The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

[NSU4LIFE]

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No, these days I don't really make many road trips, other than USF and occasionally SMSU (although I didn't go to either this year). Plus, there are few things less enjoyable than being in a room full of NSU fans while the Wolves are in the rare process of beating the Vikes, and that likelihood seems higher than usual this year. :)

Also, why is it called the Hub City?

"Aberdeen had four different railroad companies with depots built in the newly developing town. With these four railroads intersecting here, Aberdeen soon became known as the "Hub City of the Dakotas". When looking down on Aberdeen from above, the railroad tracks converging in Aberdeen resembled the spokes of a wheel converging at a hub, hence the name "Hub City of the Dakotas". These four railroad companies are the reason why Aberdeen was able to grow and flourish as it did."

It was a railroad hub early on. Trains going in and out of all directions. The name Aberdeen was after Aberdeen Scotland where head of the Milwaukee Railroad Alexander Mitchell was born. The "Hub City" slogan has been going away for quite some time but those that have roots there will always hold onto it. I doubt the people moving in have ever heard of it called that.

[laker]

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Also, why is it called the Hub City?

Here ya go. By the way, Jordan MN is also called the Hub City. Their HS boys team is called the Hubmen, while their girls team is called the Jaguars.

http://www.aberdeensd.com/117/History-of-Aberdeen

[MrAugustana]

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You making the trip up to the Hub City?

No, these days I don't really make many road trips, other than USF and occasionally SMSU (although I didn't go to either this year). Plus, there are few things less enjoyable than being in a room full of NSU fans while the Wolves are in the rare process of beating the Vikes, and that likelihood seems higher than usual this year. :)

Also, why is it called the Hub City?

[NSU4LIFE]

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Started out a great weekend for the Vikes with the win in Marshall. Realllly would've loved to see that carry over into Sunday night's game. I hate losing to USF almost as much as I hate losing to SMSU and Northern. Won't get any easier the next two weekends with home games against Mankato and a CSP team that we needed a crazy run at the end to take down, followed by a down-but-probably-not-out-while-playing-against-us-for-whatever-reason Moorhead team and the obviously big Northern game.

It would fill me with great joy if we took down the Wolves at their place this year. Not expecting to, as we have several flaws that are basically ideal for the Wolves to take advantage of with their style of play, but certainly staying optimistic nonetheless. In general, I tend to favor Texas Tom over SaTTher in most Augie/Northern match-ups, regardless of the rosters of each team. Also, I'd hate to see the Wolves run the table in conference play and beat out the Vikes for most conference wins in a season. :)

You making the trip up to the Hub City?

[MrAugustana]

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Started out a great weekend for the Vikes with the win in Marshall. Realllly would've loved to see that carry over into Sunday night's game. I hate losing to USF almost as much as I hate losing to SMSU and Northern. Won't get any easier the next two weekends with home games against Mankato and a CSP team that we needed a crazy run at the end to take down, followed by a down-but-probably-not-out-while-playing-against-us-for-whatever-reason Moorhead team and the obviously big Northern game.

It would fill me with great joy if we took down the Wolves at their place this year. Not expecting to, as we have several flaws that are basically ideal for the Wolves to take advantage of with their style of play, but certainly staying optimistic nonetheless. In general, I tend to favor Texas Tom over SaTTher in most Augie/Northern match-ups, regardless of the rosters of each team. Also, I'd hate to see the Wolves run the table in conference play and beat out the Vikes for most conference wins in a season. :)

[simple as a $3 bill]

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2019 Augie commit Jaeden King puts up 26 to lead all scorers in the big-time Minnesota high school basketball match-up between Cretin-Derham Hall and Apple Valley. That's a game that includes high-major D1-signed Tre Jones for Apple Valley (going to Duke), high-major D1-signed Daniel Oturu for Cretin-Derham Hall (going to Minnesota) and likely mid-major D1 talent Sy Chatman.
Hoping the Vikes can hang on to him. Long time to wait before King is actually signed to Augie.

