IWU ranked #18 by D3hoops.com

A lot has happened since I last blogged, Titans fans. On October 11 Rosemary and I were married in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida. And then we spent an incredible week in Grand Cayman. Everything worked out great and it was an amazing two weeks.

And now basketball seasons kicks off with some exciting news. The young Titans are ranked #18 in the D3hoops.com preseason Top 25 poll, released today. I guess there won't be any sneaking up on people this year, huh? Good for Ron Rose, his staff, and his extremely talented players. Time to go out and prove 'em right now boys.

Two more recent notes...

* Brett Chamernik will miss at least 4 weeks with a stress fracture in his foot. Chamernik was a huge part of IWU's success last year so this is significant...hopefully he can get back by the opener. The silver lining is that this opens the door of opportunity for someone. Duncan Lawson, Eric McCullough, Edmond O'Callaghan, Ryan Connolly, John Koschnitzy, etc - make the most of your chance!

* And some very disappointing news. Andrew Gilmore's knees just will not cooperate...he's had to step down as a player and will serve as a student coach this season. Gilly is a great kid and a very, very hard worker...he had a chance to be an outstanding Titan. I hope all Titan fans appreciate everything he went through just to have a chance to play last year and this. I'm glad he will be on the bench this season.

It is starting to feel like basketball season. Go Titans!