MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Big_Uns]

So, you're saying that if the LMC was a power conference in Division-III, the question I posed would be completely appropriate?

People constantly talk about whether the ranking a team got is deserved. Are we in the LMC really that desperate for recognition? Honest question, don't take it as sarcasm.

[Greek Tragedy]

So, you're saying that if the LMC was a power conference in Division-III, the question I posed would be completely appropriate?

People constantly talk about whether the ranking a team got is deserved. Are we in the LMC really that desperate for recognition? Honest question, don't take it as sarcasm.

What question was that?  The one if Dominican's vote was deserved?  In all honesty, I think the LMC needs recognition.  I'm not sure if they are "desperate," but I think it would help in recruiting.  When "your name" gets mentioned in the national media, say for example, had this been last year when Point went into Lakeland:  Lakeland Upsets Defending National Champions, that would be big news.  Of course, last year, Point was ranked really high and all that.  So, I think it helps, also when Edgewood beat Platteville last year.  I mean, at the least, it's not like any LMC schools are saying they don't want the recognition. 

I think you can look at Lawrence in recent history.  Their improved play and appearences and successes in the NCAA tourney has not only helped Lawrence in the recruiting war in Wisconsin, but has also lifted the MWC into a more favorable light.  They've beaten Oshkosh 3 times in a row now.  If some kid is being recruited by both schools, Lawrence may have an edge because 1.) Wow, they beat Oshkosh and 2.) Maybe the MWC isn't that bad after all.  That's just my thoughts, but national recognition is always a plus.

I agree with FR_Sam, the addition of the NIIC schools instantly upgrades the LMC.  Not to say the NIIC is a power conference, but I'm sure they have more NCAA tourney wins than the LMC, which I believe stands at zero. 

[baseman201]

I agree

13 Freshman, 20-25 or so roster size, CURF is going to be tough this year, they have already matched their wins from last year in only 5 games.  Talk about the most improved team of the NIIC (at least so far)

The Cougars are 4-1, beat North Park, who they haven't beat since 1966.  Their only loss so far is to Illinois College who is undefeated so far this year.  CURF was up 30-18 in the 2nd half, but couldnt finish it out. 

With a win tonight at Marian, they will go 5-1, and have more wins than last year combined.   NIIC teams (and anyone else for that matter) can't take the Cougars lightly anymore, they come to play this year.

Awesome start to the year, hopefully they keep it up.

[FR_Sam]

I'm not validating or making the question invalid by means of the conference's reputation.  All that I was saying was that it's really not that big of a deal.  It is the first rankings of the season and Dominican was coming off a big win over then ranked 22nd Aurora.  People in the LMC should celebrate the ranking and not question it.  "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."

[FR_Sam]

The Cougars are much improved for the 2005-2006 season.  They will cause the NIIC teams headaches if they are taken lightly.  The freshmen brought in are extremely hard workers.  Watching them play is fun, because they leave it all out on the court.

[Greek Tragedy]

All is quiet on the Michigan shoreline!

What's up people?  Doesn't Dominican play MSOE tonight?  What's the outlook on this weekend's games?

Dominican is doing some representin, representin, in the poll, but I'll go with MSOE anyway, just for fun! lol.

[showtimeSmyHero]

I think MSOE is going to lose tonite.  They looked bad on tuesday vs. cardinal strich who i didnt think looked good either.  I also heard they might have several people with academic problems....

I still think they will beat lakeland, dominican and edgewood once...

[Big_Uns]

I think tonight's game between MSOE and Dominican will give everyone a good idea of where exactly each of these two teams are. I think I'll go with Dominican tonight just because they're the home team.

[FR_Sam]

I'm going to go with Dominican tonight over MSOE, simply because the Stars should be hungry after a disappointing second place finish at the Bill Merris Shootout and they are at home.  The game is the Stars introduction into the LMC, their first conference game.  I'm sure the Raiders would love to welcome the Stars to the conference with a loss at home...so they should be coming in ready.  All things considered, I will say Dominican 69 MSOE 62.

[diehardfan]

I loved the ending story in this edition of Around the Nation found on the front page, concerning Welton returning the Pfund MVP trophy to Wheaton. (Anyone who has not yet read it, should really check it out.) An extremely classy and touching gesture.

It has been a difficult grieving process for the Wheaton program and fans since Will Landry died earlier this year. I am glad that such a classy fellow was chosen as the first to receive the award since it was named for Will. I hope Larry, and the entire Aurora program, knows how much his gesture is appreciated. 

[fishguy]

MSOE won 66-59. according to the box on the DU website, Superior transfer Floyd Bayiha did not play for MSOE. did anyone here go - was he on the bench? from the looks of their box scores so far, that would be a major dent in their season.

[showtimeSmyHero]

I think he is one with grade issues.... i am suprised but pleased they won.

[Greek Tragedy]

MSOE won 66-59. according to the box on the DU website, Superior transfer Floyd Bayiha did not play for MSOE. did anyone here go - was he on the bench? from the looks of their box scores so far, that would be a major dent in their season.

Call Bayiha the Black Hole, because when he gets the ball, it disappears.  I saw him against Lawrence and he was a ball hog.  He rarely looked for the pass and only did so when he had no other option.  He also forgot how to play defense, if he ever knew how.  Sure, the guy scored points, but he did not impress me at all.

I did notice that MSOE has the old Lakeland coach.  I think MSOE might actually be better off without him.  They would play more of a "team" game, at least that was my take when I saw MSOE play.

[Gregory Sager]

I agree. It's a great story, and I'm impressed by Larry Welton's gesture. It was not only a classy recognition by Welton that the award would mean more to Will Landry's former teammate than it would to him, it was an honest statement on Welton's part -- Tony Bollier really did deserve the Landy Award, even though Wheaton lost to Aurora.

I'm neither a Wheaton fan nor an Aurora fan -- but I am now a Larry Welton fan.

[Big_Uns]

Call this board a black hole. Games today and nobody's talking. In the conference games, I'll take Concordia over Marian and Lakeland over Edgewood.