Quote from: toooldtohoop on March 06, 2014, 06:12:17 AM

Quote from: Titan Q on March 05, 2014, 09:19:27 PM
Very nice article on IWU senior Brady Zimmer...

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/despite-adversity-zimmer-finds-contentment/article_41adb986-6813-5bc0-805d-05a0943adf6d.html

He's really a first-class young man and has been a great leader for the Titans.

Thanks for sharing.  What a great story and a fine young man.  I am glad that he has been able to get back on the floor and contribute effectively for his team.  May he continue to blessed on his journey...

I'd like to second that.  Thank you for sharing this.  I have had quite a few conversations with Brady. He is a class act for sure. I remember watching him last year tape one of the games. I stopped and talked with him for moment. He was so excited for his teammates. He talked about the season with what I would say was true passion. I’m excited to see him back on the floor, and playing well. I'm looking forward to watching him play this weekend!

Congrats to all of the CCIW teams that made it in. Good luck this weekend!!  Someone spoke about Landon Gamble's career; thanks for sharing that. I enjoyed watching him play. I have always said that he can be a beast down low. 

Go Titans!

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on February 15, 2014, 10:30:01 PM
Dylan Overstreet was the MAN tonight, with 18 points and masterful ball-handling.

Yes, he was!!

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on February 15, 2014, 10:20:37 PM
Final: IWU 80, Carthage 66.

They announced the NCC/Wheaton score just before the game ended - I though the Shirk roof might blow off!

Whew! Glad this game is over. The red men had me seeing red for a minute there.  Ton of fouls called tonight. Watching the calls was a game within itself.

I feel bad about missing senior night, but my daughter and her best friend/co-captain qualified for Sectionals this weekend. Coach Bird had to be there.  It's been a joy watching the guys play. Hard to believe they are seniors. It's a bittersweet time for us moms.

Take care of home court and bring home a W next week! 

Go Titans!!!!!!

Quote from: toooldtohoop on January 27, 2014, 12:02:15 PM
I would be interested in hearing from someone in the know about "charging".  Does the defender need to be planted?

I have seen a number of charging calls this year where the ball handler initiated contact against the chest of a defender who was moving backward, but not sideways.  The offensive player clearly initiates the contact and drives the defender back, even though the defender was "moving".  I would say that a number of these calls involved a lowered shoulder. 

seems like the calls were made more because the contact was centered vs on the side, as opposed to contact into a stationary defender.

Here is a link to the NCAA website regarding the new block/charge rule;
http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/prop-approves-rules-changes-men%E2%80%99s-and-women%E2%80%99s-basketball

Quote from: mwunder on January 26, 2014, 01:09:37 PM

Quote from: Hoosier Titan on January 26, 2014, 11:47:42 AM
mwunder,

Thank you for providing phone numbers for ALOTG and anyone else who witnessed the alleged behaviors. 

That said, she did not in any way detract from a great performance by the Carthage team.  And surely calling out poor sportsmanship is not out of place on this board.  Chanting or calling out things that could even be interpreted as racist goes way beyond poor sportsmanship, anyway.  The CCIW feels strongly enough about such behaviors to have a statement read at each game.

"he said, she said..."?  Please, just leave this.

She made NO MENTION of the game played ON THE COURT.  Here was her contribution to the board regarding the game.  "That shoulder dip by Kelly was blatant and add in that push off a few minutes ago."  Thanks for that wonderful insight!

As for the "He said, she said."  She states in a post that, "Another spectator, who couldn't hear what the students were chanting, said she felt it was offensive and that she saw the Ass. AD laugh while talking to me. "  Once again, an incoherent post that seemingly contradicts itself.  So we're to believe that the person who couldn't hear felt that it was offensive even though she couldn't hear it?  I mean, come on....make sense anyway.

