Caitlin Clark Makes History Against Sparks & Time for a 'FireSides' Chat

[@karynpeterson2743]

Adrienne you are spot on. Caitlin is getting mugged most of these games. Coach needs to make an issue of it, instead of calling Caitlin out to the media.

[@rhondastewart8805]

💯💯💯

[@mione134]

Agreed

[@kingskidgirl2]

1000000%!

[@xtrmfc]

Bingo !!!!

[@bobby12348]

Everyone team say they should win let them tell it.😂🤣

[@rocketboosters644]

I heard after the game, the fever fans were letting Sides have it while she was walking to the locker room!

[@DavidStewart-v5e]

good for them!

[@christopheryochum3602]

Really? I didn't know that! Good to hear.

[@v2807]

Good! I hope so. They speak for tens of thousands!

[@magdalenarangel53]

I wish I had been there to hear it.

[@paulburr5072]

Caitlin got a technical because her couch never stands up for her. It's like she doesn't care to fight for her team

[@BenjWarrant]

Yeah. Her armchairs weren't much help either.

[@SusanStorm217]

30 pts, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks, and her best games are still ahead of her. And when she gets a competent coach then the sky is the limit.

[@lorenzojones3430]

Exactly!!!! she will get the turnovers sorted out when she understands what her teammates can or can't catch and where they need to be. But to have that kind of game when you are figuring things out. she is gonna be the truth at the mid point and come next year!!!

[@nancyjomaguire3292]

As a former coach of 15 years, I agree with everything you are saying. CC has been a punching bag for every team and she takes it….the coach must stand up for her players 🏀🏀🏀Nj

[@nhnative2257]

If you the after game interview, CC was quiet and looked pissed

[@varj7]

Caitlin played her heart out in that game. No joy in losing.

[@paulburr5072]

They are not going to stop until they hurt Caitlin, Please stop this madness

[@mheiseus]

Looking at her play last night, I think she took her "welcome to the W" bump already in Seattle, okay cool... But now let's fight for our players and make sure she isn't hurt. What the fever needs are some enforcers in the paint.

[@maryjensen8428]

I am very worried anobt this. Tauraai or whatever her name might be the person that does it because she’s almost on her way out and why not just take the greatest down with her.

[@theadriennerossshow]

God forbid!

[@theadriennerossshow]

@@maryjensen8428 I hope she has more decency than that.

[@mheiseus]

@@maryjensen8428 I don't think T is gonna act crazy on her farewell tour. That would ruin any endorsements and/or coaching opportunity down the line.

[@brandonzzz1]

How do you have a generational talent not taking 19 shot per game on a bad team that’s bad coaching you need to be fired right now

[@ruyeliaslopez7783]

That high school coach Christie Sides must be fired for being incompetent!

[@RICHIEV333]

I have seen better-coached High School girls basketball.

[@theadriennerossshow]

@@RICHIEV333 😮

[@mione134]

They need to give Bluder a blank check. Sides just ain't it.

[@RICHIEV333]

@@theadriennerossshow Sorry if that was too harsh, I just meant, the team did not look cohesive last night. It was almost as if none of the players knew quite where there were supposed to be. Unless I missed it, I didn't see the team running plays to get their best shooter (Who was smothered all night) open looks like the Golden State Warriors do with Curry. That's all I meant by that. (Hopefully, time and chemistry will solve some of it)

[@rickybrown7687]

Look at what coach Sides is up against! 1.The Fever didn’t need CC first of all, but management wanted her to sell tickets. 2. Coach Sides spent the off season drawing up plays for Boston, but now has to throw all of that away and learn on the fly. 3. She has to deal with you crazy fanatics sending the team and her death threats bc she was put in an impossible situation. 4. All of the other teams has their team leader that’s been there for years and all they have to do is incorporate role players and NOT team leaders. 5. People are willing to give CC grace to adjust and work on her fundamentals, but not sides. Sides needs time to adjust too. 2 weeks is not enough time to do all of this. 6. She has a very young team with rookies who are the team leaders. No coach without adequate time to prepare can do all of this especially with you CC fanatics hounding her like this. It’s down right shameful and wrong. You fanatics are the ones who need to quit not Coach Sides!

[@Meggiebeth19]

I don’t like calling for someone’s job, but Sides is out of her element coaching the Fever. CC has a higher IQ and ability to coach the Fever than Sides. Notice in the huddle CC is talking to the players giving direction. She is the leader. What she did having CC on the bench last night was crazy. Have you noticed that Sides takes zero responsibility but projects blame always at the players? She refused to answer the question as to WHY CC got the tech. Did Sides even know the reason why? As coach she better know. Scolding CC for getting a tech! Her coach will not fight for her w/the refs. Also, what is going on w/Kelsey Mitchell? She makes points but does not pass the ball-where’s the teamwork w/her? CC played an amazing game last night even if the Fever lost. She was a joy to watch as her passion and drive to win is noble and beautiful to watch. Thanks for your rundown - you are spot on.

