MBB: Northwest Conference

Gregory Sager · February 19, 2009, 04:48:23 PM

Uh, thanks ... I think.

bbaddict · February 19, 2009, 05:59:25 PM

Don't be too intimidated by the number of stars, Logshock -- it just means someone posts a lot of comments. Having a lot to say and knowing a lot -- well, they're different. Not to discount Sager's knowledge because he definitely knows stuff!!

But, it's an Equal Opportunity board -- we get to say what we think and either look bright or stupid depending on the outcome of what we predict!!

That being said, I'm just so hoping that the Bearcats are not done yet! It's someone's job to beat UPS this year in the regular season & it just seems it's coming down to the Bearcats. First they have to take care of business at George Fox and then, it's home cookin!! So, go Bearcats -- make us proud.

It'll be interesting to see how the Pios do against Whitman -- they're really playing well right now. It's a great weekend for basketball in the NWC!!

Bearcat Press · February 19, 2009, 06:03:42 PM

I'm still mad at George Fox for the "God still loves you" chant that their students started when it was finally clear the Bearcats would lose last month.

We're due to be on the right end of a good old-fashioned blowout. Let's take care of business, Willamette.

UPS4Life · February 19, 2009, 07:03:08 PM

If a team besides WW or UPS wins the auto-bid, UPS gets in of course and I think that basically just means WW gets snubbed for the at-large. I just don't see three teams from the NWC getting in. If UPS wins the tournament I can still see WW getting the at-large, but three teams seems impossible to me.

As far as UPS getting a bye in 2006, wasn't that a result of them being the #1 seed in their bracket? I don't know how this works exactly in D3...

Bearcat Press · February 19, 2009, 09:33:51 PM

Five scenarios that could see the Bearcats make the playoffs, courtesy of Assistant Coach Kip Ioane. Four of them involve Willamette sweeping this weekend. As much as I love the Bearcats, I'm just not sure that's going to happen. If the 'Cats are going to make the playoffs, I'm thinking it'll be by Scenario 4.

http://www.willamette.edu/athletics/news/article/2009/02/kips_corner_5.xml

Of course, I'd love to be proven wrong!

GO BEARCATS!

logshock101 · February 19, 2009, 09:51:05 PM

Quote from: BearcatPress on February 19, 2009, 06:03:42 PM
I'm still mad at George Fox for the "God still loves you" chant that their students started when it was finally clear the Bearcats would lose last month.

We're due to be on the right end of a good old-fashioned blowout. Let's take care of business, Willamette.

IMO that is a pretty funny chant considering Fox is a religious school

LogShow · February 20, 2009, 01:32:38 AM

Quote from: UPS4Life on February 19, 2009, 07:03:08 PM
If a team besides WW or UPS wins the auto-bid, UPS gets in of course and I think that basically just means WW gets snubbed for the at-large. I just don't see three teams from the NWC getting in. If UPS wins the tournament I can still see WW getting the at-large, but three teams seems impossible to me.

As far as UPS getting a bye in 2006, wasn't that a result of them being the #1 seed in their bracket? I don't know how this works exactly in D3...

Yes and no. UPS has gotten a bye each of the last 3 times they have gotten in the NCAA. Each time they finished #1 in the west region, but are only like 4 byes. So yes they did get it because they earned it, but they also got it because it saved the NCAA a few bucks too.

bbaddict · February 20, 2009, 02:48:05 AM

Quote from: BearcatPress on February 19, 2009, 09:33:51 PM
Five scenarios that could see the Bearcats make the playoffs, courtesy of Assistant Coach Kip Ioane. Four of them involve Willamette sweeping this weekend. As much as I love the Bearcats, I'm just not sure that's going to happen. If the 'Cats are going to make the playoffs, I'm thinking it'll be by Scenario 4.

http://www.willamette.edu/athletics/news/article/2009/02/kips_corner_5.xml

Of course, I'd love to be proven wrong! GO BEARCATS!

