2020-21 Schedule (top post is current)

[reef]

Fantastic news can’t wait til Wednesday afternoon baby

[rhodylaw]

Michigan State and UVA just cancelled - we should call Michigan State and schedule a game Thursday. We already meet Big10 protocols and are generally in the area already.

[Blue Man]

Michigan State and UVA just cancelled - we should call Michigan State and schedule a game Thursday. We already meet Big10 protocols and are generally in the area already.

No shot with the Sunday game.

Would've been great though.

[rhodylaw]

Michigan State and UVA just cancelled - we should call Michigan State and schedule a game Thursday. We already meet Big10 protocols and are generally in the area already.

No shot with the Sunday game.

Would've been great though.

We can't play Wednesday/Thursday and then Sunday - no guarantee WKU game will be on. Get good games when you can get them.

[Blue Man]

Michigan State and UVA just cancelled - we should call Michigan State and schedule a game Thursday. We already meet Big10 protocols and are generally in the area already.

No shot with the Sunday game.

Would've been great though.

We can't play Wednesday/Thursday and then Sunday - no guarantee WKU game will be on. Get good games when you can get them.

Charter was funded by Wisconsin. Per Covid they're getting us out of there and home ASAP.

The negotiations take about 24 hours to work out. Earliest you could theoretically play in this scenario would be Friday.

Meaning the team would have to fly home to Kingston tonight. Turn around get right back on a plane tomorrow for Lansing. Then fly down to Kentucky or have some type of turnaround?

You'd lose any semblance of practice/prep time regardless.

I don't disagree that it would be great to get to happen. I'm just telling you what I know.

[Rhody83]

Michigan State and UVA just cancelled - we should call Michigan State and schedule a game Thursday. We already meet Big10 protocols and are generally in the area already.

No shot with the Sunday game.

Would've been great though.

We can't play Wednesday/Thursday and then Sunday - no guarantee WKU game will be on. Get good games when you can get them.

You also don’t want to put your team in a competitive disadvantage going against WKU with a schedule of travel, play, travel, play, travel play.
The WKU game is the more important OOC game.

[rhodylaw]

WKU more important than a shot at Mich. State. LOL.

I don’t think the game will happen as I was just dreaming out loud, but if it did the 2 days rest before a game against WKU should not be the reason it doesn’t go forward. Playing Wisconsin and then Michigan State would be good prep for WKU.

[steviep123]

WKU more important than a shot at Mich. State. LOL.

I don’t think the game will happen as I was just dreaming out loud, but if it did the 2 days rest before a game against WKU should not be the reason it doesn’t go forward. Playing Wisconsin and then Michigan State would be good prep for WKU.

If it were feasible to in theory, to play Wisconsin today, then go to Lansing and play Mich St. on Friday, then go to WKU without travelling back to campus until after WKU, and do all this safely, then sign me up. But travelling back to RI only to turn around and go back to the midwest again is ridiculous.

[rhodylaw]

WKU more important than a shot at Mich. State. LOL.

I don’t think the game will happen as I was just dreaming out loud, but if it did the 2 days rest before a game against WKU should not be the reason it doesn’t go forward. Playing Wisconsin and then Michigan State would be good prep for WKU.

If it were feasible to in theory, to play Wisconsin today, then go to Lansing and play Mich St. on Friday, then go to WKU without travelling back to campus until after WKU, and do all this safely, then sign me up. But travelling back to RI only to turn around and go back to the midwest again is ridiculous.

That is what I was thinking - don’t go back to RI play the Midwest school that may have an opening.

[Jersey77]

WKU more important than a shot at Mich. State. LOL.

I don’t think the game will happen as I was just dreaming out loud, but if it did the 2 days rest before a game against WKU should not be the reason it doesn’t go forward. Playing Wisconsin and then Michigan State would be good prep for WKU.

If it were feasible to in theory, to play Wisconsin today, then go to Lansing and play Mich St. on Friday, then go to WKU without travelling back to campus until after WKU, and do all this safely, then sign me up. But travelling back to RI only to turn around and go back to the midwest again is ridiculous.

That is what I was thinking - don’t go back to RI play the Midwest school that may have an opening.

Would be a challenge to get lined up and quite the grind for these kids, probably won't happen. I am curious to see if they get a game scheduled between Davidson (12/18) and the Bonnies (12/30). Due to cancelations and teams coming off of pause (UConn) there may be some interest.

[Rhody83]

If it were feasible to in theory, to play Wisconsin today, then go to Lansing and play Mich St. on Friday, then go to WKU without travelling back to campus until after WKU, and do all this safely, then sign me up. But travelling back to RI only to turn around and go back to the midwest again is ridiculous.