[@christopheryochum3602]

Mitchell's on a contract year, so she's doing her thing showing she's got game,which she does. But she never passes to Caitlin, ever.

[@kingskidgirl2]

I 1000% agree!! Is it just me, or is there a 'vibe' about Sides that says, "I'M the coach, I will make all the decisions because I am TOTALLY in control of everything on this team, including this big deal whoopdie-do Caitlin Clark person. No one must question me, because I am in CONTROL"? Like she has some kind of chip on her shoulder, something to prove? I dunno... Every time I see her, I think that's what her body language/non-verbals convey. I keep trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but then she keeps throwing CC under the bus, blaming the players for everything, not standing up for them/fighting for them...

[@iowatroll]

Agreed. I think this team would have more wins if Caitlin was a player/ coach honestly.

[@christopheryochum3602]

@@kingskidgirl2 Thank you! So I'm not the only one seeig that. "I make the rules ... you follow them."

[@theadriennerossshow]

@@christopheryochum3602 If I were coaching Mitchell, I would actually think twice about extending her contract because of the ball hogging and undisciplined play. She should know that.

[@rach_storm-007]

I'm so glad I found your channel! My biggest problem with Sides is she has a way of throwing her players under the bus. I've never seen anything like it. She never sticks up for them, takes them out when they're hot, the game collapses and she STILL doesn't do anything about it. It's truly baffling! Off to binge-watch more of your videos 😊

[@theadriennerossshow]

Thank you! 💕

[@windi6]

Sides doesn’t fight or challenge for any of the players

[@sgtaylor3546]

I don't usually comment, but must say you are spot on Coach S. As someone that Coached for 30 years you must stand up for your players. In this 4 quarter situation you can give her last last minute of a period. You can use a time out. Whatever you do, you can keep out and change the momentum. You cannot throw your players under the bus.

[@tjewald32]

Absolutely spot on, Adrienne. Sides doesn’t have her team’s back. AB also had awful calls go against her, and Sides did nothing.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Unfortunately if you look back at the other close games Sides is responsible for those losses. The Fever franchise is now an embarrassment for not taking care of the Sides problem. This Fever team maybe young but they have a lot of talent. They need a coach who knows what she or he is doing and will fight for the team. The others coaches are loving this because now they have the advantage not having Caitlyn on the floor. Yes it takes a team to win but she is a leader for this team. CC gets them fired up. Who ever has the power to let Sides go, you need to act. Not only is she a terrible coach, she is an embarrassment to the franchise and the WNBA.

[@womenandsonDad]

Sides must be investigated. It's not a coincidence that she sits CC has any momentum. As you mention in the first qtr. And then several times in second half. As you mention the fever had put together a nice run and had a lead. Instead of riding it out to a bigger lead she benched CC until LA had a double digit lead. It's not a coincidence. Appears like game fixing.

[@LavaKimo]

I was also yelling at the TV when CC was sat when she was hot.

[@victoriagrando6907]

Yes! CC is the real thing!

[@windi6]

Yes sides need to go!!!

[@HannahKoch-pv8ru]

As a long time Hawkeye fan & alum, TOTALLY agree, you hit the nail on the head, Adrienne. (So,I did my M.A. in Sports Mgmt worked a lot with Bluder & Jensen during grad school, so i've been kinda aware of how they operate including clark for a bit, respectfully ;) @theadriennerossshow3143, you are 100% on the money w all this. Also, should be noted, during Clark's time at Iowa, She & Hannah Stuelke (also was a State Track Star) would race & were clocked at times that were faster than *many of the Iowa football team. Her endurance & speed is legit and INSANE.. Incredible Elite level Athleticism there. She should be playing nearly 40min EVERY game & is perfectly capable of that esp as she adjusts more & more to this next level. Definitely should NOT be sitting 3,4 or 5 min at a time EVER, esp when shes hot & got them on a run. The girl should run ultra-marathons and do Iron Man's once shes all done. Also, totally agree with your Sides input here... I've tried to be patient & give her benefit of the doubt moving along early, but its gotten harder and harder w her decisions, what she says, and it's almost impossible now to support her being the Head for this team in the future even from i think halfway point in season.... I think we may see her ousted by then with no MAJOR shifts in her style of coaching , or wins to back it. It's just part of the business. Thanks for all you do, Adrienne! LOVE your podcast, glad i found it!. and Go Hawks and Fever!:)

[@victorforeman7056]

There’s nothing wrong with getting an understanding, CC is fighting for herself and the team because the coach isn’t. CC iq is off the charts already. Stop holding the that young lady back.

