Definately one of the greatests RCNJ/NJCU games period. These two heavyweights have always been able to give the crowd their money's worth! I was at the game and I did not sit down for one second. As usual, I was expecting a big game from both sides and I was expecting the officiating to be horrible. Ramapo did a great job on Dana John by limiting him of his favorite shot, when he's coming from the baseline and just elevating on those three point bombs. He had a few, but now as many as he did in Mahwah. The RoadRunners were able to make the adjustment as Wesley took on the assignment with more pride this time around. Unfortunately for Ramapo, Shakir couldn't suit up, but they were able to pull together and play with the same, if not, more intensity and hunger just as he does when he plays. Alston was fantastic!!! From the jumpball til his game winner, he played as a good as any big man has ever played at Ramapo. Surprisingly, showing off his touch from downtown knock all the doubts out of my head that he can really play. I dont know how many NJCU wanted to see him make, but as athletic as the bigs of NJCU are they poorly contested Alston's shots from the outside. I mean, they are quick enough to recover from any shot fake that far away from the basket he would have made. But i'm glad they used poor judgement and allowed the big fella to make big buckets for the RoadRunners. Abe Williams played the best basketball I've seen him play this season, but that night, Alston was really rolling.
I am especially happy for RCNJ's Proyor. This guy is the man who drives the RoadRunners! Even though his is the smallest player on the squad, his character has soaked through this program and was trully evident in the final minutes of the game. A four year starter who played in four championships ( 1 ECAC, 3  NJAC) will definately be remembered as one the greatest to ever play for the RoadRunners.
There is still alot of basketball to play. Hopefully RCNJ can get two home games.
Hats off to NJCU. Coach Brown has done a very great job once again this year. Coming back into the conference, picked to finish forth overall, and make it to the finals is trully an accomplishment.

   

Tucker was the difference in last night's game. He didn't see the floor in the first half but was able to come in and make his presence felt. He brought alot of energy into NJCU's defense which created all out hustle.
Every shot he took was a big one. He was either knocking down a three or getting to the free throw line.
I don't think RCNJ got to the free throw line enough. When they took the lead, they should have become more aggressive and attacked the basket as NJCU done most of the second half.
RCNJ settled for too many three pointers and had a stretch in the game of just too many unforced turnovers. When the Roadrunners did get to the line, they weren't knocking them down. Alston didn't play at all in the second half. He was obviously hurting and had both sneakers completely off his feet. Hopefully he recovers soon. I haven't seen anything I been hearing about at my first game for the Roadrunners. He needs to take care of his feet or whatever it is thats bothering him and get out there.
Transfer guard from RCNJ to NJCU Martinez played a major role as well. He brought his defensive intensity as well and played under control on offense.
He was always a good player, but could not find minutes while at RCNJ playing behind myself and Ransom, and then the following year behind myself, Lowber, Allen Jr., and Harding.
Im happy he found a place where he can really be a factor and really experience getting some real playing time.


Truck,
        You called the new guys great players. I know its your opinion, but we have to be realistic when calling players great so soon. Honestly, I didn't see it. I was expecting to see guys flying up in down the court, forcing turnovers, blocking shots, snagging rebounds, pumping their teammates up, and everything else in an effort to win. I did not see it. Heads were down, looks of being lost out there were the face expression, poor shot selections were taken.
What im trying to say is that i didn't see either one of those guys have a glimpes of a Whitted, Ransom, Anderson, Harding, or any of the "Greats" that ever laced up for the Roadrunners. Pryor is a "Great" player who has been the starting point since he walked in the building and has played in a championship every year. I never seen him complain, he never misses practice, a lifting session, a film session, or anything else related to the team. thats "Great". What i'm saying is give these guys time to have a career, then we will see what the become. right now, they are great guys, but great players cannot be a given, thats something that has to earned.

Being told not just one, but five key players were left behind sounds like an excuse to me. You're on the road to face Ramapo, not a team of regular intramural students that play to have a good time. We are still a power house that were in the previous seasons just destroying you guys and you come strolling in with a top ten ranking unprepared Before Your guys even got into uniform I can guarantee the Roadrunners were prepared to tear their heads off. I guess he wouldn't have an excuse (they played well, but we left our 5 key players home because they had to rest up for the next game).
haha
Yea right! that's excusable to you I bet.

