MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[usee]

I seem to recall Bob saying once that he had a policy of dropping a subject after his third comment on it -- or am I just imagining that you said that, Bob? Anyway, I thought it was a good policy and I've tried to adopt it as well. Not that I've always been successful at sticking to that three-post limit, mind you.

I try my best, at least!

I remember it as a 5 post rule but that may be inclusive of the respondent. I rarely follow this rule to the detriment of most. I prefer dead horses to silence. 

[Dennis_Prikkel]

I seem to recall Bob saying once that he had a policy of dropping a subject after his third comment on it -- or am I just imagining that you said that, Bob? Anyway, I thought it was a good policy and I've tried to adopt it as well. Not that I've always been successful at sticking to that three-post limit, mind you.

I try my best, at least!

I remember it as a 5 post rule but that may be inclusive of the respondent. I rarely follow this rule to the detriment of most. I prefer dead horses to silence. 

To the satisfaction of many - I have adopted a no-post rule, just like the North Park offense this past season.

[matblake]

To the satisfaction of many - I have adopted a no-post rule, just like the North Park offense this past season.

I love when the rest of the office looks at me funny when I burst into, to them at least, random laughter.  +k

[sac]

I seem to recall Bob saying once that he had a policy of dropping a subject after his third comment on it -- or am I just imagining that you said that, Bob? Anyway, I thought it was a good policy and I've tried to adopt it as well. Not that I've always been successful at sticking to that three-post limit, mind you.

I try my best, at least!

I remember it as a 5 post rule but that may be inclusive of the respondent. I rarely follow this rule to the detriment of most. I prefer dead horses to silence. 

To the satisfaction of many - I have adopted a no-post rule, just like the North Park offense this past season.

This .........is classic.

[oldnuthin]

But, the horse is dead.  Thanks for listening.  I can move on with my life now. 

Except it has been beat so long after dead, that this horse is the topic on no less than 3 other boards, all who think Wheaton fans are a bunch of cry babies.  Thanks CCIWchamps.

Blaming CCIW for this is like the people picketting the AIG people for getting their bonuses, ignorance does not discriminate. Anyone who has spent time on this board or attended a wheaton sporting event knows otherwise   I for one love a good arguement


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[CCIWchamps]

Excellent point Greg. And you also made a good point on the AA board that this isn't necessarily a CCIW board gripe more than just a prolonged discussion by mainly 1 poster. For the record, I have no problem with this type of debate, even the prolonged type, as that what the board is for. I will note that everyone wants to "move on" but no one has proposed another topic. (caveat: on this board that is true but Q started another topic on the AA board--good for him).

Well, I'm glad I've brought about some sort of entertainment to at least some of you. 
I don't mind putting in my two cents among a literate group of people, and truth be told, I expected more posts would've been added to the mix before the dead horse mark.  As USEE mentioned, I too thought that this was the point of the board.  I made a post.  Pat responded.  And here we are.  A message board acting like a message board. 

If I were to do it all again, based on the lack of interest by other readers, I'd simply use the DIRECT EMAIL feature I just found and ask him directly my questions about the aforementioned topic (as you'll note, I've changed the topic of this message to avoid going over any unwritten rule limitations, and am avoiding using any buzzwords to reopen the discussion   ). 

Lastly: "the topic was on 3 other boards" and I've disgraced Wheaton's name because of that?  I've only discussed on here and the AA thread, so I can't take credit for the other 2.  Also, you wrote "You are making great arguments, many of which I agree with," so maybe you'll focus on the positives of my posts and not feel embarrassed.  Maybe people will think of me as long-winded and informed rather than just long-winded.  As it is, thanks to everyone else for shifting the focus to the MIAA fans, which I do appreciate.  I'm opinionated- and I didn't realize that was illegal in the world of sports discussions! 

(To be fair, I've added a tag line to my profile to spare the confusion between myself and Wheaton.  Hopefully that'll do the trick.) 

 

 

[usee]

CCIW, I for one had no problem with your questions. Those who saw it as whining or embarassing have a pretty short memory because it wouldn't be in my top 10. Your discussion/debate/banter may have irritated some but it was based on fact and rooted in the spirit of good discussion.if that's what "other" boards consider whining then so be it. I personally think there weren't many joining in because some of the "bat cave" members may fear the reaper/moderator, which I don't understand. Even more likely is the simple fact that these awards are entirely subjective and there is no way to say 1 is better than the other.none of the cciw board regulars have seen bartlotta play so really can't weigh in at all. Don't let any of this dissuade you from making your arguments. If I were you (and I have been) I would keep on doing what you are doing.

[titan2000]

I seem to recall Bob saying once that he had a policy of dropping a subject after his third comment on it -- or am I just imagining that you said that, Bob? Anyway, I thought it was a good policy and I've tried to adopt it as well. Not that I've always been successful at sticking to that three-post limit, mind you.

I try my best, at least!

