MBB: MAC Freedom League

[Section J Guy]

So does anyone else leave the MAC, or do they find a nice replacement for Drew?

I cast my vote for Marywood

[wb1313]

Gizz follows in the long line of King's College (yes they are a college, and I thought that the country realized by now that graduating from a college instead of a university is worthless, but I digress).  Ya see, King's posters usually talk a big game (gizz), harrass everyone else (gizz), and then are no where to be found for a week after they lose a big game or take a bad loss.   
I'm amazed some of you remember me...i feel special  8)

[naismith]

"Wilkes knocks off Lincoln, at home, in OT on Monday night.  Lincoln came in at 7-1 and #17 in the country.  A win over a ranked team is a win over a ranked team.  I'll give the squad respect for that one.  There are times when it's easy to be ColonelJohn"

John,

Lincoln, in addition to being ranked top 20, also beat a few DII schools this year. (Cheyney, Salem Int'l and Chowan)
They beat an undeafted Randolph Macon team by 20. (RM ranked 11th) and a 6-2 Richard Stockton.
Lincoln has credentials.

Myrick (unstoppable) scored 41 for Lincoln, was constantly doubled down the stretch and into OT.  That coaching strategy was pivotal I am told by an astute Colonel Hall of Famer.

Not sure of his age (late 20's?) but Myrick is literally a 'man among boys'. No, he isn't collecting  Social Security but I bet he was eligible for the draft 10 years ago!
Wilkes obviously played well, made ft's etc.
The Colonels are developing into a pretty cohesive team. Still young but seems to be a lot of potential.
They are shooting a tad below 50% team wise ( taking good shots)so far and opponents shoot around 36% against.  Over 40% on threes as a team. (again- evidence of good shot selection)

They are still a bit high on the turnover numbers from what I can tell.
Should be an interesting 2006 on Franklin Street.

For the Giz,

Kings shooting under 41% teamwise. FG percentage against is 42%.
3pt. % is under 30%. Like Wilkes, slightly negative on the Assist to Turnover ratio & their turnover margin is negative.   

They are pretty good on the offensive glass but that could be attributed to the low shooting percentage.

Maybe the Bloom transfer will have an impact. Nice writeup in the local paper on him this week. Guess he goes about 6' 6" and is a junior. Pretty good shooting stats in limited playing time at Bloom.  Can't hurt.

Hey CJ......where is LJK??
Inquiring minds want to know.

Naismith

Stats compliments of a local Tiger Woods Wannabe with strong connections to some local SID's, sportswriters and punters of varying skills.

Naismith

[cold_case]

Naismith,
If you bet on Kyle Myrick being eligible for the draft 10 years ago, you would lose. That's a stereotypical remark (if you know what I mean). The kid is 22 years old.
You also forgot to mention that Baptist Bible took Lincoln to the end the following night. Two very bad calls in the final minute cost the Defenders.

[naismith]

"That's a stereotypical remark (if you know what I mean). The kid is 22 years old."


CC,

Don't want to belabor the point, but, no, I don't "know what you mean". What type of stereo do you have? I was partial to Pioneer equipment in my younger days.

I said Myrick was 'unstoppable'? I said he rang up 41 pts.? I said he commanded a 24/7 double team?  I said he was a man among boys.

I would call those remarks complimentary.
In fact, Coach Bessoir used the same man against boys terminology years ago about Colonel star Jason Turner and the entire Colonel squad.

As far as age, my HOF Colonel gridiron great,  who reported directly to yours truly with a post-game recap, indicated his approximate age based upon close inspection of his 5 o'clock shadow. (that's facial stubble if you don't have any). I then verified  this with a retired Gilette employee.

Later

Naismith

[wb1313]

Warren ya got me!!!    My big mouth just keeps running, though if Wilkes had basketweaving, I would've been first in line for that class!! 

[Warren Thompson]

... if Wilkes had basketweaving, I would've been first in line for that class!! 

wb1313:

Just for that response above, I've awarded you your very first karma point. 

[ColonelJohn4Life]

wb1313:

Just for that response above, I've awarded you your very first karma point. 

Now THAT'S the Holiday spirit we enjoy so much. (I love the nifty HTML features...)

Naismith - I was hesitant to sing the praises of Lincoln too loudly, but you are absolutely correct.  Lincoln, who, if memory serves, a few years ago seemed to be little more than traveling all-stars, has all of a sudden become quite the squad.

[Warren Thompson]

Naismith - I was hesitant to sing the praises of Lincoln too loudly, but you are absolutely correct.  Lincoln, who, if memory serves, a few years ago seemed to be little more than traveling all-stars, has all of a sudden become quite the squad.

But RMC put a 21-point beating on them yesterday (Lincoln was held to 35% shooting in the second half).

[Section J Guy]

What weekend it was. The wedding of Ned Flanders, who has moved on since Maude's untimely death. While unfortunaly the satellite connection for Bob Bessoir's personal congratulations, did not work....Ned, the Swami and Section J Guy were all drinking heavily while discussing the finer points of D3 Basketball ( mainly why kings and wilkes both suck).To top it off the Royals give Ned an easy 20 point victory and are cruising going into the break...


Oh yes, I think Colonel John's inviation got lost in the mail!

[Coach C]

Well congratultions to Ned!!! 

C

[ColonelJohn4Life]

Nothing personal Ned, you're not invited to mine either.    That said, congrats.  Weddings are the necessary evil before wedding receptions, which are some of the best times out there.  I'll throw back a purple margarita for ya...

[wb1313]

Hey CJ, did you get those shackles and the 40 pound weight to throw yourself in the Susquie before the wedding??    If they got lost in the mail, I'll ship you a ball and chain so you're ready.  Marriage is the root of all evil!! I mean, there are pluses, but what about on Saturdays when she wants to clean or go see her mother, and all you want to do is sit there and watch the big game?  Then there is the kid factor...now i've talked myself out of ever getting married!!

Anyways, congrats Ned and best of luck.  In your honor i'll give a postponed until tomorrow "Catholic girls are easy."

[cold_case]

Scranton may be taking a similar path as Drew. Word is that the Royals are highly interested in joining the Liberty League and have already were welcomed with arms wide open. Hmmmmm. Stay tuned

[Section J Guy]

Liberty League? Never heard of it...