Best Senario For A URI Championship In Brooklyn

luke · Unread post by **luke** » 8 years ago

This might sound a little strange, but I think the best senario for URI
to actually win the A 10 Tournament would be an 8th or 9th place finish. If
they don't win the tourney nothing else matters, so here goes. If
they finish 8th or ninth and win game one, they play number one when they have only played one
game and they are still relatively fresh and have gotten the first game
jitters out of their system. And they have had a game to get used to the arena.
While the number one team, probably Dayton could be a little rusty. If URI
wins they play the number 4 team and if they win they play 2 or 3 in the final.
You don't want to play number one after having played twice. So if you finish
8th or 9th you play 8 or 9 then you play 1 then 4 and then 2 or 3 in the final.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Sort of makes sense to try to inherit the top seed by beating the #1 early.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 8 years ago

Worked in the NCAA's.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 8 years ago

Now you folks are thinking big picture.....

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 8 years ago

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 8 years ago

Can't see us having the stamina to even win three games.
I hope to at least get revenge over st joes or something like that.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

Win the first game we play.......go from there....

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 8 years ago

I have tunnel vision about wanting SJU. Woooooo!

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 8 years ago

I would rather get Dayton in the final. I feel like we play Dayton much tougher than we do other teams.

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 8 years ago

Best case scenario is get the #5 seed, take care of the 2nd round game against a gross team, get St. Bonnie's in the quarters, and then hope for high seed carnage in the other quarterfinal games.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:Win the first game we play.......go from there....

+1

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

If I'm ANY other A-10 team, I would be lining up to get a shot at URI in Brooklyn. URI has to be the team that everyone wants to play. URI has proven...

1) Can't beat anybody good this year.
2) Will crap down their leg in the final 5 minutes if it's close.
3) Their coach is likely good for 1 technical foul per game...worth at least 2 free points.
4) Can't play away from home court.
5) Has little track record of tearing it up on the conference tourney. (Only won it once, when the current team was in diapers.)
6) Fan base that won't travel very well due to this year's disappointing season.

URI is a great matchup for any team that has eyes on winning the A-10 tourney.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 8 years ago

Talk about a constant Debbie Downer, negative attitude on all things URI. If the URI basketball program and the young men who compose the team now and in the past bother you so much, why not leave and find another team to root for. URI needs supportive fans, not cynical ones.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Obadiah wrote:Talk about a constant Debbie Downer, negative attitude on all things URI. If the URI basketball program and the young men who compose the team now and in the past bother you so much, why not leave and find another team to root for. URI needs supportive fans, not cynical ones.

+10,000

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

Tell me one point from my post that is not accurate. I can support the URI team/program while at the same time seeing the facts as they are. I'm just giving a little perspective from let's just say St. Bonaventure. What point do you disagree with? I wish my 6 bullet points were not true but they are.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

...the only way to prove you're a 'real fan' that 'knows something' is to throw up a "We stink and here's why" post....I guess....

How about...support the team/program by...going to Brooklyn and encouraging others to do so?

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 8 years ago

I rather not get into a pissing contest with you over this so please don't give me the baloney that your view is shaped by the results to date because you showed a negative, smug and self-indulgent attitude BEFORE the season began.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote:If I'm ANY other A-10 team, I would be lining up to get a shot at URI in Brooklyn. URI has to be the team that everyone wants to play. URI has proven...

1) Can't beat anybody good this year.
2) Will crap down their leg in the final 5 minutes if it's close.
3) Their coach is likely good for 1 technical foul per game...worth at least 2 free points.
4) Can't play away from home court.
5) Has little track record of tearing it up on the conference tourney. (Only won it once, when the current team was in diapers.)
6) Fan base that won't travel very well due to this year's disappointing season.

URI is a great matchup for any team that has eyes on winning the A-10 tourney.

Point 3. Likely implies a more then 50% chance of something happening. Teams have gone to the line maybe twice this season due to a Hurley technical foul.
Points 1,2,4-6. You really think teams are aiming to play URI over the bottom of the league? How do you think UMass fans will travel? How is LaSalle on the road? How many big wins does Forham have?

