MBB: American Rivers Conference

[Alfredeneumann]

The Wartburg all-Knights gym members has been released.

http://www.go-knights.net/news/Article.aspx?ID=2411

The members from the 2000's are
TROY OSTERHAUS '01
MIKE PIPHO '03
NATE SCHMIDT '06
JASON STEEGE '06

[Klopenhiemer]

Looking forward to that BV vs. Loras match up as the season progresses more.  Looks as BV will be at the top of the IIAC for another season. 

[birds of prey]

Looking forward to that BV vs. Loras match up as the season progresses more.  Looks as BV will be at the top of the IIAC for another season. 

Are you predicting a BV victory Klopenhiemer?...if so, please justify your answer just for the sake of discussion.  I'm interested in hearing your reasoning as to why BV will be at the top this year...

[Rock Chalk DuHawk]

BV over Loras this year.....I dont see it happening....I think Loras maybe the dominant team for years to come.  They are just so physical, hard match up for many teams in the IIAC.

[Charlie Kohawk]

Tim Riggans, I mean, Brian Brungard hit three bombs in OT to lead Coe over Dubuque, 73-60. It was nice to have the students back, but the crowd was disappointing. The officiating seemed to need to break off some holiday rust too.

[Klopenhiemer]

Looking forward to that BV vs. Loras match up as the season progresses more.  Looks as BV will be at the top of the IIAC for another season. 

Are you predicting a BV victory Klopenhiemer?...if so, please justify your answer just for the sake of discussion.  I'm interested in hearing your reasoning as to why BV will be at the top this year...

For one reason they have a tenure at the top.  They are well coached by one the best coaches in the west region.  They are fundamentally sound, Franklin, Foggeman, and Bissen are all strong players. 

Of course I am predicting a BV victory.  Best of luck to both teams this season.  It is going to be fun to watch. 

[doolittledog]

Dubuque gets their first conference victory of the season tonight.  They came back from 2 down at half time to win by 5...68-63 over Simpson. 

[birds of prey]

Loras and BV, both picking up wins today, both remain unbeaten in IIAC play. Sets up for a prime time IIAC showdown Wednesday night in Dubuque.

Loras and BV, at or near the top in many statistical categories so far this season. The numbers prove it and so do the records. It's still early in the year, but is there really anybody else out there that can give either of these two teams a run for it?

Coe fell again today, Wartburg has suffered key injuries leading them to three losses already, and Central and Simpson are in the IIAC basement! Is this seriously a two horse race the rest of the way? There's 75% of the conference season left.

Everyone's thoughts are encouraged...

[Alfredeneumann]

Warburg's transfer Christmas gift from last year- Franzen has left Ia. Wesleyan and has enrolled @ UNI and is not planning to play there So that makes 4 schools in little over a year.

Last year's Mr. Basketball -Vette was seen @ Wart- Coe game Saturday. To paraphrase Cub fans "maybe next year???"

[Rock Chalk DuHawk]

Cant wait for the Loras - BV showdown......should be a great one but I dont think the Beavers have a chance in the new gym.....Loras will be lights out!!!! 

Have fun stopping Kolze as he is the real difference maker this year...........You have 4 absolute studs who can all dominate a game in Centella, Kolze, White, and Slater.....not to mention a powerful Jake Oeth who is as solid as they come......BV better bring their game and not lose it on the 4 hr ride trip.............DuHawks in a 10pt or greater win.

Just to mention as a side note.....Slater had his best game of the year against Cornell and is really getting things rolling................LOOK OUT IAAC.....these are the only 2 teams worth watching this year!

[Klopenhiemer]

Cant wait for the Loras - BV showdown......should be a great one but I dont think the Beavers have a chance in the new gym.....Loras will be lights out!!!! 

Have fun stopping Kolze as he is the real difference maker this year...........You have 4 absolute studs who can all dominate a game in Centella, Kolze, White, and Slater.....not to mention a powerful Jake Oeth who is as solid as they come......BV better bring their game and not lose it on the 4 hr ride trip.............DuHawks in a 10pt or greater win.

Just to mention as a side note.....Slater had his best game of the year against Cornell and is really getting things rolling................LOOK OUT IAAC.....these are the only 2 teams worth watching this year!

Fear the DuHawks.  Lets hope they bite as loud as they bark. 

[The Show]

Fogleman could eat those guys for breakfast...literally...

[coebball70]

Looking forward to the Loras vs BV game on Wednesday.  While playing better lately Loras still has terrible defensive lapses where rotation and 'help defense' is non-existent.Cornell had several 4 and 6 points runs keeping them within striking distance the whole game.  For such an experienced team, Loras has not displayed the 'go for the throat' character that is necessary to win championships.  This game will be won on two factors...second chance points and perimeter defense.  I predict a Duhawk victory in OT.

[Klompen]

Loras and BV, at or near the top in many statistical categories so far this season. The numbers prove it and so do the records. It's still early in the year, but is there really anybody else out there that can give either of these two teams a run for it?

Central has not been as competitive as I had hoped they would be in the conference games thus far, but they did at least play with BV on BV's court this year.  That is better than they have done in recent years there and in recent years we have won in Pella.  It may not be a run for the conference, but it tells me that I would put Loras ahead of BV at this point.  I guess we will find out which team is better real soon.

[The Show]

The real question is, can BV, Coe, or Wartburg give the Duhawks a legitimate run this year, or will Loras match their 15-1 IIAC mark, or dare I say it...run the table?

Well, that question's been taken care of...

Fogleman and Wagner came to play.  BV even played without one of their starting guards (Stribe).

Kolze with 5 points???