WBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Collegeville Magic]

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I'd say the Simpsons have no chance against the MIAC this weekend.  After all, how could a team from Springfield hope to match up with the firepower of the Blazers? 

Homer is sloppy with the ball on the perimeter,
Marge's hair is the only concern for opponents in the post,
Bart is deceptively quick but undisciplined,
Lisa doesn't even like sports, and
Maggie's best dribbling happens with her pacifier.

I would say the team's greatest strength is their coach, Montgomery Burns.  His old-school methods of discipline, and his disregard for officials make him the kind of coach you fear enough to never want to let him down.

Back to reality, the big difference I see is that Simpson now has a shot-blocking Katch on the roster, one who played only volleyball last year for the school.  CSB's balance on offense and ability to handle full court pressure means that we won't be held down as easily as most of the IIAC schools Simpson played this year.

The NCAA cares only for the almighty dollar, so I expected that both CSB and CCM would be in the same grouping of four.  They're more careful to avoid repeat matchups in football, but other sports seem grouped mainly by geography.

I would agree that a Minnesota site would have been greatly preferred for the weekend and seems to be cheaper than making three other teams travel that far, but then it's a fight over who "deserves" to host more, CSB or CCM.

Here's hoping that the Blazers and the Cobs meet on Saturday evening, and that the winner of that contest moves on to beat down people deep into the tourney!

[Maroon&Gold]

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I would agree that a Minnesota site would have been greatly preferred for the weekend and seems to be cheaper than making three other teams travel that far, but then it's a fight over who "deserves" to host more, CSB or CCM.

Here's hoping that the Blazers and the Cobs meet on Saturday evening, and that the winner of that contest moves on to beat down people deep into the tourney!

"Fight" What's the fight about? Obviously the Cobbers deserve to host, the Blazers blew that against Tammy and the Knights

[Willy Wonka]

CM - Can you check bb for skid marks? His undies seem especially tight today...

Good form, M&G. Losing at home in the conference semis is no way to make an argument for hosting a playoff game. And don't worry about the pansy layup...I'll give you another one shortly and you can go Iceman on me, hopefully coming up with a suitably crazy name for it as Gervin used to do

[blazerball]

Wonka - I'm still trying to figure out where GAC is on the NCAA tournament bracket!  I must be overlooking something...wait a minute...are they sitting at home?

[she_scores51]

All this talk about the two Minnesota teams playing eachother...In order for the CSB-CON rematch, Concordia is gonna have to get past Stout. Thats going to be tough!! Remember, Stout made it to the Sweet 16 last year also.

And to be quite honest, sorry Cobber fans, I'm pulling for Stout.

[Maroon&Gold]

Stay cool 51


I realize that both the Blazers and Cobbers have tough draws in the first round.  However, I believe that they both can get Ws, now am I biased?? Probably, but I don't care, this time of year fans are supposed to be biased, that's what makes it more exciting.


BTW, has anyone seen the Arby's commercial with "Hulk Hogan"??....classic

[BDB]

As someone who used to live in Moorhead and St. Cloud and now resides in Menomonie, it was interesting to see the teams set for Indianola.

Five years ago, the BlueDevils went up to St. Joseph with a very good team and got beat soundly by the Blazers. That will be on alot of minds if they meet in round 2.

Since the Cobber bus will be going right by St. Ben's, maybe they should pull over and make room for the Blazers to jump on.  

[Maroon&Gold]

As someone who used to live in Moorhead and St. Cloud and now resides in Menomonie, it was interesting to see the teams set for Indianola.

Five years ago, the BlueDevils went up to St. Joseph with a very good team and got beat soundly by the Blazers. That will be on alot of minds if they meet in round 2.

Since the Cobber bus will be going right by St. Ben's, maybe they should pull over and make room for the Blazers to jump on.  

There's a lot of conference comradery BDB, but I think that might be where the line is drawn.

[BDB]

I hear you, M & G.

Especially if they end up playing each other down in Iowa, the trip home would be interesting. 

[Collegeville Magic]

I would say, that in the hypothetical world where a Minnesota team would have hosted the bracket, that CSB is more centrally located and won the conference championship in the regular season.

Now, the second part of my argument would have meant that we would have traveled south for Simpson last year since the Blazers "only" won the conference tourney.  In this case, it's more about geography, and three teams driving a LOT less combined mileage to all get to St. Joseph than three teams driving to Iowa, especially when Simpson's overall record is helped by an unarguably weaker conference than the MIAC.

Willy- I think you know better than to ask me to examine anybody's undies but my fiance's.   I've got BB's back on the board, but I definitely don't have his butt covered. 

[Willy Wonka]

Someone seems a little ornery...a case of the Monday's, blazerball? 

The Gusties might be sitting at home right now, but I think there is a good chance they aren't. Some are likely at the library and others may be down at Bowlaro Lanes taking advantage of dollar taps by this time. Oh, wait. Was that a rhetorical question meant to be a prick?

CM - I'm not gonna touch your fiance's undies 

[blazerball]

Calling me a "prick" --- hmmm, that's painful and terribly creative on your part.  If that's not the pot calling the kettle black I don't know what is.  You are the one who has spewed nothing but hatred for Durbin and the Blazers on here regularly...

If you combined all of the pro-CSB posters on here and counted how many times they bashed GAC hoops or Mickey Haller it would not even come close to what you, individually, do to CSB hoops and Durbin on a regular basis...so think about the "prick" comment and go over to the library or bowling alley with the team and congratulate them on a fine season. 

I have a lot of respect for Mickey Haller and the job she has done down in St. Peter.  GAC has improved tremendously in her time there compared to where they were in 2000 when she took over.  GAC also has some very nice players who play hard - especially on the defensive end.  Where I have a problem is with some of their overzealous fans...         

[blazerball]

Well --- enough talk about non-tourney teams and those other isses --- let's talk CSB-Simpson and Concordia-Stout.  Don't know much about Stout so I will need to do some homework.  I remember when they came to CSB a few years back and they had a very good team --- I was happy to play them at home and I remember that it was a track meet. 

I remember Simpson from last year and they have some of the same players - but a year older.  Whiton, Kay, and Beals all played last year.  CSB won by 17 but I remember thinking that Simpson was young and could be back this year.  Here they are...

I think the shot-blocking of Katch is an added bonus that was missing last season for the Storm.  In the game last year, Richels hit 4 triples for CSB and KJ had 6 blocks.  But, the key - from what I remember - was handling the Simpson press.  It appears they get a lot of points off turnovers and transition.  Kempe, Noreen, and Dalhed will need to be poised and in control Friday night.  I also think CSB will benefit from having Nikki Carter at the controls for parts of the game ---- I would not be surprised if she sees a bunch of minutes...

[Willy Wonka]

Wait, a Johnnie/Bennie doesn't like me? Whatever will I do! Where's the nearest cliff I can jump off?? Get in line buddy. I've gotta pound TDT - who called me 2 minutes after your post hit the net, for reasons unknown - this fall before you get your chance

As for Durbin...I bet you are on the Dookie bandwagon and think Coach K is above reproach too. I'll question any coach I feel deserves it, including the all-time winningest coach in college football history. If you'd look beyond the women's game, you'd know I wasn't playing favorites with your boy.

You and your holier-than-thou approach to things are simply easy to rile up. Step back, take a deep breath and realize that these are silly boards meant for entertainment. Sometimes there is even a kernel of truth to whatever any of us are spewing that particular day.

[Willy Wonka]

CM - By the same token, might SJU (and CSB?) being on spring break this week also play into a reason for not having the Bennies host this weekend?