[@fry5family]

The lid was on the hoop and the Fever were not getting many Oboards that first half. Four teammates finished the game with one bucket, another who played 27 minutes finished with just two buckets. It puts a lot of extra stress on Boston, Mitchell and Clark to produce points. In spite of her team and coach, among the 2024 rookie class Clark is first in almost every game average stat including player efficiency.

[@dchristner1]

FireSides chat.... I see what you did there! 😂😂😂. Spot on!!!

[@wbbrown6749]

Great fireSide chat, thank you.

[@mcanqb]

Amen. I’m a season ticket holder , and I attended the last game. The officiating is horrendous. Coach lost us the game when she took CC out with 4:44 to go in the 3rd. You know who wouldn’t have made that mistake … Lisa Bluder!

[@johngurganus3348]

Dunn needs to address the coaching issue

[@aimser1]

Adrienne, I know you’re not all about BB, but I’m new to the sport and I’m really enjoying your analysis. You are the best of them out there on KZbin. Truth. Please continue to analyze especially CC. She’s the reason I’m in the BB right now!❤

[@K10Pomg]

The Seattle foul was an excellent example to back up a very valid point.

[@CynthiaCSample]

Caitlin is mentioning regularly that they’ve had virtually NO practice. That’s their real need. They have had a virtually no rest and maximum pressure from media etc. also it’s been an impossible play schedule

[@theadriennerossshow]

That's true there. They haven't had a chance to practice. I will give Sides that, for sure! But it doesn't take practice to know that CC shouldn't be on the bench at crunch time.

[@paulparsegian2406]

Sides is wrong for not sticking up for her players- that hit on Clark and she does nothing. That looked intentional. If that would have been NBA Players they would have been fighting over that one.

[@theadriennerossshow]

Gotta stand up for your teammates and players.

[@GeorgiaLewis65]

Adrienne, you are so right about everything

[@kellyoneal900]

yes I am in total agreement not only are we fighting the ridiculous schedule and also all the ridiculous referee calls but now a coach that won't stand up for her players! How is this team played 8 games and the Las Vegas Aces played 4 games in the same amount of time they get rest and time to practice and we don't. This league is a joke I have hardly ever watched a Wnba game before Caitlin Clsrk came into it and it looks like I did not miss much. I certainly hope the league understands why these stadiums are packed out now and it's not to see Plum or A Wilson or anyone of them get it right WNBA officials and owners what you have now before it's gone!!!

[@brianroesch3259]

Good point. 8 games for Fever, 4 games for Aces. Somebody tried to load up big ticket sales for lots of teams, at the expense of this young team. i want to like the WNBA, but that looks like a stupid managment decision.

[@kellyoneal900]

me too@@brianroesch3259

[@fast1bike]

I yelled at the screen at the same time as Adrienne. Asked the same question: why didn't she just ask Caitlin. Not the first time she's sat Caitlin and the game has turned against the Fever. Michell and Wheeler need some counseling since they won't pass. Mitchel continues to drive inside against the forest of bigs and missed several layups.

[@BenjWarrant]

3/4 quarter discussion: "Coach, how are we going to deal with Caitlin Clark?" "No problem. Wait until Sides benches her, then go like stink and get points on the table." "But coach, what if Sides doesn't bench Caitlin?" "She will. She doesn't know what she's got."

[@Lewakee]

I am one of them who have never watched WNBA until Caitlyn went pro. I followed Caitlynn on her senior year with Iowa; and I was taken by her outstanding playmanship; skills of awesome shots, passes, ball handling and assists. She passes to teammates; she never hogs the ball. This young lady deserves the respect from her professional peers and should take note as to what makes her so loved by the many new fan base. I love listening to your insights on how many pro-ballers are giving Caitlyn a hard welcome to WNBA knocks(down). She deserves all the NIKE & WILSON deals for the most talented athlete that had people appeal wherever she plays. This was her childhood dream and through many years of training and learning to play basketball the way it should be played (without any dramas) She has arrived!

[@shanekelley3554]

Welcome Caitlin. I haven’t watched sports in the past yet here I am following the WNBA. I can’t process why yet here I am.

[@TheMessianicFeast]

Exactly! I'm pretty sure I had never watched a WNBA game and now I'm having a tough time deciding if I watch Caitlin tomorrow night or the 5th game in the NBA semi finals!

[@victorforeman7056]

The fever management is more of a problem than sides bet they keep watching this train wreck in live every night

[@petep5207]

"Let me get the technicals" is the equivalent of "Don't call US...we'll call YOU!"

[@kingskidgirl2]

Totally!! I wonder how many people literally screamed at the TV (or phone, or however they watched Sides' comment), "GO AHEAD!! GO AHEAD AND GET SOME!!"

