2020-21 Schedule (top post is current)

[Rhody15]

Only way this would be a good thing is if they at least copy the C-USA model of giving the top 4 teams more games against each other at the end of the season.

[rambone 78]

If the A10 adopts that model then it's kind of important that we stay near the top the league next season, or the following season our SOS will suffer.

[rjsuperfly66]

I would say if an A10 team is not in the Top 5 after 14 conference games, their SOS probably doesn’t matter as an at-large bid is probably unlikely.

[SmartyBarrett]

[Rhodymob05]

Games at Mohegan are awesome. Rhody fans pack this place. 2018 vs west virginia had that huge pre-game at the club which was totally rented out by URI. Awesome show of school pride.

[steviep123]

I was hoping (for selfish reasons) to face someone else in the first round. One of my oldest friends went to Marquette and lives in CT. We plan to meet for the games, but was hoping to watch Rhody face one of the teams, and Marquette face someone else so we wouldn't have to root against each other. I guess that will have to wait for day 2.

[reef]

That will be a great challenge for Uri

[PeterRamTime]

Figured it would end up that way.

Minnesota might project to be the better team next year. They have like everybody back.

Marquette without Markus Howard will probably take a step back. Hopefully everything aligns for us and we get a crack at Minnesota and finally win one of these preseason tournaments!

Win those two games and we have considerable hope!

[CamsRams]

[rambone 78]

Our home OOC schedule is looking great!

Oh wait.....

[Obadiah]

Not exactly an exciting addition to the schedule given Lehigh's 11-21 record and NET of 288 for this past season. Based on last season, Lehigh has a lower ranking than any of URI's opponents, OOC and A-10, with one exception - Middle Tennessee. That are ranked lower than Fordham. Let's hope their prospects are better for next season. But I again am not impressed with URI's scheduling efforts.

[Rhodyram]

Not exactly an exciting addition to the schedule given Lehigh's 11-21 record and NET of 288 for this past season. Based on last season, Lehigh has a lower ranking than any of URI's opponents, OOC and A-10, with one exception - Middle Tennessee. That are ranked lower than Fordham. Let's hope their prospects are better for next season. But I again am not impressed with URI's scheduling efforts.

Not sure we had a say in it- it’s part of the Mohegan tourney.

[Obadiah]

Not exactly an exciting addition to the schedule given Lehigh's 11-21 record and NET of 288 for this past season. Based on last season, Lehigh has a lower ranking than any of URI's opponents, OOC and A-10, with one exception - Middle Tennessee. That are ranked lower than Fordham. Let's hope their prospects are better for next season. But I again am not impressed with URI's scheduling efforts.

Not sure we had a say in it- it’s part of the Mohegan tourney.

You have a point, but the fact is that our three OOC home games look like this so far:

Brown NET-225
Lehigh NET-288
Boise State NET-90

[PeterRamTime]

Not exactly an exciting addition to the schedule given Lehigh's 11-21 record and NET of 288 for this past season. Based on last season, Lehigh has a lower ranking than any of URI's opponents, OOC and A-10, with one exception - Middle Tennessee. That are ranked lower than Fordham. Let's hope their prospects are better for next season. But I again am not impressed with URI's scheduling efforts.

Not sure we had a say in it- it’s part of the Mohegan tourney.

You have a point, but the fact is that our three OOC home games look like this so far:

Brown NET-225
Lehigh NET-288
Boise State NET-90

Add one more cupcake from the hall of fame tournament.

[rambone 78]

We still do have 3 games to schedule that aren't part of the HOF tourney.

Gotta make them count.....top 100 if possible...and at least 2 at home.

Won't be easy to do, for sure.

[PeterRamTime]

Remember someone saying they heard Thor talking to somebody at a restaurant about how Virginia Tech wanted to do a game at the Mohegan and two games in blacksburg? We didnt take it because its Ryan Center or no.

I'm feeling like Virginia Tech anywhere on the schedule would be great right now. I mean it was amazing getting Alabama in here and we seized that opportunity big time, but you take that deal with Tech and you get three, bare minimum Q2 games over a three year span.

Can we call them back up and tell them we want to hang out now? Go beat them in Balcksburg and all they need to do is finish 75th and its Q1 party time. I'd also get to rub it in to my VT friends

[RamStock]

We still do have 3 games to schedule that aren't part of the HOF tourney.

Gotta make them count.....top 100 if possible...and at least 2 at home.

Won't be easy to do, for sure.

