Elliott
@emc314159.bsky.social
#WNBA, #Fever, and #UofSC Gamecocks fan.
We live on an island of blue that we created in a deep red part of Indiana.
My grand-kitten, shown here, is Shane.
He/him.
We live on an island of blue that we created in a deep red part of Indiana.
My grand-kitten, shown here, is Shane.
He/him.
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Elliott
@emc314159.bsky.social
· Aug 22
One thing I love about the #WNBA is that I enjoy watching everyone perform.
I'm working on a personal Top Ten list, but it's too long for the format here.
Given the shit show we're seeing at 1600 PA Ave, I can understand the anger. I just wish it didn't spill over into this beautiful space.
I'm working on a personal Top Ten list, but it's too long for the format here.
Given the shit show we're seeing at 1600 PA Ave, I can understand the anger. I just wish it didn't spill over into this beautiful space.
Before the College Football Playoffs ( #CFP), we had bowl games. This gave athletes, marching band, fans, etc. a few fun-filled days in a sunny place. And it was fun TV.
An overlooked benefit was it assured that (unlike basketball) about half the teams would win their last game.
RIP bowl games. 😭
An overlooked benefit was it assured that (unlike basketball) about half the teams would win their last game.
RIP bowl games. 😭
December 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Before the College Football Playoffs ( #CFP), we had bowl games. This gave athletes, marching band, fans, etc. a few fun-filled days in a sunny place. And it was fun TV.
An overlooked benefit was it assured that (unlike basketball) about half the teams would win their last game.
RIP bowl games. 😭
An overlooked benefit was it assured that (unlike basketball) about half the teams would win their last game.
RIP bowl games. 😭
The 12-team field is a great CFP format. But yet plenty of folks hate it and want to change it.
The only perfect format is the #NCAAMBB & #NCAAWBB 64-team field. That's not gonna happen unless, magically, football teams can play 2+ games/week.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The only perfect format is the #NCAAMBB & #NCAAWBB 64-team field. That's not gonna happen unless, magically, football teams can play 2+ games/week.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
This CFP format is obsolete. So why is there no clear path to fixing it?
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The 12-team field is a great CFP format. But yet plenty of folks hate it and want to change it.
The only perfect format is the #NCAAMBB & #NCAAWBB 64-team field. That's not gonna happen unless, magically, football teams can play 2+ games/week.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The only perfect format is the #NCAAMBB & #NCAAWBB 64-team field. That's not gonna happen unless, magically, football teams can play 2+ games/week.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Baby steps forward by the #WNBA owners.
Big change? Teams' salary caps tied to a teeny slice of BRI. The women get 50% of this portion after the Fat Cats have skimmed off 30% from this sliver. Estimate: that's 15% of true BRI.
Missing? Refs; min medical reqs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Big change? Teams' salary caps tied to a teeny slice of BRI. The women get 50% of this portion after the Fat Cats have skimmed off 30% from this sliver. Estimate: that's 15% of true BRI.
Missing? Refs; min medical reqs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
WNBA CBA proposal includes mandatory draft combine, new revenue-sharing model: Sources
The league proposed a draft combine requirement that ties participation to rookie salary.
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Baby steps forward by the #WNBA owners.
Big change? Teams' salary caps tied to a teeny slice of BRI. The women get 50% of this portion after the Fat Cats have skimmed off 30% from this sliver. Estimate: that's 15% of true BRI.
Missing? Refs; min medical reqs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Big change? Teams' salary caps tied to a teeny slice of BRI. The women get 50% of this portion after the Fat Cats have skimmed off 30% from this sliver. Estimate: that's 15% of true BRI.
Missing? Refs; min medical reqs.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
The Cafelat Robot would (probably?) be winner of the "Coolest Espresso Maker of 2025." It's supposed to cost $399.
But, ...
You can't get one.
#coffesky
But, ...
You can't get one.
#coffesky
December 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The Cafelat Robot would (probably?) be winner of the "Coolest Espresso Maker of 2025." It's supposed to cost $399.
But, ...
You can't get one.
#coffesky
But, ...
You can't get one.
#coffesky
Interesting stat on the height of people in the #MNBA & the #WNBA
Average height MNBA: 6' 7"
Average height WNBA: 6' 0.8'
For men & for women (both!), this is the 99.99th percentile for folks in the USA
∴ - folks who play pro ball are VERY tall!
