Do you want URI to win today?

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 2 years ago

Personally I will always root for URI to win any time they are doing anything. But, I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a part of me that also just can’t wait for this to be over.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 2 years ago

TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years ago Personally I will always root for URI to win any time they are doing anything. But, I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a part of me that also just can’t wait for this to be over.

This is exactly where I'm at. Might as well beat Duquesne, they'll be bounced soon enough

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 2 years ago

Unless they don't show up. They win.

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 2 years ago

We've waited 4 years, what's another day gonna matter. Its been much to long of a time where we've had any topics of optimism where we can be actual fans again. I'm anxiously looking forward to watching, following and caring about URI basketball again, which I know for sure I will regardless of who the new coach is.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 2 years ago

It doesn't really matter to me. This game has zero meaning. A win would merely grant a one day stay of execution, nothing more.

RI_Bred · Unread post by **RI_Bred** » 2 years ago

Sure, why not? One last hurrah.

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 2 years ago

I haven’t cared less about a conference tournament game arguably ever. But yes I always want URI to win. It’s physical impossible for me to watch them and not root for them

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 2 years ago

End the misery.

Rhodyram · Unread post by **Rhodyram** » 2 years ago

put the nail in the coffin

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 2 years ago

Always want URI to win, just can't bring myself to ever actually root for a loss.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 2 years ago

Always. Also while it's a newish format this is Rhody's first time in the play in game. We need to make sure it's also our last.

#NoGrasso #NoMason #NoSkerry

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 2 years ago

It has gotten so that right now, today don’t care….

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 2 years ago

I didn't even know they were playing today. I don't care what the outcome is, but wouldn't be disappointed by a loss. We MUST get a new coach.

bpaz11 · Unread post by **bpaz11** » 2 years ago

I'm like ATP. Driving to work and heard them mention the game on the radio in sports. Was like "oh yeah thats today" Sad that I've fallen to this level with them. I'll hope they win but will move forward without being upset about a loss. Time to turn the page on this season and head coach.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 2 years ago

I'll be rooting for a win but whatever the outcome is, it won't faze me.

class of 86 · Unread post by **class of 86** » 2 years ago

Yeah I would like to see them at least finish with the winning record ....1 game above 500 Is certainly better than 1 game below 500 or even record

luke · Unread post by **luke** » 2 years ago

Of course I want them to win and I want them to win the A 10 tournament too . Why not .Is there anyone who doesn't want that ? It would take
a miracle , but i will still root for that miracle until they win or are eliminated from the field.

RoadyJay · Unread post by **RoadyJay** » 2 years ago

I’m hoping for a miracle A10 tourney championship. Only because I want to fly out to wherever their NCAA tourney first round game is and drink beers with a bunch of Rhody fans.

I know bigappleram would join me!

rhodyrudder · Unread post by **rhodyrudder** » 2 years ago

Hoping for a win by less than 10 points.

rhodyrudder · Unread post by **rhodyrudder** » 2 years ago

Will take a loss though.

damram · Unread post by **damram** » 2 years ago

Always hoping for a win.

RJRam · Unread post by **RJRam** » 2 years ago

Well I am pleasantly surprised. As you can see, I'm a newby poster. However I have been a very active reader from the beginning, going waaay back to the projo boards, etc.. And after reading so many posts that talk about not being able to support the program or attend games if Cox isn't replaced, or this and that. It makes many posters sound like they are fair weather fans, looking for a band wagon to jump on. I have to say that those comments turn me off. So it is nice to see how many posters still want a victory, rather than the probable early exit for Cox. My faith is restored! Go Rhody!

CaptainRon · Unread post by **CaptainRon** » 2 years ago

If a win today impacted the coach situation, I would have voted no, but it doesn’t. Might as well end up on a good note.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 2 years ago

luke wrote: ↑2 years ago Is there anyone who doesn't want that ?

That’s what I was trying to find out.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 2 years ago

I'm with Roady Jay on this.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 2 years ago

class of 86 wrote: ↑2 years ago Yeah I would like to see them at least finish with the winning record ....1 game above 500 Is certainly better than 1 game below 500 or even record

At 14-15 (counting a victory over a non D1 AIC), URI needs three more wins to have a winning record and two wins for .500. Neither is very likely.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 2 years ago

I can see merit to both sides I voted yes but I have no issues with people who voted no

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 2 years ago

I feel very strongly both ways.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 2 years ago

Who are we playing?...

