MBB: Midwest Conference

[mwc4life]

"We don't rebuild, we reload."

LU05-

HAHAHAHA, man EVERYTIME i see that written i chuckle...thanks for the good laugh, i needed it today.  I'll remember the reloading part when Briar and MaGillis leave next year.  

"LU lost 3 double digit guys in Evans, holinbeck, and falls from last year.  It looks like the younger guys were able to make that loss up."

It's kind of early to make that assement, but as of right now it seems like the younger guys are stepping up for LU.  There are so many intangable parts to what those guys brought to games.  Depending on freshman can be a scary thing, down the stretch, during important games.

[wwallacecc]

hey guys, first post of the year.  some of you may remember me from late last year.  just wanted to let you guys know that i've been following the conversations and getting absolutely no school work done.  i'm sitting next to jason scheper, yes The jason scheper in carroll's fantastic computer lab talking hoops and getting nothing done.  i'm pleased to see my guys getting some national recognition, but for carthage to actually put No. 38 carroll on that release looks kinda needy.  i'm also sitting here beside the incredibly intelligent (who am i trying to kid) chris albanese (2-time, 1st team mwc linebacker) he's maximizing his productivity with alittle techno. 

for anyone with doubts, carroll is for real and nothing thus far has been a fluke.  i watched them practice the day before that huge win over whitewater and had no doubt in my mind that they would come out and compete against tough competition.  since i've been a carroll student we've been tough in hoops, going to the conference tourney the last two years.  i believe that this is the year we get over that hump.  if briar and mcgillis keep track of this page, just want to let you know that i like you, you're good guys, and showing up to a carroll open gym over the summer made me chuckle....nevertheless when we roll into town on january 18th its business, nothing personal.

also, on a nonrelated subject, i don't understand what this infatuation with grinnell is all about!  they haven't played anyone.  a candy-ass non-conference schedule followed by a sub par beloit and a depleted ripon.  when they start playing the quality teams in our conference the outcome will cease to be so rosie.  that's all for today fellas.  i look forward to some good natured banter as we go down the stretch.

[schwanman]

You might get some "good-natured banter" for the "depleted Ripon" comment. I saw them on Friday and they may be "Becker-less" but I wouldn't say "depleted."

There was a quote in the Monmouth paper (I believe Mission Man wrote the article) from the Ripon coach, saying the Monmouth game was the first time all season they had put things together. I'm sure there'll be other nights where they do the same this year.

Carroll does look strong so far, though. I will definitely give you that.

So glad I don't have to prep for finals anymore. Have fun! 

[scottie]

wwallacecc - I don't think any of us remember you, but your productivity sounds amazing!   

[LU 05]

Carroll is the Fresno State of our conference. With a roster full of transfers and players deemed academically ineligable at other schools I have to ask the question, WHY ARE THEY IN OUR CONFERENCE?  I think we may have to institute a division 1 style survey of the rate of graduation of Carroll College basketball players. 

[wwallacecc]

wow...i'm not sure who you are LU 05, but you sure are clueless.  we do have our share of transfers on the team, but not a single one that was "deemed academically inelligble" by other institutions.  our student athletes work hard on the court and in the class room.  they have mandatory study sessions in the library in season and out of season because academics comes first!  so next time you shoot your mouth off about the integrity of the program or its players....do some research. 

[mwc4life]

wwebenwallace-

"....nevertheless when we roll into town on january 18th its business, nothing personal."

HAHAHA, another funny comment of the day.  I can't say too many bad things about Carroll this year ummmm seeing how they are undefeated and all, but losing Hicketheir is a lot bigger deal then you think.  That guy could close games, get to the foul line and knock down huge shots.  I knew Carroll was going to be talented this year, but stop talking about them like they are the second coming.  I realize the number 38 or should I say number 36 ranking is a big deal for you guys since you really aren't used to it, but we kind of have a team that is ranked a lot higher then you guys....Their name is LU (which rhymes with pooh) and they have one of the best players in the country on their team.  Go ahead and be the translator for CC and maybe they'll give you a spot in the team photo (it will say our official D3 hoops trash talker...the reason for our success).  You win a one big non-conference game (at home) and start 2-0 in this league and it's time to call out LU!!! One loss and you will be forgotten about.  Tell Jason I said hi...I'm sure you'll be in the huddle right there with him.

125 days until Briaer and LU are no more!!!

[LU 05]

What were the conditions of Toshner leaving Lakeland?  What were the conditions of Sheper leaving Platteville? Do you even know?  And how OLD are they? Is it the mission satement of division 3 basketball or the midwest conference to try and "recruit" transfers?  Carroll conveniently seems to have an impact transfer every year, and I personally feel like that is no coincidence(examples: Shwartz, Monfry, Johnson, Sheper, Toshner).  Thus, I label them the Fresno State of our conference.  

[Mr. Ypsi]

LU 05,

You may or may not be correct, but calling out specific players for having been academically ineligible is BEGGING for a lawsuit!  I hope you've done your homework.

Looking more closely at your posts, I note that you did NOT state that Sheper and Toshner flunked out of their previous schools - but you sure as hell implied it.  A lawsuit might or might not be successful, but (unless you have some insider info) I still find your snide implications very distasteful.

[cubs]

What were the conditions of Toshner leaving Lakeland?  What were the conditions of Sheper leaving Platteville?

Looking through their previous season stats and rosters, Sheper is nowhere to be found on Platteville's website and Toshner is nowhere to be found on Lakeland's.  Is that really a big deal that they transferred from a school where they never even played???

[Greek Tragedy]

Thanks for the explanation, LU-NUT.

I have been there 3 or 4 times and it's the first time I've seen the bleachers there.  They should just leave them there!    Any idea what the seating capacity difference is with and without those bleachers?

[lu_nut]

OS

Nope...but it can't be more than 5-600 seats.(just my guess).

Despite the size, it is a fun gym with a lot of character when it is full.  My guess is that the Grinnell, Ripon and Carroll games should fill it up.

Nut

[Early]

LU 05,

I know Shwartz went to Carroll to be closer to home, and Monfry was a good friend of Shwartz....I'm sure that had something to do with Monfry going to Carroll.  AS for the other guys I don't know.

The Larry gym is a fun gym to play in.  It's always packed and loud cause of the close quarters.  I can't wait for the RC/Larry game on the 7th.  It could use more seats.  I have a very large love-hate feeling for it.

[Old Fighting Scot]

Schwanman, Maverick,

At least one team seems to be doing well in Monmouth?  are the Titans as good as i thought they would be or have they just not played anyone yet?  and maverick how are the baby titans doing?  I need updates, i miss it soo much.....

[MWCSID2005]

The Midwest Conference has announced that the league, in conjunction with media technology firm Penn Atlantic, will stream live internet video of four MWC men's and women's basketball contests free of charge on Friday, January 13. The four contests, which will be aired with full video, will feature Lake Forest College at Ripon College and Grinnell College at Lawrence University. The women's contests are scheduled to tip-off at 5:30 p.m. and the men's games will follow at 7:30 p.m.

Complete Release linked below...

http://www.midwestconference.org/WebStream12-7.pdf