tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post9122050831688732745..comments2023-06-23T06:29:18.095-07:00Comments on StormTracker - the Official Blog of the Seattle Storm: Storm Waives SwoopesNathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14009880792380734157noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-32143813318237685962009-02-18T10:39:00.000-08:002009-02-18T10:39:00.000-08:00Sheryl Swoops not only brought experience and matu...Sheryl Swoops not only brought experience and maturity to the court, she also brought class. It's important to have real leadership on and off the court. She is an upstanding person and a great role model to our girls. She cannot be replaced..I think the Storm made a huge mistatke.<BR/><BR/>Good luck Sheryl, may God open bigger and better doors for you to walk through..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-6232420171074336382009-02-07T17:59:00.000-08:002009-02-07T17:59:00.000-08:00YOUR #1 FAN LOVES YOU. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS A T...YOUR #1 FAN LOVES YOU. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS A TRUE LEADER AND MY MVP. <BR/>WNBA 1ST DRAFT PICK<BR/>COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP & MVP<BR/>WNBA 3 CHAMPIONSHIP & MVP<BR/>OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS<BR/><BR/>YOU ARE THE ORIGANL WNBA POSTER GIRL<BR/>YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED WHAT EVERY GIRLS DREAMS TO ACHIEVE!<BR/><BR/>A TRUE LOST TO THE WNBA!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>YOU ARE THE BAHAMAS #1 WNBA PLAYER<BR/>GOD BLESS Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-52333930701543783962009-02-05T09:46:00.000-08:002009-02-05T09:46:00.000-08:00If you love Sheryl and want to still see her, she'...If you love Sheryl and want to still see her, she's now coaching junior high basket ball at the Overlake School in Redmond. Show her your love and put yourself in a seat at their games!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-38709913043252879882009-02-05T09:26:00.000-08:002009-02-05T09:26:00.000-08:00wow... gutsy move by Coach. while i understand the...wow... <B>gutsy</B> move by Coach. while i understand the move... i think Swoopes had a tough season last year, yet was gearing up for a good year. 11 on the roster definitely affects us.<BR/><BR/>i am really glad i got to be on the side of cheering her on, if only for one season. she brought all she had and left it with us. thank you Cheryl for all you have given for women's basketball. may you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-85058640402017514612009-02-04T22:19:00.000-08:002009-02-04T22:19:00.000-08:00Perhaps now we can resign Betty ????? builds up th...Perhaps now we can resign Betty ????? builds up the PG support for SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-15574403144865772812009-02-04T20:51:00.000-08:002009-02-04T20:51:00.000-08:00This is horrible news. The Storm are the only good...This is horrible news. The Storm are the only good thing in Seattle sports right now, and Swoopes was a big part of that. Swoopes put people in the seats, I know a whole group of people who bought season tickets just because she was there. I drive up from Portland just to see her play. Point is, she is a women's sports legend and a classy lady on and off the court. Having her as part of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-47888019876959492972009-02-04T20:44:00.000-08:002009-02-04T20:44:00.000-08:00Storm, keep Sheryl in Seattle. She is a wonderful...Storm, keep Sheryl in Seattle. She is a wonderful asset to our athletic community. The youth from our church who met her will always remember her graceful presence. <BR/>Sheryl, stay if you can. We love and need you. Best to you, Alisa and Jordan.<BR/>BrookeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-59623722302966778692009-02-04T16:43:00.000-08:002009-02-04T16:43:00.000-08:00It was truly a surprised to catch this in last nig...It was truly a surprised to catch this in last night news about Sheryl's release. Yeah, she's at the end of her career, but,she has heart and gave all she had last season. Bad decision but everyone esp. the coach and owners, wants that championship and younger and agile players. Hopefully, a team owner will see the light to have Sheryl in their organization in whatever capacity. She'll be a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-27104390674909736872009-02-04T09:18:00.000-08:002009-02-04T09:18:00.000-08:00WOW!! Not very smart in leting go one of the most...WOW!! Not very smart in leting go one of the most highly respected players in the WNBA. How is it that the NBA can over come all the obsticles in keeping highly paid players... We as fans need to go out there and support the WNBA games and keep the franchise growing. Sheryl you are the best and will always be. Crossing my fingers that you return back to Houston and finish your career there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-7284944437315924242009-02-03T21:49:00.000-08:002009-02-03T21:49:00.000-08:00Lets hope we can resign Lauren Jackson..not that w...Lets hope we can resign Lauren Jackson..not that we release HoopsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-16853542883043265082009-02-03T15:07:00.000-08:002009-02-03T15:07:00.000-08:00Sheryl is a huge asset on and off the court in Sea...Sheryl is a huge asset on and off the court in