(Duh)
www.gigacalculator.com/calculators/...
Average height MNBA: 6' 7"
Average height WNBA: 6' 0.8'
For men & for women (both!), this is the 99.99th percentile for folks in the USA
∴ - folks who play pro ball are VERY tall!
(Duh)
www.gigacalculator.com/calculators/...
Height Percentile Calculator 📊 by Gender, Age & Country
Height Percentile Calculator to determine how tall or short you are in comparison to your peers. ➤ Height comparison calculator which calculates the height percentile by accounting for gender, age, an...
www.gigacalculator.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Interesting stat on the height of people in the #MNBA & the #WNBA
Average height MNBA: 6' 7"
Average height WNBA: 6' 0.8'
For men & for women (both!), this is the 99.99th percentile for folks in the USA
∴ - folks who play pro ball are VERY tall!
(Duh)
www.gigacalculator.com/calculators/...
Average height MNBA: 6' 7"
Average height WNBA: 6' 0.8'
For men & for women (both!), this is the 99.99th percentile for folks in the USA
∴ - folks who play pro ball are VERY tall!
(Duh)
www.gigacalculator.com/calculators/...
My most-used words in 2025 were:
1. wnba (525×)
2. Fever (253×)
3. game (212×)
4. games (168×)
5. team (133×)
Boring. Other interesting words:
9. Refs . 74
10. Lynx . 65
11. UofSC . 65
12. MNBA . 56
..
17. Caitlin . 41
See your words here: anisota.net/harvest
1. wnba (525×)
2. Fever (253×)
3. game (212×)
4. games (168×)
5. team (133×)
Boring. Other interesting words:
9. Refs . 74
10. Lynx . 65
11. UofSC . 65
12. MNBA . 56
..
17. Caitlin . 41
See your words here: anisota.net/harvest
Anisota's Annual Bluesky Harvest 2025
A recap of your year on Bluesky. Discover patterns, connections, and insights from your journey in the ATmosphere.
anisota.net
December 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
My most-used words in 2025 were:
1. wnba (525×)
2. Fever (253×)
3. game (212×)
4. games (168×)
5. team (133×)
Boring. Other interesting words:
9. Refs . 74
10. Lynx . 65
11. UofSC . 65
12. MNBA . 56
..
17. Caitlin . 41
See your words here: anisota.net/harvest
1. wnba (525×)
2. Fever (253×)
3. game (212×)
4. games (168×)
5. team (133×)
Boring. Other interesting words:
9. Refs . 74
10. Lynx . 65
11. UofSC . 65
12. MNBA . 56
..
17. Caitlin . 41
See your words here: anisota.net/harvest
December 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The #WNBA must get+train+retain great refs.
The MNBA has the right approach - give them a career in reffing ($$$) so they don't need to ref elsewhere.
The W _needs_ to do this!
E.g., a ref in the #NCAAWBB KY/Miami game today was the W ref Angelica Suffren.
Note: SEC refs make as much as W refs.
The MNBA has the right approach - give them a career in reffing ($$$) so they don't need to ref elsewhere.
The W _needs_ to do this!
E.g., a ref in the #NCAAWBB KY/Miami game today was the W ref Angelica Suffren.
Note: SEC refs make as much as W refs.
December 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Good grief.
Take away team housing for temps??
Extend the season earlier to screw incoming rookies??
Am I missing something here, or are the owners are TRYING to be a$$holes?
#WNBA
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
Take away team housing for temps??
Extend the season earlier to screw incoming rookies??
Am I missing something here, or are the owners are TRYING to be a$$holes?
#WNBA
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
WNBA Proposes Cutting Team Housing, Earlier Start to Season
The league is proposing a seven-figure base maximum salary, but it’s coming at a cost, multiple sources told FOS.
frontofficesports.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Good grief.
Take away team housing for temps??
Extend the season earlier to screw incoming rookies??
Am I missing something here, or are the owners are TRYING to be a$$holes?
#WNBA
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
Take away team housing for temps??
Extend the season earlier to screw incoming rookies??
Am I missing something here, or are the owners are TRYING to be a$$holes?
#WNBA
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
There are several ways to measure how much coffee is used.
My favorite right now is how much used grounds are in my compost bucket when I dump it.
