MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[REDMENFAN]

I saw the new Gym at Lakeland during a JV football game, didn't actually go inside of it, but it looked like a very nice facility, along with a new weightroom I believe. I went to Lakeland college for the first semester of my freshman year, and the facilities were lets just say below average. It really looks like they are getting the funds to build top notch D-3 facilities which will help out big time with recruiting. Anyone know if a new football lockerroom has been built? Or, if they plan on doing anything with the football stadium?

[Big_Uns]

Now as for the game. Not sure how you can say the reffing was the worst you have seen Big_Uns. I was at the game as well and the reffing wasn't that bad. I mean Lakeland was in the bonus with 15 minutes left to go in the 2nd half. It is a frustrating loss but don't blame the usual suspects in this case.

It was a physical game, and there were a lot of no calls in the first half from what I could see, and even though the second half was called more evenly, there were still a lot. Nobody likes to see fouls called on every possession but that's no reason to let some of the things that I saw go on.

I saw the new Gym at Lakeland during a JV football game, didn't actually go inside of it, but it looked like a very nice facility, along with a new weightroom I believe. I went to Lakeland college for the first semester of my freshman year, and the facilities were lets just say below average. It really looks like they are getting the funds to build top notch D-3 facilities which will help out big time with recruiting. Anyone know if a new football lockerroom has been built? Or, if they plan on doing anything with the football stadium?

After the football season, it was rumored that the football field was going to get upgraded but it seems like that has died off of late. As of right now, everything's the same and there are no concrete plans to change it.

[trey]

Sixth Man atmosphere was best it has been in a long, long time.  I think it may have been the largest, rowdiest turnout in three years, and I'm expecting more of the same on Saturday.  In fact, if I was two years younger I might have joined in the fray last night.  Maybe I'll have to lend my services to the Sixth Man tomorrow, as I've never experienced a championship game in the REX.  We shall see.

As for the WLC/Marian game--the Warriors came out with a sense of purpose in the first half, intent on dominating both ends of the court. Hitting a few early shots helped.  Refs were interesting--kind of pathetic both ways.  At halftime there had been 16 fouls--half of them offensive.  Granted Titus Redmond just puts his head down and Jerome Bettises his way to the hoop, but charges were aplenty among other players as well.  Then in the second half, no player control fouls were called within like the first 12-15 minutes of game time.

Game on Saturday will be enjoyable.  So-called experts say it is difficult to beat a similar-caliber team three times in one year, and WLC will be gunning for that against Edgewood.  If they lock it up, you could argue that this year was one of Skip's finest coaching jobs.  I was skeptical at first--especially with the whole "shuffle 4 or 5 new players in every five minutes, even if the ones on the floor are on fire" philosophy, but it's proved useful lately.

Warrior_Fish, see you at the game.

[lilphil]

Oh I am sure that Welton will be on the lookout for one of those so called inadvertant elbows.

Don't you worry about our boys bringing their stuff I am sure they will be just fine. 

[Bust Ya'll]

If anyone hates Edgewood, loves WLC (no takers here probably)..or just want to help the 6th Man:
Please tell me what the G in G. Steven Larson is.  Your information and help will be very much appreciated.  Peace be with you all.

[shingle]

Should be a great game @ WLC on Saturday.  The 6th man, the dance team, the cheesy warm pretzels.  I'm sure Warrior Nation is excited and the 6th man will be in full effect, but they may see a different Edgewood team.  They are so focused right now.  Seth and Chuck want this bad and it shows in their play.  It will take a supreme effort to silence the 6th man, if that is even possible.  After Chuck hit his 4th consecutive 3ptr moose's maniacs prolly didn't have much to say until the 2nd half. 

Can EC bring the herculean effort 2 games in a row and pull off the upset?
What will the 6th man do with the brooms after the game-- sweep the eagles out of the rex or bo jackson them in half and return the remains to the milwaukee area curling club?
And can I order a warm pretzel online?

