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by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Win2 = We dance
Replies: 84
Views: 5124

Re: Win2 = We dance

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by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A-10 Tournament - Keaney Blue travel and hotel plans
Replies: 94
Views: 6987

Re: A-10 Tournament - Keaney Blue travel and hotel plans

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nets1/EN/promotion/home WAS THIS A FAKE LINK/PROMO? I WAS ABOUT TO BUY TICKETS OFF THIS AND NOW ITS OFF THE MESSAGE BOARD It is legit. The guy posting it is new and we have to approve his posts, and he kept editing it. Every time he edited it, it would disappear unt...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Jaren Sina
Replies: 47
Views: 6184

Re: Jaren Sina

Is Binghampton a different school than Binghamton?
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: All Atlantic 10
Replies: 130
Views: 7471

Re: All Atlantic 10

Everyone is entitled to their own criteria. I actually used to feel the same way that you guys do, but my opinion has evolved. IMO, the "who would be the first pick in a pickup game" argument is dumb because you wouldn't even need to play the season to decide it using that criteria. If yo...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A-10 Tournament - Keaney Blue travel and hotel plans
Replies: 94
Views: 6987

Re: A-10 Tournament - Keaney Blue travel and hotel plans

I think my plan is going to be to grab an early dinner and do some drinking at a place like those that you mentioned, then head over to BWW to join the Rhody contingent and get a little fired up before heading into the arena. Actually, I was just in a BWW a week or so ago and their beer selection wa...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Road Trip! BK 2015
Replies: 34
Views: 2346

Re: Road Trip! BK 2015

You mean it's not about "Out for Justice"? Very disappointing. Who killed Bobby Lupo? Somebody in Brooklyn must know. Idk what "Out for Justice" is, but if it Brooklyn based I will allow it. If we want to discuss dinner plans on Friday, let's just move that to the thread where w...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: All Atlantic 10
Replies: 130
Views: 7471

Re: All Atlantic 10

Bembry is terrific and is a no-brainer for first team. I don't think he is POY, though, for the same reason I didn't think ARod was the MVP on a last place Rangers team. This viewpoint drives me nuts. Where do you draw the line? 7th place, 8th place? Only taking teams that win the league? Or make N...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '15 JUCO SF - Jarrel Marshall (Portland)
Replies: 5
Views: 1037

Re: '15 JUCO SF - Jarrel Marshall

Anybody from Money-earnin' Mount Vernon is OK in my book.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Road Trip! BK 2015
Replies: 34
Views: 2346

Re: Road Trip! BK 2015

I get it. I am being typically condescending in my not wanting to spend my weekend in New York at a place I could get the same experience in the mall 10 minutes from my house. However, there is a thread for that. This thread is about Brooklyn-themed tunezzzzzz. Also, RIP Brooklyn legend Notorious B....
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: All Atlantic 10
Replies: 130
Views: 7471

Re: All Atlantic 10

Bembry is terrific and is a no-brainer for first team. I don't think he is POY, though, for the same reason I didn't think ARod was the MVP on a last place Rangers team.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2014-15 Prediction Contest Summary
Replies: 107
Views: 12660

Re: 2014-15 Prediction Contest Summary

Thanks for doing this Obadiah, and congrats Ram67!
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Road Trip! BK 2015
Replies: 34
Views: 2346

Re: Road Trip! BK 2015

I said in the other thread, I don't mind meeting at BWW right before the game, I guess, but there are ao many good places around that I'd rather go somewhere else before and especially after games.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Road Trip! BK 2015
Replies: 34
Views: 2346

Re: Road Trip! BK 2015

Is it on Youtube?
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Road Trip! BK 2015
Replies: 34
Views: 2346

Road Trip! BK 2015

http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/t_article_image/irvcm6uk6bmwlgqdb8az.jpg http://youtu.be/07Y0cy-nvAg http://youtu.be/pMv9_S7fNgc http://youtu.be/6cpS5yfrHUg http://youtu.be/GCuTYVulOzY http://youtu.be/U2UneYEaY-s http://youtu.be/atdvWo4yzRI http://youtu.be/P_DLD7OMUns http://youtu.be...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: All Atlantic 10
Replies: 130
Views: 7471

Re: All Atlantic 10

Kalinoski was an unrated recruit by most services coming out of Kansas in 2011 and had only one scholarship offer in addition to Davidson (Jacksonville). Great job scouting by Davidson's staff to find a guy in the middle of nowhere that would fit perfectly with their system. Incredible that he will ...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Signs - 2014-2015
Replies: 161
Views: 11364

Re: Signs - 2014-2015

Heavy 90s theme with the Tales From the Crypt, the reference to the Great Tube Incident, and Birdie from Above the Rim.

