Daily Dose: Week of Nov. 12, 2001
Friday, November 16, 2001
WNBA Fact
Since the WNBA's inaugural season in 1997, only one of the eight original franchises still has its original coach. Houston's Van Chancellor is the only WNBA head coach who has been with his team since the league's first season. Chancellor led the Comets to four consecutive WNBA championships in the league's first four seasons. The eight original coaches:
Charlotte: Marynell Meadors
Cleveland: Linda Hill MacDonald
Houston: Van Chancellor
Los Angeles: Linda Sharp
New York: Nancy Darsch
Phoenix: Cheryl Miller
Sacramento: Mary Murphy
Utah: Denise Taylor
Thursday, November 15, 2001
Betty Lennox Mailbox Responses
"What things did you learn or experience when you were injured last year and sitting on the sidelines watching your teammates?"
Nique
Paterson, N.J.
Hi, Nique! I learned a lot while I was watching my teammates from the sidelines. I learned how each and every player on my team works. I was able to better recognize their strengths and weaknesses. While watching, I was still able to experience the highs and lows of the team during our wins and losses. Finally, I realized that I really wanted to help my teammates win games but I couldn't with the injury. Thanks and God bless.
Wednesday, November 14, 2001
Trivia Question of the Week
Who holds the Minnesota single-season rebounding record?
A. Svetlana Abrosimova
B. Betty Lennox
C. Kristin Folkl
D. Brandy Reed
Click here for the answer.
Tuesday, November 13, 2001
Photo of the Week
Lynx fans wait for Katie Smith's autograph during pregame warmups. |
Monday, November 12, 2001
Quote of the Week
"We knew Katie wasn't shooting well going into the game, but she is all-world. She is an Olympian and everyone knows she is capable of having a game like that. I mean, she had 20-something points in the second half. We had hands in her face all day and she just hit some tough shots."
—Detroit Shock forward Barbara Farris after Katie Smith scored 40 points in a 71-63 victory over Detroit on June 17, 2001. Smith joined Cynthia Cooper as the only WNBA players in history to score 40 points in a game.