MBB: Midwest Conference

[Early]

Congrats to LU's season, and Carroll.....2 teams in the Tourny is big for the MWC.  Let's keep it going.  

I think Carroll and Larry will be in contention next year along with Ripon, Grinnell, and others may be put in here, but this is all I can think about right now.

[hjmphelp]

Pat-
I RE-realize that and I'm STILL still surprised!

[augiedad]

Rick Harrigan, Augustana: 22.2 points, 4.0 reb, 209-439 (.476) FG, 65-151 3-pt (.430), 138-172 (.802) - CCIW "Most Outstanding Player"

Chris Braier, Lawrence: 15.6 points, 12.4 reb, 150-315 FG (.476), 14-48 3-pt (.292), 77-133 (.579) FT - MWC "Player of the Year"


This award could have been given to any of those 1st teamers and it wouldn't be a surprise at all. 

[mwc4life]

In Gillespie's 25 years or so with Ripon College they have only had 2 losing seasons (including this year).  He has averaged 17 wins a year during that time.   So I figure it's an understatment to say Ripon will be back next year....especially with all 5 starters returning.  Gillie will be getting back to the basics which got him his success.  FYI Gillie has take Ripon to the NCAA tournament 10 different times.

"Wow! Paul is without doubt the best player of recent Grinnell history INCLUDING the great guards."

I don't know about Grinnell...the way Jeff wrote about Paul Nordlund, you'd think they wouldn't even show up next year  I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how he could be better then Wood...didn't he lead them to the NCAA tournament?  Oh yeah, Jeffp did you ever have to guard that guy???  I emphatically disagree...not taking anything away from Paul who is probably a great leader and player as well.  Also, his brother steve was probably the best "tough shot" maker I played against and I could even argue his value being better then Paul's.

Carroll will be very good again with Toshner and Drury and a pretty decent freshman as a recall.  Size could be a problem for CC.

LU just doesn't and won't scare me as much as last year....and think about this...if you thought teams were gunning for you when you were undefeated, well think about what teams are going to want to do to LU now that they aren't as strong....no Braier equals not scared.  Programs don't forget being embarrassed like LU did to soooo many over the last 3 years...why do you think everyone hates Ripon? (don't answer that )

Knox could be decent with Maclain still there....but just thinking back to some of the teams and what they had and lost...there aren't too many other competitors next year...could be a bit of a down year don't you think (on a whole for our conference...obviously having a number 1 team like LU, there really isn't that much room to go up)?

[hjmphelp]

Augiedad-
Well, I'm kinda surprised that I'm not supposed to be surprised, yet I STILL AM!
...but your point is well taken.

mwc4life-
I respect your opinion, of course, but my own personal opinion holds.

No, I didn't guard any of the players mentioned. But then, I couldn't guard a spare seat in an empty gym, so...

[mwc4life]

HAHAHAHA TOUCHE

[LU_nut]

jeffp and MWC lifer

I liked Nordlund a  lot........but not near the player that Wood was.  Wood was the best scorer and passer on the floor whenever he was in the game.

[proudofLU]

Wood has a bad rotater cuff, I'd pick Carlos Zambrano over Wood anyday.

[JUSTINTYEM]

I like Prior more than Wood or Zambrano.

[John Gleich]

I used to like Wood the best... but you can't beat the fire that burns in Zambrano's belly... sometimes it beats him, but more often than not, it overpowers other teams... it's something special!  Kinda like me!

[Greek Tragedy]

I like Zambano over Wood and Prior, because at least he PLAYS! 

[mwc4life]

Please don't forget Mr. Reliable....MAD DOG

[The Roop]

The D4 field is set for Hooterville. Go to Roopsville for an exclusive update. I can pretty well guarantee it's an exclusive.

[LUMAN80]

so who is everyone rooting for in salem?

[The Roop]

Amherst is the only team I have left in my bracket and I've got them losing on Friday anyway.