MBB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Emu435]

i just came over here to check out Centre since we will be playing yall friday.  I wanted to wish yall good luck, and if anyone is making the trip just let me know if you need some directions or something.  and safe travels to yall as well.

Know that Centre fans will appreciate the offer.  Understand that tournament time is something of a new experience for EMU, particularly the hosting part.  It's an exciting time for the fans & students of the host school, though I understand students at Eastern Mennonite are about to embark on spring break. Thanks.

well i am a current student here at EMU, and my spring break is put on hold until saturday night.  i dont have such a far drive (about 2 hours) as some students who might have to keep their spring break plans.  it will be fun though.  everyone on campus is excited as tickets go on sale tomorrow morning.

[brave heart]

Yall get ready to see the best defensive team you have probably faced all season!

[Emu435]

Yall get ready to see the best defensive team you have probably faced all season!

i think this will be interesting.  We are one of the best offensive teams in the nation, and i have heard that you guys at centre have a strong defensive team.  i am not sure yall can guard against nba range three's but we shall see.  i think we will still score 90 points even still.

[pbrooks3]

Yall get ready to see the best defensive team you have probably faced all season!

i think this will be interesting.  We are one of the best offensive teams in the nation, and i have heard that you guys at centre have a strong defensive team.  i am not sure yall can guard against nba range three's but we shall see.  i think we will still score 90 points even still.

Brave Heart is perhaps a little generous; though Centre will definitely guard its opponent. Hopefully they can slow tempo some. If EMU is successful in running, forcing its usual assortment of turnovers and hitting deep 3's, it'll be a tough go for Centre.  The Colonels have size, but clearly won't match the speed & quickness of Eastern Mennonite.  It'll be important that Centre not let the score get out of hand and not commit silly mistakes.  Centre has made several comebacks to win games this season, but not by huge margins. They're also good in tight games making plays offensively and stops defensively.  Obviously one of these teams will be forced to change it's method of play some & that'll likely influence the game's outcome.   

[pbrooks3]

Congratulations to Danny Noll of Centre for being one of ten finalists for the Josten's Award.

[Emu435]

Yeah i agree with you brooks the only common team they have faced this year is Emory and Henry.  when centre played them they won 80 to 70.  when we played them, we won 101 to 69.  i know we cant base our predictions on this, but i feel like we here at EMU have a chance for a run at the championship this year and i dont think centre will be much of a speed bump for us to cruise over.  but we shall see friday night.  hope to see you all here.

[hasanova]

Yeah i agree with you brooks the only common team they have faced this year is Emory and Henry.  when centre played them they won 80 to 70.  when we played them, we won 101 to 69.  i know we cant base our predictions on this, but i feel like we here at EMU have a chance for a run at the championship this year and i dont think centre will be much of a speed bump for us to cruise over.  but we shall see friday night.  hope to see you all here.

The margin of victory over E&H is a barometer, but perhaps not the best one in 2009-10.  A lot of it has to do with the coach's philosophy for ending the game.  Do you run it up really big or do you let the subs get a lot of court time?  Be careful about being overly confident in the NCAA's.  EMU is certainly a heavy favorite, but all the other teams are here for a reason.  Don't let comments like "i don't think centre will be much of a speed bump for us to cruise over" show up on the bulletin board in Centre's lockerroom!

[Emu435]

yeah i agree with you Hasanova.  I want to see a good game friday because if we win friday i will have to miss the game saturday.  But thanks for Penn-Atlantic.  i wont miss a game but i have to get home.

[hasanova]

yeah i agree with you Hasanova.  I want to see a good game friday because if we win friday i will have to miss the game saturday.  But thanks for Penn-Atlantic.  i wont miss a game but i have to get home.

When I was in college, all we had for away games was radio, so glad for the new technology.  I think it's super that EMU has such solid support this season!  I hope there will be a big home crowd for Guilford this weekend as well.  Enjoy, it's a fun time - you won't forget it!

[pbrooks3]

yeah i agree with you Hasanova.  I want to see a good game friday because if we win friday i will have to miss the game saturday.  But thanks for Penn-Atlantic.  i wont miss a game but i have to get home.

I can assure you that Coach Greg Mason of Centre is not in the habit of running up scores. If he feels his team is in control he'll pull starters to give his reserves a chance to gain time & experience on the court. Did I read in someone's post that these games at EMU are available on video?

[hasanova]

yeah i agree with you Hasanova.  I want to see a good game friday because if we win friday i will have to miss the game saturday.  But thanks for Penn-Atlantic.  i wont miss a game but i have to get home.

I can assure you that Coach Greg Mason of Centre is not in the habit of running up scores. If he feels his team is in control he'll pull starters to give his reserves a chance to gain time & experience on the court. Did I read in someone's post that these games at EMU are available on video?

Many ODAC schools do indeed videostream live with a service such as PennAtlantic.  EMU may use a different service, so check their website to be sure.  I know fellow-ODAC member Guilford is broadcasting their pod - just follow the links at www.guilford.edu to men's basketball, schedule and the CNU game.

[Emu435]

to the post on EMU possibly having alternative means for showing games other than Penn-Atlantic.   i dont think so.  all the e-mails i receive as a student says that the game will be aired via Penn-Atlantic.  i am not aware of any videos of the team playing games.

[Emu435]

This video is a clip of us knocking off Randolph-macon earlier in the season when they were number one.  i dont think there is much better out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKQqLEon8Ko&NR=1

[Pat Coleman]

The top seats are $15. Second-tier seats are $10.

[hasanova]

The top seats are $15. Second-tier seats are $10.

Thanks.  That is a premium in DIII.