MBB: New Jersey Athletic Conference

mean · February 22, 2006, 03:43:18 PM

Truck,
I didnt get to the game until halftime. We were getting creamed, and everyone in the gym that were rooting for the Roadrunners knew I wasnt pleased at all. The second half was what I was expecting from RCNJ from the time tip-of began. They ran when the opportuniy was there and got to the free throw line consistantly.
NJCU showed no sign of ergency. Guys such as Washington should have begun to demand the ball and become 110% more agressive down the stretch. NJCU's tenacity on defense seem to be lacking as well. The second half of this gaem was completely different from the last time RCNJ came to JC. RCNJ players were pouring with sweat, sceaming and shouting as they fought back this time around. Free throws were going down much easier. NJCU's full court press seemed helpless at stopping the Roadrunners.
I seen it, NJCU were beat. They weren't smiling and no one seemed to have and answere for Mosby as he played basketball.
I think he is extremely valuable to Pryor's improvement at guard play as well. they really compliment each other just as Holley and Pryor done in the past.
Roadrunners,
Don't pat yourselves on the back just yet. You now have to go down to Stockton. Remember they were just in the finals last season on our court and it would be very pleasing for them if they were the reason you guys aren't a step closer to another title. There is always work to be done. Let's Go Roadrunners!

mean · February 22, 2006, 03:43:49 PM

Congradulations to Harding for become the nation's #1 player in steals! NJAC Defensive Player of the Year? Sure! Why not?!!

mean · February 22, 2006, 04:04:48 PM

Knight, "what happened with Wilson this time?"

I'm not really sure about Wilson. I know he has a son he really cares about and he had a decision to make. I know it had to be very tough for him to leave the game after coming back from such an experience as the military. I haven't really been in contact with Wilson since he left the team the first time. I'm not enrolled in school this semester due to the fact that I would have had a difficult time commuting from home to school. And besides that, Coach Dawkins run us into the ground!
Truck may have a better clue than I do.

Knightstalker · February 22, 2006, 04:06:58 PM

Last night we were told he had left the team. Nobody knew why just that he wasn't on the bench. It looked like one other starter was missing but I can't remember who it was.

Rhodes Scholar · February 22, 2006, 04:42:20 PM

Quote from: knightstalker on February 22, 2006, 04:06:58 PM
Last night we were told he had left the team. Nobody knew why just that he wasn't on the bench. It looked like one other starter was missing but I can't remember who it was.

Todd Lowber was on the bench in street clothes. He normally starts.

Knightstalker · February 22, 2006, 04:45:57 PM

I think Lowber is the other I was thinking of.

Rhodes Scholar · February 22, 2006, 05:52:13 PM

A couple of more comments on last night's Ramapo @ NJCU game:

i) Both teams put in stellar performances for one half that reminded me of the top NJAC teams of the recent past. There were a lot of very good athletes running the floor and making some nice shots. All told, Ramapo looked better than any other NJAC team that I've seen this year.
ii) Both teams have more talent and more depth than WPU and Stockton.
iii) Both teams underachieved this year--especially Ramapo.

Rhodes Scholar · February 23, 2006, 01:40:52 PM

2006 NJAC Tournament Semifinals (Conference Record in Parentheses)

#5 Rutgers-Newark (10-8) at #1 William Paterson (13-5)
Rutgers-Newark advanced to the semis with a bizarre overtime win over TCNJ. In the regular season the Scarlet Raiders were swept by William Paterson. WPU routed R-Newark in their first meeting at WPU, 71-45. In the second game at R-Newark, the Pioneers squeeked out a 52-50 victory. R-Newark's longest conference win streak was five games, and they suffered back-to-back losses against NJAC teams twice. WPU finished first in the regular season, beating out Richard Stockton by one game. The Pioneers' longest conference win streak was six games. They did not lose back-to-back games against NJAC foes this season. Both teams have a similar talent level and both coaches use their benches.

#6 Ramapo (9-9) at #2 Richard Stockton (12-6)
Ramapo made it to the semis with an amazing come-from-behind win over NJCU. These two teams split during the regular season with each team winning on the road. Ramapo's longest in-conference win streak was five games. The Roadrunners lost three in a row to NJAC teams once and back-to-back games twice. Richard Stockton's longest conference win streak was three games, which they accomplished twice. Their longest losing streak against NJAC foes was three games. Ramapo has more talent and more depth. Stockton has a bit more size. Stockton has overachieved and Rampo has underachieved. If Ramapo plays like they're capable of playing they'll win. If not, they're done.

