http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/2011/07...omen-in-sports/said this..& i agree:
“Can we stop coddling women in sports? Are we now so fearful of being labeled sexist that we can’t objectively assess the efforts of female athletes?
“Had a men’s team turned in a similar performance, papers and pundits nationwide would have had a field day assailing the players, criticizing the coach, and demanding widespread changes to a men’s national team that flat out choked. Yet the common reaction to this ladies’ loss were simply expressions of empathy for the defeat of the unfortunate darlings and pride in their oh-so-heroic effort.”
& btw, here the us girls softball team are playing japan in the finals of the world cup tonight & not a comparative is mentioned of the sball team looking for revenge for the womens soccer team...no promotion before the game, no relation, nuttin...very strange lack of promotion when a great storyline was spoonfed to espn....women sports is weird.
If i worked for espn, i would have been running commercials of the rivalry, revenge game & had our us soccer team showing support & commenting on the game tonight & had them actually in the stands with interviews, showing support.
i don't get it
