By Paul Gotham Somewhere in the annals of coach speak is an axiom about adversity creating opportunity. Archie Miller’s University of Dayton Flyers have a chance to live that saying. Just don’t expect Miller to fall back on excuses. After the dismissal of two post players last month, UD found itself without a player 6-7 or taller in the lineup. Since then the Flyers … [Read more...] about Pollard and Dayton comfortable on the run
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#A10WBB Player Power Rankings | 1/5/2015
By Matthew Fidurko (@Durko33Matt) 1. Jonquel Jones (George Washington) – Jones put on the performance of the century on the road, in a pivotal early conference match-up. The double-double machine poured in 24 points and pulled down 17 rebounds in the Colonials conference opener. 2. Taylor Brown (George Mason) – Brown proved once again why she is an elite scorer, scoring … [Read more...] about #A10WBB Player Power Rankings | 1/5/2015
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Fordham Rams 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 Fordham Rams. The Rams finished 10-21 (2-14 A-10) in 2013-14. Tom Pecora and his staff welcome five freshmen to campus: Dekeba Battee-Aston, Eric Paschall, Christian Sengfelder, Zaire Thompson and Nemanja … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Fordham Rams 2014-15
A-10 Student-Athletes Set Commissioner’s Honor Roll Record
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— The Atlantic 10 Conference set a record for the highest average of student-athletes honored on its bi-annual Commissioner’s Honor Roll, with 1,339 total honorees, an average of 103 per institution for the 2014 spring semester. The league announced the spring honorees Wednesday. To be listed on the Commissioner's Honor Roll, a … [Read more...] about A-10 Student-Athletes Set Commissioner’s Honor Roll Record
Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Devin Oliver rode an emotional roller coaster from last Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. The senior forward had the chance to help the Dayton Flyers advance to the Atlantic 10 semi-finals. Instead trailing by two with four seconds remaining his 3-point attempt from the top of the arc found iron, caromed wide, and the Flyers fell to St. … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance