ALERT: St. Bonaventure Game Rescheduled for 7pm Saturday

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

UPDATE: The game vs St Bonaventure will be played at 7pm Saturday, rather than at 2pm as originally scheduled.

Rhode Island Rams‏@GoRhodyRams

"Per A-10 policy, Saturday's Rhode Island/St. Bonaventure men's basketball will be played"

Glad the A-10 gives a damn about fan's safety.
They easily could have made a Sunday doubleheader with the women's game.

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

Well according to A10 rules, if both teams can safely get to the location of the game, it will be played as scheduled. St. Bonaventure arrived in RI today. If they had to postpone it, it would be a nightmare in terms of rescheduling the game. Sucks for us fans, but I don't see what other option the league has.

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

Big deal! What's wrong with SUNDAY? There's your obvious option
to all but the morons in the A-10.

rjsuperfly66 · Unread post by **rjsuperfly66** » 11 years ago

What is wrong with postponing by one day?

The game honestly will likely be played in front of hundreds.

I'm with you Rod.

Rhody72 · Unread post by **Rhody72** » 11 years ago

It's on TV for those unable to attend.

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

they're following the rules that are in place, it is on tv and i hope the students make the walk down the hill

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

I wonder if there will be any refunds or ticket exchanges for fans who can't get to the game....I doubt it, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

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

ONE DAY! BFD! It's logical, to all but the galactically stupid.
I want to be there. I don't care about TV.
Most forecasts say the bulk of the storm will be Saturday.

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

Hey Rod,

We shouldn't call them morons.

I am on my soapbox today....

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

I'm not attacking a poster, I'm attacking the A-10.
This time they deserve it.
Defies logic.

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

This sucks - I can only get to a few games a year and I have tix to Saturday's. There's no way I can make it there from Boston - we're going to get DECKED.

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

SmartyBarrett wrote:This sucks - I can only get to a few games a year and I have tix to Saturday's. There's no way I can make it there from Boston - we're going to get DECKED.

there's no way I'm getting there from Providence

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

I'm sure the reasoning behind a move to Sunday has alot to do with the Bonnies travel and class schedules. Flight and hotel changes would also be an added expense. Not saying it's a good excuse necessarily, but I'm sure that is part of it.

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

No way I'm putting human lives in danger getting to the game. Its unfathomable that the Athletic Department does not have the common sense of playing the men’s game either before or after the woman's game on Sunday. They are going to be paying the Global Spectrum staff anyway. Is the A-10 going to assume responsibility, both moral and financial if, God forbid someone gets injured or killed in-route to the Ryan Center? Lastly, if the season ticket holders don’t at least get credit against the cost of the ticket to a game they really can’t attend it’s a serious slap in the face and gives me pause as to my future support of the program.

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

Thank you, Ashcat! Could not have said it any better than you.

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

this is really stupid...
with the winds forecast, most wont see it on TV either.

I hope by saying St Bona is already here, they mean camping out in the Ryan Center...

bpaz11 · Unread post by **bpaz11** » 11 years ago

I love how the A-10 has put rules before common sense. Lets all drive down to the Ryan Center on roads that will only be passable by snowmobile. Makes no sense why this game can't be moved to Sunday. I don't get why URI doesn't fight this more also. They are basically giving up a home game here because they'll be lucky to have 500 people in there and that will be all students. Something should definitely be done for the season ticket holders. I'm so sick of this happening every time there is a big storm. It happens once every three years or so and we never get compensated for our wasted tickets when they play a game that only an idiot would venture to drive to because of weather conditions.

Rhody72 · Unread post by **Rhody72** » 11 years ago

The forecast is tending toward a more severe storm in the Kingston area as well as arriving later than originally predicted. The A10 may re-think their stance made during a time of a more favorable forecast; particularly if the Governor declares a State of emergency for RI for the time of the game. Also, URI isn't immune to power outages. I'm sure SBU prefers to play the game, since they will be here and fewer fans at an away game is a plus.

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

Ah if it was anybody but St. Bonaventure. A foot of snow is nothing for them. I blame Jim Baron.

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

I don't see what all the excitement is about. This has always been the case: if both teams and officials are there the game goes on. There was a game at the Dunk that fans walked to.

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

That game, which I attended vs. Wake Forest, was AFTER the storm.
THIS is what the big deal is:
FROM NATIONAL WEATHER CENTER
Snow could fall as much as 3 inches per hour on Friday night and into Saturday morning. The weather service predicted drifting snow and wind gusts up to 55 mph, making travel "nearly impossible."

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

I guess it's a good thing the game isn't being played Friday night or Saturday morning? Ugh.

Thorr just tweeted out that there will be an exchange policy listed on GoRhody...one wouldn't be needed if they just did it on Sunday.

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

Everybody is postponing games, but the A-10 knows something better. Give me a break, this is just an example of an inflexible organization, never a good feature. And this is the we expect to develop a plan in the coming re-alignment game??!!

URI96 · Unread post by **URI96** » 11 years ago

For once I agree with Rod. Play the game on Sunday and everyone wins. SBU can easily make it home for Monday classes.

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

EasyEdBrown wrote:I guess it's a good thing the game isn't being played Friday night or Saturday morning? Ugh.

