MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

For the record, I've never made player of the year picks in the LMC.  I'm not sure I ever made any picks in the LMC.

[Greek Tragedy]

Bigflo,

Well, at least you're honest.  To let you know, I don't recall ever ripping on you when you were at Superior.  Sure, you guys beat us twice in so many meetings, but whatever.  I'm not going to trash talk something that happened 2, 3 or 4 years ago. 

Anyway, I admit I criticized you a couple of times when playing at MSOE, but we all have our opinions.  You spent two years at MSOE, I thought you might realize it's the LMC, not the LCM.  I don't think anyone would argue that MSOE had the best 1-2 combo in the league, but you obviously didn't have the best TEAM in the league. 

I think Lakeland's gym is nicer than MSOE's gym.  Well, looking forward to your input this year and maybe for year's to come.

[cardinalfanrochelle]

Bigflo21,
             good to read your comments , I enjoyed watching you play last year. What are your thoughts on LC this year without  J and Howie? Hard to overlook a team who only lost 2 players last year.

[bigflo21]

Muskiefanillinois,

First of all let me tell you one thing, LC was the team that fustrated me the most; not because of one player but the whole team knew how to stop every single one of my moves and I hated it.

This coming year, them losing the POY and Howie (like you called him) is not the most important thing to mention; their real problem is they lost their coach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont know if you realize how he controlled his team and how he made them play with at least a 100 assistants coaches, that was funny.

For example:
Nick Howard was holding me both games we played LC, dont get me wrong he is a good athlete with quick feet and nice hoops but him by himself couldnt have stopped me from beating LC, the whole team did and the coach was behind all that.

Here is another fact, a player like James; to have him be a team player, giving big shots to Chris S. finding guys like Rogers and the rest of the whole squad like he did, all that came from the coach because James could have average a bit more points than he did easily but no he decided to play team basketball within the system. All that came from good coaching.

So if I say LC will be an average team with nomore than 12wins and will lose to Stevens Point to make Old school happy, that will be because they lost their coach not James and Howard.

[keith45]

Big Flo,
How do you think AU will match up with the former LMC teams? I don't think there is a team in the Wisconsin side that can match up with their speed and athleticism, and they have a great shooter and an all american in the post..I can see them running away with this new conference..your thoughts, as you guys played them last year?

[bigflo21]

Keith45,

If you mean Aurora University by AU, here is what I think:

Yes, we played them last year and yes, they beat us by a lot. They are really athletic, they are quick (ie: the point guard especially), great shooter I dont think so they have an ok shooter, but awesome post player.

My only problem with that team is can they play together and well when they are down? I dont think so. I remember MSOE made a little run when we played them I think 8-0 and they started arguing with each other and me as a player when I see that, I will push it and make them argue more.

I will say this they will beat almost everybody from the LMC may be except WLC because they will match well with them and WLC loves that three so if AU is down early you will watch them breakdown argue and lose an easy game they are supposed to win. That also may happen with any other team they will play against. So No they are not running away, they will walk really slow and fight for it.

Now I dont think they are better than all the teams in Wisconsin, I can name you at least 4teams in the WIAC that will eat them alive.

One more thing WATCH OUT FOR UW-SUPERIOR, they are looking nice with better guards to make the game easier for my man Cobb who is looking better himself and a new Coach. Hopefully a good coach because I dont know anything about him but I will see him next week.

[Greek Tragedy]

So if I say LC will be an average team with nomore than 12wins and will lose to Stevens Point to make Old school happy, that will be because they lost their coach not James and Howard.

No need to go out of your way to make me happy, bigflo. 

[Illinihoops4]

Aurora had a fairly young squad last season and with a year under their belt, those growing pains may have been taken care of. I think they will be the toughest team in the league without question. I don't look for WLC to do much in the new conference. I'm curious to see what kind of impact Coach Adrian at Edgewood will have on those guys. Averkamp hasn't matured much as a player the past two seasons and no one has said a word about recruits. He was a late hire so we'll see what happens.

[keith45]

Keith45,

If you mean Aurora University by AU, here is what I think:

Yes, we played them last year and yes, they beat us by a lot. They are really athletic, they are quick (ie: the point guard especially), great shooter I dont think so they have an ok shooter, but awesome post player.

My only problem with that team is can they play together and well when they are down? I dont think so. I remember MSOE made a little run when we played them I think 8-0 and they started arguing with each other and me as a player when I see that, I will push it and make them argue more.

I will say this they will beat almost everybody from the LMC may be except WLC because they will match well with them and WLC loves that three so if AU is down early you will watch them breakdown argue and lose an easy game they are supposed to win. That also may happen with any other team they will play against. So No they are not running away, they will walk really slow and fight for it.

Now I dont think they are better than all the teams in Wisconsin, I can name you at least 4teams in the WIAC that will eat them alive.

One more thing WATCH OUT FOR UW-SUPERIOR, they are looking nice with better guards to make the game easier for my man Cobb who is looking better himself and a new Coach. Hopefully a good coach because I dont know anything about him but I will see him next week.

Big Flo,
I think the arguing was more a competitive nature than lack of chemistry...they did that in practice too....I think with Larry Welton, the 2 shooters and Doug Lambert on the wing, they are the most athletic and talented team in the conference, hands down. Teams may try to slow the game down, but I think they can handle that as well..
and in terms of comparing them to the WIAC, I sort of agree with you..while most of those teams can't match their athletes, the overall size and strength of the WIAC would wear them down

[bigflo21]

Can anyone explain to me what is the signification of the stars under your name. How old school is all american and I am junior varsity? Who give those attributes, how does it work?

[WLCALUM83]

bigflo21:
      The individual you refer to has several stars because he's been posting on these boards for over 3 years. I just started posting last month and only became a "second stringer" some 1-2 weeks ago. Generally speaking, the more posts made, the more stars a poster gets.  (Ask Pat, one of the board moderators for more specific information).

[Greek Tragedy]

Can anyone explain to me what is the signification of the stars under your name. How old school is all american and I am junior varsity? Who give those attributes, how does it work?

Are you jealous? lol. 

[John Gleich]

Bigflo,

The more stars you have under the name, the less of a life you have OUTSIDE of D3hoops.  (JK OS  )

In other words, it's based on the number of posts.   

[Mr. Ypsi]

Bigflo,

The more stars you have under the name, the less of a life you have OUTSIDE of D3hoops.  (JK OS  )

In other words, it's based on the number of posts.   

Hey, PS, I resemble that remark!

[Greek Tragedy]

Bigflo,

The more stars you have under the name, the less of a life you have OUTSIDE of D3hoops.  (JK OS  )

In other words, it's based on the number of posts.   

As funny as that is, it's also probably true! lol.