Game 1: Colgate University, Friday, Nov 13th, 7 PM, MASN

[Washingtonian]

Since the season is a week away, might as well start the game discussion.

Colgate had a 16-17 record in 2014-15. Last year's schedule: http://gocolgateraiders.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=251&path=mbball

This year's roster: http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/roster.aspx?path=mbball&

Last year's stats for Colgate is here: http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/cum...=2014 &#_ga=1.125880333.1225875074.1446816599

Two of their three double digit average scorers graduated, the returning player is Austin Tillotson (10.7 PPG, 41.5% from 3).

Discuss.

 

[mkaufman1]

Well I predict Mason won't embarass themselves like last years home opener. It could be close, but I think Mason wins.

Mason 68 Crest 60

 

[G M U]

Easy win.

Mason 74
Toothpaste 59

 

[GreenLantern]

Us - 77
Aquafresh - 70
OT

 

[Pablo]

http://gocolgateraiders.com/news/2015/10/29/MBB_1029155423.aspx:

"But the defense is still well behind, allowing 1.08 points per possession last season, which was 285th in the country.

With four of his six freshmen standing 6-foot-6 or taller, plus the addition of 6-7 Bradley transfer Jordan Swopshire, Langel has more size and length than he's had in his time at the Hamilton, N.Y. school, and that could make quite a difference over the next few seasons.

'I think there's a couple of freshmen who can defend and block shots and make some above-the-rim type plays in that way,' Langel said. 'Hopefully (that results in) a better defensive team that's more active and longer and more athletic and can create some opportunities on the offensive end because of a deflection, because of a blocked shot, because of some of those characteristics.'

One such freshman with the chance to be a high-level defender is local product David Krmpotich, a graduate of La Salle College HS. A 6-7, 185-pound forward, Krmpotich has a long, athletic frame that allows him to guard most positions on the floor, inside and out.

He had a successful debut for the Raiders during their August trip to Spain, averaging 8.3 ppg and 5.5 rpg in four games against professional teams with stronger, older competition."

 

[GSII]

Well, here's to Coach Paulsen, a healthy season and not playing on March 9th.

 

[The Great PATSby]

Colgate was pretty decent last year coming in 2nd Regular season and Sweeping Paulsen's 1st place Bucknell. However...

Other than last year, Paulsen has repeatedly beat Matt Langel's Colgate teams comparable to us dominating JMU in the last decade. Paulsen know's how to beat Langel's teams.

Colgate is losing 71% of their scoring due to 4 starters graduating.

Their only height match up to Shevon are 6'8 220 and 6'9 215 Freshman... so look for Shevon to have a huge game.

Mason by 10.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Washingtonian's first game post of the year puts a smile on my face. I am so excited to see how the season unfolds. VAMOS MASON!!!!

 

[GMUgemini]

Colgate was pretty decent last year coming in 2nd Regular season and Sweeping Paulsen's 1st place Bucknell. However...

Other than last year, Paulsen has repeatedly beat Matt Langel's Colgate teams comparable to use dominating JMU in the last decade. Paulsen know's how to beat Langel's teams.

Colgate is losing 71% of their scoring due to 4 starters graduating.

Their only height match up to Shevon are 6'8 220 and 6'9 215 Freshman... so look for Shevon to have a huge game.

Mason by 10.

Sounds like all our forwards will have a field day. Sounds like Mason is going to have a lot of points in the paint.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Washingtonian's first game post of the year puts a smile on my face. I am so excited to see how the season unfolds. VAMOS MASON!!!!

Does toothpaste burn?

 

[sigmanorm]

I might have 4 tickets with gold room passes available. If my football team wins Saturday, we will have a playoff game Friday. If anyone is interested message me. BTW, they are center court about 8 rows up

 

[phoenix-arizona]

We're all out of toothpaste puns one hopes.

Win or lose, just want to see improved game play over the last two seasons.

 

[gmujim92]

Does toothpaste burn?

When it's shoved up your a**, it does.

(From what I've heard. I obviously have no personal experience in this area.)

 

[gmutom]

When it's shoved up your a**, it does.

Jim, just to give you the benefit of the doubt, I'm going to guess that this is just an oversight on your part and that you also brush your teeth with Preparation H.

 

[sigmanorm]

Our student body needs to bring some creative signs...of course they have probably never heard of the cavity creeps!

 

[gmujim92]

Jim, just to give you the benefit of the doubt, I'm going to guess that this is just an oversight on your part and that you also brush your teeth with Preparation H.

I was wondering why my wife kept complaining about my breath.

 

[sigmanorm]

We're all out of toothpaste puns one hopes.

Win or lose, just want to see improved game play over the last two seasons.

haha...nope

 

[Washingtonian]

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow on @WGMU from 1:30pm-2:00pm! We will be discussing some soccer and basketball! #GoMason

 

[MasonFanatic]

Mason is missing a golden marketing opportunity here if they don't give away free tubes of toothpaste

 

[phoenix-arizona]

If you wanted to be jerks to the cleaning staff, do something with stomping upon and crushing mini tubes of Colgate after every Mason 3 or something like that.