WBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Nites · February 23, 2007, 06:47:16 PM

Well said bb and bg. The MIAC has some great coaches who, first and foremost, are fine people. If you doubt that, just ask the kids who play for them. That's the true litmus test.

Willy Wonka · February 24, 2007, 11:22:10 AM

Quote from: Nites on February 23, 2007, 06:47:16 PM
Well said bb and bg. The MIAC has some great coaches who, first and foremost, are fine people. If you doubt that, just ask the kids who play for them. That's the true litmus test.

While I agree with your sentiment - that no one outside the lockerroom really matters - I can't agree wholeheartedly (Not that my opinion as an outsider really matters

). While it's clearly comparing apples to oranges, can't you use the same premise - asking a leaders disciples - to defend William Joseph Simmons, Hitler and other nefarious characters? Heck, even Ron Artest is a noted humanitarian off the court. Does that mean people should forget what happens after the ball is tossed up?

I've heard one non-GAC coach say Durbin and Tammy are the least liked, least respected coaches in the MIAC and I'm pretty sure others have at least mumbled it under their breath. But go ahead and bash away for my voicing an opinion shared by the masses

korn - Where were you Thursday? The refs weren't terrible, but a few of the fouls on Hageman were extremely weak...and that ended up playing a huge role in the loss. When #44 came in for her, Monahan went nuts to start the Gustie run.

Off to the games soon...

blazerguy · February 24, 2007, 12:11:52 PM

Quote from: Willy Wonka on February 24, 2007, 11:22:10 AM
Quote from: Nites on February 23, 2007, 06:47:16 PM
Well said bb and bg. The MIAC has some great coaches who, first and foremost, are fine people. If you doubt that, just ask the kids who play for them. That's the true litmus test.

While I agree with your sentiment - that no one outside the lockerroom really matters - I can't agree wholeheartedly (Not that my opinion as an outsider really matters ). While it's clearly comparing apples to oranges, can't you use the same premise - asking a leaders disciples - to defend William Joseph Simmons, Hitler and other nefarious characters? Heck, even Ron Artest is a noted humanitarian off the court. Does that mean people should forget what happens after the ball is tossed up?

I've heard one non-GAC coach say Durbin and Tammy are the least liked, least respected coaches in the MIAC and I'm pretty sure others have at least mumbled it under their breath. But go ahead and bash away for my voicing an opinion shared by the masses ...

Willy, .....Hitler.....

.... Not even I will take that bait!

Collegeville Magic · February 24, 2007, 05:56:13 PM

GREAT game today in St. Joseph. Both teams went back and forth from start to finish, but the Blazers come out on top by 2!!

CSB is only the second team in conference tournament history to win the title game with the #1 seed, and they needed every last second of the game to do it.

My hat is off to the Gusties for a great game, and I'm excited for the NCAA tournament to fire up. With matching 22-5 overall records, it would be hard for the selection committee to leave one of the two teams at home. However, I'll admit to a huge sigh of relief that my favorite team has the automatic bid!

Go Blazers!!!

blazerball · February 24, 2007, 06:46:34 PM

LET'S GO DANCING! Blazers win...on a day when the Blazers did not execute very well they get the job done and prove they are the best team in the MIAC! Regular season and conference tourney champs...the first time it has been done since the tourney started! Mackenzie O'Neil had a big day with 12 pts, 10 rips, and 8 steals. Dalhed plays good D on Vadnais and keeps her to 12. Monahan had 11 in the first half and did not get a fg in the second...WAY TO GO BLAZERS!

Willy...say what you will...a non-GAC coach does not like the TWO winningest coaches in the MIAC. SHOCKING! Sounds like a little envy to me...love them or hate them Durbin and Tammy get it done. And today, DURBIN and the BLAZERS are on top again...I guess a few more non-GAC coaches just like and respect him even less...maybe because his teams are always at the top and they seem t to always win 20 games? Jealousy is an ugly emotion...but I forgive you...it's a beautiful day today even with the snow!!!

Korn Lover · February 24, 2007, 09:31:35 PM

Congrats to the Blazers on the win.

Here's hoping the Gusties get a bid as well.

Willy - It's old news but I thought reffing was very inconsistent on Thursday. Held balls at one end were reach fouls at the other. In addition, have found the refs this year did not at all look for body fouls in the paint. Too much watching the ball.

For the record, #44 came in for White who did a great job on Monahan. Also, Chelsea (#44) will be a great player, she's a freshman with tons of talent!

Good luck to all in the tourney.

gacbacker · February 24, 2007, 09:32:42 PM

It was a good game today, both teams played hard and the officials were pretty good.

Durbin didn't annoy me too much today...the only thing that was odd was that he was all over the officials about the Gusties and when they broke the huddle after timeouts. He kept wanting the officials to put the ball in play the split second after the second horn went off...which never happens. Odd. But whatever.

Mackenzie O'Neil was player of the game for sure...her contributions really helped the Blazers today.

Things around the country appear to be going fairly well as far as pool C hopefuls...only a few upsets...it would appear that McDaniel and Calvin are pool C locks after losing today.

