MBB: Northwest Conference

LogShow · February 23, 2008, 08:27:52 PM

Being thats it's senior night for UPS, I wanted to recognize and congratulate the seniors Jeff Walker, Taylor Marsh, and Weston Wood.

Marsh has been a part of 2 NWC Championship Teams going 50-13 in NWC play, and advancing to the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8.

Walker and Wood were part of the Logger's 3 straight NWC crowns, participating as red shirts in 2004. Their record was 65-14 in NWC play, and advancing to the Sweet 16 twice and the Elite 8.

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, you guys have represented UPS well!

LogShow · February 23, 2008, 08:54:28 PM

Good Luck tonight Logs! Go claim your spot!

nwhoops1903 · February 24, 2008, 01:06:05 AM

Here is the tiebreaker info for NWC 2008 Basketball.

Currently looking like a 4 way tie for 3rd as of 9:55 pm.

In case of a 4 way tie by WU, LC, PAC and LIN in the regular-season Conference standing affecting
post-season advancement, tie shall be broken by:

1. Head-to-Head competition in conference games only

LC 3-3, PAC 2-4, WIL 4-2, LIN 3-3...WIL gets 3rd spot.

nwhoops1903 · February 24, 2008, 01:31:25 AM

I am just surprised and disappointed PLU didn't win both of their games vs UPS. It would have meant a 6 way tie for 2nd!!

nwhoops1903 · February 24, 2008, 01:48:31 AM

LIN coach is on radio saying he's in...I think he's wrong.

nwhoops1903 · February 24, 2008, 01:51:47 AM

Dang..That sucks...he just got the news live that WIL gets it. OUCH

bbaddict · February 24, 2008, 02:27:36 AM

Quote from: nwhoops1903 on February 23, 2008, 04:41:20 PM
bbaddict please explain why the NWC conference would call LC and WW co-champs this year in preseason if those changes were adopted in 2004?

Please accept the informed opinion that the regular season DOES matter.

I'm totally ready to accept that the regular season DOES matter -- that's why Willamette is in the #3 spot and will play UPS again on Thursday. You are so right!!

Thank you.

Pio20 · February 24, 2008, 02:54:12 AM

A fitting end to LC's season. After Dr. Jekyl dominated against UPS last night Mr. Hyde made 2 of 14 threes in the first half and not much better in the second. Also could not make a free throw and it seemed as though every bounce went Linfield's way. We would be down eight and Tillery would lay out and get a steal then toss it back right to a Linfield player. Or we would get a block and the ball would bounce off someone and then they would hit a three. The refs were horrible. Called it like a pee wee league game, both ways. A total of 55 free throws in the second half is way too many. Anyway, add all those together and it means season over.

Pat Coleman · February 24, 2008, 02:59:50 AM

Quote from: LogShow on February 23, 2008, 04:48:17 PM
It is all about the National Tourney but...being regualr season champ gives that team a huge advantage towards getting the AQ.

Here in the NCAA we don't have regional tournaments, so we don't call the NCAA Tournament the "National Tournament." When you say national tournament you sound like you're still in the NAIA.

nwhoops1903 · February 24, 2008, 10:16:14 AM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2008, 02:59:50 AM
Quote from: LogShow on February 23, 2008, 04:48:17 PM
It is all about the National Tourney but...being regualr season champ gives that team a huge advantage towards getting the AQ.

Here in the NCAA we don't have regional tournaments, so we don't call the NCAA Tournament the "National Tournament." When you say national tournament you sound like you're still in the NAIA.

Don't pck on Logshow. Its hard enough that his team is tumbling like a tumbleweed in a NATIONAL and REGIONAL way. At least they did win on Senior night in dramatic fashion. Their award for that is a redo next Thu. at home vs Wilamette. 4 OT's?

LogShow · February 24, 2008, 01:18:21 PM

Quote from: nwhoops1903 on February 24, 2008, 01:31:25 AM
I am just surprised and disappointed PLU didn't win both of their games vs UPS. It would have meant a 6 way tie for 2nd!!

That would have been just ridiculous

LogShow · February 24, 2008, 01:21:53 PM

Okay sorry, from now on I will refer to it as the NCAA tournament

Thanks for defending me NWHoops...I think?

LogShow · February 24, 2008, 01:29:15 PM

Quote from: nwhoops1903 on February 24, 2008, 10:16:14 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on February 24, 2008, 02:59:50 AM
Quote from: LogShow on February 23, 2008, 04:48:17 PM
It is all about the National Tourney but...being regualr season champ gives that team a huge advantage towards getting the AQ.

Here in the NCAA we don't have regional tournaments, so we don't call the NCAA Tournament the "National Tournament." When you say national tournament you sound like you're still in the NAIA.
Don't pck on Logshow. Its hard enough that his team is tumbling like a tumbleweed in a NATIONAL and REGIONAL way. At least they did win on Senior night in dramatic fashion. Their award for that is a redo next Thu. at home vs Wilamette. 4 OT's?

Well I would much rather play Willamette again then LC! UPS has had double and a triple overtime games against Willamette the past two year at home $:-\$ . It was a good game but UPS should have won going away. UPS was up by 11 with about 4 mins to go. It was missed FT's and turnovers from the PG and all of a sudden its a tie game. And then to top it off we have the chance to take the final shot and we shout it with 10 seconds left and Willamette gets the ball with 6 seconds and a chance to win. Not impressive to say the least. Luckily we pulled it out.

LogShow · February 24, 2008, 01:38:02 PM

To beat Willamette next time by a more comfortable margin next Thursday, UPS needs to figure out the defense. Willamette shot 69% in the second half and 60% for the game...and almost all of their shots were easy lay-ups. Compound that with giving up 13 offensive rebounds...that's a recipe for disaster.

nwhoops1903 · February 24, 2008, 02:08:59 PM

Yes I was defending you LogShow. Coleman was scraping the bucket with the needless needle. He has better things to do like Top 25 updates and pool C inquiries.

I am also glad to see LC out. Fickle and dangerous. WIL or UPS will offer WW a more predictable opponent. Perhaps we get to talk and write about the whole "win 3x scenario" next Friday. UPS must win and somehow, I think they will manage to lose. WIL can be very effective when they are disciplined. UPS is streaky. Whichever squad does their style 51% of the time will win.