MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[CNU85]

Gotta love it when the starters only score 26 and three come off the bench scoring in double figures.

[Swish3]

Huge week for CNU w/games at UMW and SMC...the Captains win 'em on paper, but they're both capable of pulling the upset.

GO CAPS!

[Swish3]

A good win for the Captains last night, although I still say Carter's been a little off most of the season...I believe he's one of four averaging low double figures, which is very solid, but I really expected him to have a more dominant year. 

Next up is another road game that makes me a little nervous...SMC has talent, and they're playing at home w/a chance to knock off the #3 team in the country, so the Captains better come to play.

GO CAPS!

[MRMIKESMITH]

Always a good win to beat your rival up 13. Gulls played very well and got some points from their 1 and 2 guards. We need to do a better job on free throws, as we know this could be the difference in winning against top teams in the nation. Overall, it was good to get back into the double digit win category. We have three straight home games, which is always great, let's get York back from earlier in the year.

[Smitty Oom]

A good win for the Captains last night, although I still say Carter's been a little off most of the season...I believe he's one of four averaging low double figures, which is very solid, but I really expected him to have a more dominant year. 

Next up is another road game that makes me a little nervous...SMC has talent, and they're playing at home w/a chance to knock off the #3 team in the country, so the Captains better come to play.

GO CAPS!

I have never really been to this board, as I do not follow the Capital or Mid-Atlantic for that matter, so take the rest as you will... I like to keep tabs on the top 25 and the box scores and Marcus Carter keeps having underwhelming games and I came here to see what the CNU faithful think about his year so far. His scoring average is down almost 4 points a game, shooting under 50% after shooting 55% last year and less rebounds. Obviously he is still a very good player on an exceptional team but do you guys think he will need to regain last years form for the Captains to make it back to Salem this year? I as well was expecting a monster season stat wise but maybe thats not what the Captains need this year.

[MRMIKESMITH]

Salisbury got it's revenge against York yesterday. Being at home definitely gave the Seagulls a big boost. They still have to play at an high level for 40 minutes instead of in spurts. If they play like they did the early second, they can beat anyone. Other than that it was great performance by the bench especially Quickley and Dorsey hitting some great shots from behind the arc. Continue to play great defense Seagulls and continue to become balance.

[Swish3]

A good win for the Captains last night, although I still say Carter's been a little off most of the season...I believe he's one of four averaging low double figures, which is very solid, but I really expected him to have a more dominant year. 

Next up is another road game that makes me a little nervous...SMC has talent, and they're playing at home w/a chance to knock off the #3 team in the country, so the Captains better come to play.

GO CAPS!

I have never really been to this board, as I do not follow the Capital or Mid-Atlantic for that matter, so take the rest as you will... I like to keep tabs on the top 25 and the box scores and Marcus Carter keeps having underwhelming games and I came here to see what the CNU faithful think about his year so far. His scoring average is down almost 4 points a game, shooting under 50% after shooting 55% last year and less rebounds. Obviously he is still a very good player on an exceptional team but do you guys think he will need to regain last years form for the Captains to make it back to Salem this year? I as well was expecting a monster season stat wise but maybe thats not what the Captains need this year.

Good question, Smitty...CNU is playing pretty good team ball, which is what you strive for, but there will undoubtedly be moments in the tournament when you need someone to step up and make a big basket.  Last year, more often than not, that was Marcus Carter...this year, he's simply been too passive, in my opinion.  Have the expectations gotten to him?  Is he trying too hard not to force anything?  I don't know, but he hasn't had the year myself and others expected...so far, knock on wood, the Captains have been able to do pretty well w/o Carter having a big year, which is good, but the tournament's a different animal.  Regardless of how good/great a team is, getting to a FF is tough...I think CNU might be good enough to get there as is, but I'm obviously not entirely confident in saying that.  They're experienced, relatively deep and have four guys averaging low double figures...that's a recipe for success, so they have a shot.

GO CAPS!     

[CNU85]

A good win for the Captains last night, although I still say Carter's been a little off most of the season...I believe he's one of four averaging low double figures, which is very solid, but I really expected him to have a more dominant year. 

Next up is another road game that makes me a little nervous...SMC has talent, and they're playing at home w/a chance to knock off the #3 team in the country, so the Captains better come to play.

GO CAPS!

I have never really been to this board, as I do not follow the Capital or Mid-Atlantic for that matter, so take the rest as you will... I like to keep tabs on the top 25 and the box scores and Marcus Carter keeps having underwhelming games and I came here to see what the CNU faithful think about his year so far. His scoring average is down almost 4 points a game, shooting under 50% after shooting 55% last year and less rebounds. Obviously he is still a very good player on an exceptional team but do you guys think he will need to regain last years form for the Captains to make it back to Salem this year? I as well was expecting a monster season stat wise but maybe thats not what the Captains need this year.

