Empire 8

[FROMAFAR]

Hey gang, let's not annoint anyone yet......... There are games to be played, injuries (hope not many), bad calls by ref's, off nights by stars, big nights by bench players.. and we know the only thing consistant in the E-8 is inconsistancy....

[fisheralum91]

"Go ahead and crown their asses!"

[Bombers798891]

Hey gang, let's not annoint anyone yet......... There are games to be played, injuries (hope not many), bad calls by ref's, off nights by stars, big nights by bench players.. and we know the only thing consistant in the E-8 is inconsistancy....

Who's anointing anyone? Predictions do not equal anointing. It's not like we're saying, "Ithaca and Fisher are the class of the league, the rest of you may as well not show up...especially you Alfred." I'd bet a month's rent I'll call the Bombers choke artists and tick off bomber3 so badly he wants to kill me. But I don't think there's anything wrong with a little harmless, "I think IC and Fisher might be the two best teams in the conference," or "Hey, the Bombers beat a good Hobart team without their leading scorer, they might be pretty good."

[sjfcards]

I don't know if I am crowning anyone, but the way I see it, it is Fisher and IC, and then everyone else. It is just a prediction. Isn't that what this board is for.

I am hoping that I can catch some of the Fisher game on live stats or something tongiht, but tomorrow the game is supposed to be available to watch online. I can't wait to get the season started.

[magicman]

St. John Fisher game just tipped off. Live stats available at this link:

http://www.sidearmstats.com/cnu/mbball/index.htm

[Hugenerd]

Watch out for Elmira...They picked up an impressive road win tonight over an NCAA team from a year ago and the preseason Commonwealth Conference favorite, Albright.

[magicman]

Watch out for Elmira...They picked up an impressive road win tonigt over an NCAA team from a year ago and the preseason Commonwealth Conference favorite, Albright.

This game was actually on a neutral court as it was the Franklin & Marshall Tip off Tournament. Now Elmira gets to play a real road game as they take on the Diplomats tomorrow night who beat Penn State-Abington 91-50. The line would probably be Elmira +17.  

Elmira got handled pretty good by a visiting Cortland team the other night that will probably finish in the middle of the pack in the SUNYAC conference. I don't think Elmira will make the E8 tournament at year's end.

Surprised at the St John Fisher result. I would have bet on the Cardinals to win that game over Mary Washington. Fisher hit the 1st basket for a 2-0 lead, the Eagles respond with a triple and Fisher never saw the lead again. Down by double digits at the break 35-23, they twice cut it to 9 early in the 2nd, but then fell behind by 15 at the 12:30 mark and it only got worse from that point on. Not a good night for New York St. Cardinal BB teams as Plattsburgh dropped a tough game to Western Connecticut St. 86-80.  

Elsewhere Nazareth beats Oneonta St on a neutral court 65-51 In the Dickinson Tip Off Tournament. Nazareth will take on host Dickison tomorrow for the championship.
Oneonta faces Messiah College in the consolation game.

[FROMAFAR]

You guys are right, that's exactly what these boards are for, so predict away... Just as I do............I guess if I said YES on paper it looks like IC and Fisher will be the teams to beat, rather than use the word annoint I would be correct...The point I guess I am looking to make is be careful with form in this league... Yes on paper they look like the teams to beat...BUT many other factors come in during the year that change what's on  paper.   Like how Freshman play, injuries, good nights and bad nights... ref's making calls that decide games... we've all been there right or wrong...........and the fact that upsets do happen in this league from time to time..........There I feel better .....  What happened to Fisher last night... anyone see the game or have some input..............Cyclone any input on the Ducks, numbers look impressive except the Turnovers........I heard Hunter is pretty bad, not to take away from Ducks win........  How is Paterson-- todays game.. Paterson has received votes for top 25............
Oh yea the Tigers look like they will breeze through the league this year................OOPS... That's not meant to annoint them... Just kidding...Good luck...we all need to win the non league games to help-- come NCAA time...........BUT  

[sjfcards]

Well I was disapointed to see the outcome of Fisher's first game. What a let down. I noticed that Jason Norsen did not play. Does anyone know why?

[E8GUY]

I understand and agree Ithaca and SJF will be in the top four.  As I said in the summer, watch out for Hartwick, I fully expect them in the top four, they are a program to watch out for.

I saw Elmiras game against SUNY-Cortand and the game was closer than the score, Elmira folded badly in the last ten minutes.  And yes, for 2010 the top teams in the league don't have a great deal to worry about here but the freshman are clearly the most talented guys on the team and show that Torgalski can attract a higher caliber of player to Elmira.   

[bomber3]

Bombers won yesterday against Grove City.  Currently down 4 with 11 minutes to go against Penn State Behrend.

[Cyclone0205]

Hunter is a miserably bad team so there isn't too much to write about the Ducks that is really credible.  Game against William Paterson tonight will be a much more telling game about how the Ducks stack up at this point.  I expect the NJAC power to get a win tonight because, even at home, Stevens is a little too young at the guard spots and not athletic enough to match up with them.  However, I will be very interested to see how Stevens matches up, as I think William Paterson is easily the most athletic and probably the best team the Ducks will play this season, close second going to Ithaca/Fisher.

I should be live at the game tonight so I'll have a detailed recap once I make the trek back home from Hoboken.

[bomber3]

Bombers won yesterday against Grove City.  Currently down 4 with 11 minutes to go against Penn State Behrend.

Bombers fell today to Penn State Behrend.  Looks like Barera was in foul trouble as he fouled out in only 21 minutes.  PSB went 22-8 last season so they are a solid team.  The Bombers next play against Oswego the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

Look at the Bombers' roster picture:
http://bombers.ithaca.edu/roster.aspx?path=mbasket

Is Barera standing in a hole or something?!

[reelentless]

UC Pioneers had a nice win against SUNY IT Friday night. Tied at the half, UC, lead by James Paterson w/ 21 on 8-15, 5-9 and Kevin Johnson w/ 17 on 6-12,1-4, 4-5 lead all the way after the first minute of the second half and finished with a 12 point win at 75 - 63.  David Golembiowski had 29 (11-25, 4-13, 3-5) and Calvin Logins had 12 w/ 8 FT for IT.

The UC defense played well throughout, particularly in the second half, holding IT to 30/17% for the period, 33/27% overall.  Johnson and Paterson each had 4 steals and Jeff Ward had 14 rebounds for the Pioneers.

[magicman]

As expected Elmira just didn't have the horses to run with Franklin & Marshall as the Diplomats coasted to a 96-52 win over the Soaring Eagles. F&M opened up with a 13-2 run and it only got worse from that point on. The Diplomats were led by their All American candidate James McNally who scored 25 pts in 25 minutes. EJosh Keys with 12 and Kurt Dutcher with 11 had double figures for Elmira.