Conference 7.286::sports_91

    
    I heard the rims were to be 9'2".
    
    Dennis
    

    Yeah, I heard they pro-rated the height of the rims (avg. man = 10 ft,
    avg woman's height is .XX of a man's, so the basket would be weighted
    proportionately)
    
    I read something about this league in (I think) the National, and they
    tried a couple of experimental games as a preview for next season. I
    guess Iowa is a big-time franchise, since there is already a very good
    barnstorming womens' team there. Some of the players said it was great
    to have a league, but they didn't care for the spandex uniforms, and
    preferred "regular" uniforms worn by womens' college teams.
    
    Tom 

   Most of the interviews I've seen with women players or coaches, like
   the idea of the Women's League, dislike the idea of different sized
   basketballs and lowered nets, and are mixed on the new uniforms. So
   far, in my unofficial survey, the cute ones like the sexy uniforms....
   the ones who look like Frankenstein after a train wreck do not like the
   sexy uniforms. 

   Who would have predicted that?

   Mike JN

    UNC-Charlotte signed Markita Aldridge, consensus All-American and 
    Ms. Basketball in Michigan this year.  She turned down Michigan State
    and Stanford.
    
    Wow!
    
    	--dan'l

    re: .-1
    
    When's the NCAA lower it's microscope on Charlotte?
    
    
    - ACC Chris

    Actually, I learned more from today's paper.  Seems UNCCharlotte
    already has last year's Ms. Michigan on the team...and she's from the
    same high school in Detroit.  Therefore, Markita Aldridge just followed
    her friend and former teammate, Angela Barden, here.
    
    Barden was declared ineligable last year because the ACT people
    couldn't varify that she had taken the entrance tests.  Barden did take
    the tests...three times she claims...and a law suit is pending to
    recapture her year of eligibility.
    
    	--dan'l

    If anyone in the New York area happens to read this I could use your
    help.  A former player of mine plays for the St. Johns Express
    and I would like to attempt to keep up with their record and if
    possible her results.  The player's name is Marcia Price and I would
    appreciate any updates.  You can send mail to me at
    CGVAX2::Hare
    I'd appreciate any help.
    Thanx   Mike

    Mike,
    What/who is the St. John's Express?  Are they the lady's team from
    SJU?
    
    Just curious,
    Kev
    

    Hey Hawk, give my congrats to Julie!  She musta learned that hook shot
    from her Mom, huh?
    
    What's the schedule for her team?  I'd like to hit a game or two.  I
    also want to get to some HHS girls games this year, they should be
    almost unstoppable.
    
    But, with Kerrie playing again, that's my first priority.  The NECCO
    women are now 8-2, after a win last night over CCRI.  There's a home
    game tonite so I get to see her play.
    
    Being a Dad can be a lot of fun, sometimes.  :*)
    
    Lee

Questions:

	1. Did she really get physical and HURT any of the other girls?

	2. Did she whine when she was called for a foul?

	3. When she made the hook shot was her tongue out of her mouth?

	4. Did she drink any Gatorade?

	5. After the game, did she tell everyone in sight she wanted
	   to party with them?


Enquiring minds need to know.....


'Saw

    so......she scored 10 of the 26 points????
    
    She wouldn't be a bit o' a ball hog, would she?   ;^)
    
    Kev
    

    Lee -
    
    Glad to hear Kerry's back playing again.  Hope she does well this
    season.
    
    A&W

|    �	4. Did she drink any Gatorade?
|    
|    	Just pure unadulterated city tap water.  I am thinking of buying
|    	her something for her sip bottle, or whatever they're called...
|    	Anyone know what Dee Brown drinks?  She definitely wants to be
|    	like him.  She even refused the jersey with #33, knowing full
|    	well it's Larry's #, and insisted on #7.  Kinda hurt me cause she
|        knew that I always wore #17, but I got over it. :-)
|    

Did you have a solar panel and beer belly when you wore #17?


For her bottle, 10 parts water, one part Jack Daniels.  It's great,
it loosens the muscles and relaxes the mind...

