MBB: American Rivers Conference

[doolittledog]

Last night's game was the first one that reminded me of old-school Knights Gym.  Student section did a great job thru the entire game, with the exception of that "overrated" chant at the end of the game.  I personally hate that one.

Knights came out firing last night and did a great job keeping the lead and doing enough to keep BV at bay.  BV is a very good team, but any time you spot a team an 11 point lead and they are shooting as well from the arc as Wartburg was last night, it is a very tall order.

I was thinking about that last year when I visited the W.  The Knights old place was an intimidating place to visit.  The W last year seemed to be a very nice...and very quiet place.  I have wondered if that is the case at Loras as well.  The old Loras field house was very loud and intimidating.  The new place...

Good to hear that Wartburg is getting the students into the place and making it loud.  That's what basketball should be. 

[AENeumann Jr]

I agree wit the over rated chant, not a fan, sorry pops

[DBQ1965]

Massey Ratings for Men's BB are out. 

# 22  BV
# 44  Cornell
# 75  Loras
# 88 Wartburg
#121 UD
#146 Central
#155 Simpson
#232 Luther
#281 Coe

For complete ratings ... http://www.masseyratings.com/rate.php?lg=cb&sub=III&mid=1

[Alfredeneumann]

Massey Ratings for Men's BB are out. 

# 22  BV
# 44  Cornell
# 75  Loras
# 88 Wartburg
#121 UD
#146 Central
#155 Simpson
#232 Luther
#281 Coe

Things have shaken out about the way the confernce pre-season prediction. Cornell may be a little better and Coe worse than expected.

[beandipper]

Maybe Eslick did put a move on Stribe, but at least Stribe isn't as god awful ugly as that kid.  Jeez if I had to wake up everyday and look in the mirror I have no idea what I would do.  He must have hit every ugly branch of the ugly tree on the way down and then some.  Looks like Saatoff is going to continue the tradition.  Nice job Peth, I think you have put together the ugliest team in D3.  I guess they deserve to win a few games since they luck so stinkin awful, they just happened to get lucky against BV, I feel sorry for their fans. 

Perhaps Eslick should take a look at this video, he definitely fits in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCqzsJ4Z9jQ

[Alfredeneumann]

Looks like Saatoff is going to continue the tradition.  Nice job Peth, I think you have put together the ugliest team in D3.  I guess they deserve to win a few games since they luck so stinkin awful, they just happened to get lucky against BV, I feel sorry for their fans. 

I'm sorry, I didn't know this basketball was a beauty contest. I thought the object of the game was to put the ball in the basket for more points than the other team.
I'll take "players"over "pretty boys" EVERYTIME .

[WartburgPoliSci11]

Anyone have an idea why Mitch Eslick has been playing so little recently, his knee still bothering him or just struggles?

Mitch was FINE last night in Wartburg's big 80-66 win over # 6 BV last night. Ask Kyle Stribe of BV. Mitch put a move on him and as they say at the playgrounug "broke  his ankles" in the first half... put him on the floor and ref's had to call a TO to see if he could continue to play.
Cole and Mitch set the tone for the game by hitting 5 -3's in the first 4 minutes. Very solid game by Cashes, 9 assists, 2 TO's. BV got the score to 33-32 with 5 minutes to go in 1st half but most of the rest of the game was 7 to 15 pt lead for the Knights. The student section was into the game. BV looked like they didn't want to be there at all. But I'm sure they'll be ready on 2/4/09  in Storm Lake.

WARNING TO CONFERENCE BIG MEN. If you are going to set a ball screen, BV's big men will come up and deliver a shove to your back that would be 10yd penalty in the NFL.

