SLIAC

[Gregory Sager]

Or she can get an awesome education and experience at that St. Louis school in the AAU

Did you mean to say UAA?

Nope... google AAU (American Association of Universities) -- its an association of 63 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada and is very prestigious. Only in the Ivy League, UAA, and Big 12 are all member universities also members of the AAU.

http://www.aau.edu/about/default.aspx?id=4020

My reference to the AAU is just symbolic of another reason why Coach Will's daughter should get the best education possible... at a UAA school

That doesn't necessarily follow. Yes, all of the AAU schools are great schools; but, as you point out, they're all research universities. There's an awful lot to be said for getting an education at a liberal arts college rather than at a big university.

[Wydown Blvd.]

Or she can get an awesome education and experience at that St. Louis school in the AAU

Did you mean to say UAA?

Nope... google AAU (American Association of Universities) -- its an association of 63 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada and is very prestigious. Only in the Ivy League, UAA, and Big 12 are all member universities also members of the AAU.

http://www.aau.edu/about/default.aspx?id=4020

My reference to the AAU is just symbolic of another reason why Coach Will's daughter should get the best education possible... at a UAA school

That doesn't necessarily follow. Yes, all of the AAU schools are great schools; but, as you point out, they're all research universities. There's an awful lot to be said for getting an education at a liberal arts college rather than at a big university.

I definitely agree... a liberal arts education can also be an excellent decision for a student-athlete. (There are plenty to choose from in d3 land). Considering very few liberal arts colleges are DI, which Coach Will's daughter will gun for, I figured it was a good place to post the tidbit about the UAA. No hate on liberal arts, all love. Just pointing out a great (women's basketball and academic) institution in St. Louis, especially to counter those Hope fans that run rampant on these boards esp. if Coach Will's daughter is looking D1.

(My point of my last post was just to explain the AAU thing because another poster didn't get the gist of my previous AAU post.)

[y_jack_lok]

(My point of my last post was just to explain the AAU thing because another poster didn't get the gist of my previous AAU post.)

I learned something today. Thanks.

[WUPHF]

That doesn't necessarily follow. Yes, all of the AAU schools are great schools; but, as you point out, they're all research universities. There's an awful lot to be said for getting an education at a liberal arts college rather than at a big university.

There are research institutions such as the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota and then there are research institutions such as Washington University and Northwestern.  In terms of research, the institutions are comparable, but not so much in terms of the undergraduate experience.

Washington University only has 6,000 undergraduates, so it is quite possible to do a double major in classics or anthropology and have a host of 5-10 student seminars and a major in Biology where many get involved in research at a major medical school with world class faculty.

Is it the best of both worlds?  Or do I need to stop bragging about my employer and taking up SLIAC dedicated server space?  Both, probably.

[Wydown Blvd.]

That doesn't necessarily follow. Yes, all of the AAU schools are great schools; but, as you point out, they're all research universities. There's an awful lot to be said for getting an education at a liberal arts college rather than at a big university.

There are research institutions such as the University of Michigan and the University of Minnesota and then there are research institutions such as Washington University and Northwestern.  In terms of research, the institutions are comparable, but not so much in terms of the undergraduate experience.

Washington University only has 6,000 undergraduates, so it is quite possible to do a double major in classics or anthropology and have a host of 5-10 student seminars and a major in Biology where many get involved in research at a major medical school with world class faculty.

Is it the best of both worlds?  Or do I need to stop bragging about my employer and taking up SLIAC dedicated server space?  Both, probably.

+1

[Wydown Blvd.]

No comments about the D3hoops headline story? Fontbonne's NCAA probation for $50k in impermissible aid

Anyone know where Quigley is headed?
(Answered my own question after reading the infractions report. He is now working full-time in admissions according to the report.)

[hopefan]

Wydown... I made comments on the SLIAC men's page, as the teams impacted were not specifically mentioned... 

[Wydown Blvd.]

Wydown... I made comments on the SLIAC men's page, as the teams impacted were not specifically mentioned... 

No, but one of the admissions committee members directly involved with the infraction was the women's basketball coach. That was specifically mentioned.
Definitely, thought the chatter about it "belong" on this side of the boards.

Although, I am about to check out the men's page.

[Coach Will]

Miss a little, miss a lot. Well I as for my daughter, I just want her to get a great education at a school where she will have a great experience with sports, community and on campus interactions. She is going to a couple of elite D-1 camps this summer, so time will tell.
As for Coach Quigley, I have nothing bad to say about him, as I have grown to respect and like him as a person. I don't know if he broke those rules on purpose, so I refuse to use this board to bash him. I wish him and his family well.
Last but not least, is it October 15th yet? I am so ready to get the season up and running again.

Happy Easter to everyone, May God shine on you!!

[y_jack_lok]

Well I as for my daughter, I just want her to get a great education at a school where she will have a great experience with sports, community and on campus interactions. She is going to a couple of elite D-1 camps this summer, so time will tell.

Here's hoping the likes of Connecticut, Tennessee, and Stanford come calling for your daughter.

To everyone, see post on men's board re terrible fall suffered by Fontbonne AD Maria Eftink.

[Coach Will]

Y-Jack,

She is not ready for that level yet...long way to go. I could not allow her to go to Uconn as I am not a Geno fan. I do love Pat though, so Tennessee would be a great choice, so would Stanford.

My prayers go out to the Fontbonne A.D for a speedy recovery. I expect to see her up and running when we go over there to play next season.

[y_jack_lok]

There are so many great schools at all levels where a student athlete can have all the things you want for your daughter. I'm sure she will land in the right spot for her.

Brief Facebook posts from Denny indicate early encouraging signs for the Fontbonne AD, but still a long way to go.

[Coach Will]

I just wanted to say thank you all for all the warm wishes and support during my tenure as the head coach at Blackburn College. I will not be returning for next season....not by my choice. I probably wont get on here much after June 30th my last day at Blackburn, so I wanted to say thanks today.

Continue the great chatter, and I wish all of you well.

Coach Dubb
Ex-Blackburn Women's Head Coach

[theoneandonly]

Coach Dubb, that is sad news for Blackburn and the SLIAC. Good luck with your future endevors and please at least let us know where you land and which team we should look out for next season when you are coaching them.

[y_jack_lok]

Blackburn seems to be making a number of changes to its athletics operation. Wishing you the best Coach Will.