On a serious note, my personal experience is that 10K works better than
Gatorade.  Then again, that's probably due to personal metabolism and
whatnot.  Everyone is different, so you might try a few different ones.


|    �	5. After the game, did she tell everyone in sight she wanted
|    �	   to party with them?
|    
|    	She wouldn't shut up after the game!  But I did make sure she did
|    	the sportswomanlike thing though...
    

It's great to see a kid excited about sports.

Please tell her that I said Congrats!


later,
'Saw

    Yes kevin I probably should have clarified that but the Express
    is the Womens designation rather than red men or red women.
    Mike

    Mike,
    
    Is this a true statement?
    
    SJU EXPRESS = fast wimmen
    
    dtw
    
    Kev
    

    The NECCO women won last night over Newberry JC, 85-35.  Newberry only
    had 6 players, and NECCO really plays an uptempo game as well as great
    "D".  They wear-out a lot of teams.
    
    They are now 9-2, and are the #2 ranked JC team in New England.  Got a
    game tonight, then it's semester break, no games until January.  They
    start play very early because they don't play during the Holiday break.
    
    They have a girl named Tara Holtman, from Salem N.H.  She was a walk-on
    at UNH and made the team as a freshman.  But, she didn't see much
    playing time and didn't like the whole scene, so she xfered after her
    freshman year.  This kid can PLAY!  She wasn't recruited because she
    spent her HS years in Germany, where her father worked.  I'll bet some
    Div 2 school recruits her for her next 2 years.
    
    The Hillies start next Tuesday, against Andover.  I'm pretty sure I'll
    make it, although the Holiday schedule is getting hectic.
    
    The NECCO coach told me that Kerrie is actually too good a passer for
    the team.  Only 2 other players can handle her passes, as most of the
    others just don't anticipate getting the ball unless Kerrie looks
    straight at them.  If she drives to the hoop, and draws the defender,
    she makes the pass to an open teammate.  But, more often then not, they
    are waiting for a rebound, not a pass.  I told her, let them get a few
    off of their noses and they'll start to pay attention.  :*)
    
    After almost a 2 year break, it's great to see her play again,
    regardless of the level.  Even tho she's a Sophomore, she's actually
    into her 1st year of eligibility.  Anyone need a point guard, or a
    shooting guard?  She nailed 4 3's last night in limited time.
    
    Lee, a VERY happy Dad, 'cause his baby is playing again!
    

    NECCO won again last night, now stand 10-2, and still 2nd place in NE.
    
    No more games until Jan 22.
    
    Lee

    
    That NECCO team isn't by any chance called the Wafers, is it?
    
    Bruce

    Bruce, that was bad.  Really bad.  It was soooo bad, I think I'll use
    it myself.  :*)
    
    Nope, they are the Knights.  Why?  Damned if I know.
    
    Lee

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Note 132.24                    Women's Basketball                       24 of 25
SASE::SZABO "Vote Bacchanalian in '92"                6 lines  12-DEC-1991 13:17
                       -< You, my main, needs a party! >-
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>    Bruce, that lasted sale took alot outta ya, eh?
    
   
    You have no idea how close you hit to home.  I've been in sales 12
    years now, and for the first time I lost a sale that I won.  I'm still
    taking the shards of glass out of my hands.  It's a strange time out
    here.
    
    Bruce
    

    
    I knocked out 100 competitive disks in June form my customer.  The Weds
    before Turkey Day the competitor came back and offered to take all 100
    drives I sold in trade for 100 of theirs that are twice as big--at no
    charge.  My hands were tied, as in order to match their capacity I'd
    have to sell them $400K worth of additional H/W to attach the disks to
    their cluster.  I ended up making it REAL painful for the competition
    (they lost betw $100-200K on the deal), but it still urinated me, so I
    trashed my office, breaking things.  I'm a lousy loser. 
    
    A year from now the competitor will me out of business, and then I'll
    get the business back.
    
    
    Brews
    

    Not a bad win Hawk and congrats to them but you should know
    that they have a long way to got to get into the record books.
    
    Last night, somewhere in Louisiana, a girls high school
    basketball team recorded the biggest shutout in girls high school
    basketball nationally.
    
    the score was 88 - zip!
    
    What say ye about that?
    
    yer_roving_historian,
    Kev
    

Hawk --

Glad she understands the team concept.  It's important for kids
to grasp that....


