MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[usee]

Good summary Greg. I'll add that after leading by 21 at the half (34-13) Chicago fought back to within 8 pts with about 5 minutes to play but Josh Kvam made his only shot of the night count (only the 2nd shot he has taken this year) with a 3 to put the lead to 11 and Chicago never got it to single digits again.

Great defense by this Thunder team in the early going as Chicago shot 26% in the 1st half and 42% for the game. Wheaton has struggled on the offensive end at times this season but they are showing they can play some defense. They will need to continue that with a very difficult 3 game stretch over the next 7 days.

[Gregory Sager]

Why didn't Pierotti play tonight? He started the three previous games for Wheaton, and averaged 28 mpg in them.

[usee]

I don't know but Coach Schauer mentioned on the post game they are struggling to try to find who to play as they deal with injuries and sickness.

[wheels81]

Eske was sick, not sure why pierotti didn't dress.

[Dennis_Prikkel]

the story of North Park's old gym - finally built with Alaska Gold Rush money - after nearly two decade court fight is a hum-dinger to be told at a later date.  Old gym opened in 1915.

just about the same time that Millikin hosted the first couple of Illinois State High School championship games in its old gym.

Millikin's old gym and Augie's old gym were very similar buildings - both with suspended tracks.

[Gregory Sager]

the story of North Park's old gym - finally built with Alaska Gold Rush money - after nearly two decade court fight is a hum-dinger to be told at a later date.  Old gym opened in 1915.

I, too, always thought that it was built with the money Alaska missionary P.H. Anderson grudgingly coughed up to the Covenant after striking it rich with the Number Nine Above gold mine, but according to Karl Olsson's history of the Covenant, By One Spirit it was two other North Park buildings -- Wilson Hall (originally a men's dorm and now the fine arts building) and the president's residence (now the Center for Student Services) -- that were built with the gold-rush money. The reference to Wilson Hall and the Center for Student Services is in the seventh paragraph:

Of this sum North Park College, in which Anderson had special interest, received $29,000. This permitted a modest expansion of the campus. A much-needed dormitory for men and a residence for the president were constructed at a total cost of $16,747.47. Some of the money was also used to defray current indebtedness.

[Gregory Sager]

I will be walking the tightrope without a net tomorrow night. Tune in Thursday evening at 7:30 to NPU's live webcast to watch the Vikings take on Trinity International. I'll be doing the game without my esteemed broadcast partner Rob Berki, who's out of town. Just a camera, a student cameraman, a laptop, a microphone, and my big mouth. Should be fun.

[Jim Matson]

Greg, were you at the Wheaton/Chicago game tonight?  Usee?  It sounded like a good one!

And good luck with that broadcast tomorrow.  I'd offer to help out, but you know me and hoops...

[Gregory Sager]

Greg, were you at the Wheaton/Chicago game tonight?  Usee?  It sounded like a good one!

No. I intended to be there, but I have too much to do here on the computer tonight.

And good luck with that broadcast tomorrow.  I'd offer to help out, but you know me and hoops...

We're already getting requests from parents and alumni to broadcast other North Park sports, men's soccer among them. I will definitely pick your brain if I'm asked to do soccer. At least you won't have me fetching manhattans for you, a la Art Kimball and Bob. 

[paularmerding]

RE: playing surfaces--was anyone at NCC's hangar when the Harlem Globetrotters played there back in the 60's on the dirt itself?  Pretty crazy.
Question:  Former WC forward Michael Fiddler had a little brother (Garrett, 6'9") who played for Yale the last 2 years.  On their website this year he is not on the roster.  Anybody know why?  If I were Mike Schauer I might give him a call.

[Titan Q]

An observation from the CCIW stats...

All 5 Wheaton starters are in the top 15 of minutes played/game.  Says something about Wheaton's depth I think.

http://www.cciw.org/winter_bball_m/200910_Statistics/CONFLDRS.HTM

[coebball70]

After watching North Central, Carthage and Wheaton in early season play, in my opinion, only Carthage has a chance to finish on top of the CCIW.  My pre-season pick, Wheaton, disappointed me with limited depth and uninspired offensive execution.  On a positive note, Wheaton does defend well.  North Central, although young and unpredictable, is too small to consistently rebound and defend against the better CCIW teams.  The Cardinals will be a work in progress for Coach Raridon.  Carthage is much better balanced offensively this year.  The ability of their three freshmen front line players will make, or break, this year.  I anticipate the Hope/Calvin games will be a good benchmark for where the team is on a developmental basis.  Again, in my opinion, Carthage has the most talent of the teams I have seen but I fear they may have the least effective coaching in the CCIW.

[usee]

An observation from the CCIW stats...

All 5 Wheaton starters are in the top 15 of minutes played/game.  Says something about Wheaton's depth I think.

http://www.cciw.org/winter_bball_m/200910_Statistics/CONFLDRS.HTM

It's no secret Wheaton's issue has been and will be depth. Coach Schauer has said it repeatedly and it's been discussed on here as well. Their starting 5 should be pretty good but it will be tough to manage a CCIW slate against Augie, IWU, and other 8+ deep teams in this league with your top players playing 30+ minutes a night. Schauer knows that and is trying everything he can to develop a couple other guys. I think he has a longer leash than Harris did and he will get guys out on the floor who can hold up defensively even if they aren't much of an offensive threat.

[Red.Men1]

After watching North Central, Carthage and Wheaton in early season play, in my opinion, only Carthage has a chance to finish on top of the CCIW.  My pre-season pick, Wheaton, disappointed me with limited depth and uninspired offensive execution.  On a positive note, Wheaton does defend well.  North Central, although young and unpredictable, is too small to consistently rebound and defend against the better CCIW teams.  The Cardinals will be a work in progress for Coach Raridon.  Carthage is much better balanced offensively this year.  The ability of their three freshmen front line players will make, or break, this year.  I anticipate the Hope/Calvin games will be a good benchmark for where the team is on a developmental basis.  Again, in my opinion, Carthage has the most talent of the teams I have seen but I fear they may have the least effective coaching in the CCIW.

A moment like this comes along and I am happy that I registered for this name even though I had little intention of actually using it. I am honestly curious as to how you are arriving at that conclusion.

I would think that two national titles as a head coach, three as an assistant and being the second winningest coach in league history would garner a little bit of respect in the coaching area. Perhaps I'm incorrect?

[petemcb]

actually there were 3 rubber floors in the cciw at one time: North Central's, Augustana and Millikin (through much of the seventies and eighties).

Augie's was replaced in 1991.

Yeah, I'd forgotten that Carver used to have a rubber floor. Strange, that, since one of my favorite college memories took place on that floor back in 1980.

Greg, there is an uncharacteristic paucity of detail regarding that memory.  Are you done?

Here's the detais, Pete.

Thanks for the link, Greg.  That's a great story that is worth the click and read for everybody.  Enjoy.