Word is that he was by far the best player on the floor tonight. I have sent out game reviews to all Summit league schools and MAC schools. :)

[MrAugustana]

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2019 Augie commit Jaeden King puts up 26 to lead all scorers in the big-time Minnesota high school basketball match-up between Cretin-Derham Hall and Apple Valley. That's a game that includes high-major D1-signed Tre Jones for Apple Valley (going to Duke), high-major D1-signed Daniel Oturu for Cretin-Derham Hall (going to Minnesota) and likely mid-major D1 talent Sy Chatman.

#1AAAA Cretin-Derham Hall def #6AAAA Apple Valley 80-69. Daniel Oturu 15 pts, 11 Rbs, 6 blocks. Jaeden King 6 3s 26 pts (all but 5 in 2nd half). Tre Jones 20 pts, Zach Korba 14 with 4 3s

— TC Hoops Czar (@tchoopsczar) December 31, 2017

Hoping the Vikes can hang on to him. Long time to wait before King is actually signed to Augie.

[Augieholic]

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This kid is trying his darnedest to not be a Viking. :)

http://www.cdhraiders.org/news_artic...rer_id=3549280

Enjoy the show in St Cloud this weekend, lookings for free, touchings gonna cost you

[MrAugustana]

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This kid is trying his darnedest to not be a Viking. :)

http://www.cdhraiders.org/news_artic...rer_id=3549280

That's enough out of you.

[vikingfaithful]

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The 10-0 Augustana Women have moved up to #14, still one spot behind Mich. Tech a team AU whipped 95-82 in a neutral site.

[simple as a $3 bill]

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This kid is trying his darnedest to not be a Viking. :)

http://www.cdhraiders.org/news_artic...rer_id=3549280

[Guest69]

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Finally, this was first experience with Kaminsky in person and oh boy is he a treat. He growls, he stomps, he flails his arms, he'll create mismatches by going obscenely small because it's his only chance to win, and damn does his team play hard. If he gets any sort of uptick in the talent of his team they'll be a bother for all in their path.

This is every interaction Kaminsky has had with an official.

[simple as a $3 bill]

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My understanding is davis is off the team for good...

That's alright, he still believes in Santa Claus also.

[laker]

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My understanding is davis is off the team for good...

He was playing against Iowa Wesleyan in St. Cloud last night.

[Augieholic]

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Augie's ten point win tonight over Wayne was their most balanced and complete effort given the opposition since their Indiana two-step. Jordan Spencer overcame a slow start to guide the way with 9pts-8ast-7reb while Steven Schaefer and Matt Cartwright shouldered the scoring load. Texas Tom sprinkled in a 2-1-2 or 3-2 zone heavily that threw the 'Cats off balance and actually caused two shot clock violations.

Schaefer's shooting exploits off the catch and the bounce can be extremely effective and well known to Augustana fans. Having said that, the aesthetics of Matt Cartwright's jump shot are visually flawless and make it seem that every shot leaving his hand could go in. He's currently filling the Al Richter role of spending most possessions stashed in the corner stretching the defense and waiting to strike, but he's adding more off the dribble moves each game and is a legit Freshmen of the Year candidate.

The most encouraging bright spot tonight was the second half play of redshirt freshmen Bodey Behrends, all 6 foot 9 190 pounds of him. His minutes and play have been extremely inconsistent this season but tonight he seized the perfect opportunity for him given the small size of the 'Cats. In seven second half minutes he had 4pts-4reb-3blk while looking like he belonged in a real NSIC game for the first time all year. If he can continue to understand the best way to use his size he'll be a difference maker on both ends.

Finally, this was first experience with Kaminsky in person and oh boy is he a treat. He growls, he stomps, he flails his arms, he'll create mismatches by going obscenely small because it's his only chance to win, and damn does his team play hard. If he gets any sort of uptick in the talent of his team they'll be a bother for all in their path.