MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

[Jon]

Using any kind of reference to officiating when discussing outcomes is dangerous, especially when bias is known.  Intention can't hold a candle to Perception. 

My vocational Code of Conduct requires me to avoid writing or speaking poorly of those in the striped shirts, so I avoid it at all costs...on the college level that is...I could go on forever about such things as, say off-setting personal fouls in professional football.

Teams can always adjust to the way games are being called.  If a coach feels he is getting the short end of the stick, he can voice his opinion to the nearest zebra.  MOST officials will at least listen to coaches, and pay closer attention to the violations of interest.

Did Eastern have a good look at the game-tying shot?  The front page of its website mentions a shot that rimmed out.

[chizwiz]

Jon,

I see your point.  Teams can adjust.  Some times it is difficult and some times it isn't.  I think EU is going to have to learn to adjust to the officiating styles and preferences mid-game a little better in order to get more W's.

Re: the game-tying shot.  I would say it was a good look.  It wasn't a great look, but then again, how many are.  If I had my druthers, EU would have set up some type of play where Matt Flanagan or Lenny DiMaria gets the ball with no one near them for 20 feet.  They get a set shot and a completely quiet gym.  You know where I'm going with this.

Mike Johnson shot it.  He's a good shooter, can shoot the three, but isn't our top choice.  This should not reflect poorly on his ability to make that shot.  He can and will.  I hope he gets another chance to do the same.  Maybe we should blame Wesley for guarding our primary targets on that shot.

Sadly, the ball bounced around, was tipped around, and scooted along the floor into the hands of a Wesley player, who summarily took it down the floor (fast-break style) and scored.  That sealed it.

[Jon]

I always find myself jealous of those who get to experience the opportunity of a game-winning/tying shot in meaningful competition whether it is converted or not.  I once completed a four-point play to send an intramural game into overtime, but the lack of fans made it a much smaller moment.

The biggest adjustment to officiating style I've ever seen in our region was at Ramapo, where the guards were accustomed to playing a very-aggressive handchecking style around the perimeter.  I just remember thinking how many times I thought they would have fouled out had it been a home game, but it was the same way on both ends, so we had to adjust.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Eagles in person.  Hopefully I can squirm away from other duties and I'll be able to actually watch the game.

[East Coast Eagle]

Yes Flanagan or DiMaria would be your top choices, but in that specific situation; Johnson had a hell of a shot. Rebounding wins game and Wesley showed that. Eastern needs to his the glass better to win the league this year. That could be their biggest weakness (they don't have many compared to the other teams in the league).

[WolfPAC]

If anyone has a light Thursday night,  head out to Eastern to see the Eagles battle Cavaliers.

EU is coming off a tough loss so will be out for blood.... or..... will they have a let down because of Cabrini's record.  Kind of think they will out shoot the Cavs as well as get physical on the boards this time.

Will Coach N. will outcoach Machucka or will Cabrini find a way to win their first PAC game in this heated rivalry on KoP road?

[chairman]

In a quick point of clarification, I was responding to Jon's question about Wesley being back. I think that the crew on last night's game was consistent and allowed the teams to really go after the boards. I imagine that Wesley will, or has, run into crews that will call things a lot tighter, and that will create a problem for them. As that is a real strength of their game, they generated a large percentage of their in close shots by going after misses, they could have a problem if a crew decides to really crack down on contact on the boards.

That being said, Rashawn Johnson was outstanding in the last ten minutes of the game. I can't imagine too many teams he wouldn't help. He struggled from the field early but he kept working and got his points off the glass and in transition. As for tomorrow night's game, it is a shame that one of the two EU-Cabrini games is during the break. There will still be a decent crowd, but nothing close to what would happen on a night when school is in session.

[PacMan20]

This is at least the 3rd straight year that one of the EU-Cabrini games has been over school break.  With it being such a heated rivalry one would think that they would try to schedule both games while school was in sessions.  I'm sure a student at the Cabrinis or Easterns would much rather see a matchup of Eagle Road twice rather than see the MArywoods or Misercordias's come to town.  No disrespect to those programs, but the proximity of the two schools makes the match up that much more intriguing even when the Cabrinis cant even get a win against the sisters of the blind.  I just got back from Vegas and the early line on the EU-Cabrini game was cabrini getting 21.5 but it is rising.  Gotta love Eastern coming off a loss.

[Coach K]

Any thoughts on tonight?

Arcadia @ Alvernia
Cabrini @ Eastern
Immac @ GMC
Miseri @ Neumann
Wesley @ Marywood

Where is everyone from Arcadia, Immaculata, Miseri, Marywood and Wesley? Does no one from these schools know about d3hoops.com?

[Coach C]

Alvernia in a walk
Eastern by 12
GMC by 9
Neumann in OT
Wesley wins, but I wouldn't bet the game!

C

[Jon]

We're back to live action...

Women's Basketball Gamecast - 6:00 p.m.
Arcadia @ Alvernia - http://athletics.alvernia.edu/live/wbball/

Men's Basketball Gamecast - 8:00 p.m.
Arcadia @ Alvernia - http://athletics.alvernia.edu/live/mbball/

[Chris Panter, GMC SID]

For those of you who can't make it to the game, you can catch tonight's Immaculata and Gwynedd-Mercy matchup live via webstreaming

You can go to Gwynedd's Main Athletic page (www.gmc.edu/athletics) and click LIVE WEBSTREAM
or
you can click here: http://www.teamline.cc/sportpage?teamcode=5574&eventcode=6

[WolfPAC]

Without being disrespectful I must say after careful observation....


Cabrini needs a new coach.   I kinda feel bad for the guy but he has no business coaching at Cabrini wasting talent & careers.  Whether it is his fault or not doesn't matter.   Cabrini needs a coach.

Jon,  guess Alvernia will have an automatic win this year with the Cavs! !

[chairman]

Four for five, C. Your caveat for Wesley was even fantastic. Marywood on the road falling by 3 to Wesley in the longest road trip in the PAC. Did anyone see the Neumann game.

Eastern scuffled to 37% shooting and while they were able to force 26 turnovers, needed all their free throws to hold off the Cavs. Reid was dominant in the first half, but Volpe was the difference maker with a couple big threes to start the second half and free throws late.

[Jon]

Wolfie,

If you're conceding the game, we'll take it...there are no guarantees in this league.

@ Alvernia 66, Arcadia 56...ice cold shooting on both ends in the first half.  Alvernia went on a mini run early in the second and held of a few late efforts.

[East Coast Eagle]

Sloppy game at Eastern for both teams. I give Coach N and the players credit for playing a bad game and still winning by 10 points over our biggest rival. Mike Johnson had a great game on the boards... Volpe, Lenny and B Williams all played good games in the backcourt. The Cavs played mostly zone defense against a good shooting Eagle team..... would any other coaches on this board do that?