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It looks like Northern State started the year off ranked #15 but will clearly be dropping. Rough start. Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,343 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/14/2019 11:21:03 AM  For context, how many starters/players returned this year? Back to Top allen General User Member Since: 1/24/2006 Post Count: 4,635 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/14/2019 12:15:35 PM  OU_Country wrote: For context, how many starters/players returned this year? He has 9 returning players, the bulk of his offense returned. Last Edited: 11/14/2019 12:46:00 PM by allen Nobody despises to lose more than I do. That's got me into trouble over the years, but it also made a man of mediocre ability into a pretty good coach. Woody Hayes Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,343 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/14/2019 12:18:14 PM  allen wrote: OU_Country wrote: For context, how many starters/players returned this year? He has 9 returning starters, the bulk of his offense returned. Thanks, I assume you meant 9 returning players since it's tough to have nine starters in hoops. No idea what the other stuff was about. Back to Top OUVan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Post Count: 5,580 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/18/2019 11:09:47 AM  Northern State has won their last two to even their record. The two losses appear to be pretty good teams. They lost to the first one last year by 12 and the second one is currently ranked #9 (whatever that means). Back to Top greencat General User Member Since: 3/12/2005 Post Count: 2,239 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/18/2019 1:38:27 PM  Sort of off topic, but I noticed JC at BC got stomped by Belmont again, this time on his home floor. I sat through that ESPN Bracket Buster game in Nashville and watched him get totally out coach by Rick Byrd and now he got out coached by Byrd's replacement. A kid who averaged 2ppg last season lit BC up for a shocking 35. Back to Top 100%Cat General User Member Since: 1/17/2013 Post Count: 2,535 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/18/2019 2:32:57 PM  Good to see them get some W's. Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 14,168 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/18/2019 3:20:34 PM  greencat wrote: Sort of off topic, but I noticed JC at BC got stomped by Belmont again, this time on his home floor. I sat through that ESPN Bracket Buster game in Nashville and watched him get totally out coach by Rick Byrd and now he got out coached by Byrd's replacement. A kid who averaged 2ppg last season lit BC up for a shocking 35. My take on JC is that he's a decent recruiter but a horrible in-game coach. His success in the MAC seems to have been from having better talent who won despite his coaching deficiencies. At least that's my take. Look at his post season record -- in seven of the nine times he's gotten to the post season his teams have been bounced in the first round. The two times he's gone further were in the glorified atmosphere of the CIT and CBI. The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top greencat General User Member Since: 3/12/2005 Post Count: 2,239 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/18/2019 3:26:49 PM  OhioCatFan wrote: greencat wrote: Sort of off topic, but I noticed JC at BC got stomped by Belmont again, this time on his home floor. I sat through that ESPN Bracket Buster game in Nashville and watched him get totally out coach by Rick Byrd and now he got out coached by Byrd's replacement. A kid who averaged 2ppg last season lit BC up for a shocking 35. My take on JC is that he's a decent recruiter but a horrible in-game coach. His success in the MAC seems to have been from having better talent who won despite his coaching deficiencies. At least that's my take. Look at his post season record -- in seven of the nine times he's gotten to the post season his teams have been bounced in the first round. The two times he's gone further were in the glorified atmosphere of the CIT and CBI. You nailed it. I've seen better high school coaches. Back to Top JSF General User Member Since: 1/29/2005 Location: Houston, TX Post Count: 6,430 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/18/2019 8:42:42 PM  My take is he is good at a style of basketball that doesn't work in today's game and he hasn't been able to adjust. You don't produce the success he achieved in this conference purely off recruiting. He was a good coach. He still is, but just not for 2019. "Loyalty to a hometown or city is fleeting and interchangeable, but college is a stamp of identity."- Kyle Whelliston, One Beautiful Season. My blog about depression and mental illness: https://bit.ly/3buGXH8 Back to Top Jerry86 General User Member Since: 12/18/2010 Post Count: 645 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/18/2019 9:02:47 PM  greencat wrote: OhioCatFan wrote: greencat wrote: Sort of off topic, but I noticed JC at BC got stomped by Belmont again, this time on his home floor. I sat through that ESPN Bracket Buster game in Nashville and watched him get totally out coach by Rick Byrd and now he got out coached by Byrd's replacement. A kid who averaged 2ppg last season lit BC up for a shocking 35. My take on JC is that he's a decent recruiter but a horrible in-game coach. His success in the MAC seems to have been from having better talent who won despite his coaching deficiencies. At least that's my take. Look at his post season record -- in seven of the nine times he's gotten to the post season his teams have been bounced in the first round. The two times he's gone further were in the glorified atmosphere of the CIT and CBI. You nailed it. I've seen better high school coaches. Is that why he's in year 6 at BC? I still don't get all the hatred for him. How long did Groce last at Illinois? Oh, 5 years. Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 14,168 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/18/2019 10:17:06 PM  Jerry86 wrote: greencat wrote: OhioCatFan wrote: greencat wrote: Sort of off topic, but I noticed JC at BC got stomped by Belmont again, this time on his home floor. I sat through that ESPN Bracket Buster game in Nashville and watched him get totally out coach by Rick Byrd and now he got out coached by Byrd's replacement. A kid who averaged 2ppg last season lit BC up for a shocking 35. My take on JC is that he's a decent recruiter but a horrible in-game coach. His success in the MAC seems to have been from having better talent who won despite his coaching deficiencies. At least that's my take. Look at his post season record -- in seven of the nine times he's gotten to the post season his teams have been bounced in the first round. The two times he's gone further were in the glorified atmosphere of the CIT and CBI. You nailed it. I've seen better high school coaches. Is that why he's in year 6 at BC? I still don't get all the hatred for him. How long did Groce last at Illinois? Oh, 5 years. It's not hate. It's just an observation. I don't think he's a good coach when it comes to in-game decisions. I think he's a fairly good recruiter, but that he has problems in other areas. We even had a former player tell us something about the rapport, or lack thereof, in his locker room. You may disagree with my assessment of his coaching. That's fine. But, don't classify my evaluation of him as "hate." I have no personal animus toward him. The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top OUVan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Post Count: 5,580 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 11/19/2019 1:16:54 PM  greencat wrote: Sort of off topic, but I noticed JC at BC got stomped by Belmont again, this time on his home floor. I sat through that ESPN Bracket Buster game in Nashville and watched him get totally out coach by Rick Byrd and now he got out coached by Byrd's replacement. A kid who averaged 2ppg last season lit BC up for a shocking 35. I wouldn't call it that shocking. The kid is averaging 23 a game this year. Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,343 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 1:02:17 PM  According to Nicole's Twitter/blog post, Northern State won their conference title. https://nicolejphillips.com/something-to-celebrate-is-coming / Also: https://twitter.com/nsuwolves_mbb/status/1231621036443099136 Back to Top 100%Cat General User Member Since: 1/17/2013 Post Count: 2,535 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 2:24:46 PM  OU_Country wrote: According to Nicole's Twitter/blog post, Northern State won their conference title. https://nicolejphillips.com/something-to-celebrate-is-coming / Also: https://twitter.com/nsuwolves_mbb/status/1231621036443099136 That's awesome for Saul and company! Hopefully they have continued success up there. Back to Top Bobcat1998 General User Member Since: 11/7/2012 Post Count: 2,307 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 3:21:50 PM  OU_Country wrote: According to Nicole's Twitter/blog post, Northern State won their conference title. https://nicolejphillips.com/something-to-celebrate-is-coming / Also: https://twitter.com/nsuwolves_mbb/status/1231621036443099136 Wish Saul would have and would have had as active a twitter feed as his wife. Dude belongs at Northern State or Eastern Dakota Community College or Idaho Jesuit; somewhere that he can aw shucks everyone and not worry about things like fan involvement, energy or social media. Good on Northern State for winning lately but I still found Saul to be the worst MAC coach of the last 5 years not named Rob Murphy. Back to Top Alan Swank General User Member Since: 12/11/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 7,074 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 3:30:23 PM  Bobcat1998 wrote: OU_Country wrote: According to Nicole's Twitter/blog post, Northern State won their conference title. https://nicolejphillips.com/something-to-celebrate-is-coming / Also: https://twitter.com/nsuwolves_mbb/status/1231621036443099136 Wish Saul would have and would have had as active a twitter feed as his wife. Dude belongs at Northern State or Eastern Dakota Community College or Idaho Jesuit; somewhere that he can aw shucks everyone and not worry about things like fan involvement, energy or social media. Good on Northern State for winning lately but I still found Saul to be the worst MAC coach of the last 5 years not named Rob Murphy. Little harsh don't you think? I could care less if he or any coach is on social media. Recruit good kids who can graduate in 4 or 5 years who play hard every night and who can make their families, friends, and their university proud. Oh and win 20 games every year against quality opponents. Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 14,168 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 3:52:29 PM  Alan Swank wrote: Bobcat1998 wrote: OU_Country wrote: According to Nicole's Twitter/blog post, Northern State won their conference title. https://nicolejphillips.com/something-to-celebrate-is-coming / Also: https://twitter.com/nsuwolves_mbb/status/1231621036443099136 Wish Saul would have and would have had as active a twitter feed as his wife. Dude belongs at Northern State or Eastern Dakota Community College or Idaho Jesuit; somewhere that he can aw shucks everyone and not worry about things like fan involvement, energy or social media. Good on Northern State for winning lately but I still found Saul to be the worst MAC coach of the last 5 years not named Rob Murphy. Little harsh don't you think? I could care less if he or any coach is on social media. Recruit good kids who can graduate in 4 or 5 years who play hard every night and who can make their families, friends, and their university proud. Oh and win 20 games every year against quality opponents. Exactly, Alan, this Saul bashing is getting a little out of hand. The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,343 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 7:17:17 PM  Bobcat1998 wrote: OU_Country wrote: According to Nicole's Twitter/blog