Dayton at Temple

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Wednesday night's Temple/ud clash tips off @ the odd/quirky time of 6:30 PM.....






http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/atl10-m-baskbl-sched.html








CSN Philadelphia, CSN Plus & WHIO are broadcasting the game.

You have to believe that Channel Surfing and/or Justin TV will have net coverage.

We should be able to watch a vast majority of this game prior to

Muskies "killin' it" in St. Louie.

[Titanxman04]

Go... Dayton?:confused::confused::confused:

[MADXSTER]

Poll

Dayton(preseason favorites) have their back up against the wall in getting an At-Large bid from the NCAA vs Temple who is presently tied for first in the A10.

[Titanxman04]

Temple at home? More so, Dayton on the road? It's all Owls in thsi one, though the Lord knows we need the Dump to prevail.

Of course, if they win this game, I won't hear the end of it from the roommates. Can't for for us to make the tournament and them to go to the NIT. Bragging rights will only continue!!!

[xnatic03]

Temple still has to play at Saint Louis after this, so that's another opportunity for them to lose. I cannot possibly root for UD to win this game.....I just can't make myself do it.

[MADXSTER]

If Dayton loses this game, they will be 7-6 in conference play.

How does a team that is the preseason favorite, second round NCAA, with everyone back play just about .500 ball in conference.

[kyxu]

How does a team that is the preseason favorite, second round NCAA, with everyone back play just about .500 ball in conference.

stomach flu

[Titanxman04]

If Dayton loses this game, they will be 7-6 in conference play.

How does a team that is the preseason favorite, second round NCAA, with everyone back play just about .500 ball in conference.

For one, the conference is a nasty conference this year.

For two, it's got Gregory at the helm. The coach that will "bolt" for greener pastures soon. HA! He's a TERRIBLE coach in game. He recruits all athletes who can shoot well once in a while, but not often. He's the reason I see for UD falling to pieces.

[bourbonman]

Go... Dayton?:confused::confused::confused:

Not necessarially. You just cheer AGAINST Temple.

[bourbonman]

As much as I want Temple to lose, they won't at home against an awful road team.

[XUOHTX]

It will be painful to root for Dayton but I want an outright championship. I will just look at it as rooting for Temple to lose.

[XU-XHI]

Can't root for Dayton, want Temple to lose at least one more. No way I can vote in this poll. Funny though, I know if I actually watch the game, I'm sure if Temple scores late to take a lead, I would cheer. Just habit I guess.

[Muskie73]

Animosity toward Dayton aside, I just don't see the cryers playing well enough to beat he Owls on their home floor. They just don't have the team and certainly not the coach.

[XU05and07]

Go... Dayton?:confused::confused::confused:

Temple can still lose to SLU or LaSalle...so they don't have to lose this one

[vee4xu]

Temple is playing for seeding so the game has a lot of importance to them too. ud has shown itself to be a poor road team. Also, ud probably knows that their own NCAA chances are dim. It all adds up to a ud loss and potentially a big one.

[Snipe]

I think Dayton will beat them by double digits.

[vee4xu]

I think Dayton will beat them by double digits.

Hmmm, interesting.

[BBC 08]

I'll be cheering for the meteor.

[PM Thor]

Hmmm, interesting.

I have the same feeling that dayton is going to come out with a win. Why? Because they have absolutely no right to win this game. Their road record shows it.

And yet, that's exactly why I think they will. They should get blown out, everything points that way, but I just think they will win.

[BENWAR]

I have the same feeling that dayton is going to come out with a win. Why? Because they have absolutely no right to win this game. Their road record shows it.

And yet, that's exactly why I think they will. They should get blown out, everything points that way, but I just think they will win.

Can you explain why you picked Temple in the poll?

[PM Thor]

Can you explain why you picked Temple in the poll?

I picked Temple at first, but then after thinking about it, it makes no sense why dayton would win, and for me, that's exactly why they will.

And you can't go back and change it.

[Porkopolis]

I have a feeling Dayton pulls this one out. While I hate them on a very special level, it is in our best interest for them to win. I won't say I'm cheering for Dayton to win, but rather for Temple to lose. That makes me feel better about the situation, and the game is certainly within the Cryers' grasp.

[DC Muskie]

I would be shocked if Dayton came within ten points of Temple.

I don't plan on being shocked.

And yes that last sentence is pretty stupid, but then again, so is Dayton basketball.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Channel Surfing has posted link re: Temple/ud game....



***It should be noted that game begins @ 6:30, not 7:00 as detailed in link.....






http://www.channelsurfing.net/

[MADXSTER]

The real question is, "Is Temple capable of sucking less than 'Dayton on the road'?

[UnCaged]

Animosity toward Dayton aside, I just don't see the cryers playing well enough to beat he Owls on their home floor. They just don't have the team and certainly not the coach.

Word for word, that sums up my feelings on this one. Temple would have to absolutely fall apart for ud to even have a chance of squeeking this one out. And due to their pitiful performances from the line, they would need to have a 6-8 point cushion with under 2 remaining to be able to do that.

