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

UD fans on their board really know the game, and they are generally classy compared to certain others on other boards.

That's why I consider Dayton to be my 2nd favorite A10 team to of course us.

Hope they go far in the big show. Final Four is a real possibility.

Could their success this year help their chances to move up conference wise?

Best A10 program hands down, with us and VCU rounding out the top 3 imo.

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 4 years ago

The results of today's games for both bubble teams and the A10 have made this game an ABSOLUTE must win for URI, it doesn't get any clearer than that. SLU has a legit shot for the 4 seed and have everything to play for, the pressure is all on URI tmrw. SLU has the best of the remaining schedule between Duquesne & Bonas, they've been an awful road team but this game gives me great concern, I dont have a good feeling about how we've been playing and were dinged up. Nothing is ever easy with this team, we are going to need our stars to play like stars in order to win.

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

Fatts plays well, scores 20+, we likely win.

If he doesn't.....

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

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Fatts plays well, scores 20+, we likely win.

If he doesn't.....

If he doesn't score 20, it'll be because he scores 30

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 4 years ago

I know it feels more like a formality at this point, but a win tomorrow clinches the double bye

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

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑4 years ago I know it feels more like a formality at this point, but a win tomorrow clinches the double bye

The double bye gives us at least a chance to make the final.

Which we might have to.

Cyril and Jeff have to be close to 100% if we are to win this game.

And hopefully not be too beat up after doing so.

Which is tough playing a football team masquerading as a basketball team.

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

UD90 wrote: ↑4 years ago Huge URI fan today! Beat SLU!

I’ll get in trouble on this Board for saying this, but after next week, I will be rooting for a deep run for Dayton. Would love to see you go all the way. Fun team to watch!

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

Why not root for Dayton?

As long as we aren't playing them......

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

I too have always liked Dayton. Us having a lot of success against them has helped, otherwise they are just likeable.

Cant wait for tomorrow.

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

Same with me I will pull hard for Dayton once the NCAAs come around classy fans and good for the league

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

SLU improves shooting past 5 games

“I don’t know if I can pinpoint it, but I’ve seen the numbers,” Ford said. “I think it’s that we’re passing the ball better. It’s what we call making passes on time, on target. It’s the right passes at the right time where guys can finish shots that are good for them. One thing I’ve talked about — over-emphasized — is to share the ball. There’s no reason to take tough shots unless the shot clock is under eight.”

The dramatic increase in accuracy has come during a stretch that has seen SLU take fewer 3-pointers overall but shoot them at a decent percentage. In fact, the Billikens are in a three-way tie for the best 3-point shooting in league games.

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college ... e2863.html

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

They improved shooting, but they did it mostly at home and lost on the road to UMass so it can’t have been that improved...

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

Huge game for Seeding Implications including the 4 Important Byes

Remaining Games:
1-Dayton: @URI, George Washington
2-URI: Dayton, @UMASS
3-Richmond: Davidson, @Duquesne
4-Duquesne: @VCU, Richmond
5-St Bonaventure: St Joseph’s, @Saint Louis
6-Saint Louis: @George Mason, St Bonaventure
7-Davidson: @Richmond, VCU
8-VCU: Duquesne, @Davidson

If URI loses today, then lose Dayton it puts huge pressure on the @UMASS game especially if Saint Louis wins their last 2 @GMU and Bonnies at home.

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

https://slubillikens.com/news/2020/2/28 ... wdown.aspx

Saint Louis heads to Rhode Island on Sunday for a crucial matchup involving two 20-win teams and Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Championship seeding implications.

The Billikens and Rams tip at 1 p.m. (CT) on ESPNU. Mike Corey and Mark Plansky will call the action. The radio broadcast will be carried on 101 ESPN. As always, Billiken Hall of Famers Bob Ramsey and Earl Austin Jr. will be on the radio call.

Saint Louis is 20-8 overall, 9-6 in the A-10. The Billikens enter the weekend in a three-way tie for fifth in the league standings with Duquesne (the Dukes host George Mason on Saturday) and Davidson (the Wildcats play at Dayton on Friday).

Rhode Island enters the game 20-7 overall and 12-3 in the league. The Rams are in second place all alone in the league standings.

The top four teams in the A-10 receive a double bye into Friday's action at the 2020 A-10 Championship, giving them a path of having to win three games in three days for the title. Seeds 5-10 begin the Championship on Thursday. Seeds 11-14 begin play on Wednesday.

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

rhodysurf wrote: ↑4 years ago They improved shooting, but they did it mostly at home and lost on the road to UMass so it can’t have been that improved...

4 // The Billikens have shot 50 percent or better from the field in four straight A-10 games for the first time in school history.