I remember it as a 5 post rule but that may be inclusive of the respondent. I rarely follow this rule to the detriment of most. I prefer dead horses to silence. 

To the satisfaction of many - I have adopted a no-post rule, just like the North Park offense this past season.

ROFLMAO

[CCIW]

My honest opinion, after watching Bartolatta and Raymond play in person more than once, is that Jimmy Bartolatta is not in the same league as Raymond.  There is a huge difference in the level of competition.  Put Jimmy Bartolatta in the recently concluded tournament at Wheaton against that level of competition....he is an above average player.  No POY.  That is my honest opinion.  I suspect there was more to the decision by our Mr. Coleman than talent that lead him to select Jimmy Bartolatta.  Spreading the award around, a show that he has no regional bias, other unknown motivations came into play.  And he has his right to do whatever he chooses to do with his site.  And I have every right to come to the conclusion that he has NO credibility as a judge of talent and he has little political courage.  Do your thing, Mr. Coleman.   

[titan2000]

My honest opinion, after watching Bartolatta and Raymond play in person more than once, is that Jimmy Bartolatta is not in the same league as Raymond.  There is a huge difference in the level of competition.  Put Jimmy Bartolatta in the recently concluded tournament at Wheaton against that level of competition....he is an above average player.  No POY.  That is my honest opinion.  I suspect there was more to the decision by our Mr. Coleman than talent that lead him to select Jimmy Bartolatta.  Spreading the award around, a show that he has no regional bias, other unknown motivations came into play.  And he has his right to do whatever he chooses to do with his site.  And I have every right to come to the conclusion that he has NO credibility as a judge of talent and he has little political courage.  Do your thing, Mr. Coleman.   

Are you CCIW champs evil twin?  This topic is unofficially closed.  -k

[wheaton.thunder]

I would like to see the national POY somehow awarded through a vote by the players themselves. something just seems wrong to have men with little to no real athletic ability sitting in judgement of others that do. Kent's character was defamed earlier in the season by someone who could not even stand in his shadow let alone posess the kind of althletic ability that Kent has. I am without a doubt that his chances for POY were poisoned by certain posters whining about Kent.

and yes,  -k

[titan2000]

Kent is a great player.  No doubt.   Its over, let it be.  I am thinking about going over to the MWC board and starting a "Kroeger would be POY if he played in the NESCAC" thread.  It seems to be the flavor of the day.

I think we should use our energy to petition the NCAA to end the silliness that was the 2009 D3 tourney. This thing has to be seeded and they have to find the way to fund it, or the schools shouldn't bother to participate.   The money is there; the NCAA wastes that much on coffee each year.

[Dennis_Prikkel]

My honest opinion, after watching Bartolatta and Raymond play in person more than once, is that Jimmy Bartolatta is not in the same league as Raymond.  There is a huge difference in the level of competition.  Put Jimmy Bartolatta in the recently concluded tournament at Wheaton against that level of competition....he is an above average player.  No POY.  That is my honest opinion.  I suspect there was more to the decision by our Mr. Coleman than talent that lead him to select Jimmy Bartolatta.  Spreading the award around, a show that he has no regional bias, other unknown motivations came into play.  And he has his right to do whatever he chooses to do with his site.  And I have every right to come to the conclusion that he has NO credibility as a judge of talent and he has little political courage.  Do your thing, Mr. Coleman.   

When the moon is shining bright upon the Wabash....

High above Cayuga's waters....

The elm trees shadows linger....

Kumbayah....

let's all get naked and sit around the campfire singing.

[jl65]

With all this complaining, I can't avoid wondering, what if Raymond had taken a better shot, rather than letting it fly with six point something seconds left in the game against Washington? Was there anyone else in the building who thought that was chucked up a little early, a little panicy?

[CCIWchamps]

My honest opinion, after watching Bartolatta and Raymond play in person more than once, is that Jimmy Bartolatta is not in the same league as Raymond.  There is a huge difference in the level of competition.  Put Jimmy Bartolatta in the recently concluded tournament at Wheaton against that level of competition....he is an above average player.  No POY.  That is my honest opinion.  I suspect there was more to the decision by our Mr. Coleman than talent that lead him to select Jimmy Bartolatta.  Spreading the award around, a show that he has no regional bias, other unknown motivations came into play.  And he has his right to do whatever he chooses to do with his site.  And I have every right to come to the conclusion that he has NO credibility as a judge of talent and he has little political courage.  Do your thing, Mr. Coleman.   

Are you CCIW champs evil twin?  This topic is unofficially closed.  -k

Hahaha.  When I read this board this morning, I saw his name and thought "I don't remember writing this post!" 
We can't be twins.  He's seen Bartolatta play.   

Who controls the k rating on here anyway?

Someone posted on here a few weeks ago that between the end of the season home games, the CCIW tourney, and the NCAA's, Wheaton really saw some great games with great crowds and great opponents.  We really were spoiled.  I just want to echo that post.