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VCU sucks.
Tell me again who we definitely can’t finish ahead of in this conference?
Tell me again who we definitely can’t finish ahead of in this conference?
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Can’t really say either team looked good, but Davidson beats Maryland on neutral site.
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Yeah... bet on MD because of Davidsons crappy history against P5's
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Say it ain’t so Coach David Cox !!
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Daron Holmes is SOFFFTTT
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Reef, I didn’t see his name in the box score. Maybe injured?
I completely forgot he transferred there. Thanks for the reminder.
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Davidson freshman wing Bobby Durkin (6'7") led them in scoring 16 pts and 4/5 from 3PT.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months agoYeah... bet on MD because of Davidsons crappy history against P5's
Davidsons white dudes making threes all day
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Maybe the A10 won't be as terrible as we thought after all!
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Awful calls down the stretch in this Dayton game
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Yeah, but no shame in losing a close game on the road at NW, especially the first game after losing your starting PG.
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Watching this NW v Dayton
This Brooks Barnzinher guy is going to be a pain in the ass when we play them, 6’7” guy who’s scrappy around the basket and leads NW in rebounds
They don’t have big time size besides their 7’ starting Center is a good defensive anchor but splits time with 6’ 9”Liberty Transfer Blake Preston at the 5 who is more of an offensive threat
Dayton has done a decent job locking up Buie so follow Daytons plan for next weekend
Agree w PRT these refs are the softest I’ve ever seen, Enoch got called for his 5th on a hand check when he had his hand on the guy for 1/2 second
And I will pray to God almighty we need Bilau back as well just for a more experienced big man for a possible upset
Also watching Dayton their Frontcourt depth is rather weak besides Holmes & Pitt transfer Santos, we are right there
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This Brooks Barnzinher guy is going to be a pain in the ass when we play them, 6’7” guy who’s scrappy around the basket and leads NW in rebounds
They don’t have big time size besides their 7’ starting Center is a good defensive anchor but splits time with 6’ 9”Liberty Transfer Blake Preston at the 5 who is more of an offensive threat
Dayton has done a decent job locking up Buie so follow Daytons plan for next weekend
Agree w PRT these refs are the softest I’ve ever seen, Enoch got called for his 5th on a hand check when he had his hand on the guy for 1/2 second
And I will pray to God almighty we need Bilau back as well just for a more experienced big man for a possible upset
Also watching Dayton their Frontcourt depth is rather weak besides Holmes & Pitt transfer Santos, we are right there
Go Rhody
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Yeah not a terrible loss, but you want the top program in the league to win games like this. Really sucks for them and the league that Smith is done.adam914 wrote: ↑7 months agoYeah, but no shame in losing a close game on the road at NW, especially the first game after losing your starting PG.
Still I don't like the way they just jacked up threes. Grants seat is gonna be hot.
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In your best guess will we beat NW on a neutral floor ??PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months agoYeah not a terrible loss, but you want the top program in the league to win games like this. Really sucks for them and the league that Smith is done.
Still I don't like the way they just jacked up threes. Grants seat is gonna be hot.
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Not surereef wrote: ↑7 months agoIn your best guess will we beat NW on a neutral floor ??PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months agoYeah not a terrible loss, but you want the top program in the league to win games like this. Really sucks for them and the league that Smith is done.
Still I don't like the way they just jacked up threes. Grants seat is gonna be hot.
We could for sure! Feels like it'll be a really close game at least.
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VCU played good basketball for about 2 mins, but they don’t look that good despite the double digit win.
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As I discussed with some here and posted earlier, I think VCU was way overrated by many in the preseason A10 analysis.
Not having Bam and Bairstow, two of their best players, leaves them with only 9 scholarship players available.
Depth will definitely be an issue for them, along with having a new staff and plenty of new faces.
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And he knocked down a yuge one last nightJersey77 wrote: ↑7 months agoDavidson freshman wing Bobby Durkin (6'7") led them in scoring 16 pts and 4/5 from 3PT.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months agoYeah... bet on MD because of Davidsons crappy history against P5's
Davidsons white dudes making threes all day
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The A-10 has got off to a good 20-3 start this year (includes SLY win over a non D1). Losses to FAU on a neutral court and at Nortwestern are not bad. Worst loss was VCU at home to McNeese St. A-10 teams are winning games they should, unlike last year. Some decent wins thus far over the likes of Maryland and Charleston.