5 // Over the last four games, Javonte Perkins is shooting 66.7 percent from the field (30-45), 66.7 percent from 3-point range (10-15) and 82.6 percent from the line (19-23).

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

Matchups:

Bell - Harris
French - Langevine
Gooodwin - Martin
Jacobs- Dowtin
Collins - Russell

Bench:
Perkins - Toppin/Walker/Long
Hargrove - Toppin/Walker/Long
Weaver - Dowtin

Would be my guess

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

Big game today from Long as in The Fordham Win?

Big games from Walker and Toppin as well?

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

DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago I expect Fatts to have a good game tomorrow. I see him drawing a lot of contact due to STL’s physicality.

THIS. Fatts always has his best games when he's driving and drawing fouls.

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

Rhody72 wrote: ↑4 years ago It's not like we are a good FT shooting team.
Fatts in a late season swoon.
Harris is AWOL.
Cyril upper body problem limits his physicality.
Jeff is gimpy which compromises his quickness.
Toppin and Long are a year away.
Tyrese is a gamer, but can he overcome the above by himself?
We need help from STL to win this one.

You must be a real joy to sit next to at a game.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 4 years ago

ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago
rhodysurf wrote: ↑4 years ago They improved shooting, but they did it mostly at home and lost on the road to UMass so it can’t have been that improved...
4 // The Billikens have shot 50 percent or better from the field in four straight A-10 games for the first time in school history.

5 // Over the last four games, Javonte Perkins is shooting 66.7 percent from the field (30-45), 66.7 percent from 3-point range (10-15) and 82.6 percent from the line (19-23).

To surf’s point, they averaged 64 points in their two road games in their last 5 games and 80 in their three home games in that stretch. If we keep them in the 60s today then I like URI’s chances.

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

PeteRI wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rhody72 wrote: ↑4 years ago It's not like we are a good FT shooting team.
Fatts in a late season swoon.
Harris is AWOL.
Cyril upper body problem limits his physicality.
Jeff is gimpy which compromises his quickness.
Toppin and Long are a year away.
Tyrese is a gamer, but can he overcome the above by himself?
We need help from STL to win this one.
You must be a real joy to sit next to at a game.

Harris isn’t AWOL - Rhody15 knows right where he is

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 4 years ago

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

PeteRI wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rhody72 wrote: ↑4 years ago It's not like we are a good FT shooting team.
Fatts in a late season swoon.
Harris is AWOL.
Cyril upper body problem limits his physicality.
Jeff is gimpy which compromises his quickness.
Toppin and Long are a year away.
Tyrese is a gamer, but can he overcome the above by himself?
We need help from STL to win this one.
You must be a real joy to sit next to at a game.

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

I wonder if this reported case of Coronavirus in RI will affect attendance today?

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

Doubt it Billyboy.

People shouldn't panic over this.

People who have severe underlying health conditions should be careful though.

I mean, what are we to do, crawl under a rock until this passes?

It's not a death sentence for the vast majority of us.

I mean, the regular flu has the same risks.

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

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Doubt it Billyboy.

People shouldn't panic over this.

People who have severe underlying health conditions should be careful though.

I mean, what are we to do, crawl under a rock until this passes?

It's not a death sentence for the vast majority of us.

I mean, the regular flu has the same risks.

I agree with you. But some people will.

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

PeteRI wrote: ↑4 years ago
DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago I expect Fatts to have a good game tomorrow. I see him drawing a lot of contact due to STL’s physicality.
THIS. Fatts always has his best games when he's driving and drawing fouls.

Also when he is having a strong defensive game.
Last 2 games Russell only had 1 steal in each. He is averaging 2.8 steals per game. Would be great if he could have a game with 7 steals as he did vs VCU or 5 steals which he did vs WVU, Middle Tennessee and Nichols State.

Getting steals often sets up a breakaway for an easy confidence building layup. Steals excite Russell and boost his overall game. He has very quick hands and excellent anticipation.

Russell will be paired against Freshman Yuri Collins. Collins has had 7 and 12 assists his last 2 games. He stirs the drink for SLU. Russell needs to dominate the Freshman today offensively and defensively.

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 4 years ago

We need an A+ crowd today. I'm not concerned about the numbers as it will be full enough but more importantly we need energy not a typical 2pm Sunday half awake effort....

So wake up and put some Jameson in your coffee and lets fucking go!!!

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

I think the death rate so far from this, is about 3%, which is similar to the regular flu.

Most of those who have died, especially in China, had poor care or had other health problems before contracting the virus.

However it's affected our huge business with China and is causing the stock market to take a dive.

This too, will pass.

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

Back to the game, we need to share the ball a LOT more than we've been doing lately.

When Fatts has only 1 assist, that's not going to get it done.

Firing up a lot of 3's against St. Louis is a recipe for a loss.

