SLIAC

GorlokFan · February 10, 2009, 12:41:49 PM

Quote from: furbug on February 10, 2009, 09:41:33 AM
Quote from: GorlokFan on February 10, 2009, 08:06:34 AM
I have watched the Gorloks since the bad Ron Roberts years.

Did you travel up to Wisconsin to see them play Wisconsin Stevens Point in the Sweet Sixteen round in 2002?

Regretably I could not make it to that game but I was at the Lakeland game at Grant. That was a fun time, the crowd kept cheering "we got Barke." Those spahn and stuhlman years were fun to watch, and the last truly good years at Webster

furbug · February 10, 2009, 01:37:08 PM

GorlokFan,

I went up to Stevens Point. Webster played well and came close to beating the eventual national champs. Halley fouled out and Tara Fortschneider got hurt, but then came back late in the game - she was as tough as they come. I was also at that Lakeland game you mention, very low scoring. As I recall, Laura Stuhlman hit a jumper at the close of the first half to give us a 20-19 lead. I may be off by a point or two.

fcnews · February 10, 2009, 02:41:25 PM

I'm glad someone mentioned that great WU team. Nice sweet 16 run.

Maryville has been on this streak since '03. Great streak. Great team. Great coaching. But, please DO something with this season, before you leave D3.

Webster grabbed the Chance. And made a run.

FU from '98 - '01 went 53-3 (not undefeated). Missed two chances because of the two years the SLIAC didn't have an AQ.

But, in '01, they beat Wash U and stopped "The Streak". Went onto go undefeated in SLIAC play. 21-7 regionally ranked. Hosted Rockford in the 1st Rd. winning 83-47. Went to Millikin ( they were ranked 5th in the Country) and avenged the '00 1st Rd thummping, by beating them 69-56. In a very hostile atmosphere. Hostile might be the wrong word, Decatur loved Big Blue womens basketball then. Went on to the sweet 16 and lost to Wartburg by 4. In agame that could of set up the Wash U rematch. Wash U went on to win the National Title with Tasha Rodgers.

So Saints!!! Please use this last chance.

furbug · February 10, 2009, 02:57:37 PM

Quote from: fcnews on February 10, 2009, 02:41:25 PM
I'm glad someone mentioned that great WU team. Nice sweet 16 run.

But, in '01, they beat Wash U and stopped "The Streak".

I well remember that day when the Fontbonne ladies ended the Wash. U. streak. That was big news at the time.

FC, for an FU homer, you sure are good about giving other teams credit where credit is due.

jdoug2 · February 10, 2009, 05:11:50 PM

Hopefan, as for who gets the 3 or 4 seed, does it really matter? Someone will have to beat Maryville, whether it comes in the first or second game. Line up and take your shots.

Coach Will · February 10, 2009, 08:08:00 PM

Hopefan and Jdoug, any of the top 6 teams in this conference could win the tournament if they got hot at the right time. I am just taking one game at a time, and trying to win that one!

I also want to mention that I wish Maryville well on the D-2 level, and I know in time that Coach Ellis will have them playing competitive basketball.

hopefan · February 10, 2009, 08:51:48 PM

Coach Dubb your advocacy for good will is admirable, but I don't think saying any of 6 teams could win the conference playoff just isn't realistic... I know you're not a betting man, but if you were......

I think I'd still take the 1-2 odds on Maryville.....

Let's see, if Maryville had been hot vs Ill Wez last year, they would have won... oops, they weren't hot, and lost by 30+

As for the 3 vs 4 JDoug.... having a better opportunity to go one and one for the weekend, having the opportunity to play on Saturday for an NCAA slot, is more exciting than going against No 1 on the first night..... Yes upsets can happen, but they haven't in a number of years...... Coac Dubb, what do you prefer.. 3, or 4 (Please note, 1 is not an option...)

jdoug2 · February 10, 2009, 09:59:36 PM

As for any of the top 6 being able to win the tourney, I have no idea. I haven't seen enough of the other teams. Maryville has to be better than 2-1 fave. Fontbonne has played them close twice this year, but the Griffins have to be hot from outside to have any chance. And I don't mean regular hot, I mean en fuego. I did love the intensity Font showed this past Saturday though.

theoneandonly · February 11, 2009, 09:18:02 AM

I think everyone is overlooking the fact that maryville has come dangerously close to losing there streak 3 times this year. Yes i know, THEY DIDNT, but they did come very close, so saying another team can win the tourney is very valid in my point of view.
Here are they games:
Maryville Vs. Fontbonne 70-63
Maryville Vs. Blackburn 78-73 Double OT I think. (it may have been a single OT)
Maryville Vs. Fontbonne 75-72

Also dont forget Maryville has to play AT Blackburn on the 24. That would be a game that I would suggest many people attend because it could potentially be the end of Maryville's streak. I know a lot of you posters havent been to Blackburn yet this season, but this is pretty much a must see game!

hopefan · February 11, 2009, 11:03:10 AM

Doubt that I will make it to that game - but DEFINITELY look forward to seeing the semis of the ladies tourney!!!!

dynasty22 · February 11, 2009, 12:25:38 PM

Hopefan - I highly suggest you come to the Blackburn/Maryville game on the 24th. It will be a BIG game and I have very high feelings of a streak coming to an end. Also note that if you want a seat to the games..COME EARLY. The BC student section will be out in big numbers including a rumored blackout is taking place. This is definitely a game to see. From what I understand the student section they plan on bringing out is going to be intense

hopefan · February 11, 2009, 12:44:39 PM

Sorry dynasty - everything works against me coming up - Tuesday night - this old man still has to work Wednesday - and it is opposite Westmin at Fontbonne, which could be ultimately decisive on the men's side, and could play a role in matchups on the ladies side...

Now of course, a Blackburn Beaver 'ette' double X tee shirt could..... Naaah, I need to stay in StL

It would be fun to exchange texts on scores though - PM me if you'd like to do that - I know everyone at the Font will be curious regarding the score at BC

theoneandonly · February 11, 2009, 01:44:26 PM

Quote from: dynasty22 on February 11, 2009, 12:25:38 PM
Hopefan - I highly suggest you come to the Blackburn/Maryville game on the 24th. It will be a BIG game and I have very high feelings of a streak coming to an end. Also note that if you want a seat to the games..COME EARLY. The BC student section will be out in big numbers including a rumored blackout is taking place. This is definitely a game to see. From what I understand the student section they plan on bringing out is going to be intense

Dynasty, Rumor is Maryville might be bringing quite a crowd as well. perhaps the Blackburn Students should even get there early! good luck to the lady beavers, i always love an upset!

dynasty22 · February 11, 2009, 03:24:43 PM

One and only - Tipoff is at 6...we plan on being there at 5:30 to set some things up

We will be having some fun suprises in the gym that will hopefully being the BC faithful arise!
Hopefan that would be great...I assume you want the girls score right? Just wanted to be sure to clarify it.
If all it takes to get you here is a shirt, I think I can manage that..the condition is you gotta wear it at the game and be involved within our student section!

furbug · February 11, 2009, 04:38:22 PM

If Blackburn is going to have this sellout crowd everyone is talking about, then I hope they take advantage of it to make a few bucks on a concession stand. That has been conspicuous by its absence at games I have gone to there.