# Player Name            FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA OF DE TOT PF  TP  A TO BLK S MIN
12 Danielson, Cole..... 7-14       7-13      4-4    0    3    3    0  25  5  1  0  1  33
22 Eslick, Mitch.......   7-14       5-12      2-3    2    6    8     1  21  4  0  0  1  27


http://www.go-knights.net/news/Article.aspx?ID=3252

Yeah I was there, it figures I make a comment about a few off nights and he just tears it up.  Good to see, I've always enjoyed watching Mitch going from him leading us to the playoffs senior year to here at Wartburg. Also I think your being a little harsh on Mitch's looks(although I must say his sister was more blessed in that department)

[Walston Hoover]

Maybe Eslick did put a move on Stribe, but at least Stribe isn't as god awful ugly as that kid.  Jeez if I had to wake up everyday and look in the mirror I have no idea what I would do.  He must have hit every ugly branch of the ugly tree on the way down and then some.  Looks like Saatoff is going to continue the tradition.  Nice job Peth, I think you have put together the ugliest team in D3.  I guess they deserve to win a few games since they luck so stinkin awful, they just happened to get lucky against BV, I feel sorry for their fans. 

Perhaps Eslick should take a look at this video, he definitely fits in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCqzsJ4Z9jQ

Great first post. Classic. Can't win on the court so he rips the looks of the other team.

[Alfredeneumann]

Welcome back to his side WH. Tough night last night for the Knights @ Cornell. Haven't talked to Jr. to get run down, but consistency has been an issue all season.

Are you going to make it to a game @ Levick this year? Let me know we could do beverages @ the Neumann Home

[Purple Heys]

Cornell showing something in turning away a Wartburg team fresh off a win over BV.

Dare one consider that the Rams have a shot at the League title?

It will be interesting to see if the Rams can beat either BV or Loras or both in the return engagement...all the while avoiding dropping one to the teams trailing at the moment.

Lot's of dangerous teams in the IIAC...

(if only this were football we were talking about)

[sportsknight]

Maybe Eslick did put a move on Stribe, but at least Stribe isn't as god awful ugly as that kid.  Jeez if I had to wake up everyday and look in the mirror I have no idea what I would do.  He must have hit every ugly branch of the ugly tree on the way down and then some.

This coming from a fan of the school that gave us such mugs as Jordan Campbell is rich.

[3baller]

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Great first post. Classic. Can't win on the court so he rips the looks of the other team.
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Can't win on the court?  Maybe the most recent game wasn't won, but pretty sure BV has done MORE than its fair share of winning. 

sportsknight - you're really singling out Jordan Campbell?  I could see mentioning a couple other guys, but Jordan?  Did he dunk on you?  Or hit some 3's in your face?  There has to be some sort of personal grudge on that comment...

[Klompen]

Massey Ratings for Men's BB are out. 

# 22  BV
# 44  Cornell
# 75  Loras
# 88 Wartburg
#121 UD
#146 Central
#155 Simpson
#232 Luther
#281 Coe

Things have shaken out about the way the confernce pre-season prediction. Cornell may be a little better and Coe worse than expected.

I think Central is doing a little better than most on here predicted, if I remember right.  And the fact that they lead at BV, at Wartburg and at Loras for most of the games is a real sign that they are turning the corner and are capable of being a top half conference team and could compete for the championship as early as next year.  I say capable and could because they have got to get consistency mastered before it will happen.  They have the talent and most of it will be back again next year.  Except for Grant Franzen, who quit the team. 

But they put together a full game against Simpson on Wednesday.  They started out strong, Simpson managed to make one small run at them, but Central really never looked back, and unless it was in the first minute or two, Simpson never lead.  They have to get their endurance ramped up so that 40 minutes and OT as needed doesn't find the gas tank on empty.  They have a deep bench which helps.  Loren Liming has become one of their more consistent players inside.  Miguel Ley is playing strong again.  Mick Hoffman has really stepped up big time.  Unfortunately that has landed Demarko Turner on the bench most of the time and I think he could really be great with more playing time.  But they are fun to watch and it has been awhile since they have really been fun to watch.  Good job Dutch, now turn that corner and slam the door on the past few years. 

[doolittledog]

Video for tonights Cornell @ Dubuque game can be found at http://www.dbq.edu/udathletics/Video.cfm

I should get to watch this one.  I should have the kids baths done and in bed within 40 minutes.  My wife has the flu and doesn't want me anywhere near her.  The Hawkeyes have already played today.  That leaves me sitting downstairs in front of the computer watching the Spartans and the Rams. 

[doolittledog]

Dubuque up on Cornell at the half 29-19

I just started watching.