MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

[WolfPAC]

The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.~ Vince Lombardi

Totally agree! !

But my momma didn't raise me to be nobody's fool either...

[Jon]

Whoa Wolfy!!!  That post had more tangents than Geomemty III.  I might nominate that one for the Most Read Yet Least Understood Quote of the Year.

The men I know make a living off of their professions though because they are good at what they do.... money follows one when one is great.

Seriously... a man must do what he must to pay the bills even if he does not like his job if he is not good at his profession.

Forgive my editing liberties with your quotes here, but I'm still digesting the "make a living...because they are good at what they do" preceding "a man must do what he must...even...if he is not good at his profession."  I'm going to have to differ with you and say that Jon doesn't understand. (I just can't resist third person every once in a while).

Anybody up for some semester-break player awards?  Who has performed well to date in mostly non-conference games?  Who are the early favorites for all-conference first teamers?  Early predictions for conference playoff teams? 

Consider that my feeble attempt to reroute this coach-bashing train wreck back to the actual players.

[PacMan20]

The person I feel bad for at Cabrini is their basketball manager Michael Mani.  For those of you that may not know he is the only senior associated with the program right now. (no Senior players)  During the 2002- 2003 season Coach John Dzik realized the biggest missing link from his program. It was that he did not have a top flight manager to help out the program.  So Coach Dzik began feverishly asking around to find out who he could bring in to fill the position.  Much to his surprise he received a surprise tip from a local basketball junkie (he remains anonymous to this day) about a stud manager that was a quiet kept secret not far away at local Radnor High School.  Well when Coach Dzik went to a Radnor game to talk to Michael he was surprised to see that both Coach K from Duke, Billy DOnovan from Florida and Tubby Smith from Kentucky were already in the building.  Somehow, John Dzik pulled it off and nabbed the only remaining unsigned to 25 manager left in the country.  If you dont believe me go to the 2002 version of Streets and Smith's rankings.  Michael said he always wanted to manage under a great coach such as John Dzik and it was his attention to go to Cabrini all along, even after Jay Wright got involved before he signed his letter of intent.  He could not be swayed.

Anyways Michael is just as upset with the program as the rest of us.  In talking to him the other day he told me he didnt come to cabrini to manage a 1-8 team and he is just as frustrated with the coach as the rest of the players.  He said the thrill of finally getting some team gear (he never received any during his junior year) has worn off. He said if something doesnt change then he is out.  WHat  a disappointing end to a stellar managing career. 

Michael Mani for honorary manager of the year!

[Coach K]

Now we are just getting to the Bizarre in the PAC chat room!! Can we talk about the teams, players, and matchups instead of who sells clothes at what store, or what jobs people have? Any thoughts on Albright vs. Alvernia this weekend?

[Jon]

Now we're talking...Crusaders looking to get back on the winning track in the series with its cross town rival.  Alvernia won the first four, Albright the next four, and back to Alvernia for four more.  Albright snapped the last steak with a win last season, but the Crusaders certainly don't want to wait three more years for another victory in the series.

[Coach K]

Wow, I didn't realize both teams were so streaky in the series. Should be a good battle. I hope there is a good turnout for the game, as all the $$ is being donated to Coaches Vs. Cancer. I am going to try to make an effort to get out there myself. Those two teams never cheat you for effort in this rivalry!

[WolfPAC]

The person I feel bad for at Cabrini is their basketball manager Michael Mani.  For those of you that may not know he is the only senior associated with the program right now. (no Senior players)  During the 2002- 2003 season Coach John Dzik realized the biggest missing link from his program. It was that he did not have a top flight manager to help out the program.  So Coach Dzik began feverishly asking around to find out who he could bring in to fill the position.  Much to his surprise he received a surprise tip from a local basketball junkie (he remains anonymous to this day) about a stud manager that was a quiet kept secret not far away at local Radnor High School.  Well when Coach Dzik went to a Radnor game to talk to Michael he was surprised to see that both Coach K from Duke, Billy DOnovan from Florida and Tubby Smith from Kentucky were already in the building.  Somehow, John Dzik pulled it off and nabbed the only remaining unsigned to 25 manager left in the country.  If you dont believe me go to the 2002 version of Streets and Smith's rankings.  Michael said he always wanted to manage under a great coach such as John Dzik and it was his attention to go to Cabrini all along, even after Jay Wright got involved before he signed his letter of intent.  He could not be swayed.

