hello all and to Scotts fans in particular. i haven't been on the boards since '12 but still follow the Scotts with my son. the reason i'm posting today is that i was wondering if anyone knows how to get a hold of/purchase game videos of Wooster Men's Basketball? in particular the 2011 National Semi Final game vs Williams? (preferably with sounds, etc.) i've googled and searched online and can't come up with anything so i thought i'd pick the brains of Wooster Nation

http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/5165831 ........... 'nuff said.

Wooster Booster,
The Fighting Scots should come out and "just be" the Fighting Scots. The NCAC is a tough conference and after this season of ups and downs the Scots' MIS (Men In Suits) will be singularly focused on this game and (I'm sure) will have the TEAM solely focused on this game regardless of individual accolades procured.

Props to Warnsey for holding Larry Farmer, probably the hottest player in the conference at this point, to 4 points last night. Say what you'd like about that last in bounds play...but #24's hand in the rim had a lot to do with Farmer's missed bunny. Wooster posters have been surprisingly quiet as the Scots have gone about their business of winning. This Senior class has done what others haven't. They won the Tournament title all four years. The first to do so according to The Daily-Record. Now comes March Madness!

Quote from: ScotsFan on February 09, 2012, 10:51:31 AM

Quote from: wooscotsfan on February 08, 2012, 10:23:02 PM

Now it's on to Witt.  I'm really intrigued by this rematch.  When they first met, it was less than a month into the season and only Wooster's 6th game.  IMO, this is a different team than the one that lost to Witt on that buzzer beater in Timken.  And it's not like the Scots can't win at the HPER.

ScotsFan I agree. Being a stats hungry kind of guy I dug up what may be the stat of the season so far for Wooster:
Although the TO bug bit Wooster Saturday night (15) it went mostly unnoticed as the Assists were there (13). Last night was a juxtaposition with only 4 Assists but a season low 7 T/O's. This seems to be the key to Wooster's turnaround and current run. In their 3 losses this season Wooster had a .45 A/TO ratio. In their wins it is .98. Looks like they are maturing into the typically solid, unselfish basketball team usually seen playing at Timken this time of year. KUDOS to Coach Moore and his staff for getting the underclassmen to settle down and be solid contributors AND game changers game in and game out. It will be interesting to see if they can continue the A/TO trend.

A humble opined breakdown-

#4-Wabash with #'s 5-10 being left to those fans who know them better than I.

NCAC's 2011-12 top 1-3 (These are the teams that are usually in the mix so I keep up with how they've done and who they're returning this year)-Who gets off to the best start may very well be key in determining the League champs:

Witteneberg-Black is an unstoppable force in the paint. With a usually forgotten Alex Brandt helping, WU just may dominate the paint in almost all their games. Bring in Cooper and McKee post football and the Tigers have 4 potent Sr's ranging the court.

OWU-2 very good Jr's in post man Morris and PG Winters have already shown they can assist potential NCAC POY Brady. For the Battling Bishops it's all going to be about how quickly they get out of the gate and with a fast start will they be able to carry on strong down the stretch?

Wooster-Graduated 3 Sr starters and 41pts/game. It's enough to knock them down from being a preseason #3 (in some's eyes) ALL the way down to a #9 lol!! (Bring  your friends I'll be here all week! ) But seriously folks....the Fighting Scots return not just 2 starters but 4 other players who saw extensive action in all 34 games....none less than 300 minutes. As for the two remaining starters Fegan is rock solid steady and Hallowell is a leader not to mention a threat from anywhere on the floor. These 2 will obviously need to pick up some of the lost PPG. Claytor showed glimpses of inside dominance last season at which he'll have to become more consistent. Mays will be solid, Snyder will only be better and Warnes is arguably the most emotionally dynamic player in the NCAC. Let's not forget Purcell, Thorpe and Evans to round out the familiar names. There's so much talent at the 1 and 2 on this team that my main question is how will the inside rotation work? Defense/points in the paint and rebounding??!! Last year we all watched the Scots knock off those guard dominant teams on their way to Salem. There hasn't been a Frosh starter since '08 but this Brown kid looks like he can be a very special player.

wooscotsfan, Googled "Sporting News Division III Season Preview" and couldn't find that info. Could you post a link please?
Thanks!

Wooster15dad,

Be very sure that we all welcome your son and yourselves into the Wooster Hoops family...heck, we welcome you to Wooster period! It is a premier college that happens to have incredible life building offerings to young men and women to begin their adult lives.

A few years ago my son began the exact same trek that yours is now beginning and I am astounded at how he's become such a fine young man (I knew he had it in him lol!). From President Grant Cornwell to the Men's Basketball coaching staff to each and every one of his professors and student associates his journey into adulthood via the College of Wooster has been indescribably fortunate for us and for him. Be proud of your boy regardless of BidRed's misplaced irritations...they are presumably left over from the last few seasons.

So, now to basketball.....I get the feeling that the Fighting Scots are being perceived as less than the favorite in the NCAC this year which I think will be just fine with the boys. As with probably all teams throughout the league there is plenty of returning talent. What I think is being overlooked is, what was last year bench strength and, for this year, the recruiting class. I believe that there's a cautious optimism emanating from all the kids.

Regards to all and Let's Go Scots!!!

Thanks woo91! Bought my 2 and it sounds like I'll be seeing a lot of the Scots faithful in Salem!!

woo91 please keep us updated on the College's efforts on tickets. I just went to the Salem Civic Center website and tried, via TicketMaster, to buy tickets-the site said none available. TicketMaster 1-800 #....same thing, no tickets and they said call the Civic Center's box office. It is closed. Anybody have any other ideas or help? Thanks!