Who will be the A10T champ?

[rollo]

At Sir CE80's request, we have a non-Golden Poll...let's call it a Red-and-Blue Poll:

Originally Posted by CE80 I'd do it but I am challenged when it comes to these things on UDPride. Somebody put a up a poll to see who the posters here think will be the A10 tourney champ.

[NorthwestFlyer]

Seems like there is only one correct answer to this poll.

Okay - but honestly, I don't think we will have the chops when it comes to depth to win 3 days in a row... but still, there is only one correct answer to this poll

[Jeff]

Who’s most likely to be upset on the way to the finals?

[Beatty Town Coach]

Obviously, I have never been accused of being an over-the-top "HOMER", but I have zero doubt the Flyers being capable of winning the Auto Bid.

Realistically at least half of the conference schools could do it. However, I would suspect that it will likely be VCU, Davidson, Dayton, Saint Louis, or Bonnaventure.

Not Mason, and not Duquesne.

Go Flyers Beat LaSalle first, and don't worry about anything else...right ChrisR????
You don't even have to say it, as I have done so for you.

One of the poll choices should have been "Anybody that bedell doesn't want to win...everybody except VCU.

	Chris Rieman CHRIS RIEMAN, PUBLISHER Founder and publisher of UDPride.com. Writer, photographer, videographer, coder, grip, comedian, auto aficionado, and lifelong Flyer fan.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

	LaSalle LA SALLE In 1863, La Salle University was established through the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order, which De La Salle founded 300 years ago. Located in Philadelphia, La Salle is an educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values. La Salle's main campus is an ideal place for students to pursue an education. The 130-acre park-like setting includes 54 buildings and is located approximately six miles from Center City Philadelphia. The University can accommodate 2,114 resident students in its 12 residence halls, two apartment complexes, and 75 townhouses. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Explorers. Notable athletes include Tom Gola and Lionel Simmons.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[T-Bone 84]

Had to vote for someone besides my Flyers, because when I vote FOR them, they lose. So, yeah, I picked Godzilla (VCU) to stomp on the rest of the conference.

Prove me wrong, Gentlemen.
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[maddog07]

I think we will. Though tragically flawed, we can win in this very, very down year for the a10.
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[Clear Prop]

Dayton will win the title game over VCU!

[forego1]

Originally Posted by rollo At Sir CE80's request, we have a non-Golden Poll...let's call it a Red-and-Blue Poll:

Kind 'a like Red-and Blue Pill Poll, heh Rollo?


and so CE80................. your choice?
(being you asked for the poll)

[CE80]

Originally Posted by forego1 Kind 'a like Red-and Blue Pill Poll, heh Rollo? and so CE80................. your choice? (being you asked for the poll)

I usually just cast my vote in any poll. Don't broadcast my selection. I will make an exception. I voted VCU. I just think their depth is too much for our guys to beat especially playing back to back (and maybe another to back) games.

[BeckysTXA]

I’m going with the theory it’s hard to beat a team 3 times in a year. But I also think both coaches and players have figured out some things. If our outside shots are falling we will win. If they are not, we can pound it inside. Now will we pound it inside to Josh and Obi? I don’t think the coaches will “let” them not. Everyone on the floor has the ability to get the ball into Josh and Obi.

I voted UD.

[OSU Flyer]

HIGH VOLATILITY

Atlantic 10
Team that history favors most: No. 4 seed

Team that history does NOT favor: No. 1 seed

Welcome to the home of the bid-stealer. Over the past couple of years, this conference tourney has been about as hard to call as any.

Not only has a different team won the tournament each of the past four years, but each of the past five champions has been seeded third or worse.

This tournament has been tough on the top seeds through the years. How tough?

The last No. 1 seed to win was Saint Louis in 2013, and last year was the first time since then that a No. 1 seed reached the championship game. In fact, in the past decade, the top seed lost in the quarterfinals -- its first game -- four times (2011, 2012, 2014 and 2017). Beware, VCU.

• Although the No. 2 seed finished as a runner-up five straight years from 2013 to 2017 (all versus lower-seeded opponents, of course), the last 2-seed to win the A-10 tourney was Temple 11 years ago.

• Interestingly, the seed to watch has been the No. 4. Over the past seven years, 4-seeds have accounted for four titles.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-bas...according-plan

	Temple TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple College became Temple University in 1907. Located in Philadelphia, Temple is a comprehensive public research university with 34,000 students, 8 campuses, and 300 academic degree programs. Notable alumni include Bill Cosby and Daryl Hall. Temple's nickname is the Owls and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer HIGH VOLATILITY Atlantic 10 Team that history favors most: No. 4 seed Team that history does NOT favor: No. 1 seed Welcome to the home of the bid-stealer. Over the past couple of years, this conference tourney has been about as hard to call as any. Not only has a different team won the tournament each of the past four years, but each of the past five champions has been seeded third or worse. This tournament has been tough on the top seeds through the years. How tough? The last No. 1 seed to win was Saint Louis in 2013, and last year was the first time since then that a No. 1 seed reached the championship game. In fact, in the past decade, the top seed lost in the quarterfinals -- its first game -- four times (2011, 2012, 2014 and 2017). Beware, VCU. • Although the No. 2 seed finished as a runner-up five straight years from 2013 to 2017 (all versus lower-seeded opponents, of course), the last 2-seed to win the A-10 tourney was Temple 11 years ago. • Interestingly, the seed to watch has been the No. 4. Over the past seven years, 4-seeds have accounted for four titles. http://www.espn.com/mens-college-bas...according-plan

Although I voted VCU, I would take the field vs VCU.

	Temple TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple College became Temple University in 1907. Located in Philadelphia, Temple is a comprehensive public research university with 34,000 students, 8 campuses, and 300 academic degree programs. Notable alumni include Bill Cosby and Daryl Hall. Temple's nickname is the Owls and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[CT Flyer]

I voted for the Flyers and I'm with BeckysTXA that if we get hot from outside, and I think we will, we will win it. I think playing three (or four days) in a row obviously doesn't favor a team with no depth but if we got hot from outside maybe there's more of a chance it carries over each day for three days in a row instead of having rest in between games.

[sheg]

Originally Posted by CE80 Although I voted VCU, I would take the field vs VCU.

I think this is spot on. I'd give them a plurality chance to win, perhaps 40%. Dayton about 25%. Davidson and GMU have the talent but seem to have faded lately, perhaps 10 for DC and 3 for GMU. SBU 8, SLU 6, URI 6, DUQ 1. Everybody else less than 1 combined with LAS being the majority of that.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[ud2]

I wonder if GM hc Paulsen gets more than one more year, he has not even made the NIT there yet in this, his 4th year.

Paulsen signed a 5 year deal thru 2020 but later got an extension thru 2022. His predecessor, Paul Hewitt, was fired after only 4 years.

And it seems like Richmond's Mooney is done this year barring an A10T title run, although his contract does run thru 2021.

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[312to937]

Lunardi picked UD to win (on the VCU/St Joes telecast tonight)
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[TheDuke2003]

I'm chugging the Red kool aid in one hand and the Blue kool aid in the other. There is no other choice except for UD! OH YEAH!!!

[TXFlyerFan]

Do we have a chance? Yes. One game at a time, starting with Saturday at Duquesne. Let's build some momentum.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[steverino015]

I stay consistent and voted UD....one game at a time, we can do it...