Dayton's 7 p.m. game against Ball State ranks among the best of the games being played on opening night. According to KenPom.com, which rates games by something called the Thrill Score, the game ranks 15th out of 163.
Knowing how much UD fans love this time of year, I asked them a simple question Thursday on Twitter: Why do you love Dayton basketball?
@daytonmbb brought light to my son's eyes when there wasn't much there...and helped form a bond between father and son. Love for the game, love for the team has been life changing in our house.
— Tricia Reynolds (@OhtriciaTricia) November 9, 2017
I️ was born into the sweater vest family. I’ve been going to games ever since I️ was a fetus (my mom went with my dad when she was pregnant.)
— Taylor G (@TJGFlyer) November 9, 2017
P.s. @j_bonsu is the GOAT
I love the flyers because of the way they reflect the Dayton community. There have been ups, and there have been downs, but no matter what everyone shows up in support of a win. Go Flyers, get Lowd, stay proUD.
— Andrew Kramer (@dfkramerandrew) November 9, 2017
🔴🔵✈️— Tom Hirt (@FLYRFN) November 9, 2017The school, the city, the team, and the Flyer Faithful are all intertwined. You can be anywhere on the globe, hear a “Go Flyers!” and instantly feel pride in your team, your school, your city.
Knew nothing about UD basketball before first UD Arena game as a freshman in '79 hooked me. Amazing atmosphere and spirit. Donoher, Velvet, "The Shot", Grant, Colbert "at" the buzzer, Knight, Wright, Siebert, Sanford, UD Arena, Rudy, and of course Larry and The Legend. Go Flyers!
— Tom (@tbone1040) November 10, 2017
Do I need words? pic.twitter.com/KrwqtMLBmi
— Short Forward #69 (@GhostMcHistory) November 9, 2017
Hard to do, but some of my earliest memories in life were in the FH cheering for them. Welcoming them home after the 67 loss to UCLA with my dad and brothers. I had a sign that said “you are still #1 in my heart”. It’s just always been a part of who I am. UD Flyers. Me. Love
— david richardson (@drichards883) November 9, 2017
Hard to sum up in 280. My Dad played there. I️ grew up going to UD games. My Dad is one of my best friends. Going to games as a kid are some of my best childhood memories. Going to games are still one of the best parts of my life! pic.twitter.com/IzG5IchjRK
— Jason Hess (@jhess12) November 9, 2017
— Jen Cadieux (@JenCadieux) November 9, 2017
One word Dave..... HEART
— Dave Crumley (@dacrum51) November 9, 2017
I was certain I was transferring from UD after my first semester. Took me one game in UD Arena to realize this place was special and the rest is history. Spent the next 7 semesters with some of the best people
— Aaron Gonzales (@agonzo55) November 10, 2017
Because there is nothing quite like the moment when the crowd realizes a comeback is happening and we are going to win the game and it’s gets so loud the other team has to call a timeout. https://t.co/Gy8fHTXLGN
— J Maddock (@IllBobMurdock) November 10, 2017
@DavidPJablonski Grew up hearing about Donny May and I watched Jim Paxson Jr. as a child. I went to UD and as a freshman we went to final 8 with Roosevelt Chapman. And then we did it again 30 years later with Oliver, Sibert and the boys! Win or lose, what a thrill to be a Flyer!
— LLCrum (@llcrumley) November 10, 2017
Offseason Texts from
— Fake Flyer News (@The_Kman_Did_It) November 9, 2017
Flyer friends = 12 a week
Texts from Flyer friends during one game = 120 a half
Basketball is good. Basketball is nice. Basketball is fun. Dayton is cool.
— Reed Ketring (@drketring) November 9, 2017
Arena is LOWD
— T-Rex (@InnerCityTRex) November 9, 2017
VCU lost to Fordham
People forget that
Because its not Xavier.
— frupp (@frupp) November 9, 2017
Because its not OSU.
Because Rudi's head is huge.
Because its lifetime love and passion.
Because.
Dayton plays in arena
— GJM (@GJM724) November 9, 2017
VCU plays in a dumpster
We have better fans
So there is that
Ryan Perryman. Tony Stanley. Yuanta Holland. Warren Williams. Nate Green. DJ Stelly. Sean Finn. Keith Waleskowski. Mark Jones. Ramod Marshall. Monty Scott. Iguodala. Adedeji. Roberts. Charles Little. Chris Wright. Luke Fabrizius. Scoochie. Sibert. KP. KD. X.
— Quinn Marker (@quinnmarker) November 9, 2017
From @drgreive: Why he loves Dayton men's basketball. pic.twitter.com/Tnqjfl65ro
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 9, 2017
Because I'm a Browns fan and their season is all but over by October and the Flyers are the only hope I have to see a winning product during the cold winter months.
— BrownsFlyer (@BrownsFlyer) November 9, 2017
Cuz we own the only remaining functioning copy of jock jams vol. 1
— Jay Vegas (@JVegas01) November 10, 2017
Cuz we turn off the lights on the upper deck to hide the drunks
Cuz were the heaviest drinking fan base in college basketball
Cuz it's the main reason I still chat with my college buddies
Cuz we give away donatos
Because I live to be #LOWD on weekday nights from November to March! And gives me a goal in life to strive towards...to one day receive the Lee’s chicken giveaway
— Alexander Kraemer (@AKraemer23) November 9, 2017
Decibel Dungeon, Mark Adams, Rita, & Rosaries
— Matt McNeil (@mcneilmatt) November 9, 2017
Red Scare, Sandstorm Man, Burger King Man, Red Panda
Dr. Willie Morris Saxophone National Anthems
Xavier, VCU, St. Louis, Miami (Oh) rivalries
Bucky & Larry
UD fanbase/family
College asketball drives #Dayton's spirit. Local talent boasts some of the best athletes in the A-10 and nation. Men's college basketball in my native hometown is stamped with pride. I have never been to a UD game. I would be incredibly honored to be part of the game experience.
— Scott Ford (@ScottFordTVGuy) November 9, 2017
I get goosebumps when the music begins and the team is introduced!
— Kay Wendeln (@KayinRussia) November 10, 2017
Honestly not sure why, but have always loved the Flyers since I was 5 watching them on my little rocking chair.
— Justin Steele (@jsteele78) November 10, 2017
I've cried once in my life. After they beat Syracuse.
— Sheldon (@onealshr) November 10, 2017
From @J_Rod24_: Why he loves Dayton basketball. pic.twitter.com/3KA2FLfbLg
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) November 10, 2017
Didn't go to UD. Two kids did. I live 4 plus hours away. Have season tickets. Love UD not just for MBB but for the education that allows my kids to have meaningful professions.
— Ron Tate (@RonTate14) November 9, 2017
Every game me and my Lambda Chi brothers open up the group text to keep everyone updated. UD B-ball brings everyone together!!
— Jay Boyle (@theDrake14) November 10, 2017
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