PSAC WEST

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Updated MEN'S standings:

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TEAM	PSAC	OVERALL	STREAK
IUP	15-0	21-0	W21
Mercyhurst	12-3	16-3	W3
Pitt-Johnstown	11-3	15-5	W4
Slippery Rock	8-7	14-7	W2
Seton Hill	7-8	12-9	L2
California	6-9	9-12	L2
Edinboro	3-12	5-15	L4
Gannon	2-13	2-17	L1
Clarion	1-14	3-17	W1

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Jermaine Hall didn't play for Cal last night (arguably their best player and only post player).

So, an already-ravaged rotation just got worse.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Clarion over 90 and beats Cal

[Ship69]

Glad you didn't put that one on the Pick 'Em!

Ship last week was the Eastern Division in a nutshell. Lose a one-pointer they probably should have won to Millersville, win a two-point game they easily could have lost against Shepherd, and then take a relatively easy win over a Lock Haven team that might be more talented than either M-ville or Shepherd. Next they'll face East Stroudsburg, a team that blew them out a few weeks back at Shippensburg, but which since then has lost to West Chester and Lock Haven sides both beaten by Ship. You would not grow rich predicting the Eastern Division this year.

[Fightingscot82]

It's hilarious the player (who doesn't actually play) will probably serve less time than the officials.

You know, the actual guilty party as caught on video.

Gannon made him go to confession and say 5 Rosaries.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

What, they punished players that were already in track suits??? F out of here! What a joke. Name the players and the penalties. That's nothing more than a cop out by Murray!!!

It's hilarious the player (who doesn't actually play) will probably serve less time than the officials.

You know, the actual guilty party as caught on video.

[IUPalum]

I don't like that the league simply accepted Gannon's self-sanctions (whatever they may be). Seems like the league needs to be seen taking action. If they're in accord with what Gannon imposed internally, fine. But the league should still be on record issuing some kind of sanction.

What, they punished players that were already in track suits??? F out of here! What a joke. Name the players and the penalties. That's nothing more than a cop out by Murray!!!

[Fightingscot82]

1. They can't name specific player discipline. It falls under federal privacy protection. When it gets out at the FBS level its from confidential sources - but they risk termination. But - like the PSAC has done for previous Gannon altercations, tell us how many players were disciplined and if those players were suspended. Did anything happen to the coach?

2. The PSAC commissioner is a Gannon guy the same way I'm an Edinboro guy. Steve is a good dude but unfortunately when there's this much vague language, its hard to not feel suspicious.

3. I don't like the official suspensions either. I'm not sure its reasonable to expect a ref to see it. Nobody would have seen it if not for the video broadcast. Refs were watching the hoop & inbound.

4. Clearly, Jefferson saw it. At the game he should have admitted that his player did that and offered to have him ejected. Kid was 99% likely to ride out the bench like he has all year. Instead Jefferson turned the other way. Maybe the Gannon punishment is that KR gets formally offered the job before the season ends.

[Scrub]

https://psacsports.org/news/2023/2/1...asketball.aspx

Without saying what the infractions were and if any sanctions were taken against players or coaches, this still stinks. If we can say the officials have been suspended, tell us what happened to the people who did it. I don't need to know Needledick Ned from Long Island was suspended 1 game. I feel like they put out more info when Gannon gets into fights on the football field.

I don't like that the league simply accepted Gannon's self-sanctions (whatever they may be). Seems like the league needs to be seen taking action. If they're in accord with what Gannon imposed internally, fine. But the league should still be on record issuing some kind of sanction.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

https://psacsports.org/news/2023/2/1...asketball.aspx

Without saying what the infractions were and if any sanctions were taken against players or coaches, this still stinks. If we can say the officials have been suspended, tell us what happened to the people who did it. I don't need to know Needledick Ned from Long Island was suspended 1 game. I feel like they put out more info when Gannon gets into fights on the football field.

That is a harsh suspension for the officials. Two games is more than I suspected. To be honest, I didn't think they'd get any the way this league handles refs.

Ike's Tracksuit Army had it coming.

But, yeah, name the player. These aren't 6th graders.

[Fightingscot82]

https://psacsports.org/news/2023/2/1...asketball.aspx

Without saying what the infractions were and if any sanctions were taken against players or coaches, this still stinks. If we can say the officials have been suspended, tell us what happened to the people who did it. I don't need to know Needledick Ned from Long Island was suspended 1 game. I feel like they put out more info when Gannon gets into fights on the football field.

[Scrub]

Shepherd at Millersville - Whatever money you want to bet on this game ... just take out a lighter and set it on fire.

Glad you didn't put that one on the Pick 'Em!

[IUP24]

Not a great schedule tonight in the PSAC ... but, it should be an interesting night betting the point spreads.

Lock Haven at Bloomsburg - The Bald Eagles were red hot prior to Saturday's loss to Shippensburg. A trip to Bloomsburg should be the perfect remedy -- although, the Huskies hung tough in the first meeting. Four East teams now have identical 9-5 conference records, so, every game is a big game from here out. Vegas says Bald Eagles by double digits. LH -12.5

California at Clarion - The Vulcans are coming off a heartbreaking, home loss to UPJ. The good news is Cal is just a game out of 4th place in the West. Recall they finished 4th in the West a year ago and made it to the Regional Final. The first meeting was a blowout. This will be, too. Vegas says Danny -20.5

Mercyhurst at Edinboro - The Lakers won the first meeting by a whopping 32 points -- holding the Scots to just 48 points. Round 2 is at least in McComb, but that likely won't make much difference. This is just a horrible match-up for Edinboro's offense (and defense). Vegas says it will be a bit closer, but Mercyhurst has been a real bully to the mid-level teams. Lakers -19.5