Good question, Smitty...CNU is playing pretty good team ball, which is what you strive for, but there will undoubtedly be moments in the tournament when you need someone to step up and make a big basket.  Last year, more often than not, that was Marcus Carter...this year, he's simply been too passive, in my opinion.  Have the expectations gotten to him?  Is he trying too hard not to force anything?  I don't know, but he hasn't had the year myself and others expected...so far, knock on wood, the Captains have been able to do pretty well w/o Carter having a big year, which is good, but the tournament's a different animal.  Regardless of how good/great a team is, getting to a FF is tough...I think CNU might be good enough to get there as is, but I'm obviously not entirely confident in saying that.  They're experienced, relatively deep and have four guys averaging low double figures...that's a recipe for success, so they have a shot.

GO CAPS!   

Agreed. Every game I wait for the All-American to just take total control of the game. There has been a couple of games where he has. Also, coming into the year CNU has had 29 players hit the 1,000 point mark.  This year Daly hit the mark as did Carter (as a Jr). McFarland (a Jr and not a starter this year) is 38 points away with 4 games left in regular season. To have 3 out of the 32 in the 50 year history on the program on the floor at the same time says a lot about why CNU is doing so well even when #3 is having an off night.

[Smitty Oom]

A good win for the Captains last night, although I still say Carter's been a little off most of the season...I believe he's one of four averaging low double figures, which is very solid, but I really expected him to have a more dominant year. 

Next up is another road game that makes me a little nervous...SMC has talent, and they're playing at home w/a chance to knock off the #3 team in the country, so the Captains better come to play.

GO CAPS!

I have never really been to this board, as I do not follow the Capital or Mid-Atlantic for that matter, so take the rest as you will... I like to keep tabs on the top 25 and the box scores and Marcus Carter keeps having underwhelming games and I came here to see what the CNU faithful think about his year so far. His scoring average is down almost 4 points a game, shooting under 50% after shooting 55% last year and less rebounds. Obviously he is still a very good player on an exceptional team but do you guys think he will need to regain last years form for the Captains to make it back to Salem this year? I as well was expecting a monster season stat wise but maybe thats not what the Captains need this year.

Good question, Smitty...CNU is playing pretty good team ball, which is what you strive for, but there will undoubtedly be moments in the tournament when you need someone to step up and make a big basket.  Last year, more often than not, that was Marcus Carter...this year, he's simply been too passive, in my opinion.  Have the expectations gotten to him?  Is he trying too hard not to force anything?  I don't know, but he hasn't had the year myself and others expected...so far, knock on wood, the Captains have been able to do pretty well w/o Carter having a big year, which is good, but the tournament's a different animal.  Regardless of how good/great a team is, getting to a FF is tough...I think CNU might be good enough to get there as is, but I'm obviously not entirely confident in saying that.  They're experienced, relatively deep and have four guys averaging low double figures...that's a recipe for success, so they have a shot.

GO CAPS!   

Agreed. Every game I wait for the All-American to just take total control of the game. There has been a couple of games where he has. Also, coming into the year CNU has had 29 players hit the 1,000 point mark.  This year Daly hit the mark as did Carter (as a Jr). McFarland (a Jr and not a starter this year) is 38 points away with 4 games left in regular season. To have 3 out of the 32 in the 50 year history on the program on the floor at the same time says a lot about why CNU is doing so well even when #3 is having an off night.

Thanks for your answers guys! I hope he picks up his play in Feb here and we can see the All-Star he has proven he is shine come tourney time. Hate to see student-athletes have down years.

Side-Note: Will be interesting to see how far they can get if this is the Marcus Carter we get for the remainder of the year.

[Swish3]

A good win for the Captains last night, although I still say Carter's been a little off most of the season...I believe he's one of four averaging low double figures, which is very solid, but I really expected him to have a more dominant year. 

Next up is another road game that makes me a little nervous...SMC has talent, and they're playing at home w/a chance to knock off the #3 team in the country, so the Captains better come to play.

GO CAPS!

I have never really been to this board, as I do not follow the Capital or Mid-Atlantic for that matter, so take the rest as you will... I like to keep tabs on the top 25 and the box scores and Marcus Carter keeps having underwhelming games and I came here to see what the CNU faithful think about his year so far. His scoring average is down almost 4 points a game, shooting under 50% after shooting 55% last year and less rebounds. Obviously he is still a very good player on an exceptional team but do you guys think he will need to regain last years form for the Captains to make it back to Salem this year? I as well was expecting a monster season stat wise but maybe thats not what the Captains need this year.

Good question, Smitty...CNU is playing pretty good team ball, which is what you strive for, but there will undoubtedly be moments in the tournament when you need someone to step up and make a big basket.  Last year, more often than not, that was Marcus Carter...this year, he's simply been too passive, in my opinion.  Have the expectations gotten to him?  Is he trying too hard not to force anything?  I don't know, but he hasn't had the year myself and others expected...so far, knock on wood, the Captains have been able to do pretty well w/o Carter having a big year, which is good, but the tournament's a different animal.  Regardless of how good/great a team is, getting to a FF is tough...I think CNU might be good enough to get there as is, but I'm obviously not entirely confident in saying that.  They're experienced, relatively deep and have four guys averaging low double figures...that's a recipe for success, so they have a shot.

