Game #7: George Mason

runninrams5 · Unread post by **runninrams5** » 11 years ago

George Mason

Projected Starters
Johnny Williams 6’8’’ Junior Memphis, Tennesse
28.2 MPG 10.2 PPG 6.2 RPG
Williams goes 240 insides so Jordan will be giving up a lot of weight here to the Patriots leading rebounder and 2nd leading scorer

Eric Copes 6’8’’ Sophomore Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
22.7 MPG 4.3 PPG 4.7 RPG
Another big body down low as Copes goes 245, was a ESPN top 100 out of high school originally signed with George Washington. He missed the first 3 games of the year

Anali Okoloji 6’8’’ Sophomore Brooklyn, New York
16.8 MPG 4.3 PPG 3 RPG
Good defender and athletic big who has got into some foul trouble this year, also a former URI target

Bryon Allen 6’3’’ Junior Largo, Maryland
26.8 MPG 7.7 PPG 2.7 RPG 3.3 APG
The PG of the team has a 2.5 Assist to Turnover Ratio, shoots it a 30 % from 3 so we need to be mindful but not all that worried of his long range game

Sherrod Wright 6’4’’ Junior Mount Vernon, New York
32.3 MPG 15 Pts 4.7 RPG 1.5 APG
Preseason 2nd team all CAA, Wright is the leading scorer and minutes per game for the Patriots, shoots 43.5% from beyond the arc so we will need to find in and have a hand in his face at all times

George Mason has wins against BU, Quinnipiac, Virginia and Mercer with losses against New Mexico and Bucknell who are both quality teams. They go 11 deep with 10 of those 11 averaging double digit minutes, so they have incredible depth which is something we obviously lack. Surprisingly we have and advantage on the glass as we average 37 boards to their 31 so that could be interesting to watch. Overall a game that I think we will be in and if we can control the glass, and make free throws it is a winnable game. I would expect the spread to be somewhere near George Mason -7 or -8

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Our friend SmartyBarrett has posted a piece on the upcoming game vs George Mason University:
http://rhodyrampage.com/2012/11/27/can- ... ng-streak/

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

It will be a challenge again but I suspect we'll be in the game like all the others so far this year

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Big team.
Should give us problems on the boards.
Maybe we can out quick them?

Issac · Unread post by **Issac** » 11 years ago

Nice article by smarty. But you can't always go by records in this portion of schedule because the OOC for each school has such wide differences and the schedules themselves are not evenly paced, as a school could be in a easy or more difficult portion. For example, in our conference Butler is now 3-2 and Charlotte is 6-0, but their RPI is remarkably different even in this early stretch. Charlotte has to date played no one of consequence and all of their games have been at home or at a neutral site. Charlotte plays only three tough opponents in its entire OOC schedule and has yet to play any of them. Butler, on the other hand, plays a more aggressive OOC and has already played the toughest part of that schedule and with tonight's game against a D3 school they enter the less formidable part though they still have challenging games with Northwestern, Indiana and Vandy.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 11 years ago

Issac wrote:Nice article by smarty. But you can't always go by records in this portion of schedule because the OOC for each school has such wide differences and the schedules themselves are not evenly paced, as a school could be in a easy or more difficult portion.

Totally agree. It's hard to put perspective behind how good/bad a team is at this juncture - even RPI will prove the same issues. Seton Hall, Virginia Tech, and SMU (for example) have waaaay better winning percentages right now than most would anticipate them having when February rolls around. On the surface though, the next six games will likely be easier than the first six.

HobbyBurley · Unread post by **HobbyBurley** » 11 years ago

runninrams5 wrote:I would expect the spread to be somewhere near George Mason -7 or -8

Maybe I'm optimistic but my guess in the other thread was -2 or -3. Will be betting on URI so I'm hoping you're right, but I don't think we'll get that many points.

Should be a good game though and hopefully we can get a little streak going.

Personally really liking this OOC schedule. Would be interesting to see the breakdown of Baron-inherited games vs. the games that Hurley was able to schedule. I know Auburn was a Baron game and I think the same for the Mohegan games.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 11 years ago

agree there is no way we are getting that many points at home.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 11 years ago

Out quick'em........would love to see that. Which brings me to a question. Assume we get some defensive boards, do we have the court speed to push the ball for fast break score and does Coach Hurley want that and only when we/ve got the numbers advantage? Fast break points do not seem to be part of the game plans, we seem to pull the ball out and set up offensive sets. We have had some success scoring off opponents TO/s.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

the one line out so far has George Mason -4.5

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 11 years ago

I think in the future we will play at a much higher tempo....but for now the strategy seems to be to shorten the game and execute in the half court, which makes sense given our lack of depth, talent and size.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 11 years ago

Battle of the boards....thought it was time to dig into Team Rankings Stats. For what its worth

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Offensive Rebounds/Game                 Defensive Rebounds/Game
rank           #                                 rank         #
                                                
103           11.5       URI                  195          21.7     URI
301           7.5         GM                  229          21,0     GM

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 11 years ago

Roland Houston will be in the house as an asst for GM. Copes is his nephew. Was going to GW until Hobbs got fired. Went with Houston to GM. URI tried to get involved.
Wright was a PC target.
Allen prepped at St. Thomas More. Believe PC and URI showed some interest.

Optimistic · Unread post by **Optimistic** » 11 years ago

section(105) wrote:Battle of the boards....thought it was time to dig into Team Rankings Stats. For what its worth

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Offensive Rebounds/Game                 Defensive Rebounds/Game
rank           #                                 rank         #
                                                
103           11.5       URI                  195          21.7     URI
301           7.5         GM                  229          21,0     GM

If you use the code function, it's easier to read stuff like this (the code button is right below the subject field when making a post).