Another hyperbolic, garbage post from a traditionally garbage poster.

luke · Unread post by **luke** » 8 years ago

Amen.

BPR2010 · Unread post by **BPR2010** » 8 years ago

Very pessimistic, but none of us can argue #1. They've continually fallen short of beating quality teams this year. Doesn't matter that they've played hard or "hung with" the RPI top 50. A lot of teams play hard, doesn't separate us from any other average team. This is just me, but for me to be hopeful in Brooklyn, they have to prove to me they can BEAT a good team. A few more opportunities for sure and maybe they can persuade me, but this fan won't be getting his hopes up unless they pull off some good W's in the coming weeks.

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote:
PlayMikeMotenMore wrote:If I'm ANY other A-10 team, I would be lining up to get a shot at URI in Brooklyn. URI has to be the team that everyone wants to play. URI has proven...

1) Can't beat anybody good this year.
2) Will crap down their leg in the final 5 minutes if it's close.
3) Their coach is likely good for 1 technical foul per game...worth at least 2 free points.
4) Can't play away from home court.
5) Has little track record of tearing it up on the conference tourney. (Only won it once, when the current team was in diapers.)
6) Fan base that won't travel very well due to this year's disappointing season.

URI is a great matchup for any team that has eyes on winning the A-10 tourney.
Point 3. Likely implies a more then 50% chance of something happening. Teams have gone to the line maybe twice this season due to a Hurley technical foul.
Points 1,2,4-6. You really think teams are aiming to play URI over the bottom of the league? How do you think UMass fans will travel? How is LaSalle on the road? How many big wins does Forham have?

Another hyperbolic, garbage post from a traditionally garbage poster.

Regarding point #3, fine...I'll revise my wording from "likely" to "has a better likelihood than other A-10 coaches" of getting a technical foul. How's that? Better.

Regarding points 1,2, 4-6...my post isn't about UMASS, Fordham, and LaSalle. Just for the record, YOU (not me) just lumped in URI with those teams. So you're saying URI is comparable to the bottom of the league teams. OK, got it. By the way, UMASS has wins over Clemson and VCU this year. Fordham is local to NY so they may have more fans in Brooklyn, who knows? Son of a gun, I didn't even realize until I just checked but LaSalle beat Dayton this year.

Again boys...points 1 thru 6 are about URI and they cannot be disputed. They are based on facts and previous record of performance. This is not "hyperbolic, garbage." Fine, label me pessimistic. I see no reasons (i.e. facts) otherwise.

It's quite annoying to get into a message board discussion with others when you others bring nothing other than:
"hey, you're not be positive"
"if you were a real fan, then you'd..."
"you're not supporting the team..."
"this is hyperbole, garbage post"

I'm all ears (or eyes, in this case). Prove to me, make the case against the 6 points of blight I referenced.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

....the 'we stink, here's why' and 'I'm right, because I know something' battle rages forth...

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 8 years ago

I'm pretty optimistic and generally think the team can win going into most games, even tonight. When they lose outside of Maryland I get frustrated.

I love Rhody bball.

I don't think its fair to tell people they are too negative when they try to discuss what they think the team could do better.

Its not like the team is winning in the face of this criticism. People say A, B, and C will stop URI from beating whoever and the team loses.

URI playing PC isn't the superbowl. Still, URI should have won 1 over the past 4 years.

Obviously Dan is exciting and the team is exciting looking forward but its not out of bounds to point out flaws on a team that is clinging to a .500 record. A team that is grossly underperforming for who is left playing. Especially on the internet. Its not like posters comments are on the front page of the Journal.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I'm pretty optimistic and generally think the team can win going into most games, even tonight. When they lose outside of Maryland I get frustrated.

I love Rhody bball.

I don't think its fair to tell people they are too negative when they try to discuss what they think the team could do better.

Its not like the team is winning in the face of this criticism. People say A, B, and C will stop URI from beating whoever and the team loses.

