MBB: Midwest Conference

[hjmphelp]

I think its possible, but you guys all hit the difficulties involved. Early non-conference performance by MWC teams could make the difference, especially if we all beat up on each other during the conference. Best Scenario might have a 15-1 or 14-2 dominant team get upset in the MWC tourney.

Grinnell may be able to help this year with a schedule that only includes two non-region games (3 if you count what I think is an exhibition game with South Australia), and both of those are with good NAIA teams. GC always has a tough time scheduling regional non-conference games because of the system. Nobody wants to get whacked early in the year, and that is always a possibility when you play GC. Having 2 games with Iowa Conference opponents (Cornell and Wartburg), an early game with another system team(MacMurray) and what could possibly be a very interesting matchup with Carthage should  help strengthen the "appearance factor" for the conference.

[The Roop]

Roopadamus says that 12-4 wins the regular season this year.

[hjmphelp]

Roop-my gut feeling is that your scenario is much more likely than mine.

Sheesh, we are agreeing alot this year. That's a bit frightening, eh? 

[The Roop]

Jeff,

I don't ever recall any serious disagreements between us. Fear not, you are compliant with the New Roop Order.

[The Roop]

The New Roop Order
JeffP in a Beloit shirt
Grinnell is Pool C

[GrinnellFan68]

I called my wife 38 times tonight and she didn't answer once. I guess I'm the crazy one.


Anyway, about basketball, I see alot of parity in the league this year with as many as 8 teams having a shot at the tournament going into the last weekend. Beloit and Carroll will be out of it by Christmas. Hinz will go for 100 in the two Grinnell games though. He looked good on tv, what a tough guy. So angry and strong.


jeffp...where is Saints Rest in Grinnell...is it near the park...how I love the park in autumn-I'm tempted to come in for a football game...I wish I could live in Grinnell again and just forget everything.

I have a question/comment...Where is Steve Kohl...I read about his exploits on the conference website for years and I read his comments on posting up, but he's nowhere to found...Steve, if you're out there, what's going to happen with Ripon this year...Have you met the freshmen...Did you show them a thing or two on the old hardwood...of course you did...anyway, let us know how everything is going.

I miss the seasons.

Never get married

[hjmphelp]

Yeah! Where is Kohl?, Digs?, Busdriver?, Maverick? GoNubs? It's Tiiiime! Oh well. I hear Sager is missing too!

Saints Rest is 1/2 block from Central Park-right across the street from Stewart Library and next to the Varsity News Stand. Stop in if you get the chance, GF68.

[The Roop]

Near Central Park. Hmmmmmmmmm. Is it located in a section of town called Grinnage Village

[Dolph Stanley]

"Beloit and Carroll will be out of it by Christmas."

Based on what pray tell?  I am as hard on Beloit as anyone on this board but do look for them to be much improved.  Perhaps you have them at 0-2 based on their visits to Grinnell and Monmouth prior to the holidays?  Even so, that would hardly qualify as "out of it." 

As for Carroll, I look for them to be a major threat this year.  They were part of the northern half of the conference's dominance last season (that should get some posting going) and may be better this year.  They have some brutal NC games early with Whitewater, Oshkosh and Carthage but it would not surprise me at all to see them playing in the MWC final four again.

[The Roop]

If Carroll figures out how to win road games prior to February they are a lock for the MWC Tournament. Beloit has .500 potential. This could be one of those years when 8-8 gets in. As long as they win @Grinnell it will be a successful season as far as I'm concerned.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I'm going to predict a 13-3 season to win the conference, I guess just to be different.  Although it seems darn near impossible to get through the whole schedule with less than 4 losses, it's just a feeling that somebody is going to pull it off this year.

[T-Bird Teacher]

Going out on a limb here:

Top 4
Lawrence:  13-3 (good call Hoops fan)
Carroll:  11-5
Ripon:  10-6
Beloit:  10-6

[Early]

"The Roop",

Last year 8-8 was only 6th place for Knox, and 10-6 was the draw for the tourny.  I can't see 8-8 making the Conference Tourny.

Just for fun I'll throw this out:

1. Ripon
2. Lawry
3. LFC
4. Carroll

Reserve Grinnell

I'm leaving the records out....I see the top teams beating up on the lower half.

I was asking myself the same questions jeffp and GrinnellFan68.....Kohl we miss you!!!!

We want Pre-nup

[The Roop]

I don't think 8-8 will make it this year either, but it has happened before. In fact wasn't there a year when two 8-8s made it, or am I just inventing that

[Old Fighting Scot]

MC, last team not to get in last year....

Lost their best all-around player but everyone else is back, plus some key help...

Look out!

Dare I say it... MC Basketball in 06'? whether you like it or not!!
Truth be told i dont fully believe in it just yet, but i can dream cant i?