MBB: Great South Athletic Conference

[Ralph Turner]

        

Yeah, Matt, I know what you mean!  We play South Region opponents and then get shipped to Calvin or Wooster or Witt or some forsaken place in the Great Lakes region for the Sectionals! 

[wilburt]

GSAC Killer said:

"The game will feature a lot of athleticism and a lot of system. Which one will prevail for the win? A question for the Posts members.. "

I submit to you that the game will feature two great systems.  Which one will prevail for the win?  FISK's Dr. Glover is a defensive minded coach along the lines of Georgetown's John Thompson and Arkansas' Nolan Richardson (remember 40 minutes of hell?).  That's the system FISK runs.  Defense creates offense. 

From what I gather Mr. Lambert has coached his team to run a motion offense to virtual perfection.  It is between these two respective "systems" as to which one will prevail.   IMHO, athleticism vs. system is too simplistic a characterization for these two coaching philosophies and for Wednesday's barnstormer game in Nashville.

[powerhour]

What is all this foolishness the real game start at 6:00 when the women play...just kidding I will be in the gym Wednesday night for this classic I can't wait...this is what D3 basketball is all about...I hope the Fisk crowd is large and the music loud...I think the atmosphere could rattle the Scots if they get behind early.

[old_lion]

  I believe LaGrange is the third best team in the Conference but lack a true point guard..

Interesting assessment, Killer ... Isn't a true point guard one of the essential elements of a good team. BTW, I think Baize is a pretty good PG. He fits the mold of the entire LaGrange team ... a tough, gritty over achiever.

Considering their record relative to the other GSAC schools, I am curious as to your basis for that assessment ...

http://www.d3hoops.com/school_info.php?school=LaGrange&team=m&year=2006

But, regardless of their record, LaGrange always concerns me. No team consistently plays harder ... when their 3s are falling, they can beat anyone.

Coach Haynes, I noticed on your roster (at the end of the stats section) that both Hodges and Williams are listed as inactive. What happened to them?

[powerhour]

Fisk played two tough games this weekend and plays an athletic Rust team tonight.  If I am correct that is 4 games in 5 days when M-ville hits Nashville.  Will legs be a factor late in the game.  Is that direspect to M-ville or just poor scheduling.

[mattgrubb]

I think i speak for the fisk guys when i say it is not disrespect, sometimes that is just how the ball bounces, b/c i know how bad maryville wants this game so i can only imagine how bad fisk wants this game

Go SCOTS Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[powerhour]

Ok Grubb perhaps no disrespect, but will legs be a factor in this scenario

[wilburt]

No disrespect, cause it really doesn't matter. 

In 2003, FISK won the GSAC tourney playing 3 games in 3 days, defeating MURVUL on the second day.  MURVUL got a first round bye and had "fresh" legs for that game and still lost to FISK  .

[wilburt]

Check this out. Some of this is hilarious...

http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/227274

[scottiedoug]

William:  I think you are right to say that there are two systems coached and played by MC and Fisk, but the system MC uses can be played more effectively by players who are less quick and big than can the other one.   

I was away from computers for quite a while and did not get to say waytogo to Fisk's clocking Randy-Mac.  I am very much in favor of Fisk beating everybody they play other than Maryville.  I say that not to preference Fisk over the rest of the GSAC but to support elevating the conference regionally and nationally.

I am really uneasy about Wednesday.

[mattgrubb]

what a weird rivalry where two schools compete against each other like rabid dogs, but then cheer for the other team when they are playing anybody else, sounds like the crazy stuff that can happen only in the GSAC

Got Lambert?

[Spencer Beaty]

The scots are getting it back together after there few losses.  I think the team isnt in top form but they are recovering.  The team seems to be getting over their injuries and illnesses.  This is a gurantee that the GSAC winning streak continues and also this is the year that MC beats Carson Newman.  Im looking forward too it after a conversation with randy lambert and monte calloway.  I can feel their spirits rising

[GSAC Killer]

I have two comments for Old Lion and Wilburt...
 Wilburt first and foremost Fisk does not resemble none of the things the Nolan Richardson and Coach Thompson's team had. Although I believe Coach Glover is a great person and a good coach I do not think your comparison is valid.. Fisk pressure although good at times can be very sloppy and has no type of system.. The 40 minutes of hell by Nolan and the man to man by Georgetown all in one way or another follow some type of system..
Old Lion I apologize for my statement on Lagrange being the #3 team in the GSAC because I have not see this years Piedmont team..I know you guys return a lot of your main guys from last year's team but I do not know if they take a pride on the defensive end like they do on offense.. Will see the results tomorrow...
  I rarely comment on these things but tomorrow is the biggest game of the year for both the Scots and the Bulldogs.. It would be nice to see a nice turnout..
  I wont guarantee a win because of the fact that I am not playing and any team can win on any single night but I do know it will be a close one and the team who gets to the line more and has less turnovers will win the game...
  Go Scots!!!
 

[powerhour]

Easy Killer there seems to be a lot of pride in your soul.  I am sure a man of your passion will be at the game tonight.  I will be listening on the radio so I guess I am in there in spirit.  Murvul Nation will come out in numbers at Fisk, but there will be a homecourt advantage  for Fisk.  Mental toughness, poise and preperation will prevail and who knows which team will have that.

[old_lion]

Old Lion I apologize for my statement on Lagrange being the #3 team in the GSAC because I have not see this years Piedmont team..I know you guys return a lot of your main guys from last year's team but I do not know if they take a pride on the defensive end like they do on offense.. Will see the results tomorrow...     

No apologies necessary, Killer ... you are welcome to your opinion. I was just curious as to your reasons ...

Our defense is much improved over last year ... but, LaGrange is a tough place to play. I'm expecting a very competitive game tonight. Hopefully, we can come out with a win.