MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[Swish3]

CNU has a big game at York tomorrow...IF the Captains win, and that's a big "if", it would tighten things up in the conference race and keep the Spartans from running away w/the regular season championship...well, at least for the time being.

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IF the Captains win, I'll give you back that dinner you owe me.

You're really going out on a limb these days, Ryan...CNU is young and down an All-American, so what were the odds that they'd win at #8 and undefeated York?  

Let me refresh your memory about that dinner, though...I agreed to buy if you "didn't" go to the Salisbury game last year 'cause you had been bad luck for the higher seed, but you went anyway and cost CNU the game, obviously!

[Swish3]

CNU has a big game at York tomorrow...IF the Captains win, and that's a big "if", it would tighten things up in the conference race and keep the Spartans from running away w/the regular season championship...well, at least for the time being.

GO CAPS!

IF the Captains win, I'll give you back that dinner you owe me.

I'll hopefully be there.

Did you go, Dave?  I was able to watch some of it online and thought CNU was pretty competitive, for the most part...York is tough!

[Swish3]

Looks like a pretty big game in Newport News on Wednesday between Mary Washington and Christopher Newport.  I'm going to try and make it down.

No doubt...should be a good one!

GO CAPS!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

CNU has a big game at York tomorrow...IF the Captains win, and that's a big "if", it would tighten things up in the conference race and keep the Spartans from running away w/the regular season championship...well, at least for the time being.

GO CAPS!

IF the Captains win, I'll give you back that dinner you owe me.

I'll hopefully be there.

Did you go, Dave?  I was able to watch some of it online and thought CNU was pretty competitive, for the most part...York is tough!

Yep I went. Came away appreciating that CNU continues to fight and have some guys who stepped up - maybe only for a half, but did so. Was pretty surprised how much McFarland wasn't a factor and nor was Femi, but they gave YCP a significant enough of a hard time.

YCP is legit. I may have them a little too high on my ballot, but at the same time I am not sure how much further down I can put them, either. They have all the right parts. They didn't win pretty and had some issues, but they won. The crowd was insanely large and I think the squad is starting to get used to the brighter spotlight and, thus, larger target on them now. I realize it will be the last game of the regular season, but if YCP beats CNU in VA this season... NCAA tournament teams need to take note.

[Swish3]

CNU has a big game at York tomorrow...IF the Captains win, and that's a big "if", it would tighten things up in the conference race and keep the Spartans from running away w/the regular season championship...well, at least for the time being.

GO CAPS!

IF the Captains win, I'll give you back that dinner you owe me.

I'll hopefully be there.

Did you go, Dave?  I was able to watch some of it online and thought CNU was pretty competitive, for the most part...York is tough!

Yep I went. Came away appreciating that CNU continues to fight and have some guys who stepped up - maybe only for a half, but did so. Was pretty surprised how much McFarland wasn't a factor and nor was Femi, but they gave YCP a significant enough of a hard time.

YCP is legit. I may have them a little too high on my ballot, but at the same time I am not sure how much further down I can put them, either. They have all the right parts. They didn't win pretty and had some issues, but they won. The crowd was insanely large and I think the squad is starting to get used to the brighter spotlight and, thus, larger target on them now. I realize it will be the last game of the regular season, but if YCP beats CNU in VA this season... NCAA tournament teams need to take note.

McFarland had a bad game going 2-14...when your star and leader has a tough night, it makes it that much harder on a young team.  Even though Marin is a senior, he hardly played his first three years...he's come in and done a solid job...not sure what you were expecting from Femi.

In looking at the stats a little more closely, York played well...they shot 54% from two, 39% from three and made 20 of 26 free throws...w/CNU having a mediocre game, the Captains have a decent chance to knock them off in the Free.  The Spartans don't look very deep either...their starting five are good, but they'll have to stay out of foul trouble...they're on a great run, but I think it will end soon enough.

[Swish3]

Looks like a pretty big game in Newport News on Wednesday between Mary Washington and Christopher Newport.  I'm going to try and make it down.

No doubt...should be a good one!

GO CAPS!