WOW!!!
Great game by RCNJ's backcourt! This is a great win for us at a very important time too because Lincoln is a top 25 team.
This RCNJ team will go as far as there backcourt takes them. I am very pleased with Mosbey's numbers, but to be honest I'm far from surprised because he took his work ethic to a whole nother level over the summer and the payoff is really showing. Pryor is the a 3-year captain and continues RCNJ's great guard-play following the great Whitted!!! Just like the legendary Whitted, Pryor is also a four-year starter. Hopefully, after a win such as this, we stay focused, and continue to go hard in practice and prepare for the next team. Just like in 2005, one game at a time.
Let's Go RoadRunners!!!!

Quote from: BM10 on December 08, 2006, 10:37:45 AM
Mean,

You know just as well as me that you can't play the "What if" game when it comes to NJAC rosters.  If we did play that game, MSU would have a D3 dynasty.

You have to be kidding yourself! First of all, when you beat RCNJ that year, it was our only lost at home and we were the bullies of the entire conference. You guys won in 2-O.T. on a final second basket. Remember who ended your career in Wooster. MSU did not want to see us in the tourney before the seeding was even presented.
And here's a little F.Y.I:
     That year, I joined the team over the break. If I would have continued to sit that year out, then last season would have been my last year of elegibility. RCNJ were in the finals last season, not MSU! And another thing, last season when RCNJ went to the finals, they doen it on the road beating NJCU and Stockton. Without their better players in Todd Lowber and Rah Wilson!
What has MSU accomplished since then? Nada! Forget about "what if", because guys don't either remain elegible, or they end up leaving the team because they swear up and down they are the next Jordan or Koby. I know lots of players that after leaving MSU wanted to come to RCNJ before my final season began because they already knew we were taking the crown, but they couldn't get in because their grades were horrible. Sadly they still haven't done anything about that, which I personally think is much more important.
And Ben, here goes my final shot (which I think overshadows your buzzer beater):
The year you guys won the NJAC, you had a super size (height that is) criminal on your roster who was using a fake name in order to dodge the system (legal that is), in order to play (hide that is) at MSU. Yea, thats some dynasty. Honestly, your a good sportsman? If so, finding out such things about a player, if you were part of the NCAA, what you think should happen??? 
At RCNJ, for some reason All-Americans and NJAC Defensive POY's are being made year after year. Don't get me wrong, You guys still would have been pretty good, but you wouldn't have come close to us without that guy.
Msu a dynasty? I disagree. They are still rebuilding. How sad.

Quote from: goramapo on December 06, 2006, 11:49:54 PM
Ramapo won tonight I think 85-73 or 83-71 soomething like a 8-12 point win. Omar alston had I think 24pts and 10 boards.

Good game for Alston. But like i suggested, when the right players are doing what they should be, good things happen for the most part. How about Wojik's 3-point shooting! he was lighting things up. When the guards are drivng hard and creating with this guy just sitting anywhere behing the long-ball line, just put up 3 points. Thats what good offense suppose to do. Recognize its strengths, and try to avoid weaknesses like unforced turnovers, poor shooters taking any kind of shots, and not taking advantage of mismatches and an inside presence. If this Alston guy is all he has been so far after the break, it only makes me wonder, what if the Roadrunners still had the gifted Rah Wilson? hmmm...(2nd title, without a doubt)

zebra,
its hard to say a guy gets robbed for a player of the week award. Try POY. Even though he had a reat week, remember there are many other guys that played just as well as him. Mosby and Alsto for RCNJ have been justa s consistant. And then you still have Barnes of Rut. Newark, and Byrnes of Rowan. And all of the other guys as well. Hopefully he can use this experience and try to work even harder. Personally, While at Ramapo, I went into game to win, but being a senior I wanted to get player of the week every week. I got it 3 times overall in '05. Its hard to figure. At least he's doing what he has to do on the court. the voting is out of his hands.

Even though RCNJ has only one lost, there is always room for improvement. I haven't been to a game as of yet, but from the stats and box scores things are looking a bit shaky in many areas. This early in the season I noticed guys logging a ton of minutes. This could be a sign of lack of execution and due to that points aren't being scored as fast as they should be. If so, guys would be able to get more breaks after jumping out on teams early.I remember when RCNJ would got up a quick 10-15 points and had the reserves to maintain leads until the big guns came back in. Another stat that jumped out at me is the shooting %. Players must know and understand the importance of good shots and if they are going to take shots of high difficulty, they better do it with a high level of confidence, and make them. What allowed previous RCNJ teams to shoot high percentage shots was the rebounding of the wing players. We would get sometimes 3-4 chances due to us being sometimes overaggressive on the offensive end. The reserves have to come into the games flying all over the place. They must understand their roles and be able to execute when neccessary.
Another stat that jumped out at me was the turnovers. Way too many turnovers. Hopefully practice has been tough as it used to be and guys are focused more than ever. Especially the seniors and captains.Its only one defeat, but im always like a funeral anytime we don't win. Lets go RoadRunners!

