2016-17 Schedule Discussion

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 8 years ago

I'd love to know these "sources" people were referring to for almost a year that guaranteed we'd be playing Duke.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

It's better that way regardless.
Says URI is the 2nd seeded team and they want URI and Duke to play for the Championship
Similar to how URI was matched up to play Maryland in Cancun

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 8 years ago

ramster wrote:It's better that way regardless.
Says URI is the 2nd seeded team and they want URI and Duke to play for the Championship
Similar to how URI was matched up to play Maryland in Cancun

I would assume Cincy is the 2nd seed, they have 6 straight NCAA tournament births and return their top 2 scorers.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 5m 5 minutes ago
Memphis will play Providence and Iowa will play Virginia in the first round of the 2016 Emerald Coast Classic, sources told @CBSSports.

Rothstein is busy today with the Tournament news

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

Rhody15 wrote:
ramster wrote:It's better that way regardless.
Says URI is the 2nd seeded team and they want URI and Duke to play for the Championship
Similar to how URI was matched up to play Maryland in Cancun
I would assume Cincy is the 2nd seed, they have 6 straight NCAA tournament births and return their top 2 scorers.

Yes, you are probably right but we don't know how URI is going to be viewed with 3 Seniors and 2 Juniors in a veteran lineup. My KeaneyBlue Glasses are right now seeing Top 25

Cincinnati has Kyle Washington eligible after having sat out the transfer year from NC State. They were also hit be injuries last year. Will be interesting to see if Cincinnati or URI get into Rothstein's Top 25 to be released today.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein · 48m48 minutes ago
Will unveil my Top 25 for next season on our pregame show between 5 and 7 PM ET on @CBSSportsNet.

Here is a preview of next season from the gobearcats website
http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-bask ... 16aac.html

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 8 years ago

My guess is we will be in the "receiving votes" portion of the polls come next preseason.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Want to be a NCAA tourney team?

We'll know really early if we are a threat to make it after this tournament.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 8 years ago

I understand we will be a good team next season, but what gives us votes?

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 8 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote:I understand we will be a good team next season, but what gives us votes?

Our roster.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Hype and hype only. We are EXPECTED to make the Dance next season, even though there isn't any track record.

Our new bigs are going to have to grow up quickly. EC will have to hit the ground running.

Our OOC schedule will be the toughest seen around these parts in many years.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 8 years ago

Nothing like a Top 25 poll =IN APRIL..

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Prove that the hype is real. For once.

I really hope we are NOT in that top 25 poll right now.

There is no reason we should be, anyway.

Win the tip off tourney. Beat PC, and a couple of other good teams, in November and December.

THEN it's top 25. Not until.

Otherwise, it's just a bunch of smoke up the ass.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

Anyone know when tickets for this tourney will go on sale?

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:Hype and hype only. We are EXPECTED to make the Dance next season, .

By "who"? Would love to see that written by someone not on this board...anyone...anywhere...

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

steviep123 wrote:Anyone know when tickets for this tourney will go on sale?

Stevie,
Last year the tickets went on sale on Friday September 11

rhodysurf · Unread post by **rhodysurf** » 8 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:Hype and hype only. We are EXPECTED to make the Dance next season, .
By "who"? Would love to see that written by someone not on this board...anyone...anywhere...

We were expected to make the tournament this season but didn't. Why would you plan for regression next season?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

208, you tell me who on this board expects us NOT to make it next season.

Even I do, but nothing is certain as you know.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:208, you tell me who on this board expects us NOT to make it next season.

Even I do, but nothing is certain as you know.

I get that

...I'd just like to see it written by someone NOT on this board.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:
I really hope we are NOT in that top 25 poll right now.

Why? Please explain the upside to that.

Wouldn't it "help"? When was the last time Rhody opened at home ranked? What could possibly be bad (for the program) about that?.... Understood that this board is an uncontrollable hype machine (lol, in both directions), but...the casual fan doesn't see this board. The casual fan would likely know if the team was ranked and be more inclined to go if they were.

Regardless of the time of year....hoping that the team is not ranked ...seems a bit silly...?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

208, people know better, I mean the general URI fan knows better when it comes to the hype, or at least they should by now.

This will of course create some measure of "buzz" around the program leading up to the season opener this November.

But they have to be convinced. Talk means squat. All of it will mean zippo if we do an el foldo to start the season against the better opponents we will play.

It's happened before, as we know, for whatever reasons.

That tip off tournament will tell us what we need to know, and pretty quickly.

Want big crowds at the RC next season?

