WBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Ghost of MIAC Past]

Nothing that was sent to the professors was for something THEY had to do by the way.  What was sent to the professors was the list of expectations for the players by the coaches as pertained to their academics.  Just to clear up any confusion.  It was sent to professors nearly to let them know that the women's basketball team has a high emphasis on academics and the coaching staff wanted to let them know that they believed in that also.  The coaches have not asked the professors to do anything above and beyond what they already do.

[LA RAMS]

Sorry to hear VP is out for the year for the Gusties.  I think a bigger blow for GAC then WW suggests. 

As far as the academic thing, I think ultimately the impetus to excel in the classroom ultimately has to come from the inside, doesn't it?  I know during my days at the U of Iowa I had some of the basketball players in my class and I don't have enough fingers on my hand to count how many times they missed class/TA/lecture sessions.  Granted, travel considerations, especially during the season mandated some of that, though.  But a lot of my buddies who were on the tennis team were excellent students and rarely missed class.  The alleged e-mail by the SMU coach may seem a bit over the top at first glance but in the end if a culture of accountability translates into success in the classroom for his players then so be it.

Another good round of games on tap today.  Looks like I'll have to settle for an in-town game today (probably Bens and Kates) as I'm behind the desk until a little before 3.  Any thoughts, picks?     

[Faithful Fan]

Cobbers are moving along.  Pace is slow but there is progress.  St. Thomas will be a force too.   What happened at St. Kate's?   Rumer there is some parity in the con ference???

[gacbacker]

Well, well, well...it looks as though the Wildcats did everyone else a favor this afternoon by topping the Blazers....I knew that Blazer streak had to come to an end pretty soon.

The Gusties held a Hamline team in need of some shot selection lectures to just 11 points in the first half. The Pipers committed 32 turnovers and the Gusties had their most balanced scoring effort of the season.

[Faithful Fan]

Am excited to see what the 2nd half of the season brings to the court.   Could be more "upsets" according to the folks who seem to know.  Won't hurt St. Ben's as they know how to win.

[blazerball]

Was in St. Paul today at and Blazer-Wildcat game.  Kudos to the Katies.  They beat CSB today for the first time...ever.  They should be excited and proud of the accomplishment.  CSB played very poorly on the offensive end as they were unable to get a shot to fall.  They missed 5 lay-ups at the start of the game and were 0-6 from the field as they fell behind 10-0.  They never recovered and shot just 21% in the 1st half...and they missed some open looks.  The Katies played solid D but the shots were there for the Blazers and just did not fall...it happens sometimes. 

This is one of the games where having Katie Kempe could have helped.  She was someone who could have possibly hit some of the open looks and her leadership was sorely missed at the end of the 1st half when two key turnovers led to two big 3's for the Katies going into the half.  The 2nd half was not much better as the poor shooting continued and the Blazers may have lost another starter to an injury.  Jen Dahled went down and we are all hoping for the best as losing another senior captain would make things very interesting.  It is quite unfortunate but it means others will have to step up as the season keeps moving...

While the loss is disappointing, I never thought CSB would go undefeated in the MIAC and plenty of other conference teams will be taking additional losses.  As I told a friend today after the game...there are ten other teams in the MIAC that would love to switch places with CSB right now...   

[Korn Lover]

Back from the North where the Cobbers knock off the Tommies in a very physical overtime game. Tommies foul out four of their starters (Tommies fans; comments on officiating?).

Cobbers owned the boards all day, especially on the offensive end.

Blazer, here's hoping Dahled's injusry isn't serious. Too many good players have gone down already this year.

[Collegeville Magic]

St. Kate's is definitely a dangerous team to anyone in the conference this year, and others are right in saying that things look pretty balanced right now.

If Dalhed is out for a long stretch, it could quickly become a 4-team race for the title.  We've all been spoiled by a few years of relatively injury-free MIAC ball, but there are definitely more teams having to re-adjust than in the recent past.

I think CSB's depth will really prove valuable if indeed Dalhed is out for a while.  Not many teams could survive 2 senior starters in jeans, but the deep bench for the Blazers will now have to step up.

[MIACBaller]

Nothing that was sent to the professors was for something THEY had to do by the way.  What was sent to the professors was the list of expectations for the players by the coaches as pertained to their academics.  Just to clear up any confusion.  It was sent to professors nearly to let them know that the women's basketball team has a high emphasis on academics and the coaching staff wanted to let them know that they believed in that also.  The coaches have not asked the professors to do anything above and beyond what they already do.

You would know first hand.

[Ghost of MIAC Past]

I like Willy Wonka have many sources.

[MIACBaller]

I call your bluff.

[Cager]

A question for all;

Does anyone think the current MIAC schedule of three games per week has any effect on the rash of injuries? Is there a relation between the number of games (And associated fatigue) in January and the recent injuries?

Respecting the fact that others years have had fewer numbers of injuries, I'm just wondering out loud here.

Thoughts?

[hoopscoopsmiac]

I call your bluff.

I second this bluff!!!!

[cobbernation]

Cobbers win again tonight with a 79-56 victory over Auggie Tech.  Four in a row for my cobbers who are now showing some life and a little consistency. 

Stats haven't come up yet so no lines for anyone.  Cobbs have St. Mary's at home on Wed and then CSB on Sat. at home.  Would be a big week if the cobbs could win the next two.

Point guard Jenna Freudenberg is starting to show that she can be a scoring threat.  She will have to pick up some slack after krabbenhoft is out with an injury.  Post play will be the big question on how far this team can go this season.  I am excited for the next month of MIAC bball.

Go Cobbers!

[Korn Lover]

Cobbers coast to an easy win at Augsburg, avenging an embarassing loss last year. Full bench played in this one, giving starters some much needed rest.

By the way, what's the deal with St. Kate's? No stats posted for the last 4-5 games...