If the Assistant AD did indeed laugh at her for her objections, then shame on him and the kids who were chanting it.  You're right Hoosier Titan, the NCAA does promote good sportsmanship before all athletic events.  And, if indeed the allegations are true, certain members of the Carthage student section should have been escorted out of the game and possibly suspended for their actions.  I'm sure if certain members of this board actually follow through (instead of just posting behind a keyboard) with Robert Bonn and Bosko, that actions will be taken against the Assistant AD and possibly the students.


As for the game itself....
--IWU needs to defend better around the perimeter. 
--Andrew Ziemnik is a beast.  Love his game.  Does all the little things, some teachable and some not, that make him a complete DIII ball player. 
--IWU has a ton of depth.  When you can go 9 deep and not see a whole lot of drop-off in play, you're a lucky fan base. 
--I don't know why other teams can't stop the IWU in-bounds plays under the basket, but darn they are affective there.  They have always been able to get bunnies from there.  And, when they don't get a bunny, they get a wide open look at a 3 (which AZ buried) in the second half.
--There were a few possessions in the second half during the IWU run where AZ and Overstreet (I believe) had a very nice two-man, inside, outside, game going.  Tough to defend that.

--For Carthage, I think Marlon stepping up and getting 15 in the first half was key.  It's a lot easier to defend one scorer.  And Marlon made sure that Kelly wasn't the only IWU worry.
--Shooting 9 of 13 from behind the arc in the first half certainly helped.  See point 1 for IWU.

Very chippy ball game.  A number of times, Kelly and Soderman had stare downs.  Davis was chirping at Kelly after a foul in the lane in the second half as well.  To say both teams wanted this game, is an understatement.

Going by the TitanQ math however, all Carthage did was win a home game.  That's what you HAVE to do to be a contender in this league.

What I am about to say is contradicting because I said I would not entertain further posts from you (on this subject matter, that is). The parent asked me what the students said. I told her and she agreed that the chant was offensive. Thank you to those of you who understand my issue and spoke on it. Now, back to the Dick Vitale's of this board for some real ball conversation. 

Quote from: mwunder on January 26, 2014, 10:48:14 AM

Quote from: A Lover of the Game on January 26, 2014, 10:13:26 AM

Quote from: bopol on January 26, 2014, 12:37:11 AM

Quote from: A Lover of the Game on January 26, 2014, 12:18:52 AM
Basketball aside; I most say that I have never been more offended at a basketball game then I was tonight. I was even more offended by Carthage's Assistant A.D. Several students, in the student section that I was sitting next to, made offensive and borderline racist chants at Victor Davis. When it was brought the Assistant A.D's attention he looked me in my face and laughed while saying he didn't hear it because he was on the other end of the gym. Then he asked me if I was a parent of one of IWU's players. What relevance does that have? An apology on behalf of the students and school would have been appreciated. There's nothing wrong with student fans heckling the other team, but they crossed the line.

What did they say and where were you sitting?  That upsets me.  Every basketball player should bring the energy Victor Davis brings to the game.  Besides, he ticked off Coach G in Augie land.  That makes him a legend in my camp.

I replied to you via private message.

IWU70, unfortunately the remarks were offensive. I am a coach. If a fan brought something like this to my attention, I would apologize on behalf of the students and the school; I certainly wouldn’t laugh.  Another spectator, who couldn't hear what the students were chanting, said she felt it was offensive and that she saw the Ass. AD laugh while talking to me.

Robert Bonn   Director of Athletics   262-551-5931
Bosko Djurickovic   Head Men's Basketball Coach   262-551-6627


Those are the two numbers to call and lodge complaints with.  I sat on the opposite side of the gym and didn't hear any racisits chants, but I won't say that you didn't.  The point of my post is that instead of taking a nice victory away from the Carthage men's basketball team, you've decided to focus on something that had nothing to do with the game itself and what this board is supposed to be about.  He said, she said...

