I'll be surprised if Piedmont can hang with Oglethorpe for 40 minutes. But good luck to the gsac representative!

I think the Lady Scots should be commended on fighting out this season. It was definitely tough on them no doubt. I personally felt as though they looked more solid down the stretch and trying to make that run for the championship. I wish they could have had that competitive spirit on the floor the whole year. Congrats on sticking it out and playing hard! Good luck to the men's team as well!

Spelman isn't a team you want to take lightly anymore. It looked like the ladies remembered the close game at Spelman and had a chip on their shoulders. Good job controlling the boards and they actually shot it fairly well from 3 tonight. Solid job in my opinion. Good to see Munday playing to her level a little more tonight too. Anybody know if Agnes Scott took down Wesleyan tonight?? 

QuoteAfter today I really believe we will make the tourney. Piedmont is just not that good.  Go SCOTS.

I'm not so sure that you can take credit away from Piedmont. They did go 11-0 in conference play and have beat some solid teams this season. I think that we saw a different lady scots team that was ready to get on the court and compete and play at that higher level. I'm not sure where the confidence came from after they almost gave away the Spelman game but however it comes to them I hope they keep it.

IMHO...when this lady scots team takes the floor with the desire they seemed to have last night...they're a very solid team. The question has been raised as to whether or not the ladies want it...and I believe after last night the answer is undoubtedly YES! I hope they dont let this loss get them down because that was a ONE possession game...even though the score was a 4 point win. Keep those heads up ladies...this team can and I believe will WIN GSAC!


OH AND...HOW BOUT THOSE VOLS??!! 

Well I do understand what you mean there. From watching the girls since Pardue's departure I notice good things and there is certainly a better team unity. I like the changes in the starting line-ups as well. However maybe he is a little young for the position...and of course inexperienced. Neither being a fault of his own..just the product of circumstance. I do hope he stays with the ladies and the program! His enthusiasm on the sidelines is great and I hope he is able to continue to bring that to the team. Good luck to RDL and Schram on finding a replacement...looking forward to seeing the ladies get back on top with some 20+ win seasons!

Yes you're right...coach schram is certainly a great candidate for the AD job and personally I've always felt it is fair to hire for that type of position from within rather than look outside for it. She's earned it and should be looked at seriously to step into the position. Good luck coach!

I dont get the privalege of riding a comfortable bus big dog. But the drive home was quite long and tiring. Thank you for the concern.

Gottahaveheart:

The game was back and forth and the ladies could never get a cushion of a lead. Took the lead around the 5 min mark and let it slip after that. Some poor decisions down the stretch and just lack of offense kept them from pulling away. Checked the box score also and the ladies out rebounded them, shot poorly from the charity stripe, and not great from 3. Big 3 posts only had 14 combined points and amber lee did start..not a typo! Tough loss to a team (as a fan) you feel like you shouldn't lose to. Not sure why draper only had 8 min. Hopefully spelman can get them back on track leading into the biggy on saturday. Good luck Ladies!

QuoteMy thoughts are this #1) Brian Fowler has too good of a job to leave for it for the pay MC offers a head coach.
#2) Fowler is just not right for this position....yet.

Whats he do for a job outside of working for the college?? (just curious as to what would keep an aspiring coach from jumping at an opportunity like working for MC)

And why do you feel as though Fowler couldn't  fill this position? After watching the freefall of lady scots basketball in the year that the previous coach has been there...I can't believe Fowler would do any worse.

Good luck to Schram on landing the job...she's definitely put in her time!

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I wouldn't be so sure it was what Fowler said to the women. That's all I'll say about that.

You know something we don't know??

big dog...once again you have nothing positive to say. Here's the deal...everyone who posts on this board about the lady scots saw improvements in the lagrange game...well..except of course ..you. Maybe you're just too intelligent and intuitive to be posting with the likes of our simple minds. We must be absolutely inferior when it comes to our evaluations of the lady scots basketball team. You refuse to acknowledge that the ladies came out of the gate with more intensity and obvious togetherness than the majority of this season. You refuse to say that maybe..just maybe they are more of a team now than they have been up to this point. I'm curious...what do you qualify as successful...what do you believe would prove the worth of this team?? You think they have to beat piedmont? make it to the sweet 16? You aren't a "fan"...and don't try to prove that you are...we all know you arent. Fans are supportive, impart constructive criticism, and acknowledge when their team is making headway. You, my friend, are never happy with any win this team gets...but are more than happy to give your thoughts on how bad they are when they lose. (like it proves you right) They are in the conference they are in...they will have a chance to win the conference tournament..and if they do..regardless of their record..they will be as solid as any team MC has had in the past 3 years. That will Ruin your day i'm sure...but when they make the ncaa tourney...maybe we'll finally get a positive post from you.

wow...man big dog...takes a lot to satisfy you huh? Well i gotta say i understand both posts there. GHH...yeah the lady scots needed a win regardless of who it was against. The team did look more unified and I liked that starting line up! Rouvelas played well I thought. Actually I felt like the guard play all around was stronger...they didnt rely on the 3 bigs nearly as much as usual. There are positives to take out of that contest without a doubt. However...I do see Big Dog's point. It might not have been a "big win"...but it was a good win. I'm not sure there are bad ones. I hope they can take the next two and then take piedmont at home on the 23rd. That would be great momentum going into the gsac tournament.

GHH :
You got me fired up...I didnt personally "attack" your daughter...but you sounded like a parent who was upset that their daughter wasnt playing. I digress...

