2011 Final Four

[woosterbooster]

I remember noticing in the first Wooster-Wittenberg game that Russ and Borchers were off the court together for at least one spell in the first half and maybe another in the second.  I don't think it had to do with any particular strategy or matchups but rather that it's part of Coach Brown's regular rotation.  It's certainly not how I would go about it; barring foul trouble, I'd make sure to have one of them on the court at all times, which certainly would be easy enough. 

As far as their defensive abilities on the perimeter I believe both of them to be excellent.  They might be a half step slower than most guards, but only that, and their height and wingspan more than counteracts for that slight difference in quickness.  I remember Russ especially playing outside defense on Tom Port and even James Cooper and doing an excellent job of it.

[woosterbooster]

I watched all of Wittenberg-Amherst and most of the Wesleyans' game via the webcast video last night.  Although I'm still not impressed with the video (the picture is only about a 2 on a scale of 10; I wish it were possible to utilize more of my available broadband to improve on that) I thought the commentary was excellent, including that of the pregame which surprisingly captivated me.

Game two was just so much more entertaining.  The players in that game were able to display their offensive skills (which were considerable) because there was none of the constant mugging of ballhandlers who were driving or on the perimeter as was evident in the Wittenberg game.  I really get tired of that overly physical style; it may be successful because the referees are often just overwhelmed, but it certainly takes away from the enjoyment of the game. 

The Amherst coach stated at halftime that five of Wittenberg's players would have already fouled out had that game been played in New England.  If he was correct (and I have no reason to doubt him), I say thank God that at least somewhere basketball is still played as it was meant to be played.

[TigerFan_1973]

It appears that the finals will not be on video tonight because the game is already on CSTV?

Is that correct?

Go Tigers!

Great picture of Artie Taylor's semifinal outfit at
http://www.pictureprints.net/albums.php?gallery=713&photo=0010

[Greek Tragedy]

You are correct.  It's only on audio.

[scott_leo]

WITTENBERG RADIO COVERAGE

Pre-Game Show starts at 4:00pm

Post-Game Interviews with coaches and players

Listen online here:
http://www4.wittenberg.edu/news/athletics/broadcast/index.html

or on 89.1 FM in the Springfield area.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The video was very good quality... better than what the D1 games were going out at. I believe I was told the video quality was going out at double the quality that the D1 games were going out at.

[TigerFan_1973]

The Wittenberg Tigers are on the air!

Go Tigers!

[Gregory Sager]

Obviously I wasn't trying to brag and no one could compete with the old April!

Well, I could ... but only in quantity, not in quality. Seems like I see more than my share of dog games here in Chicago and the 'burbs every year, but the old April would never hesitate to hop into her car and catch a huge WIAC or MIAA tilt.

[aw11]

Pat,
Dan and Dane aren't in at the same time because of Coach Brown's regular rotation.  A player can be hot and Coach Brown will pull them.  Don't ask me why but I have seen it for 8 years now. 
Thanks for a GREAT SEASON!

Go TIGERS!

[TigerFan_1973]

Amazing finish!

Congrats to Virginia Wesleyan!

Great game.

[Roughrider]

Congratulations to the Virginia Wesleyan Marlins for a great come-from-behind win for the 2006 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Championship. 

Roughrider

[Roughrider]

Final Four Audio Scorecard (Pat, if you're "listening")

All Four Games--audio very good, no problem with links.   

Great job, Pat and company.  Very much enjoyed being able to listen in.   

Anyone else with more comments, I'd like to "hear".  Thanks for any more "feedback".

Roughrider

[northb]

Yes-great coverage all the way around.  The whole site did a good job of bringing the info all year, and getting the story for the tournament, too.  Good job, Pat

[David Collinge]

I saw...

That's quite a track record there OS...  Are you aspiring to be the next April?   

More like the old April. This April only saw 16 teams this year.

I think I saw 13 D3 teams this year.*  Not as good as April, but not bad considering I moved during the early season (to Siberifornia) and spent most of the rest of the season studying for the bar exam.  I hope to do much better next season.

* Chronologically, St. Thomas, UW-Stout, Wooster, Kalamazoo, Penn St.-Behrend, Puget Sound, Illinois Wesleyan, Occidental, Amherst, Cal Tech, Redlands, Wittenberg, Va. Wesleyan.  Plus Berry (Ga.) and Westmont (Ca.), NAIA teams at the Westmont Classic with IWU and UPS.

[smedindy]

Let's see:

Wabash
IWU
Texas - Dallas
Alma
DePauw
Tri-State
Greenville
Franklin
Allegheny
Hiram
Wooster
OWU
Kenyon
Denison
Witt
Earlham

So that's 16...