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Hank,

Nice pic mate. Have a good one

Heard that Cole was forced to drop out of the 'Berg due to him having a child. Saw his family at a few games I went to and often times there was a small girl amongst them.  May have been his daughter.  Guess he thought he could make it work but apparently that is not so.  Shame, guys of that frame don't just grow on trees. 

If you think Brandon Federici comes anywhere close to Malique Killing, I would like you to pass me the funny cigarettes you are smoking.  While there may be an argument for Milligan, Federici is essentially a really skilled offensive player flourishing in an established program with a good coach.  Killing dragged subpar talent to victories under an ineffective coach.  Federici walked in and was slotted next to Morgan Lee and Cedric Moune, who had a phenomenal high-low complement that opened the floors for shooters.  Malique was the centerpiece of the program from Day 1.  You would think a lot higher of Killing if McClary had not completely hamstrung him during his senior season, which was nothing short of a disappointment, largely due to the fact that McClary took the ball out of Killing hands and significantly reduced his freedom.  Federici is an excellent player, but you are out of your mind if you think he is more talented than Killing.  A lot of the negative views on Killing circulate around some perceived off the court issues, but I've never met anybody who knew him who didn't rave about him.  Malique was a bonafide all-american talent, but some of the perceived accolades that he deserved (conference POY) were taking away by coaches who didn't like his attitude and couldn't do anything to stop him.

Mardukas/Hopkins/Hicks

Nice to see you again "Hank".  While you may be right about the live periods, Monix has been unfairly critical of Hopkins from the get-go.  Continuing to pile it on seems a tad overboard. Although you wouldn't know what overboard is since you have at least four accounts.

Monix - The hostility towards Hopkins is disappointing.  I know you are disappointed with the decision to let go of McClary, but that should have no bearing on Hopkins.  I'm sure Amherst has an extended coaching family (including the head coach at TCNJ) who I'm sure could be helping Hopkins in some capacity.  You have to at least give the guy a chance.  Besides, a national champion as a player and an assistant is about as good as a resume you are going to find. I, for one, think that the Mules have some talented players on the roster (Rindock and Baez) and a lot of other pieces that, with proper schematics, could yield a successful team this year.  I hope that Hopkins is able to succeed. 

CRAZE IS BACK!!

Corporal Hicks my dude you got too much time on your hands.  Not even me the craze has enough time to post all this.  I do appreciate the comparisons, most of which I agree with.  However, you need a new hobby.  Ever since I learned how to paint, my life has been so much more fulfilling.  My wife left me partly because I turned our garage into an art studio.  Alas, she had no place to keep her snowglobe connection.  Honestly, couldn't stand her or her dumb collection, so we are all better off.  I am upset she took Rocky, our beautiful husky, with her tho.  He seemed to really like my art.

Anyways, how has the JHU job not been filled yet?  Bad look for recruits.  Maybe the school feels that it doesn't matter since the reputation of the school is so high, but nobody has had a beer with Johnny Hopkins in a minute.  BET.  Anyhow, I think the Cent is going to be highly competitive this year.  Look for a strong bounce back year my Muhlenberg with the coaching upgrade as well as Haverford and JHU.  Never know what kind of spark a new coach might bring.  Can't wait to see what kind of recruits come in to the Conference this year.

Anyhow, see y'all in a tizzy.  Crazed and deranged.

CC88

Monix, who would you have liked to see them hire? Sometimes its hard to find a good coach, but Hopkins certainly has credentials.  Everybody love everybody.  At least until they give you a reason not to.  Gotta give him the benefit of the doubt. Certainly could be trading McClary for Hopkins could be like a "washing machine", scrubbing some of the mistakes McClary made but still maintaining the solid foundation McClary created in his time with the Mules.

Dave - I believe the press release from Muhlenberg contained a quote from McClary saying he was focusing on his health and family. I suppose thats why it has been called into question.  Obviously we, the lovers of CC BBALL, wish him the best.

You seem to be the knower of all things Mr. McHugh.  Any rumors on Seretti or Kosmalski looking at making the jump to a higher coaching position?  Or do they seem like D3 lifers to you?

Hopkins being introduced shortly as Muhlenberg's coach.

Very interested to see who Hopkins hires.  Jeff Van Gundy played under outgoing Nelson, maybe he will step in?  Not sure if JHU can put together a convincing enough offer salary wise.  However, committing major money to JVG could catapult them to the Division 1 level, thinking the Patriot league?  With BIG 10 revenue sharing from lacrosse, the success of the track and field, football, and baseball teams, a commitment in the form of JVG could give them enough well rounded sports to entice a conference to bring them in.

I actually caught the tail end of the Amherst-Keene State game this year up at Ramapo College while I was visiting my wife's family. A heartbreaking defeat for Amherst on a last second shot, similar to what the Mules experienced multiplet times over the last few years.  Hopefully Hopkins can turn some of those excruciating losses into wins for the Mules.

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you guys, my friends, that my wife and I are finalizing a divorce this weekend.  I've been too wrapped up with that to be on here recently. Truly, it is long overdue, and hopefully I'll be able to find some more happiness.  God bless to all of you. 

