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by BPR2010
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/9 | #13 University of Wisconsin | 4:30PM (Big Ten Network)
Replies: 437
Views: 15253

Re: 12/9 | #13 University of Wisconsin | 4:30PM (Big Ten Network)

As a URI grad (and Michigan State fan due to family), the announcement of this matchup really excited me. I've seen close to 50 MSU-Wisky games over the years, and besides what has been discussed above regarding the tempo, is that Wisconsin is incredible at guarding without fouling. The discipline t...
by BPR2010
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: ATP is Home from the Hospital - Dec 5 Update
Replies: 144
Views: 15618

Re: ATP is in the hospital

Best of luck and wishing you a speedy recovery, Matt. Take it one day at a time and just know you've got a whole group of dysfunctional Rhody fans behind you!
by BPR2010
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS LASALLE
Replies: 20
Views: 1314

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS LASALLE

BJ Johnson didn't play in the first matchup this year either. Clearly, by his statline tonight, he was worth a few points himself.
by BPR2010
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Replies: 184
Views: 8906

Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest

You're definitely right that the first true road games of the season for a lot of these teams is the biggest factor. Point I was making is that a lot of these top 10 teams are loaded with freshmen (who in all likelyhood don't even care about exams in the 1 and done era), but haven't been through thi...
by BPR2010
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Replies: 184
Views: 8906

Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest

I'm not sure if that BC win says anything other than it's hard to win on the road no matter who you play A lot of top 10 teams have fallen this week. The common theme is final exams week, and with the most of the top tier of college basketball teams being freshmen/sophomore led, this is may be the ...
by BPR2010
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Arizona
Replies: 15
Views: 1568

Re: Arizona

Their game tonight was not at the McHale Center. It was part of a 4 team "Showcase" at the Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix. Pretty much a home game, but certainly not on their home court. They will bounce back and be a factor in March, as long as the FBI doesn't shut them down...
by BPR2010
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 10th Annual Prediction Contest!
Replies: 107
Views: 4863

Re: The 10th Annual Prediction Contest is Open!

22-7
14-4
73.25
E.C. 16.5
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by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion
Replies: 302
Views: 14183

Re: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion

Now Oregon knows the pain of not rebounding off of free throws...great games tonight, Monday should be fun
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion
Replies: 302
Views: 14183

Re: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion

They may be punks, but Oregon is putting on an absolute show in a pseudo road game against Kansas. Bell is a special player.
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion
Replies: 302
Views: 14183

Re: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion

Ugh, I wish. Only reason I'm still up is b/c it's Friday, passed out before the finish of X-Arizona last night. Definitely one of the perks of being out on the West Coast!
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion
Replies: 302
Views: 14183

Re: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion

WOW, so glad I stayed up to watch this game. It's why this is the greatest tournament in all of sports. Incredible finish!
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion
Replies: 302
Views: 14183

Re: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion

Wisky-Florida is the game of the tournament right now. Helps that I don't have a preference who wins, just enjoying an absolutely entertaining battle. Also helps that Wisconsin has 4 guys that have already been a part of 2 Final Four teams. Hugely underseeded this year.
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #16 - Games of Interest
Replies: 108
Views: 4917

Re: Week #16 - Games of Interest

Watching UCLA-Arizona St. right now and a pretty remarkable stat/occurrence just displayed. 27 minutes into the game, Bobby Hurley made his first substitution. That is unheard of in this day and age, and had to do a double take when it happened. Prompted me to look at their season statistics and sur...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Are we a good team or just well sold?
Replies: 43
Views: 1907

Re: Are we a good team or just well sold?

This team... Lacks a true leader Plays with no identity Is wildly inconsistent This coach... Does not embrace the nuances and strategy adjustments required from game to game Is not coaching up his talent, not getting the most out of each player's individual skills game-to-game or year-to-year What ...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology



While this was certainly the definitive nail in the coffin, our at-large hopes ended on a full season of missed opportunities and losing to bad teams. Glad to see we made a Bracketology headline on the national stage though!
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #25: Fordham Wednesday Feb 15, 7:00PM Ryan Center
Replies: 288
Views: 10247

Re: Game #25: Fordham Wednesday Feb 15, 7:00PM Ryan Center

I assume that anyone that was holding out hope will stop posting scenarios where an at-large bid is still possible? We are officially mathematically eliminated from that nonsense. I didn't think I could be more embarrassed to be a URI fan than I was after the LaSalle game, but it's hard for me to e...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

Can anyone provide legitimate reasons why you think we still have a chance at an at large bid? Or how we can have confidence in winning out, with road games at GM, at La Salle, and home VCU? I'll take shot at it Rhody15: This is from today RPI Forecast for the remaining 6 games 2-15 Fordham (218.3)...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major Disconnects
Replies: 33
Views: 1574

Re: Major Disconnects

Not really seeing a disconnect. RPI is a factor, not a be-all end-all. Road wins, SOS, Top-50, Top-100 wins are all extremely important factors as well. According to RPIForecast, we're 1-4 against projected top 50 teams, 2-7 vs. Top 100 teams. This is the same story every year. We beat up on sub-10...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

