MBB: North Coast Athletic Conference

[ScotsFan]

Sorry to get you all riled up Sager, but I guess my explaination of that old cliche wasn't clear enough, and after going back and re-reading it, I can see how it would've easily been interpreted as you did. 

What I was trying to explain was the reasons as to why I would be pulling for OWU over Witt if they happened to meet up on Friday.  My reference of using that old cliche was in regards to Wooster beating Wittenberg 3 times, not Witt beating OWU 3 times.  I am sorry that I didn't do a better job in  clarifying that point. 

Also, its just a cliche.  It's not like I would stake my life to it.  I was just merely commenting on how hard it is to beat a team that you are fairly evenly matched up with 3 times in a season.  I don't really find it that difficult to buy into.  You mentioned:

If Illinois Wesleyan manages to beat Augie in the third game between the two, it won't be because of that silly "it's hard to beat a team three times" cliche. It'll be because the margin between the two teams is already so narrow that it's quite possible Illinois Wesleyan can win on their own merits.

You may be right, but that silly cliche will ususally be the first thing that comes out of the mouths of everyone after the fact no matter how much you hate it.  I would wager a bet that if IWU pulls out the win over Augie on Friday, you will find a quote somewhere from a player or a coach, or a reporter will ask about that silly cliche.  And the same goes for Wooster and Wittenberg if they happen to hook up again for a 3rd time Saturday.

Sorry again for the confusion.

[WoosterBNel]

vegas odds are in for the conference tournament outright title.

Wooster-----------2/1
Wittenberg--------2.5/1
Ohio Wesleyan---15/1
Wabash------------17/1
Field-----------------501/1

I imagine these lines will change as some more bets roll in.

[bishopsfan]

So your saying there's a chance!!!

[pennstghs]

I have a question for any Wooster fans that would like to share their insights with a Witt fan?

1-what are the good bars in town for a little pre-gaming?

2-is there any early or previous knowledge about the ticket situation for the tournament this weekend? particularly the witt/wooster showdown that WILL happen this weekend. i know everyone will jump my case but i've been right with every prediction this year. i predicted the let down against allegheny and the close game at wabash, along with the easy wins against OWU. i didnt predict against wooster because anything can happen

[smedindy]

Wow, with your prediction skills you should hang out your shingle.

Jeez, who WOULDN'T predict that stuff??

[ScotsFan]

penn,

There aren't really a whole lot of "good" bars in Wooster.  Probably your best bet would be at the local Applebees which is on the north end of town.  There is also a steakhouse up there called Jakes that has a nice bar area too.  There is also a local favorite downtown called the Olde Jaol Tavern.  They have the best selection of beers IMO.

As for the ticket situation, I don't believe tickets for the finals go on sale until after the semi-finals.  They should be available at certain times on Saturday as well.  Hope this helps you out.

[ScotsFan]

penn,

There is also a Buffalo Wild Wings on the north end as well that I forgot to mention, but for good reason.  If you like partying with what amounts to be a bunch of young white trash, than this is the perfect place for you.  Personally, I would steer clear of it though.

[woosterbooster]

Jakes?  Is that a new place, I've never heard of it.  Is it any good?

Wooster isn't exactly a partying, happening town.  At my age, I'm fine with that, but if I was younger, I'd go crazy living here.

I'd agree with Scotsfan on the Olde Jaol Tavern.  Kind of a standard sports bar with decent food.  I also agree with him about the BW3.  Tried it once, never been back.

[scotty]

Olde Jaol Tavern gets my vote...

[hoopsfan1111]

Penn-

I think BW3 (North end of town) is just fine (and I don't think I am white trash  )...it is more of a 'bar' atmosphere than Applebee's and Jake's which are more of a restaurant (also on North end of town).  BW3 is often really smoky, just a warning.  The Olde Jaol Tavern (Downtown) is a great spot, earlier in the day though it is more of a restaurant style and later in the evening turns into more of a bar atmosphere...one of my favorite places to go.  They have great LIT's too!

There is also "Decades" formerly called Diggers.  This is another bar, but not one I would recommend unless you want to get in a fight with a local Just kidding, it can be fun, they have pool there as well.  

I guess it just depends what type of place you are looking for...

Hopefully that helps...

[smedindy]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and make my NCAC first round predictions:

Wooster will win by double digits over Kenyon.

Wittenberg will win by double digits over Denison.

Ohio Wesleyan should win by double digits over Allegheny, but if the Majzlik man, McCloskey and Hollihan have good games it could be close.

Wabash and Earlham will play a close game that may be decided in the last five minutes or so. Whatever teams hits its free throws will win.

How's that??

[Vanilla24COW]

Smeds,
I would agree with each of your picks. The "final 4" of the NCAC tourney should be a very exciting few games. Tournament time is finally here which is good (drama, excitement, close games, magical runs) but bad (season over, careers over). Good luck to all the teams especially the Scots and here's hoping that the NCAC teams that get into the National Tournament make some noise.

[woosterbooster]

Alright, why don't we get specific here, if ya know what I mean.    Let's pick the actual point differential and see who comes closest, overall, for the four games on Tuesday night.

In this contest, you get 25 points if you pick the correct winner of a ballgame.  You lose a point for every point that you're off on the differential (in either direction).  If you don't get the winner right, you get nothing no matter how close your differential was.  So, if you hit all four winners, and have the exact margin of victory in each, you'll have 100 points.  Anybody does that, I'll buy 'em beer all night, anywhere in Wooster.

Examples:

If you pick Wooster by 3 over Kenyon and Kenyon wins by 1, you get no points, even though you were only 4 points off on the margin.  You had the wrong winner.

If you pick Wooster by 10 and they win by 40, you get no points, as the 25 you earned for the correct winner is negated by being off by 30 in the differential.  You can't get minus points for a game.

If you pick Wooster by 10 and they win by 16 (or 4), you earn 19 points for that game.  For you Hiram guys, that's 25-6=19.  

My picks:

Wooster by 22 over Kenyon.
Wittenberg by 23 over Denison.
OWU by 17 over Allegheny.
Wabash by 4 over Earlham.

By the way, who is coming to see the semifinals/finals?  Who is coming, no matter what?  Who is coming if their team is playing?

[pennstghs]

thanks for all the advice on pre gaming areas around Wooster-i and my roommate will be headed up only if witt advances friday night as i have to work friday night so i wont be in attendance, so hopefully the fierce witt squad shows up to play

[Vanilla24COW]

Wooster by 32 over Kenyon
Wittenberg by 19 over Denison
OWU by 9 over Gheny and last but not least
Quakers by 2 over Bash

I will be up Saturday for the championship game barring a scot's upset before then