MBB: Centennial Conference

[LustyLarryintheToilet]

any word on where the officials for this game will come from?

[ronk]

look for some guys from 300 miles away in the thinking of the NCAA.

[gordonmann]

I'm not sure why tournament players would be ineligible to participate this year.  Look at last year's roster.

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nabc/genrel/auto_pdf/D3all-starrosters.pdf

Most of these guys played in the tournament, even if you set the Final Four teams aside.

[bball2020]

I do believe that McNally is the regional pick, so there is no need to vote on him.

[Reserved Seat]

Where did the rumor about tournament players not being eligible start?
My understanding was the game was open to all seniors not playing in the finals.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The invites go out after the sectional weekend. And they reserve two positions, I believe, for those who lost in the semifinals. So, players like McNally and all who are in the tournament are being debated on by coaches... but we won't know who is invited until after next weekend.

The poll on the front page is for any seniors who are not playing in the tournament and felt deserved to possibly be in the game.

[Pat Coleman]

That's right. This vote is restricted to seniors who are not in the tournament, one from each region, so that's why some of the guys you mention are left off.

There will indeed be two other Mid-Atlantic seniors who get on the roster. But this vote is two guaranteed spots selected by fans. It's akin to the final vote for the MLB All-Star Game, except that because of the tournament, this vote happens first.

[LustyLarryintheToilet]

quote from d3 tournament preview:

"What do we make of this game? Franklin and Marshall vs. North Carolina Wesleyan, an interesting departure for a Diplomats team which has played more East, Atlantic and Northeast Region teams of late."

- Well, except of course for their last tourament game!

[Pat Coleman]

In the opening rounds, LL.

[LustyLarryintheToilet]

The last two years F&M has played 10 tournament games, 3 vs MA, 2 vs NE, 2 vs ATL, 2 vs S and 1 vs E.

[Pat Coleman]

Yep, but as I said in my previous post, my note in my preview was based on their early-round opponents, speaking to their placement in the bracket.

[LustyLarryintheToilet]

oh ok, my confusion, so what meant to wriite in your preview was:

"What do we make of this game? Franklin and Marshall vs. North Carolina Wesleyan, an interesting departure for a Diplomats team which has played more East, Atlantic and Northeast Region teams in early round action of late."

quick note, of their four early round games the last two years, theyve played one each from the MA, A, E and NE. 

[cocoh2oDad]

just making sure I'm doing this right, been having troubles posting lately. new post to come

[cocoh2oDad]

 Wow!!! Enough is enough!! Holy B for boring Batman. I thought these forums were for discussion of sport, the athletes and such. Who gives a rats ass about who plays where and why, the formulas used to determine it, the politics involved and how long of a drive, (Waaa! Waaa!), it is to get there! Please shut your pie holes already! Have any of you holding this sleep inducing discussion ever played this great game? My guess is no because if you HAVE ever played, this type of discussion doesn't enter your head let alone cross your lips. The important and only point is this. The object for a player or fan at this time of year is to STILL be playing or watching, PERIOD!!! You don't care a lick if you have to ride on a bus or drive cross country to play or watch the next game. You just want to be going! Ask Ursinus, Gettysburg, Muhlenberg or Dickinson players and fans if any of this algebra or these algorithms matter to them.You non athletes must just have time to kill at work or just like to see your thoughts in print. And to Mr. Lusty Larry as for no F&M fans complaining about this process of figuring who plays where and why, I guess for some reason you don't count because you've been on this soap box the longest this last week or two about all this nonsense. Now, as for all the ass kissing being planted on the cheeks of Mr. Robinson by certain F&M "fans" on this forum for a couple of months now, let me ask you "fans" this. Why is it through this whole "special" season for this winner of 800 games in 40 + YEARS of coaching I have not heard nary a peep from those who have coached against or for him,played for or against him or even those associated with this "legend in his own mind". All I've seen or heard is basically comments from the "fans" of F&M and of course the over hyped comments from the North Carolina coach who spent some "CAMP" time with him over the years. The bottom line is this. First, the true value and legacy of an individual  no matter what your profession or passion in life is to earn and have the respect, admiration and true praise of your fellow co-workers, professionals, adversaries, and peers. Second, is to conduct yourself with class, sportsmanship, humility, and a little humbleness, and to respect those you compete against or for. This "legend" has exhibited just the opposite and for a long time as far as I've heard, seen and discussed with many others. Many over these 40+ years have observed his arrogant, classless, obnoxious behavior and conduct over and over. So maybe, just maybe, there lies the answer as to why the only "good" press  this "legend" has received is mostly from those who don't compete, observe or interact with this man on a regular basis. And don't give me the weak jealousy defense on these comments because I've played and competed my whole life in sports and have had plenty of complimentary, positive, respectful praise for many of my adversaries and competition over the years. The great thing about sports is you perform or conduct yourself on a "stage" in front of many each time you go to "work". So the positive and negative attributes are that much more amplified, important and obvious. Passion is one thing, but Mr. Robinson, if I were the director for the stage in which you "perform", (literally), you would have gotten the proverbial hook a long time ago. Legend my ass! Enjoy the games this week true CC fans! Can't wait for October and the 2011,12 season. Go Bears!

[r.w. mcnickels]

Why is it through this whole "special" season for this winner of 800 games in 40 + YEARS of coaching I have not heard nary a peep from those who have coached against or for him,played for or against him or even those associated with this "legend in his own mind".

Lots of former players and coaches—both assistant and opposing coaches—have chimed in about Robinson. The following stories have anecdotes from many:

http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/350522

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/sports/ncaabasketball/09coach.html

http://articles.philly.com/2011-02-08/sports/27107218_1_marshall-s-robinson-f-m-ursinus