Early Top 25 Lists for 2016-17

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

Teams of interest up to latest release:
#60 Arizona State and Bobby Hurley
#62 PC and 7th in BE
#70 Valporaiso
#79 St Bonaventure and 6th in A10
#83 Belmont
#105 William & Mary
#112 Richmond and 7th in A10
#132 Penn State
#134 Fordham and 8th in A10

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

21. Rhode Island Rams: "R.I.s.e"
We'd need a well-paid designer to maximize the messaging potential here, commissioning a logo and series of marks that make Rhode Island's initials both obvious and seamlessly integrated into the slogan word. The concept, though, is self-explanatory: With star guard E.C. Matthews back from injury, Dan Hurley's program, which finished 17-15 last season, has already ascended to a consensus preseason top-25 spot and might have much more in store. -- Brennan

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... eam-top-25

zporiri · Unread post by **zporiri** » 7 years ago

URI is #25 in blue ribbon

http://chrisdortch.info/duke-is-no-1-in ... on-top-25/

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 7 years ago

Nice. The only thing not so nice about it is this sentence:

Oregon was No. 2, Kansas No. 3, Kentucky No. 3 and defending national champions Villanova. No. 5. The Wildcats have appeared somewhere in the top four the last six seasons, including No. 1 in 2014-15 and 2015-16.

"The" Wildcats, huh?

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 7 years ago

Not sure what you're getting at TP. if it's because the is capitalized it's just because it starts the sentence...

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 7 years ago

twisted3829 wrote:Not sure what you're getting at TP. if it's because the is capitalized it's just because it starts the sentence...

I think he means that Kentucky and Nova were both mentioned in the sentence, so which Wildcats are "The" ?

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 7 years ago

Personally, I only recognize one Wildcats team. And they're in Kansas. lol

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 7 years ago

Of all the top 25 lists I've seen us on, this is the one I'm happiest about. Not even a write-up, but I just love seeing our name attached on random sports blogs as a consensus top 25 pick. Also Rihanna is really hot.

http://www.barstoolsports.com/barstoolu ... pop-stars/

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 7 years ago

Good god Katy Perry

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 7 years ago

ramfan85 wrote:Personally, I only recognize one Wildcats team. And they're in Kansas. lol

THE University of New Hampshire!

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 7 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:
ramfan85 wrote:Personally, I only recognize one Wildcats team. And they're in Kansas. lol
THE University of New Hampshire!

Have they moved????

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 7 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
twisted3829 wrote:Not sure what you're getting at TP. if it's because the is capitalized it's just because it starts the sentence...
I think he means that Kentucky and Nova were both mentioned in the sentence, so which Wildcats are "The" ?

Yes exactly

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 7 years ago

No longer "way to early" Rams at #20

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... approaches

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 7 years ago

Excellent!!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

Latest Update as of October 11th:
College Sports Madness now is down to only 30 teams to list from the Original 144 Teams
Pretty good stuff to "still to be named" with only 30 Teams to go out of over 350 to start with!!!!!

For the A10:
1. TBD - Either Dayton or URI
2. TBD - Either Dayton or URI
3. VCU #38
4. Davidson #45
5. George Washington #58
6. St Bonaventure #79
7. Richmond #112
8. Fordham #134

Not included in the Top 144
LaSalle
St Louis
St Joseph
UMASS
Duquesne
George Mason

For the Big East:
1. TBD
2. TBD
3. TBD
4. TBD
5. Butler #35
6. Georgetown #50
7. PC #62
8. Marquette #69

also of interest
Houston #51
Old Dominion #76
Belmont #83
William and Mary #105
Penn State # 132

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 7 years ago

I didn't remember seeing this...more useless press (this actually is, but fun anyway):

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... ball-teams

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 7 years ago

Masta Ace has had an interesting life....gonna have to listen to some of his work....too bad we couldn't have brought him in for the madness this friday

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 7 years ago

In their ranking Bonaventure and GW are over-ranked IMO, and Lasalle is under ranked. Giannini has worked in transfers well in the past, they definitely have some talent to put on the floor.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

Agree BAR but somehow St Bonaventure often peaks st A20 tournament time. GW has some nice talent but not much depth and coaching a mess.
LaSalle could really surprise. Several very talented transfers eligible and a solid Coach
UMASS may be tough depending on how quickly the Freshmen develop

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 7 years ago

Is it me or is the A-10 projected to be down this year? Besides the top 4-5 teams, teams ceilings don't see to be all that high. Hopefully once the games start we'"" get the annual 2-3 teams that surprise and help prop the league up as a whole.

