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Waiting until the last minute to see what if anything happens with Walker and or Sheppard.

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A not a bad thought.

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Thanks 83

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I see a thread on Walker and his eligibility , but is this the case for Sheppard who did not play against RIC or is there an injury or other issue ?

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Well, if the fact that only one 5 game Mini Plan was offered this season , I would think that would be a strong indication that
sales are ahead of past seasons , but that is just a hunch.

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Nope . Did receive the free tickets to the Exhibition game by email though .

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Basketball has always been huge at Dayton . When I was there from '68 to '72 I believe there were 160 intramural basketball teams and 16 leagues with about 1400 players and there were only 6000 full time students and only about 2800 males . Games were played at the old field house and some were play...

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I like the exhibition games because we do get at least a glimpse of the team before Obidiah's contest . for some maybe they feel it doesn't offer much in the way of predicting the season, but to me it does give me some clues as to how some of the new players may contribute . I do enjoy that part of ...

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I don't understand why Dayton is rated above URI at this point in time when in reality, no one has seen most of Dayton's players play for the Flyers as yet. They have lost their 2nd and 5th top scorers scorer from last season in Cunningham and Jordan Davis . so they return 3 starters in Toppin, Crut...

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Obie, I love your new tweak to the contest . I find your contest to be so much fun . Thanks for devoting so much of your time to it. I really think your contest adds a great deal to fan interest and anticipation for the new season . Like last season , the addition of so many new players will make it...

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Matt, it is hard to put into words how everyone on the board hopes for your full recovery . hope these words and the words of all the board members can somehow give you a feeling that we are all supporting you in your return to health and hope that it will help you stay positive and encourage you as...

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Have to think positive and hope for the best possible outcome for ATP . Hope that all of our concern for him will help ATP to
boost his spirits and help him get through a very tough time .

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DITTO ! Hoping for the best fot you ATP.

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Hope everything goes well . just want to let you know I appreciate all your efforts with Keaney Blue . You are truly dedicated .

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Yeah, gotta love it and it is good for team confidence going forward that there are high expectations from more objective sources .

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If the family or a friend has a car the trip can be relatively inexpensive and there are hotels for as little as $99 - $ 115 plus tax such as Comfort Suites that are comfortable and have nice facilities including indoor pools and such. So in this case the trip would only cost under $ 300 including g...

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Agree TP . We all know how little player ranking mean ( See Loftin SBU ) Toppin's brother wasn't on anybody's radar before last season and now he may be the favorite for player of the year . Maybe Jacob can come with similar surprises in his bag of tricks . Again , who knows on Long and Hammond eith...

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Agree with your feelings about the expectations for the Rams . I actually think many are underrating the Rams . I don't see them shooting anywhere near as poorly this coming season . I expect a vast improvement from Fatts, Martin, Tate and even Doutin in the shooting deparment. I also believe the ad...

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Good to hear. Hope you are getting around better now.

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Again, love to hear what you have on Mekhi .Don't worry about what posters have to say about him . If he is as good as you believe he is he will be showing it on the court very soon .And try to remember that all of the posters want Mekhi to do well , but some worry that every recruit may turn out to...

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I expect a monster season from Fatts . There should be less pressure and emphasis on Fatts from defenses, assuming Harris and the new Bigs
produce more . He has his confidence back it seems.

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so disappointing . And I was looking forward to you taking up the one roster spot with your post grad eligibility . Maybe they can
use me or 72 to shoot technical fts.

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Definitely agree TP . and less is known about URI's 6 new players around the A 10 than the other three. I don't think it would be out there to expect the URI Rams to have added the most new talent to their roster . And the addition of two already post high school bigs plus an anticipated much health...

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I hope you mean James Madison because James Mason is dead , so i don't think he has been offering any scholarships to basketball players.

I did love him in " The Verdict " though . The lengths he went to to win in that movie , he would be tough to recruit against.

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Hey Justkenny , you have to know we are all rooting for Mekhi to be every bit as good as you say he is . We couldn't be happier if he becomes the star of the team on day one . It is hopefully going to be a tough competition for a starting role for everyone . I haven't seen Mekhi play at all yet nor ...

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Not having seen Walker, Long, Shepard, Toppin, DJ Johnson or Hammond, I have no idea if any of them can do what martin did last season and crack the starting lineup . I don't know if anyone on the board has seen any of the new guys on the court against the returning players and if not how can you re...

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My wife and I got a laugh out of your comment, Red and we are in need of a chuckle right about now.

