MBB: Northwest Conference

[(509)Rat]

Well, we're getting there. 
Look over your shoulders.

I can't see that far back...but hopefully continued success brings more of the Linfield faithful this way.

I've met and watched some football with the Linfield contingent, I don't think they thought I was a horrible person. WC11 is plenty big enough to say it to my face so there's really no need to say it behind my back

[(509)Rat]

Whitworth v CMS in Walla Walla.

Whitman against "who cares they're gonna kill 'em and get the winner of Pirates v Stags"

CMS hasn't lost a game in 2 months, then again it was also the last game they played against a non-SCIAC opponent. Should be another good game against Whitworth for the right to play Whitman in round 2.

[wildcat11]

Rat, you seem like a horrible person.

I couldn't disagree more on this. (509) is one of the good ones.

[CalCat]

Rat, you seem like a horrible person.

I couldn't disagree more on this. (509) is one of the good ones.

(509)hung with a bunch of us at UMHB and was nothing but gracious and insightful in a loss back in 2016. (509) calls em as he sees em....and when you think about it maybe not so bad that a Miss...er a Blues calls you out for being horrible....sure (509) will get even with BB during football season...oh never mind.

[A Buc Forever]

Next football season I won't live up to my name and be "A Buc Forever" and I won't be on the same side as (509)Rat. I'll tell everyone then what kind of person he is. Go Pioneers!!!!

[(509)Rat]

Next football season I won't live up to my name and be "A Buc Forever" and I won't be on the same side as (509)Rat. I'll tell everyone then what kind of person he is. Go Pioneers!!!!

That'll be your hill to die on...but I'll go ahead and root for L&C to beat everyone other than Whitworth. Partly to show my solidarity, and also because I hate George Fox...now that there are some Linfield guys trickling in here I expect a little karma bump for throwing shade at the NWC all time attendance leading Bruins

and lets not forget my avatar change which I felt really helped to convey a kinder and gentler Rat

[BluesBrother]

Rat, you seem like a horrible person.

Says the guy that's judging someone on a message board after being here for a month or two

Are you mad because I talked about Howell faking an injury or about blackhawks fandom?

If your first reaction to someone not being seriously hurt after an injury scare is to call them a p***y, I think that makes you a horrible person.

Tim's knee got twisted pretty good. That's a scary moment, and it's hard to know in the moment how serious an injury is. Plenty of things are painful initially but not actually debilitating. That doesn't mean the pain isn't real. And I'd hope we're all glad when something that looks like it could be serious turns out not to be. You clearly have a low opinion of Howell, and so your reaction to him not being seriously hurt wasn't relief, it was to insult. I think that's horrible.

I'm sure you're not always this way, but in my short time on the boards it sure seems like there is something in you that is awfully quick to insult the competition. So, for now, I'll stand by my initial impressions -- but I'll be glad if/when a different side of you comes through.

[(509)Rat]

I just got lectured on knee injuries. How the tables have turned...

[A Buc Forever]

I'm not defending or defaming Rat, but as a fellow doc who gets pulled out of the stands at high school games, I think drama kings and queens are the worst.  You know the kid is fine, but they say they saw stars or hurt their neck or they heard a pop and the next thing you know you are sitting with them holding up the game until the ambulance arrives or you are in the training room missing the 4th quarter.  Two minutes later they are fine.  That said, the first time you don't take the kid seriously.....

[(509)Rat]

I'm not defending or defaming Rat, but as a fellow doc who gets pulled out of the stands at high school games, I think drama kings and queens are the worst.  You know the kid is fine, but they say they saw stars or hurt their neck or they heard a pop and the next thing you know you are sitting with them holding up the game until the ambulance arrives or you are in the training room missing the 4th quarter.  Two minutes later they are fine.  That said, the first time you don't take the kid seriously.....

I would have taken Howell seriously when evaluating. The kid rolled around on the floor and then needed two grown men to carry him off due to an apparent inability to weight bear. He was back in the game within a few minutes without as much of a hitch in his step and no brace or sleeve. Not to mention kids that act like Howell are putting docs in a bind now a days (more so in football). Athlete oversells an injury, your evaluation is that he/she has a stable joint, or no significant head trauma occurred and now you're the heartless doc that let the kid go back in the game. The optics of that are getting worse. And then if the kid really does get an injury...now your whole eval comes into question.

[blackhawks4]

Rule 7, Section 6, Article 8 of the NCAA men's basketball rulebook has this to say about end-line throw-ins that do not follow a made basket:

Art. 8. The following pertain to a designated spot:
a The designated spot is the location at which a thrower-in is presented
disposal of the ball out of bounds as in 4-11.1.a through .c.
b. The designated spot shall be 3-feet wide with no depth limitation.
c. The thrower-in must keep one foot on or over the designated spot until
the ball is released. Pivot foot restrictions and the traveling rule are not in
effect for a throw-in.

I didn't watch Saturday's Whit vs. Whit game, but as long as the inbounder kept at least one foot within that three-foot designated spot, he was perfectly within his rights to shuffle his feet back and forth.

Nice work, thank you for this

[blackhawks4]

Who needs help filling out their bracket?  I've got the winning ticket and I'm willing to share with you fine gentlemen.  Except for you Rat, you can't see it.

That Claremont-WW game is the highlight of the 1st round.  Really looking forward to that.  Their pg, Scarlett, can PLAY.  Who watched that game last year?  Claremont was really good and brought the same team back (I believe).  If I remember correctly, they are very disciplined and patient on offense.  Im anxious to see that style vs Whitworth.   Maybe some SCIACers will give us the scoop on Claremont. 

Schreiner will be coming in with a nothing to lose attitude and that's always nerve-racking.

EVERYBODY rooting for Sul Ross State (Texas) and Maryville (Tennessee).  Not likely, but if somehow those 2 advance, the sweet 16 will be spread throughout the country, and would require 3 flights instead of 2, which could open the door to hosting in Washington.  Otherwise, looks to me like 2nd round will be Minnesota or Wisconsin

[blackhawks4]

Whitman 16-0, WW 13-3, UPS 11-5, Lin 10-6.

WOW fellas, do you see that!  Pretty good huh?!  Missed it by 1 game. Missed it by 4 overtime points (If only George Fox would have held onto that WW upset).  Sometimes I even impress myself!  Can I get some karma points or what?

   CONFERENCE ONLY   
W-L   WIN %   
Whitman   16-0   
Whitworth   14-2   
Puget Sound   11-5   
Linfield   10-6      

[Hoopfan555]

CMS is good and disciplined. Not an up and down team. Their guys are strong. Scarlett is legit. Whitworth displayed their toughness the other night and Roach is LEGIT!

[D O.C.]

I'm sure you're not always this way, but in my short time on the boards it sure seems like there is something in you that is awfully quick to insult the competition. So, for now, I'll stand by my initial impressions -- but I'll be glad if/when a different side of you comes through.

This guy standing for a Missionary position.
Not quite smack.