PSAC WEST

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Shepherd usually makes games a war, and Cal missing those guys was the opening they needed.

Cal's now without all three of its top post players.

Palek wasn't on the bench last night. Lucas and Arnette were there but in street clothes.

They still almost pulled it out but Shepherd got pretty hot the last 8 minutes.

[IUPalum]

I can report that KR is still pretty animated, at least by MEC standards. I actually really enjoyed him from an entertainment standpoint. He's an intriguing combo:

1. Great coach (he seemed to throw some things at the Hilltoppers that put some pressure on them and kept a visibly gassed Point Park in the game in the second half when teams usually fade);
2. Total sideshow in the bench area (your eye just can't help but be drawn to all of his continuous antics);
3. But also a seemingly good dude (I saw several instances where he seemed to show genuine compassion or gratitude when a player from one team or the other got banged up).

Really interesting combo. All in all, fun guy to have in the building. The MEC could use some more colorful personalities.

KR is a great coach and recruiter. As much as he made games a war in the PSAC West, he was a friend to guys like John Reilly, etc. He's a guy you want in the league because he tough to beat and helps get opponents better also.

[Scrub]

KR was here last year and was a shell of his former self, theatrically speaking.

I think the mutiny at SRU taught him he had to cool off if he wanted to stay in the game.

I can report that KR is still pretty animated, at least by MEC standards. I actually really enjoyed him from an entertainment standpoint. He's an intriguing combo:

1. Great coach (he seemed to throw some things at the Hilltoppers that put some pressure on them and kept a visibly gassed Point Park in the game in the second half when teams usually fade);
2. Total sideshow in the bench area (your eye just can't help but be drawn to all of his continuous antics);
3. But also a seemingly good dude (I saw several instances where he seemed to show genuine compassion or gratitude when a player from one team or the other got banged up).

Really interesting combo. All in all, fun guy to have in the building. The MEC could use some more colorful personalities.

[Ship69]

Cal is without both Palek and Lucas tonight. This is one ugly game.


43-38 Shepherd with 8:30 left in game.

Shepherd usually makes games a war, and Cal missing those guys was the opening they needed.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Cal is without both Palek and Lucas tonight. This is one ugly game.


43-38 Shepherd with 8:30 left in game.

[Ship69]

Pleasantly surprised by Ship gettng by Seton Hill today. Raiders looked about three times as good as they did Monday. Donovan Hill had a monster rebounding game. Seton Hill had routed both Frostburg and Salem, both of whom beat Ship earlier this season. Basketball can be a weird game, especially as played by college kids.

Bad weekend for Slippery Rock, taking two on the chin from the East. Do they have somebody missing?

McAliley getting in foul trouble put the hurt on East Stroud. They aren't going to beat good teams with him playing 15 minutes.

[bballfan03]

If you feel that way, you may also be nervous about today.

Bloomsburg just lost to Caldwell by only (3) points (the team ESU lost to).

The Huskies have also played a tough schedule to date.

Granted, that roaring 1pm workday crowd may take Bloom out of the game early.

Nah I wasn't concerned about Bloomsburg at all. They've got another year or so to go to be a threat.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Looking forward to getting my first in-person look at the infamous Kevin Reynolds today when Point Park visits the Hilltop. PSAC West fans have painted KR in such a legendary light, that I'm interested to get the in-building perspective. Hopefully he hasn't cooled off with age like Joe & Gary apparently have. LOL

Now that you guys have Sancomb in the West (and Stitzel in the East), we need a new Darth Vader here in the MEC. Some of the more competitive coaches in the MEC (like Koenig at Fairmont, or even UC's Osborne before he checked out) are generally too gentlemanly to produce much fireworks. Obviously respectable coaches are generally commendable and overall good for the league. But it certainly is fun (for fans in the building anyway) to have a guy that gets riled up.

KR was here last year and was a shell of his former self, theatrically speaking.

I think the mutiny at SRU taught him he had to cool off if he wanted to stay in the game.

[Scrub]

Looking forward to getting my first in-person look at the infamous Kevin Reynolds today when Point Park visits the Hilltop. PSAC West fans have painted KR in such a legendary light, that I'm interested to get the in-building perspective. Hopefully he hasn't cooled off with age like Joe & Gary apparently have. LOL

Now that you guys have Sancomb in the West (and Stitzel in the East), we need a new Darth Vader here in the MEC. Some of the more competitive coaches in the MEC (like Koenig at Fairmont, or even UC's Osborne before he checked out) are generally too gentlemanly to produce much fireworks. Obviously respectable coaches are generally commendable and overall good for the league. But it certainly is fun (for fans in the building anyway) to have a guy that gets riled up.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I'm not confident in a GU win Saturday. From watching ESU this season, I'd have to say ESU are the favorites in this game. Plus Gannon is still down players, so that alone would make ESU the favorites... I think Gannon may be happy if they can lost by less than 30 lol

If you feel that way, you may also be nervous about today.

Bloomsburg just lost to Caldwell by only (3) points (the team ESU lost to).

The Huskies have also played a tough schedule to date.

Granted, that roaring 1pm workday crowd may take Bloom out of the game early.

[Fightingscot82]

Yes, I am. But I was saying it more in agreement with the IUP guys who were complaining about the PSAC mandating the earlier times on for back-to-back games. This is just another instance. Since the PSAC is going to make money off of vball playoff tickets, they are making Gannon play at 11 and 1, essentially with no crowd lol

I meant the psac commissioner

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Yes, I am. But I was saying it more in agreement with the IUP guys who were complaining about the PSAC mandating the earlier times on for back-to-back games. This is just another instance. Since the PSAC is going to make money off of vball playoff tickets, they are making Gannon play at 11 and 1, essentially with no crowd lol

Friday 1pm tip.

Lol

Good Lord

[bballfan03]

I'll be interested to see how ESU responds after a tough loss. Having to travel across the state will make it an even tougher test...

I'm not confident in a GU win Saturday. From watching ESU this season, I'd have to say ESU are the favorites in this game. Plus Gannon is still down players, so that alone would make ESU the favorites... I think Gannon may be happy if they can lost by less than 30 lol

[bballfan03]

And he's a Gannon alumnus

Yes, I am. But I was saying it more in agreement with the IUP guys who were complaining about the PSAC mandating the earlier times on for back-to-back games. This is just another instance. Since the PSAC is going to make money off of vball playoff tickets, they are making Gannon play at 11 and 1, essentially with no crowd lol

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I'll be interested to see how ESU responds after a tough loss. Having to travel across the state will make it an even tougher test...

Gannon is playing Friday, however, and ESU is not. That should offset the travel item. It should be a good one.