Empire 8

[Caz Bombers]

The SUNYAC board reports Cortland put a whoopin on 'em.  Remember, UCGrad45, you're only as good as your last game.

[gobombers15]

The SUNYAC board reports Cortland put a whoopin on 'em.  Remember, UCGrad45, you're only as good as your last game.

And don't forget that Ithaca "smoked" Cortland (by UCgrad's standards). Hey UCgrad, if you "hammered" Ithaca by 12, what did Cortland just do to you by 17? Violated? Annhilated? Pick your adjective. Early prediction as to UCgrad's excuse: The referees didn't show up so they used three Cortland phys-ed teachers instead. I guess my wish for a meteor to hit the gym just after tip went unanswered. Hey, I couldn't root for Cortland.

Bobby Whyte: 4pts, 5rebs, 2 TO's in 25 mins...stellar, especially considering both of Cortland's bigs had big nights. Ladies and gentlemen, Utica's savior.

[reelentless]

Give Cortland most of the credit for UC's 36% shooting, 23 TO performance.  Cortland was able to penetrate and effectively found open men down low for chippies.  The opposite was true for UC.  The team looked tired, especially in the second half and without crisp execution, Cortland's D forced UC to settle for jumpers, which mostly they were missing ( 1-8 fm 3 in the second half).  Cortland has more and bigger bigs than usual and they all played very well last night.  Lewis is the real deal.

All that said, I would not be too quick to announce the demise of UC.  Last night they started a freshman point (Paterson), a sophomore (Whyte), a junior transfer (Maxwell), and juniors, James and Herring.  Only Herring has significant time starting and the only sub with experience is Sr. Dennis Munch.  Two more freshman and two sophomores along with Munch play significant and meaningful minutes.   These guys are still working on their nicknames, but make no mistake, this is a very very talented group, one through the end of the bench. They need experience together, but with the excellent coaching they're getting UCGrad may yet be vindicated!

[JQV]

These guys are still working on their nicknames, but make no mistake, this is a very very talented group, one through the end of the bench.

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I have spent my entire life in and around basketball and never heard this expression but I kind of dig it.  What does it mean?

[reelentless]

These guys are still working on their nicknames, but make no mistake, this is a very very talented group, one through the end of the bench.

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I have spent my entire life in and around basketball and never heard this expression but I kind of dig it.  What does it mean?

We share a problem, I don't understand your question? 

[JQV]

These guys are still working on their nicknames

[Razor]

Was at the Chase games at Geneseo the other night and a couple of things should be noted--Geneseo is playing without one of their best players and 4 year starter Tarik Kitson (foot injury??) so that may explain some of their offensive struggles with RW.  Their definitely not the deepest team so losing his 11ppg and 7rpg really hurts, although the bench players Simpson and Stevens played pretty well in his absence.  One other thing is for sure and that the U of R has an excellent chance at winning the first national championship in the last ten years or so.  I just don't see any weaknesses with them and now their getting Chemielowic and Juron back healthy!!  That being said, I can't wait to watch tonights semi's with some really interesting match-ups and contrasts in style of play.  On a final note, it's been a nice breath of fresh air to not hear UCgrad's pointless rants on this site over the last few days.  It's amazing what a loss will do!  

[Razor]

Amazing stat of the Day--Joe Canori has a whopping 6 total assists in 11 games this year.  I'm no math major, but that sounds like .5apg for a guard who has to attract extra attention at some point which allows others to be open!  WOW!!

[reelentless]

These guys are still working on their nicknames

Getting to know one another  .  .  .

[JQV]

I love it.  +k (even though you appear to be from Cortland).

[FisherDynasty]

I think UofR has a shot.  They have to athletic bigs, 2 good sized great shooting fundamental wings, and a 4 year starting pg.  However, I see weaknesses, Their bigs are athletic but not the best, they dont have great post moves, and don't play the greatest Defense against other good post players (that they havnt seen yet this year).  National Championship has to be looked at a bigger level than teams that they've played so far.  Some of the teams out west and better NE teams have more talent at the forward positions.  Juron is not the greatest either.  That being said they are very good and they are strong enough at all the positions combined to win it all.  Their conf. play will tell us more about how good they are. 

[bamm]

Looks like RIT sneaks away with a victory over Roberts, 72-71.  Nice match up for the fifth place game.

[reelentless]

I love it.  +k (even though you appear to be from Cortland).

No Jose, worse than Cortland (at least lately).  UC Parent!

While I'm on, what are the chances and process for the E-8 adding another "downstate" team?  With the Stevens addition, the schedule this season is a lot less "convenient", both for the players and their fans.  Failing a league addition, can independent games be added to restore the Fri / Sat overnight possibility?   Adding a team to the league would probably effect the tournament format also?

[bamm]

Given how the loss went down on Wednesday, my comments on the matter here, it's sort of amazing to see how today's game ended.  Good for Colin Roy.

ROCHESTER, NY -- Colin Roy's (Malta, NY/Ballston Spa) layup with four seconds remaining proved to be the game-winning bucket as RIT edged past Roberts Wesleyan College 72-71 in the consolation round of the JPMorgan Chase Scholarship Tournament at the University of Rochester Friday afternoon.

Roy took it coast -to-coast off an inbounds drove into the lane and layed the ball in with his left hand for the go-ahead bucket.

http://www.ritathletics.com/News/mbb/2008/1/11/mbball011108.asp?path=mbb

[JQV]

No Jose, worse than Cortland (at least lately).  UC Parent!

I gotta be honest, I don't feel any ill will towards Utica.  But even if I did, it really would pale in comparison to my feelings toward that particular State School.  Ask the Fisher football guys.  It always tweaks them.

Our feelings are directed at one particular UC fan. 

While I'm on, what are the chances and process for the E-8 adding another "downstate" team?  With the Stevens addition, the schedule this season is a lot less "convenient", both for the players and their fans.  Failing a league addition, can independent games be added to restore the Fri / Sat overnight possibility?   Adding a team to the league would probably effect the tournament format also?

The E8 is going to add another football member very soon.  I doubt they will add another all sport member anytime soon.