3/4 | Dayton | 3:30PM (NBCSN) | A10 2nd Round

[Rhode_Island_Red]

No Shep, huge moment for Fatts.

Over under 25 shots for Fatts?

I wish I was kidding, but without Sheppard, I could easily see Fatts approach 30 shots.

Idc as long as they go in. Could be his last time in Keaney Blue.

If 11 of them go in, his shooting percentage goes up.

[Billyboy78]

Makhel had a lot of foul problems early in the season. He seemed to have solved that in the middle of the season, but it's become a problem again. If he gets 2 early again, we're done. His mom will be in the crowd for the first time this year. I hope he's not overly emotional and aggressive in the first 5 minutes of the game.

[ramster]

Game opened Dayton (-3), currently Dayton (-4.5)

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......according to Koch, in the pamphlet today, Shep is unavailable......ouch.....

[BlackDogRants]

Game opened Dayton (-3), currently Dayton (-4.5)

If you happen to grab it at Dayton -3 it was a gift... I would even throw down at Dayton -4.5.

[Joe95]

......according to Koch, in the pamphlet today, Shep is unavailable......ouch.....

This was announced Tuesday afternoon by Cox.

[Joe95]

Game opened Dayton (-3), currently Dayton (-4.5)

If you happen to grab it at Dayton -3 it was a gift... I would even throw down at Dayton -4.5.

Agree I would take Dayton up to as high as 7 or 8 tbh, I think they beat Rhody handily. Something like 78-63 Dayton

[Rhody15]

......according to Koch, in the pamphlet today, Shep is unavailable......ouch.....

This was announced Tuesday afternoon by Cox.

I wonder if Cox is gonna game plan as if Sheppard is playing.

[BlackDogRants]

......according to Koch, in the pamphlet today, Shep is unavailable......ouch.....

This was announced Tuesday afternoon by Cox.

I wonder if Cox is gonna game plan as if Sheppard is playing.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

This was announced Tuesday afternoon by Cox.

I wonder if Cox is gonna game plan as if Sheppard is playing.

No, but the game plan will key on containing Toppin.

[ramster]

Sometimes adversity has a way of pulling a team together. Certainly there is no shortage of adversity for our team.

Hoping for a big win today at 3:30pm.

GO RHODY!

[Smokinjimit2]

The only chance we have to win a single game is Fatts.
If he gets hot ( he hasn’t all year) but if he does we can beat any a-10 team.

[RhowdyRam02]

Throw it all out. The year doesn't matter. Logic doesn't matter. It's the wildest time of the year. We can do this.

LETS FUCKING GO.

Blue Man, I wish I can be as excited as you. Just fearful this game will be ugly and be totally frustrated.

How can you go any lower after the last 7 games so pumped to watch and even more excited for the future.

Excited for the future huh? I hope your company doesn't drug test coming up

[RhowdyRam02]

I think the only way that URI will fire Cox after this season, would be if the players let it be known they are extremely unhappy about the state of affairs, and threaten to leave if a change isn't made. Or actually do leave.

It's unlikely, but who knows?

More than have already left under Cox? How many have to leave before it's a known problem?

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......more money; head coach, assistant coaches, recruiting, practice facility, charter flights, players, other programs enhancements.......will fix everything.......no?

[RI_Bred]

Based on the way we have been trending and Dayton out for blood after blowing their 18 pt. lead losing in 2OT, I am not sure this game will even be
close.

We can't ignore our lousy defense and very questionable offense our team has been exhibiting.

On top of that no Shep, who led us in scoring game 1 with 16 pts and he had 17 pts. in the second game, he shot 57% from the field for both games combined.

It will be very difficult for us to make up his production.

I wish I had a reason to be more optimistic, but not feeling it.

I sure hope I am wrong and will be rooting hard for them.

drink more?

Good advice

Blender is ready to go for the Everclear milkshakes!

[Rhodymob05]

Forget the BS for one day. Lets just win! Go RAMS

[ramster]

Forget the BS for one day. Lets just win! Go RAMS

Absolutely!

Enjoy the game!

It’s been a long year since I was on my way to New York City last March.

[Blue Man]

Forget the BS for one day. Lets just win! Go RAMS

Absolutely!

Enjoy the game!

It’s been a long year since I was on my way to New York City last March.

On my birthday last year I was working in Brooklyn, dropping off one of my reps at the Barclays subway station when I got the update that the A-10 tournament was cancelled. I was staring at A-10 championship banners and watching a replay of a KI championship sealing dunk on the videoboard in front of the entry doors. I drove 4 hours home listening to depressing James Blunt songs and passed the Rhody bus on the way. It was the worst birthday of my 32 previous ones.

I have needed today more than anything.

[Jersey77]

Forget the BS for one day. Lets just win! Go RAMS

Absolutely!

Enjoy the game!

It’s been a long year since I was on my way to New York City last March.

On my birthday last year I was working in Brooklyn, dropping off one of my reps at the Barclays subway station when I got the update that the A-10 tournament was cancelled. I was staring at A-10 championship banners and watching a replay of a KI championship sealing dunk on the videoboard in front of the entry doors. I drove 4 hours home listening to depressing James Blunt songs and passed the Rhody bus on the way. It was the worst birthday of my 32 previous ones.

I have needed today more than anything.

Is today your birthday? It is also mine, a win would be a great present.

[Blue Man]

Absolutely!

Enjoy the game!

It’s been a long year since I was on my way to New York City last March.

