WBB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

renaisscoach · November 23, 2006, 09:27:48 AM

Hey SC, tain't too far from you as I'm in New York where my wee one just began coaching at a D1 school. Gonna take in her game tomorrow. Glad to see my Knights got off on a "W" last night. Will it be the Tammy and Mike show again??

I'm still die hard Carletonian but now have allegiance to NYU as well. The asst. is an important "fellow" in the family so what ya gonna do. Might be able to keep tabs and see a game or two from this pretty powerful D3 conference/association. ANYWAY-glad hoops are here, would take my little town over the vertical bulding any old day, and Happy Thanksgiving....

RC

unBiased Blazer · November 24, 2006, 06:31:21 PM

Anybody have info on Bethel game at UMM? I am surprised Bethel lost. Two of most physical teams I saw last year, to put it mildly.
UMM must be improved.

Korn Lover · November 25, 2006, 11:57:49 AM

unBiased:

Like me with the Cobbers (unBiased)

UMM 83, Bethel 66

gacbacker · November 25, 2006, 11:48:30 PM

Gusties finish up a very successful weekend in Colorado Springs to move to 3-0 on the season. Vadnais and Monahan dominated the tournament. Today in the championship game against Colorado College, Monahan had 27 points on 11-15 FG, Vadnais had 26 points on 6-13 from long range.

Gusties have a very easy schedule this week as they open with Macalester and Augsburg. So if everything goes as plans they will be 5-0 before road games at Bethel and St. Ben's.

renaisscoach · November 26, 2006, 10:03:41 AM

Good to hear the Gac-sters bringing some W's for the MIAC preseason. Saw that Wash U. dropped it's 3rd game-awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!! My Filzen's Fabulous Females picked up 3 W's out west. The Chapman game sounded like a great one. Sounds like youth is being used well, too.

Had the privilege of visiting NYU's facilities yesterday. Hmmmm--probably not your norm. Talked to the coaches briefly and found out that they, too, like to talk hoops!!!!!:) It was fun and the head coach is a wonderful person as most of the coaches on the female side are....

Quite impressive place but not for this small town boy. There's more people waiting to cross any intersection on campus than we have in our whole metropolis way down here in the hills........

Happy hoops to all and when driving, please do so with care.

RC

unBiased Blazer · November 26, 2006, 10:17:11 AM

Quote from: Korn Lover on November 25, 2006, 11:57:49 AM
unBiased:

Like me with the Cobbers (unBiased)

UMM 83, Bethel 66

;)Korn; unBiased doesn't mean I won't be cheering for the Blazers. It does mean I am looking forward to seeing the 06 edition of the Cobbers, among other things.

Willy Wonka · November 26, 2006, 08:34:43 PM

While gacbacker hit on the main points, I've a few to add.

The tournament was pretty weak sauce. Besides the PG from Colorado College, there wasn't another player who'd get time at any of the top 4 or so MIAC schools. Watching the two teams play in the Friendship Bowl could have doubled as Chinese torture. So, while GAC looked very strong (neither game got to single digits in the second half), it's hard to say exactly how much it improved from Tuesday and how much was due to the competition.

The freshmen all looked much more comfortable, particularly PG Radtke and C Layman. Both will be major contributors the next four years and it wouldn't surprise me to see them both on the all-conference list after next season. Monahan got into the flow as the tourney rolled along and really got it going in the 2nd half against CC. Vadnais was simply the best player on the court all weekend.

As for other awards...

Most Valuable Shopper
Ashley Raymo, and it wasn't even close. Up before dawn on Black Friday and out every day, she prolly needed a new suitcase for all her purchases.

Most Prolific Swimmer
Molly Monahan, who -- contrary to what the Bennies might tell you -- has NOT verbally committed to CSB

Most Energetic Fan
Mr. Monahan and Mr. Vadnais (tie). Dancing during timeouts one minute, leaning over the glass barricade to yell at the refs the next. You never knew what you were gonna get, but you knew it was going to be good.

That said, the reffing was worse than I've seen in the MIAC. It wasn't slanted any one way, but when the fan bases of four different schools are ready to storm the court in anger it's not a good sign. The Austin (Texas) fans received top prize for biggest whiners, however.