[@varj7]

lol

[@rhondastewart8805]

I could NOT BELIEVE they didn't call that foul

[@hkpence]

Oh my goodness! You hit the nail in the head. Everything you said, I had a conversation last night with one of my friends as we were watching the game. You are definitely not the only one that seeing all these things. Caitlin played her heart out And what you were saying about Kelsey Mitchell I couldn’t agree with more. I told my friend I like Kelsey, but she plays so chaotic. Is it time to far Coach sides I don’t know. However, something has to change. Maybe it starts with the coach. I get that Caitlin Needs to sit out and rest, but she always sits her out and leaves her out at the most ridiculous times and length. Not a thing you said, I did not agree with

[@RomuloEstor]

The fans are not being harsh on CS. Her coaching demeanor has been shown right on the opening game.

[@staffordlee1430]

Great analysis! I love your knowledge of the game and your fair examination! Thank you! I have been an on again off again basketball fan over my 52 years. I’ve never coached anything and other than playing bball on the paved driveways of friends and on public park courts 1 on 1, I’ve never played basketball. I’m also new to the W bc I became a Clark fan once I discovered what a phenomenal player she was/is and what an exciting long & logo 3 hooper she can be. So there are the disclaimers to my opinion. That said, I’ve watched Indiana’s preseason games and every minute of every Fever in season game along w/ all of the Fever’s practice clips, pre game press, and post game press. And, I’ve watched both professional and amateur analysis from ESPN and NBA players to KZbin commentators. I also understand that the Fever is young w/ a player average of 3.5 yrs vs a team like the NY Liberty w/ a per player avg of 7.5 yrs. I know the turn around time from the draft to their first in season game was fast. I know Mitchell didn’t have the opportunity of their preseason practices to gel w/ the team. I know the Fever had a tough schedule to start the season w/ 7 games in 12 days to include 5 away games & a back to back game/s. I know the Liberty and the Sun are a couple of the best teams and the Fever played them each twice. And, because of Clark’s popularity and millions strong fan base, the Fever and Sides are receiving unprecedented attention. That’s a whole lotta pressure and expectation leaving little room for the grace and patience needed for a young team and a coach only in her second yr as Head. So, there is the context for what is out of the team and the coach’s control. That said, Sides is a problem! 1) Too often players aren’t lined up in roles for their best success. 2) Too often, especially in earlier games, Sides opted to not run the offense through Clark. 3) Sides has shown favoritism for Wheeler, who is a ball hog and doesn’t see the court. Her bball intelligence is not there. 4) Sides has shown favoritism for Boston when Boston was lumbering down the court, not playing aggressively, in a shooting slump, and not only not advancing the game but impeding it. She has greatly improved her play & speed these last 2 games. And to give Sides credit she did bench Boston 3 games ago. 5) While Sides’ goal for CC to improve her long 2 shots, that is a hard ask w/ their lack of practices due to their schedule including 5 away games, AND that goal cannot include impeding CC from shooting 3’s! 6) Sides is helicopter coaching from the sidelines but refuses to advocate for CC who is being straight up mugged on the floor w/ VERY inconsistent refereeing. She is double and triple defended w/ arms and hands all over her. She had a gal move into linebacker pose in one game behind CC forcing her to run into her backwards upon which CC crumbled to the floor. In the clip you showed CC had an arm try to take her head off. Last night the free thrower “forgot” she had the technical free throw to shoot and she prematurely went to defend CC who was standing still waiting for her to shoot again. CC is being aggressively targeted without fouls being called AND without Sides coaching Fever players to help her or punish the defense! Sides is NOT doing ANYTHING to protect her, which is throwing her under the bus on the court before Sides throws her under the bus w/ the post game press, which she has done 3-4 X now. 7) Sides NEVER takes any responsibility. 8) We know that exhausted players = higher chance of injury and the coach must find ways & times to find breaks for CC… but NOT at crunch time when they are only up by 4, NOT when the opposing team is on a run. Where is the strategic time out? 9) CC has too many unforced turnovers but a) she handles the ball a lot b) doesn’t seem to have the coach’s confidence thus doesn’t have her own confidence so she questions herself & loses focus and c) CC’s teammates fail to get her passes causing some of the damn turnovers that CC gets added to her stats! 10) Sides is SLOW to change strategies and doesn’t seem knowledgeable about the strengths of the opposing teams and/or their players. It’s a part of HER job to prepare her young players!!! That’s what I’ve observed. Maybe I’m too new a fan and too inexperienced. I could just be ignorant and not seeing things or seeing things that aren’t there. If so, sorry:-( But… until someone can tell me what I’m getting wrong, that’s my opinion.

[@theadriennerossshow]

You just knocked it out of the park! Thank you!

[@pmantas5556]

Thank you!!! I can’t understand what Sides is doing!!

[@jbjj860]

Great video, just happened onto your site but now am a subscriber. This is the first year I have ever watched a WNBA game but now love to watch thanks to CC.

[@kmcgoeshiking27]

I saw the game. I agree they should have won. You are spot on Adrienne!!!

