Can Point 3-Peat ????

I don't think about Point much these days but I had no choice as I passed both exits on my way home today. Actually there are 3 exits that will get you there but only 2 are "official" Stevens Point exits.

What will their season hold for them. Are they rebuilding or reloading ????? Coach Bennett had a good comment on that subject at the end of last season. "We lose some key players but keep in mind that the underclassmen have been practicing against the National Champs everyday for two years". A very good point indeed. Love it or hate it, when the WIAC is strong they generally produce the National Champion.

Platteville is on the rise and Whitewater is also very good. If they can avoid the early season upsets they might grab a Pool C and be headed to Salem to cut down the nets this year. Hopefully the expanded field will allow more than one team in. That probably knocks out any chance of the MWC getting multiple teams in, but is it that likely anyway; hard to say............

From memory there have been 30 D3 Tournaments now and the WIAC has 11 Championships I believe, when you consider that they've only had consistent representation for the past 20 years, the conference wins it about half the time. Back in the WSUC days it was a mixed bag of D2, D3 and NAIA and therefore, no automatic bid. So until somebody stops the Pointers I think they are still the favorite.

I haven't perfected my time machine yet, so there is no way of comparing the 3-peat North Park teams with todays Stevens Point teams. Talent would have to go to North Park, but how would they handle the shot clock, 3 point basket and alternate possession ???? These are questions that nobody seems to consider when making comparisons. What about TV time outs if the game were televised ????? Seems ESPN may throw some more bones to small college ball in the future so that is also something to keep in mind. What if what it what if...........