Games of Note

[ud2]

http://collegepollarchive.com/mbaske...4#.VLfBI5-COrU


The last time UD was ranked in the AP poll was Week 4, December 2nd, of last year. They were 6-1 and had 90 points. They were not ranked in the coaches poll that week.

I don't know when the last time was that UD was ranked in the coaches poll.

It looks like they were last ranked in the coaches poll in Week 1 of the 2009-2010 season, when they were also ranked in the AP poll.

http://collegepollarchive.com/mbaske...0#.VLfDVhyCOrU

[Hyde Park Flyer]

UD was ranked #18 in the final poll last year.

[ud2]

Originally Posted by Hyde Park Flyer UD was ranked #18 in the final poll last year.

Yes, how could I forget!

But, the poll archive site appears to be screwed up, no sign of UD in the final AP poll from last year.


http://collegepollarchive.com/mbaske...?appollid=1088

[Medford]

Tonight would be a good night to "take a break" so to speak, not much of concern for the Flyers:

Richmond (+6.5) @ GW could be an interesting game, and perhaps important for UD's seeding in the A10 tournament and GW's chances of making it as an at large.

Other games of interest:

Cincy (-1) @ Memphis. Cincy is getting votes as well, or at least was last week prior to the UConn loss, certainly they are on the bubble. Memphis is no where near the Bubble, got tigers.

Oregon St (+6.5) @ Washington. After knocking off both Arizona schools last week, OSU is attempting to work their way onto the Bubble, against a Washington team that has lost 3 straight and needs to turn things around quickly to get back on the bubble.

#8 Utah (-5.5) @ Arizona St. Only b/c its a ranked team on the road, not b/c ASU is good or anything.

	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.

[ud2]

Originally Posted by Hyde Park Flyer UD was ranked #18 in the final poll last year.

I figured out why UD was not in the final AP poll from last year:

The final AP poll was done on March 17th, before the season was over, therefore that poll was done before UD's NCAA tournament run, therefore UD was not included in that final poll.

The final coaches poll was done on April 7th, that poll was done after the tournament, UD was tied with Baylor at #18 in that poll.



http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%...tball_rankings

[Glen Clark]

1/15/15

George Washington needed two overtimes to defeat visiting Richmond in the lone A-10 game last night:

Richmond 70 @ George Washington 73 (2OT)

There were no OOC opponents in action last night

_____________________
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

	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.

	George Washington GEORGE WASHINGTON Students choose from two distinct GW campuses — Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon. Both are located in historic and prestigious Northwest Washington, DC residential neighborhoods. With 9,700 undergraduate students, GW was founded almost 200 years ago and is named after the first President of the United States. GW stands as one of the nation's premier academic institutions with dozens of famous political, social, science, liberal arts, medical and professional graduates to its credit. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Colonials.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by Glen Clark 1/15/15 George Washington needed two overtimes to defeat visiting Richmond in the lone A-10 game last night: Richmond 70 @ George Washington 73 (2OT) There were no OOC opponents in action last night _____________________ Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

This was a game neither team wanted to win. Richmond down 3 with 7s to go and Garino fouls Anthony as he turns and heaves a shot toward the basket. Anthony makes all 3. At the end of OT 1, the ref calls a foul on GW but ref goes to monitor and ends up calling off the foul due to time expired. Richmond down 2 with 45 s to go and Mooney calls to start fouling. GW made the fts and continued to do so.

	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.

	George Washington GEORGE WASHINGTON Students choose from two distinct GW campuses — Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon. Both are located in historic and prestigious Northwest Washington, DC residential neighborhoods. With 9,700 undergraduate students, GW was founded almost 200 years ago and is named after the first President of the United States. GW stands as one of the nation's premier academic institutions with dozens of famous political, social, science, liberal arts, medical and professional graduates to its credit. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Colonials.

[priceg75]

Originally Posted by CE80 Richmond down 2 with 45 s to go and Mooney calls to start fouling. GW made the fts and continued to do so.

There were over 50 seconds left when GW got the ball. GW was over 80% on FTs for the game, so Mooney's strategy was not sound.

But you are right that neither team seemed to want it. GW looked far from impressive.

[Medford]

Friday 1/16:

7 games tonight, really nothing of interest as it pertains to UD.

Saturday 1/17 (no lines yet, at least not on cbssports.com)
aTm @ LSU
VCU @ Duquesne
Fordham @ LaSalle
Rhody @ UMass
Miami @ Buffalo
GTECH @ Pitt
Ball St @ Bowling Green
Mason @ GW
#2 Virginia @ BC
Davidson @ Richmond
Bama St @ Bama a&m
Ole Miss @ #19 Arkansas
UConn @ Stanford

Other games:
#4 Duke @ #6 Louisville despite their recent struggles, should be a great one.
Tulsa (Bubble) @ South Florida (hope for the road upset)
NC State (bubble) @ Florida St
Ohio St @ Iowa (both are in the range of UD at the moment)
Miami @ #12 ND (after the big win @ Duke, I'd imagine Miami is all kinds of bubbly)

Green Bay @ Detroit, W-GB at large dreams probably died on the road the other day, if the Horizon wants to be a 2 bid league, they'll need GB to win out, then lose in their tournament, that may not be enough

#22 Baylor @ K-State
Syracuse (bubbly) @ Clemson (bad)
MSU @ #14 Maryland. Mich. St is around UD in many projections/rankings.
Butler @ Gtown Both teams are in the 8-11 seed range at the moment
#16 WVU @ #20 Texas (perhaps a chance for UD to jump the loser in the top 25)
#8 Utah @ #10 Arizona (just a potentially great game)

#25 Wyoming @ Fresno St. Wyoming already lost at home, so they're probably out of the top 25, still Wyoming is fun to watch; find myself rooting for Nance, whish Archie would have given him the scholly offer.