[@xiwenfan1765]

Adrienne, your show is excellent!

[@theadriennerossshow]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@Beau_Toxx]

Sides is allowing the Fever to play "playground" basketball. It has no clue about teamwork, planned plays, clear roles, and a strategic game plan. For example, why is a point guard blocking shots!!?

[@v2807]

Because PG is awesome.

[@Beau_Toxx]

PG?

[@varj7]

@@v2807 best answer

[@swpdds]

You are spot on, totally agree!

[@deneshastephens165]

Caitlin is use to playing the whole game, I don't think Sides understand this .. THE GIRL CAN PLAY THE WHOLE GAME

[@v2807]

A fifth grader understands that. #firesides

[@stevezecola980]

@@v2807 Yes and no. Her defense suiffers when she plays 40 minutes.Depending on the game situationm. she can sit 2 minutes at the end of the 1st AND 3rd quarters.

[@kimkelly1889]

I agree she is talking way to much to the officials but Sides NEEDS to be the one fighting for these women and she is NOT doing it. Stand up for them, coach them .... Do Something.......

[@rogerbeck3560]

You're right. Teams play CC different. They pick her up 3/4 court even with the ball or without. CC making the adjustments it is what it is, but there been some really hurt hand checks which hasn't been called. What concerns me is what you touched on. From the very first Coach Sides seem to not want to change her style of play to better fit the team with CC. She even saying CC needs to shoot more long twos ... That's what I think is the hardest part. The other game Sides benched CC in the first for about 2 or 3 minutes then put her back in with 30 seconds or so. Really?!!! Then again at the end of the game. I'd rather feels like Sides is against her If not she just a really poor coach.

[@tonasmith1581]

You are spot on!

[@brandonzzz1]

Christie is sabotaging Clark. She don’t like seeing her hold their Ballin you know hotter than fish grease Krista say no I gotta put a stop to that on playing favoritism have the right players that should be in the game on the bench

[@paulaldridge-tq1xc]

Yes it's time no debate

[@elijah7154]

Aside from the coach Clark's so called teammates don't have her back. After seeing that damn near chokehold and not one beat the brakes of tbe offender is shameful

[@theadriennerossshow]

That's where the tech should have come!

[@elijah7154]

@@theadriennerossshow The heck with a tech there should've been fines and suspensions for brawling or something!

[@misspiscesdreamz]

Oh wow I need to watch the replay

[@v2807]

I think Boston, Fagbenle, and Hull do. Maybe some others. But Wheeler and Mitchell do not.

[@theadriennerossshow]

@@v2807 Wheeler has spoken quite well of CC. One interview was really cool in which she talked about CC and how humble CC is.

[@CC22ball]

I'm so excited to see how this FEVER FIRE team grows

[@maryjensen8428]

Totally agree about asking Clark. She seems to be in good shape. Doesn’t look like she’s laboring anymore than she did in high school.

[@Faubelster]

Adrienne, couldn't agree more. I was reluctant to hop on the fire Sides bandwagon but you make a convincing case. Benching Clark in the 1st quarter, benching her in the 4th quarter in 2 games could've and should've won, playing her as the 2 guard??? Sure the Fever has had a tough schedule without any practice time but Sides is looking more inept with each game.

[@lucysalas2314]

And yet the coach blames Clark

[@INSANESeK]

We have been spoiled with several bonus videos lately 🎉

[@theadriennerossshow]

I enjoy the conversations tremendously, thanks to YOU ALL!

[@rickcollins5365]

Everything you mentioned I have been thinking. I ran across your channel tonight and decided to watch and glad I did. You are spot on. I have been thinking this coach is just over her head. Taking Caitlin out of the game was the first thing that puzzeled me. As an old white guy I didn't want to say anything about Kelsey Mitchell's game because then I would be called a racist so I am glad you did. I think Mitchell is very talented but she could be so much better if she learned to play under control especially on break aways under the basket. She seems to be somewhat hesitant to pass to Caitlin when Caitlin would just pass the ball back to Kelsey to set up one of Kelsy's 3's. She is a good shooter.

[@theadriennerossshow]

Great points! I'm glad you found us here. Welcome!

[@als7132]

CC is demonstrating the parts of teamwork with her efforts to make her teammates better. Coach Sides and some players are not doing their part to show team leadership skills. The lack of communication and leadership will lead to a long and losing season. 😢

[@lolah42]

What cost the Fever is Caitlin sitting out gameplay, and Sides not knowing how to coach or take care of her team! If the team doesn’t have a leader to look out for them, what’s the point? Coach Bluder knew how to tap in and check in with her team to get the best out of them. Coaching is more than yelling and butt-slapping. Something is amiss with Sides’ attitude toward Caitlin. Almost as if she’s harboring some kind of animosity toward her. Something is just wrong.

