MBB: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

[eagleslam]

Scottie...

Why do you have to get involved with a discussion that has nothing to do with you or with LC.  Maybe if you would have given some ideas about why you think H-SC would win, I could understand it.  Better yet, I'd respect it.  

But you just wanted to mention how BC always has a cupcake schedule.  Well, regardless, 4-5 ">" 1-9.  Maybe if you'd actually play to win games instead of for a paycheck, you'd be better.  Don't give me that crap about how it was a D-I team, so therefore it was played for money, and when it is D-III teams, you play for a win.  Habits are formed when you play, win or lose.  When you play one game for a paycheck and not win, you tend to play poorly in all games.  Maybe if there was some of that chemistry that was supposed to be there, 1-9 would be ">".  Maybe if they would have improved after 3-4 games like you said they could, 1-9 would be ">".  

Oh, I'm sorry.  I just remembered.  LC did beat R-MC in the ODAC Tournament 2 years ago.  Everything I said makes no difference.  Again, I apologize for not mentioning that sooner.      

[eagleslam]

Algernon...

H-SC is undefeated this year, but have yet to play teams that pose a good size match up.  They are #19 in the country, but rankings are unimportant.  And the Eagles did lose by 23 to Guilford, but didn't H-SC give up a 16 point second half lead to R-MC the next day?  Look, you are much better than Scottie.  Please do not reduce your reputation by going to last year's Tournament.  The fact that they lost a lot from that team is a very valid reason, but not much else you mentioned is.

But comparing teams from this year, is that it?  Is it simply the experience factor?  How else do you think the team match up this year, not according to their schedules or to the 2005 ODAC Tournament?

The fact is, despite things I have said, if I had to pick, I would pick H-SC.  I don't know if it will be an "easily handled" win, a "blowout" win or a loss for the Tigers.  But I do believe that the Eagles can give the Tigers problems in the post.  One statistic: turnovers.  If the Eagles take care of the ball, they will have a great chance to win, barring an unbelieveable shooting peformance by the Tigers, which is certainly possible. 

[mr_divac]

hola everyone, i missed the over break pick'ems so i'm sure i am no longer in first place, but i intend on retaking that position shortly, lol! here are my picks for the up coming games...

Tuesday, January 4
UMass-Dartmouth @ Roanoke

Wednesday, January 5
R-MC @ Bridgewater
Averett @ Guilford
VWC @ Lynchburg
Greensboro @ EMU

Saturday, January 7
Roanoke @ W&L
H-SC @ Bridgewater
E&H @ VWC, here is my upset special, i just feel this one!
Lynchburg @ EMU

Sunday, January 8
E&H @ R-MC

[mybleedinghands]

Scottie...

Why do you have to get involved with a discussion that has nothing to do with you or with LC.  Maybe if you would have given some ideas about why you think H-SC would win, I could understand it.  Better yet, I'd respect it.  

But you just wanted to mention how BC always has a cupcake schedule.  Well, regardless, 4-5 ">" 1-9.  Maybe if you'd actually play to win games instead of for a paycheck, you'd be better.  Don't give me that crap about how it was a D-I team, so therefore it was played for money, and when it is D-III teams, you play for a win.  Habits are formed when you play, win or lose.  When you play one game for a paycheck and not win, you tend to play poorly in all games.  Maybe if there was some of that chemistry that was supposed to be there, 1-9 would be ">".  Maybe if they would have improved after 3-4 games like you said they could, 1-9 would be ">".  

Oh, I'm sorry.  I just remembered.  LC did beat R-MC in the ODAC Tournament 2 years ago.  Everything I said makes no difference.  Again, I apologize for not mentioning that sooner.      

I don't give a crap about why HSC will win or not against Bridgewater. so why waste my time coming up with reasons (other than that HSC has superior talent) why they will win? Besides, it's a fact every year Bridgewater plays multiple "bad" teams, i'm just simply stating what you don't seem to understand. Now you're just starting to sound like me when I used to try to defend LC after every loss.

[Brian Hamilton]

Tuesday, January 4
UMass-Dartmouth @ Roanoke

Wednesday, January 5
R-MC @ Bridgewater
Averett @ Guilford (GC always does me wrong)
VWC @ Lynchburg
Greensboro @ EMU

Saturday, January 7
Roanoke @ W&L
H-SC @ Bridgewater
E&H @ VWC
Guilford @ R-MC
Lynchburg @ EMU

Sunday, January 8
E&H @ R-MC
Guilford @ VWC

[algernon]

Eagleslam...

The Tigers are #19 in the country because they are 9-0 and very good this year.  They'll need to be ready for the Eagles, just like every other ODAC team, and I'm sure they will be .... which means that they shouldn't have too much trouble.  The fact that the Eagles lost a lot from last year's team is a very valid statement, but not much else you've mentioned is.

