Hoorah!

Pat- This was just my view on things, but I'd say of the 3 potential I mentioned, at least Gnias should be there.  I'd put him in place of one of the 4 representatives from Ursinus or WAC- preferably Brown from WAC or Hughes from UC.  Again, just looking to spark some good Cent talk here- not attacking any teams or players.  It was another enjoyable year of hoops this season.

"CCD3"- The logic you just displayed is the same exact argument I was making-  The Fords have been absent from the post season since around 2011 I believe?(someone fact check me on that going off top of my head) and the Mules since '14? so yes technically not as long of a drought as WAC, but are you going to ignore the same argument for the Mule/Ford players who contributed to their teams postseason birth + the fact that both teams swept the lesser WAC/UC.  We are talking about THIS season, not "All Back 2 Back Playoff Appearances Conference Teams".  Folks, imagine thinking of all conference teams and taking LAST season into account? I did enjoy your snarky reply nonetheless.

On a lighter note, I'm hearing rumblings out of Baltimore that the games at Hopkins will NOT be open to spectators? Can anyone confirm?  Was looking forward to heading over there this weekend

Corp. out

Hoorah! *Corporal Hicks has entered the chat.....*

Though I have been absent from the blog in the last year, I have been following closely from distance.  You may all thank that troll, Hank for my return.  I can't just sit back here and watch as he tries to ravage my reputation.  I won't wow you with a long post in my first one back, I'll just ease my way back into this since my fingers will probably be sore from all these keyboard pokes. 

A couple things I'd like to discuss:

1.  Hank is completely unhinged- Your arch nemesis??  Someone who supported similar ideas so frequently? Landy(Centennial Brad Stevens) to Villanova?? Been following Nova for years now, and there are very few guys in a position like Jay's.  He could practically get away with murder if it were done on Lancaster Ave... The only place I see Jay going is back to his closet to put on another dapper suit.

2. The All Conference team is an atrocity.  I mean absolutely no disrespect to any of the players who made the team, just not how I would have done it.  I feel like they got first team pretty accurately.  Delaney for MVP seems right after the hurdles he needed to clear to get back out there this season, Odell and Schaffer aka "The Bruise Brothers" only seems right after the historical season, Gaines- who probably is the leagues best individual player(not hard to tell just watch a little) was a No-Brainer and he is also my early choice for MVP next season, lastly Turkson, best season for the Fords in a while and he was their best player. 

When you get to Second team is when it gets fishy- Here is the CC order for standings- Swat, Hopkins, Haverford, Muhlenberg, WaC, Ursinus, F&M, Gettysberg, Dickinson, McDaniel.

Here are the # of Representatives from each team- Swat-4, Hopkins-2, Fords-1,  Mules-1, WaC-2(LOL), Ursinus-2, F&M-1, Gettysberg-1, Dickinson-1, McDaniel- goose egg

I'm curious to see what everyone else thinks of the teams for the season?

My issue is how do you look at teams who had seasons like the Fords and Mules(combined 8-0 vs WaC and Ursinus) and think that Ursinus and WaC should have 2 representatives and Dickinson and Gettysberg have 1 over another Mule or Ford.

Some Suggestions: Matt Gnias(previous 2 time rep) another Mule suggestion for at least honorable mention, Dallas Hoffman?? For the Fords Joe Wujciak? Just a name I'm throwing out there, Seemed like a guy who had a lot to do with their teams success.  CAREFUL folks when it comes to the game of basketball, there is a lot more to it than looking at strictly numbers....

Prediction-Guarantee Swat to final 4 this season and Hopkins to at least elite 8- Saw them each a bunch this season and both are very impressive/as well coached as anyone.

Hope to generate some good conversation in my return to posting- and AGAIN folks, please remember, Lets discuss sports in a positive manner.

The Cent is in good hands my friends.

Corp. Out

Been a while since ive posted and for good reason too. My wife and doctor seem to think it could contribute to my health issues. Not easy being a passionate fan when you inevitably get worked up over things all while dealing with typical health issues of an old man .

Anyway,
Few things i like and dont like so far from the Cent(feel free to engage in healthy debate):

Dislike: Not thrilled with how the cent started against out of conference teams- that being said I think we could agree there has been a slight dip in overall depth  over the past few years

2. Swat starting 1-2 in conference. Could Coach Kowalski's head gotten too big due to overload of success from day 1? I think the garnet end up coming around but interesting story line nonetheless

3. Mcdaniel. I dislike mcdaniel. Remember a few years ago when they were competing for a final playiff spot? I know it's early but we could see another down year for the terror. Cosching change coming?

Like:
1. How the Diplomats have dealt with adversity. Legendary robinson dealing with illness isn't easy when the guy has been their face for decades now.

2. Mules look to be the mules we have grown to love. Mules off and running! 2-1 start in conterence not to mention the youth movement on that roster. Returners gnias and Duke of hazard didnt play early on. Must have been injuries or who knows what

3. I liked Hopkins preseason and I'm standing by that. Hopkins will win conference but don't count out Franklin and Marshall to keep it interesting.

..until next time..

Well well well.... its been too long but Corp. is back.  Been to my first mule game since the hip injury (damn wife didnt put salt down on the driveway i fell and damaged my hip.).  Nothing like getting back to the barn for a game with playoff implications.  What a game for maybe 4/7th of the game.  Williams got a lot of looks early and hit early which gave him confidence for the rest of the game.  Ursinus size overwhelmed the Mules who usually play 4 guards/wings around 1 big got exposed by the 2 big man offense of ursinus.  Overall was happy with the level of play I saw.  Some ridiculous talent on display with Williams, Rindock going back and forth making shots and assisting on plays then Mcleod/Baez vs Quattro/Stark.  Man that was fun to see.  As a Mule fan, Best of luck to Ursinus in the playoffs moving forward talk about a great team win.

Now on another hand..., what are we thinking for the all league teams/awards? I know there is still a game left but I think it is pretty wrapped up.

     Woah woah woah settle down there Day-trader (@jmcozenlaw)  Futures and commodities aren't rocket science.  Even @monix (Mcdaniel Alum) would most likely be able to figure them out.... ok well maybe not....slow down corporal.....

      Corporal Hicks- School of Hard Knocks Alum

    Hooah! 

      Corporal Hick's long awaited return is finally here.  The Cent is finally back in action tonight and lucky for me I'll be in bethlehem visiting my wife's second cousin "nut hog".  Don't know how he got that nickname but he says thats what they called him back in college....yikes.  I think I may just have to stumble into the Mules vs. Moravian game tonight.  Very eager to see how new Coach, Kevin Hopkins looks to bring his Amherst philosophies with him to Allentown/the centennial.  I'm interested to hear what you other fellow message boarders are excited for?

Looks like we no longer have only 1 salty monix, but 2.   Sad!

With the recruiting class that F&M has brought in to back up superstar Fed, they have to be my personal early season favorite to win the league.  No disrespect to Swarthmore and their team, I think they will be right up there challenging F&M for the conference. 

Very excited to see how Pat Doherty(ex lafayette assistant) reshapes the Fords.  He has got to be excited to get his first go as a head coach even though he would rather have the job that Coach Hopkins has in Allentown.  Fords have a little talent bet they could surprise a few people. 

Game lines:
Hopkins -2.5 vs Marymount
mcdaniel +1.5 on road vs PSU brandywine
WAC +10.5 on road vs Salisbury
F&M -2.5 on road at miz
Haverford -4.5 at home vs PSU harrisburg
Mules +4.5 at Moravian
Swat -12.5 at home vs Hood

LOCK OF THE NIGHT: Mules +4.5 on road vs Moravian

Corp. out.

Dark horse team of the year: Bryn Mawr

  Just a joke folks.  Looks like the same old centennial as we know it.  Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Susquehanna on top.  Interested to see how the rest of the year plays off.  Excited for the Hopkins Mules game as it never disappoints.

Corp. Out

Agree with both Dave and Red.  I like the hire for the Mules.  Seems like its been a crazy last 6 months for the Mules good to see that they have 2 new coaches and that they can put their best foot forward moving on into the future of the program.  Very intrigued to see if the following for the mules will be affected by the dismissal of coach Mcclary.  I'm loooking forward to catching a few games in Allentown this year for sure.

Corp out 

Long time no blog for Corp, but I'm back just like the rest of the Cent student athletes. 
   
    News about Connor Smith is interesting, but you can't blame the guy.  A full time position is something you cannot pass down when you're in the position that connor is in as a young aspiring NBA coach.  Speaking of NBA coaches maybe @hopkinsnest can bring back the ridiculously stupid, but entertaining theory that Jeff Van Gundy will appear in the Cent in hopes of manning one of the sidelines.   

       Hope all of you stayed safe from Harvey if any are from Houston. 

Is it even d3boards if @monix doesnt try and critique every move by the Mules?  We all understand your loyalty to Coach Mclary, but that has nothing to do with Hopkins.

