MBB: Great South Athletic Conference

Spencer Beaty · February 11, 2006, 10:04:54 PM

I think we should give huntingdon some dap but we should be scratching our heads on this one. Im not sure any of the GSAC teams can find the consistency to fortify there place at the dance much less make a run at some of the big guns. I do take back my previous comment and if maryville or fisk win out and with the conference tourney they will get in the dance

Spencer Beaty · February 11, 2006, 10:09:17 PM

Can i get some karma for the bob marley pic

Griffcoach22 · February 11, 2006, 10:52:16 PM

The Huntingdon program is definitely one that is on the rise in Division III basketball. In a few short years, Coach Duckworth has turned this program around and not only done it quickly, but while in transition to D-3 and now a solid member of the GSAC. The Hawks beat Fisk today 72-58 and have now won 9 of their last 11 games on the season and have won 10 of 11 at home this year. Maryville is in town tomorrow and it could be another great game in the GSAC. Does Huntingdon have it in them to turn in two great performances in two days? We shall see. By the way, Fisk only shot 29% from the field in the contest today. Another defensive lockdown by the Hawks.

wilburt · February 12, 2006, 09:11:23 AM

Quote from: Spencer Beaty on February 11, 2006, 10:04:54 PM
I think we should give huntingdon some dap but we should be scratching our heads on this one. Im not sure any of the GSAC teams can find the consistency to fortify there place at the dance much less make a run at some of the big guns. I do take back my previous comment and if maryville or fisk win out and with the conference tourney they will get in the dance

I agree with you 100% Mr. Beaty. I think I can point to the reason. As a Fisk fan, it is difficult for me to say this, but Chris Adams has been a Big disappointment to me this season. I expected more leadership and maturity from a Fisk senior. Particularly late in the season, when the intensity level rises and guard play is most important, he is in the locker room when his team needs him the most. Part of me just wants the season to end, as I have grown tired and embarrassed by much of his tantrums and antics. Playing hard is not an excuse for some his actions. Don't get me wrong I like the guy, and am glad that he attends my alma mater, but at some point you just have to grow up! Maybe Fisk will perform consistently next season when Marquis Patton (presumably) takes over as PG joined by some new recruits.

To Griffcoach22: I agree that the Huntingdon program is on the rise. That's great for the GSAC, but I don't think that you can say that Coach Duckworth has done it quickly. What's it been, at least 4 or 5 years? With due respect, I would not consider that a quick turnaround. That sounds about a normal time for a basketball turnaround to me. Nonetheless, Good Luck to the Hawks this afternoon against Maryville! What would we do with a 3-way tie for First Place? I'm pulling for that now, along with Allen White for POY...

I am hereby resuming my lurking status. I will be back to post after the GSAC tourney, when I will hopefully meet most of you guys in Montgomery!

GSAC Killer · February 12, 2006, 09:40:28 AM

Big game for Da Ville today... 3 Way tie???

.. Coach Bell got his 100th win yesterday.. Congrats to him and his team (which is my team too)

..
1st Team All Conference Selections....
Allen White...Marquis Patton...Monte Calloway...Bobby Golden.. Jeremiah Williamson
2nd Team: The kid from LaGrange (Jackson) really impressed me yesterday.. Bo Mason..Bradley Blair..Courtney Ellis and someone from Piedmont...
Adams with his antics is out of my top 10... It has been a constant thing with him for two years.....

mattgrubb · February 12, 2006, 01:50:13 PM

"Adams from Fisk, sans all his outbursts, if he lost those he would be a great player, but at the end of the day I would not want him on my team b/c who knows when he is going to get a technical or ejected and in the big time games you cannot afford that, and embarrassing himself after winning a conference game"-the Grubby One

I stick by my story, I did say this on page 40, and yes, thank you i am a prophet just send all of your valentine's presents to my office in Maryville
I was being tough on him, and i know he reads this stuff and I hoped it would help him out, but why listen to a former POY, what would they know

Congrats to HC on your first win over fisk, I bet none of your players threw the ball at the scoreboard and Allen White coming up big, good job, it is day 2 of the big weekend

Wilburt we will miss you

Andy Chaney for President

scottiedoug · February 12, 2006, 02:24:12 PM

This Chris Adams situation is distressing. He is a really good basketball player but of no use in the locker room. I do not want to start a big row, but is there not some sense in which his coaches have some responsibility for "helping" him "get it" about this being a team game and not a "don't ****with me" contest?

Maybe Phillips said or did something that "deserved" a response, but the response ought to have been to help his team win the game. Three hard years of this talented group not getting to the NCAA and then perhaps throwing it away for behavior that in effect disrespects the Fisk team and its work together.

Pat Summitt benched Alexis Hornbuckle for her outofcontrol actions against LSU. And as far as I know, it was her first offense. Somebodies at LaGrange heckled Andrea Plemons in some offensive way and she responded by scoring 30 points in 23 minutes.

Spencer Beaty · February 12, 2006, 05:23:19 PM

Look for our soon-to-be president andy chaney to have a big game against huntingdon

old_lion · February 12, 2006, 06:17:26 PM

How bout them Hawks!

Ralph Turner · February 12, 2006, 06:37:08 PM

Congratulations to Coach Duckworth and the Huntingdon Hawks in their victory over Maryville.

HC 73, Murvul 67.

old_lion · February 12, 2006, 09:14:59 PM

Quote from: old_lion on February 12, 2006, 06:17:26 PM
How bout them Hawks!

And LaGrange over Fisk too ... wow! Way to go Panthers.

You guys have been busting your butts all year ... you deserve to pull one out.

old_lion · February 12, 2006, 09:32:41 PM

Quote from: old_lion on February 10, 2006, 02:19:37 PM
Quote from: mattgrubb on February 08, 2006, 11:42:29 AM
Old lion i think all coaches look for a player that is a coach on the floor and (1)right now the best i have seen is Adams from Fisk, sans all his outbursts, if he lost those he would be a great player, but at the end of the day I would not want him on my team b/c who knows when he is going to get a technical or ejected and in the big time games you cannot afford that

Matt,
1) Not quite with you on that one. I think you are both, being too hard on Chris (I'd take him on my team in a heart beat. Someone just needs to help him learn to reign in that intensity. That's coaching.) and rating him too highly( I don't know that I'd take him over Bo or Jake.)

Matt,
I apologize ... obviously, you are a man of vision.

mattgrubb · February 13, 2006, 09:52:24 AM

Old Lion I am the Grubby One, thanks
Wow Fisk loses two and MC loses 1
Congrats to HC, i think all of our questions were answered
What a weekend
Now i don't think the gsac will get a tourney team at all
just a thought

scottiedoug · February 13, 2006, 10:39:16 AM

Some teams will make the NCAA tournament frpm Pool B. There are not a lot of better choices even with this weekend than some team from the GSAC. If MC, HC, or Fisk wins the GSAC tourney, I'd think they'd get a bid.

Ralph...I suspect you have an opinion???

scottiedoug · February 13, 2006, 10:46:50 AM

Ralph: Never mind. I just read your thoughts on this on the Bumblin' B board.