Current Events > WNBA Legend Cynthia Cooper-Dyke accused by former players of abusive behavior

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Lebronwon 05/05/22 1:00:03 PM #1:	https://tinyurl.com/yc862fpu Women's basketball icon and former Texas Southern coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke used abusive and sexual language, endangered players' physical and mental health with excessive punishments, and avoided a Title IX hearing on complaints by retiring ahead of it, The Athletic reported Thursday. It reportedly followed a pattern of Cooper-Dyke leaving programs for other jobs after allegations were made to school administrators. The Athletic's Chantel Jennings and Dana O'Neil detail more than a decade of alleged abuse during Cooper-Dyke's time coaching at Prairie View A&M, UNC-Wilmington, Texas Southern, USC, and again at Texas Southern where she retired in March. Cooper-Dyke reportedly used vulgar and sexual remarks consistently when talking to players, per The Athletic. Many players found it inappropriate, demeaning and degrading. Some alleged incidents included in The Athletic report: Cooper-Dyke was told one of her Texas Southern players who had a previously known mental health diagnosis was depressed and said, "No, she will be all right, she just needs some dick, thats all." She called the same player a "sorry-ass virgin." In a different instance during 21-22, she told a staffer who made a suggestion, "Get the f* out of my gym, go home. Youre a sorry-ass b. Youre a nobody." While a player was doing squats, Cooper-Dyke came up behind her and said, "Ooh, your hips are big, you got a fat ass and I can tell you like to ride some dick." At UNC-Wilmington in 2010-11, she would say "wet, wet" after a shot was made and then motion to a player adding, "I bet thats what [name redacted] was last night." At Texas Southern in 2012-13, a male assistant complained of having no social life because of early practices. Cooper-Dyke "proceeds to get in front of him on her knees and pretty much act like shes giving him oral sex," a player said. When one player was slow running a drill, Cooper-Dyke told the team it was because she was "getting dicked down" all the time. At most schools where she coached she called at least one play "hot sex" and often called players "r***," "Black-ass child," "b," "p" and "dumbass." She also pressured players to practice despite not being cleared by doctors after injury. A player at USC, where Cooper-Dyke won two national titles as a player, told The Athletic the coach "mentally and emotionally terrorized us." Players said she ruined basketball for them and they bonded together to "protect each other's sanity." One player with the USC program told The Athletic: I was a mess and not a day went by that I didnt think about taking my life and even had an idea to do it at Cynthias house so she could understand what a devastating impact she had on me. Cooper-Dyke, who turned 59 a week after the scheduled Title IX hearing, was able go from school to school without any allegations coming to light, per the report. Each announcement included words like "tremendous impact" and "real good shape to continue our goals" while wishing the coach the best. Even while school officials reportedly knew of serious issues. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:964812287] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>https://tinyurl.com/yc862fpu Women's basketball icon and former Texas Southern coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke used abusive and sexual language, endangered players' physical and mental health with excessive punishments, and avoided a Title IX hearing on complaints by retiring ahead of it, The Athletic reported Thursday. It reportedly followed a pattern of Cooper-Dyke leaving programs for other jobs after allegations were made to school administrators. The Athletic's Chantel Jennings and Dana O'Neil detail more than a decade of alleged abuse during Cooper-Dyke's time coaching at Prairie View A&M, UNC-Wilmington, Texas Southern, USC, and again at Texas Southern where she retired in March. Cooper-Dyke reportedly used vulgar and sexual remarks consistently when talking to players, per The Athletic. Many players found it inappropriate, demeaning and degrading. Some alleged incidents included in The Athletic report: Cooper-Dyke was told one of her Texas Southern players who had a previously known mental health diagnosis was depressed and said, "No, she will be all right, she just needs some dick, thats all." She called the same player a "sorry-ass virgin." In a different instance during 21-22, she told a staffer who made a suggestion, "Get the f* out of my gym, go home. Youre a sorry-ass b**. Youre a nobody." While a player was doing squats, Cooper-Dyke came up behind her and said, "Ooh, your hips are big, you got a fat ass and I can tell you like to ride some dick." At UNC-Wilmington in 2010-11, she would say "wet, wet" after a shot was made and then motion to a player adding, "I bet thats what [name redacted] was last night." At Texas Southern in 2012-13, a male assistant complained of having no social life because of early practices. Cooper-Dyke "proceeds to get in front of him on her knees and pretty much act like shes giving him oral sex," a player said. When one player was slow running a drill, Cooper-Dyke told the team it was because she was "getting dicked down" all the time. At most schools where she coached she called at least one play "hot sex" and often called players "r***," "Black-ass child," "b," "p**" and "dumbass." She also pressured players to practice despite not being cleared by doctors after injury. A player at USC, where Cooper-Dyke won two national titles as a player, told The Athletic the coach "mentally and emotionally terrorized us." Players said she ruined basketball for them and they bonded together to "protect each other's sanity." One player with the USC program told The Athletic: I was a mess and not a day went by that I didnt think about taking my life and even had an idea to do it at Cynthias house so she could understand what a devastating impact she had on me. Cooper-Dyke, who turned 59 a week after the scheduled Title IX hearing, was able go from school to school without any allegations coming to light, per the report. Each announcement included words like "tremendous impact" and "real good shape to continue our goals" while wishing the coach the best. Even while school officials reportedly knew of serious issues. