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Lady Tigers

This is largely a precautionary post. I've mentioned that my wife plays for the Ouachita Baptist Lady Tiger basketball team a number of times; however, I wouldn't be surprised if A) you didn't believe me or B) you didn't pay attention. I just wanted to post a quick link (or you can just click on the title of this blog post) to the roster so you can check out the team: http://www.obutigers.com/wbasketball/2008-09roster.asp

Anyway, since I'll be around for most of the home games, it seems I should keep a running commentary about the team. I mean, I'm so used to watching sports with the eye of the journalist that sometimes it's hard to just enjoy for pure entertainment value. This way maybe I can satisfy a little of both cravings.

Quick OBU Lady Tiger rundown (at least from my limited prospective): Last year, the Lady Tigers had a few internal problems which forced them to clean house of many of their upperclassmen. Therefore, there are only two seniors and three juniors on this year's squad, leaving underclassmen to populate a majority of the roster, including returning the Gulf South Conference West Division Freshman of the Year in Gabby Coleman.

Though they have a few players around the six-foot mark, the Lady Tigers lack any real presence inside. OBU will have to rely on a guard-oriented, perimeter attack that will feature plenty of slashing, driving, and kick-outs for three-pointers.

As of now, Coach Crowder looks like he will play a rotation of at least ten, with frequent substitutions due to the fast-paced tempo that his team will employ.

The Lady Tigers were picked seventh in the Gulf South Conference Preaseason Coaches' Poll, according to the OBU SID Brian Howard. However, I think the Lady Tigers have enough talent to surprise some people. Granted, I don't know much about the GSC, I'd be willing to bet OBU will finish above seventh.

The Lady Tigers will begin the regular season on Tuesday at Bill Vining Arena against Central Baptist. I'll be there and I'll let you know what I think sometime. Or, maybe if I'm lucky, I can get my wife to write an insightful piece about the game from a Lady Tiger's prospective (don't bet on it).

(Of course, the opinions expressed here are not those of any member of the OBU Lady Tiger coaching staff. Just one man's educated, biased opinions.)

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Anonymous said…
Oh me, I feel so special. If only I scored or something, you could write about that! :P
November 17, 2008 at 11:19 PM

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