WBB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[The Champ]

I'm thinking some of our girls played AAU ball at Menomonie, so they should be used to that floor. Let's hope they get refamiliarized and shoot the lights out. I just hope it's a good game, no blow outs. Go lady Blugolds!

Well, we pulled a fast one and replaced the floor, just to unfamiliarize the Lady Blugolds...

Seriously, we did replace the floor - I think it was two years ago - but I don't think confusing the Blugolds had anything to do with the decision.

I too would like to see a good game - and a home team win!!!

[foul_language]

Waaaaaay many years ago, the Stout-UWEC men's rivalry was huge. I took a student bus to Stout to watch one of the games but for some reason didn't have a ticket to get in. The place was so packed, I was not allowed in. When Stout came to UWEC, I sat on that ramp thing, where radio broadcasters sit, because I knew the president of E Club. Zorn was always packed so tight, you couldn't even sweat.

I often wonder what would have happened had there been a fire. Had it occurred during a game, I doubt anyone would have left. Nice to see that women's games are having the same kind of draw.

[stoutguy]

Oh, so true, FL.  That men's rivalry was classic for many years.  I may have mentioned this before on here, but I asked the current Stout men's team about their favorite rivalry games and not one of them mentioned EC.  For old folks like ourselves, isn't that sad?  Sorry, I realize this is women's board, but I think FL's last post threw me for a nostalgic loop.  Knock it off FL.  The women's game will have that kind of intensity Wed. at Johnson, I think.  "The times, they are a changin"

[The Champ]

FL and SG

It wasn't that long ago that going to the women's Stout/EC game at Zorn, we purchased our tickets to the EC/Stout Women's game in advance and showed up at least an hour before tipoff to:

1.  Insure we had a ticket
2.  Insure we had a seat

When Bulk19 posted his DIII attendance figures a few days ago, it reminded me of that...

I know that in the 2002 - 2003 season (UWEC's record attendance year  - 1294 average), the "official" attendance at Zorn for the Stout/EC matchup was 2500.  According to the UWEC website - official capacity of Zorn is only 2450!!!!

This year attendance was down to 1163 (less than half) for these same two I94 rivals.

Last year we put 2076 fans in the seats at Johnson Fieldhouse for this matchup - I'd like to see a lot more than that tomorrow night!!!

But more importantly, I want a "W" for the home team!!! 8)  8)

[hoops49]

I'm thinking some of our girls played AAU ball at Menomonie, so they should be used to that floor. Let's hope they get refamiliarized and shoot the lights out. I just hope it's a good game, no blow outs. Go lady Blugolds!

Well, we pulled a fast one and replaced the floor, just to unfamiliarize the Lady Blugolds...

Seriously, we did replace the floor - I think it was two years ago - but I don't think confusing the Blugolds had anything to do with the decision.

I too would like to see a good game - and a home team win!!!

Shame on you....hey, I heard the game was moved to Eau Claire....

[The Champ]

Shame on you....hey, I heard the game was moved to Eau Claire....

Don't you wish...

[foul_language]

I'll be listening; I get all goose-bumpy during those games when the crowd is so loud, the radio broadcasters have to 'heighten' their voices to be heard over the noise. Not a shout, more of a straining of the natural voice.

Most likely will have to plug in at Gates while I'm watching UWS try to make lemonade...

So, I'll be a UWEC alum backing my daughter's former team. Think of the inve$tment represented by that statement.

[bulk19]

As I Blugold fan, I keep telling myself it's going to be OK to lose to Stout tomorrow, because it is hard for a team to beat another team three times in a season, should the 'Golds win again, and then have to face the Blue Devils sometime in the WIAC tournament.

But then I tell myself, whoa, the WIAC season still has six-seven games left for most teams. A lot can happen between now and the end of the season, and the conference standings and seedings will undoubtedly be different between now and then. Plus, these two teams might not even end up facing each other in the playoffs... And all that thought goes out the window... You just plain simply can't look that far ahead...

So I remind myself, as one who plays a coach on this site, but isn't actually one  ,  that it's one game at a time, and don't even think about the tournament. Play hard and execute tomorrow, hopefully win, then get ready for Platteville...

But I think a win tomorrow would have a bigger impact for the 'Golds than a loss would have on Stout, which has a veteran team looking to make a run like it did last year. It won't be a devastating loss for Stout, and might just serve as a wakeup call for Stout, and p-o them to take it up another notch down the stretch. And then it's look out for that team...

It's not a make-or-break game by any means, but it's almost like a playoff game for the 'Golds, and will really give them a boost in confidence, if they can win, on the road in front of a big crowd. I'm excited to see how the Lady Blugolds respond to playing one of the top team's in the country tomorrow...

[The Champ]

Bulk

I agree with your perspective that this is a very important game for your Blugold's tonight.

But I disagree about the importance of this game for Stout.  The Lady Devils and Coach T were not happy about losing the WIAC conference opener at Zorn Arena.  Actually, that is to mildly put - to use your terms - they were po'd about losing.

This game means a lot to Stout.  It's their home floor, and they want to win - period.

I agree with the one game at a time aspect.  But every win makes for better seeding in the DIII Tourney, should a team be fortunate enough to earn the right to participate.

FL

Mrs. Champ will be listening from Washington D.C. - on the road again - I'm sure you understand...   I missed the Platteville game as Mrs. C's company flew me out for the weekend - but we went to dinner late so that we could watch the video feed!

Are we hooked on Stout Women's BB or what??? 8)

Hoping for another "W"!!!

[Rico 21]

...8 hours 'til tip-off

[stoutguy]

...8 hours 'til tip-off

  Rico.  BDB just told me you are going to save him a seat.  Why don't you stop at Mardi Gras after your game.  I will be getting into town about 10 and an old Stout football coach (but not very old) is going to meet me there for a beer.  I also just talked to "T" and he said he would stop also and we could compare notes on the games.  Tell your buddy BDB to stop for one. 

[Rico 21]

I'll let BDB know, not sure if I'll be able to stop tonight or not.  Thanks for the invite!

You're buying I assume...

[BuckyC]

well who's winning between Stout and EC tonight???  I can't find a score anywhere. I assume Stout is winning because EC hasn't won a road game in years!

[foul_language]

second half just starting; Stout up by 9 or 11. I thought it was ten, but the radio score wasn't a ten point difference. I'm listening to the feed through UWEC site.

[foul_language]

35-22, Stout