That is what I was thinking - don’t go back to RI play the Midwest school that may have an opening.

Would be a challenge to get lined up and quite the grind for these kids, probably won't happen. I am curious to see if they get a game scheduled between Davidson (12/18) and the Bonnies (12/30). Due to cancelations and teams coming off of pause (UConn) there may be some interest.

We could see the BC game scheduled between 12/20-12/28 if both teams need it.

[reef]

Yeah I can definitely see a game scheduled for late December

[RF1]

At 3-4 in the OOC, look for Cox to now try to schedule a relatively easy OOC win. He will want to be at least .500.

[Jersey77]

At 3-4 in the OOC, look for Cox to now try to schedule a relatively easy OOC win. He will want to be at least .500.

I don't disagree, the schedule has been a little brutal, we may need a game to help build up their confidence.

[Rhodymob05]

One home game so far right?

[Jersey77]

One home game so far right?

Yes

[Jersey77]

We still have an 11 day open stretch after tonight. Cox had mentioned he was still looking to schedule another game, any rumors of possible opponents?

[Rhody83]

We still have an 11 day open stretch after tonight. Cox had mentioned he was still looking to schedule another game, any rumors of possible opponents?

BC is a possibility

[Rhodymob05]

Everyone one of Uri’s opponents are a top 100 team. Maybe scheduling this difficult of an OOC was detrimental. These guys look cooked.

[PeterRamTime]

Everyone one of Uri’s opponents are a top 100 team. Maybe scheduling this difficult of an OOC was detrimental. These guys look cooked.

Might actually be good for us to have a cupcake.

[RIrugger01]

Everyone one of Uri’s opponents are a top 100 team. Maybe scheduling this difficult of an OOC was detrimental. These guys look cooked.

Might actually be good for us to have a cupcake.

Is Fairleigh Dickinson available?

[SmartyBarrett]

Probably a good thing.

[reef]

If Fatts and a few others play like they did tonight we are not going to beat too many teams on our schedule

[ace]

I haven’t been able to follow college basketball, including the Rams, as much as I like to this season, so the team might have addressed this, but have they mentioned any plans for that gap between 2/16 and 3/2? It looked good at the time to have that break if they needed to make up games, but they’ve been very fortunate with that. That’s a lot of time off between games to keep everyone sharp and engaged.

[ramster]

I haven’t been able to follow college basketball, including the Rams, as much as I like to this season, so the team might have addressed this, but have they mentioned any plans for that gap between 2/16 and 3/2? It looked good at the time to have that break if they needed to make up games, but they’ve been very fortunate with that. That’s a lot of time off between games to keep everyone sharp and engaged.

No they have not mentioned this gap. However, the George Washington game was postponed and yet to be rescheduled so that game seems a good possibility for scheduling during this gap.

[ace]

Yeah, possibly. GW has had so many postponements, though. I wonder how the conference will prioritize the games to be made up, in general. Location? Number of games the other team has gotten in? The best match-ups?

[rhodysurf]

Yeah, possibly. GW has had so many postponements, though. I wonder how the conference will prioritize the games to be made up, in general. Location? Number of games the other team has gotten in? The best match-ups?

I wouldn’t be surprised if the league schedules a second game with st bona to try and get them a tier 2 or whatever win, but actually nvm URI will be ranked too low by then haha

[RF1]

Yeah, possibly. GW has had so many postponements, though. I wonder how the conference will prioritize the games to be made up, in general. Location? Number of games the other team has gotten in? The best match-ups?

I would think the league will look to first try to schedule games for the teams that have played the fewest league contests. Next priority would likely then be given to teams that are battling for the top conference seeds and possible NCAA tournament consideration. Rhody falls into none of these categories.

[rambone 78]

I wouldn't mind if we had no games left.

This season can't end fast enough.

[RhowdyRam02]

I haven’t been able to follow college basketball, including the Rams, as much as I like to this season, so the team might have addressed this, but have they mentioned any plans for that gap between 2/16 and 3/2? It looked good at the time to have that break if they needed to make up games, but they’ve been very fortunate with that. That’s a lot of time off between games to keep everyone sharp and engaged.

No they have not mentioned this gap. However, the George Washington game was postponed and yet to be rescheduled so that game seems a good possibility for scheduling during this gap.

