MBB: Great South Athletic Conference

[Spencer Beaty]

Word from the Scots camp, there are several freshman that have been present surprises and could expect to see some significant playing time.  Chris Queen should get some good minutes in the post, and you can't forget about Jordan Damron and Wes Lambert competing with Jared and Eryk for minutes.

[bballlover]

That could be big news.Does anyone remember the last time RDL played three Freshmen significant minutes in the same season?

[mattgrubb]

not something i would look forward to with the scots schedule, randy wins with a system and not talent alone, we will need the upper classmen to be a big presence this season.

Good news from the Williamson Camp, Ben is doing really well with his rehab.

My favorite player is now Hernandez/......

[Spencer Beaty]

It might be Hernandez/Laverdiere.  That would be quite a combo.  Personally, I like the freshman sensation DamLam.

[GSAC Killer]

My favorite Soccer player is Dave Big D Large...

My favorite basketball player is Brent Watts

[scotswin]

I wonder if spencer beaty knows that he scored on the infrequent poster scotswin in the recent alumni game.  He was lucky, I was screened...

[Spencer Beaty]

Not so sure about the screen but I was sure about the goal.

[MCScotsFan]

Mr. Grubb, if you play anything like the Killer, I'd love to see it.  8)  Maybe MC should host an alumni game for homecoming.
And darn, I thought you were going to say you were the streaker!! 

Quoting myself here but this is a really great  moment to me: I made this post back in 10/06 asking for an alumni game and got it that same year! However, it was not held at homecoming which I think is only 'fair' for the alumni to see during exciting homecoming weekend.
So, this year I receive the Homecoming program in the mail and what is listed?!? An alumni game on Homecoming weekend. I have not been on this board and did not know this so I am beyond thrilled!

Thanks Watts and Raul for your work on bringing us an alumni game for the last 2 years and bringing it to Homecoming weekend. You all are fun to watch as are the rest of the players and MC fans really enjoy it. We loved it back then and we love it now. Plus, we're glad to see you old guys can still run up and down the court.  Really, though. Thanks.
I hope many of the schools in the GSAC try to give their fans an alumni game too.


Oh and I am thrilled to out of that dungeon and watching the Lady Scots Volleyball on center court. Coach Schram has done an amazing job during her coaching v-ball at MC and I am thankful for air conditioning and some space to watch those matches. The team she has this year is very strong so y'all should come on out to center court, RDL court, and cheer them on.

[coachwgh]

LaGrange has showcased an alumni game on homecoming for the 12 years I have been involved with the school in one capacity or another but...not this year.  We have a little thing called a 1:00 football game and a million other events that we cannot interfere with so we are going to do informal meet and greats at our 10/17 & 10/18 practice. 

Maybe if the GSAC dissolves we could join the NEAC like UDallas.  Now that is what I call placing importance on athletics.  UDallas cares about giving their student-athletes a fair avenue to compete for a national tournament appearances.  At first read, I thought what a half-wit idea, but upon second thought I really applaud their effort.  I have made the statement a few times that getting on a bus to the SLIAC like our football team will be doing for the first time this season would be fine with me.  Those of you that don't understand that statement haven't talked to RDL, Lee Glenn, Mike Pugh or myself about scheduling 19 non-conference games. 

[MCScotsFan]

Football?!  Oh yeah, that does sometimes get in the way.

As much as we love Country's BBQ, we're apt to show up for homecoming at LaGrange! Although we have a LaGrange kid telling  us there really is a better place. I suppose we'll have to investigate.

I really think alumni games are fun for everyone. The players (past and present), the fans and the kids who come. Of course, I'd like announcers to skim over the plays for me because I do not know all of the old time greats and that would be hard to do, I'm sure.

[Ralph Turner]

LaGrange has showcased an alumni game on homecoming for the 12 years I have been involved with the school in one capacity or another but...not this year.  We have a little thing called a 1:00 football game and a million other events that we cannot interfere with so we are going to do informal meet and greats at our 10/17 & 10/18 practice. 

Maybe if the GSAC dissolves we could join the NEAC like UDallas.  Now that is what I call placing importance on athletics.  UDallas cares about giving their student-athletes a fair avenue to compete for a national tournament appearances.  At first read, I thought what a half-wit idea, but upon second thought I really applaud their effort.  I have made the statement a few times that getting on a bus to the SLIAC like our football team will be doing for the first time this season would be fine with me.  Those of you that don't understand that statement haven't talked to RDL, Lee Glenn, Mike Pugh or myself about scheduling 19 non-conference games. 

I was surprised about UDallas joining the NEAC.  UDallas has earned Pool B bids in the last 7 years...men's hoops in 2004 and women's soccer more recently.  I think that they will be competitive in the NEAC.

They (UDallas) have not attracted the attention of the SCAC, even after they added a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.

They have continually spurned the ASC and attempts to schedule games at the least or to return to the ASC for whatever reason (so some intense enmity must exist there.)

Didn't the GSAC ultimately decline to extend an invitation to UDallas about 4 years ago, when Thomas More and UDallas were available?

I will understand if you must join the NEAC to gain access to the post-season.  (I hope that you can go in as the southern division of the USASouth, with Covenant and Berry.)

[MCSID]

Maryville College Basketball Alumni Tip-Off Tournament

Maryville College (TN) is hosting their annual MC Basketball Alumni Tip-Off Tournament. They are looking for two teams for the weekend of November 21, 2009. Games will be played in a classic format.

November 21
5:00 LaGrange vs Team 1
7:00 Maryville vs Team 2

November 22
2:00 LaGrange vs Team 2
4:00 Maryville vs Team 1

Each team will receive:
A.) Two nights lodging (8 rooms) only 10 minutes from campus
B.) $500.00 financial guarantee
C.) Post game pizzas delivered to the gym
D.) Tournament commemorative T-shirts
E.) MVP and All-Tournament Team awards

The college is located in East Tennessee and is twenty minutes from Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains. Knoxville's airport (McGhee Tyson) is only 10 minutes from campus. If interested, contact Randy Lambert at randy.lambert@maryvillecollege.edu or 865-981-8287.

[scottiedoug]

What happened to the LaGrange tournament w/ H-S and VA Wes?  Who chickened out?

[Ralph Turner]

Coach Haynes, I hope that you had the chance to enjoy a road trip win with the oblate spheroid over Murvul today! 

[mattgrubb]

Just wanted to remind everyone in Scots country that the Lambert court dedication and alumni game are a little over two weeks away on Oct. 17th.  The court dedication and events will be hosted by Jack Roberts mixed in with a little Jack Daniels, as usual.  If you have any questions please contact the legendary Kendal Wallace in the mens basketball office.  I will post his cell number if anyone needs it.