MBB: MAC Freedom League

naismith · January 26, 2009, 11:23:19 PM

Since it is that time of the year:

The Freedom League First Half Oscars:

Best Picture: DeSales in a landslide------Poised, patient, well drilled, talented,deep and selfless. No Kings to navigate this year.

Best Director: Coval---------------------------Pushing all the right buttons.

Best Costumes: Del Valley...........................Those green sneaks did it

Supporting Actors DeSales Bench....................They never to seem to miss a beat

Debut Performance Andy Katz (FDU)
with apologies to James Jones (DEL VAl)
Bob Zanneo (DeSales)
K. Hinze (Wilkes)
Tyrik Tucker (Eastern)
Best Performances: Braswell (DeSales)

Best Actor: Ryan "Hollywood" McPherson-----------
A complete package of D-I leg flailing, grunting, groaning, arm waving, head shaking and pleading eyes.
A combination of Reggie Miller, Bill Walton, D-Wade......
Maybe the best sniper in the conference, McPherson puts on the entire show with his million dollar smile.
"Hollywood" enjoys the game and it shows.

Naismith

BJ - DSU SID · January 27, 2009, 09:41:42 AM

Good stuff Naismith. Entertaining post.

If I was able to give Karma points, I would.

Jon · January 27, 2009, 10:17:28 AM

I dropped a little Karma on naismith for you B since I also enjoyed the post.

I plan on keeping an eye on that debut performance race. The nomination card is full of meaningful contributors.

ljk · January 27, 2009, 10:53:56 AM

Nice post Naismith. "Hollywood" is a cool performer. McPherson has done in King's (twice) and Wilkes (once) so far this season. He put 33 points on the Colonels at the Marts Center in a terrific display of his game and scored 42 total points in the wins over the Monarchs. He is fun to watch, and just might carry FDU into the play in game for the last playoff spot,. especially with the way the Colonels are playing. Wilkes and King's are both on losing streaks as they meet up on Weds at the Marts Center. Whats up with the Colonels? Lack of chemistry? Dissension? Depth? Two guard spot? Coaching? Any insight? Whats your take Naismith?

timeout · January 27, 2009, 05:49:46 PM

you forgot selfishness - 4 guards = 1 assist - unbelievable!

lefty2 · January 27, 2009, 08:32:16 PM

Family members sniping on here probably don't help the cause.

timeout · January 28, 2009, 09:05:20 AM

did u look at their last game stats? I am not a family member but very close to the program - I call it as i see it

lefty2 · January 28, 2009, 09:41:05 AM

Quote from: timeout on January 28, 2009, 09:05:20 AM
did u look at their last game stats? I am not a family member but very close to the program - I call it as i see it

TO,

Your e-mail address would lead one to believe that you are related to a Wilkes player.

Whether you call it as you see it or not, this is not a good forum to air grievances against the coaching staff or teammates.

ColonelJohn4Life · January 28, 2009, 10:30:12 AM

Happy Wilkes-King's Day, everyone... I'm starting to feel like a Catholic. I only show up to worship in person twice a year, anymore.

But seriously, IS the game still on tonight?? Both schools are closed. I tend to think, if both teams can make it, they'll play the game. Though, I would like some confirmation before I drive 2 hours, both ways, through elements fit for neither man, nor beast.

BJ - Well done on the '09 Matrix. If they did actually have a MAC-F All-Star game, they'd select you as one of the two SID's for the game. For your matrix work, I awarded you the "Michael Jordan" karma point. 16 game season, 4 spots for 9 teams - looks like the NFL mantra of "10-6 gets you in" should apply.

lefty2 · January 28, 2009, 10:38:39 AM

CJ,

With nine teams, the Freedom playoffs include five teams.

#5 plays #4 to advance to #1.

bill · January 28, 2009, 11:50:49 AM

If anyone's interested:

Tonight's FDU/Eastern game @ FDU has been postponed to tomorrow(weather). The games will be at 6&8....

naismith · January 28, 2009, 12:00:09 PM

CJ,
Go shovel the sidewalk

Wilkes-Kings postponed until thurs.

Naismith

naismith · January 28, 2009, 12:05:55 PM

TO,

All Cowboys are welcome here.
How is your new Reality gig going?
Any Freedom League grid stars apply?

Anyway, I have no idea what you are referring to in your post.

Naismith

Quote from: timeout on January 28, 2009, 09:05:20 AM
did u look at their last game stats? I am not a family member but very close to the program - I call it as i see it

naismith · January 28, 2009, 12:47:02 PM

LJK,

Thought you might be able to answer that question??

Looking at the Colonels, they were essentially a .500 team in 07-08. They added some nice freshman in Huch, Hinze and Donatoni plus had nearly everyone back.
With the conference graduating a lot of key seniors, I think the expectations might have been a bit too high.

Defensively, I think the team is playing well. They have mixed the man to man, zones and pressure.
Quicker teams give them trouble at times (both rebounding and penetration)---but, overall, they have been improving
in this facet of the game.

Offensively, Wilkes has size and depth. Although they appear to have ample shooting and teriffic post players, the unit has not jelled. Decisionmaking, lack of movement, hesitation, sloppiness..............
Doesn't seem to be any 1 thing but it seems to be Everything.
Very few easy baskets and too many difficult shots...that is what I see out there. Shooting droughts and frustration are the results.

Just my feeling....but I think the players just need to be more instinctive, take what the defense gives and execute.
Easy for me to say as an observer.

The entire conference seems to be quite balanced. To answer some of your specific questions, I do not think Wilkes lacks depth. I know of no dissension among players. Coach JR's record speaks for itself. Guard play has been fine. DeRojas is a scorer. Gulla defends, rebounds and handles the ball well. Ruby plays with determination off the bench and can shoot better than he has shown to date. Donatoni is a sparkplug and his game is getting better. So, no, it is not the guards.

We will know more about the Colonels by Super Bowl Sunday.
They need a couple of W's and, despite their record, Kings will be a big test on Thurs.
I took in the FDU game and, had they not butchered some easy layups, the Monarchs would have prevailed. I fully expect JP will have his team 'ready' on Thursday. A very very live underdog.

Naismith
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Nice post Naismith. "Hollywood" is a cool performer. McPherson has done in King's (twice) and Wilkes (once) so far this season. He put 33 points on the Colonels at the Marts Center in a terrific display of his game and scored 42 total points in the wins over the Monarchs. He is fun to watch, and just might carry FDU into the play in game for the last playoff spot,. especially with the way the Colonels are playing. Wilkes and King's are both on losing streaks as they meet up on Weds at the Marts Center. Whats up with the Colonels? Lack of chemistry? Dissension? Depth? Two guard spot? Coaching? Any insight? Whats your take Naismith?
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lefty2 · January 28, 2009, 12:49:57 PM

Quote from: naismith on January 28, 2009, 12:05:55 PM
TO,
Anyway, I have no idea what you are referring to in your post.

Naismith

Quote from: timeout on January 27, 2009, 05:49:46 PM
you forgot selfishness - 4 guards = 1 assist - unbelievable!

Quote from: lefty2 on January 27, 2009, 08:32:16 PM
Family members sniping on here probably don't help the cause.

Quote from: timeout on January 28, 2009, 09:05:20 AM
did u look at their last game stats? I am not a family member but very close to the program - I call it as i see it

Nais,

You have to read all of the posts if you want follow along.

TO's post was a reply to mine which was a reply to his/hers which may originally have been a reply to yours.