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Huh? What I wanted to know was....
When was the last time Rhody opened at home ranked?
What could possibly be bad (for the program) about that?

And I don't think you answered either question.

Forget about 'what people know'...and it 'meaning squat'...---> What possible downside is there to URI being ranked? I don't think there is any...and you haven't given a reason, so I don't think you believe there's a downside either...which makes me wonder why you'd say you hoped they weren't ranked...like somehow it would be 'better' if they weren't?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:Huh? What I wanted to know was....
When was the last time Rhody opened at home ranked?
What could possibly be bad (for the program) about that?

And I don't think you answered either question.

Forget about 'what people know'...and it 'meaning squat'...---> What possible downside is there to URI being ranked? I don't think there is any...and you haven't given a reason, so I don't think you believe there's a downside either...which makes me wonder why you'd say you hoped they weren't ranked...like somehow it would be 'better' if they weren't?

The season will play out the way the season plays out.

Being ranked preseason by a guy like Rothstein has no downside, only upside. It gives our recruiting staff something to brag about during the spring and summer at the AAU Events. It gives the program attention. AND you can say we are starting 3 Seniors and 2 Juniors. Guys who came here, stayed here and are now about to achieve success.

Given the choice of being ranked preseason or not ranked preseason - I'm all over being ranked. Jim Harrick teams were ranked preseason. Digger Phelps broadcasted Midnight Madness from a booth outside of Keaney Gym. Bring back those days please.

And whoever is in charge of Season Ticket Sales for next year just about burst a gasket. Preseason hype is just what the Marketing Department needs and it certainly doesn't hurt.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

If URI opens at home ranked #21....it won't matter who they play...the Ry will be absolutely packed. Packed.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 8 years ago

Unfortunately 208 Ryan won't be packed until we beat providence college.....at least once....in my humble opinion.....

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Rhody 81 PC 62 @ the Dunk

Step 1

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Might be more URI fans at Mohegan for the Thanksgiving tournament than at the RC for the OOC stiffs that we play there......

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

ramster wrote:
Rhody15 wrote:
ramster wrote:It's better that way regardless.
Says URI is the 2nd seeded team and they want URI and Duke to play for the Championship
Similar to how URI was matched up to play Maryland in Cancun
I would assume Cincy is the 2nd seed, they have 6 straight NCAA tournament births and return their top 2 scorers.
Yes, you are probably right but we don't know how URI is going to be viewed with 3 Seniors and 2 Juniors in a veteran lineup. My KeaneyBlue Glasses are right now seeing Top 25

Cincinnati has Kyle Washington eligible after having sat out the transfer year from NC State. They were also hit be injuries last year. Will be interesting to see if Cincinnati or URI get into Rothstein's Top 25 to be released today.

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein · 48m48 minutes ago
Will unveil my Top 25 for next season on our pregame show between 5 and 7 PM ET on @CBSSportsNet.

Here is a preview of next season from the gobearcats website
http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-bask ... 16aac.html

Wee most interesting after Rothstein's Early Top 25 announced tonight:

Duke Ranked #1
Cincinnati Ranked #19
Rhody Island Ranked #21

Will there possible be a better Thanksgiving Tournament in the entire Nation?

Tickets go on sale in September based on last year - went on Sale Friday September 11

The Dukies will want to fill the place up

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Ramulous wrote:Unfortunately 208 Ryan won't be packed until we beat providence college.....at least once....in my humble opinion.....

You are wrong wrong wrong (and wrong again just for fun). If URI is ranked for their home opener...it will be packed. When was the last home opener they had where they were ranked?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

This is Rothstein's version of the top 25.

This isn't an official national poll.

We might be ranked at the beginning, or we might not.

I will say, it should help recruiting if we are.....

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:This is Rothstein's version of the top 25.

This isn't an official national poll.

We might be ranked at the beginning, or we might not.

I will say, it should help recruiting if we are.....

And, if that's the case, the Ry will be jam-packed....PACKED.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

I have to say, I'm not sure we would sellout opening night even if we were ranked. People are going to need to see something first. That's just reality when you've had a two decade run like we've had. I do think, generally, a top-25 Rhody team will do well with attendance, but the caveat is that we have to do something to earn it, not just have some writers hand it to us.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

TruePoint wrote:I have to say, I'm not sure we would sellout opening night even if we were ranked. People are going to need to see something first. That's just reality when you've had a two decade run like we've had. I do think, generally, a top-25 Rhody team will do well with attendance, but the caveat is that we have to do something to earn it, not just have some writers hand it to us.

