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Source: stormfans.org Message Board (Complete Version - Directly copied from the Post) Posts: 204 | From: Bothell | IP: Logged FYI, Dan Devone does the Sports at night, after to Storm vs. Miracle game on June 27th (3M's buzzer-beater win), he said, "...I don't neccessarily get excited behind Storm highlights, but tonight I'm endorsing the product, I'm here for ya, I am gonna go a little bananas..." I don't know if anyone will post a link to a video or audio clip,
since the show is copyright material. So, here's my Before Sue is interviewed, the show puts up a graphic of this web poll: Why Does Sue Bird Wear #10? 1. Favorite Number [video clip of Sue playing in All-Star game] [commercial break] [clips of Sue playing for UCONN, Sue playing for Storm. audio clip of Semeka Randall, "From the University of Connecticut, number 10, Sue Bird! Bird! Bird! Bird! Bird's the word baby!"] [voice-over] Sue giggles at the clip. [live shot of Sue and Dan seated in studio. Sue is wearing a crimson red Storm Tee-shirt, white shorts and flip-flop sandals. Dan is in a dark suit with a grey crew-neck shirt.] DD: ...not only here in Seattle but becoming a poster-child for the WNBA. You'll see her everywhere and tonight she's making her first appearance here on Q It Up Sports. Sue, thanks for coming by. SB: Oh, any time. DD: I like the look, the slippers, very hawaiian-style... [close-up of Sue, laughing, big smiles] SB: Yeah... DD: Can we get a shot of that (to camera crew). [Sue and Dan] Sue bends over to cover her feet with her hands, smiling: No... DD gently touches SB with the papers in his hand, smiling: That's all right. No, no don't worry about it! Sue leans back, laughing, crosses her legs. DD: Ah... want to talk about last night's games against Houston... SB, puts forehead down into palm momentarily: Yeah. DD: ... the four-time defending champs, tough game. SB nods head in agreement: Yeah DD: We'll roll it back and have a look at the video and you take us though it. [clip from the game, SB steals the ball and makes a pull-up J, this is not the foul footage] DD: You guys were down at the ending, kind of a contraversial ending. Talk about the intentional foul, bad call, I'm just gonna come out and say it as we roll down the game. Your thoughts on last night's contest. [clip of the last 19 seconds of the game, and the foul] SB: Ah, it was a tough one. It definitely was. [giggles] I don't know how to describe it, other than... we really needed that game, but um, you know I think it gave us confidence even though we lost. We play Houston on Tuesday, so hopefully we can go into that game. You know we gotta... there's some drawn blood now, so... [clip of SB sitting on floor after the foul call and Lin Dunn's shocked expressions at the call on the sideline.] DD: Here's the call we're talking about, they called it an intentional foul. Was that an intentional foul in your mind? [clip of Arcain's jump spin-around shot that gave Houston the lead with 01:4 on the clock] SB: Um, they have a rule in the WNBA, it wasn't an intentional foul, it's called a clear path foul, and the difference is... it's hard to explain but to make a long story short... [clip of the inbound to LJ who misses the last shot to tie the game] SB: ...if a player has an open fast break, and you foul them
from behind then it is a clear path foul. It actually [clip of players greeting each other after the game] SB: ...and it ended up not working out well for us, because Janeth Arcain, ah, made that tough shot, so... [live camera SB shrugs shoulders] SB: ... I don't know. It was a tough call, but... [two-shot, SB and DD on camera] DD: I gotta let the fans know at home, we had actually... and it never happens out here, but one of the cameras out here got haywire and hit the mark, [SB giggles] and she giggled right in the middle of it. You are very poised for a rookie [SB laughs] and you've had to do a lot of this... [SB smiling and laughing on camera] DD: ...Is this getting to you at some point? Because everyone's tugging you, we want Sue Bird on our show, we want Sue Bird here, there.... [SB and DD on camera] DD: I mean, at what point for a kid right out of college do you say well enough is enough? [SB on camera] SB nodding in agreement: Well um, I definitely not a rookie in this situation [DD laughs], but um, I'm just having fun with it. It really is fun. I've had a great time since I've been here in Seattle. Even if there is a lot of media requests, I have no trouble, I have no problem doing that. [SB and DD] DD: You know they talk about, at least in the NBA, about hitting the wall for rookies [SB nods in agreement] and obviously you play more games in the NBA as opposed to at the college ranks, but are you getting at the point where the travel is getting to be a bit much? [SB] SB: Yeah, it's much different than it was in college, like you said. I mean. we play the same amount of games... [clip of SB playing for Storm] SB: ...as we did in college, only it's in three months. DD: Un-huh SB: So, it's a huge difference, especially for rookies. But, I don't know, I'm holding up all-right. You know, I nap every chance I get, whether it's on a plane, in a hotel, wherever the case may be [DD laughs] so I think that's been my one savior right now. DD: We certainly know that man[?] on you here in Seattle, how about on the road, people still wanna... everyone wants to talk to Sue Bird as well? SB, nervious laugh: Ah. Errr, I don't know. DD, dorky laugh: I'll answer that for ya... SB: Okay, I guess. DD: Yes is the answer there. Let's talk about this first season with the Seattle Storm and your teammates. You guys have already equaled your win total from a year ago.... [SB and DD] DD: Are you guys eyeing the playoffs, and what's your thoughts of this first campaign? SB: Right. [SB] SB: Yeah um, we're really trying to make the playoffs, that's been the talk since the first day of practice... [clip of 3M beating Orlando] SB: .. And you know. we're a relatively young team, it's a young franchise and to make the playoffs like this would be huge for us... [clips of other players in action] SB: ...but you know, I think we are about three and a half games behind right now from the fourth spot. Only four teams make it in each conference, so I don't know. It's gonna be tough, but I think we can do it. You know, we're playing a lot better than we were that first day. We've gotten better with every game. So I don't know, you've got to keep an eye out for us, I wouldn't want to play us in this second half of the season. DD: You know one of the big issues with this Seattle Storm is the fans, and they are slowly coming out... SB: Right. DD: ...Do you feel you have to win just like anything else, just to legitimize your product? [SB] SB: I think so. I think the one sure way to get people in the stands, to draw an interest, is to win games. You know, and even though we have a losing record right now [giggles], like I said, we get better with every game, with every practice, I don't know, I think we're fun to watch. [shrugs] That's my personal opinion though. [SB and DD] DD: Lauren Jackson, speaking of fun to watch, she of course was the go to player a year ago. Talk about her this season, after the slow start with the bad ankle, where's she at? [clips of LJ] SB: Right. Wow, Lauren is playing really great right now, she really is. I'm sure you got to check her out in the All-Star game, she played awesome in that game. And um, it's been great to play with her. We're developing a chemistry between the two of us, a guard-forward thing. I think it's working out well. [SB and DD] DD: Lauren Jackson of course, and Sue Bird as the Seattle Storm make an approach for the playoffs. As we get down towards the nitty-gritty of this WNBA campaign. And how about the... Can I ask you... she's one of our favorites, she's been on the show cooking, What else has Lin Dunn done, Brent? [asking co-host Brent Ringenbach] SB laughs. BR, off-camera: Dance a little bit? She's probably danced a little bit. DD, laughing: She's danced. Lin Dunn, your thoughts on her. [clips of SB and LD] SB: Yeah, she's great. I think the best part about her is that she's got a great basketball mind and at the same time a great personality, that I'm sure you saw the last time she was on this show. She really knows how to incorporate both into practice and games. We have a good time, but at the same time we learn and we play hard, so. [SB and DD] DD: Sue Bird is hanging out with us talking about Lin Dunn. She's gonna stay put. We're gonna continue with Sue Bird. Much more on the WNBA... [Bobbleheads closeup - Lauren, Lin, Sue] DD: Oh, we got your bobblehead! Which one are you, you're on the right. SB, laughs: Yeah. DD: Ah, we can do better than that! Does that look like Sue [laughs]? SB: I don't think so... DD: We'll continue, we've got Nelly Furtado taking us out. We'll see you right here... SB: Lauren's not bobbling! DD: ... in a minute and a half. [end of part 1]
Brent Ringenbach covers some sports scores and baseball highlights. BR: ...Hey Sue, [looks off-camera to Sue] can you play in the NBA? The Sonics might need you. Their depth at point guard has taken a hit, because Earl Watson, looks like he will be with the Wizards next year.... [BR covers basketball highlights] [camera pans from BR at desk to SB and DD sitting on studio set] BR: Talk a little bit more about hoops. Sue Bird knows a little bit about coming back from injuries Dan, she had an ACL tear as a freshman at UCONN. DD: Yeah, but she's good to go these days. Of course with the Seattle Storm, and once again Sue Bird is our guest tonight here on "Q It Up Sports." and you know Sue, it's funny, because... we've had a lot of guests here on Q it up, just about every big name here in Seattle, but I'm not kidding, when we found you were coming on, there were people in production.... Everybody wanted to come out and meet Sue Bird, and then there were so many people who said.... do you feel.... And I talked about this earlier, but some of the pressure, because I know the WNBA has kind of anointed you, whether you like it or not, kind of as the poster-child for a young franchise. Is that like, you know, I don't need the responsibility, or are you taking on... saying all-right, I understand what I have to do, and I know I have to keep my nose clean as well. SB laughs: Yeah. DD: You know what I mean. In terms of not getting.... You don't want to get arrested tommorrow. [SB] SB giggles off the idea: Yeah, not gonna happen. Um, I just take it day-by-day, and I kinda realize that they have kinda pushed me forward as the new generation, the head of a new generation, but the way I figure it, if I just go out there and play and hopefully help this team out, good things will happen for everybody. So, I'm not that worried about it. DD: Yeah. You've obviously been prepared, out of UCONN. Talk about the national spotlight, UCONN certainly threw you in that as well. [clips of Sue playing for UCONN] SB: Yeah, I mean, it's funny, because the first day I got here, they