MBB: Centennial Conference

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Picks for 12/5

F & M
Gettysburg
Muhlenberg
Ursinus
Johns Hopkins

Enjoy

[diplomaniac1]

Folks -

Here are my picks for today's games:

Hopkins
F&M
Ursinus
Muhlenber
Gettysburg

Brr! It is snowing up here. Enjoy the games. Good luck!

Eric

[Gabriel]

Unfortunately one official decided to help determine the outcome of the game.

It was a tough game for anyone to lose. But are you saying that Ursinus lost because of the officiating? It seemed to me that two consecutive offensive rebounds by F&M with about one minute left was the real difference. The ensuing jumper by Beckford was the biggest shot of the night. I didn't think the technical on Small determined the outcome.

r.w.

I said the primary reason they lost was their inability to control Milligan and that the #***& officiating helped.  I agree that the two offensive boards were big. However, the two free throws Milligan made with 21 seconds to go after the "scrum" with Donahue on a very questionable call together with the two free throws after the technical were arguably the difference in the game.

Having said that, F&M is good----really good and probably would have and should have won on this night if it went to overtime.  F&M seems to be better this year than last.  Their outside shooting should not be a worry for you Dips fans based on what I saw on Wednesday.  F&M's perimeter defense is outstanding---in fact, their defense in general is great.  I don't know how the year will turn out, the only thing I know is that Ursinus will show up for the return match on February 3.  Buckle your seat belts!

[r.w. mcnickels]

12/5 picks:

F&M
Haverford
Muhlenberg
Ursinus
Johns Hopkins

Safe travels to all...

[r.w. mcnickels]

McDaniel beats F&M yet again in Westminster, 60-51. It looks like a carbon copy of last year's game at the Gill Center, which has become somewhat of a house of horrors for the Dips. Does anyone have a report from the game?

The Dips seem to leave their offense on the bus when they travel, scoring 59 points at LVC and 51 today.

In an even bigger shocker to me, Ursinus loses to Swat, 74-68.

[Swat Fan #1]

What a game by Swarthmore! I am so shocked and happy! I thought they were due, just not today! =)

[Reserved Seat]

McDaniel's agressive, swarming zone defense thwarted any attempt by F&M to run its offense.
McDaniel doubled team the ball constantly and tied up F&M efforts to make a play.  Robinson went with a 4 guard offense in an effort to move the ball better.  McNally got few touches, therefore having little opportunity to have an effect on the outcome of the game.  Nevertheless, he had 15 points and 9 rebounds.  Brooks tried to make the offense run and scored 16 points with 6 rebounds.  F&M committed many turnovers on careless and less than crisp passing.  On offensive McDaniel ran the clock well and told most of their shots in the waning minutes of the shot clock.  Despite the fact that several shots were off balanced or highly contested, they dropped through the bucket.  McDaniel's quick passes opened up numerous easy shots for Sarris-Gray who played an outstanding game.  Jarboe played an outstanding game even managing to stay in the game with four fouls for much of the last half of the second half.  Dyson made several nice shots in the first half to help the Terrors open up a three point half time lead.  Georgio struggled throughout the game.
Unfortunately, F&M was without Tolliver(missing his three point presence was well-noted after watching Salvati launch several ill-advised threes) and Henry(still recovering from his elbow injury)
Next F&M game Wednesday against Gettysburg.

[Gabriel]

I was not at the Ursinus/Swat game but it sounds as if Swat slowed the pace to their liking----used some  box and one and triangle and two defenses.  Obviously, they were trying to negate Hilton and Cousart.  The other Bears simply did not step up.  As a team, they were simply outplayed in every aspect of the game.  That was the first time Swat has beaten Ursinus since Kevin Small was an assistant at Swat in the 1998-1999 season.


Now, they must regroup and learn.  I think they will.

[Reserved Seat]

Sounds like Swarthmore and McDaniel had the right defenses for Ursinus and F&M.

[diplomaniac1]

Fellow Progrnoticators -

Ouch, what a bad Saturday for the pickers and their crystal balls and/or tea leaves! The following are the current standings including the results from Saturday, the cummulative totals, and the win-loss percentage:

   12/05   TO DATE   PERCENTAGE
GODIPS04   3 – 2   19 – 6   .760
OLD ENDS   3 – 2   11 – 4   .733
GABRIEL   2 – 3   18 – 7   .720
BRCE4   3 – 2   17 – 8   .680
BTEXPRESS   2 – 3   17 – 8   .680
D. B. COOPER   2 – 3   17 – 8   .680
DIPLOMANIAC1   3 – 2   15 – 10   .600
R. W. MCNICKLES   1 – 4   15 – 10   .600
RESERVED SEAT   1 – 4   14 – 11   .560
DIVISION3   2 – 3   9 – 8   .529
OLD MAN TERROR   1 – 4   3 – 6   .333
         
I didn't make it down to Westminster due to the weather. It looks like the injuries and the lack of a consistent outside shooting game are taking their toll on the Diplomats.

I will post the list of Wednesday's final games before break shortly.

Eric

[diplomaniac1]

Folks -

According to the 2010 Centennial COnference Men's Basketball Guide, the following are the games for this week:

Monday 12/7

Swarthmore @ Widener

Wednesday, 12/9

Dickinson @ Muhlenberg
Gettysburg @ F&M
Haverford @ Ursinus
Swarthmore @ Washington

Thursday, 12/10

Dickinson @ Williamson Trade

Saturday, 12/12

Widener @ Gettysburg
Muhlenberg @ Moravian

I am not sure about the game on Thursday night. Does anyone have a better schedule and know for sure? Please advise. Thanks.

Remember, all selections are due by tip-off. Have fun! Enjoy the games. Good luck! Regards to all.

Eric

[godips04]

I am hoping to "rebound" after a rough Saturday...brutal.  Anything can happen, especially this time of year when students have other things on their minds.  So here is my "shot" at this weeks early games.

Monday 12/7:

Widener

Wednesday, 12/9:

Muhlenberg
F&M
Ursinus
Washington

[division3]

eric
i am barely over .500...need to step up in my predictions!!!

[D.B. Cooper]

12/7 picks:
Widener

12/9 picks:
Muhlenberg (mule cavern rules)
Gettysburg (Dips in turmoil, devastated by too many injuries)
Ursinus (Must win this one, plus back in the friendly confines)
Washington (Doubt if SWAT can do it again in the House of Cain)

[BRCE4]

Monday
Widener
Wed
Mules always tough at home
F&M  can't lose 2 in a row can they
Ursinus at home and likely in a foul mood
Washington CC teams tend to struggle in Chestertown
Thurs
Williamson Trade
Sat
Widener in a close one at Gburg
Mules Greyhounds are rebuilding