2019 Offseason Discussion

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 4 years ago

Rhody74 wrote: ↑4 years ago Fatts looks like he’s stronger too. That’ll help him get to the rim.

and adapt to that extended arc!

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

DJ is going to be an offensive spark this year. He and Walker can get up.
The

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago DJ is going to be an offensive spark this year. He and Walker can get up.
The

As long as Fatts and Jeff are looking for it and making the passes, it should be all good.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 4 years ago

Sheppard said since he's on the short side he's always had to take deep threes so the change doesn't bother him

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 4 years ago

A lot of pics being posted on Instagram of what I’m guessing was today’s practice. The guys look in great shape and like they’re having a lot of fun.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

They had Combine skills competition at practice.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Toppin won the vertical leap competition.

Edit: Toppin hit the highest mark on the stick.
Fatts had the best vertical measured by the height you hit on the stick less your actual height. Fatts is approximately 10 inches shorter than Toppin.

wpbrown8267 · Unread post by **wpbrown8267** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago

Is his head AT or ABOVE the rim?

Wow good lord that’s some hops!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

His hand is above the top of the backboard.

Whoa.

If he turns out to be as good as his brother we will be a beast.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 4 years ago

I know the comparisons will be inevitable, but let him be Jacob.

Unrelated, I do not hate this return to shorter shorts that’s happening across basketball. Also, if the other guys aren’t roasting Dana everyday for what he’s doing with his, they are failing as teammates!

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Dana working a little too hard to show off his new body

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 4 years ago

ace wrote: ↑4 years ago I know the comparisons will be inevitable, but let him be Jacob.

Yeah, altho......If he wants to take the easy way out and be just like Obi, I would forgive his lack of originality...

phipsiGD'11 · Unread post by **phipsiGD'11** » 4 years ago

Do they do this every year?
I personally like it for the team building aspect, this team with the new additions needs to be compatible on and off the court so they can excel this year. Seems like fun while still being competitive.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑4 years ago Do they do this every year?
I personally like it for the team building aspect, this team with the new additions needs to be compatible on and off the court so they can excel this year. Seems like fun while still being competitive.

I think Chase implemented it this year (first time). He talked about having a full offseason with the players this year. By the time he was hired last year and evaluated the players they were into the summer. I believe this was the competition to measure the results from the offseason training program.

bkoeppen · Unread post by **bkoeppen** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago

toppin looks like the same height as Cyril and Harris, is it possible he's pushing 6'9"?

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Harris 6’9”
Cyril 6’8”
Toppin 6’8”

He said he was the 3rd tallest on the team. Both he and Cyril said Harris is the tallest - 1 inch taller than them.

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 4 years ago

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

Devale looks right up there in that 6'8 category.

You can tell by looking at them they are bigger, stronger, faster and more confident than last year.

phipsiGD'11 · Unread post by **phipsiGD'11** » 4 years ago

https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/ ... -to-watch/

They highlight 3 players.
Would have been nice to see how Cyril would handle Lamb if we could have gotten a game with Vermont.

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 4 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑4 years ago Devale looks right up there in that 6'8 category.

You can tell by looking at them they are bigger, stronger, faster and more confident than last year.

You can tell DJ and Sheppard just arrived because they are no where near as muscular as the others.

bkoeppen · Unread post by **bkoeppen** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago Harris 6’9”
Cyril 6’8”
Toppin 6’8”

He said he was the 3rd tallest on the team. Both he and Cyril said Harris is the tallest - 1 inch taller than them.

that makes sense - toppin has some good hair which will also make him look an inch or two taller.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 4 years ago

phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑4 years ago https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/ ... -to-watch/

They highlight 3 players.
Would have been nice to see how Cyril would handle Lamb if we could have gotten a game with Vermont.

The battle I'm looking forward to is Cyril vs Nate Watson. Watson is going to be a problem for PC opponents this year.

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 4 years ago

The battle I'm looking forward to is Cyril vs Nate Watson. Watson is going to be a problem for PC opponents this year.

He outweighs Cryil by 25 lbs and has 2 " on him. Will be interesting to see if Watson
can muscle Cryril around or if C can hold his own.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 4 years ago

CHICO 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago The battle I'm looking forward to is Cyril vs Nate Watson. Watson is going to be a problem for PC opponents this year.

He outweighs Cryil by 25 lbs and has 2 " on him. Will be interesting to see if Watson
can muscle Cryril around or if C can hold his own.

Gonna be a double-down shutdown! WooHoo!

