Manhattan Cup Playoffs – 2013 – The View From Centercourt

Play-in Game – Tuesday, February 19th

(8) St. Francis 57, (9) Cardinal O'Hara 55

Quarterfinals – Thursday, February 21st

(1) Canisius 85, (8) St. Francis 59

(4) St. Mary's 68, (5) Nichols 60

(2) St. Joe's 77, (7) Archbishop Walsh 59

(3) Timon/St. Jude 74, (6) Niagara Catholic 49

Semifinals – Sunday, February 24th

AT KOESSLER CENTER – 6 pm & 7:45 pm

(1) Canisius 90, (4) St. Mary's 25

(3) Timon/St. Jude 60, (2)St. Joe's 58

Final – Wednesday, February 27th

AT KOESSLER CENTER – 7 pm

(1) Canisius 53, (3) Timon/St. Jude 47

2013 Manhattan Cup Champions – Canisius Crusaders

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60 responses to “Manhattan Cup Playoffs – 2013”

McShea is God

February 18, 2013

O’Hara shocks the world and wins it all.

February 18, 2013

I didn’t see Bishop Neumann. Does anyone know if they “opted out” this year?

Sam

February 19, 2013

I think the games at Joe’s on Thursday will be closer than anticipated. Good luck to all of these guys!

Patrick Moran

February 22, 2013

Been a long time since I commented here because high school basketball is just not that interesting to me. But I did want to get my prediction in here since you are all a bunch of sheep acting like Canisius is unstoppable. They will not win and Joe’s will lose also. You heard it here first but not only will Timon win this year, but also the next 2.

Patrick Moran

February 22, 2013

And to McShea is God who continues to ask if I’m dead the answer is no. But you will be if you keep it up! I’m not afraid to hit a girl…or a nerd!

Client #9

February 22, 2013

Pat when you do that thing, count me in. That guy has been spouting his arrogant bs for as long as I remember. And I think hes the one who blew me in, and cost me gov. of NY!

WT716

February 22, 2013

Interesting comments from Mr. Moran. Do you have another nephew on Timon that we should know about?

Bob Dicesare

February 22, 2013

Great night for hs hoops! Other than buff state saturday, this probly best night of the year. Obviously I can’t get to every game, so I really look forward to hs hoops talk from 10-11am sat morning on GR55. After they get through discussing girls hoops for 45 minutes, I expect a good quality discussion on boys games. Everybody tune in!

MMA

February 25, 2013

Not sure if they will have anything left for the machine but Timon deserves some long lost credit for beating Joes last night. Can we at least expect a game recap? Timon should get one day in the sun before Canisius spanks them!

Tarheel23

February 25, 2013

Great win for Timon last night, not so great showing for St. Mary’s. Guess there’s a reason MMA is split into large and small schools. St. Mary’s your season will continue, so pick your heads up and hopefully we will see you in Albany at the Federation. And since Patrick Moran appears to be alive, he must be given props on his call on Timon over Joe’s. Afraid the run ends Wed night, however. Canisius is just too good this year, they remind me of Nichols Wil Regan’s senior season. They are not quite that good, so i am installing them as a 21 pt favorite Wednesday. Canisius 73 Timon 51

CHS

February 25, 2013

2 straight years those Kenmore Ave Daisys get bounced early. The demise of SJCI is on and I don’t see it getting any better. Joe’s won’t make final next year either.

Yale Cup

February 25, 2013

Nice math Tarheel. You are wrong either way because no way Timon loses by 21 after reaching the final. I think they pull off the upset like a Tiger lying in wait!

sec6

February 25, 2013

Can’t see Canisius losing to Timon and can’t see them doing anything past Buffalo because they never do.

CHS

February 25, 2013

This is not your mother’s Canisius team. These boys are a tam of destiny and will win states. Then maybe Husband will get the respect he deserves as the best coaches in this area.

Yale Cup

February 25, 2013

States? I would be more worried about Wed. before calling your shot for states. Go Tigers!

Gus Buster

February 25, 2013

For some reason once I stated my intention not post again someone has chosen to use my name. The last two posts made by “Gus Buster” were not written by me.

Gus Buster

February 25, 2013

Just kidding, it’s me. Alright enough of the games.

McShea is God

February 25, 2013

First of all Pat Moran would not call me a need after all the times we have hooked up. Second of all I hear someone came on and said I had a ‘bad marriage’ – well that’s not very nice. But 2 woman being married 2 each other, well it has been tough on us. Society hasn’t exactly accepted us.
I know there is a lot of jealousy out there with u guys. I’ve been 2 more big time games than most of u have watched on TV. But try and get past it boys! I am a strong woman and I am not going away!

