How about Coe knocking off BV by 2?

Based on how Coe was playing, that was a bit of a surprise to say the least.

The poor overall shooting percentage is a function of the offensive game plan Coe uses - they rarely run off a miss, do not hit cutters, do not really assist for baskets and rely on outside shooting, which has been poor to say the least!

Until the game vs BV, the have not been very good shooting the ball and I guess every now and then, your gonna make some.  The reason for that win was that Coe was getting the 3 ball down and some timely shots near the end of the game helped them to the win.

Anytime to's out number assists, you are generally in trouble. This is a stat that needs to change 180 degrees in order to get more wins in the conference.

I guess beating an undefeated conference team is going to raise the confidence of the team and I hope to see more aggressive play that leads to some easy baskets for the rest of the season - they really need it!

I cant figure out what the offensive game plan Coe has.......lots of passing around the perimeter, but no screens, no give and goes, cutters are rare, and when they do cut, no one passes the ball!!

If you look at the Cornell game, Coe had 4 assists! 4!!!!! You dont win with that kind of execution.  When you turn the ball over 15 times or more a game, it doesnt help either.

Their offense consists of passing in the post and it will never come outs. No one cuts to the basket to help on a double team.  Makes it easy for the other coach to gameplan against.

When they do get the D rebound, they rarely push the ball - they take their time, let the others team defense set up, get one shot and out. No offensive boards to speak off at all.

Coe needs to be far more aggressive and let some of their more aggressive players get to the rim....get some fouls on their opponents. Going to the rim at least gets an offensive player or two near the rim to try for an O board.

I hope they can work it out because scoring 35 in a college game is just plain embarrassing,  not to mention 26% shooting!!!

As the season is right around the corner and teams have begun their respective practices, I would like those in the know to list the top 5 backcourts, forecourt or forward tandems and post/center play in the conference.  Let the talk begin.

Quote from: Gregory Sager on August 27, 2009, 05:39:23 PM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on August 27, 2009, 02:19:04 AM

Quote from: Rhodes Scholar on March 07, 2009, 06:21:40 PM
Final Totals for 2009 (subject to revision)

D3 vs.

D1....1-35
D2....12-57
NAIA 1....9-26
NAIA 2....130-97
NCCAA 1....7-2
NCCAA 2....38-15
USCAA....67-12
Other....60-11

Thanks, Pat. I'd forgotten about Rhodes's interdivisional standings.

So ... there's your answer, Dr. Phil. D3 teams played D1 opponents in regular-season games 36 times last season, with Millikin's win over SIUE being the lone D3 victory.

......thanks to all that responded.......you confirmed my thoughts that a win maybe tough to come by.....but "thats why they play the game" right?

So the Coe boys will be hitting the hardwood with UNI in November.

When is the last time a D3 school played a D1 school in the regular season? I realize D2 vs D1s are quite common, especially as an exhibition game, but a regular season game?

Will this count as a game for UNI and would it help Coe, win or lose, as part of the selection criteria if they happened to be a bubble team for post season play?

When is the last time anyone can think of a D3 school beating a D1 school in mens basketball?

Coe wins in Honolulu, HI against Illinois College 80-68.

Dux 19
Tateman 18
Borngraeber 12

Next up, Hawaii Pacific

Stay away from the Mai Tais fellas 

Quote from: coebball70 on February 29, 2008, 09:07:01 AM
I endured a disappointing evening watching my alma mater Kohawks be humiliated by the Duhawks.  This game was a non-event.  Loras was excellent defensively and the Kohawks were unprepared to compete.  In fact, with 8:30 left in the game, I started the 175 mile return trip in a snowstorm.  Loras was up by 19 points and Coe had no chance to close the gap.  Loras' seniors are finally playing like their basketball clock is ticking down to the end...which it is.  It's going to be some lean years ahead for my beloved Kohawks.  This time, the Duhawks will be ready for the Beavers....good luck Loras!

Being at the game, how could have Coe been better prepared? Do you mean offensively or defensively?

Did you see any strategy at work on the floor or was Coe just battling to get the game in hand?  I understand Coe scored first, then lost the game during the next 5 minutes or so after that?  Is that what you saw?

I am seeing on the national weather map that IA is going to be hit hard with snow.......is the Coe/Loras game in question for tonight?

This is how the last 2 games went for Coe vs Loras

Game 1  Loras wins 72-69 at Loras

2 pt field goal % 45.7 Coe // 57.1 Loras
3 pt field goal % 47.4 Coe //  31.3 Loras
free throw percent 85.7 Coe // 78.6 Loras
bench points  39 Coe // 7 Loras

Score by Periods              1st  2nd   Total
Coe College Kohawks.......37   32  -   69
Loras College.................   29   43  -   72

Coe had a 10 point lead with 5:10 left in the game an blew it!!
A bunch of ill advised shots with the lead, was the major contributor to this loss

Game 2  Loras wins  67-59

2 pt field goal % 38.3 Coe // 56 Loras
3 pt field goal % 28.6 Coe //  18.2 Loras
free throw percent 70 Coe // 47.4 Loras
bench points  20 Coe // 10 Loras

Score by Periods              1st  2nd   Total
Coe College Kohawks.......24   35  -   59
Loras College.................   32   35  -   67

Loras led the entire 2nd half, but only had a 3 point lead with about 11 minutes left.

