WBB: Empire 8

[TC HOOPS]

JoseQviper : NO I don't feel any better about our "no-name conference" like you called it. I NEVER said our conference was great. I said GMC had a VERY good team. It's funny you play in a bad conference and EVERYONE thinks you must stink too. Yes GMC didn't play great against a tough Ithaca team but got it together at the end. And played a GREAT NYU team down to the wire. I know fouls are part of the game but GMC played 12 min. in the first half without their point guard and best player because of 2 fouls, she was able to play the entire 2nd half and they out scored NYU with her on the court. And had to play almost the entire game without their 2nd best player the center played a WHOLE 12 minutes and had 5 fouls. Maybe that's why we were yelling "HOMERS". That being said NYU is the better team but GMC can play, CRAPY conference and all.

[JQV]

JoseQviper : NO I don't feel any better about our "no-name conference" like you called it. I NEVER said our conference was great. I said GMC had a VERY good team. It's funny you play in a bad conference and EVERYONE thinks you must stink too. Yes GMC didn't play great against a tough Ithaca team but got it together at the end. And played a GREAT NYU team down to the wire. I know fouls are part of the game but GMC played 12 min. in the first half without their point guard and best player because of 2 fouls, she was able to play the entire 2nd half and they out scored NYU with her on the court. And had to play almost the entire game without their 2nd best player the center played a WHOLE 12 minutes and had 5 fouls. Maybe that's why we were yelling "HOMERS". That being said NYU is the better team but GMC can play, CRAPY conference and all.

The Chairman's list of hysterical posters:

1. The "We always get screwed out of hosting" guy.

2. The "Recent History has no Relevance Unless it goes in my team's favor" guy. and,

3. The "I am not making Excuses, Except for these excuses" guy.

[BobNapoleone]

JoseQviper : NO I don't feel any better about our "no-name conference" like you called it. I NEVER said our conference was great. I said GMC had a VERY good team. It's funny you play in a bad conference and EVERYONE thinks you must stink too. Yes GMC didn't play great against a tough Ithaca team but got it together at the end. And played a GREAT NYU team down to the wire. I know fouls are part of the game but GMC played 12 min. in the first half without their point guard and best player because of 2 fouls, she was able to play the entire 2nd half and they out scored NYU with her on the court. And had to play almost the entire game without their 2nd best player the center played a WHOLE 12 minutes and had 5 fouls. Maybe that's why we were yelling "HOMERS". That being said NYU is the better team but GMC can play, CRAPY conference and all.

The Chairman's list of hysterical posters:

1. The "We always get screwed out of hosting" guy.

2. The "Recent History has no Relevance Unless it goes in my team's favor" guy. and,

3. The "I am not making Excuses, Except for these excuses" guy.

Given all the "trash talking"...and assessment over what team was best in the recent past...my hat is off to this year's squad!

I remember them being a real unknown early on...playing Rochester close...then the "pre-season, pre-conference schedule".....ouch for a couple of games.

BUT, an interesting thing happened on the way to another Championship...the ladies really jelled. Underclassmen stepped up and two of my three favorite seniors at IC held things together...lead the ladies back....and reeled off a pretty impressive win streak.....

Congrats to the captain who nailed 1000 points (Sue K)....and who's motor has ONE speed..great season!

Then the "other" captain (Erin S)....who dishes out assists "like Vito does pasta at my favorite Italian bistro" here at home (Set a new IC NCAA playoff single game record w/8).....and still managed to nail enough threes to set a new Ithaca Bombers single season record. 

I know the future is in pretty capable hands at IC...just wanted to thank these two ladies for some awesome leadership....oh yeah..and another Championship!


    15 National Championships and counting..     

[JQV]

This is what makes you a legend Mr. N.

    15 National Championships and counting..     

P.S.: Don't want to rile up ol' TC Hoops anymore, I was reading on another board that he got into a fight in the parking lot at NYU after getting beat.  Hysterical.

[TC HOOPS]

PS Jose - NEVER got into a fight in the parking lot, a discussion yes. It wasn't easy talking to him because he was hiding under a car. Yes I raised my voice because he made negative comments about our team, but that's it. It's OVER... And you know what I even wish his team luck.

[heatlee]

How does Elmira look? Can they build on last years success?

[sotier]

Will Elmira be able to improve on last year? All signs say yes. They return four of their starters.Coakley,Troutman,Catanese,Symonds. They have a group second year players who were able to get substantial time in last year. they should be solid.
Lost D.Troutman to graduation,she was a quick defender and a valued member of a pressing scheme. Kent should be able to fill this spot. Though she is not as quick on the defensive end, she showed offensive instinct an may help shore up the  half court game.Saw her play in the Hornell Macker last year and she flat out can score, hopefully we see that this year.
Bottom line--Can you say NCAA?

[superman57]

you also have to always look at fisher...they are a solid team awith a whole bunch of young players...

[Caz Bombers]

Fisher had a rebuilding year this past season so I don't know if they're at the top of the list of title contenders.  On the other hand, Ithaca bounced back from its worst season in a long time in 2006 to win yet another E8 championship in 2007 so there's precedent.  If Elmira really has 4 returning starters from the regular season champs, that's gonna be tough to beat.  IC returns a nice nucleus and as Superman57 notes, Fisher is always a tough out.

[sotier]

Sounds like a fun and competative year in the E8. Stevens joins in this year , anyone with info on the "Ducks"??

[sotier]

A little research done on the new member of the E8,Stevens Ducks. Well it looks as though the E8 has added a VERY GOOD team to the mix.Last year the Ducks finished at 21-7.Placed second in the Skyline conference.One of the loses was only by 8 to NYU. Here is the kicker, Stevens did not have a senior starter. They started 2 freshmen,2juniors,and a soph. Should be a very tough opponent in the E8,perhaps even a preseason favorite. Anyone with first hand knowledge of the Ducks, please fill us E8 folks in on your team.

[patroonbball]

It looks like a rough year for 'wick. Coming off a 9-14 and losing 95% of their scoring, there better be some super frosh coming. I could see a 4-21 season.

[bigchief]

Wick is supposed to have a good recruiting class. Coach Powell, interim head coach, was the one who brought them in. She'd also recruited the four seniors from last year's team.
A better question is how did Thompson get the SUCO job? Especially after last year's poor record. The four seniors from last year's team came into the year with much promise. Some of her tactics left many shaking their heads. Better luck to you folks at SUCO.

[patroonbball]

It does make you wonder what SUCO saw to hire her.This past season was suppose to be THE season for Hartwick. 9-14 probably meant she saw the handwriting on the wall at 'wick. Plus, her recruiting left lots to be desired. Plenty of kids promised things that were never backed up.

[sotier]

Question? Is there a set limit to how many players a team can have on their roster?