NIT: vs. Rhode Island on Wednesday
by Rodger Sherman on Mar 14, 2010 8:19 PM CDT
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SFTF wins this time, as they correctly reported we'd be playing the University of Rhode Island Wednesday. We're a seven seed, they're a two seed.
Discuss, more later.
P.S. Cuttino Mobley is a tool.
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Psyched That We're In
Sad that I am … but yeah, I didn’t expect us to make it. Pretty steep odds, now that we’re on the road, but hey, I’ll watch.
we JUST made it in
all the 8 seeds and three of the 7 seeds had auto bids.
we’re the one 7 seed that didn’t.
wow. that close to being in the cbi.
I'll take it!
This looks like a pretty good tourney — good name teams like UConn, North Carolina and some quality mid-majors. With 347 D1 teams and increased parity, I think the NIT is less of a “joke” than it has been in recent years.
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Agreed...
…this is probably one of the best/toughest NIT fields in recent memory, if not all time. I really like our chances to make some noise in this tourney….then again, I thought we’d beat Tulsa last year….
Still, great experience for our young guys, so they understand what tourney (even small “t” tourney) basketball is like….if they can make a run, and get this to carry over to next year….well, watch out….
We're on ESPNU...
I don’t get that channel, so I’m not going to be able to watch. Pity. Still, great that we made it.
i love lamar
and i’ve never heard of tyson wheeler.
by Rodger Sherman on Mar 15, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
further inspection
tyson is one of the greatest per minute players in nba history, in part because he only played 3 minutes, but i’m sure he would’ve kept up his 100% clip from beyond the arc over a 10-year career
by Rodger Sherman on Mar 15, 2010 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Rhode Island blog?
I haven’t been able to find one yet – has anyone seen one?
nothing so far
i highly doubt there is one – nu actually has a relatively vibrant blog scene, when you think about it.
by Rodger Sherman on Mar 15, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Dammit.
This game is within driving distance for me (about 5 hours, I figure), and I’d normally have no excuse for missing it- except that I’m leaving the country a few days later for a long planned trip, and need to use the time to get things wrapped up here at work.
At least I have ESPNU.
don't feel bad
i’m pretty sure 5 hours driving for an nit game isn’t worth it, but that’s just me.
by Rodger Sherman on Mar 15, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Rhode Island and Northwestern
Hello, and welcome to Rhode Island. I am sure the team from Northwestern has already arrived.
All of us are looking forward to the game tomorrow night.
Rhode Island is a very good and dangerous team. All cylinders will be working.
Tyson Wheeler was an excellent player, a pure three point shooter, and a very quick guard. However, his height was a detriment. Only about 5’8" on a good day.
Cuttino Mobley was a second round draft pick, and had many seasons in the NBA. A recently diagnosed heart condition ended his career.
Rhode Island has had many good players throughout the years. We were only a minute away from going to the Final Four in the late 90’s with Wheeler, Mobley and others.
I am not sure Lamar Odom counts. He was only here for one season, and then jumped to the NBA. So………
Whatever plays out tomorrow night, best of luck to both teams.
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