Game #16: @ Massachusetts - Saturday 2:30pm

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Wow I want to quit basketball right now

KMar970 · Unread post by **KMar970** » 9 years ago

Great finish... Nope so beyond frustrated

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 9 years ago

BUTTERFINGERS!

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Just gave it away. Just said "we don't want. Here, do you guys want this? You can have it!" Fuck.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 9 years ago

They had their nicest play in 2nd half with Jarvis, JT, EC, Hassan and Earl. What's TJ though there was 3 minutes left? Does Dan do anything besides go to EC? Everyone even those idiot announcers know what is going to happen

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

I want to punch someone in the goddamn face. I need to leave now before I completely melt down and have to ban myself.

This is the worst loss of the Dan Hurley era. I would say by a pretty wide margin.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

Fuuuuuuuckkkk!!!

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

Bad, brutal - killer loss.

Terrible.

bwerner10 · Unread post by **bwerner10** » 9 years ago

EC did not play well, did not box out on one of the last misses

KMar970 · Unread post by **KMar970** » 9 years ago

Well atleast they r done til Thursday... Have a good rest of weekend everyone mine is ruined

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 9 years ago

What is TJ doing in the game at the end?? How about having a shooter on the floor!

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

Basically agree with Gio.
There is our first BAD loss - to a team we are clearly better than.

Hated the substitution pattern, team wasn't aware of time and score down the stretch. Bad game management in last 3 minutes and bad execution. EC was going to have a clean look if he didn't fumble away that pass. If our starters played more we win by 10.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

Talk about the February swoon. Welcome to the last 5 minutes of the game tank.

This game hurt more than others for me. Absolute choke.

Hassan is a game changer. Can't afford the 1st half moving screen foul.

EC sometimes forgets how to play basketball the same way ken Griffey jr used to forget how to hit home runs.

UMASS hit us in the mouth, we quit.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Season is over. Always next year.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 9 years ago

Same story, different day. It just feels worse because we are a better team. This is how we lose games. I'm used to it, I can't get upset anymore because of how frequently this happens. Maybe something will change, but for now we can't win the close ones.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 9 years ago

Why wasn't Jarvis out there every minute in stretch. Its very clear offense runs much better with him out there. Biggie shouldn't be out there and even TJ. I like him as much as anyone, but regardless of how he rarely comes out. He shouldn't be bringing the ball up at the end. He's walking the ball up with 14 seconds left.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

Our bigs won't be able to step up and play big if DH prefers 4 and 5 guard lineups.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

So we are now playing for the NIT. Only way to dance is win the tourney. Man, that was bad.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 9 years ago

I hate this. This is fuckin bullshit

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 9 years ago

EC really has to work on ball handling and going to his right. A special talent, but has some work to do to be as good as he can and we want.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

Key rebounds down the stretch killed us. Gil or Earl needed to be in there with Hassan. Another fumble by our coach IMO.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

WTF! Is it every game that's close that Matthews messes up
at the end?
Shit everyone got on X, but at least he made some big shots.
EC is a turnover machine.Can we cut this NBA crap?
This is a very tough one to take. We could not get a rebound when we needed it.
Dan better find someone else to take the last shot, because EC
is clearly NOT the man.
Butterfingers Biruta drops a rebound out of bounds, instead of scoring two.
Martin played his butt off, as usual, but nobody else comes to mind.
Maybe Jarvis with 6 assists and only 2 turnovers.
What a disgusting way to lose. Blow a 6 point lead, and look toallly
helpless down the stretch.
Yeah, we don't need big men, right?

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

We led with JG, EC, JT, Gil and Hass. Once subs happened, we sucked.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

The not ready for primetime players.

Looks like nothing's changed from the Baron years. Can't beat anybody decent. And UMass is barely decent.

Our lack of depth KILLS us. We can't count on any backups to do anything.

You have to admit it though. Some little used backup comes in and makes 3 3's in a row.

Total bullshit.

It's just not meant to be, even now. NIT? Long shot!

