MBB: Skyline Conference

[Raptormania!]

Tracy King talks about Bard's imminent dominance in an exclusive Raptormania! interview.

http://www.raptormania.com/Tracykingint.html

[bballfan44]

How does Bard think it will do well in the skyline confrence when it couldn't even win in the NEAC.  They finished 2-14 in league play.  And the year before that Bard was also 2-14 in the league, and thats when they had the mighty Adam Turner.  I thought Woldense was alot better player then Turner was.  But good luck next year, and I am happy for the Skyline because they pick up an easy win next year with Bard on there schedule.

[Raptormania!]

"How does Bard think it will do well in the skyline confrence when it couldn't even win in the NEAC.  They finished 2-14 in league play.  And the year before that Bard was also 2-14 in the league, and thats when they had the mighty Adam Turner.  I thought Woldense was alot better player then Turner was.  But good luck next year, and I am happy for the Skyline because they pick up an easy win next year with Bard on there schedule."

I am cautiously optimistic that you are an outlier, and that whichever school you are representing with this post is filled with people who can differentiate between "there" and "their", and know that you punctuate questions with a question mark, rather than a period. Clearly, you have "alot" to learn.

Once you master these basics, I am confident that you will begin to understand the rudimentary basketball knowledge needed to see Bard's forthcoming dominance of the Skyline Conference.

[bballfan44]

Opps I am sorry I didn't know that I had to be perfect on this website.  I do know that Bard is far from perfect when it comes to basketball.  I do think they have some good guards.  Washington is very quick, and can take almost take anyone to the hole.  But they don't have any size and really can't defend anyone.  They are going to need some really good recurits this year if they want to do anything.

[Raptormania!]

I accept your apology. Admitting your ignorance about Bard's imminent dominance of the Skyline is the first step towards recovery.

[bballfan44]

Sorry Raptormania I don't think they will be dominate in the skyline right away.   Wood has alot of work to do and has to bring in some talented players to win because the guys they have now will not get the job done.

[Raptormania!]

The Raptors bring virtually everyone back, and are adding several key parts. I can appreciate that as someone who doesn't grasp the finer points of basketball, you are not able to see the coming storm that is Bard's crushing of the Skyline Conference. But just know that the Raptor bandwagon will always have room for you. We'll swing low, sweet chariot, and come forth to carry you home, like a low-swinging, sweet chariot.

[atn alum]

Raptormania

I know summer hasn't even begun yet, but I've started working on my preseason Top 25...weighing the merits of voting Bard No. 1 rather than Amherst. Can you assist me in analyzing that matchup?

[Raptormania!]

atnwriter - great question! It's actually simpler than it might appear at first glance. I like to evaluate by common opponents. This season's Amherst team lost to both Trinity and Williams. As I'm sure you are aware, neither of these clubs have ever managed to defeat Bard, and the Raptors are adding a solid recruiting class.

I'd put Amherst in my top five, but Bard looks to be so good that my top ten will not include another top-six team.
As of right now:
1. Bard
7. Amherst

[WNYHoops]

I would have to think Bard, with their dominant inside play, would be a tough match-up for anyone. Raptormania, it is now a safe bet to book your flight to Salem for the Final 4. As a fan of the NEAC located in Western New York, I can say the teams in your former league are all breathing a sigh of relief to know the Raptors are no longer a threat to break out. With their 4 conference wins the past two years, it was only a matter of time before they began to dominate. The Skyline has no idea what they are in for.

[atn alum]

Last provoking question here  (it's May and I'm bored)

who would win this matchup?

Bard's starting 5

vs

Ditka?

[Raptormania!]

"The Skyline has no idea what they are in for."

See interview with Skyline Commissioner Tracy King- clearly, the conference is both happy and frightened to have Bard.

"Bard's starting 5

vs

Ditka?"

This is a ludicrous question. Coach Wood won't name his starters until November.

[Pat Coleman]

Ditka's gonna have a hard time inbounding the ball alone.

[Raptormania!]

Presumably they'll play a zone.

[diehardfan]

Ditka's gonna have a hard time inbounding the ball alone.

How about Ditka and Raptormania! vs The Bard Starting 5 as an alternative?

Hmmmmmm, this could get interesting.