MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

[WolfPAC]

On to other things.  Maybe.

What do we all think about Derahn Patrick?  I've seen him now a few times and wish he had a mental game to support his ability to score.  It seems that he mopes around until the start of the second half, and then decides its his turn to shoot.  Most of the time at that point, he scores at will, unless he has a good defender face-guarding him or he is having a bad night.

I do, however, like to watch the Hitchens brothers.  They seem to play real strong, not cheap like Patrick's cheap shots he is famous for.

Oh, and speaking of siblings on Neumann's basketball teams.  Has anyone seen the twins playing for the women's team?  What a couple hotties!

Chiz,

Its junk.  The ole Chester recruiting pipeline........... Alvernia used to have it too but moved on.  Center stage mentality. 

I don't like to win cheap even EU plays team ball, you know better than that,  this is D3.   It makes for an entertaining evening though I must admit whenever one plays the Knights.   Wish they would get a real gym though.

[WolfPAC]

Hope everyone gets to go to the Cavs alumni game today!

[chairman]

Whoa... That was unexpected... At least Marywood held form.

[chairman]

Booker--
Congrats, your ranting seems to have worked. Your coach shortened the rotation by two players and they beat Immaculata. Please comment.

[cabrinibasketballmom]

It seems as though "Booker" is the only one who fully understands what is going on with the Cavs this year! His comments were on point and accurate! 

I was disappointed to read the negative comments posted by the "Wiz"about Charles Bush.  Of all the people you could have spoken about, why him? I doubt that the  "Wiz" knows anything about him as a player or person, that would allow him to speak so ill of him. But, the cream rises to the top, as evident in yesterday's game/win against Immaculata!  So, no words are necessary!

Instead of criticizing players the "WIZ" should applaud these young men, who despite being disrespected and having their confidence constantly stomped on, have managed to persevere through the "many facets of Cabrini basketball."  It's not always about basketball, look at their individual accomplishments; community service, honor roll status, and their success off the court. That is what is REALLY important in the long run, long after basketball is over!  It is really not about how many minutes they play, but how they play the game of life.

The "Wiz" must be a coach, because he has such a disdain for parental involvement.  Parental involvement is ONLY necessary when coaches and administration have no communication with their players and don't allow them to speak without retaliation! Coaches need to be held accountable to the same standards that the University requires its faculty and students to uphold.  As for his mom being hypocritical, she is far from that, since she is the only parent who has spoken directly to the source of the problem, while many others have talked behind the scenes and are fearful to do otherwise.  So, don't speak about things you know nothing about!

[WolfPAC]

Nice victory for the Cabrini Cavaliers.  Please give credit to them they worked hard and won a big game.

As far as Cheesewhiz  .... don't worry about him.   Actions speak louder than words.

Should be interesting the rest of the way.  Cabrini will play EU, Neumann at home.    Bush hit a big 3 down the stretch and handled the ball pretty well yesterday. 

Hey Chiz,  where do you coach at anyway ??

Booker keep ranting if this is what happens. 

[Coach C]

I don't think the rants are well-placed at this time of the season.  Cabrini needs to keep winning games and negativism isn't going to help much.

Yesterday's win was about Immaculata not paying well against a zone and Cabrini hustling on the boards.  Oxley came out on fire and the team played with intensity the whole way.

Cabrinimom - the players get a chance at the end of the season to make comments to and about the coach and staff.  That's the best time to create positive change.  I'll be honest and say that I think that complaining at this point will help no one.  Some players respond to aggressive coaches.  Some to fatherly coaches.  Some to laid-back coaches.

If your boy isn't happy he has to suck it up for a few more games and then he's got a choice to make.  I'm not criticizing anyone, just telling you how it is.

[chairman]

my bet is that one of Booker's boys was cut out of the rotation and that he won't respond. Cabrini mom-- Chiz specializes in the innappropriate, so if you feel offended, look at the karma points next to his name and realize that you are not alone.

The PAC Schedule leads to some pretty interesting events down the stretch. With seven games to play, Immaculata has GMC and Eastern twice, on the Road at the Vern, Neumann, and Misericordia. They will do well to win four games in that stretch. Neumann has six to play, but has four home games with Centenary and Cabrini on the road. One of their home games is Marywood. I think that makes Monday night a big one in Aston.

Still waiting on Booker.

[hIdeUmm]

wats up everybody?

I am a new comer to the Pac Chat Line however i read it everyday...


On Jan 28th MR. PAC said that "the vern" as you all call it would be hard to beat @ home. THE FIRST GAME BACK IN THEIR HOME BULIDING THEY LOSE? Great Call...

Now i am an Immaculata Fan. I do not have any relation to the team except i live across the street. I love basketball and this team is so Tough. They have 4 count em FOUR players in double digits. that is hard to beat.