We are doomed. Either we win our next 4, or forget meaningful postseason.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 9 years ago

We just really can't fuckin score.
Gotta get the bye.
We should be 5-0 in this league right now.
Now the games mean less and it's just fuckin annoying. I'm going to try to ease my mind now.
I hope you guys can manage for the rest of the day.

jmck · Unread post by **jmck** » 9 years ago

theblueram wrote:So we are now playing for the NIT. Only way to dance is win the tourney. Man, that was bad.

Nothing this past week tells me they could 11-2 the rest of the way but if they do that then they can get an at large.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

bigappleram wrote:Key rebounds down the stretch killed us. Gil or Earl needed to be in there with Hassan. Another fumble by our coach IMO.

UMass got the ball back up 1 with 1:17 left and had it for over a minute thanks to two offensive rebounds and our refusal to foul their worst shooter. Two FTs later, ball game. The game could have been six or seven possessions longer. Bad coaching on a number of levels: personnel, strategy, preparation.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

And our bench coming in next year ain't lightin fires. fuckin disgrace.

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 9 years ago

I dont get why is this a bad loss? We're a bad team right now and so is UMass, I'd actually say UMass is a horrible team, just a dysfunctional team who has no clue on offense (like us) UMass was favored to win the game and they won on their home court. Bad losses ended after the pc game, because once that game ended so did our at large chances. The VCU game was just the nail on the coffin. EC is a true enigma, I expect some of puzzling things he does from a lesser player, not from a player who is expected to play in the NBA someday. Hassan has been the best player on the team this year and looks more like the NBA prospect. We are what we are, an NIT team with hope for next year. Onto the next game...

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 9 years ago

Terrible fkng loss....ridiculous....we were terrible today besides Martin in the 2nd half

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 9 years ago

This may be sacrilege but Hurley still has some things to prove as a bench coach. Really should have won againt a .500 team, even on the road.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 9 years ago

Danny's a young coach as we are a young team. I have to question his substitution pattern as well. He is so strong willed in his beliefs, he may need to be more flexible in some of his thoughts. All great coaches are and part of learning experience for coach as well.
EC, pro talk shouldn't be there. But when its the last shot, everyone knows its the only thing we do. The only thing. Very, very easy to defend.
Hassan shows a nice touch around the hoop. Got a couple of touches, definitely needs to see more. Even Gil, early in game was really asking for ball and every guy basically looked away. I know Gil has struggled in many ways, but has had the ability to score down low at times. Guys taller than 6-4 can score too if given an opportunity.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Maybe now we can put that ncaa talk, and, EC going pro on the back burner. We can't shoot and stink at the line. Nothing changes.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

This was a bad fkin loss

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

Two blown leads in the final minutes, both on national TV....not a good week for the program.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

And the blueram, your point is?

Your point is right. Our starting five is good. Good enough to win this game for sure.

There is going to be a LOT of second guessing of Dan in this one.

I'm sure the excuse will be, the kid who hit the 3's just got lucky. And he sure did.

Even with that, we had our chances.

Every scout out there must have at the top of his list to give his coach, just get URI in a close game with a few to go, and they will find a way to lose.

Same script from the you-know-who years. Just the names are different.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Yes, this was ABSOLUTELY a bad loss!
Just baffling substitution patterns.
Watson should have played in the first half instead of Iffy.
Not sure why anyone is on Biggie's case. 2-2 and 1-1 and ZERO turnovers.
9 blocks is a nice number. Earl 3 and Hassan 4.
15 turnovers to UMass 10.
And we missed NINE free throws, with BYroota 1-5.
7 offensive rebounds to UMass' 18! That's where the game was lost.
For those who think it's OK to play 4 or 5 guards and no bigs, except Martin.
WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!
Disgusting and disgusted!

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 9 years ago

Traveling call on EC was horrendous and the turning point in the game. It was not a rebound that he caught so it was not a travel. Umass then scored 5 straight points to tie the game. Fkin awful call!! Still wonder why TJ was in the game with 14 seconds left down 3. Coach too much in love with him!

