MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[Matt Letourneau]

If he's even around in 2007...

There was nothing between the two teams, at least.

[sleeprcell]

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Susquehanna isn't a good team, so this one stings.  If you were so inclined, you could certainly find some reasons for it--long road trip, first game after more than 2 weeks off, other team got hot at the end...but still.  I know this team is better than that.  Its all in how you finish. 

I saw Susquehanna play the last 3 times they played.. They were up 27-13 in the 1st half and led most of the 2nd half... playing well inside and outside....  There center was better or at least outplayed him and the guards made OPEN shots off the big man.  They also beat Wilkes in a similar manner. 

[Matt Letourneau]

Yeah, unless you were Bill Parcells ("you are what your record is") you could say that Susquehanna is better than their record---lost a couple of close/OT games, played some tough teams, etc...

BUT...its hard to imagine anybody on that team being better than Shane Sowden.  I haven't seen a better Center in the last few years.

[sleeprcell]

Kris Clarkson is better than Sowden.....
So is the kid from Rochester

Better than both of them is the kid from NYU (Boone), but Clarkson is more versatile than both of them...

[Matt Letourneau]

Right, well I didn't mean to imply Shane was the best center in the game, just the best one I've seen.  I mostly just watch Catholic, which means I've seen everyone in the CAC plus a decent number of regional teams.  I don't think he's played against anyone as good as him that I've seen (in D3, at least).

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Matt... nothing against Snowden (and yes, I am one of those not convinced he as good as some advertise) but there have been a couple of centers (inside players) in the last few years in the CAC better.

For starters, Garritt Smith of Goucher last year!

[Matt Letourneau]

Oh, well I saw him as a 4.

He was a great player, yeah.  In terms of inside moves--right in front of the basket---I've haven't seen anyone better than Sowden.

[bisonpride]

Are you all ready for CAC basketball back to the action?? I am wonder if there is any prediction or preview of the CAC games for tomorrow?

Let's Play Ball! 

[bisonpride]

You can have maximum of four (4) votes on the most toughest home courts in some of the those storied locations in the CAC..

There's only 7 days to vote.. The new poll with final four of the toughest home courts in the conference will come up after the 1st round result after 7 days. Thanks.

[kitchenrat]

I was away for the Coaches VS Cancer Classic at Wolf over the last weekend but it sounds like the team is hitting on all cylinders as they head into CAC play. Just like last year the scoring has come from all over, but Bushey and McGowan are the two most likely to go off for a big game now and then, although Fass and the rest are more than capable. The one area of concern this year will be the inside game as Singer has been left to hold down the paint by himself more and more. McGowan is long and very athletic and can score when he is the 4 but I worry about what happens when the Sparts run into a big duo down low. If the guards keep playing the kind of D they have been that should serve to weaken the overall threat on that side of the court and if they can put up points quickly on offense that should cause teams to have to try and catch up from outside.  I'm interested to see the game vs Marymount tonight as well as the finals from around the conference.

[CoachMarker]

Pat, the spartans do look tough.  I agree with you on the defensive spark that guards bring.  Even if teams are trying to pound the inside on Singer and McGowan, they have trouble doing so with Fass, Zerfing, and company making every pass for the opponent an adventure.  The teams ability to play together on defense is invaluable.  They take charges and communicate very well with each other.  AND, most importantly, they have to be one of the most prepared teams in the country.  Kudos to Coach Gamber and Dean(asst.)  Best of luck guys.  See you on the 28th!

[Mr. Ypsi]

Since this is one of the boards I regularly follow (don't recall if I have posted here), and have gained a respect for several posters (you expect me to be dumb enough to say which ones, and offend everyone else?!), I want to invite anyone who follows NATIONAL d3 bb to check out Posters' Poll on Multi-Region Topics. 

We have started a Posters' Poll (NOT in any way competing with the d3hoops.com poll) - while we are serious in our selections, it is mainly for fun - discrepancies between our poll and Pat's poll should give rise to some interesting conversations.  Our first poll (posted yesterday) was heavily midwestern (in the geographic sense, not Midwest Region).  If you feel that York or Catholic (or whoever) was under-appreciated, vote!

This is NOT to encourage you to vote by regional biases!  As compiler of the poll, I reserve the right to disallow any ballots which are too 'homerish' (6 CAC teams in the top 20 and you ain't getting counted!), but this will apply only to extreme cases.  IF you are a NATIONAL fan, please join us.

[ycp]

final from York

York 79-Marymount 54

[The York 06]

Bottom line is that we should skip this whole conference schedule because york will run through the rest of it.  Once the  student body gets back they will not lose a home game and will extend the streak to the close of the building.  Good luck playing for 2nd

[ycp]

Any other Wednesday night scores?