Dont, see, it, happening.

We can always rely on the slight possibility of Fran and his crew going to stl and being confused about the blizzard/white out that fans may try on them. Fortunately for X, this happens everytime we go on the road and won't factor into the game at all.

Right now, my only focus is on X getting things done and taking home a 4th straight title. If I see Temple has lost in the next 4 games, then I'll do a separate celebration of happiness. Otherwise, let's run the table and head into the tournament on a high.

Smell the Glove.

[xu95]

Seriously? 12 people think dayton can win a road game?

xu95

[BBC 08]

I'm still holding out for the meteor option before I vote.

[blobfan]

I've been leaning towards Temple in this debate. But another thread mentions the possiblity of Dayton fairing so badly they have to play a first round game and there's a chance for them to get knocked out and not even make it to Atlantic City. The thought makes me giddy.

[bobbiemcgee]

Seriously? 12 people think dayton can win a road game?

xu95

I based my vote on irrational exuberance.

[Titanxman04]

I have the same feeling that dayton is going to come out with a win. Why? Because they have absolutely no right to win this game. Their road record shows it.

And yet, that's exactly why I think they will. They should get blown out, everything points that way, but I just think they will win.


I picked Temple at first, but then after thinking about it, it makes no sense why dayton would win, and for me, that's exactly why they will.

And you can't go back and change it.

Thor, this is the first time I've seen or recollect you posting without ending with "I HATE DAYTON"... You're going soft on us.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Thor, this is the first time I've seen or recollect you posting without ending with "I HATE DAYTON"... You're going soft on us.

That's as close as he'll get to cheering for a Dayton win tonight.

[BBC 08]

Meteor. Meteor. Meteor.

[X-band '01]

Thor, this is the first time I've seen or recollect you posting without ending with "I HATE DAYTON"... You're going soft on us.

It's only temporary - he's given it up for Lent.

[vee4xu]

I picked Temple at first, but then after thinking about it, it makes no sense why dayton would win, and for me, that's exactly why they will.

And you can't go back and change it.

I think your ud defense mechanisms are in full force. ;)

[American X]

Desparate teams can do crazy things.

Dayton has plenty of good players, but its coach cannot arrange them in a positive manner on a basketball court. Maybe the players will suddenly train themselves like in Stripes and emerge victorious with a couple hot chicks, a badass RV, and a set of Spiderman pajamas for London.

[MADXSTER]

Desparate teams can do crazy things.

Dayton has plenty of good players, but its coach cannot arrange them in a positive manner on a basketball court. Maybe the players will suddenly train themselves like in Stripes and emerge victorious with a couple hot chicks, a badass RV, and a set of Spiderman pajamas for London.

Are you talking about Dayton or UC??

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Game can be viewed on Channel Surfing.....





http://www.channelsurfing.net/

[Espe]

Great job by Gregory not starting his best player

[Xavierblobforce400]

I voted for dayton. I saw how good they looked on paper and couldn't resist cheering for what must obviously be a team that can win tough road games. XD

[chico]

Not looking good for Ud - down 13-4 midway through the first half.

[xsteve1]

UD shooting 13% at the under 8 minute TO. Unbelievable how bad they are on the road.

[UnCaged]

Wow is this game ugly, I don't know how much of it is Temple's D or ud being absolutely pathetic on the road. Good Lord I'd be on suicide watch if Xavier was this bad every single away game. Ugh.

[golfitup]

They have 6 points with under 7 minutes to play in 1st half.

[UnCaged]

Forgot to mention, not related to the game specifically, but Dunphy was on Gottlieb's radio show and while he came across as someone I'm glad is coaching in the A-10 (a good interview along with being a decent person and a huge shill for the Philly market), he stated that he was for the expansion of the team.

When X plays Temple in AC, it will be yet another reason to get me motivated to berate the hell out of Temple, its coach and players at full volume for 40 minutes of hell.

65 teams is silly, let's not make it any worse by adding every crap team on the face of the planet (case in point, St Louis wouldn't even have an issue with the bubble this year even though they were dog sh!t out of conference).

[bourbonman]

This game is brutal to watch. Will Dayton get to double digits by half. Will Temple get to 20? 3:30 left and both issues in doubt.

[X-band '01]

Does this mean Live Chat will begin early?

[brownlavender]

this game has been very ugly. 3 mins to go in the first half 15-9 temple. I wonder if dayton will score more then 10 this half???

[X-band '01]

19-9 Temple with 2:52 in the 1st half - please make sure you're not operating any heavy machinery while watching this game.

[bourbonman]

Dayton 4 for 27.

[bourbonman]

19 to 13 @ H

Can you say ugly

[brownlavender]

wow i've never seen a barn burner like this both teams under 20 at the half, 19-13 temple

[An X Fan]

Worst. Game. Ever.

I have watched Temple a number of times this season, and they never, and I mean never, drain shots like they did against us. I wouldn't mind facing them in the A-10 Tourney.

