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Originally posted by Scrub View Post
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Giving up triple digits to Frostburg last night was inexcusable. There were far too many matador defensive plays by the WLU side. Even when the game is out of reach for your opponent, you still have to have enough pride to sit down a stop a weaker opponent from getting clean layup looks. And when the mop-up crew--given a chance to show they can play this system as well as the top 7-8 guys can--went in and just turned it over in the backcourt on, like, 5 straight possessions, that was disappointing to see as well.
I hate to see WLU play a sloppy game right as they're getting ready to head into dreaded Retton Arena. That's as tough a place to play as any building in the conference, and you better believe that no matter how many losses that Fairmont team has, they WILL be ready for WLU on Saturday. They always are. And they're never intimidated--especially in their own building.
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Originally posted by Columbuseer View Post
11-17-2018. WLU 158. Glenville 106, WLU had 87 in 1st half.
The thing is, that Glenville team had serious offensive weapons. If you remember, Marshall-transfer Phil Bledsoe was getting talked about as a conference player of the year candidate. That means that giving up the 106 to Glenville in a game played that fast with that many possessions was somewhat reasonable.
Giving up triple digits to Frostburg last night was inexcusable. There were far too many matador defensive plays by the WLU side. Even when the game is out of reach for your opponent, you still have to have enough pride to sit down a stop a weaker opponent from getting clean layup looks. And when the mop-up crew--given a chance to show they can play this system as well as the top 7-8 guys can--went in and just turned it over in the backcourt on, like, 5 straight possessions, that was disappointing to see as well.
I hate to see WLU play a sloppy game right as they're getting ready to head into dreaded Retton Arena. That's as tough a place to play as any building in the conference, and you better believe that no matter how many losses that Fairmont team has, they WILL be ready for WLU on Saturday. They always are. And they're never intimidated--especially in their own building.
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Originally posted by Layton View PostWhat’s the school record for points in a game?
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
IUP's metrics will be fine. They still play Mercyhurst again, UPJ and Slippery Rock twice each and also East Stroudsburg.
Of course they also have 6 games left with Gannon, Clarion and Edinboro.
We obviously have the two vocal fanbases but this regional could easily also be at East Stroudsburg or WV State.
I know one thing for sure: talking about who is hosting on Jan. 11 is about a guaranteed waste of time.
There's 5-6 very strong teams in the Atlantic - four of which, my opinion, are a step above.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
And ... then Mercyhurst will win the region as a 7 seed and a year worth of bantering won't matter anyway. LOL. Their defense travels well.
No worse team to play in a one-and-done. The Lakers are good this year and may be real good by March.
I said a month ago I thought East Stroudsburg was the top team in the Region. Yes, they had the hiccup against Seton Hill after a 6-hour bus ride and lost on a buzzer beater from NBA range. I'm not sure I'd still say they are the best -- I wouldn't say anybody is the best at this point. I think the Top 4-5 is pretty clear at this point. But (knock on wood) one key injury can change everything in a moment.
So if ESU is this year's Atlantic version of NWMSU from a few years ago, look out!
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Originally posted by Scrub View Post
Totally agree. I haven't seen ESU yet, but that WVSU team is really scary. Anything can happen going forward.
No worse team to play in a one-and-done. The Lakers are good this year and may be real good by March.
I said a month ago I thought East Stroudsburg was the top team in the Region. Yes, they had the hiccup against Seton Hill after a 6-hour bus ride and lost on a buzzer beater from NBA range. I'm not sure I'd still say they are the best -- I wouldn't say anybody is the best at this point. I think the Top 4-5 is pretty clear at this point. But (knock on wood) one key injury can change everything in a moment.
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Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
IUP's metrics will be fine. They still play Mercyhurst again, UPJ and Slippery Rock twice each and also East Stroudsburg.
Of course they also have 6 games left with Gannon, Clarion and Edinboro.
We obviously have the two vocal fanbases but this regional could easily also be at East Stroudsburg or WV State.
I know one thing for sure: talking about who is hosting on Jan. 11 is about a guaranteed waste of time.
There's 5-6 very strong teams in the Atlantic - four of which, my opinion, are a step above.
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Originally posted by timbertopper View Post
According to Inkblot, West Liberty would be the 1 seed if the season ended today. Significant edge over IUP in strength of schedule and RPI. Only thing it means with two months to go is that national rankings don't mean anything. West Liberty was No. 2 in last year's final NABC Top 25 and got upset by W.Va. State in the regional quarterfinal.
Of course they also have 6 games left with Gannon, Clarion and Edinboro.
We obviously have the two vocal fanbases but this regional could easily also be at East Stroudsburg or WV State.
I know one thing for sure: talking about who is hosting on Jan. 11 is about a guaranteed waste of time.
There's 5-6 very strong teams in the Atlantic - four of which, my opinion, are a step above.
Last edited by IUPbigINDIANS; 01-11-2023, 05:28 AM.
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Originally posted by Layton View Post
They’ll slip up
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Originally posted by DownLow55 View Post
I read them and appreciate the fact that someone puts the time in to post them. Maybe you should read your post above and contemplate if that might self apply.
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