Quote from: Bombers798891 on February 11, 2013, 10:32:22 AMQuote from: Cyclone0205 on February 11, 2013, 09:43:53 AM
Anyone get a chance to see Stevens/Ithaca this weekend? I know Ithaca is banged up but even hurt I didn't think Ithaca was 20 points worse than Stevens. Looks like the big difference for the Ducks this year is the Sabbatino (sp?) kid inside, complimenting the Thompson/Jones backcourt. How's he compare to Smith from last year, who was a 1,000 pt/ 1,000 rebound guy for Stevens?
The team is missing nearly 40% of its scoring and one of its best defenders. Travis Warech was probably playing the best basketball in the conference when he was hurt. In his last 8 games prior to the injury, he was averaging 19.8 PPG and playing great defense. Oztemel is probably the best three-point shooter in school history, and his absence really hurts the Bombers' outside.
Injuries are a part of the game, but this was a Top-25 caliber team that has seen their season essentially sabotaged if they don't at least get Warech back.
Bombers - Thanks for the info. Haven't really seen too much of the E8, didn't realize how much they were missing. Did both play in the first game against Stevens this season?
That being said, and I know anything can happen and the Ducks have been known to fold in the post-season, but if Ithaca isn't healthy is the E8 basically the Ducks and then everyone else? Any other contenders?