MBB: Landmark Conference

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Mat... it was an interesting game. CUA never seemed to lose it or play bad when they lost the lead several times to Goucher. They played the same way the entire game. Goucher, on the other hand, was up and down the entire game. They started a lineup I hadn't seen all season (two players hardly played all season) and seemed to click in some moments and not in others. Even though Goucher had been known for coming back in games - almost in ever game and from any deficit - I didn't expect them to in the second half... but they did and nearly pulled off the victory. CUA won thanks to free throw shooting and rebounding. Goucher had its chances but couldn't pull in the loose rebounds or hit their FT's (a theme for years).

These two teams are the future of this conference. I know there are some very good teams in Moravian, Scranton, Susquehanna, Juniata, and even Merchant Marine and Drew... but Goucher and Catholic are young and full of talent that neither team has seen in years. Right now, I would say CUA may have the edge since they have size inside... but these two teams are going to be putting up some incrediable battles for the next three years.

[Matt Letourneau]

Catholic are young and full of talent that neither team has seen in years.

Wow...considering the talent that was on Catholic's CAC Champion team last year, that is high praise, indeed.  I actually agree, though--I think the ceiling with this group is actually higher--there are a number of freshman that are well ahead of where guys like Scott Fumai, Pat Dwyer and Stephen Wheeler were as freshman.

Just judging from the amount of talent leaving the conference, you'd have to think that Catholic, Goucher and Merchant Marine will all be forces next year and beyond. 

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Matt... I certainly see more in the CUA team of Freshmen this year than I saw in Fumai, Dwyer, and Wheeler. That being said... let's see where the next three years take the Cardinals - before jumping out too far on that limb.

[cold_case]

These two teams are the future of this conference. I know there are some very good teams in Moravian, Scranton, Susquehanna, Juniata, and even Merchant Marine and Drew... but Goucher and Catholic are young and full of talent that neither team has seen in years.

The future of the league? I actually enjoyed reading your posts until you came up with that comical one. We're talking Goucher, with absolutely no history or mystique whatsoever and Catholic over the past decade or so.
Colonel Matt's biased posts towards Catholic are just stupid, but we expect better from you.
You know, the six teams north of the Mason-Dixon line that comprise the eight team Landmark Conference?

[Matt Letourneau]

Well, look...I said from the very beginning that over the long term, I think that Catholic and Scranton will consisently be at the top of this league.  If we fast forward 15 years and total up wins and championships, those two are probably going to be at the top of the list.

But, at least in the next year or two, Goucher does have some good talent and isn't losing barely anything next year.  Same thing for Catholic and Merchant Marine.  The other schools have to rebuild a little bit.  Doesn't mean they won't and they can't.

I love how I'm the only guy on this board that's supposedly biased, by the way...none of the Scranton guys are...not one bit.  Right. 

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

cold case - sorry if the reference was too broad for you. I am looking, as Matt is, at the next few years - which is in the future. I honestly hope all 8 programs in this conference will be able to compete against each other and a title each season... that way the conference becomes one of the best in the country. But, as Matt points out, Goucher, CUA, and Merchant Marine have a good base right now that can bring them to the top of the conference in the next few seasons.

[Pat Coleman]

Based on the long-term past of the Landmark Conference, cold_case, I don't think any school is currently permitte to talk smack about another's history.

[NEPAFAN]

Matt,


I think it has been five posts since you mention Banzhof. You're slacking.



We may be biased, but you pick up the pom poms.


On to the games....any previews and thoughts?

[cold_case]

Matt,
I think it has been five posts since you mention Banzhof. You're slacking.
We may be biased, but you pick up the pom poms.

Ahhh, sophisticated humor, now that I appreciate.
By the way, did you ever notice that a losers refrain is always wait until next year? Another thing to ponder and I quote Joe Paterno: "Statistics are for losers!"

[Matt Letourneau]

Matt,
I think it has been five posts since you mention Banzhof. You're slacking.
We may be biased, but you pick up the pom poms.

Ahhh, sophisticated humor, now that I appreciate.
By the way, did you ever notice that a losers refrain is always wait until next year? Another thing to ponder and I quote Joe Paterno: "Statistics are for losers!"

And yet, Pat...here we are.  Talking smack.  Fine...

I really wouldn't know what a losers refrain is.  Catholic's won 20 games for 10 out of the last 11 seasons.  At least when the Cardinals rebuild, they still hit double digits in wins...

[NEPAFAN]

Found this on the Pool C board:



Scranton leads Chapman and Moravian in the race for the final Pool B slot, but Nebraska Wesleyan's bid really depends on how they do in the D3 Independents Tournament.

[ColonelJohn4Life]

Found this on the Pool C board:

Scranton leads Chapman and Moravian in the race for the final Pool B slot, but Nebraska Wesleyan's bid really depends on how they do in the D3 Independents Tournament.

That was talking about the women, dude.  As a reminder, the Lady Royals have won 13 in a row, and still might miss the dance because of that pesky "no automatic bid" thing.

I just had to stop by and check on this Colonel Matt that Chilly24Pack keeps mentioning.  Nothing wrong with being biased at all.  BUT when you start calling shots about the future, AND your team missed the conference postseason... aaaaye.

CC - and what was that you were saying earlier about golf being better south of the Mason-Dixon line?  Or was it just that teams south of the line are getting their golf season started early?

[ColonelJohn4Life]

Based on the long-term past of the Landmark Conference, cold_case, I don't think any school is currently permitte to talk smack about another's history.

Exception to the Law of Pat:

Schools with a long-term past with current Landmark members are encouraged to talk smack about history.

[NEPAFAN]

Found this on the Pool C board:

Scranton leads Chapman and Moravian in the race for the final Pool B slot, but Nebraska Wesleyan's bid really depends on how they do in the D3 Independents Tournament.

That was talking about the women, dude.  As a reminder, the Lady Royals have won 13 in a row, and still might miss the dance because of that pesky "no automatic bid" thing.

I just had to stop by and check on this Colonel Matt that Chilly24Pack keeps mentioning.  Nothing wrong with being biased at all.  BUT when you start calling shots about the future, AND your team missed the conference postseason... aaaaye.

CC - and what was that you were saying earlier about golf being better south of the Mason-Dixon line?  Or was it just that teams south of the line are getting their golf season started early?

http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4232.1500

Please see post #1501. I will accept your apology at any time. That is what you get for a MAC FREEDOM education.

[cold_case]

I just had to stop by and check on this Colonel Matt that Chilly24Pack keeps mentioning.  Nothing wrong with being biased at all.  BUT when you start calling shots about the future, AND your team missed the conference postseason... aaaaye.

CC - and what was that you were saying earlier about golf being better south of the Mason-Dixon line?  Or was it just that teams south of the line are getting their golf season started early?

First of all, it's a 30-pack, nothing less will do.
Secondly, in regards to the schools south of the Mason-Dixon getting ready for golf: 
At least Goucher always has a leg up on the competition every year.