Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Talk about the men's team, upcoming opponents and news from around college hoop.
Rhody15
Ernie Calverley
Posts: 7581
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: Rhode Island
x 6354

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by Rhody15 »

Anyone saying they don't care about being ranked is lying.

Being ranked gets us Sportscenter highlights, on the bottom line, helps market the team, etc, etc. Plus it's always easier to stay ranked, then get ranked, especially when we have minimal opportunities for big wins.
0 x
Go Rhody
User avatar
Blue Man
Tyson Wheeler
Posts: 7354
Joined: 11 years ago
x 14934

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by Blue Man »

Rhody15 wrote:Anyone saying they don't care about being ranked is lying.

Being ranked gets us Sportscenter highlights, on the bottom line, helps market the team, etc, etc. Plus it's always easier to stay ranked, then get ranked, especially when we have minimal opportunities for big wins.
I don't think anyone is saying they don't care. Of course you would rather be ranked. What I think a few of us are saying is that freaking out over largely subjective polls not even a month into the season is dumb. If you just win games the ranking takes care of itself.

Last night we proved we're not a top 25 team yet. We would need to roll off our next 5 to wind up in the top 30, honestly we'd need to beat Dayton to get back into it.
Last edited by Blue Man 7 years ago, edited 1 time in total.
0 x
If you say you’re a Rhody fan, I know you are my brother. For you have suffered as I have suffered.

Give to the Athletic Director's Fund

Give to Rhody's NIL
ramster
Frank Keaney
Posts: 23803
Joined: 11 years ago
x 8856

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by ramster »

Kevin Mac had UCLA the highest of any of the 65 Voters in the Preseason Vote at #7. Overall in Preseason UCLA was #16. Kevin's Vote was categorized as "Extreme" since it was more then 5 positions from the Final Vote. He was the most Extreme on the high side.

Kevin Mac UCLA Voting
Preseason - 7th
Week 2 - 8th
Week 3 - 7th
Week 4 - 6th
Week 5 - 2nd

Lonzo Ball is amazing. Watching UCLA play Michigan yesterday was very entertaining. UCLA passes the ball so quickly and well.
They have gone from a 15-17 team last year with a lot of HC criticism to now 10-0 and ranked #2.
Have to also give Kevin Mac credit for being reluctant to put URI in the Top 25. In the end he was unfortunately right, at least up to now.

http://www.espn.com/blog/collegebasketb ... -fun-again
Last edited by ramster 7 years ago, edited 1 time in total.
0 x
rambone 78
Frank Keaney
Posts: 16330
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5182

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by rambone 78 »

We do not pass the eye test, in any way......yes he was right.......

If you are infering that DH can turn it around with the right players I don't know what to tell you......way too many issues
1 x
User avatar
Running Ram
Carlton Owens
Posts: 2511
Joined: 11 years ago
x 1345

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by Running Ram »

Yup, that's the best (sarcasm) thing about losing 3 winnable road games, KMac was right after all, which only makes us look as pathetic as ever, whining about his vote seems very silly at this point.
2 x
Go Rhody!!!
Birthplace of 'Fastbreak Basketball'
rambone 78
Frank Keaney
Posts: 16330
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5182

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by rambone 78 »

Not too worry RR, we won't be seeing the top 25 again, this season or any other season for a while......the fraud that is URI basketball has finally been exposed for all to see.......
1 x
User avatar
rodfromcranston
Frank Keaney
Posts: 13068
Joined: 11 years ago
x 1517

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by rodfromcranston »

UCLA? Really?
Steve Alford has taken FOUR schools to the NCAAs,
and has gone to THREE Sweet 16s.
NINE NCAAs.
He has a record of accomplishment, despite any criticism.
UCLA fans expect everyone to be the new John Wooden.
Some good coaches have succeeded Wooden, and none lasted.
Only one got an NCAA Championship.
0 x
< Arthur is my spirit animal.
ramster
Frank Keaney
Posts: 23803
Joined: 11 years ago
x 8856

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by ramster »

