Comments on: Cut Down The Net Then Pillow Fight

By: Kris

Kris — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:51:13 +0000

Tony: You remind me of the first time I ever watched the New York Open Tennis Tournament. Early 80s, tennis was a very hot sport and small wonder as this was the era of Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Chris Everett Lloyd, Billie Jean King. I knew all the names but I never followed the sport. So I’m in a situation with a lot of time to watch TV and I ended up watching this tournament. For two days I watched men’s tennis and I really got into. The speed of everything, the power, the intensity, the sweat. I found it exhilarating. On the third day I finally watch the women play. I was stunned. It was like watching the men’s game on half-speed. Slower, softer, shorter in duration. You’ve had sex with both women and men. Think about why you prefer the one over the other. Maybe you’ll see why you’re not as interested in something equally physical as women’s sports.

By: moby

moby — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:36:11 +0000

I’m not saying your realization doesn’t bear further investigation however, I don’t necessarily agree what you are describing is sexism. Do you have a negative view of woman? Do you feel men are superior? If you can answer yes to either then it is rooted in sexism.

I think the answer is much simpler. You relate more to men because you are one. You also are gay so there is an attraction factor. Doesn’t mean you can’t broaden your horizons but I wouldn’t call you a sexist.

By: Curtis

Curtis — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:56:15 +0000

Now, Tony… Have you ever made it down to Thomspon-Boling for a Lady Vols game? It’s an ELECTRIC feeling. It’s even more personal and enervating than a match at Neyland. I’m not much of a basketball fan (though I nearly cried when my alma mater LOST the NCAA championship last night), but I’d rather watch a women’s game than a men’s game ANY DAY. The men showboat, the men just go back and forth. The women play harder, play smarter, play DEFENSE in the first half, and play more like a team- Lady Vols basketball is what basketball should be all about.

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:37:32 +0000

Tony, I feel you. I can’t get into the WNBA, but I feel they’re right to be there. I don’t even want to go watch a game (well, I don’t like watching basketball like that unless it’s the Bulls and it’s 1993 or so). I feel you. Congrats to the Lady Vols for winning! It’s usually between them and UConn right? And a lot of female basketball players would have welcomed the kissing of their teammates, because a good number I know are lesbians.

By: irisgirl

irisgirl — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:53:28 +0000

I’m not Catholic, but I will confess to being a MUCH bigger fan of men’s BB than women’s. I live in a suburb of Michael Jordan-City—who could blame me? And they used to wear those wonderful short-shorts (legs!!). Like Sue, of course I feel guilty. Oh, I feel so much better now.

However, I have also been a long-time fan of the Lady Vols, and the amazing teams they have had thru the years. I also claim local pride in the fabulous Candace Parker, who hails from a neighboring suburb, and whose career I have followed since she was in high school.

By: Gregg

Gregg — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:02:02 +0000

It’s GREAT to be a Tennessee Vol! (sorry, I can’t spell when I am excited)

By: Gregg

Gregg — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:49:54 +0000

It’s GREAT to be Tennesse Vol!

By: brettcajun

brettcajun — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:38:05 +0000

OH MY GAWD! THOSE DAMN VOLS! LSU was winning by one point with 7 seconds left. UT missed a shot and then scored with 7/10ths of a second left. GRRRR…. those damn Lady Vols!

Congrats. It was a slugfest.

By: brettcajun

brettcajun — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:32:06 +0000

UGH. Well… so much for peaking your interest in women’s basketball. This has to be the ugliest game I have ever seen both teams play. They are shooting piss poor because they are shooting as they are flying in the air. They need to be more set before attempting these shots. 22-18 Halftime score. UGH.

By: Gregg

Gregg — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:23:34 +0000

Good comment Brett. We indeed have a right to be proud of the most successful coach and women’s program in the country.

Now Tony, I am going to make your perspective sexist in a different way. Consider the men’s season a “first time having sex with a new guy” thing. Thrilling, but awkward and not quite perfect. Now consider the ladies as ” we finally got it right and it feels good every time.”. Just sayin’…………