Quote from: CarollFan on September 08, 2026, 10:51:27 PMAndrew,

I agree on what you're saying about not taking a loss.

But a win against a bad D3 team may result in the same as playing a D2 team.
Not all your wins are used in your NPI calculation. You don't have to schedule a NCC but if you can get a better win it might help your overall NPI.

You use your top 5 adjusted wins in the NPI calculation. You could use more games if they improve your overall NPI but usually the more games you pick the lower the NPI's are for those games.

Last year the following wins were not used in UWRF's NPI calculation.
Belhaven (6-4)
UWSP (4-6)
UWEC (3-7)

I'm trying to learn about NPI and looked that up....so their loss to Oshkosh counted, right?

Quote from: PauldingLightUP on August 25, 2026, 07:05:49 PMKent Dernbach named to NCAA Division III men's basketball national committee.

What does this mean, really?  Heather asked.

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Quote from: CarollFan on August 26, 2026, 09:04:21 PMUWW Media Day

Thank you for sharing. The players seem ready to go and Coach as well- I appreciate his self-critique.

If I had one question- I'd ask: Do you envision a game ever again where you'd only hand the ball to a running back 3 times in the first half?
I believe his answer to that would be more telling than any question he answered.

Are UW-W football players real students?  I know they used transfers a lot in MBB.

Oh yes, they're much more studenty since I went in the 80's.

Does MBB stand for men's basketball or baseball?

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Quote from: CarollFan on August 26, 2026, 09:04:21 PMUWW Media Day

Thank you for sharing. The players seem ready to go and Coach as well- I appreciate his self-critique.

If I had one question- I'd ask: Do you envision a game ever again where you'd only hand the ball to a running back 3 times in the first half?
I believe his answer to that would be more telling than any question he answered.

Are UW-W football players real students?  I know they used transfers a lot in MBB.

Oh yes, they're much more studenty since I went in the 80's.

Does MBB stand for men's basketball or baseball?

Mens Basketball

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Quote from: CarollFan on August 26, 2026, 09:04:21 PMUWW Media Day

Thank you for sharing. The players seem ready to go and Coach as well- I appreciate his self-critique.

If I had one question- I'd ask: Do you envision a game ever again where you'd only hand the ball to a running back 3 times in the first half?
I believe his answer to that would be more telling than any question he answered.

Are UW-W football players real students?  I know they used transfers a lot in MBB.

Quote from: Greek Tragedy on August 22, 2026, 01:51:00 AMI guess I missed the memo that we call that school in Menomonie UW-Stout Polytechnic.

They may be playing MIT and Georgia Tech soon in nonconference games to match up academics to athletics, running away from the rest of the WIAC.

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Quote from: ChickenHoops on August 19, 2026, 06:57:59 PMHeather (my fiance) was in the Point area for a baby shower for my sister, and she heard that Seth Miron was going to leave the MBB team and come back to be an option QB in 2026 and 2027. Something about qualifies for another year of eligibility this way. Seems to be reasonable decision as their MBB team is likely not going to be a tourney team. Could really improve Point FB.

If he played basketball his freshman year, which happens to start in the first semester, I don't think this works.  Technically he grayshirted his first eligible football year, 2023-24.
But since he practiced and played basketball he used his eligibility for basketball instead of football.

Heather told me she heard this at the bar at the Hilltop.  Doesn't make it right, and your comments on the eligibility seem credible.  He was a stud QB at Kimberly, won a few state titles there.

Heather (my fiance) was in the Point area for a baby shower for my sister, and she heard that Seth Miron was going to leave the MBB team and come back to be an option QB in 2026 and 2027. Something about qualifies for another year of eligibility this way. Seems to be reasonable decision as their MBB team is likely not going to be a tourney team. Could really improve Point FB.

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Quote from: ChickenHoops on August 12, 2026, 03:59:05 PMWhat do you all think about this WNBA nonsense?  Can it hurt the ladies game here?

Heather makes me turn it off when it comes up on the television. She's got a sailor's tongue on her when she needs it.

League was gifted everything they wanted and continue to fumble it every single way possible. Zero leadership or common sense.