#24 Okie St @ #18 Okie Bedlam could give UD a chance to rise into the top 25
Temple @ Cincy (back end of the bubble for both teams at the moment)
Providence @ Creighton (go blue jays, go pick up that first Big East win this year)
BYU @ St Mary (two teams with stellar records playing late in the evening on the Duece)

Sunday 1/18:
BU @ Loyola MD
Saint Joes @ Saint Bonnies, winner gets a leg up on the top half of the A10 standings

Other games;

Indiana @ Illinois (both bubbly)
Boise St @ New Mexico

	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.

	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.

	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.

	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.

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

	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.

[Lifelong Flyer Fan]

[QUOTE=Medford;384950]Friday 1/16:


"#25 Wyoming @ Fresno St. Wyoming already lost at home, so they're probably out of the top 25, still Wyoming is fun to watch; find myself rooting for Nance, whish Archie would have given him the scholly offer."

Larry Jr. is a senior. Wouldn't he have already signed his letter of intent before Archie became coach? (I can't imagine Archie wouldn't have given him a serious look considering his bloodlines and Larry Sr. on campus for every women's game.) (I think I'm counting the years correctly.)
http://www.si.com/college-basketball...o-wyoming-sdsu

[priceg75]

Originally Posted by Medford Larry Jr. is a senior.

[Medford]

If I recall correctly, Archie (or whomever the coach was) had him down to visit during the period when Gibson & Buckets (both seniors, or at least henton is, I think Gibson transferred) had either backed out or were not quite ready to hold to their commitment due to the parting of ways with Gregory. Nance's older sister was on the women's team, so he had already been to campus a bunch, as well as his father, however Archie didn't extend the offer (this was in the spring) and he ended up signing with Wyoming. Nance was definitely a bit under the radar, but my thinking at the time was, well they could use someone with size, but I king of understood the philosophy of not signing a guy just to sign a guy. Nance had a rather pedestrian freshman season at Wyoming, a very solid soph season (10 & 6) and has been averaging 15 & 7 the last 2 seasons. The few times I have watched, Wyoming passes the ball well as a team, kind of like the Flyers, so I think he would fit in great here (he's averaging 2.3 assists a game this season)

Hindsight is always 20/20 and perhaps I'm wrong, perhaps Archie did offer him after Gibson decommitted, perhaps Nance wanted to get away from Ohio, wanted to forge his own path rather than follow his sister's path to UD. At any rate, he would be an outstanding addition to this team. He compliment Pollard greatly, both are athletic as heck, Nance is a better shooter (near 80% from the line) Pollard has more brute force. Who wouldn't want a combination of those 2 to add to Pierre?

	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.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by ud2 IMO, pre-SMU, Martin's attitude and hustle were not the greatest at times. That may have played a role.

And now SMU has lost their second leading scorer, Keith Frazier, to poor grades.

Larry Brown is seeing a major depletion of talent. He might have to call Archie for some tips. Maybe it will be good news for Brown also.

[San Diego Flyer]

Originally Posted by jack72 SMU is toast. Their great player Martin turned pro.

SMU is officially a hot mess. Martin would have been lost to grades anyway. Keith Frazier is now a GPA victim. NCAA announces allegations of impropriety in the men's b-ball program today. wow.

Makes me want to hug any one of our 7 scholarship players.

[priceg75]

Texas A&M with a big road win at LSU.

[El Shaqtus]

SMU is the home of cheating.

Good luck to you guys...should re-enter the Top 25 this week.

[Bill McPeek]

UMass beats URI today

	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.

[BRob2Perryman3]

Duquesne blew a massive shot at an upset. Stevens from the Dukes single handedly lost that game with his Marshall Henderson type shooting

	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.

[udx2]

Davidson will be hungry next week when we go there to play.

I thought that the Davidson and Richmond game today at Richmond might be close, but did not expect Richmond to put Davidson away 89 - 53, particularly after Davidson won two weeks ago 81 - 67, admittedly at Davidson. 57% shooting will do that.

We play them both next week so it will be a good week to see how our marvelous 7 stack up against a couple of the better A10 teams.

	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.

[TA111]

Ole Miss up over Arkansas by 14 with around 11min to play. This would be another huge win.

[Viperstick]

Ole Miss with the win!

