Week #12 Games of Interest / Rest of 2022 Season

[RI_Bred]

Cox fired and a PC blow-out loss in the same day...gotta remember the good times folks.

[rhodysurf]

Cox fired and a PC blow-out loss in the same day...gotta remember the good times folks.

A good day

[adam914]

Awwww poor Friars.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

I guess chickenshit Ed's Cooley couldn't figure out a way to weasel out of this game

[RI_Bred]

Fake good. I called it a month ago in some thread on here (toots own horn).

Hope they get the 5 seed in order to play the dreaded 5-12 upset-prone game.

[Rhody15]

Rhody and PC won the same number of conference tournament games.

Here’s hoping they win the same amount of NCAA tournament games as well.

[McRam]

Cox fired and a PC blow-out loss in the same day...gotta remember the good times folks.

A good day

A very good day

[Rhodymob05]

That was bad. Could drop them a seed.

[Jersey77]

Creighton is 100% a lock.

I still don't understand NET, but should a 66 be a lock? Would the 4th place team in a non P6 conference with a similar NET be a lock? That's what I'm curious about.

I agree that in a lot of years, the 4th place team in the NBE has traditionally been a lock, but I don't know the numbers. Back when it was RPI, if you had a 30ish RPI it was a good bet you'd be in the show. I don't know if there's a "if your NET is at X or better, then you are in good shape" type number.

Creighton should definitely not be a lock, but it's still people picking these brackets. If they make it in, depending on their match-up, it's a team you can probably make some money on betting the opposite.

SG, this post didn't age well.
I guess it is now safe to say Creighton is definitely in the NCAAT.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

God only knows what Eaton Street will look like in the morning

[ElmCityRhody]

Pee Cee

[Rhode_Island_Red]

At least Mrs. Red is happy -- Michigan State just upset Wisconsin.

[SGreenwell]

I still don't understand NET, but should a 66 be a lock? Would the 4th place team in a non P6 conference with a similar NET be a lock? That's what I'm curious about.

I agree that in a lot of years, the 4th place team in the NBE has traditionally been a lock, but I don't know the numbers. Back when it was RPI, if you had a 30ish RPI it was a good bet you'd be in the show. I don't know if there's a "if your NET is at X or better, then you are in good shape" type number.

Creighton should definitely not be a lock, but it's still people picking these brackets. If they make it in, depending on their match-up, it's a team you can probably make some money on betting the opposite.

SG, this post didn't age well.
I guess it is now safe to say Creighton is definitely in the NCAAT.

... except that PC is overrated too, ha. Providence is now 47 in KenPom, and Creighton is 54. I'd be surprised if either made it to the Sweet Sixteen, but hey, anything can happen in March and single elimination tournaments.

[SGreenwell]

By the way, of all people - Dana Tate is on the verge of an NCAA berth. He went 6-for-13 from the field, 2-for-3 from 3-point range, 11 boards, 14 points, as Norfolk State beat Morgan State 72-63. They play Coppin State or North Carolina Central for the AQ tomorrow.

[Jersey77]

Creighton should definitely not be a lock, but it's still people picking these brackets. If they make it in, depending on their match-up, it's a team you can probably make some money on betting the opposite.

SG, this post didn't age well.
I guess it is now safe to say Creighton is definitely in the NCAAT.

... except that PC is overrated too, ha. Providence is now 47 in KenPom, and Creighton is 54. I'd be surprised if either made it to the Sweet Sixteen, but hey, anything can happen in March and single elimination tournaments.

Yes I agree.
I actually didn't think they would Dance this year because they lost 5 starters and are extremely young.
McDermott has done a fabulous job building this roster and bringing this team along.

[Jersey77]

By the way, of all people - Dana Tate is on the verge of an NCAA berth. He went 6-for-13 from the field, 2-for-3 from 3-point range, 11 boards, 14 points, as Norfolk State beat Morgan State 72-63. They play Coppin State or North Carolina Central for the AQ tomorrow.

He found a great landing spot at Norfolk State with an excellent coach in Rob Jones.

[bigappleram]

SG, this post didn't age well.
I guess it is now safe to say Creighton is definitely in the NCAAT.

... except that PC is overrated too, ha. Providence is now 47 in KenPom, and Creighton is 54. I'd be surprised if either made it to the Sweet Sixteen, but hey, anything can happen in March and single elimination tournaments.

Yes I agree.
I actually didn't think they would Dance this year because they lost 5 starters and are extremely young.
McDermott has done a fabulous job building this roster and bringing this team along.

McDermott is a really really good coach. Outside of Jay Wright he’s probably the 2nd best coach in league with a lot of really good ones.

[adam914]

By the way, of all people - Dana Tate is on the verge of an NCAA berth. He went 6-for-13 from the field, 2-for-3 from 3-point range, 11 boards, 14 points, as Norfolk State beat Morgan State 72-63. They play Coppin State or North Carolina Central for the AQ tomorrow.

Wow, good for Dana! I'll be pulling for Norfolk I guess!

[adam914]

I've always been a fan of Tyrese Martin's game, but to see what he's done at UConn this year has been really impressive. Having another great game against Villanova. This game is quite the battle.

[reef]

Not the worst for PC to soil their shorts in a Big East semi

Remember in 98 Xavier beat us pretty easy in the a10 semi then we were 1 minute from the final 4

[Rhody15]

Not the worst for PC to soil their shorts in a Big East semi

Remember in 98 Xavier beat us pretty easy in the a10 semi then we were 1 minute from the final 4

What

[bigappleram]

What’s not to understand? We got waxed by Xavier in the A10 tourney and then went on to the Elite 8. Aren’t you a Rhody fan?

