Empire 8

the bird man · January 28, 2006, 07:29:25 PM

Just got home from the Fisher-Ithaca game and look at all that has happened...

Tough loss for Naz, not much to say about that...

RIT beats Utica, and I could not be happier. That is a big deal for Fisher because they need to lose to Utica (at home), and another team to possibly give up the #1 seed, which is a huge deal.

As far as the Fisher game goes, they played a lot better then the last game that I went to(naz), but still not their best game. Ithaca made a run in the 2nd half and cut the lead to 10 and 9, but the issue was never really in doubt...

Happy to see the cards bounce back this week after the Naz loss

gobombers15 · January 28, 2006, 07:33:48 PM

I'm surprised Ithaca only lost by 13 considering they shot 3-25 from distance. That is horrid.

Caz Bombers · January 28, 2006, 08:10:20 PM

Today's Fisher-IC games were brought to you by the numbers 68 and 55, as SJF won both by the exact same score. I seem to recall that's happened at an Ithaca girls/guys doubleheader before, too.

Congrats to Hartwick for the road win. The Hawk Dynasty/Roman Empire is clearly at hand. I can't roll my eyes far enough for that statement, it's not possible. But seriously, nice win 'Wick. Good job.

the bird man · January 28, 2006, 08:15:56 PM

Bombers...Fisher started to take the shot clock down to 5 before shooting with about 13 minutes left for some reason. Ithaca took advantage to some bad Fisher possesions and cut the lead from 22 down to 10 at one point, 9 at another.
I never thought Fisher would lose, but I was impressed with Ithaca's ability to stick around, and ability to extend the game by getting stops and driving to the basket...game wasn't close, but 13 points is probably a fair spread for the game.

Jukebox Hero · January 28, 2006, 09:59:23 PM

On a point a couple pages ago by GB15, I'm one of those Fisher fans who thinks that it's nuts that Bryant doesn't get the ball more often. Even after their top 3 scorers fouled out, he STILL wasn't getting the ball.....oh well, their loss.

Jukebox Hero · January 28, 2006, 10:00:15 PM

Speaking of the "Birdman" (as in the pro player), I laughed seeing him get kicked out of the NBA for drugs....

UCgrad45 · January 28, 2006, 10:11:19 PM

"And from the looks of it, one missed dunk meant absolutely nothing in the result of that game. Instead of blaming your FT shooters or a missed dunk, why don't you throw some fault at the fact Utica allowed RIT to shoot over 50% from the field and 50% from 3's. "

At the time of the dunk, Utica was up by two and on a huge run. They had just missed two free throws, and then blew a dunk off the steal. Dude tried to pull a vince carter-esque jam (windmill) when what was really needed was the sure points. RIT immediately went on a run after that.

I didn't make any excuses. They should have made their shots. Missing the front end on six 1 and 1 attempts didnt help either. Had Utica made their free throws in the second half, they would have had the lead going into the final 4 minutes. No excuse, they simply missed the shots.

Two of the 3's from RIT came with people in their face at NBA range with 1 second on the shot clock late in the game. This game wasn't even decided with 1 minute and 20 seconds left, as Utica blew some more foul shots that would have put them down 4.

Seems to me that you are still a little upset about the drubbing Ithaca recieved in Utica. I made no excuses, simply stated a fact. Utica makes their FT's tonight, they win. They didn't do it. Hence the "very disappointing" comment.

UCgrad45 · January 28, 2006, 10:14:03 PM

Quote from: the bird man on January 28, 2006, 07:29:25 PM
Just got home from the Fisher-Ithaca game and look at all that has happened...

Tough loss for Naz, not much to say about that...

RIT beats Utica, and I could not be happier. That is a big deal for Fisher because they need to lose to Utica (at home), and another team to possibly give up the #1 seed, which is a huge deal.

As far as the Fisher game goes, they played a lot better then the last game that I went to(naz), but still not their best game. Ithaca made a run in the 2nd half and cut the lead to 10 and 9, but the issue was never really in doubt...

Happy to see the cards bounce back this week after the Naz loss

Actually, if Fisher loses to Utica by more than 8 points, and both teams win out in conference, Utica hosts. They would both end up with 2 league losses. The tie breaker is then head to head, which was split. The next tie breaker is point differential (sp?)

UCgrad45 · January 28, 2006, 10:17:26 PM

Quote from: gobombers15 on January 28, 2006, 07:02:54 PM
Quote from: budcrew08 on January 28, 2006, 06:43:55 PM
Did I sleep through the apocalypse? Hartwick actually beat Nazareth... holy crap.. GB15, you better be careful, Wick is only halfway from your "I'll never post again" total of 4 wins... what a joke.