post, Northern State won their conference title. https://nicolejphillips.com/something-to-celebrate-is-coming / Also: https://twitter.com/nsuwolves_mbb/status/1231621036443099136 Wish Saul would have and would have had as active a twitter feed as his wife. Dude belongs at Northern State or Eastern Dakota Community College or Idaho Jesuit; somewhere that he can aw shucks everyone and not worry about things like fan involvement, energy or social media. Good on Northern State for winning lately but I still found Saul to be the worst MAC coach of the last 5 years not named Rob Murphy. We can always rely you to take a "hey, good for him" post and be angry or spiteful about it. Keep being you buddy. You make it easy for the rest of us to look better. Back to Top Bobcat1996 General User Member Since: 1/2/2017 Post Count: 829 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 7:35:37 PM  Great for Saul and his new team. Good person and good family wish them the best! Back to Top Jeff McKinney Moderator Member Since: 11/12/2004 Post Count: 6,102 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 9:01:45 PM  OU_Country wrote: Bobcat1998 wrote: OU_Country wrote: According to Nicole's Twitter/blog post, Northern State won their conference title. https://nicolejphillips.com/something-to-celebrate-is-coming / Also: https://twitter.com/nsuwolves_mbb/status/1231621036443099136 Wish Saul would have and would have had as active a twitter feed as his wife. Dude belongs at Northern State or Eastern Dakota Community College or Idaho Jesuit; somewhere that he can aw shucks everyone and not worry about things like fan involvement, energy or social media. Good on Northern State for winning lately but I still found Saul to be the worst MAC coach of the last 5 years not named Rob Murphy. We can always rely you to take a "hey, good for him" post and be angry or spiteful about it. Keep being you buddy. You make it easy for the rest of us to look better. Agree with your assessment of 1998. And besides, NCAA Div II isn't exactly the bush leagues. Northern State actually out draws several MAC teams. Congratulations, Saul, on a solid achievement in your first season at Northern. Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 14,168 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 9:05:47 PM  Jeff McKinney wrote: State actually out draws several MAC teams. Congratulations, Saul, on a solid achievement in your first season at Northern. Agree totally. Always liked Saul, and I still think he got a raw deal at OHIO, due to the injury bug. But, I'm very happy with Jeff Boals. So, maybe it's a win-win situation in the long run! The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top allen General User Member Since: 1/24/2006 Post Count: 4,635 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 9:48:42 PM  OhioCatFan wrote: Jeff McKinney wrote: State actually out draws several MAC teams. Congratulations, Saul, on a solid achievement in your first season at Northern. Agree totally. Always liked Saul, and I still think he got a raw deal at OHIO, due to the injury bug. But, I'm very happy with Jeff Boals. So, maybe it's a win-win situation in the long run! He is where he is supposed to be, they were ranked to start the season and they somewhat underachieved. He saved someone’s life and he can rescue Connor murrell and mason mcmurray. I hope they go deep, he did not get a raw deal here. He had some injuries, but he did not teach our guards anything. He is a players coach and inherited a great squad, he needs to stay where he is. Nobody despises to lose more than I do. That's got me into trouble over the years, but it also made a man of mediocre ability into a pretty good coach. Woody Hayes Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,343 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 10:01:02 PM  allen wrote: OhioCatFan wrote: Jeff McKinney wrote: State actually out draws several MAC teams. Congratulations, Saul, on a solid achievement in your first season at Northern. Agree totally. Always liked Saul, and I still think he got a raw deal at OHIO, due to the injury bug. But, I'm very happy with Jeff Boals. So, maybe it's a win-win situation in the long run! He is where he is supposed to be, they were ranked to start the season and they somewhat underachieved. He saved someone’s life and he can rescue Connor murrell and mason mcmurray. I hope they go deep, he did not get a raw deal here. He had some injuries, but he did not teach our guards anything. He is a players coach and inherited a great squad, he needs to stay where he is. Needs to Rescue Murrell and Mcmurray? Huh? Back to Top JSF General User Member Since: 1/29/2005 Location: Houston, TX Post Count: 6,430 Status: Offline     RE: Northern State    Posted: 2/24/2020 10:29:40 PM  Bobcat1998 wrote: OU_Country wrote: According to Nicole's Twitter/blog post, Northern State won their conference title. https://nicolejphillips.com/something-to-celebrate-is-coming / Also: https://twitter.com/nsuwolves_mbb/status/1231621036443099136 Wish Saul would have and would have had as active a twitter feed as his wife. Dude belongs at Northern State or Eastern Dakota Community College or Idaho Jesuit; somewhere that he can aw shucks everyone and not worry about things like fan involvement, energy or social media. Good on Northern State for winning lately but I still found Saul to be the worst MAC coach of the last 5 years not named Rob Murphy. You suck. Take a long look in the mirror and figure out what made you so bitter and feckless. "Loyalty to a hometown or city is fleeting and interchangeable, but college is a stamp of identity."- Kyle Whelliston, One Beautiful Season. My blog about depression and mental illness: https://bit.ly/3buGXH8 Back to Top Showing Replies:   1 - 25  of 28 Posts Jump to Page:   1 | 2    Next > View Other 'Ohio Basketball' Topics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WHO'S ONLINE There are 243 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com 243 Guests 0 Registered Users There are no other users looking at this page.

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