MBB: Landmark Conference

[susiddad]

the spin dunk wasn't really a dunk.  the ball hit the rim and then the backboard then went in.

Give me a break.

What is his favorite kind of Tuna?

BUMble Bee.

[NEPAFAN]

The politics of the board aside, so no one else finds it ironic that mere days after Cold_Case calls out SS, SS gets suspened for missing a shootaround???


SUSIDAD, you were at the game last night?

[lefty2]

The politics of the board aside, so no one else finds it ironic that mere days after Cold_Case calls out SS he gets suspened for missing a shootaround???

Cold Case got suspended?

[susiddad]

I think it was self imposed for not appreciating his warning.  I personally believe, he should just accept the warning and move on.  Mr. Coleman is reasonable.  Just because he offers his opinion doesn't mean coldcase should whine and quit the board.  I didn't.  I critiqued and most importantly accepted his criticism's at face value.

Although that does fit the scranton profile.  Seems like something a certain pf/center from Scranton will do when he is confronted by the tough SU frontline!!!

[Pat Coleman]

susiddad -- I see you have returned to grind the same axes as last year.

Your act is tired, and this is your official warning. Continuing to grind your axe will result in your removal from the site of competition, so to speak.

sussiddad: Not sure why anyone would think it's a cheap shot to accurately portray something that I have said.

I believe he has issues with making it public. Probably a valid criticism.

This was public when I posted it back in December, click on the link. Still public in the interim. Public now. If he doesn't like being reminded, that's one thing, but so be it -- if you aren't in position to get reprimanded in the first place then you will never be reminded of it, either.

[NEPAFAN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_QeM4yXbM&feature=related

[ronk]

  Just in from shoveling 10 more inches of snow(makes 62 inches/4 storms and still falling,all-time high). There hasn't been a winter in the MA region like this since the D3 Final Four met at Valley Forge(Washington & Jefferson, Lafayette, Eton, and Warsaw(Pool B); the regions had an international flavor then).
  Pat Coleman-that move to Minnesota isn't looking so bad, now.

[saratoga]

And here in Albany, NY...37 flurries this morning & nothing more. Maybe Al Gore is on to something.
When the Crusaders roll into the Long Center on Friday, it will be the 1st. home game for the Royals with the student body on campus since the 1st. week in Dec. Perhaps they can hit 1,000 fans for this one...and preferably not a combined total from the womens game.
To win this one, the Royals must continue to play defense with passion & contest the perimeter shots SS & some others will be putting up. Help D on the interrior & balenced scoring on the floor without totally relying on the 3 continues to be a large reason for the recent change in fortune. Scranton must avoid thinking they've got it all figured out & Susquehanna will cave. Not sure they truly do & the Crusaders won't. Should be a good one.

[saratoga]

Syracuse holds on & Duke wins at North Carolina...it will only get better if the Royals pull off two wins this weekend. From National Champs to National slackers...ouch!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

For the record... about 54 inches have fallen at my house north of Baltimore in the last two storms ALONE. That doesn't count the 20 or so inches in the December storm along with six inches earlier this month and six or so inches at the beginning of December. That is well over 80 inches!!!

This is ridiculous even by my standards...

[saratoga]

Dave: maybe the Charm City is about to become known as Buffalo on the Bay. 
Hang in there.

[NEPAFAN]

Feb 12, 2010

Landmark Conference Blog
2/12/2010 -- 11:45 a.m.

Weekend Preview

They are already swimming on Long Island, and some key basketball games are mere hours away. I've once again failed to provide charming video of myself for you all, but here are a few hundred words about this weekend's matchups. Once postseason berths start getting secured, I will try and post about them here.

Men's Basketball:
Catholic/Goucher at USMMA/Drew: Good matchups of teams trying to secure postseason bids. USMMA clinches a bid with one win, while Catholic can clinch with a bid and a Goucher loss. Goucher currently 1.5 games off the pace, can't afford any more losses. Catholic has won 3 in a row, and is trying to secure a coveted top seed for the postseason to earn the right to host. Jason Banzhaf is just a few rebounds shy of double-double in conference play averaging 16.3 points and 9.3 boards while shooting better than 50-percent from the field. Catholic is an even 2-2 on the trip to USMMA and Drew, winning and losing once at each venue. Goucher's postseason hopes need the team to shake off two tough losses and come away with wins over the weekend. The Gophers held Scranton to 61 points earlier this week the first time in five games the Royals were held under 70, but Goucher couldn't come up with enough offense. Gophers continue to rely on defense ranking in the top half in the Landmark in scoring defense, second in field goal percentage defense, holding teams to less than 40-percent from field. Goucher is at its best when the team controls the defensive glass posting a 4-1 record when grabbing 25 or more defensive rebounds. USMMA enters the weekend in great position for postseason and clinches bid with win, and two wins would nearly lock up hosting a home postseason game in a venue where the team has only one loss. Mariners among stingiest defenses in the country, currently 5th in NCAA DIII in points allowed and have only allowed 70 or more in two conference games, each of team's losses. The Mariners have also taken excellent care of the ball having only topped 20 turnovers twice in Landmark play. Drew needs sweep the game this weekend then hope for other results to have any shot at postseason. Two wins over their final three Landmark games would give Drew a new season-high for wins in Landmark play in coach Darryl Keckler's second season at the helm. Joe Horvath has been deadly from long range in conference play, knocking down 18 of 36 three-point attempts, giving Drew a strong third scorer to complement Terrell Brown and Mike Mayes.

Juniata/Susquehanna at Scranton/Moravian: Juniata and Susquehanna hit the road with postseason goals in mind, while Scranton is trying to stay in the top half of the postseason chase. Susquehanna can clinch a berth with two wins and one loss from Goucher over the weekend, or one win and two losses for the Gophers. The Crusaders have been staying above .500 in Landmark play by coming up with at least one win from each of its Landmark weekends. Marcus Burke earned Landmark Player of the Week honors, and has been incredibly efficient from the field as he is shooting 65-percent from the field. He actually has the same number of field goals as Susquehanna leading scorer Spenser Spencer, but in 37 fewer attempts. Juniata will need to win both games this weekend and get some help to have a shot at a postseason berth. Juniata is looking for its first road wins in Landmark play this season, as the Eagles are 0-4 in conference road games. The team continues to shoot well from three-point range, leading the Landmark in three-point shooting. But Juniata is remarkably shooting better from three-point range than two-point range, hitting 39-percent from long range, but 38-percent from the field in general. For Scranton the Royals can secure a postseason bid with two wins, or one win and a loss for Goucher. Scranton is looking to earn a postseason bid for the third time, only one of two teams that can claim that distinction. The free throw line has been a key for Scranton's success as the team has made more free throws than its opponent in eight of 10 Landmark games, and both those games were losses. And the Royals are leading the conference in free throw percentage. Moravian is trying to close out the season on a strong note and carry some momentum into the offseason. The duo of Eric Weaver and Chris Cullen are both in the top-10 in the Landmark in scoring, making them one of only four teams to have two players in the top-10 in scoring. Greyhounds will have to deal with some rust as they haven't played a game due to the weather since January 30.

[HoopJunky]

This SU/Scranton game should be a good one.  Edge has gotta goto the Royals at the long center where they have dropped only two games all year, but if they dont come out on the defensive end then SU could really make things interesting going into the last two games of the season.

[HoopJunky]

41-40 Royals...

Sounds like the foul discrepancy has kept Scranton close. High paced game and should be an exciting second half.

[HoopJunky]

Pennell with 15 first half points..