MBB: Ohio Athletic Conference

[David Collinge]

There's no H in VanderWal, folks.

As of now, the Marietta/Wilmington games (men at Wilma, women at Etta) are still on for tonight.  Everything else has been postponed until tomorrow.

[D-III Insider]

Albert:

I did some research in regards to Jim Burson's career after reading your post.  I don't think you realize how many times he had the Muskie program in contention in the OAC.  An in most of the years he was leading Muskingum, Wittenberg was also in the OAC and dominating it like it has the NCAC until Wooster recent overtaking of that dominant position in NCAC.

Do you realize he coached at Muskie for 38 years.  True he was old school and yes he only led them to 2 OAC regular season titles.  But they won the OAC Tournament three other times.  And also finished second in the regular season 4 times and finished third in the standings 5 times.  That is 11/38 years being in the top three.  In addition he led Muskingum into the D-III National Tournament 5 times.   He also was voted OAC Coach of the Year (6) times. 

Since he has left the Muskie sideline they have finished no higher than 4th and look like they may be headed to their second consecutive last place finish.  Maybe they should see if he wants to make a comeback in New Concord.

It is ironic the only times they won the OAC regular season title was when Gene Ford was his star player. 

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

First Regional Rankings: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2011/02/02/ncaas-mens-regional-rankings/

[D-III Insider]

Other interesting numbers via OAC Media Guide:

Reynolds - has won 61% of his games in 38 years
Moran - JCU - has won 63% of his games in 19 years
Goodwin -  Cap - has won 62% in 15 years


Burson - Muskingum - won 57% of his games in 38 years - maybe not such a tough job after all?

[ste24vie]

Otterbein is 29-65 over the last 4 seasons....31%......

[David Collinge]

Marietta and Wilmington did manage to get their games in tonight.  I guess the weather in southern Ohio isn't so bad.  Marietta won the men's game, 76-70, at Wilma.

[Dr. Acula]

MUC drops their 4th straight OAC game tonight....at home....to last place Musky.  The wheels may officially be off the Raider wagon at this point.

[WAlum]

7:30 PM    Marietta    76    Wilmington (Ohio)    70    Final       
7:00 PM    Heidelberg    69    John Carroll    81    Final       
7:30 PM    Capital    65    Ohio Northern    72    Final       
7:30 PM    Otterbein    76    Baldwin-Wallace    56    Final       
7:30 PM    Muskingum    69    Mount Union    62    Final

[WAlum]

1.  Marietta 11-2
2.  Capital 9-4
3.  John Carroll 9-4
3.  Heidelberg 8-5
5.  Mount Union 6-7
6.  Ohio Northern 6-7
6.  Otterbein 6-7
8.  Wilmington 4-9
9.  Baldwin-Wallace 3-10
10. Muskingum 3-10

[David Collinge]

Otterbein has now reached .500 on the season, and has won four of its last five games, three of them by 18 points or more.  The only loss in that stretch was by 2 to league-leader Marietta.  

[ste24vie]

Otterbein has finally cut back on the PT for the starters, only Davis played 30+(33). But they must rotate in a big man if they gonna beat the best teams in the conference and take better care of the ball. Big upcoming stretch of games for the Cards. JCU, Cap, da 'Berg and Wilmington still yet to play. All play high pressure defenses, something that Otterbein struggles with. Especially when they have trouble getting the ball to Davis on the block. BW double and triple teamed Davis all night and left the others open time and time again.

SUBS AND FUNDAMENTALS and pound it in to Davis.

[WAlum]

Otterbein has finally cut back on the PT for the starters, only Davis played 30+(33). But they must rotate in a big man if they gonna beat the best teams in the conference and take better care of the ball. Big upcoming stretch of games for the Cards. JCU, Cap, da 'Berg and Wilmington still yet to play. All play high pressure defenses, something that Otterbein struggles with. Especially when they have trouble getting the ball to Davis on the block. BW double and triple teamed Davis all night and left the others open time and time again.

SUBS AND FUNDAMENTALS and pound it in to Davis.

Maybe you were hoping for the wrong thing to occur in Westerville. You wanted reynolds to lose so he would retire.  He might want to finish his carreer on a high note. Root for the Otters and maybe he will grant you your wish.      Or maybe he wont.   

[D-III Insider]

Maybe Reynolds is learning how to coach after all.... it has only been 38 years, numerous OAC Titles, multiple Final Fours, and a NCAA Title.  Not much of a resume there, eh. 

My guess is Stevie need not worry about the coaching in Westerville.  Just a thought.......

[WAlum]

4:00 PM    Wilmington (Ohio) @ Mount Union             
4:00 PM    Otterbein  @ John Carroll             
4:00 PM    Ohio Northern  @ Marietta             
4:00 PM    Capital  @Heidelberg             
4:30 PM    Baldwin-Wallace  @ Muskingum

[WAlum]

12-2 Marietta
10-4 Capital
10-4 Capital
8-6 Heidelberg
7-7 Mount Union
6-8 Otterbein
6-8 Ohio Northern
4-10 Wilmington
4-10 Muskingum
3-11 Baldwin Wallace