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Disappointed that 3 teams expected to be in the mix by some already have bad losses at home: Bonnies, VCU, and Fordham.
Add to that, unfortunately Dayton picked by everyone to finish 1st lost their PG and pre-season all-conference selection Malachi Smith.
I was one of those who thought we will get an at-large this season, still very early but not looking great.
But at least Davidson and Duquesne picked up some good wins.
Add to that, unfortunately Dayton picked by everyone to finish 1st lost their PG and pre-season all-conference selection Malachi Smith.
I was one of those who thought we will get an at-large this season, still very early but not looking great.
But at least Davidson and Duquesne picked up some good wins.
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I hear ya, Jersey.Jersey77 wrote: ↑7 months ago Disappointed that 3 teams expected to be in the mix by some already have bad losses at home: Bonnies, VCU, and Fordham.
Add to that, unfortunately Dayton picked by everyone to finish 1st lost their PG and pre-season all-conference selection Malachi Smith.
I was one of those who thought we will get an at-large this season, still very early but not looking great.
But at least Davidson and Duquesne picked up some good wins.
The conference can’t afford key injuries on its better teams. The conference’s margin for an at-large bid is just too thin at this time to have any of those kinds of injuries.
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GO RAMS
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I’d rather 3 teams 200+ and 3 teams Top 50 than that mediocre shit.
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Thinking 1 bid again but teams 11-15 won’t drag the league down like they did in years past
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Not sure exactly where to put this, but we all knew this was eventually going to happen. Still want to know why he was suspended though.
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There is a Grasso thread over here, which is probably more appropriate for future responses:
https://keaneyblue.com/viewtopic.php?p=575849#p575849
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November 13th updated A-10 Power Rankings:
https://www.a10talk.com/a10-mbb-power-r ... r-13-2023/
https://www.a10talk.com/a10-mbb-power-r ... r-13-2023/
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Still 14 - F those guys rankings. I put $3 on Rhody to win the A10. I want my $200 winnings. Let's Go!!!RF1 wrote: ↑7 months ago November 13th updated A-10 Power Rankings:
https://www.a10talk.com/a10-mbb-power-r ... r-13-2023/
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Tell me you don't know jackshit about the A10 without outright telling me. Someone has Loyola third? Someone has La Salle 2nd? Two people have us dead last and two have us 14th?RF1 wrote: ↑7 months ago November 13th updated A-10 Power Rankings:
https://www.a10talk.com/a10-mbb-power-r ... r-13-2023/
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Come on A10 talk you are better than that !!
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Thanks for posting, RF1.RF1 wrote: ↑7 months ago November 13th updated A-10 Power Rankings:
https://www.a10talk.com/a10-mbb-power-r ... r-13-2023/
I call bullcrap on those power rankings. Giving a quick look, I can agree with Duq being one for now but I think St. Joe’s is low and so are we.
Other than that, I don’t think there is as big of a spread in quality from top to bottom as in years past. So far, I think it looks like a conference of mostly close to equal teams.
Very interested in seeing how things play out.
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Great bulletin board material , Arch can show the squad , that this is what people think of you , now you go out there and prove thise naysayers wrongJdrums#3 wrote: ↑7 months agoThanks for posting, RF1.RF1 wrote: ↑7 months ago November 13th updated A-10 Power Rankings:
https://www.a10talk.com/a10-mbb-power-r ... r-13-2023/
I call bullcrap on those power rankings. Giving a quick look, I can agree with Duq being one for now but I think St. Joe’s is low and so are we.
Other than that, I don’t think there is as big of a spread in quality from top to bottom as in years past. So far, I think it looks like a conference of mostly close to equal teams.
Very interested in seeing how things play out.
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A10 Talk is a bunch of 20 year olds running the content. They know literally nothing and I assure you that neither Archie nor anyone that matters gives one iota what they post.