They did just lose to cabrini a game that i attended. They got beat. Not to make any excuses BUT Lepone their spark off the bench alond with Strickland was not in attendence and Hyman one of their starters was in his travel gear? thats 20.1 pts per game not on the floor and i think that hurt them.

Remember this Immaculata team beat "THE VERN" Neumann and Miseri ALREADY at home by an average of 7 points. THEY ARE UNBEATEN AT HOME by the way MR. PAC. They beat a team that is recieving 58 votes last week in the poll. Remeber Ursinus??? they beat them by 10.

I read this everyday and you all dont give these guys ANY credit. Period. They are the Best in the PAC as i type. Tonight will be a good game at GMC. A place that Immaculata took over last year in the Playoffs and beat GMC. Both are tough teams. A game i will watch via webcast. This is going to be a tough week but if the Macs Go 3-0 this week... Then what? are you guys going to say o well they still have to beat Eastern? because if 3-0 happens this week the sweep GMC AND Neumann this season. Just throwing this out there...

Correct me if I am wrong with ANYTHING i had to say and please Respond i want to know where this Chat line is coming from with shunning IU all the time


hIdeUmm out

[hIdeUmm]

i meant Strickland being a Spark of the bench with Lepone... Not that Strickland did not play because he did and had a solid game... sorry for the confusion



hIdeUmm out

[Jon]

And HIdeUmm comes flying out of the gate with both barrels blazing!  Welcome to the PAC Chat Line.

Don't take much offense to the fact that there isn't a whole lot of IU chatter on this board. It doesn't mean people are shunning the Mighty Macs, it's just that most people who post in here have a fairly strong affiliation to a particular institution, and prior to your bursting onto the scene, there was no real Immaculata connection.

We've all seen Immaculata play and no one thinks it is a pushover.  You don't fluke your way to the conference final.  I will say this though...I'm not overly impressed with four players averaging double digits, especially when three of them are under 10½.  I like the fact the Macs hold teams to under 70 ppg and stay almost even on the boards without a player taller than 6-4 playing more than 10 minutes per game.  Similar to Tennessee and UCLA on the big boy level, it's hard to find a team that plays harder game-to-game.

As for the Vern loss last weekend, it does appear unfortunate timing for MR. PAC's recent (Jan. 28) posting although you will find him frequently posting about the strength of the Crusaders.

This should be a good separation week for a lot of PAC teams...I wouldn't go posting that 3-0 Mighty Mac record until the week is over...the Complex and the Shoebox are two tough places to win.  The Griffins are on a bit of a roll and the Knights, as you pointed out, handed the defending champs their first conference home loss.

My guess is both video webcasts tonight will be popular picks.  Enjoy the evening.

[hIdeUmm]

I didnt mean to offend anybody sorry if i did. I just had a lot to say and you are right Jon about the 10 1/2 points. But the rebound stat is something i like too. Im not saying the Macs are going to go 3-0 i was IF they do then what. This is the toughest week in the season for the Macs. Im surely not sayin 3-0 is a definate BY NO MEANS. I was throwing it out there. The Complex and Shoebox are hard to play in I agree. But like you said tonight and this week is a great week to be a fan of the PAC. I really do not know which people were affiliated to which team on here i mean i got a hint but for sure i didnt know. I apoligize im not meaning to come in and start tellin people they are wrong because I know the Vern is tought to beat at home but the moral is it happened and it has yet to happen to IU...

[imma c u lata]

This post is to give credit to the Immaculata Boys Basketball team, who sometimes don't get the respect they deserve. All the respect in the world to all the other PAC teams and good luck to them, but its about time someone points out how remarkable this team is. Being a student at IU, the team has truly brought this school together in only its third year in existence. Last year in only there second season in existence Jaime Chadwin who would eventually win PAC coach of the year led his team into Gywned Mercy and upset the Griffins in the PAC semi finals. Who would have thought? Even though a loss would come to Alvernia in the PAC championship, which it was well deserved, almost every student on the IU campus loaded onto buses and attended the game. This year has been more of the same as the team has gotten  off to a 8-1 record in the PAC and is currently in first place. Its ashame some people think we will be lucky to win 4 out of our next 7 games, where they came up with that prediction is beyond me. I believe the record speaks for itself, the team is 8-1 in the PAC for a reason.

[Jon]

HIdeUmm,

I don't take offense to any of your statements, and I think I can speak for most of the other regulars who also wouldn't take offense.  This room exists for knowledgeable people to make comments, ask questions, make predictions, etc. on all things pertaining to PAC Basketball.  It's good to have some IU reps voicing their opinions.

Continue to post your thoughts and opinions.  This board has way too many readers and not enough writers.

[WolfPAC]

Theresa Grentz & Cathy Rush own that school.  Hard to think of IU as a mens place.  Guess time will tell.  Must admit Chadwin is a good coach and the Macs are having a good beginning.    Lets see what the long haul has in store though.

How many coaches does IU have for the men?