Not that I'm complaining, but how is it that CMS plays at Oxy?

Quote from: fosheezie on February 24, 2006, 12:07:21 AM
Wow, cruel words from such an expert.  Have you seen some of the teams PP has played in the playoffs.  In the late 90's it was the Wisconsin teams who were killing everybody (see Wisconsin Plateville)  then lately playing Puget Sound.  People think they are bad because Oxy had one good run, but what you dont realize was that was a phenominal team that wont be seen again for a while.

I probably could have phrased that one better. Apologies to all. However, I've never set myself up as a bastion of wisdom. I'm ignorant, and I know it.

That said, when it comes down to it, does it really matter who the SCIAC representative plays? A loss is a loss. Any asterisk next to it with explanations and rationale for the loss really is just an excuse. You play the game against the team you get assigned to play. Then you either perform or don't. That part of the sport is pretty cut and dry.

Quote from: bballfan2 on February 23, 2006, 01:46:11 PM
Assuming they both win Pomona will have a better regional record, and have finished with wins @ LV, @Redlands, vs OXY, and @ Cal Lu, while Oxy finishes with a Loss to CMS, Pomona, Redlands (@HOME), and a win of the Tech, and an earlier HOME loss to LV. I can't see how they're any more deserving of a bid then PP, if I had to hope for one of the two schools to get in I'd pull for PP if only because I think the PP CMS rematch would be great

Has any other school besides Oxy offered anything for us to brag about in the post-season? PP's had their chances. I sure would hate to see a bid go to the infamous one-and-done crew.

Quote from: Jordis Rocks on February 23, 2006, 12:55:24 PM
Come on, do we really think Caltech is going to give Oxy a game?...Oxy, despite the losses, isn't playing that poorly.  An overtime loss on the road to  Pomona-Pitzer (traditionally, the class of the league), a close loss on the road to CMS, the best team in the conference, and a close loss to Redlands on a night when they are hitting their shots and Mazarei goes off the chart (the ol' any given night scenario)...to me this doesn't represent Oxy as a poor team...so I just don't see them even letting Caltech be in the game at all...especially with hopes of a post season still looming.

I hope you're right. However, "the ol' any given night scenario" you use in Oxy's defense can also be used against it. This just might be Caltech's given night.

Quote from: Gregory Sager on February 23, 2006, 04:39:30 AM

Quote from: Stags4Life on February 23, 2006, 03:06:21 AMI am not completely sure, but I do not think those rankings include the Pomona loss, look for that loss and a Caltech win to drop Oxy a spot or two down the rankings.

--Stags4Life

Exactly. That's why I said that the situation was worse for Oxy than would be indicated by Wednesday's ranking. It doesn't reflect either the Pomona-Pitzer loss or the upcoming Pyrrhic victory over Caltech.

Let's not write-off Caltech just yet. Tonight might just offer that perfect storm in which they could win. They seem to playing well, and Oxy . . . well, isn't playing as well as they were earlier in the season.

I'm not hoping for a loss for my Tigers. I just won't be surprised if they help Caltech get over their eternal slump.

Games so far:

Cal Lutheran 77, Whittier 67
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 75, Caltech 37 (sounds like a score from last year)

Quote from: OxyFan21 on February 15, 2006, 11:09:44 PM
Havin trouble with the oxy broadcast anyone?  I can't get it.

I can't get it either. Rats.

Quote from: Liger Hoops on February 13, 2006, 06:00:18 PM
I think that Oxy has yet to play their best team game.

I agree. I wish they would play a bit better so I wouldn't get so dang nervous toward the end of each game.

You're right about La Verne that night too. I think at one point they were shooting 60%; unbelievable.

And as far as depth, I'm really impressed with Oxy's bench. It's a talented team, with a good mix of experience and up-and-coming players.

This is going to be a nerve-racking and fun week.

QuoteSamiAm, you write too well for this thread.  Are you an Amherst fan who developed a respect for the SCIAC in your time last month in the Rock?

That's very kind of you, WCW. But, no, I'm just an ignorant fan of basketball at any level. I do, however, have an affinity for the SCIAC and Oxy in particular.

That said, I'm a bit disappointed in the Oxy play of late. It seems that each team is bring its A game to Eagle Rock and Oxy is just hanging on. I think they have the capability to put a team away in the 2nd half, but they sure haven't been doing that.

Obviously, you can't argue with the record. But it's going to be interesting--and nerve racking--to see how they handle this next week. At CMS and at PP. Sheesh.

As a SCIAC fan, it would be nice to see two representatives in the post-season, a scenario that means CMS wins over Oxy. As a selfish Oxy fan, I sure would like them to win out.

Quote from: OXY Oswald on February 12, 2006, 02:47:37 PM
HAHA I realize that librarys are there to expand our knowledge, my point was that everywhere has a library.  And I mean everywhere. 

Thanks for the words of wisdom though.

Alright, I'll get off my high horse. Sorry. I would blame it on getting up on the wrong side of bed, but I think it was the same side I arise from each day.

Anyway, my original point was to point out that every place has good and bad in it. I remember Redlands, however, as a beautiful small city--in a not-so-beautiful surrounding. And, for a small city, there was a lot of culture in it.

I would go to Redlands for some arts and entertainment. I'd stay in Eagle Rock for food though. I never found a Leo's equivalent in Redlands.

Quote from: OXY Oswald on February 11, 2006, 08:53:50 PM

Quote from: samiam on February 10, 2006, 11:34:48 PM
Okay, I'm going to speak up for Redlands. I loved the town when I use to visit there. Wonderful downtown, great amphitheater, and a beautiful public library.

Public library.... that's awesome man, thank god.  Who knows where I would have done my reading.  Sounds like Redlands is the Mecca of the Western United States.

Maybe you should publish a book with your ideals and philosophy, Oswald.  It might make the reader long for such classics "The Autobiography of Tara Lipinski", or "Political Insights from Miss America".

"I received the fundamentals of my education in school, but that was not enough. My real education, the superstructure, the details, the true architecture, I got from the public library."  - Isaac Asimov

"You must live feverishly in a library. Colleges are not going to do any good unless you are raised and live in a library every day of your life.  There's no use going to school unless your final destination is the library."  - Ray Bradbury

"Democracy depends on an informed population. And where can people get all the information they need? At the Library."  - Elliot Shelkrot

Now see what your ignorance has caused? I just lost a karma point.

Okay, I'm going to speak up for Redlands. I loved the town when I use to visit there. Wonderful downtown, great amphitheater, and a beautiful public library.

Now, San Bernadino and Riverside? Not so much.

I use to work in Pomona, and the memories I have of the town are probably marred by the lousy job. Eagle Rock is okay.

I imagine you can find something nice about any town. Well, except maybe Riverside.

Oxy over Redlands 112-92 to move to 13-1 (4-0 SCIAC)
CMS over Caltech 59-49 (what is with the close scores this year with Caltech?)
PP over La Verne 77-66
CLU over Whittier 76-60

Oxy dukes it out with CMS on Wednesday for sole conference lead. Should be a great game.

QuoteI understand they need to be in the league to keep their NCAA status but what is the value add for everyone else in the conference?

The main reason: they'll all graduate and become our bosses. Thus, let's end this discussion now or else they'll give us poor marks in our yearly reviews.

No. 19 Occidental 63, Whittier 43
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 56, Pomona-Pitzer 42