I'll second that.

I find it hard to believe that he is as bad of a coach as you say he is. Some of the claims aren't exactly adding up. I'm excited to see what Coach Donohue can do with a great group of players.

Whats the word on Former Elmira and New Catholic coach, Matt Donohue?

Thanks Pat.If you took that as a slam I'm sorry but it wasn't intended that way. I was merely saying what I thought from what I saw this season and in seasons past. I've even sayed that UMW is a "Legit" team. Theres no taking away from what they've done this season.

And no it wasn't a rebuilding year. Our starting point guard Justine Gray (Soph) tore her ACL in the second game of the season and Starting Center Kristen Linderoth tore her second ACL in two years. Freshman took the place in both positions. It was more of learning expierence which is why this freshman class is going to be so good. Also Catholic missed key players a few games due to injuries.

But think about this for a second. Lose Liz Hickey a quarter of the way through the season and losing Leigh Kampman in the second game of the season. Also a few keys starters missing some games through the season. Would you have had as a successful of a season as you've had so far?

So the answer to your question is a resounding no. And whats with still taking the shots at the Team, Coach Carey, and the Program in general? 

I slammed after you slammed. I'm not going to sit back and let you take shots at a program I love. And yet your still taking shots at it? Don't dish it if you can't take it bbald.

Hey bbald, Thats where I disagree. I think they would have been 4th, possibly 3rd in the CAC. Which is why I believe that the LMC is a better conference than the CAC. Did you see Catholic play this year? And yes, it would be the first time Coach Carey would beat UMW, your point? And if you really want to turn this into who is a better coach, lets get the two together and go x's and o's or maybe even involve a little one on one.

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Quote from: CardinalRed on March 03, 2008, 03:56:41 PM
I definetly think it is a better conference than the CAC. I think in the East it is one of the better conferences in front of the CAC and ODAC (atleast from what i've seen).

Red, if you're right, that doesn't bode well for the Cardinal women's prospects since over their years in the CAC they never were able to claim the CAC title. 

The CAC has 2 legit teams, 2 average teams, 2 below average teams, and 3 of the worst teams in the country. And three years atop the CAC and UMW is the best womens program in the CAC ever? I think Coach Finney or Former Coach Benshelter will have something to say about that. I sure hope my Lady Cards play your Eagles next year.   

Might be hard for the teams and followers of the three visiting teams to find hotels in Greensboro. I wonder if the committee knew the Women's ACC tournament is being held at the Greensboro Coliseum this weekend also. And if that would have affected their decision at all?

Looks like the Landmark is getting some respect with 2 bids. Good to see. I definetly think it is a better conference than the CAC. I think in the East it is one of the better conferences in front of the CAC and ODAC (atleast from what i've seen). I think it is safe to say that Juniata has a bit of a tough road ahead of them considering who they're playing. Then again its 16's beating 1's that make March the best month of the year.

   That's one thing I probably did overlook too. But I think the conference didnt want to give Scranton two 1st teamers, Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, AND Coach of the Year. If Scranton had completely dominated the conference schedule by beating teams by 20 all year, I could  see them doing that. But Scranton had one loss and some close games down the stretch. Don't get me wrong though, I too think Coach Strong deserves Coach of the Year. But the fact is that it would have been to hard for the Landmark to give Scranton 3 of 4 Conference awards. Thats where giving ROY to Megan Kopecki should come into question. Coach Strong probably deserved to be COY more than Megan deserved ROY. But Coach Strong probably would rather have his players be rewarded then himself, so I dont see him losing much sleep over not getting COY.

   I think if you put Brianna Peterson in Scranton's lineup this year in place of Megan Kopecki she would have had just as solid of a year, if not better.
   
   It should definetly make for some good if not great games between these two. I could definetly see the next three years producing a potentially great rivalry between the two schools. Catholic's freshman class from this year has great potential. More than any other class I've seen in the Landmark this year. Joining this class next year will be a tremendous point guard in Justine Gray, who missed all but the two first games of this season due to a knee injury and forced her to take an injury red shirt this year. Catholic's back court should be loaded next year considering they will have two point guards that are capable of starting (Kerri Confrey and Justine Gray). And we cant forget about the frontcourt either.  Kristen Linderoth will be back after having an All Conference, if not All American year come to end for the second season in a row due to another knee injury. If this team stays healthy next year, they WILL be in contention for the conference championship. I'm just getting a little ahead of myself though. The conference playoffs haven't even started yet this year and I'm already talking about what could happen next year...

Landmark Conference released the All-Conference Team's today.

http://landmarkconference.org/sports/wbkb/2007-08/news/LCwbbal_allconference_08

   I pretty much agree with everything except for  a couple things. Anyone could have guessed that Megan Kopecki and Brianna Peterson were going to be on this link, but the question I raise is: Did Kopecki really deserve to get the upper hand in both categories over Peterson, Kopecki getting First Team and ROY, and Peterson receiving just 2nd team? I think they should have split the awards (Kopecki getting First Team and Peterson getting ROY or Vice Versa). Or at the least been Co-Rookies of the Year. I don't think there's a rule against sharing the award. After all Peterson did have a better year on paper, albeit with a less successful team.

   Peterson finished second in the league in PPG. She beat out Kopecki in most major categories including PPG, RPG, 3PT FG, and 3PT FG's Made. Peterson also started more games by starting 17 of 22. Kopecki starting just 8 of 24. Head to Head, both had one bad game. In the first game in PA, Peterson had just 6 points and 2 rebounds while Kopecki had a solid night with 11 points and 6 rebounds. The second time the teams met in D.C., Kopecki had her off night with just 6 points, three rebounds and 4 fouls in just 14 minutes in a game that was close until the end. That same night Peterson had a stellar night with 22 points and playing 35 minutes and helping her  team come closer than most teams did in attempting to beat the Royals this year.. Advantage Head to Head? I think Peterson. Advantage Team to Team? Scranton.
   Kopecki for 6th (wo) man of the year? Absolutely. But I don't think she played enough to deserve ROY, not enough to win it over Peterson at least.

   In addition, would it be a bad idea to take away the 6th person on the First and Second Teams and add a 3rd team? It would open the field up to players that had solid but not great years such as Catholic's Kate Robinson, Jessica Schiavoni, and Freshman Kerri Confrey. Or USMMA's Kristen Hetsko and Brooke Picillo (who won Defensive Player of the Year but didn't make it to an All Conference Team?) Also with solid years were Moravian's Jessica Foran and Juniata's Claudia McDowell.  

Any ideas on Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Conference Teams, etc.

Catholic played back-to-back for the fourth time this season this past weekend. I think Coach Howes planned this for a reason. Coincidently they are 4-4 having split in all four tournaments. I think it will depend on which team you play on which night. Sometimes they look strong, and sometimes they look shaky. I think this will happen for most teams in the conference. This will make for some REALLY good games and some REALLY bad games considering two teams might both show up on an off night.

Good Luck tomorrow to the somewhat depleted Lady Cards as they take on Stockton College. Coach Carey returns to her previous job where she was an assistant under Coach Fussner. Under 60, Cards win. 60 and over, anyones game. Look for Catholic to step up defensively.


GO CARDS!

I'm not sure what you mean by that.