MBB: Northwest Conference

[nwhoops1903]

PLU playing Eastern Washington on Big Sky TV.  free video after registration.  6:00pm tip (now)

[A Buc Forever]

PLU lost to Eastern Washington by 11.  Were only down by 3 with 5:55 left.  Gave them a game.

[(509)Rat]

Whitman crushed Northwestern (Minn) yesterday. Sounds like Northwestern couldn't keep up with the Missionaries offensive and defensive pressure. Would like to see Freidt get involved on more possessions tonight. If nothing else I think he should touch the ball in the post while guys move to get shots off ball. Would be nice to see Loofburrow score inside the 3 pt line but I'm not holding my breath...

[playball]

Is Felix the only inside threat for WW?  Without that threat their shooters will struggle if Felix gets in any foul trouble.  Seems like this years squad is a little thin on the bench. 

As for whoever printed what I had previously posted and sent it to Linfield's AD: thanks for the recognition! . If you have issue I'm easy to get a hold of. 


With preseason games nearly over how does everyone feel about their earlier picks?

[A Buc Forever]

Looked like WW had trouble with Northwestern. Where was Loofburrow?  Not in the box score.  Only shot 23 threes so they were more balanced. Looking forward to seeing an eyewitness report on here.

[89Pirate]

Looked like WW had trouble with Northwestern. Where was Loofburrow?  Not in the box score.  Only shot 23 threes so they were more balanced. Looking forward to seeing an eyewitness report on here.

Loofburrow and Ehlo both have small stress fractures in a foot and are wearing boots right now.  Jack may be available for the Mercer Island game, not sure about Austin though.

[Gregory Sager]

With preseason games nearly over how does everyone feel about their earlier picks?

Preseason games ended a month ago, dude. This is the regular season.

[TryMeTeam]

Playball:

Bet you won't fall into that pre-season hole again.  You aren't the first on this board to get Mr. Sager's correction and won't be the last.

So far...  Whitworth has come down a notch or two, but is still my favorite.  I doubt they will go undefeated again.  Injuries may be a problem for them this year.
Whitman has also dropped, with a loss to GF at home, but I still see them top 3.
LC has the pieces, but a new coach could be a problem for them.  I think they are capable of beating anyone, but will also lose to someone they shouldn't.  Same old LC.
UPS is better than I thought they would be, and could finish 1 thru 3 easily (I had them 4).
GF was on the web-cam today and they won in OT.  They have some players (Taylor is good), but I don't see them too high in the final standings.
Your Linfield is in trouble.  The problem is not enough money, it is coaching.  When they get a new coach, look out!
Pacific has a good one, and they are going to cause some trouble.  But they lost 3 starters, two to injury and one quit school, so they will be a notch out of the playoff race.
PLU and Wil will struggle, and finish in the lower tier.
But this year will see a lot of teams losing to teams with worse records.  It will be interesting.

[etule]

I think Whitworth is the team but the big guys looks hurt to me. He is limping! Not good! Other than that it is wide open. It is going to be crazy! But fun!

[89Pirate]

Big night for Felix (27pts and 11rebs) in the win over Calvin. Dustin has 16 and 8 as well.  Coach Logies returns to alma mater Mercer Island high - where he has never lost a game!  Good alumni turn out as well.  Was fun to hang with the guys after the game too.

[nwhoops1903]

When is Loofburrow expected back?  Anyone know?

[89Pirate]

When is Loofburrow expected back?  Anyone know?

When I asked him on Thursday night, he thought about 1 more week...so maybe for the Tacoma series next weekend.  BTW - Zach Payne is also in a boot with a similar injury.

[etule]

Lot's of big games this weekend. It is going to be exciting!  Board is pretty quiet!

[playball]

I know I know, cutting it close!   Here are my picks for tonight and tomorrow night!

Whitworth over PLU. closer than in years past but Whitworth is too big. 74-65
Willamette over Pacific. Pac seriously lost to New Hope Christian?!  79-68
UPS over Whitman.  Size, speed, and overall skill win out.  85-76
Linfield over L&C with a caveat.  If Batuik gets more than 15 shots, Linfield will win.  If not they lose by 10.

Saturday
The Grandaddy of them all part 1!  UPS over Whitworth.  I have been saying this all along, Gittens (if not in the doghouse) will be a major factor.  This is especially true with the WW bigs being injured.  76-73
PLU over Whitman.  Whitman goes 0-2 on this trip.  PLU is scrappy, pulls it out in a close one.  79-77
Linfield over Willamette.  Linfield goes 2-0 on the weekend?!  One can wish.  Combined 40 T.O.'s in this game with Linfield winning 75-70
Pacific over George Fox.  I just don't like Fox...      67-60 


Linfield goes up against two kids this weekend that should have been at Linfield....Ross Erickson and Taylor Mounts.  Dang

[playball]

Linfield gave it a good run!  Fell a little short at the end but entertaining none the less.  LCPio, whats your take?