MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

bbald eagle · February 25, 2007, 07:33:08 AM

Congratulations to Catholic. Good luck representing the CAC in the NCAAs and thereafter in Landmark

hoodfan · February 25, 2007, 08:19:07 AM

Matt, with all due respect I think your bias is showing in terms of Howes getting COY. He has a senior laden club that has competed in the CAC regular season and tourney. Based on this season Coach Dickman has done the best coaching job of anyone in the league. Hood has only 2 seniors, and they won on the road, and recovered from some losses late in the year to refocus and win the regular season title, and make the tourney final.
Catholic played very well last night, and their seniors experience showed in that game. Good luck to you all.

Matt Letourneau · February 25, 2007, 01:50:34 PM

Thanks.

Its true he does have a senior laden team, but none of them had ever been called upon to be the major options before except maybe Dwyer. But I get your point, mine is just that while what Hood accomplished is great, they didn't actually win the thing, and Catholic wasn't favored to win it either and ended up having a great regular season.

I realize I'm going to lose this argument, but its worth making. The fact that Catholic is leaving the league isn't going to help any of the players--or the coach--in POY/All CAC/COY voting either.

In any event, I hate to say it, but I'm afraid that WPI-Coast Guard game might be the straw that broke the camel's back for Hood getting a Pool C. I really do hope they get in, but I'm afraid they might be one of the last teams NOT to get in based on upsets.

That's a shame.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 25, 2007, 02:02:57 PM

Matt... the straw also would include Williams win over Amherst.

There is still a chance - but its getting tight!

Matt Letourneau · February 25, 2007, 02:47:08 PM

Well, selfishly, I'm still on the home game for Catholic bandwagon...and these upsets are not bad for those chances. Teams that were already in and take care of business have to look pretty good--better and better as the bubbles burst.

Matt Letourneau · February 25, 2007, 02:54:15 PM

Why would Manhattanville get the top seed in the Mid Atlantic? Their QoWI is 39, Catholic's is 21, and their only common opponent is Scranton, who they lost to and Catholic beat.

That's not fair.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 25, 2007, 03:06:32 PM

Matt... travel travel travel... I could see them hosting because there would be a number of schools in their area! And there will be more than one location for these games... relax and wait. They are just projections!

Pat Coleman · February 25, 2007, 03:40:04 PM

I told Matt via PM that it was b/c Mville was higher in the regional rankings.

Matt Letourneau · February 25, 2007, 03:51:03 PM

Yeah...but that left me wondering even more though.

Winning percentage wise, I understand, but every other criteria would have Catholic ahead of Mville---and QoWi is a pretty large gap.

I never understand the regional rankings to outweight all the other criteria neccessarily...perhaps I was wrong.

I'm relaxed, but the baby fell asleep for a few minutes so I had time to really delve into all the information posted on the site. I'm just trying to understand the NCAA. Therein lies the problem.

And I know those are just projections, but I've become convinced over the years that Pat knows the system better than the NCAA itself does, so there is a method to his madness.

Matt Letourneau · February 25, 2007, 03:56:11 PM

Well that must have been a jinx. Guess who woke up pissed at the world?

bbsquared · February 25, 2007, 05:11:57 PM

Meanwhile, Rod Wood is going to be sitting at home...oh, the humanity. Quote from Matt L.

I am a little curious Matt, why the shot at Wood? He ran the team in such a way as to get CUA a win in the toutney. It was great game that CUA won.

Matt Letourneau · February 25, 2007, 05:30:56 PM

Ha...well that had nothing to do with this year. Its a reference to the...lets say colorful...history between Coach Wood and Coach Lonergan.

They weren't exactly pals.

bbsquared · February 25, 2007, 05:39:44 PM

Makes sense, his reputation has been a little heated in the past. He seems to be mellowing, at least according to this year's version.

hoodfan · February 25, 2007, 05:41:57 PM

I know it's getting tight for the Hood Blazers now. I'd appreciate it if all CAC fans would ask the basketball god's for a little help to come Hood's way! Thanks Fellas!
Dmac or Matt, I see Hood's QOWI is better than Mary Hardin Simmons and UW Lacrosse. I assume they are on the bubble with us. Do you think the QOWI is enough to get us in? It feels like it's coming down to acoin toss.

Matt Letourneau · February 25, 2007, 10:23:13 PM

Congrats to Hood for making it as a Pool C.

Messiah also in...