MBB: Northwest Conference

[bbaddict]

I think Jordis Rocks was trying to be funny, P4L.   Humor helps alleviate tension!

[P4L]

Seen every single home game for UPS this season and one away, they did not play well last Saturday.  They missed some open threes (as well as plenty of contested ones), they had some very painful lay ups roll off, especially near the end, and I saw Antwan make at least one if not more passes that I've never seen him make before, they were just awful, easily intercepted and they looked like the result of a tired, frustrated, and losing team.  I'm not saying WW didn't play great defense, but I definitely attest to a drop in the level of play I've see from the Loggers all season.  Not to mention Nakamura was hitting every 3, very impressive.

I'm rooting for Claremont because I'm just wanting a new match up, I don't think anyone in their right mind would think UPS is afraid to play Whitworth again.

UPS4Life,

I don't think UPS is going to be scared to play anyone in the tournament.  I do think that if you asked them which team was going to be a tougher test they would easily all say WW.

[P4L]

My question is how Jordis Rocks has about 1 karma point for every other post.   

[UPS4Life]

Seen every single home game for UPS this season and one away, they did not play well last Saturday.  They missed some open threes (as well as plenty of contested ones), they had some very painful lay ups roll off, especially near the end, and I saw Antwan make at least one if not more passes that I've never seen him make before, they were just awful, easily intercepted and they looked like the result of a tired, frustrated, and losing team.  I'm not saying WW didn't play great defense, but I definitely attest to a drop in the level of play I've see from the Loggers all season.  Not to mention Nakamura was hitting every 3, very impressive.

I'm rooting for Claremont because I'm just wanting a new match up, I don't think anyone in their right mind would think UPS is afraid to play Whitworth again.

UPS4Life,

I don't think UPS is going to be scared to play anyone in the tournament.  I do think that if you asked them which team was going to be a tougher test they would easily all say WW.

You mean between Claremont and WW?  I would definitely agree with that.

[P4L]

Seen every single home game for UPS this season and one away, they did not play well last Saturday.  They missed some open threes (as well as plenty of contested ones), they had some very painful lay ups roll off, especially near the end, and I saw Antwan make at least one if not more passes that I've never seen him make before, they were just awful, easily intercepted and they looked like the result of a tired, frustrated, and losing team.  I'm not saying WW didn't play great defense, but I definitely attest to a drop in the level of play I've see from the Loggers all season.  Not to mention Nakamura was hitting every 3, very impressive.

I'm rooting for Claremont because I'm just wanting a new match up, I don't think anyone in their right mind would think UPS is afraid to play Whitworth again.

UPS4Life,

I don't think UPS is going to be scared to play anyone in the tournament.  I do think that if you asked them which team was going to be a tougher test they would easily all say WW.

You mean between Claremont and WW?  I would definitely agree with that.

Ya, I meant between CMS and WW.  UPS has a bunch of seniors which is one of the reasons I do not think they get intimidated or scared to play anyone. 

Here's to a WW win and the NWC being represented well in the tourney!

[P4L]

Really enjoying the live video and Bob Castle in the background! 

WW needs to get the ball inside a bit more.  Can't rely on hitting threes all game.

[80sshorts]

Bob Castle is the man

[89Pirate]

Bob Castle is the man

Yes Castle is...THE MAN !

Whitworth wins by 18 running away in the second half 81-63.

See you all in Memorial Fieldhouse Satruday night !

[pineconefan]

Well, here's to UPS and Whitworth - round four.

The good news is that the NWC will have a team in the final 16, no matter what.

[89Pirate]

Well, here's to UPS and Whitworth - round four.

The good news is that the NWC will have a team in the final 16, no matter what.

Well put.  (I would +1 you but I dont know how to...)

Round 4 will be another nail biter I am sure.

[Bearcat Press]

Not to interrupt the playoff banter (UPS by 5 over WW), but the Collegian did a Gordie James tribute issue this week, including articles by Cam Mitchell and myself.  Without knowing it, we both included the same story about Gordie schooling Cam on defense at practice this year.  Gordie's a tremendous individual, and it was a real pleasure to put the article together.  Cam's is the top link, mine is second.

http://www.willamettecollegian.com/2009/03/05/saying-goodbye-to-coach-james/

http://www.willamettecollegian.com/2009/03/05/gordie-james/

[bbaddict]

Well, here's to UPS and Whitworth - round four.

The good news is that the NWC will have a team in the final 16, no matter what.

Well put.  (I would +1 you but I dont know how to...)

Round 4 will be another nail biter I am sure.

Pretty much how we thought it would turn out, right?  Saturday's game should be a great one.

I took care of the +1 for you, 89Pirate, you have to have more posts (about 200?) before you have that ability.  Keep posting & you'll be there!

BearcatPress -- great articles.  Really enjoyed them.  Gordie will be missed!!  As is, Bruce.  Bearcat Hoops is in for transition.

[UPS4Life]

Sigh, I just wish I could root for WW farther into the tourney, stupid bracket.  All right, here's to a good game on Saturday night, best of luck to both sides.

[LogShow]

Bring on WW! 

[LogShow]

matchup #4 is a bit overkill...but I bet UPS is looking for some redemption.