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

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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

[eShirl]

1. What don't they like about it? That it's feminine?

[sorcrow]

2. Not my style, but she looks fine.

Though I did read the article as pink feather pants. Those might be less than ideal.

Best regards,
Sorghum Crow

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. She looks great!

Has racist bigot seen Coach Bob Huggins’ game day outfits?

Did he watch the game where Coach Carter wore this outfit, or is he just commenting on her post? Has he watched any NCAA women’s basketball games, ever?

Is Coach Carter a good coach, respected by her colleagues and players?

Wayne Walker can just shut up.

[Javaman]

4. internet morons attacking people for no reason other than they have miserable lives.

I see nothing wrong at all with what she's wearing

[left-of-center2012]

5. High heels on the basketball court ?

[Javaman]

6. and that matters why?

is she playing on the court? no.

she can wear whatever they hell she wants.

[left-of-center2012]

7. It can damage the floor

Not all types of shoes are permitted on a basketball floor.
High heels can poke dents in it.

But I guess some people don't care.

[Javaman]

8. Really. That's the best you got?

We’re done

[left-of-center2012]

9. LMAO