MBB: Centennial Conference

[Dips75]

Dips75
The game probably won't be at Amherst.  The Amherst women have first dibs on the court.  If the women win, they host and the men travel

I saw that. I'm not sure whether to be happy or sad. Ideally, I'd love to see F&M host, though not likely. But Amherst is close to where we live now, and we've been waiting for years for F&M to play up here.

Of course, even if Amherst's men hosted, my wife would go into labor and we wouldn't make it.

[diehardfan]

Dips75
The game probably won't be at Amherst.  The Amherst women have first dibs on the court.  If the women win, they host and the men travel

I saw that. I'm not sure whether to be happy or sad. Ideally, I'd love to see F&M host, though not likely. But Amherst is close to where we live now, and we've been waiting for years for F&M to play up here.

Of course, even if Amherst's men hosted, my wife would go into labor and we wouldn't make it.

Haha, I am totally feeling your pain except in a Wheaton vs VWC hosting scenario.

[Dips75]

Dips75
The game probably won't be at Amherst.  The Amherst women have first dibs on the court.  If the women win, they host and the men travel

I saw that. I'm not sure whether to be happy or sad. Ideally, I'd love to see F&M host, though not likely. But Amherst is close to where we live now, and we've been waiting for years for F&M to play up here.

Of course, even if Amherst's men hosted, my wife would go into labor and we wouldn't make it.

Haha, I am totally feeling your pain except in a Wheaton vs VWC hosting scenario.

HA! I remember seeing F&M host in some interesting scenarios, but when they are the third highest of the four seeds, and through circumstance both Massachusetts teams had to travel south, it would be...well, ironic, at the very least.

[diplomatjunkie]

Such a huge game for Hyak!  That basket were he tossed the ball backwards was worth the price of admission.  I am so happy to see them in the Sweet 16.  I hope I can make the trip to where ever they are playing.

[centfan]

congrats to F&M. i don't think they will get past amherst but it is possible. i saw toomey play tonight (point) for amherst and he is very good. i think he is a better offensive player than milligan. that matchup should be interesting. i also think that amherst plays a bit bigger and stronger inside than F&M. we shall see.

[ddm1027]

congrats to F&M. i don't think they will get past amherst but it is possible. i saw toomey play tonight (point) for amherst and he is very good. i think he is a better offensive player than milligan. that matchup should be interesting. i also think that amherst plays a bit bigger and stronger inside than F&M. we shall see.

Toomey is not the athlete Milligan is (particularly strength wise), but I agree that he is a more polished offensive player.  It will be interesting to see how he does against the F&M guards who are fairly long and quick.  Amherst has the power advantage inside but F&M's bigs have been playing very well lately.  I would give Amherst the advantage but F&M matches up with them pretty well.  Despite their high ranking, this Amherst team has not been as impressive as their championship and runner-up teams several years ago (that being said they could still be a Final Four team).  I hope it will be a good game.  I'd like to see the best of the CC beat the NESCAC's best.

[7express]

Not to discredit Amherst, but the majority of their big wins were at home.  They played Wesleyan and Williams twice (1 counts in the Nescac standings, 1 doesnt); both of the conference games were at home.  They also only played Middlebury once and once again that was at home.  Not saying they won't win, but Amherst is more vulnerable on the road which is what this will probably be.

[Swat Fan #1]

What is the chance that the game could be played half way between the two? I would think this decision would have to be made pretty soon.

[D.B. Cooper]

As for the site of the upcoming battle with Amherst, reading the tea leaves it seems that Staten Island is the most likely site with their just barely large enough 1200 seat gym. We will see soon enough. If the players know Dip history they should know F&M owes the Lord Jeffs some payback for 1994 & 2004. They have always had the same approach to F&M. They have packed in the defense to limit the inside game & make us shoot from the perimeter & bet we miss. Here's to hoping this plan would backfire.

[Swat Fan #1]

DB, I think you are correct. I was forgetting it was four teams and not two. If Amherst and MIT won't host, I think it should be F&M.

[D.B. Cooper]

Swat Dad

Staten Island is thought to be seeded higher and is as geo-central as any team could be. Dips are a longer shot as size of gym and attendence aren't emphasized in modern NCAA times.

[oftdip]

If any of the Commish-level gurus are online, we'd love your take on the location of the F&M-Amherst Sweet Sixteen game... a definite classic in the making!!!

[crambam]

I wonder if they will factor in the sheer pain in the neck it is to get to Staten Island.  Not to mention super expensive tolls.  I don't know how DEEP this place is into SI either.

How far is it off the ferry?

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Gut tells me F&M, but I think Cabrini is the lynchpin. I am not sure NCAA will send all NE teams into MA next weekend... but regional rankings (assumed) seem to give F&M the advantage. Also, rumors about hosting at MIT are just that unless someone has some facts... so don't count your chickens.

I could see MIT getting the chance to host to keep a pod up in NE (for geographical reasons) if Cabrini is hosting as well. But you never know... find out in about 2 to 3 hours.

[onetinsoldier]

I wonder if they will factor in the sheer pain in the neck it is to get to Staten Island.  Not to mention super expensive tolls.  I don't know how DEEP this place is into SI either.

How far is it off the ferry?

its right over 278 from jersey, but i know that is of little impact for you.  see the red star  http://classic.mapquest.com/maps?name=College+of+Staten+Island&city=Staten+Island&state=NY&address=2800+Victory+Blvd&zipcode=10314&country=US&latitude=40.60875&longitude=-74.15379&geocode=ADDRESS&id=1256428