Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by ugarte
Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: ugarte (66.9.23.---)
Date: November 07, 2011 01:56PM
Interesting league preview here: [ivybasketball.blogspot.com]
The pull quote, for me:
One ominous quote:
Harvard is an overwhelming favorite to win but, if history is a guide, will not pull it off.
The pull quote, for me:
Their projections give Cornell a 2.3% chance of finishing in first (including ties) and a 0.9% chance of finishing in eighth. Overall the computer puts them in 5th with a .500 record but within 2 games of second place Yale.ivybaskelball.blogspot.com
Cornell is expected to lead the league in variance, which is why it covers so much ground in terms of potential finishes.
One ominous quote:
Thus, if every Ivy team has a laundry list of injuries akin to those announced by Cornell and Penn...
Harvard is an overwhelming favorite to win but, if history is a guide, will not pull it off.
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Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: Jordan 04 (155.72.24.---)
Date: November 07, 2011 02:25PM
Harvard had a couple of "other" votes in the AP poll. [espn.go.com]
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Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: Ben (158.143.162.---)
Date: November 07, 2011 02:45PM
The full KenPom rankings look a bit better for us. He's predicting 9-5 in league play and 16-12 record overall. I'd be over the moon with that after losing most of the frontcourt.
Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: phillysportsfan (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: November 08, 2011 01:08AM
We are going to need to get a lot healthier to have a chance at 9-5, Peck is still out.
I would be happy with a top 4 finish this year
First game against the Bonnies Friday with Nicholson will probably be a blowout
Hopefully Harvard doesnt get it done this year but hard to see any of the other teams beating them out, maybe Yale but I doubt it. We should have beat Yale twice last year
I would be happy with a top 4 finish this year
First game against the Bonnies Friday with Nicholson will probably be a blowout
Hopefully Harvard doesnt get it done this year but hard to see any of the other teams beating them out, maybe Yale but I doubt it. We should have beat Yale twice last year
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/08/2011 01:14AM by phillysportsfan.
Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: phillysportsfan (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: November 11, 2011 02:26PM
watch game tonight 7pm against the Bonnies for free [www.fansonly.com] with free audio and pregame show at 6:30pm hits1033.com
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Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: mountainred (---.unassigned.ntelos.net)
Date: November 11, 2011 04:42PM
Thanks Philly. Not sure how I will juggle Bball and Hockey, but I am interested in seeing if my home computer can handle it.
Looking forward to seeing Coach C's rotation and seeing which newbies (including Scelfo and Tarwater) get quality minutes.
Looking forward to seeing Coach C's rotation and seeing which newbies (including Scelfo and Tarwater) get quality minutes.
Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: phillysportsfan (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: November 11, 2011 06:35PM
it doesnt sound like the game audio is available on that website, I am currently getting it on redcast
nevermind getting it now online on hits 1033 website
nevermind getting it now online on hits 1033 website
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Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: Ken711 (---.hsd1.va.comcast.net)
Date: November 11, 2011 08:52PM
phillysportsfan
We are going to need to get a lot healthier to have a chance at 9-5, Peck is still out.
I would be happy with a top 4 finish this year
First game against the Bonnies Friday with Nicholson will probably be a blowout
Hopefully Harvard doesnt get it done this year but hard to see any of the other teams beating them out, maybe Yale but I doubt it. We should have beat Yale twice last year
Cornell shot a torrid first half but they weren't able to contain Nicholson.
Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: phillysportsfan (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: November 11, 2011 09:15PM
Ken711
phillysportsfan
We are going to need to get a lot healthier to have a chance at 9-5, Peck is still out.
I would be happy with a top 4 finish this year
First game against the Bonnies Friday with Nicholson will probably be a blowout
Hopefully Harvard doesnt get it done this year but hard to see any of the other teams beating them out, maybe Yale but I doubt it. We should have beat Yale twice last year
Cornell shot a torrid first half but they weren't able to contain Nicholson.
yeah that about sums it up
For positives freshman Miller and Cancer showed some promise, Cancer had some nice drives to the basket to get fouled but then was probably too aggressive at times, forced a couple of shots and got blocked by a guy's face
Re: Ivy League Hoops preview
Posted by: mountainred (---.dr01.chtn.wv.frontiernet.net)
Date: November 11, 2011 09:36PM
One minor correction-- Cornell shot a torrid first 15 minutes -- I'm not sure they hit a three after that and were outscored by 25 or so the rest of the way.
Cancer made more than his share of freshman mistakes, but I loved how he attacked the basket aggressively. If he can learn to kick it out to Ski and Ferry, and I think he will, he will be a weapon.
Tarwater and Miller both looked solid on the wing -- they can be quality regulars.
I am amazed at Eitan's growth as a player, he impressed me with his offensive play down low. Unfortunately, he was physically no match for Nicholson on defense.
Cancer made more than his share of freshman mistakes, but I loved how he attacked the basket aggressively. If he can learn to kick it out to Ski and Ferry, and I think he will, he will be a weapon.
Tarwater and Miller both looked solid on the wing -- they can be quality regulars.
I am amazed at Eitan's growth as a player, he impressed me with his offensive play down low. Unfortunately, he was physically no match for Nicholson on defense.
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