2011-12 Too Early Predictions

[Doc]

http://pagn.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/too-early-post-season-rankings/

 

Here's my pre-season rankings/ early wishy-washy All Conference picks.

[Dane Pound]

I understand you putting Stony Brook at #1. I'm still not 100% sold on them there although they certainly look to be in the top of the league.

 

It seems like every year we say Vermont shouldn't be very good next year and every year they are. I don't see them falling off. I still have a hard time believing Voelkel was a freshman. I keep waiting for the NCAA to announce he's actually 30 years old and has been playing in Europe for 10 years. They're going to win a ton while he's there.

[Doc]

I agree that I always undervalue Vermont on paper. Lonergan's creative ability to get that team together is beyond me. That said, the loss of Fjeld means this team lacks a serious inside threat and will put pressure on Voelkel and others to be better creaters scorer. If this team doesn't struggle to adjust, then Lonergan is just an absolute magician. Which he is. So you're probably right DP.

[Clickclack]

Way to early for me to project but If I had to bet now, I say we are in the top three with a REAL chance for the #1 seed.

 

This team WILL have more depth and experience next year. Not just depth but quality depth.

[Dane Pound]

Now I understand you ratings and agree. You knew Longergan would be leaving so you picked them lower. It'd be nice if the standings were reversed but Albany-Stony Brook in the conference finals would be something.