MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Greek Tragedy]

As Pioneerbacker said, it sounds like Edgewood is a totally different team when they are playing outside the Edgedome or whatever you guys call that thing!    With that said, I'm a bit weary when Point comes to Madison at the end of January.

Try not to confuse Maranatha Baptist, a perennial bottom feeder in one of the worst conferences, to La Crosse and Point! lol.  La Crosse is a sleeper in the WIAC this year and may actually do better than Point, who basically lost everyone from their two national championship teams.  Granted, Point looked pretty good, at times, in their opener, but they are pretty young and we'll see how they react outside of Quandt this weekend.

Looking foward to this weekend, maybe I'll run into some of you fish fans at the new gym on Saturday.

[Big_Uns]

Oh don't worry about me confusing MBBC with Point and LaX. I figured Lakeland would handle MBBC pretty easily, but not that much. Lakeland has so far forced 45 turnovers in two games. The defense seems to be outstanding.

[Pioneerbacker]

Lakeland's problem coming into this weekend is they are running into two teams that have something to prove.  Point didn't get any "love" this preseason and LaCrosse is poised to make a run in the WIAC (and a strong preseason is necessary going into conference play).  I expect Lakeland to have their hands full with these two teams. 

[Big_Uns]

With the amount of disparity between the public and private schools, it's interesting to me that you chose to say Lakeland will have its hands full with those two teams, and not vice versa.

Not to mention, these private schools ALWAYS have something to prove when the public schools come to town, no matter what sport they're playing. I tip my hat to Lawrence for having such a strong basketball program, and especially for beating Oshkosh last night. Very impressive.

[Greek Tragedy]

ahhh...the great public vs. private school debate.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[bino5j]

Did you see that Domincan knocked off #22 ranked Aurora? I don't know about you guys but I think that DU will be a sleeper and a team to watch in the LMC.

[bino5j]

Did you see that Dominican knocked off #22 ranked Aurora? I don't know about you guys but I think that DU will be a sleeper and a team to watch in the LMC. Everybody has put this team down and they are even selected to finish second to last in the LMC. The win over Aurora should open some eyes and I feel as if they finally deserve some respect. Don't be suprised if you see Dominican beat up on a lot of people and make it to the national tournament. This just might be their year.

[Greek Tragedy]

You opened up a new thread just for Dominican?  Seriously dude, you need help. 

[showtimeSmyHero]

From the start it looks like Lakeland, Edgewood, Dominican, and MSOE will fight for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.  Marian and Concordia will be in the middle -- and WLC and Maranatha will be keeping the bottom warm all year.

I personally think MSOE's gaurds look pretty tuff from the start.  If they stay healthy and don't turn over the ball 15 times a game --- people will have serious problems.  Their post play is a little suspect, but its producing thus far.

Not to jump all over the MSOE - LU game on Saturday, but if MSOE wins -- I would think they would deserve to be ranked or at least get some votes.  I think LU's gaurds are in for a hurtin.  I dont know if MSOE can stop that Braier kid though... he looks to be pretty tuff.

[Pat Coleman]

That's a big if for a team that has gone 36-48 the past three-plus years. I guess we'll see.

[Big_Uns]

I have a feeling you and MSOE are going to be in for a long day against Lawrence. There are few teams around this area with as good of ball movement and shot selection as LU. I saw that a few years ago when Lakeland played them in the NCAAs. Here's to hoping MSOE proves me wrong, but as they say, you can wish in one hand and crap in the other and see which gets filled first.

[Greek Tragedy]

Not to jump all over the MSOE - LU game on Saturday, but if MSOE wins -- I would think they would deserve to be ranked or at least get some votes.  I think LU's gaurds are in for a hurtin.  I dont know if MSOE can stop that Braier kid though... he looks to be pretty tuff.

It's amazing how many people think when "their team" wins, they should be ranked.  They may not even get any votes, maybe a few if they knock off Lawrence, who of course, knocked off Oshkosh.  But seriously.  I think Dominican will get votes before MSOE does.  So, MSOE, or any LMC team for that matter, is going to go from zero votes to 115 in two weeks?  Yeah.

I think MacGillis is a guard, shooting guard, and he's real good.  I don't see too many teams stopping Briar.  The guy is only 6'4", but he's a stud and may get some All-American considerations. 

It's early and Concordia was picked 2nd by the SIDs.  So, I wouldn't count them out.   MSOEs guards will need to be tough because Larry U put the smack down on Oshkosh's guards and forced a lot of turnovers. 

Lawrence will probably win by double-digits.

[Big_Uns]

My guess is that if the #2 team can't stop Briar I highly doubt MSOE can. Bottom line. I'm not exactly sure what position he plays, but when Old School mentioned that he's ONLY 6'4" my first reaction is that he's a post player. Lawrence really hasn't been a team that is taller than a lot of other teams, but they know how to bang around in the paint and get after everything no matter who they play.

Old School's right on. Double digits for sure, I'm guessing more than 15.

[Pioneerbacker]

With the amount of disparity between the public and private schools, it's interesting to me that you chose to say Lakeland will have its hands full with those two teams, and not vice versa.

Not to mention, these private schools ALWAYS have something to prove when the public schools come to town, no matter what sport they're playing. I tip my hat to Lawrence for having such a strong basketball program, and especially for beating Oshkosh last night. Very impressive.

My comment had nothing to do with public vs. private, but it had a lot to do with Point and LaCrosse both needing to play strong throughout the preseason to gear up for conference play (I just believe Lakeland is running into two, determined teams).  Likewise, I understand it's always a big game when a public and private team meet; however, the view from the WIAC is a little more long-term than one game.  While the LMC may rejoice after beating a WIAC team you don't get any championship banners or rings for these wins.  You do get rings for winning games that matter, in March!  Lawrence is a great team, and I bet as nice as the win was over Oshkosh, they will prefer wins in the tourney.     

[titan2000]

I hope LU gets a shot at a WIAC team again in the tourney. 

I know our season ended in the final 8 and the final 16 vs. Point the last 2 years, I think 3 is the charm.  After all, Point did roll and win both years, probably because of their pit of a home court.