McShea is God

February 25, 2013

Love that I just paid $2.71 for a drink and chips! HA! And no M & M’s this year??? Move the games back 2 the NF Convention Center!

John McLane

February 25, 2013

A strong women would not have to spend as much time reminding her male counterparts of all the big games she has been to. The perceived jealousy does not exist. The guys don’t care. Sounds to me like you’re fising for compliments, and that is unlady like.

Tarheel23

February 26, 2013

Yale Cup. I have made Canisius a 21 point favorite in the MMA Final. Just like Vegas sets lines on every game out there. Now, by predicting Canisius wins 73-51, I am saying they will COVER the spread. My math is fine. Not being sensitive, just explaining how Vegas works for the uninformed. Having said that, you may be right, and Timon might upset Canisius, or at least keep it close

guest

February 26, 2013

Yale Cup has left the building. Previous post by imposter. Content of that post should make it obvious

Gus Buster

February 27, 2013

I’ll take Timon tonight if your giving them 21 pt. unless you got a parlay to include the A games tonight .

sec6

February 27, 2013

Any news yet on Keith?

McShea is God

February 27, 2013

Keith and baby r fine!!!!!!!!!!
I have 2 give props – Buff State MUST read this blog. Out of NOWHERE yesterday HUGE PACKS of M & M’s showed up!!! Outstanding.
Also we made fun of the program having 2 teams who never make it 2 Buff State being on last years cover have 2 give props – had the yearly ‘game of the year’ teams Falls and Jamestown on the cover.
I think Falls had their scare vs NT and wins easy vs Ken West. I am a bit worried about Clarence screwing up the game everyone wants…CC says 14 straight losses 2 Jamestown….they r due at some point…I mean they r only 4 more losses from being HALF WAY 2 what LaSalle did 2 NFHS back in the day!
Every 1 who comes up 2 me 2 nite and gets on me about my soon 2 b ex gets a free can of Mountain Dew!!!!

Female

February 27, 2013

My Bad. I should have posted here
The game at Koessler center will be streaming
live tonite by WGRZ ‘s. Stu Boyer
ilovethegame hope you can catch it online

centercourt

February 27, 2013

The news on Keith:
It’s a boy, and a big one at that: 9 lbs & 22 inches.
Evan Parker McShea
Word is that Mom & Evan are doing great, and Keith is experiencing the roller coaster of emotions that rush in during the moments that follow the arrival of the first one. Awesome news & congratulations to the McShea family…all three of them!

sec6

February 27, 2013

great news, congradulations Keith!

Female

February 27, 2013

Congrats to McShea family and I hope for Mom
the labor was not too long. Awesome job Mom ! I sure
hope it was a C section!

Tarheel23

February 27, 2013

Congrats Keith, Mom, and little Evan! Awesome news, and I hope everyone is well. We expect cigars Saturday if you can make it, and we promise Roger will not shout across the Gym!! JCC will not be the same without you, but you enjoy the time with your family. May I suggest former stringer CC fill your shoes? He works for bacon, sausage pizza 🙂

TML1000

February 27, 2013

It was a C-section and Keith says he will not be there on Saturday.

ilovethisgame

February 28, 2013

hey Congrats and may the Good Lord bless the new addition and what a great time it is in life!!i have 5 kids and i would be lost without them ~~may you all be happy,healthy and enjoy the great time having a new baby can bring as it will last a lifetime and send all my best to your family.i am really happy for you as you will have the luxury now of having little Evan to be such a proud father for…its magical,and nothing in life is better than bringing a child into your lives..i truely send my most sincere thought and prayers for all the great times that your life will have for yourself,Mom and little Evan.Im sad that i will miss you as my mom drove me to all my sons football and baskets ball games for the last 5 years so she was happy that i asked her to take me and my oldest son Kj who is 27 and my youngest Jakson who is 6..my little one is got OLEAN on the brain since i told him they were super good so i will probably only be able to stay for 2 games but Olean will be one…Hope i get to meet all of you(who care to meet me) and those who dont dont throw anything at me i cant eat!!!you have all been great folks and look forward to being some people….ill try to keep it short!!!LOL…take care and congrats again MIG…always helping when i needed it.

WT716

February 28, 2013

Alright congrats Keith but lets stick to the topic at hand. Canisius wins, game was closer then I expected. Heard there was a fight afterwards, and should have figured as I saw the 3 Buffalo cop cars flying by as I was driving down Main. What is next for the Crusaders?

centercourt

February 28, 2013

They host Chaminade on Saturday. If they win, they play for a Catholic state title.
The last step is winning the Federation.

