3/15 | Oklahoma Sooners | 12:15PM | CBS (NCAA 1st Rd.)

mstyles22 · Unread post by **mstyles22** » 6 years ago

Quick observations...

- What needs to be said about the FTs? How about we make some in the 2nd half.

- It’s pretty simple, we need to hit more shots. Open looks from 3 need to go down.

- I say this every game but we need to run more sets thru Jeff in ISO. He’s so good at breaking down his guy and finding the open man. JT, while he had some beautiful assists early, tend to go into alpha mode and force things.

- I’m confident that we’ll fix some of the interior leaks on D and start rotating over.

- CBS is too busy blowing OK and their size, but I don’t think they realize that the current pace favors Rhody. OK will eventually tire and get into foul trouble by trying to slow the game down and that’s when we really need to convert from the line.

- EC...I prefer when he lets the game come to him rather than force things...BUT we’re going to need him to get going ASAP.

- Cyril! I love you but just catch the ball and go right up with it buddy.

Apparently we’ve already lost this game according to Kenny Smith and others that watched approximately 45-minutes of college hoops before March 1st. They don’t know what this team is made of.

Let’s go Rhody...

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 6 years ago

Poor Charles

TulaneGradRamFan · Unread post by **TulaneGradRamFan** » 6 years ago

hrstrat57 wrote:Beaten in every aspect of game and down 4.

OU exposing URI lack of a power 4 player. Denying the high ball screen and forcing Matthews to the right.

Well coached game by OU so far, but make a few shots and we still win.

Exactly. Our offense is a little sloppy where theirs is much more controlled and intentional.

RhodyRam86 · Unread post by **RhodyRam86** » 6 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:Have to give shot blockers a little pump fake and get them off their feet. Our shots at the rim are either getting blocked or are very tough shots. Get that shot blocker up and at least get a foul.

in many cases it's not the guy on the shooter blocking the shot. It's an off ball defender.

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 6 years ago

Gotta make our FTs.

RhodyRam86 · Unread post by **RhodyRam86** » 6 years ago

agree we need to make free throws, but that is not the difference in the half. they've been even worse!

the_one_mike · Unread post by **the_one_mike** » 6 years ago

This is looking a lot like Alabama 2.0 right now. We are clearly the better team with more talent but the pure size and athleticism of a P5 school is hurting us.

If we expect to win this game, we must find a body when the ball goes up. If we hit free throws and box out, we are ahead right now. I don't see this changing in the second half.

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 6 years ago

the_one_mike wrote:This is looking a lot like Alabama 2.0 right now. We are clearly the better team with more talent but the pure size and athleticism of a P5 school is hurting us.

Huh? How are we clearly the better team with more talent? OU looks head and shoulders above us at pretty much every position so far.
The only thing clear about this game is we are not playing well and havent been for the last 2 weeks. Last year we were peaking going into the tournament, this year we are limping in. Gonna need a early season effort to win this game.

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 6 years ago

Unless we're getting layups, need to stick to good shots in the flow. A Berry 16 footer is not a comfortable shot.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 6 years ago

the_one_mike wrote:This is looking a lot like Alabama 2.0 right now. We are clearly the better team with more talent but the pure size and athleticism of a P5 school is hurting us.

If we expect to win this game, we must find a body when the ball goes up. If we hit free throws and box out, we are ahead right now. I don't see this changing in the second half.

They're not the better team. Oklahoma is bigger and more physical.

It'll be very surprising if Rhode Island somehow wins this game.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

This rebounding is torture.

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 6 years ago

Terrell channeling Trae with that shot!

RhodysRelevant · Unread post by **RhodysRelevant** » 6 years ago

Terell cans one from beyond nba range he is heating up.

Native · Unread post by **Native** » 6 years ago

media timeout at the 15:44 mark, we are all tied up

URI 44, Oklahoma 44

Rhody09 · Unread post by **Rhody09** » 6 years ago

HOLY SHIT JARRED! That was Jimmy Baron range!

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 6 years ago

JT from the logo!!

TulaneGradRamFan · Unread post by **TulaneGradRamFan** » 6 years ago

Yes! They are back! Was down 7 now It is tied.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 6 years ago

Rhody09 wrote:HOLY SHIT JARRED! That was Jimmy Baron range!

