Picks for 2/11

Hopkins
Muhlenberg
Washington
F&M
Dickinson

picks for 2/7


Mcdaniel
gettysburg
hopkins
F&M
Dickinson

Picks for 2/4/09

McDaniel
F&M
Haverford
Washington
Gettysburg (Although if Dickinson woke up and double-teamed Powers-it could change the outcome)

Quote from: fritzdis on January 29, 2009, 01:12:15 PM

Quote from: oldbballer on January 29, 2009, 11:41:23 AM
Just a little confused as to why Dickinson's big man only played 23 minutes.  He was 5 for 9 on shooting - scoring 12 points, had 2 steals, 1 blocked shot and 0 fouls.  He played a huge part in their victory against Franklin Marshall last year to get into the playoffs - so why pull him out of the game after only about 5 minutes of play when you are only down by 3 and not let him return to the game until you are down by about as much as 10.  This coach is too quick to play with his starting 5.

I think you may be misremembering the sequence of events.  According to the play-by-play, Leszczynski went to the bench after 4:29 with F&M leading 11-4.  He sat for 3:22, during which time Dickinson closed the gap to 13-8.  With Leszczynski back in the game for the next 2:32, F&M quickly pushed the lead to 21-11.

In any case, Leszczynski didn't have much impact when he was in during the first half (2-5, 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 0 blocks, 0 steals, and F&M outscored Dickinson 30-19 during the 11:45 he played).  He then played 11:15 of the first 13:51 of the second half but didn't return once the game was out of reach (it was 19 when he went to the bench with 6:09 remaining and went up to 24 very soon thereafter).

After futher reviewing the stats, you are right about the time that he came out, but when he did come out, he was responsible for 2 of the 4 points Dickinson had at that time and was playing pretty good defense (McNally had one turnover and 0 points) .   Therein lies my question - why take him out in the first place.   I still feel that this coach doesn't give his starters enough time to settle in at the beginning and get a rythm going.  We may have a difference of opinion on this one. 

Anyway here are my picks for 1/31
Gettysburg
F&M
Muhlengerg
Dickinson
Hopkins

Good luck to all

Quote from: Reserved Seat on January 28, 2009, 09:59:45 PM
No nail-biter in Lancaster tonight.
F&M took an early lead; and except for a Dickinson run right after half, F&M was comfortable in control of the game.  F&M distributed the scoring well.  Brooks make some athletic moves in the first half to put up 12 points.  McNally and Baker both played well under the basket.
Milligan continues to improve and directs the offense well.  Tolliver would have put up some decent figures, if one of the refs didn't call him for walking every time he drove to the basket.
In only his second start for Dickinson, Hill struggled to be in position on defense and picked up 5 fouls.  Hill does hustle but he wasn't an offensive threat.
F&M worked hard to keep the ball out of Dickinson's big man.
Dickinson point guard did he good job of trying to run Dickinson's offense.

Waiting to hear the other scores.

Agree with you on this one.  Half the crowd left before game was over.  Just a little confused as to why Dickinson's big man only played 23 minutes.  He was 5 for 9 on shooting - scoring 12 points, had 2 steals, 1 blocked shot and 0 fouls.  He played a huge part in their victory against Franklin Marshall last year to get into the playoffs - so why pull him out of the game after only about 5 minutes of play when you are only down by 3 and not let him return to the game until you are down by about as much as 10.  This coach is too quick to play with his starting 5.  As I have stated before, he should go back to the 5 starters that got him to the playoffs last year.  Although, unless they win every game from this point on, they don't stand a chance at getting into a playoff spot.  Still routing for them though.
Regardless, kudos to F&M on another great game.

Pics for 1/28

Gettysburg (Tough one to pick - going to be a battle)
Dickinson (Still believe in this team's ability)
Hopkins (this one will be tough, but I will gowith Home court advantage)
Muhlenberg (at home)
Swarthmore (a long shot - taking a chance with this pick)

Good luck to all

Dickinson wins!!!  My faith has been restored.  They have finally changed the line-up to include a very talented freshman named Aaron Hill.  Congrats to Coach C. for making the change in the line-up.  Now all he has to do is put Tim Crouch in for Matt Dolan and I believe he will have a very strong starting 5.  Kiz Grell, Tom Leszczynski, Corey Kenney, Tim Crouch and Aaron Hill.  Maybe he'll read this board and take some sound advice.

New to board with season halfway complete, but will post my pics anyway.

Pics for 1/26

Washington (Home court advantage)
Muhlenberg (No hope left for Swarthmore)
F&M (Ursinus not strong enough without key player)
Gettysburg (Although Hopkins can be tough, I'll go with the Home team)
Dickinson (Still believe in this team)

Quote from: UniqueNewYork on January 23, 2009, 09:58:24 PM
Pick-em for 1/24

Gettysburg (Bullets are rolling after big win over Dips)
McDaniel (Home court is not enough to make up for youthful Dips)
Dickinson (Leszcynski needs to actually show up, very disappointed in the Devils this year)
Washington (Don't have a good read on either team)
Ursinus (Swat doesn't stand a chance now with Walker out for 2 weeks)

Contratulations to Tom Leszczynski on his entry into the 1,000 point club (not an easy thing to do in just 3 years of play).  He showed up to play - scored 18 pts, 14 boards and still they lost.   Thought this team would be much better this year.  Somethings missing.  Can't put the blame entirely on the players, it comes down to the coaching.