MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

[CoachM33]

Who did Desales beat that was in the top 20?  I understand Centenary didn't compete last year, but just because you get a new coach, who is doing a good job, and new players, and it's a new year, you don't automatically get to say that team is good, or even give them respect until they beat someone.  They have wins against some of the worst teams in the region.  Granted the program is moving in the right direction, but as far as a team, they seemed improved and that is all.  You can't say a team gets respect or is good because they beat someone who beat someone.  That's like saying Centenary loses by 2 and Desales beats someone by 6, does that make Centenary better than that team by 4?  NO!  You have to beat someone!!

[IUuKno]

Thank you CoachM.  WIN a game against a QUALITY team then talk all you want about deserving respect.

(Note: Keywords in CAPS)

[kate]

Yes, it's a new year but DeSales doesn't have a new coach & just one new player, Brian Hunter, a Lehigh transfer - just an observation from this Aggie fan who watches mainly the women's game.

[tonymnm]

I am an excited Cyclone fan and alumni , who hasnt seen many close games in years, so I am pretty excited by our team right now. I know when you win games thats how you earn respect, but they did not play a patsy last night. If you check their website they beat a number 14 ranked team the end of November at the time, and I checked this out after one of there fans told me last night. Do I think we will run the table the rest of the year , or win the CSAC next year I hope so, although its doubtful.  But all I am saying is we are playing much better basketball this year, and win or lose right now we should get some respect.

[hIdeUmm]

Tony u are the first team in the conference to lose to Marywood December 4th 2006 they beat GMC that 3 days short of 2 years... Congrats.... they gave the MACS a run but a W is a W...

[Coach K]

DeSales beat Randolph-Macon out of the ODAC, which was ranked #14 nationally, beat some team named George Mason in the pre-season, and competed with Richmond before losing by 24. I was at the DeSales game, it was a hell of an effort against a team who was 6'7-6'9 in the middle and had one of the best D3 scoring point guards I have seen in a long time.

Centenary should be proud of competing against DeSales. DeSales is more than just Hunter though. They have a ton of returning talent, including Darnell Braswell, Ed Lapinski, Matt Zwetolitz, etc. who are not exactly stiff. They execute their offensive stuff and defend well in the half court.

Tony, this isn't 3-4 years ago's Marywood team. They have two legit players in Blacknall and Tharpe who can fill it up on a given night. No shame in the Cyclones losing to Marywood.

[Pat Coleman]

which was ranked

Note the operative word.

[CoachM33]

RESPECT means that you are a solid basketball team.  RESPECT means that other teams prepare for what you do in practice so they can find ways to beat you.  RESPECT means beating people on the road.  RESPECT means beating quality opponents. RESPECT means winning conference games.  RESPECT means competeting and winning against top opponents.

I will give Centenary CREDIT for competeting and improving...that is all

CREDIT vs. RESPECT big difference

[BJ - DSU SID]

which was ranked

Note the operative word.

What exactly does that mean?

[hIdeUmm]

which was ranked

Note the operative word.

What exactly does that mean?

I BELIEVE, now im not too sure but i do BELIEVE the word "was" in that context means that RMC USED TO BE ranked in the top 25 and CURRENTLY they are not.

[mailsy]

Yelling is not needed in getting one's point across.  It doesn't make your point stronger!!      But they are valid points CoachM33.   

BTW yelling is when you capitalize your words. (For those who don't know) 

[CoachM33]

My intention was not to yell but to EMPHASIZE....

[heatlee]

Centenary is getting better and they are competing for the first time since Pat Zipfel was the coach.

[mailsy]

With a win against Widener this week and with Widener beating #15 Gettysburg, does any one think that Gwynedd should get some serious top 25 consideration?

[Reserved Seat]

Gettysburg seems to be overrated. Gettysburg now has two losses: one by almost 30 points.  Beating Widener may not be enough to earn a top 25 ranking.