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:Every scout out there must have at the top of his list to give his coach, just get URI in a close game with a few to go, and they will find a way to lose.

We did just win two or three of those. But I agree that even letting one of these go through your fingers is bad, but two in a row is just heatbreaking and infuriating. Totally controlled the game and then just peed ourselves at the end. At least you could kind of see how VCU earned it. UMass is terrible and we just donated the game to them. The refs didn't help, but that is a road game in the conference for you. You have to overcome it, and we could have and should have.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 9 years ago

jmck wrote:
theblueram wrote:So we are now playing for the NIT. Only way to dance is win the tourney. Man, that was bad.
Nothing this past week tells me they could 11-2 the rest of the way but if they do that then they can get an at large.

I don't think there is a lot to separate URI, GW, UMass, LaSalle, Davidson and Richmond at this point and there will be a lot of back and forth between these teams beating each other. Dayton will be beat by a couple of these teams as well. Tough, tough losses this week, but if the kids keep playing this way, and improving as they are, they will win there share of games. Where I had questions going into this week, I have no doubt URI is right there with anyone in league with exception of VCU, and better than most. If they continue to work, which I have no reason to believe they won't they will be playing their best as season goes on.

Still 2 very difficult losses to take this week.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Watson to starting five, Gil to the bench please.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 9 years ago

Seems the recipe to beat is; take away what EC wants to do, get the ball low on the bigs and get them to the bench for long stretches. Force a couple of TOs and hang around to the late game and make a play or two to go ahead.....becoming a trend.......sadly, welcome to the middle pack of the league. Major disppointment.....hearing fom Dan now...

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

Win the championship or this is another hallow season.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Jarvis guarding a 6'7" guy, who just shot over him.
was the killer.
I don't fault Jarvis. I fault Dan.
Also, TJ did not have a good game. 2 turnovers and zero rebounds.
Another wasted season for Martin and Matthews, although EC has
shat the bed at the end of the last two games.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Yes, this was ABSOLUTELY a bad loss!
Just baffling substitution patterns.
Watson should have played in the first half instead of Iffy.
Not sure why anyone is on Biggie's case. 2-2 and 1-1 and ZERO turnovers.
9 blocks is a nice number. Earl 3 and Hassan 4.
15 turnovers to UMass 10.
And we missed NINE free throws, with BYroota 1-5.
7 offensive rebounds to UMass' 18! That's where the game was lost.
For those who think it's OK to play 4 or 5 guards and no bigs, except Martin.
WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!
Disgusting and disgusted!

Absolutely right about guard play. Forget travel call, even missed fts, UMass size won this game. They got a lot of easy interior hoops and drew a lot of fouls with their size and interior play. Hassan needs help big time. I'm not so sure game is getting smaller, or at least as small as us. 4 guards just isn't going to get it done in the long term, especially when they can't shoot.
Biggie played well, but for me, its gotta be Jarvis in the crunch time.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Good thing we didn't play a zone. Coleman hit 2 on man to man.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

We were up 6 and then the subs happened. Doomed from there. How strong is our bench next year?

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

Rod that play that Coleman hit that shot over Jarvis was a disaster. Someone had to switch back with him and nobody did, and Jarvis fought his ass off for 15 seconds and did a great job, but then Coleman had to throw it up and Jarvis couldn't do anything but hope he missed. That 10-0 run which included the "travel" by EC that should have been 2 FTs for us was the killer.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Rod, I'm with you on playing the bigs.

How could we play 4 guards against their front line? Ridiculous!

Two stats stand out. Gil 1-5 from the line, and gave up 18 offensive rebounds.

Every time we play UMass, we lose on those same things: FT's and rebounds.

They make them, we miss. They rebound, we don't. Always at the end too.

This wasn't a totally blown game however. A couple key bad calls, and that Coleman kid went nuts for a couple minutes. Bad luck there.

But it always seems to happen to us, and shows no signs of stopping!

UMass is supposed to be the undisciplined team. Against us, they can do no wrong.

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