MBB: MAC Freedom League

BJ - DSU SID · January 28, 2009, 08:52:34 PM

CJ4Life...thanks for the "Michael Jordan" karma point. Not sure what the difference is between an MJ karma point and a normal one...but I was a HUGE Jordan fan growing up as a kid, so I'll take anything associated with him.

Speaking of MJ...only a few days left for me to submit six words to the US Open committee in charge of finding a mid-handicapper to play Bethpage Black the Tuesday before the Open to try and break 100 as Tiger had suggessted no one could do. This year Jordan has been confirmed as the first celebrity to join the group.

So as an avid golfer, being considered as the mid-handicapper, I'd be more than thrilled to not only play Bethpage and hopefully break 100 on national TV, but also to spend 4+ hours with my childhood idol.

So I am taking all suggesstions over the next few days on the SIX words I should submit.

Something like - "Bethpage. Under 100. Bring it on" - I need help.

As for the matrix glad you enjoyed it. I'll continue posting weekly so you get updates. Semi-upset the other night when Misericorida beat Eastern (at Eastern) to get themselves back in the playoff race and forge a three-way tie for the 3-4-5 spots between The Vern, Wilkes and Eastern.

Oh as mentioned earlier...we are taking 5 teams to the playoffs this year. So the dance floor will be slightly larger this year since we have 9 schools as opposed to 8 in all the other years.

OK back to ESPN for me. DOOK losing, Nova trying to pull the upset over Pitt., and Cuse losing. So far so good on a night when I was supposed to be in Purchase, NY.

BJ - DSU SID · January 28, 2009, 08:58:41 PM

CJ4Life...I just got the MJ karma point.

Good stuff.

ronk · January 29, 2009, 12:35:06 AM

BJ - DSU SID,
Good luck with your US Open entry; enjoyed last year's show with Tony Romo and Justin Timberlake. Have a friend who's played the course and probably would caddy for you, if you need one.
Suggestion: from Bethpage to Saucon(Center) Valley. You can be the advertisement connection with the open at Saucon Valley(SR. men's?).

ColonelJohn4Life · January 29, 2009, 10:06:17 AM

Quote from: BJ - DSU SID on January 28, 2009, 08:52:34 PM
So I am taking all suggesstions over the next few days on the SIX words I should submit.

Something like - "Bethpage. Under 100. Bring it on" - I need help.

OK back to ESPN for me. DOOK losing, Nova trying to pull the upset over Pitt., and Cuse losing. So far so good on a night when I was supposed to be in Purchase, NY.

1. "Bethpage: 99 is the new 72."

2. Duke loses, and Carolina wins on a last-second, ERRR, last-tenth-of-a-second 3-pointer. Life is good.

3. Nais - sidewalk is shoveled (shovelled?). Though, I appreciate the update, I heard it first on the new GoWilkesU.com (Pay me for THAT plug!)

4. I'm listed as "doubtful" for tonight's game. I'm off work today, but I work from 8AM to 9PM tomorrow (2 hours away from W-B). 8PM game, leave town at 10 PM, home for midnight, asleep by 1AM, up at 6AM?? Aye... doubtful.

BJ - DSU SID · January 29, 2009, 11:18:54 AM

CJ4Life - Excellent suggesstion...I'll put those 6 words into my top 5 for submission.

Ronk - If I get picked I have a caddy. SID at Alvernia (Jon) will be accompanying me to make sure I don't do anything stupid on my way to shooting 99. But thanks for the offer.

Enjoy the postponed games tonight everyone.

chairman · January 31, 2009, 09:47:41 PM

Crazy day today. DelVal over Wilkes, Misericordia over the Vern, and EU wallops Manhattanville-- game was 23 points with 4 minutes left. DeSales was the only 'favorite' to avoid upset.
The EU-Manhattanville score was a really interesting considering the 30 point M-ville win in the opener between the two teams and that both teams seemed to be going opposite directions going in. Manhattanville was coming off a big win over DeSales, and Eastern had dropped two straight including a dud at FDU on Thursday.
I'm intrigued to see the matrix on Monday.

BJ - DSU SID · January 31, 2009, 11:37:50 PM

No need to wait till Monday...Here it is on Saturday.

Updated Matrix.

http://athletics.desales.edu/custompages/mbball/2008-09/MHoopsMatrix.pdf

chairman · February 01, 2009, 08:13:02 AM

Wow-- Not nearly as muddled as the Commonwealth, but there is still no clear direction on who the five teams will be.

My hope is that the extra karma point gives you a leg up to get to Bethpage, or at least the confidence to sink some putts.

Thanks

lefty2 · February 01, 2009, 10:57:38 AM

Chairman,

Speaking of Karma - ouch!

chairman · February 01, 2009, 07:10:10 PM

not really sure about that. I think I have a hater... I feel like I'm a nice enough guy. If it means anything, I've been pretty stagnant for a year....

BJ - DSU SID · February 01, 2009, 10:27:10 PM

If (-16) is just one hater...he's a mean dude.

As for my putting, that is something I can do. It's getting to the green that is where I need improvement.

Once there, I am in good hands with my Crazeeeeee.

chairman · February 01, 2009, 11:18:21 PM

not really sure what happened on the whole karma thing, but I'm trying not to worry about it too much. In the room formerly known as the PAC Chat room, I took some pretty brutal hits.

I was trying to go through the playoff scenarios, and I think the next six days will clarify many things. I thought putting would be the least of my concerns on the golf course, but after seeing the greens at Oakmont for the Open, I believe that there were several that I would have four putted (or maybe worse). I don't know too much about Bethpage Black, but if it is at all like Oakmont was for the Open, there will be some obscene pin placements.

Enjoy the week.

lefty2 · February 02, 2009, 09:31:24 AM

Since this has turned into the Freedom golf room, just think of your (-16) in relation to par.

chairman · February 02, 2009, 04:54:41 PM

Seriously-- I was close to that one time, but the windmill hole killed me.

I was trying to go through and quantify home- court advantage. I know EU in 5-1 at home and 1-4 on the road, but some of that has to do with time of year and maturity as well. They started with three tough road games, and they really looked like the young team that they are early on. The 45 point swing between the tow EU-Manhattanville games was amongst the stranger things I've seen. My assessment is that a number of factors contribute to a huge home court advantage for M-ville.

naismith · February 04, 2009, 02:02:06 PM

Just a few notes going forward:

Delaware Valley nosily (not quietly) creeping into the conference playoff race. Making a statement with a big win over DeSales and 2 recent W's. The Wilkes (on the road) win may prove pivotal.
Saw the game and the Aggies are talented. Quickness and speed to spare. They recover quickly on defense and are tenacious. James Jones has risen to the head of the Rookie class. He may very well be the best individual talent in the conference (plenty of debate there I am sure). He can stick the jumper, penetrate and score inside. A complete offensive package.

Plenty of help from Seipt who has improved each year he has played.
Mayo can rebound and score....very physical for his size.
Williams has serious ups and plays much taller then listed height.

Add in a bench of contributors who shoot pretty well and are active......
I see a lot of freshman and sophomores on this roster......
A program that is totally turning around.
Excellent coaching

A potential conference finalist.

As to the rest, I am watching it all sort itself out. Appears the top 2 are pretty secure. Kings is much better than the 1-9 but they are a 2010 story at this point. The other 6 vie for 3 spots.
Today and Sat may make for some clarity or simply cloud things further.

I'll be taking in a local game---Kings-Miseri on North Main St. Maybe Senunas for some chile or that great homemade chicken noodle.

Naismith