MBB: Northwest Conference

Pugetsoundfan · February 12, 2009, 07:51:41 PM

Friday night's game in Tacoma should be fun, looking forward to seeing Hayford's stomping about and two strong teams going at one another--and maybe feeling one another out for the rematch that may well come.

I didn't think that Tacoma paper article on the old coach's return to Tacoma was negative in any way. It was fun to read, but in fact it followed the formula for the "old coach comes home" article that's been written a million times, right down to the inevitable, "When the whistle blows, none of this will be on anybody's minds..."

logshock101 · February 13, 2009, 12:33:04 AM

Quote from: NWCer on February 12, 2009, 02:02:02 AM
I'm gonna make it down bearcatpress..

Interesting quotes in that Bridgeland/UPS story.. Is Bridgeland calling Lunt a "time teller"? Pretty obvious Krauel likes playing for Lunt.. And is Krauel calling Bridgeland "Eric" disrespectful? Not implying, just asking the thoughts of the UPS faithful..

i'm not sure if bridgeland meant it come across like he was calling lunt a time teller. either way it was lunt who did some big time recruiting to get some of our best players to come to ups. kinda funny though, all the time that i was around the team i never once heard the terms clock builder or time teller and im pretty sure the guys would have made some cracks about it like they did with phrases like "brutal reality"...i for one think that Krauels comments of calling him eric is in disrespect and trying to get under his skin. apparently bridgeland put robert and james pinkney through a couple hour long brutal workout just prior to informing the team that he was leaving, so i would guess that might have been a bit of a shot at bridgeland

logshock101 · February 13, 2009, 12:36:13 AM

Quote from: BearcatPress on February 12, 2009, 02:24:51 PM
Not quite. Since both schools have free video streaming, I got to watch the game from the comfort of my undersized dorm room. I've still got one more year to make the trip up to Whitworth, which is something I'd like to do. Tremendous atmosphere you guys have up there.

ups needs to get their act together and get streaming video going on all their home games. that would be way better than watching the live stats. for some reason thats not quite the same

logshock101 · February 13, 2009, 12:38:45 AM

Quote from: Pugetsoundfan on February 12, 2009, 07:51:41 PM
Friday night's game in Tacoma should be fun, looking forward to seeing Hayford's stomping about and two strong teams going at one another--and maybe feeling one another out for the rematch that may well come.

i can't wait for the game tomorrow! memorial fieldhouse will be rockin! lookout for whiteout condtions

nwhoops1903 · February 13, 2009, 11:51:58 AM

I certainly hope tonights game will be a battle. UPS is looking very strong and is rolling. An undefeated season in conference is VERY tough to do. Will be there with a large WW section coming I hear. Prediction: WW 87-84!!

logshock101 · February 13, 2009, 01:08:05 PM

Quote from: nwhoops1903 on February 13, 2009, 11:51:58 AM
I certainly hope tonights game will be a battle. UPS is looking very strong and is rolling. An undefeated season in conference is VERY tough to do. Will be there with a large WW section coming I hear. Prediction: WW 87-84!!

Pretty bold prediction there nwhoops! loggers have been tough at home this year. i think they will be ready, since this could be the clincher

Prediction 89-75 UPS with the loggers pulling away early in the 2nd half then WW comes back to make it interesting but can't make it over the hump.

I can't wait to see the crowd tonight. you guys got some dedicated fans to make the trip over. i think last year ups could only get about 6 students to travel over the mountain to the nwc final.

bbaddict · February 13, 2009, 06:00:48 PM

Are they expecting any blizzards on Snoqualmie Pass? That's the fun travelling from Spokane to Seattle in the winter.

So, will L&C still beat Linfield tonight without Kollasch? I assume he's done for the season, but maybe I'm wrong?

Should be a battle in Salem between Pacific & Willamette -- it always is! Go Bearcats -- defend your home court!

UPS vs Whitworth -- I'm leaning toward UPS for the win. Whitworth can do it, but will they? Of course, they'll have a large crowd there -- aren't a lot of their players from the Seattle area? I know the German kid was an exchange student in Longview, WA, and it's easier to get to Tacoma than Spokane from there.

LogShow · February 13, 2009, 07:34:10 PM

Big, Big game tonight...I think WW is going to bring all they got, but I don't think it will quite be enough on the Logger's home floor

TryMeTeam · February 13, 2009, 07:39:11 PM

I may suck at this, but here goes.

