MBB: Midwest Conference

[MWCSID2005]

Midweek notes have been posted on the MWC website.

http://www.midwestconference.org/mbasketball/BBALLNotes1-5.pdf

[The Roop]

Well Jeff as long as Grinnell faithful managed to harass the Carthage fans and players excessively, it's not a total loss.

[scottie]

Grinnell fans harassing fans and players excessively?  Whatchoo talkin' about Roopis?   

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Yeah, didn't that game take place in Wisconsin?

[The Roop]

Yes, I know it was a road game. But I thought teams of System Hooligans were dispatched to all their contests for harassment purposes.

[titan2000]

Roop--to Alexander:

Much faster route is to go 51 to Point to Highway 10
Hwy 10 to Appleton where it merges with 441
Follow over the 441 bridge in Menasha to Oneida St. exit
Left onto Oneida (N)
Right to Calumet(E)
Left on Lawe (N) to S. River St.
Right onto S. River to Alexander Gym (E)


65MPH the whole way (a little slower in Amherst) until town, 55 until Oneida St.

BDTR

[The Roop]

It's probably 6 of one and a half dozen of the other. Since I'd have to get on 29 to get to 51 in the first place, I think I'd just follow Mapquests advice and head east  on 29. I've not ruled out going, even though I'd be late regardless of route travelled, but 3 things need to happen in order first. At the moment I'm still waiting on the first thing to happen.

Don't know what BDTR means but if it's good I'm that.

[systemfan86]

OMG!!!

Roop has a positive karma and I have a negative one. What the heck is going on in this Bizzaro World?!

Must be the coffee from the Saints Rest. Hmmm, maybe a little Kimchi and Spam would help...

[Early]

Just a thought.....

Is there anyone except for the Ripon faithfull that thinks RC can knock off Larry in Alex this weekend?

I know Gillespie will have his boys fired up for the game, and with as much time in between games he has every play analyzed.  They WILL be ready for the game, but once tip-off starts, it's all up to the players.  Work together boys and good things will happen.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I wouldn't be surpised, but I'm not expecting it.

[hjmphelp]

Ripon is physical inside, but a little suspect in the guard court IMHO. If they get good play out front they definitely have a chance.

[titan2000]

I just hope Gillespie isn't a jackass if he loses.  I'd have to think his actions (or lack thereof) post game in the MWC tourney last year were embarrassing if you were a Ripon fan/alum.

Grace in victory and defeat. 

Roop--I think I got 50% of my negative karma from Ripon fans for BDTR (Better Dead than Red) and the other 50% for slamiing the Pointers for their host facility.  My 2006 resolution was to kill the latter diatribe.  I would hope that PS and the boys might see it in their heart to improve my karma as my therapist says it will be a big step in my recovery.

See you at Alex.   

[LU 05]

FYI,
      Ripon has not won at Alex in 5 years.  Yes that even includes one victory before Briaer got there.  

[hjmphelp]

Sounds like an upset in the making, huh?

[mwc4life]

I like Jeffp's accessment.  If Ripon goes to Schmitting (73%FG/ 14.9pts/gm) they have a chance.  Alex is by far the hardest place to play for Ripon.  I believe Ripon won at Alex in 2001.  I don't expect a victory by the red hawks, just a hard fought game and a chance to get better.  After alex, 8/13 are home for Ripon.

Regards to the comments on Gillespie,

Gillespie hates LU/Tharp...think Jimmy Collins-Bruce Pearl.  I know he deeply respects LU's program, but try not to judge Gillie on his post game reactions.  To know how passionate he is about his players and Ripon College you only have to look at how long he has been there.  His success speaks for himself.  I realize it looks bad when he doesn't shake a coaches hand...and it is, but when you lose a heart-breaker in OT for the championship knowing how good Ripon's team was last year and how they weren't going to get the chance to compete any further, it eats at him.  I guess there is no real good excuse as to why he is who he is, but without Gillie there is no rivalry.

Oh and Titan2000

I have never given you a negative Karma point...I have no clue how to give them or receive them.  I would have to say the reason you have soooo many negative karma points...well just re-read most your posts and that will tell you why.