By shscorpions

March 15, 2009 6:19 PM | Link to this

Go Flyers!!! UD has as good a draw as could be expected all things considered, and at least a reasonable shot to win one.

By Bob Huggins

March 15, 2009 6:31 PM | Link to this

Anybody need a beer for the ride up to Minnesota? Hop in, I’m driving!

By Harry C. Weldie

March 15, 2009 6:35 PM | Link to this

GO,U.D.! Stay focused and make your free throws. All of Dayton is behind you.

By bub

March 15, 2009 6:35 PM | Link to this

Wow… this will be a challenging game. Huggins is a veteran coach and you KNOW he will identify and exploit UD’s offensive weaknesses. Let’s hope BG develops a clear game plan and is SMART during the game. Please utilize Chris Johnson and Luke Fabrizius! Tough draw! But we’re IN!! Go Flyers!!

By Matt

March 15, 2009 6:36 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe the NCAA is having UD play at the same time the games at UD Arena are being played. That is just DUMB!!!! Go UD!!! Ol’ Huggy-Bear does not have the best record in 1st round games.

By Bob

March 15, 2009 6:43 PM | Link to this

Go Flyers! Let’s show them that 11 seed was WAY too low! Can anyone say motivation?!

By Phil

March 15, 2009 6:43 PM | Link to this

GO FLYERS!!!Beat those Mountainwilliams!!!!

By NCAA critic

March 15, 2009 6:55 PM | Link to this

22 RPI and an 11th seed. What? How does Arizona make it?

By CJ

March 15, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

Great points bub!!! Matt…right on!!! Joke UD is playing the same time as the games in Dayton. Committee really has it in for our Flyers. Just don’t get it. And one of the last 6 teams in? You have to be kidding me!!!

By Larry

March 15, 2009 6:59 PM | Link to this

This is a really tough one for me. I spent 20 years in dayton and pulled for the flyers the whole time. But I am back in WV after my wife passed. I have to go with WV. But if they get past WV I say GO FLYERS

By amy katz

March 15, 2009 7:00 PM | Link to this

where are all the x and wsu fans who have been hijacking these discussions all season saying UD didn’t have a chance to dance?

By BJ

March 15, 2009 7:01 PM | Link to this

Carefull Amy….don’t shake a dead horse!!!

By Mystery

March 15, 2009 7:01 PM | Link to this

Go Flyers!!!! You have my support down here in Texas!

By Jeff

March 15, 2009 7:03 PM | Link to this

What a disappointment. CBS never even menioned a word about UD. It was quite a bummer of a show. I thought they would at least say something. Geesh!

By CJ

March 15, 2009 7:04 PM | Link to this

Odds of Bob having a coronary during the game? Who wants 10-1 odds?

By the Duke

March 15, 2009 7:04 PM | Link to this

Hide Luke in a zone, but give him time for at least 12 shots.

By the rosser

March 15, 2009 7:05 PM | Link to this

I am cheering from Taiwan. Go, Flyers!!!

By Marty

March 15, 2009 7:09 PM | Link to this

Wheeeew! I was sweating bullets. I wonder what folks think… Would you rather have Chris Wright play well in the NCAA tournament and lose him after the season? Or, would it be better for him to stink it up and we have him back for another year?

By BJ

March 15, 2009 7:12 PM | Link to this

Marty….CW isn’t going anywhere next year but back to classes. He’s not even close to being ready for the next level. C’mon dude!!! No jump shot and can’t create a shot. That won’t cut it in the NBA!!!

By Joe

March 15, 2009 7:16 PM | Link to this

Marty, what makes you and others think Chris Wright is leaving? He wants to play here and he’s not good enough for the NBA, yet. He essentially just finished his freshman considering how long he was out last year. Another thought, X a four seed. I don’t get that. How about two 1 seeds coming to Dayton.

By vegasalum

March 15, 2009 7:21 PM | Link to this

ESPN is reporting that UD’s chance of beating WV is 17.6%

By Rowdy Raider

March 15, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

One and done for almost didn’t make it Flyers Go West Virginia.

By CJ

March 15, 2009 7:24 PM | Link to this

Screw ESPN and the committee. Get fired up UD and beat those Mountainquere’s!!!

