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Re: Northern State (Regionals)
Yet another good story form Eric. He is traveling with the NSU team.
http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aber...ts/8178286.htm
Posted on Sat, Mar. 13, 2004
Ultimate road trip - traveling with Wolves
By Eric Burgess
American News Sports Writer
The Northern State Wolves are loving every minute of their trip to Denver for the North Central Region men's basketball tournament.
And thanks to the hospitality of the NSU athletic department, coaches and players, so am I. Upon finding out that the Wolves had guaranteed themselves a spot in this year's regional, my friend and editor John Papendick started making the arrangements for my trip to Denver. But instead of having to spend the money on a plane ticket, the gracious Wolves offered to let me tag along.
The opportunity to tag along has allowed me to see a different side of NSU coach Don Meyer's squad. This group of young men is as laid back as a pack of napping lions when they are not on the court. But when it comes time to lace up the sneakers, it's down to business as usual.
Following their Wednesday morning practice, the Wolves and I hopped on a bus at 11 a.m. and began our journey. Our final destination for the first night was the Comfort Inn in Sidney, Neb., which is about a 585-mile drive from Aberdeen. After spending nearly nine hours on the road, a soft bed was a welcome sight when I entered my room. . . .
. . .And although the Rocky Mountains have piqued my interest to this point of the trip, come Saturday it's all going to get even better. The Wolves are members of what many consider to be the toughest region in NCAA Division II men's basketball, which means that I am going to have the opportunity to watch some of the best teams in the nation play. However, my anticipation for the NSU/South Dakota State game, which will be played at 9:30 p.m. (CDT) on Saturday, is the highest.
The SDSU game is one the Wolves have been dying to play since the announcement came on Sunday night that the Jackrabbits were to be their first-round opponent. The NSU players and coaches are eager to show SDSU just how far they have come since their loss to the Jackrabbits back in December.
One thing is certain, if SDSU heads into the game expecting the same type of game as they got from the Wolves earlier this season, Jackrabbit fans could be very disappointed following Saturday's game. In light of what has happened during the course of this season, the Wolves have already proven to their fans that they are a much better team than they were in December. Now they are eager to show SDSU just how much they have improved.
Go Rabbits, beat the Wolves! ;D
Yet another good story form Eric. He is traveling with the NSU team.
http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aber...ts/8178286.htm
Posted on Sat, Mar. 13, 2004
Ultimate road trip - traveling with Wolves
By Eric Burgess
American News Sports Writer
The Northern State Wolves are loving every minute of their trip to Denver for the North Central Region men's basketball tournament.
And thanks to the hospitality of the NSU athletic department, coaches and players, so am I. Upon finding out that the Wolves had guaranteed themselves a spot in this year's regional, my friend and editor John Papendick started making the arrangements for my trip to Denver. But instead of having to spend the money on a plane ticket, the gracious Wolves offered to let me tag along.
The opportunity to tag along has allowed me to see a different side of NSU coach Don Meyer's squad. This group of young men is as laid back as a pack of napping lions when they are not on the court. But when it comes time to lace up the sneakers, it's down to business as usual.
Following their Wednesday morning practice, the Wolves and I hopped on a bus at 11 a.m. and began our journey. Our final destination for the first night was the Comfort Inn in Sidney, Neb., which is about a 585-mile drive from Aberdeen. After spending nearly nine hours on the road, a soft bed was a welcome sight when I entered my room. . . .
. . .And although the Rocky Mountains have piqued my interest to this point of the trip, come Saturday it's all going to get even better. The Wolves are members of what many consider to be the toughest region in NCAA Division II men's basketball, which means that I am going to have the opportunity to watch some of the best teams in the nation play. However, my anticipation for the NSU/South Dakota State game, which will be played at 9:30 p.m. (CDT) on Saturday, is the highest.
The SDSU game is one the Wolves have been dying to play since the announcement came on Sunday night that the Jackrabbits were to be their first-round opponent. The NSU players and coaches are eager to show SDSU just how far they have come since their loss to the Jackrabbits back in December.
One thing is certain, if SDSU heads into the game expecting the same type of game as they got from the Wolves earlier this season, Jackrabbit fans could be very disappointed following Saturday's game. In light of what has happened during the course of this season, the Wolves have already proven to their fans that they are a much better team than they were in December. Now they are eager to show SDSU just how much they have improved.
Go Rabbits, beat the Wolves! ;D
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