[Glen Clark]

Besides the Warped Wing Brewery first year anniversary bash

1/17/15

A-10 results
St Louis 45 @ Dayton 61
Virginia Commonwealth 70 @ Duquesne 64
Fordham 49 @ La Salle 60
Rhode Island 56 @ UMass 60
George Mason 53 @ George Washington 63
Davidson 63 @ Richmond 89

OOC opponents:
Alabama State 59 @ Alabama A&M 56
Texas A&M 67 @ LSU 64
Ole Miss 96 @ #19 Arkansas 82 - more room at the inn?
Miami (OH) 68 @ Buffalo 77
Northern Illinois 46 @ Eastern Michigan 54
Ball State 46 @ Bowling Green 58
#2 Virginia 66 @ Boston College 51
Georgia Tech 65 @ Pittsburgh 70
UConn 59 @ Stanford 72

Other games of note:
#25 Wyoming 70 @ Fresno State 65 (3OT) - Wyoming goes 1-1 on the week, probably more room at the inn
Indiana State 78 @ Drake 84 - bad loss for Indiana State as Drake was 3-14 going into the MVC contest
Ohio State 67 @ Iowa 76 - Buckeyes continue to fade
Providence 74 @ Creighton 65 - Creighton remains winless in the Big East (0-6)
#16 West Virginia 50 @ #20 Texas 77 - Juwan Staten 1-7, 0-2, 1-2, 2 reb, 0 assists, 1 TO, 3 points
#22 Baylor 61 @ Kansas State 64 - more room at the inn?
#24 Oklahoma State 65 @ #18 Oklahoma 82 - more room at the inn?

Go Flyers!

_____________________
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

	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.

	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.

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

	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.

	George Washington GEORGE WASHINGTON Students choose from two distinct GW campuses — Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon. Both are located in historic and prestigious Northwest Washington, DC residential neighborhoods. With 9,700 undergraduate students, GW was founded almost 200 years ago and is named after the first President of the United States. GW stands as one of the nation's premier academic institutions with dozens of famous political, social, science, liberal arts, medical and professional graduates to its credit. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Colonials.

	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.

[San Diego Flyer]

Texas just may have totally exposed WVU and Staten.

When two good Flyer opponents like Miss and A&M play each other, does it
make any difference in our RPI which of them wins??

Poor Creighton

And then there's tOSU. Somebody needs to tell them that if they want to get
revenge, it won't happen in the NIT.

Richmond by 26 over Davidson. wow.

	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.

[jack72]

As many here said, once the coach's son graduated, Creighton is pedestrian.

[College B-Ball Fan]

Originally Posted by jack72 As many here said, once the coach's son graduated, Creighton is pedestrian.

At least pedestrian in there current conference affiliation.

[BRob2Perryman3]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer Texas just may have totally exposed WVU and Staten. When two good Flyer opponents like Miss and A&M play each other, does it make any difference in our RPI which of them wins?? Poor Creighton And then there's tOSU. Somebody needs to tell them that if they want to get revenge, it won't happen in the NIT. Richmond by 26 over Davidson. wow.

I would guess its more beneficial to have the team we beat win the game but i don't think thats the case RPI wise.

When it all boils down to it, RPI is the be all end all. Except for 07-08

[KYFlyer]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer When two good Flyer opponents like Miss and A&M play each other, does it make any difference in our RPI which of them wins??

In this case, we definitely got the good end of it:

1) Mississipi moves up into top 50 RPI (along with Texas AM with the big road win vs LSU)
2) Arkansas stays top 50 RPI
3) Arkansas at #19 losing possibly opens up even more room in the top 25

I know we will be in the top 25 this week, the question is how high can we go? High enough to survive a close loss to Davidson on Tuesday?

[flyhi524]

UD at 23 in Gary Parrish's Top 25 and one. UD was 26th for the last week.

[bigred]

Bowling Green is quietly putting together a pretty good season, and there is a 15-20% chance that they can move into the top-50 rpi by the end of the year. Also, Texas A&M has a chance to move into the top 50 if they can beat the teams they are supposed to beat and have a few upsets at home (Georgia and Florida).

[TA111]

A&M and Ole miss are in the top 50 RPI after their big wins yesterday.

[Viperstick]

Originally Posted by jack72 As many here said, once the coach's son graduated, Creighton is pedestrian.

That pedestrian was just involved in a hit & run with a semi.

[San Diego Flyer]

They lost one of the top coaches in the nation in Dana Altman, and were riding off his recruiting classes.

[ud2]

Originally Posted by San Diego Flyer Richmond by 26 over Davidson. wow.

Richmond, wow. Where was that game played?

Edit: game was at Richmond...still, wow.

	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.

[1903 Flyer]

Originally Posted by ud2 Richmond, wow. Where was that game played? Edit: game was at Richmond...still, wow.

Correct. They also played at Davidson 2 weeks ago, with the Spiders losing by 14

	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.

[Fudd]

Originally Posted by Viperstick That pedestrian was just involved in a hit & run with a semi.

The teams that recently went to the NBE were all used to winning. Now half of them lose every conference match-up. Losing a lot of games eventually catches up with a program. Respect for the program diminishes, recruiting eventually gets hurt, fans get restless, etc. I'm not yet sure who the big losers are going to be in the NBE yet, but there will be some.

[ud69]

BU loses to Loyola MD in ot 91-86.

BU hits a free throw to go up by 5 with 6 seconds left. They miss the second freebie. Loyola hits a three on the other end with 1 second left. A flagrant foul is called on BU at the same time. Loyola hits both freebies to tie it up. Loyola called for foul on inbounds pass with .2 seconds left. BU misses both freebies and game goes to ot. Loyola wins in ot. When you are a bad team you figure out how to lose games.

[ruechalgrin]

Depaul beats St. John's (a bubble team).

[Fudd]

Originally Posted by ruechalgrin Depaul beats St. John's (a bubble team).

DePaul is doing God's work. Bless them.

[Mich Flyer]

Originally Posted by flyhi524 UD at 23 in Gary Parrish's Top 25 and one. UD was 26th for the last week.

