MBB: Midwest Conference

[hjmphelp]

Guess I better get ready to make a Roopacinno or two, huh?

Look forward to meeting you, sir! Could be a busy weekend! Another friend may be bringing his entire Juco team over to see the show twice that weekend!

Tonight (well, 12:01 tomorrow) is Midnite Madness at GC. That should be loads of fun as well. My lovely and I plan to sleep 2 shifts (7pm-11:15pm, then 1:30pm-4:45pm), go to the festivities, and STILL open the shop at 6:00 Saturday mornng. Just told that to a customer and he asked if I was gonna be serving grumpy coffee. I don't know if he meant some guy named grumpy or if grumpy came with the coffee or what...

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

OK, I know I didn't make it up for the game I wanted to last season Jeff, but I'm getting an early start this year.  Pick out a good game for me and I'll try plan farther ahead.  Does GC ever do Saturday afternoon games?  That would be ideal, although the thought of an afternoon drive for a Friday night game and then another late-night drive back the same night is sure to bring me back to my college days of rediculous road trips.

[diehardfan]

AM! we thought you had died! welcome back! (pretends this is still one of her home boards, even after moving to virginia, then california) 

[The Roop]

Jeff,

Now that I know you open at 6:00AM let me be the first to say not to expect me that early. LOL. Number of Roopaccinos made is not as important as the number of times Roopaccinos are discussed. April can't stand it that I have a drink named after me and she doesn't. Which is probably why she moved so far away, to hide her pain, etc.

Are we wagering anything on the contest? Something like I have to wear a G.C. shirt if they win and you have to drink Folgers Crystals if Beloit wins?

[hjmphelp]

Sorry, Roop, but DHF does have a scone named after her already. More appropriate since she doesn't drink coffee.

Tell you what. You gotta wear a Grinnell shirt after the game and on the way home if GC wins. I have to wear a Beloit shirt (you are never getting me to drink folgers crystals) if BC wins. I don't have a BC shirt, but I really see no reason for you to bring one over to the game. 

Hoops Fan- I think there are four Saturday afternoon games. If you go to the Grinnell College website they have the date/time info posted. Love to see you here at a game.

Went to the first  'Midnite Madness' practice early this morning! What a hoot! The 1st Years aren't very big, but Man, can they shoot! They won the Station 3pt Shot Contest hands down! I actually got to participate in a 2 on 2 scoring contest thanks to 2nd year David Rein - sorry I can't hit the broad side of a barn, DR - and also got a perfectly pitched Tshirt from Trek Langenhan. Trek was just as accurate with his 3 pt shots too, BTW. This team is clickin' and the 1st Year players UNDERSTAND after a couple of months of pickup ball with the oldies! Look Out MWC!!!

[GrinnellFan68]

Hey, everybody...Long time reader, first time poster

I am huge Grinnell College fan. I have been following them through magazine articles and on television, but I haven't been able to see them play since I was a student there. But this year I cleared my schedule and am headed back to see the historic Darby Gymnasium and watch the cagers play. I met my wife at Darby. I love that place. Probably my favorite place. It's a shame they don't play there anymore (the new facility looks fabulous on the internet), but it still will be fun to walk through and reminisce.

jeffp, you and I are kindred sprits. I read your posts religiously and try to convert them to song. I play the flute. The Saint's Rest will be the first place I stop when I get in town. Do you have waffles? We'll discuss Grinnell hoops over Belgian waffles and orange juice. Could you introduce me to this Dave Rein character? He seems like the genuine article. And congrats on the t-shirt!




Life is good. Go Pioneers.

[hjmphelp]

Welcome on over, GF68! Look forward to meeting you when you get to town. Sorry, no Belgian waffles, but I bet we can fix you up with something good-maybe April's Lament Blueberry Scones?

We all miss Old Darby-the site is now covered with construction crap as the new student center goes up. The old torches still exist and were put in a revered spot at New Darby, so there is a place to pray. ;-)

You might have  better luck converting old jeffp musings to compost, but thanks for trying. David Rein is the genuine article all right, but then every one of them is a Grinnellian so...

[The Roop]

Scones should be alright, but I'm not sure blueberry would go very well with a Roopaccino. If they are made with lots of animal fat I'm sure it will be ok.

In the event of a 4 minute overtime the bet is off. I have just the Beloit shirt in mind for you already however.

[GrinnellFan68]

pop quiz, jeffp...who led the pioneers in scoring in 1971? I'll bet you a cup of coffee you have no idea.



hint: It wasn't George Thompson.

[The Roop]

GrinnellFan68,

"The Roop" advises that you do not question JeffPs knowledge of the Pioneers. You will fail and then you may turn to the "Decaf Side".

[hjmphelp]

Scott Hansen? Gary Johnson? Sheesh! I can hardly remember 1971, much less who was the high scorer on a team that didn't win a game in 3 years!!!  Did anyone score? ;-)

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

That Ripon game is looking pretty good on December 3rd.  Do you think its wise coming on a weekend where they just played the night before or plan for a Saturday game that's all by itself?

The IC game on January 7th is another possibility for me.  What do you think?

I will also have to make sure I have the directions to the old Coffee Cavalcade for something to keep warm during the Iowa winter.

[The Roop]

After the thrashing they'll get on Dec 2nd the team won't expect anyone to ever show up again. So I recommend going on Dec 3rd to provide moral support. 

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

That was a fantstic comment, not that I really take sides in the MWC, but it was witty and funny without a hint of actual hatred... trash talk at its finest.

If I end up coming then, I might just try and find a cheap hotel room and do both games.  Why drive to Iowa for one game, when you could just as easily do it for two?

Anyway, I'm ready for my first trip to see the system in person... roopaccinos for everyone!

(Not really; I can't afford that.  I just wanted a clever way to say 'roopaccinos')

[hjmphelp]

Good Grief! it sounds like all of D3hoops is planning to be here that weekend for the er, thrashing??? At least you will all be able to see the Roop wearing his Grinnell Tshirt...IF he has the courage to stay for the Saturday game!

I wish I owned a Hotel here in Grinn City!