MBB: University Athletic Association

[D3HoopJunkie]

Thanks to all who contributed and helped me understand exactly what the UAA is all about. It is much appreciated and truly eye opening to read some of the comments regarding each individual school and their athletic and more importantly academic pedigree.

As I mentioned earlier good luck to Rochester on Friday night. This should be an excellent basketball game!

[WUPHF]

I am a GNAC/Albertus Magnus supporter and poster and have really only witnessed first hand the Northeast in terms of travel amongst teams.

Quick question: any chance you were at this Albertus Magnus back in 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLVqtEcB_ic

This is easily by favorite buzzer beater of all time...the call and the behind the basket perspective of the camera probably had something to do with that.  I still wonder if that entire game was broadcast with that camera.  I am assuming not, but...

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

I am a GNAC/Albertus Magnus supporter and poster and have really only witnessed first hand the Northeast in terms of travel amongst teams.

Quick question: any chance you were at this Albertus Magnus back in 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLVqtEcB_ic

This is easily by favorite buzzer beater of all time...the call and the behind the basket perspective of the camera probably had something to do with that.  I still wonder if that entire game was broadcast with that camera.  I am assuming not, but...

That was a D3sports.com Production with our won Frank Rossi. I would have to check with him, but I think he ran into a problem with the high-center cam at some point because his tendency is certainly to follow my protocols and have a cam there.

[WUPHF]

That was a D3sports.com Production with our won Frank Rossi. I would have to check with him, but I think he ran into a problem with the high-center cam at some point because his tendency is certainly to follow my protocols and have a cam there.

Love it!

If you ever happen to be talking to Frank Rossi and think about it, please give my regards.  Easily one of the best calls I have ever heard. 

[iwumichigander]

Not to mention the IWU Opera School!

(IWU's Music Department actually is quite extraordinary.)

Actually my son picked Ithaca over IWU accepted at both.  And, yes Greg, I did leave out Julliard and misspelled Berklee. 

[Gregory Sager]

I'm sure that his choice must've stung a bit, Larry, but there's consolation in the fact that, for visiting purposes, Ithaca's in a much prettier part of the country than Bloomington-Normal. Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, and Taugannock Falls State Park are tremendous for sightseeing, as is Cayuga Lake.

[Smitty Oom]

I'm sure that his choice must've stung a bit, Larry, but there's consolation in the fact that, for visiting purposes, Ithaca's in a much prettier part of the country than Bloomington-Normal. Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, and Taugannock Falls State Park are tremendous for sightseeing, as is Cayuga Lake.

I actually went on a family road trip from MN to Cooperstown NY last summer and we stopped at Buttermilk Falls in Ithica... tremendous sightseeing is an understatement. Breathtaking.

One of many great views in the State Park.

[iwumichigander]

I'm sure that his choice must've stung a bit, Larry, but there's consolation in the fact that, for visiting purposes, Ithaca's in a much prettier part of the country than Bloomington-Normal. Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, and Taugannock Falls State Park are tremendous for sightseeing, as is Cayuga Lake.

oh yes, the sights, waterfalls and state parks are better than all the corn fields in Manito 

In point of fact, Ithaca has twin tower high rise dorms for which one side faces Cayuga Lake.  Parents are forwarded in summer orientation that if your child has a tendency to get distracted do not allow them to get a dorm room inthe towers facing the lake.

Of course the downside to the area are things like not being able to go back after winter break because of a snow storm that **** down the airport with snow drifted above the double entry doors to the terminal.  And the two dudes you were able to get on the telephone at the airport tell you they are there to prevent damage to the terminl building and are using a CAT front wheel loader to get from the terminal to the 7-11 to get food.  Why is the 7-11 open and yiu are not? I asked.  Answer - the guy at the 7-11 is stranded too!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

That was a D3sports.com Production with our won Frank Rossi. I would have to check with him, but I think he ran into a problem with the high-center cam at some point because his tendency is certainly to follow my protocols and have a cam there.

Love it!

If you ever happen to be talking to Frank Rossi and think about it, please give my regards.  Easily one of the best calls I have ever heard.

Talk to him nearly every day. LOL

[D3HoopJunkie]

That was a D3sports.com Production with our won Frank Rossi. I would have to check with him, but I think he ran into a problem with the high-center cam at some point because his tendency is certainly to follow my protocols and have a cam there.

Love it!

If you ever happen to be talking to Frank Rossi and think about it, please give my regards.  Easily one of the best calls I have ever heard.

Talk to him nearly every day. LOL

YES!! I was at that game! Many Albertus fans and people around the school and CT area always refer to that shot as the play that sparked the Coach Oliver era and the Albertus Magnus basketball teams great run over the years. Not to mention Olivers first BIG TIME recruit in All American Ray Askew. I have hear people over the years refer to that game as one of the biggest upsets in the tourney's recent history. That Willy P team was loaded with talent and they were certainly talked about as legit contenders for that season title

Truly one of the best buzzer beaters I have ever witnessed in person. That angle doesnt due justice in terms of how far Byron Reeves was away from the hoop when he buried that shot! And once I got back and listened to the call on Youtube, that made it that much more sweet! Frank Rossi was outstanding during that game and I have echoed these sentiments in the past toward him already. He is outstanding at what he does and I am sure Dave and D3Hoops.com are glad to have him on board.

Actually Dave, Is there anyway you can give us a run down of where some of your commentators will be doing games from this weekend? Who will be located where? Do you mind sending Frank up to Rochester for the weekend 

He is kind of a good luck charm for us Falcons fans!!

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

We have bigger plans for this weekend... actually won't have some people anywhere but my studio... more to come.

[D3HoopJunkie]

Interesting.......

[WUPHF]

YES!! I was at that game! Many Albertus fans and people around the school and CT area always refer to that shot as the play that sparked the Coach Oliver era and the Albertus Magnus basketball teams great run over the years. Not to mention Olivers first BIG TIME recruit in All American Ray Askew.

Thanks for sharing thoughts on the impact of that shot.  Very interesting.  Hope you guys have a good game against Rochester.  I know nothing of Albertus basketball, but I was a little surprised to see six guys averaging in double figures including two guys averaging almost 20.

Rochester is led by two senior guards who both were named first team all-conference.  They lost a key forward last season, but he was replaced by a 6'10 senior who has been almost as good and made the second team.  They finished the season 0-2 however, so they have some work to do.  I watched the game against Case Western Reserve.  The Spartans stayed patient through the Yellowjacket runs and out hustled them on the rebounds and such.

[hopefan]

I am a GNAC/Albertus Magnus supporter and poster and have really only witnessed first hand the Northeast in terms of travel amongst teams.

Quick question: any chance you were at this Albertus Magnus back in 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLVqtEcB_ic

This is easily by favorite buzzer beater of all time...the call and the behind the basket perspective of the camera probably had something to do with that.  I still wonder if that entire game was broadcast with that camera.  I am assuming not, but...

How can the Guilford shot not be anyone's favorite buzzer beater of all time? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMV_gvBwL1g

[Mr. Ypsi]

I am a GNAC/Albertus Magnus supporter and poster and have really only witnessed first hand the Northeast in terms of travel amongst teams.

Quick question: any chance you were at this Albertus Magnus back in 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLVqtEcB_ic

This is easily by favorite buzzer beater of all time...the call and the behind the basket perspective of the camera probably had something to do with that.  I still wonder if that entire game was broadcast with that camera.  I am assuming not, but...

How can the Guilford shot not be anyone's favorite buzzer beater of all time? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMV_gvBwL1g

Agreed.  And, amazingly IIRC, a day or two later a TV station asked him to recreate the shot - first try ... swish!