MBB: Colonial States Athletic Conference

Pat Coleman · April 16, 2008, 09:22:23 PM

I'm referring to the new NAC (aka NAthC) and the NECC, which originally branded itself as the NEAC before changing its name soon thereafter.

And you're sure the PnAC, founded in 1992, was around well before the PrAC? I don't have a complete history on the PrAC but I know they were awarding championships in the 1980s, when Carnegie Mellon was a member.

lefty2 · April 16, 2008, 09:52:22 PM

According to the President's Athletic Conference website - http://www.pacathletics.org/links/recordbook.pdf - the PrAC was formed in 1955.

mailsy · April 21, 2008, 12:07:23 PM

New conference name coming tomorrow? Do the colonies have anything to do with this?

old ends · April 21, 2008, 07:58:39 PM

well we hope it is tomorrow.. Colonial you think???

mailsy · April 21, 2008, 09:21:02 PM

Quote from: mailsy on April 21, 2008, 12:07:23 PM
New conference name coming tomorrow? Do the colonies have anything to do with this?

Quote from: old ends on April 21, 2008, 07:58:39 PM
well we hope it is tomorrow.. Colonial you think???

The states, maybe?

hIdeUmm · April 29, 2008, 10:52:56 AM

20 days later and still no release??? why put up that the name will be available on April 9th if it isnt even available on april 29th??? thats just MEAN!!!

mailsy · April 29, 2008, 12:14:13 PM

My understanding is that they have the name. They have been doing their due diigence to make sure that it doesn't infringe on anything. They have their lawyers working on it. We should hear something official very soon.

Yes, it does seem "MEAN" that they keep dragging it along on the website. They just don't want to get sued(or tortured by the fan base) if it conflicts.

So just relaaaax!

We'll know soon.

By the way take some hints from previous messages.

mailsy · May 01, 2008, 12:16:37 PM

It is now official. The conference has a new name the The Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC).

Welcome to the CSAC everyone

hIdeUmm · May 01, 2008, 01:55:43 PM

I think i like it... CSAC... not as good as the PAC but... I think itll grow on me... See-Sack... Hailing From me no complaints

Pat Coleman · May 01, 2008, 02:34:32 PM

Seems like a reasonable enough name.

old ends · May 03, 2008, 10:04:44 PM

It sounds like a perfect fit for the teams that are in the conference. It was nice of them to wait for the end of conference play as to not confuse the press and the rest of us.

heatlee · May 17, 2008, 09:55:51 AM

So let me get this straight Cabrini has a great coach for 20+ years, they force him out, then they hire someone who sets the program back in two years, then they hire a quality coach who did a good job cleaning up a mess and he leaves.

This job has become a stepping stone. Why did Cabrini not realize they had someone who would have stayed there forever if they just had a little foresight?

Booker · May 17, 2008, 04:53:15 PM

Wasn't it obvious from watching Herenda in action that this was all about him and not the players, the school or the tradition at Cabrini. Is anyone surprised that this happened...The previous Athletic Director is directly responsible for the whole mess and she split too. Can the administration of the school please get it right this time. Maybe the 4th coach in 5 years will be the right one....Many of us saw this coming from a mile away, right away. Sorry but I told you so.

Purple Truth · May 17, 2008, 08:21:48 PM

This should be a destination spot. Great location, great academic reputation, and great tradition. I hope you're wrong about it becoming a stepping stone.

mailsy · May 19, 2008, 11:38:50 AM

Quote from: Purple Truth on May 17, 2008, 08:21:48 PM
This should be a destination spot. Great location, great academic reputation, and great tradition. I hope you're wrong about it becoming a stepping stone.

Cabrini is a "Great Location" has a "great academic reputation" and above all that it has had a "Great tradition". I believe any coach should want to make this a home for the next umpteen years. Unfortunately with the mess over the last five years the Cabrini basketball tradition has taken some serious hits. I liked coach Herenda. I am very disappointed that he is leaving. I loved coach Dzik, but that still didn't stop an administration from getting rid of him.

I believe, however, with a new President and not the "wicked witch of Cabrini" involved anymore there will be a sign of change.(and I'm not talking "Barak Obama change"). I'm talking serious change.

Getting back to the traditions which are a commitment to winning basketball. The constant carousel of coaches is ridiculous. Let's end this and get someone in here who has a true commitiment. I'm taking nothing away from the student athletes of the last few years. It's not their fault. But the culture of mediocrity in the program has to change. If they can have a coach in Steve Colfer who can make lacrosse a top tier program. Why can't we get someone like that in Basketball.

Now I understand that's a much tougher task then just wanting it (basketball is different) but isn't it, in the words of the college "do something extraordinary" the pursuit of the college? Or is that just some BS that a marketer put together, which they truly don't believe?