Lin at LC: At home, better record, just a better team. Lin has to have this one to stay in the 4th seed spot, so they will be motivated, but I have to go with LC on this one.

Whit at PLU: Real tough one here. Both bottom tier teams fighting for...well, nothing but price. PLU at home, but Whit has some better athletes. I will go with Whit on this one.

Pac at Wil: Pac playing for pride and not much of it right now after a drubbing by Fox. Wil still in the hunt for a playoff position. All indicators point to Wil, so I will too and go with Wil.

And the big one: Being an underdog backer, I would like to go with WW, but I just can't do it. It is too late for UPS to take a loss for the good of the league, no one can catch them now. Revenge for the earlier loss won't be enough to offset the talent, home court advantage and lure of an undefeated season for UPS. WW is a very good team, but not good enough here as UPS will win.

Question: Who was the last board junkie to pick all four games right? It seems like no one has done it this year, have they?

Addict: Biddy reports Kollasch done for the season, still in the hospital and will be for a while, but recuperating. LC still battling, though. This weekend will tell if they can now win the bigger games without him.

TryMeTeam · February 13, 2009, 07:40:45 PM

Oops, typo in last post (I did it again!). How about playing for pride instead of price.

Bearcat Press · February 14, 2009, 01:13:29 AM

Great performance by the Bearcats tonight - easily the best I've seen them play this year. The fact that we were able to win that convincingly despite a 3-15 night by Kyler McClary is a really, really encouraging sign.

As they say, it ain't over till it's over! I was really rooting for the Pios to take out Linfield tonight but I guess I'll have to root for GFU instead. And congrats to UPS on the conference championship! Any chance you guys could play your scrubs when you come to the Cone?

Pugetsoundfan · February 14, 2009, 01:29:47 AM

Logs in solid win over Whitworth, in a chippy game. WW did make a late run, abetted by a goaltending non-call, followed by a Lunt technical (Justin got the T for showing his springs--he looked like he jumped 6 feet in the air) for two points, then a 3, the old 7 point swing got the Pirates back within 5 or 6. UPS had big problems controlling Zurich, but WW looked more bothered by the pressure in the first half than I've seen in awhile. Haven't seen the stats on shots, but it looked like Riley had a rough time getting off the 3....Foster and Krauel very tough late for UPS....

logshock101 · February 14, 2009, 01:55:11 AM

The NWC Crown Returns to UPS!!! whitworth put up a great effort, but the loggers just had too much for them tonight. many questionable calls by the refs tonight, but what else is new?

nwhoops1903 · February 14, 2009, 08:48:45 AM

Quote from: Pugetsoundfan on February 14, 2009, 01:29:47 AM
Logs in solid win over Whitworth, in a chippy game. WW did make a late run, abetted by a goaltending non-call, followed by a Lunt technical (Justin got the T for showing his springs--he looked like he jumped 6 feet in the air) for two points, then a 3, the old 7 point swing got the Pirates back within 5 or 6. UPS had big problems controlling Zurich, but WW looked more bothered by the pressure in the first half than I've seen in awhile. Haven't seen the stats on shots, but it looked like Riley had a rough time getting off the 3....Foster and Krauel very tough late for UPS....

Congrats to UPS. A very good team with C-POTY in Foster for sure. He played like an AA. Super intense battle and yea the refs weren't quite at the same level as the teams playing the game but not the real story. Perfect conf. season most likely for the Loggers which is impressive. WW never gave up or gave in and fought and battled. I doubt UPS has had a tougher test in conf. than what WW offered last night. Hope we get 1 more shot at a really good team. Congrats to Lunt on his first title as Head Coach and likely COTY....send all the hardware to Tacoma, they deserve it.

Pio20 · February 14, 2009, 02:24:21 PM

Quote from: bbaddict on February 13, 2009, 06:00:48 PM
So, will L&C still beat Linfield tonight without Kollasch? I assume he's done for the season, but maybe I'm wrong?

No and yes

Story of the Pios loss was once again poor shooting. I think it is still possible for them to make some noise in the playoffs (assuming they get there). They have always played better with their backs against the wall. Congrats to the Loggers. Simply an impressive run of conference to this point.