MBB: Landmark Conference

[NEPAFAN]

Scranton took Cabrini's first couple of punches but it seemed  like the Cav's didn't miss a shot. Moss should be playing D1 ball.

[Clutch]

the scary thing is AWM has just started to show what he can do......

[NEPAFAN]

I don't see how he could have improved on his performance against Scranton the other night.

Ya got inside information? 

[gouchersid]

In response to The Grove, I did two stints at the Gettysburg Times, the first time ending up as the sports editor and then returning for nine months as sports editor before coming to Goucher. Where did your husband work?

[Clutch]

Hey NEPAFAN.    He scored 40 today against Widener, and he had a bad game LOL.....

[ronk]

Landmark preseason poll:

The results of the 2013-2014 Landmark Conference preseason poll are as follows:

Rank   Team   Points
1.   Scranton (4 first-place votes)   59
2.   Juniata (2 first-place votes)   47
3.   Catholic   43
4.   Merchant Marine Academy (2 first-place votes)   42
5.   Susquehanna   24
6.   Drew   19
7.   Moravian   15
8.   Goucher   7

  One would think Goucher would have a minimum of 8 points, even if everyone voted them last, so I'm unclear how many points a team gets for each position. I agree with the order although Susquehanna and Drew should be closer in points to the top 4.

After digesting the nonconference games and the personnel changes from last season, I project a tighter conference finish from top to bottom:

Scranton       10-4
Juniata            9-5
Catholic          8-6
MMA               7-7
Susque          6-8
Drew              6-8
Goucher         5-9
Moravian        5-9

[Clutch]

Thought Scranton would be even more dominating with the guys and size on their team, the coach and players work very hard would have thought they would have another win under their belt but the season is far from over.  Scranton has more potential based on their coaching and players, thinking they will be one of the best at crunch time in the Mid Atlantic.

[ronk]

Clutch,
  I read your discussion with Dave McHugh on the CSAC board and suggest that Scranton needs a true PG to reach that point of success. They haven't had one since Randy Arnold(Landmark-1st year) and while the motion offense lessens the need for a true PG and they've used decent wing or shooting guards to do the ball-handling, when it comes to crunch time against the good teams or defense against a quick opponent, the lack can be the difference. There was hope for the frosh PG, but I understand he's been injured and hasn't played to date.

[Clutch]

Thanks Ronk, now that you mention it, they do lack a true pg to take it to the hole in crunch time.  Danzig seems to fill the role when they need a basket but a PG is a essential as you say.  Thank you for your comment.  Despite the open offense disguising the need for a pg, they do shoot well from the corners but they do get exposed late in game as you say.  If they cannot shoot well it seems over for them.

[TheGrove]

In response to The Grove, I did two stints at the Gettysburg Times, the first time ending up as the sports editor and then returning for nine months as sports editor before coming to Goucher. Where did your husband work?

I guessed it might have been there. My husband worked over in Hanover at The Evening Sun. He's also a Baltimore native. Small world. 

[Matt Letourneau]

Great piece on CBS Washington about the Catholic men's basketball program.  Kudo's to CUA's SID or whomever made this happen--it is not easy to get coverage like this in the DC market.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/12/04/catholic-mens-basketball-eyes-return-trip-to-d-iii-dance/

Cardinals take on D1 Loyola tonight in Baltimore--hopefully they can keep it close. 

[NEPAFAN]

Why doesn't someone tell me when I make incoherent posts?

[Matt Letourneau]

Well, I'd say Catholic more than held their own---went into halftime time with Loyola and eventually lost 87-75.  Very impressive showing.

[Charles]

Well, I'd say Catholic more than held their own---went into halftime time with Loyola and eventually lost 87-75.  Very impressive showing.

Cards were down only 5 with 8 minutes left, they competed pretty well against a very good Patriot league team. They look like they play a team with no Seniors and play mostly underclassmen. I think they have a chance to be pretty good come January.

[ronk]

 Except for the post-up moves of Loyola's Dylan Cormier, there wasn't much difference between the two teams.