MBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[WXYZ]

Bethel can breathe,  Royals win 86 - 81.

Drake - What did you think about the defense on both sides of the ball this evening? Bethel has been hit pretty hard here on the board for that side of their game. What did you think actually watching the game.

[Drake Palmer]

Bethel can breathe,  Royals win 86 - 81.

Drake - What did you think about the defense on both sides of the ball this evening? Bethel has been hit pretty hard here on the board for that side of their game. What did you think actually watching the game.

Wxyz- I wasn't at the game.  I was listening from the cozy confines of my home after watching the Gophs lose to Florida State. Are you sure you want to lob me this fat pitch to swing at?    But to try & answer your question--

IMO, giving up 50 points in the 2nd half in two consecutive games is not exactly impressive defense.  But I guess you can say Bethel's defense was an improvement from their game against UM-Morris when they gave up 60 points in the 2nd half.   

As I pointed out last night, at one point the Royals were up by 17 points at the 14 minute mark or so in the 2nd half.  Plus this is from the Bethel website  - The Royals led 43-31 at the half, but were outscored in the second half as Crown shot 65.5% from the field compared to Bethel's 37.5%.  The Royals made 21 second half free throws to hang on for the win.

In the first half – Bethel limited crown to 41% from the field.  I think you can guess which conclusion I've reached. 
BTW- I heard the radio announcer say that Jeff Reck wasn't dressed. Any idea why?

[sumander]

Remember to get your picks done before the opening tip tonight, if you plan on being in the pickem contest.

[Nites]

Interesting line on Laugen from last night - no assists.  Hard to believe that you put up 86 points and your point guard doesn't have an assist.

## Player Name            FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA OF DE TOT PF  TP   A  TO BLK S MIN
03 Cory Laugen......... *  4-9        2-5      7-9      1  3     4    2   17  0  3    0   1  29


I noticed that the Royals had 10 steals.  Do they play a gambling defense to jump start an open court offense?  Is that why they also give up a lot of points? 

[WXYZ]

Drake,

Thanks for the analysis. I don't have any idea why Jeff Reck was not dressed for the game. He was on the bench with the kids watching the game and giving his support.

[Drake Palmer]

Drake,

Thanks for the analysis. I don't have any idea why Jeff Reck was not dressed for the game. He was on the bench with the kids watching the game and giving his support.

Hey - I think you were there, what are your thoughts?  Or if you prefer to remain a publicly, impartial observer, I understand. 
 

[Drake Palmer]

Where's BethelGuy & Bethel34 to defend their team's defense/honor?

And speaking of missing in action -

UST L Bow
USTBumKneez
Jimmy Chitwood
WerFans
CON of the North (yeah,  where the heck are you??)
Big Shocker
Kel Varnsen
Little Shocker

Somewhat missing

PI,
Snow
TH4L
Dread Pirate Roberts
Skibbity Yeah
MIACsuperfan
etc.

And Watch, does OAS still owe you a Mac shirt?   

[miacwatchmen]

Bethel can breathe,  Royals win 86 - 81.

Drake - What did you think about the defense on both sides of the ball this evening? Bethel has been hit pretty hard here on the board for that side of their game. What did you think actually watching the game.

Wxyz- I wasn't at the game.  I was listening from the cozy confines of my home after watching the Gophs lose to Florida State. Are you sure you want to lob me this fat pitch to swing at?    But to try & answer your question--

IMO, giving up 50 points in the 2nd half in two consecutive games is not exactly impressive defense.  But I guess you can say Bethel's defense was an improvement from their game against UM-Morris when they gave up 60 points in the 2nd half.   

As I pointed out last night, at one point the Royals were up by 17 points at the 14 minute mark or so in the 2nd half.  Plus this is from the Bethel website  - The Royals led 43-31 at the half, but were outscored in the second half as Crown shot 65.5% from the field compared to Bethel's 37.5%.  The Royals made 21 second half free throws to hang on for the win.[/b]
In the first half – Bethel limited crown to 41% from the field.  I think you can guess which conclusion I've reached. 
BTW- I heard the radio announcer say that Jeff Reck wasn't dressed. Any idea why?

Good teams win close games at the end with free throws.....

Drake- Yes he does!! I was supposed to get it a few years ago so hopefully he sent a larger size than I asked for 

[Drake Palmer]

Good teams win close games at the end with free throws.....

I'd have been impressed if this FT shooting effort would have come against a GAC, SJU, or UST or Carleton. Great teams don't let inferior teams hang around & blow them out!   

And besides, why do you keep defending the Royals? 

[Drake Palmer]

Watch - I have a highly valued, commemorative last t-shirt from the MAC cage I might be willing to part with! Never worn. 

[miacwatchmen]

Good teams win close games at the end with free throws.....

I'd have been impressed if this FT shooting effort would have come against a GAC, SJU, or UST or Carleton. Great teams don't let inferior teams hang around & blow them out!   

And besides, why do you keep defending the Royals? 

I agree that the win was not an impressive one but at the end of the year what column does it fall under? Thats right the "W" column so I'm sure the Royals will take it despite being sub-par.

I'm defending them because there is no one else to do it!! You'd be talking to yourself Drake!!

[Drake Palmer]

Good teams win close games at the end with free throws.....

I'd have been impressed if this FT shooting effort would have come against a GAC, SJU, or UST or Carleton. Great teams don't let inferior teams hang around & blow them out!   

And besides, why do you keep defending the Royals? 

I agree that the win was not an impressive one but at the end of the year what column does it fall under? Thats right the "W" column so I'm sure the Royals will take it despite being sub-par.

I'm defending them because there is no one else to do it!! You'd be talking to yourself Drake!!

Man, you sure got that one right.  That's why I asked where all the other posters are at in an earlier post. I've had to do like D3BO & post on other boards.  I might have to attack the Johnnies & see if I get any kind of response from the grieving Johnnie football nation. 

[Nites]

In a 10 minute stretch in the second half when Crown cut the Royals' lead from 14 points to 2, the Royals missed 9 three point shots.  That's in part how they let Crown back in the game.   

[abominable_snowman]

Where's BethelGuy & Bethel34 to defend their team's defense/honor?

And speaking of missing in action -

UST L Bow
USTBumKneez
Jimmy Chitwood
WerFans
CON of the North (yeah,  where the heck are you??)
Big Shocker
Kel Varnsen
Little Shocker

Somewhat missing

PI,
Snow
TH4L
Dread Pirate Roberts
Skibbity Yeah
MIACsuperfan
etc.

And Watch, does OAS still owe you a Mac shirt?   

Calling 'em out?!?

Drake, I'll answer your call.  I'm averaging slightly less then a post a day, but I do my fair share of reading and reasearch.  I'm never too far away.  You may also run into me on the national pick'em board to represent our MIAC.

The working world keeps me busy and I'm only catching a couple weekend games this year.  Hopefully I can tune in to some webcasts.

But to chime in, it is concerning to me that the board is laying heavy criticism on BU's defense.  In a league with UST, GAC and even SJU - schools priding themselves on defense first, and with track records to prove it- you would hope that your talent would be put to good use, and that you could count yourself among the upper eschelons of the league.

Also, is all the talk of Crown and Royals getting anyone thirsty?

[sumander]

A-Snow, you going to participate in the MIAC pickems? Get your picks in by tip off tonight if you are!