So, I flipped my high-tech (paper, from Wolfrock Wine and Spirits) desk calendar over to October (and cheat-wrote the 30th in the empty square).
Now...the RIC game is and will be, daily, in sight. It's like waiting for pitchers and catchers to report....

79RhodyFan · Unread post by **79RhodyFan** » 4 years ago

Might have to have the Human Tarantula attack Watson and get him in foul trouble because he will be trouble

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

Last seasons matchup

Watson-21 min 12 points 7 rebounds
Langevine -36 min 18 points 12 rebounds

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑4 years ago Last seasons matchup

Watson-21 min 12 points 7 rebounds
Langevine -36 min 18 points 12 rebounds

I don’t think this game is relevant. Watson wasn’t even starting then. Young started and they split time.
No one for URI had a good game.

JimSidd · Unread post by **JimSidd** » 4 years ago

Last year’s game was a rock fight. Neither team played well: tough to watch.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

URI was down 27-39 at half. The closest they ever got was 7. They held PC to 20 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t score (23 points). I would say the 2nd half was a rock fight after PC handed it to Rhody in the 1st half.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

Our first practice is in Keaney?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

I would not have any issues if they made Keaney the practice facility.

Spend a couple million upgrading the locker rooms and add other amenities found in stand alone practice facilities.....

Yeah I know everyone wants their own private spaces. I still think it could have been done.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

Can someone tell Thor or whomever, to put some damn flags up on the Keaney entrance flag poles. Also, I like Keaney. WIsh I could have seen some games in there from years past. Reminds me of a small Cameron Indoor.

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 4 years ago

They need to replace the rims in Keaney. Way too tight. Actually hurts to dunk on them.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

The picture was from today’s practice. The first practice was yesterday.
Other sports teams use Keaney. I know the Women’s Volleyball team plays their matches in there.

Bill Koch · Unread post by **Bill Koch** » 4 years ago

From practice Tuesday: https://www.providencejournal.com/sport ... ent-return

RhodyKyle · Unread post by **RhodyKyle** » 4 years ago

Good write-up, Bill. I can't wait to watch a pissed off Dowtin go to work all season.

RAMFAN · Unread post by **RAMFAN** » 4 years ago

Looks like no open practice planned. Odd to cancel something that's inexpensive to do and popular with fans

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 4 years ago

Like I said in the other thread, the expectations have been set. Nice write up Bill.

Dino611 · Unread post by **Dino611** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Our first practice is in Keaney?

Engineering internship/career fair in Ryan Center tomorrow mid-day people setting up for it

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑4 years ago https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/ ... -to-watch/

They highlight 3 players.
Would have been nice to see how Cyril would handle Lamb if we could have gotten a game with Vermont.

Probably not very well.

Lamb plays out at the 3 pt line and can dribble in.

I dont think I've seen Cyril guard guys like that.

Maybe Tate or DJ would match up better.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 4 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑4 years ago
phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑4 years ago https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/ ... -to-watch/

They highlight 3 players.
Would have been nice to see how Cyril would handle Lamb if we could have gotten a game with Vermont.

Probably not very well.

Lamb plays out at the 3 pt line and can dribble in.

I dont think I've seen Cyril guard guys like that.

Maybe Tate or DJ would match up better.

Who is DJ?

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑4 years ago
phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑4 years ago https://expandtheboxscore.com/articles/ ... -to-watch/

They highlight 3 players.
Would have been nice to see how Cyril would handle Lamb if we could have gotten a game with Vermont.

Probably not very well.

Lamb plays out at the 3 pt line and can dribble in.

I dont think I've seen Cyril guard guys like that.

Maybe Tate or DJ would match up better.
Who is DJ?

Devale Johnson. He goes by DJ and not Devale.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago
theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑4 years ago

Probably not very well.

Lamb plays out at the 3 pt line and can dribble in.

I dont think I've seen Cyril guard guys like that.

Maybe Tate or DJ would match up better.
Who is DJ?
Devale Johnson. He goes by DJ and not Devale.

Ahh, got it. I was just running through the roster trying to figure it out.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago
theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago

Who is DJ?
Devale Johnson. He goes by DJ and not Devale.
Ahh, got it. I was just running through the roster trying to figure it out.

Devale is cooler than DJ though

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago
theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago

Who is DJ?
Devale Johnson. He goes by DJ and not Devale.
Ahh, got it. I was just running through the roster trying to figure it out.

He is listed as D.J. Johnson on the gorhody.com roster.

RhodyRams12 · Unread post by **RhodyRams12** » 4 years ago