MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

heatlee · January 19, 2007, 09:42:35 PM

If Cabrini goes winless the rest of the way how can anyone give the coach another year after winning 12 games and two years? And that was after not rehiring Dzik who won 486 in twenty plus.

WolfPAC · January 19, 2007, 09:49:53 PM

Heat,

They just don't care up there. It ain't like it used to be.

Could never imagine the Cavaliers losing 3 in a row under Dzik in the PAC until they pulled the plug on him about 4 years ago and he still kept the program respectable with his kids.

Can't even win a PAC game...... holy blank!

WolfPAC · January 19, 2007, 09:52:32 PM

The Eastern Eagles are taking over Radnor now.

Hey Jon, whats up with Alvernia? Is this a mini mini slump or something bigger like no heart or lack of depth?

Jon · January 19, 2007, 09:55:41 PM

Wolf,

Not sure I'd call the Neumann loss a wake up call. I'm sure the Crusaders went down to Aston expecting a fight. It's been well documented that any team in this conference can win at any time...well, maybe I should settle for "most teams." I'm also not sure one loss constitutes use of the word "slump." Unless your Tiger I think streaks should lead to slumps.

Poor shooting night for both teams at Neumann on Thursday and the second straight game for the Crusaders without Finger on the floor.

Tomorrow's game should be interesting at Arcadia with Boettcher back in town.

chizwiz · January 22, 2007, 10:57:23 AM

Quote from: WolfPAC on January 19, 2007, 09:52:32 PM
The Eastern Eagles are taking over Radnor now.

Hey Jon, whats up with Alvernia? Is this a mini mini slump or something bigger like no heart or lack of depth?

Wolf, I agree with Jon. I don't think Alvernia is in even a mini-slump. They lost to Neumann, a strong rival. Neumann is good, not great, and we know that this conference is a funny one in that most of the teams can beat any team at any time.

I don't know about you all, but I am definitely getting tired of the talk about how Cabrini doesn't care about their basketball. Let's get over it, Cabrini fans! You'll have your Macciocca head on a platter before you know it, and you'll hopefully get a better coach, although I don't see the job attracting much of a coach.

On to Eastern basketball . . .

chizwiz · January 22, 2007, 11:12:15 AM

EU lost their second game to Wesley this weekend. What a shame. Johnson (Rashawn, not Mike) scores 31? Where's the defense? Is this guy unstoppable or is EU just weak against dominant offensive threats? Any of you have a take on this?

EU is definitely on a slump, and will be in trouble if the players can't respond. I hold the captains, or should I say captain, responsible. Although the captain is the strong-silent type, it's time for him to start kicking butt and taking names in practice.

By the way, the other captain, Bobby Black, is no longer on the team for reasons to remain unnamed by me. What a joke he was. Hey, Bobby, how's that basket look from behind the arc at the local street courts? It must be nice not studying anymore, but that might not be a change from when you were enrolled . . . IN CLASSES!

Anyway, I sure would like to see EU actually play to their potential in SOME of the rest of the conference games. I don't see that happening, but a man can dream. Right now EU is reminding me of that guy in the movie "Dodgeball" who was the oldest on the team. He was the team wuss, who finally got pissed off to win a big game at the end. (Also remember when he got punched in the nuts by Patches O'Toole which garnered no response. Remind you of EU, right?) Only I don't know if EU's boys (and I mean that literally) have enough emotion to start an 8th grade cat fight over who likes Carson Daly the most.

On to more interesting teams, like Alvernia.

chizwiz · January 22, 2007, 11:14:02 AM

Jon, or any other Alvernia fan, how are the Crusaders looking health-wise? Where has Finger been? Did the 1-point loss to Neumann do anything to your guys? I hope so.

Jon · January 22, 2007, 01:21:57 PM

chiz,

Can't chat long...Monday's are long days in the office, especially with a doubleheader on tap for tonight.

Finger missed some time with an ankle injury. I assume you're hoping for a negative effect from the Neumann loss, but I'm not sure that's what happened. We had a look to win it and it didn't happen. A win at Arcadia on Saturday hopefully put us back on the right track.