Here is the link:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...rankings/top25

[UD90]

Originally Posted by Fudd DePaul is doing God's work. Bless them.

RPI #168 - Big East bid killer!!!

[CE80]

Originally Posted by Mich Flyer Here is the link: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...rankings/top25

Haven't we won 8 straight after losing to ARK?

[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by CE80 Haven't we won 8 straight after losing to ARK?

Yes, we have:

Boston U
Ga Tech
Ole Miss
Duq
St Bonnie
Fordham
LaSalle
SLU

That's 8, my friends! And, A-HEM - that's now 7 scholarship players!

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

	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]

Originally Posted by El Shaqtus SMU is the home of cheating. Good luck to you guys...should re-enter the Top 25 this week.

Thanks. And BTW, you had some decent but very young talent on your Bills squad that came to town yesterday. Give it another year, and you should be back in the top third of the conference again.

[Glen Clark]

1/18/15

A-10 score:
St Joe's 61 @ St Bonaventure 70

OOC opponent:
Boston U 86 @ Loyola (MD) 91 (OT)

Other games of interest:
Missouri State 46 @ #23 Northern Iowa 60
St John's 67 @ DePaul 71 (OT) - St John's listed as 'also getting votes'
Indiana 80 @ Illinois 74 - Indiana will likely leapfrog Dayton in the AP poll

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Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

	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.

	St Joseph's ST. JOSEPH'S Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive educational experience. One of only 139 schools nationwide with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time and doctoral candidates. Located in urban Philadelphia, SJU is a fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Hawks. Athletic claim to fame is is the Hawk mascot, a university student on full scholarship who wears a Hawk uniform and flaps his wings continuously for an entire athletic event. School spirit slogan is "The Hawk Will Never Die."

[Medford]

Monday 1/19:

Flyers opponents this season get the night off, but there are some games to keep an eye, depending on what happens around noon will tell just how meaningful they are for Flyers.

#20 Texas (-3) @ TCU (13-4, but few wins of note, @ Ole Miss, 300+ SOS)
#5 Nova (-4) @ G'town (I'd be OK w/ Nova sweeping thru the rest of the Big East)
#18 Okie (+5.5) @ #9 Kansas

[Glen Clark]

1/19/15

Games of note, from the top . . .

Duke, playing at home, and Texas (on the road) had little trouble with their unranked opponents:
Pittsburg 65 @ #5 Duke 79
#17 Texas 66 @ TCU 48

Homestanding Kansas rode a big half-time lead to a win over a ranked opponent:
#19 Oklahoma 78 @ #11 Kansas 85

Villanova spit the bit at unranked Georgetown:
#4 Villanova 58 @ Georgetown 78

In the middle . . .

Detroit took down Northeastern (13-6) with 21 points in overtime:
Detroit 81 @ Northeastern 69 (OT)

Stephen F Austin goes to 15-3 with a home win over New Orleans:
New Orleans 54 @ SF Austin 79

At the bottom . . .

New Jersey Institute of Technology - the only Division I program without a conference affiliation -
had no trouble running their record to 11-10 at hapless Maine:
NJIT 65 @ Maine (1-17) 55

In a game somebody had to win, Coppin State kept Florida A&M winless:
Florida A&M (0-18) 75 @ Coppin State (2-16) 87

Central Arkansas - the nation's other winless team - stayed that way at Houston Baptist:
Central Arkansas (0-16) 61 @ Houston Baptist (8-8) 84

Lastly, Marist (1-17) had the night off.


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Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

[Medford]

Tues 1/20:

Ole Miss (+4) @ Georgia
BC (+9) @ Syracuse
UIC (+16.5) @ Wisconsin-GB

Other games of interest:
LSU (+10) @ Florida (both teams attempting to get bubbly)
#25 Iowa (+8.5) @ #6 Wisonsin
San Diego St (-9) @ Air Force SD st is ranked similar to UD in a lot of different places.

[Glen Clark]

1/20/15

A-10 score:
#22 Dayton 60 @ Davidson 77

OOC opponents:
Boston College 61 @ Syracuse 69
Ole Miss 64 @ Georgia 69
U Illinois-Chicago 55 @ Green Bay 78

_____________________
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

[jack72]

A very bad Night!!

[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by jack72 A very bad Night!!

Going on the road will do that . . .

_____________________
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

[Glen Clark]

1/21/15

A-10 score:
UMass 56 @ St Joe's 62

OOC opponents:
Western Michigan 69 @ Miami (OH) 58
Eastern Michigan 58 @ Bowling Green 74
American U 54 @ Boston U 59
Missouri 50 @ Texas A&M 62

Other games of interest:
Indiana State 60 @ #20 Northern Iowa 66
Penn State 60 @ Michigan State 66
Texas Tech 43 @ Oklahoma State 63

_____________________
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

	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.

	St Joseph's ST. JOSEPH'S Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive educational experience. One of only 139 schools nationwide with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time and doctoral candidates. Located in urban Philadelphia, SJU is a fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Hawks. Athletic claim to fame is is the Hawk mascot, a university student on full scholarship who wears a Hawk uniform and flaps his wings continuously for an entire athletic event. School spirit slogan is "The Hawk Will Never Die."

[TommyGola]

Wow, Missouri is really tanking this year.

