MBB: Great South Athletic Conference

[Spencer Beaty]

An easy win after a great first half against a Carson-Newman team that looked as disjointed as a college basketball team could possibly be.  I don't know if it was stifling defense or just poor execution but the eagles had 20 points and 20 turnovers at the half.  Glad to see Gregg back on the court and looking close to 100% after a nasty ankle injury.

[bballlover]

Don't let anyone fool you.He may not have a dog in the hunt & he might have slowed down a half step due to wear & tear on his body but he still likes to get "into" a good game. Always good to see you old_lion.............. As for the game ,it was close all night.Neither team with more than a six point lead.It might not have been their best but it was pretty doggone good.PC was able to execute in the last two minutes & the shots went down. GO LIONS

[old_lion]

He may not have a dog in the hunt & he might have slowed down a half step due to wear & tear on his body but he still likes to get "into" a good game.

I have noticed that since I "no longer have a dog in the hunt", the officials don't tend to make as many glaring errors as they used to.   

However, there are still times that I find them badly in need of my guidance. 

It was good to see you all, as well.

[FlightofthePetrel]

First half against Carson Newman was as good as I have seen the Scots play in a long time, especially on defense.  If they can repeat that regularly, they will be real good.  Mr. Grubby is right.

Which Oglethorpe team showed up against the Lions?     

Apparently the same one that took on Lagrange...  but I only say that because we lost. 

Stats looked decent... they didn't shoot 33% from the charity stripe but 68% won't get the job done either.  Teams were almost even on every other stat line except Piedmont controlled the boards (37-28) w/ 12 offensive rebounds.  From what I remember about past Piedmont teams they were never really on the tall end.  I wasn't at the game last night but that stat seems to jump out at me.  Looks like they're in need of Allison to return ASAP.

Here's the link to the LiveStats... it should have this game until they reset it for the next one.

http://www.oglethorpe.edu/athletics/live_stats/basketball/mens/xlive.htm

[bballlover]

I don't want to be the one to argue but, I think you will find that all of OU's shooting percentages were better last night than last years totals.Free throw, field goal, and 3pt. fg.. I think they played pretty good.But then that is the only time I have seen them play.

[mattgrubb]

The Grubby One is so proud of LC and PC for beating OU when murvul could not. The Grubby One would like to see some competitive GSAC games this year but unfortunately if the scots play the way they did last night then no GSAC school will be within 20 pts.
All GSAC talk will not include the scot (murvul) and the fake scots (covenant).

[bkbfan30]

The Scots put on a clinic in the first half on defense-offense started out good but cooled off considerably and was non existant for most of second half-RDL will clean that up come conference time. Good win but lets call it like it is-C-N was terrible-I would say they were not and will not be one of the top teams MC has or will face. Saw part of ladies game Coach Wright had them playing well-MC alum Walsh did not look like a happy camper-he has an athletic team which should make coach wright feel good about the possibility of going deep in the ncaa's. How is the injured girl for MC? Grubby one did you have your reunion last night with your family? Was Jennifer in attendance?

[mattgrubb]

Jennifer, no it hurts too much for her, she is still a little bitter how i broke up with her via text message, it happens

I did have a blast last night with Dad and Grandpa.

Dean Walsh is a class act and is doing a great job at CN.  He comes from good stock.

[old_lion]

I stand corrected  ... apparently the gsac is approaching parity.  (Sorry, I have been drinking.) But seriously folks, PC did prevail tonight in a hard fought contest (by 3, I think) ... it sure is nice to have Sam back ... I believe he scored our last 5 points.  I was impressed with the overall team effort, good depth, and rebounding (that's right, I said rebounding) from PC.  Ricks gave us a nice defensive/toughness lift off the bench.  May have more details tomorrow, when I've recovered from my irrational exhuberance. 

A few details ...

http://www.piedmontlions.com/news/2009/12/2/MBB_1202094651.aspx?path=mbball

[mattgrubb]

Great to see sammy doing well, just don't beat the scots

[GSAC Killer]

Top 25 this week:

Maryville once again does not even receive votes!! Granted we did lose to Oglethorpe but without our best player!!! We beat Centre and they got votes(4)..

Hopefully some of the Scots can see this as a sign of disrespect. This question is for Old Lion: Since you are the stat guru: How many teams have been to the NCAA tournament more than 8 consecutive years?

[REV.]

Could someone explain to me how Sam Coppage got a 5th year of eligibility? He played at MC for a year and a half (quit early in his second season as I understand it but still played in games that year so it counts) and then he has played two years at Piedmont. So this would be his 5th year, just wondering if there is some new rule that I was not aware of.

[old_lion]

Could someone explain to me how Sam Coppage got a 5th year of eligibility? He played at MC for a year and a half (quit early in his second season as I understand it but still played in games that year so it counts) and then he has played two years at Piedmont. So this would be his 5th year, just wondering if there is some new rule that I was not aware of.

The NCAA rule is, once you enter school, you have 5 yrs to complete 4 yrs of eligibility.

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/careerplayer

(For some reason, links to this site often don't work ... but if it gives you the system error page, just click on "click here" and it will take you back to the page where you can put in Sam's name and see the details.)

[old_lion]

Hopefully some of the Scots can see this as a sign of disrespect. This question is for Old Lion: Since you are the stat guru: How many teams have been to the NCAA tournament more than 8 consecutive years?

Sorry Killer, that's not the type of stat I follow.

[scottiedoug]

Hey Old_Lion:  How about how many teams led by point guards have been to the NCAA tournament more than eight consecutive years?