MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

[Jon]

hoopswiz,

If your transfer in question is Terrence Shawell, the answer is he's pretty good.  He's athletic enough to have been a backup QB at Rutgers (not Camden or Newark, think more Brunswick/Piscataway).  He's a confident shooter who has put together some impressive streaks already this season.  His leaping ability also makes him an asset on the glass.

C,

It appears as though the Crusaders' chance to gain national respect has already come and gone...from what I gather, the remainder of the conference schedule is all risk, no reward.  An undefeated conference record would at best lead to "others receiving votes" unless there were major collapses by lower top 25 teams.  Both Maui losses were bad games...late comebacks from big deficits that fell just short.  The uniforms made it off the plane, but I'm not sure the games were ever packed.

[Coach C]

Jon -

You are correct.  There is little reward and lots of rist in the remaining Alvernia schedule.  That's one of the considerations in creating a schedule.  The Hawaii trip is a minus in terms of the W-L formula but a very important life experience fo the team that no one would take away.  Let's hope that the expereicne does not cost them a post-season trip.

C

[Jon]

Every coach in the free world tells the boys the Road to the NCAA is paved with Automatic Qualifiers come late February, regardless of your record to date.  We've been fortunate to receive an at-large in years past, but wouldn't want to make a habit of relying on one.

I think the Hawaii (and other vacation spots) trip could be vital to a push for the top 25.  It's the only way teams can compare themselves to the rest of the nation.  I have a totally different respect for Whitworth College having seen the team in person, and I have no idea what any midwest team looks like.  I think those games are more important than non-conference in-region games in some respects.  Obviously the NCAA doesn't necessarily see it that way come selection Sunday, but to be the best you've got to beat the best, and for Mid-Atlantic teams, that means getting out of region.

[WolfPAC]

Every coach in the free world tells the boys the Road to the NCAA is paved with Automatic Qualifiers come late February, regardless of your record to date.  We've been fortunate to receive an at-large in years past, but wouldn't want to make a habit of relying on one.

I think the Hawaii (and other vacation spots) trip could be vital to a push for the top 25.  It's the only way teams can compare themselves to the rest of the nation.  I have a totally different respect for Whitworth College having seen the team in person, and I have no idea what any midwest team looks like.  I think those games are more important than non-conference in-region games in some respects.  Obviously the NCAA doesn't necessarily see it that way come selection Sunday, but to be the best you've got to beat the best, and for Mid-Atlantic teams, that means getting out of region.

Guess that is why Cabrini's coach scheduled them at #1 Wooster to start the season.  Only problem is they cannot win a PAC game.

[WolfPAC]

Jon,


How bad did you beat up on Cabrini tonight?   I felt bad for the Cavs so I only gave you 16 pts,  guess I should have given you 28 or 30 realistically, I am curious how the game went.

Bet you cannot believe this is Cabrini's basketball program.  What a joke! !

[Coach K]

69-34 Alvernia over Cabrini? There is no possible way that one could have been pretty. I am glad I had to stay home and attend to some family stuff instead of wasting the gas to drive out to Reading to see that clunker.

[Jon]

WolfPAC,

The online story isn't going to tell you too much about the game...that was some ugly basketball on both ends.  Alvernia shot a season-low .373 from the floor and still won by 35...not good.

[chizwiz]

EU gets a "v" (for half a win) by squeaking out a 74-72 game at Scarywood.  Nice new gym.  You folks really need to see it.

The best part about the game was actually having a timer who knew how to operate the clock.  That hasn't been the case in past years . . .

Lenny and Volpe with good games.  Eastern started Brent Williams at PG tonight, who played in 30+ minutes, which is a first, I think.  EU might be getting deeper in their backcourt, and hopefully will get more consistent in future games.

[Jon]

Somehow I knew after a close game between Eastern and Marywood it was only a matter of time before our first reference to a clock operator.

[chizwiz]

Rough stretch this last week for EU.  I have questions about Frankenstein's ability to schedule.  Why would it ever be a good idea to schedule Cabrini/EU during either team's break?

Take a look at the schedule if you want, or just take my word for it.

However, I can't blame the commissioner for EU's bad play this week.  Losses to Wesley and Arcadia were not great.

[chizwiz]

Somehow I knew after a close game between Eastern and Marywood it was only a matter of time before our first reference to a clock operator.

I guess the only good thing I get out of that operator error is a good laugh and a lesson in humility now.

[Jon]

Sounds like the real excitement tonight was at the Griffin Complex.  Not sure how you foul someone taking a layup with two seconds left and a two point lead and allow him to convert.  At least keep the ball from getting to the rim.

Up eight with just over two to play, I gotta feel pretty good about my chances, but as we ALL know, anything can, and does, happen.

[chizwiz]

Rough game against Arcadia this week, too.

EU cuts Arcadia's lead to 4 with about 45 seconds left.  Williams tries to block Martin at on a fast break and gets called with an intentional.  Martin misses both; EU gets the ball back on a great defensive stop, and scores to get within 2 points.  Williams then steps in front of an Arcadia player who just received the inbounds pass, and gets clocked by an elbow.  The official called a block.  Tough loss.

[chizwiz]

Sounds like the real excitement tonight was at the Griffin Complex.  Not sure how you foul someone taking a layup with two seconds left and a two point lead and allow him to convert.  At least keep the ball from getting to the rim.

Up eight with just over two to play, I gotta feel pretty good about my chances, but as we ALL know, anything can, and does, happen.

Jon, is this game story posted?

[Jon]

Chiz, check gmc.edu for the game story.  You'll probably get a box with play-by-play there as well.