[showtimeSmyHero]

I think that WLC has a decent shot to take out edgewood as they have home court and seem to be on a roll.  WLC and Edgewood finished the year hot... opposed to lakeland and msoe who sucked it up when it mattered.  I am going with edgewood by 7 just because i know WLC would get destroyed in the first round if they happened to pull out the W.

[crusaders]

From Jack Johnson in the bumbling B's postboard

here is one prediction

Pool B #1:  Lincoln
Pool B #2:  Fisk/Maryville winner if they meet (or the winner of the GSAC tourney)
Pool B #3:  Bethany (assuming they win their conference championship on saturday)
Pool B #4:  Clarke (with a win over Aurora in the NIIC championship saturday)

Major implications...Everyone is looking for a big game, and so I am.  I am a little worried about AU bringing it.  Last time we were ready for a hard fought, enjoyable game to watch.  The only thing enjoyable was watching the crusaders pound the livin **** out of aurora.  So to all of the fans, lets just hope they show up this time.

And for the elbows being "so called inadvertant".  Clarke is not dirty, we have pride and we fight.  Elbows can get thrown around while going for rebounds, that is just what happens.  When teams are agressive and going for the ball, just understand that is going to happen.

[Warrior_Fish]

Warrior_Fish, see you at the game.

I will see you there trey.  thanks for the text updates by the way.  Much appreciated.  Sorry mine were not of better news.   

If anyone hates Edgewood, loves WLC (no takers here probably)..or just want to help the 6th Man:
Please tell me what the G in G. Steven Larson is.  Your information and help will be very much appreciated.  Peace be with you all.

Bust Ya'll - I am a denouncer of the EC empire and a Warrior somewhere deep down, but I will not help you there.  That is one of the most closely guarded secrets of the LMC. Dont you think it should stay that way?   Just stick to making fun of the orthopedic socks that Cooper wears. 

Best of luck to both teams.  I'm hoping for a good one.

PEACE<<<  (be to you too, Bust Ya'll)

[shingle]

Gargamel is quite the interesting name and completely without connotation, that was however until the creator of the smurfs unrightly villianized it in the mid 80's.  I think we can see why it has been dropped from the archives at edgewood. 

So Saturday's game now brings an interesting twist-  Gargamel vs. the Skipper.

On one hand you have the stubborn and misunderstood smurf hater, on the other the innocent, yet misguided boat captain.

[Big_Uns]

Gargamel

Are you for real?

[I Hate WLC]

I will give you this information, but only because I enjoy creative cheers and am interested to see what you come up with....it's Gary I believe, but just stick with G. Steve.

You guys should have enough ammo from the ageless wonder Coop, but let's see what you come up with, should be interesting.

As far as I know Edgewood is bringing a pretty decent group, but that is all talk right now, our crowds are pretty random sizes, never consistent.

Hope you do something good with that information and if I make an appearance at your crap school can I please not have my life threatened my big Russian dudes again for sitting in your sacred front row? Thanks.

[Warrior_Fish]

WLC wins! Wow.  What a game.  EC seemed flat after a hard fought victory at Lakeland, and back-to-back wins for the "Get some Rogain" Cooper and "Eat some twinkies" Aver-fat-camp seemed to be too much to handle. 

Congrats to the Warriors for their win.  Good luck in the tourney, your gonna need it. 

Bust Ya'll, it was nice to see you dressed up and wore a tie.  Granted, it was a clip on, but still.  Trey, it was almost a little sad to see an old man such as yourself try to join in the 6th man.  Leave the cheering to the kids.  Go to the alumni section where you belong, with the rest of us has-bins.   

It seems the legasy of the LMC will be that it could never send its best team to the NCAA tournament, or at least the team that actually had a prayer of winning.  Now, with the conference disbanding and merging with the NIIC, hopefully we will see a little bit better results. 

PEACE

[unctarheel]

Props to WLC, good luck in the tourney.

[Greek Tragedy]

Lakeland might get in.