Running Ram wrote:Yup, that's the best (sarcasm) thing about losing 3 winnable road games, KMac was right after all, which only makes us look as pathetic as ever, whining about his vote seems very silly at this point.
Yes, he was right on URI at this point in time. But he was way off on UCONN now 4-5 with losses to some bad teams. but even he did come around and eventually put put URI in the Top 25 so he is not completely right. But his best call out in front of everyone was UCLA.
0 x
reef
Frank Keaney
Posts: 14768
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5145

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by reef »

Yes I will give Lil Kevie some props there

We were definitely overrated and I bought into all the hype. I was duped and fell for it
0 x
Rhody15
Ernie Calverley
Posts: 7581
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: Rhode Island
x 6354

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by Rhody15 »

ramster wrote:
Running Ram wrote:Yup, that's the best (sarcasm) thing about losing 3 winnable road games, KMac was right after all, which only makes us look as pathetic as ever, whining about his vote seems very silly at this point.
Yes, he was right on URI at this point in time. But he was way off on UCONN now 4-5 with losses to some bad teams. but even he did come around and eventually put put URI in the Top 25 so he is not completely right. But his best call out in front of everyone was UCLA.
He said we had to prove it to him by starting 4-0, which we did, and that next week he voted us 25th.

So he was spot on with everything.
0 x
Go Rhody
reef
Frank Keaney
Posts: 14768
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5145

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by reef »

Nice to see Cinci keep their ranking after losing at Butler
0 x
Gonebarongone
Cuttino Mobley
Posts: 1780
Joined: 11 years ago
x 358

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by Gonebarongone »

rodfromcranston wrote:UCLA? Really?
Steve Alford has taken FOUR schools to the NCAAs,
and has gone to THREE Sweet 16s.
NINE NCAAs.
He has a record of accomplishment, despite any criticism.
UCLA fans expect everyone to be the new John Wooden.
Some good coaches have succeeded Wooden, and none lasted.
Only one got an NCAA Championship.
Agree. Plus, they want John Wooden without Sam Gilbert. Where was Sam Gilbert on Saint John's "pyramid"?
0 x
User avatar
rodfromcranston
Frank Keaney
Posts: 13068
Joined: 11 years ago
x 1517

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by rodfromcranston »

Funny, Wooden was never investigated by the NCAA.
Gilbert bankrolled all kinds of behind the scenes items
for UCLA.
He always denied Gilbert's deep involvement, and was never challenged.
Ironic that Jim Harrick was fired for a dinner on his expense
report.
0 x
< Arthur is my spirit animal.
PlayMikeMotenMore
Tom Garrick
Posts: 1145
Joined: 9 years ago
x 863

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17 (21 AP / 25 Coaches)

Unread post by PlayMikeMotenMore »

Let it go, Rod...let it go.

Harrick was slimy at UCLA.
Harrick was slimy at URI.
Harrick was slimy at UGA.

There's no denying it.
1 x
ramster
Frank Keaney
Posts: 23803
Joined: 11 years ago
x 8856

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by ramster »

I have to give Kevin Mac credit on Florida State. In Preseason Poll Kevin had FSU in his Top 25 when 42 of 65 pollsters did not. I would not have had FSU in my Top 25 preseason and I said that at the time.

FSU is now 12-1 and only 5 voters do not have them in their Top 25.

Sophomore Terance Mann with his best game of the year last night in a 8 point win over Samford to lead FSU going 7-8 FGs, 5-6 FTs, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and zero TOs for 19 points.
Last edited by ramster 7 years ago, edited 1 time in total.
0 x
theblueram
Frank Keaney
Posts: 10418
Joined: 11 years ago
x 7545

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by theblueram »

VCU with 2 votes in the latest poll. That's about all.
0 x
User avatar
NYGFan_Section208
Frank Keaney
Posts: 12013
Joined: 8 years ago
Location: West K
x 6528

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by NYGFan_Section208 »

ramster wrote:I have to give Kevin Mac credit on Florida State. In Preseason Poll Kevin had FSU in his Top 25 when 42 of 65 pollsters did not. I would not have had FSU in my Top 25 preseason and I said that at the time.

FSU is now 12-1 and only 5 voters do not have them in their Top 25.

