Da-dented- Welcome to the board, don't be a stranger!

I was beginning think no cared...sniff

A question for all;

Does anyone think the current MIAC schedule of three games per week has any effect on the rash of injuries? Is there a relation between the number of games (And associated fatigue) in January and the recent injuries?

Respecting the fact that others years have had fewer numbers of injuries, I'm just wondering out loud here.

Thoughts?

Pat- Point well made, hadn't thought of that possibility.

Wow! Lots of reactions.

A couple thougths; I wasn't making any statement positive or negative about D-1/D-2 athletes, they have people who make sure the athletes go to class and maintain eligibility to retain scholarships. No issues there.

I was trying to pay a compliment to the D-3 athlete for all the reasons mentioned by holbi1 and hoopscoopsmiac. The commitment and discipline required to attend demanding academic schools AND play sports creates the character the makes these young people accountable to themselves for attendance and scholarly performance. By and large, they do not need to be told to do that which they already know is required.

If a coach wants to create requirements and expectations for class attendance, etc. so be it. No issues here. 

Wonka, She Scores:

Interesting comments. If we were talking about D-1, or D-2 scholarship athletes, i might support the discipline associated with such a rule. However, at a D-3 level and especially in the MIAC where academics are strong up and down the conference, this rule seems kind of silly.

One would rather expect a program to create a culture of accountability whereby the player decided to commit to class.

Thoughts?

Been gone for a while (I/T troubles, UGH!).

So, will anyone beat St. Ben's?

Also, where are the Hamline and Macalaster posters? Your teams are have great years and there's no one here to brag them up. Come on, create a profile and jump in!

Renaisscoach:

While Monson probably needed to go on the merits of winning/losing, do you think the problem is bigger than that? They seem to have gotten recruits, just can't keep them...

Thoughts?

unBiased;

For the Gophers to go 0-4 in that tournament was a tragedy. Did anyone else note how slow the Gopher guards looked in the half court offense? Seemed like the opponent was already in the spot before the Gopher guard got there.

Anyway, good luck to all tomorrow!

Loyalties abound for the top four! Could be anyone of them. Perhaps it will be the supporting casts and not the starters that make the difference.

Where are the 4-8 loyalists??

It's good to see MIAC teams getting out on the road in preseason and test themselvs against other competition. With success, this will raise the awareness and respect of the MIAC.

Keep it up coaches!

GAC;

6 footer at Hamline will help, but is there a post to teach her? Inside game in the MIAC is no place for kids! Might keep them in the playoffs though.

Regardig Vadnais. Referring to games I've witnessed. It wouldn't be fair to make an overall generalization. Seeing her play twice may not be enough to create an informed opinion. Just commenting upon what I've seen in the last several years. Certainly can't argue with the stats.

Good luck next year.

CM - Point taken on the losses at Hamline, but I think a little more time with Pearson will pay dividends. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

My same issue with Darby, Kempe in terms of number of times seen per year. Can't appreciate their value due to the presence (Oops former!) of Anna and her impact on games.

Haven't really seen Vadnais take over a game and have a major impact.

Here's to a quick spring and lots of good golf weather!!

Collegeville et. al...

Interesting predictions. I think there will be a horse race for the reg. season 'ship amongst the three teams named.

CSB has some pretty big shoes (And offensive prodcution) to fill. Durbin will have his hands full revamping his offense. The go-to person is gone.

GAC's need for Monahan to make her last year count will be a definite motivator.

Cobbers bring a lot of experience back (losing one senior) and the year of experience for the young guards will pay off.

Don't count out our friends in Northfield. Tammy made life difficult in the 2nd half of last season.

No mention of Keely (Cobbers) in the conference top 5?

What about Hamline as a playoff team?

Recruiting and tranfers are the variables of course.

Randle;

Thanks for the info. Good luck next year.

Randle;

I was under the impressions there were no D2 schools in WI. I thought it was D1 or D3. Should I be corrected?