MBB: Centennial Conference

[fritzdis]

Dickinson (typical game for Dips not to be ready for tough Devils greater urgency, Prize for this loss could be a weekend in Middlebury, Amherst or Ashland, VA)

I don't disagree with this (a chance to knock off F&M is sufficient motivation), but Dickinson may not have anything to play for as far as the playoffs are concerned, depending on how tiebreakers are applied.  Here's my take on the situation:

Dickinson L, Muhlenberg W, and Johns Hopkins W would put all three at 11-7.  Each is 1-1 against both of the others.  Muhlenberg is 1-1 against F&M, while Dickinson and Hopkins would be 0-2, so Muhlenberg would be the #2 seed.  Dickinson is 2-0 against Washington (#5 seed in this scenario), while Hopkins would be 1-1.  If Gettysburg beats McDaniel, however, they would have the same record as Washington.  Hopkins is 2-0 vs. Gettysburg, and Dickinson is 1-1.  Washington would win the tiebreaker over Gettysburg by virtue of a better record against F&M, but the question is whether this tiebreaker is already applied when breaking the tie between Dickinson and Hopkins.

If Washington is considered ahead of Gettysburg for the purpose of breaking the tie between Dickinson and Hopkins, Dickinson would be the #3 seed, getting a first round bye.

If Washington and Gettysburg are considered tied for the purpose of breaking the tie between Dickinson and Hopkins, the tie would eventually be decided by Hopkins' 2-0 record over Haverford, compared to Dickinson's 1-1 mark.  This would make Dickinson the #4 seed, requiring them to play the first round game.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

FYI: Coach George Petrie, Cory Weissman, and Coach Rob Nugent will all appear on Hoopsville tonight. The show starts at 7:30 PM EST tonight... but their segment will be closer to 8:30 PM.

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[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

If you missed tonight's Hoopsville show, the archive is already available: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2011-12/feb16-show

Segment is around 1:05 into the show and lasts for about 30 minutes.

Thanks to all of those at Gettysburg and Washington who involved in getting this on the air, including SIDs Braden Snyder and Phil Ticknor. Also, special thanks to Coaches George Petrie and Rob Nugent... and especially Cory Weissman. Thank you for sharing your story.

[centfan]

dear coco,
after all the documented rude and juvenile comments you have posted on this site (most of them aimed at me), your commentary on bad student behavior is hilarious. while i don't doubt that the dickinson fans were acting poorly, somehow you being the one to whine about it robs the comment of credibility. on another more important note,i still want to play you one on one full court and pressure you from baseline to baseline. will you consider it? i have located a court and i feel that many players in the centennial conference would enjoy watching you show off your basketball acumen.i will write the press release and do the invitations.i am also in the process of arranging live video. do you have a photo of yourself before you got cut from JV? i would like to include it along with your stats in a brochure i am designing. let me know. congratulations on your season on the board here!!! you did a great and thorough job of sharing your "insights" with us all.
your pal,
centfan

[Omahamike]

Centfan that might make a great halftime show at the tournament next week.  Good luck!

Back to work on my consumer report on whether or not that Ron Popeil instant hair spray works. I had lost all my hair in a consumer report accident.  Anyway report at 11!

How are my picks doing?

Also I enjoyed Hoopsville this week.  That host is very entertaining and informative.  Thank you D3hoops.com

[diplomaniac1]

Folks -

Here are my "Pick-Ems Games" selections for this afternoon's games:

Gettysburg over McDaniel
Muhlenberg over Ursinus
Johns Hopkins over Washington
Haverford over Swarthmore
Franklin And Marshall over Dickinson

I am uncomfortable picking all road winners!

Good luck to all. Enjoy the games. Regards,

Eric

[Gusthegoose]

Gettysburg over McDaniel
Ursinus ober Muhlenberg
Washington College over Johns Hopkins
Haverford over Swarthmore
Franklin and Marshall over Dickinson

[njf1003]

I'm gonna jump into this late as well:

McDaniel over Gettysburg
Muhlenberg over Ursinus
Washington College over Johns Hopkins
Haverford over Swarthmore
Franklin and Marshall over Dickinson

[r.w. mcnickels]

F&M over Dickinson, 63-53 in Carlisle before what looked like a packed house at the Kline Center.

Congrats to Gerogio Milligan on becoming the all-time scoring leader in F&M history, passing former teammate James McNally. Incredible to see a record that stood for 30 years (held by Donnie Marsh) broken two straight seasons.

[Reserved Seat]

It was a wonderful atmosphere at Dickinson.  The Devils have a very enthusiastic student following which was mostly positive in their support of their team.  Only a few instance of on called for behavior, especially one buffoon during the National Anthem and his school's wonderful renditon of the anthem and the 'redmen's' mockery of the referees.
Millign lead an early onslaught as F&M built a 21-2 lead before watching most of it evaporate before the half.  After the half, Honig(14 points) hit several long-range threes which tied or kept the score close.  The Devils tied the score several times in the second half, but were never able to take the lead.  Milligan passed McNally for all-time leading scorer, which he now leads by 11 points after scoring 26 points. Salandra added a tough 13 points and Gyokchyan 10. The rest of the team struggled to score.  Dickinson played a very physical defense.  My only concern is their tendency to undercut players, which could lead to injury as it did with McNally last year. Wixted plays aggressive on both ends of the court and ended up with 18 points. He will be a force for the next 3 years/

[centfan]

congrats to spencer liddic...another strong game, and double double in his dominance against ursinus in his last season game before playoffs.

[oftdip]

Ditto to Reserved Seat's take on the Dickinson-F&M clash. Two very athletic teams that went nose to nose all 40 minutes. Dickinson should be proud of their fan support - yes, a couple of off-key moves, but for a fan base that was on "double secret probation", they produced in size and volume... Conference needs more Saturday afternoon atmospheres like yesterday in Carlisle...
Milligan was vintage especially when the Devils got close each time... Congrats on the record; have had the pleasure of knowing all three recent record holders at F&M and he is deserved of their company... Officiating was a C...again... Too many non-calls on the undercuts and over-the-backs while several 'assume' calls on drives that got big men in trouble...
Should be a fun weekend at Mayser!

[Swat Fan #1]

Congrats to Swarthmore for a season ending victory against their biggest rival! It was their best game of the year and showed maybe they have something to build on next year. The starting five are back and hopefully the coaching decision will be made soon. They finally played agressive on offense and attacked the basket the whole game. I have been waiting to see this for three years!

On another note, when does the all conference team come out?

[centfan]

thanks omahamike...i am trying to make arrangements but haven't heard back from coco yet. i will keep you informed. happy trails.

[Omahamike]

My predictions this week are Washington wins play in game and then loses to the diplomats in the semi .  Then mules win their semis and lose to the diplomats in saturdays championship. Also I predict that all of you will watch my consumer report tonight at 11 about high gas prices.  Think about that issue as you drive to Mayser gym this Friday .