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#1
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 05, 2013, 08:50:58 AM
Quote from: Roundball999 on March 04, 2013, 10:18:44 PM
Quote from: pointlem on March 04, 2013, 10:01:08 PM
Quote from: sunkiss on March 04, 2013, 03:33:38 PM
Still cant believe Calvin is out of tourney. what do you guys think, not enough good competition ? bad luck? got outplayed? bad decisions? took team for granted ?  ??? ??? :(
Sunkiss, the Hope women's teams I regarded as most likely to win a national championship--the Carrie Snikkers-era teams--didn't make it, thanks, in her senior year, to exceptionally cold shooting and a 52 point game against a team they would normally beat. 

On the other hand, the 1990 and 2006 women's teams that won national championships played their best, which is what it took to eek out upset victories against higher rated teams (e.g., 92 to 89 against Wash U in 2006).  Anything can happen . . . as Michigan basketball realized after losing recently to Penn State, which was winless in the Big Ten.  And that uncertainty, I guess, is what makes sport exciting.  The best team--which I do believe was Calvin against St. Thomas, and should be Hope against St. Thomas on Friday--doesn't always win.

Well said pointlem, I agree completely.  These one-and-done tournaments can be heartbreaking to the favorites that lose and exhilarating to the underdog that wins.  What fun would it be if the favorite always won?

The one and done is awesome but especially in DIII basketball where one team has a home court advantage it seems so often that the best team does not always make it out of a weekend.

The 2008 Hope women are an example of this. I think after watching Hope for years this was probably the best team I have seen there. Anyone that watched them play down the stretch in the regular season and during that first weekend of the tournament at Baldwin Wallace would probably agree. They were absolutely rolling over everybody and were loaded with talent (Snikkers, Greene, Cowen, Boles, Lange, Henderson, Warsen, and probably more that I am missing. Their 2nd string would have won the MIAA that season.

Unfortunately they had a rough draw and didn't host either of the first two weekends. Anyone that was unfortunate enough to make the trip to Howard Payne that year witnessed the mysterious magic of home court advantage mixed in with some highly questionable officiating.

This being said having to travel is not always easy. Best of luck to hope this weekend. I think if they can come back home with two wins this weekend they would definitely be the team to beat at home.
#2


Took a year to try duplicating what the Calvin guys put together and still not as good.  Nice try though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utHYn0XU1-Y
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It appears that maybe Calvin's guys should have been working on something else as proven by this years record.

PS - Sorry, it appears I too need to work on some things, including my quoting skills.
#3
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 18, 2008, 12:04:00 PM
you are welcome, I wondered if that was throwing you off.
#4
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 18, 2008, 11:31:41 AM
Quote from: Flying Dutch Fan on March 17, 2008, 03:50:42 PM
Some great numbers for an amazing group of seniors.   In their four years, they were 110-10, including a national championship, and 9-2 in the NCAA tournament - all road games.  Individually, they "only" accomplished this:

Career Numbers

Jordyn Boles
Games Played      120   1st      tied with Julie Henderson
Games Started      120   1st      tied with Julie Henderson
Points scored      1266   3rd     
Scoring average      10.6   9th     
FG Made      445   5th     
FG Attempts      1074   3rd     
3pt Made      218   1st     
3pt Attempts      570   1st     
3pt Percentage      0.382   4th     
FT percentage      0.767   6th     
Assists      219   8th     

Julie Henderson

Games Played      120   1st      tied with Jordyn Boles
Games Started      120   1st      tied with Jordyn Boles
3pt Percentage      0.365   5th     
FT Percentage      0.755   8th     
Assists      436   2nd     
Blocks      31   9th     
Steals      233   1st      1.40 A/TO ratio

Lindsay Lange

FG Percentage      0.534   3rd     
Blocks      123   2nd     

Stacy Warsen

Games Played      115   5th     
FT attemps      277   9th     

Single Season Numbers

Jordyn Boles

3pt Made      65   2nd      2007-08

Jullie Henderson

Assists      119   5th      2006-07
Assists      107   8th      2005-06
Assists      106   9th      2007-08
Assists      104   10th      2004-05
Steals      78   3rd      2005-06

Lindsay Lange

FG Percentage      0.597   1st      2006-07
Blocks      53   2nd      2007-08

Stacy Warsen - didn't get into the top 10 for an single season records, but had an amazing offensive rebounding career.  She finished with a total of 441 rebounds, and 216 of those were offensive rebounds!!