Also, how can you hold a tournament without selling popcorn? Is that even legal? I suppose it should be expected when the local paper doesn't even get a blurb in about the game/tournament and the gym is so dark you can barely see. At least they had a couch for me courtside.

Korn Lover · November 27, 2006, 06:07:00 PM

unBiased:

I'd expect nothing less than die hard loyalty!

We'll both a look at each others' favorites on Wednesday night.

Good luck

Willy Wonka · November 28, 2006, 12:45:47 PM

Since my jokes went unremarked, I'll try some actual basketball commentary.

What's up with St. Thomas? 40 turnovers in the season opener and lost by just 2? 33 turnovers with 3 assists in the most recent loss? How is this even possible? Are they spending hours practicing the head-down, hard-dribble to the right corner every day? Maybe some thought should be put into working on entry/bounce/skip passes.

On a more subtle level, I heard a rumor that may need verification: the Tommie posts are employing the always fun pinch-the-back-of-the-arm defense down on the blocks. The River Falls team left the game with multiple welts on said arms. Something that should be watched as the season moves ahead, along with Bethel's crazy elbows.

cobbernation · November 28, 2006, 04:00:36 PM

Quote from: Willy Wonka on November 28, 2006, 12:45:47 PM
Since my jokes went unremarked, I'll try some actual basketball commentary.

What's up with St. Thomas? 40 turnovers in the season opener and lost by just 2? 33 turnovers with 3 assists in the most recent loss? How is this even possible? Are they spending hours practicing the head-down, hard-dribble to the right corner every day? Maybe some thought should be put into working on entry/bounce/skip passes.

On a more subtle level, I heard a rumor that may need verification: the Tommie posts are employing the always fun pinch-the-back-of-the-arm defense down on the blocks. The River Falls team left the game with multiple welts on said arms. Something that should be watched as the season moves ahead, along with Bethel's crazy elbows.

73 TO's in 2 losses is aboslutely crazy!

Korn Lover · November 28, 2006, 04:37:27 PM

Willy;

Recommend caution regarding elbows comments, I ran afoul of Naf layor last year on this. Or was it my over-the-top approach to being a fan?

Fans will be keeping eyes on the Tommies...

unBiased Blazer · November 28, 2006, 06:54:36 PM

Looking forward to making the trip up to St. Joe to see the first real clash of the season.
I am looking for a close game and for the Blazer experience to pull it out.

I had a beer with a friend yesterday (My eligibility is gone)who has been a gopher men's season ticket holder since '71. No anticipation there! The only thing to talk about is when will Monson be done.

cobbernation · November 28, 2006, 08:20:03 PM

Quote from: unBiased Blazer on November 28, 2006, 06:54:36 PM
Looking forward to making the trip up to St. Joe to see the first real clash of the season.
I am looking for a close game and for the Blazer experience to pull it out.

I had a beer with a friend yesterday (My eligibility is gone)who has been a gopher men's season ticket holder since '71. No anticipation there! The only thing to talk about is when will Monson be done.

I agree that the Cobb/Blazer game will be a good, close game! But I am sure the Cobbs will pull it out with tough defense and a balanced offensive attack. Mostly led by Keeley and Hageman.

My prediction:

CC 65
STB 59

Cager · November 28, 2006, 09:21:59 PM

unBiased;

For the Gophers to go 0-4 in that tournament was a tragedy. Did anyone else note how slow the Gopher guards looked in the half court offense? Seemed like the opponent was already in the spot before the Gopher guard got there.

Anyway, good luck to all tomorrow!

Willy Wonka · November 29, 2006, 12:36:03 PM

Quote from: Korn Lover on November 28, 2006, 04:37:27 PM
Willy;

Recommend caution regarding elbows comments, I ran afoul of Naf layor last year on this. Or was it my over-the-top approach to being a fan?

Fans will be keeping eyes on the Tommies...

Please. Ask cobbernation, a football poster, how much Wonka fears ruffling feathers. Speaking of which...the Bennie faithful are awfully quiet this year. Did a few losses clear the bandwagon? Any bets they will pop back up with a win over the Cobbs?