View from URI

[CoffeeCan]

http://keaneyblue.com/viewtopic.php?...6599&start=100

They seem confident and know what a huge game this is for them.

http://www.providencejournal.com/spo...stseason-hopes

Looks like they are expecting a lot from Dowtin

[AZFlyer85]

Gibbs has been a huge disappointment this year. SCOOCHIE NEEDS TO TOAST THIS FRESHMAN.

[priceg75]

We need to get off to the start we got off to vs. VCU... except this time maybe don't put in Crosby and give the whole lead back before halftime.

[LI2UD2PA]

They are begging for a sell out (7,600) but only have 6,800 sold as of now. Biggest game in years and a must win and they can't fill the joint. We sold out for the dukes.

	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.

[C-time]

Originally Posted by priceg75 We need to get off to the start we got off to vs. VCU... except this time maybe don't put in Crosby and give the whole lead back before halftime.

Maybe we should tell Scoochie not to pick up 2 fouls so he doesn't get benched and force Crosby to play so much.

[N2663R]

Will be interesting to see how much PT Cunningham gets. Could he be the difference? Not much film on him from this year either.

[RunninRams]

Originally Posted by LI2UD2PA They are begging for a sell out (7,600) but only have 6,800 sold as of now. Biggest game in years and a must win and they can't fill the joint. We sold out for the dukes.

Not worried about that. RI always has a strong walk up crowd for games. Plus 1500 tickets are allotted for students

[priceg75]

Give them a night and enjoy the schadenfreude tomorrow.

They just firmly landed on the wrong side of the bubble.

Viva la Hurley! That last in bounds call was awful.

[maddog07]

Should have lobbed it to the rim, might make or get fouled
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[Canonball]

View from URI looks like the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.

	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.

[CE80]

Who is keeping score? Are we ahead of them yet? Between the Barrons and Dustin Hellinga I think we may still owe them one.

[Flyer 79]

My favorite Rhody fan post-game comments:
"I officially hate Dayton."
and a follow-up comment
"Dayton is what URI should aspire to be."

	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.

[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by LI2UD2PA They are begging for a sell out (7,600) but only have 6,800 sold as of now. Biggest game in years and a must win and they can't fill the joint. We sold out for the dukes.

Place looked bigger than that on TV from Dayton. Especially when you consider that the old UD Fieldhouse used to hold @ 5,900.
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[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by CE80 Who is keeping score? Are we ahead of them yet? Between the Barrons and Dustin Hellinga I think we may still owe them one.

Since the 2015 A-10 Tournament, we're evening the score. Win by 4, win by 2, win by 3, win by 1. Granted, we had a 9-point home loss last year, but still we've won 4 of the last 5, and the total point differential in those 5 games is 2 points. Sounds like a rivalry, buoys!
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[udx2]

We need an A10 rival.

I thought it might be SLU but a rival needs to be competitive. VCU might fit the bill over time but Rhode Island seems to be a good fit now. I like the way this is developing into a nice rivalry.

	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.

	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.

[priceg75]

Have seen a bit of crying on the no call on the last URI drive. I mean, seriously. 17-8 fouls in the second half and still crying for a bail out.

The guy walked or it's a jump ball if anything.

	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.

[curt]

It could develop as a rivalry. But definitely not enough animosity yet. I was there going nuts after the X bomb and everyone congratulated me.
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[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by udx2 We need an A10 rival. I thought it might be SLU but a rival needs to be competitive. VCU might fit the bill over time but Rhode Island seems to be a good fit now. I like the way this is developing into a nice rivalry.

And I like that shade of blue. I know I've seen it somewhere...

[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by curt It could develop as a rivalry. But definitely not enough animosity yet. I was there going nuts after the X bomb and everyone congratulated me. Posted via Mobile Device

Just shows that URI fans have some class (unlike former rivals, say, 50 minutes south of here).
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	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.

[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by priceg75 Have seen a bit of crying on the no call on the last URI drive. I mean, seriously. 17-8 fouls in the second half and still crying for a bail out. The guy walked or it's a jump ball if anything.

He walked. Saw the replay 2 or 3 times at home. Took 2-1/2 steps. OK for NBA, not for NCAA.
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	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.

[ruechalgrin]

Rhody is unlucky, if they make the NCAA they could do some damage

	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.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by udx2 We need an A10 rival. I thought it might be SLU but a rival needs to be competitive.

Please, we have to go there on Tuesday and we have a few skeletons in that place. And they are playing much better than when we destroyed them two weeks ago.

