MBB: MAC Freedom League

[ljk]

Naismith,  I like the Bailey Howell reference.  He knew all the tricks of the trade down in the paint.  Some even considered him a "dirty" player.   However, he scored over 2000 points in just 3 years at Miss St.  He was taken number 2 in the 1959 NBA draft, ahead of a guy named Wilt Chamberlain.  Howell averaged 18.7 ppg and 9.9 rpg for his career and ended up in the basketball Hall of Fame.   That's a lot of garbage!!!

[wb1313]

Wilkes has some good young talent and it will be fun to watch them develop over the next few years.  The only question is does Rickrode have another Tournament run in him?

Bob and Saratoga...you two are forgetting MAC Freedom League board policy number one.  All banter between posters shall be pointless mudslinging and shall be done tongue in cheek.  Trust me, I've learned quite a few chants for your schools that should remind you of the true spirit of this board and the Holiday Season.

For Scranton:
Fags wear purple and Catholic girls are easy

For King's:
If you can't get in to college go to King's (clap, clap)

There are others such as Desales:
Nice dump you have here, oh this is your basketball court

And my favorite - FDU and Drew




(crickets chirping)  No one from FDU or Drew has actually seen a basketball game in years and thus we cannot confirm or deny that they have fans. 

Happy New Year everyone!  My New Year's resolution is to finally find the mysterious CofC transfer, put a bow on his head and deliver him to FirstMateJohn's doorstep.   

"And Wb1313 exclaimed as he rode out of site (get it..site  ), Merry Christmas to all and to Scranton you still suck!!"

[ljk]

Wilkes does have a nice freshmen crop of players in Kresge, Gabriel, and Gulla.  Does any other team in the Freedom have as many good looking rookies?

[susquejamma]

Bob and Saratoga...you two are forgetting MAC Freedom League board policy number one.  All banter between posters shall be pointless mudslinging and shall be done tongue in cheek.  Trust me, I've learned quite a few chants for your schools that should remind you of the true spirit of this board and the Holiday Season.

For Scranton:
Fags wear purple and Catholic girls are easy

For King's:
If you can't get in to college go to King's (clap, clap)

There are others such as Desales:
Nice dump you have here, oh this is your basketball court

And my favorite - FDU and Drew

(crickets chirping)  No one from FDU or Drew has actually seen a basketball game in years and thus we cannot confirm or deny that they have fans. 

Happy New Year everyone!  My New Year's resolution is to finally find the mysterious CofC transfer, put a bow on his head and deliver him to FirstMateJohn's doorstep.   

"And Wb1313 exclaimed as he rode out of site (get it..site  ), Merry Christmas to all and to Scranton you still suck!!"

Not only are you ignorant, your humor is stale, offensive and disrespectful. And you, sir, are a homophobe.

[wb1313]

Who is this guy?  Susquehanna should worry about beating a team with a pulse before their fans start talking.  Great 105-60 win over Penn College (sarcasm)

Let's see: collective wins over
Penn College
King's (who is a little down this year)
Marywood
Moravian
Miseri
Lyco
Suny Cortland

That's a real collection of tournament teams if I've seen one 

Next up: Catholic 

If you beat them (or even keep it within 10) come back and talk.  Until then, I think you should realize that I was trying to lighten up the mood on the board and thus you should not let the door hit you in the ass on the way out! Last I checked Susquehanna wasn't a MAC Freedom League team but correct me if i'm wrong   

[Pat Coleman]

Ahem:

Susquehanna's schedule is not relevant to a discussion of your poor judgment in posting language, wb1313.

[susquejamma]

Who is this guy?  Susquehanna should worry about beating a team with a pulse before their fans start talking.  Great 105-60 win over Penn College (sarcasm)

Let's see: collective wins over....