Did you make it to the game, MW_Eagles?  The family and I ventured out to the Free on a pretty nasty evening...glad we did, though, as there was a good crowd and the Captains played well the last 25 minutes.  McFarland had another bad game, but the young'uns proved they can win w/out him against a quality opponent...Aigner and Ellis hit some nice 3s and the defense kept Johnson and Shaw in check, for the most part...a solid team win.  I absolutely love Brock Geiman, number 35...he's quick, confident and savvy for a freshman...he needs to play more, in my opinion.  It's time for a little payback at FSU on Saturday...have to win at home and steal 'em on the road!

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I just have to vent a little...last night there was a loud, obnoxious UMW fan sitting right behind me.  I have no problem w/a fan of the opposing team cheering, but they need to do so in a respectable manner, especially if you're going to sit on the home team's side.  So, the more this person went on, the more irritated I got and entered into a bit of cheer sparring, if you will...nothing better than a loudmouth fan suddenly becoming as quiet as a church mouse when they know that their team is going to lose...serves 'em right, I say!  That wasn't you, MW_Eagles, was it?  

[MW_Eagles]

Looks like a pretty big game in Newport News on Wednesday between Mary Washington and Christopher Newport.  I'm going to try and make it down.

No doubt...should be a good one!

GO CAPS!

Did you make it to the game, MW_Eagles?  The family and I ventured out to the Free on a pretty nasty evening...glad we did, though, as there was a good crowd and the Captains played well the last 25 minutes.  McFarland had another bad game, but the young'uns proved they can win w/out him against a quality opponent...Aigner and Ellis hit some nice 3s and the defense kept Johnson and Shaw in check, for the most part...a solid team win.  I absolutely love Brock Geiman, number 35...he's quick, confident and savvy for a freshman...he needs to play more, in my opinion.  It's time for a little payback at FSU on Saturday...have to win at home and steal 'em on the road!

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I just have to vent a little...last night there was a loud, obnoxious UMW fan sitting right behind me.  I have no problem w/a fan of the opposing team cheering, but they need to do so in a respectable manner, especially if you're going to sit on the home team's side.  So, the more this person went on, the more irritated I got and entered into a bit of cheer sparring, if you will...nothing better than a loudmouth fan suddenly becoming as quiet as a church mouse when they know that their team is going to lose...serves 'em right, I say!  That wasn't you, MW_Eagles, was it?

Oh no, that wasn't me!  Roads were pretty bad, so I watched from home in Richmond.    Sorry to hear that though.    That game was frustrating.    Decent start by MW, but as soon as CNU started to make a little run, MW started throwing up some terrible shots.   Shaw can't do it all himself.    Good win for CNU though.   Looks like CNU and Salisbury will fight for 2/3 seeds.  Hopefully MW can stay in the top 4 to at least get a home game. 

[Swish3]

Looks like a pretty big game in Newport News on Wednesday between Mary Washington and Christopher Newport.  I'm going to try and make it down.

No doubt...should be a good one!

GO CAPS!

Did you make it to the game, MW_Eagles?  The family and I ventured out to the Free on a pretty nasty evening...glad we did, though, as there was a good crowd and the Captains played well the last 25 minutes.  McFarland had another bad game, but the young'uns proved they can win w/out him against a quality opponent...Aigner and Ellis hit some nice 3s and the defense kept Johnson and Shaw in check, for the most part...a solid team win.  I absolutely love Brock Geiman, number 35...he's quick, confident and savvy for a freshman...he needs to play more, in my opinion.  It's time for a little payback at FSU on Saturday...have to win at home and steal 'em on the road!

GO CAPS!

I just have to vent a little...last night there was a loud, obnoxious UMW fan sitting right behind me.  I have no problem w/a fan of the opposing team cheering, but they need to do so in a respectable manner, especially if you're going to sit on the home team's side.  So, the more this person went on, the more irritated I got and entered into a bit of cheer sparring, if you will...nothing better than a loudmouth fan suddenly becoming as quiet as a church mouse when they know that their team is going to lose...serves 'em right, I say!  That wasn't you, MW_Eagles, was it?

Oh no, that wasn't me!  Roads were pretty bad, so I watched from home in Richmond.    Sorry to hear that though.    That game was frustrating.    Decent start by MW, but as soon as CNU started to make a little run, MW started throwing up some terrible shots.   Shaw can't do it all himself.    Good win for CNU though.   Looks like CNU and Salisbury will fight for 2/3 seeds.  Hopefully MW can stay in the top 4 to at least get a home game.