[@theadriennerossshow]

I don't know if she has animosity, but she needs to do something different. Don't get me wrong; the players have improvements to make themselves, but Sides' decisions can't be ignored.

[@lolah42]

@@theadriennerossshow agreed. I just can’t understand a struggling WNBA team and coach, being able to procure a powerhouse that is Caitlin Clark and benching her. Compare the other teams, Breanna Stewart almost always plays a whole game, Diana Taurasi, same, Sabrina Ionescue, and so many others! It’s certainly not that Caitlin doesn’t have the stamina. We’ve seen that she does. Something is not right in the mix of the Fever, something that goes beyond saying you want the team to succeed, yet not allowing the very person who can jumpstart making that happen, to do so.

[@kennywood6434]

You're, absolutely, spot on, ma'am. I've watched every single Fever game and Sides simply doesn't know what she's doing and she doesn't know what to do with CC. That she throws her under the bus after CC was the ONE player that kept her team in the Sparks game Tuesday with 30/6/5 and 3 steal and 3 blocks. THAT pissed me off and I'm happy to see that so many others are calling Sides on for it.

[@stephenross7081]

Adrienne Your spot on about coaching, I understand she's a rookie. But she's impacting the game in every way, not only her shooting. She's getting comfortable and her passing game is really amazing. As for all the haters, no doubt their personality is killing any chance for endorsement deals. Everyone wants to play the skin game, give it rest already. Jordan, Shaq, Tiger, Williams Sisters may all disagree. Skin color has nothing to do with a players ability. WNBA ladies clean up your attitude. Must be a miserable existence living with all that hate.

[@SW-lx3lu]

Sides biggest problem is trying to make all the players happy. A lot of the high draft picks and vets want to play and she’s not firm enough in her line 79 where she should be

[@casilatino]

I believe you are correct and it takes a strong leader to make tough decisions and put the best players on the floor.

[@shf4592]

Adrienne, once again you are correct in your takeaways. Keep up the great work!

[@cristobalc5425]

CClark did really well last nite & showed her coach that she can play defense. Unfortunately her coach sat CClark & the Sparks went on an 11-0 run. The Fever coach is as good as gone imo. They may let her finish the season? She's too much of a Del Harris-like for Kobe's rookie season. Stop holding CClark back. Let her spread her wings!

[@MichaelGrace-w5d]

Adrienne, the best thing to happen for the Fever Team would be for coach Ms. Firedsides 🔥to get a Double Technical in the first minute of the game. Adrienne keep up the great work. You understand how basketball should should actually be played.

[@mariamonsegur9403]

Caitlin shines. no mater what !!

[@Hwillijonl]

I don't listen much to post game comments by coaches, so this may be a normal way of speech. But I have to say from the first time I heard Sides speak about her players to the press, it made me very uncomfortable. She seems to make extremely personal critical comments about them that it would be better left to be said off camera and directly to the player if she feels that strongly about it. You don't want be denigrating your players in front the public especially when they are a young team that is struggling. Sure, you can criticize them for certain weaknesses. But her way of speaking about her players just seems a bit brutal to me.

[@tomb7862]

I am enjoying your analysis of this game, you are spot on. I'm glad I subscribed to your channel.

[@theadriennerossshow]

I'm glad you did, too! Thank you!

[@brianroesch3259]

Well said, team doing weil in 3rd quarter, then coach pulled Caitlin out. #2 Teamwork, you correctly point out highly skilled Kelsey not disciplined in team offense. Like that, by now this offense should be getting explosive inside with Caitlin driving & passing to the 3 talented bigs, but that is only sporadic, mostly on Caitlin's long passes. Should be more.

[@MichaelGrace-w5d]

Adrienne please Fed. Ex. Your Resume "Priority Overnight" to the Fever. Ms. Firesides may be the only coach in the History of Sports to get 3 straight number one Picks.

[@theadriennerossshow]

I tell you what...if I'm the most talented player in college, I may have to miss shots on purpose if it means going to Indiana, the way the Fever play right now. I sure hope things change, though.

[@HannahNugent]

Completely agree with you Adrienne!!!

[@LarryMeyers-xu3cw]

Subscribed to your channel because you make a lot common sense- How can a coach keep her job when she can’t coach! You have an incredible leader who does it all and her coach shows her little respect by sitting

[@LarryMeyers-xu3cw]

Her out at the wrong times?

[@theadriennerossshow]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@misterb1080]

You speak the truth… keep it up.

[@BigMoore1232]

Let's be honest here....CC has a higher basketball iq than sides does. She's on par with a LeBron James when it comes to that. You might hate him but he's a brilliant basketball mind. He's had 10 different coaches. Clark is 100% too nice to ever say anything to sides but I know she's not happy with how the team is being coached.