URI playing PC isn't the superbowl. Still, URI should have won 1 over the past 4 years.

Obviously Dan is exciting and the team is exciting looking forward but its not out of bounds to point out flaws on a team that is clinging to a .500 record. A team that is grossly underperforming for who is left playing. Especially on the internet. Its not like posters comments are on the front page of the Journal.

LOL...you read too much into it. I think the poster was just dying for the opportunity to drop a "crap down their leg" reference....nothing more, nothing less.

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

You guys are so caught up on semantics. I'm sorry if I offended URI nation by saying this team "craps down their" leg in the last 5 minutes of games.

Instead, URI "plays tight and tends to choke" in the final minutes. Does that make you feel any better than saying they "crap down their leg?"

Honestly, what's the difference? We all know what they do in the closing minutes. You say it one way while I say it another. Ridiculous.

luke · Unread post by **luke** » 8 years ago

I don't think the team is under performing given the injuries that have occurred lately.
I applaud them for taking the number 13 team in the country down to the buzzer
without a 100% healthy Iverson and Garrett playing with a fractured jaw. That does
not mean i don't hope they win anyway, but I don't take it as a given that they are
under achieving if they lose. I think they played a great game against Dayton and I think
Dayuton played a great game against URI. Dayton made a final shot while trailing and URI
missed a final shot while trailing. That happens every night somewhere. when they improve
through more experience or getting better talent, they will end up winning most of those games.
Right now they may be just a hair behind the teams they are losing to, but are hanging tough
despite being not quite as good. I think they are getting closer. Who knows, they could turn
the corner tonight or next week or whenever. I for one am going to stop being frustrated by
such losses and hope for better days to come sooner than later.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote:You guys are so caught up on semantics. I'm sorry if I offended URI nation by saying this team "craps down their" leg in the last 5 minutes of games.

Instead, URI "plays tight and tends to choke" in the final minutes. Does that make you feel any better than saying they "crap down their leg?"

Honestly, what's the difference? We all know what they do in the closing minutes. You say it one way while I say it another. Ridiculous.

Sorry, I don't really care about semantics...say it how you like...that was supposed to be a funny.
So, whaddya think...going to Brooklyn?

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 8 years ago

I believe we are playing our best ball of the season right now.....all three starting guards are performing well offensively....we need Hass and Kuran to contribute a bit more and stay out of foul trouble.....we are sandbagging the opposition right now.....but in Brooklyn we will put it all together and get on a run....

....I hope....

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

.........now what.......?.......just asking.....

ram1980 · Unread post by **ram1980** » 8 years ago

Zero chance. Not enough depth. Not as good defensively as last year. Offense inconsistent

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:.........now what.......?.......just asking.....

I am at a loss for words. Good semi comeback though, the guys didn't quit when it would have been easy to fold up

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:.........now what.......?.......just asking.....

Call in sick to the A-10 tournament? They don't have the depth to play on a run 4 straight days unless they receive packages at Ashley Manning's house.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

There is no best scenario.

Making the semifinals in NY would be a huge stretch right now.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 8 years ago

It will be just an accomplishment getting a single win in Brooklyn.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

....something to build on for next year.....

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote:You guys are so caught up on semantics. I'm sorry if I offended URI nation by saying this team "craps down their" leg in the last 5 minutes of games.

Instead, URI "plays tight and tends to choke" in the final minutes. Does that make you feel any better than saying they "crap down their leg?"

Honestly, what's the difference? We all know what they do in the closing minutes. You say it one way while I say it another. Ridiculous.

Caught up on semantics? Well yes, people do get hung up on words and their meanings on message boards because that is the only way to communicate in this medium. If you don't like being misunderstood perhaps you need to craft your posts better instead of whining when people come back after your first poorly worded post.

Keatgsr07 · Unread post by **Keatgsr07** » 8 years ago

Snooze... ZZZZZZZZ... Snooze... ZZZZZZZ

I wonder if the other sub .500 A10 teams have a thread with the same title?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

We have a chance...if they cancel the tournament, and conduct an NBA style lottery instead.......

