MBB: Landmark Conference

[susiddad]

69 people?    That is crazy.  I wonder what its like at the other military schools.

[Matt Letourneau]

You know, I wonder if one factor for Catholic is its location.

I'm certainly not trying to insult anybody at all, but quite obviously there's a bit more going on in DC than there is in, say, Selinsgrove, PA.  Even going back to my days as a student there, the campus was ALWAYS a ghosttown on weekends.   Most people go out, especially Friday and Sat. nights.  It will come as no surprise to anyone that I wasn't exactly a party animal, but even if you weren't there was a ton of stuff to do in the city.  So it is REALLY hard to attract students to games on the weekend--it always was, even when the team was a national power.  

On the other hand, I can remember some really good Wed/Thurs night crowds.

Who knew Goucher was such a road draw?  The Boston Red Sox of the Landmark!

[ronk]

I agree with Matt on the scheduling. Why not at least play your traveling partner during the week?


Regarding the attendance, Scranton actually  leads the league. USMMA attendance is actually depressing!

ATTENDANCE Team                 | HOME GAMES  Avg | AWAY GAMES  Avg | NEUT GAMES  Avg | ALL GAMES   Avg | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scranton             | 10-4550      455 |  7-2422     346 |  1-0          0 | 18-6972     387 |

And,  in recalling the old days, as I do occasionally, Scranton would get 4000 for the Kings' game alone @ the CYC.

[susiddad]

Hey I think it is weak that the crowd isnt filling at games.  Location is not an excuse.  It just means the department is not connecting with the kids.  And the players themselves. 

I am surprised at CUA that the games aren't crowded.  I know at SU, Scranton, Juniata and Moravian, you can walk right to the gym from your dorm. 

Is that the case @ CUA? If not maybe that's a reason.  At SU, the town of Selinsgrove is similar to Durham, NC.  It just shuts down on gamenights.

[saratoga]

The truly sad part of Scranton's leading attendance figure is that at least 350 of the whopping 455 are from the area & not students.
Far more students attend the Lady Royal games & then leave. The connection between the team & students has continued to deteriorate for at least the past 6 years. How a school that once routinely packed the Long Center for mid week games can not crack even 1,000 is telling.
Susiddad you are correct, just about every dorm & apartment is within easy walking distance to the Long Center for approx. 3,000 on campus students. The problem may be there are about 3,000 bars & pubs along the way too! 

[TheGrove]

Live from OW Houts - Catholic leads SU at the half, 36-31.

[Matt Letourneau]

Maybe Banzhaf read all the crap and got ticked off.

[susiddad]

CUA was better tonight.  SU cant win if SS doesnt shoot around 40%.  Odd, that we got good looks tonight and didn't convert.  You get the sense that CUA saw this as a revenge game the way they came out. 

Hats off.  No question who was the better team tonight.


JB wasn't that pissed off, he just played hard and smart.  When a good player does that, he is tough to beat.  Hopefully, we meet for a 3rd time and then SS and JB have a bird dominique type duel.

[lefty2]

Maybe Banzhaf read all the crap and got ticked off.

I think Banzhaf is secretly posting as susidad.

[hoopit123]

Maybe Banzhaf read all the crap and got ticked off.

the crap? what was the crap?  saying he needed to have a big game?he did need to, and he did have one, and they did win.   dunno if that was per say 'crap'.

but what i said early in the season i still believe...he is just not that impressive to watch.  he scores off of plays that his teammates make.  a great drive and dump off to him for a layup.  finishing wide opens bunnies from 5 ft just dont leave you with the feeling like, WOW, gosh, he must get national recognition.  i'm sorry, and you can take as many karma points as you want, but its just my honest opinion! and im not just taking jabs.

catholic very clearly was the better team and deserved to win this game, no doubt about that.  perhaps after saying that you believe that my JB assessment really just is from a non-bias spectaator, basketball fan standpoint.  i could give criticism to many of the SU players as well, but then again, they arent the topic of the 'crap' going on here.

[hoopit123]

also, susidad, i think its time you must put the CUA assistant coaches point to rest.   comparing the 4 they had to SUs 3, there really is no room for argument!!
...unless, of course, they dont travel all of their coaches for away games haha

[cold_case]

You know, I wonder if one factor for Catholic is its location.

I'm certainly not trying to insult anybody at all, but quite obviously there's a bit more going on in DC than there is in, say, Selinsgrove, PA.

I know what you mean. Like in Selinsgrove you can walk from your dorm to a local restaurant or 7-11 and not worry about getting fleeced. Or you can drive up Rt. 11 to the local mall and not find what's left of your car on blocks.
Step one foot off CU's campus and you're a memory. Yep that's exciting stuff. DC has the highest crime rate for its population in the world.

Yo Dave, with you being in the media, did you ever hear of Phil "The Thrill" Wood or Al Coker?

[NEPAFAN]

Scranton beats USMMA last night breaking away in the second half. For all those who criticize Danzig for not bringing in talent, you have to give him kudos for having his team 1 game out of first place. They have a nice little run going and Danzig and the players deserve credit for not packing it in.

[ronk]

Scranton beats USMMA last night breaking away in the second half. For all those who criticize Danzig for not bringing in talent, you have to give him kudos for having his team 1 game out of first place. They have a nice little run going and Danzig and the players deserve credit for not packing it in.

Nepa,
  I think 'those' have higher aspirations than 1st place in the Landmark. May the run continue.

[lefty2]

Scranton beats USMMA last night breaking away in the second half. For all those who criticize Danzig for not bringing in talent, you have to give him kudos for having his team 1 game out of first place. They have a nice little run going and Danzig and the players deserve credit for not packing it in.

Nepa,
  I think 'those' have higher aspirations than 1st place in the Landmark. May the run continue.

How many = 'those'?