MBB: USA South Conference

[CaptJ]

Hey gents...

I will be watching from afar this year, and probably from now on.  If you are wondering where I will be, in the short term (1-2 years) think tropical breezes on a white sand beach with an Asian beauty much too young for me by my side.  After that, who knows?  But it has been truly wonderful exchanging "opinions" for the last ? years.  I will be checking in, of course, and you know that I will be cheering on the preeminent USASAC program from a distance.  I dont need to tell anyone who that is.  Best wishes to all.  To the CNU contingent, look for me at Midnight Madness.  I still havent found out when it is, but its the only possible opportunity to see my guys one last time.  Tip one for me guys.

GO CAPTAINS!!!!!!!!!!!

CaptJ

[CNU85]

Hey gents...

I will be watching from afar this year, and probably from now on.  If you are wondering where I will be, in the short term (1-2 years) think tropical breezes on a white sand beach with an Asian beauty much too young for me by my side. 

GO CAPTAINS!!!!!!!!!!!

CaptJ

that's funny. We may be thinking that....but what's the real story?

[SU97]

CNU85:   Although it pains me greatly, I'm looking at CNU being the team to beat in the conference.  I'm a big fan of Blasingame, his presence was missed last year and I think he'll be the deciding factor down the stretch.  Barton was very impressive last year and a big presence down low will continue to allow for him to get better looks.  I'm going to do some homework on the rest of the league over the weekend and complete my picks.

I hate to say it, but SU is probably sitting where they should in the preseason poll.  You have to be realistic, you're talking about losing 2623 points, 1835 boards, 292 steals and 284 blocks between JLawrence and Onyie. Tough shoes to fill. Speaking of JLawrence, I wish him all the best in Germany:   http://www.d3hoops.com/pressreleases.php?release=2444 

Narch - I was on the MU web last week and noticed LeuMichael Smith was not on the roster?  He was a talent, what is the word on him? 

[SU97]

Glad to be back on the board ready to talk hoops!  Football season is over already - right??   

[SU97]

Hey gents...

I will be watching from afar this year, and probably from now on.  If you are wondering where I will be, in the short term (1-2 years) think tropical breezes on a white sand beach with an Asian beauty much too young for me by my side.  After that, who knows?  But it has been truly wonderful exchanging "opinions" for the last ? years.  I will be checking in, of course, and you know that I will be cheering on the preeminent USASAC program from a distance.  I dont need to tell anyone who that is.  Best wishes to all.  To the CNU contingent, look for me at Midnight Madness.  I still havent found out when it is, but its the only possible opportunity to see my guys one last time.  Tip one for me guys.

GO CAPTAINS!!!!!!!!!!!

CaptJ

+1 Karma to send you out in the positive Captj

[CaptJ]

+1 Karma to send you out in the positive Captj

Thanks 97.  I will still be on the board though, just not at the games personally.  I'm going to depend on Francis Tomassino's ability to paint a descriptive picture of the games via live streaming.  Here is an idea... how about one of the CNU faithful walk behind FT as he is interviewing CJ after the game and yell out "Hey CaptJ!"  Again, thanks for the karma.

[CNU85]

+1 Karma to send you out in the positive Captj

how about one of the CNU faithful walk behind FT as he is interviewing CJ after the game and yell out "Hey CaptJ!" 

will do!

[CaptJ]

+1 Karma to send you out in the positive Captj

how about one of the CNU faithful walk behind FT as he is interviewing CJ after the game and yell out "Hey CaptJ!" 

will do!

I knew that if anyone did it, it would be you.  Thanks buddy.

GO CAPTAINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CaptJ]

Why is it that Midnight Madness is such a secret?  Shouldn't that be an event that the Sports Information Department would want publicized as much as possible to generate enthusiasm among the community?  I have access to insider information about the team, and even that's not enough to obtain even the date of the event.   

[CaptJ]

CNU85:   Although it pains me greatly, I'm looking at CNU being the team to beat in the conference.  I'm a big fan of Blasingame, his presence was missed last year and I think he'll be the deciding factor down the stretch.  Barton was very impressive last year and a big presence down low will continue to allow for him to get better looks.  I'm going to do some homework on the rest of the league over the weekend and complete my picks.

