WBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

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RogK

Wheaton has a new assistant coach :
http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2013/6/6/WBB_0606133023.aspx
She played four years for Wheaton a little over a decade ago. Welcome back!

Gregory Sager

Quote from: newCCIWfan on May 27, 2013, 04:26:18 PM
I don't usually post on here. But I came across this article / picture as I was searching for Millikin Basketball recruits. Should be a good get for the big Blue!

http://www.paxtonrecord.net/andrew-rosten/2013-04-22/pbl-girls-basketball-standout-amanda-yip-ypya-verbally-commits-millikin.htm


Here is a pretty cool picture of the Millikin coaches at her signing! I think its really cool they were able to be there!! pic.twitter.com/ZEKNW1E1Dp

I'm always amused when a D3 school apes the NAIA practice of the signing ritual. It has no function within D3, of course -- no athletic scholarships, therefore no reason to sign a letter of intent with your parents and your new coach hovering over your shoulders -- but I understand why it's a necessary PR device in parts of the country where the NAIA has a strong presence and the need to create the illusion of a "signing" is thus apparent for D3 recruits. But the NAIA doesn't really have that great a foothold in central Illinois any more, which makes this "signing" mildly strange.
"To see what is in front of one's nose is a constant struggle." -- George Orwell

badgerwarhawk

Quote from: Gregory Sager on June 27, 2013, 12:21:31 AM
Quote from: newCCIWfan on May 27, 2013, 04:26:18 PM
I don't usually post on here. But I came across this article / picture as I was searching for Millikin Basketball recruits. Should be a good get for the big Blue!

http://www.paxtonrecord.net/andrew-rosten/2013-04-22/pbl-girls-basketball-standout-amanda-yip-ypya-verbally-commits-millikin.htm


Here is a pretty cool picture of the Millikin coaches at her signing! I think its really cool they were able to be there!! pic.twitter.com/ZEKNW1E1Dp

I'm always amused when a D3 school apes the NAIA practice of the signing ritual. It has no function within D3, of course -- no athletic scholarships, therefore no reason to sign a letter of intent with your parents and your new coach hovering over your shoulders -- but I understand why it's a necessary PR device in parts of the country where the NAIA has a strong presence and the need to create the illusion of a "signing" is thus apparent for D3 recruits. But the NAIA doesn't really have that great a foothold in central Illinois any more, which makes this "signing" mildly strange.

I don't really care one way or the other but I do wonder how often it is done for the parent's sake.
"Just think twice is my only advice."

Gregory Sager

"You're gonna have to pay a big pile of money for your kid to play sports at our college, but let's have this picture taken in which we can all pretend that that won't be the case." Yeah, I can see the appeal that that little bit of denial might have for parents. ;) :D
"To see what is in front of one's nose is a constant struggle." -- George Orwell

RogK

Some rule changes for the upcoming season (as far as I can tell, they are definite; if they still need approval at some other level, somebody tell us! thanks) :
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/playing+rules+administration/ncaa+rules+sports/basketball/womens/playing+rules/2013-15+womens+basketball+rules+changes
Items 20-22 describe the new 10-second back court rule :
"Adopt a 10-second back court count for women while still maintaining the 30-second shot clock.
Rationale: This should increase offensive scoring opportunities, reward defensive strategies, cause offensive teams to have to increase the pace of play from the back court to the front court. This will also provide basketball spectators familiarity with a rule that exists for every other basketball rule code. There has been an increased support of this rule change over several years.
Start the 10-second back court count when a player on the floor legally touches the ball, not on possession, thereby allowing the officials to use the shot clock to count time for a 10-second violation.
Rationale: Enables the shot clock to be used to count a 10-second back court violation and to create accuracy in 10-second back court counts.
A player holding the ball in her front court only is closely guarded when her opponent is in a guarding stance at a distance not exceeding six feet (changed from three feet). This distance shall be measured from the forward foot or feet of the defender to the forward foot or feet of the opponent.
Rationale: With the adoption of the 10-second back court violation count, there was no need for a closely guarded count on a hold in the back court. In addition, extending the closely guarded distance from 3 feet to 6 feet will encourage defenders to not have to guard the ball handler so closely which should decrease contact on the dribbler."

