MBB: Northwest Conference

NWCer · January 03, 2008, 01:42:57 PM

I couldn't really say Logshow, but it was not like it was last year when it was easy to see that their strategy was to burn as much clock offensively as they could.

Once again, I don't think they were just not ready to handle the press last night, even though when a team is down like that you have to expect them to try and pick up the pressure.

UPSoundLogs · January 03, 2008, 02:23:28 PM

Well I've been MIA for quite some time now, but I'm back for the start of conference. It sounds like the Boxers gave LC everything they could handle the other night. That's kind of what you expect from league play, I think any team can beat any team on any given night and every win is a good win. It doesnt matter if you win by 1 or by 30. I can't wait to see how the Loggers come out for the first NWC road game to start out the season this Friday. I wont be there in person but I look forward to NWCer's game analysis.

My game score prediction...UPS 94 Pac 79

A couple other big matchups for the weekend...

UPS vs GFox
LC vs PLU
WW vs Linfield

LogShow · January 03, 2008, 03:10:12 PM

nice to have you back SoundLogs!

I am with you on a Loggers victory down in forest grove. I think the game will be a bit closer. Pac is one of those teams that is tough to pull away from, especially how they slow it down and limit possesions. This game will undoubtedly be very tough and physical...I hope the Loggers are ready to walk into that gym. That being said I think UPS will hit their freethrows down the stretch and make it out of there 78-68.

NWCer · January 03, 2008, 03:27:00 PM

Logshow, I agree with you in that I think it will be a bit closer than Sounds predicted, and around the point total you described, although I obviously am picking my Boxers for the upset. I think Lowry has no choice but to try and slow it down again this year, especially considering he's only playing 8 guys. Its going to be a tough one, especially coming off last night's game.

LogShow · January 03, 2008, 05:43:54 PM

NWCer, I thought Pac was supposed to have some good depth this year. What happened injuries, or guys not panning out?

SoundLogs you brought up some other interesting games...

The UPS vs. G Fox game is critical for the Loggers. Last year the Logs lost in Newberg and essentially ended their bid for a 4th consecutive conference title.

I am also looking forward to the PLU vs. LC game. PLU seems to be improving, and might give LC another test. They aren't the push over they used to be.

NWCer · January 03, 2008, 07:58:11 PM

Logshow, I'm not positive, not in the total know but I heard there were a couple more transfers that didn't pan out - ended up not playing or leaving school, and then you throw in Bartlett getting injured and it can go from a 10 to 11 down to 8 in your rotation pretty quickly.

NWCer · January 05, 2008, 04:33:22 AM

Logshow, got your eyewitness report from Forest Grove 8)

Your Loggers are good, deep, talented, and they seemed to have a good chemistry. Pacific did try to hold the ball, it was 0-0 with 15 minutes to go, and Pacific was up 3-0 with under 15 to go I think before UPS got on the board. It was close the first half as UPS pulled away slowly, and eventually got it to 31-18 at halftime.

Williams is good, quick, great handles, nice moves, and Foster is amazing, what a player, they just wore my Boxers down. Some really bad turnovers cost my Boxers, I think they had the right idea in slowing it down again this year, but they just really struggled offensively, they had to have nearly 30 turnovers.

I was at the UPS-Pacific game last year, and I think this year's edition of the Loggers is much better, mostly because of the development of Foster and Williams, and their overall team cohesiveness - that was really impressive.

Any other posters out there take in a conference game tonight? Nice win by Linfield over Whitworth, my Boxers are struggling, and Linfield is playing well, disheartning

$:-\$

Pio20 · January 06, 2008, 02:45:32 AM

Not sure why, but the Pios were missing two starters and ended up losing to PLU 108-95. Looking at the box score, nothing pops out except for the fact that PLU shot 46% from three in the first half compared to our 25%. The Pios made up for it, shooting a ridiculous 64% from three in the second half, but I guess it was too little too late. The PLU big man also dominated, scoring 29 points to go with 11 rebounds. It seems to me that the Pios are still trying to find their identity. The loss also ends the 13 game home win streak dating back to last year. Sad, sad day.

