MBB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

2RMCFans · January 26, 2009, 10:06:00 AM

We happened to see Coach Rhoades for a few minutes after last Saturday's game in Ashland. He specifically commented on how well W & L is playing and that Guilford is always very tough. Surely he will work his hardest to get the team ready for the challenges this week holds.

Everyone is excited about these big games but wish they were going to be played in Crenshaw!

GO JACKETS!!!!

Jacketlawyer · January 26, 2009, 10:44:53 AM

Quote from: 2RMCFans on January 26, 2009, 10:06:00 AM
We happened to see Coach Rhoades for a few minutes after last Saturday's game in Ashland. He specifically commented on how well W & L is playing and that Guilford is always very tough. Surely he will work his hardest to get the team ready for the challenges this week holds.

Everyone is excited about these big games but wish they were going to be played in Crenshaw!

GO JACKETS!!!!

Actually I'm glad we're going on the road. Let's see how tough you are, guys. Let's see if you're a team of closers; if you can finish what you start.

We can easily lose to the Quakes and Gennies. I hope we don't but we'll get to see.

hasanova · January 26, 2009, 10:46:54 AM

I think all the coaches are worried about their team peaking too soon, but there's always the hope you can win both the regular-season title AND the tournament.

I'm equally sure Coach Palombo has a LOT of respect for all the teams facing the Quakers the rest of the season ... I'm positive there have been some intense practices the past few days to prepare for first Roanoke and then RMC. I, for one, am glad GC's got both VWC games in the books and just hope we don't have to meet the Marlins in the tournament, but we'll see. It's a great time to be a basketball fan!

Just another reminder to RMC fans ... please come to Greensboro on Saturday, but also please note that there will be a very large crowd. For several reasons, the atmosphere should be really charged. Hopefully, M.L. Carr will bring a Celtics towel and be waving it from the front row!

rmc1982 · January 26, 2009, 11:37:34 AM

Quote from: jdubyadubya on January 26, 2009, 09:23:30 AM
rmc1982 - You hit the nail on the head! VWC is white hot and I predict they will win the remainder of their games and go into the tournament the team to beat. The Marlins started the season with tons of raw talent and over the last several weeks, Coach Macedo and his staff have molded that squad of mostly newbies into a real contender. Now they know how to finish the game.

Jim Loesel - Believe it or not I was in Lexignton this weekend visiting my sister and brother-in-law at Kendal but couldn't persuade anyone to drive an hour south to see the Marlins play Roanoke. Next year I hope!

Don't forget Jub-VWC has a Valentines "date" with the Jackets in Crenshaw on Feb 14........I wouldn't count my valentines yet!!but as for them being the team to beat going in........you may be right....

jdubyadubya · January 26, 2009, 03:38:10 PM

rmc1982 - we have all the makings for another classic race to the finish for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. It will be exciting. I am going to have to miss the RMC/VWC game at Crenshaw because I'm out of town. Darn it!

odacfan1225 · January 26, 2009, 03:48:44 PM

dont forget that valentines day game at crenshaw is also senior night and i have a feeling the rmc seniors (short and varela) will refuse to leave on a loss

rmc1982 · January 26, 2009, 03:52:24 PM

Jdub-I have to miss it,too-I'm in the LOVE business myself(no i'm not a pimp but I do own a jewelry store!)

...and I hate that I'm not gonna be there to see it.I saw the one last week where you guys blasted us for 35 minutes and almost didn't finish us off at the end ,but you're right-there's still alot of ball to be played but we could be set up for another classic finish. I do think,though, that the Fish are gonna have to win the tournament to get into the big dance....and that is by no means a stretch-they have all of the makings at this point to do so.......but then again Guilford,Roanoke,and W & L can all say the same right now......

hasanova · January 26, 2009, 05:02:59 PM

Quote from: rmc1982 on January 26, 2009, 03:52:24 PM
Jdub-I have to miss it,too-I'm in the LOVE business myself(no i'm not a pimp but I do own a jewelry store!) ...and I hate that I'm not gonna be there to see it.I saw the one last week where you guys blasted us for 35 minutes and almost didn't finish us off at the end ,but you're right-there's still alot of ball to be played but we could be set up for another classic finish. I do think,though, that the Fish are gonna have to win the tournament to get into the big dance....and that is by no means a stretch-they have all of the makings at this point to do so.......but then again Guilford,Roanoke,and W & L can all say the same right now......

