fairfarmhand Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) I don't think anyone's posted about this yet, but here in Tennessee this is a very big deal. I don't know how it plays out on the National stage, but Pat Summit was an amazing woman. Truly Classy. Strong. Bold. Fearless. And also, kind and loving. This piece is a great summation of her life. http://www.utsports.com/ She'll be missed. Edited June 30, 2016 by fairfarmhand 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 I love this quote: "When she was offered a job coaching the men at Tennessee, she said, “Why is that considered a step up?â€" 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 She was such an amazing woman. I agree with you--so classy, bold, fearless. You said it well. She will be missed. She will be remembered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Yes. Her death was covered on FoxNews.com several days ago. She was diagnosed with Premature Alzheimer's at 58 (?) coached for one year after that and passed away at 64. She was a legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I missed that she passed. I knew it was impending. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Oh yeah I heard that. I'm from CT so women's college basketball was a big deal in our parts and I watched her for years. So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 There was a lovely PBS Newshour piece on her earlier this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Oh yeah I heard that. I'm from CT so women's college basketball was a big deal in our parts and I watched her for years. So sad. I remember the UConn / UT rivalry. That was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 SHe was a great lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 But, what made Pat (from where I live they call her Trish) special was that she was more than just ball. She had 100 percent of her girls graduate from college. Every ball player was supposed to be in every class sitting in the first three rows. She was tough, but she loved the girls and they knew it. It's so funny that a girl from Henrietta TN did so much and went so far. I know where that is and drive through it all the time. There's NOTHING out there but tobacco and cows. They don't even have a post office. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Yes, it's been a big deal here in Alabama. Lots of Alabama and Auburn fans who don't like Tennessee, but have lots of respect for her. She was a truly amazing person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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