MBB: Northwest Conference

LogShow · May 02, 2008, 01:01:58 AM

Quote from: bbaddict on May 01, 2008, 12:39:33 AM
So, LogShow -- any news on what Eric Bridgeland is going to do now that Pepperdine made the massive mistake of cutting him loose? I can't believe that they just let him go after he was left with an inexperienced team and actually went on to improve their season. Big mistake --- they traded him for the old guy with "past experience". We can only hope he doesn't come back to the NWC -- at least for Bearcat fans!

Man, I miss basketball! The NBA just isn't the same as good ol' DIII bball!

I am not very familar with the situation but the tiny bits I have heard is that Bridgeland upset the powers that be. And they didn't want him back. I would be more than suprised if he ended up in the NWC again. I don't think he would want to return to this level, but I guess I could be wrong.

And I wouldn't be too concerned as long as I have James on the bench, that man can coach!

NWCer · May 02, 2008, 03:22:11 AM

Logshow!! My man, what's happenin?!?!?!? What's good from Logger recruiting? I've been detached from the Grove, couldn't tell you what's goin' on with my Boxers, just happy we'll have Bartlett back next year, and Howe!

You're right Logshow, the Willamette guy can coach............

Just throwing this out, Bridgeland is looking for a job, and Whitman is looking for a coach, anything there??

And I'm witcha BBaddict, I miss DIII too.......

Any news from any one out there?

mtnman · May 10, 2008, 12:42:18 AM

whitman...nobody would have ever thot they would have been any good at bbal... i worked at ups for long time and never thot they had even a chance. logshow, is bridgland appling, or? i tell you what... if bridgland goes anywere in the nwc, people better lookout. pepperdine...wat were they thinking? logshow seems to know

LogShow · May 12, 2008, 11:53:07 AM

Quote from: NWCer on May 02, 2008, 03:22:11 AM
Logshow!! My man, what's happenin?!?!?!? What's good from Logger recruiting? I've been detached from the Grove, couldn't tell you what's goin' on with my Boxers, just happy we'll have Bartlett back next year, and Howe!

You're right Logshow, the Willamette guy can coach............

Just throwing this out, Bridgeland is looking for a job, and Whitman is looking for a coach, anything there??

And I'm witcha BBaddict, I miss DIII too.......

Any news from any one out there?

NWCer!!! How's it going?? Great to hear from you!

Word on the street is that UPS got most of their top recurits for next year. From what I hear, Lunt & Co. are really excitedabout the guys they got, so we will see. Hopefully Lunt will give some of the freshmen more time then he has the past two years, they haven't developed much game experience.

So I guess that Bridgeland is applying for the coaching position at Whitman. Pretty suprising, I would have bet that he wouldn't have ever set foot back in D3 unless something major happened. It seems like a step back for him.

LogShow · May 12, 2008, 12:03:55 PM

Quote from: mtnman on May 10, 2008, 12:42:18 AM
whitman...nobody would have ever thot they would have been any good at bbal... i worked at ups for long time and never thot they had even a chance. logshow, is bridgland appling, or? i tell you what... if bridgland goes anywere in the nwc, people better lookout. pepperdine...wat were they thinking? logshow seems to know

When has Whitman ever been good at hoops? UPS atleast had a tradition of winning. Whitman hasn't even updated that Skip had retired or that they are looking for a new coach on their athletics website. Bridgeland may be a good coach, but I just don't think that you can win at Whitman. You have to recurit against UPS, and Whitworth, and get kids to want to come to Walla Walla. Also you have to get the kids into school. Finally you have to get support from the administration to actually embrace winning instead of viewing sports as another extracirricular activity.

NWCer · May 12, 2008, 01:40:30 PM

I hear you Logshow about Bridgeland to Whitman being a step back for him, but it's a whole lot better than being unemployed. For a guy that's jumped around from job to job and profession to profession, I can say that when you're unemployed, EVERY opening is attractive!

He'll have his work cut out for him, but from what I usually hear, nobody works harder, so maybe he can get it done.

LogShow · May 13, 2008, 11:39:19 AM

Good point NWCer!

NWCer · May 13, 2008, 12:35:31 PM

Logshow, I read on a website that a very good player from Corvalis High School is heading to UPS.... Any other particulars on the others?

I've heard at Pacific that Bartlett is playing again and will be ready to go full swing next year, I look forward to seeing him and Howe together, should be quite a duo.

Not even knowing how recruiting is going for anybody, but I think it could be another exciting and balanced year next season, with another 6 or so teams as serious contenders for the 3 team playoff again.

Pio20 · May 13, 2008, 07:45:42 PM

Apparently LC is getting a couple of 6'8'' JUCO transfers and a guard from Oakland. Key returners are Josh Kollasch, Dave Berggren, and Tyson Papenfuss. Kollasch could play a much bigger role next season if he stays healthy.

Pio20 · May 28, 2008, 05:08:26 PM

Big news here: http://www.whitman.edu/athletics/Spotlight/bridgeland_newmbbcoach.html

Pio20 · May 28, 2008, 05:12:03 PM

On the basketball floor, Bridgeland pins his aggressive playing style on the twin concepts of pressure defense and attacking offense. "I don't think there is a more enjoyable style for the athletes to play or for the fans to watch," he says.

Does this mean Whitman is going to mimic the UPS style of play? hmm...

cawcdad · May 29, 2008, 12:00:28 AM

Quote from: Pio20 on May 28, 2008, 05:12:03 PM
On the basketball floor, Bridgeland pins his aggressive playing style on the twin concepts of pressure defense and attacking offense. "I don't think there is a more enjoyable style for the athletes to play or for the fans to watch," he says.

Does this mean Whitman is going to mimic the UPS style of play? hmm...

Did UPS have that style of play before Bridgeland? Or did he bring it to the Loggers?
Whitwman has themselves a very good coach. Pepperdine made a mistake.

NWCer · May 29, 2008, 12:08:22 AM

Yes OxyBob I think this is great news for the NWC as well as Whitman obviously.... And Pio20 Bridgeland brought that style to UPS so I don't think he'll 'mimic' UPS's style, he'll just do what he knows - his style. Does this cut into Whitworth or UPS's recruiting? Wow, exciting news for the summer....

Logshow, where you at?

What's the Loggers' thoughts on the hire, will Bridgeland eventually beat his old assistant consistently...

Its like the conference has expanded, adding another threat, it should be fun!

nwhoops1903 · May 30, 2008, 06:21:53 PM

Hey guys. Bridgeland is back..that is amazing. I am truly surprised that Whitman ended up being his best opportunity, however that being said, it is good for NWC hoops. He is a good coach, good recruiter, and a hard worker. It would be great to see the NWC become and remain a D3 powerhouse conference. With good coaches come good players, then good success in the tournament, then national respect with voters and other conferences. I do guarantee that Whitman will improve over last season, cough cough...

Good luck to EB and Whitman.

LogShow · June 02, 2008, 09:41:35 PM

Oh man lots to comment on...lets go old to new