MBB: Midwest Conference

[hjmphelp]

Hoops Fan - yup, planning to go see the production the last night (nov. 5). 'That Girl' says it could be a wild night for an already wild show.

Sounds like she will be able to get home for Thanksgiving and the Aussie game. The promoter for the Aussie team says it could be one high scoring free wheeling game, so it could be almost as much fun as watching my daughter do a burlesque show (every father's dream, ya know)!

mwc4life-just talked to someone involved in GC practices. They just shook their head,  and replied; "whatever". I'm sure it will get mentioned to the team. Practice tonight may involve rolling around on the ground and holding sides while laughing hysterically.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

The last time I checked, the only way to be able to run around like maniacs for 40 minutes (in 45-60 second bursts) is to run around A LOT in practice.

Jeff, the way you're pimping this Australia game, I need to figure out how to get there.  Unintelligable accents and tons of tall white guys slapping each other (also an accurate description of creepy German porn).


By the way, I just used the word 'pimping' in a sentence without thinking and then could not come up with a synonym that would equally convey my meaning.  Urban culture may have to come up with a new word to describe empassioned advocacy... in all likelihood, they already have.

[The Roop]

There are several possible synonyms but "bussin" is most accurate.

[hjmphelp]

Pimpin' to the extreme! Why? I love GC, plus the guy who arranges games and helps recruit US players for most Australian teams is a long-time great friend originally from Grinnell. His name is Dave Adkins and he has written fine book called "A Journey in Basketball" that chronicles his recruiting efforts for the country of Australia, his personal and quite inspiring life, and plenty in between. If you are around for that game, I'll try to get you an autographed copy.

[systemfan86]

Jeff, the way you're pimping this Australia game, I need to figure out how to get there. Unintelligable accents and tons of tall white guys slapping each other (also an accurate description of creepy German porn).

You want to get the boys laughing jeffp, tell them that someone compared there game to german porn. Yikes!

I'm not sure which is worse, that you made the comparison, or that you know what german porn is like. Either way, it is more than a bit creepy. Down goes your Karma...

[Early]

jeffp,
mwc4life did back me up there.  I did "hear" not see that GC has 45 minutes of practice, and all they do is shoot threes.  There is no actual evidence from me for that statement.  I just thought it would spark some convo.  I got a kick out of it. 
Good to see Greg Sager back!! 

  Let's go Hawks!!! 

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I won't really be able to make the Australia game (Thanksgiving at the in-laws); I don't really watch German porn, it was a joke, I thought that was clear; I meant the 'pimping' comment as a self-depricating remark to imply that I'm too white to use that word, so urban culture will need to get a new one.


I'm at work way too late.

[hjmphelp]

Just got back from the GC men's soccer win over Simpson. You all should know that the Men's Basketball team ALREADY knows about the 'german porn' comparison.

they loved it, but liked my 'walking through the cow flowers' comment better. Seems they have more contact with cow flowers than German Porn OR 45 minute practices! 

[systemfan86]

I won't really be able to make the Australia game (Thanksgiving at the in-laws); I don't really watch German porn, it was a joke, I thought that was clear; I meant the 'pimping' comment as a self-depricating remark to imply that I'm too white to use that word, so urban culture will need to get a new one.


I'm at work way too late.

You are at work too late if you took my comment seriously...

I forgot to add the appropriate smiley characters. So belatedly...

(I guess I should be equally concerned that the team understood the german porn reference. Of course, the word here is concerned...not surprised!) 

[digs]

Jeffp

How far is it from Broad St to Broadway?   Congrats.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

That brings up a good question in my mind.  I wonder how many of these d3 players that we talk about all the time actually monitor these boards on a regular basis?

I know there was one or two who did back when I was in school, but d3hoops.com wasn't the international phenomenon it is now.

I'm glad they mostly refrain from posting until after graduation, but do you think its widespread that they are reading what we're saying?

[hjmphelp]

Now, Now, AM! I said they KNEW about it and loved it, not that they understood it!

Hoops-yup! widespread!

Digs - 310 miles from Broad to North Broadway and another 1500 to Broadway; last leg yet to be traveled. Thanks, Digs and HoopsFan for the congrats!

[hjmphelp]

If any of you in the Chicago area caught Metromix TV last night on CLTV, it was "that girl" standing with the blond MC in the still that was used.

Not only is she on (N.) Broadway, now she is on TV! you can catch that show again several times this weekend, or better yet, go see the production! She is one of us, after all. And I've heard they play baskeball during the performance!

[LU 05]

How is it that Lawrence is left out of the top 25? Did I miss something?  They do have their all-american Chris Briar coming back right?  Lawrence did lose 3 starters last year in Falls, Holinbeck, and Evans.  Kyle McGillis is back, however, and he played starter + minutes last year.  How is it that Lawrence can beat UW-Oshkosh and UW-Platteville last year (both on their home floors) and be thought so much inferior?  Gustavus lost their best player and they are still entrenched in the top 25.  I don't think Lawrence or the MWC has gained as much respect nationally as the people on this board believe.  It was evident when Lawrence was on the road in the first round of the tournament last year and it is evident now.  Its ok though, this can be a annual tradition.  Teams like UW-whitewater (always over-hyped) can slowly but steadily drop in rank every week, and Lawrence can claw and scratch their way back to respectability.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I was wondering when the MWC would get angry about the slight.

I think Lawrence got hosed by the voters, but then again the posters in this room don't seem to be decribing Larry as the immovable object that they seemed to be last year?  I don't really know what to make of it.  I thought the voters would give them a little more love, but I'll let the real experts give the analysis.