Poll: if Shannon Miller was to make a career change

[Trillium]

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To all you Shannon Miller haters..........Jealousy Kills!!!!! Its a shame, the immaturity of you and the fact that her jacket is a subject for its own thread ??......You all need to find something productive to do with your lives, you must be so miserable .....what a joke!!!

I guess there will always be jealous haters when your on top!!!



To each his or her own style..........

Miserable? Well, if you can't laugh at life and have a little fun....

IMHO there is a huge distinction between people who don't have a clue about fashion, and those who dress really provocatively/ out there on purpose--as a means of getting attention and being truly distinctive, like Coach Miller did. Like Elton John, Liberace etc. were known for.

You don't wear sequins to a hockey game without expecting someone is going to notice. Rather, you'd probably be disappointed if no one did.

Other ice-related personalities like Don Cherry and Johnny Weir have taken distinctive (often to the point of ridiculous) styles to an art form to garner added attention. More people know and watch them as a result of their over-the-top wardrobe choices, than would be the case purely as a result of their successful careers. Part of the fun and entertainment value of following them is wondering what they will wear next. I truly admire their confidence and marketing savvy in that regard, and like them more overall as a result, though they may also be controversial in other ways. And neither would be in the least upset nor surprised to learn that people were discussing their attire as well as their craft.

For the record, I similarly don't hate Shannon Miller either. There is no question she is extremely successful, as well as controversial, which actually makes her doubly good for the sport. I'm actually looking forward to following her more than ever now. And I now can't wait to see--what will she wear on Friday?

Honest.

 

[IceIsNice]

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I too don't hate her...and I absolutely respect her for her coaching success.

Also, anyone who has read at least 30 of my posts knows that I will never apologize for being a smart*****! 99% of the time, it's just all in good fun!

But going to back that key word respect....tell me again? What was it that Shannon wore to the Kaz Brunch?

I know, I know, some idiot will tell me to get over it...my point is simply that I'm not a hater, I just found that particular decision to be highly disrespectful, and so I confess to being thoroughly amused by this thread.

 

[ARM]

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You don't wear sequins to a hockey game without expecting someone is going to notice.

She wasn't wearing sequins. Her jacket was shiny, and reflected the light, but it was just some black, leather-like material. Sorry, I'm not aware of fashion trends to the extent that I can identify what it was.

 

[scrambledlegs]

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Miserable? Well, if you can't laugh at life and have a little fun....

IMHO there is a huge distinction between people who don't have a clue about fashion, and those who dress really provocatively/ out there on purpose--as a means of getting attention and being truly distinctive, like Coach Miller did. Like Elton John, Liberace etc. were known for.

You don't wear sequins to a hockey game without expecting someone is going to notice. Rather, you'd probably be disappointed if no one did.

Other ice-related personalities like Don Cherry and Johnny Weir have taken distinctive (often to the point of ridiculous) styles to an art form to garner added attention. More people know and watch them as a result of their over-the-top wardrobe choices, than would be the case purely as a result of their successful careers. Part of the fun and entertainment value of following them is wondering what they will wear next. I truly admire their confidence and marketing savvy in that regard, and like them more overall as a result, though they may also be controversial in other ways. And neither would be in the least upset nor surprised to learn that people were discussing their attire as well as their craft.

For the record, I similarly don't hate Shannon Miller either. There is no question she is extremely successful, as well as controversial, which actually makes her doubly good for the sport. I'm actually looking forward to following her more than ever now. And I now can't wait to see--what will she wear on Friday?

Honest.

I also don't hate her. I had a big problem with her comments after the 2008 Championship title, but it appears that she has done a lot of work toning that aspect down.

Sure, all the Patty Kaz comments about Blais were a little over the top, but that is okay because she is supporting her player. (I don't agree with not attending though because even if you don't have anyone in the race, it is something that the girls can look back in life and say "I was there..." . However a 10AM start time does seem sort of crazy...).

However, this time there wasn't the trumpet blowing of the last win. Maybe her jacket said the same thing but at least it wasn't in black and white (just black ), so that and her continued enthusiasm for the sport has moved me to the arena of at least admiration for what she has accomplished.

I also say, all you objecters, lighten up. Read the comments and I think you will see that they aren't personal attacks.

 

[scrambledlegs]

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She wasn't wearing sequins. Her jacket was shiny, and reflected the light, but it was just some black, leather-like material. Sorry, I'm not aware of fashion trends to the extent that I can identify what it was.

Since all this started, I still haven't seen a picture of the jacket (and believe me, I have looked ). The closest I have found is this one.

http://www.viewthroughmylens.net/Galleries/UMDWomensHockey/NCAAFrozenFour/UMDVsCornellChampionship/UMDVsCornellChampionship70.jpg

or:

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/photogallery/id/1611/ Look at the last picture.

I find it odd that there is no team picture with the trophy. Yes, and I know what this says about my personal life.

 

[Trillium]

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She wasn't wearing sequins. Her jacket was shiny, and reflected the light, but it was just some black, leather-like material. Sorry, I'm not aware of fashion trends to the extent that I can identify what it was.

Pleather?!

 

[just_a_fan]

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Trillium- I didn't read your tone as an attack. It's just that it opens the door for the other morons who can't look past their own reflections to say something worth reading.

