MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Gregory Sager]

It's a dark, dark day in American history when our bureaucracy is three times slower than Italy's.

[Gregory Sager]

I dont read this board, so I am not sure if it has been posted previously, but have you guys seen this:

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/ncaa/ncaa+news/ncaa+news+online/2009/association-wide/tebow+heads+2010+top+viii+honorees_12_17_09_ncaa_news

I didnt realize he was pursuing his Masters Degree, I thought he was playing in Spain.

CCIW stars can do both!

Can't MIT national POYs multitask?!

He is still on L'Hospitalet's roster on their website:

http://www.cbhospitalet.com/seniora.html

So how do you pursue a master's at Wheaton and play in Spain at the same time? 

Raymond is already one year into his master's program. He played for Wheaton last year as a graduate student. He sat out his sophomore season, so he had a year of eligibility left after graduating with his class in May of 2008. Since his master's will be in intercultural studies, one can imagine a number of ways in which he could work toward his degree while overseas.

Ben Panner of Wheaton is also finishing up his playing career while pursuing graduate studies at Wheaton, and Ed Whitaker of North Park did the same thing two years ago. I think it could be the beginning of a trend.

[Hugenerd]

I dont read this board, so I am not sure if it has been posted previously, but have you guys seen this:

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/ncaa/ncaa+news/ncaa+news+online/2009/association-wide/tebow+heads+2010+top+viii+honorees_12_17_09_ncaa_news

I didnt realize he was pursuing his Masters Degree, I thought he was playing in Spain.

CCIW stars can do both!

Can't MIT national POYs multitask?!

He is still on L'Hospitalet's roster on their website:

http://www.cbhospitalet.com/seniora.html

So how do you pursue a master's at Wheaton and play in Spain at the same time? 

Raymond is already one year into his master's program. He played for Wheaton last year as a graduate student. He sat out his sophomore season, so he had a year of eligibility left after graduating with his class in May of 2008. Since his master's will be in intercultural studies, one can imagine a number of ways in which he could work toward his degree while overseas.

Ben Panner of Wheaton is also finishing up his playing career while pursuing graduate studies at Wheaton, and Ed Whitaker of North Park did the same thing two years ago. I think it could be the beginning of a trend.

I guess that answers that question!

[Titan Q]

I seem to remember quite a bit of talk about McCullough prior to last season with regard to a strong possibility that after his 1st or 2nd year, he might give up basketball to concentrate on a combination of his studies and baseball. Wasn't he more accomplished as a baseball pitcher than a basketball player coming out of high school?

I don't think there actually was a lot of credible conversation about that.  I remember you posting that rumor here last season...but I've never heard anyone close to Eric McCullough or the IWU team say that.

Either way, I know McCullough plans on resuming (starting) his basketball career at IWU when he is healthy.  I've heard that from Eric, his father, and Ron Rose.

[CCIWFAN3]

Yes, McCullogh is a very good pitcher.  A 6'9" fast baller is in demand...but hard to be successful yet with that injury. Once he gets healthy...he'll be a good one at either sport.

[iwumichigander]

I seem to remember quite a bit of talk about McCullough prior to last season with regard to a strong possibility that after his 1st or 2nd year, he might give up basketball to concentrate on a combination of his studies and baseball. Wasn't he more accomplished as a baseball pitcher than a basketball player coming out of high school?

I don't think there actually was a lot of credible conversation about that.  I remember you posting that rumor here last season...but I've never heard anyone close to Eric McCullough or the IWU team say that.

Either way, I know McCullough plans on resuming (starting) his basketball career at IWU when he is healthy.  I've heard that from Eric, his father, and Ron Rose.

Agree with Q about 'rumor' - never heard it from within IWU. 

McCullough's upside is baseball - 6'9" pitcher with 90+ fastball, three or more pitches with good command and control at his age.  This is a kid whom got scouted by the baseball pros in high school. He wanted to play two sports in college which not going to happen in D1; or, most D2.  Being close to home an additional plus.

Let's let him get healthy and see what he can do.  And, I doubt we will really find out his potential in either sport this year until he builds back strength and conditioning.  If he stays healthy, I'm really interested in what he can do next year in both sports.

[markerickson]

Height has nothing to do with the speed of one's fastball.  Just ask that short and fat Bobby Jenks.

[ILLhoops1]

Titan Q is correct.  Eric McCullough is eager to get on the court. Unfortunately, he needs some minor 'clean-up' surgery on his hips. He attends all of the practices and is very excited to be a part of the team. His focus is to get healthy. Next year he is going to be like a 'bull moose in a china shop' .

[AndOne]

Only a rumor at this point, but less surprising events have occurred----

Has anybody heard----about the possibility of Sean Fendley enrolling at Aurora and playing basketball during their 2nd semester?

As we know, you can't transfer from one CCIW school to another without sitting out a year. I would assume, that in following the intent of the rule, that this would also apply to players who are kicked out of CCIW schools as was Fendley who was booted out of Carthage following his punching out another individual at an off campus party.
This rumor has some credibility for the following reasons:
1. Aurora is close to Fendley's Elmhurst home.
2. The no waiting factor--He could play right away.
3. Fendley has been on the Aurora campus, and was seen at a game there.
4. Aurora coach James Lancaster wouldn't be shy about mentioning point #2 to a
   player who had been dismissed from another school considering he hasn't had a
   problem mentioning it players still enrolled at a different school.  

