What is up between Harris and Galuski? I heard Harris shouted at the GC coach last week in the waning moments about the play of his team, and then they about get into again last night. I've watched Rob coach a number of years and he definitely wears his emotions on his sleeve. Maybe these last couple of seasons have caught up with him. His teams have never been short on talent, but never can get it together. That's a shame because Lawrence is such a talented player.

Tough defeat for Methodist last night. That's the Monarchs' first defeat against Ferrum in at least five years. Still, it was a good season considering all that was lost from last season. I know coach Smith will bring in some good players, especially in the post, for next season.

I could not agree with you more, SU97... Jeremiah Lawrence may just be the best post player in the USA South with his aggressiveness and tenacity around the basket and in the paint, but where is the support? That, in my mind, is what has kept Shenandoah from getting over the hump and winning the USA South. When I was at Methodist when the Monarchs were making the run of three straight conference championships and two straight NCAA Tournament appearances, those teams had tremendous offensive balance... A different player would come up big each game, and that's why Methodist was so successful during that run. The same was true last season when Averett came out of nowhere and advanced to the championship game - they had balance. That's what it takes to be a championship team.

Great weekend, Monarchs. I don't miss those back-to-back weekend doubleheaders when it comes to work, but the games have always been exciting. Judging by the box score, Methodist was near-flawless from the floor and the free throw line in the second half against Shenandoah. Narch, you're right - Lawrence is a heck of a player - it's too bad he doesn't have a great supporting cast around him. Lee had a monster weekend, and maybe he will come alive in the second half, as will Dragan and Shuford. The misery continues for Hornets in the Riddle Center - 14 straight defeats at Methodist against the Monarchs! This should be a great second half of the conference. Narch, will you be making the trip to Gboro on Wednesday?

Congrats to the Monarchs on the big OT win over the Capts. Great game by Lee. Normally, he has played stronger on the road in his Methodist career, but came up big today at home. Another strong outing by Shuford. He's simply a beast with that football player mentality and "never quit" attitude. I don't know what's in the water, but CJ and Captains are getting that Riddle Center curse - four defeats at Methodist in the last five seasons. Way to go guys - extend the Riddle winning streak tomorrow against Shenandoah.

Narch... Two great wins for the Monarchs over the weekend... It puts me thinking back to the 2003-04 season when Methodist was 4-6, lost their conference opener at Greensboro, but proceeded to go 11-2 over the remainder of the conference slate to win the regular season title. Lighting does strike twice! Anyway, what's the latest on a couple of the players... Travis McBride hasn't been in the boxscores over the last five-six games. Is he back in school? What is the latest. Also, why did Radmanovic not play against Piedmont? Since that 27-point game against Guilford, he hasn't done much. I like this Bascom kid - sounds like another coming of Seth Thomas. It should be a good game at Averett tomorrow. By the way, my teams are at UNC-Pembroke on Saturday - the No. 14 women and No. 2 teams in the nation in Division II. All is great here in Hotlanta!