MBB: American Southwest Conference

mcmfanatic · October 21, 2007, 07:19:28 PM

So Ralph, did you get a chance to see our teams on Saturday night? I see we've got a 7 footer in the line up, that's a big change for McM basketball. Any thoughts?

Ralph Turner · October 21, 2007, 08:43:27 PM

Actually, I was unable to leave Dallas.

I look forward to seeing how this team works together. The chemistry was excellent last year, and we have 8 guys returning who got excellent minutes or have great experience with the team.

UMHB will be tough as will Mississippi College.

I am ready!

We haven't had a 7'0"-ish player since the Leverett and Kim Maina eras. We have had some 6'8"s who were able to contribute.

mcmfanatic · October 21, 2007, 10:22:02 PM

I'm hoping that the addition of height at the post will help us most on the boards, allowing more second chance points. It would also be nice to see our tall guards have the opportunuity to pull back from the 4-5 and put the long ball back into the McM game plan. I know the new kid's a freshman, so he'll certainly take some seasoning, but it could sure provide a different look.

#1ascfanman · October 26, 2007, 02:53:12 PM

Found this on the ASC website: Which team that didn't make the 2007 ASC tournament has the best chance of doing so in 2008?
East Texas Baptist
14.4%
Howard Payne
12.8%
Ozarks
23.2%
Schreiner
6.4%
Sul Ross State
13.6%
Texas-Tyler
24.8%
Texas Lutheran
4.8%
Total Votes: 125

Any comments?

Ralph Turner · October 26, 2007, 04:29:28 PM

UT-Tyler was ineligible for the Tourney last season.

#1ascfanman · October 26, 2007, 07:00:54 PM

I know but look at their record from last year. Is just the coaching change that warrants this thought? ETBU and them had terrible records last year and both had a high percentage on this vote, my question is why? What have all these teams done to possibly get them into the tourney?

Ralph Turner · October 26, 2007, 10:10:31 PM

I don't know why those to teams have received that number of votes, unless it is homerism!

etbualum · October 28, 2007, 10:14:44 PM

Even though etbu and ozarks had bad records they were both one win away from being in the tournament. Having seen etbu practice a handful of times I think we are better than last year. Also any kind of pole like that you never know who is voting.

#1ascfanman · October 31, 2007, 06:06:58 PM

Why do you think ETBwho is better

? I saw they posted their roster and it looks like everyone is new to the program but tons of freshmen. One I think must be a lineman, he is huge, like 6'6'' 295 or something.

I have looked at many rosters and when checking out McMurry saw a great article on their website about Ralph Turner, I am guessing this is the same one who posts on here? Good for you Ralph if it is the same one, sounds like a great man!

Ralph Turner · October 31, 2007, 08:20:31 PM

Quote from: #1ascfanman on October 31, 2007, 06:06:58 PM
I have looked at many rosters and when checking out McMurry saw a great article on their website about Ralph Turner, I am guessing this is the same one who posts on here? Good for you Ralph if it is the same one, sounds like a great man!

Actually I am his slothful, evil twin who does nothing but hang out on the message boards all day, while he is gainfully employed in ridding the world of pain, disease and suffering.

Bearkat00 · November 01, 2007, 11:35:37 AM

For those who'd like to read it:

http://www.mcm.edu/newsite/web/univ_relations/alumni/turner.htm

That's awesome ralph! Congrats! Nice picture by the way!

#1ascfanman · November 02, 2007, 10:29:31 AM

Pre season top 25 and we have four teams from the ASC two womens and two mens:

Women:Howard Payne
McMurry

Men: Mississippi College
UMHB

gccfan · November 03, 2007, 10:26:58 AM

It's good to have both UMHB and MC in the preseason top 25. I think UMHB is pretty good, but losing Guyden to graduation I think will be a big loss for them. He was really their difference maker in a number of games. Maybe they have someone else waiting in the wings. I'm really ready for the season to tip off. I was also surprised in the preseason rankings about LC being a little low. They have a great starting five, but have not shown much depth in recent years which could come back to haunt them. UTD could struggle if they haven't brought in a solid point guard to replace Carruthers. Anybody have any preseason picks for first teamers?

In the East I would go with
Josh Johnson, LC
Tyler Winford, MC
Dusty Evers, LETU
Jonathan Collins, MC
Dewones Smith, LETU

Not as familiar with the West, but do think Concordia could cause some problems if Maxwell is back and healthy and they have learned to play just a touch of defense.

jmnaseum · November 06, 2007, 11:53:56 AM

Exhibition Games (so far)

UTSA 76
UMHB 58 (halftime 32-22)

UTEP 101
SRSU 38 (halftime 58-11)

Texas State 131
Concordia 96 (halftime 70-42)

Northwestern 95
ETBU 57 (halftime 43-29)

#1ascfanman · November 06, 2007, 01:52:10 PM

Looks like many of the teams competed well atleast early on. I don't know much but being from Louisiana I believe ETBwho had the toughest opponent. I was at the game (other than LC, they are my favs!) and the demons are very very talented and very deep. They will probably win the Southland Conferene and make a run, possibly a Sweet Sixteen type run. They are loaded and shoot it as well as anybody out there. This team is better than the one that made a run two years ago and beat Iowa. ETBwho looks like they play lots of freshman. I don't recognize anyone from the team they had last year except for one of their guards who missed a lot of shots. No standouts for them, very average looking team for the kitty cats this year. Hard to get any sort of idea against teams like NSU though

Go Wildcats