Seldom does a CPA become the choice for leader of a people marketing oriented venture. It happened with the WNBA. Heather did the homework and thinks this is a key element of their problem. She has an MBA from an SEC school, why not listen to that?     

What do you all think about this WNBA nonsense?  Can it hurt the ladies game here?

Heather makes me turn it off when it comes up on the television. She's got a sailor's tongue on her when she needs it.

Quote from: Greek Tragedy on August 12, 2026, 02:42:51 PM

Quote from: PauldingLightUP on August 06, 2026, 01:14:54 PMSo, in told UW-Stevens Point and UW-La Crosse will play two doubleheaders in 2027, January 23 at Mitchell Hall in La Crosse and February 13 in Stevens Point where fans, broadcasters, and event workers can make the classic walk down the hall from the Berg to the Qunadt.

Back when double headers were the norm, a ticket was $7, but you could get both games for $10. They are $10 now (at least the men's games are), so maybe 2 for $15?

Why not have both game in Quandt and expose the fans to the ladies team, too?   Bad marketing to have them in separate gyms when they don't have to be.

Was looking at some history while looking to buy the Point Beer Garden tickets for my Pop.

Stevens Point hasn't won the WIAC since I was a sophomore at Almond High School. 2015 was a long time ago. Heather was in 8th grade, I bet she was hot already by then. No wonder my Dad was indifferent when I told him the beer garden tickets were sold out, I'll paraphrase but he said "Why are the fans so freaking loyal, they are not a good team anymore."

Look at what Oshkosh and Platteville have achieved since then?  Sad really. 

 

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Quote from: Greek Tragedy on July 30, 2026, 03:48:17 PMhttps://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2026/7/30/mens-basketball-uwsp-mens-basketball-sets-2026-27-schedule.aspx

The full Pointer schedule is out.

The highlight is Point heading to Florida for the Orlando Classic vs Wooster and Coe December 19 and 20.

4 consecutive away conference games followed by 4 consecutive home conference games. Interesting.

First time ever playing Wooster.  Interesting, given both programs have had sustained success for many decades.

https://athletics.uwsp.edu/sports/2013/4/2/MBB_0402135200.aspx?id=258

Some big news, Heather and I have decided to tie the knot. Beach wedding likely. Probably fall of 2027.

So since I moved I missed any comms regarding the end zone beer garden at Quandt.  I assume its sold out?  Wanted to buy for my dad.


I saw Oshkosh also now has a new women's coach, maybe she will be interested in the Hilltop post game bet although the Titans look loaded, could be tough slog for the Lady Dawgs.

Quote from: Gregory Sager on July 10, 2026, 05:31:11 PMEd McGhee has resigned as NPU's head coach to take an assistant coaching job at an as-yet-unnamed D1 school.

No other details forthcoming at this point.

Is Doug Collins still in Chicago?

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Quote from: Greek Tragedy on July 06, 2026, 11:18:03 AMWith a quick glance, I didn't see it posted here, but PauldingLightUp posted on the WIAC board that ex-UW-Oshkosh head coach, Matt Lewis, is now listed as an assistant coach at IWU according to his bio.

I believe his wife is now a IWU employee so if it's true it wouldn't be that surprising. However, he's not yet listed on the IWU 🏀 site. If true, he'd be their fifth asst coach. Also, it would be interesting to know if he would he be considered a volunteer, or full-time or part-time. Given his background, would he be the Head Assistant?

I know that UW-SP Coach Kent Dernbach is glad to see him go.  Lewis kicked them around quite a bit during his tenure.  I recall Lewis has an MBA so maybe they found some other things to do for him at IWU, who knows.

Quote from: Mitch Hall on July 04, 2026, 01:08:07 PMDoes anyone know how widespread NIL is at the D3 level ? How about in the WIAC ?

About 3 years ago, Point was able to steer a few recruits away from another WIAC team using some form of compensation, I assume it was legit under NIL rules. Seems more logical if potential players have upward mobility to D2 or D1, then its more prevalent to convince them to pass on the scholarship money.  No idea of other WIAC school efforts.

It is hot here in FL and Heather is looking and feeling hot in her bikini poolside.

Have a great summer.