11/6 | Bryant Bulldogs | 7:00PM

[Rhodyram]

If I set an over under of 5800 for Bryant which way are you going ????

I'd say under 5000- gonna be a student and season ticket holder crowd. Not many others are going to make the effort on a Tues nite vs an opponent like bryant.

[Obadiah]

For those statistical mavens, here is a summary of opening game attendance, opponent, game score and final season record for each year since the Ryan center opened. URI has lost only one opener and that was to Norfolk State in Hurley's first season. The smallest opening crowd was for Hofstra in 2011, Baron's disastrous final season. Ex the D2 Pace opener in 2014, the last six home openers have all exceeded 5000.

2018	Nov. 6	Bryant			
2017	Nov. 10	UNC Asheville	    6,357	W, 84-60	26-8
2016	Nov. 11	Dartmouth	    6,052	W, 84-61	24-9
2015	Nov. 13	American	    5,089	W, 65-42	17-15
2014	Nov. 14	Pace	            4,210	W, 94-54	23-10
2013	Nov. 8	Maine	            5,410	W, 92-77	14-18
2012	Nov. 9	Norfolk State	    5,045	L, 55-67	8-21
2011	Nov. 25	Hofstra	            3,220	W, 85-73	7-23
2010	Nov. 16	Brown	            4,711	W, 92-67	20-14
2009	Nov. 22	Holy Cross    	    4,080	W, 78-57	26-10
2008	Nov. 14	Brown	            5,859	W, 76-74	22-9
2007	Nov. 9	FL. Atlantic	    4,610	W, 90-63	21-12
2006	Nov. 11	Stonehill	    4,341	W, 86-62	19-14
2005	Nov. 19	Sacred Heart	    4,331	W, 56-50	14-14
2004	Nov. 19	Brown	            5,220	W, 72-62	6-22
2003	Nov. 21	Northeastern	    5,685	W, 89-77	20-14
2002	Nov. 26	USC	            5,785	W, 73-71	20-11

[RF1]

Not sure about the Bryant students showing up, they may be still hung over from the Red Sox parade and throwing beer cans at Alex Cora.

LOL! True, and I've realized people from the northern part of the state don't like to go south of Cranston. Just as some SoCo folk don't go "north of the tower".

I think the original post was a comic reference as the person that was charged with throwing a full beer can at Alex Cora at the Red Sox parade on Wednesday was a Bryant student.

[Rhodyram]

For those statistical mavens, here is a summary of opening game attendance, opponent, game score and final season record for each year since the Ryan center opened. URI has lost only one opener and that was to Norfolk State in Hurley's first season. The smallest opening crowd was for Hofstra in 2011, Baron's disastrous final season. Ex the D2 Pace opener in 2014, the last six home openers have all exceeded 5000.

2018	Nov. 6	Bryant			
2017	Nov. 10	UNC Asheville	    6,357	W, 84-60	26-8
2016	Nov. 11	Dartmouth	    6,052	W, 84-61	24-9
2015	Nov. 13	American	    5,089	W, 65-42	17-15
2014	Nov. 14	Pace	            4,210	W, 94-54	23-10
2013	Nov. 8	Maine	            5,410	W, 92-77	14-18
2012	Nov. 9	Norfolk State	    5,045	L, 55-67	8-21
2011	Nov. 25	Hofstra	            3,220	W, 85-73	7-23
2010	Nov. 16	Brown	            4,711	W, 92-67	20-14
2009	Nov. 22	Holy Cross    	    4,080	W, 78-57	26-10
2008	Nov. 14	Brown	            5,859	W, 76-74	22-9
2007	Nov. 9	FL. Atlantic	    4,610	W, 90-63	21-12
2006	Nov. 11	Stonehill	    4,341	W, 86-62	19-14
2005	Nov. 19	Sacred Heart	    4,331	W, 56-50	14-14
2004	Nov. 19	Brown	            5,220	W, 72-62	6-22
2003	Nov. 21	Northeastern	    5,685	W, 89-77	20-14
2002	Nov. 26	USC	            5,785	W, 73-71	20-11

Interesting- the numbers are a little higher than I would have guessed. I dug a little deeper and saw that the last 3 openers were on a Friday night- that doesn’t hurt at all.

[PeterRamTime]

This is probably the earliest start to the season ever.

I'm not complaining at all.

You'd hope the team has gained enough casual fans to draw a crowd close to 6k after the last two seasons.

[Taylor Swift]

Not sure about the Bryant students showing up, they may be still hung over from the Red Sox parade and throwing beer cans at Alex Cora.

LOL! True, and I've realized people from the northern part of the state don't like to go south of Cranston. Just as some SoCo folk don't go "north of the tower".

I think the original post was a comic reference as the person that was charged with throwing a full beer can at Alex Cora at the Red Sox parade on Wednesday was a Bryant student.

