Williamstown, where opportunity knocks..

      The Boys survived against Wesleyan, who threw the best punch they had, and lead 54-43 with 7:29 to go. Then The Boys threw the knockout blow with a four minute, 13-0 run, to give us the lead. Wes  didn't manage but a measly hoop over the last 7:29, and our charge lead by everybody, was fueled by boardwork from the two Ryan's and the explosive energy that Jamal brought. ConnCollege wasn't as tough, although they were hanging around at half. TheBigFella came out and played maybe the best statistical half in our history, ending with 19, 18 and 7 blocks. The Camels went quietly in the face of his onslaught.

       And we're going to need Andrew, with every bit of that fire, to face Whittington and Co. in a game that has huge written all over it. Much on the line NESCAC-wise and NCAA-wise in terms of home courts, etc., particularly since The Boys get to go 'Down East' again next week. And Williams has both us, and Amherst in their building. Pretty huge!

       This is where one hopes that the road-seasoning pays dividends. The keys will be a good start because Williams likes to strike early and often and leave you in the dust, keeping the tempo where the game won't be much out the 60's, and keeping Whittington out on the top block where he has to put it on the floor and can't just whirl, and elevate for the easy basket. That means also defending against Wang and Klemm on the perimeter. A big job but not undo-able and I like our depth better. Good minutes from Luis Alvarez, who is coming on; and on Sat. from Winslow (Hicks) and frosh Jensen as well.

       In the alumni game, 'the roar of the dinosaur' reverberated throughout Pepin, for those keeping track , and was decided in OT by a buzzer beater from Aaron Smith. Yours truly, not dressed but pressed into service, had the chance to avoid the OT when called upon to shoot two on a 'faux technical'. Iced down by an 11-season hiatus, but with the first chance to be on the board in a sixth decade, I drew the front iron (but barely) and didn't earn any free cold ones for later. maybe next year I'll take a couple of warm-ups or at least a couple of shots in preparation. If you joined us whether as a spectator or player, many thanks for making the trip. Also to Rich Browning ('70) for his idea to honor the retiring Karl Lindholm ('67). Hope we'll see you at NESCAC time. And remember that ol' Midd     t-shirt that said " Eph..it's whats for dinner." Be well. Clubbo.