IF there is anything on the bench to use...then use it. However I still hold to my contention that there is no "magic" player on the bench that is going to change the outcome of a LaGrange/Piedmont/Agnes Scott or even Sewanee game. Its not "blinders"as it's been called..but I do understand the idea. I'm seriously doubting that any of the ladies, Fowler, Wilson, Parents, AD's, etc. are taking the losses like they're no big deal. Anyone who has ever put time and effort into any program, be it basketball/lacross/football/badmitton, knows that losses hurt. Sometimes it looks to me as though this squad needs to just play ANGRY! I'd like to see some absolute Fire under some tails for 40 minutes just once. Alas...I'm not sure that will happen if that mentality hasn't already been instilled in them from the beginning of the year. How much did we really expect Fowler to be able to change?? Not knocking the guy...he's stepped in admirably...but very little experience and a group of apparently (from what GHH says)..a bunch of "know it alls". If what GHH says is true...(being told when to put someone in off the bench)...then send that player to the last seat in the line and play those who will give 110% on the floor. You may get slaughtered but at least you will lose with absolute effort. Step up ladies...its now or never for this season!

gottahaveheart:

Spoke highly of?? Who did i speak highly of? Its obvious you get all of your intel from your daughter who tells you what she wants you to hear. i havnt made excuses for any loss...all of them sting just the same. The problem here is that you think you're smarter than anyone associated with this program. I dont believe I know better than Pardue or Fowler...or Wilson for that matter who should go in the game and who shouldnt. I've said before and will say again...from experience...the coaches see what the public does not see. I always hated getting questioned because I knew what was on my bench...all the people/parents in the stands did not know. (they only thought they did) Do you honestly believe you know the players he has better than he does?? Are you that arrogant? I hope Fowler does look to put those girls in the game and it gets worse just to shut you up. From past posts...you've doubted or trashed decisions made in losing efforts. But when they were on a 2 game win streak when pardue left you said "i think we might have somethin here". Its easy to question and disagree when things are on the rocks...and even easier to banwagon when things are going well. Good luck to the lady scots with getting this ship uprighted...regardless of the ignorant suggestions of parents with no clue.

ps- go ahead and voice your opinions -- they're fun to read

gottahaveheart:

You just sound like a pissed off parent of a player sittin the bench...am i right?? Knockin a young coach forced into a bad situation...is that what you're reduced to now?? From your prior posts i can only assume you're alex walker's parent and figure since she was a dee bell recruit she's gotta be the big answer to all the problems. We've seen whats on the bench...Fowler even started some of them against Wesleyn and THEY COULDNT SCORE! If you're such a genius...then go talk to RDL and take over the team...get somethin out of this group that Pardue couldnt get and Fowler is struggling to get now. They looked better for a few weeks and obviously when the water gets a little rough and the score is tight this team can't handle it. As for the coaching...I listened to the game and sounded like Holder/Rouvelas got some time and from the box score he's rotating 10 players in and out getting them equal minutes. Beyond Rouvelas' raw talent/athletic ability...there's nothing else on that bench! Harrell, Hooper, Walker = SOFT! Franklin can be a spark or a turnover/foul machine...so gamble if you want. Lee is short and out of shape 4 man that gives you nothing to have her on the floor. If you get to be so honest then so do I...and truth hurts! This squad looked as though they had new life after the coaching switch but quickly reverted back to their old ways. You talk about "popularity" in reference to Fowler's tactics but you would do nothing but take more of a beating using more bench. I've watched and know these girls too and the athletes and all the talent is being used!!

As for the horrible Sewanee game...i was told they looked beat from the tip. Like they had no life in them and I personally don't understand why that would be. The commentators even mentioned it. As for the box score...getting NO production from Draper/McConnell, very little from Fleming, combined 10 turnovers from your two point guards, and only 7pts from Munday in 23 minutes?? Pounded Sewanee on the boards but only 33% from the floor. Apparently these girls weren't taught how to beat a 2-3 zone!! This team is not in sync and in ALL honesty has NOT BEEN COACHED WELL in 2 years!! So before you start in on this new young coach because your mad your daughter isnt getting her PT...take a second and think about what you're saying. You and I and everyone else knows this has been a melting pot of trouble and turmoil for 2 years and the answer isn't magically going to appear from the inexperienced, underdeveloped bench players. The "problems" of this team are deeper than that and wont be fixed this season. I am looking forward to seeing someone clean house with this program and starting over!!

That was a good game for the ladies to have. Just to lay back and have fun and shoot the ball. Everybody got equal time and most took advantage. I liked Rouvelas in that contest because she can play both ends of the floor it seems. And maybe she's got some scoring attributes they need from the guard spot. I kind of see why certain folks are sitting after seeing everyone on the floor for 10+ minutes last night. In certain players it seems like there isnt much "fire" to be on the floor....dumb fouls even against a team like wesleyn because of sloppy 'D'. Did anyone else notice that?? Walker shot it fairly well but she seemed a little slow from the speed i assumed she had...maybe the knee is still botherin her. I dont mean to be negative...how can ya be in a game like that!? Hope they are ready to play sewanee...i hear they're a pretty solid team. Good luck ladies and congrats on getting back in the W column!

glad all of us are on the same page now.

Gottahaveheart:

I'm with you on your opinions. Its been this story the whole year...solid inside game and no shooters. You know #20 had 23 that game and averages 7 per game on the year!? Who knew?? I got to looking closer at the stats and piedmont only scored 50 points from the field! 23 from the free throw line...we cut down on our fouls at home and I'll predict a blowout for MC! haha..bold huh? Fowler seems to be doing a solid job with these girls and their intensity in the games i've seen looks better and better. They play hard for him and their structure on offense looks a lot better. The 4 games prior to this piedmont game the girls did a great job with their assist to turnover ratio..i remember reading that in the paper and checked it for myself. These ladies are on the right track and like big dog says...ONE MONTH...pull together and look to win the gsac and its hello ncaa tourny! How exciting would that be for this new coach and this NEW team!?? Good luck ladies and play hard!