After all the "we may hold Candice out" talk, we win the Pac 10 Tournament because of Candice and almost certainly go in as a # 2 seed and should be the # 6 overall. We will join USC and Cal in the Dance, and maybe, they do host, USC. Washington? Will the Huskies lose out because USC is hosting? I think they will, but it depends on how the Conference Tournaments all play out. If the seeded teams win their Tournament, the Huskies have a chance. If a League that would normally send a single team to the Dance sends two, then it's NIT for the Huskies, and maybe Oregon gets into the NIT also.
Before the Dance two Coaches who have been on the Hot Seat could know their fate. Karen Olivier may have her contract extended once again, or their Fans could win out and UCLA starts looking for a replacement. I would guess no Cal tricks here, that a great recruiting class gives Kathy more years as the Bruin Head Coach.
On the other hand, June Daugherty at the University of Washington, has received no encouragement on her future, and she may be relieved of her duties at any time. That would be sad, not only is June a former Stanford Ass't, but a fine Head Coach. San Jose State is looking for a Head Coach and June would be an ideal person to build a program, if she would be willing to take a lessor job. She and husband Mike are a team, and some program will scoop them up if the new AD at Washington decides on another Head Coach.
For those who missed the All Pac 10 Tournament team, MVP was Candice, with Jayne Appel and Brooke Smith joining her on the honored team.
The announcement of the NCAA Dance Cards will be televised on ESPN on Monday, March 12 at 5PM. Maybe it's Old Pro time. At 6PM the Old Pro has the live Stanford Monday Night Show. Might have a player or two and coach or two. Learn we're going to who know's where and then Tara's reaction? Sounds like a great way to spend the evening. The show's guests have not been announced, but what could be better? I'll be there for the Selections.
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