MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

WOW - no one reads posts around here .

Former Player - that story is the one I linked at the top!

Good luck to Jeb... he has certainly earned his dues but he is not entering exactly the most ideal situation. I hope he does well and helps turn a proud team around.

[Pat Coleman]

FLASH NEWS

At Gallaudet....

Hired Jeb Barber from Villa Julie...   I thought this would be a nice pick-up for Gallaudet since Jeb is a long-time assistant coach.   I see Jeb will have a difficult time communicating with the deaf players unless they got somebody who can talk and sign.

What ya think?

John Becker picked up sign language. Ed Hottle picked up sign language. Heck, I worked there a day and a half a week for like three months and even I picked up some signs.

[diplomaniac1]

Folks -

Here is a link to an interesting (albeit discouraging) article in the York Daily Record that may have some bearing or impact on the York College Men's basketball season this year. As much as I hate to be the messenger of "bad news", I thought this article at least deserved a mention and the posting of a link.

//http://www.ydr.com/newsfull/ci_7067445?source=rv

Thoughts? Comments?

I don't know about you guys, but I can hardly wait for the Division III season to begin. Bring on the games now! Regards to all.

Eric

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

If the allegations are true... this is disappointing and disturbing.

That being said, being in the news business... I will reserve my judgement until the facts are out.

However... this will seemingly have some affect on the team. McGowan has been one of the conference's top players since his freshmen year... to have this hanging over him, the team, and the school entering his senior year is certainly going to be distracting.

Of course the easiest way to make this go away is to plead out (not saying he is guilty, just an option), but that would probably end his career.

Certainly worth watching closely!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

By the way... more problems for Gallaudet:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/03/deafschool.racial.incident/index.html

[cac]

I noticed Jerome Habel not on the San Diego St. roster for 2007-08.
He has to be out of options at this point to play D-I.
I believe he was listed as a Soph last season. Not sure how they figured that.

[muchacho]

Sad to hear about McGowan in trouble like that. It sounds like the girl testifying about the incident is a York student, so I wouldn't be surprised if she knew Chad McGowan...even if she had trouble identifying other people. At his size and being a star player at a small school, he is a guy that stands out. If he is guilty...hopefully he is punished accordingly and realizes what he has lost through his stupidity. If not...hopefully things will clear up for him to get another opportunity.

Diplomaniac...keep us updated if you can.

[bbsquared]

York paper reported that nothing new has come to light. Chad is not practicing with the York team until it is cleared up. Coach and AD had no comment to questions, as they should until situation is decided.

[CACsportsnut]

False. This is how rumors start.

Chad is practicing with the team. Coaches are being very loyal to their player by not speaking to anyone about it. Chad's lawyer is fighting that Chad did not participate in the fight, and that he was just a by stander

[bbsquared]

Sorry CACSportsnut, here is where I got the info. I must have misunderstood the sit out part. Sorry for any confusion. Here's the link:

http://www.ydr.com/newsfull/ci_7223356

[Salem, VA]

Well another basketball season is upon us...Who are the top 3.  It's gotta be York, Hood, and Mary Wash.  So long to Catholic and Goucher, welcome Welsey and Villa Julie.  Should be a great year of basketball.  Pending how the Chad situation works out, it should be the year of the Chad.

My preseason picks.
1. York
2. Hood
3. Mary Wash
4. Salisbury
5. Villa Julie
6. St. Mary's
7. Wesley
8. Marymount
9. Galludet

[ycp]

Salem,

I wouldn't put St. Mary's too far down that list. They might be the most physically talented team in the league. They are going to be very tough.

As for the Spartans, I think they still have a great deal of work to do. True, they are a deep and talented bunch but they need to mesh and learn to play together. I am sure Coach Gamber will have them ready to go on November 17.

This should be a very exciting conference season!

[Salem, VA]

YCP,

I agree with you completely.  My only issue with them is winning conference road  games.  They were great at home last year but can they continue that success thise year.  I think the conf. is deep despite the departure of Catholic.  I would like to see how York deals with there depth this year and the Chad situation. 

We all make preseason predictions but they are never right so we will see what happens...looking forward to opening day.

[kitchenrat]

My preseason picks would be:

1. Hood
2. York
3. UMW
4. St. Mary's
5. Salisbury
6. Villa Julie
7. Marymount
8. Wesley
9. Galludet

Until Gutekunst graduates, or someone from York can check him I think Hood has the upper hand. Looking at York's roster, there sure is a lot of size there (with no one under 6 feet) but what there isn't is a big body who can get down in the blocks with Gutekunst. I keep checking to see if Brian Singer has any eligibility left, and he doesn't. We need a big boy!

I'm excited to see Levi Winters and Matt Foley play for this York squad, because I think they bring an extra element to the line up.

[CACsportsnut]

How does York do against Mansfield in there opening exhibition game tonight?

Any predictions?