Any word on recruiting classes around the Cent?  Haven't really heard much.  Wondering how the coaching turmoil will effect recruiting for these incoming classes.

The two of you must be smoking something good, what on Earth are you two thinking?

None of these Coaches are realistic at all. My prime pick would have been current Fairleigh Dickinson assistant and former William Paterson Head Coach Jose Rebimbas.  Guy had a very high winning percentage and made a final four at bill on the hill.  Something strange happened with his esteemed summer camp and the school ended up letting him go during the season.  Players subsequently refused to play the next game, opting to forfeit instead.  Such a shame, but a proven head coach who is adored by his players certainly would have been a change at Muhlenberg, and I'm sure that he also would be an excellent fit at Hopkins.  As my favorite NFL owner, the late, great, unparalleled Al Davis said, "Just win, baby."

I digress, must give Kevin Hopkins the chance he deserves.  Heard Hopkins is a former big guy-could bode well for freak athlete Werheim.  Hoping he can figure out a way to best utilize his bigs in a way McClary could not.  Absurd that Hunter never progressed, lack of discipline within the program and an inattention to detail can be blamed for that.  A Baez-Werheim frontcourt at their full potential would be a force to reckon with.  Werheim's natural athleticism can allow him to chase quicker guards out on the perimeter, a la Draymond Green in the NBA.  Hopefully Hopkins can get the most out of this group of guys at 'Berg, I've heard their work ethics are unparalleled.

What a year in the Cent! Another year of high quality basketball.  Think I'm going to go with Swarthmore reigning supreme at the conclusion of the bloodbath that is the conference tournament!! Think they have some premiere talent that complements very well, and they have been the best team all year.

Does anybody know what caused the delay in the McDaniel/Muhlenberg game yesterday?  I wanted to watch the livestream of the game but was forced to abandon ship midway through because of a previous commitment at 515.  Such a shame to see how LaRose, Schreer, and Hunter go out in such fashion, with a below average, sufferable season concluding with them finishing 8th in the conference.  Really thought these guys would be the foundation of a formidable team, yet it wasn't meant to be.  Seems like they can never be anywhere close to the sum of their parts, forget about coming together as a team and achieving something that exceeds their talent level.  Feel like Muhlenberg should be a more successful program given the strong caliber of their football and soccer programs, as well as their women's basketball team.  Outworked and outcoached nearly every night, it is sad to see the three guys go out like this.  Really had a high expectations for Hunter, but maybe that was simply he was coming from Florida and I had assumed the level of play there might be a little higher than that of the traditional mid-atlantic Centennial cookie cutter player.  Alas, mediocrity is the nicest word I could come up with to describe the career that he and his fellow senior classmates experienced.

Really disappointed with Hopkins' result yesterday, having a home game against a perennial bottom feeder to clinch the 2 seed is essentially a gift from god, but it is a shame that JHU couldn't get it done.  Really thinking that Swartmore and F&M are the definite favorites to get to the title game.   Hopefully I'll be able to make it to the conference tournament!

Hello everyone, sorry I've been gone for a few days.  Wife came down with a nasty case of bronchitis but she is now on the mend.  Haven't been keeping up with the Centennial as much, just went on today to check some recent scores.

Looks like the Mules had a tough one against Swat this week.  Seems like you guys have identified some of the underlying problems with the Mules.  Never understood why they are playing this zone.  Guess they don't have the personnel to play man-to-man. Also, if you're gonna shoot 15-55 from the field, you might as well just take half court shots the entire time because my god is that some absolutely abysmal basketball.  They are basically the anti-Warriors... paltry assist numbers at all times and couldn't hit the ocean if they were standing on the beach.  (Side note - was comparing team's websites this morning in terms of layout and available information, turns out it is Mules senior G/F Brandon LaRose's birthday! Hopefully for his birthday the Mules can secure him a win against the Diplomats tomorrow!

My oh my, wouldn't a F&M vs Dickinson 4/5 game be absolutely thrilling?  Might have to make a trip out to the Dip Zone for that one if the standings hold. 

Now that I'm back following the action, looking forward to a slate of games tomorrow in the Cent.  Mules and McDaniel both hosting strong teams in must win situations in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.  Plus, always a big fan of the Super Bowl - beer, wings, funny commercials, and hopefully the Patriots being eviscerated by my favorite NFL player, Tevin Coleman. (Go Hoosiers!)

Cannot believe some of the results yesterday!!!

Gettysburg blowing it at home, F&M barely making it by Haverford, and the Mules, in a huge game, getting just blown out.  Not too surprised about McDaniel/Ursinus, always to play the green terror at their turf.  Looks like the McDaniel/Dickinson game on February 1st is going to be a game with major playoff implications, as I think that will be McDaniel's best shot at trying to weasel their way back into the playoff picture.  Anybody have any insights into the games that were played yesterday?

In non-cent news, how about the Falcons? They look phenomenal, think the Super Bowl will be something to behold.