MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Gregory Sager]

Could be worse, Andone.

You might've done this instead.

http://archive.boston.com/ae/celebrity/more_names/blog/2010/05/where_am_i_the_crowd.html

My favorite part of that amusing incident was that in Ann Curry's letter of apology to Wheaton (MA) she got former New Jersey governor and Wheaton (MA) alumna Christine Todd Whitman's name wrong.

[AppletonRocks]

Could be worse, Andone.

You might've done this instead.

http://archive.boston.com/ae/celebrity/more_names/blog/2010/05/where_am_i_the_crowd.html

My favorite part of that amusing incident was that in Ann Curry's letter of apology to Wheaton (MA) she got former New Jersey governor and Wheaton (MA) alumna Christine Todd Whitman's name wrong.

Ann Curry never worried too much about getting anything about George W Bush right on the Today Show, either. 

[Gregory Sager]

Anderson University head coach (and Wheaton grad) Owen Handy has named former Elmhurst guard Peyton Wyatt as a new member of the coaching staff for the Ravens.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Could be worse, Andone.

You might've done this instead.

http://archive.boston.com/ae/celebrity/more_names/blog/2010/05/where_am_i_the_crowd.html

My favorite part of that amusing incident was that in Ann Curry's letter of apology to Wheaton (MA) she got former New Jersey governor and Wheaton (MA) alumna Christine Todd Whitman's name wrong.

I feel bad for the poor assistant who inevitably lost a job over research mistakes.

[gordonmann]

Did she call her Christine Todd Whitworth? Because I make that mistake all the time.

[Gregory Sager]

I feel bad for the poor assistant who inevitably lost a job over research mistakes.

Yep, and for whom the gaffe shouldn't have been blamed. When you're the one up on stage speaking those words, you should be responsible for what comes out of your mouth, even if you had speechwriters and/or researchers helping you. Don't scapegoat somebody else; double-check things yourself. As the speaker, you're the one who will publicly bear the brunt of mockery or outrage if you get it wrong.

Did she call her Christine Todd Whitworth? Because I make that mistake all the time.

LOL! I hadn't thought of that.

She called her "Christie Todd Whitman" in that letter of apology.

[WUPHF]

Yep, and for whom the gaffe shouldn't have been blamed. When you're the one up on stage speaking those words, you should be responsible for what comes out of your mouth, even if you had speechwriters and/or researchers helping you. Don't scapegoat somebody else; double-check things yourself. As the speaker, you're the one who will publicly bear the brunt of mockery or outrage if you get it wrong.

That is exactly right...

She definitely should have read the bios of those alumni she referenced.

[matblake]

Wheaton names full-time assistant.
http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2016/9/7/jon-panner.aspx

[CCIW >]

Walked by Connor Raridon this past week. Seems to have grown over the summer. Likely 6'7 - 6'8 now (in shoes)

(I am 6'6 in shoes and had to look up at him)

[AndOne]

Connor was wearing shoes? 
Eating mom's home cooking over the summer has amazing effects as opposed to those derived from dorm food consumed during the school year. 

[AndOne]

Heard around the campfire...........

Assistant coach Joe Fano has evidently left Benedictine to assume the same position at North Park, essentially replacing Cordell Henry who left the NPU staff earlier.

[Gregory Sager]

It's true, although I was waiting for official confirmation of this. I was told on Friday on an unofficial basis that NPU had hired Benedictine's full-time assistant to fill the second chair for the Vikings. Turnabout is fair play, I suppose, since Benedictine hired NPU's full-time assistant Steve Schafer back in 2009.

I'm still waiting for petemcb to make the announcement about North Park's other men's basketball coaching hire, who has been in place for quite a while now.

[Red and black]

Carthage College 2016/17 Season Preview:

Non conference games:    Friday November 18th: Olivet College
                                         Sunday November 20th: Robert Morris-Peoria
                                         Tuesday November 22nd: UW River Falls
                                         Saturday November 26th: Northland College
                                         Tuesday November 29th: Calvin College
                                         Monday December 19th: @Caltech in Pasadena, California
                                         Tuesday December 20th: @University of La Verne in Laverne, California
                                         Saturday December 31st: @ UW Oshkosh
                                         Tuesday January 10th: Illinois Institute of Technology

From what I have seen the one time I have been on campus this year, the new look Red Men are exactly that.  They look a whole lot different than they did a year ago and that looks to be a very good thing.  Many newcomers including a couple of transfers that should see significant playing time immediately.  The schedule breaks a little in the Red Men's favor.  They get to open with five non conference games at home before mixing in some conference action and then heading to their trip out west.  It should be interesting to see how the rotation and minutes are spread.

Key returners:  Brad Kruse 6'4 JR Forward
                   Mike Stevenson 6'4 Sr. Forward
                   Kevin Kozil 6'0 Sr. Guard
                   Drew Joiner 6'3 Soph. Guard
                  Mike Kjeldsen 6'3 Sr. Guard
                  Derek Mason 5'10 Jr. Guard
                  Ryan Kase 6'6 Sr. Forward

New Comers:
Kamal Shasi 6'2 Guard from Seton Academy originally.   Played last season at D2 Concord West Virginia, a team that won 22 games last season.  Seems to be a kid that can shoot the ball well and really defend! Something new for the 16/17 Red Men!  I imagine he will see time right away.

