The arguing in the NCAA basketball village when coach Teri Moren of Indiana proposed that the tournament should limit the number of South Carolina fans in matches. Immediately, the South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a fierce reaction, creating a wave of exciting debate in the sports world.
Teri Moren: “The advantage is unfair!”
After the intense match between Indiana and South Carolina, coach Teri Moren expressed concern about the overwhelming competitor of the opponent. She said that the huge audience of South Carolina created an unfair advantage, especially when the matches took place at a neutral field.
“We understand the enthusiasm of South Carolina fans, but this is making the competition environment imbalance. NCAA needs to consider the limit of the number of fans to make sure the playground is more fair,” Moren said at a press conference after the match.
Dawn Staley: “Our fans are pride!”
Coach Dawn Staley, who made South Carolina a force at NCAA, did not hesitate to counter Moren’s statement. She emphasized that the support of the fans could not be arbitrarily controlled.
“You can prevent something, but cannot prevent passion. Our fans come from all over to cheer on the team and they have the right to do it. If you want to compete, focus on playing instead of finding a way to limit fans,” Staley responded strongly.
The controversy has not ended
The comments of both coaches quickly become hot themes in the NCAA basketball community. Some comments support Moren, saying that NCAA should ensure fairness by allocating the number of fans appropriately. However, most fans and experts believe that Moren’s proposal is unrealistic, because it is impossible to limit the freedom of cheering from fans.
Regardless of the controversy, one thing is for sure that the enthusiasm of the South Carolina fans will not decline, and the confrontation between Indiana and South Carolina will continue to be attractive in the near future.
