MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Pat Coleman]

The format has changed. You should read the front page, specifically this link in the Daily Dose:

   • NCAA Tournament refresher (Feb 12, 10 responses)

[showtimeSmyHero]

I was thinking of going to watch the carrol vs. lu game this week. I am picking carrol in an upset.  You are right -- even if carrol wins LU will have a good shot at a bye (i would think).  

Downtown-- You dont think i realize that marian beat MSOE. I know they havent been to hot, but i think they will make it to the championship game with out to many problems.

[Greek Tragedy]

The format has changed. You should read the front page, specifically this link in the Daily Dose:

   • NCAA Tournament refresher (Feb 12, 10 responses)

No link there.  Though I've read it.

[The Way]

The Way I See It,

Thanks Pat for pointing me in the right direction.

I am not at all a fan of the new Regional format if i read it correctly. It is stripping 2 teams of playing in front of an energetic home crowd (assuming that 1 of the teams in the regional hosts the games) for at least Friday night and maybe even Saturday night if the home school were to lose. And isn't that half the fun of making it to the tournament? I see the reason had to do with academics of some kind. But aren't you only really gaining one extra day of class time by doing this? I think the kids are getting screwed more by missing out on a once in a lifetime experience than they are a class or two.

[Greek Tragedy]

I see the reason had to do with academics of some kind.

More about money.

[The Way]

The Way I See It,

I kind of figured that, but i didn't want to bring that up without any knowledge to back it up.

[Greek Tragedy]

Slim possibility that I may make the trek out to the cornfields Thursday, waste $5 or whatever and watch the scrimmage vs. MBBC.   

[Pat Coleman]

The format has changed. You should read the front page, specifically this link in the Daily Dose:

   • NCAA Tournament refresher (Feb 12, 10 responses)

No link there.  Though I've read it.

Exactly. The link is in the Daily Dose, not in my post. Didn't have time to code it up -- there were USA Today stories to copy edit.

[Pat Coleman]

I see the reason had to do with academics of some kind.

More about money.

Huh? How is it more about money?

This costs more money. It doesn't generate revenue. Three teams travel out of every four instead of two. Fewer fans attend neutral-site games.

[Greek Tragedy]

I had sectionals in my head, not this new regional format.  Sorry.

[diego]

Crusader--What is your prediction for tonights game?

[crusaders]

I say Clarke 82-68, any other predictions out there?

[keith45]

I say Clarke 82-68, any other predictions out there?

Interesting..Clarke gave up a 10 point lead, lost by 13 in the first game,a nd you are predicting a 14 point win??? Even after realizing that  Welton had a sub par (by his conference stats) game?
I say AU by 6

[crusaders]

Clarke had a 10 point lead, it was at Aurora, and we were without starting 3 man Murley, along with 2 guards Harris and Russel in foul trouble.  A freshman guard who, if he sees the floor, sees less than 2 minutes a game, played a lot of minutes.  Also, our starting 5 man injured his shoulder in the first half, and our backup was in the early struggles of playing through a stress fracture in his foot.  All of that in mind, and ice cold shooting led to gettin outscored 40-18 in the second half, sometimes that happens on the road.  If the game wasn't at home, I might not be predicting such an impressive win.  Should be a fun one to watch.  The gym will be packed.  Lets hope senior night doesn't disrupt what these guys have worked for all season.  last senior night against aurora a senior got stripped like 3 straght plays and au had uncontested layups. 

question:  could welton of had a subpar conference game because of the defense he faced?

[keith45]

Clarke had a 10 point lead, it was at Aurora, and we were without starting 3 man Murley, along with 2 guards Harris and Russel in foul trouble.  A freshman guard who, if he sees the floor, sees less than 2 minutes a game, played a lot of minutes.  Also, our starting 5 man injured his shoulder in the first half, and our backup was in the early struggles of playing through a stress fracture in his foot.  All of that in mind, and ice cold shooting led to gettin outscored 40-18 in the second half, sometimes that happens on the road.  If the game wasn't at home, I might not be predicting such an impressive win.  Should be a fun one to watch.  The gym will be packed.  Lets hope senior night doesn't disrupt what these guys have worked for all season.  last senior night against aurora a senior got stripped like 3 straght plays and au had uncontested layups. 

question:  could welton of had a subpar conference game because of the defense he faced?

Lots of excuses, so we'll see...
and if you think that Clarke's defense did a good job holding Welton to 22 and 11 boards, your defense needs some work...although I guess that is a success, since he is averaging 29 or so
also, AU's first post sub only played 8 minutes, due to foul trouble
In my opinion, your PG shot you out of the game..he took too many bad/contested shots..and I think he missed like 13 three pointers..either way, it will be a very close game...but I think AU's shooting gets them out of Dubuque with a win..