Quote from: localcoach on February 09, 2009, 12:39:37 PM
Another crazy weekend in the MIAC, or so it would appear
- I had to call some friends over at Snelling and Hewitt yesterday and ask about the power of the manifesto. They denied any knowledge of such a document within the men's basketball program, but acknowledged that things are changing. In all seriousness from what I have heard the biggest keys to the Pipers recent run are A) healthy team B) More consistent play from Carl Hipp and Eric Clute and C) changing defenses. That is all I can offer at this time.
- A tough schedule to finish out the season for the Tommies (@ CAR, vs. BETH, @GAC, vs. SJU, vs. HU). Still I have to believe that this is a special team and staying undefeated is a definite possibility.
- A three-way tie for second place. Who will win it? And are St. John's and Gustavus even in the discussion, having only one additional loss to those clubs? Regardless it appears that the playoff teams are set unless the Pipers can end on one heck of a run. The schedules (See below) have me doing some pondering:
BU - @ UST, @AUG, vs. GAC, vs. CAR - 2-2 would be great, but 0-4 is not out of the question
CAR - @GAC, vs. MAC, @AUG, @BU - Again, 2-2 would be good, but.....
AUG - @SJU, vs. BU, vs. CAR, @SMU - Again, is 0-4 a possibility??
SJU - vs. AUG, @HU, @UST, vs. GAC - I have to believe 1-3 is a likely finish
GAC - vs. CAR, vs. STO, vs. UST, @BU, @SJU - 2-3 is a realistic finish....?
So what have we learned??? Not much it would appear. I do believe though that Bethel and Carleton have the best chance to fight it out for the second position.
- MVP Watch -
Top 5 frontrunners (in no particular order) appear to be the following: Zach Johnson (CAR); Mike Moberg (BU); Nate Alm (AUG); Aaron Burtzel (SJU); and John Fraase (CON)?
The doc is in ---
The Pipes have shown that they can play
Their wins are coming day by day
The goal to make the playoff berth
Proves PHD wisdom has some worth
From what you know and what I see
The Pipers five should change by three
I write a riddle to make them best
This short poem - a Piper test
Change the starters and they may reign
The best five together will inflict more pain
This change should come to pass the test
Of seven straight wins and hope for the best
The biggest loser on D3Boards page 829
Should be one of five on the starting line
Speed, rebounds, and scoring plus experience
Will help the Pipes get to the dance...
The second change to make today
Initials start with D and A
His shot and control will help the five
To keep the Piper dream alive
The third of all to make the grade
Was called "The Flute" when he was played
The team has never lost a game
When 20+ come behind his name
Change is good when becoming great
Thus far what's done has helped Piper fate
Four games to win and none to lose
It's time to add nitro to the Piper cruise
A riddle is fun and is a guess
Yet it seems intuition has passed the test
So hope all D3 folks enjoy my jest
Here's hoping the Pipes can win the rest.....