And, if not 2nd semester this year, next year is also a possibility as Fendley would be able to play a whole season rather than just half a year.

[petemcb]

Only a rumor at this point, but less surprising events have occurred----

Has anybody heard----about the possibility of Sean Fendley enrolling at Aurora and playing basketball during their 2nd semester?

As we know, you can't transfer from one CCIW school to another without sitting out a year. I would assume, that in following the intent of the rule, that this would also apply to players who are kicked out of CCIW schools as was Fendley who was booted out of Carthage following his punching out another individual at an off campus party.
This rumor has some credibility for the following reasons:
1. Aurora is close to Fendley's Elmhurst home.
2. The no waiting factor--He could play right away.
3. Fendley has been on the Aurora campus, and was seen at a game there.
4. Aurora coach James Lancaster wouldn't be shy about mentioning point #2 to a
   player who had been dismissed from another school considering he hasn't had a
   problem mentioning it players still enrolled at a different school.  

And, if not 2nd semester this year, next year is also a possibility as Fendley would be able to play a whole season rather than just half a year.

Or....how 'bout getting off a season's worth of shots in half a season by transferring to Grinnell? 

[petemcb]

Height has nothing to do with the speed of one's fastball.  Just ask that short and fat Bobby Jenks.

Anyone know if Randy Johnson still lurks on this board?   

[Titan Q]

Or....how 'bout getting off a season's worth of shots in half a season by transferring to Grinnell? 

In terms of scoring points, surprisingly, he might be better off at Aurora.  Aurora (97.3 ppg) leads the nation in scoring, with Grinnell (96.9) #2.

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/rankings

[petemcb]

Or....how 'bout getting off a season's worth of shots in half a season by transferring to Grinnell? 

In terms of scoring points, surprisingly, he might be better off at Aurora.  Aurora (97.3 ppg) leads the nation in scoring, with Grinnell (96.9) #2.

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/rankings

I'd be willing to bet on him averaging at least 35 or more a game at Grinnell.....maybe even pushing 40.  Wouldn't take that same bet at Aurora.

[Gregory Sager]

Titan Q is correct.  Eric McCullough is eager to get on the court. Unfortunately, he needs some minor 'clean-up' surgery on his hips. He attends all of the practices and is very excited to be a part of the team. His focus is to get healthy. Next year he is going to be like a 'bull moose in a china shop' .

That sounds like a recipe for a lot of fouls.

Height has nothing to do with the speed of one's fastball.  Just ask that short and fat Bobby Jenks.

True, but tall pitchers have certain built-in advantages over shorter pitchers: Release point closer to the plate; greater downward motion on breaking pitches; longer and more distracting motion helps hide pitch better; (usually) greater leg strength, etc. The major disadvantage is that, as in golf, tall pitchers have bigger moving parts to coordinate.

Only a rumor at this point, but less surprising events have occurred----

Has anybody heard----about the possibility of Sean Fendley enrolling at Aurora and playing basketball during their 2nd semester?

As we know, you can't transfer from one CCIW school to another without sitting out a year. I would assume, that in following the intent of the rule, that this would also apply to players who are kicked out of CCIW schools as was Fendley who was booted out of Carthage following his punching out another individual at an off campus party.
This rumor has some credibility for the following reasons:
1. Aurora is close to Fendley's Elmhurst home.
2. The no waiting factor--He could play right away.
3. Fendley has been on the Aurora campus, and was seen at a game there.
4. Aurora coach James Lancaster wouldn't be shy about mentioning point #2 to a
    player who had been dismissed from another school considering he hasn't had a
    problem mentioning it players still enrolled at a different school. 

And, if not 2nd semester this year, next year is also a possibility as Fendley would be able to play a whole season rather than just half a year.

I have not heard the Fendley-to-Aurora rumor, but I would imagine that next season would be a better option for both Aurora and Fendley. Why waste half a season when you can get a full season out of a good player? Plus, my guess is that there are all sorts of distractions going on in Fendley's life right now. Aren't there possible civil and criminal issues pending for him?

Or....how 'bout getting off a season's worth of shots in half a season by transferring to Grinnell? 

In terms of scoring points, surprisingly, he might be better off at Aurora.  Aurora (97.3 ppg) leads the nation in scoring, with Grinnell (96.9) #2.

http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/rankings

I think that that's more a function of the fact that Grinnell really stinks this season. I think Pete's right that Fendley would get more opportunity to score at Grinnell. If Fendley was a Spartan he'd be teamed with three pretty good perimeter shooters in Dusty Magee, Shane Roland, and Ari Ivantosch. Put Fendley on Grinnell, and there are no alternative options to keep Fendley from shooting until his arms fall off.

[AndOne]

Kinda off the subject of basketball, but in keeping with curent events----

speaking of swedish princesses

Tiger says being home all the time rehabing his knee sucks



poor guy.

The left side of the photo sac posted illustrates perfectly why I would never pick up a golf club again if I was Tiger Woods.

Why keep punching the clock when you've already won the lottery?

It appears the clock wasn't the only thing El Tigre has been "punching" of late!