Close this, unless we're talking about PC's tournament hopes. As of right now, their resume kicks ours to the curb and even worse, they're in a rebuilding year. Pathetic.
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #25: Fordham Wednesday Feb 15, 7:00PM Ryan Center
Replies: 288
Views: 10247

Re: Game #25: Fordham Wednesday Feb 15, 7:00PM Ryan Center

No need to dissect this game. All of it sucked. This team sank to a new low tonight and showed their true colors. Soft and weak mentally, with a coach who yet again did not get his team ready to play a perennial conference doormat. I've been on the "we just don't look like a tournament team&quo...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major Disconnects
Replies: 33
Views: 1574

Re: Major Disconnects

Not really seeing a disconnect. RPI is a factor, not a be-all end-all. Road wins, SOS, Top-50, Top-100 wins are all extremely important factors as well. According to RPIForecast, we're 1-4 against projected top 50 teams, 2-7 vs. Top 100 teams. This is the same story every year. We beat up on sub-100...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

Are we playing our best basketball of the season? I'd argue that came in a 3 game stretch back in November when we got our only 2 quality wins (Cinci, and believe it or not, Belmont) and gave Duke a game at Mohegan. Since then, we've lost every resume building game and have beaten up on a weak A-10....
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

We were favorites against LaSalle and Dayton too. At home. Last night with as great a crowd as Dan could've wanted. But yet again, we find a way to choke it away and blow our chances at an at-large. Being a favorite means nothing in determining the outcome of a game. Pittsburgh or bust (most likely ...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What do these schools have in common?
Replies: 30
Views: 1505

Re: What do these schools have in common?

Did you purposely leave PC off that list?
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 24: Dayton Friday Feb 10, 7:00PM ESPN2 Ryan Center
Replies: 506
Views: 17021

Re: Game 24: Dayton Friday Feb 10, 7:00PM ESPN2 Ryan Center

Nice to meet Mongo tonight as well, despite the result. Safe travels back to Texas!
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 24: Dayton Friday Feb 10, 7:00PM ESPN2 Ryan Center
Replies: 506
Views: 17021

Re: Game 24: Dayton Friday Feb 10, 7:00PM ESPN2 Ryan Center

Dayton's winning culture was on full display at the end of this game tonight. URI's lack of it was showing as well. Even though Williams made the shots, those don't happen without the smart play of Scoochie Smith. Guy is incredible and always manages to be a killer against us. Drove to the middle bo...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jim Baron 2.0
Replies: 1113
Views: 42280

Re: Jim Baron 2.0

skwalk47 wrote:Win the next 3 then get excited (aka prepared for a letdown) against Dayton.
I wish the lottery was as predictable as this. Spot. On.
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #13 - Games of Interest
Replies: 148
Views: 5852

Re: Week #13 - Games of Interest

Hopefully the Bona AD is on the phone now with the NCAA rules committee......and filing a protest with the A10. Unacceptable. VCU should be embarrassed. Not quite sure of the vitriol against VCU and the "embarassment" you speak of. One of the more mind-boggling comments I've seen on this ...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 22: @ Davidson Friday Feb 3, 7:00pm ESPN2
Replies: 352
Views: 10065

Re: Game 22: @ Davidson Friday Feb 3, 7:00pm ESPN2

Jon Axel Gudmundsson might be the best name in sports sans Jim Bob Cooter or Pancake Thomas (plays at Hartford)...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #12 - Games of Interest
Replies: 96
Views: 3479

Re: Week #12 - Games of Interest

Watched Oregon-Utah last night. Oregon is the anti-Hurley team. Six players 6'9" to 6'11". Dillon Brooks set up the big guys for giant dunks, over and over. Interior passing was brilliant. Big to big, with great athleticism. Lot of fun to watch. The Ducks have won 16 games in a row. Caugh...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Free Throw Rate
Replies: 69
Views: 3618

Re: Free Throw Rate

You couldn't be more on point with that Jay. I've found that after those 2 early A-10 games where we caught fire from 3, we've fallen in love with the jump shot. You don't get foul calls that way, period. Also, the opposing effects of going to the line a lot is making the other team dig deep into th...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 19: @ Richmond, Wednesday Jan 25, 8pm CBSSN
Replies: 416
Views: 11859

Re: Game 19: @ Richmond, Wednesday Jan 25, 8pm CBSSN

Also, did anyone catch Dan and Mooney exchanging (seemed like unpleasant) words with each other in the handshake line? Probably much ado about nothing, but would love to know what was said. Reminded me of the Turgeon situation last year...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 19: @ Richmond, Wednesday Jan 25, 8pm CBSSN
Replies: 416
Views: 11859

Re: Game 19: @ Richmond, Wednesday Jan 25, 8pm CBSSN

Gotta give credit to Dan for calling a timeout with 28 seconds in the 1st half, for no reason, but makes him look like he has an idea, and to complain about a technical with 14 seconds left. I was told year ago that a coach that complains to no end and in explicable situations , is attempting to de...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 19: @ Richmond, Wednesday Jan 25, 8pm CBSSN
Replies: 416
Views: 11859