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChopinList 05/05/22 1:04:39 PM #2:	Lebronwon posted... Cooper-Dyke was told one of her Texas Southern players who had a previously known mental health diagnosis was depressed and said, "No, she will be all right, she just needs some dick, thats all." wtf --- I for one welcome our new computer overlords <cite>ChopinList posted [p:964812391] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>Lebronwon posted... </cite> <quote>Cooper-Dyke was told one of her Texas Southern players who had a previously known mental health diagnosis was depressed and said, "No, she will be all right, she just needs some dick, thats all."</quote> wtf </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 05/05/22 1:09:46 PM #3:	What a piece of human garbage --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:964812524] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>What a piece of human garbage </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChopinList 05/05/22 1:53:50 PM #4:	eston posted... What a piece of human garbage Which is a shame since she some would say she is the WNBA's Micheal Jordan. --- I for one welcome our new computer overlords <cite>ChopinList posted [p:964813555] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>eston posted... </cite> <quote>What a piece of human garbage</quote> Which is a shame since she some would say she is the WNBA's Micheal Jordan. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
h23456bca 05/05/22 2:30:03 PM #5:	doesnt seem any worse than how most athletes talk to each other. --- People say I'm no good, crazy as a loon. 'Cause I get stoned in the morning, and drunk in the afternoon. <cite>h23456bca posted [p:964814352] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>doesnt seem any worse than how most athletes talk to each other. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeroV2 05/05/22 2:31:19 PM #6:	h23456bca posted... doesnt seem any worse than how most athletes talk to each other. `honestly this, athletes Ive encountered have always been crass like this. But if someone asks you to stop you really should` --- My cat's name is Lincoln. Say something nice about him!! <cite>ZeroV2 posted [p:964814383] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>h23456bca posted... </cite> <quote>doesnt seem any worse than how most athletes talk to each other.</quote>honestly this, athletes Ive encountered have always been crass like this. But if someone asks you to stop you really should </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 05/05/22 2:32:12 PM #7:	oh shit. Three WNBA topics, all at once. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:964814404] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>oh shit. Three WNBA topics, all at once. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lebronwon 05/05/22 4:13:27 PM #8:	h23456bca posted... doesnt seem any worse than how most athletes talk to each other. I couldnt copy entire article since it was so long. But she did stuff such as made a woman roll logs as a punishment to the point where she could have died. And others have said they became suicidal after the abuse from her. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:964816696] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>h23456bca posted... </cite> <quote>doesnt seem any worse than how most athletes talk to each other.</quote> I couldnt copy entire article since it was so long. But she did stuff such as made a woman roll logs as a punishment to the point where she could have died. And others have said they became suicidal after the abuse from her. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 05/05/22 4:14:50 PM #9:	I think there's a big difference between your teammates saying that type of stuff and your coach saying it --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:964816736] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>I think there's a big difference between your teammates saying that type of stuff and your coach saying it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FortuneCookie 05/06/22 1:20:34 AM #10:	I'll be the one who says what we're all thinking: "That's an unfortunate surname." <_< <cite>FortuneCookie posted [p:964827569] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>I'll be the one who says what we're all thinking: "That's an unfortunate surname." <_< </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Weezy_Tha_Don 05/06/22 1:43:54 AM #11:	h23456bca posted... doesnt seem any worse than how most athletes talk to each other. yeah but as a coach for young players you really shouldnt be saying those things --- http://i.imgur.com/hwZyGuA.jpg - courtesy of the homie United_World born in this world crying, but die laughing. <cite>Weezy_Tha_Don posted [p:964827818] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>h23456bca posted... </cite> <quote>doesnt seem any worse than how most athletes talk to each other.</quote> yeah but as a coach for young players you really shouldnt be saying those things </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 05/06/22 1:47:37 AM #12:	fucking lunatic ChopinList posted... wtf surprisingly common sentiment. idk if people who say it actually think it or if it was something they heard and just repeat or what but yeah its really stupid. --- "if i was a woman i would mail kyle rittenhouse my panties." ~ledbowman "Out of those two? Racist for me... easily." ~Vicious_Dios <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:964827857] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>fucking lunatic ChopinList posted... </cite> <quote>wtf</quote> surprisingly common sentiment. idk if people who say it actually think it or if it was something they heard and just repeat or what but yeah its really stupid. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kastrada 05/06/22 2:06:34 AM #13:	ChopinList posted... Which is a shame since she some would say she is the WNBA's Micheal Jordan. Swoopes and Leslie tho --- PoW '09 Topic of the Year Co-Winners (Rada and Texy) FFD <cite>Kastrada posted [p:964828051] in WNBA Legen... [t:80010339]...</cite> <quote>ChopinList posted... </cite> <quote>Which is a shame since she some would say she is the WNBA's Micheal Jordan.</quote> Swoopes and Leslie tho </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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