Congratulations to our team for receiving second seed in NIT

[UR80sfan]

Congratulations to our team for receiving a 2nd seed in the NIT. It shows that the organizers looked past the injury riddled end to the season and recognized what a great team we have. The players are on campus to play basketball and will have an opportunity to continue the season. We are looking forward to seeing them team play and will be cheering them on to win our first NIT Championship.

For those bitter negative fans who think the NIT is beneath U of R. It would be helpful to the team if you could either post positive comments or stay silent until the tournament ends.

Go Spiders!

 

[MrTbone]

Congratulations to our team for receiving a 2nd seed in the NIT. It shows that the organizers looked past the injury riddled end to the season and recognized what a great team we have. The players are on campus to play basketball and will have an opportunity to continue the season. We are looking forward to seeing them team play and will be cheering them on to win our first NIT Championship.

For those bitter negative fans who think the NIT is beneath U of R. It would be helpful to the team if you could either post positive comments or stay silent until the tournament ends.

Go Spiders!

I think you poked the bear. But hey, I admire your commitment.

 

[Spiders10]

Another banner! boom!

 

[Gallipoli]

Congratulations to our team for receiving a 2nd seed in the NIT. It shows that the organizers looked past the injury riddled end to the season and recognized what a great team we have. The players are on campus to play basketball and will have an opportunity to continue the season. We are looking forward to seeing them team play and will be cheering them on to win our first NIT Championship.

For those bitter negative fans who think the NIT is beneath U of R. It would be helpful to the team if you could either post positive comments or stay silent until the tournament ends.

Go Spiders!

These sentiments are seconded. This team deserves our respect and support.

 

[nathanw19]

I respect the team. I support the team. Richmond isn’t above the NIT and I am happy our seniors get to keep playing.

However, I still wish they got to keep playing in the NCAA’s and not the NIT.

 

[GKiller]

It shows that the organizers looked past the injury riddled end to the season and recognized what a great team we have.

Great teams haven’t played in NIT since the 50s. With 1 exception the Spiders 2000-01 team that was banned from CAA tournament.

 

[Wood Hall]

Great teams haven’t played in NIT since the 50s. With 1 exception the Spiders 2000-01 team that was banned from CAA tournament.

Ha. The 1974 Maryland Terps, probably the second- or third-best team in the country that year, might disagree.

 

[urmite]

Great teams haven’t played in NIT since the 50s. With 1 exception the Spiders 2000-01 team that was banned from CAA tournament.

I think you should have said the 80s. When the NCAA expanded to 64 in 1985 it took 5 years to dilute the NIT. So 1989 had good teams...

 

[UR80sfan]

It will be interesting to see what team we are able to field for Wednesday game. Worst case scenario is that we will be missing 3 of 5 pre-season starters and 4 of top 8 players. Best case is that 3 of these players play injured. It would be very impressive if this team could go all the way. Whatever the ultimate starting 5 is, I hope it is not revealed until game time in order to make it more difficult for Toledo to prepare.

Since the NCAA tournament isn’t starting until Thursday. We should have a good TV audience.

 

[SpiderRick]

seriously who cares, I refuse to settle. If you do then fine, you're just enabling Mooney by implying that this was even a remotely decent season

 

[8legs1dream]

I got the email from the athletic department about the game which linked to this article https://richmondspiders.com/news/20...n-spot-in-nit-will-face-toledo-wednesday.aspx

And wouldn't you know there is a quote from CM where he uses the magic word!

"I'm thrilled to have the chance to continue our season," said Richmond head coach Chris Mooney. "I want to thank the NIT for selecting us and I'm looking forward to our matchup with Toledo, who has had an outstanding year. We've got a lot of work to do over the next three days, but I'm looking forward to having another opportunity to compete with this team."

 

[nathanw19]

I got the email from the athletic department about the game which linked to this article https://richmondspiders.com/news/20...n-spot-in-nit-will-face-toledo-wednesday.aspx

And wouldn't you know there is a quote from CM where he uses the magic word!

"I'm thrilled to have the chance to continue our season," said Richmond head coach Chris Mooney. "I want to thank the NIT for selecting us and I'm looking forward to our matchup with Toledo, who has had an outstanding year. We've got a lot of work to do over the next three days, but I'm looking forward to having another opportunity to compete with this team."

At this point is he just trolling us?

 

[Gallipoli]

I got the email from the athletic department about the game which linked to this article https://richmondspiders.com/news/20...n-spot-in-nit-will-face-toledo-wednesday.aspx

And wouldn't you know there is a quote from CM where he uses the magic word!

"I'm thrilled to have the chance to continue our season," said Richmond head coach Chris Mooney. "I'm looking forward to having another opportunity to compete with this team."

That is a great point. This team must work hard and compete.

 

[MrTbone]

At this point is he just trolling us?

I actually think it’s a sports version of consultant-speak. The same phrases come out of him regardless of the project. He probably has no idea how ridiculous this sounds, nor would he care.

If only I could find some TPS reports...

