DISQUS

ETBlogs MVSports: Come, admit it, you guys were worried … Hello Billy Marsden. Bye Bye Classical

  • granitom · 8 months ago
    Hector, nice breakdown. You had a feeling that, after a sluggish first half defensively, Coach Nault would have some 'helpful suggestions' for the troops at halftime. Indeed, the Raiders dug in for the second half. A few Classical blocks, by Byrd in particular, highlight the value of Carson who controls the ball after he blocks the shot vs. Byrd's swatting into the parking lot , barking to no one in particular, pounding his chest, and giving the ball back to Central. But give Byrd credit. Central ran at least four different kids at him. And the bottom line for this one is this: If you're going to collapse on Carson all night, you had better know where Billy is every second. And Jimmy. "Cruz-ed". I like it. Certainly accurate last night. But I do credit the officials for controlling a game that had the potential to go well-past the chippy.
  • CCman02 · 8 months ago
    Hector,

    I agree with you and I am amazed that Benny was not even named an all star. Never mind the fact that he usually defends the best opposing guard(i.e - Bramant, Nieves, and Julien Scott) and usually does an incredible in holding them well under their numbers. He is the rock of this Central Catholic team. I'm very curious as to who the other guards were that did make the team.
  • Fib1106 · 8 months ago
    This battle with Everett is shaping up to be tremendous.
    For folks who have not seen Everett up close, well... they are not just tall, they are WIDE !
    As always, it will come down to defense, limiting turnovers, and rebounding.
    Central by 4.

    And how about Lexington?
    WIll they shed their "soft" label now that they have to play a strong opponent at a neutral site?
    Middlesex League has spent the tourney vindicating itself.
  • mvcdude · 8 months ago
    I think tomorrow's game will be a hard fought battle, however I dont think Everett will beat central. Yes Everett is big and talented , but not as talented as Central. I have central by 15!!!!!!!
  • bokeen88 · 8 months ago
    The officiating was excellent in this game. Every blog you comment how MVC teams get hosed by the officials. There are some horrible officials but the CC/LC game was handled very well. The worst calls were the first two on the Byrd kid. You're like half the coaches in the MVC, with a chip on your shoulder. Give the zebras some credit when they deserve it.
  • bighec711 · 8 months ago
    You're making my point Bo.
    Two main characters were hit with cheap fouls, byrd and Carson.
    Why?
    Give the fouls to the role players and let the stars shine.