You're absolutely right about Barton and Blasingame, but what excites me about the team this year is that Thomas Whinnett will be able to play HIS game now that Blasingame is back on the team.  Last year he had to play out of position and was still able to put up 16.8 / 8.6 numbers in conference play.  He and Barton will likely be our go-to guys again this year.  And if Conley Taylor continues to develop and Theo Baker returns to the level of play he showed us two years ago, I think that CNU fans will be very, very happy this year.  And you just KNOW that CJ will bring in a surprise or two or three.  Wow, I really want to see Midnight Madness this next week.  Does anyone know when it is?!

[SU97]

CNU85:   Although it pains me greatly, I'm looking at CNU being the team to beat in the conference.  I'm a big fan of Blasingame, his presence was missed last year and I think he'll be the deciding factor down the stretch.  Barton was very impressive last year and a big presence down low will continue to allow for him to get better looks.  I'm going to do some homework on the rest of the league over the weekend and complete my picks.

You're absolutely right about Barton and Blasingame, but what excites me about the team this year is that Thomas Whinnett will be able to play HIS game now that Blasingame is back on the team.  Last year he had to play out of position and was still able to put up 16.8 / 8.6 numbers in conference play.  He and Barton will likely be our go-to guys again this year.  And if Conley Taylor continues to develop and Theo Baker returns to the level of play he showed us two years ago, I think that CNU fans will be very, very happy this year.  And you just KNOW that CJ will bring in a surprise or two or three.  Wow, I really want to see Midnight Madness this next week.  Does anyone know when it is?!

It's at midnight.     

[CNU85]

Why is it that Midnight Madness is such a secret?  Shouldn't that be an event that the Sports Information Department would want publicized as much as possible to generate enthusiasm among the community?  I have access to insider information about the team, and even that's not enough to obtain even the date of the event.   

I heard awhile back that there was not going to be a midnight madness this year.

[CaptJ]

Wow, I really want to see Midnight Madness this next week.  Does anyone know when it is?!

It's at midnight.     

Good one!

[CaptJ]

I heard awhile back that there was not going to be a midnight madness this year.

[SU97]

stream of consciousness:

1.    CNU:  Blasingame and Barton combine for toughest combo in the conference.  Blasingame is a 10-win turnaround by himself.  I think we saw that last year in his absence.  Also, I hate CNU.

2.    Averett: Returning six seniors including 3 of the top 4 scorers from 07-08 in Rumley (16 PPG & 7 RPG), Brown (10 PPG) and Frazier (10 PPG).  Well coached and have shown a lot of resolve the past two years in conference play. If it weren't for Blasingame's return for CNU I'd have these guys at the top. Go ahead and put February 14 on your calendar, CNU at Averett...

3.    Ferrum:  I was stunned at Ferrum's run last year to the co-championship.  Mitchell is a POTY caliber talent and will no doubt be a force again this year.  Crump (15 PPG) led FC in scoring, but these guys will go as far as Mitchell wants to take them.  They could make a run.

4.    Methodist:  Last year's co-champs are losing too much firepower.  McDade was just short of amazing from 3pt against SU last year in Winchester and his 15 PPG are going to be missed.  He absolutely killed us, but SU had no answer for teammate Smith (13 PPG).  That's 28 points that MU needs to make up. Narch – who is stepping up down there? 

5.    Greensboro:  Nicholson, the top scorer in the conference is gone... probably will reload with 37 transfers.

6.    NCWC:  We are finally not talking about the Hall/Arrington duo...  Arrington still could be the most talented player in the conference, but as Narch once said....   

7.    SU:  Rebuilding year. A young squad, I really like the sophomore class; Brown got some time on the court when the Adams kid quit, Kline and Bryan are both going to be All-Conference caliber players by their senior years. They just need some time to get comfortable with the speed of the college game.  I am curious to see where Johns plays, heard he may by running point or 2-guard. I like Schrader's game inside and look to see him to log a significant amount of minutes.   


Narch... You are an embarrassment to the game of pool... and should be glad I even let you play at my table.