MBB: American Rivers Conference

[doolittledog]

I'd be ok with a downslide by Central.  Makes it easier for my Dubuque team to run towards a conference title

[BandGetsToPlay]

I don't care one way or another, just have some friends close to that program and they wonder as well what is going on down there. From the sounds of things the whole Admin team is trying change the face of Central - anyone else heard rumblings? Fairly New AD, Fairly New President, New ppl in the business office...makes a person wonder what's really going on? 

[doolittledog]

I don't care one way or another, just have some friends close to that program and they wonder as well what is going on down there. From the sounds of things the whole Admin team is trying change the face of Central - anyone else heard rumblings? Fairly New AD, Fairly New President, New ppl in the business office...makes a person wonder what's really going on? 

And from the Des Moines Register...http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130710/SPORTS/307100095/Iowa-Scene-UNI-event-in-D-M-World-University-Games-AIB-sports-ISU-and-Iowa-football?archive

Former Central AD Al Dorenkamp who had retired, who was a Central Alum as well as an All-American on the Central football team has been named the AD at AIB in Des Moines. 

I suppose one could read things into that along with other things you mentioned.  Though I am not one to wear tin foil hats on my head worring about conspiracy theories 

[BandGetsToPlay]

"Retired" No...Moved on...yes

One on the outside would think, I think, 'Hmmm...former A-A alumn not good enough for Central now, but yet is good for AIB?' Nothing against AIB of course, but yes, I am sure the 'old' boys at the coffee table are talking it up...

[doolittledog]

Bunch of guys in Central Mens Basketball gear spotted at Climb Iowa in the Des Moines metro this afternoon.  Makes for a fun off season workout.

[doolittledog]

Anyone with any recruiting info out there?

Now that school is in session I suppose we can comment. 

Dubuque got a point guard out of Oelwein that was a 1,000 point scorer in high school, also went to state in tennis and played baseball.

Dubuque got a 6'10 kid from North Fayette.  He looks like he could eat a hamburger or 2 but has a sweet outside shot. 

I'll try to dig up some more info. 

[doolittledog]

UD coach Sieverding named to the Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.

http://www.thonline.com/sports/local_sports/article_7e31e1f9-2d3c-576d-a1f7-d90a1dc6263f.html

From the article...

Sieverding played at the University of Northern Iowa and was named all-Missouri Valley Conference, but his formation as a player and coach leads back to Bellevue.

"I grew up with four older brothers and an older sister who were all involved in athletics, and I followed them around a lot," Sieverding said. "It was easy to go the park and play. In those days there weren't so many things going on in the house as far as video games and things. We actually stayed busy outside. Somebody was always there. The biggest thing I learned is if you work hard and hold yourself accountable, then that hard work will pay off."

As a 12-year-old, he won the national Knights of Columbus free throw contest after making 62 of 65 shots in the final.

"That's when I really started realizing maybe basketball could lead to bigger and better things," Sieverding said. "That's when I started setting goals for high school and after high school."

Those goals didn't include becoming a coach until he was at UNI. It seemed like a logical step since his love of basketball and watching game film never waned.

"I feel like every day is a Friday working with our team," Sieverding said. "I feel very fortunate here at the University of Dubuque, with all of the great things we have going on as a university and as a basketball program."

The Spartans won the Iowa Conference title last season and advanced to the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament.

"I get all kinds of satisfaction out of watching him coach at UD," Squiers said. "He coaches the way he played. He had the passion for the game as a player and a passion for the game as a coach."

[Norsanity]

Ummm iowa conference title last yr?  Last I checked the highest he finished was third.....
Won the conference tournament...... not iowa conference title. We won the conference title which in my opinion is harder to do than win 3 games in one week.

[5 Words or Less]

Luther scrimmaged NIACC tonight

[AppletonRocks]

A little off topic but need some Iowa help--I am going to Des Moines on business driving through Dubuque and need to stay somewhere along the way.  My dad is riding along just for fun and he likes casinos.  I know there are some in Dubuque on the WI border--anything else along the way worth looking into for him?   Thanks for the help.

I don't need a casino to gamble, I am a Cubs fan. 

[doolittledog]

A little off topic but need some Iowa help--I am going to Des Moines on business driving through Dubuque and need to stay somewhere along the way.  My dad is riding along just for fun and he likes casinos.  I know there are some in Dubuque on the WI border--anything else along the way worth looking into for him?   Thanks for the help.