[Mr. Flyerfanman]

I've always liked the Missouri program and it started back when "Stormin Norman" was the coach. Since then they've been a roller coaster ride, although Mike Anderson did a decent job there and pulled the program out of some dark days but now they seem to keep trending down each season. I'm glad Texas A&M beat them and Bowling Green is having a nice season at 12-4 with a 4-1 conference record. I saw Holmes for BG posted a double-double so he's continuing to play well for the Falcons.

[Glen Clark]

And BeeGee's boys, and AGee's boys:

DePaul @ #23 Seton Hall
Georgia Tech @ #2 Virginia
Alabama @ Arkansas

Other games to watch:
U Central Florida @ UConn
#13 Maryland @ Indiana
Ohio State @ Northwestern
Xavier @ Providence
Old Dominion @ Middle Tennessee
In a battle of Ohio Valley Conference unbeatens:
Murray State @ Eastern Illinois
In a battle of West Coast Conference unbeatens:
St Mary's @ #3 Gonzaga

A-10 games:
George Washington @ Fordham
St Bonaventure @ Duquesne
La Salle @ Rhode Island

___________________
You have got to buck up, man. You cannot drag this negative energy into the tournament!
Walter Sobchak - The Big Lebowski

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	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.

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

	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.

	George Washington GEORGE WASHINGTON Students choose from two distinct GW campuses — Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon. Both are located in historic and prestigious Northwest Washington, DC residential neighborhoods. With 9,700 undergraduate students, GW was founded almost 200 years ago and is named after the first President of the United States. GW stands as one of the nation's premier academic institutions with dozens of famous political, social, science, liberal arts, medical and professional graduates to its credit. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Colonials.

[UD90]

OP and DePaul take out #24 Seton Hall.

I'm pretty sure #25 Iowa got waxed this week as well. We may have picked the right week to lay an egg. Need a win Saturday.

[frisco flyer]

Mr. Henton and the Friars dialed in Devine intervention, defeating the Muskies in OT.

Providence 69
Xavier 66

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[Fudd]

Originally Posted by frisco flyer Mr. Henton and the Friars dialed in Devine intervention, defeating the Muskies in OT. Providence 69 Xavier 66

X is hapless on the road. Good to see a one-time UD commit sink their hopes and dreams.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[Avid Flyer]

Providence blew a 14 point lead against X and threw the ball away on three straight possessions to let X tie the game at end of regulation.

Providence endured as X lost in overtime 69-66.


Xavier and Creighton going south in BE while Butler is treading water. X and Butler have good rpi's.

Good news is UD lost on the road, Seton Hall lost at home rankede #24.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[T-Bone 84]

...And GT has a whopping 22 points with 4-1/2 mins left in the game. Down by 31 to #2 Virginia. BG may not get that 5th year, at this rate...

[1903 Flyer]

Originally Posted by Avid Flyer Good news is UD lost on the road, Seton Hall lost at home ranked #24.

...to RPI #159 DePaul

[Fudd]

Originally Posted by 1903 Flyer ...to RPI #159 DePaul

DePaul is doing God's work. Bless them.

[UD90]

At RPI 169 at some point DePaul won't be a bad loss this season. Hopefully it's after they bring 6 NBE teams above 60 rpi.

The NIT could be filled with the 5th - 10th place NBE.

[UD90]

Originally Posted by Avid Flyer Providence blew a 14 point lead against X and threw the ball away on three straight possessions to let X tie the game at end of regulation. Providence endured as X lost in overtime 69-66. Xavier and Creighton going south in BE while Butler is treading water. X and Butler have good rpi's. Good news is UD lost on the road, Seton Hall lost at home rankede #24.

And Iowa lost to #6 Wisconsin... by 32!

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[Fudd]

I did not realize that Creighton is getting eaten alive in the NBE. 0-7 in conference games so far this year. Ouch!

[1903 Flyer]

Yes, Creighton is that bad this year, but they nearly pulled off an upset against Butler at Hinkle last night. Interestingly, NBE's current first-place team, DEPAUL, is only favored in one more game this year--against Creighton at Rosemont.

[Fudd]

Originally Posted by 1903 Flyer Yes, Creighton is that bad this year, but they nearly pulled off an upset against Butler at Hinkle last night. Interestingly, NBE's current first-place team, DEPAUL, is only favored in one more game this year--against Creighton at Rosemont.

The NBE first place team lost to Loyola Marymount (5-14) at home, Ohio (6-10) at home, Oregon State by 31 pts, Illinois State (12-7) at home, and Lehigh (9-9) at home.

[TA111]

Shows you that the BE really is overrated. Depaul didn't just become good in 2 weeks time. They were putrid in the OOC and now are beating BE teams left and right. Losing at home to DePaul is really going to hurt Seton Hall come selection Sunday. It'smone thing to lose to a 100+ team on the road, it's an entirely different thing to lose at home.

[1903 Flyer]

My eyes are still burning from watching DePaul shoot free throws tonight. Not just because they shot a dismal 40% from the charity stripe in the second half--but due to the 20 or so male Seton Hall fans wearing Speedo's under the DePaul basket. What the heck? That wasn't just wrong, it was a crime against humanity.

[SeasonTicketFan]

Originally Posted by 1903 Flyer My eyes are still burning from watching DePaul shoot free throws tonight. Not just because they shot a dismal 40% from the charity stripe in the second half--but due to the 20 or so male Seton Hall fans wearing Speedo's under the DePaul basket. What the heck? That wasn't just wrong, it was a crime against humanity.

