Quote from: senatorfrost on February 24, 2008, 09:09:13 PM
As far as talent is concerned I don't think Amherst is blessed with a lot of it. Pollack is an extremely heady pg and Reiff is an offensive talent who needs special attention. However, the rest of the team contributes by hustling their ***** off almost all of the time.
This year a big difference is that I haven't seen too many plays/happenings where I found myself asking 'WHY did she do THAT!?' They play hard and smart and for the most part don't let down on defense. It's a lot of fun to watch players achieve because they never stop scratching.
   
   What has happened to Bates? I suppose a lot of people have theories and so why not give mine??
   Though the years I've watched Bates women, including a couple times at the Springfield tournament. The one thing that always struck me in the games that I SAW, was that Coach Murphy was always so relatively calm. He would talk and instruct and to me it didn't look any different than if he was casually talking to the girls in a normal everyday setting.
   Last year was different. There was something going on between Barton and the coach. Also, he was fussing and fuming and appeared to be genuinely angry/upset. This continued for pretty much the whole game, which Amherst won. I wondered why. Then it hit me. Fern Masse was no longer around.
   When coach Masse was there, I would always see him gently conversing with a girl or two before and after the huddle. It is possible that players were able to express themselves and perhaps let off a little steam to a very sympathetic 'Gramps' Flaherty was a really good player who played with a fiery intensity that I've seen from maybe one or two others.
   If you keep steam under pressure and don't let some of it out-well you know what happens. I think a lot of W teams could use a Grand Ma/Pa.

you are right, women are weak in this regard, too much going on in their head.  they  would rather talk to someone else about their issues than going right to the source.  just the way most of them are built.  Nurture and praise.  don't call them out on anything in front of peers.....unfortunately, sometimes coaches don't hold players accountable because they wont' confront bad sports habits in front of the team.  its a delicate balance.

Quote from: tothehole on February 03, 2008, 11:20:11 PM
Why pick on the waitress at the Lewiston Diner.  I have a problem with any d3 red shirt.  That's my opinion just an opinion.  Not picking on her or the infamous family ego just an opinionated observation. I think there have been too many egos in the NESCAC. This year there are fewer egos and I think the overall play of the conference is better. We'll see how they do in the NC2As.
PS the waitresses at the dinner are nice you be nice now!

How about if a student is sick, and has to miss a year, so is eligible for a 5th year, and loves to play, and is taking a masters program on campus. Should they play as a 5th year senior?  What is the difference and who cares?  Its about having a fun college experience with your friends and being part of something positive.   And none of it is really important.  Only the fun of playing ball.

Quote from: nescac hoops on January 30, 2008, 01:46:49 PM
Well Savahoops,

I do not really want to argue about this, especially b/c I haven't seen Bates play in quite some time but their point guard dished out 9 assists and Meg Coffin (their center) had 15 pts. in the Tufts game. Beckwith also got to the line 11 times. On the the other hand, Bates 1-13 from 3pt land. At least as far as this game is concerned, I don't think they had a hard time getting penetration and getting inside points. While I would say that Barton is not that quick and her defense leaves something to be desired, she does manage (often times with muscle) to get to the hoop and dish. And while I was not at this game obviously, I would still argue that the 15 pts. scored in the first half is more alarming than defending the penetration....not to mention the fact that Bates lost the rebounding match 51-34 which is perpahs the real telling statistic from that game.

Tough game against Wesleyan for Bates.  Guard play struggles again?

Speed works both ways, if you got it, you can penetrate. And if you can pressure the ball on the defensive end because of your speed, the other team can't penetrate. Thus 46 points cuz you can't get anything going inside.

bates isn't going to be as strong because their guards may be slow and not able to stop penetration...witness first year hart from tufts torching them for 17pts and 5 assists.