MBB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[2RMCFans]

Just chiming in from the South Region, we just saw the story on CBS evening news reported by Katie Couric (also a person w/Virginia ties)!  Her story led us to quit "focusing on ourselves" & read the terrific d3hoops story entirely.  Way to go, CalTech! 

This just goes to show that when you never give up, you always have the chance to succeed!

BRAVO!!!!  Best wishes for the future!

[D O.C.]

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[oldchap]

All I can say is, I wouldn't want to be the first SCIAC team to lose to CalTech.... and it may happen this year.

That's what I wrote earlier this year and I was right (the purists will note that I used the verb "may" instead of "will", however the intent was there).

Little did I know that Occidental College would be that team....how ironic...

Here are some quotes that will go down in history:

As for Caltech, yeah they are better, but they're basically a two-man team with no bench whatsoever. The Beavers are scrappy and hustle, and if an opponent has an off night or takes them lightly and lets them hang around then CIT may finally get a SCIAC win. However, until they do, they're still Caltech.

OxyBob

Quote all the stats you like. Not impressed. Win a freaking conference game already, then crow away. What Rich Reed said.

OxyBob

I read all of the hype on here about Caltech. I went to see for myself, and as with 99% of things in life, reality didn't live up to the hype. Pointing that out bugs some people. Oh, well.

OxyBob

And finally the quote which wins the cake...

Caltech has improved its game, and even has some swagger and attitude, and a couple of chippy players. It was fun to see so many CIT fans there cheering them on, hoping to see Caltech finally break its SCIAC losing streak, which is now up to 303.

OxyBob

[playball]

All I can say is, I wouldn't want to be the first SCIAC team to lose to CalTech.... and it may happen this year.

That's what I wrote earlier this year and I was right (the purists will note that I used the verb "may" instead of "will", however the intent was there).

Little did I know that Occidental College would be that team....how ironic...

Here are some quotes that will go down in history:

As for Caltech, yeah they are better, but they're basically a two-man team with no bench whatsoever. The Beavers are scrappy and hustle, and if an opponent has an off night or takes them lightly and lets them hang around then CIT may finally get a SCIAC win. However, until they do, they're still Caltech.

OxyBob

Quote all the stats you like. Not impressed. Win a freaking conference game already, then crow away. What Rich Reed said.

OxyBob

I read all of the hype on here about Caltech. I went to see for myself, and as with 99% of things in life, reality didn't live up to the hype. Pointing that out bugs some people. Oh, well.

OxyBob

And finally the quote which wins the cake...

Caltech has improved its game, and even has some swagger and attitude, and a couple of chippy players. It was fun to see so many CIT fans there cheering them on, hoping to see Caltech finally break its SCIAC losing streak, which is now up to 303.

OxyBob

Dont usually post/or follow this board but thought I would start after that Caltech win over an alright Oxy team.   These quotes are hilarious, good work!

[OxyBob]

Bill Plaschke in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke-caltech-basketball-20110224,0,4852062.column

Great photo of Doc Eslinger celebrating the win (right click for larger image):



OxyBob

[Hoopsallthetime]

"And if that process includes celebrating your first conference win in 26 years with a press party the next day that includes balloons and doughnuts and messy-haired nerds talking breathlessly about redeeming last chances, well, surely no national title celebration has ever felt sweeter." -Bill Plaschke

I wonder want happened on the OXY campus. Was there a press conference, donuts and balloons? It would be nice to hear what the Oxy players and Coaches have to say about this historic night!!!!

[OxyBob]

I wonder want happened on the OXY campus. Was there a press conference, donuts and balloons? It would be nice to hear what the Oxy players and Coaches have to say about this historic night!!!!

Oxy did hold a press conference. Here it is:

http://tinyurl.com/2pbxrk

OxyBob

[wildcat11]

OB,

+1,000 for not cutting and running after Oxy loss.  There have been a large number of posters that closed up shop for good after their team took a loss that are nowhere near the historic footnote that the Tigers are now a part of.  Good for you for taking it and to continue posting.