Love it.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #29: St Joseph's - Saturday 1:45p - SENIOR DAY
Replies: 160
Views: 9625

Re: Game #29: St Joseph's - Saturday 1:45p - SENIOR DAY

you don't want to cause a riot. I sure would. I am strongly in favor of rioting if it jeopordizes the lives of the officials. That is one of the main reasons I am in favor of more replays. (In all seriousness, they need to be showing the replay when the officials are reviewing a play, like the ques...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #29: St Joseph's - Saturday 1:45p - SENIOR DAY
Replies: 160
Views: 9625

Re: Game #29: St Joseph's - Saturday 1:45p - SENIOR DAY

How did anyone NOT have a problem with the traffic? I sat in it long enough for a radiator hose to blow. Nothing moved. All they need to do is make Plains Road a one way out for an hour. Everyone I've spoken to down there, says it's a good idea, just like numbers on the poles in the parking lots. S...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #29: St Joseph's - Saturday 1:45p - SENIOR DAY
Replies: 160
Views: 9625

Re: Game #29: St Joseph's - Saturday 1:45p - SENIOR DAY

rhodyrudder wrote: Do you know how to post videos on facebook?
Had to do it:

by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center Attendance - Historical Analysis
Replies: 170
Views: 11046

Re: Ryan Center Attendance - Historical Analysis

I saw us beat Glenn Robinson's Purdue team in Winston-Salem when I was 10. Still one of my best sports experiences, and I've been lucky enough to go to World Series games, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup finals, NFL playoff games, you name it.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

If we are scared of GW we shouldn't even show up. Teams should be scared of us. Could we lose to GW? Sure, but anyone could lose to anyone. You're not going to get to play three cupcakes in the conference tournament.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '15 LA SG Christion Thompson (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 161
Views: 19381

Re: '15 LA SG Christion Thompson (URI Signed LOI)

I'm curious about the coach who said that their leading scorer "usually defers to our two standouts." One of the two standouts is obviously Sampson. Is the other Thompson? I would assume yes, but they have a freshman who is 6'6" and already a national prospect, Josh LeBlanc, who had 1...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Do we win the A10 Championship?
Replies: 27
Views: 1714

Re: Do we win the A10 Championship?

Um, no.... What is this referring to? That Jones became a decent PG? Even I have to admit he did, although I'd take Jarvis today over Jones as a senior. I've seen enough from Jarvis that I feel comfortable that he'll be the best since Tyson. Even though he's had the inconsistency you'd expect from ...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '15 LA SG Christion Thompson (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 161
Views: 19381

Re: '15 LA SG Christion Thompson (URI Signed LOI)

I went looking for a box score. Is this 2015? How do they not have a box score up somewhere within 30 seconds of the game ending?
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

Is there anyone arguing that we should not go to the NIT if we were invited? That is crazy. Even the North Carolinas of the world go if they're invited. I totally understand not doing the CBI or the CIT - those are a waste of time and money, but the NIT is a legit tournament. While nobody starts the...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

1. Didn't pick a fight. Just pointed out that I disagreed with part of your post. 2. It wasn't a random post. This thread is about seeding and Ramster had a post about expectations. I thought it would be interesting to look at how teams stacked up against pre-season expectations. 3. If anyone's loo...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

Ohhh. I was supposed to recognize that you were just randomly and coincidentally posting otherwise meaningless information not relevant to anything anyone else is talking about but in support of the point you were making in a previous post in which you were calling me out? Iggy, I don't understand t...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

Using Blue Ribbon predictions and current records: Overachievers (in order): Davidson; St. Bon, URI, Dayton, Richmond, Fordham Underachievers (in order): GW, VCU, St. Louis, St. Joe's, Duquesne, UMass, LaSalle Neither: George Mason That is awesome but what does it have to do with my point? Again, m...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

Iggy1979 wrote:One of my favorite things is when someone screws up their larger point by saying something that isn't true. But that's probably me just weirdly nit picking.
Correct. Very weird. And I didn't screw up my larger point at all, so you're also wrong.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '15 LA SG Christion Thompson (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 161
Views: 19381

Re: '15 LA SG Christion Thompson (URI Signed LOI)

ramster wrote:Madison beat Tensas in the 2nd round
Madison plays the University Lab Kittens tonight (Friday) at 7pm in the Elite 8
University Lab Kittens?
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

GBG, I would be disappointed if we had beat Kansas and PC and were in the top-25, then we folded down the stretch and went to the NIT. But I actually think going 0-5 against tournament teams is evidence that this team is exactly what they were supposed to be coming into the year and have basically ...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

GBG, I would be disappointed if we had beat Kansas and PC and were in the top-25, then we folded down the stretch and went to the NIT. But I actually think going 0-5 against tournament teams is evidence that this team is exactly what they were supposed to be coming into the year and have basically m...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Do we win the A10 Championship?
Replies: 27
Views: 1714

Re: Do we win the A10 Championship?