Mongo · Unread post by **Mongo** » 7 years ago

http://www.si.com/college-basketball/20 ... eason-full

Scroll to #35

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 7 years ago

http://www.todaysu.com/rothstein-files/ ... asketball/
Rothstein giving a nod to Jarvis.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 7 years ago

We appreciate you, Jarvis!

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 7 years ago

^Don't let rod see that list with Gustys on it!

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 7 years ago

Rod who?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

Interesting list of 15:
Jarvis Garrett - URI
TJ Cline - Richmond
Jaylen Adams - St Bonaventure
Tyler Cavanaugh - George Washington

So 4 of the 15 Under rated players are from the A10 - pretty much saying we are an under rated Conference!

It is truly going to be a very exciting College Basketball Season in these parts!!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

Our soon to be opponent Cincinnati comes in today at #30

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/13645

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 7 years ago

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

ramster wrote:Latest Update as of October 11th:
College Sports Madness now is down to only 30 teams to list from the Original 144 Teams
Pretty good stuff to "still to be named" with only 30 Teams to go out of over 350 to start with!!!!!

For the A10:
1. TBD - Either Dayton or URI
2. TBD - Either Dayton or URI
3. VCU #38
4. Davidson #45
5. George Washington #58
6. St Bonaventure #79
7. Richmond #112
8. Fordham #134

Not included in the Top 144

LaSalle
St Louis
St Joseph
UMASS
Duquesne
George Mason

For the Big East:
1. TBD
2. TBD
3. TBD
4. TBD
5. Butler #35
6. Georgetown #50
7. PC #62
8. Marquette #69

also of interest
Houston #51
Old Dominion #76
Belmont #83
William and Mary #105
Penn State # 132

Dayton comes in today at #28 and #2 in A10 play

This means URI will ranked higher than 28th

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/artic Olomouc 13651

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

URI comes in #1 in A10 and #25 Nationally in 144 Top Teams

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/13664

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

A seven seed taking on California

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 7 years ago

Oh this is gonna be a fun year.

RhodysRelevant · Unread post by **RhodysRelevant** » 7 years ago

wooooooooooooooo! been waiting a loooooooooooooong time for this!

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 7 years ago

Ranked 36th in Dick Vitale's Top 40.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 7 years ago

To me, Vitale's ranking of us is fair....if we want to be ranked, go out and prove it........

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 7 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:To me, Vitale's ranking of us is fair....if we want to be ranked, go out and prove it........

You keep saying that, and yet- that's not how polls work,

He had Arizona State in his Top 40 last year. Oh, Dickie V...

What's the fun of facing sports with a level of tedium and drudgery usually reserved for a tax audit?

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 7 years ago

Also, with us finishing second in the A10 poll, I would think that decreases our chances to get Top 25 ever so slightly, with some coaches / voters voting Dayton in over us because of our conference poll. Now obviously we both could be ranked in the 20's, I just think we would have had a better shot had we been voted to win the A10.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 7 years ago

Off the top of my head, If you want to take the average from all the polls that have been out there, URI is ranked around 24, I believe. Basically I haven't seen one with out Rhody. ESPN has us at 20, how could Dickie V who works for ESPN be so different?

rhodysurf · Unread post by **rhodysurf** » 7 years ago

We were the only A10 team on that list of 40 teams whihc is bizarre. Dickie V only cares about Blue Bloods.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 7 years ago

All we have to do is knock off Cincy and Duke then we'll be in good shape.

reckless jake · Unread post by **reckless jake** » 7 years ago

I think we're going to split with Duke...
We're going to beat them 72-69 at Mohegan, but they're going to beat us 86-82 in OT in the Elite Eight regional finals...

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 7 years ago

Duke knocks us out again?!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 7 years ago

Rhody remains CBS Sports #18

"It has to be URI's year. We've said that so many times over the past 15 seasons, but this is finally it. Right? Lord help Dan Hurley if it's not."

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 7 years ago

preseason USA Today poll comes out tomorrow

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 7 years ago

Didn't know that. Then it will be official that Rhody will begin the season ranked.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 7 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:Didn't know that. Then it will be official that Rhody will begin the season ranked.

If I were to guess I'd say we have a better chance in AP than Coaches/USA Today. Just an hunch.

Also, the AP poll is what is referenced ( I believe) when teams are talked about on TV / online as being ranked.

rhodyrudder · Unread post by **rhodyrudder** » 7 years ago

We were 37th last year in the preseason AP poll, and got no votes in the coaches' poll.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 7 years ago

18? wow now thats special.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 7 years ago

Last year we got Cormac Gordon's vote since he is from Staten Island and was familiar with Coach Hurley.

Shaolin Swat · Unread post by **Shaolin Swat** » 7 years ago

USA Today Poll is out. Rhody ranked at Preseason #24

http://sportspolls.usatoday.com/ncaa/ba ... l/2016/20/

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