The rather embarrassing fact is that I've not managed to haul my butt down to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
If not for a wedding, I would be there the weekend of June 13-14th.
Patty Broderick - Rock solid official. Rock solid coordinator of officials who's not only committed to building and improving the officiating pool, but is not afraid to be honest about its strengths and weaknesses.
Lin L. Laursen - Forget that I've blathered on about her on this blog and the fact that she's an extraordinary coach who has devoted her life to Junior College student-athletes. The woman is a HOOT!
Debbie Ryan - Not a Mighty Mac, but an opponent as Ursuline. If you're lucky, someone will convince her to tell her story about raiding the rotunda. Our, she could also tell you about her thirty years coaching players like former WNBA president Val Ackerman, new South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and that kid who broke Dawn's assist record, Sharnee Zoll.
Jill Rankin Schneider - She played for legendary Wayland Baptist Flying Queens before she transfered to Tennessee her senior year, playing on the 1980 championship team. Someone needs to ask her if she's the "Judy Schneider" on my list of AAU All-Americans. Most impressive? She is a high school coach at Monterey High School (TX) where she also teaches pre-calculus. (No one give high school coaches the credit they deserve.)
Suzie McConnell-Serio - My clearest memory of Suzie is her bright blue eyes sizing up the Liberty defense as she led the Cleveland Rockers. The first time I saw her play I thought, "Oh, oh. We're in trouble. BIG trouble." Those Rockers/Liberty games were something else, weren't they.
Michele Timms - Before Suzie scared this Liberty fan, there was Timmsy. I distinctly recall sitting with a friend watching the Liberty play the Merc for the chance to go up against Houston (remember, in 1997 is was a one-and-done.) I knew we were going to lose. Miracle of miracles we didn't and to this day (sorry, Timmsy) on my fridge you can find the NYTimes photo of Rebecca and VJ (looking impossibly young) hugging after the game.
If not for a wedding, I would be there the weekend of June 13-14th.
On June 14, the women’s basketball community will be watching as six phenomenal women join an already prestigious group of inductees at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee.A little bit about the inductees:
While Induction is always a special time of year for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, the city of Knoxville and the entire women’s basketball community, this year marks the start of a year-long 10th Anniversary Celebration.
In order to be a part of this spectacular event, please call the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame at 865-633-9000 or order online at www.wbhof.com. Ticket packages range from $100-$5,000. Corporate packages are tax deductible.
This year’s inductees, Patty Broderick, Lin L. Laursen, Debbie Ryan, Jill Rankin Schneider, Suzie McConnell-Serio and Michele Timms, will receive the coveted Eastman Award during Saturday’s Induction Ceremony at the Historic Bijou Theatre.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of women’s basketball history!
Patty Broderick - Rock solid official. Rock solid coordinator of officials who's not only committed to building and improving the officiating pool, but is not afraid to be honest about its strengths and weaknesses.
Lin L. Laursen - Forget that I've blathered on about her on this blog and the fact that she's an extraordinary coach who has devoted her life to Junior College student-athletes. The woman is a HOOT!
Debbie Ryan - Not a Mighty Mac, but an opponent as Ursuline. If you're lucky, someone will convince her to tell her story about raiding the rotunda. Our, she could also tell you about her thirty years coaching players like former WNBA president Val Ackerman, new South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and that kid who broke Dawn's assist record, Sharnee Zoll.
Jill Rankin Schneider - She played for legendary Wayland Baptist Flying Queens before she transfered to Tennessee her senior year, playing on the 1980 championship team. Someone needs to ask her if she's the "Judy Schneider" on my list of AAU All-Americans. Most impressive? She is a high school coach at Monterey High School (TX) where she also teaches pre-calculus. (No one give high school coaches the credit they deserve.)
Suzie McConnell-Serio - My clearest memory of Suzie is her bright blue eyes sizing up the Liberty defense as she led the Cleveland Rockers. The first time I saw her play I thought, "Oh, oh. We're in trouble. BIG trouble." Those Rockers/Liberty games were something else, weren't they.
Michele Timms - Before Suzie scared this Liberty fan, there was Timmsy. I distinctly recall sitting with a friend watching the Liberty play the Merc for the chance to go up against Houston (remember, in 1997 is was a one-and-done.) I knew we were going to lose. Miracle of miracles we didn't and to this day (sorry, Timmsy) on my fridge you can find the NYTimes photo of Rebecca and VJ (looking impossibly young) hugging after the game.
