While North Carolina women’s NCAA title in 1994, todag It is the lady gamecocks Of South Carolina who are undefeated playing in the national championship game You might need to change the post title
Great game, great panel of female basketball analysts. But yeah, I think South Carolina’s bench (and coaching) will be the difference in the end. They are solid.
@CCarolina Dave: I just approved your comment. I can’t tell if it’s a first comment on the site, or if there’s a typo in Carolina, with an ! in Carolina?
My first grade granddaughter says that a bunch of boys in her class are wearing Caitlin Clark #22 jerseys. It I’d Iowa, but I’ve not been aware of little boys having women sport heroes before.
@raven: Te-Hina Paopao went from an Oregon Duck to a South Carolina Gamecock. She put her name in the transfer portal last year and was pleasantly surprised to be recruited by Dawn Staley. A few weeks ago, Paopao announced she’s coming back to S.C. next year.
Any medical professionals around? Mine are out of the country, and I have a question. I’ve got two scans scheduled tomorrow (CT and MRI). One is first thing in the morning and the other around 1 PM.
Instructions on both say “nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam but should drink water to ensure hydration.” I take that to mean drinking water is okay prior to both.
Is that right? The wording could be clearer, e.g., “nothing to eat or drink except water.” I don’t want to fuck up because it would be impossible to reschedule without delaying some other upcoming (necessary) horror show.
It should be Carolina Dave I’m on a Obsolete table. An Occasional commentator long time lurker on this site Dating back to when John was a svelt Young man
@Betty Cracker: That is really badly worded. I would not be able to advise you — I think you need to somehow talk to someone in the profession. I hope someone turns up. I could interpret that either as “You can drink water right up until the procedure, but nothing else as of four hours before” or “Drink a lot of water but stop four hours before.” So infuriating.
This is why we need to teach writing in school!
ETA: If I were you, I’d probably drink lots of water UNTIL four hours before. I don’t know how dehydrated you can really get in 4 hours.
@WaterGirl: Done. High level game. South Carolina is a team for the ages. Obviously Undefeated, beat my Tar Heels on the 2nd round by 40. So glad to see women’s basketball get some recognition when it shows up in popular culture like the cold open for Saturday Night Live it’s a good sign
@Betty Cracker: Not a medical professional but from what I am reading on medical sites, if either one of the procedures is done with contrast, it is recommended you have no food or drink for 4 hours prior (except your medication with a sip of water). If you can’t get someone on the help line today you can ask the staff at the first procedure for more clear instructions for the second one. My guess is they will recommend some water but to stop drinking 4 hours prior to your next procedure.*
*added: or as close to four hours prior as you can, but to drink some water.
I wish my sister had lived to see this. She played all kinds of sports, but basketball was one of her favorite sports. It was something she shared with my dad. She would be so happy to see women playing at this level, and being more popular than the men! I wish I could watch this game with her.
@WaterGirl: Maybe you’re suggesting that Betty drink water as soon as the morning procedure is done, but stop drinking water 4 hours before the second one?
Yes, that is what I think they will suggest. But I am not a medical professional. So hopefully, she can ask the staff after the first procedure, if not today.
@Melancholy Jaques: Or Raven Johnson, who made the best player in the country work very very hard for her shot. All of the players who took a turn guarding Clark did a pretty good job, but she was exceptional.
TIL that women’s teams in the NCAA tournament do not earn money for the teams, like the men’s teams do.
Link CLEVELAND — NCAA president Charlie Baker said Sunday that he is shooting for unit distribution for the NCAA women’s tournament beginning with the 2024-25 season.
Currently, teams that make the NCAA women’s tournament currently do not earn anything financially, unlike teams that make the men’s NCAA tournament, where units are awarded to conferences for each game played. Women’s coaches have been asking for years for that system to change, not only for equity’s sake, but as a way to acknowledge the growth of the game.
Now, it is on the verge of happening, thanks in part to a new eight-year contract with ESPN to broadcast 40 NCAA championships — including women’s basketball.
. . .
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, for one, has discussed repeatedly over the past several years that women’s basketball has been completely undervalued and wanted to see the sport get its due.
“You look at what the 68 teams are going to divide up, I think I saw $170 million between the 68 teams,” Staley said Saturday during her pregame news conference. “When you start bringing in revenue like that, it will move your campus in a different direction when it comes to women. So we’ve got to fight for that.”