#coffeesky
My favorite right now is how much used grounds are in my compost bucket when I dump it.
#coffeesky
December 2, 2025 at 3:29 AM
There are several ways to measure how much coffee is used.
My favorite right now is how much used grounds are in my compost bucket when I dump it.
#coffeesky
My favorite right now is how much used grounds are in my compost bucket when I dump it.
#coffeesky
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I miss the WNBA. :-(
November 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I miss the WNBA. :-(
Women's basketball is a funny thing for me.
I've followed men's bball forever (60+ yrs), & H*TE my teams' rivals: Tarheels ( #Duke), & Pistons ( #Bulls).
I *like* my women's teams' rivals. I'd love to see Texas win it all if my #Gamecocks stumble. If my #Fever can't win it all: go Aces, go Dream!
I've followed men's bball forever (60+ yrs), & H*TE my teams' rivals: Tarheels ( #Duke), & Pistons ( #Bulls).
I *like* my women's teams' rivals. I'd love to see Texas win it all if my #Gamecocks stumble. If my #Fever can't win it all: go Aces, go Dream!
November 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Women's basketball is a funny thing for me.
I've followed men's bball forever (60+ yrs), & H*TE my teams' rivals: Tarheels ( #Duke), & Pistons ( #Bulls).
I *like* my women's teams' rivals. I'd love to see Texas win it all if my #Gamecocks stumble. If my #Fever can't win it all: go Aces, go Dream!
I've followed men's bball forever (60+ yrs), & H*TE my teams' rivals: Tarheels ( #Duke), & Pistons ( #Bulls).
I *like* my women's teams' rivals. I'd love to see Texas win it all if my #Gamecocks stumble. If my #Fever can't win it all: go Aces, go Dream!
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We are a fairly "blue" group here. So, a little survey on what Libs prefer.
It looks like most of you prefer Aeropress or French press.
Is that about right?
I, for one, prefer espresso. Although any well prepared coffee is just fine with me.
Am I an outlier?0
#coffeesky
It looks like most of you prefer Aeropress or French press.
Is that about right?
I, for one, prefer espresso. Although any well prepared coffee is just fine with me.
Am I an outlier?0
#coffeesky
November 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We are a fairly "blue" group here. So, a little survey on what Libs prefer.
It looks like most of you prefer Aeropress or French press.
Is that about right?
I, for one, prefer espresso. Although any well prepared coffee is just fine with me.
Am I an outlier?0
#coffeesky
It looks like most of you prefer Aeropress or French press.
Is that about right?
I, for one, prefer espresso. Although any well prepared coffee is just fine with me.
Am I an outlier?0
#coffeesky
IMHO, Lauren Betts is going to be great in the #WNBA. But,
Azi Fudd as no. 1 to the Wings makes sense - Paige may insist.
The Lynx seem to want Awa Fam - 6'4" center from Spain.
Seattle doesn't need her because of Molanga
It looks like she'll go to the Mystics
What a steal for Washington!
Azi Fudd as no. 1 to the Wings makes sense - Paige may insist.
The Lynx seem to want Awa Fam - 6'4" center from Spain.
Seattle doesn't need her because of Molanga
It looks like she'll go to the Mystics
What a steal for Washington!
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 AM
IMHO, Lauren Betts is going to be great in the #WNBA. But,
Azi Fudd as no. 1 to the Wings makes sense - Paige may insist.
The Lynx seem to want Awa Fam - 6'4" center from Spain.
Seattle doesn't need her because of Molanga
It looks like she'll go to the Mystics
What a steal for Washington!
Azi Fudd as no. 1 to the Wings makes sense - Paige may insist.
The Lynx seem to want Awa Fam - 6'4" center from Spain.
Seattle doesn't need her because of Molanga
It looks like she'll go to the Mystics
What a steal for Washington!
I was today years old when I realized this: you can only experience "now" for a split second at a time ... unless you snap a photo of it. Then you can experience it forever.
A wonderful "now" from this weekend, shown here.
A wonderful "now" from this weekend, shown here.
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I was today years old when I realized this: you can only experience "now" for a split second at a time ... unless you snap a photo of it. Then you can experience it forever.
A wonderful "now" from this weekend, shown here.
A wonderful "now" from this weekend, shown here.