The Davidson men's swim team stripped down to Speedos and danced every time UD shot free throws in the 2nd half. It did not bother Jordan as he made 5-6. How would you know if it affects Kendall's free throw shooting. The Davidson swim team appeared to all be in good shape. If it was the women's team, might have affected my free throw shooting...

Guess a new trend is starting. This was the takeoff from the old Duke trick years ago.

[Viperstick]

Originally Posted by 1903 Flyer My eyes are still burning from watching DePaul shoot free throws tonight. Not just because they shot a dismal 40% from the charity stripe in the second half--but due to the 20 or so male Seton Hall fans wearing Speedo's under the DePaul basket. What the heck? That wasn't just wrong, it was a crime against humanity.

Be glad you weren't at the Davidson game...

[forego1]

Originally Posted by SeasonTicketFan The Davidson men's swim team stripped down to Speedos and danced... If it was the women's team, might have affected my free throw shooting.... This was the takeoff from the old Duke trick years ago.

If women's team, I would get off my a*s & go to games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PEXG0mZKcw

[Radar]

Originally Posted by UD90 And Iowa lost to #6 Wisconsin... by 32!

AP Poll: Indiana (23), Seton Hall (24) and Iowa (25) below Flyers going into the week. IU only winner.

USA Today Poll: Indiana (23), Seton Hall (24), and Stanford (25) below Flyers going into the week. IU only winner.

IU plays at OSU this weekend. I expect OSU to win, giving them two victories for the week and a top 25 ranking...it's the law. BTW, no one misses more open layups than Northwestern did last night...wow.

[CE80]

Originally Posted by Radar AP Poll: Indiana (23), Seton Hall (24) and Iowa (25) below Flyers going into the week. IU only winner. USA Today Poll: Indiana (23), Seton Hall (24), and Stanford (25) below Flyers going into the week. IU only winner. IU plays at OSU this weekend. I expect OSU to win, giving them two victories for the week and a top 25 ranking...it's the law. BTW, no one misses more open layups than Northwestern did last night...wow.

Northwestern did all the right things at the end of that game, other than make the aforementioned open layups.

[jack72]

Originally Posted by SeasonTicketFan The Davidson men's swim team stripped down to Speedos and danced every time UD shot free throws in the 2nd half. It did not bother Jordan as he made 5-6. How would you know if it affects Kendall's free throw shooting. The Davidson swim team appeared to all be in good shape. If it was the women's team, might have affected my free throw shooting... Guess a new trend is starting. This was the takeoff from the old Duke trick years ago.

Shortly after that, a bunch of guy students took their shirts off in the other student section, which I was stuck behind. Many of those guys need a diet, but do have some great boobs.

By the way, Davidson has a student section right behind the visitor's bench. The noise they make has to get into the head of the team, and also makes it hard for the coaches to talk. Won't happen at UD, but great idea.

[Glen Clark]

1/22/15

A-10 scores:
George Washington 79 @ Fordham 59 - George Washington with 1 vote
St Bonaventure 100 @ Duquesne 97 (OT)
La Salle 47 @ Rhode Island 59

OOC opponents:
U Central Florida 60 @ UConn 67
AG's boys almost . . .
Alabama 91 @ Arkansas 93 (OT) - Arkansas getting votes
BG'a boys don't get it done . . .
Georgia Tech 28 (!) @ #2 Virginia 57

Other games of interest:
OP's boys lay waste to the Big East . . .
DePaul 64 @ #24 Seton Hall 60
Xavier 66 @ Providence 69 (OT) - Providence getting votes
#13 Maryland 70 @ #23 Indiana 89
Ohio State 69 @ Northwestern 67 - Ohio State getting votes
#7 Arizona 89 @ Stanford 82 - Stanford getting votes
St Mary's 47 @ #3 Gonzaga 68 - St Mary's getting votes
North Carolina State 60 @ Miami (FL) 65 - Miami (FL) getting votes
Old Dominion 58 @ Middle Tennessee 68 - Old Dominion getting votes
Louisiana Tech 66 @ North Texas 73 - Louisiana Tech getting votes
Murray State 77 @ Eastern Illinois 62 - Murray State takes over the OVC, should get some votes
James Madison 59 @ Northeastern 82 - Northeastern takes over the Colonial, has gotten votes

Many games Saturday with polling implications, but most importantly - Richmond @ Dayton

Go Flyers!

_____________________
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	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.

	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.

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

	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.

	George Washington GEORGE WASHINGTON Students choose from two distinct GW campuses — Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon. Both are located in historic and prestigious Northwest Washington, DC residential neighborhoods. With 9,700 undergraduate students, GW was founded almost 200 years ago and is named after the first President of the United States. GW stands as one of the nation's premier academic institutions with dozens of famous political, social, science, liberal arts, medical and professional graduates to its credit. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Colonials.

[Radar]

VCU @ SLU tonight.

	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]

IMO, the difference between the BE and A10 is that, at least this year, everybody is at least decent in the BE. Even DePaul has a pretty decent team this year. There are no Fordhams.

You can't take a day off in that league...and road games are always a battle.

The top half or top third or so of the A10 is about the same as the BE.

The BE has 5-7 teams in contention for a bid this year...the A10 has 3-4.

From top to bottom, the BE may be the most competitive league in the country.

