MBB: Landmark Conference

[NEPAFAN]

Saw a replay of the game. Brocket was energetic, drew multiple offensive charges. But why wasn't he playing point? Also saw the write up on the season preview maybe I'm reading too much into it but sounds like their may have been sent.poor attitudes contributing to last year's issues.

[Tim the Enchanter]

My thoughts on the Scranton game last night:

1)  The three freshmen brought a lot of energy; they're not afraid to take risks (sometimes too many!)
2)  They gave up too many offensive rebounds.
3)  DeVerna's defense toward the end of the first half seemed to wake up the team.
4)  Mancuso took over the game on both ends in the second half.
5)  Bench line (mostly Connelly) was only 34 minutes, 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls.

[saratoga]

Any win, especially on the road, is a great way to start the season.

That said, the Royals will need a lot to go right for them all year if they want to gain some extra games in late February.

With essentially no senior or soph. contributing players, the freshmen will need to grow into their roles and slow the game down a little to reduce the unforced turnovers.

Mancuso needs to stay out of foul trouble but this is much easier said than done due to the aggressive nature of his game. If he ever picks up 2 quick fouls, I just wonder who they have to come off the bench & bang down in the post & give them quality minutes, points & rebounds.

The other bigs brought in that are now soph's look like they'd rather be playing outside as opposed to their backs to the basket.

Scranton has had thin benches & little used bench players before but this years team looks especially lacking and vulnerable in the depth department.

Hoping the kids continue to develop & mature and most importantly, stay healthy.

[NEPAFAN]

Watched a little of Moravian lose to Willy Pat. 0-2 on the season, I think the two teams combined for 60 turnovers.

[ronk]

 Royals looked even better tonite vs Hartwick with the addition of 1st-year Ben Bosland than the season opener @ Stevenson(where they looked good) but Ben was held out of action. Ben sees the whole court and makes passes that others can't imagine while at the same time playing under control while the options are developing. The Long Center will be rocking this year with the uptempo offense, passing, and unselfish play. The team defense is quick such that any 1 defender might get beat but someone will move to help out.
  Sure, they haven't beaten any good teams yet, they will struggle on the defensive board with most teams, and Matt Mancuso will have to avoid silly fouls(3 tonite), but I haven't been this enthused since the championship years of '83, '76, and the season when Gene the Machine Mumford and his frosh team opened the Long Center in the late 60s.

[NEPAFAN]

24 fast break points today, who are these guys?

[Rofrog]

I love this type of game up tempo,Some excitement in the long center to come.So when was the last time the Royals had 3 freshman start,I'm not sure was it 80 Banas,Kosin and Hutchison,Jones was a freshman not sure if he started but it is truly a pleasure watching this team.

[saratoga]

Dear Santa,

Please have the UofS get Dean & chatty Harry real mics for broadcasting games asap.

Sorry guys, I know you're trying but it sounds like your broadcasting from a U-boat off the coast of Argentina.

Technical support is sorely needed...you're just making noise.

By the way, when you think you're on a commercial break & you're talking...it's coming through.

Maybe someone back in the control room can hit mute till the commercial's over.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Dear Santa,

Please have the UofS get Dean & chatty Harry real mics for broadcasting games asap.

Sorry guys, I know you're trying but it sounds like your broadcasting from a U-boat off the coast of Argentina.

Technical support is sorely needed...you're just making noise.

By the way, when you think you're on a commercial break & you're talking...it's coming through.

Maybe someone back in the control room can hit mute till the commercial's over.

Knowing their setup, there must be something wrong with their set-up other than the mics... because they have good mics.

As for the mute .. yeah, that's back at "home base." Brought that up to Dean before. Sad to hear it continues.

[NEPAFAN]

Just to clarify, there were no commercials yesterday as the game wasn't on the radio. Hence the increased conversation during down time.

Meanwhile, 4-0 

[saratoga]

The boys are still broadcasting from the U- boat in Argentina & still talking through commercials.

It really shouldn't be this messed up after doing this about 15 years.

Regardless, Lady Royals win a big game and the UofS men actually have a few nuggets of respect thrown their way in the recent Top 25.

Will that be a motivator or jinx by Wednesday evening?

[NEPAFAN]

The boys are still broadcasting from the U- boat in Argentina & still talking through commercials.

It really shouldn't be this messed up after doing this about 15 years.

Regardless, Lady Royals win a big game and the UofS men actually have a few nuggets of respect thrown their way in the recent Top 25.

Will that be a motivator or jinx by Wednesday evening?

Can I get an audio review on last night's game?  Seemed to be some shot clock issues as the game slogged on. Scranton 5-0....looking at next week vs York on the road as a good test...

[guest323]

Scranton, Moravian and Drew all seem to be playing well.

Predictions for 12/1

Drew / CUA
Scranton /Goucher
ETown /Moravian
Juniata /Susquehanna

[saratoga]

Those picks seem to be just about right.

Not sure where the Drew/Catholic game is being played, but the home team gets the nod in that one.

With the Royals backcourt set for years to come, Danzig needs to be searching for another Brenden Boken/John Vitkis post presence from California to Long Island & all points in between.

[Rofrog]

No love yet for our beloved Royals.3 freshman 2 juniors start Very fun to watch.