I just don't see it. Like many others have said, I think they're out of gas. They're a year away. Next year I expect them to be one of the favorites in the conference and be in the NCAA tournament. Dayton looked like they were running out of gas a week ago. Hardly anyone is consistent over the cour...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Blue Man's Book Of Revised Quotes.
Replies: 54
Views: 3265

Re: Blue Man's Book Of Revised Quotes.

Oh, somewhere in this fucking land the fucking sun is shining bright;
The fucking band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are fucking light,
And somewhere men are fucking laughing, and somewhere children fucking shout;
But there is no joy in fucking Mudville — fucking Casey has struck out.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

Why do we talk as though we can't win the A10 tourney? It's very doable. Aim for the stars, if you miss you land amongst the clouds. Cmon fellas! Agree, What's with this NIT talk. We have the potential to win the A10 tournament. If we don't then I'll talk NIT. Guaranteed the coaches and players are...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

The NIT is a good reward for a building program. It isn't the end goal, and it is a problem if you peak as an NIT team, but nothing wrong with making it there as a young team.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Hank Gathers
Replies: 4
Views: 1430

Re: Hank Gathers

I was seven years old, and I remember my dad trying to explain it to me. Bo Kimble was one of my first favorite players, along with Bobby Hurley and Christian Laettner, and then Grant Hill.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

You all have looked at this longer than me. I have a concern though after reading the links. I could be wrong. It isn't clear whether "when two teams remaining" is after assigning all the seeds in the tiebreaker or just the top seed. If it is all seeds, Rhody is in. If it is after the 3rd...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

ramfan85 wrote:So Saturday is our newest, biggest game of the year?
I feel like we need to win Saturday, regardless of what else happens, for our own sake. But I think it is very unlikely that we will NEED to win on Saturday to secure a bye.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm
Replies: 491
Views: 23927

Re: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm

Most of Dan's comment was directed towards Gil and Biggy. Go back and look at Gil's performance in big games (VCU, Davidson & Dayton). Biggy was the starting PG for more than half the year. He has only had a few (my guess is two) good games out of the last 13 as a reserve. Biggie is not terribl...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Blue Man's Book Of Revised Quotes.
Replies: 54
Views: 3265

Re: Blue Man's Book Of Revised Quotes.

Solid improvements across the board.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

rambone 78 wrote:Twisted, explain the 3 way tie scenario between us, VCU, and Richmond, please.

The 4 way tie ain't happening......
In a three way tie for third:

Richmond would finish 3rd with 2-1 record
We would finish 4th with 1-1 record
VCU would finish 5th with 1-2 record
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

TP, better check again...that 3 way tie, if it happens, doesn't work for us.... Incorrect. You better check again. See my explanation above. Twisted is correct in his above post, though. In a four way tie for second, we would finish 5th. Hadn't considered that, but that isn't going to happen anyways.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9723

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

We need to find out whether we have clinched the bye or not. Richmond just won. People think we've got it....but wait.... There is a possibility of a 3 way tie for 3rd thru 5th between us, VCU, and Richmond. If VCU loses to Davidson and wins their last game [they will, it's against GM], Richmond wi...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm
Replies: 491
Views: 23927

Re: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm

Dan is upset with his older players not named TJ. Unfortunately, the better the competition, the worse they play. They are [ except for Gil when he's on ] a significant dropoff in talent when they're on the floor. This isn't anything new. When our starters have to sit with foul trouble, it kills us...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm
Replies: 491
Views: 23927

Re: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm

ATPTourFan wrote:Anyone know what this idiot is referencing with this puke tweet?

I'm sure nothing in particular. He doesn't sound like a particularly bright person.
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm
Replies: 491
Views: 23927

Re: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I wonder if this year is the beginning of a run where we can't break through VCU/Dayton.
Jesus H Christ
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm
Replies: 491
Views: 23927

Re: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm

At the risk of incurring the righteous wrath of TP, go over to the A-10 board and read a few Dayton fans calling our coach a "dick" and a" fucking asshole", among other things. I reminded these turds, that this was their first win against a Dan Hurley team, and not to get used t...
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm
Replies: 491
Views: 23927

Re: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm

Hope we forget that one quick. question about the A10 bye, how is that not wrapped up? Do we not have the tie breaker against UMass if we lose on Saturday? What is the tie breaker? I would think if Richmond wins tonight we definitely are in as we beat them head to head? See here: http://keaneyblue....
by TruePoint
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm
Replies: 491
Views: 23927

Re: Game #28: @ Dayton - Tuesday 7pm

rhodylaw ramster Kingston RhodyRams08 RhodyMob05 That is the complete list of everyone who gets to be disappointedd (if they so choose). Everyone else has had their expectations met or exceeded. Win Saturday, get the bye and let the chips fall. We've been beat two times this year - by the #2 RPI tea...