MBB: American Southwest Conference

[lefrakenstein]

Congrats to UMHB on a great run! The Mary Hardin-Baylor fans at the game were great - very lively, positive and friendly to speak to. As a Texan, I would expect nothing less, but the UMHB folks certainly delivered. Also, although the final margin was large, the team really showed it belonged. After the initial 10-0 run, the Cru played Amherst close the rest of the way. The three guard/wings -Allen, Todd and Orr- were pretty much unstoppable and got to the rim whenever they pleased. With Bell and Allen returning next year I'm sure the dIII world will be hearing from UMHB again in the near future.

[Andy Archibald]

What a great time in Atlanta. Wished we could have pulled out the win but it wasn't meant to be.

I was intreviewed by a member of thr Atlanta Journal before the game. His first question came with a look of absolute shock asking if Mary Hardin-Baylor normally brings this kind of crowds to games. I responded by telling him that we absolutely love our sports teams and do our best to show up and support The Cru. I did however go on to say that even I was a little taken back by the turnout we had.

Very proud of the run the team had this season and look forward to seeing if they can duplicate this feat next year.

[umhb2001]

What a great time in Atlanta. Wished we could have pulled out the win but it wasn't meant to be.

I was intreviewed by a member of thr Atlanta Journal before the game. His first question came with a look of absolute shock asking if Mary Hardin-Baylor normally brings this kind of crowds to games. I responded by telling him that we absolutely love our sports teams and do our best to show up and support The Cru. I did however go on to say that even I was a little taken back by the turnout we had.

Very proud of the run the team had this season and look forward to seeing if they can duplicate this feat next year.

Very cool experience to be in Atlanta for the game. The house was rockin and the fans really showed up. I would drive the 13 hours again for another chance. Our guys showed some great heart, determination, and fight. I wish the ending had been better, but Amherst deserves the credit for the win. They were lights out from 3. I thought we would struggle underneath, but we played big. This sets us up well for next season. Hopefully we'll get some good recruits and make another run.

And NCAA officials, the D2 and D3 game need to be played the same weekend and same city as Final Four. No question.

[hopefan]

With the ASC now at 12 teams, will the conference still be split East and West... two 6 team conferences.... or will standings be kept as one 12 team conference?.... If the split is maintained, what East team will be shifted to the west with TexLU and Schreiner  both leaving from the west?

[Pat Coleman]

It will be all together:
http://www.d3hoops.com/conf/ASC/men/2013-14/standings

[sbparent]

At some point Mississippi College will be leaving as well so it will be an 11 team conference in a year or so.

[Andy Archibald]

UMHB is ranked #7 in the preseason poll. Very interested to see how they will do this season. Hopefully with this years seniors who have started for 2 full years they will be able to lead the team to big things again this season. Also, I'm sure Concordia will be looking to get some revenge after winning the conference yet getting beat so early in the playoffs... Should make for a very interesting season.

[couchcru11]

What is goin on in the ASC this year? Seems like its anyone's game to take the title. Interesting days to come. I'm still pullin for the CRU to win it all

[umhb2001]

The Cru are not looking cohesive on the offensive side. The games I've been to, 3, seem as if we are looking for a leader on the floor. Seems as if nobody wants to be "the man" down the stretch in tough situations. Obviously we can still get to the playoffs, but something has to change. And get a rebound already!

[Ralph Turner]

A tip of the hat to a great one...

McMurry Athletic Director and former head basketball coach and player Ron Holmes resigned as AD today.

http://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/story/ron-holmes-resigns-as-mcmurry-university-athletic/d/story/cuOyLdzJ8EiW_pmuC_j1Ew

Best wishes in the future, Coach.  I know that you will land on your feet!

[McM Blue Devil]

 I came to this Board this morning to see if anyone had posted about Coach Holmes, so thanks Ralph for letting everyone know.  I can't say enough about Coach and all he has done for McMurry.  But for the purposes of this board, it should also be acknowledged what he meant to the ASC during McMurry's time in the conference.  Good luck to a great guy!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

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- #13 Augustana MBB coach Grey Giovanine
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[Ralph Turner]

Congratulations Coach DeWeese on #700!

[Pat Coleman]

Congratulations Coach DeWeese on #700!

Four wins to go to get to 300 wins at a four-year school as well. Milestone time.

[Ralph Turner]

A personal note for us at McMurry who saw Johnny Ray Watson play in the NAIA Lone Star Conference days in the late 1960's - early 70's. (Sam Houston State, Texas State-San Marcos, Stephen F Austin State, TAMU-Commerce, TAMU-Kingsville, Tarleton State, Angelo State, McMurry, Howard Payne and Sul Ross State)  There was no D-3. The major re-orgazniation would occur in 1973.

The Lone Star Conference was brutal. In football, you had NFL stars like QB Wade Wilson, DL's Harvey Martin and  LC Greenwood.  Basketball was very competitive. McMurry played in the old Indian Gym. That place was a shoe box, and it could get loud and rowdy.

Johnny Ray Watson was among the last players to play in Indian Gym (built about 1926) before the new (Kimbrell Arena/Ron Holmes Court) Hunt PE Center was built.

Johnny Ray died this week. He had become a gospel singer thru Lucas Artist Management. He sang Amazing Grace at Lady Bird Johnson's graveside. He was frequently featured at RiverBend Church in Austin. Here is a vimeo of his singing "How Great Thou Art" last month at Riverbend just three weeks ago.

I call your attention to the final verse beginning at 2:00.

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"


http://vimeo.com/84925941

Christ came and took Johnny Ray home. His sick disease-ravaged body has been replaced with the new creation that we are promised in 1 Corinthians 15.

Here are a couple of more clips for your enjoyment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT29ZeWOuhk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZZeaXwLr4U