Here are the offensive rebounding stats for both teams on KenPom's site:

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George Mason
               For           Against       D1 Average
Off. Reb. %:	28.8% (250)	30.4% (122)	32.4%

Rhode Island
               For           Against       D1 Average
Off. Reb. %:	34.3% (124)	35.8% (264)	32.4

So we're better at getting boards on offense, they're better at not giving them up. Should be an interesting match-up.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 11 years ago

Unfortunately, because all the RIHS football games got delayed tonight, I won't be there tomorrow. I'm not sure what this means as far as the weeklies coverage either, but I imagine SRIN will send someone at the least.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 11 years ago

thx for the tip on technique.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

I just figured out I don't get CBS Sports Network, guess I won't be catching any games on tv this year.

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 11 years ago

i believe it is streamed on cbs for $10 per month

Ryan Rowdy · Unread post by **Ryan Rowdy** » 11 years ago

I see us riding the wave from the Auburn game and will likely get the ball to Xavier early and often.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 11 years ago

Guys, just bookmark the link below. If the URI game is televised, they somehow always have it and it's free.

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 11 years ago

I saw the overnight line at 4.5 with GM favored

I predict URI loses 61-59

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 11 years ago

sportsbook URI + 4.5, we/ll cover with WIN!!

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 11 years ago

I'm feeling a URI win at home with an energized crowd - 62-58

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 11 years ago

STC wrote:Guys, just bookmark the link below. If the URI game is televised, they somehow always have it and it's free.

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/

Would the Cox games be on this?

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
STC wrote:Guys, just bookmark the link below. If the URI game is televised, they somehow always have it and it's free.

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/
Would the Cox games be on this?

My guess is no. Cox runs their streaming platform on the NeuLion system, which in my experience trying to find "free" feeds, has proven to be tough to crack.

Honestly, if you are unable or unwilling to subscribe to Cox TV to get the Ocean State Network, you have the option of paying something like $10 on a monthly basis during basketball season to watch multiple games. $10 for multiple games per month is a good option for those who don't have a subscription to Cox TV service.

Why not just go legit and support Rhody's media partner? Without Cox paying to cover the cost of televising Rhody, we'd have virtually NO TV games this season and few most other seasons. URI has a great deal, so I think we should support Cox here.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

ATP,
Cox OSN is only in RI.
If you're in RI, how about just going to the game to
support the team?

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

Not everyone has the luxury of being able to go to a 8pm Wednesday night game and get home around 11, especially if they have kids. It is a good option for those unable to go to all the games

Optimistic · Unread post by **Optimistic** » 11 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:ATP,
Cox OSN is only in RI.
If you're in RI, how about just going to the game to
support the team?

If you pay to stream online you don't have to be in RI. It's a great service for alumni no longer in the area.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Optimistic wrote:If you pay to stream online you don't have to be in RI. It's a great service for alumni no longer in the area.

This is my point exactly. You can also include fans in RI who have Verizon FiOS or Satellite TV, or choose not to have any cable TV at all. They can all enjoy rhody hoops online via Cox Sports Online.

neil · Unread post by **neil** » 11 years ago

I'm in Ct and get the Cox channel with the Rhody games. Late game or not, I'll be there!

RhodeIslandBred · Unread post by **RhodeIslandBred** » 11 years ago

Can't wait for the game tonight, looking forward to see the guys put up a good fight. I think they will have a tough time finding shots against George Mason's good defense and height advantage, but I would love to see the guys play good defense and out-quick them for some easy buckets.

spookydog · Unread post by **spookydog** » 11 years ago

The George Mason v URI game will be shown here for free.

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/155917/ ... sland.html

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Not too surprised given it's on a national broadcast. Great to have the link ready. Thanks, Spooky!

Roz · Unread post by **Roz** » 11 years ago

And it is on Directtv channel 613 CBSsn

monam33 · Unread post by **monam33** » 11 years ago

Directv 613

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 11 years ago

To not have to watch this game on my little computer screen is a godsend!!!

GO RHODY!!!!

PS Dont have best feeling about this one, GMU seems big and experienced....not a good formula for us.

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 11 years ago

Lets go !

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 11 years ago

We need a new court.. Yikes

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 11 years ago

we need more fans! Dam

Great defense to start this game. Hare with an early block and rebound.

mike powell with a nice pull up/floater that just missed, but progress on the pull up!

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 11 years ago

Who's the guy w the black bra straps ?

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 11 years ago

Devon Shengalia

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 11 years ago

Why teams dont just pound the ball inside on us in puzzling. Mason's half court offense is not very good, they seem to rely on jump shots and rebounds. Getting nothing from Nik and Andre so far...

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 11 years ago

why cant they hit free throws!

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 11 years ago

Zzzzzzz... But I'll stick with it

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 11 years ago

2-10 foul shooting? Steve Wonder would have more success.

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 11 years ago

Not to mention a lot of front ends of 1 and 1s

This is a disgrace but its all good ..

Building blocks this year until some better talent comes

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 11 years ago

Talent or not, these guys should be better at shooting freebies.

I imagine the Hurleys have been working with them on this, but it's not working.

Let's hope the new guys next year are better, or it's going to cost games especially against better teams.

NJRhodyFan · Unread post by **NJRhodyFan** » 11 years ago

Does anybody have a score update? As usual, ESPN and the other sports websites have URI/GMU stuck on the same score for the past 20 minutes. Why does this always seems to happen with our games??

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 11 years ago

You don't really need talent to hit free throws. You're at home to boot where there should be no pressure. This team needs easy points and what easier way than foul shots.

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 11 years ago

35-22

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