MBB: Landmark Conference

[ColonelJohn4Life]

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.

Apology granted. I just figured a 17-8 (9-5) team really had no chance of getting in, even with 2 more W's.  I mean, really, their resume includes losses to Lycoming AND Merchant Marine (twice).

And Chill30 - glad I could put a smile on your face on Playoff Eve.

[Matt Letourneau]

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?

Not calling shots...just noting that unless some of the fine individuals playing for these other fine institutions are on a five year plan (which is certainly not the case, given said fine nature of institutions), there shall be significant turnover in the league next year.

In other words, a whole bunch of teams are losing their best players.  Catholic isn't. Senior day was very emotional this year...a great tribute to the manager.

And given the level of talent and quailty of kid on this year's squad, there's reason for optimism....and maybe a later start to golf.

[cold_case]

Not calling shots...just noting that unless some of the fine individuals playing for these other fine institutions are on a five year plan (which is certainly not the case, given said fine nature of institutions), there shall be significant turnover in the league next year.

Hey Colonel Matt, you're other half paid a visit to the board. You make him look like Einstein in regards to posting.
And what are you insinuating in regards to players on five-year plans?

[Matt Letourneau]

Nothing.  That was my whole point. Einstein.

(They're SENIORS.  They're graduating.)

[Pat Coleman]

Raises the question as to whether Einstein knew the proper usage of your and you're.

Your copy desk must have a field day with what you're filing to them.

[cold_case]

Nothing.  That was my whole point. Einstein.

(They're SENIORS.  They're graduating.)

So let me see here. You're annointing or hinting that Catholic already has the Landmark in hand for next year while knowing who the other schools are recruiting or what transfers may be coming in???
You must be Einstein!

[cold_case]

Raises the question as to whether Einstein knew the proper usage of your and you're.
Your copy desk must have a field day with what you're filing to them.

That's what they get paid for. You know that as well as I or anyone in the field.

[Matt Letourneau]

Nothing.  That was my whole point. Einstein.

(They're SENIORS.  They're graduating.)

So let me see here. You're annointing or hinting that Catholic already has the Landmark in hand for next year while knowing who the other schools are recruiting or what transfers may be coming in???
You must be Einstein!

Well I may very well be, but in this instance...no, you're just putting words in my mouth.  And not even that coherently, since you just asserted that I DO know "who the other schools are recruiting or what transfers may be coming in" when you probably intended to say the opposite.  But then again...I am Einstein, so maybe I do.

(Maybe you can run your posts through your desk first).

[NEPAFAN]

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.

Apology granted. I just figured a 17-8 (9-5) team really had no chance of getting in, even with 2 more W's.  I mean, really, their resume includes losses to Lycoming AND Merchant Marine (twice).

And Chill30 - glad I could put a smile on your face on Playoff Eve.

No problem CJ. If Scranton wins the Landmark and finishes at 19-8, they represent the Landmark in Pool B.  Simple as that.

[NEPAFAN]

Cold_Case,


I ask that you no longer engage Catholic's head cheerleader. We have two playoff games coming up tomorrow. What do you tell your team if you are the head coach of Moravian coming off Saturday's loss?

[cold_case]

Cold_Case,
I ask that you no longer engage Catholic's head cheerleader. We have two playoff games coming up tomorrow. What do you tell your team if you are the head coach of Moravian coming off Saturday's loss?

You're right. Why lower myself.
If I'm Moravian's coach, I'd tell my kids that we have a lot of seniors and Scranton has a lot of seniors so since we won't get back to the playoffs again, let's go out and enjoy ourselves, savor this one moment that the two schools south of the Mason-Dixon line afforded us.
Ooooops, I just lowered myself. Oh well, it won't happen again. I promise.

[Matt Letourneau]

Cold_Case,


I ask that you no longer engage Catholic's head cheerleader. We have two playoff games coming up tomorrow. What do you tell your team if you are the head coach of Moravian coming off Saturday's loss?

Well I'm about done with "engaging" Scranton's head cheerleader, so don't worry about it.   I can't possibly make him look much worse than he's making himself look anyway.

Let's try this: Good luck to both squads.  They're both talented, but I'd be surprised if Scranton didn't get the win.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

cold_case... what in the world are you doing? No one has insulted your fine school and I have said many a good thing about Scranton and the others here. Why in the world are you now taking cheap shots at schools "south of the Mason-Dixon Line?"

Matt and I have both said we feel comfortable about our squads in the future. Both are young with very little turnover this season. Other schools in this conference are going to experience a lot of turnover which may take some time to build back up from. I even said I thought CUA had the edge right now, simply from the talent I have seen from their underclassmen. None of that has been shots are the other schools, just stating facts and presenting opinions.

That being said, my thoughts and opinions are that Scranton probably wins the conference title this season. Moravian has not shown me in recent weeks that they have a team that can over come what Scranton has for weapons. Susquehanna has lost a lot in Josh Robinson and has shown they can't win consistently. And Juniata, while good, I don't think can win two straight to take the title.

All of that being said, as well. I don't think the Landmark gets a Pool B bid this season. I would honestly be surprised if they do. Scranton has the best shot and has to win out. They already have a number of losses that are not helping their cause. I also think there are better Pool B options that the committee will take first: Maryville (TN), Chapman, probably Nebraska Wesleyan (especially if they win their last two games), and there is still Aurora and others to consider.

[NEPAFAN]

Tonight's Scranton-Moravian game will be broadcast at:


www.scranton.edu/wusr     Game Time : 7:00pm

[cold_case]

NEPA, I just noticed across the top of this page that you can receive e-mails. I got one before and noticed there are six in all.

Predictions tonight: Moravian by eight and Juniata by five.