MBB: MAC Freedom League

[naismith]

Hey, CC...yes I know it was u that did that tape.....
Could you autogrpah a copy for m,e please??

Naismith

[loyalroyal]

Actually, I think the playoff picture sets out like this:

#3 DeSales at #2 Scranton
#4 FDU at #1 King's

The reason DeSales is number 3 is because since FDU and DeSales have the same record, and since the head-to-head is a wash with each having a win and a loss against the other, it goes to the top of the conference.  FDU went 0-2 against King's while DeSales went 1-1 against King's.  Thus, DeSales is number 3 and FDU is number 4.

Congratulations to King's on getting the #1 seed.  With the caliber of play with the teams this year, getting to #1 was no easy feat.  So my hat goes off to them.

Now with the playoff picture listed above.  Does anyone have any predictions?  Before this past week, I would be pretty confident with my picks, but with the seemingly unpredictability of the games (especially in the last week), I don't even know where to begin.  I think Scranton being in the Long Center will give them a boost against DeSales, and with the way King's handled FDU today, FDU needs a gut check, or there will be a repeat on Wednesday.  How awesome would a Scranton at King's championship be?

But now, every game for the Royals could be their last in the Freedom Conference.  *sings thanks for the memories*

[Section J Guy]

  How awesome would a Scranton at King's championship be?

But now, every game for the Royals could be their last in the Freedom Conference.  *sings thanks for the memories*

Loyal, what gives you any reason to want another matchup with Kings...? Third times a charm?

[naismith]

Not trying to be too "homey".....

but think of this:  Wilkes alum Macedo coaches Va. Wes ranked #2 on D3 and defending champs)  and Wilkes grad Bo Ryan may have #1 ranking with Wisconsin after #1 after Fla. went down vs. Commodores today.

Wilkes a breeding ground for hoop coaches...never woulda thunk that in my day...lol

Naismith

[naismith]

Section J,

Why not?
Both games went down to the wire.
If COY candidate Danzig can figure out what Coach JR of Wilkes already knows about Kings,
he just turn the tables this time around.




Hey LR, better call the DeSales announcers on Service Elec. because they are planning a trip to Kings College according to their broadcast....lol

[Section J Guy]

Section J,

Why not?
Both games went down to the wire.
If COY candidate Danzig can figure out what Coach JR of Wilkes already knows about Kings,
he just turn the tables this time around.




Hey LR, better call the DeSales announcers on Service Elec. because they are planning a trip to Kings College according to their broadcast....lol

Sorry Naismith maybe today's result has "shaken" my confidence.

[cold_case]

Nais, it was NEPAFAN that put that tape together. If you're nice, I'll have him sign it for you.

So Scranton backs into the No. 2 seed, despite being BADLY OUTCOACHED in the second half, (wow, wow, wow). This team is soft and has no bangers whatsoever. They also shrivel up like a grape in the blazing sun when adversity strikes (they blew an 18-point lead).
I thought Scranton picked up two new players for the game, Bia and Fitz. It took me nearly a half to figure out who the announcer was referring to and that was when the color analyst allowed him to speak. That guy undercuts him way too much. 
As for this D-III breakup, I'm all for it. Higher-learing institutions wanting to segregate themselves from schools that put athletic's first is a good thing. Heck, they've already formed new conference alliances so why not breakup the division.
With Scranton making a move to the Landmark, it will be refreshing not hearing their opponents trotting out players from high school academic havens like Engieneering & Science, Harry S. Truman and others.
By the way, a very solid source says King's is destined for the Landmark as well.
Leo the Lion should be rolling in shortly, King's won today. WOW, wow, wow. Sounds like Chiachi Arcola. 

[Leo The Lion]

Wow Wow Wow Wow

An unbelievable, monumental, awseome win for King's today...


In all serious, King's played pretty well.  Soboleski had his best effort on the year.  The playoffs should be interesting as always.  Four teams who are for real.  Worried about playing FDU on back to back games though. 

CC,
Dropping atomic bombs worth of rumors there, would not suprised me if King's bails on the sinking MAC ship.  Either way, conference affiliations have no effect on me.  However, I am curious, when does your source believe King's will enter the Landmark?

[saratoga]

CC: I think you may have nailed the current descriptive on the Royals. Bottom line...they just don't finish the big games. Just when I think they've grown up & turned the corner, another melt-down strikes. Three of their losses they've started out horrible (Kings#2, Susq. & Cath.) & three they've faded (Kings#1, @FDU &@Desales). Until they play 40 minutes of basketball...this is the stuff that will continue to haunt them. Leo: As to when Kings will gain admission...The 1st. of NEVER.

[ljk]

Tension was running high at the Marts Center today as Wilkes took on Drew U to see if Coach JR could avoid his first losing season and the most losses in a season in his career.   Truth be told, not much tension, but Wilkes did win, and even the President of the school  gave Coach JR a hug after the game, so I guess it mattered to some people.   Rumor has it that Wilkes is zeroing on the best point guard in the Wyoming Valley Conference for next year.   Naismith, Col,. have you heard anything on that?

[bziadie]

Cold Case, you need a new source.....

When the King's president makes a committment, he sticks to it......

[loyalroyal]

  How awesome would a Scranton at King's championship be?

But now, every game for the Royals could be their last in the Freedom Conference.  *sings thanks for the memories*

Loyal, what gives you any reason to want another matchup with Kings...? Third times a charm?

Section J, I admit, the depth and ability of King's does scare me against any team in the Freedom Conference Tournament.  And while I am rooting for the Royals more than anyone, I enjoy a well-played game between two excellent institutions in that true ability will determine the winner.  I think with the four teams, you will have that, and whomever wins this conference will not be a fluke.

Also Section J keep in mind one fact.  During the 2004-05 season, Scranton swept the regular season series with King's but ended up getting ousted by King's in the Freedom Conference Semis.  In fact, the two regular season matches, the game at King's was decided by 3 points and the game at Scranton was decided by 10 points.  The playoff was decided by a mere 6 points.  This season, the games were decided by 6 at King's and 3 at Scranton.  And like Naismith said, if Coach Danzig can figure out King's achilles heel like Wilkes did, maybe the third time WILL be the charm.

Besides, like I said, how awesome would it be for Scranton's last Freedom Conference match-up to be against one of their I-81 rivals.  Good luck to all the teams in the postseason.

[BJ - DSU SID]

For those who have yet to figure it out, here is what we have:

Wednesday, February 21st
#4 FDU Florham @ #1 King's (8:00 pm)
#3 DeSales @ #2 Scranton (8:00 pm)

With Scranton making a move to the Landmark, it will be refreshing not hearing their opponents trotting out players from high school academic havens like Engieneering & Science, Harry S. Truman and others.

Normally I'd just shrug off inappropriate comments but this one really bothered me.  Cold Case you just summed up in one sentence the kind of person you are.  Someday you should spend some time educating yourself, you might learn something.  Thanks!!

[loyalroyal]

With the conference tournament coming up, I believe that the MAC Freedom will announce its 1st and 2nd all-conference teams as well as COY, rookie of the year, and player of the year.  I was just wondering what were everyone's thoughts on who will win what

[ljk]

Tom Kresge of Wilkes, Rookie of the Year, n/c!