Italy Trip Updates #Rhody2Rome

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 10 years ago

According to the box score the Rams had 10 steals, but the box score also shows the Italian team having only 4 turnovers. How does URI make 10 steals and yet the turnovers for the opposing team totals only 4?

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

it also has the score as 93-74

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

It's just one game but it's surprising that the returning players and the freshmen out played the four guys who sat out last year. Hopefully they shake off the rust and have better games on the trip.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

highlights are up
http://coxsportsonline.com/2013/08/munf ... -in-italy/

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

We're very fortunate to have Cox on site to put together these video packages. Big thanks to them.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Thanks, Coxsportsonline.com, for the wonderful coverage!!!!!!

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

Yeah very lucky to be able to see a highlight clip like that.

The weakside dunk off the rebound by Hassan and the drive to the hoop by EC at the beginning of the highlights both got me very pumped.

And I know its just 4 minute highlights of an exhubition game against inferior opponents, but I swear Hare looks stronger and so much more confident out there.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

I really like EC's body control/agility/coordination. That is something that is more of a gift than something you can be taught or develop. The more I watch of him, the more I think that is the quality that could be "special" and potentially set him apart.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

TruePoint wrote:I really like EC's body control/agility/coordination. That is something that is more of a gift than something you can be taught or develop. The more I watch of him, the more I think that is the quality that could be "special" and potentially set him apart.

Totally agree, I said the same in the other thread after seeing one of his highlight clips. He is very good at using his body to get to the rim and create space. A great quality to have for a guy of his size playing the PG position.

mlaprey · Unread post by **mlaprey** » 10 years ago

Obadiah wrote:According to the box score the Rams had 10 steals, but the box score also shows the Italian team having only 4 turnovers. How does URI make 10 steals and yet the turnovers for the opposing team totals only 4?

Very simple answer - my stats during the game were more focused on what we were doing, so things like opponent TO are not spot on. But the 10 steals were...

Hoping that tomorrow's game goes a little smoother, from the standpoint of the arena having power and a cell signal.
-ML

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Two examples in that video of EC being able to get his shot off at the basket. First one, he uses his crossover from left to right and just blows by the guy. The second one, he uses his body to create space. Yes, there are times when it would be better for him to use his right hand at the rim, but his natural ability and smarts make up for that. The fact he is 6'5" with good ups doesn't hurt either.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 10 years ago

greetings rhody nation from wonderful san marino...communication and transportation issues aside its been a great trip. my experience with the first game was a microcosm of the team's experience (no lights, no AC, 1800s gym, odd officiating) but thats a story for another time. tough to get a read on much of anything at this point, and i wouldn't read into this game, it was a semi structured street ball game. there was just not much else that could have been done under the conditions. what you cant imagine is how tired these kids are, and then they played bikram basketball in a 95 degree gym.

i am hopeful tomorrow the kids get to play in a closer to normal environment with more rest, and more can be deduced. according to our coach the benefits of this trip were the 10 practices preceding it and all the things going on off the court in italy, versus on it. we had dinner with the team tonight by luck of their being 4 restaurants in the whole town, camraderie and chemistry seem very good, the coaching staff certainly is looking forward to this season. as are all of us.

what i saw in this game worth noting, EC can get by people at any level, powell and X are clear on floor leaders and confident with the ball, and hare, hassan and gil are going to give us a ton of highlight dunks this year.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

bikram basketball... nice one

Enjoy your trip!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Hey Laprey, make sure you have some legit excuses next time!!

BAR, thanks for checking in. I figured the games themselves were not the important part of this adventure. As you said, 10 practices and a chance to come together as brothers and as a family is paramount.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:Hey Laprey, make sure you have some legit excuses next time!!

Seriously...wants electricity. What a diva

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

VOLTA, VOLTA, VOLTA!!!!!!!!!

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

Great hilites, X can really stroke it !!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

Usually when I end up in the position that Mike was in, I only wish I could blame it on a time change.

I love the pic of the film session on the bus. Microcosm of what this regime is in my mind. No wasted opportunities to get better.

ATP - I guess the ram logo ain't dead yet?

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

TruePoint wrote:ATP - I guess the ram logo ain't dead yet?

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

I like this one...It's got to be special to have these guys who you coached when they were in high school as key players on the URI squad.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

Further proof that the lineups mean little at this point...

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Got to be a cool feeling...

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

adam914 wrote:Further proof that the lineups mean little at this point...

Hurley is totally trolling us.

(kidding, of course)

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

Odd how in that "St. Benedict's trio" shot X and Gilvydas seem to be very close to the same height. Maybe X is standing on a curb...

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:
TruePoint wrote:ATP - I guess the ram logo ain't dead yet?

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

Cry all you want. They're obviously realizing the error of their ways. I'm gonna bake you a cake during basketball season just like that and bring it to you at work.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Blue Man wrote:
ATPTourFan wrote:
TruePoint wrote:ATP - I guess the ram logo ain't dead yet?

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
Cry all you want. They're obviously realizing the error of their ways. I'm gonna bake you a cake during basketball season just like that and bring it to you at work.

