Augie plays for D2 title

[rabidrabbit]

Taking on Lincoln memorial. At the Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco, TX.

Augie up by 12 with 13 min left. Good Augie crowd, plus a Rabbit fan.

[MontanaRabbit]

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Augie is pretty damn good.

[rabidrabbit]

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Augie will win!!!

[JACKGUYII]

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Schilling, Richter and Janssen would have looked good in Jacks Blue!

[RabbitObsessed]

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Schilling, Richter and Janssen would have looked good in Jacks Blue!

Man, I don't know. To me, they looked like the epitome of REALLY good D2 players. None looked like great athletes. Schilling looked to be the only one capable of the defensive effort/ability that Nagy expects, and he's undersized for his position.

And am I the only one that thought Janssen whines a bit too much?

[JackJD]

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The final was Augustana 90, Lincoln Memorial 81.

Congrats to Augustana on its first DII national title!

[jacks nl]

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Man, I don't know. To me, they looked like the epitome of REALLY good D2 players. None looked like great athletes. Schilling looked to be the only one capable of the defensive effort/ability that Nagy expects, and he's undersized for his position.

And am I the only one that thought Janssen whines a bit too much?

wonder if he is related to beckstrand. ha

watched most of the game they played really good. tom's done a great job with that team.

[22jack]

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I tried to watch some of the semi-final game and it only lasted 5 minutes.

[Kemo]

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Man, I don't know. To me, they looked like the epitome of REALLY good D2 players. None looked like great athletes. Schilling looked to be the only one capable of the defensive effort/ability that Nagy expects, and he's undersized for his position.

And am I the only one that thought Janssen whines a bit too much?

Have to agree. Really happy for Augie and was cheering for them, but as RO said, epitome of really good D2 players (highly skilled, limited athletically).

The biggest difference between D1 and D2 (and from mid major to high major) is defense, and I was amazed at how much penetration and how many easy layups were given up by the Vikings throughout the game. Of course, their offensive play is so good themselves that it didn't cost them.

Schilling no doubt has the athleticism and toughness to play as an undersized 4 at most mid majors.

Janssen is a really good mid major offensive player, but his defense has a lot to be desired (I know he was playing with a hurt foot this tournament, but it was noticeable before he was injured).

Not sure if any of the others could provide enough offense to offset their defensive short comings.

[JACKGUYII]

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Have to agree. Really happy for Augie and was cheering for them, but as RO said, epitome of really good D2 players.

The biggest difference between D1 and D2 (and from mid major to high major) is defense, and I was amazed at how much penetration and how many easy layups were given up by the Vikings throughout the game. Of course, they offensive play is so good themselves they were able to make it not cost them.

Two of the three were offered by the Jacks.

[Cowbell]

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Those "highly skilled, limited athletically" basketball players beat the University of Iowa on their home floor early in the year.

[Kemo]

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Those "highly skilled, limited athletically" basketball players beat the University of Iowa on their home floor early in the year.

I'm aware.

Superior skill can win out over size and athleticism in the game of basketball, however, offense is less consistent (skill) than defense (size/athleticism).

The notion that a great DII team couldn't beat a solid DI team is just as silly as saying that a great DII team would beat a solid DI team.

[jack power]

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Those "highly skilled, limited athletically" basketball players beat the University of Iowa on their home floor early in the year.

Upsets never happen...

[Nidaros]

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Congratulations to Augustana University.

[filbert]

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wonder if he is related to beckstrand. ha

watched most of the game they played really good. tom's done a great job with that team.

Ah, memories.

Fast forwarding to today:

Well Done, Augie! Ya done good. Congratulations from this yellow-and-blue-bleeding Rabbit to all y'all blue-and-goldsters.