NSIC week 6 chat

[wsuguy87]

Speaking of talent, I missed the Bemidji game but watched it delayed on Roku. Boy Winona has a sweet pair in Taylor and Wagner. At the start of his career I didn't expect much from Wagner but has he proven me wrong. One gauge I consider a separator for guards, often displayed from the D2 to D1 level, is ability to finish when they get to the rim. Wagner can get to the rim and certainly can finish well with either hand when he gets there. Plus good long ball threat, solid defender, dependable ball handler and whatever else you want out of a guard. Treated the viewer to a very flashy in the air, split leg bounce pass from under the rim to Whitelow in the bench corner (who promptly buried a three) that was a piece of art. Great all around player.

And speaking of Wagner's, the one from Galesville can sure throw up some of the longest bombs I've seen at any level, college or pro. He should shoot more.

Agreed. Caleb has really developed into a great player. He can take over parts of games just like Taylor. If this WSU team can find some consistency, they will be a team no one wants to play come tournament time. Big if, but if.

[NSU4LIFE]

Hes still really good.

31-7-6 against Concordia last Saturday.

Haha, wow. How lazy of me to not even check Saturdays box score.

[Augieholic]

Any updates on Myer?

Hes still really good.

31-7-6 against Concordia last Saturday.

[NSU4LIFE]

Any updates on Myer?

[DapperDan]

Agreed. They were eliminated from the Regional talk by the time conference games started.

I don't think the program is as dire as some as there is clearly talent out there. The lack of depth in the front court has been a problem for a few years and it's mind boggling that it hasn't really been addressed.

Speaking of talent, I missed the Bemidji game but watched it delayed on Roku. Boy Winona has a sweet pair in Taylor and Wagner. At the start of his career I didn't expect much from Wagner but has he proven me wrong. One gauge I consider a separator for guards, often displayed from the D2 to D1 level, is ability to finish when they get to the rim. Wagner can get to the rim and certainly can finish well with either hand when he gets there. Plus good long ball threat, solid defender, dependable ball handler and whatever else you want out of a guard. Treated the viewer to a very flashy in the air, split leg bounce pass from under the rim to Whitelow in the bench corner (who promptly buried a three) that was a piece of art. Great all around player.

And speaking of Wagner's, the one from Galesville can sure throw up some of the longest bombs I've seen at any level, college or pro. He should shoot more.

[DapperDan]

Agreed. They were eliminated from the Regional talk by the time conference games started.

I don't think the program is as dire as some as there is clearly talent out there. The lack of depth in the front court has been a problem for a few years and it's mind boggling that it hasn't really been addressed.

[wsuguy87]

I've noticed the trend for Eisner's WSU teams to start alarmingly poor and improve so that by mid-season and beyond they are very competitive. The problem is the early season flop is an albatross when Region time comes around. I wish they could get their act together early in the year.

Agreed. They were eliminated from the Regional talk by the time conference games started.

I don't think the program is as dire as some as there is clearly talent out there. The lack of depth in the front court has been a problem for a few years and it's mind boggling that it hasn't really been addressed.

[DapperDan]

Thanks WSUguy87. Sounds good. Looks like Winona has improved considerably since their home loss to NAIA Clark. I know several of your posters were really concerned. Looks like a nice turnaround and you're in the hunt.

I've noticed the trend for Eisner's WSU teams to start alarmingly poor and improve so that by mid-season and beyond they are very competitive. The problem is the early season flop is an albatross when Region time comes around. I wish they could get their act together early in the year.

[CoachSalscheider]

Both teams played fairly well, at least through my eyes. Just a good half court game by both teams. Winona's defense was solid and it lead to some hurried shots by BSU. But both teams played fairly clean.

Thanks WSUguy87. Sounds good. Looks like Winona has improved considerably since their home loss to NAIA Clark. I know several of your posters were really concerned. Looks like a nice turnaround and you're in the hunt.

[wsuguy87]

Only 8 total turnovers in the Winona (2) -Bemidji (6) game. Was it well-played? Limited pressure? Or just good decision-making on both teams, especially Winona? Anyone insight on that?

Both teams played fairly well, at least through my eyes. Just a good half court game by both teams. Winona's defense was solid and it lead to some hurried shots by BSU. But both teams played fairly clean.

[MStateMaverick]

Selling alcohol at the Pentagon started the year as a nice perk now it's a necessity.

:) Quote of the month:)

[Augieholic]

I just saw Augie is 6-6 in the league. That has to be a huge disappointment to Augie fans. Am I correct?

Selling alcohol at the Pentagon started the year as a nice perk now it's a necessity.

[MrAugustana]

I just saw Augie is 6-6 in the league. That has to be a huge disappointment to Augie fans. Am I correct?

Nah, we're all pretty cool with it.

[MrMustang]

I just saw Augie is 6-6 in the league. That has to be a huge disappointment to Augie fans. Am I correct?

[Moorhead123]

Well, I would assume I have watched more NSU games than you and considering how we are tenth in the NSIC in three attempted and I watch as Parker either comes high (as Doyle and Evan's and Decker did) or posts up down low (where he gets the majority of his points) you just have nothing to back up whatever you think you are saying. Parker has shot 23 threes on the season...in 18 games... They recently gave him the green light to shoot a three if open (no different than Levi Hamilton going back 15 years. But keep on trucking little buddy, you'll make sense some day.