Tell her I said Congrats, and that I want you, her and her brother
to make a couple of rugby matches this spring...8^)


'Saw

 the last line slayed my Hawk....

 ;^) mery christmas...

Hawk, some choices:

	a) Teach her to give a scalp massage.

	b) Have some tape ready to tape up those eye injuries.

	c) have her learn to use her ebbos effectively....


hth,
'Saw

PS  Merry Christmas to you and yours....

    
    d) Shave her head and get her some pumps.
    
    
    Dickstah
    

>    If this is a "taste of things to come", wow!  Last night, in a
>    hard-fought game against the toughest team my daughter's team has
>    faced, `we' won 19-18 on a game-winner by Julie with 25 seconds left! 
>    Even after the 30 minute ride home (it was an away game), we were still
>    quite abuzz over it.  There's nothing like the thrill of watching your
>    kid do something like this!
    
Awright!


And I imagine all the way home the replay was running in yer head, with
Johnny Most doing the call.....


Congrats!  (Tell her the Sawmain says Good Stuff!)


'Saw    

    Way to go, Julie!  I know how you feel, Hawk.  Kerrie did it against
    Andover, a driving, swirling drive to the hoop with an impossible
    angle, but it fell with 5 secs to go.  Bedlam, right?
    
    Anyway, NECCO gets back to action tonight against one of the two teams
    they lost to earlier in the year.  It could be a great game, win or
    lose.
    
    Lee

    Yep, Hawk - this is a taste of things to come.
    
    Taking joy and pride in our kid's accomplishments is one of the things
    that makes parenting worthwhile.  It's a great, great feeling.  Enjoy!
    
    A&W

    Well, the girls needed more than good luck.  They got whipped by a fine
    team, Mitchell which is a JC, I believe, from Rhode Island.  Final was
    105-55.
    
    Our team didn't play very well, particularly on defense.  But, this
    Mitchell team was very, very good.  They had 14 players dressed, and
    you could hardly tell the difference in the first 10-11.  Must have had
    at least 6 different girls hitting the trey.
    
    Oh well, humility must be good for something, huh?
    
    lEe

    Congrats to Julie Szabo, the OFFEECIAL 1992 Foulshooting Champion. 
    This is a city-wide contest, held in age brackets.
    
    Quite an accomplishment, Hawk.  Must have that great hand-to-eye
    coordination good beertenders are known for, huh?
    
    Kerrie won this contest when she was in the 8th grade.  Then, she went
    to the High School Gym and won the area contest, too.  She then went to
    the state championship but lost by 1.
    
    Do they still have that format, whereby city champs go head-to-head for
    a regional/area title, followed by the state?
    
    Give her my congrats and best wishes for the coming events.
    
    Lee

    Always the wizeace, eh Needle? :-)
    
    Actually, lEe, Julie won both "city" free throw contests.  The 1st one
    was the Elks contest and the other one was the K of C contest.  The
    Elks contest was the more challenging one.  She went against 14 other
    girls, about 10 of which came clad in their Hunking (middle school)
    basketball team uniforms.  Intimidating, for sure.  If I recall, she
    hit 16 of 25.  The next round was at NECCO.  She had a bad day hitting
    only about 5 or 6 of 25, and the winner hit 17.  The K of C contest,
    which is the one I think you saw in friday's paper, is a bit easy and
    much less structured than the Elks contest.  The K of C foul line for her
    age group is 15" closer to the basket, and the 1st round is only 15
    shots.  She hit 10 to advance to the Georgetown "districts", where she
    hit 17 of 25.  This was right after a big game too.  We literally
    hauled ass out of the gym and just made it in time to Georgetown High
    so she could shoot.  Next round is in a week, in Wilmington.  I think
    this is for the Eastern MA title before the "states"(?).  The trophies
    are sure piling up!
    
    BTW, her team finished their regular season yesterday on a winning
    note.  11-1 on the season, seeded 1st for the playoffs.  They done real
    good.  Julie's been a key, consistent contributor, averaging 7+ points
    per game (team's averaging between 20 & 25 ppg).
    
    Hawk.
    