These are all very amazing stats, what a great group of girls, I am sure MO will miss them a lot, both and off the court. I do have to question you on one record though, according to my count Julie has 122 starts and games played if you count the two from her freshmen year.
#5
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 15, 2008, 12:12:57 AM
Quote from: mjfasteenwolf on March 14, 2008, 06:41:47 PM
tied up at the half, i'm not too worried though, Hope battled back to tie it up, got some momentum back. nobody in real foul trouble for the dutch, also gf made 4 threes to Hopes 0, I have a feeling JB and JC might hit a few in the second half, also seems Hope has been a 2nd half team most of the year anyways.

I'm hoping that my predictions about JB and JC were meant for tomorrow night, since they didn't come true in the second half. Can't wait to listen to the game tomorrow, anybody know what station it will be on, since the womens and mens games will overlap? Best of luck to both Hope teams tomorrow!
#6
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 14, 2008, 06:41:47 PM
tied up at the half, i'm not too worried though, Hope battled back to tie it up, got some momentum back. nobody in real foul trouble for the dutch, also gf made 4 threes to Hopes 0, I have a feeling JB and JC might hit a few in the second half, also seems Hope has been a 2nd half team most of the year anyways.
#7
Just a question for those of you in the know, how is it possible that HPU has shot 400 more free throws than their opponents? Does that happen because of their style of play, or just because they are always getting fouled because they have the lead?
#8
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 13, 2008, 11:24:36 AM
Quote from: HopeConvert on March 13, 2008, 08:33:10 AM
Quote from: sac on March 12, 2008, 04:02:02 PM


Ed says Go Hope..........and recycle!

Sigh. Don't get me started...

It's hard not to look ahead to a Hope/HPU matchup. Ralph has given us excellent insight into what is obviously a very good HPU team. OK seems very confident about this Hope team. If Hope can win on HPU's home floor, that would be quite a statement, obviously.

You are 100% right, it is really hard to to look ahead to that matchup. I think it will definetely happen. From what I have heard around the basketball world, Hope should not have too much of a problem with George Fox, and I do not see HPU losing on their home court Friday. Hopefully I will have a different feeling on Saturday though if they are playing the Dutch. Both teams sound great, and I have no idea who would win, unfortunately if Hope would lose I would have to wonder how the game would have gone if it was played at Devos, or on a neutral floor, but you have to play the cards you are dealt. If Hope can make it to that game, and win it, I don't see anybody in the nation being able to stop that momentum, especially having to come in to Holland. With that all said, its all a long ways away, lets first take care of GF, then we'll look to the future.
#9
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 12, 2008, 11:46:35 AM
ACTION ALERT:
All or most of you are aware that Hope College is hosting the NCAA
Division III Women's Basketball Championship next weekend.  Hope has
been chosen to do this because of the quality of our institution.
However, the quality of our institution is degraded when a few decide
to mar its reputation.  Today, it was noticed that three NCAA Welcome
banners had been stolen from the lamppost in the front circle of
DeVos.  This is HIGHLY disappointing!!  We ask that those who may know
the whereabouts of these stolen banners, please find them and return
them to the DeVos Fieldhouse, no questions asked. We are trying to put
our best feet forward for our visitors and the NCAA.  Actions like
this do not allow that to happen.  Please help!!

Eva Dean Folkert (folkert@hope.edu)
Director of Women's Athletics

This is too bad, HOPEfully whoever took those will decide they should represent Hope with a little more class.
#10
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 10, 2008, 11:00:53 AM
Quote from: Hwbb on March 09, 2008, 07:13:15 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on March 09, 2008, 12:36:23 PM
Howard Payne hosting sectionals.



