Les, Tell Van Thanks, but...

Four championships in 10 seasons is outstanding; however, no championships in six seasons is awful when compared to the "glory years".

The Houston Comets were eliminated from the 2006 WNBA Playoffs this afternoon by the Sacramento Monarchs. The Monarchs swept the Comets in the best-of-3 series, 2 games to 0; and neither game was close.

Sacramento won game 1 93 to 78; however, they led by as many as 31 points during that game. Today, the Monarchs defeated the Comets by 28 points (92 to 64).

These two blowout losses were the final straw to break the proverbial camel's back; as a result, I'm asking Mr. Les Alexander, owner of the Houston Comets and the Houston Rockets, to replace Van Chncellor as head coach of the Comets.

Les should tell Van, "Van, I appreciate what you've accomplished for the organization; but, it's time we move in another direction..."

I don't like to see people get fired and Coach Chancellor has treated me very well during these last six seasons I've covered him and the team; however, the team needs a new coach in charge with a new coaching philosophy.

Numerous Comets fans stopped spending their money on tickets because they demand a new head coach. Following this sorry playoff performance by team, I assume more fans will choose to keep their money if Van were brought back as head coach in 2007.

The team needs to move in a new direction; and, I do not believe Van Chancellor should be a part of that new direction.

It's time Les makes that change. "Thanks for the championship memories, Van,; but, I've decided to make some changes..."