Quote from: HOPEful on September 29, 2025, 09:00:46 AMStill, I just simply can't understand how 8 refs all huddled together and decided to overturn the call on the field to an incomplete pass.

Someone in stripes thinks he's clever and likes attention.

Quote from: wally_wabash on September 26, 2025, 11:55:03 AM... but if these SOs hang around through their SR year and Calvin has a pile of 3 and 4-year starters in 2027, it's not crazy to think they could be real challengers for an MIAA title. 

The psalm-singing would sweep across West Michigan. Dordt did beat Northwestern this week, so maybe the RCA footballers are trending down?

Quote from: ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE on September 13, 2025, 08:00:08 PMAlso, big shout out to calvin. Looks like big improvement, knocking off Concordia.

And now Hieldburg. Now, when can we get close to the Flying Dutchpersons? I'm sure some Knight alums will see this 3-0 start as an indication of a close game this fall.

Quote from: Pat Coleman on September 09, 2025, 11:19:09 AMYes, for sure! And 20 years ago these things happened more often, before we had as many conference games and as much emphasis on in-region/D-III opponents. Our basketball rule still applies for basketball, though -- there aren't any non-scholarship D-I basketball programs.

May I be that guy? Ivys are D1 and non-scholarship, IIRC.

Quote from: ziggy on May 14, 2025, 02:03:51 PMTrine's Emmanuel Megnanglo and Olivet's Porter Kretschman made it into our Top 10 dunks of the year video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgEHwiZsxrY

If you're able, please consider giving the video a thumbs up on YouTube and hopefully it can find an audience beyond those normally plugged into D3 hoops.

The play-by-play is a liar.
https://youtu.be/OgEHwiZsxrY?t=53

Quote from: KnightSlappy on April 15, 2025, 06:38:20 PMBrooks Miller is leaving Trine to take the top assistant job at Central Michigan.

https://x.com/IWUhoopscom/status/1912273048436412487?s=19

Did CMU hire Coach Miller's spouse as well? She had a solid position @ Trine (I'm assuming she moves to Mt. Pleasant).
Any MIAA coaches pursuing Trine or Ferris head coach positions?

Quote from: sac on March 04, 2025, 11:25:07 AM

Quote from: wiz on March 03, 2025, 02:00:58 PMSuperor (sic) coaching confirmed
https://calvinknights.com/news/2025/3/3/calvins-bill-sall-named-miaa-mens-basketball-coach-of-the-year.aspx

Now they both have one.

Well done.

Quote from: sac on March 02, 2025, 12:59:52 AM

Quote from: wiz on March 01, 2025, 10:25:34 PMComing from behind and controlling the second half is an indicator of superior coaching.

"Superior coaching" is now 7-8 overall and 1-3 vs Hope in the MIAA Tournament while being the favorite 3 times.

@wiz may be referring to yesterday's match. I'm just reading into the context.
I do like yore supporting Holland's coach–well done.

Quote from: pointlem on March 01, 2025, 11:04:55 PM... coaching wasn't responsible for... the 1 of 12 3-point shooting.

I didn't see Holland replicating their 1st half 6-9 (66%) 3-p shooting in the 2nd. With that quality, Holland needed to put the game out of reach, which didn't happen.

Quote from: oldknight on February 27, 2025, 03:08:22 PMBut we have a family-friendly board, and I want to keep it that way.

I find it odd (keeping it family-friendly) that both Championships have a 7:30 PM tip-off.
Why not back-to-back so we can enjoy each stream? (serious question for you all)

Quote from: oldknight on February 27, 2025, 03:08:22 PMOne more thing before I shut up.

No. Never shut-up. I enjoy it too much for any limit.

Quote from: oldknight on February 27, 2025, 03:08:22 PMOthers have made good followup comments, but I will add a few more. May it continue.

Yes. This is correct thinking.

Quote from: Flying Dutch Fan on February 24, 2025, 12:45:26 PMHeading into the 34th annual tournament, here is a bit of history of each teams performance over the years (note that the Qualified column includes this years qualifiers):

Quote from: Flying Dutch Fan on February 24, 2025, 12:55:59 PMSliced another way - here are how the teams have done in home/away/neutral court games:

This is excellent. Thanks for your time and energy.

Quote from: sac on February 21, 2025, 11:30:29 AMReading an old message today reminds me I need a Thad Shymanski rec league update, is he dominating?

Quote from: doc on February 22, 2025, 09:55:20 PMActually ran into Thad at the Calvin-Trine game today.  He is completing his graduate studies in physical therapy, and yes, still playing in a rec league with many ex-college players (including John Teske from U of M). I assume he is dominating.

Thad Shymanski | G  one-and-done guy–pursuing his NBA dream.

Quote from: ziggy on February 14, 2025, 12:48:33 PMFor any Calvin fans wondering about a "rooting guide" as games play out down the stretch, here is what I have come up with.

Root for Calvin to win any game they play. Duh.

Root for all of Calvin's non-conference opponents to win. Again, kind of duh, but the higher up the ranks any opponent can go the better the wins will look and the less the hit taken for the losses.

In games not involving Calvin, it is probably to their benefit for Hope and Trine to not stumble again. Both teams are currently in range for the added "quality win bonus" so a loss by either would be more detrimental than a normal conference game where things "come out in the wash" with one team losing and one team winning.

It would also be beneficial for Adrian to not lose either of their games against Alma or Kalamazoo. The Alma wins are currently excluded from Calvin's resume because they are beyond the minimum wins dial and adding in those additional wins would hurt Calvin's overall NPI. That means the Alma win the other night was bad news as Calvin saw no benefit while their win against Kalamazoo took a hit. Ideally now both the games against Alma AND Kalamazoo will fall off Calvin's resume while Adrian looks a little better.

preach

Quote from: TUAngola on January 29, 2025, 09:49:11 PMCalvin tops Trine 62-58 in a physical, defensive slugfest.

Quote from: oldknight on January 30, 2025, 12:24:04 AMThis was the most intense basketball game I have attended in many years, raising my blood pressure a notch throughout its course. Calvin's win at Hope last week was pretty intense too, but this tilt against Trine exceeded the Rivalry game I believe.

What are folks' thoughts on the officiating?
Consistent?
Was too much physical play allowed?
Did it seem like an NCAA tournament game? Where the officials allow very physical play.