[rollo]

Originally Posted by ud2 IMO, the difference between the BE and A10 is that, at least this year, everybody is at least decent in the BE. Even DePaul has a pretty decent team this year. There are no Fordhams. You can't take a day off in that league...and road games are always a battle. The top half or top third or so of the A10 is about the same as the BE. The BE has 5-7 teams in contention for a bid this year...the A10 has 3-4. From top to bottom, the BE may be the most competitive league in the country.

Sad, but true.

[JimBo]

Originally Posted by ud2 From top to bottom, the BE may be the most competitive league in the country.

Competitive does not necessarily equate to good though. The fact that DePaul is tied for first in the Big East says a lot, IMO. DePaul was on a 6 games losing streak going into Big East play, with losses against the likes of Loyola Marymount and Ohio. You can throw a bunch of mediocre teams together in a conference and the games will be competitive. I watched some of the xavier-Providence game last night, and let's just say I was unimpressed. The only entertaining part of the game was watching Mack go berserk and act the JO that he is.

The Big East may get 5-7 bids, but if they do I think they'll get seriously exposed as mediocre.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[flybye]

Big East making great and fast progress. TV ratings are way up from last year. The conference is no 2 RPI and may get as many as 6 to 7 bids. Fox has the St Johns/Duke game with K going for 1k. That will be a huge boost for them.

[ud2]

Originally Posted by JimBo Competitive does not necessarily equate to good though. The fact that DePaul is tied for first in the Big East says a lot, IMO. DePaul was on a 6 games losing streak going into Big East play, with losses against the likes of Loyola Marymount and Ohio. You can throw a bunch of mediocre teams together in a conference and the games will be competitive. I watched some of the xavier-Providence game last night, and let's just say I was unimpressed. The only entertaining part of the game was watching Mack go berserk and act the JO that he is. The Big East may get 5-7 bids, but if they do I think they'll get seriously exposed as mediocre.

Agree...did not mean to imply that they were the best league, just meant to say that it is a highly competitive league...Villanova is the only highly ranked team right now, but the league is on track for a good number of bids.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[San Diego Flyer]

BE has the second highest conference RPI behind Big 12. I agree that parity does not always = excellence, but in this case, this season, all the BE teams are capable of knocking off someone better. The parity appears to be escalated a click or two. Where any one of them could get on a roll for the BE Tournament and win it.

[UD90]

I think they will get 4-6 bids. 4 if 5th place is 2 games below .500. 6 if a team with a losing conference record wins it.

They played the RPI game as well if not better than we did last year. They would have only had 3 bids last year had Providence not won the BE tournament.

[flybye]

They will continue to improve and gain in National scope.Thats Why Dr. Curran and Tim pushing really hard to get Dayton in.

[NJFlyr71]

Could care less about the nBE.

If you worry and not stay focused on your goals you lose sight on what you need to do here and now.

Stay on message and that is all UD can and should be doing right now.

As noted last year, we didn't get selected because of any other team or league's actions. It was what WE did.

It really is that simple.

[udx2]

VCU and SLU at the half are tied at the half, 34 all. SLU playing a bit of havoc of its own. Announcers gave UD credit for how UD played SLU when we won by 16.

	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.

[Sid Louick]

VCU wins on a last second layup.

[College B-Ball Fan]

Originally Posted by flybye Big East making great and fast progress. TV ratings are way up from last year. The conference is no 2 RPI and may get as many as 6 to 7 bids. Fox has the St Johns/Duke game with K going for 1k. That will be a huge boost for them.

YAWN....

[Glen Clark]

1/23/15 results

A-10:
Virginia Commonwealth 63 @ St Louis 61

Other games of note:
Valparaiso 50 @ Green Bay 51 - Green Bay has received votes, tied w/Cleveland State for first in Horizon League

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Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

	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.

[podcast411]

#25 Iowa lost at Purdue. So a good win today and we may stay in the top 25.

[T-Bone 84]

Originally Posted by flybye Big East making great and fast progress. TV ratings are way up from last year. The conference is no 2 RPI and may get as many as 6 to 7 bids. Fox has the St Johns/Duke game with K going for 1k. That will be a huge boost for them.

Yes, but only 4 of the teams have RPIs below 30. St. John's, Seton Hall, and _avier are all huddled in the mid 30's, and they all have between 5 and 7 losses, with the high probability (based on RPI and remaining opponents) of all finishing with 11 or more losses after the BE Tourney is over. So, the BE could get as many as 6-7 in, or as few as 3-4. And that's why they play the games!

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[forego1]

These games today are crazy with twists and turns--Arkansas, W. Virginia, and Marquette vs. Georgetown. And the ESPN scroll with Dayton on top of it.

Wiped off the smile; it is so STILL on this board before Richmond game.

	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.

[ruechalgrin]

George Mason up 3 with 12 seconds left shooting 2 foul shots. They miss both and Davidson hits a 3 with 1 second left to tie it up. And of course Davidson crushes George Mason in OT.

In fact, they were up 6 with 21 seconds to go and shooting a foul shot. George Madon misses 3 foul shots in a row and Davidson hits 2 3s in a row.

[FlyerGuyer]

I'll wait for the official word from Glen C, but looks like a pretty good day for key Flyer opponents. Texas A&M with a big road win at Tennessee, Arkansas survives at Missouri, Ole Miss survives Florida...

[ruechalgrin]

Originally Posted by FlyerGuyer I'll wait for the official word from Glen C, but looks like a pretty good day for key Flyer opponents. Texas A&M with a big road win at Tennessee, Arkansas survives at Missouri, Ole Miss survives Florida...