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Yeah I mean if it's current season power rankings... lol.bigappleram wrote: ↑7 months ago A10 Talk is a bunch of 20 year olds running the content. They know literally nothing and I assure you that neither Archie nor anyone that matters gives one iota what they post.
VCU got worked by MCNEESE STATE. And struggled to put away Samford...literally down until the last 3 mins.
Loyola is BAD. Bonnies blown out by CANISUS. Fordham struggled to beat Wagner and lost to Cornell at home.
The fact that these children have those teams ranked significantly higher than URI (who is 3-0 ATS) in their power rankings is further proof that the internet has jumped the shark, and just because someone has an opinion and a website doesn't mean it's valid.
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Blue Man wrote: ↑7 months agoYeah I mean if it's current season power rankings... lol.bigappleram wrote: ↑7 months ago A10 Talk is a bunch of 20 year olds running the content. They know literally nothing and I assure you that neither Archie nor anyone that matters gives one iota what they post.
VCU got worked by MCNEESE STATE. And struggled to put away Samford...literally down until the last 3 mins.
Loyola is BAD. Bonnies blown out by CANISUS. Fordham struggled to beat Wagner and lost to Cornell at home.
The fact that these children have those teams ranked significantly higher than URI (who is 3-0 ATS) in their power rankings is further proof that the internet has jumped the shark, and just because someone has an opinion and a website doesn't mean it's valid.
Devils advocate here, but the rankings were from before our Wagner game.
Still, should be higher than 14th after our first two games.
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Add to it, Princeton beats Duquesne at Duquesne.
BC beats Richmond.
BC beats Richmond.
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Fair. VCU had already lost though, Loyola and Bonnies too.Rhody15 wrote: ↑7 months agoBlue Man wrote: ↑7 months agoYeah I mean if it's current season power rankings... lol.bigappleram wrote: ↑7 months ago A10 Talk is a bunch of 20 year olds running the content. They know literally nothing and I assure you that neither Archie nor anyone that matters gives one iota what they post.
VCU got worked by MCNEESE STATE. And struggled to put away Samford...literally down until the last 3 mins.
Loyola is BAD. Bonnies blown out by CANISUS. Fordham struggled to beat Wagner and lost to Cornell at home.
The fact that these children have those teams ranked significantly higher than URI (who is 3-0 ATS) in their power rankings is further proof that the internet has jumped the shark, and just because someone has an opinion and a website doesn't mean it's valid.
Devils advocate here, but the rankings were from before our Wagner game.
Still, should be higher than 14th after our first two games.
I know what they’re doing - it’s lazy and dumb that’s why I hate it. The majority of their super informed voters are taking whatever prevailing rankings from this year and applying that until the rankings tell them something else.
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Ivy is tough this year. Yale, Princeton and Cornell look good. Harvard apparently beat us in scrimmage. Don’t sleep on the smart kids. Princeton led almost wire to wire on road against a team picked near top of our league.
A10 has a lot of evenly matched teams and no clear cut favorite IMO. It’s not the typical way it goes. Usually there are 2-3 teams clearly above the line and 2-3 dregs. This year there might be neither a clear favorite nor an automatic win. It will make coaching even more of a differentiator. I like who we have in our chair.
A10 has a lot of evenly matched teams and no clear cut favorite IMO. It’s not the typical way it goes. Usually there are 2-3 teams clearly above the line and 2-3 dregs. This year there might be neither a clear favorite nor an automatic win. It will make coaching even more of a differentiator. I like who we have in our chair.
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Idk A-10 still sucks
Richmond blows a 14 point first half lead and just let's BC control it the whole way. Soft ass team.
Duquesne losing to Princeton....meh. Princeton could be good again, but its not a good look.
GMU trying to hold on against Cornell
Richmond blows a 14 point first half lead and just let's BC control it the whole way. Soft ass team.
Duquesne losing to Princeton....meh. Princeton could be good again, but its not a good look.
GMU trying to hold on against Cornell
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I was thinking the same thing.bigappleram wrote: ↑7 months ago Ivy is tough this year. Yale, Princeton and Cornell look good. Harvard apparently beat us in scrimmage. Don’t sleep on the smart kids. Princeton led almost wire to wire on road against a team picked near top of our league.