Still not worried. Hartwick has a total of two winnable games left on their schedule: @Elmira, vs Naz. I don't think they'll win both. Even if they do get to four games, which they won't, I can't be held to never posting again. Unilateral contracts are not enforceable in the state of Louisiana. I love law school! I'm kidding, I won't post again, but I'm still pretty safe.

I think you are safe. You might not want to make the same bet next season. I figured Hartwick would get their 1 upset. I assumed either Nazareth or Alfred, but was hoping Fisher.

notjoshreed · January 28, 2006, 10:19:03 PM

Just got back from ithaca game, the results were never in doubt. Was a much better and confident fisher team today then the one that got beat by naz. Good first half from fisher and again a strong defensive performance by bennett on Bellis. Fisher would be a much better team if we could teach McSweeney how to shoot foul shots. Fisher went 10 deep with contributions from almost all with nice contributions from gillette in the first half and mueller in the second

Congratulation to Jim Bellis on his first score of the day that brought him to the 1000 point level.

Congrats to wick on your win, I thought you looked respectible when you played fisher earlier in the year.

UCgrad45 · January 28, 2006, 10:23:31 PM

If the tournament were to start today, the teams in it and the seedings look mighty similar to the previous two seasons. I may be wrong, but weren't Fisher, RIT, Utica, and Ithaca the participants in each of the first two tournaments?

gobombers15 · January 29, 2006, 04:20:28 AM

That is correct, UCgrad. Believe me, I'm not upset about the "drubbing" Ithaca received at Utica. Doesn't that happen every year followed by Ithaca beating Utica in the Bulb? That's pretty much set in stone, isn't it? Good call, NJR, Bellis did achieve the 1,000 point plateau today against Fisher. Bennett did a pretty nice job on him but Jimmy did have 15 today, which is better than how he usually does when Bennett checks him. What I'm really wondering about is why Andruskiewicz is such an afterthought in Ithaca's offense right now. He's one of the few decent big men in this league and they don't give him the ball; I'm mystified by it.

That said, Ithaca is still in good shape to make the E8 tourney which I've said all along should be their goal for the regular season.

clearconceit · January 29, 2006, 09:47:23 AM

Ok boys I will take it on the chin. Very dissappointed with the game yesterday. We were our own worst enemy but RIT had a lot to do with it. I will have to say that at this point RIT's coach should be the Coach of the year. They lost all but 1 starter from last season and look at what they have done.

A few thoughts:
1) Ray Bryant is the best player in the league. I am more convinced now that I have seen Snyder from RIT - I wanted to see him play once this season. Bryant can do everything. However we need to beat SJF for him to get the award!
2) If in fact Hartwick's coach was suspended for the RIT game then i give him major props because his kids obviously respond to him.
3) How can anyone possibly vote for anyone other than Cocozziello for rookid of the year. I have seen Burton and I love my guy (Herring) but please that kid has already led Hartwick to 2 league wins with half of the season to play. Enough said. If Burton was on that team and Cocozziello was on Ithaca - Ithaca would be alot better and Hartwick would have 0 wins! The same could be said for Herring.
4) I still think we are going to win this league. Only time will tell.
..... and 5) The most exciting thing happening right now is the GBomber count. I am looking forward to seeing him squirm a bit. My money is on Wick to get past 4 wins. Bomber you better post an awful lot the next few weeks because your life span on here is very short.
They play Alfred, Elmira, and Ithaca on the road (all teams they can beat) and then they play RIT and Naz at home. Thank you for making this interesting.

As for the league we need to take care of business versus Alfred on Friday, and then the game for the league will be on Saturday.

Hey Mad Hawk - Where are you? You finally win a game and you don't post?

Congrats buddy!

UCgrad45 · January 29, 2006, 10:40:43 AM

"not upset about the "drubbing" Ithaca received at Utica. Doesn't that happen every year followed by Ithaca beating Utica in the Bulb? That's pretty much set in stone, isn't it? Good call, NJR, Bellis did achieve the 1,000 point plateau today against Fisher."

Just some friendly ribbing. Congratulations to Bellis.

fisheralum91 · January 29, 2006, 11:50:08 AM

Clear - ouch!
Hawk-Dear god-you won-and haven't posted?
GB15-Oh well-glad Fisher won- they still need to improve though!