By Jerseyflyer

March 15, 2009 7:28 PM | Link to this

NCAA disrespect for Flyer program knows no end. Our RPI is 25 and we’re a bubble “in” What a Joke! This whole selection process stinks of favoritism. NC/Duke get to play/stay in NC. UConn gets West Reg which just so happens to be in Philly.Nova plays where? Philly. For all the sellouts UD Arena’s Gary McCann and staff have delivered over the many years to NCAA coffers, you’d think they’d toss us a bone/home game. NOT! OSU losers get the bone/hour drive down. Hope they lose. Hey, bet Jamie Dixon has sweet memories of UD Arena. Don’t get tight Pitt or you’ll be out. GO FLYERS.Beat that criminal Bobby “Balls” Huggins and his Hillrats.Hope he wears his Serbian Henchmen Black on Black outfit.What a CREEP.

By Kay

March 15, 2009 7:34 PM | Link to this

In addition, Chris Wright needs to improve his body control and free throws. Of course, the latter is true of everybody on the team. … Go, Flyers; beat West Virginia!

By Lippo

March 15, 2009 7:35 PM | Link to this

O.K. Lets all get behind our team … we played a weak schedule, have no offence and can’t win on the road. If its about going to the Big Dance, lets play the same schools again next year. If we want to really dance, lets play someone. We have the weakest schedule of any top 25 team.

By bob

March 15, 2009 7:37 PM | Link to this

just read the comments . lined in xenia since 1979 long live West virginia and Wright state . Dayton fans are the worst in the US . no class

By Buckeye Hoops

March 15, 2009 7:39 PM | Link to this

Glad to see that 5 Ohio schools made it into the dance. OSU figured to be no worse then a 7 seed after defeating Michigan St. I like Louisville but hope to see OSU in Indy as I have tickets to the regionals. It would be a long shot to see Dayton & Ohio State in the sweet 16. Stranger things have happened. At least you don’t have to travel to Idaho for the games as Xavier fans. Go Bucks Go Flyers

By JeffB

March 15, 2009 7:39 PM | Link to this

Say what you want about Huggins and all of his personal problems but, the man can flat out coach. How many of UD’s losses would have been won if a Huggins type was our coach? Probably would have ended up with 1-2 losses at the most?

By PAFlyer

March 15, 2009 7:41 PM | Link to this

Of course this process stinks of favoritism. It’s called “maximizing TV ratings.” Do you think TV ratings will be better if UD or Kansas/WVU goes to the Sweet 16? It’s time for UD to stop pining away for their glory days to return, and to actually get a clue how to advance in the 21st century. Here’s a hint: if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. And the ‘them’ is the BCS. Xavier and UD should approach the Big East. Together with ND, they would round out a western contingent of Catholic, private schools and help compete for media ratings in the midwest. It’s not as far-fetched as it seems.

By the Duke

March 15, 2009 7:49 PM | Link to this

If you think UD needs some scoring help let Luke have some minutes. In March he averaged 14.5 minutes per game and 11.3 points. Get in a zone and let Luke shoot the three.

By ScubaSteve

March 15, 2009 7:51 PM | Link to this

JerseyFlyer - No team can play a game on their true home court, therefore the best shot at a close game UD had was to play at say a Philly or Memphis bracket. GO FLYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By bub

March 15, 2009 7:57 PM | Link to this

I would much prefer the odds of Luke hitting 5 of 10 3-pointers to seeing Huelsman miss every shot and score ZERO, or for London to hold the ball wide-open and not shoot. London and Huelsman on the floor at the same time spells disaster… let’s hope BG finally gets a clue with that… or someone lights a fire under Huelsman’s behind.

By CJ

March 15, 2009 8:00 PM | Link to this

Good point Bub!!! But Gregory is devoted to Huelsgirl and London. No chance of a change now. Say prayers before Friday!!!

By rick

March 15, 2009 8:01 PM | Link to this

Flyer fans quit talking trash. You haven’t won a NCAA tournament game in nearly two decades. You guys are amazing.

By Barbara

March 15, 2009 8:01 PM | Link to this

GO UD!!! WE’RE PROUD OF YOU!!! Barbara Alum ‘75

By rlgadp1

March 15, 2009 8:07 PM | Link to this

Can someone explain why London Warren refuses to ever shoot an open shot, other than trying to drive and make a layup, which is usually out of control? With teams ignoring him, it allows them to double up on others.

