Houston Roundball Review Archive: Interviews with Sherri Coale

Tuesday, March 04, 2008
This week's interview with Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale focuses more on the Sooners upcoming regular season finale -- this Thursday versus the Texas A&M Aggies -- than OU's previous two games.

Oklahoma (21-6 overall, 11 and 4 in the Big 12) while the Aggies (22-7 overall) own a 10 and 5 Big 12 record. The winner of Thursday's game greatly improves the chances of receiving a first round bye in next week's Big 12 Conference Tournament.

Coach Coale discusses last Wednesday's road win (65 to 55) over Texas Tech as well as Sunday's ugly home loss (65 to 50) to the Texas Longhorns.

Coach Coale discusses OU's need to play more focused and the obvious need to take care of the basketball and reduce the turnovers versus the Aggies.

Take a listen: "...play like we're capable..."

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Following last Sunday's blowout loss to Baylor, the Oklahoma Sooners (20-5, 10-3) bounced back with a road win over Kansas State (68 - 65, Feb. 20) and a ten point home win (81 - 71, Feb. 24) over state rival Oklahoma State.

Regarding the win over K-State, OU Coach Sherri Coale discusses the sluggish start versus Kansas State; Jenna Plumley's toughness; sophomore guard Rose Hammond's contribution in the game; and, her players making plays to win the game.

Coach Coale discusses the team's better first-half start versus the Cowgirls; the sold-out crowd; as well as Amanda Thompson's stellar play in the game.

Lastly, Coach Coale discusse tomorrow's match-up with Texas Tech (16-11, 4-9); and, the importance of finishing in the top four in the Big 12 for the Big 12 Conference Tournament.

Take a listen: "...players have to make plays..."

After Wednesday's game in Lubbock, the Sooners host the Texas Longhorns Sunday, March 2, at 12:30 pm CST.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
This week's interview is a bit shorter than usual -- only because I'm fighting a cold / flu.

However, Oklahoma's Sherri Coale discusses last Tuesday's win over Texas A&M (68 - 56) including OU's "Pink Out". Coach Coale discusses Sunday's blowout loss in Waco versus Baylor (79 - 59) -- including sophomore Amanda Thompson's playing despite battling the flu.

With tomorrow's big game versus Kansas State (18-6, 10-1 in Big 12) next, Coach Coale talks about the Sooners' practice on Monday and being much more ready for the game in Manhattan, KS, than the team was versus Baylor.

Take a listen: "...not very good in any phase of the game..."

After the game versus K-State, the Sooners (18-5, 8-3 in Big 12) will play Oklahoma State (20-4, 8-3) February 23, in Norman, OK.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
This week's interview with Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale was a little different.

In addition to the usual discussion about OU's previous games (64 -57 win at Missouri and 82 -66 win over Colorado), Coach Coale discusses tonight's "Pack the Place Pink" night versus Texas A&M.Oklahoma (17-4, 7-2) lost to the Aggies (17-6, 5-4) twice during Big 12 play last season.

In addition to the significance of tonight's game in the Big 12, the match-up also is a part of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)'s "Think Pink" initiative. Coach Coale mentions all of the "Think Pink" activities involved with tonight's game.

Take a listen: "...Pack the Place Pink..."

Tuesday, February 05, 2008
This week's interview with Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale follows the established HRR tradition: recap the previous week's games (67 to 51 win over Kansas and 74 to 58 win over Texas). However, since I attended the game versus the Longhorns, Coach Coale and I spoke about the game in detail.

As usual, she also discusses their next opponent (at Missouri, Wednesday, Feb. 6). Coach Coale candidly states she's concerned about her team having a let down versus the Tigers.

Take a listen: "...more on intent on what we do..."

OU is now 15-4 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
This week's interview with Oklahoma Sooners head coach Sherri Coale discusses the Sooners' wins over Texas Tech (78-39) and Georgia (65-57) as well as previews the January 30th home game against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Coach Coale specifically discusses OU players Amanda Thompson, Courtney Paris, Danielle Robinson, Jenna Plumley.

She also mentions Baylor and Kansas State currently being undefeated in Big 12 play. Plus, Coach Coale says how proud she is of Sooners' men's head coach Jeff Capel and the job he's done thus far this season.

Take a listen: "...exclamatory in everything she did..."

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
For the second straight week, the Oklahoma Sooners split their two conference games. The Sooners defeated Nebraska last Wednesday; but, lost to Baylor on Sunday (84-73).

In this week's interview Sooners' head coach Sherri Coale discusses the two games; the OU fans; and Wednesday's game versus Texas Tech.

OU is 2-2 in the Big 12 while Tech is 1-3.

Listen to the interview: "...great women's college basketball game..."

OU also hosts Georgia, this Sunday, January 27. Tip-off is set for 4pm and the game will be shown on ESPN2.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Today's weekly interview with Oklahoma Sooners head coach Sherri Coale re-capped the Sooners' 1 and 1 week last week versus Iowa State and Oklahoma State. Coach gave a lot of credit to Oklahoma State's Andrea Riley for her tremendous performance (45 points) versus OU.

Please take a listen to the interview: "...in the zone..."

The Sooners (10-3, 1-1) host Nebraska (13-3, 2-0) tomorrow, January 16, at 6pm before hosting Baylor on Sunday, January 20, at 2pm (ESPN2).

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