MBB: USA South Conference

[scottiedoug]

Berry worked a lot harder in the second half than the Scots, who could have blown a huge lead with a little bad luck.  They seemed a bit flat without Mr. Byrd, who may need to learn to be quiet.

[hasanova]

Quakers over NC Wesleyan last night in Greensboro, 75-70.  Guilford was led by Rice (16), McCarthy (16) and Hyatt (15) ... Dortch-Jones had 29 for the Bishops, 24 in the 2nd half.  It was truly a game of two halves, with GC winning the first half 47-26 and NCWC the 2nd, 44-28.  Guilford is now 12-5 all-time versus the Bishops and 5-0 on the year versus the USASAC.  Next game is Dec. 29 in the tournament at Catholic.

[ecrugger]

Yes nik Biberaj is transferring to Old Dominion. Heard he was asked to be a preferred walk-on for the monarchs. Not sure why akid would leave a school where he is the star to go sit on the bench for 2 years but hey some kids just want to say they played division 1

I know this is an old post, but here is a follow-up on a kid following his dream: http://hamptonroads.com/2014/12/odu-division-iii-transfer-nik-biberaj-living-his-dream

[hasanova]

For no other reason but simple curiosity, I looked up the ODAC versus USASAC results so far ... it's 18-12 ODAC with two games yet to be played:  VWC @ NCWC and EMU @ Piedmont.

[bballlover]

FYI the EMU / Piedmont game is at Hood.

[hasanova]

FYI the EMU / Piedmont game is at Hood.

Thanks.

[mattgrubb]

any idea when they may make up the games that were cancelled over the weekend?

[hasanova]

any idea when they may make up the games that were cancelled over the weekend?

Why were they postponed?

[Pat Coleman]

Rampant flu, was what I read.

[mattgrubb]

yes 7 cases of alledgedly the flu but from the way they played this weekend they are obviously having other ailments.

Well you all knew it was coming and It is that time of year when I get to quit hiding my true feelings and cheer for the Lagrange Panthers.  Go Panthers.  They have the best coaching staff in the country.  i will determine the metrics that make them the best.  Now i am waiting on them to win the conference tournament and go to back to the NCAA tournament.  Wallace is a maker of men.  McGreal is by far the best entertainment in college basketball.  And well, the force is strong in Watson but he is still learning how to be awesome like those 2.  BTW, in case anyone is wondering the USASC is an AQ only conference.  That AQ needs to go to my panthers!!!!!!

[scottiedoug]

Must be the Maryville women had a different strain of flu since they seem to have gotten over it.

[mattgrubb]

Well, Scottiedoug, I think we all need to get Mackenzie Puckett jerseys to support the girls team cause she delivers and has way more machismo than any of the boys!  I am a huge Coach T fan.  When it comes to the boys, I am going with a coaching staff full of Scots- Lagrange.  Their AD made a great hire with Wallace and even McGreal.  I know Wallace can be a little "exuberant" at times if you were to ask the officials in the USASC, but he knows several key things well.  Hard work, loyalty, respect, and toughness.  Admittedly most of these are great traits for successful mafia guys, but they are also good for basketball players.  I know Wallace has tremendous respect for Lambert as well as I do, but I know those guys love to beat him too.  I can't wait for this years match ups.  I will be in my Red and Black Panthers uniform as I am officially Lagrange's biggest fan now!!!!!  I can't decide if I want a Nick Mitchell, Mark Wagner, or Mike White jersey yet but I am getting one of those jerseys to wear to the games.
The Grubby One is back and fully recharged!  The USA South needs the grubby one.  The GSAC was not near the audience the grubby one needed, although there was some national audience when the scots were grossly overrated during the Alex Bowers Era at MC but if it had been known as what it should have been known as "The Quinn Bradley Era" then it would be right on par.

Last confession, I am the hair consultant and only reason Greg Hernandez's hair looks so amazing every game.

The Grubby One hopes you all have a great day,
The Grubby One

[scottiedoug]

Mr. Grubby:  Do you also launder Greg's very white shirts?

Any of the young Scots have the brass necessary to win close ballgames? 

I'd go for a Mitchell jersey.

See you around!

[mattgrubb]

Doug
I got you down for a  Nick Mitchell 44 jersey, we will get Tummel in a Mike White jersey.  That leaves me in a #3 Wagner jersey.  Its gonna be a little tight, but I will make it work.

No I do not launder Gregs shirts.  I have told him thin stripes and small patterns will make him look skinnier but like his players, he doesnt listen.

No, I am not sure there is any brass in the scots locker room right now.  Thats what sux.  Usually the difference in winning and losing is simply doing what the other guy doesnt want to do.  And if you are playing the scots, they dont want to do a lot so its pretty easy to beat them.

I will be releasing another best seller soon:  David McGreal: The College Years !992-1998 an unauthorized biography.  It is a must read for everyone in the USASC.

The Grubby One

[scottiedoug]

Do you have to recruit for the absent brass or is it something one can impart to the unwilling?

Can't wait for the book.