Re: Game 19: @ Richmond, Wednesday Jan 25, 8pm CBSSN

Gotta give credit to Dan for calling a timeout with 28 seconds in the 1st half, for no reason, but makes him look like he has an idea, and to complain about a technical with 14 seconds left. I was told year ago that a coach that complains to no end and in explicable situations , is attempting to de...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 19: @ Richmond, Wednesday Jan 25, 8pm CBSSN
Replies: 416
Views: 11859

Re: Game 19: @ Richmond, Wednesday Jan 25, 8pm CBSSN

It is mind boggling to me that a team that returned an entire starting lineup (sans EC b/c of injury) and the talent level of experienced upperclassmen plays this awful. The careless turnovers, missed layups, FT shooting, lack of energy is something that just isn't acceptable of players with this mu...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

Still on the First Four Out line as of Lunardi's update this morning.
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How should Hurley handle Holloway?
Replies: 11
Views: 675

Re: How should Hurley handle Holloway?

My personal feeling...stop relying on the 3 ball so much and attack the hoop. Get HIM in foul trouble by being aggressive instead of settling for 3's. The last game we shot less than 20 3-pointers in was Holy Cross, as an FYI. If you take him out of the game with foul trouble, you won't have to worr...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 15: Dayton Friday Jan 6 @ 7pm ESPN2 University of Dayton Arena
Replies: 452
Views: 15776

Re: Game 15: Dayton Friday Jan 6 @ 7pm ESPN2 University of Dayton Arena

Not sure how anyone thinks that was some sort of "play" that was called. That was all JG. Our biggest strength, our back court, has let us down on numerous occasions. Jarvis, no offense, was awful in the 2nd half. -12 when he was in the game. A Junior PG has to give us more in a game of t...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Dream is dead. Long live the dream.
Replies: 122
Views: 6334

Re: The Dream is dead. Long live the dream.

Sparty is my 1B team (as I have mentioned before), and while their Assist to FG ratio is excellent, it is one of their worst halfcourt offenses that I have seen since maybe the 2006-2007 season. Very young team, lost the NPOY in Valentine, multiple injuries, etc. However, you can make up for A LOT ...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

Unfortunately for us, the downward trend continues with Lunardi's latest projection. We are now on the "Next Four Out" line, which puts us as the 5-8 teams that miss the cut. This team really needs to go on a run to open up conference play, and can't afford to miss out on quality wins any ...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #6 - Games of Interest
Replies: 38
Views: 2220

Re: Week #6 - Games of Interest

The 19 year tournament streak will be in jeopardy this year, that's for sure. This team, while decimated by injuries currently, lacks the mental and physical toughness that most Izzo teams have. Already short on size (which isn't normal either), they're very soft on the glass and lack the gritty man...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #6 - Games of Interest
Replies: 38
Views: 2220

Re: Week #6 - Games of Interest

If you're looking for entertainment, tune into CBS right now. UK-UNC is an absolute pleasure to watch. Has the feel of a Final 4/National Title game in December.
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Dream is dead. Long live the dream.
Replies: 122
Views: 6334

Re: The Dream is dead. Long live the dream.

Sparty is my 1B team (as I have mentioned before), and while their Assist to FG ratio is excellent, it is one of their worst halfcourt offenses that I have seen since maybe the 2006-2007 season. Very young team, lost the NPOY in Valentine, multiple injuries, etc. However, you can make up for A LOT o...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Martin and Thompson
Replies: 77
Views: 4612

Re: Martin and Thompson

by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

Significant drop this week in Lunardi's bracket. We are now on the Last 4 Byes line, and a 10 seed trending down. To put this into perspective, at this point in time, Providence is at the same exact level as us. Who honestly would've thought that 1 month into the season, our tournament prospects wou...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jim Baron 2.0
Replies: 1113
Views: 42280

Re: Jim Baron 2.0

Also, before you go off, I agree that Dan's teams here have struggled mightily against quality opponents on the road. With the team we have this year, we should beat Valpo and PC on the road with a full squad.
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jim Baron 2.0
Replies: 1113
Views: 42280

Re: Jim Baron 2.0

The mere insinuation by the title title of this thread completely throws away the credibility of this board (if there was any) in the eyes of other fan groups...but more importantly the decision makers in kingston. That causes a problem because then when there are legitimate issues brought up...Rya...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Offense
Replies: 66
Views: 2170

Re: The Offense

I agree with a lot of what you said there BAR regarding half-court offense. Very little of the time, if ever, is a team completely fooled by the sets an opponent runs. Execution and preparation is what matters and wins games. However, I can't help but think we'd be a better transition team with the ...
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

Just a sanity check, that's all. It's a good barometer of where we are at this point in time, but obviously not predictive of the future at all.
by BPR2010
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2016-17 Bracketology
Replies: 1474
Views: 64712

Re: 2016-17 Bracketology

Lunardi's updated bracket today has us as an 8 seed, down a seed from last week. As has been repeated many times here over the past week, last week's losses weren't daggers, but just missed opportunities to solidify our resume. To me, this was fairly reflected in the update today. That being said, g...