    
    	Last year, I officiated at the Elks National Hoop Shoot here in
    Springfield...  This is the contest if you are going to get your kid
    into shooting.  Very structured and the Elks goes all out to treat the
    kids right.  If they reach the big one, the Elks picks up the whole tab
    for the family.  Last year, most of the kids had never been on an
    airplane, or had never left their state.
    
    	As for the competition, it was stiff in all age brackets and
    genders.  Two kids hit for perfect 25-25 scores with a bunch of others
    hitting 24-25.  What was amazing was that one of the perfect scores
    came from a small girl.  She hit all 25 from behind the actual foul
    line and was only 10 years old I believe.  Mind you, this is not 25
    shots in a row, the shooting is broken down into two 'turns'.  One
    turn involves shooting 10 and the other involves shooting 15.  Each
    contestant in their age and gender bracket must wait and watch while
    the others in their bracket shoot.  Basically, it's pretty
    nerve-racking.
    
    	At the National level, if you miss 2, you're pretty much out of the
    competition.
    
    
    							bill..g.
    

    Goose, regarding the 2 turns in the Elks contest, I think I mentioned
    it before, but that was the worst part of the competition, not just for
    my kid, but for all the kids.  My daughter happened to draw the 14th
    slot out of 15, so she had to wait a long time before her first turn,
    and then again for her 2nd turn.  Worst part was that the gym was ice-
    cold (it was during the freeze we had in January) and the kids had to
    sit basicly motionless through the whole thing (a little over an hour).
    
    Hawk
    

    
    	Hawk, sorry to hear about it, but I think that's what makes the
    Elks tourney special.  Not the ice-cold gym, but the fact that the
    25 shots are taken in two groups.
    
    	Would it really of mattered if your daughter had drawn the 7th or 
    8th position?  She would still have had to wait through some 15 people
    before she shot again, same as if she shot 15th or first.  No matter 
    which slot you get, you still have to wait.
    
    	In the long run, I think this is better because it sort-of prevents
    one kid from just standing there and banging home 25 in a row.  This
    way a kid has to shoot twice and I believe in the long run, it will
    help them better.  I'll admit that there is a lot of pressure, maybe 
    to much at such a young age, but some kids seem to handle it better
    than others.  Hey, I was really nervous and all I had to do was rebound
    the shots!!  So, I can only imagine what the pressue must have been
    like for those shooting.  One girl lost a battle for first place 
    because the line official called her for a foot-fault!  That was a
    really tough break and the kid (girl) was pretty upset crying and all.
    It was sad, but they know the rules.
    
    
    								bill..g.
    

    No, you're right, Goose, position didn't matter a bit.  All the girls'
    fingers were 37�F! :-)  And, I like the 2-part shooting.  Not only does
    it prevent a kid from getting on an unconscious roll, but it also gives
    the kid a break if he/she hits a slump.  The one thing I disagree with
    is that they do not allow for a couple of warm-up shots in the 2nd
    round.  I'd rather they limit the 1st round warm-ups to 2 shots
    (instead of 4? max.), and give them another 2 before starting the 2nd
    round count...
    
    Hawk
    

    Well, Kerrie gave me some good news last night.
    
    First, she got two A's tis week, one for an essay, one in math.
    
    Second, she made the second-team allstars at point guard.  Considering
    that she missed over 4 games this year, not too bad.
    
    Third, she was the assist leader for her team this year.
    
    Sat, the play at CCRI in the JC sectional tourney.  They play in the
    semi, then the winner plays on Sunday.  I'm going for the Sat game,
    it's a 3PM so most of the day is shot.  But, it may well be her last
    game that I get to see, 'cause she's got fluid in her bad knee and
    has been having some problems with soreness for awhile.  
    
    Anyone able to give directions to CCRI?  Heck, I don't even know what
    city it's in.
    
    lEe

    	Since Waddle's no longer around I'll say CONGRATS.  8^)

    Thanks, Slasher.
    
    Found out last night that CCRI (Community College of R.I.) is in
    Warwick.  Never been three before.  It's a litle south of Providence.
    (Rhode Island, not Heaven.)
    
    lEe

    Well, NECCO won in the semi-finals on Sat, 86-68.  Kerrie had 27 points
    to lead the scoring for her team.  She hit 8 of 9 treys and had another
    3-point play on a layup and a foul.  The team played great, as just
    about everyone contributed as needed.  Boards, passes, etc.  Great game
    for them.
    