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 2 years ago

The fact that this question can be asked says it all…

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 2 years ago

RJRam wrote: ↑2 years ago Well I am pleasantly surprised. As you can see, I'm a newby poster. However I have been a very active reader from the beginning, going waaay back to the projo boards, etc.. And after reading so many posts that talk about not being able to support the program or attend games if Cox isn't replaced, or this and that. It makes many posters sound like they are fair weather fans, looking for a band wagon to jump on. I have to say that those comments turn me off. So it is nice to see how many posters still want a victory, rather than the probable early exit for Cox. My faith is restored! Go Rhody!

Usually when questions go out like this the result is often more positive than expected. I’m surprised 28% actually want URI to lose tonight. Very high.

I can’t ever find myself to want URI to lose in any game, and sport, ever.

I actually see positives in getting the Wednesday game. Play well, win, build momentum, then take care of round 2. No dominant team in the A10 this year. We get a warm up game! Then beat Richmond, then Quarterfinals!!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 2 years ago

RIFan wrote: ↑2 years ago The fact that this question can be asked says it all…

28% from a teams message board supporters hoping their team loses in the Conference Tournament says more than just asking the question. Wow.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 2 years ago

How many out of 100 posters want a coaching change that’s a better poll !!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 2 years ago

28% not happy we won

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 2 years ago

I forgot they were playing and saw that they were up 4 late in the second half.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 2 years ago

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago How many out of 100 posters want a coaching change that’s a better poll !!

Doubt that would be very interesting. Looking at probably 95% or more I’d think.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 2 years ago

I will always root for them to win. In this case, it's a good consolation in that the sooner they lose the sooner we can move on. But of course I will root for them to win. It's sort of the same thing when you are in line for that # 1 draft pick. You never really want to root against your team, but the loss brings you closer to the #1 pick.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 2 years ago

That’s why I’m so surprised 28% are wanting URI to lose. Never would have thought that many.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 2 years ago

I’m honestly not surprised considering the mood around here over the last month or two. But I was curious, and I guess a little relieved that it was “only” about a quarter of fans.

In the case of tanking I can see rooting for your team to lose because there actually is a tangible benefit to losing. In our case, there is no benefit except the psychological relief of turning the page.

SandorClegane · Unread post by **SandorClegane** » 2 years ago

Very strange than fans want their own team to lose. Never see that before.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 2 years ago

TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years ago I’m honestly not surprised considering the mood around here over the last month or two. But I was curious, and I guess a little relieved that it was “only” about a quarter of fans.

In the case of tanking I can see rooting for your team to lose because there actually is a tangible benefit to losing. In our case, there is no benefit except the psychological relief of turning the page.

You thought the percent would be higher?
28% wanting their team to lose is absurd
I simply can’t fathom that more than 1 in every 4 posters is actually sitting there during a game hoping our players miss shots and get the ball stolen. I know there are extremely negative posters here but didn’t think it was that bad that so many would want their school to lose. No care who wins or loses - I can get, but root against? Yikes.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 2 years ago

SandorClegane wrote: ↑2 years ago Very strange than fans want their own team to lose. Never see that before.

I’ve never seen it and even more strange is the number hoping we lose.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 2 years ago

I’ll bite. I want the misery to end. I want to care about basketball again. I don’t want to have to buy in and get my heart and dick smashed simultaneously.

I’ve been emotionally disconnected from the pain and frustration so many on here have felt this season. It’s been kind of wonderful even though I’m totally dead inside.

My biggest fear is a run to the final. Because then I’ll get my hopes up. A loss there might actually end my life.

So out of great fear for that moment, I want the inevitable season ending loss to happen, and we can get closer to shutting the book on one of the most disappointing, frustrating, and flat out miserable periods in this programs history.

I’m not rooting for an L as much as I am rooting for a quicker and less painful death.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 2 years ago

Don’t worry the inevitable is right around the corner most likely tomorrow against a veteran team

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 2 years ago

I was rooting for Rhody, I could not imagine rooting against my team. However,

I found myself half rooting for Duquesne’s last 3 point shot to go in for the win.

I was thinking that Rhody had a 7 point lead with 31 seconds to go and if they lost by a half court shot at the buzzer , it would be the perfect capstone for this season.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 2 years ago

The more I think about it, it's maybe because a loss yesterday wouldn't have hurt. It would've been irrelevant, like this season.

I sort of feel the same for today's game. Loss would be expected, and then we could end the season on a whimper - which is expected and frankly deserved.

But if we win today? Well that changes everything. Tomorrow there's all of a sudden hope. We've done something unexpected. We're playing a team who's number we've historically had....all of a sudden hope starts to reappear and that's where the real pain starts.

I haven't cared all year. It would be emotional carnage to have to get up for one game this year and have that cut you down.

Do you want URI to win today?

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