Top 25 talk

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Seriopus question

Is Neumann going to be challenged between now and selection Sunday?

Well, they have two games against Cabrini including one this week. They also have two(?) against Gwynedd-Mercy. I think both will give them games. Outside of that, it will be a matter of whether they remain focused. In offline conversations I have had with others, the real concern in that conference for the top teams over the years is being motivated to play many of those in the conference. I can see that being a challenge. Are you really up for playing Marywood? As we saw last night, probably not. That said, I think Neumann is "new" enough that Cabrini and GMC will give them some good games because those two opponents are pretty good and Neumann probably has some growing pains to get over. Could they sweep the conference? Absolutely. If they lost to either of those two schools it wouldn't surprise or disappoint me. Drop one to Keystone or any of the northern teams... that would be a sign they aren't focused enough at the task at hand.

[HOPEful]

Seriopus question

Is Neumann going to be challenged between now and selection Sunday?

Leaning towards either one of the two times they play Cabrini or no...

[KnightSlappy]

Seriopus question

Is Neumann going to be challenged between now and selection Sunday?

Oof. I just checked their Massey probabilities for the remaining schedule. They're 97%+ chance to win in 13 of 16 games with the other three being 78% (at Cabrini), 84% (vs. Gwynedd Mercy), and 89% (vs. Cabrini).

They've already beaten Gwynedd Mercy on the road (by 12).

[gordonmann]

Based on the Massey comparison, I've concluded that D3hoops has a major anti-Pennsylvania bias, because Neumann. Also, a major pro-Pennsylvania bias, because Swarthmore.  Or maybe it's just a pro-Quaker bias ...

I went to Penn for grad school and they are my favorite D1 team. Maybe you're on to something...

[Greek Tragedy]

Seriopus question

Is Neumann going to be challenged between now and selection Sunday?

TGHIJGSTO!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

No lie... he found a way around Facebook and has messaged me in a rather inappropriate way once again... just a short time ago.

[Darryl Nester]

Seriopus question

Is Neumann going to be challenged between now and selection Sunday?

TGHIJGSTO!

Once again, to provide context for the newcomers (emphasis added):

oh, it takes a person, really??? well that persoin should not have a job of it it is 2 hpours latewter and it still says 450-409,... you thing these peopkme deserve to get paid gor theie qoute unquote job

come on man

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lol

are you seriopus?

When I went off in search of these old messages, I was struck that his cumulative karma was a relatively tame +9/-29 by the time he was banished (after 183 posts). Were we less likely to smite him because we attributed his combative (and often incoherent) posts to self-medication?

No lie... he found a way around Facebook and has messaged me in a rather inappropriate way once again... just a short time ago.

Yikes. Is he still composing his messages under the influence?

[mailsy]

Seriopus question

Is Neumann going to be challenged between now and selection Sunday?

Oof. I just checked their Massey probabilities for the remaining schedule. They're 97%+ chance to win in 13 of 16 games with the other three being 78% (at Cabrini), 84% (vs. Gwynedd Mercy), and 89% (vs. Cabrini).

They've already beaten Gwynedd Mercy on the road (by 12).

I'm looking for a victory. Word is Neumann is really looking to put a hurtin on Cabrini. Last time they met was in the CSAC semis. Many of us know how that game turned out. Should be a great game. Could be nasty too. School not in session yet but there could be a police presence, unfortunately 

[gordonmann]

That CSAC tournament final at Nerney Fieldhouse from a couple years ago -- Aaron Walton-Moss' finale -- was one of the most intense environments I've been in recently. The tension was very tangible.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Seriopus question

Is Neumann going to be challenged between now and selection Sunday?

Oof. I just checked their Massey probabilities for the remaining schedule. They're 97%+ chance to win in 13 of 16 games with the other three being 78% (at Cabrini), 84% (vs. Gwynedd Mercy), and 89% (vs. Cabrini).

They've already beaten Gwynedd Mercy on the road (by 12).

I'm looking for a victory. Word is Neumann is really looking to put a hurtin on Cabrini. Last time they met was in the CSAC semis. Many of us know how that game turned out. Should be a great game. Could be nasty too. School not in session yet but there could be a police presence, unfortunately 

Gonna be a real matchup problem for Cabrini - very similar teams and styles and Neumann is better.  Butler hasn't played since Catholic, though - so whether he's injured or inelligible, but it might give Cabrini a chance - he was the leading scorer and rebounder first semester.

[mailsy]

Ramapo down 20 at the half to 0-8 Rutgers-Camden. 

[smedindy]

So I can't assert, from my own school, and knowledge from the coach who lived in my neighborhood, that Wabash wouldn't have won the title without that supporting cast around Metzelaars? I didn't say they'd win without Pete. I'm saying they needed the rest to augment Pete.

Just learning the rules here.

[smedindy]

It's my total guesstimate that whenever we all think a team can't be beaten with their remaining schedule, they somehow do get a loss.

Your mileage may vary.

And I'll admit I TGHIJGSTO! that...

[Mr. Ypsi]

It's my total guesstimate that whenever we all think a team can't be beaten with their remaining schedule, they somehow do get a loss.

Your mileage may vary.

And I'll admit I TGHIJGSTO! that...

Yeah, I had the same problem in reverse.  Right after Millikin lost to 4 SLIAC schools AND Earlham, I predicted an 0-for-the-season.  They immediately proceeded to a two-game winning streak against generally respectable to downright good RHIT and Calvin 

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Several Top 25 losses tonight... UWEC on a last second three and a free-for-all final possession... NJCU because they played defense but forgot to play offense... NCC because - well, I don't know... and Ramapo nearly lost because, well, the spot light is now on them?

SMH