February 2009
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“I’m congratulating UConn for, most likely, being the number one team in the...”
– Keno Davis postgame
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WatchUCONN-Providence ESPN Highlights….or rather Lowlights
January 2009
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Boy, that escalated quickly... I mean, that really...
“I saw that! Thabeet killed a guy! Did you throw a trident?”
That’s pretty much sums up the 2nd half of the game. I’m pretty sure there were horses, and a man on fire at some point.
Despite keeping it close in the first half by trailing only 38-34, The Providence Friars (14-7, 6-3) got absolutely blown out in the 2nd on the way to a 94-61 loss to the #2 UCONN Huskies...
WatchLIVE BLOG - Providence Friars @ UCONN
Come stop by during gametime!
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UCONN Preview Roundup
GAMBLING AND PREDICTIONS
Spread: UCONN -13
Ken Pomeroy: UCONN W, 86-69 (93% confidence)
NEUTRAL
StatSheet.com Pregame
ESPN.com Preview
FRIARTOWN
Friars.com Gamenotes [pdf]
The Friars will return to action on Saturday, January 31 versus second-ranked Connecticut at Gampel Pavilion. The Friars have posted a 26-40 mark all-time versus the Huskies. The Friars are 12-16 at home, 11-21 on the...
“I can’t foresee anything this year.”
– AJ Price via Connpost.com
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NBE: Friars Streak @ UCONN Most Inexplicable in...
In today’s NBE Basketball Report’s BIG EAST News and Notes article, there is a small blurb about the upcoming Providence Friars game against UCONN.
In one of the most inexplicable streaks in the Big East, and maybe the country, Providence has won their last four games at UConn. So, when the two teams meet in Storrs, the Friars Figure to be Confident When they Visit UConn on Saturday...
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The Infamous "Why We Hate UCONN" Post
The following post is legendary amongst Friar Basketball messeboards. It was orginally posted 8 years ago by “The GodFather”, and it has become tradition to post it every time Providence plays UCONN.
Here it is in all its glory.
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Keno Davis Show Recap (1/29/09)
BigEastBoards user “thefriarman” has his usual excellent report on the “Keno Davis Show”, which was held tonight at Pinelli’s Cucina + Grill ( 900 Victory Highway, North Smithfield ).
Read the Full Report Here
Some good tidbits
as far as scouting, got my assistants working on that. Each one focus on an upcoming opponent. One asst. has been scouting UCONN for a...
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WatchPost Game Remarks from Boeheim, Flynn, Harris, and Onuaku about their loss to the Friars on Wednesday night
From Syracuse.com
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Katz: Won't Have to Eat Crow
Gottfried ready to unwind, move on
Looks like I won’t have to eat crow on Providence and Villanova. I have said on the air and here in this space how much PC and Villanova needed to win a quality game against a Big East team that is a lock for the NCAAs. PC got its win against Syracuse, while Villanova beat Pitt.
Thanks buddy…do you mind saying we need to win on Saturday against...
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Bilas: Providence is "WAY better than people...
Jay Bilas Chat for Thursday 1/29
Dave (Springfield): Jay, your thoughts on the recent meltdowns of Georgetown, Syracuse, Wisconsin and Notre Dame? Seems at least two could miss the NCAAs. As of now, who would be your favorites to replace them? Jay Bilas: (3:58 PM ET ) Chill on the “meltdown” talk. These teams have hit tough stretches, especially with schedules. And, they have been...
Two Currys, Two Shots Made, 115 Feet
A huge play in last night’s win over Syracuse was Sharaud Curry calmy draining a ridiculous 40 footer with the shoot clock around 5.
Stephan Curry thought he would top that by draining a 75 footer at the haltftime buzzer in their win over Chattanooga.
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Afternoon Links for Your Upset Hangover
Ah, the day after a nice win. Feels good to blog!
OMFG! Students used FOUL language at a college sporting event? SRSLY? [Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician]
A complete run down of the Syracuse media complaining about our Friar Fanatics. I have two words for them….”FUCK YOU!” [The Truth About PC Basketball]
Syracuse Recap from TNIAAM [Troy Nunes Is An Absolute...
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Sports XChange Friars Report (1/29/09)
Getting Inside
Here’s a factoid that might surprise you: Providence has won its past four games at Connecticut.
That’s right, while the Huskies are usually the power of the Northeast, the Friars have won their last four games there, twice when UConn was ranked, once when the Huskies were No. 4.
The reason we bring this up is that the Friars, fresh off their home win over No. 15...
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Defense? We don't need no stinkin' defense! [Game...
The Providence Friars dropped 100 points on the #15 ranked Syracuse Orange, on their way to a nice 100-94 victory at the Dunkin Donut’s Center on Wednesday night.
“When you’re a 3-point shooting team and you can put three, four players on the court that can shoot from the outside, then you can get them to extend and get the ball inside more” - Keno Davis
Oh and they...