I don't need a casino to gamble, I am a Cubs fan. 

If you like casinos, you could head straight west out of Dubuque after visiting their casino and there is The Isle casino in Waterloo, just off of Hwy 20.  Then take Hwy 63 south to Hwy 30 and there is the Mesquake casino outside of Tama, then take Hwy 30 west to Hwy 330 at Marshalltown and take Hwy 330 into the Des Moines area and the horse track/casino is right there in Altoona. 

I think all the underground, illegal, cock fighting establishments have finally been closed down.  So darn the luck for you there in that department 

[Alfredeneumann]

Congrats to Wartburg Coach Dick Peth. He was inducted into the Wisconsin High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 5.

http://www.go-knights.net/news/2013/11/11/MBB_1111132840.aspx?path=mbball

http://lacrossetribune.com/sports/high-school/tomahtimberwolves/peth-inducted-into-wisconsin-basketball-hall-of-fame/article_5d31ee7a-4afb-11e3-a444-0019bb2963f4.html

"He encouraged young players to focus and work hard.
"Don't ever give up on your dreams and work your tail off," he said. "Take advantage of your opportunities."

As good as he is a coach, he an even better person.

[Alfredeneumann]

Wartburg Preseason Preview
http://www.go-knights.net/news/2013/11/12/MBB_1112131857.aspx?path=mbball

"With the season approaching, Peth said he is really excited the amount of ball sharing at practice and the overall teamwork.

"The ball sharing on this team is better than anytime I remember in the past four or five years and the guys don't care who scores," Peth said. "There are seven guys on this team that could be leading scorers in any given game.
Peth said he is also excited about several players that can shoot parameter and are some of the top three-point shooters in the conference."

[Alfredeneumann]

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa --- The University of Dubuque, which won the 2013 Iowa Conference basketball tournament and advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship, has been named a slim favorite by the coaches to capture the 2013-2014 Iowa Conference title. The Spartans received four of seven possible first-place votes (coaches cannot vote for their own teams), totaling 53 points in the IIAC Men's Basketball Coaches' Poll.

Buena Vista University picked up three first-place votes and sits second with 52 points. The Beavers were also picked second on four ballots. Loras College received the remaining first-place vote and edged Luther College for third place by a 40-38 margin. The complete 2013-2014 IIAC Men's Basketball Coaches' Poll follows.

Rank    School (1st place votes)    Points    2012-2013 Record
1    Dubuque (4)    53    22-7, 9-5 IIAC
2    Buena Vista (3)    52    19-7, 11-3 IIAC
3    Loras (1)    40    8-17, 3-11 IIAC
4    Luther    38    18-8, 11-3 IIAC
5    Wartburg    33    15-12, 8-6 IIAC
6    Coe    26    15-11, 8-6 IIAC
7    Simpson    23    7-19, 3-11 IIAC
8    Central    15    10-14, 3-11 IIAC

[doolittledog]

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa --- The University of Dubuque, which won the 2013 Iowa Conference basketball tournament and advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship, has been named a slim favorite by the coaches to capture the 2013-2014 Iowa Conference title. The Spartans received four of seven possible first-place votes (coaches cannot vote for their own teams), totaling 53 points in the IIAC Men's Basketball Coaches' Poll.

Buena Vista University picked up three first-place votes and sits second with 52 points. The Beavers were also picked second on four ballots. Loras College received the remaining first-place vote and edged Luther College for third place by a 40-38 margin. The complete 2013-2014 IIAC Men's Basketball Coaches' Poll follows.

Rank    School (1st place votes)    Points    2012-2013 Record
1    Dubuque (4)    53    22-7, 9-5 IIAC
2    Buena Vista (3)    52    19-7, 11-3 IIAC
3    Loras (1)    40    8-17, 3-11 IIAC
4    Luther    38    18-8, 11-3 IIAC
5    Wartburg    33    15-12, 8-6 IIAC
6    Coe    26    15-11, 8-6 IIAC
7    Simpson    23    7-19, 3-11 IIAC
8    Central    15    10-14, 3-11 IIAC

Is Loras getting this vote due to their strong history?  3-11 last year and they have been missing the conference tourey more than they have been making it the past few years.  Is there something I'm not aware of?  Some big time transfers??