I don't think there's any question that the POTY, ROTY and COTY picks were unanimous. Had the Hornets won both games over the past weekend I would have given Coach Harris the COTY (since CaptJ gave me the job of commish). I think they have done a great job with a team I was not expecting to win more than about 5 games this year. To finish second is something the SU staff should feel proud about, regardless of the outcome of this coming weekend.

I was quite surprised to see Kline as a first teammer. Not that he isn't that caliber of player, but he missed about 5 games in the conference. Am I correct assuming that conference awards are based mainly on conference stats? But I am pleased that the conference felt he was good enough to merit the selection. The only change I see is to switch Methodist's Carnes for AU's Malone. Carnes showed again Tuesday night that he belongs in the first team.  That guy is the complete player.

Schrader was a solid second team pick for SU. He still is a bit of a mystery to me. Shows up for a half, then disappears... but, in a major way for the Hornets, he showed up for the final 10 minutes against Methodist on Tuesday night and hit shots at the end of the game. He has the tools.

It's great to see SU's Dudley get some recognition. He's been a huge pick-up for the Hornets this year. His determination and will-to-win is something that doesn't come across in the boxscore, but is evident in the gym. I mean, the guy plays with, to quote 50, "a club" on his shooting hand and still grabs 8 boards Tuesday night....

It is a shame Robertson got overlooked. I had never been very impressed with him, in fact I figured he would be moved to a secondary position by the staff for PG Adams early in the season.

Boy, was I wrong.

Of all the players on SU's team Robertson has been the one guy who has carried this team to second place. It seems that when SU needed a key bucket, he would produce. When SU needs a rebound, he's underneath banging with the Bigs and coming up with a board. He's a tough kid and I was very impressed with his growth over this year. I think he was overlooked for all-conference. He turned out to be a great player and I hope he can find a way to win two more games. He will be the guy to do it.

Quote from: CaptJ on February 25, 2010, 04:52:43 PM

Quote from: usasouth50 on February 25, 2010, 03:14:54 PM
Predictions??

NCW  94  Averett 80
SU     73 CNU  68

NCW vs SU meet in the finals

Let me get this straight.  SU's TWO best players are injured and you think they can beat CNU a 2nd time this year in Newport News?  And 3rd time overall?  I admire your dedication, but I'll make a wager with you.  The loser has to write a VERY complimentary post exalting the greatness of the winning team.  200 words mimimum.  Agreed?

Remember CaptJ, SU is a private school and I would expect no less than 400 words.

Or a 5 drink minimum.

Quote from: usasouth50 on February 23, 2010, 11:25:08 PM
Kline and dudley back to 100% by Friday

50 - not gonna happen. Both guys are seriously injured, each may get 20 minutes at most. My respect for Dudley's heart and drive continues to rise. He was out there grabbing rebounds with one hand...

I think the Hornets will edge the Monarchs tonight in overtime. I don't feel good about Friday, with SU missing 26 pts and 14 boards per game, it may be one and done at the Freeman. Last weekend is the prime example, with Kline and Dudley out SU loses both games and can't compete. The pressure sits with Robertson and Schreader to lead this team and do the impossible. Good luck Hornets!

Quote from: CaptJ on February 22, 2010, 08:58:18 AM
According to the USASAC website, SU is playing in the tournament final on 2/27.  I think it's a little premature to be making that call.  Is SU97 the commissioner now?

+1 karma for you CaptJ! 

Congrats on the win last night Narch. If SU is going to lose to anybody, I would rather it be to you guys.

Quote from: CaptJ on January 27, 2010, 07:34:24 PM
I need to expand my vocabulary.  I have never used the word juggernaut in a sentence, written or spoken.  Plus one for you, 97.

It's that darn private school education creeping back up again..

Quote from: CaptJ on January 27, 2010, 08:14:52 PM
End of the first half.

After a series of bad calls favoring the Captains, Josh Russell hits a shot from half court at the buzzer to give the Captains their first lead (36-35).

Bad call #1 - Hornets hit the rim with their last second shot but the scorer hits the buzzer signalling 35 second violation.  Mark Blasingame hears the buzzer and thinks the final buzzer has sounded and bounces the ball with both hands in what should have been a double dribble.  CNU is awarded possession.

Bad call #2 - Throwing the inbounds pass, Blasingame runs the baseline like it was following a made shot.  Should have been a travelling violation.  Russell hits the half court shot to take the lead.

According to the SU radio team there was some question to the time left on the clock allowing the half-court ringer. Did anybody watching the game see anything here?

Congratulations to Blasingame for hitting the 1000 career point mark. 

IT'S LIKE CHRISTMAS!   

Quote from: CaptJ on January 26, 2010, 05:14:14 PM

Quote from: hasanova on January 26, 2010, 02:14:48 PM
OK, guys, who wants to win this thing?  NCWC is 4-1, but 8-9 overall.  Is MU the only team that really doesn't have a shot?  Sorry, narch, but the Monarchs are oh and seventeen.

As usual, it will be the team that gets hot at the end.  Don't be surprised if it is a team with an overall losing record this year.  

GO CAPTAINS!  

CaptJ I agree entirely. With no clear juggernaut program, it will all come down to who can run the table in the tournament.



CNU on the clock.

GO HORNETS!

I still think NCW and CNU are the teams to beat...  but it's a colossal weekend for the Hornets. You have to win your home games. If SU really wants to make a push for the league title, then they have to win both games. That would push them to 5-1 and I think the second half schedule is a kinder-gentler machine gun hand...  FC, AU and NCW make the trip to Winchester in the second half, which should give a little more hope to the Hornets chances.

It all starts this weekend. Go Hornets!

Quote from: SU97 on January 19, 2010, 10:47:15 PM
I'm not 100% sure but I think the last NCAA appearances for SU were in 1989, 1991 and 1995. SU was close in 2003, losing in the finals of the USASAC and finishing 10-4 in conference.

Correction: 1996

Quote from: hasanova on January 19, 2010, 09:43:36 PM
While playing that "what if" game, think about Jordan Snipes leaving MU after his freshman year to transfer to Guilford and also Ben Strong deciding to go to Guilford (he was also recruited at MU).  Those two decisions alone have changed the complexion of MBB at both schools for the past six years at least.

Maybe just a little  

Quote from: CaptJ on January 19, 2010, 06:21:39 PM
I researched this and it looks like Shenandoah has never won the conference tournament.  I doubt they have been given an at-large berth in the NCAA tournament.  If my Captains don't win it this year I am pulling for the Hornets.

You are correct. SU holds no titles in the DIAC or USASAC, the last conference title was in the ESAC. It's been a while since the Hornets played in the NCAA tournament, I'm not 100% sure but I think the last NCAA appearances for SU were in 1989, 1991 and 1995. SU was close in 2003, losing in the finals of the USASAC and finishing 10-4 in conference.

IMHO it's WAY to early to talk about who's getting the AQ, much less who will win the league title. Any team can get hot for a weekend and change the title chase. We will know more in two weeks. There are too many variables at play right now.