Date Posted:10:33:33 05/02/04 Sun Author: NTKHC64 Subject: Re: Why not a Worcester Tournament? In reply to:
Non Alum Dave
's message, "Re: Why not a Worcester Tournament?" on 10:06:56 05/02/04 Sun
Dave: "three solid mid majors"..not the way to go. Follow the old Lapchick tournament formula. Bring in two equally strong and attractive teams to play each other and then have HC play a team that gives us a good chance of winning. We then play in the finals. Teams would come to Worcester IF they can make money and that depends on marketing to the Worcester area fans. Not every team can go to Maui or NYC. There are scores of holiday tournaments and their numbers seem to grow each year. I think we need a more positive slant than what you relate.
The weight room remark is right on! Playing a Big Ten team will make our guys realize that they need to prepare for a very physical encounter. UNC-Asheville actually hung with the Gophers and were just a bucket or two away from making it a real nail biter and they did it with smart ball and quickness, qualities I think we will possess next year. The big man in the middle question still needs resolution though.
I saw that game on TV NTK and indeed, UNC-A was impressive. I think HC can go in there and do the same, but someone in the 4-5 positions is going to have to really improve over the summer to give them a chance in this game.
As for the tourney, yeah, the Lapchick formula certainly makes sense. I just think it would be more difficult to get 2 big time schools. Marketing, as usual, would certainly be a key. It's something I would really like to see..
It's clear that they just have to make office space in the field house for the two us and things will work out fine!
UNC-A had senior Ben McGonigal at 6'11"/ 250 and a super backcourt. I don't see anyone on our roster with those numbers or experience to play the 5. With all due respect to the present players, the more time passes the more you appreciate Pat.
