MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Pat Coleman]

Is that a 1998 reference?

[cubs]

St. Norbert finished their trip to Italy with a 3-0 record. You never know the caliber of competition on those trips but it's a good sign they'll be able to keep their momentum from this year's run into next season.

I don't think if they start off 10-0 next season, they'll look back at the Italy trip as a catalyst to their good start. LOL.

That may be, but thanks to the foreign trip at least St. Norbert won't end up on probation for their out of season practices.

I'd assume the new head coach learned something during his time as an assistant and won't be making the same mistake as his predecessor? 

Although now that I think about it, apparently the predecessor didn't learn anything during his time as an assistant so who knows, maybe history repeats itself yet again?

[Greek Tragedy]

Is that a 1998 reference?

What was in 1998? I'm guessing, since I'm a Pointer fan, he's probably referencing Semling. Regardless, apparently not all of us have moved on from that. I guess, in some round-about way, snc thought it was a good time to take a shot. IDK, whatever.

[sncdangler]

Is that a 1998 reference?

What was in 1998? I'm guessing, since I'm a Pointer fan, he's probably referencing Semling. Regardless, apparently not all of us have moved on from that. I guess, in some round-about way, snc thought it was a good time to take a shot. IDK, whatever.

If my hazy memory is correct, Pat was referring to a St. Norbert football deal where it ran into trouble for violating a conference rule for going over the games limit, not an NCAA one.

As for the probation jab, poke fun at a post and fire will occasionally be returned.

[Greek Tragedy]

Poking fun? Ok. It amused me that 3 exhibition games on an international "vacation" in the off-season might be considered "keeping the momentum" into next season. Lighten up a little. As for your "returning fire," you're shooting blanks. Semling's probation doesn't bother me one bit now. Move on.

[sncdangler]

I'm just making an observation. I guess I should have known better than to try to match knowledge with a haughty UWSP fan. My bad.

[Greek Tragedy]

I'm just making an observation. I guess I should have known better than to try to match knowledge with a haughty UWSP fan. My bad.

No worries. I set the bar pretty low.

[WashingtonWiz99]

Per Hoop Dirt.
NJCAA D2

Bryant and Stratton College (WI) has hired Charles Ruffing as their new head basketball coach. He will replace J.T. Gritzmacher, who became the head coach at NCAA D3 Wisconsin La Crosse late last month. Ruffing has served as an assistant at Marian University, Wisconsin Lutheran, Williston State, and Franklin College. He also spent some time as the head coach at West Bend East High School (WI).

[Gregory Sager]

Mark White has stepped down from coaching at Dominican. The DU press release announcing his retirement mentions that he will remain in athletics administration there (he is also currently serving as an associate AD for Dominican). That makes me wonder if he's going to be the school's next AD, since that job is currently vacant.

[WashingtonWiz99]

Mark White has stepped down from coaching at Dominican. The DU press release announcing his retirement mentions that he will remain in athletics administration there (he is also currently serving as an associate AD for Dominican). That makes me wonder if he's going to be the school's next AD, since that job is currently vacant.

Heard a rumor he might be an associate AD at another D3 school.

[WiscocbbIII]

Have a buddy of mine who is around SNC, said that there are 14 players to quit on the program in less than a 2 year span. Grzesk always has good teams and good on court quality, but this is a bit alarming to see. Each player, situation is different of course, however that did raise my eyebrows a bit. Anyone have any type of info? (Lost my login for my previous account)

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Have a buddy of mine who is around SNC, said that there are 14 players to quit on the program in less than a 2 year span. Grzesk always has good teams and good on court quality, but this is a bit alarming to see. Each player, situation is different of course, however that did raise my eyebrows a bit. Anyone have any type of info? (Lost my login for my previous account)

John Tauer's oldest son, Jack, has been on the team the last two years. I'm sure he's letting his kid make his own decisions, but I also suspect he wouldn't be there if there were issues with the program.  These days, when you see transfers from small private schools, it's more likely to be due to academic program cuts or financial aid issues. SNC, if I recall, tends to bring in a lot of players every year. It could also be guys who want more PT.

[Gregory Sager]

Mark White has stepped down from coaching at Dominican. The DU press release announcing his retirement mentions that he will remain in athletics administration there (he is also currently serving as an associate AD for Dominican). That makes me wonder if he's going to be the school's next AD, since that job is currently vacant.

Heard a rumor he might be an associate AD at another D3 school.

That's exactly what's happened, as Carthage has hired Mark as their senior associate AD. Based upon the Carthage press release, it sounds like his new job entails regulation compliance and DEI stuff.

[WiscocbbIII]

Have a buddy of mine who is around SNC, said that there are 14 players to quit on the program in less than a 2 year span. Grzesk always has good teams and good on court quality, but this is a bit alarming to see. Each player, situation is different of course, however that did raise my eyebrows a bit. Anyone have any type of info? (Lost my login for my previous account)

John Tauer's oldest son, Jack, has been on the team the last two years. I'm sure he's letting his kid make his own decisions, but I also suspect he wouldn't be there if there were issues with the program.  These days, when you see transfers from small private schools, it's more likely to be due to academic program cuts or financial aid issues. SNC, if I recall, tends to bring in a lot of players every year. It could also be guys who want more PT.

Yes, that's what I thought as well. Did hear that John's son did leave the program though as well. Guess time will tell though at the end of the day.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Have a buddy of mine who is around SNC, said that there are 14 players to quit on the program in less than a 2 year span. Grzesk always has good teams and good on court quality, but this is a bit alarming to see. Each player, situation is different of course, however that did raise my eyebrows a bit. Anyone have any type of info? (Lost my login for my previous account)

John Tauer's oldest son, Jack, has been on the team the last two years. I'm sure he's letting his kid make his own decisions, but I also suspect he wouldn't be there if there were issues with the program.  These days, when you see transfers from small private schools, it's more likely to be due to academic program cuts or financial aid issues. SNC, if I recall, tends to bring in a lot of players every year. It could also be guys who want more PT.

Yes, that's what I thought as well. Did hear that John's son did leave the program though as well. Guess time will tell though at the end of the day.

Hard to know much until we see this year's roster.