MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 21, 2018, 02:45:05 PM

The NCAA men's basketball regional advisory committees released their third set of rankings, and as expected, the Atlantic Region was among those getting shuffled. Here's the full list: http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/02/men-regional-rankings-third

Swish3 · February 22, 2018, 08:15:15 AM

GAME DAY!

CNU85 · February 22, 2018, 09:39:24 PM

Cut himself missing a dunk. More on that later

CNU85 · February 22, 2018, 10:46:58 PM

Ok. So my observations. First off, MW is a very good team. Little depth hurts them. Kudos for 19 wins. Now, dunks. During pregame warmups MW spent most of the time dunking. Maybe 30 dunks. Also missed about that many. I never understood that. That's like practicing 1ft putts. Why bother?

With 10:46 left in first half the score is 25-7. MW is 3-13 from the floor and 0-2 from the stripe.

After halftime, warmups commenced. First guy dunks it. I don't get it. MW finished with 22 two point buckets.....and 23 fouls. More fouls than 2 pointers.

I would focus warmups on shots taken in the game. But that's just me.

Swish3 · February 23, 2018, 08:49:49 AM

What a first half for the Captains last night...I can't remember a CNU team shooting 73% in a half as long as I've been following them! Give the Eagles credit, though...they hung in there and cut it to 8 points in the second half, as Stewart got hot! Fortunately, McFarland was able to stop the bleeding and provide some cushion...amazing game from Aaron!

York's coming back to the Free for all the marbles...should be a great game!

GO CAPS!

Swish3 · February 23, 2018, 09:37:30 AM

Quote from: CNU85 on February 22, 2018, 10:46:58 PM
Ok. So my observations. First off, MW is a very good team. Little depth hurts them. Kudos for 19 wins. Now, dunks. During pregame warmups MW spent most of the time dunking. Maybe 30 dunks. Also missed about that many. I never understood that. That's like practicing 1ft putts. Why bother?

With 10:46 left in first half the score is 25-7. MW is 3-13 from the floor and 0-2 from the stripe.

After halftime, warmups commenced. First guy dunks it. I don't get it. MW finished with 22 two point buckets.....and 23 fouls. More fouls than 2 pointers.

I would focus warmups on shots taken in the game. But that's just me.

I hear ya, '85...basketball is played differently today...less fundamentals and more showboating.

Goose_13 · February 23, 2018, 12:54:23 PM

For those of you familiar with SNL from the early 90s, "Here's a topic, talk among yourselves" LOL Loved that skit. Anywho, looking at the new regional rankings, if the Captains lose the CAC Championship game, do they get one of those coveted at-large bids (assuming most of the conferences go the way they are supposed to go and we all know that doesn't always happen!)?

Swish3 · February 23, 2018, 01:12:47 PM

Quote from: Goose_13 on February 23, 2018, 12:54:23 PM
For those of you familiar with SNL from the early 90s, "Here's a topic, talk among yourselves" LOL Loved that skit. Anywho, looking at the new regional rankings, if the Captains lose the CAC Championship game, do they get one of those coveted at-large bids (assuming most of the conferences go the way they are supposed to go and we all know that doesn't always happen!)?

Yes, they should have a pretty good chance even if they lose....

CNU85 · February 23, 2018, 02:59:22 PM

Quote from: Swish3 on February 23, 2018, 09:37:30 AM
Quote from: CNU85 on February 22, 2018, 10:46:58 PM
Ok. So my observations. First off, MW is a very good team. Little depth hurts them. Kudos for 19 wins. Now, dunks. During pregame warmups MW spent most of the time dunking. Maybe 30 dunks. Also missed about that many. I never understood that. That's like practicing 1ft putts. Why bother?

With 10:46 left in first half the score is 25-7. MW is 3-13 from the floor and 0-2 from the stripe.

After halftime, warmups commenced. First guy dunks it. I don't get it. MW finished with 22 two point buckets.....and 23 fouls. More fouls than 2 pointers.

I would focus warmups on shots taken in the game. But that's just me.

I hear ya, '85...basketball is played differently today...less fundamentals and more showboating.

But I don't see anyone else in the Freeman warm up like that

spartanfan13 · February 23, 2018, 03:47:15 PM

York came to play last night. Wonder if the transportation problems that Salisbury ran into affected their game. They looked a little sluggish. York had that fire in their eyes and were not going to be denied. Reminded me of their look earlier in the year. I especially enjoyed their defensive intensity. Some nights the shots don't fall and you need the defense to step up. I think it was the best defensive effort I've seen all season. They were really pumped up on the defensive end. Held Barcikowski to 1 point.

On the offensive end they weren't forcing too many shots. It seemed like they were playing within themselves and taking what came in the flow of the game. Even Darin Gordon got a chance to redeem himself. Haha.

I know that CNU will be really tough on their own floor. However, if York concentrates on defense and doesn't try to force things on offense, I like their chances.

Let's go Spartans!

guest323 · February 24, 2018, 04:10:20 PM

nice win for York - two bid conference for sure!!

spartanfan13 · February 24, 2018, 07:41:26 PM

So happy for the Spartans. They will be going into the tournament on a nice roll. I am hoping they get to host this weekend. I have to think that they have a good shot at hosting.

All 5 of the starters in double figures today. Blayde was amazing, but I think the key to the game was Jason Bady. He went toe to toe with McFarland all afternoon and even though McFarland had 15 points, it felt like a quiet 15 to me. He made McFarland work hard for everything and even with his outstanding defense he still managed to score 16 points of his own. I think it was extremely important that he stayed out of foul trouble.

CNU has an excellent team and I feel confident that they'll get a deserved bid. Wish the Captains well in the tournament, as long as they don't face York.

Let's go Spartans!

Swish3 · February 26, 2018, 08:54:00 AM

Quote from: spartanfan13 on February 24, 2018, 07:41:26 PM
So happy for the Spartans. They will be going into the tournament on a nice roll. I am hoping they get to host this weekend. I have to think that they have a good shot at hosting.

All 5 of the starters in double figures today. Blayde was amazing, but I think the key to the game was Jason Bady. He went toe to toe with McFarland all afternoon and even though McFarland had 15 points, it felt like a quiet 15 to me. He made McFarland work hard for everything and even with his outstanding defense he still managed to score 16 points of his own. I think it was extremely important that he stayed out of foul trouble.

CNU has an excellent team and I feel confident that they'll get a deserved bid. Wish the Captains well in the tournament, as long as they don't face York.

Let's go Spartans!

Congrats, spartanfan13...York played well and deserved to win...best of luck to them and the Captains representing the CAC in the tournament!

GO CAPS!

Goose_13 · February 26, 2018, 01:07:08 PM

Hosting?! Congrats to the Captains!!

Swish3 · February 26, 2018, 01:42:20 PM

Quote from: Goose_13 on February 26, 2018, 01:07:08 PM
Hosting?! Congrats to the Captains!!

Now that's a pleasant surprise...geography was on CNU's side this time, but I'll gladly take it...I'd personally like to thank E&H for winning the ODAC!

Also, just glancing at the bracket briefly, I think York has a good chance to make some noise....