Anybody know if Hope will sponsor any kind of group travel?

There has been some talk of chartering a flight for everyone who wants to go down to TX, could save a couple hundred per person on the flight.
#11
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 06, 2008, 11:39:15 AM
Quote from: WWWRHH on March 06, 2008, 11:34:14 AM
mjfasteenwolf:  When you said it was injury to a non-starting key player I was pretty sure the wrist injury had worsened and now with your mention of this being a thin position I am pretty sure who you are referring to.  We can only hope that there is a chance it does not sideline her for the entire run.

But it sounds like we should expect to see Henderson and probably Green playing some extended minutes.

Considering how hard everyone has worked this is a real disappointment.  I feel so bad for the player.

Good detective skills, you narrowed it down to the right player, just a new more severe injury. You are also definetely right that Henderson, maybe Greene, and maybe Cowen/DeKuiper will be seeing more time. Hopefully they can step it up. I am not worried about Henderson needing to play more minutes, I think she will step it up. She can take charge of the team, and play all game without making many mistakes, i am sure some of you remember the 06 run, if she plays anything like that, Hope will be fine. The only thing that worries me, is although Henderson is a great defensive player, she cannot put the full court on the ball pressure on that Kopke does so well, the Flying  Dutch will miss that, but I think they will rise to the occassion.
#12
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 06, 2008, 10:44:30 AM
Quote from: Erm Schmigget on March 06, 2008, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: mjfasteenwolf on March 06, 2008, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: WWWRHH on March 06, 2008, 08:58:09 AM
Quote from: mjfasteenwolf on March 06, 2008, 07:25:32 AM
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like Hope will be without one of their key players for the tourney run. Not going to say who yet, because its not 100 percent, but just making sure nobody is caught of guard.

Can you provide some insight or hint:  Grades, injury or illness?

Not a starter, but someone who plays quite a bit, and due to an injury.

Good thing they're deep.  And, I see that Howard Payne will have to play McMurray for the 3rd time this season, this Saturday.  We all know how hard it is to beat the same team 3 times in one year, right?   ;)  :D

I was thinking the same thing, depth shouldn't be too much of a problem, the injury might be at the thinnest position they have though. Also yes, go McMurray, looks like HP handled them fine last time, but hopefully 3rd times a charm.
#13
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 06, 2008, 09:54:39 AM
Quote from: WWWRHH on March 06, 2008, 08:58:09 AM
Quote from: mjfasteenwolf on March 06, 2008, 07:25:32 AM
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like Hope will be without one of their key players for the tourney run. Not going to say who yet, because its not 100 percent, but just making sure nobody is caught of guard.

Can you provide some insight or hint:  Grades, injury or illness?

Not a starter, but someone who plays quite a bit, and due to an injury.
#14
Region 7 women's basketball / Re: MIAA
March 06, 2008, 07:25:32 AM
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like Hope will be without one of their key players for the tourney run. Not going to say who yet, because its not 100 percent, but just making sure nobody is caught of guard.
#15
Quote from: GoVols on March 03, 2008, 07:33:26 PM
Quote from: oldknight on March 02, 2008, 09:16:15 PM
Quote from: gohope on March 02, 2008, 01:40:52 AM

   okay I'll quit as others have "pointed" out stuff about this situation well enough in earlier posts (as well as on the Holland Sentinel Blog).

It's impossible to take seriously anything Alan Babbit or the Sentinel prints. I could not read past the very first sentence of his blog without finding an obvious grammatical error. D3hoops posters make errors too but we don't 1) get paid to write, and 2) have editors to review our work before it goes out to the public (maybe the Sentinel doesn't either).
That's Babbitt with a second "t." Just thought you'd like to know.

I hate reading the sentinel sports, unfortunately its my only choice for  Hope sports coverage, their writing is poor, and just not written in an interesting way. The stats that they often use are not important, and not well used either.