 

[32counter]

UR was -2 last night.On the “unofficial official“news of Francis and Golden,UR flipped to +2.

 

[97spiderfan]

At this point is he just trolling us?

No, much like how is he unable to make substantive changes with player/personnel and in game strategies, his media awareness/optics evolves at glacial speed (at best) as well.

He is hard wired not to be a very adaptable and has a resistant to change persona.

 

[spider fan]

As long as I keep collecting my very large checks, this team will COMPETE.

 

[8legs1dream]

if I was a fan of any of the other 330 or so D1 teams I could just laugh at this shyster snake oil salesman getting paid millions upon millions for years on end to just barely skate by, but as luck would have it I chose to attend the University of Richmond and get caught in the web that is Spiders basketball
🕷🕸😢

 

[CarolinaSpider]

What is status on Connor Crabtree? Has he started rehabbing and working out yet?

 

[SFspidur]

Don't see Crabtree trying to come back for just a game or so when he's been out this long. Get well for next year, buddy...we'll need ya.

He was supposed to be out 10–12 weeks...it's been 11.

 

[spider fan]

So you're saying 10-12 weeks and it's been 11........so he can start rehabbing and be ready to play in the NIT championship game.........................

 

[SpiderK]

UR was -2 last night.On the “unofficial official“news of Francis and Golden,UR flipped to +2.

UR will be +10 when they find out for sure.

 

[SpiderFan]

The team is a #2 seed after 5 teams snubbed the NIT...

 

[wr70beh]

With all the NIT snubs, this is like the CBI.

 

[urmite]

With all the NIT snubs, this is like the CBI.

Except you don't pay...

 

[SFspidur]

It's actually not a bad field. With them only taking 16, it kinda balances out with the ones that opted out. I would have been happy to play any of these teams during the regular season.

 

[UR80sfan]

Wow, missing 3 starters and Crabtree, but still will big against a very good team. Mooney did a great job coaching, with an impressive comeback. Great play by the whole team. Nice to see Grace and Sal step it up. Go Spiders!

 

[Gallipoli]

Amazing game of the team. It was a special win.

 

[Gospiders06]

Surely let's praise Mooney he won such a huge game? Wait a sec. What happen during the conference tournament? I don't remember such things. Things only get such brighter from here. I see St.Louis in front of us. I can't seem to move St.Louis at all. Sir, we competed and won the previous game. Don't worry about it!!! We just signed another 10 year extension for your shocking victory against Toledo!!! IN THE NIT! What is the NIT? A tournament set up for teams that finished in second place. Everyone gets a trophy in these woods. GREAT

Amazing game of the team. It was a special win.

 

[RichmondNative]

Mooney did a great job coaching, with an impressive comeback.

80s I like your positive attitude, but please tell me what exactly CM did to earn your praise. I saw a 5 sec violation on an inbounds play after a timeout. I saw unnecessary fouls stopping the clock and giving 1 and 1 opportunities. What really happened was that Toledo choked.

That being said, I am happy that the Spiders won, didn’t give up, and were having fun on the sidelines. I think it was the bench spirit that carried over and won the game.

 

[Gospiders06]

Only schedule St. Marys (MD) and Toledo next year we might go undefeated. Avoid St.Louis and VCU those schools are a bit too tough.

80s I like your positive attitude, but please tell me what exactly CM did to earn your praise. I saw a 5 sec violation on an inbounds play after a timeout. I saw unnecessary fouls stopping the clock and giving 1 and 1 opportunities. What really happened was that Toledo choked.

That being said, I am happy that the Spiders won, didn’t give up, and were having fun on the sidelines. I think it was the bench spirit that carried over and won the game.

 

[nathanw19]

Only schedule St. Marys (MD) and Toledo next year we might go undefeated. Avoid St.Louis and VCU those schools are a bit too tough.

It was a good win.

We all wish this type of performance was the norm this year. It wasn’t. But that shouldn’t take away from the performance and the win.

Saw some really good things from the young guys.

 

[Gospiders06]

Right I failed the first lesson of the dark side. Only remember a win never a loss. Always try your best but get that fresh hair cut.

It was a good win.

We all wish this type of performance was the norm this year. It wasn’t. But that shouldn’t take away from the performance and the win.

Saw some really good things from the young guys.

 

[nathanw19]

Right I failed the first lesson of the dark side. Only remember a win never a loss. Always try your best but get that fresh hair cut.

Not saying to forget the losses. It’s been a disappointing season overall.

But that shouldn’t stop from enjoying the win. It was a fun comeback.

 

[SpiderK]

Only schedule St. Marys (MD) and Toledo next year we might go undefeated. Avoid St.Louis and VCU those schools are a bit too tough.

No doubt we will have the most cupcake OOC schedule next year ever.

 

[Spider B]

No doubt we will have the most cupcake OOC schedule next year ever.

It worked for VCU this year

 

[SpiderFan]

Sal stepping up was very encouraging. Good to see that.

 

[8legs1dream]

Sal stepping up was very encouraging. Good to see that.

I have always been a big believer in Sal.