MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

[WolfPAC]

FYI----

The Vern is at Cabrini tonight.  7pm. Dixon Center.
Will you be there Jon? ? ?


 

[Jon]

WolfPAC,

Date night on the home front tonight and the Mrs. isn't big on PAC Basketball as an option, but thanks for the invite.  I'm looking forward to catching the Cavs at home near the end of the month.  I'd be interested in your take on tonight's event when it's over.

[Jon]

Wolfy,

86 total free throw attempts...what are you guys doing over there?!?

[cabrinibasketballmom]

Did anyone see this game last night?  I just don't understand!

[WolfPAC]

Wolfy,

86 total free throw attempts...what are you guys doing over there?!?

New coach is INTENSE has them jumping maybe too much!  He wants to win badly but the Vern and  #22 just too much!  King played big!  Vern too fast and the defense smothered the gaurds.  The result:  coach screaming, kicking the floor, scratching and clawing to keep them in a high energy game. Guess that is their survival mode.  The Cavs did battle and kept it close most of the game though you have to admit.  They battled hard but the Vern was just too much.  The Cavs were subbed in and out very quickly must have been hard on an individual basis to get into a rhythm.  Lots of crap fouls and inexperience I would say.  Congratulations to Randy Reid for his 1000th point.  He did work hard.

[Jon]

Five of the top six teams in the PAC Preseason Poll in action tonight and all three games offer video webcast.  The Alvernia stream can be accessed through the d3hoops.com schedule or http://athletics.alvernia.edu

8:00 - Eastern @ Gwynedd-Mercy
8:00 - Immaculata @ Neumann
8:00 - Centenary @ Alvernia

[Booker]

More of the same at Cabrini

[chizwiz]

To continue a line of thought from last season's Cabrini problems, I want to talk about Charles Bush.  It seemed at the beginning that he showed some potential, and maybe still does, but it also seems that he shoots poorly, or possibly just has poor shot selection.  He is rumored to have a generally negative attitude and an oppositional attitude toward the coach.  To be clear, I think he hurts the team and is getting way too much playing time.  Additionally, his mother needs to stop complaining about her son's coach to anyone who will listen; that is so hypocritical.

Another point of note is that there are players on the team who have indicated their dislike of Herenda, in the same way that they did with Macciocca.  Is Cabrini continuing to have coaching problems at this position?  This is a quote from Herenda to his players during a game:  "I want you to punch them in the nuts" - directed at opposing players.  According to his players, he wasn't kidding when he said it.

[chizwiz]

Randy Reid - a little late, but congrats!  Your hard work is evident.  Keep up the work.

[WolfPAC]

To continue a line of thought from last season's Cabrini problems, I want to talk about Charles Bush.  It seemed at the beginning that he showed some potential, and maybe still does, but it also seems that he shoots poorly, or possibly just has poor shot selection.  He is rumored to have a generally negative attitude and an oppositional attitude toward the coach.  To be clear, I think he hurts the team and is getting way too much playing time.  Additionally, his mother needs to stop complaining about her son's coach to anyone who will listen; that is so hypocritical.

Another point of note is that there are players on the team who have indicated their dislike of Herenda, in the same way that they did with Macciocca.  Is Cabrini continuing to have coaching problems at this position?  This is a quote from Herenda to his players during a game:  "I want you to punch them in the nuts" - directed at opposing players.  According to his players, he wasn't kidding when he said it.

Hey Chiz .... glad to here from you.

Bush seems to have speed, quickness, and intensity.  I personally cannot comment on his attitude I cannot judge him or speak against him.  He did make one hell of a play against Alvernia though.  Objectively speaking it seems he needs more confidence which will happen over time.  He is not a Chris Pitman who used to take it to the hole whenever possible and his height can hurt him at times.  I don't see those big 3 pt shots in the stats for the point gaurd either.  He makes them in practice though so I think if he gets some confidence things will be fine.

The new coach wants to win badly.  If you know him, I don't think he means his players to take things literally. Perhaps he was trying to motivate the team without saying play physical. If you ever look at his bench, he has to continually tell them to get into the game. Maybe he has a strange way of motivating or the kids are just not familiar with his style. He is passionate ! !  Just making observations.  You could prove to be right but I think he has taken things down a better path for sure.   The Cavs could have won in Aston easily if they hit their foul shots, and Alvernia got a run for their money.  They came back against Buena Vista, and Rowan.  I know Marywood did not have their point gaurd in the big romp.  Don't be surprised if they give EU a run for the money.  The coach has been recruiting and has the fans more involved compared to last year.  It takes time. 

Anybody can play with anybody in the PAC this year.

[Pat Coleman]

Just like I wouldn't take a football coach literally when he says he wants his players to punch them in the mouth, I wouldn't take this literally either.

[MR. PAC]

The Vern and Cabrini get big road wins tonight. Also, I think the coach from Cabrini is doing a pretty good job. They have been way more competitive this year than last year.

[WolfPAC]

The Vern and Cabrini get big road wins tonight. Also, I think the coach from Cabrini is doing a pretty good job. They have been way more competitive this year than last year.

We will see you at the VERN on Saturday at 3:00   Cavs on the upswing

[Coach C]

Bush has a lot of talents, but lacks a good, consistent shot.  Most D3 players have a weakness or 2, some have poor physical skills, some lack footspeed, others lack desire. 

Bush would fit in well on a John Chaney team.  He has it all - except a  quality shot.

As for Coach Herenda, you have to remember that he really did not recruit any of these guys.  There are bound to be a few bumps in the road.  he's doing a good job and is a good communicator and a strong coach.  And you can't take anyone literally in a huddle.

I only know of one guy who thought it was ok to punch other players in the nuts in the PAC.

Anyone else remember?

[WolfPAC]

Cavs at the Vern  Saturday at 3:00


Anyone think DIII needs to modify their mission so athletics can grow the school more with scholarship funds?  Seems there are getting to be too many constraints regarding academic integrity.   Whats is the difference between DI, DII, and DIII when there are corporate sponsors and banners in the gyms anyway???  I know its not just TV but schools should not have to move up a division to grow.   

Give the student athletes a break.  If you want to study hard and go to grad school than do it after basketball if you have talent in DIII use it and benefit your school to make your degree more valuable.  Athletics benefits the schools in DIII more than they admit.  Presidents of colleges need to be more open-minded and truthful.  Growing the school through athletics does not mean compromising intergrity.   Schools like Cabrini would not even be on the map without basketball. 

If DIII schools want to stick to their missions of academic integrity and wallow in debt because of things etched in stones than how come they can spend spend spend on modifying academic facilities which in turn grow the school in their minds.  If they are concentrating on growing their schools this way is this not a growth strategy compromising the mission of the school as well.   ATHLETICS is more important as a growth strategy to a DIII admit it will ya! !     Everyone benefits whether an athlete or not.

Survival of the fittest.