MBB: USA South Conference

batteredbard · July 28, 2011, 11:17:59 PM

I was looking to see if it was posted yet now that -- for the moment -- all the 2012-13 moves seem to be made. Do we have a format for divisional or is it 18 conference games?

William Peace news would make it 11 wouldn't it?

Though not just building a program will take time, but building locker rooms will take time too. You can paint another stripe on the floor and buy a new set of basketballs quick enough, but you got to have places to change and break away rims don't hurt either. I saw Agnes Scott pull it off for the GSAC tourney but that was to get through a weekends changing not a 25-game season.

hasanova · July 28, 2011, 11:58:33 PM

Quote from: batteredbard on July 28, 2011, 11:17:59 PM
I was looking to see if it was posted yet now that -- for the moment -- all the 2012-13 moves seem to be made. Do we have a format for divisional or is it 18 conference games?

William Peace news would make it 11 wouldn't it?

Though not just building a program will take time, but building locker rooms will take time too. You can paint another stripe on the floor and buy a new set of basketballs quick enough, but you got to have places to change and break away rims don't hurt either. I saw Agnes Scott pull it off for the GSAC tourney but that was to get through a weekends changing not a 25-game season.

Well, (William) Peace hasn't even announced what men's sports (if any) they'll offer or when, but it's reasonable to think they're trying to shore up their student body numbers by dangling a men's sports carrot. I'd look to what Randolph did to ease into the ODAC and a full schedule. Basically, their first season or two wasn't 25 games and they weren't playing (or eligible) for the conference championship.

CNU85 · July 29, 2011, 11:07:57 AM

Here is a link to CNU sports archived stories. Take a look at the stories that are " A View From The Post". Interesting series on how a d3 coach spends the summer. a perspective I never had!

http://cnusports.com/archives.aspx?path=mbball&

Pat Coleman · July 29, 2011, 03:16:40 PM

Quote from: batteredbard on July 28, 2011, 11:17:59 PM
I was looking to see if it was posted yet now that -- for the moment -- all the 2012-13 moves seem to be made. Do we have a format for divisional or is it 18 conference games?

William Peace news would make it 11 wouldn't it?

Though not just building a program will take time, but building locker rooms will take time too. You can paint another stripe on the floor and buy a new set of basketballs quick enough, but you got to have places to change and break away rims don't hurt either. I saw Agnes Scott pull it off for the GSAC tourney but that was to get through a weekends changing not a 25-game season.

They'll have to paint another stripe on the floor anyway. The women's line moves back this year.

narch · August 25, 2011, 12:43:52 PM

Quote from: CNU85 on July 29, 2011, 11:07:57 AM
Here is a link to CNU sports archived stories. Take a look at the stories that are " A View From The Post". Interesting series on how a d3 coach spends the summer. a perspective I never had!

http://cnusports.com/archives.aspx?path=mbball&

that guy has "future head coach" written all over him...those were an enjoyable read

narch · August 25, 2011, 09:53:21 PM

got a look at the mu schedule - as usual, very tough...2 d1's (coastal carolina and the game i'm most excited about...campbell), @guilford, @hsc, @w&l, @vwc, @m'ville

http://www.mumonarchs.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball

i'm really disappointed to see that the monarchs have only 8 home games scheduled...it's hard for students and the mu community to get behind a team when they only see them play 8 times...

scottiedoug · August 25, 2011, 11:11:27 PM

Narch: That MU schedule looks like Maryville's from last year...too few home games. Maybe the "new" USA South will balance this up in 2012.

hasanova · August 26, 2011, 10:05:25 AM

Quote from: narch on August 25, 2011, 09:53:21 PM
got a look at the mu schedule - as usual, very tough...2 d1's (coastal carolina and the game i'm most excited about...campbell), @guilford, @hsc, @w&l, @vwc, @m'ville

http://www.mumonarchs.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball

i'm really disappointed to see that the monarchs have only 8 home games scheduled...it's hard for students and the mu community to get behind a team when they only see them play 8 times...

narch, it's all those tremendous payouts for taking the road trip (App State at Michigan, anyone?). All kidding aside, even counting neutral tournaments during the holidays, most DIII's still get at least 10 of 25 on their home court. Of course, in the current 7-team USA South configuration, you're only guaranteed 6 home games for conference. Get to ten or so and that'll have to change!

CNU85 · September 26, 2011, 11:06:55 AM

CNU's schedule looks tough. I'm glad the game vs D1 Hampton is an exhibition. And the game against VWC at ODU and before the ODU game should be fun!

http://cnusports.com/news/2011/9/23/MBB_0923115224.aspx

GuyFormerlyPSBBG · October 15, 2011, 11:41:25 AM

Very interesting. Former Pride player at University of Maryland! (Maybe this was already mentioned, but I thought I would throw this out there.)

http://www.umterps.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/auslander_john00.html

Captain Bob · October 25, 2011, 11:14:58 AM

NCW and CNU both receiving votes in the D3Hoops poll. What are the chances both teams get up into the actually ranked section of the poll?

batteredbard · November 05, 2011, 12:20:23 AM

To get the season started right, two pieces from The Daily Times

It really is MURVUL
http://www.thedailytimes.com/Sports_News/story/MC-mens-hoops-get-new-inspiration-for-practice-gear-id-017325

http://www.thedailytimes.com/Marcus_Fitzsimmons/story/Its-how-they-play-the-game-id-017364

From what I can tell so far, it sounds like the days of men's women's double headers in the new USASAC are over, except by accident under current proposals. Though nothing is finalized yet as ADs have another meeting this month trying to figure it all out. I know two coaches have indicated that at one point the idea of geographic division went out the window for travel partners and who played who twice versus once was more random draw. I have no idea how that translates into anything but an everyone plays conference tourney. But not sure its the latest and greatest idea on the table.
This sounds like a very tough process for those staying and for those going in the GSAC and everyone staying in the USASAC but it sounds like coaches and admins are meeting the roadblocks we kept coming up with when we've posted merger plans off and on over the years.

But that said, it looks like a good season ahead.

Captain Bob · November 08, 2011, 06:05:25 PM

CNU is getting ready to take on DI Hampton Univ. in a preseason match. Hampton (MEAC champs) went to the NCAAs but were paired against Duke early on so didn't have much of a chance there.

The interesting thing is that DIII CNU is hosting the match. I'll check back in with an update after the game.

batteredbard · November 08, 2011, 09:12:34 PM

I hadn't realized the game was at CNU.
That is interesting. Maybe the wiser owls know if thats a one and only in D3 this season.

CNU85 · November 08, 2011, 10:32:22 PM

Just got back from game. Some random thoughts. First, HU. I wasn't impressed. If they are MEAC champs then the MEAC is about as strong as the ODAC. And the MEAC is DI scholarship. Virginia Wesleyan would have beaten HU tonight. Some CNU players could take some of those scholarships. But hey, it was first game.

CNU. I'm not gonna give a detailed scouting report for everyone. I was more than pleasantly surprised by what I saw. Especially with it being the first game and against a DI school. They came to play. I'm gonna have to look at the roster to learn some names. This is going to be a fun year. I'm excited. If CNU starts out the year playing like they did today they will be getting more votes in the polls.

The game - CNU lead most of first half. Better coached team tonight. Final score was 94-79. CNU needs to hit the free throw line in practice. Other than that, I'm not gonna say anything else. Let the season begin!!!!