MBB: Midwest Conference

[The Roop]

Dave Sr. said Grinnell was going to win today. Dave Jr. wasn't so sure. Foolishly Mrs. The Roop and I stayed for the game which proved Dave Sr. right. As I told him pre game, 20-3 will still make the conference tournament however, so for now I'm not worried about this. Gotta hit the free throw Bucs.

Hate Grinnell all you want but get to meet the people involved first.

[The Roop]

Grinnell 128
Beloit 120

Ok, Mr. The Roop...what's the low down? As I said earlier, these last two games should tell us a bunch about Grinnell, but since I wasn't there and didn't see the games on line I'm not sure exactly WHAT it tells us (unlike some of us here, I'm unwilling to make snap judgements about teams/games I didn't witness in person). We've had 3 wins against solid D3 opponents - including two conference road games against two teams (ok, at least ONE team...two if I count Mr. The Roop's early evaluation) I thought might be near the top; we've had 3 different scoring leaders, and the only conclusion I'm willing to draw is that GC distributes the ball well and finds the hot hand when needed. Nice start to the Conference season!

Honey, lets stop at Impulse for a couple. 7 hours later we finally got home. So this is a post after after party post. Don't look now but Grinnell occasionally mixes in conventional basketball. Let them take threes or there will be somebody lurking on the baseline for a lay up if you defend the perimeter too much. I guess I've seen The System enough that it doesn't surprise me anymore but yes, they do take two point shots.

Since I'm still hoping Sr. sends me a book as promised 4 years ago (P.O. Box 291 Beloit, WI 53512) I won't detail everything that I would do to beat Grinnell. I'd be creating a competitive disadvantage for the conference. However, I do have a price.

[scottie]

Hate Grinnell all you want but get to meet the people involved first.

Do you mean the same people (person) who promised you a book four years ago?  Don't hold you're breath, The Roop.   

[The Roop]

scottie, when the indian sets a trap just leave it alone. Don't point out the the indian set a trap.

In other MWC news, nah, don't feel like sharing now.

[scottie]

My bad!   

[The Roop]

Shame on you. I'll let Maverick deal with it.

[AppletonRocks]

Grinnell 128
Beloit 120

Ok, Mr. The Roop...what's the low down? As I said earlier, these last two games should tell us a bunch about Grinnell, but since I wasn't there and didn't see the games on line I'm not sure exactly WHAT it tells us (unlike some of us here, I'm unwilling to make snap judgements about teams/games I didn't witness in person). We've had 3 wins against solid D3 opponents - including two conference road games against two teams (ok, at least ONE team...two if I count Mr. The Roop's early evaluation) I thought might be near the top; we've had 3 different scoring leaders, and the only conclusion I'm willing to draw is that GC distributes the ball well and finds the hot hand when needed. Nice start to the Conference season!

Honey, lets stop at Impulse for a couple. 7 hours later we finally got home. So this is a post after after party post. Don't look now but Grinnell occasionally mixes in conventional basketball. Let them take threes or there will be somebody lurking on the baseline for a lay up if you defend the perimeter too much. I guess I've seen The System enough that it doesn't surprise me anymore but yes, they do take two point shots.

Since I'm still hoping Sr. sends me a book as promised 4 years ago (P.O. Box 291 Beloit, WI 53512) I won't detail everything that I would do to beat Grinnell. I'd be creating a competitive disadvantage for the conference. However, I do have a price.

How long have you been dancing at the Impulse, Mr. Roop?  Do they have the Roopacino recipe there?  Does the skim milk curdle if you add vodka?

[The Roop]

1. No vodka was involved, rather gin & juice. Poppa and Puff on the juke box. Somebody played "Jump Around" so I couldn't control myself. I'm kinda like Hobbes and tuna fish sandwiches. 2. What kind of milk was that you mentioned. Because if you're a native Wisconsinite you know those two words do not go together. That would be like going to the Wooden Nickel and asking for a fat free burger.

[AppletonRocks]

1. No vodka was involved, rather gin & juice. Poppa and Puff on the juke box. Somebody played "Jump Around" so I couldn't control myself. I'm kinda like Hobbes and tuna fish sandwiches. 2. What kind of milk was that you mentioned. Because if you're a native Wisconsinite you know those two words do not go together. That would be like going to the Wooden Nickel and asking for a fat free burger.

The reference to the Nickel was what I needed to understand my error.  If you feel the Impulse........

[The Roop]

All MWC First Team establishments: Burgers, Wooden Nickel, Appleton, WI. Pizza, Domenicos, Beloit, WI. J.A.K.S. in South Beloit, IL gives the Nickel a run for it's money but it's technically not in a MWC town and is therefore ineligible for recognition. Coffee, Saint's Rest in Grinnell, IA has been reduced to provisional status as the Roopacinno is no longer on the menu.

[Maverick]

Shame on you. I'll let Maverick deal with it.

Infractions committee is still reviewing the case.  Sanctions are forthcoming and will be announced when complete.

[jeffp]

First Conference home game for Grinnell today...against Monmouth. What's the word Scottie and Maverick? Is MC finally due for a break?

I'll be at the game tonight, but have to miss the St Norbert game on Saturday.

I'll be really thankful if GC ends the week 1 for 2.

[scottie]

Since Beloit and the Good Guys are destined for the MWC tourney, I'll predict a competitive game.  But since it's taking place in the house that Faith Bible Baptist built, I'll pick the Goon Squad by a deuce.   

[The Roop]

scottie, I wasn't expecting Americas Team to beat #4 ranked UW-Whitewater but the good guys should have done a little better than they did. Here's a beer to 30 point losses and short memories.

[AppletonRocks]

Lawrence over Carroll by 11 at Alexander Gym.