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Rambone65

Unbelievable. I hope they nail the jackass that pulled this shit.

Rambone65

He is toast. No way he can survive.

Rambone65

With Dayton and St. Louis likely to leave next year, the conference is shaping up into three geographical areas: We can't cry over Butler, Xavier, Temple, Charlotte departing - it's over - but looking forward GMU is a very nice addition to the A10. This strikes me as saying something like we lose t...

Rambone65

UMass is going to go to the "Son of Big East," they dream of football. Lose UMass, Dayton, Temple, Butler St Louis and Xavier, and then add the likes of George Mason and Siena? That's called losing. Bigtime. I loved Mason under Larranago, but that was lightening in a bottle. they are mdioc...

Rambone65

rodfromcranston wrote:OK, some poster says, "I THINK he's from Rhody" and everyone goes nuts?
Get a grip!
This makes Cordischi's piece seem like Pulitzer Prize material.
Unfounded, and toally without merit!

I guess this was wrong?

Rambone65

wakefield wrote:66,
http://www.nj.com/college-basketball/in ... er_default

amazing that they were sitting on $100 million.

Rambone65

I never said winning tradition was not important. I think it is very important, especially recent accomplishments. And your Niagara information is a bit off based on your comment "they blow Siena away in NCAA appearances". Huh, Niagara has been to the NCAA three times and have recorded tw...

Rambone65

Sorry, but I'm not obsessed with people in the stands, as all I'm saying is that a full house, an attractive facility, and a rabid fan base is TV attractive. The VCU game vs. Butler was a perfect example of that. I agree with market size as important factor, but I don't nit pick on size as Spokane ...

Rambone65

Sorry, but I'm not obsessed with people in the stands, as all I'm saying is that a full house, an attractive facility, and a rabid fan base is TV attractive. The VCU game vs. Butler was a perfect example of that. I agree with market size as important factor, but I don't nit pick on size as Spokane ...

Rambone65

Rambone65, How can you dismiss attendance and say it is different than market. They correlate. Schools with large followings generate interest in market and that it why smallish Siena is attractive versus say big BU despite the fact that Albany is a small market and Boston is much larger. Fox cares...

Rambone65

RIFan wrote:It would be great if we could do the same thing the C7 is doing to us, to the MVC, and take those 2.

Wichita Stae and Mason would both be credible programs from a consistency of SOS/RPI strength point of view.

Rambone65

RF1, I agree on the key factors you mentioned, but I think you have to look at new additions in a best effort to replace the most attractive apects of the departing schools - the A-10 loses 2 or 4 of their biggest fan base schools. This plus the loss of two state schools - Temple and Charlotte has ...

Rambone65

I'm with Rhody O on most of that list. Detroit, Cleveland State, and George Mason to me are logical. Detroit and CSU, if you want to keep a Midwest presence to keep St.Louis and Dayton. Mason, great facility and solid program. BU? No way. Facilities? They play in a glorified high school gym. Northe...

Rambone65

I've suggested alternative schools to put into the conference. What else could anyone suggest? Do tell us. I think idiotic hysteria is what brings nothing to the table. Better go back and read this thread again. Obadiah has the right idea....think big...don't just try to add lesser schools...blow t...

Rambone65

Charlotte, Temple, Dayton, Xavier, St Louis, Butler and UMass.....that's a lot of SOS and RPI firepowwer gone in an average year....you can't dispute that. Rod, I don't disagree that the A10 will react -- they have to. But I just feel like their options are very limited at this point. We are headed ...

Rambone65

I don't think this is going to strop with X and Butler. Tehre have been conflicting reports, with some saying Dayton and SLU will follow a year later, in '14. We are witnessing the slow dissolution of the A10, just as it was about to pick up steam.

Rambone65

A10 has consistently gotten 3 teams in the NCAA with a few years of 4 bids. We are losing 1 team that got bids almost every year (Temple) and 1 that never got to the NCAA in the A10 (Charlotte) and are replaced with 2 schools that have consistently gotten to the NCAAs. That would put us around 4 bi...

