For those that can't be at Timken on Sat, the Live Video feed info:

http://www.wooster.edu/athletics/mb/news/2006-07/teamline.php

Game day info:

http://www.wooster.edu/athletics/mb/news/2006-07/wittenberg.php

GO SCOTS!

Was at Otter last night for the scrimmage--business as usual for the Scots.  The Bein held tough for the first 20, hitting a bunch of 3's and tough shots to stay within 10.  The Scots pushed the lead to 20 in the 2nd and cruised to a victory--102-83 I think, leading wire to wire.   

A bit sloppy at times, but a solid performance by Wooster.    The only frosh that saw action was Craig Elam, a 6'6", 245 lb. forward from Dayton Carroll.   He really flowed with the offense, played decent D and can board.  I was most impressed by his natural instincts--his floor "sense" or presence.  He's got enormous potential IMO.  He's wearing #44 as well--and from Dayton--comparisons will start immediately.

The Scots look loaded and ready--

GO SCOTS!

WooScotsFan

You missed 3--there are a total of 11 recruits.  Dustin Geitgey, a point guard from Northwestern HS (Wayne Co.), and 2 others, both of which I've heard are outstanding.  One kid is from the Dayton area, and the other is from Virginia.

And all are on campus, I'm told--

GO SCOTS!

Quote from: jscwittfan on March 01, 2006, 10:23:22 PM
With everybody so excited about the tournament and the All-NCAC teams, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the new poll.

Witt moved up to 3, and Wooster moved down to 5.

Who cares about the poll right now--5 or 6 games left for 2 teams--it's TOURNEY TIME!

Quote from: sac on March 01, 2006, 09:40:47 PM
I'm curious if Wooster folks think Coach Moore went for the high octane offense after watching his team get bogged down by a superior defense at Albion last year.

As I recall that was a pretty high scoring Wooster team as well. Just a theory.

Sac--good point.  Contrary to wooscotsfan's belief (with all due respect!) Halftime at Albion was when and where the theory was developed--at least it was the first time I've seen Wooster impliment this scheme.   I watched the first half in horror-- the post play of Wooster was ineffective--no doubling down on Schlingman, no open looks on the perimeter.  16 points I recall--Then, in the 2nd half, Wooster went with their lineup that they play now, and instead of pounding in the post, they had a dribble--penetrate-kick out for the open 3 offense working like a charm.   I have to say one of the absolute best coaching jobs I've ever seen.

So yes, it had to do with the Albion game, and the rest, as they say . . .

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Obviously, a joke and a little wishful thinking. But with the brackets, it's one of the few, if only, conference with such a chance.

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I understand, and you are fortunate in that respect.  If Wooster advances and Witt advances, it will be for a trip to Salem.  Likewise for Augustana and Ill Wesleyan.  Hope and Calvin get jobbed by the NCAA as they potentially meet Saturday after playing 7 days before.

I LOVE the hype, and what this forum offers--and I'm looking forward to the first ever matchup between RMC and the Fighting Scots on Friday in Lexington!

GO SCOTS!

Quote from: 78rmc on February 28, 2006, 10:52:09 AM
Looks like it will be a RMC vs VWC final in Salem!

As ScotsFan reminded us--Lee Corso: "Not so fast, my friend!"

A bit premature, don't you think?  We can talk about matchups in Salem on March 11th--right now, it's one game at a time, my friend--

DC--you're constantly learning about the language of the law--PRECISE!  Nice "wiggling", by the way--you're learning, at the expense of the Lake Erie fans

I don't think Witt will have as easy of a game as what most people are saying--Witt tends to play to the level of their opponent, and Sat. night was the very first time this year Witt played defense with a passion. 

Witt seems to get fired up when they see black and old gold--unless they see Lake Erie with uni's that have WOOSTER painted across their chest, I think it will be closer than what many think--closer, but I still think that Witt should handle them, IMO--For crying out loud, they have Borchers and Russ, 6'9's and athletic! 

Who knows?  It's tourney time, and anything can happen!!!

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Curious as to how similar Wooster is to VWC?

