The Atlantic 10 Thread

**SlimKibbles** · 02-22-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally posted by ucbearcat

If it makes you feel better, Xavier wasn't going to get into the NCAA tourny even if Brian Thorton was healthy. ...

And you know this how? He was their best player and leading rebounder. Nah, I guess that isn't a big deal.

Originally posted by ucbearcat

Why did Dedrick Finn get kicked off the team? Did he kidnap any more dogs?

When I find out, I'll let you know. And it was his dog that he "stole." At least he didn't punch a police horse or tie up his roommate and then set him on fire.

**SlimKibbles** · 02-23-2006, 10:18 AM

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Here's an article on Finn's dismissal. Word is that it was alcohol-related.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060223/SPT0102/602230391/1078

**laf837** · 02-23-2006, 12:41 PM

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I guess we could go on and on about the relative merits of the RPI re: Temple. The MVC played the RPI game very well this year. I think the A-10 could roll the teams in the MVC but the MVC will have mulitple bids and the A-10 likely not. I not like the RPI much (will kill GW's seeding). I agree that Charlotte has a good chance in the tourney if they meet up with GW. Charlotte's problem tho is ball control and GW thrives on the turns... GW, unfortunately, is starting to see some late season injuries/discipline issues. Pops hurt his knee last night and missed the 2nd half. Mike Hall is struggling with knee problems, and Montrell McDonald was suspended indefinitely, although he probably will come back sooner rather than later (playing time issues). McDonald is a spark defensively off the bench and has been missed the last couple of games. Hopefully things straighten out.
Sucks about X. Tough year for them. Since they came into the league I always viewed them as GWs main rival and respect the team (the fans do have a superiority complex, tho - present company excluded)

**SlimKibbles** · 02-23-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by laf837

...(the fans do have a superiority complex, tho - present company excluded)

I have noticed that with many Muskie fans as the years have gone by with the program getting better and better. Humbleness is a word many aren't familiar with.

**CM1847** · 02-23-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by laf837

I guess we could go on and on about the relative merits of the RPI re: Temple. The MVC played the RPI game very well this year. I think the A-10 could roll the teams in the MVC but the MVC will have mulitple bids and the A-10 likely not. I not like the RPI much (will kill GW's seeding). I agree that Charlotte has a good chance in the tourney if they meet up with GW. Charlotte's problem tho is ball control and GW thrives on the turns... GW, unfortunately, is starting to see some late season injuries/discipline issues. Pops hurt his knee last night and missed the 2nd half. Mike Hall is struggling with knee problems, and Montrell McDonald was suspended indefinitely, although he probably will come back sooner rather than later (playing time issues). McDonald is a spark defensively off the bench and has been missed the last couple of games. Hopefully things straighten out.

I agree about the RPI junk. The A10 needs to do a better job of OOC scheduling in general. Temple, St. Joe's, Xavier and La Salle did a good job, all coming in at RPI under 100 after OOC games. The rest of the league was bad, with GW leading the way with one of the 10 worst OOC strength of schedule's in the country, pitifull. Charlotte also dropped the ball, sitting over 200 in SOS and 150 in RPI from the OOC games. If GW scheduled better they are easy a top 10 RPI team with that record, and everybody in the A10 gets that much of a boost to their SOS and RPI.

Charlotte has been fine in ball control this year, top 4 in the league in turnover margin and a/to ratio. The biggest problem is shooting inside the arc. #2 in the league in 3 point shooting %, #11 in overally shooting %. I say GW beats Charlotte 9 out of 10 times, but I will take my chances against them in the A10 title game.

**dkgojackets** · 02-23-2006, 06:03 PM

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Im just glad Charlotte was able to pull that one out last night.

**CM1847** · 02-23-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by dkgojackets

Im just glad Charlotte was able to pull that one out last night.

Same here, Curtis Withers making a FT to win the game? Whatever it takes.....

**CM1847** · 03-09-2006, 06:43 PM

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GW is bounced from the A10 tourny, they likely dropped down to a 4 seed. Nobody thinks they are for real and will use this as an excuse to drop them. They would be extremely lucky to get a 3 now. Without Pops they are a 4-6 seed, with him they deserve a 3, at least. Lesson learned for Hobbs, better OOC scheduling will let you earn respect.

The good news is that two A10 teams will get in now. Temple and St. Joe's have both been hot coming in(well, St. Joe's has, but Temple has played extremely well two nights in a row), they will face in the semi's on one side, I like the winner of that to take the tournament.

The other side has Charlotte/Xavier, both teams who should have been at-large teams, but blew it(at least Xavier has the injury excuse). Either could go on to win the thing, and probably make a small dent in the NCAA(at least one win) if they play well, but they are both way too inconsistent. The winner plays La Salle/Fordham, with all due respect to 2 time A10 POY Steven Smith, if Xavier or Charlotte show up against either of those two, it shouldn't be a close game.

**MassNole** · 03-09-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by dkgojackets

Im just glad Charlotte was able to pull that one out last night.

I was at the UMass-UNCC game, it was sick!

**dkgojackets** · 03-09-2006, 08:40 PM

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49ers need to get it together here

**CM1847** · 03-09-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by dkgojackets

49ers need to get it together here

I've been saying the same thing since November.

It is 44-41 Xavier right now, the teams keep going on runs. The game is so slow and sloppy though, it took X 5 minutes to go on a 7-0 run.

**dkgojackets** · 03-09-2006, 09:11 PM

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Charlotte takes a 1 point lead

**dkgojackets** · 03-09-2006, 09:18 PM

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Goldwire making amends for the GW fiasco.

Lets hold on guys.

**CM1847** · 03-09-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by dkgojackets

Goldwire making amends for the GW fiasco.

Lets hold on guys.

Pretty much game over, down by 3 with 6 seconds, oh well. A perfect end to a disappointing season.

Good luck rest of the way Xavier.

**dkgojackets** · 03-09-2006, 09:30 PM

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Ugh...finished the season like they started it

The Atlantic 10 Thread

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