Rambone65

I was basing that off of the bracket project matrix (average of all the bracketologist out there) http://bracketproject.50webs.com/matrix.htm Haven't seen anybody else credible putting them on the bubble anymore. Don't see ihow. They are running out of gas and they lost their leading scorer. Maybe ...

Rambone65

I'll feel better if Temple can close strong...they still have some work to do including a very dangerous game against Detroit on Thursday and finishing with VCU. What about URI, 65? We'll be catching the Owls with only one day off after their matchup with Detroit. If we've proven anything this year...

Rambone65

i believe right now the A10 has 5 teams in (most bracketologist agree) Butler, SLU, VCU, La Salle, and Temple are in with Charlotte on the bubble out right now Agree on four. I'll feel better if Temple can close strong...they still have some work to do including a very dangerous game against Detroi...

Rambone65

Bryant won the game versus Sacred Heart, 84-68 avenging an earlier loss to this below .500 NEC team. Bryant got another boost tonight when Central CT State rallied to beat Quinnipiac, 67-65, to give Bryant sole possession of second place. This sets up a big game against first place Robert Morris at...

Rambone65

I honestly don't see too much of a difference location-wise between NJ and RI (except for RI being a superior state in nearly every conceivable sense). RI is still definitely close enough to have a NY/NJ "pipeline." It's less than 200 miles from the RAC to the Ryan Center, so I think the ...

Rambone65

I feel privileged. Rod only told me to go take a shit!

Sorry, Rod....! Coudn't resit.

Rambone65

Timing is everything and everything about this timing says no way. Is there a perfect storm scenario? Sure.....the one where Dayton, Butler, Xavier and St Louis (along with already departing Temple) leave, rendering the A10 to something closer to the Patriot League. If that happens, could I see him ...

Rambone65

And peace to you, Rod.

Rambone65

We agree on something Rod. I liked the Harrick Blue. If you talk to anyone in the AD's world about the floor, suggest they do a crowd-sourcing contest via octal media, etc. good way to engage multiple audiences.

Rambone65

Ramtastico, you made a great point about unis. Here's one from ESPN specific to basketball. Plenty more out there in googleland too!

http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/fandom ... ps-preview

Rambone65

Ramtstico, your point about uniforms is far from bogus. Here's a good story fom Sports Illustrated about how big time college football programs are increasingly using uniforms as a recruiting tool....calling it a craze. Increasingly that "craze" is creeping onto the hard courts as well. Ma...

Rambone65

Niagara originally picked for 5th place in the MAAC has been consistently in 1st place, challenged by Loyola, Rider and St Peter's remain at home Canisius originally picked for 9th place is tied for 3rd, Rider and St Peters remain at home Loyola - Iona(A) and Manhattan (H) remain Manhattan - Loyola...

Rambone65

seanmc94 wrote:Next year, with an improved team and bigger crowds; the RC will be a major positive.

No question. Winning breeds success. And w
inning the Hurley way (grit, effort, desire)
will make it more lasting, deeper and intense than anything we've had in recent times.

Rambone65

seanmc94 wrote:Hard to believe that URI beat slu. They really get after it on D and crash the boards

They are absolutely relentless on defense. This is their second nine game winning streak of the year, and they are 18-2 in thir last 20. Impressive.

Rambone65

A VERY big win by the Billikens, this one on the road. Pulled their RPI from the bubble-bound territory of 45, up to 35 in the course of 4 days..by beating the two "newcomers." Nicely done. Majerus is gently guiding this team from above, I think.

Rambone65

No question Ryan Center helps in competing against peer schools -- ie, not top tier mid-majors like Xavier or Dayton - but the LaSalle's, Richmonds and George Washington's of the world. It's a definite advantage there.

Rambone65

Ohh, I'm so scared! I might not sleep tonight. I'll have to load my HK, and put it under my pillow. Now, I'm going to read some books to my granddaughters. You'd probably like those books. Lots of pictures and really simple stories. Try the Canisius board or bored. Maybe four posts a day, win or lo...

