MBB: Midwest Conference

larry_u · November 28, 2006, 04:22:23 PM

72 Hours for pickem...if you don't get in week 1, you are allready down 10 games to everyone else, so pick your damn games!

The Roop · November 28, 2006, 05:00:38 PM

I'm off on a little recruiting trip tonight, to see next years POY in the MWC. I don't mind doing it I just wish Beloit would throw in a little something for my effort. Maybe mileage and per diem. I timed it after work today and it's nearly 9 minutes each way. Hard city driving too, think of the wear and tear on my vehicle. LOL.

PS. Better deliver that Lexus I've been promising the parents or he may go elsewhere.

LU_nut · November 28, 2006, 07:19:17 PM

OK, regular season is ready to start. How about some predictions on who makes the top 4?

I think the top of the league is not going to be as good as it has been the past 3 years. LU has been great for 3 years, Carroll for 2 and Ripon was two years ago. Not sure any teams are yet at the caliber of those teams.

Here is how I see it:

1. LU: they will have to work for what they get, but think they have as much talent as anyone.

2. Ripon: surely they will not burn me two years in a row. Too much talent not to make the playoffs.

3. Carroll: going to miss Scheper and Toshner. Will be up and down.

4. Grinnell: System with talent will bring a number of wins, but will not win a post season tourney in my view

I think IC, Monmouth and St. Norb will be improved and will beat some good teams at home.

Sorry Roop, but not seeing much out of your beloved Bucs to date.

Other views?

fightintitan2006 · November 28, 2006, 09:22:37 PM

LU_nut,

At the end of last year someone posted an article about John Dekker on the board, I rememeber he had some really big offensive numbers in high school. I figured he would contribute some as a freshman, but it looks like he has only appeared for a minute. Any word on the kid? Do you expect him to get more minutes as the year progresses or is there too much depth for to overcome right now?

LU_nut · November 28, 2006, 11:13:03 PM

fightin titan

I have not seen a lot of him. I sense he is still adjusting to the jump in athleticism compared to HS ball and the defensive requirements. while there are exceptions, it seems that players from small high schools have a bigger adjusment when they move on to college and often bloom a year or two later than kids that come out of bigger high school programs. I have no idea as to what the rest of the year will mean in terms of playing time.

Nut

jeffdc · November 29, 2006, 11:21:43 AM

Nice exhibition game last night for GC vs. South Australia. Coach A played everyone, and really mixed up the shifts. The freshmen looked good, Grotberg looked good, Ticus and Long had fun--all in all, an enjoyable game. On to conference play!

The Roop · November 29, 2006, 01:24:37 PM

Quote from: LU_nut on November 28, 2006, 07:19:17 PM
Sorry Roop, but not seeing much out of your beloved Bucs to date.

An 0-3 start doesn't sink the Buccaneer Ship just yet as they weren't expected to win any of those on the road. Although I think they should have taken care of MSOE.

Proximity detectors have been installed at Flood Arena and Horton has been fitted with a special strait jacket. It will allow arm movement only on the offensive end of the court. This should eliminate the hacking problem.

LUMAN80 · November 29, 2006, 05:21:44 PM

in reference to dekker not playing. 2 reasons- one he isnt terribly good/fond of defense, which in tharpy's book gets you somewhere around 1 minute, and two he hasnt found his shot this year for some reason. give it time though, they both should come then if he works at it more

Greek Tragedy · November 30, 2006, 05:24:25 PM

Quote from: LUMAN80 on November 29, 2006, 05:21:44 PM
in reference to dekker not playing. 2 reasons- one he isnt terribly good/fond of defense, which in tharpy's book gets you somewhere around 1 minute, and two he hasnt found his shot this year for some reason. give it time though, they both should come then if he works at it more

Why would you recruit a player if you know he isn't (good)/fond of defense, since that is what your team is based on? That's like Grinnell going out and recruiting someone who can't shoot...maybe Dekker should've taken his offensive skills to Iowa.

The Roop · November 30, 2006, 05:56:11 PM

Good thing everybody is playing in Wisconsin this weekend. Looks like quite a front will be moving through IA and IL on it's way towards Chicago tomorrow.

larry_u · November 30, 2006, 06:17:06 PM

Only 10 people in pickem...come on.

Wheres the regulars....

25 hours or so to get in.....come on people..

The Roop · November 30, 2006, 07:03:28 PM

We only had 12 last year Larry. 10 isn't exactly a huge drop off.

larry_u · November 30, 2006, 10:12:54 PM

I expect more then 10 under my watch...don't make me go have to break soe arms or something...I know there are plenty of grinnell and Lawrence fans who post semi-reguarly who aren;t on pickem yet....i mean its not like it takes more then a few minutes

scottie · December 01, 2006, 11:43:38 AM

I'm in the Pick 'em
Wish I would have waited though
Four picks now for naught

MWCSID2005 · December 01, 2006, 04:15:21 PM

The Midwest Conference has announced the postponement of four of its five basketball doubleheaders scheduled for Friday, December 1. Knox at Ripon is the only contest that will be played on Friday. The women's contest remains a 5 p.m. tip-off, with the men to follow at 7 p.m.

The four postponed contests from Friday will now be played on Sunday, December 3.

In addition, Saturday's (Dec. 2) Illinois College at Ripon contests have been postponed and will be made up at a later date to be determined. The other four regularly scheduled contests on Saturday will be played.

Please see updated weekend schedule below or check the men's or women's basketball homepages.

Friday, December 1 Women/Men
Knox at Ripon 5 p.m./7 p.m.

Saturday, December 2 Women/Men
Knox at St. Norbert 1 p.m./3 p.m.
Grinnell at Carroll 2 p.m./4 p.m.
Monmouth at Lawrence 2 p.m./4 p.m.
Lake Forest at Beloit 2 p.m./4 p.m.
Illinois College at Ripon - POSTPONED

Sunday, December 3 Women/Men
Grinnell at St. Norbert Noon/2 p.m.
Monmouth at Carroll Noon/2 p.m.
Illinois College at Beloit Noon/2 p.m.
Lake Forest at Lawrence 2 p.m./4 p.m.