Empire 8

[gobombers15]

Also, the Bostic vs Mcsweeney issue should be put to rest. Not even a comparison.

Alright, dude, I'm gonna come out and say it, you've been on McSweeney's stuff (I'm keeping it PG) all season. He's an above average player, AT BEST. You're gonna sit there and try to tell me that there's "no comparison" between he and Bostic? Hm, interesting, considering after one time through against ALL the SAME competition, Bostic has better stats pretty much across the board, as was illustrated yesterday. They've both been E8 Player of the Week once.

When it comes to McSweeney, my friend, you are the king of hyperbole. However, I'm not gonna let you run that weak "there's no comparison between the two" garbage in a game where Fisher won by 30. I think everyone knows IC had an off day today. We can leave it at that. I sure hope you're related to McSweeney. This about the fourth or fifth time this year you've gone with this "McSweeney dominate ______" line. I think everyone on Fisher played better than everyone on Ithaca. Still, for you to ignore the entire body of work in the conference--which, fortunately for all rational minds, is what the coaches use in making their decisions--and base your decision on one day, well, I'm not gonna let you get away with that trash.

We know it's gonna be close when it comes to Bostic/Bacon/McSweeney. We all know that. Just admit it, accept it, and move on. McSweeney is pretty good, but so are those other two.

[gobombers15]

RIT is really digging themselves a deep hole, losing all four of their home games so far. They could be in a lot of trouble if the don't right the ship. A telling stat: They nearly doubled Ithaca in rebounds and were only leading by two with under a minute. If you're gonna kill a team on the boards like that, you should be pummeling them. It's gonna be interesting to see how things shake out.

[FisherDynasty]

Gobombers, you are going to hate me for it, but oh well... u hit it right on the nose. 'I think everyone on Fisher played better than everyone on Ithaca. '

Maybe because everyone that plays for fisher is better then everyone on ithaca... and has been for the past few years.  Jim bellis, the ithaca all star wouldn't even have started on fisher.. ever in his career. 

on another note.  Sorry im riding mcsweeney even tho he has seemed overdeserved. I know bostic and i know mcsweeney. If the two ever had to go against each other during pick up Mcsweeney would eat him for lunch. Sounds like hes my boyfriend but just stating what i have observed and would bet all my money on.  When ithaca actually beats fisher instead of coming close in like the 3rd or 4th match up during the year, do some comparisons.

[superman57]

so that's now 11+ straight victories over Ithaca do I hear 12

[sjfcards]

I have to say that this weekend was exactly what Fisher needed. It seemed like they played trying to prove a point this weekend. Obviusly we expect them to beat up on Elmira, but not many teams have beaten them by 30. And then to do the same thing to Ithaca. I know IC is not the cream of the crop in the E8 but they are a decent team. Fisher proved a lot to me this weekend, hopefully they can finish the rest of the season like this. They have 5 of their last 7 games at home, and one of the road games is at Elmira. Fisher is a different team at home.

It will probably not matter for the regular season since Utica seems to have their mind set on hosting the E8 tournament. They got through a tough weekend trip, and a trip that they have been known to drop a few games before. I am interested to see what happens in the Fisher Utica game in a few weeks, if Fisher is playing the way they played this weekend.

I agree with whoever said it earlier, it looks like Fisher is played angry this weekend. When they play at the top of their game like this weekend I think it would be very tough for many teams to beat them.

Anybody want to take a crack at the final 4 teams for the tourny. Outside of Fisher and UC it is kind of a close call.

[gobombers15]

Maybe because everyone that plays for fisher is better then everyone on ithaca... and has been for the past few years.  Jim bellis, the ithaca all star wouldn't even have started on fisher.. ever in his career. 

You lose credibility each time you talk and say garbage like that. If you think Mike McGee is even in the same league as Bellis as a basketball player, I suggest you take off maroon and gold-tinted glasses and learn a bit about basketball. I can guarantee you eight coaches in the conference disagree with your statement about Bellis not being able to start on Fisher. What a joke.

I think Bostic is a better player than McSweeney right now and, after one round through the E8, that's being shown. Also, in two years when Bostic is a senior, everyone will be laughing that this is even a conversation. You "know" Bostic? What do you know about him? What the box score tells you?

The kid is a sophomore who didn't even participate in a preseason practice because he was playing football and he's STILL putting up better numbers than McSweeney. How many guys do you think could do that? Sure, everyone on Fisher played better than Ithaca yesterday, but does that mean they're all better players? Of course not. It means they played better yesterday. It was a game for about two minutes. I don't know how many conclusions you can make from a game like that and I think it's a joke that you make such blanket statements like "it's not even a comparison between McSweeney and Bostic" after a game like that.

Remember how you talked about McSweeney "dominating" Bacon in their first matchup and then Bacon handed it to him about four days later? I suggest you temper your statements a little if you want anyone to think you know what you're talking about.

[fisheralum91]

Hey guys,
UC is riding a big high according to the Utica OD- that win in Roch cha cha seems to have boosted morale.
Hoping Fisher can put an end to the good mood!

[postup101]

This weekend featured two solid performances by the Hartwick Hawks, one resulting in a victory and the other a close lose. Yesterday's win marks the first win of the new year. The Hawks are now officially halfway through the E8 regular season. Unfortunately, their current record is NOT a good indication of just how potent the team can be. While I think the E8 tourney is a long shot for the Hawks, I do think they will make a late season charge (complete with some key upsets).

What is key is the chemistry issues that has plague the Hawks, is finally behind them. Perhaps, what is the most encouraging part of the Hawk renaissance this past weekend is the performance of Jan. It looks like the shooting slump of Mr. Coco is just about over. I think Jan's latest performance has breathed life back into his fellow teamates.

Here are remaining games for the Hawks and their chances of victory:

UTICA (H)....40%
ELMIRA (H)....75%
ITHACA (H)....55%
RIT (H).......... 60%
NAZ (H).........58%
ALFRED (A)... 50%
FISHER (A)... 45%

[gobombers15]

Here are remaining games for the Hawks and their chances of victory:

UTICA (H)....40%
ELMIRA (H)....75%
ITHACA (H)....55%
RIT (H).......... 60%
NAZ (H).........58%
ALFRED (A)... 50%
FISHER (A)... 45%

Hey Madhawk, I enjoy reading your delusional posts. However, allow me to put some reality back into your life. Here are Hartwick's remaining games and their chances of winning:

at Fisher.....0%
vs Utica.....-10%
vs Ithaca.....3%
vs Naz...25%
vs RIT....10% (sorry, you ain't sweeping them)
at Alfred....5%
vs. Elmira...30%

You ask people to take you seriously and then you post that garbage. While you're more than entitled to your opinion, you waste your time and our time when you say you have a 40% chance of beating Utica. Really? Hartwick would beat Utica two out of every five times they played? Wow, unreal.

[superman57]

Post up your on crack...Hartwick hasn't beaten Fisher since at least 2002 so you expect them to have a 45% chance of beating fisher AT fisher....I mean fisher has lost one e8 game at home in the past 3 years

[sjfcards]

Sorry postup but I have to agree with superman and gobombers here...hartwick just isn't as good as the other teams in the league. I think they could beat Elmira, but they have a 0% chance of beating Fisher at Fisher, and a less likely chance of beating Utica.

There is a reason you have only one win in the league. I love your enthusiasm but come on...

[Caz Bombers]

Hartwick's chances of victory in those games wouldn't look like that if they were playing the E8's women's teams.  Take your meds, MadPostHawkUp101.

[clearconceit]

Post up I love it just what I need to read before we come to town and kill you guys again.
You have less than 10% chance of winning pal.
I will concede that you may have the best player in the league.  Looking at what Cocozziello did this weekend is pretty amazing.  75 pts.  I am not sure anyone has done that ever in this league.
But he is only 1 guy and Utica is a TEAM.

See you Tuesday night.  My prediction is that I can leave at halftime and check out the Ithaca OState game too.

We may not lose a game this season in the league.

[superman57]

wow clear don't get cocky...you still need to travel to fisher... and lets not forget it took double ot and some luck in the first ot for you guys to win at home

[sjfcards]

Post up I love it just what I need to read before we come to town and kill you guys again.
You have less than 10% chance of winning pal.
I will concede that you may have the best player in the league.  Looking at what Cocozziello did this weekend is pretty amazing.  75 pts.  I am not sure anyone has done that ever in this league.
But he is only 1 guy and Utica is a TEAM.

See you Tuesday night.  My prediction is that I can leave at halftime and check out the Ithaca OState game too.

We may not lose a game this season in the league.

Well...I suppose it is possible. You have a relative chance for it. I would not count on it. You still have to play Ithaca, and Fisher at Fisher.

Lets not forget that if Dan Mcsweeny boxes out at the end of the first overtime Fisher wins the game at UC. Fisher is a much better team at home than on the road. It is very tough to go undefeated in the league. I can only remember one team doing it in the past few years, Fisher's undefeated team. Also, Fisher's team last year, which was much better than UC's team this year, even lost a game at home. To a team they should have dominated. You also just had a game against Naz that you needed a 3 with 10 seconds left, to win by one.  It is very tough to go undefeated in the league, I wouldn't count on it.