Watched Dave last night on Hoopsville and he does a great job, however I have to admit his opening interview and discussion about the Little East Conference left a lot to be desired. The Little East Conference has always been a top conference in the country but for some reason people choose to ignore it. I do realize the Northeast talk is all about the NESCAC and yes the teams at the top of that conference deserve credit. I'm not even trying to say the top teams in the Little East are in their category year in and year out. I AM saying the LEC is a player in the national scene. They CONSISTENTLLY send teams to the tournament and you see them in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 year in and year out. So to say they are just coming on the scene is an oversight.
Also, if you notice the LEC plays each team twice which is a very difficult task. The teams in the NESCAC play ONCE and for those teams that choose to play an "out of conference" game for the second time in a season you see them splitting. Look no further than Wesleyan. They play Amherst, and Williams twice a year look and see how that is working out. That's what happens in the LEC EVERY YEAR!
As for Keene State, the first player brought up was Derek D'Amours, who hasn't been with the team since January 1st! That's the first guy you bring up to a coach when you have him on air? A little homework on that one would have been good. Also you chose to focus on a loss to Williams on DECEMBER 7th! REALLY DECEMBER 7th? That's like an ENTIRE SEASON AGO! Everyone knows teams come together and develop over the course of a season especially one as long as the basketball season.
Why is it you didn't choose to focus on the fact that KSC has won 10-12 since Jan.1st, with 3 wins over top 25 teams (or they were at the time) and only 2 losses to WCONN who was also ranked nationally this season? And oh by the way you could have focused on the MORE RECENT WIN over #1 Ranked Middlebury.
But...if you need an explanation for the Williams game here it is: GIVE THEM CREDIT they shot unbelievably well from the floor ...think Villanova –Georgetown national championship if you can remember....ALSO THAT WAS A DIFFERENT KSC TEAM! They lacked chemistry, and Rashad Wright did not play in the game. Since they have put it together you can see they are a force.
I like the show and watch all the time but just though that segment lacked depth and research.
Also, if you notice the LEC plays each team twice which is a very difficult task. The teams in the NESCAC play ONCE and for those teams that choose to play an "out of conference" game for the second time in a season you see them splitting. Look no further than Wesleyan. They play Amherst, and Williams twice a year look and see how that is working out. That's what happens in the LEC EVERY YEAR!
As for Keene State, the first player brought up was Derek D'Amours, who hasn't been with the team since January 1st! That's the first guy you bring up to a coach when you have him on air? A little homework on that one would have been good. Also you chose to focus on a loss to Williams on DECEMBER 7th! REALLY DECEMBER 7th? That's like an ENTIRE SEASON AGO! Everyone knows teams come together and develop over the course of a season especially one as long as the basketball season.
Why is it you didn't choose to focus on the fact that KSC has won 10-12 since Jan.1st, with 3 wins over top 25 teams (or they were at the time) and only 2 losses to WCONN who was also ranked nationally this season? And oh by the way you could have focused on the MORE RECENT WIN over #1 Ranked Middlebury.
But...if you need an explanation for the Williams game here it is: GIVE THEM CREDIT they shot unbelievably well from the floor ...think Villanova –Georgetown national championship if you can remember....ALSO THAT WAS A DIFFERENT KSC TEAM! They lacked chemistry, and Rashad Wright did not play in the game. Since they have put it together you can see they are a force.
I like the show and watch all the time but just though that segment lacked depth and research.