooled off, Candace was hurt....yet Vicky steps it up with cirtical points, Nicky kept digging, and Candace was Candace. What allowed all that to happen was the smothering D by the LV's.

A final note: the magnitude of the D is in how it slowed down (not stopped) Appel. That lady is TOUGH and strong. She will pour in 50 points some day. Wiggins was 'the girl' this year, but Stanford will be more dangerous next year. Peterson and Appel are both strong. When you build your team around good post players, you have a chacne in any game (as opposed ot streaky guards who can be shut down).

Posted by tigervol9802 on April 9, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Give me a break.

She is the best at what she does, but from a sheer economics standpoint, she shouldn't even be making half of what she does.

If the ratings of that game last night drew a 1.0 nationwide, I'll be surprised. The "storyline" between UT/UConn MAYBE would have drawn a casual fan's interest to get a 2.0 rating.

There are about 5 cities in America that care about women's basketball, and we just so happen to live in one of them.

I would absolutely love to see her try to play hardball about a raise. She knows as well as anyone that there are about 3 other programs that could and would pay her half of what she makes now.

Posted by mparker on April 9, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey, if anyone who reads this board actually KNOWS Candace....

I'm starting a campaign to get her to do a post moves video. She has the best techniques I have EVER seen, male or female. You have to realize that, yes, she's 6'4" and can dunk, but she still has to be in the right spot to make her moves, and to make the right moves.

The footwork, the body position, the hands... all that doesn't just come naturally.

Candace, make the video, I'll buy it for $30.

Posted by GoVol on April 9, 2008 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

eight is great, but nine will be devine.

I knew that Stanford was in trouble when only one Stanford player had her hand over her heart during the National Anthem. All TN players were respecting the flag.

Posted by mparker on April 9, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pat's salary???

Get off it, guys. We have 2 athletic admins at UT, one for men, one for women.

Each will determine salary based on market and demand.

While this may not be appropriate to say, here goes:

Geno and Pat could, most likely, both increase their salaries by coaching the MEN's game. Why?? Well, bigger TV audience, more fannies in the seats, all that.

If/when the women's game gets to be as popular or more popular, then the folks associated with the sport will make more money.

IMHO, you have to quit comparing what Bruve and Pat make. This will sound hard-edged, but if Pat wants to or needs to make more money, she should becomes a coach of a men's team. Likewise, Bruce could not make as much if he became the LV's coach, as he is 'unproven' in the women's game.

On a lighter note: could you imagine Bruce coaching a women's team?? He'd be fired in a month for hugging a player to friskily, even if it were innocent.

On a serious note: Pat could coach a D1 men's team. Sometimes I think she should for the last few years of her career. She has just enough of that 'mean mom' in her that the men won't mess with her, and she's a defensive master.

Add to that, it would be a great story; if Bruce leaves, move Pat over.

Posted by mparker on April 9, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Govol:
completely stupid post. I don't flame many posters, but that is crap. You have no idea of the history of those girls, no knowledge of them personally...

THIS IS NOT A POLICE STATE!!!! THIS IS NOT NAZI GERMANY!!!!

GET YOUR DANG 'MORAL FIBRE' CARP OUTTA HERE!!!!

Geez, is it even possible to enjoy something like sports without all this political morailty bull???

sigh.

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