Madison ended up having a solid game...we know Johnson can shoot, but he's going to have a hard time getting his shot off consistently against a good man to man defense.  As far as the seeding goes, anything can happen...you're right, though, you definitely want to be one of the top 4 seeds.

[MW_Eagles]

Looks like a pretty big game in Newport News on Wednesday between Mary Washington and Christopher Newport.  I'm going to try and make it down.

No doubt...should be a good one!

GO CAPS!

Did you make it to the game, MW_Eagles?  The family and I ventured out to the Free on a pretty nasty evening...glad we did, though, as there was a good crowd and the Captains played well the last 25 minutes.  McFarland had another bad game, but the young'uns proved they can win w/out him against a quality opponent...Aigner and Ellis hit some nice 3s and the defense kept Johnson and Shaw in check, for the most part...a solid team win.  I absolutely love Brock Geiman, number 35...he's quick, confident and savvy for a freshman...he needs to play more, in my opinion.  It's time for a little payback at FSU on Saturday...have to win at home and steal 'em on the road!

GO CAPS!

I just have to vent a little...last night there was a loud, obnoxious UMW fan sitting right behind me.  I have no problem w/a fan of the opposing team cheering, but they need to do so in a respectable manner, especially if you're going to sit on the home team's side.  So, the more this person went on, the more irritated I got and entered into a bit of cheer sparring, if you will...nothing better than a loudmouth fan suddenly becoming as quiet as a church mouse when they know that their team is going to lose...serves 'em right, I say!  That wasn't you, MW_Eagles, was it?

Oh no, that wasn't me!  Roads were pretty bad, so I watched from home in Richmond.    Sorry to hear that though.    That game was frustrating.    Decent start by MW, but as soon as CNU started to make a little run, MW started throwing up some terrible shots.   Shaw can't do it all himself.    Good win for CNU though.   Looks like CNU and Salisbury will fight for 2/3 seeds.  Hopefully MW can stay in the top 4 to at least get a home game.

Madison ended up having a solid game...we know Johnson can shoot, but he's going to have a hard time getting his shot off consistently against a good man to man defense.  As far as the seeding goes, anything can happen...you're right, though, you definitely want to be one of the top 4 seeds.

Yeah, I'm glad Madison came back.   When they methodically run their offense, they generally create good shots (which is obviously true for any team).  Last night they seemed to panic and were throwing things up early in the shot clock.   They have another tough one at home this weekend against York.  Played them tough on the road, actually had a decent lead in the 2nd half and lost at the end.  Really tight race in slots 2-6 right now.   Should be a fun 2nd half of conference play!

[MW_Eagles]

Wow!  Nice win for Mary Washington today.   Didn't get to watch much, but knocked off #4 York!

[guest323]

Wow!  Nice win for Mary Washington today.   Didn't get to watch much, but knocked off #4 York!

Beating an undefeated team in any regard is a nice win.

[Swish3]

Wow!  Nice win for Mary Washington today.   Didn't get to watch much, but knocked off #4 York!

That was a great win...congrats!

[Swish3]

I read where CNU was down by 16 at Frostburg in the first half...they had closed the gap to 3 by halftime and won by 5...the boys really showed some resiliency and pulled it off, but I wasn't expecting it to be that tight.  Even w/UMW beating York, they'll still be tough to catch....

GO CAPS!

[cmackowiakSGSN]

Below is my first edition of 'Sea Gull Bracketology' for the 2017-18 season for The Flyer, the student newspaper at Salisbury University. It features analysis of the non-conference schedule for Salisbury and also the general blueprint of the Capital Athletic Conference. Let me know what you think!

https://thesuflyer.com/2018/01/22/2018-sea-gull-bracketology-jan-22/

[Swish3]

Below is my first edition of 'Sea Gull Bracketology' for the 2017-18 season for The Flyer, the student newspaper at Salisbury University. It features analysis of the non-conference schedule for Salisbury and also the general blueprint of the Capital Athletic Conference. Let me know what you think!

https://thesuflyer.com/2018/01/22/2018-sea-gull-bracketology-jan-22/

Very nice article, Chris...CNU won at R-MC, which isn't easy, so I'd add that as a key win for the Captains.