Knightstalker · February 23, 2006, 01:48:26 PM

I am pulling for Stockton to win the NJAC, I think the NCAA needs a dose of Gerry's fashion sense. Those white shoes and belt will send people running to the stores to be like Gerry.

Truck · February 23, 2006, 04:20:33 PM

Any of you who are going to the games tonight, I hope to read your reports on these boards.

Rhodes,
thanks for those previews. I really hope the Ramapo guys step up. The first time Ramapo played Stockton was back in January. They won in Double Overtime with the score 110-106. Rah Wilson dropped in 28 and 13. In their last regular season game, the score was much lower with Ramapo dropping the game by 3 points (74-71).

Mosby, Harding and Pryor are playing great basketball, really stepping up. However, Ramapo lacks a void in the middle. They do not have a dominant big man. They need Frost and Jenkins to step up and Jenkins was excellent in the NJCU game.

Nevertheless, the team has always done well playing an up and down style of basektball. It's just that with the loss of Wilson, other big men need to step up.

Truck · February 23, 2006, 04:36:08 PM

Amin, Phil, 'Stalker, Rhodes, Ira,

Thanks for posting with the updates.

Stockton doesn't have a Listen Live radio transmission of tonight's game and they don't operate a Live Stats, so I will be waiting to hear how Ramapo did. With a win, I will be coming down for the championship game on Saturday at either Newark or William Patterson.

I have already made my travel arrangements so y'all better win...

Speaking of LiveStats, Ira, you did a great job. I was able to follow the game along as if I was there. If only it could refresh automatically...

Knightstalker · February 23, 2006, 04:48:20 PM

I was just on Stocktons page Schedule page ,they are broadcasting the game on a webcast from their radio station. The link is on their schedule page. You need win amp to listen.

Nice of them to let everyone know.

Truck · February 23, 2006, 04:57:55 PM

Quote from: knightstalker on February 23, 2006, 04:48:20 PM
I was just on Stocktons page Schedule page ,they are broadcasting the game on a webcast from their radio station. The link is on their schedule page. You need win amp to listen.

Nice of them to let everyone know.

Wow. Thanks 'Stalker for letting me know. I e-mailed the staff back in January when Ramapo played them on the road and they don't me you can't listen live.

Thanks again.

Here is the direct link:
http://wlfr.stockton.edu:8000/listen.pls

To download the Win Amp player:
http://winamp.com/player/free.php

But perhaps you all can go to their webpage. The increase in traffic should make them happy.

http://www.wlfr.fm/

Rhodes Scholar · February 23, 2006, 05:26:23 PM

Truck: It's tough to know which Ramapo team is going to show up. They've been very inconsistent this year. A lot of turmoil and dissension. Maybe they'll be better off without Wilson. Plus it's not clear if Lowber will play tonight. Anyways, if they play like they did in the first half against NJCU they're going to lose. If they play like they did in the second half, they'll definitely win. They obviously can win on the road. Even without Wilson and Lowber the Roadrunners have more talent and depth than Stockton. If this team does come together and some guys step up, I think they're the team to beat. But that's a big if.

Truck · February 23, 2006, 05:43:55 PM

Quote from: Rhodes Scholar on February 23, 2006, 05:26:23 PM
Truck: It's tough to know which Ramapo team is going to show up. They've been very inconsistent this year. A lot of turmoil and dissension. Maybe they'll be better off without Wilson. Plus it's not clear if Lowber will play tonight. Anyways, if they play like they did in the first half against NJCU they're going to lose. If they play like they did in the second half, they'll definitely win. They obviously can win on the road. Even without Wilson and Lowber the Roadrunners have more talent and depth than Stockton. If this team does come together and some guys step up, I think they're the team to beat. But that's a big if.

Well they have been picked to finish first in the pre-season poll. Hopefully, they will step up to that billing and play like the top team.

Lowber is hurt. He only played 8 minutes on Saturday against Stockton, and took 2 shots, scoring no points.

He sat out the NJCU game but hopefully he will be at full strength. There is no tomorrow. They cannot "save" him for the game on Saturday b/c a loss today means there is no game on Saturday. If he can go, he should.

True, the Roadrunners have been very inconsistent and its tough to predict which team will show up. They have the better talent over Stockton but they did split the season series, taking the first game into double overtime.

All of their games this year have been close - they have won and lost by small margins, as their last game on Saturday. They need to play RCNJ basketball, run the floor and score. 30 points in 20 minutes is unacceptable.

We are counting on Mosby, Harding and Pryor to bring their "A" game, which they will. They need the supporting cast (Wesley, who is going to be a star in the NJAC, Frost and big man Jenkins) need to play their game.