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Not having seen VWC play, I would say that based purely on the numbers, VWC and Wooster are a very similar team--Woo starts Port 6'5 and Vandervaart 6'6, and a trio of guards 6' to 6'3.  While VWC has a couple of bigs, it doesn't appear that they make much of an impact.  Wooster also has strong bench play, going 9 deep, and it appears that VWC pretty much plays 5-7 on any given night.

Again, #s are just that--#s.  Seeing the athletic abilities and other intangibles of the respective players would tell the tale--

Only one common opponent--E & H--VWC 2-0. Scots 1-0 (150-101 in the Championship game of E & H's holiday tourney)

It should be an interesting matchup--they came to Wooster a couple of years back for a tourney but the marquee matchup (RMC vs. Woo) never happened due to an upset of RMC in the first round--

Looking forward to an exciting opening game on Friday in Lexington--

GO SCOTS!

DC--Thanks for the post--was this logically concluded?  Or did you employ the "reverse-logic" of the selection committee?

After spending last week trying to out think the bar examiners, you may have an inside track!

As much as I'd love to see the Scots host, outside of OWU (who played out of their minds) they have played very well on the road this year--a bit more focused IMO--

Quote from: sac on February 26, 2006, 05:36:45 PM
The way I understand it Wooster would be a part of a 4 team bracket with all games played at York.

......and it will be cakewalk.

I would have to agree with sac--if the Scots can regain their mid-late season form.  I'd love to go East.  Lincoln looks like they play the same up tempo style that Wooster does, so it would be a trackmeet won by the team that's making their shots--

We must be mindful, however, that Pat is LOGICAL--I wouldn't be suprised to see Hope, Calvin, Witt, Woo and BW all end up in the same bracket, by NCAA (il)logic--

Quote from: smedindy on February 25, 2006, 12:48:18 AM
Anyway, I want DETAILS on Artie. Not just simple colors. What hue of blue? What about the shirt! My gosh, people! Details!

It was a blue-violet hue, with a red shirt and red tie--unreal.  I'm guessing the red suit with a black shirt/tie will be the suit of choice for the Championship--

Where's the "Artie's Suit de jour" thread?  I'd love to see the results of the poster's predictions!

Should be a great Woo/Witt III tonight--

GO SCOTS!

First off, DC, I'm glad you're in the house with the bar looming--if you don't know it now, you won't!

OWU's victory doesn't suprise me--Gheny doesn't defend real well, as evidenced by the Scots' thrashing of them earlier this month--I think the Scots went over the century mark with about 10 min to go--

With that being said, OWU is peaking at the right time--they're playing great D, and are shooting lights out.  I still think that they don't match up real well with Witt, but if they're still hot from 3, it should be a great first game Friday night.

Should be a fun weekend of NCAC hoops--we will look forward to the arrival of Billy Pilgram and earlhamalum to the friendly confines of Timken!

GO SCOTS!

Hey Hoops--welcome to the board.

Win over 500 games, and you can feel free to criticize Coach Moore.  I don't think there is a single poster on this board that will criticize him--he's a great coach, and a class guy.

With that being said, he does the talking for his team--a consummate team leader.  Down by 2 or up by 40, his men are on the floor giving the effort that he expects--100% all the time.  And when those bench players who are playing hard are fouled, and the refs play the "sympathy" card and don't call it, he get's upset--like any great team leader would.  And he let's the officials know about it.

This is a place where the fans call it the way they see it.  Your shallow comments only reflect upon your understanding of the game.

Outstanding analysis, DC--I always look forward to your thoughts.

One question--isn't the Feb. 22nd regional rankings the final one? 

I think the loss yesterday did put a lot of things in perspective for the Scots--OWU is a tough place to play, given their gym size and eccentric decor, and add senior day and you've got a problem.  I think DeWitt's quote in the DR this morning was a true reflection on the game--OWU played as well as they could, which is what it takes to beat a team like Wooster.  I still can't get over how well they played in the 1st half--

I also think that Witt will have their hands full on Friday if OWU plays as inspired as they did yesterday--assuming, of course, that the top seeds advance.

Let the games begin--

GO SCOTS!