MBB: Centennial Conference

Hoopla · March 04, 2011, 08:32:39 PM

Lusty,
Not to be disagreeable, but I am watching the Va. Wesleyan - DVC game and the gym is full. You have to remember, the second game features the home team and generally the attendance is much higher for that game. I have been to many Division III playoff games in the past and this is almost always the case. Each of the visiting teams will normally get a certain amount of tickets for a pre-sale, while the home team gets the rest. Thus, the reason home court is such an advantage!

LustyLarryintheToilet · March 04, 2011, 09:14:45 PM

quite true hoopla, ur always going to get unfilled gyms. but if you have closer commutes that would definitely pump up the attendance of the early game.

as a side note relating to the nescac, i want the announcer of this williams game to be the deejay at my wedding.

LustyLarryintheToilet · March 04, 2011, 09:19:46 PM

wow, ths williams game is crazy. the ref just called an egregious offensive foul inside the mythical circle. instead of going ahead 1 williams comes back hits a 3 now gets a steal and will be up 6. a great fight by Husson

Reserved Seat · March 04, 2011, 10:34:37 PM

I agree the coverage was terrible--wrong players/wrong teams.
Wish I could be there. Only consolation, I had the opportunity to sit in an F-15 and climb out on the wings.
What's wrong with McNally,only played 8 minutes.

docmarc · March 04, 2011, 10:55:25 PM

Quote from: bball2020 on March 04, 2011, 08:15:11 PM
Don't think i am the only one who thinks that lusty! It would be hard to be on his staff when i am not a coach! But u seem to knoe it all.
But i will do what u do from now on when someone proves a point.....
Lusty u must be jealous. Your comments are laughable!!

What is laughable is that F&M is in the second round of the NCAA tourney and your team is enjoying it on a computer. The proof is in the pudding- legendary coach, supporting wife, Player of the Year 2011 with Milligan, All American with McNally, etc. etc.

Hoopla · March 04, 2011, 10:59:41 PM

You are absolutely right Lusty in regards to games being a bit closer to home. The attendance and atmosphere in many gyms would definitely be better. However, if they did that we would not have the opportunity to see what I believe will be a great game tomorrow when F&M plays Va. Wesleyan. Should be a great game between two great programs!!

docmarc · March 04, 2011, 11:00:48 PM

Quote from: Reserved Seat on March 04, 2011, 10:34:37 PM
I agree the coverage was terrible--wrong players/wrong teams.
Wish I could be there. Only consolation, I had the opportunity to sit in an F-15 and climb out on the wings.
What's wrong with McNally,only played 8 minutes.

Baker, Haek, and Miligan had such great games and played so many minutes that Mcnally did not need to play much and Grob could go with a 7 man rotation. Mcnally still is suffering with that leg injury and potentially issues from the concussion still.

docmarc · March 04, 2011, 11:07:09 PM

Quote from: Hoopla on March 04, 2011, 10:59:41 PM
You are absolutely right Lusty in regards to games being a bit closer to home. The attendance and atmosphere in many gyms would definitely be better. However, if they did that we would not have the opportunity to see what I believe will be a great game tomorrow when F&M plays Va. Wesleyan. Should be a great game between two great programs!!

I am concerned about away tickets for the F&M crowd. I hope they save a few for those going tomorrow.

I think F&M will have to play a nearly flawless game to beat VA W. However, I will say that I do not want to hear anymore from the people of the world who said that F&M does not have any wins in the South and vs. a conference champion.

docmarc · March 04, 2011, 11:15:17 PM

Quote from: LustyLarryintheToilet on March 04, 2011, 05:59:58 PM
bball you are the only person who thinks a coach with 800 wins has given his school a bad name. perhaps you are just jealous that you couldnt get a job on his staff, i dont know who you are or your backstory, but your comments are laughably bitter.

F&M is a terrible school because of Coach Glenn Robinson. Just like the Cowboys are a terrible football franchise because of Jerry Jones and the Yankees are a terrible baseball team because of George Steinbrenner. Bball is clueless!

docmarc · March 04, 2011, 11:15:59 PM

Quote from: LustyLarryintheToilet on March 04, 2011, 08:17:56 PM
WINNING!!

WINNING!

LustyLarryintheToilet · March 04, 2011, 11:42:02 PM

Quote from: docmarc on March 04, 2011, 11:15:17 PM
Quote from: LustyLarryintheToilet on March 04, 2011, 05:59:58 PM
bball you are the only person who thinks a coach with 800 wins has given his school a bad name. perhaps you are just jealous that you couldnt get a job on his staff, i dont know who you are or your backstory, but your comments are laughably bitter.

F&M is a terrible school because of Coach Glenn Robinson. Just like the Cowboys are a terrible football franchise because of Jerry Jones and the Yankees are a terrible baseball team because of George Steinbrenner. Bball is clueless!

doc, this is the same guy who whined about having to cross a street a few days ago. he does a good enough job proving he's clueless on his own. that said, i like him, at least he doesnt hide behind his son when he posts here!

fritzdis · March 05, 2011, 12:24:43 AM

Quote from: docmarc on March 04, 2011, 11:00:48 PM
Quote from: Reserved Seat on March 04, 2011, 10:34:37 PM
I agree the coverage was terrible--wrong players/wrong teams.
Wish I could be there. Only consolation, I had the opportunity to sit in an F-15 and climb out on the wings.
What's wrong with McNally,only played 8 minutes.

Baker, Haek, and Miligan had such great games and played so many minutes that Mcnally did not need to play much and Grob could go with a 7 man rotation. Mcnally still is suffering with that leg injury and potentially issues from the concussion still.

I believe coach Robinson mentioned in a interview played online at halftime of one of the CC tournament games that McNally had actually not even been a participant in practices since the concussion. It wasn't clear if this was a direct result of the concussion or other issues that coincided with the recovery (such as leg issues). Regardless, it was clear that Robinson felt that McNally wasn't able to be on the same page as the rest of the team.

D.B. Cooper · March 05, 2011, 12:38:31 AM

Looks like a tough task for depleted Dips against VWC in Norfolk. Coach Macedo's crew reminded me of a super powered, taller, deeper version of the Battlin Bishop squad that gave Dips some trouble until late. It will be on the road with 90% of a hostile crowd in an uproar (however a bit reminiscent of the St. Mary's Sweet 16 game in that regard).

Heck even that sinister Marlin image on center court might give me nightmares. It makes Moby Dick, the legendary Kraken or even the mechanical Jaws monster look like Lassie.

In any case, I'll still root my heroic figures of Milligan & Baker (+McNally & Tolliver) And my new D3 icon Hayk to finish up with a push for a Hoops-shaking upset to finish their careers in Western Mass or RI so I can see them in person one final time & repay all of the positive energy they have given me with an in person salute to the Sunset or Salem.

Swat Fan #1 · March 05, 2011, 07:59:56 AM

When is the F&M game and will it be on video to watch? I just feel awful for McNally not being full strength for the NCAA tournament. He has worked so hard to get to this point. I hope somehow he makes a comeback so he can enjoy his last game(s). Good luck to all the F&M fans on here. I hope that you all will cheer for Swarthmore next year in the NCAA's. Hey a guy can dream! =)

LustyLarryintheToilet · March 05, 2011, 08:30:00 AM

Swat, the game is at 7pm. as per viewing capabilities, last night the video feed was borderline unwatchable. Cut out too many times, and was roughly 90 seconds behind live stats and 30 seconds behind the audio. hopefully it'll be better tonight.