The Lincoln and Ramapo game should be very interesting. We used to blow Lincoln out every time we played them, but I see this year in one game they put up enough points for almost 3 games. 

Quote from: irapthor on November 28, 2006, 01:38:48 PM
Mean,

FYI, Kevin's not eligible for NJAC Rookie of the Week...he played one year of junior college ball, so he doesn't qualify. That's why I haven't nominated him for it.

He is the NJCU Athlete of the Week, and earned it.
http://www.njcugothicknights.com/aow.asp?playerid=729&sport=18&schol=142

Thanks for the 411 Ira. I'm pretty sure Kevin Tucker earned that award as well. But I know for sure if he could get rookie of the week, he would have gotten it. I am a witness to how hard this kid has worked and how long he has been waiting for the day to get back on the court. He is like family to me and I am very excited for him because I know and understand everything the guy has done up to this point in his career. We are good friends and our basketball as well as life experiences are very, very relative.
What ever rookie award there is, I wish he could have recieved it. Still in all, I am very proud of him and I want him to continue to work hard and succeed.

Mosby and Pryor wrapped up the night on top of Ramapo netting 25 and 17 respectively.  Mosby dished out seven assists and Pryor added three of his own in the win.

Enough said.

1 more thing, congradulations to Kevin Tucker for finally getting back on the hardwood!!!! Just wanted to let you know I am very proud of you and I'm glad that all your hard work is finally paying off! I just want to know one thing, how long will I have to wait until you get this 30 point game? You talked about it all summer, so I'm going to hold that to you. Another thing, 2 weeks have gone by and during any of them you weren't rookie of the week. You know you have to step it up. Hola

Truck, whats going on!!! I finally got the DVD. haha
It been at my house, but the day it arrived my cousin had checked the mailand gave everything to my mom. So, it was just sitting in her bedroom all this time. But I have it and I really appreciate it. We have to get to some games sometimes this season!!!


RCNJ Guards...
Pryor and Mosbey are two of the best guards in the NJAC. They compliment each other very well and this season it will show more than ever because they both should be able to log a ton of minutes. They are also very good on-the-ball defenders who can preasure opposing guards without the bone head fouls 90 feet away from the basket. Wesley will have to step up as expected. He showed flashes during last season's playoff run. Hopefully, he can carry that experience over to this season. Wojik has always been a very good shooter from three point range. I hope he gets plenty of opportunities to light things up from downtown. The bench should be very supportive as always. reguardless of how big or small RCNJ always had guys that can come in and keep things going. 

Happy Holidays everyone!!!
I haven't been to a Roadrunner game as of yet,but 3-0 is not a suprise to me. The program has been very consistant when it comes to winning the early games of the season. Hopefully we can continue to pile up the wins and begin to scratch the surface of at least top 40 before the holiday break.
From what I been reading, Omar Alston must be a pretty impressive player. I understand he's a transfer from a division-1 program, but to just come into the NJAC and have such an impact on a program such as RCNJ is very impressive. I have to put a question mark on this guy for now because he hasn't played any NJAC competition, I don't think he really has been challenged yet, and therefore his true character has not been exposed yet.
So, for RCNJ, and to everyone who reads this, remind Alston that the season has not even begun yet and every day he will have something to prove.

Good to hear that William Paterson is still in the touney and that we have NJCU and Kean playing for the ECAC championship. This just shows how dominate and competitive our conference really is.
I want WP to go as far as possible, but I can't wait til it's all over so Kahri Battle and Brandon Constantine can get out of my ear in practice about how well the Pioneers are playing. It's cool though to have these two guys on my team after our wars in college. We are definately representing the NJAC. Also on my team is Mufeed Thomas. He played for WP alongside Horace Jenkins.

Quote from: knightstalker on March 01, 2006, 04:38:58 PM
Better get that gray hair taken care of too.  Nah, wait until tomorrow, you might get some more tonight.

Well, it was too late to wait until after the game, But i think I left the game before anymore could ever sprout. haha
And that game might as well been stopped this time around at half time.
Still in all, RCNJ had a pretty good season. Good luck NJCU with the rest of oyu season.
See you next year. Hopefully, #10 for you guys can prove he is an all conference player next season. I think Mosby actually stole his spot on the second team though. I see them two as one of the best matchups for next season. Can't wait!