tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post1518006709467142779..comments2023-06-23T06:29:18.095-07:00Comments on StormTracker - the Official Blog of the Seattle Storm: Share Your ThoughtsNathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14009880792380734157noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-81927647617442034802008-09-26T22:04:00.000-07:002008-09-26T22:04:00.000-07:00The first thing I would like to say is a big "Than...The first thing I would like to say is a big "Thank you" to Force 10. You made this all happen. To the Players you are the greatest. You never give up. you are great role model for youths. My 84 year old Mother loves attending your games. Your staff is great to her. I am looking forward to next year. I hope to travel to Russia next spring and maybe catching a game. It would be nice to see some ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-717171863328581432008-09-26T06:44:00.000-07:002008-09-26T06:44:00.000-07:00This has been the best season Storm basketball for...This has been the best season Storm basketball for me, well except for 2004. I'm proud the the Storm players for showing the naysayers that they can win games without LJ, and the rest of the team needed this time without her. The reserved finally got a chance to develop, something that did not happen under Coach D. No doubt we could have used her in the playoffs but if most of this team returns Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-47597929864588837042008-09-25T18:38:00.000-07:002008-09-25T18:38:00.000-07:00There is no way that you can leave this Storm seas...There is no way that you can leave this Storm season behind without feeling an amazing sense of pride and accomplishment. There is some disappointment in the outcome of the season but that should in no way distract us from how amazing this team was and what they did for us. <BR/>Faced with a life without Storm basketball, many a Storm fan was left at the end of last season with a feeling of Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369047751987908599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-65334755197158092622008-09-25T16:54:00.000-07:002008-09-25T16:54:00.000-07:00Thank you, Force 10, for everything you have done ...Thank you, Force 10, for everything you have done this season. Kudos to Brian for bringing together an experienced team with leadership, talent, and chemistry both on and off the court. Unfortunately, the injuries hurt us hard. Thank you, ladies, for giving us everything (and then some).<BR/>Kudos to Kevin for his excellent coverage, and to Dick and Adia for the great broadcasts. Keep up the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-57107995659044401642008-09-25T14:18:00.000-07:002008-09-25T14:18:00.000-07:00Here is a direct link:http://blogs.phillynews.com/...Here is a direct link:<BR/>http://blogs.phillynews.com/inquirer/womhoops/2008/09/guru_musings_is_bird_the_wnbas.html<BR/><BR/>My sense - and I don't know anything you guys don't - is that the league will again present MVP at the WNBA Finals and that this may be connected to Rookie of the Year. (Draw your own conclusions as to who that might be.)<BR/><BR/>Though, then again, the fact that WNBA.comkphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14687582294229324412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-26252770842723678632008-09-25T13:59:00.000-07:002008-09-25T13:59:00.000-07:00The Bird for MVP article is on WNBA.com.The Bird for MVP article is on WNBA.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-25224427543437295682008-09-25T12:25:00.000-07:002008-09-25T12:25:00.000-07:00Kevin,I'm overwhelmed at work right now, so I have...Kevin,<BR/><BR/>I'm overwhelmed at work right now, so I haven' had a chance to read all the coverage, your blog, Jayda's blog, Stormfans.org, etc etc etc. But I would like to say that this was a great ride. I'll have more to say once I digest everything. <BR/><BR/>What I would like to hear is an assessment of the season from Force 10 Hoops. Do they think their first year of ownership was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-67342210268380691642008-09-25T10:15:00.000-07:002008-09-25T10:15:00.000-07:00Did you read the article that speculates Bird bein...Did you read the article that speculates Bird being MVP? Is that just a rumor, or is there merit behind it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-8654786266546650302008-09-25T09:17:00.001-07:002008-09-25T09:17:00.001-07:00I've read several comments from the media and the ...I've read several comments from the media and the team that somehow the fans are disappointed in the outcome of the season. Are we disappointed we didn't go farther? Yes. But disappointed in the team? NO! I've been a season ticket holder from day one, and I love this team more than any other. They have heart, courage,tenacity, and passion, and they have nothing to hang their heads about. I hope Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-38286827218988405072008-09-25T09:17:00.000-07:002008-09-25T09:17:00.000-07:00Thank you to the New Owners for keeping our Storm ...Thank you to the New Owners for keeping our Storm here in Seattle! Thank you Storm team for playing with heart and soul! You Ladies are spectacular athletes and it is a gift to watch you play. Agler you put an excellent team together. We wish you the best in the off season. Bring yourselves back to us next year, each and everyone of you! Thank you again for a wonderful season. I'll be there to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-68700418789495811232008-09-25T08:47:00.000-07:002008-09-25T08:47:00.000-07:00As I waited outside the Furtado center yesterday w...As I waited outside the Furtado center yesterday waiting to say Good Bye to Sue Bird and the rest of the Storm staff I found it hard to belive the season was over. The Storm is a Great Team and with a Healty Lauren Jackson next season they will win it ALL. Let's call <BR/> " 2010 the year of the Bird"<BR/>THANK ALL THE STORM PLAYERS AND STAFF MEMBERS FOR A GREAT YEAR.<BR/>Next Year Is Our Year!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-53569640139770172612008-09-25T07:32:00.000-07:002008-09-25T07:32:00.000-07:00Thank you to the Storm players, coaches, and staff...Thank you to the Storm players, coaches, and staff for the tremendous season. While I am heartbroken that the season ended, I feel strongly that this team has much brighter days ahead. The Storm would have won the title this year without the injuries that have plagued the team. Thanks Sue, Sheryl, Yolanda, Swin, Lauren, and Tanisha (and the entire team) for your strength and effort. You all chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209259425165182285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-50067106137762792202008-09-25T07:15:00.000-07:002008-09-25T07:15:00.000-07:00sue this for you, hope you'll be able to watch it....sue this for you, hope you'll be able to watch it. I will miss you!