Arlington's week ahead
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 09:11 AM
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 10:23 AM
Edited by Mysterio, 23 January 2012 - 11:56 AM.
#3
Posted 23 January 2012 - 12:41 PM
Arlington's toughest games have been against #2 DIII ranked LB @ LB in a close game (5 pt loss). Arlington has beaten a few teams with decent records in USV, Leipsic, Kenton, NB, McComb, etc - but not exactly a mind boggling schedule. However, the schedule picks up quickly beginning tomorrow @ Rdale. Having said that, I was a bit surprised when I looked at the schedule and realized how many 20+ pt wins there have been this year. The closest margin against what I thought was the best team we played (not including LB) was USV, and we beat them on their court by 13.
I have said it a few times - this team is really hitting it's stride right now and playing well. I guess a week or so from tomorrow we will see just what that means in terms of wins/losses but once again, the schedule has not been great up to this point.
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#4
Posted 23 January 2012 - 01:05 PM
PostPlayer, on 23 January 2012 - 12:41 PM, said:
Arlington's toughest games have been against #2 DIII ranked LB @ LB in a close game (5 pt loss). Arlington has beaten a few teams with decent records in USV, Leipsic, Kenton, NB, McComb, etc - but not exactly a mind boggling schedule. However, the schedule picks up quickly beginning tomorrow @ Rdale. Having said that, I was a bit surprised when I looked at the schedule and realized how many 20+ pt wins there have been this year. The closest margin against what I thought was the best team we played (not including LB) was USV, and we beat them on their court by 13.
I have said it a few times - this team is really hitting it's stride right now and playing well. I guess a week or so from tomorrow we will see just what that means in terms of wins/losses but once again, the schedule has not been great up to this point.
Well and again you can't blame teams like Arlington, Arcadia, and New Riegel because there schedule is what it is. Teams you mentioned USV, Leipsic, Kenton, NB, McComb may show they have decent records but I have seen some teams beat them down good this year. Point is Arlington is a good team and I think they will cruise on to regionals because the sectionals and district matchups for them will be in their favor (based on what I have seen as potential matchups) but than they will be put to the test. I would be really surprised to see them lose any of the next three games if that, the rest of the season. Just by looking at who they have left, I don't see it happening.
#5
Posted 23 January 2012 - 01:21 PM
Let's just see how it pans out and certainly there will be much debate between now and then.
BTW - have you seen us play this year Mysterio?
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#6
Posted 23 January 2012 - 02:43 PM
I would like to though, I haven't been to many this year although I have seen Ottoville twice.
Edited by Mysterio, 23 January 2012 - 02:45 PM.
#7
Posted 23 January 2012 - 06:27 PM
I am thinking that the Arlington/NR game should be a very good one. NR starts 2 sophomores and 2 freshmen...not too shabby for a ranked team. This team will be dangerous in a couple years.
I have a niece on the Arlington team, so I wish her well this week. It's always hard to watch my nieces and nephew play against the Falcons, but I always want to see them do well. I hope the Red Devils take it easy on the Falcons Tuesday night, but I'd say the red and black will win this one by at least 20.
#8
Posted 23 January 2012 - 06:58 PM
Needless to say, I am jacked about some real good games coming up that I think will be a good pre-cursor to the tournament. We have absolutely thumped NR that past two years when they have had good teams - i hope this year is no different. If they are young, I would think our pressure will get to them, but who knows.
See you tomorrow night Falcon - I love going to the Dale...a great atmosphere.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 11:10 AM
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 05:00 PM
Grace, on 24 January 2012 - 04:16 PM, said:
I agree with Senor Grace. Arcadia poses a great challenge, as they are very talented and have a great coach. NR appears to be young and that does not bode well playing against a senior laden Arlington team. Riverdale gets the utmost respect from most everyone in Arlington every year - they are well coached and their past success dictates respect - something I know Arlington has for them year in and out.
It will be interesting to talk once we know where things stand next Tuesday night...
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#16
Posted 24 January 2012 - 05:03 PM
bambino, on 24 January 2012 - 04:57 PM, said:
I agree. However, NR plays in a very inferior league that allows them to have an exaggerated record each year too. Arlington has put the beat down on them lately when they have had great records. See previous 35+ pt wins past two years as example of two teams with similar records going in...ouch.
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#17
Posted 24 January 2012 - 09:35 PM
PostPlayer, on 24 January 2012 - 05:03 PM, said:
I'm not sure if inferior is the word to use, so lets just say the talent level is down. I'm very close to the MAL and have a lot of respect for their league. I will say they have been down the last couple of years but before that, well lets just say they were much better with NR & SW making their tournament runs further than any of the other BVC teams but LB which is D-3. Like I said Arlington should go 3-0 after this next week but spooky things can happen in girls BB.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 09:39 PM
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 09:45 PM
falconfan84, on 23 January 2012 - 06:27 PM, said:
Riverdale 37
I'd say my prediction was pretty close. I wonder, though, how much Arlington was showing tonight. I notice that the Arcadia coaches made the trip to scout, along with some others. Actually, I was a bit surprised that the press didn't give us more trouble than it did. New Riegel really put it to us with their full court pressure. I still say the NR/Arlington game will be a good one.
Edited by falconfan84, 24 January 2012 - 10:26 PM.
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