Game #8: Vermont

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

Moving on. What's the scouting report on these guys?

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 11 years ago

They're 4-1, beating Northeastern, Siena, Yale and Harvard. Their only loss is to UConn.

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

My prediction: It will be a close game in the 50s. Someone give me a line on that!

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

Blue Man wrote:My prediction: It will be a close game in the 50s. Someone give me a line on that!

Very nice prediction.

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

First one to the speed limit wins!

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

Seems like a young team, only 2 Seniors and one of them (who happens to be from Exeter) doesn't really play.

They're shooting 78% from the line for the year, they just mayyy have an advantage there.

Not much else really stands out. UConn game was never really close, yeah they're 4-0 besides that but no impressive wins.

Wild guess at a spread: URI -2.

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

HobbyBurley wrote:Seems like a young team, only 2 Seniors and one of them (who happens to be from Exeter) doesn't really play.

They're shooting 78% from the line for the year, they just mayyy have an advantage there.

Not much else really stands out. UConn game was never really close, yeah they're 4-0 besides that but no impressive wins.

Wild guess at a spread: URI -2.

I watched them play against Harvard. This game should be a win, but like I said before, I'm not counting on anything. Vermont is a favorite in their conference. Their senior center (the one from RI) has been out with a back injury- not sure if that will keep him out Saturday or not. No one on either side played much defense in the game I saw, but Vermont was hitting outside shots like crazy. Seems like Hare could have a nice game, especially if Crenca is out.

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

Rhody FTW. My lead pipe lock of the week.

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

Not if they shoot 13-26 from the line again.

That HAS to improve. Has anybody heard from Hurley about their FT issues?

I'm sure they will be a better FT shooting team next year. I would hate to have that issue cost us games next year, when that could be the difference between an NIT or NCAA bid. You just never know.

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

he was quoted in the projo as saying it was an embarrassment

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

twisted3829 wrote:he was quoted in the projo as saying it was an embarrassment

Brutally honest, he is. Glad to see the new job hasn't changed him!

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

Blue Man wrote:My prediction: It will be a close game in the 50s. Someone give me a line on that!

Make sure you add the part about having the lead late and then blowing it to poor free throw shooting, dead legs, and either blowing a defensive assingment or not moving without the ball fluidly.

Signed, your 5-2 URI Rams.

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 11 years ago

I'm going to go out on a limb here by saying I think Rhody will beat Vermont by 10 points or more in this game. This team is due to break out. They've played some real stiff competition thus far. I think they'll thump Vermont. I see both Jordan and Xavier putting up some big stats.
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reef · Unread post by **reef** » 11 years ago

Going to be a tough game, I see it coming down to the wire

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

This is kind of off topic, but I will be taking my niece and her parents to the game tomorrow, and they would like to look at the campus before the game since she is considering attending URI next year. It has been almost 20 years since I went anywhere but the athletic complex; any advice as to what I should show them/take them?

Thanks

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

what is she looking to study? I would show her the quad, and the new science buildings (around Chaffee) and some dorms if possible

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

RIFan wrote:This is kind of off topic, but I will be taking my niece and her parents to the game tomorrow, and they would like to look at the campus before the game since she is considering attending URI next year. It has been almost 20 years since I went anywhere but the athletic complex; any advice as to what I should show them/take them?

Thanks

I just showed my daughter the campus. She's a junior in high school and is considering URI. She's interested in physical therapy, so we walked around in the PT building for a while. That's a fairly new building at the bottom of the campus near the tennis courts. From there we just worked our way up, first looking at the old and new gyms, then walking up to the dorms and dining halls. We then went up to the Union and the Quad, my favorite place on campus. We looked at some of the great old buildings surrounding the quad and the library. So, we covered a good amount of the campus in an hour or so. I'd suggest showing her where her classes might be, depending on what her major might be. We actually ran into a group that had a tour guide showing them around and we followed them for a while but mostly looked on our own. I'll tell ya, I had a blast looking around and reminiscing. It had been a while since I'd seen the campus. Have fun!

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

Thanks for the tips. She is leaning on sciences, maybe nursing.

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 11 years ago

I would show her the new dining hall, i forget what it is called actually seeing as it opened the year after I graduated. I've been there a couple of times and it really is nice.

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

Hope Dining Hall is pretty nice. Much different from the Hope we had back in the late 70s. Nursing bldg is pretty new. Library still looks great. My daughter graduated in 2011 & really enjoyed her time there. For once she took my advice.

