Empire 8

[FisherDynasty]

Ouch!!!

[jasper]

Each time Jasper posts, the same line from Chappelle's Show rings out in my head: "And Jasper said...if anyone's gonna be havin' ___ with my sister, it's gonna be ME!" One of the best five skits of the entire show. I'm getting whistful over here. Just thought I'd put that out there.

LOL.....Listen man. He's too important to the movement. Tell him that he's black, he would probably kill himself. His commitment is that deep.

[FROMAFAR]

I have to say, you guys all know this league inside and out. it's great reading everyone's opinion. Here's some of my thoughts.  Jasper seems to be right on with his thoughts, in my opinion. I like Cyclone 0205, he seems to know allot about Stevens which should help the rest of us. Good to see Duckman jump in. We need some biased Duck talk to level out the UCGRAD etc.  I think after all is said and done, we can analyze every which way and it all comes down to consistancy. The team that is the most consistant will have the best chance. It is obvious there really isn't one dominant team in this league. If Stevens would have beaten RIT, I would say they, hands down, are the best, because a loss at Fischer means nothing, no matter how down Fischer is this year. It's just the way it has always been. Steven's has a very strong starting 5, to the man. They do remind me of that Villanova team, as some one mentioned. They seem to be lost when the bench is used.  Remember Stevens is 15-2 overall, ranked 17th... hard to argue that. Ithica is talented but rely too much on Burton, when he is off a little, they don't pick him up. Nazareth has all the tools but for some reason can't play the complete game at times. Mc Adam giveth and takith. Generous score keeper at home games ups his assists. Don't go off on me, still think he's a very good player and makes that team go. Fischer really doesn't have the complete team. They will hold serve at home, but I want to see what happens on the road the rest of the way. UC depends on Herring way too much. Allot like Hartwick and Coco. Herring is good but can't carry a team. UC coaching is suspect. Utica players seem to worry more about the ref's  than the game. Alfred needs to start over, and Elmira is well coached but doesn't have the horses. They can upend someone looking for a spot before the season ends. Those are my thoughts... glad to be aboard.              

[Pat Coleman]

Better spell Ithaca right or the Bomber brood will be all over you.

[jasper]

and Fisher too!

[FROMAFAR]

Too many distractions at work.... You guys are the best,

[Duckman]

Duckman, You lose by about 2 months.

Dang. =(

Anyways, I've been able to catch most of Stevens's home contests and feel they are an overall very strong team.  The only weaknesses I've seen were their inability to score against the 2-3 zone and their inside defense (with free throw shooting being a given). 
The fact that they've struggled against the 2-3 confuses me though, as all it takes to beat one is good ball movement to provide an open mid-range jumper (which all 5 of their starters, including Williams, can hit). 
As far as I can tell it seems like Stevens is the best team in the conference this year, as any one of their starters can turn hot on a given night.
Of course being the "best" team in the conference doesn't necessarily translate to W's in the conference tourney.  Naz, Ithaca and Fisher all have the ability to beat them, but if Stevens is playing at their peak I believe the Ducks will come out on top.
As far as the two Fisher-Stevens games, I don't think we can get too much out of either one of those games.  Fisher was the favorite to win the conference from the getgo and Stevens was determined to show why they should be top dog.  Result:  a lot of pressure on Fisher to win and a ravenous Stevens at their home court.  The game in Fisher was the reverse scenario, with Fisher wanting revenge.
Now about Williams.  He is a beast.  He has good post moves and you can't leave him alone outside or he'll knock down a jumper.  His field goal percentage was 6th in the nation for d3 as of 1/9, which adds to his impact on the game.

Like many have said before, it should be a fun couple of weeks.
Can't wait!

[FisherDynasty]

Glad to see another Stevens fan on the board, now we just need some Naz Faithfuls and maybe another RIT guy. 

[triplethreat]

This just in Fisher beats Alfred by 13454566!  They played the game early during free period.

[Caz Bombers]

Better spell Ithaca right or the Bomber brood will be all over you.

Cool, do we get The Brood's entrance and music too?

http://bigg18.imeem.com/music/h2hpiqOg/wwe_gangrel_the_brood_theme/

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WcAHS9c0XZw

(FF to the 1:00 mark)

[sjfcards]

Was anyone able to see both the Fisher/Stevens games?

What was the difference from that game and the first? Did Fisher switch to a 2-3 zone, as everyone seems to think is the key? I am just curious. I did not see either game, and I would think that something had to be done differently.

[scooterman]

I think its Coach Burton that makes the Bombers go!!! He is the lead in the pencil!!

[gobombers15]

Big game for the Bombers tonight. They certainly need this one to keep pace. I think it's tough playing RIT twice in a 10-day span. I don't like it. But playing this game on a Tuesday night is a nice advantage. Tough mid-week road trip for RIT.

[gobombers15]

Tigers lead by as many as nine before Bombers trim lead to one. RIT leads Ithaca by 3 at half, 39-36. Let's see if RIT can hold onto a 2nd half lead.

[Cyclone0205]

In the most anticipated game of the evening, the 1 and only collegiate battle of the Farid brothers goes to....Baruch?

Baruch 75
Stevens 71


Waleed Farid is outscored by younger brother Tameer 14 to 13 and Stevens drops yet another road game.  They are the anti-New York Giants.


For all the Williams talk, he actually showed up with 23 and 11 tonight.