That's a real collection of tournament teams if I've seen one 

Next up: Catholic 

If you beat them (or even keep it within 10) come back and talk.  Until then, I think you should realize that I was trying to lighten up the mood on the board and thus you should not let the door hit you in the ass on the way out! Last I checked Susquehanna wasn't a MAC Freedom League team but correct me if i'm wrong   

Apparently, my earlier posts must have bewildered you, wb1313. As a resident of Wilkes-Barre, former Colonel fan and a devout follower of Division III basketball, I believe I have made it clear of my interests in the Freedom League. I'm sure I've seen more Freedom games in my lifetime than you have, and I am also keeping up on future Landmark Conference foe Scranton. Be it as it may, there is nothing contractually wrong with posting in other conference's forums. To be honest, I am ashamed to be from a city where such bigotry resides and, if anything, I am trying to counter your ignorant rhetoric. If it were a fellow Crusader fan posting discriminating statements about Widener or Lebanon Valley, I'd be acting the same way.

As far as Susquehanna's toughness of schedule, which has no bearing since it isn't inherent to my complaints in the first place: Wilkes' fans have no right to criticize Susquehanna. After the Crusaders played arguably its worst 25 minutes of the season, the Colonels nearly blew a 20-point lead in the second half. Wilkes should consider itself lucky as it couldn't handle Susquehanna's press and turned the ball over 28 times. If Susquehanna's best defenseman, freshman Bryan Majors, had stayed out of foul trouble, you can be assured that the Crusaders would have gone on top in the late changes of the game. Despite the issue of foul trouble, Susquehanna came within a Kevin Cuff three-pointer -- that spun out of the basket at the buzzer -- of a win. How do you like them apples? Anyone attending that game, and I am assuming you did not, was sure to notice that Susquehanna outhustled the Colonels. Regardless of the loss, it is safe to say that a seniorless team without its captain is in the same boat as Wilkes. Even if it hasn't played Ursinus, Kean or PSU-Harrisburg. I believe the win of King's is credible; whereas the Monarchs did beat Widener and Scranton -- both respectable opponents.

Rest assured, I believe your inexcusable discourse does not "lighten up the mood." Grow up. Not only does it speak ill of yourself, but also the school and city you represent. It does create a hostile environment for all of us. You introduce nothing to debate by calling Scranton "fags" and its female students "easy." You will be mistaken to find few Catholic girls with lower moral standards than you.

And no right-minded person in here is laughing at it. Only at you.

[cold_case]

susquejamma,
First let me say that I like reading your posts since they're percise and to the point. I also couldn't help noticing your post times (early AM hours). The only other person that posts so early in the morning is Corporal John. You're not one in the same, are you?
I also noticed you mentioned Wilkes-Barre is a city filled with bigotry. I know the definition, but can you elaborate on your reference?
That being said, you have to understand where the Corporal and wb1313 are coming from. They came in following D-III at a time when Wilkes was King of the Freedom (granted mostly under the Jannuzzi era).
They both know that times have changed with schools like Scranton, King's, Lyco and DeSales now being coached by young, energetic men that beat the bushes for talent.
Heck, Wilkes hasn't won a thing in how many years now?
Also, I'd like to point out that both the Corporal and wb1313 are envious of Scranton, in particular. They know the rich history of its past and see them getting back to the forefront and that really rankles them to no end, thus their "fag" and "easy gal" remarks.
Childish? Yes, but that's the only way they feel they can get even.
My take on all this is that both of them are glad to see Scranton get out of the Freedom because it's one HUGE obstacle now out of their way. Their school can't run off long win streaks against the Royals anymore and that is yet another burr in their saddles.
Checking other posts, I noticed one person asked if there is any other team in the Freedom that has so many good looking rookies as Wilkes.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but reading this board for so many years, it's a known fact that Wilkes always gets the cream of the crop in D-III, so why is this year any different?
I also read one fan (who promised me dinner at Brutico's) said Wilkes has an LCCC transfer. That speaks for itself.
Perhaps Saratoga has some valid points to his posts in regards to academics?
I posted about a King's wrestler who had academic shortcomings and applied to and was accepted at Scranton. That is true but the kid, as I found out later, is intelligent but didn't apply himself at King's. He woke up when he was fortunate to get into Scranton, that I can attest.
Two final things. One is that Scranton is going to be annoucing "BIG" news, but not until everything is finalized. Yes, Corporal and wb, it has to do with basketball and you may want to feel lucky Scranton is leaving the Freedom.
Lastly, Pat, is there any way your could reconsider and put up a Landmark forum now instead of the end of the basketball season?
If you do, I'll send you a 1964 Juan Marichal baseball card, which is in very good to excellent condition.