It is highly unlikely they get two top 100 games at home unless they go to the Southern Conference or a similar league and do home and homes. This would be a smart thing to do, but unlikely to happen

[sevegny7]

Lehigh isnt the toughest of games but they were really young last year and so far only losing one starter off last years team that started 2 freshman and 2 sophomores. The one transfer they have is a senior center who didnt start. Think they could improve next year and move closer to their normal top of that patriot league. But would be nice to finish strong on those 3 remaining game OOC.

[PeteRI]

Forgive me if it's bad form to quote yourself, but I think my previous post about revised season ticket email has proved to be prescient:

It's a jam-packed season of thrilling home games scheduled with:

KENTUCKY! (Christian University)
BUTLER! (Hospital)
ARIZONA! (College of Allied Health)
MASSACHUSETTS! (College of Arts and Design)
OHIO! (University Chillicothe)

And many more! Plus you can purchase tickets to the prestigious Kaopectate Invitational and Ty-D-Bol Open! It's sure to be a season worth seeing in person!

[RamStock]

Remember someone saying they heard Thor talking to somebody at a restaurant about how Virginia Tech wanted to do a game at the Mohegan and two games in blacksburg? We didnt take it because its Ryan Center or no.

I'm feeling like Virginia Tech anywhere on the schedule would be great right now. I mean it was amazing getting Alabama in here and we seized that opportunity big time, but you take that deal with Tech and you get three, bare minimum Q2 games over a three year span.

Can we call them back up and tell them we want to hang out now? Go beat them in Balcksburg and all they need to do is finish 75th and its Q1 party time. I'd also get to rub it in to my VT friends

I wouldn’t do three games with Virginia Tech unless one of them was at the Ryan Center. They are up and down many years and are not good enough to warrant that. Two in Blacksburg and one at Mohegan is a slap in the face. They aren’t Kentucky or Duke. I would pass.

[RF1]

Remember someone saying they heard Thor talking to somebody at a restaurant about how Virginia Tech wanted to do a game at the Mohegan and two games in blacksburg? We didnt take it because its Ryan Center or no.

I'm feeling like Virginia Tech anywhere on the schedule would be great right now. I mean it was amazing getting Alabama in here and we seized that opportunity big time, but you take that deal with Tech and you get three, bare minimum Q2 games over a three year span.

Can we call them back up and tell them we want to hang out now? Go beat them in Balcksburg and all they need to do is finish 75th and its Q1 party time. I'd also get to rub it in to my VT friends

I would never want URI to give Va Tech two home games with URI not getting a single home game with the lone crumb being a game 50 miles off campus at a casino. If Va Tech demanded a Mohegan Sun game, I would only accept one return game at Blacksburg as was the case with the recent West Virginia series.

[RF1]

I don't think URI is going to add many more high profile programs to its OOC schedule. Many members of the team may not be eligible in the first semester. Furthermore, next year's Rhody team is not likely for NCAA at large consideration given all the losses. These factors will probably result in a lower rated OOC slate than last year.

[Rhodyram]

Something else to consider. We’re not even guaranteed a home game vs Richmond (likely to be the league favorite). If we are only scheduled to play them one time- it will be at their place.

[rambone 78]

I agree on the VT thing.

If they would insist on Mohegan plus 2 home games for them.....pound sand.

Mohegan plus one home for them...that's fine.

I would go with 2 home games for VT only if we get a home game at Ryan.

[PeterRamTime]

I don't think URI is going to add many more high profile programs to its OOC schedule. Many members of the team may not be eligible in the first semester. Furthermore, next year's Rhody team is not likely for NCAA at large consideration given all the losses. These factors will probably result in a lower rated OOC slate than last year.

Do you think with Fatts and the transfers we still aren't likely to get an at-large?

[PeterRamTime]

I agree on the VT thing.

If they would insist on Mohegan plus 2 home games for them.....pound sand.

Mohegan plus one home for them...that's fine.

I would go with 2 home games for VT only if we get a home game at Ryan.

I think the option was there to have one at mohegan and one in Blacksburg.

[Rhodyram]

Something else to consider. We’re not even guaranteed a home game vs Richmond (likely to be the league favorite). If we are only scheduled to play them one time- it will be at their place.

Add St. Louis to this also.

[RamStock]

I don't think URI is going to add many more high profile programs to its OOC schedule. Many members of the team may not be eligible in the first semester. Furthermore, next year's Rhody team is not likely for NCAA at large consideration given all the losses. These factors will probably result in a lower rated OOC slate than last year.

