Emily Niemann

[giraffespots]

is leaving UCSB.





http://www.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/stories/052406aae.html

[sybarite]

Refresh my memory. Didn't she have some "social or compassionate" priority when she transferred. Was something mentioned?

[YCN]

is leaving UCSB.I wish her the best in her new endeavors. When your heart leaves the game, there really isn't much point in going through the motions. She'll be much better off by chasing her dreams now, instead of playing "what if" games many years in the future.

[Gator]

OK Get out the tar and feathers - here comes a negative comment.

I had great compassion for her when she left Baylor - even though I thought her timing and lack of contacting Kim directly were not commendable. So she goes to USCB, takes a year's worth of free education, and when it comes time to contribute as a player, says: no thanks - I've reconsidered.

I don't know quite what to think but if I were were considering her for a job tomorrow, I don't think I'd hire her. There is just some level of consideration, fairness, commitment, follow through, whatever it is, that I do not find attractive.

[Scamp]

Refresh my memory. Didn't she have some "social or compassionate" priority when she transferred. Was something mentioned?"UCSB provides a place for me to deepen my faith, be challenged to pursue excellence in many areas of my life and be part of a philosophy I strongly believe in," Niemann said in an e-mail message. "The Gaucho women's basketball program provides a complete match for my priorities, and I consider it a wonderful opportunity to join their family." http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=ncw&id=2138578

[sybarite]

That's what I thought I remembered. But, I have no idea what it means.

[BearLady]

hmmmm, interesting news. Thanks for posting, giraffespot.

[Scamp]

Emily Niemann's departure from UCSB is not all that different from Erin Buescher's. :confused: Thursday, December 7, 2000
Senior class to be raisin' the roof
By Mechelle Voepel ESPN.COM

... how much restructuring and rethinking does UC Santa Barbara do now with the loss of three-time Big West MVP Erin Buescher? The Buescher situation -- a senior, she transferred to The Masters College in Santa Clara, Calif., an NAIA school -- is odd, to say the least.

USCB said her decision was "based on strong religious convictions and her desire to attend a small Christian college."

Really? That couldn't wait a little longer? She couldn't fulfill the final year of a four-year commitment at UCSB and then go study elsewhere?

Usually, when things don't appear to add up ... they probably don't add up. Bottom line, though, it's her life.

[Dale8R]

I don't think it is quite the same at all. In Buescher's case, she spent her first three years at UCSB where she was a genuine contributor to the program, then left as stated for NAIA Master's College.

Niemann goes to Baylor, then spends a year at UCSB and leaves there without ever playing a minute except for practice time. It is not my place to call for such, but I think that when this sort of scene develops, the student-athlete should be responsible for the year's tuition.

Just my thoughts on the matter. The religious convictions may be similar, but the scenario is not.

[OhMandy]

Emily Niemann's departure from UCSB is not all that different from Erin Buescher's. :confused:


Interesting that even with Beuscher's "religious convictions" she didn't care when Playboy selected her as one of the hottest looking players in the WNBA. In fact she embraced it. Hmmm

[AR&BB]

Being religious doesn't mean you have to be ashamed of your looks, does it? :)

[OhMandy]

Being religious doesn't mean you have to be ashamed of your looks, does it? :)

When your looks are defined by a magazine such as Playboy it could and if you really believe in God, it should be.

[walkaway]

Now, I really have a problem with that -- God gave her the looks as well as the basketball talent. Which gift should be wasted?

[giraffespots]

How is NOT appearing in Playboy "wasting" your God-given looks? I'm sorry, but I just don't agree that God gave you your looks so you should show it off in a magazine such as Playboy.

It must be gonna snow today, because I agree with OhMandy.

[OhMandy]

How is NOT appearing in Playboy "wasting" your God-given looks? I'm sorry, but I just don't agree that God gave you your looks so you should show it off in a magazine such as Playboy.

It must be gonna snow today, because I agree with OhMandy.


Just remember, I'm always right.

[Peaceplease]

well, obviously, people differ in religious convictions........that does not make erin a hypocrite or wrong........

and i don't think it is wasting your looks to not appear in playboy but i also do not think it is wasting your talents not to play basketball........but i think it is fine to do either or both

as far as emily, unless a person can walk in her shoes, they cannot judge her.........

[AR&BB]

I didn't see anything in the previous post that she posed for Playboy, just that Playboy listed her as one of the good-looking ones.

[walkaway]

Last comment: at least she isn't in danger of being drafted to Iraq. That would be a waste of all her gifts.

[giraffespots]

I didn't see anything in the previous post that she posed for Playboy, just that Playboy listed her as one of the good-looking ones.

And that she "embraced" that. I don't have a problem with Erin. I think she's great for sticking to her convictions in college and I surely don't think she's any kind of a hypocrite.

I only had a problem with the idea that refusing to pose for a magazine such as Playboy meant one was "wasting" their looks. And that idea was only inferred.

Just remember, I'm always right.

OhMandy: (in a Dr. Evil voice) Riiiiight! ;)

[Peaceplease]

Last comment: at least she isn't in danger of being drafted to Iraq. That would be a waste of all her gifts.


well.....she's not in danger of that YET!!! :rolleyes: let's hope that does not change.

[ChipperF1]

"I only had a problem with the idea that refusing to pose for a magazine such as Playboy meant one was "wasting" their looks.

Dang, and I only read Playboy for the articles. I didn't know there was illustrations in it, too! :)

[Peaceplease]

Dang, and I only read Playboy for the articles. I didn't know there was illustrations in it, too! :)


yep, i KNOW you guys love the articles....... :rolleyes:
;)

[Skerfan]

yep, i KNOW you guys love the articles....... :rolleyes:
;)

What's Playboy? I don't think I've ever heard of it. :D

[ChipperF1]

Actually, there's been some darn fine journalism in Playboy over the years and i'd love to write from them sometimes...and be a photographer, too.

I don't see why everybody jumps on Playboy. Its not any more raunchy that whats on network television.

[giraffespots]

i'd love to write from them sometimes...and be a photographer, too.



There's always that letters from readers section! ;) :D

[giraffespots]

Interesting thread on RebKell regarding Emily Niemann. Not a positive thread, though, so be warned.

http://boards.rebkell.net/viewtopic.php?t=15761

[BearLady]

I give zero credibility to comments in that thread, regardless of how much some posters may claim to have inside knowledge. More likely, those embellishments help create a more interesting story. Those who know Kim and Baylor's internal policies would have to read no further than the first posting to know that the poster really had no inside knowledge or anything close to the facts.

Rebkell and some other boards can have some postings made by individuals with very active minds and in pursuit of who knows what objectives. Perhaps some may be true, perhaps not. I recall reading a recent thread about another former Big 12 player, discussing talent, game development, etc. Sure, it would have been perhaps interesting to some to bring it over here. But within the context of this board and espirit de corps, I could see no purpose served by doing so.

[BBallFanatic]

I give zero credibility to comments in that thread, regardless of how much some posters may claim to have inside knowledge. More likely, those embellishments help create a more interesting story. Those who know Kim and Baylor's internal policies would have to read no further than the first posting to know that the poster really had no inside knowledge or anything close to the facts.


I'm right there with you, BearLady.