Coach Christie Sides has been suspended for two months, causing sadness among the Caitlin Clark team.
June 1, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a call during a game against the Chicago Sky on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Grainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Pemberton/USA TODAY Sports,Despite the success of both the XFL and the USFL last season, their merger did not generate the expected numbers this season, and one UFL executive seemed to understand why. Darryl “Moose” Johnston, a UFL official and former Super Bowl champion, appears to blame WNBA star Caitlin Clark and other things for the league’s lower attendance numbers this year. “I think we were all probably a little bit disappointed, especially in the attendance,” remarked Johnston.“The TV numbers are fantastic and I think that’s one of the things. I think we were insulated with TV because of the merger coming together late,” Johnston said. “Getting people to go to the games this year was a bit of a challenge and I think we need to own a little bit of that because we were late with the merger, we were late with the schedule, and there were things that go on.”The ratings were fantastic, but the attendance is something we need to sort out,” he said.
It may also have hurt that they were not present in several of the country’s most important markets. Many of the UFL teams play in medium-sized markets such as Birmingham, St. Louis, and San Antonio. Meanwhile, since Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese entered the WNBA, the league’s attendance has increased dramatically.
Sides’ poor coaching allowed the team to lose and get dejected.
I believe Sides offers Clark mixed commands: one time pass the ball, another time shoot more, and sometimes shoot long 2s. “Come on, sides!” one fan commented in the comments of the Fever’s postgame press conference.Clark should be taking 30+ shots, and there were MULTIPLE times she was open, but she continues to hesitate. Side effects are reducing her to a shell of her former self! Sad, simply sad. “I’ve never said this before, but Sides is just awful!” another admirer commented. “I can see why teams spent 15 years aiding losing teams. “When you can’t see your own flaws, you can project them onto others,” said another. Sides appears to be back in the hot seat.