By WSU Raider

March 15, 2009 8:08 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to the Flyers! Beat West Va! Next year there will be two teams from the Gem City in the NCAA’s.

By WSU Raider

March 15, 2009 8:10 PM | Link to this

And to amy katz… quit your WSU bashing. It is growing old.

By Spell from New York

March 15, 2009 8:17 PM | Link to this

Getting to the dance is a real surprise for me bacause NO ONE in the East Coast media has even mentioned the University of Dayton as a candidate for the tournament. Now we have a chance to show how much spirit we Flyer fans really have and how hard our team plays the game. It’s time to be “born again” as an offensive team. Play as we did against Marquette and we’ll give Coach Huggins a chance to be an announcer.

By Jerseyflyer

March 15, 2009 8:21 PM | Link to this

Scuba. I hear ya. But UD does so much for NCAA each time they come in for 1st&2nd rounds. They flat out love the Arena and the great people of Dayton. Getting these games is a super plus for UD.But can NCAA BigWigs repay us like they always do with the other schools? Nova playing any where in PHILLY is a home game. That’s a FACT. Greensboro NC is a HOME GAME all the way for Duke/NC.There is no doubting that. OSU in Dayton/Louisville in Dayton=homegame for them.Enough ranting from me. Let’s man up and get ready for Radovic”The Serbian Mobster” Huggins.He’ll bring a top notch game plan with him to Minny. BG. Time to earn the check my main man. Go Flyers.

By strong

March 15, 2009 8:24 PM | Link to this

How the hell does Ohio State get to play in Dayton, with their record ? Siena got screwed.I hope they kick Ohio States a*s………..Go Flyers.

By gjh '81

March 15, 2009 8:34 PM | Link to this

to WSU Raider: I didn’t know Sinclair had a Div.1 basketball program….

By ChiTown Flyer

March 15, 2009 8:36 PM | Link to this

You guys do realize that only the 1-4 seeds are the ones that the committee really tries to place geographically. Definately an East Coast bias, but they do put teams as close as they can. Any seed after 10 is fortunate to be in and their placement is a crap shoot. To reiterate, YOU CAN’T PLAY ON YOUR HOMECOURT ANYWAY.

By gjh '81

March 15, 2009 8:40 PM | Link to this

CBS stinks. One of their comments during the bracket analysis assumed that WVU would be playing Kansas, totally discounting UD. I hope UD makes CBS eat those words. Go Flyers!!

By Paul

March 15, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this

Uh, did Wright State even make it to the NIT? Sloppy 2nds for you Raiderettes this year and next. As far as UD fans having no class clearly you never attend a game, which puts you right in line with all the other Raider fans.

By gjh '81

March 15, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this

So UD finally catches up with Bobby “Crybaby” Huggins?? If I were Huggins, I’d be afraid, very afraid….

By Sureshot

March 15, 2009 8:48 PM | Link to this

GO FLYERS….LOWESBOYS, 442 CLASSES 69.70

By GOUD

March 15, 2009 8:50 PM | Link to this

Just because they were an 11 and only two other at-large teams were lower doesn’t mean they were one of the last three in. My understanding is that teams are selected and then seeded. They don’t necessarily pick by seed numbers. Anyone have tickets for the games in Dayton they aren’t using?

By FOR Jerseyflyer

March 15, 2009 8:52 PM | Link to this

Teams are not allowed to play on their home court or on a court they had more than 2 games at.

By Whitey

March 15, 2009 9:13 PM | Link to this

Go Flyers!!!! I’ll be rooting from Georgisa and I hope the coverage will allow me to see the game. I remember I only got to see bits and pieces of the DePaul game in 2004. I hope we make our free throws better than in that game. Whitey Witt

By OSU Joe

March 15, 2009 9:15 PM | Link to this

Flyer fans are so delusional… Too funny. UD has their most wins in a season and barely get into the tournament. Go West Virginia beat the crap out of this mid-major program!

By OSU Joe

March 15, 2009 9:21 PM | Link to this

Finally Flyer fans will get to see big time college hoops. Come to the UD barn to see the big time when OSU plays.

By adb

March 15, 2009 9:24 PM | Link to this

GO U.D. !!!! Play Huelsman / Lose— Sit Huelsman / WIN !!! It really is that simple.