Johnson, Rashawn is one of those players who can carry a team all by himself...sometimes regardless of what a defense does to stop him (see: Chandler, Willie). I think sometimes you need to apply the Division III version of the "Jordan Rules" when you face a player like that. He's going to score his share of points, but if you can control the other players on the court, and take care of the ball, and rebound, blah, blah, blah, things can work out in your favor.

Check us out on the web tonight. Start at http://athletics.alvernia.edu and head to either Women's or Men's Basketball for links to the gamecast.

chizwiz · January 22, 2007, 02:42:41 PM

Quote from: Jon on January 22, 2007, 01:21:57 PM
chiz,

Can't chat long...Monday's are long days in the office, especially with a doubleheader on tap for tonight.

Finger missed some time with an ankle injury. I assume you're hoping for a negative effect from the Neumann loss, but I'm not sure that's what happened. We had a look to win it and it didn't happen. A win at Arcadia on Saturday hopefully put us back on the right track.

Johnson, Rashawn is one of those players who can carry a team all by himself...sometimes regardless of what a defense does to stop him (see: Chandler, Willie). I think sometimes you need to apply the Division III version of the "Jordan Rules" when you face a player like that. He's going to score his share of points, but if you can control the other players on the court, and take care of the ball, and rebound, blah, blah, blah, things can work out in your favor.

Check us out on the web tonight. Start at http://athletics.alvernia.edu and head to either Women's or Men's Basketball for links to the gamecast.

I hope I didn't come across as sounding negative towards Alvernia, if that's what you mean. If I were a betting man (and I don't bet on sports), I would put the deed to my second bedroom on the line when it comes to Alvernia beating Miseri tonight. Notice that I didn't say my house for two reasons, the most important being that Miseri is a good team most of the time.

I hate to hear it, but it's true . . . Johnson, R. is a Chandler-type player regarding his ignorance of the strength of defense against him. You're totally correct about how to beat Wesley. I just wish EU could have done exactly that.

Good luck tonight. Right now, EU needs to win games, and hope that Alvernia doesn't lose, in order to get a good seed in the conference tourney. (Which is not as far away as it might seem).

chizwiz · January 22, 2007, 02:51:43 PM

My picks for tonight:

Misericordia @ Alvernia - Alvernia by 9
Neumann @ Marywood - Neumann by 4
Macs @ Wesley - Wesley by 5
EU @ G-MC - EU by 6 (call me crazy)

Anyone else?

Jon · January 22, 2007, 03:09:39 PM

chiz,

Negative may have been too strong a word. I was operating under the assumption that you weren't hoping the Neumann loss would enspire the Crusaders to bigger and better things.

Should be a good one in the PEC tonight. I think predicting any Division III games has to have an error margin of +/- 8-10 points at a minimum.

You're crazy (you asked for it)

chizwiz · January 22, 2007, 03:12:14 PM

Well, you know what they say. To paraphrase - There's a fine line between the insane and the genius.

Jon · January 22, 2007, 03:16:53 PM

Had you touted Gator Football for the month of December you would have been praised for your ability to assess talent, and had the Buckeyes actually come through, the worst you would have been is ignored...a risk/reward that would have been worth it in my opinion.

chizwiz · January 22, 2007, 03:32:42 PM

I must give a well-deserved congratulations to Cabrini. They are currently not the worst team in D3 men's basketball. Cabrini, among about a dozen other 1-win teams, is being edged out by Eastern Nazarene, who is winless thus far.

I think that is the only winless team this year in D3 men's basketball. However, besides Eastern Nazarene, I believe that Cabrini could be waiting the longest for their next win, with that last win being on Nov. 21, the first week of basketball.

Excellent job, Cabrini! Macciocca must be very proud. But keep up the hard work, as it is still possible to become the worst team in D3 if East.Naz. is able to squeak out 2 wins this year.

WolfPAC · January 22, 2007, 04:40:08 PM

Seems like the Cavs played with a little heart though and almost came back at the end. Gotta give credit for something. Everyday can't be alumni day though.

Bruce leads the Pac in rebounds as well I believe...... they pounded the ball inside and got some good results. Maybe the tide is turning. Perhaps a win against Immaculata is not out of the question.

Anyone else see it this way or was this just a fluke