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

The question in this Vermont game is whether this URI team really improving or is it one of those teams that plays just up to the competition and then falls short more often than not. The Mason game saw a return of the awful shooting seen in the first two games and this was not the result of the Mason defensive effort as good as it was. Improving skills and playmaking builds confidence, just like in the game when you start to build momentum, it feeds confidence which gives further improvements in all areas of the game especially shooting. I don't see signs of confidence in this team yet, so Vermont with its outstanding shooting may prevail despite the home court advantage.

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

Have not seen a vegas line. Sagarin has Vermont 7 points better in "RPI" minus 3-4 for home court for Rhodt, so guessing uri is 3-4 points underdog????

They have beat the spread in the majority of games, so not really a bad bet.

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

3-4 sounds about right, KenPom has Vermont winning this game 63-59. I think we win by more than 5, I don't think this VT team is particularly good.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

Game time...lets get this first home win.

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

Game is about a minute from starting - They're doing lineups now. Follow along with our live chat: http://narragansett.patch.com/articles/ ... vs-vermont

Plyuri02 · Unread post by **Plyuri02** » 11 years ago

Anyone watching via non OSN channels?

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

Aaman with a great spurt here late in the first half. 7 points!

Also, amazing what hitting some free throws can do for a team.

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 11 years ago

it is SO nice watching this team actually improve!!! its 33-24 rhody w 1 min left in 1st half, they are playing great defense, hitting free throws, and Aaman is having a game!

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

Big 3 from Munford at the buzzer to extend the lead to 14 at the half. Probably the best all-around half they have put together so far this season.

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

Nice to see them extend the lead with Munford, Powell, and Buchanan on the floor together, with Malone, Bigby, and Hare on the bench with 2 fouls each.

Solid, solid first half, keep it up.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

Ok its official, somebody needs to get Aaman's mom to come to every game if he is going to play like this.

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

Woo hoo!!!!

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

Boom goes the dynamite.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

Rhody getting a little sloppy here down the stretch. Lead cut to 13.

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

AGITA

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 11 years ago

I noticed there's 5 rhody guys on the far bench in jumpsuits... must be Reischelle, Minnis, Biruta, Ifeanyei, but who's the 5th???????? Am i forgetting somebody?

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

AJ Kemp?

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

Way to get a home victory Rhody !

Practice free throws please !

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 11 years ago

Yeah probably is Kemp, forgot about him. If he isn't injured though wouldn't he be with the other walk-ons?

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

We just scored 76 points...

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

RIhoopz14 wrote:Yeah probably is Kemp, forgot about him. If he isn't injured though wouldn't he be with the other walk-ons?

Pretty sure he's hurt (foot, ankle, something like that).

They do make it interesting, but great win!! Way to get it, Mike-A!

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

Never a worry.

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

Another Laugher!! Getting Boring!!

BRING ON PC.

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

Could not help noticing that Hurley was clearly running out of patience with Hare and his inability or desire to box out. Took him out and never put him back in.

I would not be surprised that if Hare does not do more fundamental things right(Imagine if Hare had AAman's fundamental and desire)before the end of the year, he will not be in Hurley's plans for the future.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 11 years ago

McRam wrote:Could not help noticing that Hurley was clearly running out of patience with Hare and his inability or desire to box out. Took him out and never put him back in.

I would not be surprised that if Hare does not do more fundamental things right(Imagine if Hare had AAman's fundamental and desire)before the end of the year, he will not be in Hurley's plans for the future.

I couldn't make it to the game today, but was surprised to see Hare only had 11 minutes even though he started. I guess Aaman had a much better game.

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

McRam wrote:Could not help noticing that Hurley was clearly running out of patience with Hare and his inability or desire to box out. Took him out and never put him back in.

I would not be surprised that if Hare does not do more fundamental things right(Imagine if Hare had AAman's fundamental and desire)before the end of the year, he will not be in Hurley's plans for the future.

Seems a little harsh. Hare had put together a few solid performances but had a rough one today.

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

McRam wrote:Could not help noticing that Hurley was clearly running out of patience with Hare and his inability or desire to box out. Took him out and never put him back in.

I would not be surprised that if Hare does not do more fundamental things right(Imagine if Hare had AAman's fundamental and desire)before the end of the year, he will not be in Hurley's plans for the future.

This is reactionary and frankly a stupid comment. Vermont was not a good matchup for Hare, they have a bunch of big slow guys, whereas he is a lanky, athletic type. Every time a player has a bad game this board gets ready to throw him off the team. Give me a break.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 11 years ago

I have to give this team some credit. Vermont is a decent team. Handling the Catamounts as easily as they did was unexpected. Wow. I also can't believe they scored 76 points! Well done.

15 Year Lurker · Unread post by **15 Year Lurker** » 11 years ago

Great game!

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 11 years ago

Hare was also in foul trouble for most of the game.

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