MBB: Centennial Conference

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nyhoopstalk

Interesting to see the different point of view of the Centennial coaches and the national poll voters. Swarthmore is ranked #1 in the country; yet a team not even receiving votes in the national poll (Johns Hopkins) receives 1st place votes in their very own conference. Judging by Hopkins' performance against Division 1 Loyola, you must think the Centennial coaches have a good idea how good both teams can be this year.

Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)

Quote from: nyhoopstalk on November 05, 2019, 08:50:34 AM
Interesting to see the different point of view of the Centennial coaches and the national poll voters. Swarthmore is ranked #1 in the country; yet a team not even receiving votes in the national poll (Johns Hopkins) receives 1st place votes in their very own conference. Judging by Hopkins' performance against Division 1 Loyola, you must think the Centennial coaches have a good idea how good both teams can be this year.

Centennial lets more than just coaches vote (is it the SIDs, also?) - so all the coaches might've voted for Swat.  We just don't know.

That being said, JHU has a great coach and a terrific system in place - they've reached a point where it doesn't matter what they lose, they'll always be in the mix.
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r.w. mcnickels

Congratulations to Coach Robinson on his retirement! Shocking that it comes so close to the season beginning, but it sounds like the right move for him and his family.

https://www.godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2019-20/releases/20191104v3nw9h

D.B. Cooper

I'll give a few snapshot great memories that highlight GRobs legendary tenure.

1. Victory over Jersey City State in 1979 to go to 1st Final Four with Donny Marsh against North Park legendary team.

2. 1991 when Dips lost to UW Platteville in tough Final Championship game. After winning semifinal by 50+ when said to be an underdog, and having about a 25-0 unanswered run to get to Final.

3. 1996 E8 game vs, Wilkes with both teams something like 28 and 1. Dips won to go to Salem.

4, 2008-9 run to Final 4 when the great Georgio Milligan came aboard a young team as a freshman and led Dips to Robinsons last (5th) Final 4.

Plus too many other exciting moments to mention over my 40+ years as an alum and fan.

Swat Fan #1

Quote from: r.w. mcnickels on November 05, 2019, 10:16:51 AM
Congratulations to Coach Robinson on his retirement! Shocking that it comes so close to the season beginning, but it sounds like the right move for him and his family.

https://www.godiplomats.com/sports/m-baskbl/2019-20/releases/20191104v3nw9h

Wow - Not only is this shocking, but the timing is really head-scratching. One of the all time greats and just a good guy. I hope his health is ok. I wrote him a note a year or two ago hoping his health improved and that the league wasn't the same without him. To my surprise, I got a really nice long note back from him. Enjoy retirement coach (at least from basketball). You have earned it.

hopefan

With the postponing of the F&M - York season opener, hoping that it has nothing to do with Coach Robinson's health... I saw nothing but the postponement statement on the F&M site....
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Warriors

Quote from: hopefan on November 09, 2019, 08:21:33 AM
With the postponing of the F&M - York season opener, hoping that it has nothing to do with Coach Robinson's health... I saw nothing but the postponement statement on the F&M site....

Did not see that.  Seems very unusual...no other insight from anyone?

Warriors


NEPAFAN

Quote from: Warriors on November 09, 2019, 08:27:02 AM
Student protest of offensive Halloween costumes forced shut down.

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/11/student-protest-forces-postponement-of-basketball-game-at-franklin-and-marshall-college.html

You can't make this stuff up.

There is a clip on the internet of the protest leader making a statement on the court. Surreal.
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CNU85

If anyone is watching JHU v CNU and  has access to radio guys, let them know Urbach is a transfer from JMU.

Hank Mardukas

Who is to Blame?

I have just been notified by Franklin & Mashall Alumni '04 Jackiem Wright (2nd in scoring that season) about the protest which prohibited the game from taking place. I want to go on record that (1) I am a giant advocate of peaceful protest and (2) I am NOT a fan of racism nor any hate speach. Having said that, my close and personal friend "reserved seat" left his vacation on the sunny shores of Sea Island Georgia early to catch the home opener. It's not fair to the fans and players who sacrifice so much to attend and play in the game.

Solution: Once again Hank a person of superior intellect has the answer. I will personally reach out to each school and talk to the dean of students to put this plan into action. It is my belief that if people want to protest they have to notify me a bare minimum of 24 hours before the game starts.

Example: Caroline and Kevin from McDaniel want to protest on the basis of inappropriate rhetoric which was said at a gathering of friends during a sporting event which she is in her constitutional right to do. She notifies me that she is planning a peaceful protest when the Fords come to town. My compromise is Caroline and Kevin have the right to protest during layup lines and half time. During the game they can protest as long as the ball is on the opposite side of the court. This was everybody still has their first amendment right and I can watch Mike Rice Jr. go for 30!

God Speed-

Hank
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Hank Mardukas

Mules Point Guard Matt Ganias suspended for 2games for "juuling on team bus". Not sure what that means if anybody can decipher that would be great.
And on the eighth day, God created the Centennial Conference

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