By CJ

March 15, 2009 9:25 PM | Link to this

GOUD….you are a fricken moron. The last two teams in are two of the 12 seeds. Then the 11 seeds are next in line. As far as tickets…you want a handout? With OSU, Louisville & Louisville there those tickets will cost you a small fortune. Good luck putz!!!

By rudy

March 15, 2009 9:27 PM | Link to this

Love UD but they have NO offense. And without Rob L. I can’t see them getting past West V. I really want them to win but they have nobody that can carry the team on the offensive end of the court. Watching the A10 tournament showed everything that is wrong with this team, cannot shoot free throws(never seen anything like it in my life),and miss at least 5 lay ups per game. If they win I will be thrilled but I cannot see defense winning alone.

By Xavier Dave

March 15, 2009 9:32 PM | Link to this

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By UD SUCKS

March 15, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this

Well said Xavier Dave

By tds 70

March 15, 2009 9:47 PM | Link to this

Have tickets to first 2 rounds in Dayton, am excited to see the games and the fact the Flyers are in. TIVO! I am wandering who the Flyer fans will support at the Arena, and also how many fans make it to Minn. In NCAA Flyer Fans usually turn on the favorites so the games could be allot more exciting than everyone thinks! If the underdogs hussle, show Flyer type effort the crowd is yours. Flyers need to score by penetration / kickout against WV. They are rugged on defense, but can be put in foul trouble at times. It will be a good test for the young Flyers to see what is lacking. It is always best to find out under fire! Go Flyers. Next Yr- Flyers, X, Miami, WSU , Cinn. In the Dance! Yr after that They Form the NEW OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE , along with Memphis, Tennessee, WKy, Lousiville, Butler- Oh well enjoy March everyone, its a great time to watch some b-ball!

By tds70

March 15, 2009 9:50 PM | Link to this

Oh sorry! I thought X fans had some class, Turns out they just know how to spell Go West Virginia, and suck. I guess that explains itself. The X fans now can find their own league. I guess their in a league of their own anyway!

By Hank

March 15, 2009 9:52 PM | Link to this

You see, the X fans have now invaded our board. Did anyone else notice a drop-off in the collective critical thinking of the board? Very articulate talking points you guys. And OSU Joe: OSU stinks. Luckily for you, you guys won’t have to play UD. You have dissed the school too much for the Arena to allow you to leave victorious. Don’t buy any tickets for the Sweet 16, that’s for sure. All I know is, we are dancing and we’re going to roll over WVU. They are going to look past us. We’re going to rip them apart like we ripped apart Marquette. The Big East is over-rated. Go Flyers!

By tds70

March 15, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this

Hank, have to disagree a bit. WV can be beat, but Flyers will have to shoot and make foul shots because they will foul, foul, until we make some foul shots. BH knows how to coach, no matter if you like him or not. Also Big East really is 1 and 1/2 leagues. They have 8 tough teams, the rest are like everyone else. Until they,the NCAA, gets control of the dollars spent & TV the BCS conferences will rule, and not much anyone can do about it. Check coaches pay in all the conferences. In general BCS pay a bit more, have more available , TV exposure, etc etc. Its all OK, just enjoy basketball, and the good times however , and whenever they come. X fans may hate Dayton, but In March I root for the A10. Its helps everyone, even X . They just can not see the forrest through the trees. Just ignore the babble.

By Dave

March 15, 2009 10:27 PM | Link to this

WVU has wins over Pitt, Villanova, Georgetown and OSU in Columbus. They have a smothering defense and rebound like there’s no tomorrow. The Dayton game won’t be close. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them beat Kansas, but they won’t get past Pitt.

By Harry the Horse

March 15, 2009 10:39 PM | Link to this

Wouldn’t that be funny if you had a Sweet 16 match-up of Dayton vs. Michigan St?? Izzo vs. Gregory?? Actually I like the Flyers chances against W. Virginia.. The guys have played very hard and the best is yet to come when you consider the Flyers will even be better next season… Anything the Flyers accomplish in the Tournament is a bonus.. Go Flyers and practice your free throws!!

By CJ is a dooshbag

March 15, 2009 10:39 PM | Link to this

CJ, you are the putz. The teams are selected first. You and everyone needs to read this link from NCAA.com. It is the official procedure for selection: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ncaa/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/09PrinciplesandProcedures.pdf Scroll down to page two. It clearly states that the teams are selected FIRST. Then they are seeded SECOND!