A10 has a lot of evenly matched teams and no clear cut favorite IMO. It’s not the typical way it goes. Usually there are 2-3 teams clearly above the line and 2-3 dregs. This year there might be neither a clear favorite nor an automatic win. It will make coaching even more of a differentiator. I like who we have in our chair.
Cornell, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Penn all look very competitive this season.
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Princeton was a sweet 16 team last year. Duquesne is Duquesne. That’s not a bad loss.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months ago Idk A-10 still sucks
Richmond blows a 14 point first half lead and just let's BC control it the whole way. Soft ass team.
Duquesne losing to Princeton....meh. Princeton could be good again, but its not a good look.
GMU trying to hold on against Cornell
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Good point, BAR. I forgot Princeton was a sweet sixteen team last season. Still the optics of one of the A10’s top teams (imo Duq is 1 or 2 in the conference) losing at home to an Ivy League team is troubling to me.
But, it’s early season still and funky, unexpected stuff can happen. If they play later in the post season the result may be different.
But, it’s early season still and funky, unexpected stuff can happen. If they play later in the post season the result may be different.
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Agree , it’s after we are 2-0 and they still rank is 14th are they even paying attention?Blue Man wrote: ↑7 months agoYeah I mean if it's current season power rankings... lol.bigappleram wrote: ↑7 months ago A10 Talk is a bunch of 20 year olds running the content. They know literally nothing and I assure you that neither Archie nor anyone that matters gives one iota what they post.
VCU got worked by MCNEESE STATE. And struggled to put away Samford...literally down until the last 3 mins.
Loyola is BAD. Bonnies blown out by CANISUS. Fordham struggled to beat Wagner and lost to Cornell at home.
The fact that these children have those teams ranked significantly higher than URI (who is 3-0 ATS) in their power rankings is further proof that the internet has jumped the shark, and just because someone has an opinion and a website doesn't mean it's valid.
That’s why I wouldn’t mind Arch showing the team that this is what people think of you , a nice motivational tactic
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Yet...bigappleram wrote: ↑7 months agoPrinceton was a sweet 16 team last year. Duquesne is Duquesne. That’s not a bad loss.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months ago Idk A-10 still sucks
Richmond blows a 14 point first half lead and just let's BC control it the whole way. Soft ass team.
Duquesne losing to Princeton....meh. Princeton could be good again, but its not a good look.
GMU trying to hold on against Cornell
It's still a bad loss in that they won't have many other chances to build their resume.
Which is not me saying they are a legit tournament contender, but as far as building a quality NET they let one slip away.
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It’s a Q3 loss lol. By definition it’s a bad loss.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months agoYet...bigappleram wrote: ↑7 months agoPrinceton was a sweet 16 team last year. Duquesne is Duquesne. That’s not a bad loss.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months ago Idk A-10 still sucks
Richmond blows a 14 point first half lead and just let's BC control it the whole way. Soft ass team.
Duquesne losing to Princeton....meh. Princeton could be good again, but its not a good look.
GMU trying to hold on against Cornell
It's still a bad loss in that they won't have many other chances to build their resume.
Which is not me saying they are a legit tournament contender, but as far as building a quality NET they let one slip away.
Princeton was 111 NET last year. 107 the year before.
Yes, they knocked off Rutgers, but they will lose games in the Ivy, and their NET will probably be similar.
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Duquesne was favored by 5.5 points on their home court.Blue Man wrote: ↑7 months agoIt’s a Q3 loss lol. By definition it’s a bad loss.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑7 months agoYet...bigappleram wrote: ↑7 months ago
Princeton was a sweet 16 team last year. Duquesne is Duquesne. That’s not a bad loss.
It's still a bad loss in that they won't have many other chances to build their resume.
Which is not me saying they are a legit tournament contender, but as far as building a quality NET they let one slip away.
Princeton was 111 NET last year. 107 the year before.
Yes, they knocked off Rutgers, but they will lose games in the Ivy, and their NET will probably be similar.
Princeton picked 2nd in Ivy preseason
Missed opportunity for Duquesne and the A10. These are the games A10 needs to win in OOC play.
Bernadette McGlade would not call it a bad loss.
It's a bad loss and a missed opportunity imho
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