were like, "Oh, you know, you're gonna have a lot of media. Don't be alarmed. Take it as it comes." [DD laughs] And I walk in and it's like six people, and I'm like, "Ah!" Compared to the Final Four you know, this is nothing, you know! [DD laughs nerviously] Nothing against the Seattle media, but UCONN definitely, DEFINITELY, prepared me for what I've had to face so far this year. DD: Dealing out there in the East coast, a little bit more in your face. National player of the year, with UCONN a year ago. Also want to show you at the White House.... [clip of Sue, the UCONN team, and players from the Maryland mens team meeting the President] DD: ...What was this experience like? SB, laughs: This was a lot of fun. It was a great day, not only did I get to meet the President, but as you see, I got to meet people like Juan[?] Dixon of the Maryland team, so that was a highlight. And President Bush actually gave me some well wishes... DD, surprised: Did he?! SB: He said, "Good luck in Seattle." DD: Really?! SB: I was very shocked, Yeah. [SB] DD: Cause he looks like, you know, you see Presidents shaking hands, stuff like that, like he's just going through a formality. He actually knew who you were, he knew what was going on? [SB and DD] SB: Yeah, he knew a little bit. He didn't know how to pronounce Gene[?] Orema's[?] name, but other than that, he knew what he was talking about. DD: Bill Laimbeer is the new head coach out in Detroit. Do you think he kinda legitimizes with the WNBA, I mean with a big name like that, does that help the league, or does it even really matter? [clips of Laimbeer] SB: Oh you know, if he's a good coach, I think it's great. A
friend of mine actually plays in Detroit, so she says it's DD: Yeah. I bet you he's gonna be pretty hard on people [Sue laughs]. How about a guy coaching, 'cause you don't see obviously female coaches in the NBA... [SB and DD] SB: Right... DD: ...Easier for you to get instructions from a woman, or a guy, or is there a difference? SB: Right. Actually, Coach Dunn is the first woman I've been coached by in a very long time. I've pretty much been coached by men my entire life, including college, so it really doesn't matter to me. If you know what you're talking about, I'll listen. It doesn't matter about the gender. DD: We're gonna talk about, and my producer is in my ear, because apparently they have videos of you dancin'. SB, squirms in seat, laughing: Ahhhhhh... DD: All right, you probably knew this was coming... [clips of Sue's dance moves. The first is from the All-Star break, the second is from a pre-season promotional event, Sue is dancing with the Storm Kids] DD: There it is, Sue Bird doing her thing... [split screen of Sue in studio watching dance clips, big smiles, laughing] DD: What do you call that? What is that? What was that move there? SB, laughing: The Running Man! DD: The Running Man. You got the knee goin' there. SB: Yes. DD: And what are we doing here? SB: Oh, this is the Roger Rabbit[?]. I dont know what this is. No, Ah, Yeah, I like to joke around alot so I was bringin' back the 80's dances. You know how it is. DD: Where'd you learn how to dance? Where'd you learn to cut it up like that? SB: I don't even know. These Storm Kids are teachin' me. DD laughs SB: I was gettin' down with them [laughs]. Wow, you had to put that on. [SB] DD: Yeah well, my producer actually wanted you to get up and dance tonight, but... SB: NOoooo... [SB and DD] DD: ...thankfully, you brought the rubber slippers out. I love it man. The rubber slippers, you know I'm not doggin' ya... [close-up of Sue's foot, wearing a rubber flip-flop sandal] SB: It's nice out, I might as well... DD: ...yeah, exactly. [Sue sees her foot on the studio monitor, pulls it away] SB: Oh Jeez! I'm on camera! [close-up of Sue's feet] Sue bends over and covers her toes with her hands. DD: We weren't gonna go tight on the corns, guys! Easy! SB: No, they're not that bad! [camera pulls out to SB and DD] SB: No, but ah, it's nice out. I'm taking advantage of it. DD, extends handshake to Sue: Sue, you are fabulous. You are as advertised. SB: Thanks for having me. DD: We appreciate it. That was Sue Bird. We are going to continue the Re-Q is straight ahead guys, we will see you in just a bit. [Sue waves good-bye to the camera] [commercial break] [graphic of web poll results] 1. Favorite Number 0% [voice-over Brent Rinenbach reads poll and results] [Dan Devone and Brent Ringenbach sitting at studio desk] BR: A little nugget about Sue Bird, Did you know that one Dan? DD: You know, Sue Bird is as advertised. Good girl. BR: Good deal. She's good stuff. DD: Yeah, I liked her on, she's a lot of fun
All you out-of-town Sue Bird fans would have loved tonight's show
(I believe), because this wasn't the 'typical' John took Sue to Underground Seattle to show her a toilet. A part of Seattle is built on top of a section of the town that burnt down in the 1800's. The toilet is about four feet above where they were standing. Sue looked at it smiling, but unimpressed, "It's a crapper." "Four feet up." John says, pulling out a roll of toilet
paper, "Want to take a shot?" Handing her the paper, "I'll
Sue's shot hits the floor. John exclaims, "But Your SUE BIRD!"
Sue holds her side laughing and then she lifts her Back at the limo, John coughs and tells the driver as he gets into
the car, "If I start to pass out, it's because I I hope Evening magazine will post these clips on their site, or
let the Storm post them in the multimedia section. |
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