Sophomore Terance Mann with his best game of the year last night in a 8 point win over Samford to lead FSU going 7-8 FGs, 5-6 FTs, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and zero TOs for 19 points.
And their game against UVA was an awesome watch...great finish and great footage of the crowd. UVA hits the 3 to take the lead with under 10 seconds...UVA fans stand as one with arms in the air...FSU no timeout call...They hit a 3 with 2.2 seconds left to re-take the lead and all those arms in the air went to "slumping surrender cobras" in a flash. Now THAT is how you roadie!
0 x
reef
Frank Keaney
Posts: 14768
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5145

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by reef »

FSU now ranked 12 AP

Just 2 weeks ago they were 200-1 to win it all now down to 50-1
0 x
User avatar
Justns11
Lamar Odom
Posts: 285
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: NH
x 124

Re: Game #34 - Creighton (NCAA Tournnment Rd of 64) - Fri., March 17, 4:30pm ET

Unread post by Justns11 »

Did you guys see that URI got 13 votes in the final AP top 25 poll today? You know who was right behind them with 11 votes? Creighton.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings
1 x
ramster
Frank Keaney
Posts: 23803
Joined: 11 years ago
x 8856

Re: Game #34 - Creighton (NCAA Tournnment Rd of 64) - Fri., March 17, 4:30pm ET

Unread post by ramster »

Justns11 wrote:Did you guys see that URI got 13 votes in the final AP top 25 poll today? You know who was right behind them with 11 votes? Creighton.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings
Had not seen. Thanks for posting.
So we finished ranked 28th in AP behind Middle Tennessee and Minnesota
2 x
User avatar
ATPTourFan
Frank Keaney
Posts: 12093
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: Wakefield, RI
x 4788
Contact:

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by ATPTourFan »

Good Ole Jonny Rothstein put us at 18 in his ballot so that got us up close to the cut-off line. He's crazy.

http://www.collegepolltracker.com/baske ... m/uri/2016
1 x
Support Coach Miller & Rhody Basketball! Give to the Athletic Director's Fund
User avatar
Blue Man
Tyson Wheeler
Posts: 7354
Joined: 11 years ago
x 14934

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Blue Man »

ATPTourFan wrote:Good Ole Jonny Rothstein put us at 18 in his ballot so that got us up close to the cut-off line. He's crazy.

http://www.collegepolltracker.com/baske ... m/uri/2016
He too worships at the altar of St. Hurley. He can drink from my canteen anytime.
0 x
If you say you’re a Rhody fan, I know you are my brother. For you have suffered as I have suffered.

Give to the Athletic Director's Fund

Give to Rhody's NIL
User avatar
RF1
Ernie Calverley
Posts: 9071
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5492

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by RF1 »

One last season ending poll usually comes out in the week after the NCAA Tournament is over (AP 03/14/16 ly). Will Rhody make the cut for the 2016-17 season? If so, they would have been on the initial preseason and postseason polls.
Last edited by RF1 7 years ago, edited 1 time in total.
0 x
User avatar
Rhodymob05
Tyson Wheeler
Posts: 7382
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: Rhode Island
x 3952

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Rhodymob05 »

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... gs-2017-18

Not even mentioned, Joe Lunardi can go F himself..again.
0 x
GO RAMS
User avatar
RhowdyRam02
Frank Keaney
Posts: 10231
Joined: 11 years ago
x 6491

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by RhowdyRam02 »

Rhodymob05 wrote:http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... gs-2017-18

Not even mentioned, Joe Lunardi can go F himself..again.
What am I missing? Lunardi didn't write this
1 x
Take down the Robert Carothers banner and fix the concession stand lines
rambone 78
Frank Keaney
Posts: 16330
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5182

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by rambone 78 »

We are another good big man away from being considered for the top 25.
0 x
User avatar
steviep123
Sly Williams
Posts: 4737
Joined: 11 years ago
x 3038

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by steviep123 »

RhowdyRam02 wrote:
Rhodymob05 wrote:http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... gs-2017-18

Not even mentioned, Joe Lunardi can go F himself..again.
What am I missing? Lunardi didn't write this
while you are right, Lunardi didn't write this, he's still an ass hat.
0 x
Bleed Keaney Blue!