Just like Jimmy from the old CVS logo

Rhody09 · Unread post by **Rhody09** » 6 years ago

sf2010 wrote:
Rhody09 wrote:HOLY SHIT JARRED! That was Jimmy Baron range!
Just like Jimmy from the old CVS logo

Exactly what I thought

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 6 years ago

The only way this team can compete in this tournament with schools like Oklahoma (or Duke) is by shooting 3's like that.

the_one_mike · Unread post by **the_one_mike** » 6 years ago

Shinze88 wrote:
the_one_mike wrote:This is looking a lot like Alabama 2.0 right now. We are clearly the better team with more talent but the pure size and athleticism of a P5 school is hurting us.
Huh? How are we clearly the better team with more talent? OU looks head and shoulders above us at pretty much every position so far.
The only thing clear about this game is we are not playing well and havent been for the last 2 weeks. Last year we were peaking going into the tournament, this year we are limping in. Gonna need a early season effort to win this game.

We are ahead in metrics such as assists/point but are behind in rebounding, paint points, and second chance points. We are winning the game of skill but losing the game of physicality.

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 6 years ago

God that Stan play was infuriating.

RhodyRam86 · Unread post by **RhodyRam86** » 6 years ago

Stan gives you a lot, but every once in a while he also gives you that bonehead KI play.

Rhody09 · Unread post by **Rhody09** » 6 years ago

How many times have been we burned with Cyril on a Trae double team?

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

It’s tough to believe there’s not a guy on that bench that can’t outplay Cyril Langevine right now.

Native · Unread post by **Native** » 6 years ago

media timeout with 10:36 remaining

Oklahoma 50, URI 47

mstyles22 · Unread post by **mstyles22** » 6 years ago

scine20 wrote:The only way this team can compete in this tournament with schools like Oklahoma (or Duke) is by shooting 3's like that.

Good to see you back...

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 6 years ago

......new stat....O/U on how many times per game CL will dribble in the paint and loose it.....

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 6 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote:It’s tough to believe there’s not a guy on that bench that can’t outplay Cyril Langevine right now.

Disagree. He got burned a couple times but he is by far our best option right now.

No doubtb about it though, we gotta do better on the p'n'r roll man

mstyles22 · Unread post by **mstyles22** » 6 years ago

Need to settle down a bit. The fact that we’re only down 2 given how we’ve played says something about this team.

Now let’s go take it.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 6 years ago

Any chance we play both bigs (so to speak) at the same time? Neither of them look good alone.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 6 years ago

ramfan85 wrote:Any chance we play both bigs (so to speak) at the same time? Neither of them look good alone.

No

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 6 years ago

There's just no way you can win games like this with this many missed easy shots.

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 6 years ago

Fuck, Langevine! They are rejecting every attempt! Kick out the offensive rebounds already.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 6 years ago

Every time we get close we miss a key shot so frustrating

Native · Unread post by **Native** » 6 years ago

Rhody goes on a run

Okie coach calls a timeout with 8:40 remaining

URI 55, Oklahoma 50

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

Rhody09 · Unread post by **Rhody09** » 6 years ago

Great run! That Fatts steal to 3 was nothing short of straight fire.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 6 years ago

......that sequence was fun.....

RhodysRelevant · Unread post by **RhodysRelevant** » 6 years ago

Fatts with the steal and 3!

josephski · Unread post by **josephski** » 6 years ago

Holy shit, that was an awesome sequence!

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 6 years ago

Yes!!!

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 6 years ago

LETS GOOOOOOOO

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

Fatts is just a stone cold assassin on that play!!!!

rhodyruckus · Unread post by **rhodyruckus** » 6 years ago

Oh my, let's keep splashing boys.

Da_Process_Survivor · Unread post by **Da_Process_Survivor** » 6 years ago

better movement and team ball...KEEP IT UP!

Native · Unread post by **Native** » 6 years ago

media timeout with 7:22 remaining, with Rhody up by seven

URI 59, Oklahoma 52

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 6 years ago

.......Fatts now up to 100 lbs balls...

RhodyRam86 · Unread post by **RhodyRam86** » 6 years ago

keep the pedal to the metal boys. fire them up while you are hot. let's get some comfortable separation!

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 6 years ago

TruePoint wrote:If Fatts Russell is 140 pounds, 90 of those are his balls.

Quoted for truth