Do you think with Fatts and the transfers we still aren't likely to get an at-large?

If I had to guess if we were an at large team right now I would say no. Guys like the twins are still a bit of an unknown despite the high ranking. We can develop into a team that keeps getting better over the year. I actually like the team in 2021-22 as much or better than next years team even without Fatts. I think a year of playing together and improving with more options than waiting for Fatts to fire up a shot.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Remember someone saying they heard Thor talking to somebody at a restaurant about how Virginia Tech wanted to do a game at the Mohegan and two games in blacksburg? We didnt take it because its Ryan Center or no.

I'm feeling like Virginia Tech anywhere on the schedule would be great right now. I mean it was amazing getting Alabama in here and we seized that opportunity big time, but you take that deal with Tech and you get three, bare minimum Q2 games over a three year span.

Can we call them back up and tell them we want to hang out now? Go beat them in Balcksburg and all they need to do is finish 75th and its Q1 party time. I'd also get to rub it in to my VT friends

I would never want URI to give Va Tech two home games with URI not getting a single home game with the lone crumb being a game 50 miles off campus as a casino. If Va Tech demanded a Mohegan Sun game, I would only accept one return game at Blacksburg as was the case with the recent West Virginia series.

Not sure we have the cache to say anything like that...well, we can...but then we end up with 200+ rated Jack U.

[RF1]

I don't think URI is going to add many more high profile programs to its OOC schedule. Many members of the team may not be eligible in the first semester. Furthermore, next year's Rhody team is not likely for NCAA at large consideration given all the losses. These factors will probably result in a lower rated OOC slate than last year.

Do you think with Fatts and the transfers we still aren't likely to get an at-large?

Yes. Even if all of them were eligible, which at this time might not even be the case. We had a better team on paper returning this past season and still likely would not have gotten an at large.

[giovanni]

[rjsuperfly66]

They can contract my services for $1 a day but sounds like McGlade is going to stuff the conference down the toilet.

[PeterRamTime]

I don't think URI is going to add many more high profile programs to its OOC schedule. Many members of the team may not be eligible in the first semester. Furthermore, next year's Rhody team is not likely for NCAA at large consideration given all the losses. These factors will probably result in a lower rated OOC slate than last year.

Do you think with Fatts and the transfers we still aren't likely to get an at-large?

Yes. Even if all of them were eligible, which at this time might not even be the case. We had a better team on paper returning this past season and still likely would not have gotten an at large.

Setting the bar low is good for ones sanity in this sport!

[ace]

Kellogg again?

[ace]

Using Rothstein’s definition of a mid-major, I wonder who it is? Maybe Dayton? They were advertising.

[hrstrat57]

Again,

Cupcake city baby as many as possible for this group next year OOC. I have no problem going to the RC to watch our almost completely overhauled roster snack on yummy cupcakes. Bring “em on.

We be just like Friartown.

Yum

Go Rhody

[RhowdyRam02]

Remember someone saying they heard Thor talking to somebody at a restaurant about how Virginia Tech wanted to do a game at the Mohegan and two games in blacksburg? We didnt take it because its Ryan Center or no.

I'm feeling like Virginia Tech anywhere on the schedule would be great right now. I mean it was amazing getting Alabama in here and we seized that opportunity big time, but you take that deal with Tech and you get three, bare minimum Q2 games over a three year span.

Can we call them back up and tell them we want to hang out now? Go beat them in Balcksburg and all they need to do is finish 75th and its Q1 party time. I'd also get to rub it in to my VT friends

Two road games for one neutral site game against Virginia Tech, or a school of their caliber is a horrible deal. This isn't Duke or Kentucky we're talking about

[RhowdyRam02]

Remember someone saying they heard Thor talking to somebody at a restaurant about how Virginia Tech wanted to do a game at the Mohegan and two games in blacksburg? We didnt take it because its Ryan Center or no.

I'm feeling like Virginia Tech anywhere on the schedule would be great right now. I mean it was amazing getting Alabama in here and we seized that opportunity big time, but you take that deal with Tech and you get three, bare minimum Q2 games over a three year span.

Can we call them back up and tell them we want to hang out now? Go beat them in Balcksburg and all they need to do is finish 75th and its Q1 party time. I'd also get to rub it in to my VT friends

I wouldn’t do three games with Virginia Tech unless one of them was at the Ryan Center. They are up and down many years and are not good enough to warrant that. Two in Blacksburg and one at Mohegan is a slap in the face. They aren’t Kentucky or Duke. I would pass.

