MBB: Conference of New England

[Hugenerd]

So at least that one appears like a pretty winnable non-conference game, although it won't help them too much on the D3 landscape.

[scout]

So at least that one appears like a pretty winnable non-conference game, although it won't help them too much on the D3 landscape.

I don't think it was meant to 'do much on the D3 landscape.' The rest of Gordon's non-con is solid. Not a cupcake fest, and not a gauntlet.

There is no question that Gordon will take a step or two down in terms of talent and projectable results, but I do believe that David Dempsey and a few others will keep Gordon competitive even in the tough games against the NESCAC, MIT, and Husson.

Not entirely sure what the CCC will do in the last year of it's existence. The teams don't seem overwhelmingly talented, so mediocrity might be the theme for 2010-11.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

So at least that one appears like a pretty winnable non-conference game, although it won't help them too much on the D3 landscape.

I don't think it was meant to 'do much on the D3 landscape.' The rest of Gordon's non-con is solid. Not a cupcake fest, and not a gauntlet.

There is no question that Gordon will take a step or two down in terms of talent and projectable results, but I do believe that David Dempsey and a few others will keep Gordon competitive even in the tough games against the NESCAC, MIT, and Husson.

Not entirely sure what the CCC will do in the last year of it's existence. The teams don't seem overwhelmingly talented, so mediocrity might be the theme for 2010-11.

Medicority is always the theme in the CCC.  There have been maybe 3 standout years in the past 12 for Men's basketball.  It might be the mediocrity that they're trying to run away from with the new conference.

[scout]

So at least that one appears like a pretty winnable non-conference game, although it won't help them too much on the D3 landscape.

I don't think it was meant to 'do much on the D3 landscape.' The rest of Gordon's non-con is solid. Not a cupcake fest, and not a gauntlet.

There is no question that Gordon will take a step or two down in terms of talent and projectable results, but I do believe that David Dempsey and a few others will keep Gordon competitive even in the tough games against the NESCAC, MIT, and Husson.

Not entirely sure what the CCC will do in the last year of it's existence. The teams don't seem overwhelmingly talented, so mediocrity might be the theme for 2010-11.

Medicority is always the theme in the CCC.  There have been maybe 3 standout years in the past 12 for Men's basketball.  It might be the mediocrity that they're trying to run away from with the new conference.

I agree with you. It was less an epiphany and more a reinforcing statement.

Unfortunately, when the majority of the schools that contribute to the mediocrity are still going to be in the same new conference, I think we can expect mediocrity to continue for the foreseeable future.

Any ideas who might escape the mud just enough to win the conference this year?

[high flyer 21]

Look for University of New England to be strong this upcoming season with two all-TCCC players (Anthony Johnson and Quentin Thompson - Defensive POY) returning for their junior season.  Colby-Sawyer and Curry should be also be strong, and Endicott should be a stronger than last.  Pretty much the usual favorites and usual bottom feeders.

No team will be head and shoulders above the rest.  Don't disregard Gordon this year either.  While a lot of talent has disappeard, a lot of talent has also shifted.  If the new guards can pound the ball inside to Greg Walker and David Dempsey enough, those two can put up the points win games.  I'm interested to see how well Tod Murphy did recruiting.   

[LionShare]

Although, its a long shot as usual but I think ENC will make a little noise in this last stand of the TCCC...

They return 4 starters, including Chima Ezeigbo who made 2nd team while only playing half the season and their starting point guard DeAngelo Alston who was injured with a foot fracture and missed the entire season

Combined with a mediocre non-con sched. This maybe a good season. Safe to call them the "dark horse" for the 2011 season?

[CCC Talk]

Seeing as the all conference awards are generally based on play in the conference. and all the conference games are in the second semester. The whole "he only played half the year" qualifier is somewhat irrelevant.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Although, its a long shot as usual but I think ENC will make a little noise in this last stand of the TCCC...

They return 4 starters, including Chima Ezeigbo who made 2nd team while only playing half the season and their starting point guard DeAngelo Alston who was injured with a foot fracture and missed the entire season

Combined with a mediocre non-con sched. This maybe a good season. Safe to call them the "dark horse" for the 2011 season?

Just FYI - we can see you email address, so being up front about any bias will help your cause.

I think ENC's got a decent starting five.  There seems to be a bit of a drop off on the bench.  That plus a lack of experience might hurt a little at first.  Hopefully they'll be improving and more of a challenge than in previous years.

There's no real reason to hype them up though; in this ENC situation it's better to keep the pressure off.

[high flyer 21]

Although, its a long shot as usual but I think ENC will make a little noise in this last stand of the TCCC...

They return 4 starters, including Chima Ezeigbo who made 2nd team while only playing half the season and their starting point guard DeAngelo Alston who was injured with a foot fracture and missed the entire season

Combined with a mediocre non-con sched. This maybe a good season. Safe to call them the "dark horse" for the 2011 season?

Just FYI - we can see you email address, so being up front about any bias will help your cause.

I think ENC's got a decent starting five.  There seems to be a bit of a drop off on the bench.  That plus a lack of experience might hurt a little at first.  Hopefully they'll be improving and more of a challenge than in previous years.

There's no real reason to hype them up though; in this ENC situation it's better to keep the pressure off.

LOL.  Concealing your identity is a must before referring to oneself in the third person.  LOL.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Some big CCC news coming down the pike soon.

[yeah buddy]

Gordon will be taking a huge step down from where they've been over the last 6 or 7 years. they have some talent in Walker and Dempsey but after that it drops off a cliff. after seeing some of the "recruiting" that was done in the offseason it was pretty clear how mediocre this team will be next year.

[scout]

Some big CCC news coming down the pike soon.

Any idea about what?

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Some big CCC news coming down the pike soon.

Any idea about what?

Yeah, but I don't feel comfortable breaking this one before it goes public.  Let's just say we're not going to have to get rid of this board.

[scout]

Some big CCC news coming down the pike soon.

Any idea about what?

Yeah, but I don't feel comfortable breaking this one before it goes public.  Let's just say we're not going to have to get rid of this board.

I can respect that. I just want something to talk about on this board...

[LionShare]

Although, its a long shot as usual but I think ENC will make a little noise in this last stand of the TCCC...

They return 4 starters, including Chima Ezeigbo who made 2nd team while only playing half the season and their starting point guard DeAngelo Alston who was injured with a foot fracture and missed the entire season

Combined with a mediocre non-con sched. This maybe a good season. Safe to call them the "dark horse" for the 2011 season?

Just FYI - we can see you email address, so being up front about any bias will help your cause.

I think ENC's got a decent starting five.  There seems to be a bit of a drop off on the bench.  That plus a lack of experience might hurt a little at first.  Hopefully they'll be improving and more of a challenge than in previous years.

There's no real reason to hype them up though; in this ENC situation it's better to keep the pressure off.

LOL.  Concealing your identity is a must before referring to oneself in the third person.  LOL.

This is DeAngelo Alston
To the posters on this board I am truly sorry. I was unaware of what was going on until it was brought to my attention from one of my teammates. My roomate hacked into my email as a prank and wrote the previous comments. I do not aim to disrespect anyone nor offend anyone from his comments. I respect the game too much and TCC for the opportuntiy it has blessed me with in playing basketball.

Again my deepest apologies and I hope that board members and friends alike will look past his childish antic