Of course you would pick H-SC to win this Saturday's game, since you have some sense of the relative quality of the two teams.  Maybe the Eagles can give the Tigers problems in the post, but the Tigers will give the Eagles problems all over the court.  What's your best prediction on how many the Tigers will win by?  5?  10?  20?

[eagleslam]

Scottie...

The discussion had nothing to do with you.  Algernon and I were talking about H-SC and BC.  I never said the Eagles had a tough schedule, did I?  I never said he was wrong.  I just said that 4-5 with a 3rd rate schedule isn't the best reason to give as to why he think H-SC will win on Saturday, because they beat the teams they should have, and lost to the teams they should have.    

Stating the fact you don't understand is that yet again, you entered a conversation that had nothing to do with you or LC.

And you SHOULD give a crap that H-SC is undefeated, because one of those wins was to Lynchburg.  My mistake again.  I forgot that LC had no reason to play that game because they received no money for it, so the Tigers were pretty damn lucky the Hornets bothered showing up.  If you're not getting money, why bother playing?  Why give a crap?  Scottie, I apologize.  Really, I do.  Next time I will think before I type.  

[eagleslam]

Algernon...

I think it will be a closely played for the first half.  Fox and Michael present a match up the Tigers have not seen this year, and the Eagles will be pumped up to beat the #19 team in the country.  In the second half, as has often been the case, the Tigers come out and really turn up the intensity, which may frustrate the Eagles, especially the perimeter players, where H-SC has the advantage.  I don't care if your advantage is in the post if your guards can't take care of the basketball.  I think the Tigers will work up a 10-15 point lead around the 12 minute mark, and keep it there.  Of course, they will have to hit free throws late, especially if BC can cut it to 6 or 8.

H-SC rebounding vs. BC turnovers.... that's the key to the game. 

[eagleslam]

Scottie...

Nice job editing that post that made what I said look like I didn't read your original properly before I responded.  At first, you didn't give a crap H-SC was undefeated.  Now, you don't give a crap why H-SC beats BC.  I agree H-SC is the more talented team, but that does not always mean a win.  We all remember that LC beat R-MC two years ago in the ODAC Tournament.

And although I have posted quite a bit today, which is more like you than anything, I wouldn't say I am sounding like you.  If any guru's believe that I am, please let me know.  I must find the imposter who is ruining the good "eagleslam" name by sounding like Scottie.

[algernon]

Eagleslam ...

I'm impressed by the specificity of your prediction.  It will be interesting to see how it plays out.  Will you be making the trip to the game?

[jttiger]

Eagleslam
If Bridgewater had the record that HSC has had over the past 10 years than maybe Algernon would be a little more opptimistic. How can you compare the two teams. I really am not trying to be harsh, but if HSC has a bad start to the year naturally one would think things will turn around, because of their record in the past. Just as if Bridgewater football had a bad start to the season, one would think the eagles willl turn this around. Freshman or not. HSC has earned the notion of a more opptimistic view.  Has Bridgewater?
I also feel that NC Weslyan matched up really well with the tigers. They were as big or bigger and much more athletic. We were actually down by 13 or so pts and came back to win. Despite their record they are a good team!
Eagleslam, I think Bridgewater will have a good year despite their set backs!
BUT- For them to finish like they did with the talent they had last year it would be hard for everyone on this board to feel as you and I do. As for the tigers- having RMC down by 16 at the half and then loosing showed lots of future talent with inexperience. Overall a much improved ending to the year.
Eagleslam if your eagles have RMC by 16 in the tournament semis at any point, I will consider that an accomplishment for your young team. And the eagles will gain some more respect on this board. You have to go on facts and reputation not just feelings.
I do feel though, that Bridgewater will give HSC a REAL game on Saturday!

[mybleedinghands]

Scottie...

Nice job editing that post that made what I said look like I didn't read your original properly before I responded.  At first, you didn't give a crap H-SC was undefeated.  Now, you don't give a crap why H-SC beats BC.  I agree H-SC is the more talented team, but that does not always mean a win.  We all remember that LC beat R-MC two years ago in the ODAC Tournament.

I edited the post before you even submitted your post in reply to me. Check the times there buddy.

I edited my post at 1:51:39, you didnt submit your post until 2:02:53. You had ample time to preview your message before you submitted it to check to make sure your reply correlated with my post.

[Matt Barnhart (kid)]

I posted a poll above.

[Ralph Turner]

">",

You provided me with a good chuckle.

With your next name change, we can refer to you as the

"poster formerly known as >".

Have a Happy 2006!

[justafan02]

Jimmy the German's" List of ODAC Pick'em Games for Week Six


Tuesday, January 4
UMass-Dartmouth @ Roanoke

Wednesday, January 5
R-MC @ Bridgewater
Averett @ Guilford
VWC @ Lynchburg
Greensboro @ EMU

Saturday, January 7
Roanoke @ W&L
H-SC @ Bridgewater
E&H @ VWC
Guilford @ R-MC
Lynchburg @ EMU

Sunday, January 8
E&H @ R-MC
Guilford @ VWC