WT716

February 28, 2013

Any word on Chaminade CC? Also you see any upsets tonight at Buff St?

Tiger Alum

February 28, 2013

The 3 cop cars flying down the street were Timon alum who had to get back to their precinct following the game.

South Buffalo Mafia

February 28, 2013

anytime that many people from south buffalo gather in 1 spot a fight is bound to occur

Tarheel23

February 28, 2013

In the words of the GREAT Rasheed Wallace, “both teams played hard”. Gus I owe you m&m’s or mountain dew. Good pick by you, bad line by me. Although I should mention I NAILED the East- Cleve Hill line right at 5!! CC is a witness. Tough call tonite, Niagara- Rider, AA doubleheader at Buff ST, or spoken word presentation at spot coffee?? It will be a game time decision. Early lines Gus, double or nothing: Jtown-6, and Falls-9.

ilovethisgame

February 28, 2013

i love my dew but you guy got it all over on me at handicappin these games…i mean just because im handicapped dont mean i can get in on a free bottle of DEW!!!i’ll wait to see who get it and will bring a few 24oz dews in case!!!

Gus Buster

February 28, 2013

Gimme Clarence and Niag Falls.

John McLane

February 28, 2013

Congratulations to the McShea’s on the birth of thier son. Sounds like he is already 1/3 the size of MIG.

McShea is God

February 28, 2013

Now that CC has given me your IP address John and I know who u r lets just say your ”girl’ friend will b 4 times the size of me and most other woman 4 sometime 2 come! And no – having S** with a girl twice the size of most woman does NOT count as a 3-some ‘John’ sorry 🙂

Holly Gennero

March 1, 2013

That ip address line is lame and is so full of bs. A.) CC would not give that info and jeopardize his blog B.) CC does not even receive that info. Ask anyone else on her that runs a blog. C.) As the Ravens called the 49ers , you are “fake tough”
You claim to go to all these games and be an expert and a pollster. When is the last time you commented about a game you were actually at.

Tarheel23

March 1, 2013

Looks like you split gus. Guess Clarence didn’t have enough in the tank, but Falls was able to cover by ONE! I’m gonna make Jtown an early 5 point favorite over the falls, as these 2 play for the third time in as many years. Think its gonna be a great game

WT716

March 1, 2013

The IP address claim is correct, no BSing there.

Hans Gruber

March 1, 2013

Holly: CC wouldn’t have that info? He wouldn’t jeopardize the blog?? Dude its a blog. Not the NY Times, Not CNN. It is a BLOG on the internet. The same internet that claims Megan Fox was once a man. And you and John Maclane gotta come up with better lines than the McShea baby stuff. Not great. Next time I’ll throw you off that building.

centercourt

March 1, 2013

How dare say it’s just a blog? You write it so nonchalant, like it’s Biz Markie singing just a friend.
In the words of Kanye West, “I blog so hard”…ah nevermind. I’m going gorillas.

ilovethisgame

March 1, 2013

my o my…what is with some of you…its a blog to talk about our own or someone elses kids and how good they are.its not a place to bash kids or act like an unsupervised child behind the screen at which some hide…i dont i was only using a user name while my sons team was still in it….if anyone wants to know my name …just ask.im a grown man and at 49 years old i have just enough kids to put a team out on the court and dont know how good they would do but wouldnt have to forfiet for not enough players!!!…level off people and show alittle respect for the time and effort put in by CC to this blog….be a help…enjoy…have some good arguement but dont cry foul when someone gets the best of you…enjoy this venue or dont but show some respect to others as 99% of you do….enjoy and best regards…Ken,,

ilovethisgame

March 1, 2013

sorry MIG and others who post to me..i was kind of figuring out why i had to re-reg.or i would have made my post longer!!!J?K although it does carry some reality!!!i think all the guys that i have and show respect to know who you are and to get my repect just be fun and dont bash anyone for maybe not being as smart as some others are…i have no reason not to believe most things people write as im from way up North here and disabled so dont get up to see alot of games but try to pick CC brain or many of you others who kindly answer my questions no matter how simple they may be and never do and disrepecting of me for some things i may not know…but i do know that Darnell Carson is a 1st all league selection….and im the proud father of one of those selections as well…..which is a very big deal since he was the last one to make the 8th grade modified team.and i cant wait till i can say more about him as some may find very impressive at his achievments given the fact he first picked up a basketball in 8th grade…a great way to end a great H.S.athletic career with 1st team honors in football and basketball this year and all while carrying a mid 90% avg in academics his entire school carrer.there is much more to him that i cant wait to release