[NEPAFAN]

Naismith good to see you again, I was getting worried!


CC Big news??? I hope you arent hyping it up!!


The whole College of Charleston starting five are transferring to Scranton?

[Warren Thompson]

Naismith good to see you again, I was getting worried!


CC Big news??? I hope you arent hyping it up!!


The whole College of Charleston starting five are transferring to Scranton?

Perhaps the Royals are resuming football ... though it will be Gaelic-style?

[NEPAFAN]

Naismith good to see you again, I was getting worried!


CC Big news??? I hope you arent hyping it up!!


The whole College of Charleston starting five are transferring to Scranton?

Perhaps the Royals are resuming football ... though it will be Gaelic-style?

Or Cold Case and Saratoga will be replacing Danzig as a tag team head coaching combo..

[Warren Thompson]

Naismith good to see you again, I was getting worried!


CC Big news??? I hope you arent hyping it up!!


The whole College of Charleston starting five are transferring to Scranton?

Perhaps the Royals are resuming football ... though it will be Gaelic-style?

Or Cold Case and Saratoga will be replacing Danzig as a tag team head coaching combo..

Or CJ4L will shortly announce he's been hired as the official team apothecary, thus putting paid to his life-long dislike of all things Scranton.

[naismith]

A couple of notes:

Susquewhatever,

Good analysis of the Sus-Wilkes contest.
Did not attend but spoke to some Colonel faithful who attended...yes...a few more seconds and it would have been an 'L' for the colonels. Prior to the game, Coach JR had mentioned that he had seen the Kings game and the Susquehanna was very very good.

So I look for your squad to be in the thick of things.

CC,

I thought u said Bruticos was overrated and u wanted to change to Antonio's or Alexander's or something like that.
Hey, that gift certificate didn't have an expiration date so call me or e-mail and pick the day. Looking forward to it.
Anyway, it was none other than the immortal Coach Bob B, while attending the Monarch classic, who  remarked in my company that he was extremely impressed with the 3 Wilkes freshman mentioned on the board.


"Big" news:

I think the Colonels may also have some news along those lines as well.

Later

Naismith

[cold_case]

Anyway, it was none other than the immortal Coach Bob B, while attending the Monarch classic, who  remarked in my company that he was extremely impressed with the 3 Wilkes freshman mentioned on the board.

"Big" news:
I think the Colonels may also have some news along those lines as well.

Nais, first of all, don't listen to Bess. The guy already has a name for the newly formed Landmark Conference. He's calling it the Landmine Conference. His jabs kill me.
The news Wilkes may have is about the transfer they are supposedly getting from Muhlenberg.
I've been asked to rest my case in regards to Scranton.

[ColonelJohn4Life]

Jesus, CC, for the last time, there's no envy of Scranton.  It's a strong dislike of fans who think that the school is academically and morally superior to Wilkes.  We're all D-3, and your poop stinks, too.  If that makes me the Geico caveman of this board, so be it.  I'll have the roast duck with mango salsa served on our 1998 Final Four trophy.

Or CJ4L will shortly announce he's been hired as the official team apothecary, thus putting paid to his life-long dislike of all things Scranton.

WT - you think they'd hire me?  I'd consider the job, but my coat will still be white.  Not purple. 

Landmine Conference.  I like that.  Proof that I don't dislike all things Scranton - I like Bess.

My fear - midseason transfers for the Colonels haven't gone too well.  Things are going alright.  Don't jerk with it.