I can scrape off the snail logo and enjoy the cake beneath!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

RAM! RAM! RAM!
THE RAM WILL NEVER DIE!
Especially to some corporate looking
logo like the shitty RI.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

I that a limerick?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Am not sure." Ungawa say Tarzan!"

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 10 years ago

Why mess with logo? I'd rather see that than the initials of the state that keeps cutting money to the school.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

I think the rust is gone...

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

sf2010 wrote:Odd how in that "St. Benedict's trio" shot X and Gilvydas seem to be very close to the same height. Maybe X is standing on a curb...

It looks like they're standing on a hill, if you look at the immediate horizon.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 10 years ago

Speaking of height, Rhody with a height advantage. They only have 1 player who is taller then 6'6.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

A note of reality, here.
Anyone who thinks playing an Italian midget team and
doing well, constitutes instantly removing rust, is fooling themselves.
You have three guys who haven't competed at D-1 level in two years,
and Oneykaba didn't compete with anyone during that time.
A cautionary tale involves the number ONE prep/high school player
in the USA, Lamar Odom.
After a great first game vs. TCU, his game sputtered almost until mid season.
I'd say that Lamar had more talent than anyone on our team this
season. If it took him until mid season, this team is a work in progress.
Let's temper expectations with reality.
A well oiled machine will not appear overnight. Nobody knows this more than
our fine staff. That's why this trip is so important. The more they can play together,
the quicker this will happen.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Rod, you seem to be having a glass half empty kind of day today. Cheer up, buddy!

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:A note of reality, here.
Anyone who thinks playing an Italian midget team and
doing well, constitutes instantly removing rust, is fooling themselves.
You have three guys who haven't competed at D-1 level in two years,
and Oneykaba didn't compete with anyone during that time.
A cautionary tale involves the number ONE prep/high school player
in the USA, Lamar Odom.
After a great first game vs. TCU, his game sputtered almost until mid season.
I'd say that Lamar had more talent than anyone on our team this
season. If it took him until mid season, this team is a work in progress.
Let's temper expectations with reality.
A well oiled machine will not appear overnight. Nobody knows this more than
our fine staff. That's why this trip is so important. The more they can play together,
the quicker this will happen.

I agree. My hope is that they are playing well together as a team by the time A10 play starts.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

For what it's worth...

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

guess I can't make a comment

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

No, Ace. I know that few transfers or any players sitting out a year, make a seamless change
of schools.
Look at the kid Thompson who went to Wagner. He was supposed to be top 20 five star,
with awesome abilities. He didn't make double figures.
It's not glass half empty, it's I've seen this movie many times.
I expect our team to hit stride after exams in December.
I hope I'm very wrong.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:No, Ace. I know that few transfers or any players sitting out a year, make a seamless change
of schools.
Look at the kid Thompson who went to Wagner. He was supposed to be top 20 five star,
with awesome abilities. He didn't make double figures.
It's not glass half empty, it's I've seen this movie many times.
I expect our team to hit stride after exams in December.
I hope I'm very wrong.

It's Anderson (and he'll be good, last year was kind of unsettled for that whole team), and I agree with what you said here. It was just a combination of reading your thoughts here and about recruiting.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

OK. Well, my rant on here, is something I've said numerous times on this
board. I always use Lamar as an example, because we'll never have a number one
here. I've used it over and over, to temper expectations early on. It's surely not personal.
I'd say it to anyone who thinks we'll be world beaters in November.
For those who remember, Abdul Fox, transferred from St. Peter's in NJ.
He was mainly a non factor for the first several games, before he started to become the
killer player we grew to love.
It takes time.
As for the recruiting page, yes, I am very wary of the players Ed Cooley seems to
be stockpiling, and the ones he's got a shot at.
Again, that's the reality of the situation, not negativity.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Bill Koch ‏@BillKoch25 25m
RT @RhodyMBB More stats: Onyekaba 10 pts, 6 reb; Powell 10 points, 3 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl; Matthews 8 points, 2 reb, 2 blk; Hare 6 pts, 8 reb

Bill Koch ‏@BillKoch25 29m
RT @RhodyMBB Some unofficial stats: Biruta 22 pts (9-13 FG), 12 reb; Munford 13 pts, 4 ast, 2 stl; Minnis 11 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Love this tweet...

Eric Youncofski ‏@EricYouncofski 39m
A group of people from the army stationed in Italy came to our game tonight. They said we made their day with our win... They make our life!

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:A note of reality, here.
Anyone who thinks playing an Italian midget team and
doing well, constitutes instantly removing rust, is fooling themselves.
You have three guys who haven't competed at D-1 level in two years,
and Oneykaba didn't compete with anyone during that time.
A cautionary tale involves the number ONE prep/high school player
in the USA, Lamar Odom.
After a great first game vs. TCU, his game sputtered almost until mid season.
I'd say that Lamar had more talent than anyone on our team this
season. If it took him until mid season, this team is a work in progress.
Let's temper expectations with reality.
A well oiled machine will not appear overnight. Nobody knows this more than
our fine staff. That's why this trip is so important. The more they can play together,
the quicker this will happen.

Well said.

This gives us a 10 practice head start on the competition and a great opportunity for team bonding.

Should pay dividends.....

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