MBB: Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference

[cantbestopped]

Does it really matter if he shoots the ball less or more they aren't beating anyone anyhow. Reinard doesnt look to be around anymore, and milford on his best day can only put up 15 max.  But Mcneil shoots alot (19 shots/per) and not at a good percentage, thats all i was sayin, people have said on this board hes a great player and i think he isnt by any means (he could be eventually) but right now hes a gun on a terrible team.  And by the way i think u could print out alot of these posts(including some of your own) and take em to the bathroom to wipe up with, mine wasn't bullsiht i was just tryin to explain somethin. I always give u the wrong impressions of the points i am trying to get across, I dont give a damn if he shoot the ball 50 times or 5 times they arent winning more than 5 games regardless.  the only difference is how many he scored, which really doesn't matter.

[upb88]

Dude, Keanu says chill out. I was obviously kidding about the bathroom. That's what the little smiley face was for. I complimented your post. It's rare that anyone, myself included, does any research to back up their posts. You did a nice job. The only thing I would nitpick about your posts is making fun of Medaille. I don't think any players deserve that. Maybe not the best team around, but those kids put the same hours and blood, sweat and tears that you do or did (I assume you're a current or former player). Yeah, I make fun of Behrend and Coach Niland a bit, but given their historical success, it's pretty absurd. Just a bit of Pitt-Penn State trash talk. And, if you've visited other forums on this site, you will know that the entire AMCC before last season was the subject of scorn for their "Bumblin' B" status (Pool B).

If you're talking about Dallas Reinard, he is still playing, I think, for Hilbert. At least he was just named AMCC player of the week. Good player in an improving program.

[bimbo coles]

On the McNiel, shooting comment.. I can't blame the kid for shooting.. Any one would that is somewhat of a player, would do the same thing.. The fact of the matter is besides him I don't think anyone else on the team is capable of scoring over 10 points a game right now.. Maybe some of those players are unwilling or hesitant to shoot, or maybe they just don't get the rock because of James. The fact of the matter is: he is a good athlete, and former d2 player.. I feel if you were to stick him on a competitive team where he needed to accept a role he would, and be a solid contributor.. Do I think he would still score 20+ a game, no.. Truth being if he didn't shoot the ball 20+ times, who would put the ball in the basket for the Mavs? Hack one dementional (spot up shooter), their front line is too small and unexperienced, and they have no PG play.. Yes his percentages are low, however he is playing at the guard spot not making 6-8 lay-ups a game.. Although I'm sure a lot of his attempts are poor looks, I'm sure his options are very limited.. It is hard to score when you don't have much talent around you.. It is easy as an opposing team to designate a game play to stop one player, and let the other 4 beat you.. If there is no chance of the other 4 putting up any points.. In the past 3 years the only some what dominant player the Mavs had was Smith, until he quit.. He was strong, big, had a mid range, and most importantly had somewhat of a supporting cast (Bryant, Gioia, Perioli).. But last year struggled with the injury to Bryant.. Looking at past seasons stats Perioli looked to be their leading scorer after Smith, however I don't think he had a choice and just took the most shots because there was no one else to shoot or score.. Result 0-25.. I'm not trying to defend James, I am just simply stating that I think he knows how to play the game is just on a bad team.. And to be a good player on a horrible team is a tough transition.. Does he give his team the best chance to score?? Yes.. Do the Mavs have 3 wins with out him... I don't think they do.. Would I have a problem with my best player taking 40% of my teams shots?? No... As long as they were good shots, and not forced, which I'm sure a lot of his are based on limited talent and ability of team mates.. When your losing it's easy to point fingers at the leading scorer of the team and blame them, for shooting too much, or being selfish, not a team player etc... I am not knocking the Mavs in any way.. I am happy to see them get 3 wins so far this year.. Maybe even a few more before years end.. Every team goes through transition and turmoil, hopefully they can overcome and start to rebuild what they were on their way to rebuilding in 2003...

[cantbestopped]

UPB,
Im chilled, i wasn't mad.  And its easy for me to nitpick things now because i  sit on my ass play no basketball, and critque current players, medaille puts in just as much hard work as anyone else but just doesnt have the horses. i just like to talk a lttle doodo and see if people respond.(especially to u because your responses are usuaslly pretty good)
Bimbo,
I have been saying that all along, all though i might bash James for shootin alot his team isnt very good and what other choice does he have.  I just point out that the rest of the team could throw in the towel on him for not gettin their looks.

Oh yeah i was talking about the reinard from medaille (freshman) good shooter

[upb88]

Good game at Pitt-Bradford tonight with Pitt-Greensburg nipping the Panthers 77-74. To me the key to the game was three three-pointers in the first half by Ed Montgomery of UPG. Bradford was threatening to blow things open, leading by 10. But the treys got UPG back in the game. A 20-10 UPB lead disappeared into a 36-36 tie at the half. Late chances for the Bradford boys to take the lead and then tie it just weren't meant to be. Worth the 4 bucks admission though. Heck, UPG's pregame huddle was worth the price!

