MBB: Ohio Athletic Conference

JK · March 11, 2009, 02:28:08 PM

Quote from: ScotsFan on March 11, 2009, 11:13:02 AM
I would normally say that Cap should have the home court advantage as far as fan support goes, which should help. But seeing as how Wooster's fans outdrew Cap's fans in their own gym, I'm wondering how many will actually make the trek up to the Heights to support their team...

You know this since you attended more games than I over the years, but...

From an Alum, trust me, Cap doesn't have a lot of "fans" (at least in the general, casual, not-parent type of "fan"). In the bad old days when I played, we were likely to draw a couple hundred to a football game. MUC fans always filled Bernlohr to the point it was like a home game for them.

MBB is a little worse, even thought they have been a consistent winner since Damon took over.

WBB is a little better because of the history.

Still, being in a metro area like Columbus, there are a lot more things to do than in a place like, say, Wooster or Alliance or Ada, etc. Plus most of the casual "fans" follow Ohio State, not Cap, OTT, OWU, ODU, etc. Even the small suburb of Bexley itself isn't a supporter of Capital. There is a reason the football stadium doesn't have lights and you can't park on the city streets after 8pm, even for a game.

Also, in a city so large, most of the school officials/ employees/ professors live a good distance away because they can't afford to live in Bexley (old money). If they live in a "nice" middle class suburb like Dublin, Hilliard, Gahanna, Pickerington, etc. you are looking at up to a 30 minute drive.

There are a few local folks who come around to support Cap, especially in good times. But, for the most part, if the students aren't there you can forget about having much of a crowd.

Pat Coleman · March 11, 2009, 05:02:11 PM

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Ralph Turner · March 11, 2009, 09:33:33 PM

Great Road to Salem article, David Collinge.

hasanova · March 11, 2009, 11:25:22 PM

Quote from: Ralph Turner on March 11, 2009, 09:33:33 PM
Great Road to Salem article, David Collinge.

I agree.

David Collinge · March 12, 2009, 01:03:33 AM

Thanks.

jcu_fan · March 12, 2009, 03:28:16 PM

http://www.jcusports.com/sports/2009/3/10/MBB_0310092248.aspx?id=484

Info on tickets, video feeds, and delayed broadcast on Sports Time Ohio.

pbrooks3 · March 13, 2009, 08:13:09 AM

I'm a Centre fan and followed the SCAC closely most of the season. I saw the Guilford OT win last Friday over Transy. On 1st pass, the Quakers didn't impress. They are however steady and play an in/out game with Sanborn and their 2 solid guards. Nothing really sticks out other that Sanborn can rebound and hit short J's off the glass. Guards were defended pretty well and they aren't particularly quick. They don't turn it over. They'll get good offensive three looks when teams sag on the big guy. Good coaching on the Guilford bench, too. Know very little about JCU but I'll give them a 4 point nod at home over Guilford.

UT-Dallas for you Cap fans is fast and quick giving Trinity fits last week. I like UT-Dallas in this one by 6.

Toph · March 13, 2009, 10:29:49 AM

Anyone hoping to get walk up tickets at JCU tonight, the games are sold out. There could be seats available based on availability for Game 2 only. For more information, check out jcusports.com

hasanova · March 13, 2009, 11:41:48 AM

Quote from: Toph on March 13, 2009, 10:29:49 AM
Anyone hoping to get walk up tickets at JCU tonight, the games are sold out. There could be seats available based on availability for Game 2 only. For more information, check out jcusports.com

It sounds as though there will a great and enthusiastic atmosphere for tonight's games. Perfect!

David Collinge · March 13, 2009, 05:18:43 PM

I'm here live at JCU, and hope to be able to provide sporadic updates of the action in here. So stay tuned.

jcu_fan · March 13, 2009, 05:40:04 PM

Quote from: David Collinge on March 13, 2009, 05:18:43 PM
I'm here live at JCU, and hope to be able to provide sporadic updates of the action in here. So stay tuned.

I'll be there too, David. I'm the one frantically waving my arms, directing the JCU Band. Swing by and say hi if you get a chance.

David Collinge · March 13, 2009, 05:51:45 PM

Although the DeCarlo Center is sold out for this game, with about 3 minutes left until the tip, the crowd is sparse. The Capital student section (the "Cap Cru") is here, making a lot of noise, but there's not much else at this point. Unfortunately, JCU_fan and his famous band is sitting out the opener.

(JCU_fan, I'm at the scorer's table, next to the PA station.)

David Collinge · March 13, 2009, 06:02:57 PM

Stahl has hit his first two threes; UTD should probably cover him a little closer. Witten has answered with two treys of his own, and UTD has the early 8-6 lead.

David Collinge · March 13, 2009, 06:18:27 PM

The game is considerably more up-tempo than I expected. Both teams are shooting well; UTD is 5/7 from the arc while Cap it 4/6. There's a lot of steals and general hand-action. UTD 21-20 under 9 minutes.

Ralph Turner · March 13, 2009, 06:25:54 PM

Dave McHugh says that the pace is tiring Capital, but UTD looks comfortable.

Nate Stahl is 5-5 on FG's for 14 points.

Tied at 25 with 6 minutes left.

Physical play...UTD is used to a very physical style of play.

UTD is running a 1-3-1 zone, which has caused 10 turnovers by Capital.

Capital 27 UTD 26, 3:48 left.