AE Tournament
To everyone traveling to Blinghamton-- drive safely and have a great time. Hope to see ya' there. We're in Section 101, with the rest of the Dog Pound!
If anyone has any good suggestions re: Bingo, feel free to pass 'em along. One of my best firends went to school in Binghamton, and when I asked him today about the good bars and restaurants, he told me bluntly, "there are none."
Was just about to compare Jamar's stats to Adeleke's, and then I read that Jamar got POY. Congratulations, Jamar! Adeleke had a great year, and it would not have been awful if Kenny won. I actually thought he would. However, its been a lot of fun watching Jamar turn it on and take his game to a different level when his team needed him the most. You start thinking to yourself, now its time, sorta' like watching a good horse run, whose just biding his time, waiting for a hole to open up to blast right through. OK, I'm getting a bit carried now. I'm pretty excited about the weekend, that's all.
I can live with Harrison as COY, though I am disappointed. After all, Harrison and Hartford looked done after starting the year 2-6 in conference play. Ostensibly, Harrison did a nice job turning the team's season around, and was obviously recognized for this. However, UH still finished 9-7 in conference play, good for fourth place. However, UH was right in the middle of the pack with a 4 other teams. Why not give the award to Lonegran with a depleted UVM squad or to Herrion, whose UNH team was picked to finish last.
They all did great jobs with their teams, its just that no one team or coach did anything to separate themselves from the pack. Even if the conference is down a bit and the Danes were picked to finish first, gooing 13-3 in conference is pretty darn good, and Brown should have been recognized for this accomplishment.
How's this for coaching-- get the ball down low to Adeleke.
Actually, now that I think about it, this pick is completely lame.
Its a joke that if all the top seeds hold serve, Binghamton will play the 12:00 game on Sunday. Half of the arena will have a 10-minute commute home while everyone else will have hours to travel. Binghamton should not be rewarded with prime time-slots because they are hosting the tournament. I would argue that is the exact reason why Binghamton should not have 2 twelve o'clock games. Yeah, I'm a bit chippy today.
As I've mentioned to a few others, doesn't Al Walker remind you of the bad coach from "The Karate Kid"? "Yes, Sensei!"
Friday/Saturday Games and Amateur Prognostications
Stony Brook v. UMBC
Stony Brook has lost 8 in a row and has basically fouled out of the America East for the year. Stony Brook has lost 8 in a row, with their last win coming over a month ago on the Island v. UMBC. UMBC has lost 4 in a row. In a game like this, I like the team with the most dominating player, and that player is here is Zito.
Maine v. Bingahmton
Part of my political platform will be to give the state of Maine its own athletic conference-- for their sake and the rest of the country's. Who in their right mind, not related to anyone on the Black Bears, is driving 600 miles for this bloodbath? Binghamton has beaten Maine twice by a combined 36 points. Now Binghamton has 3 wins over Maine by 54 points. At least. Go, Maine!
UVM v. BU
Actually have to think about this one. Fans will be able to see two future AE stars in Hassan and Trimboli go after each other. I have to admit, I like Hassan in this one. Trimboli is a nice player, but he's a little too careless with the ball, at least from what I have seen. Another good matchup will be Klimes v. Gardner. BU comes in winning 3 in a row, including an uncharacteristic 84-71 victory over Hartford last week-- it usually takes BU 5 halves to put up 84 points. Vermont gave Albany fits in our first game, and I expect Lonegran to employ a similar strategy and force BU to hit their shots. Vermont's fans travel and although BU has won both contests by a combined 7 points, I like UVM to pull a minor upset here. If i'm betting here, I'm taking the under and the points.
Albany v. Someone
Jamar dazzles and Albany cruises.
UNH v. HartfordTwo surprises in what should be a good one. Janev and Adeleke should be fun to watch. Despite UNH's 3-point shooting ability and success at the charity stripe, I don't think UNH will be able to stay with Hartford's guards, who are peaking at the right time.
If anyone has any good suggestions re: Bingo, feel free to pass 'em along. One of my best firends went to school in Binghamton, and when I asked him today about the good bars and restaurants, he told me bluntly, "there are none."
Was just about to compare Jamar's stats to Adeleke's, and then I read that Jamar got POY. Congratulations, Jamar! Adeleke had a great year, and it would not have been awful if Kenny won. I actually thought he would. However, its been a lot of fun watching Jamar turn it on and take his game to a different level when his team needed him the most. You start thinking to yourself, now its time, sorta' like watching a good horse run, whose just biding his time, waiting for a hole to open up to blast right through. OK, I'm getting a bit carried now. I'm pretty excited about the weekend, that's all.
I can live with Harrison as COY, though I am disappointed. After all, Harrison and Hartford looked done after starting the year 2-6 in conference play. Ostensibly, Harrison did a nice job turning the team's season around, and was obviously recognized for this. However, UH still finished 9-7 in conference play, good for fourth place. However, UH was right in the middle of the pack with a 4 other teams. Why not give the award to Lonegran with a depleted UVM squad or to Herrion, whose UNH team was picked to finish last.
They all did great jobs with their teams, its just that no one team or coach did anything to separate themselves from the pack. Even if the conference is down a bit and the Danes were picked to finish first, gooing 13-3 in conference is pretty darn good, and Brown should have been recognized for this accomplishment.
How's this for coaching-- get the ball down low to Adeleke.
Actually, now that I think about it, this pick is completely lame.
Its a joke that if all the top seeds hold serve, Binghamton will play the 12:00 game on Sunday. Half of the arena will have a 10-minute commute home while everyone else will have hours to travel. Binghamton should not be rewarded with prime time-slots because they are hosting the tournament. I would argue that is the exact reason why Binghamton should not have 2 twelve o'clock games. Yeah, I'm a bit chippy today.
As I've mentioned to a few others, doesn't Al Walker remind you of the bad coach from "The Karate Kid"? "Yes, Sensei!"
Friday/Saturday Games and Amateur Prognostications
Stony Brook v. UMBC
Stony Brook has lost 8 in a row and has basically fouled out of the America East for the year. Stony Brook has lost 8 in a row, with their last win coming over a month ago on the Island v. UMBC. UMBC has lost 4 in a row. In a game like this, I like the team with the most dominating player, and that player is here is Zito.
Maine v. Bingahmton
Part of my political platform will be to give the state of Maine its own athletic conference-- for their sake and the rest of the country's. Who in their right mind, not related to anyone on the Black Bears, is driving 600 miles for this bloodbath? Binghamton has beaten Maine twice by a combined 36 points. Now Binghamton has 3 wins over Maine by 54 points. At least. Go, Maine!
UVM v. BU
Actually have to think about this one. Fans will be able to see two future AE stars in Hassan and Trimboli go after each other. I have to admit, I like Hassan in this one. Trimboli is a nice player, but he's a little too careless with the ball, at least from what I have seen. Another good matchup will be Klimes v. Gardner. BU comes in winning 3 in a row, including an uncharacteristic 84-71 victory over Hartford last week-- it usually takes BU 5 halves to put up 84 points. Vermont gave Albany fits in our first game, and I expect Lonegran to employ a similar strategy and force BU to hit their shots. Vermont's fans travel and although BU has won both contests by a combined 7 points, I like UVM to pull a minor upset here. If i'm betting here, I'm taking the under and the points.
Albany v. Someone
Jamar dazzles and Albany cruises.
UNH v. HartfordTwo surprises in what should be a good one. Janev and Adeleke should be fun to watch. Despite UNH's 3-point shooting ability and success at the charity stripe, I don't think UNH will be able to stay with Hartford's guards, who are peaking at the right time.
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