But UIC, BU, BG, Eastern Michigan, and Alabama A&M all lost (Miami did win).

[FlyerGuyer]

Originally Posted by ruechalgrin But UIC, BU, BG, Eastern Michigan, and Alabama A&M all lost (Miami did win).

UIC and Alabama A&M always lose, BU lost to Bucknell (usually the class of the Patriot League), and EMU and BGSU lost rivalry games, so I can kind of excuse them. #Glass_Half_Full

[ud2]

DePaul is much improved vs. last year...they had a real shot to win at Xavier...they shot extremely well in the first half, they had a double digit lead...they might have led by as many as 15...cooled off in the second half and couldn't hold on...need fewer turnovers and better defense...they are making progress though...I think DePaul brings OP back next year and doesn't fire him...I was impressed vs. how bad they looked last year.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[Fudd]

Originally Posted by ud2 DePaul is much improved vs. last year...they had a real shot to win at Xavier...they shot extremely well in the first half, they had a double digit lead...they might have led by as many as 15...cooled off in the second half and couldn't hold on...need fewer turnovers and better defense...they are making progress though...I think DePaul brings OP back next year and doesn't fire him...I was impressed vs. how bad they looked last year.

They lost to a string of absolutely terrible teams in the out of conference schedule. That is what makes me enjoy their run in the NBE. I'm now pulling for Creighton to go on a run.

[Glen Clark]

1/24/15
(number of votes in the AP poll expressed in parenthesis)

A-10 scores:
Richmond 60 @ #22 Dayton (241) 63
Duquesne 59 @ George Washington (1) 74
Davidson 80 @ George Mason 73 (OT)
Penn 56 @ St Joe's 52

OOC opponents:
U Illinois-Chicago 64 @ Youngstown State 77
Miami (OH) 60 @ Northern Illinois 55
Eastern Michigan 51 @ Central Michigan 65
Bowling Green 67 @ Toledo 71
Bucknell 92 @ Boston U 77
Texas A&M 67 @ Tennessee (2) 61
Arkansas (15) 61 @ Missouri 69
Florida 71 @ Ole Miss 72
Southern 65 @ Alabama A&M 58

Other teams receiving votes in the AP poll:
#19 Oklahoma (445) 56 @ #21 Baylor (260) 69
#25 Iowa (85) 63 @ Purdue 67
Oklahoma State (47) 53 @ Kansas State 63
Miami (FL) (41) 66 @ Syracuse 62
San Diego State (34) 73 @ Colorado State (16) 79
Georgetown (33) 95 @ Marquette 85
Arizona State 70 @ Stanford (31) 89
St Mary's (18) 74 @ Portland 64
Georgia (13) 72 @ Mississippi State 66
Houston 59 @ Southern Methodist (11) 80
Michigan State (8) 77 @ Nebraska 79
LSU (6) 79 @ Vanderbilt 75
Old Dominion (5) 68 @ U Alabama-Birmingham (51)
New Mexico 62 @ Wyoming (4) 63 (OT)
Louisiana Tech (2) 58 @ Rice 45

Sunday:
St Bonaventure @ Rhode Island
#5 Duke (1345) @ St John's (1)
Washington (1) @ #12 Utah (940)
#20 Northern Iowa (387) @ Illinois State
#23 Indiana (93) @ Ohio State (3)
#24 Seton Hall (91) @ Butler (11)

Tuesday:
George Washington @ #16 VCU
St Joe's @ La Salle

Wednesday:
Rhode Island @ Fordham
Duquesne @ Richmond

Thursday:
Dayton @ UMass
St Louis @ George Mason

Go Flyers!

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Whether your glass is half full or half empty, you still have more to drink

	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.

	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.

	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.

	St Joseph's ST. JOSEPH'S Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive educational experience. One of only 139 schools nationwide with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time and doctoral candidates. Located in urban Philadelphia, SJU is a fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Hawks. Athletic claim to fame is is the Hawk mascot, a university student on full scholarship who wears a Hawk uniform and flaps his wings continuously for an entire athletic event. School spirit slogan is "The Hawk Will Never Die."

	Fordham FORDHAM Fordham University is an independent Jesuit university established in 1841 as St. John's College on old Rose Hill Manor in the village of Fordham, then part of Westchester County in the Bronx, NY. The name Fordham is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "ford" and "ham," meaning a wading place or ford by a settlement. Rose Hill is the name given to the site in 1787 by Robert Watts, a wealthy New York merchant, in honor of his family's ancestral home of the same name in Scotland. The College was originally staffed by diocesan clergy. The name was officially changed to Fordham University in 1907. Fordham's 10 schools enroll 14,448 students. There are 7,652 undergraduates, of whom 3,842 live in University-managed housing either on-campus or in the local community. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams. Athletic claim to fame is consistent mediocrity in nearly all sports and few A10 title winning programs.

	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.

	George Washington GEORGE WASHINGTON Students choose from two distinct GW campuses — Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon. Both are located in historic and prestigious Northwest Washington, DC residential neighborhoods. With 9,700 undergraduate students, GW was founded almost 200 years ago and is named after the first President of the United States. GW stands as one of the nation's premier academic institutions with dozens of famous political, social, science, liberal arts, medical and professional graduates to its credit. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Colonials.

	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.

[San Diego Flyer]

Awesome summary Glen!