MBB: Northwest Conference

nwhoops1903 · February 12, 2008, 10:47:00 PM

I doubt to many D3 coaches for the most part are afraid of some criticism. They get it from fans on the road and sometimes at home. It comes with the territory. Any coach who climbs a ladder and cuts down a net must also be ready to take the heat.

Claiming D3 isn't "about that" is soft and squishy, and comes from the academics who think all athletics is wasteful of school resources. Winning at D# is very important to the players, their parents, the coaches, athletic depts., most faculty, trustees, and college presidents. That's why coaches that consistently lose, don't coach for long. Criticism can be a fantastic motivator and everyone needs some every so often.

I personally think the players at D3 should have to endure the least if any. Paying 40K a year to get an education and read about how boneheaded you played isn't right. Scholarship players, especially D1 future professionals, are fair game in my book.

nwhoops1903 · February 12, 2008, 10:54:08 PM

On a more serious note.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx3-sxhewlo

LogShow · February 13, 2008, 12:09:22 AM

I agree, it is a part of the coaching life and comes with the terroritory...most coaches have pretty thick skin, I doubt that Gailard really cares what was written.

LogShow · February 13, 2008, 12:55:18 AM

Its a final Willamette wins on a buzzer beater by Kunke the freshman...that was a great game!

Pio20 · February 13, 2008, 01:01:06 AM

Quote from: LogShow on February 13, 2008, 12:55:18 AM
Its a final Willamette wins on a buzzer beater by Kunke the freshman...that was a great game!

Indeed! Wow! I think every game here on out will be this close! Except the Whitman games...

LogShow · February 13, 2008, 01:27:50 AM

Really big win for Willamette tonight. Their game against LC is now pivotal, if the Bearcats they are looking pretty good. LC has a great opportunity this weekend too, with games against Willamette and Linfield.

Pio20 · February 13, 2008, 01:49:49 AM

Quote from: LogShow on February 13, 2008, 01:27:50 AM
Really big win for Willamette tonight. Their game against LC is now pivotal, if the Bearcats they are looking pretty good. LC has a great opportunity this weekend too, with games against Willamette and Linfield.

The Linfield game isn't until next weekend, but yes, the Pios definitely control their own fate.

Pio20 · February 13, 2008, 06:29:45 PM

Regional rankings were released today. UPS didn't make the cut. I'm guessing it is because their losses in conference count as region losses...and because there are a lot of other good teams in the "West" region.

LogShow · February 13, 2008, 10:36:46 PM

Quote from: Pio20 on February 13, 2008, 06:29:45 PM
Regional rankings were released today. UPS didn't make the cut. I'm guessing it is because their losses in conference count as region losses...and because there are a lot of other good teams in the "West" region.

Yes and yes. I would imagine that if the Loggers had not lost to G Fox then they would have most likely been in the Regional Rankings somewhere...probably the lower 3rd. They have 3 in region losses and no "trademark" wins this year against high profile D3's like Cal Lu does.

LogShow · February 13, 2008, 10:39:04 PM

What this really means is that UPS doesn't have even the slightest hope for a Pool C bid. If they win their next 4 games and some of the regionally ranked team lose, UPS could possibly move up into the rankings...but I don't think that they could have it high enough to acutally have a real shot at getting an at-large bid.

LogShow · February 14, 2008, 01:15:25 PM

Big Big Big weekend, UPS has to get both this weekend...if they do then they will be sitting very pretty. It is not going to be easy though. I think that WW game on Saturday is going to be great! Its like the playoffs are already here, but WW does have to get by PLU first. I am looking forward to how it all plays out!

Pio20 · February 14, 2008, 01:18:47 PM

Friday's schedule:

Pacific Lutheran (6-6) at Whitworth (8-4)

Pacific (6-6) at Linfield (7-6)

Puget Sound (9-3) at Whitman (0-11)

George Fox (4-8) at Lewis & Clark (7-5)

LogShow · February 14, 2008, 01:22:34 PM

Quote from: Pio20 on February 14, 2008, 01:18:47 PM
Friday's schedule:

Pacific Lutheran (6-6) at Whitworth (8-4)

Pacific (6-6) at Linfield (7-6)

Puget Sound (9-3) at Whitman (0-11)

George Fox (4-8) at Lewis & Clark (7-5)

Every team except Whitman has something to play for...Whitman hasn't had anything to play for for quite some time now.

Pio20 · February 14, 2008, 01:25:18 PM

My predictions:

Boy these are hard. I feel like they could all go either way (except UPS-Whitman)

WW squeaks by PLU 84-83

Pacific comes up with a big win at Linfield 72-68

UPS destroys Whitman 96-78

LC wants it bad and does a great job of shutting down the other team's best player again, 66-63 over George Fox

LogShow · February 14, 2008, 01:48:55 PM

That PLU/WW game is going to be a great one...wish I could see it live!