MBB: Ohio Athletic Conference

ScotsFan · December 06, 2005, 10:35:42 AM

BW would certainly be at the top of my list right now. But you are right Toph. Next week, it could be another team that stands out. It will definately be an entertaining season to watch how things play out in the OAC!

southofoac · December 06, 2005, 11:46:41 AM

Hey, why is it that everyone on here only talks about JCU and BW...There are 8 more teams in this conference.

ScotsFan · December 06, 2005, 01:29:40 PM

Quote from: southofoac on December 06, 2005, 11:46:41 AM
Hey, why is it that everyone on here only talks about JCU and BW...There are 8 more teams in this conference.

And who would you like to talk about south? My guess would be that it is because no supporters from any of the other 8 schools are choosing to come and join the discussion in here.

Actually, lately, JCU's about the only team regularly discussed on here. Jdean talks about MUC, but not really until the football season is done over in Alliance, so I would guess he'd like to stay away for another 2 weeks or so.

Maybe, when and if a few teams start to assert themselves; i.e. Cap, or Ott, or ONU, etc; then there might be some more discussion in here. I'm just speaking from an outsiders perspective though, and that is what I've noticed seems to be the trend.

Toph · December 06, 2005, 01:51:34 PM

south-
Just guessing from your name, I'd be willing to bet you're a Pioneer or a Quaker...but your email says Musky (we could have an entire conversation about whether Musky or Muskie is the appropriate singular form of Muskies...but I digress). Right now JCU and BW are emerging as the best teams in the conference. Talk up your fighting fish!

southofoac · December 06, 2005, 02:06:06 PM

I'm def. a muskie. Guess the email gave it away. I do believe Da Muskies beat the great JCU a few times last year. All I'm saying is give em' some credit. We have a new coach.....We are coming off a big win at Cap. I think they will turn some heads this year.

Toph · December 06, 2005, 02:56:55 PM

You're correct, the Muskies beat JCU in two games last year, although they lost the one that counted in OT. You're also correct that Muskingum got a huge win against Capital, but if they shoot 24% from the field in the first half against most teams, they'll get buried.

One thing that stands out about the fish is that their starting five play a lot. There are only six guys who average better than 8 minutes a ball game. How do you think that is going to affect them when they play teams like Etta and JCU who run up and down the floor, using their entire bench?

Also, Kent is my hometown, I know all about your new coach.

southofoac · December 06, 2005, 03:06:05 PM

First off, the defense will be there when they need it. Different coach, same mentality. I played for coach Burson and know coach Ford well. I know they both believe in strong defense. There is no more princeton O, but I believe that the new offense that we run can off set some of the teams that run up and down the floor. I;m excited to see how the Ford Era goes his first year.

southofoac · December 06, 2005, 03:14:45 PM

Who has the best facility in the OAC?

Toph · December 06, 2005, 06:16:33 PM

I haven't seen BW's since they renovated, but Capital and JCU immediately come to mind.

How about JCU dropping out from #21 after winning their only game this week?

ScotsFan · December 06, 2005, 06:31:04 PM

There must have still been a few aftershocks to go around after that 30 point loss @ Rochester.

southofoac · December 07, 2005, 11:39:12 AM

What does the slate of games look like for tonite and Sat. ? I'm a little out of the OAC loop being down in Miami.

Toph · December 07, 2005, 11:52:36 AM

JCU vs. Berg
Etta vs. Cap
Mount vs. Muskie
Wilmington vs. Ott
Defiance at ONU

OAC.org has all the sports schedules. We'll see if jdean's boys can take down the fighting fish on the road.

Saturday
Muskie vs. BW-there will be a big test for the fish.
Ott vs. JCU
ONU vs. Etta
Berg vs. Wilmington
Capital vs. Mount in the battle of the purples

southofoac · December 07, 2005, 01:35:18 PM

Here are my picks for tonite:

JCU over BERG: Too powerful
ETTA over CAP: Fun and Gun prevails
Muskie over MOUNT: Keep it rollin'
OTT over WILMINGTON: Reynolds wins
ONU over Defiance: Don't know much about Defiance, but Coleman will have the troops ready

johnworms · December 07, 2005, 03:31:44 PM

I wouldn't mind discussing Otterbein basketball, but one reason I haven't logged on in a while is that I couldn't figure out this new format, and the other reason is that right now, the Cards stink! I will be supportive of the program (I have ever since 1984, and if you knoe their history, the 1987-88 team went 1-26). I do believe they are better than that. They have some talent, although they are very young. I hope they can pull it out against the Quakers tonight!

jdean · December 08, 2005, 12:09:10 AM

Southofoac
You lost to MUC????you really lost????no misprint?? They took down the fish on the road? Woe is you.

Mount has a lonely home game against Cap this Saturday after a great (hopefully) football game. I'm hoping Cap's basketball team is rebuilding so Mount has a chance of staying within 10 pts.