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by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 274
Views: 7103

Re: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

rhody rudder , go onto espn= and watch the Weston play again . I have watched it several times .Weston certainly did not push anyone in the back . In fact the VCU player was on Weston's back and behind Weston and could have been called for a foul for trying to climb over him .i did notice that Westo...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 274
Views: 7103

Re: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

This game seemed to completely turn around after a fake foul call against Weston on an uncontested offensive rebound that would have resulted in an uncontested put back . how they came up with afoul call when there was no VCU player within three feet of Weston . Does anyone remember that play and we...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 274
Views: 7103

Re: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

I think Dayton has a much stronger lineup than VCU . Look how they handled VCU recently in Richmond , and they had to basically give the game away in dayton , having had a 4 point lead and the ball with 34 seconds remaining. I think a victory over VCU would be easier than beating Dayton.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS VCU
Replies: 31
Views: 1122

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS VCU

Have to agree with much of what you have said Ramster , especially as regard to defense . I watched Freeman constantly trailing his man on defense whom freeman let get behind him with the ball with a simple fake , forcing big man help in the lane which often led to open layups or open threes . I had...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS VCU
Replies: 31
Views: 1122

THE EARLY LINE URI VS VCU

The opening line is out from Vegas at VCU - 7.5 . That sounds high , although taking into account the loss of Freeman , maybe not . Does Weston get the bulk of Freeman's minutes or does Thomas ? does Hutchinson now get minutes while Weston gets shooting guard minutes ? That could work . I hesitate t...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON
Replies: 2
Views: 425

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON

The latest line has gone down from - 5.5 to - 5.0 Should be a very competitive game with a chance for URI to eke out a win with the same type of performance URI had at St. Louis .
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/11 | George Mason | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 353
Views: 8594

Re: 2/11 | George Mason | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

The problem we had with Oduro was mostly on the pick and roll which he ran all game long . Every time URI defenders doubled the ball and left Oduro to roll to the basket undefended . that's about not talking and calling out the switch . Oduro was not only not doubled , he was left alone while URI st...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON
Replies: 2
Views: 425

THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON

Vegas has set the spread at George Mason - 5.5 . This is a tough one . URI has been very difficult to handicap this season because the team has been so inconsistent from game to game and even from minute to minute within the games . I know my instincts have often been wrong and Vegas hasn't done tha...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ST.LOUIS
Replies: 1
Views: 400

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ST.LOUIS

The line has moved up to ST.Louis - 11 . Not surprising . Can't see money coming in on URI , but at - 11 they may get some action on URI , but not
from me.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ST.LOUIS
Replies: 1
Views: 400

THE EARLY LINE URI VS ST.LOUIS

The opening line is out very early today and it has been set at St. Louis - 10 . That is a pretty big spread , but the way things have been going on the road it is probably justified . But I think there is no obvious play here because it is such a high number . I would avoid this game and hope for t...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '23 VA SG - Connor Dubsky (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 225
Views: 30344

Re: '23 VA SG - Connor Dubsky (URI Commit)

Well we will still have Ish and Bray when Dubsky and Estevez arrive , so they won't be rushed .
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '23 VA SG - Connor Dubsky (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 225
Views: 30344

Re: '23 VA SG - Connor Dubsky (URI Commit)

I agree . I think many on the board have been let down recently by incoming players having been over hyped and they worry that it might be happening again . These two incoming freshmen look pretty good to me . Ish is turning out to be a good player and they look to be better shooters , so I'm all in...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/1 | Saint Joseph’s | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 318
Views: 9145

Re: 2/1 | Saint Joseph’s | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

That was probably the worst performance of the season . Awful is the word that best describes it . URI was never in this game . Why ? Start with completely inept shooting , some of the silliest turnovers and ultra bad passes combined with less than intense perimeter defense. That pretty much sums it...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ST. JOES
Replies: 15
Views: 940

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ST. JOES

The spread is down to St. Joes - 4 .5 today .
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ST. JOES
Replies: 15
Views: 940

THE EARLY LINE URI VS ST. JOES

The opening line is St.Joes - 5 . Looks like that line is a little high even though The Hawks are usually much better at home.My inclinationis to take URI and the points with the possibility of winning this game on the road . URI has not won a game on the road yet and this is a tough place to play ....
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A-10 Tourney 4th Seed
Replies: 129
Views: 5279

Re: A-10 Tourney 4th Seed

I think we need to stop getting ahead of ourselves . It was a nice comeback yesterday and I would like to believe, of course . Having driven up from NJ for the past 3 games in 8 days , as bad as the season had gone up until this week , I have loved being there for the wins over Dayton and Lasalle . ...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS LASALLE
Replies: 5
Views: 465