Yes, I am well aware of that event and where the kid was from....

[Rhody83]

This is probably the earliest start to the season ever.

I'm not complaining at all.

You'd hope the team has gained enough casual fans to draw a crowd close to 6k after the last two seasons.

The last two years were supported by the anticipation of the season and preseason Top 25 ranking.
Add onto last year the celebration of the first NCAA appearance in 18 years.

I don’t see 6,000 for Tuesday night. My guess is 5,200.
I hope the students show up in big numbers.
I don’t understand why we can’t get 1,500 students for every weekday game. Just walk down the hill.
There are 14,700 ungrads in Kingston with 7,000 living on campus (dorms & greek life).
And a large population living down the line.

[theblueram]

LOL! True, and I've realized people from the northern part of the state don't like to go south of Cranston. Just as some SoCo folk don't go "north of the tower".

I think the original post was a comic reference as the person that was charged with throwing a full beer can at Alex Cora at the Red Sox parade on Wednesday was a Bryant student.

Yes, I am well aware of that event and where the kid was from....

lol

[SandorClegane]

Bases on the stats above, the trend is our friend. Hopefully the numbers continue to trend higher. I was at URI in the first years of the Ryan center (caught a few at Keaney too). I remember catching a few games in the upper deck after class and seeing ~500 people there. Remember watching fans cheer for Woodward and Robinson and heckle Dustin Helegna. We’ve come a long way since then.

[Taylor Swift]

Bases on the stats above, the trend is our friend. Hopefully the numbers continue to trend higher. I was at URI in the first years of the Ryan center (caught a few at Keaney too). I remember catching a few games in the upper deck after class and seeing ~500 people there. Remember watching fans cheer for Woodward and Robinson and heckle Dustin Helegna. We’ve come a long way since then.

Lmao I had classes with Hellenga! He sunk that nice trey at the buzzer against USC at the first game at the Ryan Center. By far his URI legacy.

Back then the guys could live off campus after freshman year and I remember he had a Bull Mastiff sophomore year before he transferred.

[SandorClegane]

I remember him constantly shooting fade-away threes. Baron would look at him like he had three heads.

I forgot Hellegna left early.. did he play anywhere after Rhody?

Sorry to divert the topic.

[Taylor Swift]

He was let go by Baron due to his lack of academic achievement the end of the 04 season if I recall. He went back to VA but doubt he played anywhere after that. Did a quick Google search and couldn’t find anything.

[neil]

I think people will be pleasantly surprised with tomorrow’s attendance. There were around 4000 for Pace for an exhibition. People are still on the band wagon. I’m guessing over six.

[BleedBlue87]

I'm bummed that this game is on election day. I'm going for the first half but have friends running for some local seats and will take off early to (hopefully) celebrate their victories.

[Rhody83]

I think people will be pleasantly surprised with tomorrow’s attendance. There were around 4000 for Pace for an exhibition. People are still on the band wagon. I’m guessing over six.

Where did you get the attendance number for the Pace game? No way there were 4,000 people there.

I am guessing that every season ticket holder and every 5 game plan (they gave 2 free vouchers) were counted. There were a lot of no shows.

[RhowdyRam02]

I think people will be pleasantly surprised with tomorrow’s attendance. There were around 4000 for Pace for an exhibition. People are still on the band wagon. I’m guessing over six.

I couldn't believe that number, so I looked at the box score, and sure enough they have 4058 listed as the attendance, though obviously not nearly that many people were there. Really speaks to the improved season ticket base, because there weren't a lot of students at that one. We shouldn't have a game below 4500 all year based on that Pace number, and with any kind of student support we shouldn't be below 5000 when they're on campus.

Edited to add that I didn't know they gave out free vouchers to that one for mini plan holders. Changes my thinking quite a bit

[sevegny7]

That number was mentioned in the Coach's Show on Tuesday by Steve when asking questions from Coach Cox. He said that was the listed attendance number and said that is a good number for an exhibition game. Coach cox followed it up by agreeing.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

That number was mentioned in the Coach's Show on Tuesday by Steve when asking questions from Coach Cox. He said that was the listed attendance number and said that is a good number for an exhibition game. Coach cox followed it up by agreeing.

Another hard-hitting question.

[RhowdyRam02]

Here's a link to Bryant's notes for tomorrow's game:

https://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/m ... 1103gdw23q

Stone Freeman has the call for ESPN+ and CoxYurView. Jon Wallach, of the Toucher and Rich show has the radio call for Bryant. We've never played them when they were the Bryant University Bulldogs, back in the 80's they were known as the Bryant College Indians.

[RhowdyRam02]

And the URI game notes:

https://d2o2figo6ddd0g.cloudfront.net/2 ... Bryant.pdf

[Seawrightspostgame]

That number was mentioned in the Coach's Show on Tuesday by Steve when asking questions from Coach Cox. He said that was the listed attendance number and said that is a good number for an exhibition game. Coach cox followed it up by agreeing.