By SquareState

March 15, 2009 10:46 PM | Link to this

Congrats to UD for getting back in the NCAA - it’s like old times

By jeff

March 15, 2009 10:47 PM | Link to this

Only UD, X, Butler, and BYU get at-large bids as non-BCS conference teams? What a joke. Good Luck Flyers. Hopefully fans of other schools will learn to appreciate their teams as UD fans appreciate the Flyers. Tearing down achievers won’t bring up the non-achievers. Obama’s economic policies are proving it.

By IndyDave

March 15, 2009 10:54 PM | Link to this

From a UD Grad in Indy who was a student during Dayton’s last NCAA win…Go Flyers!!!

By Joker

March 15, 2009 10:58 PM | Link to this

From Sporting News writer Mike DeCourcy…Underseeded: No. 11 Dayton beat Xavier by 13, Marquette by 14 and was 9-4 against the top 100. Six of its seven losses were road games, but the Flyers still were 8-7 away from home. What was the problem here?

By Stone

March 15, 2009 11:00 PM | Link to this

Typical XU and OSU fans on here talking total crap in a UD blog. That’s just hilarious. At least UD graduates their players. I can’t remember the last time OSU graduated a football player or basketball player. No talent a*s clowns. Good luck XU - you are gonna get spanked.

By Raider Player

March 15, 2009 11:04 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Flyers!! You had a greight season and deserve a spot in the NCAA ternament. Our team played well,but except for Butler, our conferance gets overlookd by the selexion comittey. I wish we had a better progrem like you guys do. I will be watching from my sofa along with the rest of my teem. Beat those WV montineers! I hope I dont have to werk cash registur at Burger King that day. And Ohio State doesnt deserve to be in.

By amy katz

March 15, 2009 11:14 PM | Link to this

a) all of these people putting UD down are the same ones who wrote all season UD would never get a bid! b) OSU fans never show UD resepect and that will cost them Friday as the crowd will root against them c) Go FLYERS - you’re the underdogs this game but win or lose this is the first of many NCAA bids to come as UD will be even better next year

By ud idiots

March 15, 2009 11:14 PM | Link to this

I can see why nobody likes ud fans. You manage to cut everybody down. OSU have and will coninue to kick ud’s tail. When UD gets talent to go to the next level they will lose them and they won’t graduate. Thats why OSU outdraws UD in fans!!! Go UD in spite of some of these fans!

By Matt

March 15, 2009 11:32 PM | Link to this

I got $50 that says London Warren made that post by Raider Player.

By CJ

March 15, 2009 11:33 PM | Link to this

I don’t care what that damn web site says about seedings. Seeds 16 up to 13 are all the lower class leagues that have won conferences. Those teams suck and are seeded higher because most of the time they get killed. Two of the 12 seeds are also automatic seeds. This year they are West Ky and North Ill. This has been the case for years. This year….The last two teams in were Arizona and Wisconsin. Next was Dayton moron. It’s easy math a*****e. Learn the system before you open you pie hole!!!

By MattF554@yahoo.com

March 15, 2009 11:43 PM | Link to this

You are an idiot Matt!!!

By BJ

March 15, 2009 11:47 PM | Link to this

I didn’t see what tournament Wrong State made tonight. Can somebody out there tell me what seeding they made in the NIT???

By buckeye23@hotmail.com

March 15, 2009 11:51 PM | Link to this

OSU blows a*****e.

By Joe

March 16, 2009 12:01 AM | Link to this

Check out this expert bracket prediction from CBS Sportsline: http://splnexperts.mayhem.cbssports.com/print/brackets/printable-bracket/1/5/1/

By tds70

March 16, 2009 12:03 AM | Link to this

I think Bob Knight summed up the tournamaent very well on ESPN tonight. Seeds 1 through 16(top 4 in each regional) are your top team that have a real chance to get to the final 4. The last 4 seeds( 13-16) in each regional realistically are also about equal and have a low probability of winning 1 or more than 1 game. The rest of the group ( seeds 5 through 11 ) are about equal, each with some strengths and weeknesse and the most probable area for upsets, Sounds about right. He also said going to 128 field tournament would end the squabbling about being left out or unjustly left in. I am more for 80 teams, limit of 6 teams per conference and the first play -in round for 32 teams to get the last four seeds 12-16 in the field. It would make it like a lot of the league tournaments. If you put a lid on teams from a conference ,it might not be fair at first, but you would see conferences go back to 10 teams and each team would be playing a home and home against teams in their league. Probably no perfect solution. About like watching the refs in the Tennessee/Miss State game, Lost in translation!

