11/12 | Bryant University | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

[RhodyRams12]

Right? Like this game is a trap game? If a game against Bryant is a trap game, I want a new team and a new coach..

Lol trap game implies the team is worse than you.

Right, I’m not sure if they are being funny, or they really don’t know.

If they actually watched Bryant play then they would know. Clearly they haven’t.

[DC_Rams]

They are just looking for more reasons to fluff their agenda of ousting Cox. If their venom is justified, it just adds another gripe to the whine list.

Bottom line, I hope we win. I hope we win big.

[RhodyRams12]

They are just looking for more reasons to fluff their agenda of ousting Cox. If their venom is justified, it just adds another gripe to the whine list.

Bottom line, I hope we win. I hope we win big.

I hope so too, but I’m expecting a very tight game. I also think people forget that this team had Syracuse on the ropes last year

[DC_Rams]

They lost to Mount St Mary’s in the NEC championship game. Lost to Cuse by 1 in their second game of the season. They are just an unpredictable team. That’s all I’m saying. We SHOULD win, but I’ll never count my chickens….

[NYGFan_Section208]

Should be Rhody by a dozen. Next.

[DC_Rams]

Should be Rhody by a dozen. Next.

I’ll board that train.

[Billyboy78]

4 years ago, would we have worried about Bryant and BU?

[steveystuds06]

Grasso has done a fantastic job building what used to be a joke of a program. I don't care what conference they are in. If this team is hot, they could steal one tomorrow... This will not be an easy game.

[steveystuds06]

I would hate to be like some fan bases from the higher conferences that assume we are an easy matchup because we are an A10 team when they have no idea what type of roster or team we have. Anyone that has seen Bryant play knows they can compete with teams at our level.

Rhody wins by 7!!

[DC_Rams]

4 years ago, would we have worried about Bryant and BU?

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

[ramster]

URI is favored by 10.5

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…….we are, what we are now……….beat who you have scheduled, win by win and spit the bad taste out of last year……..get all defense and offense systems going for conference schedule, let each win build confidence and chemistry……..Go Rhody…….

[rambone 78]

If they are going to win 20 games this season...I know it's just one game, but it's an indicator of what's to come imo.

We still don't know if we have the talent right now to win 20 games, whether or not the coaching is good enough to get the most out of it.

With the OOC schedule we have...I predicted 8-5, but if that happens, no way we win 20.

It will take 10-3 imo.

[Rhodymob05]

Is Fisher College D1?

[Rhody15]

Is Fisher College D1?

D3

[Rhody_NYCT]

4 years ago, would we have worried about Bryant and BU?

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

We have always been susceptible to a terrible loss. No matter who the coach or roster. Just like almost every college team every year. Isn't that obvious?

[RF1]

Some notable past early season OOC results for Bryant under Coach Grasso in the previous two seasons:
2020 Bryant 84 -@ Syracuse 85
2019 Bryant 71- @ Rutgers 73
2019 Bryant 69 - @ Fordham 61
2019 Bryant 70 - @ Maryland 84

[Rhody_NYCT]

Got to get a W tonight. A wins a win...but I hope we win can win this one going away.

[spookydog]

Is Fisher College D1?

D3

No. They are NAIA

[SGreenwell]

4 years ago, would we have worried about Bryant and BU?

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

We have always been susceptible to a terrible loss. No matter who the coach or roster. Just like almost every college team every year. Isn't that obvious?

I think this is important to always keep in mind. Even the best URI teams have had some "wtf?" loses, or some "we only beat them by X points?" wins on their resume when you look back at them. In 1997-98, we lost to some guy named Jim Baron, coaching St. Bonaventure to a 17-15 record. The next year's team, led by Lamar Odom, had loses to Cleveland State and Pepperdine, and lost games vs. St. Bonaventure and Fordham to end the regular season, before winning the A-10 tournament.

[Rhody15]

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

We have always been susceptible to a terrible loss. No matter who the coach or roster. Just like almost every college team every year. Isn't that obvious?

I think this is important to always keep in mind. Even the best URI teams have had some "wtf?" loses, or some "we only beat them by X points?" wins on their resume when you look back at them. In 1997-98, we lost to some guy named Jim Baron, coaching St. Bonaventure to a 17-15 record. The next year's team, led by Lamar Odom, had loses to Cleveland State and Pepperdine, and lost games vs. St. Bonaventure and Fordham to end the regular season, before winning the A-10 tournament.

but but but, Bryant is an NEC team! We should always kill these teams in lower conferences!

[McRam]

Sounds as if we should dominate by our bigs vs can the bigs guard a 3 pt shooter. Obviously, we need to guard the 3 aggressively, meaning force them to drive where we will get our share of blocks.

and the other facotr, Who has the better coach?

[adam914]

I'm really curious to see how we look against Bryant's run and gun style. It's hard to know for sure after just one game, but I kind of feel like that tempo could be good for us offensively to. Just need to stay out of foul trouble of course.

[Billyboy78]

4 years ago, would we have worried about Bryant and BU?