Just Bill

Quote from: badgerwarhawk on June 27, 2013, 09:26:24 AM
Quote from: Gregory Sager on June 27, 2013, 12:21:31 AM
Quote from: newCCIWfan on May 27, 2013, 04:26:18 PM
I don't usually post on here. But I came across this article / picture as I was searching for Millikin Basketball recruits. Should be a good get for the big Blue!

http://www.paxtonrecord.net/andrew-rosten/2013-04-22/pbl-girls-basketball-standout-amanda-yip-ypya-verbally-commits-millikin.htm


Here is a pretty cool picture of the Millikin coaches at her signing! I think its really cool they were able to be there!! pic.twitter.com/ZEKNW1E1Dp

I'm always amused when a D3 school apes the NAIA practice of the signing ritual. It has no function within D3, of course -- no athletic scholarships, therefore no reason to sign a letter of intent with your parents and your new coach hovering over your shoulders -- but I understand why it's a necessary PR device in parts of the country where the NAIA has a strong presence and the need to create the illusion of a "signing" is thus apparent for D3 recruits. But the NAIA doesn't really have that great a foothold in central Illinois any more, which makes this "signing" mildly strange.

I don't really care one way or the other but I do wonder how often it is done for the parent's sake.

It can even be a violation. A D-III school is not permitted to create a document which mimics a NLI or a commitment letter of any kind. I know of schools who got their hand slapped for making phony NLI-type letters. So hopefully she's signing something legitimate like a housing contract or a deposit check.
"That seems silly and pointless..." - Hoops Fan

The first and still most accurate description of the D3 Championship BeltTM thread.

RogK

I checked the team web sites and found that four schools (Carthage, IWU, Millikin, Wheaton) have posted their '13-'14 schedules.
Carthage will be playing an exhibition at Iowa State Univ.
Wheaton has an article about four newcomers :
http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2013/6/27/WBB_0627134732.aspx
They are in the 5'8" to 5'9" range. They all sound good basketball-wise and academically.

RogK

#3952
This week will be the final one (Mon-Thurs) of the summer league at Elmhurst College. I believe all of the teams will play tonight and Tuesday and only the advancing playoff winners thereafter. Thanks again to the Bluejay WBB staff for organizing and hosting it.
It's a good opportunity for incoming freshmen and transfers to gain some familiarity with teammates, for returning players to engage in some competitive play and for "retired" players to play again with friends.
I've learned (slowly) not to draw many conclusions about individual players from what I see in the summer league, but here are a few notes regarding teams:
Carthage has size and depth at all positions and will be tough to beat in '13-'14. Elmhurst looks improved and should be in the thick of the conference playoff race.
IWU has some athletic newcomers. Millikin has 0 players there and Wheaton only 1 as far as I know.
I haven't watched the Augie bunch much. Also not sure about the North Park flock of newcomers. In the 3 or 4 games I've seen of North Central, they weren't doing full "system" activities and in fact looked a bit blah compared to the ultra high energy that I enjoyed watching this past season.
We'll see things look for everyone on November 15.
oops - that last sentence needs a "how" in there somewhere

RogK

#3953
Augie's team is soon heading to the deep south :
http://www.augustana.edu/x57432.xml
http://wikitravel.org/en/Rio_de_Janeiro
Their hotel along Avenida Atlantica :
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g303506-d651142-Reviews-or10-Hotel_Astoria_Palace-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html#REVIEWS
The "traveler photos" give you an idea about the world famous neighborhood they'll be in. Nice views from the rooftop pool area.
I visited that fascinating and very lively city in 1985. I'm glad they'll go up Corcovado and Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf) -- fabulous views from both.
Among some scattered memories : strong waves and strong reverse undertow in the shallow waters of the ocean (one wave wiped me out and gave me a mouthful of sandy saltwater and a foolish grin when I staggered to my feet); volleyball being played on Copacabana beach using soccer rules (feet or headers only); lots of tunnels, lots of traffic (even more than in the Quad Cities; be alert crossing the streets, girls); delicious fresh tropical fruit available everywhere; mild ocean breezes (as opposed to mild Mississippi River breezes).
It's a long trip (over 5000 miles), but the time is just two hours ahead of Central time.
p.s. it'll be winterish daylight hours there in August, getting dark around 6:00 p.m. according to this web site :
http://www.gaisma.com/en/location/rio-de-janeiro.html
I like the sun path diagrams on that site. Yeah, basketball is an indoor sport, so the sun angle won't be too relevant!


RogK

The new North Central schedule is here :
http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/schedule.aspx?path=wbball
They'll be playing Saint Mary's and Saint Mary's.


Roundball999

Quote from: RogK on July 22, 2013, 04:03:58 PM
The new North Central schedule is here :
http://www.northcentralcardinals.com/schedule.aspx?path=wbball
They'll be playing Saint Mary's and Saint Mary's.

Hope College will be at the season opening tournament; any word on who else?

RogK

Whoever the other two teams are, they surely won't be classified as cowards. They'll have to face a perennially outstanding team (Hope) and a "system" team (North Central) that will at least force them out of their comfort zone.

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