SLIAC

[hopefan]

Thans for the response coach  -  unfortunately, one or two bad apples can present a bad image of a whole group  -  I've had a blast over the years with the Blackburn Students and their support of hoops... lets hope a couple of adults don't spoil it for everyone.....

[full court]

Not sure what was said but the guy lightly shoved the score table official.  Congrats Fontbonne, not bad for a team that was picked fourth in the conference.

[hopefan]

'lightly shoved' -sounds like an oxymoron.... any way, I had no idea there was acually physical contact....   it gets worse and worse......

[full court]

Not much contact mostly words,but the man looked very angry over something.Too bad he had to miss some of the game Im guessing he may have traveled a long way.

[erkle]

I was at both games Friday night and thought that the officiating in the Blackburn-Webster game was bad. However the Westminster-Fontbonne officiating (different crew) was fine. Perception is everything regarding officiating.

[hopefan]

Good luck to Fonbonne on Friday night...  I don't think anyone should be expecting miracles out of a team who will be there for the first time playing against a nationally ranked team.  Ladies, keep your poise, play as well as you can, and come out of it with experience that can lead to even better things next year....   I won't be in Kentucky, but it's been a blast watching you play this season.....

[NO RESPECT]

Good Luck Fontbonne, represent the SLIAC well....


Coach Dubb

[hopefan]

Not many will read this, but I can't express how bothered I am regarding everything I've heard about the ugly situation (situations) that occurred during the Lady's Championship Game Blackburn vs Fontbonne.  I can only hope that Blackburn Administration as well as the SLIAC has taken steps to determine the root cause of these problems and will seek solutions.  If the situation demands expulsion of individuals from future SLIAC contests, so be it.  Certainly, as I've said before, better attention needs to be paid to the policy of sportsmanship that is either posted or read read prior to games. Perhaps if certain violations of a less degree had been addressed throughout the season or past seasons - violations that I have pointed out on this site once or twice a year the last several years, things may not have built up to the crescendo that occurred at the conference tourney.  It is a black mark on the SLIAC and on Blackburn, and took away from the accomplishments and celebration of the Champion Fontbonne team.

Because we are Division3,because we are SLIAC, because there is no press coverage and limited views even on this site, some things get overlooked...   this should not be simply forgotten by the admin bodies responsible.   I hope that if there are 'SLIAC meetings', that this is on the agenda...

[Coach Will]

Just wanted to wish much luck and good health to all of the teams in the SLIAC. Lets all play well and make the conference proud!!!

[hopefan]

Glad to see that Coach Will (Coach Dubb) is back and ready to go......  wondering how recruiting went coach?   Will there be any significant additions to the Beaver roster tis season?

[Coach Will]

Hopefan, life is good...I hate this down time, as I feel like a kid waiting for x-mas! Recruiting went well, as I sure it did for every school in the conference. I expect great play from all, as we all try to catch fontbonne.

[Denny McKinney]

This year is the 10th Reunion of the Ladies of the Sweet 16 team. And, the what is now just reffered to as "The Game". FC's win over Wash U, stopping the 84 game winning streak. A game the Lady Griffin's lead at half and never looked back.

FC hosted Rockford in the 1st round. Went on the road to beat #5 Milliken. Then lost in Minn. to a good Wartburg team by 3. A win would of set up a rematch with Wash U for a trip to the Final Four.

To all the Ladies: Memories are Forever.

[hopefan]

Wish I had been a SLIAC fan back then... would have been great fun to have become involved with an underdog going so far........   Will hope that the ladies will be introduced at a Fontbonne game to be appreciated and applauded by the fans.......

[Denny McKinney]

Hopefan - D3Hoops picked FC as their cinderella team before the tournament started. Pat had Coach Quiggley on Hoopsville. A neat moment along the way. After beating Milliken in front of a huge crowd, their All American ( I think her last name was Burnett or Barnett ) walk onto our team bus and ask if she could speak to the team. She told the girls she was beat by a better team and to carry the momentum. This was a Sr. AA who had just played her last game. Classiest move I've seen.

I can't speak for the new Administration, but I would expect something will be done to honor the ladies.

[hopefan]

ok ladies.... as long as there are no more riots after games, I vow to give you some coverage this year...  but beware, I call it as I see it....   Of course, if everyone comes back to play, Fontbonne, Webster and Blackburn should be the favorites for Tourney spots... who else?   someone else is going to have to help me, or we'll just have to wait until I see some teams play...   Unless the rest get better, there could be some lopsided games once conference begins..... on the other hand, it will only take a couple of new faces who can play to bring another team into contention..