Texas A&M coach Sydney Carter responds to outfit criticism: 'I'm unapologetically myself every day'

[left-of-center2012]

Sydney Carter has had a lengthy career as a basketball player after getting involved in the sport as a young girl, playing at the collegiate level, in the WBNA and even professionally overseas. Despite her accomplishments on the court, the Texas A&M women's basketball player development coach and assistant recruiting coordinator made headlines last week for her game day outfit.

Carter tells Yahoo Life that she hadn't strayed from tradition when it came to her Feb. 7 post that showcased the outfit that she wore courtside to her team's game. "I literally post every outfit," she says. The white turtleneck and pink leather pants that she was wearing for Game 22, however, resulted in an unsolicited reaction that was discussed across the internet.

"Is this outfit appropriate as a basketball coach?" a man named Wayne Walker wrote on Facebook alongside photos of Carter's look. He also asked that people share their opinions, sparking a debate about what Carter should wear if she "wants to be respected," among thousands of people who responded.

"I’m not feeling it at all if she is coaching basketball. Looks like club gear and you want to be taken serious," one person commented. Another wrote, "Inappropriate period. She should get ticket/fine whatever."

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/texas-am-coach-sydney-carter-responds-to-outfit-criticism-174538060.html

[Walleye]

1. Lighten up, people. It's a basketball game not the floor of the US Senate

[WA-03 Democrat]

3. It is Texas A&M

The A is for Asshole
The M is for Misogyny

I kid, it is a very good university but they have their (strange) ways. Black folks are for sports and best not stick out. That part is not a joke. Oh and all the student are required to use heavy starch on their briefs.

[Srkdqltr]

2. Is she good at her job? Does her team win regularly? How are they in the standings?

Those are the things that should be used to judge. Just like the men who coach.

[underpants]

5. Currently 14-10 but this quite a program.

With the exception of 2020 (there was no tournament) they’ve made it to the NCAA every year since 2006.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_A%26M_Aggies_women%27s_basketball

[LakeArenal]

4. What were cheerleaders wearing. I never think that's appropriate at all

I think it inappropriate to wear suits to sporting events but broadcasters do.

I think it’s bullshit to care in any case.

I hope she takes a knee in pink hot pants and a bikini top next time.

[Brother Buzz]

6. She's the women's basketball player development coach and assistant recruiting coordinator...

NOT the head coach running the game. I totally expect the head coach to be wearing sensible running up and down the sidelines shoes.

I'm cool with her outfit except for the heels. I'm an old fart and learned street shoes (includeding high heels) were totally forbiden on the court.

How many other old farts out there remember why the dances at the high school gym were called sock hops?

[left-of-center2012]

7. Don't high heels damage a basketball court's floor ?