LCPios07 · January 06, 2008, 04:00:13 AM

I think the PLU game shows how important Rivera is to the Pios, without him their defense just isn't there. Not sure why he didn't play, but hopefully he will be back by next weekend's games. Even though it's basically the exact same two teams as last season, UPS definitely seems to be a few steps ahead of the Pios at this point in the season.

LogShow · January 06, 2008, 01:49:57 PM

Quote from: NWCer on January 05, 2008, 04:33:22 AM
Logshow, got your eyewitness report from Forest Grove 8)

Your Loggers are good, deep, talented, and they seemed to have a good chemistry. Pacific did try to hold the ball, it was 0-0 with 15 minutes to go, and Pacific was up 3-0 with under 15 to go I think before UPS got on the board. It was close the first half as UPS pulled away slowly, and eventually got it to 31-18 at halftime.

Williams is good, quick, great handles, nice moves, and Foster is amazing, what a player, they just wore my Boxers down. Some really bad turnovers cost my Boxers, I think they had the right idea in slowing it down again this year, but they just really struggled offensively, they had to have nearly 30 turnovers.

I was at the UPS-Pacific game last year, and I think this year's edition of the Loggers is much better, mostly because of the development of Foster and Williams, and their overall team cohesiveness - that was really impressive.

Any other posters out there take in a conference game tonight? Nice win by Linfield over Whitworth, my Boxers are struggling, and Linfield is playing well, disheartning $:-\$

NWCer, thanks for the eyewitness update! Sounds like you were impressed with UPS, I think they have matured a lot from last year.

LogShow · January 06, 2008, 02:14:07 PM

What a great weekend for UPS! Any road trip in conference is tough, and it was great to come away with two wins, especially at G Fox. I remember hearing how the Logs lost down there last year, after being up big late in the second half. Based and the write-up and play by play it wasn't an easy game for UPS but they really gutted out a victory on the road and thats what a league champion contender does. Great win and great start!

LogShow · January 06, 2008, 02:19:29 PM

Quote from: LCPios07 on January 06, 2008, 04:00:13 AM
I think the PLU game shows how important Rivera is to the Pios, without him their defense just isn't there. Not sure why he didn't play, but hopefully he will be back by next weekend's games. Even though it's basically the exact same two teams as last season, UPS definitely seems to be a few steps ahead of the Pios at this point in the season.

That game must have really hurt especially at home. PLU seems to be playing really well right now.

LCPios I would agree with you 100% about Rivera. Watching LC play UPS last year, you could just tell he was there glue guy, he did everything.

Any other thoughts about the game LCPios or Pio20? Even w/o Rivera, I would have thought LC would have handled PLU. PLU is only 3.5 guys deep, with Brandeberry coming off an injury. Seems like LC should have enough talent to still win.

NWCer · January 06, 2008, 04:11:09 PM

No problem Logshow, hit me up with the eyewitness report 8) when my Boxers head up to Tacoma.

Yes, I was impressed with your Loggers. I got the chance this week to see LC and UPS come to Forest Grove and get wins, but I'd have to say, in just the games I saw, UPS looked better.

I can't get over how good Williams and Foster were, just very talented...........................

LogShow · January 06, 2008, 05:17:55 PM

Quote from: NWCer on January 06, 2008, 04:11:09 PM
No problem Logshow, hit me up with the eyewitness report 8) when my Boxers head up to Tacoma.

Yes, I was impressed with your Loggers. I got the chance this week to see LC and UPS come to Forest Grove and get wins, but I'd have to say, in just the games I saw, UPS looked better.

I can't get over how good Williams and Foster were, just very talented...........................

They are, and they may standout the most, but UPS is very well rounded this year. Kraul has been playing well as of late too, but its nice knowing that numerous guys can step up and have a big game.

NWCer · January 06, 2008, 06:19:54 PM

Don't get me wrong Logshow, they have plenty of other good players, their depth is apparent, and Kraul is awesome too as well, it's just the combination of athleticism and talent from Williams and Foster are very rare for the NWC, they could easily be playing, and playing well, at a higher level, but I'm glad they are in the league, the better players division III and the conference can get is great.