GO CAPS!   

Agreed. Every game I wait for the All-American to just take total control of the game. There has been a couple of games where he has. Also, coming into the year CNU has had 29 players hit the 1,000 point mark.  This year Daly hit the mark as did Carter (as a Jr). McFarland (a Jr and not a starter this year) is 38 points away with 4 games left in regular season. To have 3 out of the 32 in the 50 year history on the program on the floor at the same time says a lot about why CNU is doing so well even when #3 is having an off night.

Good point, '85...I believe the last time that happened was the 02-03 season.

[Swish3]

A good win for the Captains last night, although I still say Carter's been a little off most of the season...I believe he's one of four averaging low double figures, which is very solid, but I really expected him to have a more dominant year. 

Next up is another road game that makes me a little nervous...SMC has talent, and they're playing at home w/a chance to knock off the #3 team in the country, so the Captains better come to play.

GO CAPS!

I have never really been to this board, as I do not follow the Capital or Mid-Atlantic for that matter, so take the rest as you will... I like to keep tabs on the top 25 and the box scores and Marcus Carter keeps having underwhelming games and I came here to see what the CNU faithful think about his year so far. His scoring average is down almost 4 points a game, shooting under 50% after shooting 55% last year and less rebounds. Obviously he is still a very good player on an exceptional team but do you guys think he will need to regain last years form for the Captains to make it back to Salem this year? I as well was expecting a monster season stat wise but maybe thats not what the Captains need this year.

Good question, Smitty...CNU is playing pretty good team ball, which is what you strive for, but there will undoubtedly be moments in the tournament when you need someone to step up and make a big basket.  Last year, more often than not, that was Marcus Carter...this year, he's simply been too passive, in my opinion.  Have the expectations gotten to him?  Is he trying too hard not to force anything?  I don't know, but he hasn't had the year myself and others expected...so far, knock on wood, the Captains have been able to do pretty well w/o Carter having a big year, which is good, but the tournament's a different animal.  Regardless of how good/great a team is, getting to a FF is tough...I think CNU might be good enough to get there as is, but I'm obviously not entirely confident in saying that.  They're experienced, relatively deep and have four guys averaging low double figures...that's a recipe for success, so they have a shot.

GO CAPS!   

Agreed. Every game I wait for the All-American to just take total control of the game. There has been a couple of games where he has. Also, coming into the year CNU has had 29 players hit the 1,000 point mark.  This year Daly hit the mark as did Carter (as a Jr). McFarland (a Jr and not a starter this year) is 38 points away with 4 games left in regular season. To have 3 out of the 32 in the 50 year history on the program on the floor at the same time says a lot about why CNU is doing so well even when #3 is having an off night.

Thanks for your answers guys! I hope he picks up his play in Feb here and we can see the All-Star he has proven he is shine come tourney time. Hate to see student-athletes have down years.

Side-Note: Will be interesting to see how far they can get if this is the Marcus Carter we get for the remainder of the year.

Indeed, Smitty...we'll have to revisit this conversation, hopefully w/good results for CNU!

[Swish3]

CNU #1 in first regional rankings...let's hope it stays that way!

GO CAPS!

[Swish3]

Another solid win for the Captains last night against Marymount...McFarland shot well and Carter was aggressive, finally!  Something that wasn't mentioned in the recent CNU discussion was how well their defense is playing...I believe they lead the nation in field goal percentage defense and points allowed per game.  When you can defend like that, you give yourself a good chance to win every game...on to Wesley.

GO CAPS!

[Swish3]

I'm leery about saying this for fear of jinxing the Captains, but my only concern w/CNU is their free throw shooting at this point...that aside, they're playing really well, knock on wood!  Marcus Carter has been looking more like the Marcus of old and the team is on a roll at the right time...if they can maintain this level of play and improve their free throw percentage, they'll be tough to beat!  Anyone out there?

GO CAPS! 

[CNU85]

Gotta love the sportsmanship seen Saturday night at the Freeman, even under difficult circumstances.

First - it was Senior night for the men and women. CNU Lady Captain's coach Broderick came out before the came and honored WESLEY seniors with flowers! Nice touch!

Then in men's game there was a skirmish. Neither team emptied their bench. Talk about discipline and well coached teams. Then, Wesley players escorted their own guy off the court because they knew he would be ejected and he was still a little fired up. Kudos to the teammates. And finally, before play resumed after a delay while the refs figured out what kind of pizza they wanted after the game, the Wesley players all came up to CNU players and shook hands and diffused the entire situation. Class act Wesley!!!

Finally at one point in the game Carter slammed one home and was fouled and a Wesley player looked at me and smiled and shook his head. I had courtside seats. He knew they were outmatched. He just loves playing basketball. I could see that in his eyes and facial expression. He was appreciating what he saw. I noticed he was exhausted. Sweat was everywhere. He had given his all. I gained a lot of respect for him (#21) and the entire Wesley team.