MBB: Landmark Conference

[Augie2020]

Hopefully with a New Coach!!!!

[NEPAFAN]

I will be looking for the white smoke from atop Linden Street to signal a change.

Zero Second Chance points for the Royals

15 for the Colonels.

Outrebound 42-25.


Colonel John, I owe you a hot dog...

[Great Day to be a Royal]

How much is bad shooting a reflection of coaching, though?  You go cold, you go cold. It just seems typical, though out of the half the opponent comes out more prepared to play. That remains my concern.

Also, the 0 second half points continues to be the result of not rebounding.

[saratoga]

The Royals coach has never been good at adjustments whether at halftime or on the fly.
If he can't teach the big guys on the team rebounding technique then what's he doing?
He sure as heck isn't giving tips to the point guards & it sure isn't game plans that turn defeat into victory.

These types of seasons when the fan base is expected to be excited over 6th. place in the conference & a first game exit are about to become the norm under his watch.

Truer words were never spoken about the leadership of this team than by a former college coach...
"He'll win most of the games he should.
He'll lose all of the games he should.
And, he'll lose 75% of the 50/50's".

That was true 20 years ago, 10 years ago & it's as true as ever right now.
Your honor...I rest our case.

[ColonelJohn4Life]

Was trying to figure out the last time I made it to the legendary D3Hoops boards... 2012, maybe?

Forgive the delays here - had to work back-to-back 11's. This whole being a grown up thing sucks, lol. Take me back to the college era!

NepaFan, next time I'm in town, Coney Island. (The one on the hill, of course) We'll do it up, maybe catch a RailRiders game.

And while last night certainly doesn't avenge the 2006 MAC Freedom title game loss, it did put a smile on the ole face here.

Keeping with tradition, it's currently 10PM Eastern Standard Time on 2/26/25, and Scranton still sucks!

I will be looking for the white smoke from atop Linden Street to signal a change.

Zero Second Chance points for the Royals

15 for the Colonels.

Outrebound 42-25.


Colonel John, I owe you a hot dog...

[saratoga]

CJ:
There was once a time I would vehemently disagree.
However, where this program is today...I'd be the first to agree.
Welcome back and welcome to the Landmark club. 

[Pat Coleman]

Was trying to figure out the last time I made it to the legendary D3Hoops boards... 2012, maybe?

Forgive the delays here - had to work back-to-back 11's. This whole being a grown up thing sucks, lol. Take me back to the college era!

NepaFan, next time I'm in town, Coney Island. (The one on the hill, of course) We'll do it up, maybe catch a RailRiders game.

And while last night certainly doesn't avenge the 2006 MAC Freedom title game loss, it did put a smile on the ole face here.

Keeping with tradition, it's currently 10PM Eastern Standard Time on 2/26/25, and Scranton still sucks!

I will be looking for the white smoke from atop Linden Street to signal a change.

Zero Second Chance points for the Royals

15 for the Colonels.

Outrebound 42-25.


Colonel John, I owe you a hot dog...

Hello! Your most recent post before this one was in 2016.

If you have a moment, stop by the MAC Commonwealth board and see a few posts about the recent passing of our mutual friend Warren Thompson. Hope you are doing well!

[kate]

CJ, you are missed!    It's far more fun playing Wilkes for League Championships!   My Hubby and I so miss the drive from Easton up to Wilkes Barre and eating our lunch in your great parking lot, surrounded by those magnificent trees there across the street from your gym.   Hope Wilkes is truly glad that they made the league switch, but please know that you will be forever missed in the MAC!

[ColonelJohn4Life]

Kate, Saratoga, Ronk, great to "see" so many familiar faces!

And Pat, will do, didn't know about Warren. Much respect for the great WT. (Also thanks for the 2016 info!)

Off to DraftKings to see if I can get a line on Wilkes @ Catholic here, haha.

[Augie2020]

Did Danzings team make it???SMH  Maybe one of these days Danzing will come and support the Lady Royals.According to one former player after they lost to Wilkes. (Said on Twitter maybe he should actually go out and recruit) So is  Franks recruiting  and then when they get to the U and see how bad of a Coach he is and they either leave or get kicked off the team, To me it seems like a revolving door in the men's program lmao 🤣

[Great Day to be a Royal]

A reminder as NCAA Tournament is announced. The Royals have not hosted an NCAA Tournament game since 2002-2003. From it being a nearly yearly event late 70s through early 90s, it has bene 22 years...

[Tim the Enchanter]

And If I recall correctly, they shouldn't have hosted that year, either.  There was some issue with Ursinus not being able to host...

[Augie2020]

A reminder as NCAA Tournament is announced. The Royals have not hosted an NCAA Tournament game since 2002-2003. From it being a nearly yearly event late 70s through early 90s, it has bene 22 years...

Yes it has been a long time and like Tim stated if not for Ursinus (not filling out the paperwork to host) that would have been another year.

[NEPAFAN]

Congrats to Drew and Catholic for making the tournament.


Do the Right Thing Mr. Martin.

[ronk]

Landmark season awards out today:
Will McLoughlin - 1st team
Sammy Tornabene - Rookie of the Year