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

That's called an upset. I wasn't worried about Fordham before we played them like you are worried about Bryant before we play them. BTW, I thought you blocked me.

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………maybe not who is the better coach, rather the trending of each coach…….Grasso will get a gig at higher level program, higher than the NEC…….while Cox is———————————————————————

[Billyboy78]

4 years ago, would we have worried about Bryant and BU?

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

That's called an upset. I wasn't worried about Fordham before we played them like you are worried about Bryant before we play them. BTW, I thought you blocked me.

And if you're thinking Cox is anywhere near the coach that Hurley is, well, that's just hilarious.

[Billyboy78]

We have guards and wings that are good at pressuring the ball. We're going to have to play smaller though. Having the twins out there together won't work against a team that has a lot of three point shooters. Don't give them a lot of good looks from three and this is a blowout.

[steveystuds06]

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

We have always been susceptible to a terrible loss. No matter who the coach or roster. Just like almost every college team every year. Isn't that obvious?

I think this is important to always keep in mind. Even the best URI teams have had some "wtf?" loses, or some "we only beat them by X points?" wins on their resume when you look back at them. In 1997-98, we lost to some guy named Jim Baron, coaching St. Bonaventure to a 17-15 record. The next year's team, led by Lamar Odom, had loses to Cleveland State and Pepperdine, and lost games vs. St. Bonaventure and Fordham to end the regular season, before winning the A-10 tournament.

Yes, and I don't think Basketball has had as much talent across the country as we do now. College Basketball and the NBA is as deep as it's ever been, in my opinion. I would love to have players like McCoy and White. McCoy because he's super talented and White because I'm a diehard Breaking Bad fan.

[DC_Rams]

4 years ago, would we have worried about Bryant and BU?

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

That's called an upset. I wasn't worried about Fordham before we played them like you are worried about Bryant before we play them. BTW, I thought you blocked me.

It’s called an excuse to fit your rationale. The obsession over DH is troubling. He’s gone.

[Billyboy78]

Um yes. We got drubbed by Fordham. Stop pretending DH was omnipotent.

That's called an upset. I wasn't worried about Fordham before we played them like you are worried about Bryant before we play them. BTW, I thought you blocked me.

It’s called an excuse to fit your rationale. The obsession over DH is troubling. He’s gone.

But your obsession for Cox isn't troubling?

[rambone 78]

We have guards and wings that are good at pressuring the ball. We're going to have to play smaller though. Having the twins out there together won't work against a team that has a lot of three point shooters. Don't give them a lot of good looks from three and this is a blowout.

That's a great point. In a run and gun game the twins could be a liability....Walker should get a lot of play tonight. Need a big game from him.

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…….wondering if Bryant former Coach Tim O’Shea is the radio analyst with Steve on the radio coverage tonite, how critical he will be of the Bryant team and/or Bryant coaching?……..also, if he is filling in for Don again, wonder where his comments will go against BC…….

[adam914]

Depth will be tested early this season...

[reef]

Jesus bad news on Carey though we have plenty of depth at guard

Is Peter Kiss and that other guy playing for Bryant ??

[adam914]

Kiss is out. That should help.

[PeterRamTime]

Carey out means more Bassy and I have no problem with that

[PeterRamTime]

Kiss is out. That should help.

He was the only dude I was really worried about. We have often struggled against guys with his skill set.

[reef]

Carey out means more Bassy and I have no problem with that

Yeah more Bassy we like that !!

[PeterRamTime]

Two missed bunnies in the first three minutes from the twins

[Native]

At the first media timeout, Bryant has the lead

Bryant 8, URI 6



The Bryant Bulldogs have come to play

[KingstonLane]

Twins have so much to like about their game.

Back to the basket dribbling blindly in the middle of the key isn’t one of those parts

[Native]

At the second media timeout, Bryant is off to a hot start

Bryant 17, URI 12



Bryant so far is 5 of 9 behind the arc

[theblueram]

If you have no shooters, it's not good in today's basketball world.

[PeterRamTime]

Twins have so much to like about their game.

Back to the basket dribbling blindly in the middle of the key isn’t one of those parts

Makhi having a especially rough one early

3 missed Lay ups

[KingstonLane]

If you have no shooters, it's not good in today's basketball world.

Get your point but it’s more about them shooting 55% from 3 right now. We’re getting everything we want and more inside, shots will come

You won’t win many games if your opponent shoots that well from deep. A lot of running around on defense, plenty of time to clean it up

[Native]

media timeout at 7:17, all tied up

Bryant 22, URI 22



Bryant, playing fast and aggressive, is looking quite at home in the Ryan Center

[theblueram]

Looks like a great student turnout again.

[Native]

with 3:49 remaining in the first half, Bryant has a 4-point lead

Bryant 32, URI 28



Rhody Rams have picked up their intensity, but the Bryant Bulldogs are showing no fear

[NYGFan_Section208]

Looks like Grasso has worked up quite the sweat....

[Rhodymob05]

We look like shit