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 8 years ago

I'm down with the win the first game strategy.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Ramblinrose wrote:I'm down with the win the first game strategy.

Cheers to that

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote:
PlayMikeMotenMore wrote:You guys are so caught up on semantics. I'm sorry if I offended URI nation by saying this team "craps down their" leg in the last 5 minutes of games.

Instead, URI "plays tight and tends to choke" in the final minutes. Does that make you feel any better than saying they "crap down their leg?"

Honestly, what's the difference? We all know what they do in the closing minutes. You say it one way while I say it another. Ridiculous.
Caught up on semantics? Well yes, people do get hung up on words and their meanings on message boards because that is the only way to communicate in this medium. If you don't like being misunderstood perhaps you need to craft your posts better instead of whining when people come back after your first poorly worded post.

It's the other way around, my friend. I'm not being misunderstood at all. I would suggest to you that you would need to lighten up if you're offended by me saying that the team "craps down their leg" in the final minutes of games. I don't think there's any way to misunderstand that. My post and wording was crafted exactly the way I intended. Crap down their leg, choke, gag, freeze up, pee their pants/shorts...take your pick as to the wording, whatever makes you feel better. The semantics are all the same.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Results speak for themselves.

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 8 years ago

Mike Motel may sound negative. But I can't argue too hard with his bullet poimts. I'll be back later with Strategies for winning Powerball.

josephski · Unread post by **josephski** » 8 years ago

Winning at least 2 games in Brooklyn would be a solid way to end the season with the way we're currently playing in my opinion. As someone else said, how many sub .500 a10 teams are talking about winning the a10 championship right now? Probably none. Winning 2 games would most likely mean beating one team we should beat then winning against one of the top 4 teams and losing in the semis. Of course I'd love to see us win four in a row and get a bid to the tournament but realistically speaking I think 2 wins is a good achievable goal for where we're at right now.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:Win the first game we play.......go from there....

I still go with this.....

josephski · Unread post by **josephski** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:
section(105) wrote:Win the first game we play.......go from there....

I still go with this.....

Saying "win the first game and go from there" is the standard for any a10 team not expected to win the tournament. I agree with it but what are you're expectations for our team, based on our talent and current play, in the a10 tournament?

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

josephski wrote:
section(105) wrote:
section(105) wrote:Win the first game we play.......go from there....

I still go with this.....
Saying "win the first game and go from there" is the standard for any a10 team not expected to win the tournament. I agree with it but what are you're expectations for our team, based on our talent and current play, in the a10 tournament?

Winning one game....

josephski · Unread post by **josephski** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:
Winning one game....

Solid expectations. Hope we get it done.

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

Ramblin Rose...I'm waiting on those Powerball strategies. C'mon, help me out.

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote:If I'm ANY other A-10 team, I would be lining up to get a shot at URI in Brooklyn. URI has to be the team that everyone wants to play. URI has proven...

1) Can't beat anybody good this year.
2) Will crap down their leg in the final 5 minutes if it's close.
3) Their coach is likely good for 1 technical foul per game...worth at least 2 free points.
4) Can't play away from home court.
5) Has little track record of tearing it up on the conference tourney. (Only won it once, when the current team was in diapers.)
6) Fan base that won't travel very well due to this year's disappointing season.

URI is a great matchup for any team that has eyes on winning the A-10 tourney.

I apologize to all posters. My previous post has been proven wrong, or parts of it.

1) URI beat Dayton. Great win. (then proceeded to lose to Fordham and UMASS)
2) Anybody got some toilet paper?
3) No techs for Dan...although he has a long way to go to act like Bob McKillop on the bench.
4) Won at Dayton...lose at Fordham. I'll give a pass on at UMASS loss. 4-11 away from Kingston.
5) Bye, bye Brooklyn. We hardly knew ya.
6) How large was the URI contingent?

So for the other teams in the A-10, they fortunately or unfortunately won't get to play URI. You'd have to ask them if they were looking forward to it.

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