    Unfortunately, they lost in the final on Sunday, 82-60 to Becker
    College.  Kerrie was covered real good, as any coach would do after
    watching Sats game.  She hit for 2 of 4 treys, but was hardly ever
    open.  No one else seemed able to step up and take over.  The best
    player on the team, Tara Holtman, has been ill over the past week and
    just couldn't bring her game along with her.  Anyway, they finished as
    runners-up in the NJCC Regional tournament.  Becker is a very good
    club, and will play in two weeks in Troy N.Y. where the National
    Tournament for J.C.'s will be held.
    
    Kerrie made the all-tournament team, along with another NECCO player,
    Nickie Melanson.  I also found out that Kerrie was the assist leader
    for the whole region.
    
    There were a few scouts/coaches there, so MAYBE we'll hear something.
    Her passing was outstanding, including a 3/4 inbounds pass.  Not bad
    for a girl her size.  One scout did talk to her a bit.  She's still got
    3 years eligibility left, so if someone needs a point guard who can hit
    from outside, she might get a shot.
    
    The Hillies won on Sat over Medford, so they play Brockton tonite at the
    Boston Garden for the Div I North title.  The winner of this game goes
    to the Centrum on Sat for the state finals.  They've already lost to
    Brockton by 5, so it's a grudge match for the Hillies as that loss was
    their only one this year.  But, Brockton is undefeated over the past
    two seasons, and are, of course, the defending Div I girls state
    champs.  So, it will be a battle, I'm sure.
    
    
    Lee

    lEe, congrats to Kerrie.  27 points is awesome!  Hopefully, some smart
    scout puts in a good word.  BTW, she is graduating from NECCO this
    spring, right?  Just found out that my wife will be wearing the cap 'n
    gown too.  Didn't realize that certificate program "graduates" get to
    partake in the ceremonies.  Fine with me.  Just means yet another
    party!
    
    As lEe mentioned, the rematch of the season between Brockton &
    Haverhill is tonight at the Gahden.  The winner will probably take the
    state title this saturday.  I'd have to give Haverhill the slight edge
    due to the revenge factor.  Even thought Brockton beat them on their
    home turf 3 weeks ago, the pressure the community put on these girls
    for that game was a bit much.  I think they'll fare much better on
    neutral ground.  What I'd give to see this one tonight, and should
    Haverhill win, I'm at the Centrum this saturday...
    
    Just remembered too, that my kid, Julie, will be in the "regional" K of
    C free throw contest which she advanced to 3 weeks ago, this saturday
    morning...
    
    Hawk
    

    Good luck to Julie, Hawk.  I'm sure she'll do her best, whatever that
    is on any given day.
    
    Kerrie was a bit down after the loss, but I asked her if she had any
    regrets, did she wish she had done something differently, or did
    something that she didn't try.  She said no, she left her game on the
    floor.  That's all you can ask from anyone.  Some days things work,
    other days they don't.  It's the effort that counts, on a personal
    level.
    
    lEe

Leaving your game on the {floor, court, pitch, field} is the essence of sport.

       Hey lEe, I hope you had some Life Savers to offer her after the
    game.
                                     Denny 8^)
    

    Well, the Haverhill Girls did it last nigght, they beat Brockton,
    actually, they creamed Brockton, 62-45, to advance to the state
    champeenship this saturday at the Centrum.  And, I'm there baby!  Wish
    I could've seen the game, but bar duties kept me away.  At about 11pm
    last night, I was getting a bit nervous as I didn't see any
    extraordinary activity on the streets, being in downtown Haverhill.  A
    call to the local newspaper gave me the good news.
    
    BTW, this is the 1st loss in 2 full seasons for the defending state
    champs, Brockton.  The loss stops their streak at 47, I believe.  No
    one I talked to all night thought that Haverhill would win, in fact, a
    Brockton blowout was the general consensus.  I felt otherwise due to
    the revenge factor mainly, but unfortunately, being the consumate
    professional bartender, I cannot rub it in my customers' faces next
    Monday night, as much as I want to...  :-)
    
    Wouldn't mind meeting up with anyone who's going to the Centrum this
    Saturday.  Let me know...
    