Jordan Thomas 5'11 Guard:  Jordan has sophomore eligibility and comes from Northern Illinois where he was a preferred walk on.  Another new guard that should see time right away.  A great perimeter shooter.  Excellent high school career out of New Trier

Brad Perry 6'10 Center: Freshman from Maine South.  15 and 10 player in high school  Back to the basket legit big man.  The type of player every division three team is looking for.  Hopefully a solid everyday four year player.

Kienan Baltimore 6'5 Forward:  A very strong offensive player.  Averaged 20 and 8 rebounds at Zion Benton High school last year.

Cam Miller 6'5 Forward:  Great athlete in high school out of Waukegan.  All conference his senior year. 

Adam Radcliffe 5'10 Guard from a small school in Elgin Illinois

Jacob Polglase 6'3 Guard:  Australian wing player from Impact Academy down in Florida. 

Eric Braum 6'3 Guard out of local Kenosha Tremper.  15 PPG his senior year.

Reggie Banks 6'6 Freshman:  From Richmond Burton High school.  Missed his Sr. Season due to injury.  Was a top 50 player in the state of Illinois heading into his final season.   Big time recruit who has a crazy upside.  Right near the top of the list for best CCIW recruits this season!  They are hoping he is full go on October 15th. 


October 15th is almost here!! As always should be a great CCIW season.  I am glad I don't have to wait till 2017 to see some intense conference games.  I don't follow all of the teams as closely as many of you, but it appears the league is pretty wide open this year. Sure there are some favorites, but I don't see anyone right now as a for sure to make the conference tournament.  Hope some of these new guys can put Carthage in the mix this season!

[toooldtohoop]

Carthage College 2016/17 Season Preview:

Non conference games:    Friday November 18th: Olivet College
                                         Sunday November 20th: Robert Morris-Peoria
                                         Tuesday November 22nd: UW River Falls
                                         Saturday November 26th: Northland College
                                         Tuesday November 29th: Calvin College
                                         Monday December 19th: @Caltech in Pasadena, California
                                         Tuesday December 20th: @University of La Verne in Laverne, California
                                         Saturday December 31st: @ UW Oshkosh
                                         Tuesday January 10th: Illinois Institute of Technology

From what I have seen the one time I have been on campus this year, the new look Red Men are exactly that.  They look a whole lot different than they did a year ago and that looks to be a very good thing.  Many newcomers including a couple of transfers that should see significant playing time immediately.  The schedule breaks a little in the Red Men's favor.  They get to open with five non conference games at home before mixing in some conference action and then heading to their trip out west.  It should be interesting to see how the rotation and minutes are spread.

Key returners:  Brad Kruse 6'4 JR Forward
                   Mike Stevenson 6'4 Sr. Forward
                   Kevin Kozil 6'0 Sr. Guard
                   Drew Joiner 6'3 Soph. Guard
                  Mike Kjeldsen 6'3 Sr. Guard
                  Derek Mason 5'10 Jr. Guard
                  Ryan Kase 6'6 Sr. Forward

New Comers:
Kamal Shasi 6'2 Guard from Seton Academy originally.   Played last season at D2 Concord West Virginia, a team that won 22 games last season.  Seems to be a kid that can shoot the ball well and really defend! Something new for the 16/17 Red Men!  I imagine he will see time right away.

Jordan Thomas 5'11 Guard:  Jordan has sophomore eligibility and comes from Northern Illinois where he was a preferred walk on.  Another new guard that should see time right away.  A great perimeter shooter.  Excellent high school career out of New Trier

Brad Perry 6'10 Center: Freshman from Maine South.  15 and 10 player in high school  Back to the basket legit big man.  The type of player every division three team is looking for.  Hopefully a solid everyday four year player.

Kienan Baltimore 6'5 Forward:  A very strong offensive player.  Averaged 20 and 8 rebounds at Zion Benton High school last year.

Cam Miller 6'5 Forward:  Great athlete in high school out of Waukegan.  All conference his senior year. 

Adam Radcliffe 5'10 Guard from a small school in Elgin Illinois

Jacob Polglase 6'3 Guard:  Australian wing player from Impact Academy down in Florida. 

Eric Braum 6'3 Guard out of local Kenosha Tremper.  15 PPG his senior year.

Reggie Banks 6'6 Freshman:  From Richmond Burton High school.  Missed his Sr. Season due to injury.  Was a top 50 player in the state of Illinois heading into his final season.   Big time recruit who has a crazy upside.  Right near the top of the list for best CCIW recruits this season!  They are hoping he is full go on October 15th. 


October 15th is almost here!! As always should be a great CCIW season.  I am glad I don't have to wait till 2017 to see some intense conference games.  I don't follow all of the teams as closely as many of you, but it appears the league is pretty wide open this year. Sure there are some favorites, but I don't see anyone right now as a for sure to make the conference tournament.  Hope some of these new guys can put Carthage in the mix this season!

Impressive list of newcomers.  Should be a fun group to watch.

[bbfan44]

Nice preview of the Carthage team.  Seems to be a pretty good recruiting season.  It's always interesting to see a 6'10' in D3 ball.  Hopefully there will be 6 teams in the running for the playoffs.  I don't think it's as wide open as you suggest, Red and black .  Unless there are injuries, I'm ready to pencil in, no, I'll use ink, and write down NC and NP.