[NU Sports] NIT here we come

[Roy S. Lamberton]

People, People,...

Remember that the committee also looks at who is getting "hot" at the end of the season. 

We were rolling early, but beating teams who were not up to Big 10 caliber. We've also argued that for years - do we play cupcakes like the rest of the conference, then coast, or do we play tougher teams, lose and not have a chance except win the Big 10 tournament. All those who gripe back and forth should remember that we can't have it both ways.

I looked at the schedule and didn't see any wins in the Big 10 so far. I was really worried about Michigan given their recruiting classes, but we got the win.

We haven't beaten Wiscy in how long? Even in Evanston. MSU owed us big time for winning at their house last year - I'm sure the game story has been on the Spartan bulletin board all summer and fall.

Illinois also had the game stories up, especially the story about losing to Missouri - you don't think Weber pounded the fact that the Illini haven't lost to BOTH NU and Missouri back to back?

Anyway, we are playing with a bunch of guys who while good, and still under classmen. Juice and Coble were going to lead us to the promised land, and Coble is sitting behind the bench in a cast.

Anything this team does in terms of getting closer to post season is great, but I refuse to celebrate every win as a ticket to nirvana, neither do I plan to go on suicide watch when we lose.

One play at a time, One Game at a time; wasn't that Randy's mantra?

Go Cats - Pound Perdoo 

rsl

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-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of Weinbaum, Willie
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:18 AM
To: 'nwu-sports at tssi.com'
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] NIT here we come

I've read and enjoyed the many great points made.

The NCAAs were always a longshot and the losses to Illinois and Wisconsin hurt the chances.  But if you'd have asked anybody when Kevin Coble got hurt if an NIT season would be a success, they'd have to have said yes.  

For whatever it's worth, this fan's approach is to enjoy and support the team and hope for the best, including pleasant surprises.  The NCAAs aren't out of the question and a berth in the NIT is not a sure thing - - nothing is.  All we can say for sure is that this group is better and has played better than all or almost all Cats teams any of us can remember and if it plays its best, it can make it into the postseason.  It sure is a blast to watch - - the games are exciting and it's great to see these kids represent NU with hard work and tough play and receive some well-deserved success and even national attention.    

I'm one of those who've never been comfortable with using an NU fans' forum to bash kids who seem to be trying their best for our school, win or lose.

But it's a lot of fun celebrating (and commiserating) with all of you and dissecting and reminiscing.  It'd be great to get together sometime at a tournament, as it was at the Bowl.  

Here's hoping... :)

Best,
Willie



------Original Message------
From: Tom Maycock
To: nwu-sports at tssi.com
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] NIT here we come
Sent: Jan 14, 2010 11:00 AM

> And the ridiculous roller coaster
> continues. Not the team, but the reactions of the fans.

My thoughts exactly!

It's OK, though. The bandwagon will continue to stop for loading and unloading, after both wins and losses. Plenty of room on board. Watch your step. Mind the gap.

I didn't see the game, but it seems pretty clear from the stories that this was one of those situations where you really miss Kevin Coble.

When things just aren't going well and shots aren't falling, that's when you most need a pure "scorer", capable of creating and making his own shots--both inside and outside.

That, my friends, is Kevin Coble. He's not there right now, and sometimes that gap just won't be filled. Doesn't change the fact this is the best b-ball team we've fielded in a long time. It's just not as good as it might be. Good enough? Remains to be seen.

Tom




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