THE EARLY LINE URI VS LASALLE

The Vegas line is out and is URI - 6.5 . I'm looking for a win for the Rams here but by 4 or 5 points . however , if we see the same performance we saw on Wednesday , we could see Lasalle being blown out . Then again , if we see the possible letdown , this could be a very tight game .Wwould love a b...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/25 | Dayton | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 347
Views: 9547

Re: 1/25 | Dayton | 7:00PM (CBSSN)

Finally home . Wasn't that fun last night ? URI did exactly what they had to do to win: surround Holmes and make some shots while protecting the ball a bit more .Besides Bray and Ish , i think Weston is showing a nice shooting touch and for the most part everybody got after kit on defense . it was a...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS DAYTON
Replies: 9
Views: 619

THE EARLY LINE URI VS DAYTON

The early line is out very early on this game and it is Dayton - 7 . That seems like a very small number to me . Perhaps it was tempered by the Dayton loss at GW . This should be an obviously easy cover for Dayton all things being equal . Dayton appears to be superior at practically every position a...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/25 | Dayton | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 347
Views: 9547

Re: 1/25 | Dayton | 7:00PM (CBSSN)

Having watched Dayton all season , I don't know how URI can keep this game within 15 . However , the teams ( VCU , GW ) that have beaten Dayton have done so by basically hanging all over Holmes and doubled him whenever he got the ball and fouled him as often as possible , often without fouls being c...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON
Replies: 18
Views: 831

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON

URI opened this game in exactly the opposite way than they needed to get the crowd going early . Brutal defense today by the big men.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON
Replies: 18
Views: 831

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON

It is very difficult to quantify how much a home crowd can influence the play of a team , but sometimes if a home dog can grab the momentum early I believe a boisterous crowd can then both spur on the players and add confidence , have some influence on the officials and sometimes discourage the othe...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON
Replies: 18
Views: 831

THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGE MASON

The opening line has been set at GEORGE MASON - 2.5 .m looking for a bit of a breakthrough here with THE RAMS covering the spread and also getting the win by three or four points . why ? Just a feeling that they are way overdue to produce a strong performance at home with a crowd bolstered by being ...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS RICHMOND
Replies: 8
Views: 623

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS RICHMOND

Whopi , URI covers the spread . A moral victory which is all we can get on the road this season -no road victories - NONE . this seems to be an epidemic in the A10 this season . Virtually nobody is winning on the road . Dayton did win at Fordham an Davidson andd VCU lucked into one at Dayton , but r...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS RICHMOND
Replies: 8
Views: 623

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS RICHMOND

I hope you are right BAR and it is enough to make a difference.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS RICHMOND
Replies: 8
Views: 623

THE EARLY LINE URI VS RICHMOND

Vegas has opened at Richmond - 8.5 . Looking at the recent performance of both teams leaves one with .the obvious choice Take Richmond and give the 8.5 points on the Spiders' court . This one game that i don't see as a very tight game unlike what we've seen of late. The Rams would have to play their...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS
Replies: 21
Views: 914

THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS

The early line is up and it is - 6.5 . Take URI and the points . They should keep it close with a chance to win , but it is a road game where they haven't fared well . UMASS isn't any better than Lasalle , Fordham or St. Bonaventure , so we'll see if they can finally close out a road win . Maybe .
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS SBU
Replies: 4
Views: 441

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS SBU

Lost on points , but did get the win. Yea .
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/11 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 240
Views: 7989

Re: 1/11 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Feels like the movie Groundhog Day every game . Take a double digit lead with about 10 minutes to go , then watch it disappear in the last few minutes . fortunately , they were able to hang o after Is h made two fts. If they could learn how to close out a game they might be dangerous. I was about to...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS SBU
Replies: 4
Views: 441

THE EARLY LINE URI VS SBU

Here we go again with another nail bitter . The early Line shows URI - 1.5 . Again it''s hard to feel confident picking the Rams to win a game . Looks like another close loss is in the offing . I guess it could go either way though. A silver lining on this season ? It's a very good thing that victor...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/7 | La Salle | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 400
Views: 10080

Re: 1/7 | La Salle | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

Totally agree . I thought they should have fouled the firsy person to receive the in bounds pass with 9.9 seconds left . I was surprised that they didn't do it . That play in that situation is almost always a sure winner.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI VS LASALLE
Replies: 3
Views: 411

