Everyone:
Coach Dubb did not break any rules, nor did anyone on his coaching staff. The young lady that played did not score 1 point in any of the games, and she played less than a minute in three games and under three minutes in the other two that Blackburn had to forfeit.

This mistake happened during the certification process, which happens before the season started. Coach Dubb was told that the young lady was ok, as he was for all of the players.

Coach Dubb and his players were heartbroken to find out on Friday that they could not play in the SLIAC tournament. I know he was really sad for his seniors, especially Sierra Shipley.

So everyone, please realize that this is a tough time for the program, and don't make assumptions. It was a mistake...The Coach and player is not sore or upset with anyone, and we asked that all negativity on this issue be kept to a minimum.


thanks,

No Respect

Great job by the Lady Beavers last night, as you all  played awsome. I hope that you can carry that defense that you played last night into the Westmin game. No matter what others think, you are a good team, and can win the tournament.

Good Luck Fontbonne, represent the SLIAC well....


Coach Dubb

Hey Hope, I have been in meetings all day...will get back with you soon!

Congrats to Coach Quigley and the Fontbonne ladies, and much success to them in the NCAA tournament. I also want to thank my seniors: Meghan Schultze and Jasmine Robinson for all the hard work, blood, sweat and tears. You will be missed. I also want to thank all of the loyal fans that came out to support our team today, as we gave it all we had. The griffins were better TODAY!

So keep your heads up, and lets get in the weightroom and gym as we want to experience what the ladies from Fontbonne did today.

Love you all,

Coach Dubb

p.s What the hell am I going to do everyday now??? LOL

With two of the best players in the conference out all year, I am so proud of what the Blackburn Lady Beavers accomplished this season. To finish the regular season in 2nd place @ 12-4, says a lot about the other talented young ladies on the roster.

I am sooooo proud of you all. You all made me so proud this season, as we battled thru so much adversity, injuries and other crap, nevertheless, we overcame every obstacle and finish strong.

Way to go ladies. Let's not stop this train until we get to the NCAA tournament. All a board!!!!

Hopefan, I am getting dizzy just reading all of the possibilities...lol!

Deal....

Hope, you have too much time on your hands....lol! But we appreciate you breaking all this down for us, as I was totally lost. We have a tough next couple of games to get us back on track, with Greenville on Wednesday and home vs. Spalding. You should come to our home game on Friday night vs. Spalding. It starts at 6pm.
I could get you in free!!!!

Thanks for the reply...maryville was a different beast. That comment was made after the double over time lost to them. I will resolve the attittude issues, please believe that. Today Fontbonne entire team and staff was better, no question there. When kids don't listen, the coach looks like an idiot. When they listen and carry out the game plan, the coach looks like a million bucks..today was a two dollar day...lol. Btw, many of the Blackburn girls were really upset with your post, so they contacted me, as I am out with the wife for valentines day. So I had to take up for them....you know how that go.

All 4 teams that will play in the tournament are very talented. It will be a dogfight, good luck to every team.

Quote from: hopefan on February 13, 2010, 06:56:00 PM
Ker-thud..... No contest at Fontbonne....  the Beavs have no answeer for the dynamic duo of Brammel and Collier, nor could they stop the ball from getting into Ludwig for layups.... this game threatened to be a 40 point difference....  Illini, you probably had more fun taking a test.....

Yes Hopefan, the Beavers did not play well on either side of the ball, but still put up 70 plus points. As you saw, there were a few attitude issues that had to be dealt with, along with a few more injuries that we did not have the last time the two teams played. To speak as though the Blackburn guard can't compete with the Fontbonne guards is a slap in the face. I don't remember you making that statement the 1st time the two teams played, when both guards were held under 10 points.

I give credit where credit is due, today wa Fontbonne's day!! Coach Quigley and his team did a great job. I still like the Beaver's chances in the tournament....rather the bad game be today than in the tournament.

Lastly, take the best two players off any other team in the SLIAC, and see if they can do what the Beavers did this season. Yes the Beavers took a loss to a ggod team today, that they beat earlier in the year, but they WILL be back.

Hopefan, I dont want any bad feelin, we are still cool, and I really enjoy your love of our sport as well as your post. Just don't count out the Beavers just yet my friend.

Quote from: hopefan on February 05, 2010, 07:46:11 AM
ahhh but coach, once again the same old arguement   --   do you go with a straight stats person whose team has made no noise in the race for a conference tourney spot, or do you go with less stats but  a player who has led their team to the tourney....

Hopefan, if this young lady is dominating the conference in so many catagories, then why should she not be the choice? Speer did the same thing last year and won this award, and Prin did not finish in the top 4.

Quote from: hopefan on February 05, 2010, 01:39:22 PM
It's my opinion that while there are a lot of games left to be played, the winner of the Fontbonne - Blackburn game on Feb 13th will likely be the host of the women's conf tourney....

Thanks hopefan for the added pressure....I am sure Coach Dubb and Coach Quigley needed this extra pressure. Blackburn has not won at Fontbonne during Coach Williams tenure....

If you go by stats, then this year should be an easy vote: Lindasy Sydness from Principia. Leads conference in scoring, rebounds, blocks and in top 15 in fg%