Another hard-hitting question.

We want hard hitting questions? IMHO a little early on WAY too early on tough questions. Some questionable stuff must happen before the questioning?

[Rhody74]

https://www.yurview.com/uri-rams/season-opener-bryant/

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.......I searched for a point spread......nothing......

[Rhody74]

.......I searched for a point spread......nothing......

The Captain Obvious House of Book says Rhody -15.

[spookydog]

FYI - Shaidzon Brewery is opening up special for this URI game. They are going to be open from 5-7 before the game. They are opening up special just for URI fans. So try to grab a beer there.

[theblueram]

FYI - Shaidzon Brewery is opening up special for this URI game. They are going to be open from 5-7 before the game. They are opening up special just for URI fans. So try to grab a beer there.

You still have the best avatar

[Taylor Swift]

FYI - Shaidzon Brewery is opening up special for this URI game. They are going to be open from 5-7 before the game. They are opening up special just for URI fans. So try to grab a beer there.

Unfortunately I am not a beer drinker, but this is a fantastic move. I saw on Shaidzon's IG that you can get Tilly's delivered there, too. Another place I haven't checked out yet.

[RIhoopz14]

.......I searched for a point spread......nothing......

The Captain Obvious House of Book says Rhody -15.

My bookie has it at Rhody -24. KenPoms model shows it as Rhody winning by 17. I think i'll be betting Bryant +24, that is a very big number to cover with all the roster turnover and is probably based on last years abysmal Bryant team and a great rhody team.

[SandorClegane]

I’m sure there will be some first game jitters in front of the home crowd. Hopefully Cox has them ready to go early.

[eli#10]

No jitters for our BIG 3 who should dominate from the get-go.

[reef]

I didn't see the line at all

[KMar970]

i believe this team can over achieve this year because of jeff dowtin--this kid is going to be a stud this year--lets go rams

[RhodyRamFan69]

Do we know who the starting 5 will be tonight?

[Rhody74]

Do we know who the starting 5 will be tonight?

Obviously Cyril, Fatts and Jefe. Probably Thompson and either Tate or Harris.

[ATPTourFan]

Bill Koch expertly opens his Rhody writing season:


Kevin McNamara on the R.I. Hoops Scene

[Rhody74]

Do we know who the starting 5 will be tonight?

Obviously Cyril, Fatts and Jefe. Probably Thompson and either Tate or Harris.

ProJo has Harris and Tyrese starting along with the core three.

[Rhodymob05]

Big test for the Freshmen.

[TruePoint]

There will be bigger tests. If we’re going to rely on them, Bryant is as good of a time to get their feet wet as any.

[RF1]

Kevin McNamara on the R.I. Hoops Scene

Blurb on ticket sales:
Tickets are moving at the Ryan Center as well. URI season tickets are up 16 percent over last year. That’s the second straight season of at least a 15-percent jump. URI averaged 6,217 fans in its 7,600-seat building, good for a 1,500-seat spike from just two years earlier.



Even if the season average goes up this season, total overall attendance is almost certainly destined to decrease with two less Ryan Center home games (versus last season).

[Rhodymob05]

Can anyone describe the difference between ESPN+ and ESPN3? Thanks

[rhodysurf]

Can anyone describe the difference between ESPN+ and ESPN3? Thanks

ESPN+ is online only paying $5 monthly. You can only get it by paying ESPN for it.

ESPN3 comes with you cable subscription. Both stream from WatchESPN

[rhodysurf]

Also the A10 board is saying that ESPN+ is blacking out locally for Dayton games because they are on TV too.

Does yurview even count as being on TV since only Cox has it? Curious if we ever have a blackout.

[Rhody83]

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......for those that can’t get enough Rhody hoops, Team Rankings has a free subscription service to receive day after game email that updates URI stats, rankings, projections etc etc. I like it.....

[wpbrown8267]

I signed up for the free 7 day trial earlier for ESPN+, I'm watching the Wisconsin GB vs Wisconsin Lutheran game now on my lunch break and got to say, the streaming quality is pretty good. It def the local W-GB announcers, but everything else is ESPN, event the score of the fame at the bottom is the ESPN template you would see on games on cable.

Now if 7p could get here a little faster...

[spookydog]

FYI - Shaidzon Brewery is opening up special for this URI game. They are going to be open from 5-7 before the game. They are opening up special just for URI fans. So try to grab a beer there.

Anyone else going here before the game or will I be drinking alone?

[urirx]

It's Game Day! #GoRhody #beatBryant

[McRam]

.......I searched for a point spread......nothing......

14 1/2 las vegas insider

[KevanBoyles]

I just signed up for ESPN+. I’m glad I didn’t wait to the last minute. At first I didn’t remember my pin and then my credit card information needed to be updated online.It took about 10 minutes.

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