Quote from: LoggerBall on March 09, 2007, 02:43:15 AM
All I've got to say tonight is... it is a shame that the NWC can't be better represented in Iowa. I am proud of the outstanding fans that NWC has provided this season. Heckling has been at an all time high, classy comments are a premium, and the classlessness has been kept to a minimum. It would be nice for the Sweet 16 to be a little closer so the fans as well as the ladies could support UPS on its run to the Finals.

The real shame is that the game isn't closer to Texas.  I doubt UPS has ever had even close to over 4300 fans at a game!!!

thanks dballa, i knew you would have the answer for me!  Are you making the trip?

I am sure this was probably addressed earlier, but I don't feel like wading my way through all the pages I have skipped.  Is Dallas making the trip to Iowa to broadcast the games?  I am just trying to plan ahead on how I am going to listen to the game!

my setiments exactly mcmfan.  And they did have a worse record last year.  You just never know with the NCAA, surely there were teams less deserving than HSU.

HSU is a very good team and should have been in.  I truly feel bad for those seniors, tough way to go out!

sorry dballa, just so used to Ralph's contributions.  Thanks!  How do you feel about HSU?

thanks Ralph, hard to believe but the numbers don't lie.   I still feel like they should be in.  It will be nice to see HPU and MCM against some other competition.

Thanks Ralph, I look forward to your reply.  I don't think HPU and MCM will play first round, but it will be interesting to see who comes down here.  I would imagine HPU would host (great turnout for championship game, record I have heard).  Each team should play someone else and then unfortunately play each other.  Truly shocked about HSU, I really believe they deserved to be in! 

I can't believe HSU didn't get in since they lost to the ASC champs in the tourney.  Just goes to show you never know!  Ralph, do you know what the reasoning was?

congrats to hpu, definitely deserved.  I would have expected a bigger student crowd for MCM.  Was kind of shocked at the lack of support by MCM student fans.  I can't wait to see how the bracket shakes out.  My guess is that Oglethorpe will be making the trip to Brownwood along with MCM and HSU.  

HPU SID 1, Abilene Reporter 0

Seriously, how do you screw that up and where is the person that checks for accuracy?

It does alternate east/west depending on the year, I was just stating that even if it were open conference wide (whoever had the best record in the entire conference) as to who would host, HPU would still be hosting.

They would have won hosting rights even if it were conference wide.  Let's give credit where credit is due!

Just FYI on the seating at the Coliseum. HPU has hosted an NCAA tourney game and the bleachers were split up/open for that event.  It will be interesting to see what happens since HPU plays after a couple of games and those other teams fans are already there.  I sure it won't be an issue.

Wow, chemprof, I sense a little bitterness!  Maybe it is jealousy.  At any rate, I would love to know which one you feel wouldn't go on!