Comments on: Southern Hospitality: Coaches speak http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2008/01/03/southern-hospitality-coaches-speak/ The daily dish on Division III basketball Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:53:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: martin http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2008/01/03/southern-hospitality-coaches-speak/comment-page-1/#comment-3882 martin Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:29:14 +0000 http://www.d3hoops.com/dailydose/2008/01/03/southern-hospitality-coaches-speak/#comment-3882 Really enjoyed the posts and the interviews. Now that Pat has established a custom of touring underserved D3 regions, I think a trip to California next year is in order. All the interviews were good but Randy Lambert of Maryville stands out. What really comes through is his knowledge of D3 and basketball, his love of the sport, and above all his concern for the kids at his school - not just his athletes but the school in general. In the Midwest, as in the entire northeastern quadrant of this country, it is easy to be a D3 fan. I appreciate the preserverance and effort that people like Lambert have shown over the years in a difficult situation. If he is involved in the decision about the future of D3 and his concerns are addressed, I will feel good about the process. When the future of D3 and the potential split are being discussed, the effect any decisions have on schools in the south, in Texas, Nebraska Wesleyan, and all the D3 stalwarts throughout the country should be near the top of the list. Really enjoyed the posts and the interviews. Now that Pat has established a custom of touring underserved D3 regions, I think a trip to California next year is in order.

All the interviews were good but Randy Lambert of Maryville stands out. What really comes through is his knowledge of D3 and basketball, his love of the sport, and above all his concern for the kids at his school – not just his athletes but the school in general. In the Midwest, as in the entire northeastern quadrant of this country, it is easy to be a D3 fan. I appreciate the preserverance and effort that people like Lambert have shown over the years in a difficult situation.

If he is involved in the decision about the future of D3 and his concerns are addressed, I will feel good about the process. When the future of D3 and the potential split are being discussed, the effect any decisions have on schools in the south, in Texas, Nebraska Wesleyan, and all the D3 stalwarts throughout the country should be near the top of the list.

]]> By: Ralph Turner http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2008/01/03/southern-hospitality-coaches-speak/comment-page-1/#comment-3881 Ralph Turner Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:24:59 +0000 http://www.d3hoops.com/dailydose/2008/01/03/southern-hospitality-coaches-speak/#comment-3881 Pat, the depth of the interviews was excellent. You gave us a real understanding of the challenges that the coaches are facing. I have really enjoyed the podcasts. I look forward to an annual tour that brings more of this quality content each season. Thanks for doing the Southern Hospitality Tour. Pat, the depth of the interviews was excellent. You gave us a real understanding of the challenges that the coaches are facing.

I have really enjoyed the podcasts. I look forward to an annual tour that brings more of this quality content each season. Thanks for doing the Southern Hospitality Tour.

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