Seattle. I am very disapointed that she is leaving. Sheryl is a class act, and will be missed. Thank you so much Sheryl for all you have done for women's basketball and for the Storm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-38371488920691111732009-02-02T20:49:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:49:00.000-08:00Serious? This is how this amazing player is how t...Serious? This is how this amazing player is how the Legend Sheryl Swoopes is sent out? A blog post? Ouch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-31713426400613575182009-02-02T20:19:00.000-08:002009-02-02T20:19:00.000-08:00Sheryl is truly a great player, but she is at the ...Sheryl is truly a great player, but she is at the end of career. She went into this knowing that sports careers are not long. Girls going into college now will have more opportunities because of Sheryl and others like her. But when you come to the last page, it's time to close the book. Thank you, Sheryl, for making it a wonderful bookAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-31054616228820220582009-02-02T11:00:00.000-08:002009-02-02T11:00:00.000-08:00Tough position for Brian as Sheryl brought so much...Tough position for Brian as Sheryl brought so much passion, leadership, and community visibility for the Storm. And, I'm sure I speak for several others who had an increased interest in coming to see the Storm play with a legend on the roster.<BR/><BR/>But, with only an 11 player roster and a city that hopes for a championship every year, it is regrettably understandable that Brian had to fill Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-33481359123178949322009-02-02T10:50:00.000-08:002009-02-02T10:50:00.000-08:00I am disappointed also. She is one of my favorite...I am disappointed also. She is one of my favorite players. This is just another example of the "bad" business aspect of the league. Another was trimming the roster to 11. There are just too many talented players out there. If you are going to trim the roster and let people like Sheryl go, then lets have more expansion teams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-55690793262533678232009-02-02T07:58:00.000-08:002009-02-02T07:58:00.000-08:00This is sad...while watching Az.Wash game, she was...This is sad...while watching Az.Wash game, she was there with Jordan...what a way to announce this news at the 11th hour(10:30pm). i hope she had the heads up. The best to you Swoopes. You are the Greatest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-85941826812176321512009-02-02T01:33:00.000-08:002009-02-02T01:33:00.000-08:00what are the waiver wire rules? how long after a ...what are the waiver wire rules? how long after a player is waived by a team before the original team can offer a new contract to the player that they waived?Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489302541814390623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-59147147587153295912009-02-01T23:25:00.000-08:002009-02-01T23:25:00.000-08:00I am very disappointed in this dision, although sh...I am very disappointed in this dision, although she didnt have the best of season last year she is know for her comebacks that she provides after stuggling in a season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-89456424471519105562009-02-01T15:37:00.000-08:002009-02-01T15:37:00.000-08:00This is big news, but you know what: we have to ha...This is big news, but you know what: we have to have healthy young players. I think this is a gutsy move by Brian but I think he is right on. Thank you Sheryl for everything, I hope you do great no matter what you do. All the best .... BretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-81887249554414990412009-02-01T13:55:00.000-08:002009-02-01T13:55:00.000-08:00my heart is broken once again.queen of the court i...my heart is broken once again.queen of the court is gone.that really stinks,1st,she left home from the comets 2 the storm and now she has no team that really bites.she will always be the greatest in my eyes. your biggest fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-57498532075514497832009-02-01T10:55:00.000-08:002009-02-01T10:55:00.000-08:00Ohhh boy.. what's next for the Storm?Ohhh boy.. what's next for the Storm?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-60718174574666587162009-02-01T09:51:00.000-08:002009-02-01T09:51:00.000-08:00i guess sheryl is the first person to be affected ...i guess sheryl is the first person to be affected by the shortened 11-person roster. as coach agler said yesterday, we have to have players who are healthy.<BR/><BR/>best of luck to sheryl; despite her inability to play at the level we expected, she truly did bring those intangibles to the storm last year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787703883870700527.post-38290360690341810412009-02-01T01:59:00.000-08:002009-02-01T01:59:00.000-08:00Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed in th...Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed in this decision by the Storm. I realize she is toward the end of her career, but she is one of the best players to have ever played the game (collegiate, Olympic, and WNBA championships)and that is more than I can say for many of the players in the league. Her skills are still significantly better than most and her leadership and experience would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com