[@AlfredoRamos-ko3tx]

Don't put lebums name in this conversation,it's different,iq? lebum don't have iq,ego is what he has😂😂😂

[@casilatino]

Caitlin needs to stand up to the coach. Caitlin is much more important to the Fever organization and if Caitlin stands up to Sides and Sides decides to not play Caitlin to be vindictive, then all hell is going to break loose and Sides will have everyone against her. So Caitlin needs to make a stand and let Sides know what’s she is thinking.

[@AlfredoRamos-ko3tx]

Lebums IQ is on par with Caitlin Clark? you've got to be joking 😁😁😁

[@AlfredoRamos-ko3tx]

Lebums IQ is on par with Caitlin Clark? you've got to be joking 😁😁😁

[@sd6821]

I love CC but I don’t think she’s too nice to mouth off to her coach, especially when she doesn’t respect their bb iq, and I agree she’s a savant at seeing where the game is going before it does. I also think hate for either Lebron or CC is stupid…I just don’t get hating greatness.

[@lonestaramericanpatriot2977]

I have said the exact same things you said in this video. Sides needs to go. She hasn’t shown me anything. Often the team doesn’t look prepared to play basketball. She doesn’t utilize her timeouts, she doesn’t manage the game well, she doesn’t make in game adjustments to help her team stay in games or win games. She doesn’t have her team’s back and she doesn’t take any responsibility for their performance. I will NEVER like or respect a coach who berates a player in public during a press conference. That’s something to be addressed in private in the coach’s office, one-on-one. She does very little to encourage this team or to inspire them to elevate their play. They’re a young inexperienced team that needs a savvy veteran coach who knows how to get the maximum out of young talent. It’s an absolute travesty with Sides. It’s painful to watch as she tanks good opportunities for this group to be successful.

[@theadriennerossshow]

It's sad. I wish, in fairness, that they actually had time to practice. The schedule is off the hook!

[@AYA-Art17]

You’re spot on! Btw it’s the first time that I’m watching wnba because of Caitlin Clark’s style of playing

[@lisareynolds9799]

This was right on..Well done

[@samanthaharrington8713]

You are spot on!!! How does someone score almost half of your team's points as well as assisting, blocks, rebounds and you still lose! And not only that but have the nerve to blame the loss on the player that did all of the above!? TF! Sides need to be fired!

[@theadriennerossshow]

I hear what you're saying!

[@samanthaharrington8713]

@@theadriennerossshow Thank you I'm sure I'm not the only one.

[@MusicLiberates]

Every one of your points is exactly correct and righteous, Coach. The inept Fever coach is in way over her head. The team is floundering from bad leadership and chaos from the coaching bench. Changes need to be made.

[@paulyosef7550]

Gonna take more than just Boston and Clark.

[@Spanglish-KC]

you were fair and balanced on this post. CC also fastest to 100 points in WNBA history. The problem I have seen is here skills game management, passing, etc are better than any of her teammates. I am not saying she doesn’t make mistakes but her teammates are not on the same level as her as far as being able to handle the rock

[@varj7]

Chemistry takes time. It’s the players who freeze Clark out that needs to be addressed. Wheeler is not a team player and Mitchell thinks she’s the only player on the court. I get Mitchell is a scorer but she needs to understand that Clark will elevate her game even more by working together.

[@kingskidgirl2]

I think the 'powers that be', whether it's Dunn or whoever it is, need to sit Sides down and tell her that it's time to start shaping the team around CC. Maybe she needs to be reminded that Caitlin is the all-time leading scorer in collegiate basketball, and it's TIME to let her shoot, then let her shoot, and then let her shoot some more. And that whatever Sides needs to do regarding the other players to get them all on board with that, she'd better get busy and do it. Call Lisa Bluder. Humble yourself, Sides. Admit you need help figuring out this kid and what she's capable of doing. She should ask Bluder's advice on how best to utilize CC to maximum effect, and if she already has, she needs to do it again. Some of the program/CC's game would have to be tweaked - Caitlin's not necessarily used to defenders being able to close gaps so quickly, etc, - but as I said, those things are tweaks, and CC can handle making those adjustments. What I don't know that she can handle is Sides pouring water on her fire, breaking her spirit, hobbling her...however you wanna say it. I pray - literally pray - that Sides either will change and refuse to do that, or exit the organization.

[@gnome963]

Also fastest player ever to get 100 pts and 50 asst

[@headedforhome]

Coach, and i use that term lightly, Sides is horrid. You are spot on about her. I almost think she's taking a payoff or gambling on the games. Something is going on! I know lots of people that could outcoach Sides, she is unbelievable. CC22 needs a coach to work with, a real coach. If anyone had seen how CC22 got here by playing lights out at Iowa for 4 years they would realize how special she is. Most of all she completely understands the game, a coach is needed for the girls she works with. This whole thing is disgusting and i cant believe Sides has been allowed to do this. I'd think CC22 sponsors would stop it, somebody needs to do something now!

