By Paul Gotham Numbers can lie Despite being outrebounded 46-24, Dayton's Flyers edged Texas A&M 55-53 in the first round of the 2014 Puerto Rico Classic. The disparity is fodder for those who don't believe in rebound margin as an accurate gauge of success. That's what happens when stats are taken out of context. A&M grabbed 20 offensive boards to just six for the … [Read more...] about Immediate feedback: Dayton-Texas A&M
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Pierre and UD sure to jog memories
By Paul Gotham Amnesia is a funny thing. Those entrusted with ballots tend to forget the accomplishments from just a few months ago. Take the case of Archie Miller and the University of Dayton Men's Basketball. Last March, Miller's UD Flyers danced their way to the Elite Eight. In their wake they left behind the Ohio State Buckeyes, Syracuse Orange and Stanford … [Read more...] about Pierre and UD sure to jog memories
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Dayton Flyers 2014-15
Compiled by Paul Gotham Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10 with a look at the first-year players of the University of Dayton Flyers. The Flyers finished 26-11 (10-6 A-10) and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2014 NCAA Tournament. Archie Miller and his staff welcome two players to campus: Ryan Bass and Darrell Davis. Ryan … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Dayton Flyers 2014-15
Four-minute segment ends Dayton’s season
By Paul Gotham Coaches often talking about breaking games into four-minute segments. There is first four and last four as in the first four minutes of a game, the last four minutes of the half, the first four coming out of the locker room and the last four minutes of the game. These parts of the game can be viewed as important for momentum. A team wants to go into the … [Read more...] about Four-minute segment ends Dayton’s season
Pollard’s performance bridges the gap for UD
By Paul Gotham Balance and depth have been key ingredients for Archie Miller's University of Dayton Flyers. Nine Flyers average a dozen or more minutes a game. Eleven have scored in double figures in at least one game this year. UD has posted a 23-3 record when three or more players notch double figures in a game. Make that 24-3. Four Flyers tallied 10 or more as … [Read more...] about Pollard’s performance bridges the gap for UD