MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[DenisonFan]

That is exactly what I meant to say.

They shouldn't play hockey either.  But they do. 

A top high school guys team could beat Duke's gals.

I am not saying they don't deserve the same rights as guys.  I just think they play a totally different game.  Give the guys the ball they with.  Everyone would be dunking it.  If the game is the same.  Make the rules the same.  Someone must think they play a different game or the rules would be the same. 

It is an apples to oranges debate.  There is NO comparison between the two games except they shoot to a 10 foot basket. 

Obviously there are people out there that love it.  I just wouldn't walk across the street to see gals play if you gave me court side seats.  And paid for my hot dogs and beer!!

[DarkSide-D]

Hmmmm

Free beer and food?  Heck, I'd take it in a heart beat!!  I'd go to a cheerleading compitition for free beer and food.

[Li'l Giant]

I'd go to a women's hoops game for a free hot dog and beer. Hell, I'd go see "Brokeback Mountain" for a free hot dog...oh wait.....

[smedindy]

I wouldn't be dunking it, that's for sure. People on campus hear legendary tales of my mad hops. 

And why not make the rules same for high school, college and the NBA? Why do the JV and varsity play different quarter lenghts? Why not have everyone play international rules? So that arguement is invalid. Every level of play has different rules!

And how can you say that they shouldn't have the same rights as guys then say they shouldn't play?? 

[WoosterFAN]

Man, I think we are really off the reservation here with this discussion.  Maybe there should be a separate board to compare women's and men's hoops??

Let me preface this by saying that I have coached both women and men.  Women are, first of all, much more 'coachable'.  They listen and they execute.  Men are more athletic and head strong.

Division I women can flat out play ball.  They can shoot and can be quick.  Some of the rules are different and ball is smaller but it is a good game.  All-Time great UCONN vs Scots..who knows and who cares.  Scots versus North College Hill from my hometown of Cincinnati.  Again, dunno know and I couldn't care less.  NCH doe shave 3 high level Div I signees.  And some say OJ Mayo would be lottery pick right now if eligible, Lebron II.

My last comment on this string and then maybe we can get something going about    I coached an adult women's team in Florida. To get ready for the regional tournament, I scheduled a scrimmage against the city fire department team (former high school and some college players).  I asked them to play us 5 on 6 to get ready for competition of the tourney.  We only lost by 10 and he had the lead at halftime.  Fundamental skills, game plan execution and team play can trump athleticism sometimes...See Princeton, Pete Carill era.  

[WoosterFAN]

What about the Earlham/OWU and SCOTS/Wabash matchups??  And NCAC Tourney seedings? Can we talk about that instead?

[earlhamalum]

Free beer and food?  Heck, I'd take it in a heart beat!!  I'd go to a cheerleading compitition for free beer and food.

I'm there...The beer doesn't have to even be free... just free flowing!!!

Second of all do you ever think they will use a MAN'S ball down the Road?

Third of all I like EC on Saturday.  I like EC in the NCAC Tourney, I just hope they make their ROAD easier by hosting the 1st round.  They have the ability to play with the Top Teams in the Country.  Took Wooster in O.T., 44-44 agaist Wittenberg with 10 minutes to go in the game, and Brandon Miller only playing 19 minutes (fouled out with 18:42)  They took a solid Franklin College (16-6) Team into O.T. 

fouth of all this is the type of team that can make a run at the Big Boys in the NCAC Tourney... they have the talent/experience/ability... the question is will they come to play in the final games of the seasn and in Post season PLAY???

[DenisonFan]

Amen WoosterFan!!  Let's talk MEN'S NCAC Basketball.

If Earlham brings their A game they can play with anyone.  Miller can not lose his cool.  When he does he tends to foul and has to sit.  He seems to take every head fake given him.

With the crazy officiating, who knows what may happen.   

I must say that I think the refs favor Witt and Wooster when they play at home.  I just think top teams get that respect.  It is too bad but they do.  Makes it that much harder to beat them.  As if they need any help.

I don't see anything coming replacing a Witt, Wooster championship.   With Port back and healthy on their home floor, it is Wooster by 6.

[smedindy]

They did use a man's ball back in the primordial day of the sport.

Earlham is in a must win situation, but I didn't like the way they closed out Wabash. That to me spells trouble. I say Bishops in a close one.

It will be interesting to see who Petty starts tomorrow. Will it be the usual five or the five that closed out the Earlham game?

I see Earlham and Wabash at 9-7, and if I recall, the NCAC will break the tie by seeing which team had the worst losss in conference (at least, that was one of the super secret tiebreakers for football that was bandied about a few years ago). Right now Earlham would be fifth in that scenario, with their loss to Denison.

But of course, this being the NCAC, they may just rock-paper-scissors for the tiebreaker.

And of course, to be 9-7, Wabash will need to lose to the W's and beat the Fightin' Formatos (TM). Now if we can just slip one to Wooster or Witt (at home) that would be excellent!

[David Collinge]

I've often wondered how Wittenberg or Wooster would fare against a team of Chinese acrobats, or against the champions of the Bipedal League on Planet Zzygxz.  But I guess I'll never find out, since they'll probably never play.  Just like they won't play North College Hill or any women's team (to say nothing of playing the "gals" .) 

At present, I'm wondering about how Wooster will fare against Wabash, in a game that actually will be played.  I'm hoping that Wooster has not let their win over Witt, subsequent #1 ranking, and 62-point drubbing of Hiram go to their heads.  I'm afraid they might think they are invincible, which could get them into early trouble against a quality team like Wabash.

[AndersDY]

Ryan Taylor for 48 that's funny,  Who is going to stop Elenwood, Nelson, Reynolds?  BJ  Harris??? 

And of course Ellenwood could be reunited with Ryan Gorman, so they'd have to stop both of that pair along with BNel up front.

[DenisonFan]

DC:
Wooster beat Wabash by 35 at Wabash.  Come on.  It won't even be close.  Wabash is an OK team but Wooster at home?  They are just way to good.   

They can look beyond anyone but Witt.  Period

[WoosterFAN]

You know I was reviewing the Wooster Hoops website and I noticed that Senior Day is tomorrow and Joe Agler will be recognized.  I think that is great.  One of the things that mark this program and is how well they take care of people.  Wooster kids stick around with just a couple of exceptions lately: G Robert Sims, F Randy Sistunk and G Ryan Snyder.  And Snyder came back.
    I am sure there are some players that come to Wooster to play and do not get much playing time and then leave but if you make the rotation and even many of those that don't make the rotation stick around the campus and the program.
   It shows how much class the Coach Moore has to recognize Joe Agler for his contributions to the program.  I know that I would appreciate it.

[WoosterFAN]

DF - Also note that the last non-Wittenberg NCAC team to beat the SCOTS was Wabash on 09FEB2002 in Wooster. 

They could be riding high from the Earlham OT win.  They are still fighting for seeding.  And those dang lil' giants always fight!!

[WooMix]

Speaking about the fluidity on the Wooster team, the guy who clearly showed the world how closely knit the Woo team players are was Isaac Ward.  I wud call him the ultimate team player.  He was a star in high school and had every hope playing but once he saw what was available, he gladly accepted his role.  Very impressive.  No doubt that Coach Moore does a great job bringing the kids together.