Comments on: Irish Fall to Texas A&M in Title Game

By: lairish

lairish — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:10:45 +0000

Not one to have a problem with the ref. but that last call was big in this game ND should have got the ball vedio showed they touched it. Also if you are going to let a player run over you and not call a charge then you get the results we had. There were several blocking calling that are called charging in other games. But it is what it is and a great year for women basketball go Irish.

By: Kayo

Kayo — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:10:44 +0000

In reply to Katherine. I understand the sensitivity. It's the same sensitivity that has schools putting height but not weight on women's rosters. Regarding physical appearance, a comparison to Barkley is not flattering. However, it's a great compliment when talking about her game. Barkley was more skilled and athletic than one would have guessed from looking at him, and he was a tremendous competitor who was especially good with the game on the line. People who play the game as seriously as Ms. Adams know who Barkley is, and they know that having their games likened to his is high praise.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:32:39 +0000

FABULOUS Season, Tournament and Final, IRISH!! Hard fought, never say die efforts with Class and Distinction.
Men and women from other alma maters watching the Final around me were in awe of the game, “WOW!”

By: Katherine

Katherine — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:04:55 +0000

I’m a girl and being compared to Charles Barkley is not a compliment. First of all how do you not knowhow she doen’t know who he is (he’s the annoying one on tnt who is always complaining) and Second of all I would be embarssed if it wasn’t for the fact that I won a national championship. I’m just mad the irish lost. I was so excited and invested so much in the game emotionally. At least the women’s basketball team can deliver when the football team can’t. Go Irish! National Champions 2011!

By: ED

ED — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:09:28 +0000

Thanks to the Irish for a great season.Can’t wait for next year.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:20:15 +0000

As an Aggie, I’m thrilled and so proud of how our team played in the tournament. It was just great to see such competitiveness and talent in athletes at such a high level of play — from two teams that most of the supposed experts didn’t expect to see in the final. And what class and good sportsmanship that was displayed by both teams and fan bases! Congratulations to both A&M and Notre Dame on a great season. This is the way collegiate sports should be!

By: Wally

Wally — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:50:01 +0000

I agree with most of the responders that it was a special, well-earned privilage for ND to play in this game. The Irish ladies played well most of the game and they played hard, too. Some of the relatively easy shots ND got in the second half just weren’t falling over the last 10 minutes. But I think the main reason ND lost was a failure to adequately defend Danielle Adams. She’s extremely hard to defend one-on-one down low, so what took soooooooo long for the ND coaching staff to either double team her or pack in a zone???? She was pretty much the only Aggie that could beat you, but she probably scored 10 baskets before you tried to react to it. That last second deep three shot by A&M was indeed the back-breaker late in the game, but ND shoulda been winning at that point if they had gotten strategic on defending Adams much earlier in the game.

Congrats to the Lady Irish on a GREAT season!!!

By: Patrick Mikes '79

Patrick Mikes '79 — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:48:09 +0000

It was a great game, and both teams displayed exemplary grit and toughness.

It is always tempting to try and blame one’s team for a loss, but in this game one must give credit to A&M. Danielle Adams played superbly, and that shot by Tyra White was an absolute kller.

Congrats to the Aggies, hope to see you again next year!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:33:08 +0000

What a great effort, what a great season, you played like champions can’t wait til next year

By: LocoLobo

LocoLobo — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:55:02 +0000

Hell of a game. Both teams played their hearts out and we’re evenly matched. Sometimes in those kind of games, its the team with the right amount of luck that prevails. Congrats on a great season – now we expect to see you gals back there next year!