MBB: Landmark Conference

[Pat Coleman]

Is it true Catholic is jumping from the D3 ranks to Division 1? 

Hi -- you can stop posting your rumors here. Check the Terms of Service if you're confused about this site. This isn't one of those newspaper message boards or some high school board where anything goes.

Guess you didn't get the hint with your deleted post last night.

[ronk]

   Just back from the National High School Invitational Championship @ Georgetown Prep - plenty of D1 prospects(Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Villanova, UNLV, West Virginia); unfortunately, because it's an NCAA "dead" recruiting period, I wasn't able to convince them to go D3(Scranton), instead.
   Semis on ESPN2 tomorrow(11/1); final Sun(ESPN @ 3)

[NEPAFAN]

   Just back from the National High School Invitational Championship @ Georgetown Prep - plenty of D1 prospects(Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Villanova, UNLV, West Virginia); unfortunately, because it's an NCAA "dead" recruiting period, I wasn't able to convince them to go D3(Scranton), instead.
   Semis on ESPN2 tomorrow(11/1); final Sun(ESPN @ 3)

You mean you didn't see Carl Danzig down there?  All in all , I have heard that is a pretty controversial tourny isn't it? More explotation of the high school athlete?

[ronk]

  Yes, the coaches of the local Catholic league(Dematha, Gonzaga) wanted to play but were overruled by the principals who didn't want to encourage a move to a national championship away from a pure amateur sport level(principles). This is probably going to succeed without them, though, since there are enough independent "schools" evolving to be considered a national championship.

[Matt Letourneau]

Well, I could say I know Coach Howes or my wife is a CU grad(both true), but the main reason is I saw it in the paper and our chat group has said they're interested in conference recruiting.

Your wife had excellent taste...in colleges at least.   

Sounds like a nice catch for the Cardinals.  I have high hopes for next season.

Are you starting the "Koenig for ROY" campaign yet? 

Ha...no, you have to earn if you want me to go to bat for you on here!  Banzhaf came into Catholic as a 3, and I really had no idea he was going to be so good.  Kid just worked really hard, saw they needed a bruiser inside and went for it. 

I would imagine that right now is not a good time for any school to consider changing divisions--that would require an initial investment that not too many places have.  I think that the teams in Landmark are in it for the long haul and thus far we've seen some very competitive competition.

[Ralph Turner]

Ralph...Scranton has no peer D2 schools in the area. Virtually all of the D2's are in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Kutztown etc.). There is not a snowballs chance in hell Scranton is interested in joining a state school conference. They are quite happy right where they are from all accounts.

Thanks.  That is what I thought.

With the effort that went into forming the Landmark Conference, I would think that Scranton should be very happy!

[NEPAFAN]

Well, I could say I know Coach Howes or my wife is a CU grad(both true), but the main reason is I saw it in the paper and our chat group has said they're interested in conference recruiting.

Your wife had excellent taste...in colleges at least.   

Sounds like a nice catch for the Cardinals.  I have high hopes for next season.

Are you starting the "Koenig for ROY" campaign yet? 

Ha...no, you have to earn if you want me to go to bat for you on here!  Banzhaf came into Catholic as a 3, and I really had no idea he was going to be so good.  Kid just worked really hard, saw they needed a bruiser inside and went for it. 

I would imagine that right now is not a good time for any school to consider changing divisions--that would require an initial investment that not too many places have.  I think that the teams in Landmark are in it for the long haul and thus far we've seen some very competitive competition.

As opposed to not competitive competition?


I agree that if anyone were to move divisions I don't think it for be for some time...but I do agree with Coach Bess on Scranton moving up...

[susiddad]

My apologies.  I did not know about the terms of service or notice I posted a violation.  Regardless, I wouldn't be suprised if they went D-1.  With the history, d-1 coaches leaving, continued success, campus, and resources, it seems like a D-1 school on  a few levels. Just one guys opinion.

[CUA_FAN]

Any other info on CUA recruits for next season?

[Matt Letourneau]

Since its the end of tournament season, I thought a few folks might enjoy the Catholic University 2001 "One Shining Moment" video, put together by my friend and CUA Alum Bryan Mullican.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZLMHqgNFm8

[susiddad]

That is amazing.

[TheGrove]

Since its the end of tournament season, I thought a few folks might enjoy the Catholic University 2001 "One Shining Moment" video, put together by my friend and CUA Alum Bryan Mullican.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZLMHqgNFm8

Damn dude... that is outstanding - just as good as any of CBS's versions! "One Shining Moment" always gives me chills.

[NEPAFAN]

Since its the end of tournament season, I thought a few folks might enjoy the Catholic University 2001 "One Shining Moment" video, put together by my friend and CUA Alum Bryan Mullican.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZLMHqgNFm8

Damn dude... that is outstanding - just as good as any of CBS's versions! "One Shining Moment" always gives me chills.

Gimme a break! 

[TheGrove]

Since its the end of tournament season, I thought a few folks might enjoy the Catholic University 2001 "One Shining Moment" video, put together by my friend and CUA Alum Bryan Mullican.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZLMHqgNFm8

Damn dude... that is outstanding - just as good as any of CBS's versions! "One Shining Moment" always gives me chills.

Gimme a break! 

I'm a sap, I admit it...

[ronk]

   CBS news reported last nite on new defenses being tested by the Merchant Marine Academy. No, they aren't being used to defend against the 3-pt bombs of the Royals; they were practicing against a much more serious enemy, the pirates of the open seas. Looks like an increasingly higher profile for the institution.