Empire 8

[JQV]

Definitely some interesting quotes in that article, including Whitmore employing some simple mind games.  My favorite though, from McSweeney -- "Brockport is establishing themselves as another area power. You know the personnel. Some you like, some you don't."

Yeah Dan, Brockport is brand new to the basketball scene here.

Most college athletes and all college student media, especially at small colleges, recognize no more than four years of history...

[bamm]

Definitely some interesting quotes in that article, including Whitmore employing some simple mind games.  My favorite though, from McSweeney -- "Brockport is establishing themselves as another area power. You know the personnel. Some you like, some you don't."

Yeah Dan, Brockport is brand new to the basketball scene here.

Most college athletes and all college student media, especially at small colleges, recognize no more than four years of history...

Fisher football fans... yes, that was a not so subtle jab at you.

[fisheralum91]

bamm- that wasnt called for- you group super tags and myself in with a group like that?

[bamm]

I wasn't taking a shot at any of you guys.  As a matter of fact, I have no idea what goes on in the E8 football boards beyond the spillover that's been found on this board this season.  If Tom Coughlin wasn't sent packing and the RIT football program hadn't ceased to exist 29 years ago, it might be a different story.

[fisheralum91]

but it did and it isnt......

[bamm]

Right... OK... moving on then...

Anyone have any idea where/if Fisher is planning to put media members tonight?

[keystonelight]

most likely on the floor like they do every night...accept that annoying ctv which blocks the view of every damn person in the upper level for atleast a portion of mid court and or the paints depending on where you're sitting

[keystonelight]

i have tickets to both games and i'm hoping my group isn't kicked out of the gym to wait in line to get into a gym i was already in with tickets in hand.

[woosterbooster]

Ok, I put together a homemade plate, ate it about two hours ago, and my stomach is still ticked off at me.  Mac salad, homefries, a burger, a big hot dog, topped with beanless chili, hot sauce, and ketchup.  Cut the meat and mixed it all up good.  I was darned hungry (had skipped breakfast for the occasion) and enjoyed it, except for the burger which seemed out of place.  Oh, yeah, had some bread and butter too, but not much.  The whole thing was probably more than a 59-year old stomach should have to endure, so it will probably be a one-time experience. 

[woosterbooster]

Above the Rim (an Excel-based statistical basketball game) predicts SUNY Brockport over St. John Fisher, 84-71.  Poor shooting combined with plentiful turnovers by both teams produced a low-scoring first half after which SJF led by the score of 30-28.  Both clubs began to find the range after intermission, but especially Brockport, as they put up a remarkable 56 points. 

With 15:39 to go in the ballgame a three-pointer by Dave Maldonado broke a 39-39 tie and Brockport never again trailed, leading by as many as 17.  Fisher cut it to 8 around the six-minute mark, but could never get closer.

Fisher had a very difficult time with the quickness of Brockport which forced them into committing 25 fouls.  Both McSweeney and Biegel fouled out.  Brockport missed 10 free throws, but made 23, and that was enough for the margin of victory.  The SUNY school also came up with 14 steals, led by Sherod Harris' five.

The boxscore:

http://arkski.com/~jwood/suny%20brockport_(84)_at_st.%20john%20fisher_(71).html

AtR also picks Wooster over JCU by the score of 85-72.

Boxscore:

http://arkski.com/~jwood/john%20carroll_(72)_vs_wooster_(85).html

AtR had the winners in all three games at Wooster last weekend, including the somewhat surprising defeat of Capital by Centre.

[FisherDynasty]

haha woosterbooser, that above the rim simulation seems as if its almost real.  From your explanations and never seeing either team play, beigal and mcsweeney could very well foul out as they almost do every game, and Maldano has the potential to come in and win or lose the game for bport, his shooting will be key in a bport victory. However as a fisher fan, lets hope its wrong tonight.

[JQV]

Above the Rim (an Excel-based statistical basketball game) predicts SUNY Brockport over St. John Fisher, 84-71.  Poor shooting combined with plentiful turnovers by both teams produced a low-scoring first half after which SJF led by the score of 30-28.  Both clubs began to find the range after intermission, but especially Brockport, as they put up a remarkable 56 points. 

With 15:39 to go in the ballgame a three-pointer by Dave Maldonado broke a 39-39 tie and Brockport never again trailed, leading by as many as 17.  Fisher cut it to 8 around the six-minute mark, but could never get closer.

Fisher had a very difficult time with the quickness of Brockport which forced them into committing 25 fouls.  Both McSweeney and Biegel fouled out.  Brockport missed 10 free throws, but made 23, and that was enough for the margin of victory.  The SUNY school also came up with 14 steals, led by Sherod Harris' five.

The boxscore:

http://arkski.com/~jwood/suny%20brockport_(84)_at_st.%20john%20fisher_(71).html

AtR also picks Wooster over JCU by the score of 85-72.

Boxscore:

http://arkski.com/~jwood/john%20carroll_(72)_vs_wooster_(85).html

AtR had the winners in all three games at Wooster last weekend, including the somewhat surprising defeat of Capital by Centre.

That's pretty cool that it creates play by play.  Who developed that and how does it work?

[woosterbooster]

That's pretty cool that it creates play by play.  Who developed that and how does it work?

A guy named Wayne Poniewaz took an old board game called Statis-Pro Basketball, put it into Excel, and made numerous improvements, including a strength-of-schedule factor.  There is a college version and a pro version.  Many people have created numerous collegiate and NBA/ABA teams.  I'm the only one that fools around with DIII, but once you get the hang of it it's not hard to do.

The game is free and is available here:

http://www.tabletopsportsgames.homestead.com/TableTopSportsGames.html

The one you would want is AtR Made Easy.zip.  This would include the latest versions of both the college and pro games and instructions.  Many teams are also available at that site, including all D1 teams for the last two seasons.  Wayne's email is also available there.

There is also a forum where you can find out more about the game.  People are currently in the process of creating all the D1 teams so as to do a preplay of the NCAA tournament.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/tabletopsports/messages/?msg=4956.1 

[gobombers15]

I will post the link to an interesting website below. You can simulate games (almost any sport) with teams from different eras. For instance, if you want to know who would win a game between Syracuse's 2003 national championship team and Florida's 2006 national championship team, you can simulate and find out. I'm warning you, this site is very addictive.

http://www.whatifsports.com/locker/simulations.shtm

[superman57]

Pat must be on a delay because it is weird trying to listen and watch the live stats