PSAC WEST

[Ship69]

Could be. SRU has also played a pretty tough schedule (5 of 6 on the road including two in Hawaii). Within that 1-5 record, they've lost to a very strong Daemen team and also lost two PSAC crossover games (by a bucket each) at West Chester and Millersville (two strong programs and two tough gyms to play inside).

Not all records at this time of year are created equal. But, they are losses nonetheless and you don't get bonus points for 'close' losses. Having (5) already has put an enormous amount of pressure on SRU the rest of the way if they want any hope of an NCAA bid.

Grady better get that ship straightened out pretty quickly -- or that thing may go full Titanic.

Yeah, the early losses are a killer — probably kept one of Ship's Jake Biss teams out of the tourney when he was injured early. The one-point squeaker Ship just lost at Bowie was a killer as there's a big difference between 5-2 and 4-3 at this point in the season, especially with two crossover games that they could lose coming up. Our schedule has been very strange ths year — six of the first nine games on the road and long gaps between games (almost two weeks between Bowie and the Cal-Slippery Rock games). I agree that Slippery Rock's record is deceptive, and they'll match up very well with Ship.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Losing close games is when you don't have players that are mentally strong enough in close games... alas Ike Herster

Could be. SRU has also played a pretty tough schedule (5 of 6 on the road including two in Hawaii). Within that 1-5 record, they've lost to a very strong Daemen team and also lost two PSAC crossover games (by a bucket each) at West Chester and Millersville (two strong programs and two tough gyms to play inside).

Not all records at this time of year are created equal. But, they are losses nonetheless and you don't get bonus points for 'close' losses. Having (5) already has put an enormous amount of pressure on SRU the rest of the way if they want any hope of an NCAA bid.

Grady better get that ship straightened out pretty quickly -- or that thing may go full Titanic.

[IUPalum]

Who knows. I wish Joe still did his weekly show. Coverage of the program isn't what it used to be. Even though Jack was pretty good at not pressing, Joe would often slip up and reveal some things. It's disappointing they no longer have it.

That is a Joe thing! Tort took his bullets this year. Come on Joe!!!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Was perusing PSAC network to see if any decent games were played... I'm not up to snuff on Cal.. but why was it a rare Hamer Hall game for them? Is that not their gym?

Hamer is Cal's old gym. They normally play in the Convocation Center (actual arena not a gym).

[bballfan03]

Was perusing PSAC network to see if any decent games were played... I'm not up to snuff on Cal.. but why was it a rare Hamer Hall game for them? Is that not their gym?

[bballfan03]

SRU was the mystery team entering the season. I will say its 1-5 start, while surprising, is a bit deceiving. They got clobbered by a strong Daemen team, lost two tight ones in Hawaii and then lost (both on the road) to West Chester (84-82) and Millersville (69-66). Losses are losses, but they could easily be 5-1 right now instead of 1-5. Losing that many close games is a bit of bad luck.

SRU has a big test this week with an (at times) solid Davis & Elkins team. D&E has played some strong teams pretty tough (but also lost to Seton Hill).

The obvious question with SRU was how would its two new big guards (A) fit in and (B) play together.

As many have said all along, Grady better get that fixed quickly. There's a lot of 'personalities' on that roster. That could explode if they don't start winning here soon.

Losing close games is when you don't have players that are mentally strong enough in close games... alas Ike Herster

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I just can't believe Joe doesn't want the extra size in the line up.

Who knows. I wish Joe still did his weekly show. Coverage of the program isn't what it used to be. Even though Jack was pretty good at not pressing, Joe would often slip up and reveal some things. It's disappointing they no longer have it.

[IUPalum]

He's a warrior. No doubt. Hopefully this week does him some good.

But, nevertheless, all the more reason to get Romero-Sanz up to speed.

I just can't believe Joe doesn't want the extra size in the line up.

[IUPHawks24]

Cal may be the worst at keeping their fans informed in all sports. Crazy, is there injuries, doghouse, what???

Palek was/is in a boot. No idea about Whitehead.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

VULCANS started their third 5 in yesterday's HAMER HALL scrimmage vs Chestnut Hill. Keith Palek has been out for 4 games and was replaced by Zyan Collins. Donald Whitehead started the first six but sat out yesterday and DJ Slaughter took his place. As usual zero info from Sports Information about their status. Definitely not what I had hoped for.

Even with the injuries, I don't see Cal losing for several weeks.

They just need to be healthy for the Gannon game on Jan. 6 (both likely will be undefeated).

[Ship69]

He's a warrior. No doubt. Hopefully this week does him some good.

But, nevertheless, all the more reason to get Romero-Sanz up to speed.

It certainly would seem wise to get another big activated. That team as now constituted is dead in the water if Porterfield gets injured or they have to cut his minutes.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Fragile but still plays every game, even when he's puking his brains out at Mercyhurst two years ago.

He's a warrior. No doubt. Hopefully this week does him some good.

But, nevertheless, all the more reason to get Romero-Sanz up to speed.

[IUPalum]

It was said in the Gazette today that Ethan picked up an injury in the Lock Haven game and didn't practice all week prior to Point Park. So, that likely played a huge part in his slow start.

Fragile but still plays every game, even when he's puking his brains out at Mercyhurst two years ago.

[IUPalum]

VULCANS started their third 5 in yesterday's HAMER HALL scrimmage vs Chestnut Hill. Keith Palek has been out for 4 games and was replaced by Zyan Collins. Donald Whitehead started the first six but sat out yesterday and DJ Slaughter took his place. As usual zero info from Sports Information about their status. Definitely not what I had hoped for.

Cal may be the worst at keeping their fans informed in all sports. Crazy, is there injuries, doghouse, what???

[CALUPA69]

Cal looked as if it was starting to get it together in its last outing.

VULCANS started their third 5 in yesterday's HAMER HALL scrimmage vs Chestnut Hill. Keith Palek has been out for 4 games and was replaced by Zyan Collins. Donald Whitehead started the first six but sat out yesterday and DJ Slaughter took his place. As usual zero info from Sports Information about their status. Definitely not what I had hoped for.