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2002 ESPN.COM CHAT TRANSCRIPT |
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ESPN 2002 Bird has led UConn to two straight Final Four bids. Bird is a two-time winner as the nation's best point guard, a finalist for this year's Naismith award, and the Big East Player of the Year. She ranked second in the Big East in assists (5.8 per game) and 11th in scoring (13.9 points per game). The following is a transcript of the March 14 chat:
Sue Bird: I am here and ready to go!!!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: We basically just have to keep playing the way we have been. We ended the Big East tourney on a good note and want to keep that going.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: There is no one team, Every team will be tough because this IS the NCAA tourney. Whoever comes our way we will face.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: First I would say try not to get caught up in all the hype which is tough to do. Approach all the games the say way but play them all like it is your last.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: I would probably say the Sopranos, Sex and the City or Seinfeld!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: It doesn't get boring because the amount we beat teams by just shows how hard we work and how willing we are to sacrifice to reach our goals.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: We haven't really scouted them yet. I don't know much, I know the conf. they play in and that they are their conf. champs so you have to give them respect for that.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: It's kind of cool to hear the talk but you have to take it with a grain of salt. That is over a month away and I'm not really concerned about it right now. It will take care of itself. I'm trying to have fun in college while I can!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Chocolate chip cookies .. slice and bake straight out of the oven ..
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: It's a fun situation because I live with three other people who are going through the same exact thing as me. We have our own rooms this year which makes it more fun.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Just because of the way we have played all year and the confidence we have, if we are playing our A game it is difficult to beat us. The other team would have to play above their A game. If we are off our game, there is no reason we can't be upset.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Yes!!! Thank you for writing. It is naturally curly but I don't like it that way when it's down so I straighten. It takes a lot of time so I don't do it for games.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Well, I think the first thing is you have to be somebody your teammate can respect, that makes your job easier. You can always be a leader that way. And you have to have confidence in your own game. And be aggressive!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: I think to go undefeated and win the conf. tournament makes it successful. But we are still looking at the big goal. Without a championship it would still be a success but we would still be disappointed.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: We played La Tech last year on the road and I got my show just thrown .. I mean blocked really bad and it was on ESPN. That was pretty embarassing. I'm a little guard so I can't get too upset about it I guess!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Right now, without us our team is sophomores and freshman so they are a very young team. The way Diana and Jessica and the rest of them have been playing of late, with the new freshman they can be just as successful as us. It will take some adjusting though.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: NO, NOT TRUE .. I only go when Morgan Valley drags me.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Her injury, I think she is out for the remainder of this year but she is getting better. It's something with her feet. Look for her next year though.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: What's up Big Fan!! UConn of course!!! I'm definitely cheering on my fellow Huskies and I hope they go all the way.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Hmmm.. Hopefully still in the WNBA, hopefully married with two kids.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: It's not difficult. Coach always finds a way to present us with new challenges. He keeps it very interesting and we always want to get better.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Yeah, a little bit. They are setting us up for a big fall, making it seem like we are this big favorite. If we don't win it's a bigger story than if we did. But you try not to let it affect you.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: As long as I'm playing it doesn't matter where.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Hey Angel .. just wanting to succeed and wanting help my teammates. I never had any doubt that I would come back. having that mindset is what allowed me to come back as successfully as I did.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: Thanks for writing Bird Fan .. yes, Swin does have some ups. If she really practiced it she could dunk but she will never do it for us. Only on occassion will she try for us. But I'll tell you even you want her to try it.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: At first I didn't even realize what it was but when I found out I thought it was cool. It was a lot of fun and glad I had the opportunity to do it.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Bird: It feels good and weird at the same time. It is something any one of my teammates could be called. But it's a really nice accomplishment. Sue Bird: Thanks for all of you who asked questions, hopefully I'll catch up with you guys in San Antonio!!! Take care. |
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