MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

tonymnm · January 16, 2009, 05:57:03 PM

Nope Im not gonna give that request, but I have been watching my old school on the internet, and I do have a few thoughts. They have been up in the first and second half in most of the games, but seem to falter at about the ten minute mark of the second half the slide begins. I think they have been in most games for the first time in years, so the new staff is doing well, but I think the team dosent know how to win yet, but they sure do know how to lose it once having a lead!!!!

zonescantstopme · January 17, 2009, 07:07:23 AM

im a former player myself on thing you have to realize about the cyclones is that they are young they have 1 sr and 1 jr that play and the rest of the team are fr. and sophs. their future is bright and even though it sucks to lose close games now they are setting themselves up to know how to close games in the future.

another reason why i think they lose alot of close games is the lack of depth look at their mins played by their top four players. i think they will be a real force in the conference next season once enrico gets to recruit some guys.

IUuKno · January 17, 2009, 01:05:41 PM

Real simple with Centenary...no pg...and the rest of their guards look timid and fold under any kind of pressure...maybe its their immaturity or maybe they are just soft, but the bottom line is they've got a solid big man and decent wing players, but no one to lead them at the point....solid win for IU they showed great poise throughout the game.

IUuKno · January 17, 2009, 01:11:07 PM

Someone please tell me what happened to Cabrini at Marywood. I'm guessing it had something to do with some starters coming off the bench which was a little curious...

tonymnm · January 17, 2009, 04:41:55 PM

Speaking of sitting starters the Cyclones sat their three starting captains for a while, and dont know what that was about, but it worked for our first year coach. We just beat Baptist Bible at their place 86-54!!!!! So congrats to Coach M on his first conference win, and hopefully many more to come in the next few years!!!!

mailsy · January 17, 2009, 08:11:35 PM

Quote from: IUuKno on January 17, 2009, 01:11:07 PM
Someone please tell me what happened to Cabrini at Marywood. I'm guessing it had something to do with some starters coming off the bench which was a little curious...

I watched the game online. I was surprised that three starters were not in. I can only assume it was because of some team infraction(just speculating). They just looked really out of sorts when the score got into the teens. They were throwing up a lot of bad shots-threes that were bricks and airballs- and the easy ones, they couldn't seem to fall in it was like there was somebody swatting the balls out. They played no defense and Blacknall seemed to be to quick for any Cavs player and he was making a lot of shots off the dribble-drive. Being down by ten at the half was a first. They did seem to wake up near the end and got the game close (they hit 8 3-ptrs in the second vs 1 in the first). They just ran out of time and Marywood hit their FT's.

hIdeUmm · January 18, 2009, 07:52:38 PM

Neumann only beat Philly Bible by 10??? Anyone see the game???

jabstep08 · January 18, 2009, 11:49:07 PM

Watched the Neumann game online. game was tied at 36 after the first 20 minutes of play. Neumann broke the game open and their largest lead was 15 points if my memory is correct. coach then put subs in during the end of the game. IMO, game should not have been that close but thats how neumann has played the whole year.

hIdeUmm · January 23, 2009, 02:44:01 PM

boards been silent as of late. whats going on?

mailsy · January 23, 2009, 11:04:26 PM

Quote from: HIdeUmm on January 23, 2009, 02:44:01 PM
boards been silent as of late. whats going on?

HIdeUm,

If you noticed there really has only been 4 posters on this board lately. You, me, Jabstep and tonymnm. You obviously are a Mighty Macs fan, Jab looks like a Neumann fan and tony is a Centenary fan (overstating the obvious). There are no GMC fans posting, they have bragging rights but they aren't bragging. Cabrini fans have something to brag about right now but WolfPAC is not on the boards and he always seemed to stir things up that got people to respond. I am a Cavs fan, but I try to stay positive. Marywood and Keystone are doing well but who knows why there are no posters. HIde you Tony and Jab obviously root for your teams but you guys have had to deal with teams that have struggled this year. I don't know why your schools fans aren't posting. IU, Neumann and Centenary are playing for the last two playoff spots at this point in the season. And Baptist Bible and Philly Bible, who knows???

I can only speculate that fans of the conference either don't know about the board or they just don't care. The CSAC is certainly not a power conference. Maybe that's it.

