WBB: Landmark Conference

[bigjoe]

I have seen six Lady Royal games and not once has the entire team played well.  It all may come together against one of the better teams, e.g. Messiah, and if it does, Scranton can beat anyone.  Daly has been consistent throughout and has emerged as a quiet leader.  Fabio has outstanding moves underneath, quick feet and a nice rotation on her shots.  Against a fast team, like Junianta, only Remington has breakaway foot speed and experience to stop a fast break, but she has to remain outside on offense to be in position.  She and Mooney need to be in the line-up during the final five minutes.  I like the freshman Kopecki, who makes "freshman mistakes" with her passing and is sometimes slow to get back on defense (she has speed), but is adept at position rebounding.  The bench is well-coached. especially Brohpy, and Coach Strong has proven many times that he can get the most out of his talent, especially this season.  Congratulations to a team that could be this year's Cinderella.

[saratoga]

Good points BigJoe & welcome aboard. This just in...Scranton & Juniata of the Landmark take 2 of the 3 Pool B spots & are heading to the tournament. Congrats to both schools. Bracketing tomorrow morning.

[CardinalRed]

Looks like the Landmark is getting some respect with 2 bids. Good to see. I definetly think it is a better conference than the CAC. I think in the East it is one of the better conferences in front of the CAC and ODAC (atleast from what i've seen). I think it is safe to say that Juniata has a bit of a tough road ahead of them considering who they're playing. Then again its 16's beating 1's that make March the best month of the year.

[bbald eagle]

I definetly think it is a better conference than the CAC. I think in the East it is one of the better conferences in front of the CAC and ODAC (atleast from what i've seen).

Red, if you're right, that doesn't bode well for the Cardinal women's prospects since over their years in the CAC they never were able to claim the CAC title. 

[CardinalRed]

I definetly think it is a better conference than the CAC. I think in the East it is one of the better conferences in front of the CAC and ODAC (atleast from what i've seen).

Red, if you're right, that doesn't bode well for the Cardinal women's prospects since over their years in the CAC they never were able to claim the CAC title. 

The CAC has 2 legit teams, 2 average teams, 2 below average teams, and 3 of the worst teams in the country. And three years atop the CAC and UMW is the best womens program in the CAC ever? I think Coach Finney or Former Coach Benshelter will have something to say about that. I sure hope my Lady Cards play your Eagles next year.   

[bbald eagle]

Hey Red, I never said UMW was the best ever in the CAC, just that CUA never won the CAC championship.  So I guess CUA was never the best, right?    When CUA left, it was in the bottom half of the CAC. Still would have been in the bottom half this year. If CUA plays and beats UMW next season, it'd be Coach Carey's first win over UMW, right?

[CardinalRed]

Hey bbald, Thats where I disagree. I think they would have been 4th, possibly 3rd in the CAC. Which is why I believe that the LMC is a better conference than the CAC. Did you see Catholic play this year? And yes, it would be the first time Coach Carey would beat UMW, your point? And if you really want to turn this into who is a better coach, lets get the two together and go x's and o's or maybe even involve a little one on one.

[mamadukes]

Now I would pay $$$ to see that!
I saw Catholic play UMW this year. It wasn't pretty. I believe the score was 82-61. UMW

[bbald eagle]

Did you see Catholic play this year? And yes, it would be the first time Coach Carey would beat UMW, your point?

I saw Catholic lose to Mary Washington at Catholic. I posted my reactions on this board. Go back and read them.

My point about Coach Carey? You slammed UMW and its program, invoking Coach Finney and former Coach Benshelter, both of whom have had great programs, as your authority. Coach Carey hasn't yet reached their level. So far she's achieved mediocrity in two leagues. I think she's good and has a bright future, but not much of a past. Coach Applebury rushed to the top of the heap very quickly. I suppose after being named national coach of the year last year, there's only one direction she can go. 

[CardinalRed]

I slammed after you slammed. I'm not going to sit back and let you take shots at a program I love. And yet your still taking shots at it? Don't dish it if you can't take it bbald.

[bbald eagle]

I definetly think it is a better conference than the CAC. I think in the East it is one of the better conferences in front of the CAC and ODAC (atleast from what i've seen).

First Slam copied from above, from you.   

by the way, was it a rebuilding year or not for the CUA Cardinals? 

[Pat Coleman]

You're a little oversensitive if that's a slam.

[CardinalRed]

Thanks Pat.If you took that as a slam I'm sorry but it wasn't intended that way. I was merely saying what I thought from what I saw this season and in seasons past. I've even sayed that UMW is a "Legit" team. Theres no taking away from what they've done this season.

And no it wasn't a rebuilding year. Our starting point guard Justine Gray (Soph) tore her ACL in the second game of the season and Starting Center Kristen Linderoth tore her second ACL in two years. Freshman took the place in both positions. It was more of learning expierence which is why this freshman class is going to be so good. Also Catholic missed key players a few games due to injuries.

But think about this for a second. Lose Liz Hickey a quarter of the way through the season and losing Leigh Kampman in the second game of the season. Also a few keys starters missing some games through the season. Would you have had as a successful of a season as you've had so far?

So the answer to your question is a resounding no. And whats with still taking the shots at the Team, Coach Carey, and the Program in general? 

[bbald eagle]

Pat's a CUA Cardinal too! 

You're right about one thing: if players go down, it makes a difference. Flanagan, a starter,  went down last year for UMW midway through the season and never returned. Bruen was out sick for a couple of games late in the season. The team was able to play through it.

I guess I'm missing something, but with CUA's record this season, if it wasn't a rebuilding year, it probably stays near the bottom of the Landmark.

As far as shots at Coach Carey: she's good and should improve. As far as the program, it needs to improve, doesn't it?

But I guess I'm not expressing myself the way you'd like. I liked Catholic and wished they stayed in the CAC. I just don't think this year they'd have finished in the top of the CAC either.

I'd like to see CUA at the top of the Landmark.

[saratoga]

I hope the Lady Royals try some different defenses against the team they play tonight. I've heard they love to drive to the hoop, get fouled & settle in. Scranton has the size to go zone & clog the middle up against Baker (a great player ) & their point who loves to drive & dish. Their 3 pt. shooting is very suspect so I hope the  Lady Royals try to force them deeper & deeper from the basket & try things they just arn't comfortable with. This team attempted about 20 more free throws than their opponent last week & over the course of the year are way beyond the opposition in that category. Take away the driving lanes.