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“Both teams are good offensively and were playing at a high level. It came down...”
– Sharaud Curry via Projo.com
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WatchPC-Syracuse Highlights from ESPN
Storm the Court! The Friars Win!
The Providence Friars upset #15 ranked Syracuse by a score of 100-94.
Say what you will about unnessasarily storming the court. I don’t care. We don’t get to beat ranked teams at home too often. Storm away!
I also don’t care if Rautins didn’t play, or that Onuaku only played 15 mins and wasnt healthy. I don’t care.
Jonny Flynn (35 points) and Eric Devendorf...
Watch PC-Syracuse on Justin.tv
Watch live video from jynx97’s channel on Justin.tv
Providence Friars versus Syracuse Orange…BIG GAME!
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Wednesday's Nova Game is Ryan Gomes Bobblehead...
Listening to the pregame….John is talking to a marketing person for the Friars and she said that there is giveaway for the Nova Game.
On Wednesday, February 4 vs. Villanova (7:00 p.m.). The first 1,500 fans into the game will receive the Ryan Gomes bobblehead.
Must. Have. Bobblehead.
Seriously, I will buy this from someone if they get it.
Oh, and the Nova game is also “PC Power...
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Syracuse Preview Roundup
GAMBLING AND PREDICTIONS
Spread: Providence -1.5 [ProvidenceStats Twitter]
Ken Pomeroy: Syracuse win, 81-80 (55% chance)
CBS Sportsline: Syracuse win, 80-78
ROUNDUP AROUND DA WEB
StatSheet.com Pregame
ESPN Preview [Stats LLC]
Because Syracuse has been such a strong offensive team all season, its current struggles in that department are surprising.
A matchup against one of the Big...
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Friarblog's Answers for "Troy Nunes Is An Absolute...
I answered Sean’s questions about the Friars for the Syracuse Blog “Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician”
Head on over to check out his questions and my answers.
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NBE Big East Stock Report: Week 4
Big East Stock Report: Week #4
8. Providence 13-6, 5-2, Stock: Level Last game: W 98-93 F/OT Next game: Jan. 28 vs. Syracuse Strong Point: Providence’s unselfish ball movement, which has resulted in 16.7 assists per game, has helped contribute to a blistering 78.7 points per game, which is second in the league behind only Marquette. Area of Improvement: The Friars are 2nd worst in the...
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Q and A with Sean from "Troy Nunes Is An Absolute...
Sean runs the fantastic Syracuse blog “Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician”. Check it out for all things Syracuse sports, without any of that “journalistic integrity”. Follow him on Twitter!
I exchanged some questions with him via email.
Friarblog.com: Let’s get the most important question out of the way — Who is your favorite “Zooperstar“ ...
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“We’ll show up. We’ll be there. We’ve had some injuries and guys not around, but...”
– Jim Boeheim via Projo.com
Let it Be, Tempo Free
I guest contributed a Syracuse game preview for Providence’s Scout.com site. Head on over theres, and check out a stat focused look at how we match up with the Orange. Featuring 100% pictures of Paul Harris without his shirt on.
Before you read it though, can you answer this….
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Pat Forde: Providence a Contender or Pretender?
Forde Minutes
Providence (23). Record: 13-6 overall, 5-2 in Big East. The Friars’ record has been built on the backs of bad teams, both within and outside the conference. Providence is showing signs of life under Keno Davis, but it has up to seven no-hope games left on the schedule, plus a couple more that could be losses as well. Without any signature victories to date, this team is still...
Friars Obamicons
I saw through Nunes Magician that you can make your own Obamicons. Naturally I had to follow along and make some Friar related ones.
Here they are my attempts…
I am sure someone else can do better, so give it a whirl and post yours in the comments!
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Paul Harris 50 Cent Rap
This is what we are up against tomorrow folks…
via Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician
Andy Rautins...More Like Andy Gonna Be Out-ins!
Syracuse guard Andy Rautins doubtful for Orange’s game at Providence
After suffering a severe sprain in his right ankle in Sunday’s game against Louisville, Syracuse University guard Andy Rautins is doubtful for the Orange’s game at Providence on Wednesday.
Rautins sustained the injury in the second half of Syracuse’s 67-57 loss to Louisville at the Carrier Dome.
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Jonny Flynn has a Message for Friar Fans
via Syracuse.com
“It’s fun going on the road where nobody likes you,” SU guard Jonny Flynn said. “When the 14 people on the team and the coaching staff is the only fans that you got down there. It’s pretty fun going out there and silencing the crowd and sending them home mad.”
I guess it’s better than sending your own fans home mad? Heyooooooo!
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Another NBE Power Poll, Another #10 Ranking for...