I guess I should have read a little bit more before responding

[RhowdyRam02]

I think people are way too eager to schedule games at Mohegan Sun. It's not a home game if it's played 55 minutes from campus and the games don't help our season ticket numbers at all. There's a reason we built the Ryan Center and stopped playing games at the Civic Center

[NYGFan_Section208]

Remember someone saying they heard Thor talking to somebody at a restaurant about how Virginia Tech wanted to do a game at the Mohegan and two games in blacksburg? We didnt take it because its Ryan Center or no.

I'm feeling like Virginia Tech anywhere on the schedule would be great right now. I mean it was amazing getting Alabama in here and we seized that opportunity big time, but you take that deal with Tech and you get three, bare minimum Q2 games over a three year span.

Can we call them back up and tell them we want to hang out now? Go beat them in Balcksburg and all they need to do is finish 75th and its Q1 party time. I'd also get to rub it in to my VT friends

Two road games for one neutral site game against Virginia Tech, or a school of their caliber is a horrible deal. This isn't Duke or Kentucky we're talking about

But, it would mean at least one more Q1 or 2 game per year than what we're going to have otherwise...

[theblueram]

We need to dump the Brown road game. No way should we have a home and home with them

[Rhody72]

Looking like Baron scheduling to me.

[PeterRamTime]

Remember someone saying they heard Thor talking to somebody at a restaurant about how Virginia Tech wanted to do a game at the Mohegan and two games in blacksburg? We didnt take it because its Ryan Center or no.

I'm feeling like Virginia Tech anywhere on the schedule would be great right now. I mean it was amazing getting Alabama in here and we seized that opportunity big time, but you take that deal with Tech and you get three, bare minimum Q2 games over a three year span.

Can we call them back up and tell them we want to hang out now? Go beat them in Balcksburg and all they need to do is finish 75th and its Q1 party time. I'd also get to rub it in to my VT friends

Two road games for one neutral site game against Virginia Tech, or a school of their caliber is a horrible deal. This isn't Duke or Kentucky we're talking about

But, it would mean at least one more Q1 or 2 game per year than what we're going to have otherwise...

See that's what I'm sayiiiiin.

Virginia Tech has a good program now. They are investing a lot. That would at least guarantee we have a marquee opponent for a few years along with Providence.

Also, a neutral site win is more valuable than a home win. Still want good home games of course. BUT I want tournament appearances more than anything.

[Rhodymob05]

I still don't understand teams not wanting to play at the RC, its a high-end arena at a high-major school. Its pathetic.

[rjsuperfly66]

I still don't understand teams not wanting to play at the RC, its a high-end arena at a high-major school. Its pathetic.

What does the quality of the arena have to do with anything?

If a team is committing to a series, they all but want a guarantee on the quality of the game.

Teams with great, consistent Top 25 success are not volatile.

A team can almost guarantee year in and year out flirting with a Q1 game, off year Q2 game.

Teams that do not fall into that range need to provide another benefit.

I.E - Take St. John’s. Typically a bottom-tier BE team. Lands home-and-homes with teams like Duke, Syracuse, etc. because they play in NYC.

If SJU plays in Kingston, RI, Providence, RI, or even Boston, MA, they don’t land those series.

You would operate the same way.

If you wanted URI to land a high-quality home-and-home for 2021 and 2022, would you want them to schedule a perennial tournament, borderline Top 25 team, or a team who was more volatile?

It’s not just a URI problem. PC is in the BE and has the same scheduling issues.

Geography doesn’t play well for alumni or recruiting.

Team not elite enough to guarantee high-caliber games.

[Rhody15]

I still don't understand teams not wanting to play at the RC, its a high-end arena at a high-major school. Its pathetic.

We’re not a high major school....how can you even type that out?

[rambone 78]

I have no problem with scheduling games at Mohegan.

It seats 10K and the atmosphere is very pro Rhody when they play there.

Most of the crowd are URI fans. It's not that long a drive from Green Acres USA....er Kingston I mean.

[ramster]

I have no problem with scheduling games at Mohegan.

It seats 10K and the atmosphere is very pro Rhody when they play there.

Most of the crowd are URI fans. It's not that long a drive from Green Acres USA....er Kingston I mean.

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[KevanBoyles]

Is the Mohegan Sun in what would be considered the NY media market!

[Rhodymob05]

Superfly-It seems like if URI can get those teams Nebraska Alabama , then they can continue that trend.

Also Rhody15- in my opinion, Highmajor is A10, WCC, MWC ect