Published 12:01 am PDT Sunday, September 3, 2006
http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/basketball/monarchs/story/14316574p-15231509c.html
At the Monarchs-Los Angeles Sparks playoff game Aug. 24 at Arco Arena, I was very annoyed by the constant "Beat L.A." chants. Although the enthusiasm of Monarchs fans is inspiring and noteworthy, don't they realize this chant is tired and ineffective? Every arena chants "Beat L.A." when the Sparks or the Lakers come to play. Therefore, the chant is meaningless. In fact, it might even be comforting to Los Angeles players because they have come to expect it. Also, by chanting this, aren't we saying the Los Angeles teams are the ones to beat? We're giving them the power instead of owning it. Let their fans chant "Beat Monarchs," instead.
I was so proud to see all the fans in Anaheim supporting the Monarchs, but I rolled my eyes when I saw some of them carrying "Beat L.A." signs. Come on, Sacramento, let's move on. It's time to come up with something new and fresh to let everyone know we have the teams to beat, not Los Angeles.
-- Mark Jacobson, Sacramento
WNBA needs more support
I just sent a complaint to ESPN2 about its lack of high-definition coverage of the WNBA Finals. I am thinking of firing one off to the City of Sacramento, as well as to as all of the lame-brained sports fans who do not support the Monarchs because they are women. It is a shame that the WNBA does not rate the coverage and support of its egotistical male counterpart. I guess for the average Jane and Joe to follow a team, its players need to dunk. And why don't Kings players show up at the games? Maybe they could learn a thing or two from a team with championship experience. I even noticed that during registration, sacbee.com had a check box for Kings alerts, but not one for Monarchs alerts.
To all of the so-called sports fans in Sacramento, support all of your teams, not just the Kings and River Cats. The WNBA has quality teams and great players who play for the love of the game, without all of the ego and money.
Gee, kind of reminds you of the NBA decades ago.
-- Charles Shinn, Sacramento
http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/basketball/monarchs/story/14316574p-15231509c.html
At the Monarchs-Los Angeles Sparks playoff game Aug. 24 at Arco Arena, I was very annoyed by the constant "Beat L.A." chants. Although the enthusiasm of Monarchs fans is inspiring and noteworthy, don't they realize this chant is tired and ineffective? Every arena chants "Beat L.A." when the Sparks or the Lakers come to play. Therefore, the chant is meaningless. In fact, it might even be comforting to Los Angeles players because they have come to expect it. Also, by chanting this, aren't we saying the Los Angeles teams are the ones to beat? We're giving them the power instead of owning it. Let their fans chant "Beat Monarchs," instead.
I was so proud to see all the fans in Anaheim supporting the Monarchs, but I rolled my eyes when I saw some of them carrying "Beat L.A." signs. Come on, Sacramento, let's move on. It's time to come up with something new and fresh to let everyone know we have the teams to beat, not Los Angeles.
-- Mark Jacobson, Sacramento
WNBA needs more support
I just sent a complaint to ESPN2 about its lack of high-definition coverage of the WNBA Finals. I am thinking of firing one off to the City of Sacramento, as well as to as all of the lame-brained sports fans who do not support the Monarchs because they are women. It is a shame that the WNBA does not rate the coverage and support of its egotistical male counterpart. I guess for the average Jane and Joe to follow a team, its players need to dunk. And why don't Kings players show up at the games? Maybe they could learn a thing or two from a team with championship experience. I even noticed that during registration, sacbee.com had a check box for Kings alerts, but not one for Monarchs alerts.
To all of the so-called sports fans in Sacramento, support all of your teams, not just the Kings and River Cats. The WNBA has quality teams and great players who play for the love of the game, without all of the ego and money.
Gee, kind of reminds you of the NBA decades ago.
-- Charles Shinn, Sacramento
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