Shepherd at Millersville - Whatever money you want to bet on this game ... just take out a lighter and set it on fire. Save yourself the agony of taking either of these teams. They can both look real good at times. They can both look real average at times. And, they can both look pretty bad at times. Predicting which version will show up from night to night is mind-boggling. The Rams won their home meeting by 7 points in an old-school, West-type, 57-50, slugfest. So, tonight will likely be the total opposite. Vegas says take the Rams in a much higher scoring affair. Shepherd -6.5

East Stroudsburg at Mansfield - This road trip is exactly what the doctor ordered for a struggling Warriors' teams. ESU has (rather amazingly) lost 4 of its past 5 games. The good news is they beat Mansfield by 35 points three weeks ago. Vegas says this will be a long night for the Mounties. Some frustrations get taken out. ESU -25.5

Kutztown at West Chester - The Golden Bears are a tough out, but, nonetheless, have lost 6 straight. Vegas says KU's roster and lineup is too hard to predict. Put your money on the walk-ons. WCU wins a somewhat tight one. Rams -6.5

Slippery Rock at Gannon - Not long ago, this was perhaps the most-heated rivalry in the league. Those days are long gone -- and Gannon seemingly hasn't played a road game since 2019. Round 1 was a pretty entertaining game. SRU pulled away late in Morrow Field House. The Knights have made some strides since then -- and, this should be a good game. Gannon matches up pretty well with SRU. Vegas says The Rock should win -- so long as its players stay away from the cheap shot-throwing Gannon lawn ornaments in tracksuits. Rock -5.5

IUP at Seton Hill - Some are saying this will be close. Others are saying IUP will win big. Some even are calling for an upset tonight in Greensburg. If IUP takes control early, the Crimson Hawks should slowly pull away. If the Griffins hang around -- and that building, which will be close to sold out, starts buzzing -- who knows. Vegas says IUP escapes Greensburg with a win, but, it won't be easy. Crimson Hawks -7.5

That's a good line for the IUP game. I think Vegas would have it at 9.5. The casual better would say, "Number 1 team in the nation? Against Seton Hill? IUP wins by double digits easy." The experienced guy says, "9.5 could be a lot of points in a likely tough road environment. I'll take the Griffs." The smart bettor keeps his money in his wallet.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Not a great schedule tonight in the PSAC ... but, it should be an interesting night betting the point spreads.

Lock Haven at Bloomsburg - The Bald Eagles were red hot prior to Saturday's loss to Shippensburg. A trip to Bloomsburg should be the perfect remedy -- although, the Huskies hung tough in the first meeting. Four East teams now have identical 9-5 conference records, so, every game is a big game from here out. Vegas says Bald Eagles by double digits. LH -12.5

California at Clarion - The Vulcans are coming off a heartbreaking, home loss to UPJ. The good news is Cal is just a game out of 4th place in the West. Recall they finished 4th in the West a year ago and made it to the Regional Final. The first meeting was a blowout. This will be, too. Vegas says Danny -20.5

Mercyhurst at Edinboro - The Lakers won the first meeting by a whopping 32 points -- holding the Scots to just 48 points. Round 2 is at least in McComb, but that likely won't make much difference. This is just a horrible match-up for Edinboro's offense (and defense). Vegas says it will be a bit closer, but Mercyhurst has been a real bully to the mid-level teams. Lakers -19.5

Shepherd at Millersville - Whatever money you want to bet on this game ... just take out a lighter and set it on fire. Save yourself the agony of taking either of these teams. They can both look real good at times. They can both look real average at times. And, they can both look pretty bad at times. Predicting which version will show up from night to night is mind-boggling. The Rams won their home meeting by 7 points in an old-school, West-type, 57-50, slugfest. So, tonight will likely be the total opposite. Vegas says take the Rams in a much higher scoring affair. Shepherd -6.5

East Stroudsburg at Mansfield - This road trip is exactly what the doctor ordered for a struggling Warriors' teams. ESU has (rather amazingly) lost 4 of its past 5 games. The good news is they beat Mansfield by 35 points three weeks ago. Vegas says this will be a long night for the Mounties. Some frustrations get taken out. ESU -25.5

Kutztown at West Chester - The Golden Bears are a tough out, but, nonetheless, have lost 6 straight. Vegas says KU's roster and lineup is too hard to predict. Put your money on the walk-ons. WCU wins a somewhat tight one. Rams -6.5

Slippery Rock at Gannon - Not long ago, this was perhaps the most-heated rivalry in the league. Those days are long gone -- and Gannon seemingly hasn't played a road game since 2019. Round 1 was a pretty entertaining game. SRU pulled away late in Morrow Field House. The Knights have made some strides since then -- and, this should be a good game. Gannon matches up pretty well with SRU. Vegas says The Rock should win -- so long as its players stay away from the cheap shot-throwing Gannon lawn ornaments in tracksuits. Rock -5.5

IUP at Seton Hill - Some are saying this will be close. Others are saying IUP will win big. Some even are calling for an upset tonight in Greensburg. If IUP takes control early, the Crimson Hawks should slowly pull away. If the Griffins hang around -- and that building, which will be close to sold out, starts buzzing -- who knows. Vegas says IUP escapes Greensburg with a win, but, it won't be easy. Crimson Hawks -7.5

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Can you imagine what would have happened if little Peter on the Gannon bench had pulled this shiz on an IUP player?

The IUP Erie Maffia would have handled it.

I think we had more fans at the Hammermill than they did.

Needless to say Joe Dirt Jr. better not try that crap this Saturday.