”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
User avatar
Rhodymob05
Tyson Wheeler
Posts: 7382
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: Rhode Island
x 3952

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Rhodymob05 »

Whoops! You're right, I'm thinking of the projected tourney bracket, which Joe is posting today.
0 x
GO RAMS
User avatar
Rhodymob05
Tyson Wheeler
Posts: 7382
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: Rhode Island
x 3952

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Rhodymob05 »

1 x
GO RAMS
User avatar
TruePoint
Frank Keaney
Posts: 13851
Joined: 11 years ago
x 11427

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by TruePoint »

rambone 78 wrote:We are another good big man away from being considered for the top 25.
If you think that the people that make these lists are putting that much thought into it, then you are giving them way too much credit.
1 x
"If you build it, they will come." --Us, circa 2011
User avatar
ATPTourFan
Frank Keaney
Posts: 12093
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: Wakefield, RI
x 4788
Contact:

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by ATPTourFan »

RF1 wrote:One last season ending poll usually comes out in the week after the NCAA Tournament is over (AP 03/14/16 ly). Will Rhody make the cut for the 2016-17 season? If so, they would have been on the initial preseason and postseason polls.
Not sure about this. The last poll mid March is being called Final.


http://www.collegepolltracker.com/basketball/
0 x
Support Coach Miller & Rhody Basketball! Give to the Athletic Director's Fund
ramster
Frank Keaney
Posts: 23803
Joined: 11 years ago
x 8856

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by ramster »

Rhodymob05 wrote:https://www.fanragsports.com/cbb/rothst ... 5-2017-18/

Can always trust Rhody Jon though.
He left out Michael Tertsea as a Projected Bench player who I would not rule out as a potential starter next year - I wouldn't rule anybody Big Man out. I'll be surprised if we regularly play 4 Guards with Stanford at SF as Rothstein is predicting. This year we always played Iverson and Martin while subbing Langevine and sometimes Akele. The 2 Starting Big Men should be Langevine and a battle between Tertsea, Layssard and Akele, Possible Berry. Guys will be working hard this summer to gain a starting Big Man spot and maybe even putting pressure on Langevine. Competition is great when you have a team of virtually all 3-Start and 4-Star players.

Projected Bench: Daron “Fats” Russell, Nicola Akele, Mike Layssard, Jeff Dowtin, Christion Thompson
1 x
rambone 78
Frank Keaney
Posts: 16330
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5182

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by rambone 78 »

Not sure ramster if Dowtin is bench to start season.....could depend on JG's health.

A problem this team has is they have too many 2's, and not enough 3's......
0 x
ramster
Frank Keaney
Posts: 23803
Joined: 11 years ago
x 8856

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by ramster »

Agree that it is very tough to see URI without Dowtin in the Starting Line Up.
Not sure who would not be in the starting 5, but to not have the 23 point scorer and leader from our 1st NCAA Tournament win this Century seems kind of hard to fathom.
0 x
Rhody83
Tyson Wheeler
Posts: 7437
Joined: 9 years ago
x 3942

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Rhody83 »

Against RPI Top 100 and A10 play Rhody will need two starting players over 6-5. Langevine will definitely be one. My guess is the other will be Akele or a JUCO/5th transfer. Jarvis and Stan will come off the bench. Two of the other big buys will spell the starters like Langevine and Akele did this year. Someone will get a decent amount of playing time because Langevine foul trouble. I,think Fatts will start taking time from Jarvis when the A10 season rolls around (he is the real deal).
0 x
“We will be good when we are good.”
User avatar
TruePoint
Frank Keaney
Posts: 13851
Joined: 11 years ago
x 11427

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by TruePoint »

ramster wrote:Agree that it is very tough to see URI without Dowtin in the Starting Line Up.
Not sure who would not be in the starting 5, but to not have the 23 point scorer and leader from our 1st NCAA Tournament win this Century seems kind of hard to fathom.
If you play that out, though, Stan Robinson's game against Oregon was about as impressive as Jeff's game against Creighton. I agree with you that Jeff is probably the assumed starter right now and heading into next season, but his point total in one game cannot be the logic for it. Everyone knows I love Stan and think he is a starting caliber player, also, but realistically you cannot start everyone. Whether Jeff or Jarvis starts the game, both will get plenty of time on the floor.
0 x
"If you build it, they will come." --Us, circa 2011
User avatar
Ramrod
Kenny Green
Posts: 224
Joined: 10 years ago
Location: Seattle, WA
x 174