[frisco flyer]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer Please, we have to go there on Tuesday and we have a few skeletons in that place. And they are playing much better than when we destroyed them two weeks ago.

That game worries me too. Good setup for a trap game. Let's hope Arch has them ready to go.

Here's a hopeful note though: we've won all our road games this year with JC in the lineup, and I'm happy to say he's baaaccckkkk!!!

[FlyerGuyer]

Originally Posted by ruechalgrin Rhody is unlucky

They are the Yin to VCU's Yang...

[CoffeeCan]

From their message board:

"At least we dont have to hear about at large bids anymore"

"We couldn't win a conference tournament in a one team league."

"That was a ****ing foul **** THIS ****ING ****"

"Never a doubt that was going in. I called it before they even inbounded the ball. Every single time."

[maddog07]

I don't think you can have an effective "rivalry" with a school 1000 miles away.
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[Rick Scaia]

Originally Posted by maddog07 I don't think you can have an effective "rivalry" with a school 1000 miles away. Posted via Mobile Device

In the grand sense, yeah, I agree.

But ESPN just put us on in prime time during "Rivalry Week," and that narrative can be spun up into SOMEthing going forward.

And honestly, I don't remember a time when Dayton was the Evil Arch-Nemesis "rival" that some other team lusted to scalp. I only remember being the Virtuous Underdog in any rivalry that we may or may not have had over the past decade or two.

I don't want to do a full heel turn, mind you. But if URI wants to view UD as their own personal John Cena, and hate us while secretly respecting us, that would be fine with me, and I'd hope our guys would enjoy playing the role for the benefit of the narrative, too.

VCU is certainly right there, as well, albeit without the delightful "Dayton is the dominant half of the feud" aspect....

	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.

[NCkevi]

Originally Posted by maddog07 I don't think you can have an effective "rivalry" with a school 1000 miles away. Posted via Mobile Device

ND-USC in football?
Gonzaga - St Mary's in the WCC?

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by maddog07 I don't think you can have an effective "rivalry" with a school 1000 miles away.

Originally Posted by NCkevi ND-USC in football? Gonzaga - St Mary's in the WCC?

That was easy.

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[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by NCkevi ND-USC in football? Gonzaga - St Mary's in the WCC?

Thank you! I've been to enough ND football games in the past decade to know that's a major rivalry for The Irish. Not to mention the old-time NFL rivalry between the Cowboys and the Redskins. A little bit more than 1,000 miles there, too.
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[maddog07]

Everyone thinks they are ND's rival, MSU, Miami, Stanford, Mich, BC even Navy. And USC is not in their conference. We used to think we were their rival in bb but they never did.
And to whatever extent USC is a rival it extends only to one sport one game per year.

Zags and St. Mary's. Maybe. Many Zags think their rival is Washington.
If it is with St Marys its awfully one side with the Zags winning about 70% of the games. They may get a pass as they aren't close to almost anyone.

Surely URI would consider Umass or PC much more of a rival than us.
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	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.

	Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass enrolls over 20,000 undergraduates and 5,000 post-grad students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Minutemen. Women's teams known as the Minutewomen. Sports achievements include NCAA Final Four appearances in men's basketball and women's soccer.

[C-time]

Originally Posted by maddog07 Everyone thinks they are ND's rival, MSU, Miami, Stanford, Mich, BC even Navy. And USC is not in their conference. We used to think we were their rival in bb but they never did. And to whatever extent USC is a rival it extends only to one sport one game per year. Zags and St. Mary's. Maybe. Many Zags think their rival is Washington. If it is with St Marys its awfully one side with the Zags winning about 70% of the games. They may get a pass as they aren't close to almost anyone. Surely URI would consider Umass or PC much more of a rival than us. Posted via Mobile Device

URI absolutely hates Providence and is absolutely Rhody's biggest rival.

	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.

	Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass enrolls over 20,000 undergraduates and 5,000 post-grad students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Minutemen. Women's teams known as the Minutewomen. Sports achievements include NCAA Final Four appearances in men's basketball and women's soccer.

[frisco flyer]

Dayton 75, Rhode Island 74: Williams' 3-pointer pushes Flyers over the top

http://www.providencejournal.com/spo...lyers-over-top

Dayton looked every bit like the league championship and NCAA Tournament hopeful the Rams planned to be at season's outset, and now URI's path to both of its primary goals looks to be considerably more difficult.

	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.

[UACFlyer]

Hurley's comments were thoughtful, complementary. In Hurley's five years at URI they have lost 72 games by one point. Wow!

In my opinion, Dayton-URI have become intense rivals. Games over the past decade, or so, have been highly competitive...important to both programs...very often decided in the last seconds of play....exhilarating/heartbreaking on both sides. What else do you want from a rivalry?