“I know we’re going to get units coming up here pretty soon. That can’t come soon enough,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said Saturday. “Why are we waiting to put that in? Let’s do it now. Why wait? I think change has to happen a little bit quicker than what — they want to move.”
Yeah Charlie, you better get on that. Like yesterday.
@Albatrossity: That was a key to the game, she really clamped down on Clark after the first quarter and Iowa just didn’t have the depth to adjust. Tessa Johnson was also amazing for a freshman, no hesitation in making big shots.
True story: my grandma played basketball for South Carolina in the 1940s. Back then, the women’s team was called the Pullets! She would have been thrilled to pieces with today’s game.
ETA: Thanks to all who weighed in on the medical issue. I finally got desperate enough to ask my aunt, who’s a retired psych nurse, and she says don’t even drink water for four hours prior. Bleh! Gonna be a thirsty Monday!
As a Midwesterner (resident of that big blue state to the east) I would have loved to see Iowa and Caitlin Clark and teammates take home the big prize. But there were very good reasons South Carolina was 37-0 (now 38-0). Coach Dawn Staley (a hoops legend in her own right) guided a supremely talented group to a deserved NCAA championship. Congrats!
I’ve had numerous CTs and a hell of a lot more MRIs. I’ve never had both in one day but other than time that wouldn’t be an issue. I’ve also had numerous electroencephalographs (EEG) done.
There’s nothing wrong with my brain…… at least that’s what I’ve been told….. I once asked if there is nothing wrong then what do you keep looking for. One doc looked like he was going to tell me – your brain. But I believe he figured that was a bit too smart ass – even for him. My first MRI was in the 90s. I’ve been in one that looked like a high school science class project, built from auto junk yard parts and in one that looked like it was designed by interior designers without one electronics person within 500 miles. Oh well at least they never found anything…….. In any event good luck.
Baud
Good game so far.
raven
Te-Hina Paopao is lit!
Melancholy Jaques
Iowa gave up an 11 point lead, now trails by 3.
SC leads on offensive boards 12 to 4 and they’ve taken 12 more shots.
Both teams really running. A lot of contact. Can they keep it up for two more quarters?
HumboldtBlue
The size and depth of South Carolina are gonna win out I suspect. Great matchup so far.
Betty
Five female sports announcers! That’s new.
Baud
@Betty:
So woke!
Carolina Dave
While North Carolina women’s NCAA title in 1994, todag It is the lady gamecocks Of South Carolina who are undefeated playing in the national championship game You might need to change the post title
Albatrossity
Great game, great panel of female basketball analysts. But yeah, I think South Carolina’s bench (and coaching) will be the difference in the end. They are solid.
Jeffg166
My neighbor was just telling me about this game. He was walking from bar to bar around the area. He said they were full of young women cheer them on.
Scout211
@HumboldtBlue: @Albatrossity:
If I wasn’t such an Iowa fan I would agree with you. That South Carolina bench is deep.
WaterGirl
@CCarolina Dave: I just approved your comment. I can’t tell if it’s a first comment on the site, or if there’s a typo in Carolina, with an ! in Carolina?
If you are new, welcome!
edit: going with “!” was not a typo. :-)
WaterGirl
@Carolina Dave: So it should be
NorthSouth Carolina vs. Iowa?Scout211
@Carolina Dave: Oh, I didn’t even notice that. WaterGirl, South Carolina.
raven
@Betty: They are analysts not announcers. Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play), Rebecca Lobo (color analyst) are the announcers.
Baud
@WaterGirl:
South Carolina
WaterGirl
@Scout211: @Baud: oops, I knew it was South Carolina, but my fingers apparently betrayed me as I typed!
edit: can’t get good help these days.
Betty
Shout out to South Carolina’s coach, Dawn Stahley, for defending trans women playing sports. Love her attitude, knowing it will bring out the haters.
Nelle
My first grade granddaughter says that a bunch of boys in her class are wearing Caitlin Clark #22 jerseys. It I’d Iowa, but I’ve not been aware of little boys having women sport heroes before.
Baud
Damn. I turned away for a second and it’s all SC.
raven
@Albatrossity: The feed on ESPN is interesting with Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi .
eta Sue is married to Megan Rapinoe.