Rambone65

I'll be right here Rod. Watching you....and correcting you, when required, big guy.

Rambone65

Thought So. Still waiting Rod. By the way....I"m now your personal fact checker. Trust me, based on last night, it's not going to be fun for you. Was fun exposing you. Loved, too, how quickly you melted into name calling and petty little stuff like making fun of typos. Thought it would take mor...

Rambone65

Sorry, Baron family member. This is a URI board. I suggest you go salute your hero on the Canisius board. You only embarass yourself. My credibility here and with URI people is pretty solid. More than we can say about your relative, who left this program in shambles. Rod, still waiting for you to n...

Rambone65

Smarty, Rambutt65 will cry if he reads that. You said bad things about his enamorato. 35 posts, 8 defending Baron. Nuff said. We've seen this act before on the old board under a different handle. Not an unexpected response Rod since I embarrassed you last night. But name calling? Really...even for ...

Rambone65

Have you ever been around an athlete being recruited for D1 BBall? Here is my list: 1. Coach/Assistants 2. School visit 3. Females available at school visit 4. Uniform numbers available 5. Uniform colors 6. TV package 7. Locker room amenities 8. Facility 9. Fun majors available 10. per diem Good on...

Rambone65

rodfromcranston wrote:Really? WHO GIVES A SHIT!
Tell me, did you cry what Baron was axed?
Did you go into a deep depression?
Enough of this stimulating banter.
I think I'll go and watch an NCIS rerun.
The Temple-Lasalle game is a blowout.

Rod: Raney hasn't laced 'em up for even a second this year.

Rambone65

KMA, pal! What's a Baton relative? Lives in Louisianna? Seems like you're the one trick pony. Your post are clear evidence. Nearly one quarter of your posts defend you hero. Case close. Sorry I'm not as up on Canisius as you are. You said you were ill. From what? Baron being fired? Rod: Harold Wash...

Rambone65

Got your number. Eight posts of your 35 are in defense of your hero, Jim Baron. Interesting. You came on this board calling people names and were warned you'd be banned if you continued. I think you've posted on the old board with another screen name, and some of us thought you were a relative. Rig...

Rambone65

"I real do" WTF language is that? Baron, Sosa and Heath are one, three and four scorers on the team. All starters. What the hell about that can't you get? I'm sure the MAAC coaches know all about guys who went to Kansas State and Virginia. Right, genius? So what the hell game are you winn...

Rambone65

How about starting center, 6'10" Jordan Heath? Dominique Raney, a 6'4" guard, Tyrell Edwards, guard. Oops! That's SIX transfers. So, three of his top four scorers is a transfer. Anything else you want to know? As for bullshit predicted finishes, Baron's MO was always to play the "woe...

Rambone65

Kiss CFL's ring when you see him. While you're checking your facts Rod, who are the five monster transfers CFL got? I get Asprilla, Sosa and Billy B. Who are the other two all-stars that completed the transfer dream team and led the MAAC coaches to rocket the Griffs up from last to next-to-last in ...

Rambone65

What Hurley is doing this year is VERY SIGNIFICANT! Changing the loser culture, as well as rebuilding his roster is highly important. I've seen Canisius twice, and for this year, I'd trade rosters with them in a heartbeat. Baron fell into a perfect storm. Five solid transfers, one decent guard, and...

Rambone65

Canisius RPI: 100 Rhody RPI: 190

Rambone65

section(105) wrote:Xavier back in the hunt?? Couple more A-10 wins, game or two in the A-10 and bubble no more.......

10losses, 7-6 out of conference and a 90 RPI. The Big X basically needs to win out.

Rambone65

Tonight we likely answered this little fantasy question definitively: N-O W-A-Y

Rambone65

That was a big win by the Billikens last night. I watched the game, it was a rout from start to finish. They are playing like a team possessed on defense right now. Peaking at the right time.

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