[@mwzoot1]

Ricky made an a stew point is everyone is saying she sets Clark early in the game and leaves Kelsi Mitchell on the court based on her comments I think that she thinks that Kelsi Mitchell is her best guard not Kaitlyn Clark secondarily setting her late in the game when they’re on a run Crazy Kaitlyn Clark is 22 years old. She played 40 minutes many times in Iowa. I don’t think that’s an issue for her. I think she takes her route when she makes a pass. She doesn’t like or I think she takes him out as a punishment if you go back and look at it, miss her first six threes when she was in Iowa and then go on to make seven or eight of them after that and that’s what sides needs to understand that she can do. She scored 15 points in two minutes against Nebraska when she scored 49 points. She can score Will just gotta let her there and Kelsi Mitchell does not pass her the ball that I’ve seen and that’s a problem.

[@randyking9489]

Hundreds of comments across utube channels directed at Kelsey Mitchell not passing the ball. Looks like everyone sees it.

[@karent9857]

Love your observations!!! Spot on!

[@mpmikeb1290]

Adrienne- Good analysis and opinions as always. I'm starting to believe that Christie Sides is not ready to be a head coach for a WNBA team let alone having to manage elite talent such as CC and AB. She is a very good assistant coach. Not Head Coach material for the highest level. If she wants to be a successful head coach, she will need to go back to college level.

[@dalesmith9741]

Thank you for this Adrienne. Am new to basketball and brand new to the wnba but became a CC fan last year. This coaches decisions and approach do not seem to be working at all.

[@CandyChannel1966]

First time viewer here and you were on point girl!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@theadriennerossshow]

I'm glad you're here! Thank you!

[@wildherre]

If they don't get rid of her soon, they are definitely tanking for Paige.

[@frankowen8811]

Would love to see Paige and Caitlin on the same team but don’t want them to tank to get a third 1st pick in the draft!

[@gallardohomer]

​@@frankowen8811Or, get Stuelke. She knows the drill and she can run.

[@kingskidgirl2]

Isn't Paige also a point guard though? They need another Big, not another PG (IMO).

[@frankowen8811]

@@gallardohomer good call! She definitely knows to take off to the hoop!

[@theadriennerossshow]

Then if I were Paige, I would be praying not to be #1. LOL! At least right now. If Sides stays and turns it around, that's a different story.

[@tomdarton128]

Christie Sides is too narcissistic to ever admit she’s wrong about anything she just blames her players. She acts more like a mean baby sitter than a professional basketball coach. Maybe CC should teach her how to win. She has already lost more games than she did her last season with the Hawkeyes.

[@theadriennerossshow]

Wow! That's wild!

[@maryjensen8428]

Waiting for your video after last nights game. I love your take.

[@kennethgolden5539]

Seems like Coach Christie Sides has make Kelsey Mitchell the No 1 option on the offensive side for three games now. Kelsey is a gunner and streaky. She will not pass up a shot even if a better shot his available by the teammates. IMO Caitlin had enough. I think she said to herself I am the best player on the court. If this is the case, she should ignore Sides and play the game that will help the team win. Mitchell -17 +/-. N. Smith -24 +/-. Are you serious. IMO I think Caitlin has a birdie in her ear.

[@marycheek7134]

That birdie is called intuition play your game Caitlin

[@lilikaramirez1848]

I don't think Sides knows who she wants to rely on..CC should be doing what Mitchell is doing. Yet she's being limited.

[@casilatino]

Caitlin needs to be Caitlin and play like we know she can and forget the coach at this point. Coach Sides will not come down on Caitlin unless she is ready to face the press and the fans.

[@BenjWarrant]

Well, if she plays too independently Sides will just bench her anyway for not following the game plan.

[@aljoseph7304]

Indiana Need to start making layups and short shots when wide open. CC should have a double, double with 10 assists I seen at least 4 great passes by CC that should have been a basket but the shooter missed. I also see a huge transition not from Collage to Pro. but from 1 coach to another. she had a green light at and ran the show at Iowa. Now seems she is afraid to play. Statement might be a little premature cause she looked like she didn't care about a butt chewing and played her game last night!!!

[@kingskidgirl2]

True. CC's coach at IA trusted her completely, too. She doesn't have Sides' trust, which I find heartbreaking. Hopefully that will change as time goes on!

[@rickcarlson8892]

Fever lacking grade school layups hurt the team. Wheeler and Mitchell.

[@roanokedeaniac]

You are spot on. Caitlin Clark was so downcast at the post-game interview. She knew that game was lost to bad coaching.

[@MichaelGrace-w5d]

You should be the Coach of the "Fever". You are much smarter than Ms. 🔥 Firesides.🏀

[@theadriennerossshow]

That's sweet of you, but I say I can't do it, but somebody surely can.

[@iarmenta1]

Christie Side’s is buddies with the General Manager/ mentor to Sides,