[kyxu]

Honestly, Temple doesn't look much better. Dayton's D has been outstanding, but their offense has just been terrible. The Owls have also blown some easy ones inside.

Just an overall not good offensive game.

[Espe]

This rivals Dayton's game against DePaul as the worst game ever played

[X-band '01]

With a score like that, I keep looking for the varsity teams for both teams to be suited up near the bench. This isn't the JV game we're watching, right?

[MADXSTER]

19 to 13 @ H

Can you say ugly

Unbelievable

Down 6 points or behind by 32%, take your pick

[UnCaged]

This game is attempting to set basketball back 60 years.

Key stat: the teams combined to shoot 14-61 from the field. How on Earth is that even possible? That's 22%. Twenty-two percent. XXII percentile.

Thank you ESPN for not taking my suggestion and broadcasting it on one of your fifteen alternate channels. The Committee would judge the whole league on this albatros and only let the tournament champ in as an automatic qualifier.

I hate you midget!

(sorry for my numerous posts tonite, I got home early from work and have been drinking delicious, delicious beers to prepare for our game tonite. They have apparently kicked in)

[bobbiemcgee]

13 pts and still in it

[The_Mack_Pack]

Is this the worst game ever played in any sport ever?

[An X Fan]

As noted the Dayton / DePaul game was one for the ages, but this has been wretched.

[Masterofreality]

Could the Cryers choke any more than they have, and did tonight? What a horriffic performance in a must win game.

All of those athletes, but they played tighter than Scrooge on Christmas Eve. The Midget is just an unbelieveably bad preparation and game coach, especially in road games.

Whereas Xavier plays the tough preseason schedule that hardens them for rough road venues later on, the dump feasts at the pastry cart early and has a nice, soft belly later- a belly that gets poked like the Pillsbury Dough Boy's when it counts.

[Xman95]

Is this the worst game ever played in any sport ever?

Again I must point to the Dayton/Cleveland State game in the NIT a couple years ago. I was watching it with some UD fans and they could barely watch. It was an absolutely atrocious game. It made me throw up in my mouth...and that was more enjoyable than watching the game.

[kyxu]

Dayton is going to miss the tournament. They were preseason top 25, preseason A-10 favorites with everyone back...and they're not even going to make the tournament.

If I were a Dayton fan, I would be furious Ted Kissel didn't have Brian Gregory ridden out of town weeks ago. Just totally unacceptable.

[Cheesehead]

Wait, I thought UD was going to the Final 4 this year. Oh, and they also have the number #1 recruiting class coming in next season. I have been hearing that for about 8 years now.

[dc_x]

Outside of Fordham, is there a worse set of guards in this league than Dayton's? Seriously, would any coach trade his guards for these 4 guys:

London Warren - has less range on his jumpshot than Jamel McLean
Rob Lowery - just an abomination of a basketball player
Marcus Johnson - gets worse every year
Paul Williams - another shooting guard who can't shoot

You just can't win in college basketball (especially on the road) without good guards. With UD's collection of guards, they have no chance.

[Fred Garvin]

I think Dayton will beat them by double digits.

tard.

[Snipe]

tard.

I feel retarded predicting Dayton to win for sure. 13 points in the first half.

13 points in the first half.

13?

How many points in the first half again?

13 points in the first half.

You have to be kidding me.

UD's season was on the line. And get this, they scored 13 points in the first half.

We would burn Chris Mack in effigy if we had our backs against the wall and got 13 points in our biggest game of the season.

13 points. Are you honestly kidding me? 13 points in a half. That team beat us by 25. Hard to do that with 13 points. What an incredible result.

[X-band '01]

Dayton is going to miss the tournament. They were preseason top 25, preseason A-10 favorites with everyone back...and they're not even going to make the tournament.

If I were a Dayton fan, I would be furious Ted Kissel didn't have Brian Gregory ridden out of town weeks ago. Just totally unacceptable.

Kissell is no longer the AD - Tim Wabler is now in charge.

[kyxu]

Kissell is no longer the AD - Tim Wabler is now in charge.

Oh...

[Muskie1000]

13 points. Are you honestly kidding me? 13 points in a half. That team beat us by 25. Hard to do that with 13 points. What an incredible result.

Again, we were and still are their super bowl - its a shame they can only have that kind of energy once a year.

[Smails]

Not a good game for the Pro-Lifers out there. What an absolute abortion. I think you should be automatically DQ'D from any post season invites if you fail to score 15 points in a give half all year. Temple wasn't much better, but how in god's name does Brian Gregory not start Chris Johnson in this game?

[TempleU22]

Not a good game for the Pro-Lifers out there. What an absolute abortion. I think you should be automatically DQ'D from any post season invites if you fail to score 15 points in a give half all year. Temple wasn't much better, but how in god's name does Brian Gregory not start Chris Johnson in this game?Well, I guess that does it for Temple's dreams of making the NCAA tournament.