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Quentin McCall (Q McCall)

http://www.swishappeal.com/

@qmccall3

Seattle

About Q McCall:

(From www.swishappeal.com) Quentin McCall currently writes for SwishAppeal.com and started the Rethinking Basketball blog in 2008 as a public journal of his thoughts about the WNBA from a NBA fan’s perspective. Based in Seattle, he has followed the Storm most closely during the 2009 season, but follows as many games as time and WNBA LiveAccess permit. As part of his own efforts to learn the game, "Q." has used a combination of advanced statistics and observation to better understand the game and provide rich analyses of the sport he loves. His enjoyment of the WNBA has led to an interest in NCAA women’s basketball and at the conclusion of the WNBA season, he will begin covering Seattle-area NCAA basketball as well.

Q McCall's Favorite Sports:

Basketball, NBA, W College Hoops, WNBA, Men's Football, Soccer

Q McCall's Posts:

"The Spiritual Significance of Pride"
posted on June 27, 2010 at 1:51pm

While people often see spirituality and the LGBT pride as antithetical to one another, Rev. Patrick S. Cheng describes the spirtitual significance of Pride Month....more

Pappano on Title IX: “It’s been slow progress and we certainly are not there yet.”
posted on December 26, 2009 at 5:44pm

  The institutionalization of any movement’s ideals – whether that be educational ideals at the local level or political ideals at the national level – is often a double-edged sword: although it may represent a “victory&rdq...more

Q McCall's blog is a member of the Women Talk Sports Network:

Swish Appeal

In keeping with SB Nation’s innovative use of social media in reshaping sports journalism, our vision is a women's basketball site that goes beyond merely providing game reports; instead, we want to capture the narratives that fuel our passion for the game, while maintaining the critical stance that helps us understand the game better.

Monday WNBA links: Maya Moore's MVP credentials, WNBA All-Star voting, and Katie Smith contemplating retirement
This past weekend featured nine WNBA games with a few surprising results. However, having already discussed many of those elsewhere (in our "WNBA Scores" section and with the help of SB Nation's Bright Side of the Sun) we'll focus on some of the games...[Read on]
Langhorne comes to life in second half as Mystics spoil Fever's trip to D.C.
Despite not attempting a single shot (field goal or free throw) in the first half, Crystal Langhorne was nearly the game's high scorer Sunday afternoon in the Mystics' victory over the Indiana Fever. "I tried to get some things in transition and Coach ...[Read on]
No nostalgia for Thompson as Storm defeat Sun by 12 in Connecticut
Tina Thompson has been in the WNBA for a long time. But even 17 years on the league's all-time leading scorer continues to play at a high level as she prepares to retire at season's end, scoring a team-high 17 points as the Seattle Storm put together t...[Read on]
Phoenix Mercury defeats Tulsa Shock in OT, 108-103
The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Tulsa Shock on the road, 108-103 in overtime, led by guard Diana Taurasi who had 8 points in the extra period and had a near triple double with 29 points, 9 assists, and 9 rebounds. In additions, DeWanna Bonner and Cand...[Read on]
Washington Mystics defeat the Indiana Fever, 64-60
For the Mystics, Ivory Latta continued to lead her team in scoring with 17 points, including three three pointers. Crystal Langhorne had her best home game of the season by adding 16 points, and 9 rebounds. She also went 6 of 6 from the free throw lin...[Read on]
Leilani Mitchell shows she's the total package in New York's win over Connecticut
NEWARK, NJ - The range was never in doubt - she could always 'fill it up' from long distance. And the feathery touch from beyond the arc proved lethal once she got into the grove. Even in the aftermath of the New York Liberty's 78-68 victory over t...[Read on]
Sun, Storm both look to turn things around as Thompson visits Connecticut for last time
Tina Thompson is the only player in the WNBA today that has played during every season of the league since its inception in 1997. As she prepares to retire at the end of the season, the league's all-time leading scorer will make one last regular season...[Read on]
Fever celebrate 2012, but Catchings says it's 'back to business' on Sunday
Tamika Catchings has sort of been given the Peyton Manning or LeBron James treatment. Many pulled for the 2001 draft pick to finally bring home the ultimate prize and many have enjoyed seeing her celebrate the Fever's 2012 title (Tamika's first) over t...[Read on]
McCoughtry leads Dream to win over Seattle
Any Dream fan going to the box score or the WNBA website will be elated to learn that the Atlanta Dream beat the visiting Seattle Storm 68-59 at Philips Arena on Friday night. But rather than tell the standard story from beginning to end, let's look at...[Read on]
Liberty runs down the Sun in second half
Good evening, loyal readers! Your intrepid blogger comes to you from the Prudential Center, where the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun face off again, because it's been so long since we've seen them. I don't know why we got stuck with a rendit...[Read on]

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SOFTBALL

National Pro Fastpitch: Bandits Blank Comets, 5-0

Sat, Jun 15 at 7:30pm

NPF: Sarah Pauly Shines in 8-4 Victory Against Racers

Fri, Jun 14 at 2:41pm

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TRACK & FIELD

Wesley Frazier competes historic triple, winning mile, 2 mile & 5K at #NBNationals

Tue, Jun 18 at 6:11am

USA Track & Field Champs: Comeback kid Treniere Moser leaves retirement plans behind

Tue, Jun 18 at 5:44am

...read more

SOCCER

Spirit doubleheader: amateurs win, pros lose

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:33pm

NWSL – Fantasy Preview – Round Ten

Sun, Jun 16 at 11:47am

...read more

BASKETBALL

Washington Mystics defeat the Indiana Fever, 64-60

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:29pm

Phoenix Mercury defeats Tulsa Shock in OT, 108-103

Mon, Jun 17 at 10:25pm

...read more

MMA

OpEd – Should Lightweight be the Next Division for Invicta?

Tue, Jun 18 at 10:03pm

Van Buren vs. Clark Added to XFC 25

Mon, Jun 17 at 9:52pm

...read more

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Three States, One Quick Year via @jenny_scherer22
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Tue at 10:10pm

OpEd – Should Lightweight be the Next Division for Invicta?
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Tue at 10:03pm

Spirit doubleheader: amateurs win, pros lose
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Mon at 10:33pm

Washington Mystics defeat the Indiana Fever, 64-60
posted by Swish Appeal

Mon at 10:29pm

Phoenix Mercury defeats Tulsa Shock in OT, 108-103
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Mon at 10:25pm

No nostalgia for Thompson as Storm defeat Sun by 12 in Connecticut
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Mon at 10:23pm

A tale of four WNBA games
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Mon at 10:19pm

Langhorne comes to life in second half as Mystics spoil Fever's trip to D.C.
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Mon at 10:08pm

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