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

Passing is key. Unselfish play.

And of course laser focus

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

83.2% probability for URI to win and URI -6 points feels too high to me

I’ll just be very happy for a victory of any size. This is a very critical game for us.

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

Excellent interviews by Will G
Langevine
Dowtin
Russell
Cox

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

Journal’s preview doesn’t sound very encouraging. Hope Cox is Couching his comments about Cyril’s condition. We really need him to have a good game to offset French and Goodwin

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 4 years ago

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years ago
UD90 wrote: ↑4 years ago Huge URI fan today! Beat SLU!
I’ll get in trouble on this Board for saying this, but after next week, I will be rooting for a deep run for Dayton. Would love to see you go all the way. Fun team to watch!

It will also make people stop saying the A10 is irrelevant.

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

GAME DAY!!!!!!!

RamIt! · Unread post by **RamIt!** » 4 years ago

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑4 years ago
LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years ago
UD90 wrote: ↑4 years ago Huge URI fan today! Beat SLU!
I’ll get in trouble on this Board for saying this, but after next week, I will be rooting for a deep run for Dayton. Would love to see you go all the way. Fun team to watch!
It will also make people stop saying the A10 is irrelevant.

Dayton is a great team this year... but when Obi leaves for the NBA they won't be a top 25 team next year, even if they are still a good team.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 4 years ago

Woke up feeling really good about this one today, which is rare, so maybe thats a bad thing? But we're coming off a tough stretch of 4 out of 5 games on the road and we did enough to tread water through it. Now back at home for a couple of big games. I'm gonna say it, we're going 3-0 to end the season!

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

TruePoint wrote: ↑4 years ago
ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago
rhodysurf wrote: ↑4 years ago They improved shooting, but they did it mostly at home and lost on the road to UMass so it can’t have been that improved...
4 // The Billikens have shot 50 percent or better from the field in four straight A-10 games for the first time in school history.

5 // Over the last four games, Javonte Perkins is shooting 66.7 percent from the field (30-45), 66.7 percent from 3-point range (10-15) and 82.6 percent from the line (19-23).
To surf’s point, they averaged 64 points in their two road games in their last 5 games and 80 in their three home games in that stretch. If we keep them in the 60s today then I like URI’s chances.

I think 65 points wins this game. I wouldn’t be shocked if 60 wins it. Pack the paint and the guards need to help on the glass. I’m expecting an ugly, rugby scrum. I hope Cyril’s shoulder holds up: he will be tested.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 4 years ago

I know absolutely nothing about Cyril's injury outside of what has been reported, but I was at least a little encouraged by it being described as a bruise last week. Hopefully that means it comes down to a pain threshold thing, because I ain't worried about that when it comes to Cyril. I'm sure he'll be limited, but I'd bet he is out there for 30+ minutes today (barring foul trouble of course).

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

adam914 wrote: ↑4 years ago I know absolutely nothing about Cyril's injury outside of what has been reported, but I was at least a little encouraged by it being described as a bruise last week. Hopefully that means it comes down to a pain threshold thing, because I ain't worried about that when it comes to Cyril. I'm sure he'll be limited, but I'd bet he is out there for 30+ minutes today (barring foul trouble of course).

Let's hope so Adam. I've been looking for Bill Koch tweets about this game and it seems like radio silence.

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

We have our fate in our own hands

We have a home game

This is a playoff game to me

Now go get it done

GO RHODY

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 4 years ago

adam914 wrote: ↑4 years ago I know absolutely nothing about Cyril's injury outside of what has been reported, but I was at least a little encouraged by it being described as a bruise last week. Hopefully that means it comes down to a pain threshold thing, because I ain't worried about that when it comes to Cyril. I'm sure he'll be limited, but I'd bet he is out there for 30+ minutes today (barring foul trouble of course).

I heard it 1.5th hand that “he’s good.”

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

Heading to Ryan now, have a good game everyone, let's go Rhody!!!!!

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

This lacrosse games seems like it’s running late ..

But I guess they’ll air the beginning of the game on ESPN news ?

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

Both are on the floor getting loose

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

Awesome - thx Neil

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 4 years ago

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

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago I think the death rate so far from this, is about 3%, which is similar to the regular flu.

Most of those who have died, especially in China, had poor care or had other health problems before contracting the virus.

However it's affected our huge business with China and is causing the stock market to take a dive.

This too, will pass.

I've heard this virus is similar to SARS, where mortality rate was much higher.

So we might as always enjoy this season.

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

adam914 wrote: ↑4 years ago

Fucking Warriors.

Get Violent today Cyril.

I got food poisoning, which caused me to miss work as I expel all of my insides.

I'll be fighting with these guys today.

How guys can play with a stomach bug is beyond me. Can I have whatever drugs they're takin????