Dayton-Rhode Island games mean something!

	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.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by UACFlyer Hurley's comments were thoughtful, complementary. In Hurley's five years at URI they have lost 72 games by one point. Wow! In my opinion, Dayton-URI have become intense rivals. Games over the past decade, or so, have been highly competitive...important to both programs...very often decided in the last seconds of play....exhilarating/heartbreaking on both sides. What else do you want from a rivalry? Dayton-Rhode Island games mean something!

I think you misread something there UAC. From the PJ article:

It was the 50th single-digit defeat of the 72 suffered by Hurley during his five seasons in Kingston, and URI fell to 12-19 in home games decided by nine points or less

	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.

[UACFlyer]

Originally Posted by CE80 I think you misread something there UAC. From the PJ article: It was the 50th single-digit defeat of the 72 suffered by Hurley during his five seasons in Kingston, and URI fell to 12-19 in home games decided by nine points or less

Yes, I did, thank you. I read "single point" rather than "single digit". That error detracted from the point I was trying to make, i.e., URI and Dayton have become rivals on the basis of their important, heart-stopping battles over a relatively long time.

Just opinion.

	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.

[BRob2Perryman3]

Originally Posted by T-Bone 84 Just shows that URI fans have some class (unlike former rivals, say, 50 minutes south of here). Posted via Mobile Device

i don't have a real problem with UC fans. Now that Huggins is gone they've classed it up.

Wait.

There is more then one school near there.

Hmmmmmm

Why would we have a problem with NKU? They are relatively new to division I?

Weird

	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.

[BRob2Perryman3]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer Please, we have to go there on Tuesday and we have a few skeletons in that place. And they are playing much better than when we destroyed them two weeks ago.

I bet they don't have a ladder behind the basket this time.

[BRob2Perryman3]

Originally Posted by UACFlyer Hurley's comments were thoughtful, complementary. In Hurley's five years at URI they have lost 72 games by one point. Wow! In my opinion, Dayton-URI have become intense rivals. Games over the past decade, or so, have been highly competitive...important to both programs...very often decided in the last seconds of play....exhilarating/heartbreaking on both sides. What else do you want from a rivalry? Dayton-Rhode Island games mean something!

72 games? That is freaking insanity. I have no idea where to look, are you sure thats right?

Edit: didn't read all comments

	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.

[foolishpride]

Originally Posted by NCkevi ND-USC in football? Gonzaga - St Mary's in the WCC?

L.A. Dodgers - Cincinnati Reds in mid 70's?

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by CE80 It was the 50th single-digit defeat of the 72 suffered by Hurley during his five seasons in Kingston, and URI fell to 12-19 in home games decided by nine points or less

That is an ample sample to point to the reason = poor coaching.

[frisco flyer]

Hurley is to URI as Gregory was to UD. Close but no cigar.

	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.

	Brian Gregory BRIAN GREGORY UD Men's Basketball Head Coach since 2004. Groomed by the likes of Judd Heathcoate and Tom Izzo at Michigan State, as well as Kevin O'Neill and others, Gregory's defensive-minded leadership has led Dayton to NCAA and multiple NIT appearances. A good recruiter, BG has elevated the athleticism of the squad in recent years and kept top area talent at home. Still looking for that breakthrough season with his own players that catapult him to the NCAA tourney. Graduated from Oakland University.

[ruechalgrin]

X now shooting team best 44% from 3.

[San Diego Flyer]

Actually I guess you are looking at Conference numbers, which puts Kyle Davis #1 at a gaudy 59%, and X rounded off at 44% is 2nd.

Over all games, they have Crosby #1 at 47%. Then X at 43% and Kyle at 41%.

Kyle is shooting freethrows in conference play at 57%. We could conclude that Kyle should shoot his free throws from behind the arc.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by frisco flyer Hurley is to URI as Gregory was to UD. Close but no cigar.

BG was better than Hurley in almost every measurement. BG won 65% of his games at UD, and 55% in conference. BG was 10 percentage points better than Hurley in both categories. Gregory took us to two NCAA's and finally won a game. URI hasn't been to an NCAA since 1999.

I admit to this. Closer, but still no cigar.

	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.

	Brian Gregory BRIAN GREGORY UD Men's Basketball Head Coach since 2004. Groomed by the likes of Judd Heathcoate and Tom Izzo at Michigan State, as well as Kevin O'Neill and others, Gregory's defensive-minded leadership has led Dayton to NCAA and multiple NIT appearances. A good recruiter, BG has elevated the athleticism of the squad in recent years and kept top area talent at home. Still looking for that breakthrough season with his own players that catapult him to the NCAA tourney. Graduated from Oakland University.