During our gap George Washington has the following games:

2/17 vs. St. Joe's
2/21 vs. St. Bonaventure
2/27 vs. George Mason

So midweek between the 21st and 27th would be an opening. Other teams open during that week are:

St. Bonaventure
Dayton
Duquesne
La Salle

Looking at postponed games between the six teams that have an opening that midweek, current place in the A10 standings and how many games they would play in conference if everything they're still scheduled for is played:

George Washington 11th, 10 games, were postponed here, at St. Bonaventure, at Dayton
We were postponed vs. George Washington, are 8th, 17 games
St. Bonaventure 1st, 13 games was postponed vs. George Washington
Dayton 6th, 17 games was postponed vs. George Washington
Duquesne 7th, 15 games
La Salle 10th, 17 games

You'd think if they schedule games they'd want to schedule:
George Washington against St. Bonaventure (play them weekend before, less risk of Covid postponing the game) or La Salle (could be deciding factor for who plays Wednesday and who stays out of PI Game)
Have St. Bonaventure (40) play us (88) or Dayton (86) to give them a shot of a top 100 NET game to hopefully boost their resume
Have a game between two out of three of us, Duquesne, and Dayton for seeding purposes

[ramster]

4 Remaining games after tonight:
3 road, 1 home
Possibility GW gets rescheduled.
2 week gap between Dayton and St Joseph’s games


Feb 10 Wed @ St Louis - 43 - CBSSN - TBA
Feb 13 Sat @ Davidson - 67 - ESPN+ 2pm
Feb 16 Tue vs Dayton - 86 - CBSSN - TBA
Mar 2 Tue @ St Joseph's - 268 - ESPN+ 6pm

URI 88 NET

[Jersey77]

4 Remaining games after tonight:
3 road, 1 home
Possibility GW gets rescheduled.
2 week gap between Dayton and St Joseph’s games


Feb 10 Wed @ St Louis - 43 - CBSSN - TBA
Feb 13 Sat @ Davidson - 67 - ESPN+ 2pm
Feb 16 Tue vs Dayton - 86 - CBSSN - TBA
Mar 2 Tue @ St Joseph's - 268 - ESPN+ 6pm

URI 88 NET

We will be underdogs in 3 and were lucky to beat St. Joseph's at home, looking pretty gloom.

[ramster]

With Saint Louis, Davidson and Dayton remaining, there is a possibility that we finish 12th in the A10 if we don’t step up our game performance. Depends on whether other teams make up postponed games or not.

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[SmartyBarrett]

[Rhodymob05]

They went on pause two weeks ago today. Whats the hold up?

[Rhody15]

Can't lose if you don't play!

[reef]

Damn it was looking forward to that one

[ramster]

Following Tuesday Night's Game vs Dayton we do not play for 2 full weeks to face St Joseph's on the road for our last game
Not a good situation with the A10 Tournament upcoming

Like what Northeastern did today in scheduling a game AT North Carolina in 2 days. Northeastern has 2 games remaining with William and Mary and that is it. They are 2nd in the CAA with a (8-2) record. They are clearly in the fight for the auto-bid for the CAA.

Will URI schedule a game or two during this 2 week hiatus?



James Madison (8-1)
Northeastern (8-2)
Charleston (6-4)
Hofstra (8-6)
Delaware (5-4)
William & Mary (4-4)
Drexel (3-5)
Towson (3-9)
UNC Wilmington (1-5)
Elon (1-7)

[Rhody15]

Following Tuesday Night's Game vs Dayton we do not play for 2 full weeks to face St Joseph's on the road for our last game
Not a good situation with the A10 Tournament upcoming

Like what Northeastern did today in scheduling a game AT North Carolina in 2 days. Northeastern has 2 games remaining with William and Mary and that is it. They are 2nd in the CAA with a (8-2) record. They are clearly in the fight for the auto-bid for the CAA.

Will URI schedule a game or two during this 2 week hiatus?



James Madison (8-1)
Northeastern (8-2)
Charleston (6-4)
Hofstra (8-6)
Delaware (5-4)
William & Mary (4-4)
Drexel (3-5)
Towson (3-9)
UNC Wilmington (1-5)
Elon (1-7)

I would assume we would try and reschedule the GW and/or Davidson game.

[SmartyBarrett]

Davidson has had seven A-10 games canceled (including URI) and GW has had nine (including URI). So it would all depend on how the A-10 prioritizes make-ups.

[ramster]

Following Tuesday Night's Game vs Dayton we do not play for 2 full weeks to face St Joseph's on the road for our last game
Not a good situation with the A10 Tournament upcoming

Like what Northeastern did today in scheduling a game AT North Carolina in 2 days. Northeastern has 2 games remaining with William and Mary and that is it. They are 2nd in the CAA with a (8-2) record. They are clearly in the fight for the auto-bid for the CAA.