    Hawk
    

    Congrats to the Hillie Girls BB team!  Musta been quite a game.  I was
    planning on going, but Kerrie's team banquet was last night at
    DiBurros.  
    
    As a kinda sad aside, I believe it was 6 girls from the Haverhill team
    made the League All-Star team, but could NOT play as the all-star game
    was Sunday.  They had played the semi-final on Sat, and the final was
    on Monday.  So, if they had played on Sunday, they wouldn't have been
    eligible to practice.  If they did both, they would have been declared
    ineligible for the rest of the year.  Which is, the finals.  That damn
    MIAA sure has some screwballs running things.  Didn't anyone think that
    at least a few girls from whatever team was going to the Finals would
    make her allstar team?  Heck, it isn't like it's a real game, it's just
    time for them to strut their stuff.  But, the almighty MIAA rules
    again.
    
    lEe

    Is that right, lEe?  What a bunch of maroons, for that rule and
    especially for scheduling the all-star game right in the middle of the
    playoffs...
    
    I read the recap of the game in the Globe, and apparently, the game was
    still very much in doubt until about 6 minutes to go.  Haverhill went
    into halftime with a 10 point lead, but Brockton charged back to tie it
    in the 2nd half.  It then stayed close until, I believe, Brockton's
    center, considered their main offensive threat, picked up her 4th foul
    with 6 minutes left.  The Brockton coach decided to sit her, and then
    Haverhill went on 2 huge spurts within minutes to ice the game.  
    
    I feel that the loss to Brockton a few weeks ago was a blessing in
    disguise for Haverhill.  Sure, it was tough to take after the
    outrageous "showdown" build-up, but revenge must've weighed heavy on
    the minds of these girls.  I've seen them play, and they are a tough
    and scrappy bunch.  No way was Brockton going to beat them again.
    
    Also, for at least a couple of the Haverhill girls, this will be their
    2nd title attempt.  The last time they were in the championship game,
    and won, was in '89.  A certain noter, known as ::sports's elderly
    statesman (ie. old phart), watched his daughter Kerrie Timmons help
    lead the team to the '89 champeenship.  Here's hoping for another...
    
    Hawk 

    re .61 .62 
    
    The intent of the MIAA rule is to stop STUDENT-Athletes from spending
    all their time on sports.  The rule is there to stop kids from playing
    on more than one team at a time (High school or junior high hockey team
    and then playing later that evening for the town travelling youth
    hockey team for example).  As far as the All Star game, it was 
    scheduled by the League NOT by the MIAA.
    
    I agree that the MIAA does alot of stupid things and deserves much
    of the critisism it gets,  but in this case the League's Athletic
    Directors (including Haverhills) are the one who messed up.
    
    JMHO
    Dave

    The bottom line is, the 6 Haverhill all-stars got screwed, regardless
    of where the blame lies.  Hopefully, the process will change so that
    next year's kids fare better...
    

    Scuttlebut around EMASS HS girls circles says that the best game in
    the east would be between the Hillies (Div 1) and Notre Dame Academy
    (Tyngsboro-Div 3)). Both teams REAL physical and hungry I hear. Can't
    attest to the Hillies but have seen NDA ( my ex-boss' daughter is on
    da team) play and whup Division 2 finalist Wakefield by 30. Too bad
    it cain't happen. 
    
    MikeL
    

As I said in the HS sports topic - congrats to Haverhill, I LOVE it when
Brockton loses.

    dave, I agree with you as you describe the INTENT of the rule.  No
    problem there for me.  But, there should be some means to obtain an
    waiver under certain conditions, such as an all-star game game and a
    practice on the one day between a semi-final and a final tournament
    game.  
    
    The MIAA has a lot of things that are a problem, buginning with the way
    they use the money they collect.  I recall, in general, a major blow-up
    a few years ago regarding their headquarters and the money spent to
    either build or renovate it.  The new rule this year, which does away
    with a home game in the tournament for the top-seeded teams stinks,
    too.  Hopefully, it will revert back to the way it was.
    
    Lee

    The MIAA generally has its head up its collective butts about a lot of
    things but the Merrimack Valley League should not have scheduled a
    league all-star game during the middle of the state playoffs.
    
