MBB: Landmark Conference

[TheGrove]

I hope you folks don't mind me taking a personal tack for a minute, but I believe there are several NEPA-ians on here, so...

TheGrove is not long for the 'grove. Hubby has accepted a job in the Electric City. Any suggestions on where to live or other helpful hints? We have a couple friends over there, but otherwise don't know a ton about the area.

Also, I'll be looking for a job. Anyone know of openings in the PR/communications fields?

[ronk]

Grove,
  Unfortunately, the regular Scranton contributors no longer live in the Electric city; NEPA and I are down in the DC suburbs(45 years in my case) and Saratoga might be in upstate NY; so I don't have up-to date info on living conditions; I'd speculate on a arc 10 miles  from downtown Scranton from Clarks Summit clockwise to the East if you don't mind commuting. Schools, if you have children, would be another consideration. Many small lakes and the Poconos for recreation.
As for Pr job, there are plenty of colleges/universities(Kings, Wilkes, Misericordia, Marywood, Scranton, E.Stroudsburg) in the area that might be looking for people to promote the institution.

[NEPAFAN]

Ronk said it all. The only thing I would add is perhaps looking at the Hospitals and Medical School up there. Is your Husband working for the University? Any chance you drop Susquehanna for the Royals?


The pre-season poll came out yesterday. I have issues with Drew ranked as low as they are. For comparison I also posted last year's poll.

2011 Pre Season Poll
1.    Scranton    77
2.    Catholic    64
3.    Susquehanna    48
4.    Drew                     47
5.    U.S. Merchant Marine Academy    45
6.    Juniata    43
7.    Goucher    21
8.    Moravian    19

2010 Pre Season Poll
1. The Catholic University of America 77

2. The United States Merchant Marine Academy 74

3. The University of Scranton 68 (Conference Champs)

4. Susquehanna University 54

5. Goucher College 44

6. Juniata College 29

7. Moravian College 26

8. Drew University 17 (Made Playoffs)

[TheGrove]

Ronk said it all. The only thing I would add is perhaps looking at the Hospitals and Medical School up there. Is your Husband working for the University? Any chance you drop Susquehanna for the Royals?

Haha, NEVER! I won't betray my alma mater!  It's hard to leave the 'grove and SU, but it's an opportunity too good to pass up.

He's going to be working for the Times-Tribune. Not in sports, though, so if you have complaints about their coverage of the Royals, he  won't be able to help you. 

[ronk]

NEPA,
I'd go with Scranton, Drew, Susque, Catholic on loss of Banzhof/ Dixon; Royals r only 1 of these to announce new roster additions at this time.

[NEPAFAN]

Okay, Grove talk to me in January.


Ronk, just based on who returns I would have Drew 2nd as well. Then the 2nd tier, USMM, Susquehanna and Catholic.

[TheGrove]

Thanks to all who responded/messaged about NEPA. Much appreciated!

[ronk]

   CUA roster up; opening game tonite at Florida(7 pm); video link on team page.

[NEPAFAN]

   CUA roster up; opening game tonite at Florida(7 pm); video link on team page.

Ronk,

Not surprised by that final score. Scranton had a Scrimmage last night, but I don't have any details. Preview is up on Scranton and D3hoops site. Season kicks off with the exhibition against St. Joes on Monday...

[cold_case]

Grove,
  Unfortunately, the regular Scranton contributors no longer live in the Electric city; NEPA and I are down in the DC suburbs(45 years in my case) and Saratoga might be in upstate NY;

Regular posters?

NEPA,
I'd go with Scranton, Drew, Susque, Catholic on loss of Banzhof/ Dixon; Royals r only 1 of these to announce new roster additions at this time.

When you use any single digits in writing, you spell them out: one, two three, et. al...

[NEPAFAN]

It must be basketball season , the KING of NEPA  College Basketball is here to drop some knowledge on us Landmarkers.

[cold_case]

It must be basketball season , the KING of NEPA  College Basketball is here to drop some knowledge on us Landmarkers.

[NEPAFAN]

It must be basketball season , the KING of NEPA  College Basketball is here to drop some knowledge on us Landmarkers.

I didn't say it was a good thing! Anyway regarding Basketball, very excited about the start of the season, the talent the Royals have brought in and what looks like a stronger schedule then what they have been playing the last few years.

Still waiting for the majority of the League's rosters to come up on their sites....Maybe there are a few College of Charleston type transfers...

[ronk]

It must be basketball season , the KING of NEPA  College Basketball is here to drop some knowledge on us Landmarkers.

I didn't say it was a good thing! Anyway regarding Basketball, very excited about the start of the season, the talent the Royals have brought in and what looks like a stronger schedule then what they have been playing the last few years.

Still waiting for the majority of the League's rosters to come up on their sites....Maybe there are a few College of Charleston type transfers...

  Consider that source as null; Charleston pres on TV saying they were significantly dropping the tuition; my take is that future xfers liable to be incoming rather than outgoing.

[NEPAFAN]

Scranton scrimmaged Nuemann earlier this week. Newcomers Danzig and Bevacqua put up some decent numbers in about 20 minutes of action each. Danzig will get the start against St. Joes this coming Monday according to the Scranton website.