Recent reports have suggested that Tennessee Tech women’s basketball coach Kim Rosamond sent a “threatening” message to South Carolina’s head coach, Dawn Staley, causing undue concern. However, this interpretation is far from the intent behind Rosamond’s actions.
In the spirit of camaraderie ahead of their teams’ NCAA tournament matchup, Rosamond shared a lighthearted gesture. She posted a picture on social media featuring her dogs, Dolly and Dean, alongside nameplates for Staley’s dog, Champ, and her own pets. The caption read: “Champ, We have you covered for Thursday’s press conference. Nameplate is on its way to Columbia with our mom!”
This message was a playful nod to a previous incident where Champ joined Staley at a press conference, and she humorously mentioned he wouldn’t answer questions without a nameplate. Staley responded warmly, expressing gratitude and confirming Champ’s attendance at the upcoming game.
Fans and observers have praised this gesture as a heartwarming example of sportsmanship, with comments highlighting it as “really what March Madness is about.”
In summary, Coach Rosamond’s message was a friendly and thoughtful gesture aimed at building rapport between the teams and their communities, not a threatening communication. Both coaches have demonstrated mutual respect and a sense of humor, enriching the collegiate basketball experience for fans and participants alike.