    John

    Stopped by the Haverhill High Athletic office this morning to pick up
    my discounted tickets (3) for Saturday's big game.  Saved a total of
    $6, which coincidentally was the cost of a Fenway bleacher ticket last
    year. :-)  Problem is, where do I put them so they'll be found in 3
    days?  I'd leave them in the car I'm driving today, but the last time I
    did that, my wife switched cars with me on game day and I almost didn't
    get there, right 'Sawmain?
    
    I also mentioned to the AD about how these girls would matchup with
    Notre Dame, and he said #1, the MIAA would never allow it and, #2, it
    would be no contest.  I realize his opinion is very biased, but he also 
    pointed out that the talent disparity between Div's I & III is just
    too great.  I'm not so sure I'd agree with that, but I also just can't
    see anyone beating the Haverhill girls right now (assuming they're not
    having an off game, which happens to the best of them).
    
    Anyone know if they're going to the Centrum on Saturday?  I'll probably
    get there a little after 4 to catch most of the Div II Boys game, and
    most likely leave sometime in the 2nd half, depending on the game
    itself, of the Div I Boys, the last game of the day...
    
    Hawk
    

    Not surprised by his words,Hawk.
    
    Conversation that my friend heard was between four or five girls
    HS coaches who were at the Garden watching all divisions. All coaches
    had seen both teams play and said it would be a hail of a game.
    But as we all know, the MIAA wouldn't go for it.
    
    MikeL
    

Hawk,

Do you have a bulletin board at your house, say, in your kitchen?
Do you have refrigerator magnets?

If so, make up a big sign in big black (or red, or international orange)
letters, which says:

		HEY STUPID, THE GOSH DARNED FREAKING TICKETS ARE
		RIGHT HERE ------->

and then pin or magnet the tickets right there...


Then go into your living room, and make a big sign, in GREEN letters,
which says

	 	THIS WAY TO THE TICKETS ---->

and make the arrow point towards the kitchen.  Do the same in the 
bathroom, and the other rooms, except the bedroom.


In the bedroom, have your lovely wife make a sign, in big RED letters
that says:


		HAWK, IF YOU LOSE THE TICKETS (WHICH ARE TACKED
		ON THE REFRIGERATOR [or whereever]) IF YOU LOSE
		THOSE TICKETS, THERE WILL BE NO NOOKIE FOR A YEAR!
	

Lastly, in the refrigerator, put a little post it on a beer that says

		Hey, You, Stupid, the tickets are (location)


Finally, tell Steven and Julie that it's worth $10 to each of them if they
remind you at least five times a day where the tickets are.....


That should do it.....


Hope this helps,
'Saw

    The real problem with a game between a Division 1 team and a Division 3
    game is depth.  A public school hockey coach said their top 2 lines and
    defense pairings match up well with any Catholic school but where they
    get killed is on the 3rd line.  And it goes that way, all the way down
    the chain.
    
    I've never seen either Haverhill or Notre Dame play.  What the MIAA is
    looking at (regardless of what level of talent Notre Dame actually has)
    is the supposition that Haverhill's 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th players
    could probably start for Notre Dame while Notre Dame's starters might
    have a problem playing for Haverhill.  It's the same problem we used to
    have in the UMass vs BC football game - their 3rd string could have
    started for us or pushed our starters while most of our starters
    probably couldn't have started for them.
    
    In high school sports, the bigger the school, the more talent you have
    to choose from and the higher the likelihood of finding better players. 
    In football, if you have Brockton playing Maynard, Maynard is probably
    going to have to leave its starters in for most of the game, they'll
    get tired and there's a likelihood of them really getting hurt by
    Brockton's fresh second team.
    
    In order to avoid lawsuits, the MIAA has to set a standard and stick to 
    it.  Some of the rules may seem silly but they have to try to remain
    consistent, lest they get accused of violating their own rules and
    acting with a sense of favoritism.
    
    John
    

    'Sawmain, I don't have any refrigerator magnets cause I cain't find the
    friggin' refrigerator anymore...  :-)
    
    Hawk Copperfield
    

    JohnD, I can't say for sure about this year, but I do know that within
    the past 6 years, the MIAA has not released their tournament schedule
    until the season was over.  Yet, the AD's have to have their all-star
    game scheduled early enough so that the players from many schools can
    plan on it, and that it NOT interfere with the next sport, such as
    softball coming right after basketball.  
    
