MBB: Centennial Conference

Gabriel · February 22, 2012, 10:45:12 AM

Quote from: Reserved Seat on February 22, 2012, 09:21:56 AM
Porter is F&M's defensive stopper and was usually assigned the other team's best small man. The only other player who played as tough defense as Porter seemed to be Breslin. Porter's selection showed you don't just have to put up offensive stats to be recognized as a quality player.

Reserved Seat,

Agree and as I have said many times, F&M's game starts with their defense. Always solid and bails them out in tight games. GRob's strength as a coach is his success in coaching defense and post players. He gets the most out of what he has in those areas.

centfan · February 22, 2012, 06:19:04 PM

swat dad...you are a good man who brings kindness to the board. thanks to everybody. i appreciate all of the personalities on here.

oftdip · February 24, 2012, 08:22:54 AM

Nice article on Milligan - more personal background for all... should be an outstanding weekend at Mayser for all...
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/592884_MEN-S-BASKETBALL--Milligan-eyes-third-straight-title-for-Diplomats.html

Swat Fan #1 · February 24, 2012, 08:48:48 AM

Thanks Centfan! I think it comes from coaching for over 20 years. I always saw it that the player on the other team could be on my team, so why not like the kid? I also think coaching AAU for several years led me to realize how most of the young kids who play are pretty much all alike and usually good kids. What I really like about college hoop is that when the game is over, it is over. Fans, players, coaches, and parents are so pleasant to meet and talk with after the game.

The one thing I detest in today's game is all the trash talking going on. There is no place for it in the game. I am not sure how they have done it, but the Centennial Conference has less (and I mean really none) trash talking than any basketball I have seen. Be it high school, other college leagues, et al. I think with little trash talk makes it a far better product. Play hard, shut your mouths, respect your opponent, and show class win or lose. Somehow the Centennial Conference gets it right!

Great article on GM! I didn't realize he was DIII preseason player of the year. Well done!

commish · February 24, 2012, 09:46:15 AM

A semifinal preview can be found here: http://www.centennial.org/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2-24-Preview

Do you remember these Centennial tournament moments?

Ursinus' Nick Shattuck scoring 46 pts vs. Dickinson in the 2008 semis
Ursinus' Dennis Stanton ripping off 42 in a losing cause vs. Hopkins in 2004
Muhlenberg's Ernie Koschineg hitting four big threes as the Mules knocked off undefeated and #1 ranked F&M in Allentown in 1995
Gettysburg's Dan Capkin draining eight "threes" in the 2009 final vs. F&M

What's your favorite tournament memory - team or player?

diplomaniac1 · February 24, 2012, 10:02:18 AM

Folks -

Here is my selection for tonight's other "Pick-Ems Game":

Franklin And Marshall over Washington

See you at Mayser tonight! Be sure to say hello. Enjoy the games. Regards to all.

Go Diplomats!

Eric

r.w. mcnickels · February 24, 2012, 11:53:48 AM

Quote from: commish on February 24, 2012, 09:46:15 AM
A semifinal preview can be found here: http://www.centennial.org/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2-24-Preview

Do you remember these Centennial tournament moments?

Ursinus' Nick Shattuck scoring 46 pts vs. Dickinson in the 2008 semis
Ursinus' Dennis Stanton ripping off 42 in a losing cause vs. Hopkins in 2004
Muhlenberg's Ernie Koschineg hitting four big threes as the Mules knocked off undefeated and #1 ranked F&M in Allentown in 1995
Gettysburg's Dan Capkin draining eight "threes" in the 2009 final vs. F&M

What's your favorite tournament memory - team or player?

How about F&M's Jerome Maiatico nailing a 30-foot bomb in the final minute to send the 2000 championship game to OT vs. Johns Hopkins? The Dips looked dead in that game with 5 minutes left, then rallied and won the title. That shot (and several buzzer beaters that year) kept alive a winning streak that took the Dips to the Final Four.

Gabriel · February 24, 2012, 11:59:41 AM

Quote from: commish on February 24, 2012, 09:46:15 AM
A semifinal preview can be found here: http://www.centennial.org/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/2-24-Preview

Do you remember these Centennial tournament moments?

Ursinus' Nick Shattuck scoring 46 pts vs. Dickinson in the 2008 semis
Ursinus' Dennis Stanton ripping off 42 in a losing cause vs. Hopkins in 2004
Muhlenberg's Ernie Koschineg hitting four big threes as the Mules knocked off undefeated and #1 ranked F&M in Allentown in 1995
Gettysburg's Dan Capkin draining eight "threes" in the 2009 final vs. F&M

What's your favorite tournament memory - team or player?

Commish,

I saw the firsts two, the Ursinus games, but not the rest. Both the Shattuck and Stanton performances were terrific. Stanton averaged over 30 points per game that season and led the nation (D3) in scoring. No player worked harder during of off season to improve his game than Dennis Stanton. Now a very successful high school coach at Souderton High School.

Nick Shattuck was a totally selfless player. He too could have averaged over 30 points per game as a senior if he were more selfish. A team player all the way.

Gabriel · February 24, 2012, 12:16:33 PM

Picks for tonight's games

Muhlenberg over Dickinson---should be a good, close game. Could go either way

F&M over Washington College---WC surprised them once, not twice although the seniors from WC should give
the Dips a good game.

Reserved Seat · February 24, 2012, 01:40:02 PM

Looks like Pool C is filling up quickly with conference champions.
http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2012/02/wrapup-Feb23

Reserved Seat · February 24, 2012, 02:14:34 PM

Grinnell College averages 112.1 points on offense.
F&M on average allows 54.9 points on defense.
Which stat leads to NCAA success?

Omahamike · February 24, 2012, 06:51:24 PM

I am on my way to Mayser gym. I have never been to a Centennial Conference tournament as I am from Omaha. I see that Dickinson is winning at the half. There goes my pick. The surprise will be the consumer report I am doing from Lancaster- can anyone guess what I am doing?

I am staying at this great hotel called Parkside if anyone wants to hang out.

Swat Fan #1 · February 24, 2012, 09:25:49 PM

Wow - F&M dropped 52 at the half.

And 100 final score. That is some serious scoring!

centfan · February 24, 2012, 10:02:04 PM

ugly f&m game....washington had a rough tonight...shot about 25%
very uninteresting playoff game
tomorrow...dips and mules..
go mules!!!

mulefreak02 · February 24, 2012, 10:34:11 PM

Centfan, it's gonna be ugly tomorrow as well when my mules beat the overrated dips in their own gym. tomorrow will be malique's coming out party, and I don't think Glenn will be able to run up the score on us. many mule fans are planning to make the trip to Amish land. GO MULES, dipphan where are you now buddy?