[SLUFLYER]

Originally Posted by ruechalgrin X now shooting team best 44% from 3.

The stats referring to X as our highest % three point shooter have been coming out with a minimum number of attempts, I think it was like minimum of 20 or 30 attempts.

[Figgie123]

Originally Posted by SLUFLYER The stats referring to X as our highest % three point shooter have been coming out with a minimum number of attempts, I think it was like minimum of 20 or 30 attempts.

Media Guide 3pt accuracy for a season is based on 30 three pointers MADE. At .426 as of the URI road game, that would be 11th best in a season, but he is 4 3ptrs MADE short.

	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.

[66flyer]

That last URI drive included a definite walk, pushing foul and the ball clearly went off the Rhody player. They the refs give the ball to URI? Fortunately and inexplicably, a freshman did the throw-in and panicked, tossing it harmlessly into the abyss. URI fans were wondering why a more experienced senior didn't throw the ball in with, possibly, more accuracy. Glad it was a frazzled newbie. I love XW's description of the game: Rhodekill!

	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.

[San Diego Flyer]

I totally agree with your whole post with one caveat, on their home floor in that game-deciding instant, the refs would call it blocking and let them shoot free throws 70% of the time. In that regard, I thought we dodged a bullet.

All that said I would love to hear the explanation by the refs as to why the refs looked at the replay and determined the ball went off Dayton. It was sooooo f98k95ing clear that it went off a URI thigh!!

	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.

[Sea Bass]

I am pretty sure Terrell felt the same thing. Put his head down and drive.

[jack72]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer I totally agree with your whole post with one caveat, on their home floor in that game-deciding instant, the refs would call it blocking and let them shoot free throws 70% of the time. In that regard, I thought we dodged a bullet. All that said I would love to hear the explanation by the refs as to why the refs looked at the replay and determined the ball went off Dayton. It was sooooo f98k95ing clear that it went off a URI thigh!!

Probably what the announcers said, that the replays were inconclusive from the angles they saw. Conclusive to you and I, but not from an objective standpoint.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by jack72 Probably what the announcers said, that the replays were inconclusive from the angles they saw. Conclusive to you and I, but not from an objective standpoint.

How is it not objective? Possibly I benefit from an angle the refs don't have access to. It's pretty clear on my 70' Hi Def TV which may have benefited from an ESPN feed angle not available at courtside. I could accept that. If there were in my media room a blind mole could called it right.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer How is it not objective? Possibly I benefit from an angle the refs don't have access to. It's pretty clear on my 70' Hi Def TV which may have benefited from an ESPN feed angle not available at courtside. I could accept that. If there were in my media room a blind mole could called it right.

Since none of the refs saw the ball hit the thigh of the URI player, they have to go to a replay. There are certain things they look for in a replay to overturn the original call and none were clear.

Did the ball clearly change direction? No.

Did the ball's rotation clearly change? No.

Did the uniform clearly bend/wrinkle from the force of the ball? No.

From the replays I can say with 100% certainty that the ball appeared to glance off the URI player's leg. But there was no CLEAR replay that definitively showed that to be fact. As much as I thought it should be UD's ball, if I were one of the refs I'd have given it to URI. And I bet Edwin Young would have done the same thing.

	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.

[priceg75]

I watched it over and over and didn't feel it was conclusive that it came off that guy's thigh. The rotation of the ball was due to the weird way that KP ripped through the ball while it was in his arms and the Ram player rather than necessarily being from coming off his thigh. Neither good replay angle showed a definitive bounce off the leg.

[Radar]

Originally Posted by priceg75 I watched it over and over and didn't feel it was conclusive that it came off that guy's thigh. The rotation of the ball was due to the weird way that KP ripped through the ball while it was in his arms and the Ram player rather than necessarily being from coming off his thigh. Neither good replay angle showed a definitive bounce off the leg.

I was hoping the mall cop would pick up the ball and carry it away!

[San Diego Flyer]

Then I conclude that y'all did not have the ESPNU feed that I had, nor did they, and you collectively would uphold the bronze or pig iron standard that A10 refs hold themselves to every week. Which basically sucks.

Glad it didn't cost us the game.

[UDBrian]

Originally Posted by jack72 Probably what the announcers said, that the replays were inconclusive from the angles they saw. Conclusive to you and I, but not from an objective standpoint.

I just replayed it and the announcers said the ball went off his leg. That is what I saw