MBB: MAC Freedom League

[Leo The Lion]

CJ,

If The Monarchs can clinch home court on Tuesday at the Marts Center, then maybe some of JP's starters will rest on Saturday.  Perhaps the two seniors on the bench will get the start???

Loyalroyal,

Last year's playoffs games had three refs I had never seend before, at least thats what I could remember.

[cold_case]

I wonder if the Freedum League people will keep an eye on the final week's games regarding hanky panky?
I would like to see an FDU/Scranton opening round game, regardless of where they play. I have my reasons after talking with someone today..

[saratoga]

CC: Out with the details...inquiring minds want to know! Wilkes in DEAD-last...behind DVC...ouch! Can they put together one complete game the 2nd. half of the season?

[BJ - DSU SID]

Here is the updated playoff matrix.  So far this season has left us with not too many question marks regarding who's in the playoffs.  As it stands right now, King's (#1), Scranton (#2) and FDU (#3) have all clinched spots.

DeSales is on the brink of clinching a spot, but I did find one scenario in my research last night that has them on the outside looking in.  One more Bulldog win OR one more Lycoming loss and DeSales clinches the fourth and final spot.

In regards to playoff seeding, the #1 seed is clinched by the Monarchs if they can win one more game since they swept the season series with Scranton.  The other three teams all still have a shot at the #2 spot, so I'll wait till after the Tuesday games to post these scenarios.

Here is the updated matrix.
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/mbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixM.pdf?path=mbball

FYI - None of this has been confirmed with the conference office, so feel free to let me know if someone sees a mistake and I'll try to confirm it if I get time before Tuesday's games.

[saratoga]

CC: Have you been speaking with Scooter Libby again???

[cold_case]

Scooter Libby?
Toga, I think someone should tell the DeSales fan that Scranton and King's know the score when it comes to tie-breakers. I remember you used to wear that purple and white striped scarf to the games.
Anyway, playoffs must be a big and exciting thing to some teams.

[ColonelJohn4Life]

LoyalRoyal... you're alright.    How true is that...

Leo - LOVE the prospects of King's clinching homecourt on Tuesday, and then benching their starters on Saturday.  Except for one detail.  They'd have to win at the Marts Center.

DeSales SID - FDU clinched their spot, being 3 up with 2 to play.  Give 'em the "X-" before their name.

DeSales - More I look at it, aren't you in regardless?  Assuming the scenario of DeSales losing 2, and Lyco winning 2 to force a tie-breaker, Scranton ends at 10-4.  Head-to-head was a split, didn't play out of conference.  Goes to how you did against the best team.  I mention Scranton at 10-4, because that's the best they can do, it's the best FDU can do, and it's the worst King's can do. 

Assuming a 2-way King's - Scranton tie, King's has the tiebreaker (head to head).  DeSales beat King's, Lycoming didn't. DeSales gets in.  Assuming a 3-way tie, head-to-head among the 3 teams, King's would be 3-1, FDU would be 2-2, Scranton would be 1-3.  King's gets the 1 seed, DeSales gets in.  Pop the champagne, Bulldogs.  You'll be dancing. 

[NEPAFAN]

King's gets the 1 seed, DeSales gets in.  Pop the champagne, Bulldogs.  You'll be dancing. 

Talk about lowered expectations. Noone is popping champagne for getting into the MAC FREEDOM playoffs. Well at least I know the Scranton Royals aren't ....talk to me when the team gets a bid to the NCAA's.....


Wilkes  needs to clone Januzzi.....the savior....

[BJ - DSU SID]

ColonelJohn you are correct.  I obviously stared at this matrix way too long on Saturday night/Sunday morning and just confused myself.  Thanks for the help and the correction.  I do however think we will hold off on the champagne celebration.

The four playoff teams are set (King's, Scranton, FDU, DeSales).  Assuming CJ and myself are correct.

The seeding however is very much wide open.  I'll play with those numbers after Tuesday's games.  If teams are wondering what they need to do on Tuesday to help their cause for a first-round home game, etc...My advice would be to WIN.  That usually never hurts you.

Updated Matrix.
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/mbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixM.pdf?path=mbball

[NEPAFAN]

ColonelJohn you are correct.  I obviously stared at this matrix way too long on Saturday night/Sunday morning and just confused myself.  Thanks for the help and the correction.  I do however think we will hold off on the champagne celebration.

The four playoff teams are set (King's, Scranton, FDU, DeSales).  Assuming CJ and myself are correct.

The seeding however is very much wide open.  I'll play with those numbers after Tuesday's games.  If teams are wondering what they need to do on Tuesday to help their cause for a first-round home game, etc...My advice would be to WIN.  That usually never hurts you.

Updated Matrix.
http://athletics.desales.edu/Pdfs/mbball/2007/2/6/HoopsMatrixM.pdf?path=mbball

Okay Royal Fans....who would you like to see in the first round?

[cold_case]

Goucher. Oh wait, that's next year.
Goucher brings back memories because I used to frequent the campus in August when the Colts used their facility for training camp.
Fun stuff and it's an easy campus to find. I believe it's right off Joppa Road, only abut two miles from the Rt. 95 exit.

[NEPAFAN]

Goucher. Oh wait, that's next year.
Goucher brings back memories because I used to frequent the campus in August when the Colts used their facility for training camp.
Fun stuff and it's an easy campus to find. I believe it's right off Joppa Road, only abut two miles from the Rt. 95 exit.

Yes i anticipate getting some of the baltimore inner city players....as future royals....

[saratoga]

NEPA: Recruiting in Baltimore...perhaps Carmello Anthony has a little brother & GMac can put in a good word for us. As for who would I like to see the Royals open up with...how about Wilkes??? Oh, that's right. Actually, it really doesn't matter...I just hope they end up #2 if Kings doesn't collapse so they at least get 1 home game. After that it's a roll of the dice, or die.

[Pat Coleman]

Goucher. Oh wait, that's next year.
Goucher brings back memories because I used to frequent the campus in August when the Colts used their facility for training camp.
Fun stuff and it's an easy campus to find. I believe it's right off Joppa Road, only abut two miles from the Rt. 95 exit.

Dulaney Valley Road (or something like that) exist off of 695. Head south off the ramp and take the next left to get into campus.

[ColonelJohn4Life]

ColonelJohn you are correct. 

I never tire of such messages.  BJ, you're giving the DeSales fans a good name. 

Okay Royal Fans....who would you like to see in the first round?

I dunno, depends on who takes the invites to ECAC... but again, the question isn't "who", it is "where".  Go FDU! And again, Lycoming and DeSales, you know your jobs.  Take care of business.