Just curious, why five years specifically?

steve19981 wrote:

Just curious, why five years specifically?

 Steve,

I’m glad you asked, sir!

That number is based on a complicated series of algorithms which takes into account the trajectory of Duquesne’s record over the past 25 years, adjusted for coaching changes, NCAA rule changes, advances in player training and nutrition, and shoe technology, plus the triangulation of the progress made by Robert Morris College over that same period. I have factored in NCAA and NIT appearances, victories over ranked programs (e.g., the Colonials defeated Kentucky in the NIT last year), recruiting trends, strength of schedule, conference records, RPI and Sagarin rankings and projections. There are two different pi calculations built in; one during a multiplicative process based on the paradigm of observed phenomena (the measure theoretic probability theory), and the other constructed during the inversion of a division calculation of 1/x, just to be certain that my error of margin is less than +/- 1. Of course, a larger +/- and the entire equation becomes moot.

Incidentally, I utilized the Brill–Noether theory during the division calculation because – as you are aware – there are certain divisors on a curve C tha can determine more compatible functions than would otherwise be predicted. Remember, in classical language, special divisors move on the curve in a “larger than expected” linear system of divisors.

Because I composed the calculation on a series of white boards, I can’t simply copy and paste everything here, so you would have to take my word for this. The actual number is 4 years, 225 days, and an hour; I have rounded up for expediency. With a +/- of 1, of course, Duquesne could overtake Robert Morris in as little as 4 years, or it may take up to 6. Again, the logical thing to do is to stick with the outcome as I have defined it, as it is scientifically, mathematically, logically, unequivocally, factually, presumptively, and precisely, correct.

Therefore, I submit that Duquesne is 5 years behind Robert Morris.

I’d be happy to answer any questions.

All the same - LET'S JUST BEAT THEM SOMEHOW TODAY!! 

We seldom seem to play/shoot well against them -  even our wins from years ago were of the "ugly variety" (not that I'm complaining)

For years I've said Bobby Mo was the third most PHYSICAL team in Pittsburgh (behind Pitt hoops and the Steelers but ahead of Pitt football, Penquins etc)  -  Hopefully if it continues we MAKE enough free throws today.
 

Knock knock Al?
Knock knock Al?
Knock knock Al?

What we need to do today is post a century spot and hold them to under 60. That would knock four years off the equation. If we lose to them by any margin today, it will be embarrassing. Our guards need to play like they're part of a team and they need to understand that the offense flows through Soko and McKoy. We need to hit FTs and we need to pound the boards all afternoon.

I can see a scenario in which Ovie and Dominique both come away with big double-doubles (the 20-10 type) and Watkins chips in with a dozen or so points. If that's the case, we'll cruise to that margin of victory above. If the stat sheet tomorrow shows the big men taking three shots each and Colter and White combining for 2-20, then we get crushed.

PS, both of my daughters are older than Penny, so that's off limits to me. But talk to me about Kate Beckinsale...

Thanks for the scouting report Rick ... too bad we don't have Micah today. We are missing the heck out of that kid.