URI VS LASALLE

The line is finally out and this game is EVEN UP . And against my better judgement I'm going with URI to win this game . I'm hoping that they can hold it together for a full game again against an inferior team on the road That is about all I have to say about that.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/4 | Fordham | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 7847

Re: 1/4 | Fordham | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Best overall performance so far imo . Happy with the win and the offensive progress . Excellent games from Martin and Leggett and the tos are slowing down while the shooting is getting better too. Stewart seems to me to have a nice outside shot , but appears to be both rushing his shot at times whil...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS FORDHAM
Replies: 14
Views: 882

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS FORDHAM

Spread is up to URI - 2 . would be happy with a win , but still not expecting it , unfortunately .
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS FORDHAM
Replies: 14
Views: 882

THE EARLY LINE URI VS FORDHAM

The opening line is URI - 1 . That is surprising to me considering that URI hasn't been able to closeout winnable games this season including at Duquesne on Saturday . So , until proven wrong , Iwill go with Fordham to cover and win on Wednesday . Sincerely hope I'm wrong here.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS DUQUESNE
Replies: 4
Views: 449

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS DUQUESNE

The game day line has dropped a point to - 9 . Still too high imo .
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442454

Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

I agree , but sometimes it just comes down to being lucky enough to be the right fit for the team you end up with .
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS DUQUESNE
Replies: 4
Views: 449

THE EARLY LINE URI VS DUQUESNE

Vegas has the line opening as Duquesne - 10 . after watching the Dukes against Dayton , I can't see them covering a 10 point spread . so definitely take URI and the points . Like their last game against Georgia State , this is a winnable game with a strong effort , but the Rams have not had many str...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/31 | Duquesne | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 245
Views: 25858

Re: 12/31 | Duquesne | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

Watched Dayton and Duquesne tonight . The Dukes were the worst team defensively I have watched all season . Dayton is still playing without Malachi Smith and Kobe Elvis and have been very careless with their passing and constant tos as a result . Duquesne made little effort to defend anybody all nig...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rod Carri has Passed Away
Replies: 145
Views: 13596

Re: Rod Carri has Passed Away

Always enjoyed and learned something during conversations with Rod on Keaney Blue . I will never forget those conversations and Rod's passion for URI Athletics.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGIA STATE
Replies: 4
Views: 555

THE EARLY LINE URI VS GEORGIA STATE

Vegas has set the opening line at Georgia State - 2 . Once again , this will not be an easy game especially because it is a true road game . - 2 seems like a fair line . After careful consideration , I'm picking the Rams to win another tight game . My reasoning is that URI has been showing steady im...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS LOWELL
Replies: 4
Views: 560

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS LOWELL

Rams win and cover the spread again and have moved up to 5-6 against the spread after failing to cover in three of their first four games. so they
have covered in four of their last six games.i
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/13 | UMass Lowell | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 303
Views: 9604

Re: 12/13 | UMass Lowell | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Very nice comeback win . Some very good clutch ft shooting all night . Leggett came up huge with the 3 and final two fts. Still too many tos as usual and poor one on one defense or this game could have been much easier , but we'll take it against a decent, experienced ball club. The team is beginnin...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS BROWN
Replies: 5
Views: 717

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS BROWN

Such is the fate of predictors.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS LOWELL
Replies: 4
Views: 560

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS LOWELL

The spread has increased slightly to between 1.5 to 2.0 . I'm expecting the best performance of the year by URI and a win. Not expecting it to be easy though.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS LOWELL
Replies: 4
Views: 560

THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS LOWELL

It looks like UMASS Lowell is off to the best start ever at 11-1 . The line is UMASS Lowell - 1 . Despite their success , I'm picking URI to win this game . UMASS Lowell has been very impressive so far and has a win over UMASS on the road at Amherst . They shoot the ball well including 3pts , but th...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ARMY
Replies: 4
Views: 586

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ARMY

So the Rams cover to go 4-6 against the spread . considering they were - 1-4 early on, that is trending up.
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS ARMY
Replies: 4
Views: 586

THE EARLY LINE URI VS ARMY

The opening line is out at URI - 8 . It is hard to pick the Rams to beat anybody right now , but I will go out on a limb and pick them to beat the spread . They are right now 3-6 against the spread this season . They really haven't had a game where their play has surprised to the good side . maybe t...
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Brown | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 325
Views: 10198

Re: 12/7 | Brown | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

S I C K E N I N G L o S S
by luke
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS BROWN
Replies: 5
Views: 717

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS BROWN

line is now down to between -4 and -5 . URIshould cover evn the opening -6.5.