Thorr just tweeted out that there will be an exchange policy listed on GoRhody...one wouldn't be needed if they just did it on Sunday.

How does the ticket exchange work? Can it somehow be done on-line or do we have to exchange them at the Ryan Center?

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

I have no idea...is it up on gorhody yet?

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

There's a chance this game could be played but be closed to fans. It's a shame, but it seems like the school is handling it as best they can within the rules of the conference.

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

they are encouraging students on campus to go to the game

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

If you have a season ticket, what could they be exchanged for?
BAH!

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

twisted3829 wrote:they are encouraging students on campus to go to the game

As of now, yeah. I guess it depends on how things go. A game with just students could be fun. I'm guessing they'll offer extra free tickets for an upcoming game for season ticket holders.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:If you have a season ticket, what could they be exchanged for?
BAH!

I think it said season ticket holders would get 2 free tickets for a game....I guess to give to friends?

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

EasyEdBrown wrote:I have no idea...is it up on gorhody yet?

Ticket Exchange Policies for Saturday's Game vs. St. Bonaventure

Here are two ticket exchange scenarios for Saturday's game versus St. Bonaventure.

The game will be played as scheduled, per Atlantic 10 rules.

Blizzard Conditions in Rhode Island/Game is played:
•Tickets (un-stubbed/non scanned) can be exchanged for another men's basketball home game during the 2012-13 season.
•If the game is played (as scheduled) fans should use discretion if they decide to travel to the Ryan Center.

Game is not played/closed to fans:
•All tickets for the Feb. 9 St. Bonaventure game at will be honored at the rescheduled date and time, if applicable.
•Fans holding tickets for the Feb. 9 game can use the same ticket for the rescheduled game on the specified date.
•Fans who are unable to attend the rescheduled game may exchange their (un-stubbed /non scanned) game ticket for another men's basketball home game during the 2012-13 season.
•Season ticket holders will get two (2) additional free tickets to any of the remaining games

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

I'm with Rod. A 24-hour delay would be wise. Weather-wise, of course, the Bonnies players will feel like it's home.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 11 years ago

If they do play this game, the Bonnies probably won't be able to get a flight before Sunday, anyway.
Maybe they'll give season ticket holders a ticket (or 20) to an upcoming football game.

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

Sounds like a heck of a storm is coming, I do not miss that nasty snow

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

Boston.com has a list of sporting events cancelled or postponed. A few schools have rescheduled their bball games from Sat to Sun:

Central Connecticut State, Bryant, and Bentley all rescheduled men’s and women’s home doubleheaders from Saturday to Sunday.

I remember hearing stories of the '78 Beanpot hockey tournament where fans and concession staff were stuck in the Garden, eating popcorn, hot dogs and beer for 3 days....

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

The game should be moved to Sunday, SBU has, I think, a home game Wednesday......plenty of time to play, loose, and get out of Kingston.....

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

Sounds fantastic.

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

I hope Hellenga hits another 40 footer with 20 secs left on the shot clock.

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

SBU men's bball Twitter says the game has been moved from 2 to 7pm

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

GoRhody.com now lists the game as a 7 PM start, but the site has no big announcement on that change.

Oops, now the site has announced officially that the game will start at 7 PM.

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

I'm hopeful to make it assuming the game is open to fans. Short drive from Wakefield.

Great news. 7pm is great!! PARTY ON

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

My status will still be in the air coming down from ep

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

I/ll take an OJ stab at it, and dig out and go...............go Rhody........maybe we can kick their ass.......

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 11 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Big deal! What's wrong with SUNDAY? There's your obvious option
to all but the morons in the A-10.

I'm with rod. Also, wouldn't this have been a good way to get some more fans to the women's game? Doubleheader is a good idea. I'm surprised they didn't do it.

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

Is the ticket exchange still in effect?

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

twisted3829 wrote:they are encouraging students on campus to go to the game

Any ideas of how many students actually stay on campus on the weekends? When I was at URI, many students went home, I can only imagine how few students will be on campus knowing a blizzard was on the forecast.

bpaz11 · Unread post by **bpaz11** » 11 years ago

Like Rod said, Sunday still makes more sense. Does the A-10 think the storm is going to stop and we are going to have instant pavement on the roads? First of all this is Rhode Island and second of all we're getting around 24 inches. A tall task even for the cities that deal with this stuff many times in a winter.

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

Off topic, but anyone who's been in Montreal during and after a big storm,
is shocked at the total efficiency of their snow removal.
They use big dump trucks and the snow goes right into the
St. Lawrence Seaway, and every street, big and small is down to the pavement, in
no time at all.
Of course, here, the EPA won't allow snow to be dumped in rivers. Only sewage.

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

Agree that they should move it. Atp, wish I lived in Wakefield and not Manchester Ct. Even with a 7 o'clock start, it will still be dangerous/stupid to attempt it.
Rod, as I remember Blizzard Larry, the Wake Forest game at the Dunk came about three days after the storm. Governor Grasso of Ct. shut down the state and on the day the state was reopened I traveled on route 6 to Providence. It was surreal with basically no one on the road in eastern ct. but myself. Made it to the game with huge snow drifts on the side of the roads. There were probably 3000? people in the stands, but boy were they loud. Anyone who would come out in that type of weather were true fans. - and yes, the rams beat the Demon Deacons.

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