<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsM6EMyJ6Ck<BR/><BR/>Sue you are my MVP!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-71030167693833047082008-09-25T06:46:00.001-07:002008-09-25T06:46:00.001-07:00Wow....what a year. I was not so thrilled to get ...Wow....what a year. I was not so thrilled to get a new coach, but what a difference Brian Agler has made, he played the players and really made some great changes. Sue played like the glimmer we have seen in the past, but this year, she was aggressive, she was tough....Now where has that Sue been hiding? <BR/>Missed Lauren on these last games, but what a year she has had as well. <BR/>Yo, Swin Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-41474998750352265332008-09-25T06:46:00.000-07:002008-09-25T06:46:00.000-07:00Thank you Storm. I am still so sad that we are no...Thank you Storm. I am still so sad that we are not in the playoffs but each and everyone of the organization gave 110%. Please all come back for 2009 and let's do it again but take it to the top. The team, the coaches, the owners....we love you....thanks and see you next year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335568561127522614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-3475033527185682242008-09-25T03:43:00.000-07:002008-09-25T03:43:00.000-07:00I'm so sad that the season has ended soon for the ...I'm so sad that the season has ended soon for the storm. i love this team so much, especially the tandem of Sue and Lauren. I can't wait for the next season. I' m from the Phil. and not all the game are televise here, so most of the time i'm just counting on the net just to update about the game. I'm glad that i was able to watch game 2 live on tv last monday, i was so happy with the outcome of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-46650803973435324352008-09-24T23:24:00.000-07:002008-09-24T23:24:00.000-07:00What a year!! This year was the 1st year that my ...What a year!! This year was the 1st year that my husband & I had season tickets (last 3 years we had a 10 pack of tickets each season), and we've put our deposit down for season tickets for next year as well. Sue had an outstanding year, and T really seemed to come into her own this year as well. Sheryl & Swin---they are legends, and Yo--I just love watching her play cos she puts Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-2017515308947566202008-09-24T21:35:00.000-07:002008-09-24T21:35:00.000-07:00As a storm fan from the midwest, I say congratulat...As a storm fan from the midwest, I say congratulations on a wonderful year. A true team is determined by how well they respond to adversity and in adverse situations. As a former b-baller, what was so refreshing to see is how well the Storm prevailed inspite of the injuries, line-up changes, olympic break, etc. To have the second best winning percentage in the league that so many people doubtedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-79673086313880556882008-09-24T19:16:00.000-07:002008-09-24T19:16:00.000-07:00i'm so proud of this team and the grit they displa...i'm so proud of this team and the grit they displayed when most people wrote them off already.<BR/><BR/>sue was phenomenal after the break and camille was really awesome, as well as swin and sheryl even if their play was limited due to injuries.<BR/><BR/>thank you, storm, for such a great season :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-63325885253315163802008-09-24T18:16:00.000-07:002008-09-24T18:16:00.000-07:00The Storm season might have ended earlier than we&...The Storm season might have ended earlier than we'd hope but it was one heck of a season. If Swoopes and Griffith return next year, what a 10th anniversary season the Storm will have next year. Sue Bird & MVP go well together in '08. She knew how to distribute the ball to all-star vets who have been leading other teams in the previous season and she took over the offensive load when Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-7074723170713183882008-09-24T16:37:00.000-07:002008-09-24T16:37:00.000-07:00Thanks for this opportunity to write.I agree with...Thanks for this opportunity to write.<BR/>I agree with everyone on everything and only want to add that I feel Brian Agler has not gotten his due.<BR/>I was among the doubting Thomases at first, but now<BR/>am firmly in his corner.<BR/>While I seriously mourned the loss of Izi and Betty,<BR/>his willingness to stand up to the nay-sayers and<BR/>add the 'old' players was beyond admirable. (Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-3090107130196689292008-09-24T15:56:00.000-07:002008-09-24T15:56:00.000-07:00Thank you Storm for another great year. Next year ...Thank you Storm for another great year. Next year we go all the way again...<BR/>Sue you've had another super year. Thanks again to my favorite player. This is tough for a RUTGERS guy to say, especially after all the beatings you gave us and now with all the great RUTGERS women now in the WNBA. But it still stands.<BR/><BR/>Ocala BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-76425109149746363652008-09-24T15:35:00.000-07:002008-09-24T15:35:00.000-07:00Like so many other Storm fans, I am proud of the t...Like so many other Storm fans, I am proud of the team and the organization for what they accomplished this year. What a class act (unlike some other teams) and fantastic role models, giving it your all every game. <BR/><BR/>Although saddened by our team's sudden departure from the playoffs, I am already looking forward to 2009 and the possibilities. If we can keep the core of this squad Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-33615072887377505292008-09-24T15:34:00.000-07:002008-09-24T15:34:00.000-07:00Last night's game didn't start off right - with th...Last night's game didn't start off right - with the sound not working, which screwed up the intro. The only other time this happened, the Storm lost to Connecticut. It was their only other home loss. And I knew it was a bad omen when it happened last night!<BR/><BR/>Force 10 Hoops LLC should be really upset with Key Arena operations. I hope they raise hell. The Storm deserves better then theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-7679250903338233232008-09-24T13:22:00.000-07:002008-09-24T13:22:00.000-07:00Suddenly the game was over, the team filed into th...Suddenly the game was over, the team filed into the locker room eyes focused down, heads hanging low, a few wiping away a stray tear. I stood and watched the crowd file out of the KEY, wanting to make it last even one minute more. Such heartache! <BR/><BR/>The Storm played their heart out every game. Sue Bird was even more phenomenal than ever. Stacked with the talent of Griffith, Swoopes and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com