Will URI schedule a game or two during this 2 week hiatus?



James Madison (8-1)
Northeastern (8-2)
Charleston (6-4)
Hofstra (8-6)
Delaware (5-4)
William & Mary (4-4)
Drexel (3-5)
Towson (3-9)
UNC Wilmington (1-5)
Elon (1-7)

I would assume we would try and reschedule the GW and/or Davidson game.

My point on Northeastern is that they are smart scheduling on this Monday, a game AT North Carolina for this coming Wednesday (2 days notice) taking advantage of an opportunity to play #57 NET Ranked UNC at UNC. Heck of a road game opportunity that never comes up in a Non-Covid Season.

Smart move by UNC playing a potential Auto-Bid NCAA Team to spruce up their resume as they are a borderline At-Large Candidate.

UNC is currently 5th in the ACC with a (7-5) Conference Record but only a NET-57 which is clearly a very borderline ranking. UNC must finish strong and play well in the ACC Tournament.

This additional potential win against a potential NCAA Team on their home court is a wise move. Both teams taking advantage of a late scheduling opportunity.

ACC NET:

ACC League:
#7 AP Ranked Virginia (11-2) (15-4) NET-9
#16 AP Ranked Florida State (8-2) (12-3) NET-16
#18 AP Ranked Virginia Tech (8-3) (14-4) NET-34
Louisville (6-3) (11-4) NET-31
North Carolina (7-5) (12-7) NET-57
Clemson (7-5) (13-5) NET-42
Syracuse (6-5) (12-6) NET-52
Georgia Tech (6-6) (10-8) NET-61
Duke (6-6) (8-8) NET-66

[rambone 78]

If we were battling for a top 4 finish in the league, it would make sense to schedule another game or two.

Otherwise, what's the point?

[DeanDome88]

If we were battling for a top 4 finish in the league, it would make sense to schedule another game or two.

Otherwise, what's the point?

Each game is a chance for improvement.

[rambone 78]

Still waiting.

Not going to happen this season.

[rhodylaw]

Still waiting.

Not going to happen this season.

Even if there is a miracle improvement down the stretch, playing UNC on 2 days notice won’t be the reason. The reason will be Fatts get healthy, the team gets a break to figure some stuff out and things magically come together.

[ramster]

If we were battling for a top 4 finish in the league, it would make sense to schedule another game or two.

Otherwise, what's the point?

Rambone,

In this situation one can only hope for the NCAA AutoBid - must win the A10 Tournament. I personally think that a line up of Mitchell, Walker, Sheppard, Leggett and Betrand (or Martin) with Russell off the Bench (or Russell starting depending on health) can beat any of the other 13 A10 Teams this year. There is no Dayton with Obie Toppin and Saint Louis has shown to be beatable.

For URI to give up now would be criminal. Having a 2 week period from tonight to two weeks from tonight with zero competition would be criminal. This is where David Cox can step up.

Look at Mike Rhodes whose VCU Team was picked 9th A10 (3 slots behind URI) and he has his team in 1st place. Look at Davidson! Duquesne and Saint Louis with 3 game winning streaks.

Look at Northeastern scheduling at UNC on Monday and going down there for a game Wednesday. Northeastern was picked 7th preseason.

Good Coaches surprise on the Positive Side - they don't make excuses, they overcome obstacles.

James Madison is (8-1) in CAA and was picked preseason 9th
Northeastern is (8-2) in CAA and was picked preseason 7th

There is a reason Rhodes and Schmidt have their names mentioned for the BC Job, and why David Cox name is not mentioned.

Mark Byington in his 1st year at JMU, came over from Georgia Southern. Making a name for himself this year
Bill Coen making it happen at Northeastern.

Good Coaches find a way.

Preseason CAA - Team (First-Place Votes) Points
1. Hofstra (16) 290
2. Delaware (11) 270
3. Drexel (7) 242
4. Towson (4) 230
5. Elon 215
6. Charleston 196
7. Northeastern 167
8. UNCW 110
9. James Madison 101
10. William & Mary 69

[RhowdyRam02]

Our previously postponed game against George Washington at the Ryan Center will now be played Sunday at 11:30 in Washington DC on NBC Sports Network.



Have to imagine this game took priority for rescheduling over Davidson because we're fighting it out with GW to stay out of the Wednesday games

[ramster]

[reef]

Nice I am confident we beat GW they are that bad

[section(105)]

Nice I am confident we beat GW they are that bad

.....just heard this is Sunday......heard on CH 10....