MBB: Commonwealth Conference

[ColonelJohn4Life]

YoderFan - just warning you not to be overconfident.  No one goes 14-0 in conference.  I hold a special place in my heart for Messiah... but quoting Scripture (poorly) "Pride cometh before the fall."  Enjoy the ride, just beware. 

[YoderFan]

Colonel John,

  Not once did I mention that Messiah was going to go 14-0 in the conference. In fact, I have no clue where you could have gotten that from. I said Saturday's match-up will determine who is in sole possession of first place in the conference. In fact, my pre-season predictions would have placed Messiah 3rd or fourth, rather than where they are sitting now. I am enjoying watching them play right now, but I do expect some losses throughout conference play... especially if they continue to turn the ball over like they did against Susquehanna.

"Messiah @ Widener on Sat. to determine the lonely front runner in the Commonwealth. Yoder, Henninger - Thomas, Ford. Should be a dandy."

In other words... Should be a good game to determine who is in first at this point. Not, Messiah will be 14-0 after conference play and will the D3 tournament.

Thanks Colonel John.

[ColonelJohn4Life]

YoderFan, whoops.    Gotcha confused with "Messiahman"... serves me right for messing with the Commonwealth. 

That said, when we relegate Lycoming next year, who gets promoted to the Freedom side? 

[gordonmann]

That said, when we relegate Lycoming next year, who gets promoted to the Freedom side?

I think the answer is Manhattanville and Arcadia who are both joining the MAC.

[ihavenolife]

I would love to hear opinions on the Moravian men's team this year.  The Greyhounds seem to be playing inspired basketball.  Any thoughts?

[chizwiz]

No one can beat Messiah in the league this year....
Yoder is the best player in the league....both sides....

Yoder, unless I'm reading this incorrectly, the statement "no one can beat Messiah in the league this year" can also be written just as accurately with:  Messiah will go undefeated/Messiah will go 14-0 in conference.

Is there some reason you are backing away from this statement?

Also, what is your response to the interesting stats that seem to disprove your amazing statements about how good Yoder is (isn't)?

[YoderFan]

Chizwiz,

   If you would like to venture back to that post and check who wrote it, you will find it was not me... in fact it was "messiahman". You did not read the post incorrectly, but you did read the name incorrectly. I believe that solves both of your questions to me. Do you have any others? Maybe instead of trying to make me look like an idiot, you can now ask one or two questions that would not make yourself look like an idiot.

My opinion on Moravian... good team. Play hard. I do not think they have the talent man for man as other teams in the Commonwealth, but they have shown they can play with the league. Interesting to note, their 3 wins have come against the teams currently holding the last three spots in the standings heading into the game that finishes the first half of league play. Will be interesting to see how they do Wednesday night at Messiah. They beat Messiah in Grantham last year. I will have more thoughts Wednesday night after I see them play.

[chizwiz]

Yoder, pardon me for misreading.  My idiotic brain got all confused.

Either way, I'm not too bothered by lumping you in with messiahman, as you two sound so similar.  Again, where is Yoder in the league-leading stats?

Pfffffffff.  That sounds like a lot of hot air leaving your falcon-shaped head.

[YoderFan]

ChizWiz,

  Yoder is....

4th in the league in scoring.
1st in the league in rebounding.
3rd in the league in field goal percentage.
6th in the league in assists. (As a forward)
7th in the league in free throw percentage.
15th in the league in steals. (As a forward)
7th in the league in blocked shots.
5th in the league in assist to turnover ratio. (As a forward)
5th in the league in offensive rebounding.
1st in the league in defensive rebounding.

If you ask me, or anyone else for that matter, those numbers are pretty impressive. In fact, the only category Yoder is not in the league leaders is three point shooting. You should research the facts before asking questions because again, you look like an idiot.

[ColonelJohn4Life]

Y'know, I like this YoderFan guy.   Next time I'm at Messiah I'll buy first round of... ummm... whatever you're allowed to drink there. 

[YoderFan]

Any predictions on tonight's games to round out the first half of the Commonwealth?

Susquehanna @ Albright
Juniata @ LVC
Widener @ Etown
Moravian @ Messiah

I would prefer Skim, thanks.

[luvdahoops]

Albright over Susquehanna -- Don't be fooled by AC's record -- they are fighting for their playoff lives and will win at home.

LVC over Juniata -- This will be by the biggest victory margin of the four games.  LVC is better.

Widener over Etown -- Poor Etown.  You don't want to have to play a team that just fell out of first place.  Widener will take it.

Messiah over Moravian -- Moravian is very dangerous, so Messiah can't afford to look at the standings.  With total focus, though, the Falcons should win.

[YoderFan]

I would love to hear opinions on the Moravian men's team this year.  The Greyhounds seem to be playing inspired basketball.  Any thoughts?

Messiah handles Moravian tonight in Grantham 70-50. Messiah jumped out to a 20 point lead at the half and never looked back. Messiah got a strong effort from Mat Henninger who at the half already recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. He finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead all scorers and rebounders. Jared Yoder scored his 1,000 career point early in the second half and finished with a game high 4 assists.

Now for "ihavenolife", my opinion about Moravian after seeing them play. Although Messiah handled them tonight, I was impressed by how hard Moravian plays. There is no doubt that they will knock off some good teams and be in the playoff hunt. Man for man they are not as talented as some of the top teams in the Commonwealth. They are young and will be good in the next few years. They did not shoot well tonight, maybe credit Messiah's defense who altered and contested many shots. Short a quality big man and one guard. What happened to Chestnut who played last year? Moravian could use him.

[TheGrove]

Final from O.W. Houts:

Susquehanna 74
Widener 61

[susquejamma]

Final from O.W. Houts:

Susquehanna 74
Widener 61

Damn, you're quick! You must live in Hassinger.