MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Greek Tragedy]

Cool stuff out of Marian

https://fox11online.com/news/local/marian-university-launches-scholarship-program-honoring-packers-linebacker-turned-phd-dr-george-koonce-lambeau-field-mark-murphy-higher-education?fbclid=IwAR2r4OFqpHz8BrltBYIZsPPClxIV0tEOPdsyvnX_R-8orb4jKkMAjv0sMP8

[WashingtonWiz99]

When's the football program launching there?

[cjnick12]

When's the football program launching there?

We have been asking that since I was a freshman there in 1992

[cjnick12]

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.

PT issue for all, nothing else here

[WashingtonWiz99]

When's the football program launching there?

We have been asking that since I was a freshman there in 1992

Thought maybe George Koonce would have some connections to get that going.

[cubs]

SNC gives UWGB a scare in their exhibition contest last night...

UWGB 65
SNC 63

FINAL

[Greek Tragedy]

https://naccsports.org/news/2023/10/30/wisconsin-lutheran-edges-st-norbert-atop-2023-2024-nacc-mens-basketball-preseason-poll.aspx

WLC by a thread over SNC, but SNC has one more 1st place vote.

[John Gleich]

I came across a podcast yesterday that some in this room might find interesting.

Former CUC coach, Steve Kollar, was interviewed on the Hoop Heads podcast:

https://hoopheadspod.com/steve-kollar-former-head-mens-basketball-coach-at-concordia-university-chicago-episode-866/

He talks about the incidents that led to CUC forfeiting multiple games and ultimately to the cancelation of the season and his dismissal.

I'm definitely a biased observer - I played high school basketball with Steve. I hope he gets another opportunity to lead another program!

[Gregory Sager]

Thanks for that link, John. That was a very interesting interview.

[Second Wind]

After two losses by a combined seven points, the CUC Cougars put it all together tonight in a 104-70 blowout of host Millikin. Jordan Matthews and Emanuel Wilson had big second halves to lead the Cougars with 22 and 21 respectively. However, my stat line of the game award goes to PG Justin Greenlee with 11 points, five boards, nine assists and no turnovers. Now that's a floor game!

Today's win hopefully signals the start of a winning streak for CUC as they begin conference play at St. Norbert on Tuesday and at IIT next Saturday.

[sncdangler]

Big win for Norbs tonight over a quality CUC team. NACC will be very competitive this year.

[Greek Tragedy]

ELC showing their credentials by blowing out a young Stevens Point team that starts 3 freshmen and a transfer by 20, 86-66.

Lakeland showing nothing needing OT to beat a bad Martin Luther team. Oostburg product Cam Jaeger joined the 1,000 pt club and still has another year of eligibility.

Wheaton IL and North Central IL aren't the teams of old, but Benedictine has beaten them both. They could be a sneaky play vs conference favorites SNC and WLC.

[Second Wind]

An entertaining game at Geiseman last night as CUC nipped Greenville 119-117. I've never liked "The System" style of play but it was an interesting game experience and the fans seemed to enjoy it.

Despite the high amount of turnovers this type of game produces, I liked CUC's overall approach. They did an excellent job driving to the basket and getting back on defense consistently. Guard play was tremendous, especially Justin Greenlee with 20 points and 14 rebounds (both career highs, I think).

Back to NACC play on Saturday with WLC coming to town. Conference play should be fun this year if not predictable (was surprised to see IIT knock off Norbert last night).

[RFMichigan]

Interesting it was. I think the System is a little "gimmicky" but there is a certain amount of discipline that one would need to play within it and it certainly requires athleticism and the ability to shoot!

I was glad to see CUC come away with the win; I think they were a little shell-shocked in the first ten minutes but they recovered nicely in the middle half of the game. I DO think think they took too many threes as I think that plays into the hands of a System team.

[Second Wind]

RF, you're right that too many threes can be fatal, especially in that kind of game. But this was CUC's first time playing a "system team" (I don't care if we never play Grinnell!) and I'm glad they recovered from their shell shock as quickly as they did.