I am also not a big fan of the women's game.

I am also not a big fan of the women's game.
by HoundDog1973 (2018-05-24 19:42:28)
Edited on 2018-05-24 19:43:13

In reply to: Women's basketball, when played by two goods teams posted by wearendhockey

I have watched a good amount of women's hockey at different levels and I can think of no reason why ND should have a team. I am a big hockey fan. Three things that most fans love about hockey are its speed, strength (power) and physicality. The women's game has none of those elements. Watching a game is like watching a JV high school boys game, of course without the checking. Some women have great skills but a blistering slap shot is not one of them.

I also note that ND already has 20 varsity sports and that about 10% of the student body are varsity athletes. I don't think we need more. We are doing fine with male-female balance for Title IX purposes so that is a non-issue. I don't know of a compelling case to add it as a sport.

Replies:

I once heard it described as - Groundhog 2018-06-01 01:58:42
I know several reasons - NDoggie78 2018-05-25 10:12:49
- ND has a club team for women's hockey. * - HoundDog1973 2018-05-25 16:51:20
  - Why would that be a reason not to have a hockey team? * - MinnesotaFats 2018-05-28 17:16:33
    - I was responding to the post above that purported to lay - HoundDog1973 2018-05-29 12:02:04
      - Varsity sports too big for size of undergraduate population - NDoggie78 2018-05-29 13:19:03
        Yes, it is my opinion. - HoundDog1973 2018-05-29 13:40:11
        You're right - Monk not Jenkins - NDoggie78 2018-05-29 14:44:13