Luther won which is good for Gustavus...now we need Puget Sound to defeat George Fox tonight.

Two possible pool C teams that will be interesting decisions for the committee are Chicago and Illinois Wesleyan...Chicago started the season 16-0, but has gone 2-8 to finish the season...they do play in that tough UAA conference, but still, after losing 8 of 10 it will be a tragedy if they get in...Illinois Wesleyan is a similar situation...just five losses overall like the Gusties but 4 in their last 6 games...I would hope Gustavus would get in over these two teams.

Go Puget Sound!!!!

Update: Puget Sound 51 George Fox 58 Final
-Puget Sound blows a 13-point halftime lead....loses for the 3rd time this season to GF

LA RAMS · February 25, 2007, 08:55:02 AM

Definitely a great game up in St. Joe yesterday as the Gusties came up just short. Things looked good about midway thru the 2nd half when the Gusties were able to get a 10-point cushion but the Blazers turned up the intensity on defense and slowly chipped away at the Gustie lead. The only real problem I had with the officiating was the time-out that was allowed as one of the CSB players had the ball and appeared to be falling out of bounds (Noreen?). Just had a real problem with that one. Other than that, I give full credit to the Blazers for a hard-fought victory in a very good game.

Barring an unforseen act of God or nuclear war I'm just sure the Gusties being in the Dance is a done deal. There's absolutely NO WAY you can keep them out now. If, if, if, God forbid, the Gusties get the shaft and get left out I hope Mr. McKane raises holy hell with the NCAA like he should. I'm sick of the MIAC getting slighted by the NCAA and D3 Hoops.

Memo to CSB: I realize that your students want spring break just as much as everybody else but would it be TOO MUCH to ask that you hold off until like, say, mid-March when pretty much every other college and university has their spring break period to hold yours? I had my heart set on eating a good lunch at the world-famous McGlynn's only to discover that place was shut down and deader than Julius Ceasar upon stepping in from the storm. Instead, I had to settle for a freaking hot dog and nachos. In the immortal words of Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds of my Los Angeles Rams I was VERRRRY DISAPPOINTED.

Willy Wonka · February 25, 2007, 01:33:13 PM

Good game by both teams. CSB deserved to win, though GAC's final two possesions presented a lot of what-ifs. For the first time ever at the Bennie gym, I liked the court and atmosphere. But, please, someone buy the lady running concessions as calculator...or at least use whole numbers. It took her around five minutes to add 1.35 + 1.35 in her notebook and return correct change for a 5...

Allowing that timeout was the correct call in a game that was one of the better officiated games I saw this season. The Bennie had established possession with her feet in bounds - I was eying up the endline. The short female ref was the one who created the jump ball fiasco with Olaf, but did a passable job yesterday.

Interestingly enough, female officials are worse than men — at least in the recent history of the MIAC as rated by the league coaches. Someone who now works for the league did a study on it and found that more than 99% of the time this is a true statement. It had no bearing yesterday, but it's just some food for thought as you watch the stripes take the court over the coming years...For what it's worth, I'd bet the tall blond lady has never gotten a good review.

With the way the Bennies got shafted by the NCAA with a similar (better?) record a few years back, I'm nervous for tonight's announcement. Should GAC get in, it'll be interesting to see if the pairings present the opportunity for a fourth meeting in the second round. I'd expect a better turnout for that game given the weather, significance of the game and no SJU game conflicts.

Will CSB get a bye and might that be a bad thing? I've been on both sides and I always preferred to keep playing, even if it meant less home games.

1-6 FG, 5 points, 4 turnovers. Let's hear it for Pat's All American!

gacbacker · February 25, 2007, 01:48:47 PM

Gusties rooting for DePauw and Bowdoin today...both trailing by 1 at halftime.

Update: DePauw and Bowdoin both win.

gacbacker · February 25, 2007, 03:08:55 PM

Gusties are PROJECTED to be IN the field by D3hoops.com!!!! Let's hope they are right.

LA RAMS · February 25, 2007, 03:42:38 PM

Yes, I see that as well. Wonder if they'll somehow pair up GAC and CSB with the two IIAC teams projected to get in? If Simpson gets in GAC sure as hell better.

blazerball · February 25, 2007, 04:29:19 PM

If GAC makes it in (and it is no lock give the selection committee and their past history with MIAC teams) it looks like Simpson will also get in so they can have a sectional at Luther with GAC playing Luther and CSB playing Simpson. It will not surprise me if it happens...it's just unfortunate as it would be the third consecutive year CSB has been matched up with Simpson in Round One...it would be fun to see some different teams! But, that would be my prediction...prepare to head to Decorah...

buf · February 25, 2007, 10:30:11 PM

Gustavus is in

gacbacker · February 25, 2007, 10:45:17 PM

Blazerball, if you'd like to face Luther, I think the Gusties would gladly play Simpson.

So we're in...I'm happy for the girls, this season has felt like an NCAA Tournament season so I'm glad it's going to happen. If it gets bracketed the way that has been discussed (Luther v. GAC and Simpson v. St. Ben's) I hope the MIAC can kick some IIAC butt.