Empire 8

sjfcards · February 04, 2008, 06:27:02 PM

Tomorrow is a huge game for both Fisher and Naz. Both teams can really go a long way toward improving their post season outlook with a big win tomorrow. Hopefully Fisher shows a little better than the last time.
It is a tough deal for Naz, playing two really big games like that within a couple of days of each other. I guess we will really find out what Fisher has this year as well. They can establish themselves as a legitimate threat in the E8 with a win as well. Should be a lot of fun, however, I think Naz will find a way to come out on top (unfortunatley). This year I hate to say it, but I think they are just better.

magicman · February 05, 2008, 03:45:46 AM

Quote from: JoseQViper on February 04, 2008, 08:59:58 AM
Quote from: e8bballfan on February 03, 2008, 04:54:41 PMPS- random question? What's up with the arm cover sleeves things that AI wears? Beigel reps one, as does Passalcqua, what's the point?

AI started wearing it to hold a donut on his elbow when he had bursitis. There is just no good way to wrap that so he started wearing that thing and he just liked it (ala Rip's mask).

I am fairly certain that less than 1% of the other 908245098254098 players that wear it have bursitis

Beautiful Jose +k

jasper · February 05, 2008, 08:26:42 AM

Have you seen Biegel's elbow??? Probably not since the only time you see it is when he is playing. It's disgusting! He has injured it numerous times and he wears the sleeve with a elbow pad inside of it to protect his elbow. It's not because he thinks he is Iverson

JQV · February 05, 2008, 08:41:51 AM

Quote from: jasper on February 05, 2008, 08:26:42 AMHave you seen Biegel's elbow???

No. I haven't seen any part of him, including his elbow. In fact, he could be sitting in my office right now and I would have no idea who he is.

He may really be hurt but I could care less. I am not sure that somehow discredits my previous point.

FROMAFAR · February 05, 2008, 10:14:40 AM

E8BBALLFAN, slight correction. You mentioned Canori was defended well all game by Baker. Baker played 19 minutes Canori played 40. Passalaqua guarded him as well, and did nice job. Hey The SJF/NAZ game tonight may be the biggest game of the year in E-8. A NAZ loss puts them with 4 losses, and opens a small window for Utica. They play again, and Utica may jump on that. A loss by SJF, brings them into a virtual 3 way tie for 2nd. No team can afford to look ahead. If Stevens finishes 1st, I think they get an at large, even if they do not win the tourney. That would mean 2 get in from E-8. If Stevens wins the tourney, it may be tough for someone else to get in.

FisherDynasty · February 05, 2008, 10:45:10 AM

Good post Fromafar, I agree.

Looking at the prospective east region rankings, their may be some leeway as to teams getting at largest this year. There is a lot of parity accross the board in all of the east region leagues this year, that being said, teams have more losses than in prior years. If Naz finishes the season out with 1 or 2 more losses only i think they could get an atlarge. Fisher can only affored to lose one same with Ithaca. If those are the cases then they could/probably will get an at large as well.

sjfcards · February 05, 2008, 01:02:14 PM

It might be tough for Fisher to get an at large bid, even if they win out in the regular season, and lose in the E8 championship. That scenario would give them 8 losses. Some of those losses are not going to help (hobart and Rochester by 23). Alos barely beating Keuka. The thing Fisher will have going for it is thay they were really hot at the end of the year. The problem is that they were so up and down this year. I think it will be tough for Fisher, Ithaca, or RIT to get an at large bid. The funny thing is that Fisher is taking care of business in the leage, and it is the bad games early in the season that are really going to hurt them.

Naz has a fairly good shot at an at large if they can not lose more than one or two down the stretch, with 3 of their 5 losses comming to Stevens and Rochester (both tourny teams). A lot of whether the E8 gets 1 or 2 teams in will depend on what happens at the SUNYAC and LL. there are a few SUNY schools that will have an argument for an at large. But not as many in the LL.
The parody in the E8 this year may keep the good teams in the league out this year. Where in the past really quality teams could get in because they would only have 2 or 3 losses after leage play started. (See Utica the last 2 years).

Caz Bombers · February 05, 2008, 01:16:46 PM

Only Stevens and Naz can legitimately think about an at-large bid...and I'm not entirely sure about Naz.

FROMAFAR · February 05, 2008, 01:37:33 PM

Tonights loser SJF/NAZ has to win Tourney to get in....

e8bballfan · February 05, 2008, 02:35:38 PM

I think 2 teams will go to NCAAs from the e-8, one being the champ (obviously) whom i anticipate to be stevens over naz, and then naz getting the at-large.

at the moment naz has 5 losses, 2 coming to UR, 2 coming to Stevens, both top-20 teams. the other loss being IC of course. at this point, if they take care of business at SJFC and IC as well as no slip ups, i would anticipate them getting the at large. Uitca College was 20-5 when they got the at large and went to the 3rd round of the tourney a few seasons ago.

could fisher get one? ehh, i doubt it, that'd be a big long shot. right now they are 12-7 and would have to run the table, and get to the conference finals to get the at large bids.

also, where do you find regional rankings?

FisherDynasty · February 05, 2008, 04:08:38 PM

Agreed e8bball fan, Naz may be able to take a loss at Fisher or IC and as long as they get to the conf champ. they still will have a long shot.

Go to the regional ranking post area, there just projections at this point.

Duckman · February 05, 2008, 08:38:04 PM

Naz up on Fisher 42-27 at the half.
Shooting percentages are similar in all categories, but Naz is taking A LOT more 2pt attempts (27 to fisher's 12).

gobombers15 · February 05, 2008, 08:41:21 PM

Looks like Naz really has Fisher's number this season. Alright, back to detoxing. Happy Mardi Gras/Super Tuesday, everyone!

FROMAFAR · February 05, 2008, 09:06:45 PM

Ok here we go. Naz up big at the half....do they once again fold??? Or is this the turning point for NAZ and is SJF done? I think NAZ will hold on IF Corey McAdam doesn't try to beef up his assists and start inflating his already inflated T/O's, and if Canori doesn't start hoisting it up unnecessarily. Doesn't look like a super Tuesday for Fisher, BUT with NAZ, it's not over yet.

sjfcards · February 05, 2008, 09:53:01 PM

Fisher never quit against Naz, but ultimatley did not have enogh. Fisher came back to get the lead down to 3-4 late (down by 15 at the half). A big win for Naz, if they have any chance of winning the league.

Fisher took a big step back tonight, but is still in good shape for a E8 tourny bid, if they can take care of business the rest of the way. Two big ones left against Ithaca, and one each against RIT and Utica should give them plenty of opportunity to get themselves into the final 4.