NSIC - conference season chat

[Moorhead123]

Well that game went about as expected…obviously would have preferred a different outcome, but nsu just made a few more plays down the stretch. Moni was terrific and msum has to find a way to slow him down if we meet again. He destroys the dragons almost every time we see him. Knew it was going to be a long night when he banked in his first three of the game. Not real impressed with a couple nsu players taunting the msum fans in the stands as the horn sounded, but not going to lose any sleep over it, I guess.

As far as the discussion on whether these teams are in the conversation with some of top teams in country…I think they are based on the fact that msum already played to the wire with black hills state (number 3 in country and final four member from last year) and that the top teams in the nsic historically do compete well with the top teams in country. Msum needs move on from a game they had every chance to win and get ready to play at smsu and usf. I expect their respective best shots when the dragons come to town.

[NSU4LIFE]

That was a good game. It was a little frantic at times, but it had almost a postseason feel to it.

NSU4LIFE & NSUguy who pooped in your cheerios? That was a fun game and this is a fun team. They are absolutely one of the best teams in the region and surely a top 20 team nationally. NWMSU is still the team to beat and NSU has its flaws but let’s enjoy this team.

We have 2 of the best players in the country in Masten and Moni. We aren’t terribly deep, but as we’ve seen in the postseason Saul will really only play 7 guys (at least until everyone fouls out in OT and you are forced to play the best team in the country with a bunch of guys who have never seen the floor, no I’m not still bitter why do you ask?) Belka is a solid veteran that has hit big shots before. Dilling/Reede can be instant offense. I need more Nhial. He is very raw, but holy smokes does he have potential. Longstreet hasn’t been great at times but I think he can still be a solid defender. Kobe can tackle a guy if we need him to. This is D2 basketball, everyone has warts.

Sheesh....all I am saying is if you compare to that championship game team, this isn't close. That doesn't meam there isn't hope or that it can't be done. But that team along with the squad of two years ago (and probably the covid year) was better and, I think, deeper. I'm just a realist. NSUguy is 100% correct in the fact that if we lost Moni or Sam we'd be done for. That is just level headed, boring way to view it. They play hard and rise to the occasion more than not, obviously. One step at a time.

All I am saying is for 2018 i already put in for time off for regions and the elite eight because I was sure. This team could do it but we have to play flawless and not foul out to do it.

No one pooped in cheerios but if I had to, it'd be in the worlds most bland cereal of all time, hahah

[Thunder]

When Moni is hitting shots he is unguardable. And if he can develop a consistent inside game forget about it. He also continues to improve defensively. If he keeps this up it might be a two Wolf race for POY.

Speaking of which, Masten didn’t have his best game tonight. But he made some big plays when he needed to. He is sooooo important to the Wolves.

Dilling was huge tonight. That is the spark he can provide for this team. Reede struggled and Dilling picked up the slack for him.

I think Nhial needs to be on the floor more. He brings such great athleticism and he’s not afraid to look for his shot. He’s a little out of control at times but I think that will come with more experience.

I expect (hope) Kobe will see very limited minutes the rest of the season. He has regressed so much over the last 2 years. He’s still gonna chuck it and it isn’t going to go in very often. At this point I’d rather see those few minutes go to Bergan.

[Thunder]

That was a good game. It was a little frantic at times, but it had almost a postseason feel to it.

NSU4LIFE & NSUguy who pooped in your cheerios? That was a fun game and this is a fun team. They are absolutely one of the best teams in the region and surely a top 20 team nationally. NWMSU is still the team to beat and NSU has its flaws but let’s enjoy this team.

We have 2 of the best players in the country in Masten and Moni. We aren’t terribly deep, but as we’ve seen in the postseason Saul will really only play 7 guys (at least until everyone fouls out in OT and you are forced to play the best team in the country with a bunch of guys who have never seen the floor, no I’m not still bitter why do you ask?) Belka is a solid veteran that has hit big shots before. Dilling/Reede can be instant offense. I need more Nhial. He is very raw, but holy smokes does he have potential. Longstreet hasn’t been great at times but I think he can still be a solid defender. Kobe can tackle a guy if we need him to. This is D2 basketball, everyone has warts.

