When it comes to MAAC rookies, none are flashier (or smaller) than Iona’s Schadrac Casimir. Continue reading “Schadrac Casimir May Be Iona’s Best Shooter. Ever.”
Tag: Tim Cluess
Three Thoughts: Iona 72, Fairfield 57 (A Bit About Schadrac Casimir)
For all the talk about Iona being nicknamed Transfer U, some of it deserved, the Gaels’ success under Tim Cluess over the past five seasons has not been solely about picking up talented players that other programs may not want for various reasons. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona 72, Fairfield 57 (A Bit About Schadrac Casimir)”
A.J. English Returns, Let’s Move On
(Following is the opinion of Ray Curren)
As part of being an amateur psychologist (and everyone that works in education is at least an amateur psychologist), I know that people’s opinions of a situation can be easily altered by a subtle changing of a word here or there.
For instance, as studies have shown, if someone sees a car crash and that is asked how fast the cars were going when they “smashed” into each other, you get a much higher number than if you replace “smashed” with “bumped” or “contacted” (you also may have learned this in law school).
Iona’s Bench Comes Through In English’s Absence
The decision was announced at approximately 3:30 Friday afternoon. Iona junior guard A.J. English would miss that evening’s game against Siena due to his role in a post-game altercation after the buzzer of the Gaels’ previous game, a 68-61 overtime win over Saint Peter’s. Continue reading “Iona’s Bench Comes Through In English’s Absence”
Iona Junior A.J. English And Saint Peter’s Senior Desi Washington Each Suspended One Game
It appears two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference teams will be without guards, due to disciplinary actions that stem from Saturday’s brawl between Iona and Saint Peter’s.
Continue reading “Iona Junior A.J. English And Saint Peter’s Senior Desi Washington Each Suspended One Game”
Iona, Saint Peter’s Awaiting MAAC Ruling From Altercation
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has continued to wait on issuing suspensions following the altercation between Iona and Saint Peter’s on Saturday. Continue reading “Iona, Saint Peter’s Awaiting MAAC Ruling From Altercation”
Tempers Flare At End Of Iona’s Win Over Saint Peter’s
Iona closed out a victory over Saint Peter’s at home on Saturday night; however, the event to see was the mix up that took place after the buzzer sounded. Here is another angle of the brawl, following the end of the Gaels’ 68-61 win. Continue reading “Tempers Flare At End Of Iona’s Win Over Saint Peter’s”
Three Thoughts: Iona Outruns Niagara At MSG
Iona played their customary game at Madison Square Garden following Duke’s victory over St. John’s in Mike Krzyzewski’s 1000th win Sunday afternoon and ran the Purple Eagles back onto the streets of New York, 87-64. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Iona Outruns Niagara At MSG”
MAAC Stock Watch: Jan. 26
Instead of breaking down the teams that went up and down, we’re going to look at players instead this week. Continue reading “MAAC Stock Watch: Jan. 26”
Iona Seeking Answers, Options Without Isaiah Williams
For a team like Iona, whose bench plays the 11th fewest minutes of any team in the country, losing any of the starters is akin to disaster. Continue reading “Iona Seeking Answers, Options Without Isaiah Williams”








