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Baron wants URI to be in at-large discussion

By Andy Katz

Monday, March 2, 2009

Don't start comparing Notre Dame, Georgetown or any other team in the Big East that is struggling to get above .500 in conference play to Rhode Island. At least don't do it within earshot of URI coach Jim Baron. He doesn't want to hear it. Nothing against the Irish, Hoyas or anyone else that fits the criterion in a similar league, but Baron has simplified the NCAA tournament selection process: just win. Rhode Island has of late, so much so that the Rams are quietly putting together a sle ...

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