I think "home opener" + "ranked" = "packed."
Do we have anything to compare this to that says otherwise?

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Would depend on the opponent. If it's Maine and we are #21 then it would be 5500

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

When was the last time a ranked Rhody played at home and didn't sell out?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

208, TP is right.

We will not sell out our first home game.

And if we want to sell out at all, we have to win at the jump......

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:208, TP is right.

We will not sell out our first home game.

And if we want to sell out at all, we have to win at the jump......

Rambone...if the team is ranked for the first home game...they could play Narragansett High and sell out. I think the bigger question is, 'will they be ranked?' I kinda don't think so, but unlike you, I DO hope so.

When...was the last time a ranked Rhody team opened at home to less than a sellout?
Did this ever happen? I'm beginning to think not....

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 8 years ago

208...your optimism is admirable....but you are new around here.....you've only been a Ram fan for a short while....if we are ranked preseason and have more than 5900 people at our home opener next season I will take you, Rambone and TruePoint for dinner and drinks on me....

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

The four of us would be quite a group.

rhodysurf · Unread post by **rhodysurf** » 8 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:When was the last time a ranked Rhody played at home and didn't sell out?

LOL they were ranked in 2008 and I went to the one home game they had while they were ranked. There were probably 4000-5000 people there at the game against Duquense or La Salle or whoever it was. Being ranked is not an automatic sellout.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

rhodysurf wrote:
NYGFan_Section208 wrote:When was the last time a ranked Rhody played at home and didn't sell out?
LOL they were ranked in 2008 and I went to the one home game they had while they were ranked. There were probably 4000-5000 people there at the game against Duquense or La Salle or whoever it was. Being ranked is not an automatic sellout.

Thanks for the update. Was that a home opener?

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:The four of us would be quite a group.

I think THAT would be a good time....we should just do it anyway for fun.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Maybe sometime during next season.....who knows?

Let's hope we're a happy group, with optimists and pessimists agreeing for once?

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:Maybe sometime during next season.....who knows?

Let's hope we're a happy group, with optimists and pessimists agreeing for once?

Summertime...cocktails. The Stone Courthouse across from the post office in WK is supposed to have some outdoor music events this year...

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Summer might be better, you're right.

After the season starts, we're likely to be setting each other on fire [TP's favorite term].

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

The game vs. Cincy and "potential" game vs. Duke is a tremendous scheduling coup. That's two RPI top-50 teams on a neutral court. Looks good in the eyes of the committee.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:This is Rothstein's version of the top 25.

This isn't an official national poll.

We might be ranked at the beginning, or we might not.

I will say, it should help recruiting if we are.....
And, if that's the case, the Ry will be jam-packed....PACKED.

I could see it being packed by STUDENTS taking all unsold seats. That would still be AWESOME.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

rhodysurf wrote:
NYGFan_Section208 wrote:When was the last time a ranked Rhody played at home and didn't sell out?
LOL they were ranked in 2008 and I went to the one home game they had while they were ranked. There were probably 4000-5000 people there at the game against Duquense or La Salle or whoever it was. Being ranked is not an automatic sellout.

One advantage of a home opener is availability of Students and the short turnaround from Rhody Madness which should be a huge event next year. When we were Ranked around new-years in 2008, students were on winter break.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:
rhodysurf wrote:
NYGFan_Section208 wrote:When was the last time a ranked Rhody played at home and didn't sell out?
LOL they were ranked in 2008 and I went to the one home game they had while they were ranked. There were probably 4000-5000 people there at the game against Duquense or La Salle or whoever it was. Being ranked is not an automatic sellout.
One advantage of a home opener is availability of Students and the short turnaround from Rhody Madness which should be a huge event next year. When we were Ranked around new-years in 2008, students were on winter break.

Thanks. Makes me think, even more...'ranked for the home opener = sellout.'

rhodysurf · Unread post by **rhodysurf** » 8 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:
rhodysurf wrote:
NYGFan_Section208 wrote:When was the last time a ranked Rhody played at home and didn't sell out?
LOL they were ranked in 2008 and I went to the one home game they had while they were ranked. There were probably 4000-5000 people there at the game against Duquense or La Salle or whoever it was. Being ranked is not an automatic sellout.
One advantage of a home opener is availability of Students and the short turnaround from Rhody Madness which should be a huge event next year. When we were Ranked around new-years in 2008, students were on winter break.

Yeah I definitely think the hype will help. But I think who the opponent is will have a decent sized impact too.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

Since the home opener is usually against a nobody, I doubt it's anywhere close to a sellout.