[NSU4LIFE]

I don’t want to like Baumgartner, but I just can’t help it. He does everything well, except he’s probably too unselfish. His reaction to the hard foul from Kobe was perfect. He was pulling his own guys back and telling them it was fine. It was a hard foul and they gave the flagrant but it wasn’t dirty. It helped Moorhead go on a run to take the lead as well.

Yeah, I don't remember a Moorhead player that wasn't likeable, to be honest, but Baumgartner wasn't great by any means tonight. He and Sam were especially the same. Poor shooting but facilitated some things. Great job my the camera crew to get that last play shown in thr huddle for the Wolves. Sam changed it right at the end to a high ft lane screen for a score and he did the thing.

He was an amazing get for us and I love watching him play, even on nights he isn't at his best.

[Thunder]

At least I still have a Beeninga to dislike.

[Thunder]

Moorhead is a bad matchup for Reede. They defend the 3 very well and hunt him when he’s on D. Gus is an excellent shooter, but the flaws in his game are exposed against the Dragons.

[Thunder]

I don’t want to like Baumgartner, but I just can’t help it. He does everything well, except he’s probably too unselfish. His reaction to the hard foul from Kobe was perfect. He was pulling his own guys back and telling them it was fine. It was a hard foul and they gave the flagrant but it wasn’t dirty. It helped Moorhead go on a run to take the lead as well.

[Thunder]

Somehow they need to figure out how to play these travel partner games while school is in session. NSU-MSUM almost always play during breaks and the atmosphere seems so much better tonight for this game.

[NSUguy]

I mean this in all honesty. NSU has played well and are now in control but we can't forget Minot. We can't forget Ferris on our own court.

I've said this in the past but the national championship game team NSU had is my barometer (I'd assume it's the same for Augie).

I just really hate that we have so little depth. I really hate the fact if anything happened to Sam we'd have no one to bring the ball up.

Can they go on a run, absolutely, but if i were to guess I really don't think either of these teams are one of the best in the country or maybe even the region.

Again, I hope we win 21 more games but i just dont see that.

But that's just the realistic view. For now, excited about the NSIC season and it's wonderful to be sitting at the top, but a long way to go.

Sam or Jackson go down this team won’t win a game.

[Stanger86]

A very well played game.

[NSU4LIFE]

It certainly appears the NSU Wolves are the alpha's of the NSIC.

I mean this in all honesty. NSU has played well and are now in control but we can't forget Minot. We can't forget Ferris on our own court.

I've said this in the past but the national championship game team NSU had is my barometer (I'd assume it's the same for Augie).

I just really hate that we have so little depth. I really hate the fact if anything happened to Sam we'd have no one to bring the ball up.

Can they go on a run, absolutely, but if i were to guess I really don't think either of these teams are one of the best in the country or maybe even the region.

Again, I hope we win 21 more games but i just dont see that.

But that's just the realistic view. For now, excited about the NSIC season and it's wonderful to be sitting at the top, but a long way to go.

[vikingfaithful]

The ref just openly admitted he missed back to back calls of course in Moorhead’s favor. Kudos to that guy.

It certainly appears the NSU Wolves are the alpha's of the NSIC.

[NSUguy]

The ref just openly admitted he missed back to back calls of course in Moorhead’s favor. Kudos to that guy.

[NSU4LIFE]

Surprised Kobe is still in the game. Get pads and a helmet for him, he would be an excellent TE/DE. Great game only letdown by an annoying play by play announcer, thankful for mute.

Hahaha im with you 100%

On replay Kobe was technically on top of the ball but obviously came down on him entirely. If he had more than a six inch vertical that could have been a nice defense play or atleast a common foul. Either way, yes, he should be playing football.