[reef]

Big let down VCU screws their at large chances

[Rhody15]

What’s not to understand? We got waxed by Xavier in the A10 tourney and then went on to the Elite 8. Aren’t you a Rhody fan?

A complete and random comparison.

“Oh PC lost in the semis?”

“We lost in the semis too in a different conference 20+ years ago.”

[bigappleram]

At this point your shtick is getting to 72 level funny Blart

[Blue Man]

What’s not to understand? We got waxed by Xavier in the A10 tourney and then went on to the Elite 8. Aren’t you a Rhody fan?

A complete and random comparison.

“Oh PC lost in the semis?”

“We lost in the semis too in a different conference 20+ years ago.”

This is a take a lap post.

It’s pretty common in any sport to drop an egg then go on a run. Getting the bad all out at once. Not that hard of a concept to grasp.

The Rhody anecdote is applicable since it’s something that happened to us before a tourney.

How many feet are in a mile? 5280. You pick up this ball and you run every last one of em.

[Rhodymob05]

Could be a bad game, or the beginning of the end..

[reef]

It’s all coming down to the Big Dance for PC 1 and done would be oh so sweet put a little damper in their great regular season and the Cooley can’t get er done in the NCAAs rear their ugly head again

[rambone 78]

They will likely fall to a 5 seed and play a 12...
Lots of upsets there in the past lol

[ramster]

Big let down VCU screws their at large chances

Right Reef
Plus gotta hurt even worse losing to in town Rival Richmond
Imagine if Richmond goes on to get the A10 AQ AND having knocked VCU out of any At Large hope in the process.

[reef]

I think it’s going to come down to if Davidson wins the tournament only they will go if Davidson losers then 2 will go

[rambone 78]

Dayton has a chance if they get to the finals against Davidson and lose.

Otherwise, if Davidson and Richmond make the finals and Davidson wins, the A10 gets one bid.

[rambone 78]

UConn loses another close one, this time 63-60 against Villanova,

However I'm beginning to think that UConn will go farther in the tournament than PC will.

Martin is really starting to play more consistently well for them.

[Jersey77]

Dayton has a chance if they get to the finals against Davidson and lose.

Otherwise, if Davidson and Richmond make the finals and Davidson wins, the A10 gets one bid.

I am rooting for Richmond to win the tournament.

That way Mooney keeps his job for sure, and we don't have to compete with them for coaching candidates.

They were one of the preseason favorites just had several bumps along the road.

Loyola/Chicago is in the "Dance" and they will be an A10 member next season.

[JimSidd]

They will likely fall to a 5 seed and play a 12...
Lots of upsets there in the past lol

I’m thinking they could even be upset by a 13 seed if they remain a 4 seed. They’re not an athletic team. If they draw a team with good, athletic guards that can shoot and can spread them out, look out.

[STC]

John Becker’s UVM squad is -15.5 favorites today against UMBC in the America East final.

[STC]

UMBC has a 5’2 player who is actually pretty good.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ell-rogers

[bigappleram]

Darnell Rogers, he’s been talked about here on many occasions. His father Shawnta played at GW in the 90s. He was 5’4”.

[Rhody15]

UConn loses another close one, this time 63-60 against Villanova,

However I'm beginning to think that UConn will go farther in the tournament than PC will.

Martin is really starting to play more consistently well for them.

Too bad they lost.

If they win, good chance they bump PC down a seed to a 5.

[Rhody15]

UMBC has a 5’2 player who is actually pretty good.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ell-rogers

I remember he was played in Kingston when he was on FGCU.

[Rhody Sody]

VT looks good, Becker’s program is consistent. He doesn’t excite me but I’m convinced he could win at URI with his track record.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

UConn loses another close one, this time 63-60 against Villanova,

However I'm beginning to think that UConn will go farther in the tournament than PC will.

Martin is really starting to play more consistently well for them.

The Leg-humpers' coach knows how to get past the first round. Chickenshit Ed's Cooley hasn't.

[rambone 78]

They will go as far as RJ Cole takes them.

[steviep123]

Not the worst for PC to soil their shorts in a Big East semi

Remember in 98 Xavier beat us pretty easy in the a10 semi then we were 1 minute from the final 4

I was thinking the same thing last night tbh.

[rambone 78]

UConn is dangerous and could advance as far as the Elite Eight with the right matchups.

A national title this season is not realistic, but if Cole and Martin return next season, you never know.

They need some more outside shooting....way too inconsistent.

[steviep123]

Davidson smoking SLU. Up 20 at halftime

[reef]

Davidson smoking SLU. Up 20 at halftime

Yup Davidson making a statement!!

[Jersey77]

Norfolk State wins the MEAC, 2nd straight trip to the NCAAT.

Rob Jones building a nice resume and only 42 (from NY).
They have never finished below 2nd in the conference since he has been HC.

Another solid performance from Dana Tate 13 pts/ 8 rebs.

[Rhodymob05]

Iowa Indiana game was incredible.

[Rhody15]

UConn loses another close one, this time 63-60 against Villanova,

However I'm beginning to think that UConn will go farther in the tournament than PC will.

Martin is really starting to play more consistently well for them.

The Leg-humpers' coach knows how to get past the first round. Chickenshit Ed's Cooley hasn't.

Dan Hurley has gotten past the first round.

Ed Cooley also has gotten past the first round.

They both have been to the round of 32.