MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

David Collinge · February 25, 2011, 12:29:43 PM

Rather than post my usual links for the games, here's a single link to the NCAC's men's championship page, which has everything you need. It seems that the games are both "on," despite the weather (which I hear is improving anyway.) Drive carefully, everyone, and enjoy the games!

Bombers798891 · February 25, 2011, 12:40:11 PM

Although I'm a little late to the discussion on radio guys cheering, as a former student broadcaster, I can tell you, it's all about the expectations handed down from the faculty/staff at the institution. At Ithaca, despite the "student" moniker, we were expected to act as if we were professionals, and thus the, "It's their classmates, friends, etc" argument might not have held much water.

But I think there's a strong misconception about what a student broadcaster is supposed to be among a lot of people, especially in and around the athletic department. I can't tell you the number of times we were criticized by players and coaches for not being "supportive enough" of the teams we covered. If they had it their way, we'd be cheering constantly.

If there are competing viewpoints on the subject, sometimes people can be swayed by the pressure. A coach telling you he doesn't like your broadcasts because they're too negative is something that can be tough for an 18- or 19-year old to hear. I'm not saying that happened here, but I bring it up because I think there's likely more at work in these incidents than just the broadcasters in question.

I still remember the time, during a football game, one of our lineman was injured (not seriously) on a play and referred to as looking like "a beached whale" lying on the field. I can't help but laugh every time I think about it, but that broadcaster got a talking to not long after. Still the funniest moment (IMO) in IC sports radio history.

wally_wabash · February 25, 2011, 02:19:29 PM

Quote from: Bombers798891 on February 25, 2011, 12:40:11 PM
But I think there's a strong misconception about what a student broadcaster is supposed to be among a lot of people, especially in and around the athletic department. I can't tell you the number of times we were criticized by players and coaches for not being "supportive enough" of the teams we covered. If they had it their way, we'd be cheering constantly.

I think if players and coaches spend more than about two nanoseconds worrying about what the guys doing radio are saying, then they have their priorities in all kinds of the wrong places.

Less than four hours until it's time to hoop. Exciting stuff tonight...can't wait to get this thing started.

fantastic50 · February 25, 2011, 02:45:25 PM

WW, any word of whether the LG's arrived in Wooster yet, or are getting close? I continue to hear anecdotal reports of horrible road conditions in the rural areas.

Wabash2011 · February 25, 2011, 03:30:03 PM

Little Giants came over last night. I just arrived in town from Bloomington Indiana, no problems on the highways. Interstate and Hwy 30 to Wooster clear. WAF!

wally_wabash · February 25, 2011, 03:30:31 PM

Quote from: fantastic50 on February 25, 2011, 02:45:25 PM
WW, any word of whether the LG's arrived in Wooster yet, or are getting close? I continue to hear anecdotal reports of horrible road conditions in the rural areas.

Oh, they got there. There's unfinished business to take care of over there...they weren't going to let a little bit of weather derail their plans.

pennstghs · February 25, 2011, 05:49:14 PM

Hopefully the game is a little more competitive tonight than last week.

Lets go Witt, Tiger Up!!!

pennstghs · February 25, 2011, 06:00:59 PM

and of course the Wooster video feed isn't working................

pennstghs · February 25, 2011, 06:26:14 PM

Halftime in Wooster

Wittenberg 29 Wabash 24 - pretty clean game it sounds like so far, whichever team wants it more will come away with the W

wally_wabash · February 25, 2011, 06:33:41 PM

Quote from: pennstghs on February 25, 2011, 06:26:14 PM
Halftime in Wooster

Wittenberg 29 Wabash 24 - pretty clean game it sounds like so far, whichever team wants it more will come away with the W

Sullivan went bananas in that first half hitting 4-4 on his 3FGs. Wabash didn't let it get away though and closed strong. Anybody's game in the second half...this is fun.

jimmychitwood15 · February 25, 2011, 06:37:13 PM

Why is it so difficult to get the steaming video up and running?!? What are the odds they figure this out by the time Wooster takes the court....

wally_wabash · February 25, 2011, 06:47:12 PM

Quote from: jimmychitwood15 on February 25, 2011, 06:37:13 PM
Why is it so difficult to get the steaming video up and running?!? What are the odds they figure this out by the time Wooster takes the court....

I'd place those at somewhere between good and excellent.

wabco · February 25, 2011, 07:05:57 PM

Nice job Woo Boos on the video. Real class and organization for a basketball tournament.

pennstghs · February 25, 2011, 07:18:00 PM

Would have rather seen it live but WHAT A FINISH!!!!!

Congrats Witt and hope to see a tournament title in person tomorrow night!!

Unconscience game by Chris Sullivan as he goes 9-11 from 3 point range to finish with 29 points! Wow

wally_wabash · February 25, 2011, 07:19:41 PM

That's a helluva basketball game. Too much Sullivan tonight. Congrats Witt on the win. Going to be a long wait until Monday now.