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#1
Pat, Good idea.  That is what I had intended but I am technologically challenged.
#2
Ryan, 13 conference games would be right, 8 (4x2)  in division and 5 in the other division
#3
It's my understanding that the CC will be splitinto two divisions next year (2024-25).  I believe one division (let's call it the North) will include Swarthmore, Muhlenberg, Ursinus, Haverford and Wahington College.  The other division (let's call it South) will be comprised of JHU, F&M, Dickinson, Gettysburg & McDaniel.  Teams in each division will play each other twice (home and away) and teams in the other division once (alternating home and away).  This means each team will replace five conference games with non conference games. Do I have this right?
#4
The Scranton game in 2003 was Mike's freshman year. I was at that game and exciting it was. Our only regret was that it should have been played at Ursinus if the AD had filed to host which he did not. That was arguably the best Ursinus team ever.  Dan Luciano was CC POY that year, Dennis Stanton the next year and Mike McGarvey the following two years. The other two strters were Steve Erfle and Naquan Williams, both excellent players. Mike was clearly the best player on the floor that game----scoring 19 points making 5 of 6 from three along with 5 assists and 3 steals. But---that was not enough since both Luciano and Stanton had sub par games.  Their biggest problem was free throw shooting as the Bears connected on only 8 of 20---most of them coming late in the game while shooting facing a raucus Scranton student body directly behind the visitor's basket. Final score 77-75  in favor of Scranton.
#5
Congratulations to Mike McGarvey---hired as the Head MBB Coach at Lafayette after serving as the interim this past season!  Mike is a class act and excellent coach. He is a two time CC POY and a 4 year starting point guard at Ursinus during which time the Bears won the CC championship 3 times. Mike started his coaching career as an assistant at Ursinus, moved on to Colgate as an assistant, then to Lycoming as Head Coach and finally to Lafayette.
#6
McBuckets----- Coaches & SIDs cannot vote for their own players or self.  Many coaches consider how much time, energy and resources are focused on on dealing with a specific player defensively.  For example Ryan Hughes and others selected were doubled every time they touched the ball or teams tried to deny them the ball.  Also, I think Caprise should have been 1st team vice Gaines as he is a much better all around player.
#7
Great championship game. Team defense is what separates these two teams from the rest. DeAngelo should be POY, IMO.
#8
DeAngelo would be the likely choice and a good one.  He was terrific against Ursinus. As for the 3-6 spots in the playoffs, much rides on this week's games with Muhlenberg at UC and Swat at Getty being very big ones. Likely will need the tie breaker.
#9
McBuckets, The last one was only one of several he took during the game, but that was the one that bloodied his nose
#10
Swat certinly succeeded in neutralizing Ryan Hughes. He wore a facemask last night against WC which indicates a broken nose or a facial fracture.  Probably a broken nose as he was bleedimg from the nose late in the game.   Against WC he was clearly not himself shooting 3 of 11 and only 9 points.  He adjusted to playing mostly as a facilitator. Wearing a mask inhibits a players vision----and confidence.  This will undoubtedly impact on UC's playoff chances and Ryan's chances of winning POY honors.  The game is deteriorating and if it's played like rugby, soon the players will be required to wear helmets and face masks.
#11
Reserved Seat----I agree that it started with the pros and has trickled down. To reveal how old I am, it started with George Mikan in about 1950 with the then Minneapolis Lakers when he  bulled his way to the basket. He was only 6'10" but incredibly strong. I was a Lakers fan in those days but never have liked that part of the game. Some chnges I like, i.e. the shot clock and the 3 point shot.
#12
Also, Visconti fouled out on that play. I am old school and believe basketball was intended to be a game of skill and finesse. I don't like what it's become with bullish post play, palming, indeed carrying the ball, transfer portal etc, etc. Governor Charlie Baker is the new NCAA head.  He was a great governor and played college hoops  but can he clean up the NCAA mess?
#13
I think one tech was on Visconti and the other on Swat fans----so two techs but only one on Visconti
#14
Ursinus/Swat game was much closer than the final score indicates.  Terrific defensive battle first half with teams tied at 24 following low scoring 1st half. Bears could not get untracked offensively due in part to excellent Swat defense. Swat led by only 4 with 8 minutes to play but then DeAngelo took over despite very good defense and made a short floater followed by back to back  3 pointers to push the lead to double digits and then it became a FT contest. DeAngelo was terrific and so was Swat's defense. In the 2nd half Swat shot 58% from the floor, 64% from 3 and 93% from FT line. Impressive.  What was not impressive was Visconti's double technical during his/Swat's mauling of Ryan Hughes.
#15
Stretch4----Nice summary, thank you.