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AWESOME!

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sorry you had to leave us Omar . You showed me that you have loads of potential . good luck to you going forward and I wish you and
your family happy days ahead.

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Billy lange played basketball for my old high school in South Jersey where his father was the coach for a few years . I am stunned that they would choose him over Martelli whom I can't stand, but still respect him as a great coach . I don't know how they think they will get any talent to come to St....

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Can't believe the Vegas line here : SBU -1 1/2 . Are you kidding me ? Sure, take URI and the points all the way and watch URI win
this game straight up and maybe even a double digit win if The Rams play their best. Vegas still doesn't believe, but I do.

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I am in the true believer camp now and think Rhody wins their 6th straight.

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You can't stream it if your provider ie Comcast or Cox does not have a streaming contract even if you have the channels at home. I have comcast and they don't have streaming for either some of it by phone NBCSN or CBSSN so the NBC Sports app wouldn't' work. I did find a solution . Get a free 7 day t...

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If the new NET means anything at all VCU has to be in . They have a better NET than many of the so called P5 locks.

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The line is out from Vegas which has it as VCU -7 1/2 to -8 1/2 . I recommend taking URI with the points. I believe Rhody is
going to win straight up. I think we may see a very tentative VCU in this game plus they have less incentive to win .

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Watched the game on our laptop in a Mcdonalds in S.C. on the way to Florida . Guys played a good game overall . Have to pick up the 3 pt. shooting against VCU though . Very happy. One down and 3 to go. Achieve the dream.

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I agree BAR, and the comparison to Toppin isn't really fair as you point out. And besides the age difference, Toppin had an additional year of practice with the team. I am hoping the additional 1/2 year of practice for Madding and Walker will be very beneficial for them too. I can see a breakout sea...

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I don't understand. If there are 68 teams and there are 32 automatic bids, wouldn't there have to be 36 at large bids ?

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The extra extra early line is already out for Thursday . It is URI - 5 . That's a small spread, but again this is the A 10 Tournament where most games turn out too be a struggle of wills . Nevertheless, I have to go with URI and the points against a Lasalle team that is even more erratic than the Ra...

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Well, Ramsman 75 I did post before the GW game that the team looked better against Davidson and it might be possible to get on a roll and win the final four . and when it was suggested that Billyboy's 14-16 prediction looked like a winner I said 16-14 was still a possibility . and before the Dayton ...

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Yes that's the way to think about it section 105. If the players think like that it helps concentration and makes the task feel smaller and achievable which makes it more likely to be achieved. Obviously, this team has shown the ability, so all that is left is the mental thing and this helps with th...

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I don't think there were many who believed URI could run the table in the final 4 games to finish with a winning record, but they did. There is the old cliche that you don't have to win 4 in a row you only have to win the next game and after that the following game and so on, and that is true . I do...

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Drove home in the ice and snow today, but that game yesterday made it a whole lot easier to take . the team is on an absolute roll right now . If they can keep it up they have an excellent chance to blow through Lasalle and then beat VCU as well . The big question is can they keep it going all the w...

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The Vegas line is out and it is URI - 8 1/2 . That is a pretty healthy spread . this would be a dangerous bet unless you feel confident that the Rams will play the way they have the last four games including three straight wins . If you believe that then don't sweat the spread and take the Rams . On...

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If the Rams play the way they have since the Davidson game, they are capable of winning it all and I don't think itis at all unlikely anymore . However, if they any return to the type of play that existed before the Davidson game they could lose to UMASS and lose to Lasalle and the season will end a...

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Well as I posted above before the Dayton game, I'm rooting hard for those who predicted 16-14. And now it is a real possibility, dare I say likely ? Wow , sometimes if you don't give up hope some dreams do come true. Keep it going against UMASS a nd the four games in the Atlantic 10 Tournament and o...

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I guess I got it right again with 1 1/2 points t spare ha ha.

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My hands are shaking I'm so excited! I only have one working finger ! Unreal performance by Russell and Dowtin. What a finish to the season we are seeing . Please make my hope for four in a row to end the season a reality on Saturday against UMASS . If they can win Saturday I don't think any team wi...

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The spread has dropped to St. Joes -1 1/2 to - 2 now from the original - 2 1/2. Money coming in on Rhody ?

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The Vegas Line opens at St. Joes - 2 1/2 . This is probably going to be a tight one to the wire . Even though I would ordinarily feel that the Hawks would find a way to win, things are different this year . And though St. Joes has been better lately, something tells me that the Rams are going to pul...

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