Anyways Michael is just as upset with the program as the rest of us.  In talking to him the other day he told me he didnt come to cabrini to manage a 1-8 team and he is just as frustrated with the coach as the rest of the players.  He said the thrill of finally getting some team gear (he never received any during his junior year) has worn off. He said if something doesnt change then he is out.  WHat  a disappointing end to a stellar managing career. 

Michael Mani for honorary manager of the year!

Goes to show John Dzik knew it all!    Bob McCartney the assistant AD at Immaculata was a Dzik pick too.  The McTamney's at Eastern with their connections in the Catholic leagues as well seems the PAC is benefiting from the Cabrini debacle.

Sorry for you Michael..... the president of the college is to blame

[WolfPAC]

Alvernia will beat Albright.

Albright is down slightly this year.

[WolfPAC]

Any predictions about what will happen at the Cabrini Scranton game ?

Does anyone think the Cavs can turn it around with MaChucka at the helm or will the team start destructing with each passing game?

Alvernia has the recruiting pipeline to Chester easily now with the way the administration squelched the financial aid packages at Cabrini! !

[allstar scout]

Something for all coaches to remember!



"The more you lose, the more positive you have to become. When you're winning, you can ride players harder because their self-esteem is high. If you are losing and you try to be tough, you're asking for dissension." -- Rick Pitino

[allstar scout]

PACMAN20:  DID THEY TAKE YOU OFF OF YOUR MEDICINE OR ARE YOU BACK DRINKING THE PUNCH AGAIN ?

The person I feel bad for at Cabrini is their basketball manager Michael Mani.  For those of you that may not know he is the only senior associated with the program right now. (no Senior players)  During the 2002- 2003 season Coach John Dzik realized the biggest missing link from his program. It was that he did not have a top flight manager to help out the program.  So Coach Dzik began feverishly asking around to find out who he could bring in to fill the position.  Much to his surprise he received a surprise tip from a local basketball junkie (he remains anonymous to this day) about a stud manager that was a quiet kept secret not far away at local Radnor High School.  Well when Coach Dzik went to a Radnor game to talk to Michael he was surprised to see that both Coach K from Duke, Billy DOnovan from Florida and Tubby Smith from Kentucky were already in the building.  Somehow, John Dzik pulled it off and nabbed the only remaining unsigned to 25 manager left in the country.  If you dont believe me go to the 2002 version of Streets and Smith's rankings.  Michael said he always wanted to manage under a great coach such as John Dzik and it was his attention to go to Cabrini all along, even after Jay Wright got involved before he signed his letter of intent.  He could not be swayed.

Anyways Michael is just as upset with the program as the rest of us.  In talking to him the other day he told me he didnt come to cabrini to manage a 1-8 team and he is just as frustrated with the coach as the rest of the players.  He said the thrill of finally getting some team gear (he never received any during his junior year) has worn off. He said if something doesnt change then he is out.  WHat  a disappointing end to a stellar managing career. 

Michael Mani for honorary manager of the year!

YOU FORGOT BOB KNIGHT 

[Coach K]

The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.~ Vince Lombardi

All Star,

This is a great quote! Where did Pitino say that from (book? interview?) I just want to know so I can look it up! Thanks!!

Go Crusaders!!

[PacMan20]

Allstar Scout

Every once in a while I like to put a little comic relief out there.  Ive become aware that I have some people reading my work(but they dont know its me) so i just figured to give those familiar with the situation a little laugh.  And yes I like the occasional cold beverage

[chizwiz]

Since I just gave out an office phone # for a coach, I thought I'd make friends with all the PAC coaches by giving out all their numbers (which, btw, can be easily accessed through the school's athletic website and looking at the staff directory).

Wesley - Kobasa - 302-736-2555
Neumann - Stitzel - 610-361-5227
Miseri - Woodruff - 570-674-6317
Marywood - Grundman - 570-961-4724 x2516
Immac - Chadwin - 610-647-4400 x3739
Gwynedd - Baron - 215-646-7300 x179
Cabrini - Macciocca - 610-902-1011
Arcadia - Dorney - 215-572-2976
Alvernia - Miller - 610-796-8471

[chizwiz]

Now we're talking...Crusaders looking to get back on the winning track in the series with its cross town rival.  Alvernia won the first four, Albright the next four, and back to Alvernia for four more.  Albright snapped the last steak with a win last season, but the Crusaders certainly don't want to wait three more years for another victory in the series.

Always rooting for the Vern when they play Albright!