By giagejoe@gmail.com

March 16, 2009 12:37 AM | Link to this

Blow me Joe!!! Nobody cares about OSU BB in Dayton. A joke they have a game so close to home. OSU will lose there first game. Trust me.

By amanda

March 16, 2009 4:38 AM | Link to this

I’m sorry OSU Joe I can’t seem to remember the score of the west virginia-ohio state game. Would you mind posting it? Nice job they did today choking and coughing up the lead against Purdue. No way the suck-eyes beat Sienna even if it is that close to columbus. Typical buckeye fan bad-mouthing other shools just because they are smaller than them.

By slam dunk

March 16, 2009 6:48 AM | Link to this

hey buckeye hoops..the buckeyes will choke the same way your pitiful football team does every year, the fraud of osu sports will once again be exposed.Remember Greg oden..what a farce.Thad matta and Vest..what a pair of dueces.

By XavierBob

March 16, 2009 7:24 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to the Fliers and fans. Let’s hope for a good showing from the A-10.

By Alex Grote

March 16, 2009 7:40 AM | Link to this

Mark my words….ONE and DONE! UD is an aberation.

By The Duke

March 16, 2009 7:48 AM | Link to this

Going into this season, did anybody think that UD would have 25+ wins including wins over a couple top-20 teams? Brian Gregory has done an incredible job with a bunch of good, but by no means great, student athletes who have earned their spot in the tournament. All of you who criicize Kurt Huelsman for not scorin and London Warren for not shooting, don’t understand the concept of playing within your strengths. I’m deeply proud of this team even if they lose in the first round.

By Tom Staudenheimer

March 16, 2009 8:08 AM | Link to this

Though I am in Louisville where the # 1 seed is, I am rooting for UD. Go Flyers!!!

By Cup Check

March 16, 2009 8:32 AM | Link to this

To OSU Joe — Big time basketball is coming to UD Arena —Pittsburgh and Louisville.

By Cup Check

March 16, 2009 8:35 AM | Link to this

Oh, by the way, I’ll probably be selling one set of session tickets in order to watch the Flyers, thanks to the NCAA. Price will be face to most fans; face plus $50 for OSU fans.

By sec 312

March 16, 2009 9:06 AM | Link to this

Nothing will make me feel better than OSU Blow..crying all the way home when OSU loses at UD just like the last time they played here

By Angie

March 16, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this

As a Flyer fan, I am thrilled they made it to “the dance”. I hope that they play tough and show they can play with the big boys!! It will be a tough game. Go Flyers!!! I can also say, that as a college basketball fan, I would like to see the A-10 do well in the tournament so I will also be rooting for Temple and X. Congrats to all the teams that made it in. Let’s see some good basketball games!!

By mikie

March 16, 2009 9:57 AM | Link to this

hey flyers!!good luck!on behalf of the BILLIONS of flyers,we wish you the best and we all love ya!!!!!remember your training—-make those 3 pointers—get those rebounds-make every free throw—-NO MISTAKES—NO MISTAKES-NO EXCUTEIES

By Ralph Overmountain

March 16, 2009 10:15 AM | Link to this

I am amazed at the fact that UD makes it in the Big Dance and WSU does not. Wow…holy bias going on.

By Fed Up

March 16, 2009 10:41 AM | Link to this

Why are WSU fans on this post? This is a celebration for UD fans. This year, UD made the NCAA, (money to the league and school) they are bringing around $5Million into the local economy, something the local leaders and even Barack Yo’mama can’t do. What has WSU done? Oh yeah, say they are not going to any tournament because it isn’t the NCAA and they play in a warehouse they call the Nutter Center.

By Fed Up

March 16, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this

I am glad to see that “Xavier Dave” knows how to cut and paste. At least they teach somehting at XU. Good luck to the Flyers, Musketeers and Owls. Let’s have a great showing from the A10 conference this year and get the nay sayers off of thier backs. I am rooting for all three.

By Calvin

March 16, 2009 11:22 AM | Link to this

I want nothing more than to see Dayton go far but I just don’t think they will beat West Virgina or anyone past them. Actually I don’t see Xavier ot Ohio State going far either althought it would be nice to see that. My hope are not high so I will not be let down hard.