Geminid
@raven: Te-Hina Paopao went from an Oregon Duck to a South Carolina Gamecock. She put her name in the transfer portal last year and was pleasantly surprised to be recruited by Dawn Staley. A few weeks ago, Paopao announced she’s coming back to S.C. next year.
Betty Cracker
Any medical professionals around? Mine are out of the country, and I have a question. I’ve got two scans scheduled tomorrow (CT and MRI). One is first thing in the morning and the other around 1 PM.
Instructions on both say “nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to exam but should drink water to ensure hydration.” I take that to mean drinking water is okay prior to both.
Is that right? The wording could be clearer, e.g., “nothing to eat or drink except water.” I don’t want to fuck up because it would be impossible to reschedule without delaying some other upcoming (necessary) horror show.
raven
@Geminid: I was reading about her.
Betty
Not a professional, but staying hydrated seems pretty important.
Carolina Dave
It should be Carolina Dave I’m on a Obsolete table. An Occasional commentator long time lurker on this site Dating back to when John was a svelt Young man
WaterGirl
@Betty Cracker: Those two things are totally contradictory; so not helpful!
Does your hospital or health center have a “patient advisory nurse” ? That’s what they call it here in Illinois, anyway.
Maybe call them if there is position like that? Here it’s a 24-hour thing, so you could call even on a Sunday.
Soprano2
Clark seems to be cold in this quarter.
WaterGirl
@Carolina Dave: You’ll want to correct that before you post your next comment.
Then that comment and the ones going forward will be correct.
I can change the comments you have made so far
edit: nym changed in all the comments in this thread.
zhena gogolia
@Betty Cracker: That is really badly worded. I would not be able to advise you — I think you need to somehow talk to someone in the profession. I hope someone turns up. I could interpret that either as “You can drink water right up until the procedure, but nothing else as of four hours before” or “Drink a lot of water but stop four hours before.” So infuriating.
This is why we need to teach writing in school!
ETA: If I were you, I’d probably drink lots of water UNTIL four hours before. I don’t know how dehydrated you can really get in 4 hours.
Melancholy Jaques
End of the 3Q, SC is up 68-59.
SC 29 of 58, Iowa 20 of 50
Clark is 8 of 21, 4 of 10 from 3PT
schrodingers_cat
For a minute I thought you guys were talking about me!
Carolina Dave
@WaterGirl: Done. High level game. South Carolina is a team for the ages. Obviously Undefeated, beat my Tar Heels on the 2nd round by 40. So glad to see women’s basketball get some recognition when it shows up in popular culture like the cold open for Saturday Night Live it’s a good sign
Scout211
@Betty Cracker: Not a medical professional but from what I am reading on medical sites, if either one of the procedures is done with contrast, it is recommended you have no food or drink for 4 hours prior (except your medication with a sip of water). If you can’t get someone on the help line today you can ask the staff at the first procedure for more clear instructions for the second one. My guess is they will recommend some water but to stop drinking 4 hours prior to your next procedure.*
*added: or as close to four hours prior as you can, but to drink some water.
Betty
This game is intense.
WaterGirl
@Scout211: Is there a word missing from your final sentence?
Soprano2
@Carolina Dave: That was a funny skit. 😂😂
I wish my sister had lived to see this. She played all kinds of sports, but basketball was one of her favorite sports. It was something she shared with my dad. She would be so happy to see women playing at this level, and being more popular than the men! I wish I could watch this game with her.
Scout211
@WaterGirl: Thanks. Fixed, I think.
WaterGirl
@Carolina Dave: Nothing changes until it does!
raven
Lotta talk about great women players but I haven’t heard four time Gold Medal Winner Teresa Edwards name!
Soprano2
It’s a shame one of these teams has to lose.
japa21
Every time Iowa looks out of it they make a run. Great game.
WaterGirl
@Scout211: Hmm. I thought maybe you were missing the NOT.
Maybe you’re suggesting that Betty drink water as soon as the morning procedure is done, but stop drinking water 4 hours before the second one?
Scout211
Yes, that is what I think they will suggest. But I am not a medical professional. So hopefully, she can ask the staff after the first procedure, if not today.
mrmoshpotato
Just started the 3rd quarter here. Go Hawkeyes!
japa21
Oh well.
