I recorded the post-game while I put the kids to bed. Dawn Staley specifically said ESPN needs some network competition to force them to invest more in the women's game.
That said, ESPN gave them one of the longest post-game celebration shows I've ever seen.
Without cause? Jen, it’s cause you didn’t win enough.
The cause is right there in her tweet. 10 years, one NCAA Tournament.
I’m guessing the timing is contract related. Wellman hired Hoover on May 9, 2012.
http://www.espn.com/womens-college-...demon-deacons-hire-ex-player-jen-hoover-coach