Take note of my opening, it said basketball aside. I am not taking anything from Carthage. I think they did a good job.  Let’s be clear on that. I have read posts on this board regarding the atmosphere of games so I think my post is befitting. If you don't like it, ignore it. He said, she said refers to when the information is second hand. I heard it and was involved in the conversations; therefore, your statement does not apply. I will not entertain anymore post from you so there really is no need for you to reply.  Moving on…

Quote from: bopol on January 26, 2014, 12:37:11 AM

Quote from: A Lover of the Game on January 26, 2014, 12:18:52 AM
Basketball aside; I most say that I have never been more offended at a basketball game then I was tonight. I was even more offended by Carthage's Assistant A.D. Several students, in the student section that I was sitting next to, made offensive and borderline racist chants at Victor Davis. When it was brought the Assistant A.D's attention he looked me in my face and laughed while saying he didn't hear it because he was on the other end of the gym. Then he asked me if I was a parent of one of IWU's players. What relevance does that have? An apology on behalf of the students and school would have been appreciated. There's nothing wrong with student fans heckling the other team, but they crossed the line.

What did they say and where were you sitting?  That upsets me.  Every basketball player should bring the energy Victor Davis brings to the game.  Besides, he ticked off Coach G in Augie land.  That makes him a legend in my camp.

I replied to you via private message.

IWU70, unfortunately the remarks were offensive. I am a coach. If a fan brought something like this to my attention, I would apologize on behalf of the students and the school; I certainly wouldn’t laugh.  Another spectator, who couldn't hear what the students were chanting, said she felt it was offensive and that she saw the Ass. AD laugh while talking to me.

Basketball aside; I most say that I have never been more offended at a basketball game then I was tonight. I was even more offended by Carthage's Assistant A.D. Several students, in the student section that I was sitting next to, made offensive and borderline racist chants at Victor Davis. When it was brought the Assistant A.D's attention he looked me in my face and laughed while saying he didn't hear it because he was on the other end of the gym. Then he asked me if I was a parent of one of IWU's players. What relevance does that have? An apology on behalf of the students and school would have been appreciated. There's nothing wrong with student fans heckling the other team, but they crossed the line. 

That shoulder dip by Kelly was blatant and add in that push off a few minutes ago.

Quote from: mwunder on January 22, 2014, 09:59:34 PM
Carthage loses 73-70 at Elmhurst.  They were down as much as 22 in the second half.  Only led once in the game.

Whoa, that's not the outcome I expected. Have to bring your A-game every time. Any team can win on any given night, especially if they catch their opponent slipping.

It was a back and forth game there for a moment, Ypsi, until the Titans pulled out. I had a feeling that the game was going to go a bit like that. Mike Mayberger is turning into a beast off the bench. Such a great kid; gotta love him.

I have to give NCC some love too. I always get antsy when we play them.

Go Titans!

Titans win 72-57.

Go Titans!

Quote from: Titan Q on April 01, 2013, 12:20:48 PM
Some news out of IWU...

http://www.iwusports.com/news/2013/4/1/GEN_0401130142.aspx

Too funny!

Congrats, NCC! Kmiec with a career high of 31 points - nice job! One more game to go before heading to the Dirty South's A.T.L, as many African Americans call it.  Keep that foot on the gas. Good luck to you tomorrow night!!

Quote from: blue_jays on March 22, 2013, 10:24:39 AM

Quote from: A Lover of the Game on March 22, 2013, 10:07:03 AM

Quote from: USee on March 22, 2013, 09:51:44 AM
I hope NCC beats "Midd" by double digits. I became ill from reading the NESCAC board....."Your Honor, I strenuously object". +K for Sager for trying to storm that hill.

Agreed!

It's gotten tiresome and boring, honestly. Everyone thinks their own conference is best, and there's no point in trying to "convince" someone else that they are wrong. Regardless of how the game ends, it won't resolve any of that "debate".

My comment is in support of NCC (at this point) and wishing them well.  I'm not trying to convince anyone of which team and/or conference I think is best.