Betty
@HumboldtBlue: I think you called it.
zhena gogolia
@zhena gogolia: I SHOULDN’T BE OFFERING ADVICE!
Scout211
Well done, South Carolina.
Clark leaves the game. 😢 What a college career.
Betty
Dawn Staley is making me cry. What a coach.
Anyway
Dawn Staley spent time in Philly…happy for her.
raven
@Soprano2: Think Jill will want to invite them both?
Soprano2
@Scout211: I thought it was nice that they let the injured player in for a little bit. I like that both teams have women coaches. That’s good to see.
Brachiator
Great game. Great teams.
Much respect to coach Dawn Staley.
Carolina Dave
As always, a full service blog. Sports and social commentary and medical guidance. Just need some pet or garden anecdotes to check all the boxes
Soprano2
@raven: Probably. I would want to meet both teams. What a game!
raven
@Anyway: She didn’t just spend time there, she’s from there.
raven
@Soprano2: It was a big mistake that she won’t make again.
Melancholy Jaques
Congratulations to Dawn Staley and SC.
My choice for MVP: Kamilla Cardoso 15 pts, 17 rebounds. She dominated.
Soprano2
@Melancholy Jaques: Without a doubt she’s player of the game.
Anyway
@raven: [Dawn Staley is from Philly]
Ah, thanks. I couldn’t remember the details and was lazy to look it up.
Albatrossity
@Melancholy Jaques: Or Raven Johnson, who made the best player in the country work very very hard for her shot. All of the players who took a turn guarding Clark did a pretty good job, but she was exceptional.
Geminid
@Anyway: Yes, Dawn Staley grew up in Philadelphia, and at the end of her pro career she returned home to coach the Temple Owls.
Both of Staley’s parents are from South Carolina, though. They moved to Philadelphia in the 1950s.
Scout211
TIL that women’s teams in the NCAA tournament do not earn money for the teams, like the men’s teams do.
. . .
Yeah Charlie, you better get on that. Like yesterday.
Hoodie
@Albatrossity: That was a key to the game, she really clamped down on Clark after the first quarter and Iowa just didn’t have the depth to adjust. Tessa Johnson was also amazing for a freshman, no hesitation in making big shots.
rikyrah
Congratulations, South Carolina!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Scout211
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Betty Cracker
True story: my grandma played basketball for South Carolina in the 1940s. Back then, the women’s team was called the Pullets! She would have been thrilled to pieces with today’s game.
ETA: Thanks to all who weighed in on the medical issue. I finally got desperate enough to ask my aunt, who’s a retired psych nurse, and she says don’t even drink water for four hours prior. Bleh! Gonna be a thirsty Monday!
Baud
Hell of a game. Congratulations to SC.
laura
What a game! What a coach in Dawn Staley-gracious in winning and leading a Team of amazing athletes. I’m sorry the playoffs are over.
jackmac
As a Midwesterner (resident of that big blue state to the east) I would have loved to see Iowa and Caitlin Clark and teammates take home the big prize. But there were very good reasons South Carolina was 37-0 (now 38-0). Coach Dawn Staley (a hoops legend in her own right) guided a supremely talented group to a deserved NCAA championship. Congrats!
mrmoshpotato
@Carolina Dave: That was a great cold opening last night.
mrmoshpotato
Great game. Congrats to SC.
Geminid
I found a good profile of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley:
htpps://www.gq.com/story/dawn-staley-womens-basketball-tokyo-olympics
It’s dated June 16, 2021 and written by Tyler R. Tines for GQ. A fairly long article.
Ruckus
@Betty Cracker:
I’ve had numerous CTs and a hell of a lot more MRIs. I’ve never had both in one day but other than time that wouldn’t be an issue. I’ve also had numerous electroencephalographs (EEG) done.
There’s nothing wrong with my brain…… at least that’s what I’ve been told….. I once asked if there is nothing wrong then what do you keep looking for. One doc looked like he was going to tell me – your brain. But I believe he figured that was a bit too smart ass – even for him. My first MRI was in the 90s. I’ve been in one that looked like a high school science class project, built from auto junk yard parts and in one that looked like it was designed by interior designers without one electronics person within 500 miles. Oh well at least they never found anything…….. In any event good luck.