[BOKNOWSBBALL]

I was just wondering who you thought would be the best shooter in the league. 

I would go with JJ Ferguson from Behrend.  He is by far the most consistent.  He leads the league in free throw percentage, threes made, three point percentage and averages 15 a game while only playing 24 minutes a game. 

I belevie he doesnt get much credit  for his shooting ability, but if you put him on a different team that runs and guns he might average close 20 a game.  Put him on hilbert or medialle and its not doubt 20 a game.  With the way behrend slows the game down neither team gets up as many shots.

I think he is the AMCC verison of JJ Redick.

[Yep]

Has anyone noticed that Pitt-Greensburg with wins over Bradford and Behrend on the road this weekend, is now in second place! From a team that struggled early, they look to be the hottest team in the league right now, and with the 1-2 punch of Cooper and Scavincky, they could really challenge here in the second half!

[upb88]

What a lot of people don't know about UPG is that in their huddle before entering the court for the pregame warmup the last four games, they've been sacrificing a virgin goat. With everyone's attention on the players' gyrations and chanting, they are able to do it and clean up the mess without anyone seeing. Except me. And, yes, I will be calling for AMCC Commissioner Donna Ledwin to investigate.

Seriously, good for Greensburg. Anyone who knocks off Behrend is my friend. By the way, no one has mentioned La Roche beating Lake Erie, then losing to Medaille. AMCCertifiable.

As for Bradford, with last night's overtime loss to Frostburg, they've now lost six games by four points or fewer. I'll sound like a homer for saying this, but if they can get some wins on their four-game road trip, then knock off Behrend or Lake Erie at home, they could be a very confident and dangerous team in the playoffs -- if they make it.

[berlychick]

Wow another loss for UPB...

I hope that they can get on track soon!
time is running out...

Going to see them this weekend in Altoona...

Good luck guys!

[jzflak15]

McNeil...yes is a gunner...but he has to,,and let me tell you i was at the game when they beat La Roche..hes the truth...yes he takes alot of bad shots...but he makes alot of them...supposedly JJ ferguson from ehrend broke his ankle hes done for the year..as for brent dover he transferred to toledo...where he red shirted this season..im ahead of all of yous!

[jzflak15]

Dan Thomas has been hot shootin the ball well....No 1 is going ot beat lake erie in the playoffs....they will have home court advantage throughout...and they will be gettin washington back who messed his ankle real bad

[cantbestopped]

OK lets settle this once and for all, we all agree Mc(whatever u want to call him) shoots the ball abit to much (but on his team there is no better option), plus no one would argue that he's a terrific athlete, I would just like to know if his teammates enjoy playin with him, i sure wouldn't if he shot that much. 

Plus,
"No 1 is going ot beat lake erie in the playoffs....they will have home court advantage throughout" from our new friend  didn't they just lose to Laroche. Yikes

Nobody knows whos gonna win anything in this league so we can all just sit back and enjoy the games.
One thing I do know, If UPB88, and Berly's beloved PittBrad don't pickup the pace they could be on the outside looking in . Of course the Mavs or PSA would have to win a few games and thats a stretch, medaille only plays PSA once more, and their fresh out of Laroche games.

[berlychick]

One thing I do know, If UPB88, and Berly's beloved PittBrad don't pickup the pace they could be on the outside looking in .


Dont really think its necesarry to put the little smiley there...leads me to believe that you might be alittle happy about UPB situation..

But I do agree...as I talked with my son about their situation,
his take on it is the fact that not being able to finish a close game at the end is more that they are alittle inexperienced.  I think that someone on that team needs to step up and be a leader..but seeing that I havent seen them play, not sure who that would be...

can get back to you on that after the weekend, we're heading over saturday nite to see them

[baller3]

i'm baaaaaaaack, not playing however but still supporting the hawks of hilbert college, looking to compete for a playoff spot this year.  team is only looking to improve.  Hawks have improved steadily over the past 3 years in the win column.  mikey reyes running the point building on his success last year at the 1 averaging more assists a game and dallas TEXAS putting up mvp worthy numbers, addition of vander sluis gives hawks presence inside to compete with top performers of other teams in the post, cant forget about glen ufland who isnt shooting as good as usual but will get hot sooner or later, go hawks

SKT

[cantbestopped]

berly im sorry i meant to press the wink  Ibecause I do think they are one of the top six teams in the league and them making the playoffs or not depends heavily on their upcoming game with Hilbert if they can win that game i think they are in decent position to sneak in, if they lose it will be an uphill battle.
they do however have a favorable schedule:
Home:                                   Away:
LE                                         Hilbert
PSB                                       PSA
Laroche                                Medaille
                                            Mount

Some very winable road games and at home, hey u never know