Eighty-two is a Jacket so funny
The league's number one puns - sweet as honey!
Yet when Cupid comes callin'
This fan ain't b-ballin'
The four c's are the color o' money!

rmc1982 · January 26, 2009, 10:00:10 PM

Quote from: hasanova on January 26, 2009, 05:02:59 PM
Quote from: rmc1982 on January 26, 2009, 03:52:24 PM
Jdub-I have to miss it,too-I'm in the LOVE business myself(no i'm not a pimp but I do own a jewelry store!) ...and I hate that I'm not gonna be there to see it.I saw the one last week where you guys blasted us for 35 minutes and almost didn't finish us off at the end ,but you're right-there's still alot of ball to be played but we could be set up for another classic finish. I do think,though, that the Fish are gonna have to win the tournament to get into the big dance....and that is by no means a stretch-they have all of the makings at this point to do so.......but then again Guilford,Roanoke,and W & L can all say the same right now......

Eighty-two is a Jacket so funny
The league's number one puns - sweet as honey!
Yet when Cupid comes callin'
This fan ain't b-ballin'
The four c's are the color o' money!

Go Hasa,Go Hasa,Go Hasa........Don't u have a lady friend who needs a Valentine......

hasanova · January 26, 2009, 10:16:46 PM

Quote from: rmc1982 on January 26, 2009, 10:00:10 PM
Quote from: hasanova on January 26, 2009, 05:02:59 PM
Quote from: rmc1982 on January 26, 2009, 03:52:24 PM
Jdub-I have to miss it,too-I'm in the LOVE business myself(no i'm not a pimp but I do own a jewelry store!) ...and I hate that I'm not gonna be there to see it.I saw the one last week where you guys blasted us for 35 minutes and almost didn't finish us off at the end ,but you're right-there's still alot of ball to be played but we could be set up for another classic finish. I do think,though, that the Fish are gonna have to win the tournament to get into the big dance....and that is by no means a stretch-they have all of the makings at this point to do so.......but then again Guilford,Roanoke,and W & L can all say the same right now......

Eighty-two is a Jacket so funny
The league's number one puns - sweet as honey!
Yet when Cupid comes callin'
This fan ain't b-ballin'
The four c's are the color o' money!
Go Hasa,Go Hasa,Go Hasa........Don't u have a lady friend who needs a Valentine......

Thanks. Yeah, I do, but no job since May 1, so it may have to wait. It's tough out there!

rmc1982 · January 26, 2009, 10:24:47 PM

Dude,I'm sorry.......actually ,i feel your pain somewhat....mines been way off, too....why do you think I'm hustlin' on D-3 Hoops........

hasanova · January 26, 2009, 10:34:09 PM

Quote from: rmc1982 on January 26, 2009, 10:24:47 PM
Dude,I'm sorry.......actually ,i feel your pain somewhat....mines been way off, too....why do you think I'm hustlin' on D-3 Hoops........

Yeah, it's the perfect storm ... no one's hiring, no one's buying, more people are being laid off (which adds to the pool of people looking for a job), the housing market's down and all our 401k's are dwindling. Basketball gives us some fun in the midst of it all ... I hope your business starts to pick up soon!

rmc1982 · January 26, 2009, 11:06:09 PM

Thanx,Hasa...one question- I understand the RMC-W&L game Wed nite is gonna be available on the Gennies site for PPV of $10.....Do you guys have a similar deal or is the ODAC or D-3 Hoopz gonna have it available? With all the NBA vets ur gonna have there it would seem SOMEBODY would pick it up.....?

old_lion · January 27, 2009, 12:03:58 AM

Quote from: hasanova on January 26, 2009, 10:34:09 PM
Quote from: rmc1982 on January 26, 2009, 10:24:47 PM
Dude,I'm sorry.......actually ,i feel your pain somewhat....mines been way off, too....why do you think I'm hustlin' on D-3 Hoops........
Yeah, it's the perfect storm ... no one's hiring, no one's buying, more people are being laid off (which adds to the pool of people looking for a job), the housing market's down and all our 401k's are dwindling. Basketball gives us some fun in the midst of it all ... I hope your business starts to pick up soon!

I hear you, Hasa ... I think a whole lot of folks are dealing with those issues one way or another. I hope things turn around for you real soon.

Obviously, you are an articulate, well-spoken guy. As long as you don't attempt to earn a living writing poetry, you s/b OK.

Seriously, good luck.

DenbowsRoomie · January 27, 2009, 03:24:25 AM

W&L Generals.... 3 votes on D3Hoops top 25... I almost don't know how to react. It seems like only yesterday I was constantly announcing my futility over a program that lacked any sense of continuity and identity. Five years later (and one winless conference season), Coach Hutchinson has 6 seniors and a squad with grit and experience.

Hopefully the Gennies will continue to succeed into the ODAC tourney -- at which point my only regret will be that Greg & Femi (whose talent and dedication were one of the major reasons W&L has gotten to this point) won't be along for the ride.

Exciting!