MBB: Centennial Conference

[njf1003]

D-Mac, you say in this week's blog that "F&M has got to figure out how to win outside of the Mayser Center." Doesn't the win at Hopkins count?

http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2015/01/19/daves-top-25-ballot-week-7-3/

F&M does play better at home than on the road. McD and Muhl have generally not been good for the Dips.
Dickinson is always a battle, but the Dips seem to play better there, probably that rivalry game thing.
I'd say whoever wins Wed is in the drivers' seat for the Conference so far, but it's still a little early to say.
really is a tough 3 game road trip... never seem to play well at Haverford wither....

Also 3 teams is amazing, but I doubt it will last too long. Someone has to pick up a couple of losses soon.

[Reserved Seat]

Don't leave Hopkins out of the equation.  They won last year's title.  Hopefully, they don't win the regular season; their gym isn't large enough to host the play-offs.  A lot of fans would be disappointed.

[CC Fan]

I finally joined the board!! I have followed the Centennial for about 10 years now pretty thoroughly, but I don't claim to be an expert on its history. But I do know a fair amount about the players and coaches that have come through this great conference for about the last 10 years. I am a Gettysburg fan and I can't say that I have noticed any posters from the Bullets perspective....at all. So hopefully I can bring some support for the young bullets squad!! I enjoy reading the posts on here and the topics that come up. I hope I can gain, and give some insight on these great teams and programs.

[Reserved Seat]

CC fan--welcome to the board.  A lot of the teams seem young.  Not many seniors.  F&M has one.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

D-Mac, you say in this week's blog that "F&M has got to figure out how to win outside of the Mayser Center." Doesn't the win at Hopkins count?

http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2015/01/19/daves-top-25-ballot-week-7-3/

Yes they did... back in November... and one game doesn't set a trend. And JHU has won ten straight since that game.

Historically, F&M struggles on the road in the Centennial when they need to win the most. Remember a few years back when they lost to winless Washington? I looked back on the last seven seasons and they are .741 on the road in the conference. Not bad to be sure... but to make sure the conference playoffs go through Mayser Center I think they have got to secure games on the road more - especially against teams they should beat (though, McDaniel is a very talented team - I wouldn't put them in the "they should beat" category).

By the way, McDaniel has beaten F&M four times in Westminster in the last seven years.

[givengo]

It's encouraging to see the increased number of posts on this board.  More exciting that posters are mentioning and showing interest in multiple teams. Would love to see this board build like the central and multi region boards.  lot's of  witticism and basketball entertainment to be had reading those. 

[Hoopdog14]

Most teams play better at home than the road.  The Centennial Conf has some death traps for even the best of teams.  McDaniel, WaCo and JHU are some of the tougher gyms to play.  My bet is on the Diplomats because of size and discipline.  F&M can be beaten and it depends which JHU team shows up.  They need hot shooting or they can go down.  McDaniel may be the surprise.

[hoop master]

Johns Hopkins is my bet at the end , despite who hosts the playoffs.  Blue Jays have a deep bench and upperclassman experience-- paricularly two srs Hammer and Bugarinovic as well as astrong Coach Nelson A formula for success. Dips will be in mix for sure, but still think Its Hopkins year again. Going out on early lim and predict Dickenson will fall out of getting to big dance this yr. Two teams from CC this year will go again.  For other teams the race is for making the cc playoffs and number 4, and 5 cede.   Of course alot of ball left and I can be all wrong-- as this is the CC. But thought would give a stab as we get to half way point..... others?

[CC Fan]

Looking forward to the games Wednesday night! There should be some good ones.  I am excited for Gburg and McDaniel since I follow Gburg.  We always struggle there, even if we do pull out a win.  It will be interesting to see how McDaniel comes back after a great win for Coach Curley and his program.  They are always scrappy and aggressive.  Hopefully we don't allow Wes Brooks and Merlo to go off, which they have in the past against the Bullets! McDaniel may be one of the more veteran teams in the conference, considering most teams are playing some young guys this year. 
Good luck to all the teams.

[CCD3Basketball]

I'm curious to see which games actually get played tonight, considering the weather system that's moving into the region. It could make bus travel difficult/dangerous.


But in the event that everything goes off according to plan, Dickinson/F&M and Gettysburg/McDaniel are the highlights of the night.

We'll also see how JHU handles being a ranked team now also when they travel to meet WAC tonight, in a place that gives lots of teams trouble to play in. I think students are back in session at most of the schools now, so the crowd will always present a challenge.

Also, can Muhlenberg bounce back and get a win, or will Ursinus continue their upward trend? And who wins the battle for Haverford/Swarthmore?

Should be a great night (weather permitting).

[Hoopdog14]

I think G-Burg playing at home will best McDaniel.  And I will go on a limb and say Dickinson will prevail.  We will see how Federici bounces back from a so-so game and Moune seems to be favoring a bad ankle.

If Mules lose tonight their season is done.  Swarthmore should outlast Haverford who probably has their best games beghind them

[CC Fan]

Unless something changed, Gburg is traveling the straight shot to McDaniel tonight. Which is never an easy place to play!

[CCD3Basketball]

The game tonight is at McDaniel. Which, according to what I've read, is still on for tonight, as is Haverford/Swarthmore and Hopkins/WC. No word on the other two games.

[hoop master]

predictions.. hopkins by 12 over wash,   haverford by 5 over swat, muhl by 10 over ursinus, mcdan by 3,over gettys, and  the big one f and m by 4 over Dickenson.  great match ups tonight.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

So Dickinson might have been sending a little bit of a message tonight, no?  I've been impressed with them all season, and certainly F&M is a little overrated, still a very, very good showing.