NBE Big East Power Poll (1/26/2009)
1) Connecticut (4): 122 pts. 2) Pittsburgh (1): 118 pts. 3) Louisville (2): 116 pts. 4) Marquette (1): 108 pts. 5) Syracuse: 93 pts. 6) Georgetown: 80 pts. 7) West Virginia: 76 pts. 8: Villanova: 75 pts. 9) Notre Dame: 66 pts. 10) PROVIDENCE: 65 pts. 11) Cincinnati: 47 pts. 12) St. John’s: 39 pts. 13) Seton Hall: 32 pts. 14) South Florida: 26 pts. 15) Rutgers:...
Don't Let the White Out Stop You from Joining the...
According to Friars.com
Less than 1,500 tickets remain for the Providence College men’s basketball game versus No. 15 Syracuse on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. Fans may purchase tickets at the Providence College ticket office, via the internet at www.friars.com or at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Fans also can order tickets by...
Bracketology: Providence 8th Team Out
I know it’s early, but this kinda stuff is always fun.
ESPN Bracketology 1/26/09
FIRST FOUR OUT Utah LSU South Carolina Southern California NEXT FOUR OUT San Diego State Mississippi State Boston College PROVIDENCE
Oh man oh man. Imagine what one win over Cuse or UCONN could do?
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ZagsBlog: Providence Offers Mike Taylor
St. Ben’s Still Undefeated; Friars Offer Taylor
Providence assistant Pat Skerry was at NYU this past weekend for the SNY Invitational and came away sufficiently impressed with Brooklyn Boys & Girls sophomore guard Mike Taylor. Providence then became the latest school to offer the 6-foot-3 Taylor a scholarship. He also holds offers from Rutgers and St. John’s, and Pitt is interested. Taylor...
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Katz Weekly Watch: Providence "Beating up on the...
Weekly Watch: A surprise (Oregon State) and a staple (Blake Griffin)
Beating up on the bottom
Providence: The Friars are off to a 5-2 start in the Big East. That’s great news for PC fans. But a word of caution: None of the five wins has come against a likely NCAA tourney team. Now will come the test. Providence will play eight of its final 11 games against projected NCAA tournament teams....
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Ryan Gomes Participates in "Read to Achieve...
The NBA and the Minnesota Timberwolves take part in “Read to Achieve”, a year-round literacy program campaign to help young people develop a life-long love of reading and to encourage adults to read regularly with children.
Reaching an estimated 50 million children a year, Read to Achieve is the most extensive educational outreach initiative in the history of professional sports....
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Timberwolves Continue Strong January, Take 3 of 4...
After Austin Croshere got waived, Ryan Gomes is now the only former Providence Friar in the NBA. I will try to give a Gomes update each week.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are like a different team in January. After taking 3 of 4 games over this past week, they are now 9-2 in 2009!
1/19/09 - Minnesota 94, LA Clippers 86
Jefferson helps Timberwolves beat Clippers 94-86
Al Jefferson scored 20...
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Bad News Regarding PC-Cuse TV Coverage
According to SNY’s online schedule, Wednesday’s Providence-Syracuse is no longer being shown. What are they showing at 7PM instead? St. John’s at West Virginia. Yeah, because that’s going to be a good one…
Unbelievable.
I can’t tell you how much I am looking forward to this game, and I was pretty siked to be able to fire it up on SNYHD.
Calling anyone with...
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KMac: "The moment of truth is near"
The moment of truth is near for Providence College
Many Big East teams already own marquee victories that have helped catapult them into the Top 25. Providence, despite a 13-6 overall record and 5-2 mark in the Big East, is not one of them; not just yet, anyway.
The Friars may be off to a fine start in league play but they’re set to enter one of two demanding stretches left on their schedule....
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Poll: Wednesday's Syracuse Game will be......
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Some Links for a Quiet Weekend
It sucks that there is no PC basketball this weekend, but that might be a good reprieve. Providence has lost 3 out of their last 4 Saturday games — the last two being the Georgetown and Marquette games which were oh so winnable.
Still a busy weekend in the BIG EAST.
Git your Syracuse Tickets before they sell out! [tickets.com]
NJ.com has an important debate going on - Who is worse,...
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Katz on Northeastern
Northeastern makes its move in Colonial
Got a chance to see Northeastern on Wednesday night, and I really liked what I saw in the Huskies’ 58-57 win over George Mason. They have plenty of scoring options when they play the way they did against the Patriots. Matt Janning gets to the rim and can consistently make 3-pointers. He scored 20 points, made three treys and picked up two steals....
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Field Trip: Taking in an overtime thriller in... →
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Sports XChange Friars Report (1/23/09)
Getting Inside
Now the real fun begins for Providence.
The Friars, off to a 5-2 start in the incredibly tough Big East (13-6 overall), don’t play again until Wednesday. But when they do, first-year coach Keno Davis’ team will face a murderous stretch of four games.
It starts with No. 8 Syracuse coming to Providence. The Friars then go to No. 3 Connecticut. After that, there’s...