I'm considering going on a Centennial fall tour this year and stopping by all of the campuses in hopes of catching a pick up game or 2.  I can't achieve top message boarder without doing some work for it right? Cent ball is right around the corner and I cannot wait to see how each developing storylines unfold

Corp out 

            Interesting that you say that @hopkinsnest.  Though I was a fan of that Dickinson team I didn't get to many games.  I was able to catch some on my desktop for the most part.  The one game I was at was the Dickinson vs Mules showdown in Carlisle(my brother Igor lives not far outside of Carlisle).  I think if Wixted would have been involved with a Kardashian that season an accurate representation of what his year would have looked like would have been the product he put on the floor that night when he was faced against Centennial Super athlete Brandon Larose.  Larose held him to 4 points I believe and completely disrupted his rhythm.  Wixted, a great player of course, still no match for a Kardashian curse.  Nobody is immune to the old Kardashian Curse.  The Red Devils still won the game because of the great supporting cast they threw together along with coach Seretti's 5 out or 4 in 1 out system that they run.  Was way too much for the Mules to handle on that night(Collins,Cox,Angradi,Hinnencamp). Can obviously see why they won when they throw out 2 of @hopkinsnest All Time Centennial team players out there.   Say, anyone know what Gerry is up to now in his postgrad years?  Heard a couple different things.  Not sure if anyone has ties to Gerry or Dickinson but I was just curious.  Heard that he was going to Culinary school, he was playing somewhere, he was a teacher, and even going to grad school to get his bartender license.  Hopefully one of you can clear it up for me considering those are 4 totally different things. 

Corp.Out

      @Hank, seems like a direct correlation of what the season will look like to me  .   On another note, just curious to see if any of you fellow message boarders are following the NBA finals?  I could not be more disappointed in Tristan Thompson.  Getting out rebounded by a guy who is in the middle of his adolescent years (Curry).  Seems like I found another direct correlation: Anytime a Kardashian starts dating a player, their play starts to tail off.  Thoughts and opinions encouraged.

Corp.Out.

     Rest In Paradise, Cold Case.  Sad to see one of our own go...

            @Reserved Seat, very true I almost forgot about that.  Just another reason why I believe he could have made an impact at a higher level. 

       Interesting you say that @GoDiplomats about Moune.  I almost forgot about him when thinking about an all time Cent team.  I think he should definitely be considered and absolutely be regarded ahead of Walsh.  Nothing against Walsh as I enjoy the way he mans the paint, but Moune was another breed.  Cedric could dominate a game on both ends of the court leading his team to some very successful seasons.  Moune to me seemed to fly under the radar with his quiet demeanor, but dont under estimate his legacy.  I think he was also apart of the reason why Federici was able to play so freely and comfortable his freshman year making the acclimating process a lot easier.  That and along with Centennial Popovich's system that he continuously runs and gives opponents fits.  Hey @Red,  I think it was you who mentioned earlier about your relation to Cedric?  If thats the case, and you don't mind me asking, what is the relationship and also what is Cedric doing with himself in his post centennial era?

Corp.Out.

      Tomato/Tomoto, Potato/Pototo lets not nit pick here fellas.  I think you all know what I meant when I said blog.  I however am recently newer to writing on this "messaging board" although I have been a pretty frequent reader and follower of the Cent for years now. 

Bored at the office so what a better way to pass time than to make some predictions
Very early predictions for All Cent teams this year?
Mine would have to be
First team:
1.Wiley
2.Federici
3.Yonda
4.Quatro
5.Walsh

Second:
1.Tate
2.Wright
3.Rindock
4.Scibili (if healthy)
5. Baez

HM in no specific order- Rafferty,Mcleod, Janicot(Mardukas would like this one), Eric Williams, Slyka. 

COY- Robinson in other news the sky is indeed blue
POY-Federici as he eclipses the conferences all time scoring record
DPOY- Walsh
MIPOY- Rafferty
Best hair- With the departure of seniors Pete Christ/John Hunter it looks like its time for Dan Vila of Johhny Hop to take the crown.  Young man has quite an impressive head of hair on him
Best story line- With Wiley really starting to take over the conference the comparisons of Killing and Milligan will become more and more realistic.  Similarly to what we are seeing with Lebron/Jordan debates
Message Boarder of the year-Might have to go with Veteran D-mac on this one.  Just seems like his year.
Rookie of the year-Too early to tell.  Not familiar with enough recruiting classes.  TBD
Best Hospitality for a game- Memorial Hall for its plentiful seating, but Dip Zone for its atmosphere
Underachieving team of the year-Dickinson.  With the loss of Brown I think they could struggle also because the need to fill position.  Not easy getting thrown into the fire in the Cent.  Especially with some hostile message boarders(Hoopdog1414,Monix/HopkinsNest7)
Best student body representation- Johns Hopkins.  Man I've seen a few games in Baltimore and those kids are funny but ruthless.  Look forward to catching a few more. 
Matchup of the year-Whenever Swarthmore matches up with The Dips.  Has the potential to be a slugfest of the 2 top dogs
Best Fan- Reserved Seat.  Goes without having to explain

Standings
1.F&M
2.Swat
3.Ursinus
4.Dickinson
5.Mules
6.Mcdaniel
7.Getty
8.Hopkins
9.Fords
10.Washington