What stands out here is a couple of things - If I am the Loras brainchild, I would be concerned with the lack of bench scoring and the poor 3 point percentage.  Also if Coe gets to the line on a regular basis, this could be a difference maker in the game.

The Coe coaching staff, has to be concerned with the multiple scoring threats on the floor for Loras.  Its tough to stop everyone.  They need to keep the tempo high and need to score 35-40 points at the half.  If its a slow down game, it could spell disaster for Coe.  They also need leadership on the floor if the game is tight and cannot take ill advised shots if they are up. The "veterans" need to have the ball in their hands down the stretch.

Should be a good one. Coe can win this game and are feeling confident that they can hang in there. All they want is to have a close game with 3 minutes left and anything can happen at the end!

Lets just pray the officials wont be the show Thursday night.

Quote from: SLP-O-8 on February 05, 2008, 11:05:46 AM
I dont think BV is afraid to play anybody in the conference.  Coe has played them tough but BV is a very good team and will bounce back from a tough loss to a team that shot absolutely lights out from 3 point land.

Well that wasnt the case during the first game - thats another one that Coe simply let get away.  BV hasnt shown this year, other than that skimpy 1 point win at Coe, that they can handle this team.

The last team they want to face in the conference tourney is COE - they understand it will take an enormous game to beat them twice.

Coe leading BV at the half  48-38

I suffered once again thru the poor play by play announcing for Coe - I think they set an all time NCAA record for yawning on the air as a broadcast team in a single game...... not sure but may have to look that up!!

If any of the Wartburg faithful listened to the game, I have to feel sorry for you... that was just plain terrible and sorry thats was the only way for you to get to hear the game.

Not sure why each team doesnt bring their own personel to do the games... is it that tough to do?

The officiating seemed to be poor in the game as well - seems like they called over 40 total fouls in the game.  Dont these guys adjust at half and talk it over.... say like..."Hey we called 25 fouls in the first half, so if its a runaway game the 2nd half, lets let them play it out, within reason of course and get the kids home"

This seems logical to me.... if its a blowout, get the game over - no one wants to shoot foul shots all night and no one wants to watch that either!

Quote from: The Show on January 23, 2008, 10:44:15 PM
BV wins 76-70.

I'm not saying I could do a better job on the webcast, but for the 20 or so minutes that I listened to it, I think they announced the score twice...

This could be topic by itself....I follow Coe ball and their student announcers have to be the worst in the conference. I understand that there students so its hard to critic them too much but I went to the Cornell web site to listen. They were much better.

Is it too much to ask to actually do some play by play? As a listenener we would like...er need to know who is getting the ball, who shoots the ball, who fouls, are the fould shots made, the score ( each time a point is added is a must) the time, who comes into and out of the game etc... you know , the basics!!!

Stories, personal stories etc need to be kept at a minimum.... you ares supposed to tell the strory of the game to each fan can get close their eyes and see the game played out based on what the broadcasters see.

Its very frustrating when none of these things happen... rant rant rant.

I can understand the hometown bias in the words spoken but for gods sake, give us some play by play.

So with this in mind, which schools do the best live broadcast and who needs some work?

I thought Loras was good ( a little too much homer) but decent play by play and they pronounced all the visiting players names correctly. Wartburg was ok too.

Sorry Coe guys, but a lot of work needs to be done - please stick to the game.

Coe beat Regis ( RMAC D2)  tonight in Denver 79-66!!!!!

Wow! What a game...Coe shoots 65.7% from the field to steal the game from the 6-3 Regis Rangers!  They were 7-9 for 3s as well.

Coe was up 35-27 at the half and just didnt let up their intensity in the 2nd.

They were the superior team with aggressive play all night and attempted 40 free throws, while making 26. Regis went to the line only16 times in the game.

This has to give the team a giant boost of confidence as they wrap up their Colorado trip with a visit to Colorado College in Colorado Springs on Friday.

The crowd was pro-Coe all night long and it was great to see such a large contingent of Colorado friends, family and alumni.

Kyle Kuentstling with 22 and 8 assists
Landon Stanfield 13
Cass Behrens 11

What a night!!

Final

Coe 45
Augustana 58

Unfortunatley not quite enough this afternoon.  They played hard but
Coe only shot 38% for 2s and 26.7% (4/15) for 3s.  Much too low to upset a top 4 team.