MBB: Landmark Conference

ronk · January 06, 2010, 01:06:15 PM

My friend does D2, D3, and high school in the same year. His wife has done D1 and D3 women's games in the same year.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · January 06, 2010, 01:54:27 PM

NEPAFAN - I am sure some refs may only do D3... but most that I know in this region do high school up to D1 - even one that does D1 football as well. So they don't stick to just D3 normally... and some have experience at bigger levels (one told me it is actually EASIER to call a D1 game then a D3 game - long story that I can explain some time in the future).

fourguysdone · January 06, 2010, 01:58:16 PM

Quote from: Matt Letourneau on December 16, 2009, 12:45:52 AM
Ahh, so I take it nobody has ever transferred from Susquehanna? That's interesting.

Obviously, Catholic's not "young" for the 5th consecutive year. They weren't young 3 years ago when they won the CAC. They were young the last 2 years. They lost a couple of kids along the way that would have helped, sure, but that's what happens when you have a $30k college and a recession hits. Nevertheless, all I said is that they needed time to mesh, and that's happening. They graduated their starting point guard and their 2 guard last year after all.

D-Mac--I hate to say it, and I would refrain in most circumstances--and frankly I understand why you can't really say it--but Trevino has to go. At a certain point, its up to the coach to change all of what you describe around the team. Ultimately, the coach is the one bringing in the kids that aren't playing with pride, and the coaching staff has to find a way to get those kids to play with pride. I've been watching Goucher for quite a few years now as you know and its been steadily downhill every since the mid-90s. At some point you have to make a change.

fourguysdone · January 06, 2010, 02:02:12 PM

couldn't agree more that Goucher needs a new coach and a new philosophy. Can't understand why they keep the guy or maybe the current state is an acceptable standard for their program. must be some other reason cuz it certainly isn't winning in the last decade plus they will probably stand on the past but that would be like sticking with bobby knight these days

susiddad · January 06, 2010, 02:06:07 PM

If you think there aren't refs that coaches are pleased to see on a game, you are mistaken. I don't think there is anything wrong with that either. Home court advantage is a big deal and yes, sorry to the extreme idealists, the refs are a factor in that.

I am done with the refs until after the Catholic game. Until then, and more importantly here are my predictions.

SU 81 Goucher 64
Catholic 76 Juniata 49
Scranton 53 Drew 44
USMMA 71 Moravian 59

USMMA 71 Scranton 68
Drew 50 Moravian 55
SU 67 Catholic + refs 75
Goucher 24 Juniata 27

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · January 06, 2010, 02:48:44 PM

susiddad - don't think anyone has said that there aren't refs that coaches are pleased to see - or not pleased to see... from what planet did that come from? As much as refs are mixed around, there are only so many that do D3 games - so I see plenty of refs many times. And by the way, the refs you see at CUA are pulled from the same "pool" as Goucher's for the most part... so you can't be angry about just CUA's refs... unless you only care because you think your team should be beating CUA and you know yours can beat Goucher's!

saratoga · January 06, 2010, 04:28:13 PM

susiddad: Right you are on the refs at Scranton being, " part time students at the respective schools & boosters as well". I have the game when your Crusaders roll into the Long Center on Feb. 12th. SS will have 3 offensive fouls in the first 10 minutes & BM will be called for a turnover every time he tries to get a little too DI with the dribble. I'll try & be as creative as possible to keep the Royals in the game & not make it too obvious. I'm expecting Coach Marcinek to have the sport coat off & sleeves rolled up at the 11 minute mark in the 1st. half.
Not sure if Matt is doing CUA games any longer.

TheGrove · January 06, 2010, 04:34:26 PM

Quote from: saratoga on January 06, 2010, 04:28:13 PM
susiddad: Right you are on the refs at Scranton being, " part time students at the respective schools & boosters as well". I have the game when your Crusaders roll into the Long Center on Feb. 12th. SS will have 3 offensive fouls in the first 10 minutes & BM will be called for a turnover every time he tries to get a little too DI with the dribble. I'll try & be as creative as possible to keep the Royals in the game & not make it too obvious. I'm expecting Coach Marcinek to have the sport coat off & sleeves rolled up at the 11 minute mark in the 1st. half.
Not sure if Matt is doing CUA games any longer.

*snicker*

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · January 06, 2010, 04:44:24 PM

LOL! K+

saratoga · January 06, 2010, 04:49:18 PM

I'm afraid Susquehanna won't need too much help.

saratoga · January 06, 2010, 04:53:18 PM

Thanks Dave...looking forward to the Baltimore/Washington trip in the not too distant future. The whole group has always enjoyed Towson & the facilities at Goucher.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · January 06, 2010, 05:02:25 PM

Thank you saratoga - looking forward to having you guys once again.

susiddad · January 06, 2010, 05:05:56 PM

Well done Toga,

I especially love the part about BM getting a little too D1.

Everybody all at once, a big cyberhug to Toga for setting me straight.

Thank you.

Matt Letourneau · January 07, 2010, 01:18:09 AM

Quote from: saratoga on January 06, 2010, 04:28:13 PM
susiddad: Right you are on the refs at Scranton being, " part time students at the respective schools & boosters as well". I have the game when your Crusaders roll into the Long Center on Feb. 12th. SS will have 3 offensive fouls in the first 10 minutes & BM will be called for a turnover every time he tries to get a little too DI with the dribble. I'll try & be as creative as possible to keep the Royals in the game & not make it too obvious. I'm expecting Coach Marcinek to have the sport coat off & sleeves rolled up at the 11 minute mark in the 1st. half.
Not sure if Matt is doing CUA games any longer.

Now and then. This year Ashworth better not even so much as pump his fist after a made basket or I'm gonna t him up. I'd toss Danzig but I'm not sure that would help Catholic. (ba-da-bing.)

NEPAFAN · January 07, 2010, 11:31:02 AM

Quote from: Matt Letourneau on January 07, 2010, 01:18:09 AM
Quote from: saratoga on January 06, 2010, 04:28:13 PM
susiddad: Right you are on the refs at Scranton being, " part time students at the respective schools & boosters as well". I have the game when your Crusaders roll into the Long Center on Feb. 12th. SS will have 3 offensive fouls in the first 10 minutes & BM will be called for a turnover every time he tries to get a little too DI with the dribble. I'll try & be as creative as possible to keep the Royals in the game & not make it too obvious. I'm expecting Coach Marcinek to have the sport coat off & sleeves rolled up at the 11 minute mark in the 1st. half.
Not sure if Matt is doing CUA games any longer.

Now and then. This year Ashworth better not even so much as pump his fist after a made basket or I'm gonna t him up. I'd toss Danzig but I'm not sure that would help Catholic. (ba-da-bing.)

What would the over/under on Banzhaf FTs be , 50?