Just a few responses here:

ballinbliss said, "As Maq has said before, GC fans are excited about their program right now after an excellent season last year, coming off 3 less successful seasons."

I don't know how long ballinbliss has followed GC bball because if he had then he would know that in the '99-'00 season, GC went 3-21.  Now that is a "less successful" season.  It's an indicator of how far GC bball has come in the past years.

Also, Maq Diesel said, "I am not saying Coach Schauer is the next Jim Calhoun or Jim Boeheim but look at how those two D1 powerhouses schedule."

Let's hope we never have to compare Coach Shauer to Jim Calhoun as that will mean Coach Schauer is now rambling incoherently in thick, thick Massachusetts accent. 

Now on to the game.  GC needs to give Salem State a beat to get a little cred from the other posters. 

Interesting discussion point.  What does it mean to be a "throwback player?"  Does he wear short shorts?  High socks?  Chuck Ts?  Just a little something to get the conversation of POY.  We're trying to predict that already? Really?

NEC's gym isn't that bad to play in.  Nice and small so it's good for shooters.  It's better by far than CSC's excuse for a gym.  Please tell me that CSC has finally ponied up for a wood floor and maybe a little better lighting. 

It's all good.  Hoops Fan, what's the good word on Salem State.    Not that GC should look past NEC but I would say Salem State is the one team that would be a limfac for GC going into Christmas break undefeated.

James, I respectfully disagree with your use of emoticons.  Thank you, that is all.