I'll be attending the GMC/Cabrini game Monday night in Gwynedd, PA. I'll certainly throw my 2 cents in on both the women and the mens game when I get back to my computer. For the women. One will be in first place. The men's game GMC will still remain in first. It will just be a matter of if they will run away with conference or not. I'll be rooting for the Cavs to win those games.

tonymnm · January 24, 2009, 10:51:43 AM

Very well said Mailsy, and its too bad there arent many posters on here!

mailsy · January 24, 2009, 01:18:25 PM

It really is a shame. Part of the silence is there aren't any rivals anymore. Most of Cabrini's rivals have all moved to other conferences. There still is GMC. Cavs have been playing Neumann for a while (but for Cabrini it's not a rivalry). IU, Centenary, the Bibles, Keystone and Marywood haven't been around long enough to have real rivals yet. Hopefully they will develop. We know nothing of the current teams.(no one posts) It's cool to hear from fans of teams, it gives you a greater prospective when teams come and play your team.

Look at Marywood for example they get blown out by GMC early in the season and then they beat an improved team in Cabrini and no one says anything. I'd been thoroughly excited. Are there any fans in Scranton or anywhere else for that fact for Marywood. I know it has only had a men's team for a few years, but complete and total silence from their fans??? Is there anybody out there or is the Pocono Mountain air getting to you? Keystone is having a good year but they're having the same problem I think. You know the mountain air. And the Bibles are they allowed to post??? Cavs, Knights, Cyclones and Mighty Macs fans where are the rest of you??? Maybe this can stir some responses from those teams including from our teams!!!!

If Cabrini wins at GMC on Monday I'll be excited and I'll also be disappointed if they lose. But I will say something and I'll go back to my "positivity".

Wolfpac · January 24, 2009, 10:50:22 PM

Thank you D3 administration for your approval. Respectfully Wolfpac.

After reading the current topic posted by the few on the board, it is discouraging more are not posting. The athletes in this conference come out every night and battle. They have academic pressures and personal issues to deal with as well. They are not like the overgrown babies out there making millions of dollars but rather pure athletes battling to earn their playing time. Many fans who are spectating may not have anything other than watching a basketball game as an outlet in these tough days of working hard and studying to get ahead. These athletes truly give it all committed to playing their best win or lose. Men and women.........Thank you from the Wolf.

Cabrini pulled out the game in Aston. Could have been less dramatic without a couple of blown calls but the refs don't play the game. Speaking of refs.. it seems difficult to get good ones on Saturdays with all the games going on out there. The Cavs need to stop reaching and committing needless fouls. They are beginning to tighten up defensively but need to get more physical and post up #40 down low more often if they are to survive in the playoffs. Living and dying with the 3 against GMC may not work for long.

With all the changes in Radnor, one must give them all credit for sticking together and accomplishing what they have done so far this year.

To all the other posters...Hide, Jab, etc... it takes alot of time, and hard, hard, hard, hard, hard, work to establish a successful basketball program over time with all the constraints financially, as well as compliance to missions in D3. I believe there are over 4,321 by laws to stick too! Recruiting in a saturated area with the cost of tuiton in our schools is another challenge so give credit to all your staffs whether you win or lose...........

Cav fans and alumni...... lets show some appreciation and respect for the legacy we have and help our guys out by showing up at the Dixon Center on JANUARY 31ST FOR THE ALUMNI GAME......... vs Marywood.

All you other non-Cabrini posters out there......you should come too and get a taste of what tradition and pride does for a team. I am not saying your schools do not have those elements, just come and observe. No hard feelings, it is alway more fun and informative when the conference as a whole posts........and is familiar with each institution.

Hey Mailsy, do not forget about the potholes that swallow you up in that mountain air.

mailsy · January 24, 2009, 10:58:30 PM

The Wolfpac is back. It's about time!!

See you at the games on Monday? Hope so.

GO CAVS!!

IUuKno · January 25, 2009, 01:54:42 AM

wolfpack thanks for the invite but I'd rather be at the IU GMC game where I can see our brand new banners its been a while for you guys so you might want to come check them out...i guess the new season of the "real world" has inspired me to "stop being polite and start getting real." Someone get Champ Kind in here i think a "whammy" is in order...