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Ramrod »

Rhodymob05 wrote:https://www.fanragsports.com/cbb/rothst ... 5-2017-18/

Can always trust Rhody Jon though.
Stan really is your prototypical PF though, so you gotta agree with the man there... ;)
0 x
ramster
Frank Keaney
Posts: 23803
Joined: 11 years ago
x 8856

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by ramster »

TruePoint wrote:
ramster wrote:Agree that it is very tough to see URI without Dowtin in the Starting Line Up.
Not sure who would not be in the starting 5, but to not have the 23 point scorer and leader from our 1st NCAA Tournament win this Century seems kind of hard to fathom.
If you play that out, though, Stan Robinson's game against Oregon was about as impressive as Jeff's game against Creighton. I agree with you that Jeff is probably the assumed starter right now and heading into next season, but his point total in one game cannot be the logic for it. Everyone knows I love Stan and think he is a starting caliber player, also, but realistically you cannot start everyone. Whether Jeff or Jarvis starts the game, both will get plenty of time on the floor.
Yeah,
That's for sure not the only reason Dowtin might start. And maybe he doesn't but I'll trust my judgement over a guy who predicts us Top 25 right now after losing both starting big men. Plus leaves Tertsea completely off like he didn't even know he was on the team.
And I don't see us playing 4 guards. And to leave Tertsea off completely shows a lack of depth in Rothsteins ability to accurate project. Losing Iverson and Martin, two of the top rebounders, shot blocking and defensive specialists in the A10 will be tough to replace. I don't see us Top 25 starting 4 guards as this guy predicts and need to see how the big guys perform this summer and how they improve.
0 x
steveystuds06
Sly Williams
Posts: 4583
Joined: 9 years ago
x 5917

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by steveystuds06 »

No way we are top 25 with the roster we have right now. We also won't have this same roster when we start the season next year. Everyone knows this team needs a juco or grad to come in. If I'm a 4 or 5 looking for a team that will give me a starting job and a potential NCAA run I'd love to play with us.
0 x
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING
User avatar
RF1
Ernie Calverley
Posts: 9071
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5492

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by RF1 »

ATPTourFan wrote:
RF1 wrote:One last season ending poll usually comes out in the week after the NCAA Tournament is over (AP 03/14/16 ly). Will Rhody make the cut for the 2016-17 season? If so, they would have been on the initial preseason and postseason polls.
Not sure about this. The last poll mid March is being called Final.


http://www.collegepolltracker.com/basketball/
I might have confused the two polls. I found something about the USA Today Coaches Poll that makes it appear there is a last poll done after the NCAA Tourney:
  • Beginning in the 1993–94 basketball season, the Coaches Poll began publishing its final poll after the NCAA basketball tournament.
0 x
reef
Frank Keaney
Posts: 14768
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5145

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by reef »

I think both Stan and Jarvis both come off the bench

I also think we will see plenty of the 4 guard lineups
0 x
User avatar
Rhodymob05
Tyson Wheeler
Posts: 7382
Joined: 11 years ago
Location: Rhode Island
x 3952

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Rhodymob05 »

I would definitely not mind testing the four guard lineup, but if our shooting is off..............
0 x
GO RAMS
Paleoguy
Marc Upshaw
Posts: 76
Joined: 8 years ago
x 46

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Paleoguy »

RF1 wrote:
ATPTourFan wrote:
RF1 wrote:One last season ending poll usually comes out in the week after the NCAA Tournament is over (AP 03/14/16 ly). Will Rhody make the cut for the 2016-17 season? If so, they would have been on the initial preseason and postseason polls.
Not sure about this. The last poll mid March is being called Final.


http://www.collegepolltracker.com/basketball/
I might have confused the two polls. I found something about the USA Today Coaches Poll that makes it appear there is a last poll done after the NCAA Tourney:
  • Beginning in the 1993–94 basketball season, the Coaches Poll began publishing its final poll after the NCAA basketball tournament.
Yes, that's correct. Last year, the final postseason USA Today/Coaches poll was released on 4/4/16, reflecting Villanova's victory:

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... asontype/3

So, we should see a final USA Today/Coaches poll this year as well.
0 x
ramster
Frank Keaney
Posts: 23803
Joined: 11 years ago
x 8856

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by ramster »

I am not in the 4 guard line up camp. We just about always had 2 big men in the game from among Iverson, Martin, Langevine, Akele and Berry. If we didn't it might have been foul trouble or some unique situation. I know 4 guards was talked about but I can't remember ever seeing it.

