MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[woo91]

I'd really like to know who the jerk is that's attacking woo91.  He's a Wooster student who only peeks on here to announce their excellent radio show.  He's never voiced an opinion, at least in this room, nor even commented on the Scots' team.  And somebody feels the need to take swipes at him?  C'mon.  You wanna hit me, go at it.  But give the kid a break.

Didn't know that was happening, but OK. I'm actually on here all the time--you guys post some really great insight into NCAC basketball that doesn't exist anywhere else.

Hey guys, we're going to be continuing our show with Wooster coach (and Wittenberg alum) Steve Moore tomorrow at 11. Do you guys have any burning questions you'd ask him?

Here's my question - not that I'd really expect an answer...

So far either Josh Claytor or Jake Mays has played every meaningful minute, and there doesn't really seem to be a viable option for a 3rd big man.  What's the plan for when they need someone else due to foul trouble or injury?

Great question. I'll throw it into the pile. Thanks!

[David Collinge]

Wabash 58, Millikin 43. LGs led by just 3 at the break and game was tied with 6:14 left. Wabash ended on a 17-2 run and there's your ballgame.

NCAC non-conference record stands at 30-19.

[Wabash2011]

Wabash pulls it out after an ugly first half that saw the starters get some pine time.  17-2 run was a great 3 minutes of basketball.  Milliken has a big boy inside that has been injured, #21. Von Nordeck, he is a player.....they will win a few if they play through him.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Wabash pulls it out after an ugly first half that saw the starters get some pine time.  17-2 run was a great 3 minutes of basketball.  Milliken has a big boy inside that has been injured, #21. Von Nordeck, he is a player.....they will win a few if they play through him.

I haven't seen them this season; you may be right, but Millikin is currently a favorite in the 'winless' contest, and CCIW scuttlebutt is that they may be the worst CCIW team in decades.

[Wabash2011]

Wabash pulls it out after an ugly first half that saw the starters get some pine time.  17-2 run was a great 3 minutes of basketball.  Milliken has a big boy inside that has been injured, #21. Von Nordeck, he is a player.....they will win a few if they play through him.

I haven't seen them this season; you may be right, but Millikin is currently a favorite in the 'winless' contest, and CCIW scuttlebutt is that they may be the worst CCIW team in decades.

I doubt Millikin will put double digit wins on the board, the big boy had 16 tonight and was impressive around the basket.  But, had this been an NCAC contest, we might have been in trouble.  Just cold shooting......

[smedindy]

Cold shooting in the first half of games looks to be a trend for Wabash. Thankfully this team can defend and rebound.

[Mr. Ypsi]

I should add about Millikin that their new coach is well-respected in CCIW circles, and once he has a chance to get his recruits (and plans) in, will hopefully bring the Big Blue back to relevance in the CCIW.  For this season, it would require an upset not to go 0-14.  And they only have 4 more chances non-con to avoid an 0-25 season.

Wabash seems to be quite good, but a win over Millikin is NOT the proof.

[When I was an undergrad Titan, Millikin was THE enemy (and with Jesse Price, arguably the greatest college player ever in the CCIW, one helluva rival).  I'm actually sad that the rivalry has degenerated (in both bball and fball) more to pity than 'hatred'. ]

[smedindy]

Of course it's not the proof, Ypsi. Just as a home win over Oberlin isn't proof that Wabash is worthy of the #25 ranking.

The proof comes Saturday. I can't say Wabash will beat Wooster, but it will be in the game and have a chance to win at the end. That's all you want and need from a team.

I don't think the NCAC is a top-tier hoops conference, but they are holding their own this year except for some selected teams (Marietta and Case). You wonder, though, if CWRU is wondering about re-joining since they play pert-near everyone anyway!

[smedindy]

I'd really like to know who the jerk is that's attacking woo91.  He's a Wooster student who only peeks on here to announce their excellent radio show.  He's never voiced an opinion, at least in this room, nor even commented on the Scots' team.  And somebody feels the need to take swipes at him?  C'mon.  You wanna hit me, go at it.  But give the kid a break.

If it's the smite thing, there are some serial smiters out there who revel in the anonymity of it. Whoop-de-damn-do (as the noted sage Derek Coleman said).

[Gregory Sager]

Wabash pulls it out after an ugly first half that saw the starters get some pine time.  17-2 run was a great 3 minutes of basketball.  Milliken has a big boy inside that has been injured, #21. Von Nordeck, he is a player.....they will win a few if they play through him.

I haven't seen them this season; you may be right, but Millikin is currently a favorite in the 'winless' contest, and CCIW scuttlebutt is that they may be the worst CCIW team in decades.

That's not really true. People in the CCIW have been waiting for Brock Van Nordeck to get healthy so that they can make more of an assessment of this edition of Millikin. Last season the Big Blue went 1-23, the worst record ever posted by a CCIW team. If Van Nordeck turns out to be legit, Millikin will almost certainly be better than it was last season ... not that that's really saying anything.

[ScotsFan]

I'd really like to know who the jerk is that's attacking woo91.  He's a Wooster student who only peeks on here to announce their excellent radio show.  He's never voiced an opinion, at least in this room, nor even commented on the Scots' team.  And somebody feels the need to take swipes at him?  C'mon.  You wanna hit me, go at it.  But give the kid a break.

If it's the smite thing, there are some serial smiters out there who revel in the anonymity of it. Whoop-de-damn-do (as the noted sage Derek Coleman said).

Ya think?   

Apparently, wsf and myself have done something to be on the receiving end of some of those revelers... 

Whoop-de-damn-do pretty much sums up how I feel about the whole karma/smite thing and those who think they are the karma police and smite you whenever you have a difference of opinion with them.  It's pretty lame if you ask me... 

BTW, do I get some sort of new status when I reach the negative century mark on my karma count?  I'm guessing I should reach that plateau by the end of the hoops season at the rate I'm being smited by my dearest fans or maybe sooner if I can rile up the Wallies which we know doesn't take much... 

[woo91]

Plenty of Witt info in the last episode of "More with Moore" this semester: http://i.mixcloud.com/CvuBj

Hope to see you guys at the game tonight! Stop by and say hello! If you're not in the Wooster area we'll have coverage beginning at 7:15 EST.

Go Scots!

[ScotsFan]

Can someone remind me why this game being played on a Wednesday again?  Unfortunately, Wednesdays are my wife's night out with her co-teacher friend so I'm home with the kids who have swim practice until 7:30 and then have to eat and do their homework before bedtime.  Guess I'll just have to catch the replay on clear picture tonight... 

[smedindy]

Because it's the NCAC.

[pennstghs]

Tiger up witt! Always great to win on a buzzer beater