MBB: Landmark Conference

ronk · October 28, 2015, 04:13:18 PM

Quote from: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on October 28, 2015, 03:06:31 PM
Well ronk, I think Lynchburg is in the same boat as the UAA schools - similar record to Case Western in a Top 5 conference.

But anyway... was that all of the non-conference opponents for all the schools? Just seems like there aren't a lot. Are a lot of teams playing the same teams? I haven't gone through all the schedules, yet.

No, that wasn't all of them, by a long shot. With 16 conference games that leaves 9 nonconference games for each team. Scranton is in 2 tourneys as are most teams where the 2nd opponent isn't known til the 1st game is played, e.g. Ursinus is in both a Scranton tourney and a Catholic tourney, but doesn't play either on the 1st night and conceivably, might not in the 2nd game.

Reserved Seat · October 28, 2015, 04:42:15 PM

Much ado about nothing

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · October 28, 2015, 04:49:29 PM

I'd disagree... a strong out of conference schedule by everyone will only serve to bolster SOS numbers. If you are in a weak conference who plays weak opponents, it is a death nail. Nice to see the Landmark may have some strong out of conference scheduling going on... we might not be talking about SOS numbers being low like we were last year... but obviously, that's to be decided.

mailsy · October 29, 2015, 09:48:29 AM

Moravian held a scrimmage against Cabrini last night. Anybody see it? I couldn't get up there. I had this thing called work get in the way. $:-\$

NEPAFAN · October 31, 2015, 11:15:07 AM

Quote from: mailsy on October 29, 2015, 09:48:29 AM
Moravian held a scrimmage against Cabrini last night. Anybody see it? I couldn't get up there. I had this thing called work get in the way. $:-\$

Not a lot of Moravian fans posting here Mailsy.

Scranton plays William Patterson tomorrow at 2 per twitter in NJ.

mailsy · October 31, 2015, 11:28:49 AM

Quote from: NEPAFAN on October 31, 2015, 11:15:07 AM
Quote from: mailsy on October 29, 2015, 09:48:29 AM
Moravian held a scrimmage against Cabrini last night. Anybody see it? I couldn't get up there. I had this thing called work get in the way. $:-\$

Not a lot of Moravian fans posting here Mailsy.

Scranton plays William Patterson tomorrow at 2 per twitter in NJ.

True. But there could always be at least one, right?

ronk · October 31, 2015, 11:23:10 PM

After losing in the NCAA 1st round to an underperforming Scranton squad, Baruch extended D1 Seton Hall on the road today before falling 84-79.

gordonmann · November 02, 2015, 11:23:55 AM

I saw that! I don't know how D1 teams treat the exhibition game, but nice showing for Baruch.

NEPAFAN · November 06, 2015, 08:20:20 AM

Observation in the Pre-Season poll, Catholic received all votes but 1. Goucher received the other vote, and since you can't vote for yourself , we all know where that vote came from. Taking nothing away from Goucher, but I thought it was a curious vote by Catholic Head Coach.

I can speculate all day, the coach didn't take it seriously, sour grapes over Scranton domination of the Landmark, or maybe Goucher landed a transfer from up the street at Towson.

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · November 06, 2015, 09:04:49 AM

Quote from: NEPAFAN on November 06, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
Observation in the Pre-Season poll, Catholic received all votes but 1. Goucher received the other vote, and since you can't vote for yourself , we all know where that vote came from. Taking nothing away from Goucher, but I thought it was a curious vote by Catholic Head Coach.

I can speculate all day, the coach didn't take it seriously, sour grapes over Scranton domination of the Landmark, or maybe Goucher landed a transfer from up the street at Towson.

Well, perhaps it was strategic - if he thought that other schools might get #1 votes, he gave his to a team that wasn't going to challenge for #1 overall, thus making it more likely his squad would get it?

Maybe he just didn't want to insult anyone who might be a top contender, but didn't get the CUA #1 vote? There's a lot of reasons.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · November 08, 2015, 04:12:39 PM

Someone to keep an eye on this year: Mychal Stefanides. I realize I have seen him in some preseason exhibition stuff, but his shooting touch is one of the best Goucher has had since James Russo. And while it was just the alumni game last night... I was really impressed with his workman attitude. He might surprise some people.

And that is where I will end any expectations I have for the Gophers this year. They will be more competitive this season... I can already tell that. But, where they finish... who knows.

saratoga · November 09, 2015, 08:57:21 PM

NEPA:
Perhaps that tidbit from Dave explains Catholic's voting rational.

On another topic, I think I just heard Augustana knocked off Iowa at Iowa.

If true, I'm thinking the Royals may have their work cut out for them this season.

ronk · November 09, 2015, 09:50:59 PM

Quote from: saratoga on November 09, 2015, 08:57:21 PM
NEPA:
Perhaps that tidbit from Dave explains Catholic's voting rational.

On another topic, I think I just heard Augustana knocked off Iowa at Iowa.

If true, I'm thinking the Royals may have their work cut out for them this season.

Somebody(Pat Coleman?) said it was D2 Augustana, not D3 Augustana.

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) · November 09, 2015, 10:02:46 PM

Quote from: saratoga on November 09, 2015, 08:57:21 PM

On another topic, I think I just heard Augustana knocked off Iowa at Iowa.

That was the Division II Augustana, not ours.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · November 10, 2015, 10:20:30 AM

Yeah... Division II Augustana... both Augustana men's programs in the NCAA are preseason number one teams.

As for Scranton having their work cut out for them... when are they playing Augustana? Or is this reference to something completely different that is apparently lost on me?