If we go to 4 guards this year then it is because the guard depth is so great (we are adding Russell) and possibly also that they show the better team on the Court to be 4 guards and 1 big guy.

If that is the case then we are not very well balanced with big men and that will eventually catch up to us on defensive and offensive rebounding and in shot blocking

I think we need at least 2 Big men in the game at all times. Tertsea, Akele, Langevine, Layssard, Berry and possibly a 5th transfer or JUCO contributes but from among that group I would think 2 serviceable Big Men emerge - if they don't then I think we are vulnerable in Post Season.

I agree our Guards are our strength, but that was also said before this season and Martin and Iverson and Langevine really became a strength of this team - more so than most might have thought preseason.

I'm 3 Guards, 2 Bigs or bust
0 x
reef
Frank Keaney
Posts: 14768
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5145

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by reef »

I don't really care for the 4 guard lineup either but I think we will see it a lot more next year .

We have a surplus of guards and they will all need minutes
0 x
User avatar
Rhody74
Sly Williams
Posts: 4900
Joined: 11 years ago
x 2484

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Rhody74 »

Pointless arguments until we see the results of Dan's spring recruiting efforts. That JC forward would make a huge difference.
0 x
Slava Ukraini!
PeterRamTime
Ernie Calverley
Posts: 9671
Joined: 9 years ago
x 5499

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by PeterRamTime »

Rhodymob05 wrote:http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... gs-2017-18

Not even mentioned, Joe Lunardi can go F himself..again.
Eamonn Brennon has never been too impressed with us.

He has VCU in the honorable mentions and not us...
RUBBISH
Last edited by PeterRamTime 7 years ago, edited 1 time in total.
0 x
EGram
Jimmy Baron
Posts: 358
Joined: 10 years ago
x 176

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by EGram »

Yeah anyone having VCU above us is a joke. They were an NIT quality team last year that was lucky to make the tourney and is facing far bigger losses than URI. Look at our losses compared to teams like VCU and Dayton and it's no comparison.

I don't see our losses as massive imo. Cyril playing more minutes should cover a decent part of the bigs issue but like others said we really need someone to step up or grab a viable big with the last scholarship.

I disagree that Iverson is some massive hole that will be hard to fill. His tendency to waste possessions with his lousy 3 point shooting and of course his awful tendency for boneheaded plays ( Think the outlet pass turnover that nearly cost us the Davidson game, or his inbound pass to the ref in the A10 tourney just to name a couple!). Akele's per minute stats were actually very solid and I suspect we can get equivalent or better production from his minutes next year.

Lastly guys like Robinson, Matthews, Terrell, and Jarvis are all guys who are strong breakout candidates and I fully expect one of them to be a good shooter next year. At worse the already good guard group should be improved. If one of our guards suddenly can go from a 15-17PER guy to a 20-25PER that would likely be worth 2-3 wins alone.

Right now i'd say this should be a top 25 team. Remember other schools don't have the entire roster fleshed out either.
0 x
rambone 78
Frank Keaney
Posts: 16330
Joined: 11 years ago
x 5182

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by rambone 78 »

Right now I would say the X factors for this team to be top 25 are 1. Continued improvement from Stan and Cyril. 2. What are we going to get from Tertsea and ML? 3. Any addition that Dan can bring in, as in JC's, and 5th years.
Last edited by rambone 78 7 years ago, edited 1 time in total.
0 x
Paleoguy
Marc Upshaw
Posts: 76
Joined: 8 years ago
x 46

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Unread post by Paleoguy »

Here is the final USA Today/Coaches postseason poll. Rhody received some votes, but not enough to make the top 25.....

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings
0 x
Post Reply