MBB: Centennial Conference

[Reserved Seat]

F&M didn't luck out  this year.
Terrible site location.

[crambam]

Not necessarily.  This is the closest F&M ever had to play to NYC.  NYC has a LOT of F&M alumni.  If F&M can get the word out, there may be some decent attendance, especially if they win on Friday. 

[crambam]

Interesting about that Powers irrelevant shot at the buzzer.  Kind of reminds me of the 1994 Finals in reverse, when Lebanon Valley lost to NYU but a referee decided that shots after the buzzer count and gave LVC a tainted championship.

[D.B. Cooper]

Guys, that "meaningless" loss to JHU took them from a potential #1 regional ranking to this Odyssey. Going from hosting a pod to having a tough game against a strong Oneonta State team & then probably a road test against the Merchant Marines (if they are lucky to win 1st game) who are said very tough to beat at home in a remote corner of Long Island.

[Gabriel]

Oneonta appears to have good size with Beckford and Walsh at 6'9" and 6'8" respectively. They played a somewhat challenging schedule--beat Muhlenburg at Muhlenberg in an early season tournament.  All starters are Juniors and Seniors.  Looks to be a challenge.

If the Dips win, they will probably play the MMA.  Ursinus lost to a very disciplined MMA team 58-54 in Florida after Christmas.  They are good---not big but physical.

[Pat Coleman]

Guys, that "meaningless" loss to JHU took them from a potential #1 regional ranking to this Odyssey. Going from hosting a pod to having a tough game against a strong Oneonta State team & then probably a road test against the Merchant Marines (if they are lucky to win 1st game) who are said very tough to beat at home in a remote corner of Long Island.

Not sure if it's a remote corner of Long Island -- they're right across the water from the city. But as someone who's been there a couple times, it's a little hard to find, so if that's your definition of remote, I'd agree.

It is a very picturesque campus and a relatively small gym that could get loud if the cadets pack it.

[LustyLarryintheToilet]

to Crambam, the shot's only relevance wouldve been a 30 point game for Powers.  I actually thought the GBurg Coach made a terrible call though.  first he did not call a timeout to set up a final play (leading to a bad 3pt shot from powers, a good look but no footing), then he called the last timeout to "ice" Baker which didnt work.  But even if Baker misses you only have 3.5 seconds to go length of the court.  I'd much rather save that timeout so if you can rebound and set up a play.  Its like he went to the Herm Edwards international school for clock management.

I think F&M got a very favorable draw.  No real buzzsaw games (tough games, but not unwinnable for a veteran, athletic team).  I havent seen any of their opponents, but i'd rather have speed over size any day.  

[docmarc]

Remember Lusty Larry and Crambam- don't talk about the past- there are certain people on this site that think that the experience that F&M gained last year will not help in the tourney this year. 

[Pat Coleman]

Actually, docmarc is twisting the truth. The argument was whether that should help them FOR SEEDING AND SELECTION PURPOSES THIS YEAR. The answer is, of course, no.

But docmarc apparently doesn't like it.

[Pat Coleman]

By the way, if I have to remove another Lusty Larry post then you will be gone, Larry.

[LustyLarryintheToilet]

Mr. Coleman, it is not my fault that you hate freedom and would trample on my first amendment rights.  You cannot find one post i made that features a curse, and the only reason you want to delete my posts is because have always been biased against F&M. 

[crambam]

It's definitely not a remote part of Long Island.  It's exit 33 off the LIE.  I think F&M alumni should have no problem, especially programming a GPS.  For me, attending will depend on start time.  I'll be there on Saturday no matter what should F&M win.

[Pat Coleman]

Mr. Coleman, it is not my fault that you hate freedom and would trample on my first amendment rights.  You cannot find one post i made that features a curse, and the only reason you want to delete my posts is because have always been biased against F&M. 

Cursing is not the only way someone would get bumped. Immature sexual innuendo is just not necessary here.

[Reserved Seat]

Pat,
When you say small, do you mean I might not get a seat if I drive all the way there.
Will tickets be allotted to all teams to sell?


Bad site location meant distance for the local following.
I had figured F&M wouldn't get a home game with their non-quality losses.  John Hopkins wasn't the only one that factored in.  I was hoping they'd be at Albright.
As of now, if I can make arrangements, I have 4 other fans to go to the game.

[Pat Coleman]

Tickets are allotted to all competing teams at any NCAA Tournament game, yes.

I don't know what we listed the capacity as but my eyeball recollection is that it seats somewhere between 1,000 and 1,200.