By Dave

March 16, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this

Hey Gregory; Please leave Luke Fab in when he starts making 3’s. UD might have a chance to win then.

By adff

March 16, 2009 12:40 PM | Link to this

I like how Arizona gets in and the excuse is that even though they lost 5 of their last 6. It was their full body of work that got them in. HUH, last year UD had a way better RPI and a slightly higher sos and they got snub, And the reason was becasue they had a few bad losses at the end of the season. Talk about politics.

By Flyer in England

March 16, 2009 12:41 PM | Link to this

UD grad from a few years ago now living in England. Glad to hear this and raised a pint (actually two) in your honor. Do well and I will follow via the Internet.

By Eric

March 16, 2009 12:48 PM | Link to this

Huh?? Did someone mention wright state? Did they have a team this year?? Huh? Go flyers. We need to press the heck out of this team. They don’t like people pressing them. I am expecting big things from Chris Wright. He gets up for these games!!

By Cup Check

March 16, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this

How about a mass exodus from the Arena after the first game Friday to watch the Flyers at 3:00. Maybe many empty seats will tell the NCAA not to schedule the local team at the same time as they are hosting games.

By BMCA

March 16, 2009 1:34 PM | Link to this

I am a WVU fan. Congrats to Dayton for getting into the tourney - tough to do if not a BCS team. WVU can play with anyone, but they have to play the game at a very high level to win. If they take Dayton lightly they stand a very good chance to lose. If they rebound, avoid turnovers and play with intensity they should win. They are not the 3 point shooting team from the past. However, they do have a good mid-range game inside the key. Ebanks is going to be very good and is getting better and Jones is underrated. Ruoff and Butler can be inconsistent. Truck Bryant can be solid and has been lately - but has played like a freshman at times this year. Flowers and Smith have had good games and some not so good games. If the game is tightly called WVU can get into foul trouble. When they are on however, they are a very good team.

By Xavier Dave

March 16, 2009 4:54 PM | Link to this

Ya….at X-avier they taut me how 2 kount and spel and kut and pastee!!! I was soo hapi at X-avier ware so much bad stuf hapened. Butt i got goody grades and gratuated in bein a butt-hole and i even got me a girl….my mom!!! I can hold her….and squez her….and I cal her Georgete!!! HAHAHA!!! Gosh…am i from Wes V****a???

By 1Flyer Faithful

March 16, 2009 10:19 PM | Link to this

To all the “intellectuals” trashing WSU, OSU, Dayton, I understand. I remember when I had my first beer!

By 1Flyer Faithful

March 16, 2009 10:20 PM | Link to this

To all the “intellectuals” trashing WSU, OSU, Dayton, I understand. I remember when I had my first beer!

By DEENA

March 17, 2009 1:36 AM | Link to this

rudy hit it right on the head, without rob L PLAYING IN THE TOURNEY WE ARE NOT A GOOD TEAM. CHECK OUT THIS MOUTHS E.S.P.N MAG,IT SAID THAT DAYTON WILL MAKE THE N.C.A.A.BUT WILL NOT GO FAR BECAUCE OF ROB L.NOT PLAYING.I SEEN THAT AT THE A-10 TOURNEY.GOOD LUCY.

By Brian

March 17, 2009 9:02 AM | Link to this

I’ve been following the team from Georgia and I read these comments regularly. I am very dissapointed in two things as I read them. First, that the flyer fans acknowledge the derogatory remarks against the team. It just makes our fans look bad (like the comments do to the fans of the teams these folks claim to represent). Second, that some of our fans don’t understand that the better the A-10 teams do in the tournament, the better it is for UD. I will be rooting for Temple and Xavier every game (unless they meet UD). I do think we were underseeded, I find it hard to understand how Minnesota was seeded higher based on their record, rpi, etc. I hope we are able to pull it together like our last regular season game and make some free throws. If we had done that all season, our record would reflect it. Rob Lowery being out is a huge blow to our chances because he did make outside shots and open up the inside more for others. As for ESPN, Doug Gotlieb has us picked to upset WV, and Greg Anthony made the comment that you can’t overlook Dayton because they are a good team. Granted, those may be the only good comments I’ve heard. Go Flyers, and remember to represent our school with class.

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March 19, 2009 1:52 AM | Link to this

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