I dunno, BCP, I prefer the scenarios that include the Bearcats winning both of their games this weekend. They CAN do it, but will they? I really don't see Linfield losing twice at home in one weekend. Their last game with Pacific was only determined by one point, so they could lose to Pacific. Also, have you seen Whitworth play? The Pios are going to have a lot to handle in the Pirate house on Sunday. Now, it could be different since it's a Sunday afternoon game - there might not be the loud, student crowd that makes the fieldhouse rock --- that always helps Whitworth.

It will definitely shake out this weekend. But, I think we'll all have to wait until Saturday to know anything but "who's in First."

UPS has that one!

It's really sad that WU's fate depends upon someone losing. The best they can do is win out & hope for things to fall the right way! Go Bearcats!

D O.C. · February 20, 2009, 10:30:23 AM

Quoteconsidering Fox is a religious school

Yes. a PEACEFUL religious school. Why start trouble, even at a sporting event?

LogShow · February 20, 2009, 11:08:06 AM

Quote from: D O.C. on February 20, 2009, 10:30:23 AM
Quoteconsidering Fox is a religious school

Yes. a PEACEFUL religious school. Why start trouble, even at a sporting event?

Because they were all hopped up on Red Bull and sugar cookies

LogShow · February 20, 2009, 11:10:51 AM

bballaddict,

How much is it you just trying to convice yourself that the Bearcats might have a chance against the Logs? I think it would make your entire season, but come on...we beat you by 38 points in the first meeting. And that was with Cameron Mitchell not being in foul trouble.

OxyBob · February 20, 2009, 11:23:26 AM

Quote from: BearcatPress on February 19, 2009, 06:03:42 PM
I'm still mad at George Fox for the "God still loves you" chant that their students started when it was finally clear the Bearcats would lose last month.

At George Fox shouldn't the chant be "God still loves Thee"?

Don't be mad, BearcatPress, they are still your Friends.

OxyBob

bbaddict · February 20, 2009, 01:27:56 PM

Quote from: LogShow on February 20, 2009, 11:10:51 AM
bballaddict,

How much is it you just trying to convice yourself that the Bearcats might have a chance against the Logs? I think it would make your entire season, but come on...we beat you by 38 points in the first meeting. And that was with Cameron Mitchell not being in foul trouble.

I realize that. I wasn't at that game, so I don't know what happened. I know from being there at previous games that UPS is a tough venue. I also know that the Bearcats are a good team when they play "team" basketball. It's another team all together when they don't. Any team can have a bad night--it's happened to the Bearcats and it CAN happen to you. Mostly, I'm just hoping the Bearcats will step up and play really well & be the ones to beat the Loggers this season. It can happen. I hope I'm there when it does.

Besides, what do you want me to say? Come, cream us? A fan without HOPE is a worthless fan, indeed!

And, OxyBob -- they might be "Friends" but they're not our friends.

Bearcat Press · February 20, 2009, 01:32:29 PM

Quote from: OxyBob on February 20, 2009, 11:23:26 AM
Quote from: BearcatPress on February 19, 2009, 06:03:42 PM
I'm still mad at George Fox for the "God still loves you" chant that their students started when it was finally clear the Bearcats would lose last month.

At George Fox shouldn't the chant be "God still loves Thee"?

Don't be mad, BearcatPress, they are still your Friends.

OxyBob

You know OxyBob, that Friendly school got some pretty bad press last fall when some students hung an effigy of a certain Oxy alum now living in the White House from a tree on campus. When I talked with some people I know there, the general reaction was "What? It's not that big a deal." Regardless of your political beliefs, you've got to see what's wrong with that picture.

(Seriously, I'll take Linfield over Fox seven days a week. Except for football season.)

As for this weekend, I was thinking Scenario 4 mostly because it's the only that allows the Bearcats to split and still make it. Of course, I'd like for nothing more than for UPS to come in overconfident . . .

LogShow · February 20, 2009, 02:17:40 PM

No, no overconfidence from the team...probably from their fans though