Just stating my opinion just like everyone else and that's what they are. Opinions.

Bigtime, you are 100% correct, this is a forum for presenting opinions. But I hope there are some facts to back up those opinions. I've been following the women since 2005, I was there when Jordan made his return to campus. For the life of me, I can't think of a single time that he was ever a "self promoter". His thrust was always in making the TEAM better at any cost. And one other thing, the ONLY time I ever saw Jordan unhappy was when he was away from Grace until their marriage. Since his marriage he's had the biggest s**t eating grin on his face I've ever seen. I'm guessing you've had some incidents to generate your comments, but by and large, losing Jordan is making for some mighty big shoes to fill.

Anybody know when the USO qualifying schedule comes out? I know it starts on Monday and will be on ESPN.

Now seems like a fine time for the athletic department to release The Clinch '24: Episode Two.

From the event website:

Schedule of Play

The 2024 US Open runs from Monday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 8. Stay tuned for the release of the schedule of play the week of August 19th.

Tournament Schedule

https://www.usopen.org/en_US/about/eventschedule.html

Jordan was a great representative as a player, and even greater as a coach. He was approachable as a player and even more so as a coach. I should say he was welcoming, because he was usually the one doing the approaching. I never knew him as a promoter, but Grace definitely promoted him, and we loved her for that. We wish them nothing but the best and can't wait to visit Auburn, come what may. Mark has got this.

Is that the Polina that was maybe coming to aggieland??

different polina. the one who was coming was Polina Iatcenko, who didn't make it to us open qualifiers

the match before mary's final s late in the 3rd(final) set. she will play on court 7, probably another 20 minutes at least.

Break at love to start.

3-3 in the first set

Mary up 4-3

Had the AD but lost it… 4-4

Bunch of breaks so far. Also no indication of which coach is there with her

5-4

Looking great. Her opponent has so much power, but Mary's athleticism and variety on display

5-5

5-6

6-6

LET'S GO!

Up 4-2 in the second set

Mary's opponent, Polina Kudermetova, is ranked #169. Mary is ranked #525. It would be a great win for Mary.

Mary is up 5-4 in the second set

Mary up 6-5

Finish her Mary!!

6-6

Headed to tiebreaker

THAT ACE!

It really looked like both players were having a lot of fun out there except maybe for the other one.