[Hoopsallthetime]

I have to say I thought the Champan posters would come at Oxybob a lot harder than they did. But you have to give him credit, he sticks behind his team and doesn't give any excuses. He is a proud supporter and we can only hope he continues to support them in the years to come. Hope to see you at the Tournament!

Congrats to Caltech on a great win...now its time to turn our attention to the tournament this weekend.

Friday
Cal Lutheran @ Redlands
Laverne @ CMS

Cal Lutheran has a great opportunity to knock off the #1 seed Redlands in this game. I think Cal Lu is playing great basketball right now, and will not be nervous about this game at all. Heck, they have been playing for there lives the last 3 games just to make it into the tournament. Redlands will have a great atmosphere and I'm sure the crowd will be buzzing. I think the game will come down to whether or not Cal Lutheran can control the paint and not allow Redlands to get easy baskets. Cal Lu will also have to get in the faces of the Redlands 3-point shooters. I see this game being very close. My mind tells me that Cal Lutheran pulls this one out by 2. Final Score: 65-63

CMS goes for there third straight Conference Tournament Championship. The Stags came out and played very well against Pomona and will  be ready for Laverne's third shot. Laverne will play hard and will continue to go at the Stags. If the Stags can control  Trevor Woodland like they did the last time at Ducey Gym, then I see the Stags winning by 8. If Laverne can keep it close, they may have a chance to pull it out. I believe the last couple of minutes of the game will make the biggest impact. Once Laverne goes to there "hack a shaq" attack, CMS will have to bunker down and hit there free throws. CMS wins this game by 8 behind Lacey and Anderson. Score: 56-48


Congrats to the Stags for Sharing the SCIAC regular season title with Redlands. 3 years in a row as SCIAC champions is tough to do. Now let's win the SCIAC Tournament and get another shot at Chapman!

[OxyBob]

I have to say I thought the Champan posters would come at Oxybob a lot harder than they did.

Oh, please, like I care what oldchump says. And nice to see a Linfield b-baller jumping on the Caltech bandwagon. 9-16. Wow. As wildcat11 once said:

We have a basketball team?  Only 239 days until Linfield opens up football fall camp!

OxyBob

[dahlby]

Hoopsallthetime:

If Lewis and Clark, currently ranked regionally, is selected for the tourney, I would not be surprised to see Whitworth hosting a four team pod as what happened last year in the first round of the women's tourney where the SCIAC  champ and Chapman
were flown to the NW.

[oldchap]

I have to say I thought the Champan posters would come at Oxybob a lot harder than they did.

Oh, please, like I care what oldchump says.

OxyBob

I didn't say anything, Oxybutt... my post were your exact words.

[Hoopsallthetime]

Hoopsallthetime:

If Lewis and Clark, currently ranked regionally, is selected for the tourney, I would not be surprised to see Whitworth hosting a four team pod as what happened last year in the first round of the women's tourney where the SCIAC  champ and Chapman
were flown to the NW.

I easily could see that happen, but I can almost promise you that Chapman will host the 1st round game due to expenses. The NCAA does not want to spend the money to send two So. California teams up to the NW when they can save money and have one eliminated here. With the NCAA its all about money. I wish it wasn't this way because I think it takes away from the overall experience for the college athlete. It is what it is, so Chapman get ready to host a first round game. I can't see it happening any other way in my opinion!

I hope CMS makes the Tournament because I think they will be able to give Chapman a better overall game than Redlands, Cal Lu or Laverne. I think having Remy Penson will certainly help CMS chances, because it really hurt not having him the first time.

[WoostAr]

Coach Eslinger will be coaching washington Capitals tonight against the Harlem Globetrotters.  Let's see if he can snap a 40 year losing streak while he's at it.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Coach Eslinger will be coaching washington Capitals tonight against the Harlem Globetrotters.  Let's see if he can snap a 40 year losing streak while he's at it.

If he can, I'd say he's a lock for Coach of the Year!