MBB: Landmark Conference

[Pat Coleman]

I don't know how long they practiced, obviously, but you are permitted to practice through the date of the championship game. (Makes sense, when you think about it.)

[BCannon]

Pat-Yea I never really looked into that rule. Unless I was playing in the championship game I wouldnt be to happy still practicing and from what I have heard doesnt seem like the CUA players were either.

In addition to Jones leaving for Juniata, I have heard that McGrew transfered to Salisbury Univ, Wes Parker to the Univ. of MD where I suppose he could potentially walk on (he is better then the one walk on I know there just not as tall), and Danny Quinn to D1 Towson University just down the road from Goucher where he will play basketball from what I have heard. This is a HUGE hit to CUA. At times last year this was 3/5 of their starting lineup. I had thought going into this season that CUA would be the favorite, but now with these defections I feel it may be difficult for them to even make the conference tournament.

[NEPAFAN]

Pat-Yea I never really looked into that rule. Unless I was playing in the championship game I wouldnt be to happy still practicing and from what I have heard doesnt seem like the CUA players were either.

In addition to Jones leaving for Juniata, I have heard that McGrew transfered to Salisbury Univ, Wes Parker to the Univ. of MD where I suppose he could potentially walk on (he is better then the one walk on I know there just not as tall), and Danny Quinn to D1 Towson University just down the road from Goucher where he will play basketball from what I have heard. This is a HUGE hit to CUA. At times last year this was 3/5 of their starting lineup. I had thought going into this season that CUA would be the favorite, but now with these defections I feel it may be difficult for them to even make the conference tournament.

Some breaking news on the Landmark on a hot summer nite. Bball you have a source for all of this info?

[BCannon]

I had the opportunity to talk to a player on their team tonight which is where my news is coming from, so unless he was just pulling my leg I would assume this to be pretty factual information.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

DMAC- Who is the player from Goucher that I believe is from Walbrook or Woodlawn (I know it was with a W) who sat out last year with a knee injury? I don't know if you have seen him recently but looks to be in great shape and will be one of Gouchers best players next year if not the best. He will be a real tough matchup for teams in the league next year.

I am blanking at this point... but that is mainly because I haven't been on the Goucher campus in a few months (it has been a very busy summer!). I think I know who you are refering to, but until I am for sure I am not going to speculate. Give me a bit to get back to you!

[TheGrove]

Don't think Majors will be back at SU next year I think he transferred to Millersville.

Actually, he's back.

[BCannon]

My mistake then. Buddy of mine said he talked to him at a summer league game and he was with the Millersville team and said he would not be going back to SU and was transferring to Mville. That defn helps SU out.

DMAC- The player I was talking about from before's name is Reggie

[NEPAFAN]

Recruits/Transfers/Scholarships revoked/anything?

[NJBalla35]

I read that there is a new coach at Drew:

http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/1c7c34138b/drew-hires-head-coach/

What happened to Coach Townes???

[saratoga]

Just a hunch...new A.D....new people loyal to him. Happens all the time. Sometimes the right move...sometimes a horrible decision. As they say, the proof will be in the results. The flip side is should the AD get a little power hungry & bring in all new coaches one by one & they just don't get it done...guess who's the next person shown the door. Coach Townes knew the game...just didn't have the greatest talent to work with most of the time. You can go back the last two coaches prior to Coach Townes...winning percentage well below .500 & that covers about 20 years.

[G-manWU]

I have yet to wander over here since registering on these boards recently, but I worked for the program at Wilkes each of the last four seasons during my undergrad days. I remember Coach Keckler well from our scrimmages with Gettysburg over the last two seasons- a young and energetic guy who will do well at Drew hopefully. On the same toke, Coach Townes was a very nice person to deal with and did indeed do well with what he had to work with- best wishes to him with whatever he chooses to pursue.

[saratoga]

I hear that Canio will be making yet another return to the Scranton sidelines this season. Since the Royals lost 9 overall games last year & 6 of them were decided by less than 10 points...I guess the feeling is a little more emphasis on D may have made a huge difference. In addition, Scranton won the Landmark with 5 losses & certainly at least 4 of them could have been won with a bit more attention on the defensive end. To say the least...the defensive effort last season was certainly lacking. Two buzzer beating losses to MMA, a non second half effort vs. Susquehanna  & in their first Landmark Conference game against Moravian they simply had no clue...and two of their conference losses were at home.Then there was their first round NCAA game vs. Elms...again no idea regarding adjustments and another one & out demolition. Canio's return will be huge from getting a fairly talented group ready to play D and make in-game adjustments...big question is who runs the point and who fills the huge void left by the graduation of Tom Bicknell? Word has it that a former Royal is returning but, other than that...not much coming out of Royalville camp. Some nice talent returning...just not much info on who may have come in. This is also a pivotal year to bring in a good group of freshmen since a number of starters will graduate this year. Not sure of the secrecy...I guess we'll see soon enough though.

[ronk]

Saratoga,
   The men did announce 2 newcomers- a point guard  and a 6' 7" center, both from Philly suburbs(May 23 announcement). 
    As for the point, none of the returnees have shown that he is the choice. Zach is better as a 2 than a 1.
   Hopefully, Canio can continue to make a difference, defensively. He and I go back a long ways to pickup ball in the Prep schoolyard. The loss to Elms wasn't due to the defense, however. They got worn out working against the Elms pressure defense so that they did little offensively the last 10 minutes.   

[cold_case]

They got worn out working against the Elms pressure defense so that they did little offensively the last 10 minutes.   

Maybe if Scranton recruited true position players instead of all these "combo" players, you wouldn't come on here and post a weak excuse?

[ronk]

  Not an excuse-just the reality of the opponent. There's little  prep in Landmark or Freedom competition for the intensity and skill of NCAA level play.