    Why did the MIAA see fit to schedule a Final only two days after the
    semi, yet have FIVE days until the State Final?  Maybe it was because
    of the Boston Garden schedule, but nothing is said.  If it was, then so
    be it.  I think a kid would rather play in the Garden than in an
    allstar game at a high school.  But no info has been issued, that I've
    seen.  
    
    Why did the Haverhill Andover game have to be played In Salem Mass?
    Six years ago, the big game between Haverhill and Methuen was held at
    Merrimack College, a close site which was neutral for both teams.  Made
    for a good crowd.  Perhaps the crowd was as good at Salem, but I doubt
    it.
    
    It isn't like they don't know when the season ends.  There is a final
    date that all schools must adhere to.  And, since it's an open
    tournament, it isn't necessary to wait until the last game is played to
    determine who qualifies, like the older format.  Sure, the seedings may
    change late in the season, but that's no more a problem than they used
    to have with the qualifications.
    
    Oh well, enough is enough. Should be a great day in the Centrum.
    
    Lee

Hawk, 

Have you ever thought of professional help?

There is a concern in the Yellow Pages down here called Finders Keepers.
They specialize in finding things, especially refrigerators...   8^)

Only problem is they like to keep a third of the beer they find in them...


'Saw

    It's been a while since I last updated on my daughter's hoops season,
    so....
    
    The Sacred Hearts Hawks finished their regular season in the River
    Valley League with a 11-1 record, capturing their division
    championship.  Last weekend, they won back-to-back games in the playoff 
    tournament to advance to the championship game this past Saturday
    against the other division's regular season champs who had not lost a
    single game all season.  Emulating the Haverhill High School girls
    state championship team (who won it a week ago), Julie and her
    teammates came onto to the floor all wearing bandana headbands. And, in
    similar fashion to the HHS girls in their championship game, the Hawks
    played a sloppy game and found themselves down by 4 going into the last
    period.  The fear of losing it sunk in as they went on a tear in the
    closing minutes to win 15-11 (yes, that's the correct score!).  Julie
    did not score in this game, but she played well defensively as she
    guarded their top scorer.
    
    On another note, Julie won the 3rd round (regionals) in the Knights of
    Columbus Free Throw contest last week and advances to the final round
    for the state champioship in a couple of weeks...
    
    Hawk
    
      

Great Stuff Hawk!

Please send my Congrats to Julie, and tell I her I said "No Flies on Her".


Rarely is a great defensive effort recognized, but in my mind it is the
hallmark of the absolute team player.


Buy her a bottle of that non-alcoholic Champangne and tell her it's from 
The Sawmain....8^)  I'll buy you a couple of beers at the Sox game
as payment....


GREAT stuff!


'Saw

    Last Saturday was the state champoinship of the Knights of Columbus
    Free Throw contest.  As previously mentioned, my daughter Julie was the
    (North) region champ, and she faced 4 other regional champs (Boston,
    South, Central, & West).  Although she hit her personal best, 18 of 25,
    she only managed a 4th place finish.  The winner hit for 20, and 2
    other girls tied at 19.  I couldn't have been prouder had she won
    though.  She took consolation in bettering herself, and recognized the
    champ in a sports(wo)manlike manner.  She's also pretty proud about
    being the 4th best 11 year old girl (K of C) free throw shooter in the 
    state!
    
    Hawk
    
    P.S.  Although this isn't "woman's basketball"-related, I chatted with
    	  a guy at the contest who's very involved with the annual Elks
    	  free throw contests (national, much bigger than the K of C) and
    	  was present at the national championship round in Indianapolis
    	  a couple of weeks ago.  Anyway, he was raving about this 13 year
    	  old boy from Kentucky who won by hitting 50 of 50 shots!  And,
          this is the kid's 3rd national champeenship in 4 years!  This guy
    	  remarked the kid prepares for the contest by shooting 500 free
    	  throws a day, all year round, and steps it up to 1000 a day just
    	  before the 1st round, as well as in between rounds.  Unreal...