Also. I asked Shannon about that jacket. She gave me a sort of tongue-in-cheek response that had a little glimmer of sarcasm in her eye. We have all played into her plan. I liken it to the year that they whole team, and coach, died their hair some gawd-awful blond/ yellow when they got to the frozen four.

It's not brain surgery people, it's college hockey. It's girls. Young girls. As much as they are intense serious athletes, they are also young, goofy girls. I imagine Shannon likes to play into that.

 

[Trillium]

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Trillium- I didn't read your tone as an attack. It's just that it opens the door for the other morons who can't look past their own reflections to say something worth reading.

Also. I asked Shannon about that jacket. She gave me a sort of tongue-in-cheek response that had a little glimmer of sarcasm in her eye. We have all played into her plan. I liken it to the year that they whole team, and coach, died their hair some gawd-awful blond/ yellow when they got to the frozen four.

It's not brain surgery people, it's college hockey. It's girls. Young girls. As much as they are intense serious athletes, they are also young, goofy girls. I imagine Shannon likes to play into that.

Thanks for the confirmation. I was really hoping someone would ask her about it....and I actually suspected as much. Great to see more evidence she has a playful side with her team, which I had actually previously been privy to from other sources. Likely also a key part of her formula for repeat success.

 

[5 4 Fighting]

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You should have seen her in her Calgary Police Service tunic....

 

[sappy]

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I liken it to the year that they whole team, and coach, died their hair some gawd-awful blond/ yellow when they got to the frozen four.

I seem to remember hearing that the team had a bet or something going that they would all dye their hair maroon or gold if they made the Frozen Four. The maroon turned out more plum-colored. The coach went along with it and dyed her hair gold; it was very bright, and not a good look for her. For the next couple of months, as it grew out, she looked like someone had grabbed her feet and dipped her in a can of paint. But who cares? It worked.

I figured the jacket was something along those lines. I didn't answer the poll, because I was leaning toward David Bowie from the moment I saw it...

 

[binnyrus]

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I thought her jacket was funny . . . me and the folks I was with just howled when we saw it!! And, I immediatley thought of the dye job for the 2002 championship! Whoever said it is right, she coaches young women who think that kind of thing is "cool" and funny and crazy . . . it seemed to me she was trying to get her team to relax and have fun while playing on the biggest stage. She really could care less what people say about her . . . and don't forget . . . somehow her team had the will, determination, stamina, guts and heart to win - again.

And also don't forget . . . when Wilson-Cournoyer-Wong, /Thibault-Ambroz- Dodge, Harss and Posa were on the ice together it was all Freshmen . . .

Winning that Championship was nothing short of brilliant . . . just like coach's jacket!!

 

[Trillium]

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. . . it seemed to me she was trying to get her team to relax and have fun while playing on the biggest stage.

!

Absolutely. As I commented much earlier, other than the jacket , the thing that most struck me in watching the game (in the brief segments that the video actually worked ) was how loose she was on the bench, at the end of each OT period cracking smiles and jokes with her players.

Certainly not at all typical behavior for a coach in this situation. Obviously it worked.

 

[DC78-82]

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I thought her jacket was funny . . . me and the folks I was with just howled when we saw it!! And, I immediatley thought of the dye job for the 2002 championship! Whoever said it is right, she coaches young women who think that kind of thing is "cool" and funny and crazy . . . it seemed to me she was trying to get her team to relax and have fun while playing on the biggest stage. She really could care less what people say about her . . . and don't forget . . . somehow her team had the will, determination, stamina, guts and heart to win - again.

And also don't forget . . . when Wilson-Cournoyer-Wong, /Thibault-Ambroz- Dodge, Harss and Posa were on the ice together it was all Freshmen . . .

Winning that Championship was nothing short of brilliant . . . just like coach's jacket!!

Had you worn a jacket like that, I may have found you and introduced myself. and after nearly 5 hours of edge of the seat hockey, I would have welcomed that beer you owe me

 

[DIGDOGS]

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http://www.umdbulldogs.com/teams-womens-hockey.php?id=5000&page=news

One of two places on UMD's website in which there is a team pic with the trophy

 

[OnMAA]

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Other ice-related personalities like Don Cherry and Johnny Weir have taken distinctive styles to an art form

Who the heck is Johnny Weir ?. Related to Mike ?. Coach or Player ?.

 

[5 4 Fighting]

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Who the heck is Johnny Weir ?. Related to Mike ?. Coach or Player ?.

Did he/she mean Johnny Walker? Both good on ice...

 

[Trillium]

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Who the heck is Johnny Weir ?. Related to Mike ?. Coach or Player ?.

Very entertaining American figure skater who recently competed in the Vancouver Olympics. Can't remember his finally placing but I believe top 5.

Sometimes called Johnny Weird, he's an interesting character well known for out there outfits featuring hot pink fur and chiffon.

 

[Hux]

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Who the heck is Johnny Weir ?. Related to Mike ?. Coach or Player ?.

Think post-modern Liberace on figure skates. Takes flamboyance waaaaaaaaaaaaaay over the top.

 

[Trillium]

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Think post-modern Liberace on figure skates.

Great visual description.

 

[RStarr]

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