Empire 8

John McGraw · January 07, 2007, 01:46:15 PM

Re: Ray Bryant

Utica OD story this morning says Bryant is sitting out four games to concentrate on his academics. The writer said yesterday was the second of four that he will not be playing.

The same story says that the two Hartwick starters who were not in the line-up were not playing for disciplinary reasons.

gobombers15 · January 07, 2007, 04:41:50 PM

Quote from: postup101 on January 07, 2007, 01:01:16 PM

Cory Carson and Jan Cocozziello could arguably be the best 1-2 punch in the E8 Conference.

Hmmm, thanks for the offer but I think I'll take Canori and Corey McAdam everyday of the week and twice on Sundays over your combo. In fact, I'd also take Bostic and Burton over your combo, too. And while I'm at it, I'd take some form of Zeinfeld/Gethers/Bacon, too. Also, I think I'd like Bryant/Herring more, as well. Oh, and don't forget McSweeney and Beigel.

Don't confuse big numbers from players who HAVE to put those up in order for their team to even compete with average numbers on teams with a lot of players. If we followed your logic, Shareef Abdur-Rahim would have been one of the best players in the NBA for about five straight years when he was in Vancouver, given the numbers he put up.

Anyone think that's MadHawk in disguise. While there wasn't a "well, folks" in there, there WAS a "bottom line." That's one out of two on MH's patented statements.

FisherDynasty · January 07, 2007, 04:55:42 PM

Agreed gobombers. Id take any of those convo's over the two mentioned previously by 'madhawk maybe?'. You didnt mention a Doug Herrig (my opinion best pg in the leauge) & ray ray.

postup101 · January 07, 2007, 08:47:20 PM

Dear D3hoops Basketball Community:

I need to make something clear on this board: I am NOT MADHAWK! Being new to this board I don't appreciate the insult.

Just because I am a Hartwick fan shouldn't mean that I am treated like a 2nd class citizen on this board

It is my understanding that the purpose of this board is to discuss Empire 8 Basketball.

This board is not going to grow if its members consistantly make derogatory comments towards other members, particulary new ones (like me)!

gobombers15 · January 07, 2007, 08:55:42 PM

Quote from: postup101 on January 07, 2007, 08:47:20 PM
Dear D3hoops Basketball Community:

I need to make something clear on this board: I am NOT MADHAWK! Being new to this board I don't appreciate the insult.

Just because I am a Hartwick fan shouldn't mean that I am treated like a 2nd class citizen on this board

It is my understanding that the purpose of this board is to discuss Empire 8 Basketball.

This board is not going to grow if its members consistantly make derogatory comments towards other members, particulary new ones (like me)!

Relax, bud. We're just pointing out how incorrect your statement was that Coco/Carson are the best 1-2 punch in the E8.

Looks like we're going to have a Fisher/RIT rematch in the Chase!

UCgrad45 · January 08, 2007, 12:09:41 AM

Quote from: gobombers15 on January 07, 2007, 04:41:50 PM
Quote from: postup101 on January 07, 2007, 01:01:16 PM

Cory Carson and Jan Cocozziello could arguably be the best 1-2 punch in the E8 Conference.

Hmmm, thanks for the offer but I think I'll take Canori and Corey McAdam everyday of the week and twice on Sundays over your combo. In fact, I'd also take Bostic and Burton over your combo, too. And while I'm at it, I'd take some form of Zeinfeld/Gethers/Bacon, too. Also, I think I'd like Bryant/Herring more, as well. Oh, and don't forget McSweeney and Beigel.

Don't confuse big numbers from players who HAVE to put those up in order for their team to even compete with average numbers on teams with a lot of players. If we followed your logic, Shareef Abdur-Rahim would have been one of the best players in the NBA for about five straight years when he was in Vancouver, given the numbers he put up.

Anyone think that's MadHawk in disguise. While there wasn't a "well, folks" in there, there WAS a "bottom line." That's one out of two on MH's patented statements.

There really are a lot of good players in the conference. When you look at it like arch rivals style with the two top players from each team it really hits you that there is some talent.

b4the3isme · January 08, 2007, 06:52:41 PM

Thanks Mr. McGraw for solving the Ray Byrant mystery!! I've been trying to get that question answered since his failure to play in the Clarkson game!!!!

gobombers15 · January 09, 2007, 09:47:22 AM

Good article about Joe Canori. I didn't realize he had over 1,000 points already...the conference season just began in his junior year. He's on pace to become Naz's all-time leading scorer.

http://democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070109/SPORTS09/701090343/1007/SPORTS

gobombers15 · January 09, 2007, 09:51:15 AM

By the way, the Fisher/RIT game will be Wednesday night. Where, you ask? At RIT, of course.

AUPepBand · January 09, 2007, 10:04:01 AM

Quote from: gobombers15 on January 09, 2007, 09:47:22 AM
Good article about Joe Canori. I didn't realize he had over 1,000 points already...the conference season just began in his junior year. He's on pace to become Naz's all-time leading scorer.

http://democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070109/SPORTS09/701090343/1007/SPORTS

McQuaid graduate Chris Pegan is Nazareth's all-time leading scorer with 1,805 points. At his current pace, Canori has an outside shot to catch him.

And when it comes to outside shots, opponents know all too well that Canori rarely misses.

JMAND@DemocratandChronicle.com

Nicely worded!

postup101 · January 09, 2007, 10:56:22 AM

It is interesting to point out that of all the E8 teams Hartwick did the best containing Mr. Canori last season.

They held him to only 3 points on the 1/28/2006 meeting. Canori played 36 minutes that game.

bamm · January 09, 2007, 11:31:06 AM

Actually, that's not interesting.

postup101 · January 09, 2007, 11:56:21 AM

Quote from: bamm on January 09, 2007, 11:31:06 AM
Actually, that's not interesting.

It is to me...

Please respect my posts and I will respect yours..deal?

Thank You

bamm · January 09, 2007, 12:18:21 PM

Look, I think we all enjoy reading different perspectives from fans of various schools here, but if you're a Hartwick fan and you aren't prepared to be made fun of you're not being very realistic about this "message board" thing.

I'll stop making fun of Hartwick and your posts when your boys find a way to beat one of Fisher/Utica/RIT/Ithaca. Something they haven't done in 3 seasons (they beat Ithaca in '03/'04 somehow). Only at that point is Hartwick relevant.

rjcarter8 · January 09, 2007, 12:31:54 PM

I'm going to lead this off by saying I'm not a Hartwick fan, just an upstate DIII hoops fan, but I have to agree with postup on this.

While he was misguided on his Coco/Carson being the best duo in the league — they might be in the top five (towards the bottom) — his posts are nowhere near the garbage MadHawk threw out last year.

I agree that Hartwick will still be made fun until they can beat someone respectable in the league, but the personal shots should cease until postup throws out way more absurd comments than his Coco/Carson one.

As for shots at me, I'm fine with that, having no allegiance to any E8 teams myself. I just think it's time to focus on the hoops not on the posters. I enjoy reading — and occasionally contributing to — the banter about the teams and their coaches, but the personal crap is a bit juvenile for my taste. Why don't we stick to disparaging the schools and not each other?