On my birthday last year I was working in Brooklyn, dropping off one of my reps at the Barclays subway station when I got the update that the A-10 tournament was cancelled. I was staring at A-10 championship banners and watching a replay of a KI championship sealing dunk on the videoboard in front of the entry doors. I drove 4 hours home listening to depressing James Blunt songs and passed the Rhody bus on the way. It was the worst birthday of my 32 previous ones.

I have needed today more than anything.

Is today your birthday? It is also mine, a win would be a great present.

March 12th. Typically tournament time. Hence why this tournament has always been special to me since I was little. And why the Atlantic City tournaments were particularly dangerous for me in my early 20's.

But Happy Birthday to you! Hopefully you can get a present for a W today and I can ask for a championship win for mine!

[Jersey77]

On my birthday last year I was working in Brooklyn, dropping off one of my reps at the Barclays subway station when I got the update that the A-10 tournament was cancelled. I was staring at A-10 championship banners and watching a replay of a KI championship sealing dunk on the videoboard in front of the entry doors. I drove 4 hours home listening to depressing James Blunt songs and passed the Rhody bus on the way. It was the worst birthday of my 32 previous ones.

I have needed today more than anything.

Is today your birthday? It is also mine, a win would be a great present.

March 12th. Typically tournament time. Hence why this tournament has always been special to me since I was little. And why the Atlantic City tournaments were particularly dangerous for me in my early 20's.

But Happy Birthday to you! Hopefully you can get a present for a W today and I can ask for a championship win for mine!

Thanks, we can only hope!

[adam914]

I would just like to note that I put on my LUCKIEST of all lucky Rhody shirts this morning...

[TrevlontRook3]

Game opened Dayton (-3), currently Dayton (-4.5)

If you happen to grab it at Dayton -3 it was a gift... I would even throw down at Dayton -4.5.

Nope. Either I’m going to the moon because I’m putting $100 on Rhody money line and flying high into the next game or ending then season goin for down in flames and extinguishing it with an unhealthy amount of whiskey

[spookydog]

Afternoon meetings have been canceled. Heading home shortly, cracking a beer (or 5 depending on how this goes) & settling in for a day/night of a10 basketball.

Let's gooooooo!!

[Rhodymob05]

I'm seeing Dayton -3.5 now.

[Rhodyhooopz]

The ball is tipped
And there you are
You're running for your life
You're a shooting star

How will this play out for us?

[ramster]

The only chance we have to win a single game is Fatts.
If he gets hot ( he hasn’t all year) but if he does we can beat any a-10 team.

I think the defense is our best opportunity for improvement in this game. Fatts looks to me like his injuries are still with him.

Last 3 games the opponent's PG has played big minutes and effectively:
Dayton - Jalen Crutcher 41 minutes, 7-18 FG, 5 Assists, 22 points
George Washington - James Bishop 38 minutes, 9-14 FG, 3 assists, 28 points
Duquesne - Tavian Dunn-Martin 39 minutes, 5-12 FG, 6 assists, 14 points

Maybe Cox can put Leggett on Crutcher defensively - Crutcher is the straw that stirs the drink for Dayton - slow him down and we have a chance
Cox could also switch Martin onto Crutcher at times as Martin is quick, strong and relentless on defense. Let Russell go more to the wing on defense without the PG pressure. I've noticed him backing well off his man during the last 3 games - he looks hurt to me. The rest on defense will help him with his offense hopefully.

[neil]

In about three hours I will be standing a foot from my tv screaming for my rams. Being a ram fan ain’t easy. I started in 65 and have seen every possible situation. I attended every home game in the mid eighties where our record was 10-17, 6-22, 8 and 20, 9 and 19 in consecutive years. I could count the student body easily because all ten of them were on the stage. Our first round a-10 in 86 was a home game against Penn State. Everyone thought we had a chance. We didn’t. I wonder sometimes if I was a Kansas fan. How depressing it must be to go to the dance ever year. (Unless you lose to the Rams). Btw, 1300 attended the Penn state game.Win or lose today, I will be back at the Ryan next year. Like many of you, but not all, I am a dreamer. I turn 72 in April. Still planning to dance!
Go Rhody!

[ramster]

In about three hours I will be standing a foot from my tv screaming for my rams. Being a ram fan ain’t easy. I started in 65 and have seen every possible situation. I attended every home game in the mid eighties where our record was 10-17, 6-22, 8 and 20, 9 and 19 in consecutive years. I could count the student body easily because all ten of them were on the stage. Our first round a-10 in 86 was a home game against Penn State. Everyone thought we had a chance. We didn’t. I wonder sometimes if I was a Kansas fan. How depressing it must be to go to the dance ever year. (Unless you lose to the Rams). Btw, 1300 attended the Penn state game.Win or lose today, I will be back at the Ryan next year. Like many of you, but not all, I am a dreamer. I turn 72 in April. Still planning to dance!
Go Rhody!

Phenomenal. Good for you. I think we have an excellent chance today, we can beat VCU tomorrow and no reason why we can't go to Dayton for the A10 Championship game next week.

I also will be on the edge of my seat, can't wait until 3:30pm. Not as good as being there but it's also fun to be able to watch these other A10 games prior to our game.

Imagine Richmond, Top 25 Team earlier in the season and here Duquesne defeats #8 Seed Richmond in Richmond 67-62.
Dambrot was asked what would it mean to beat Richmond today? Dambrot said absolutely nothing if we do not go on and win the A10 Tournament. Love that attitude and belief.

[PeteRI]

In about three hours I will be standing a foot from my tv screaming for my rams. Being a ram fan ain’t easy. I started in 65 and have seen every possible situation. I attended every home game in the mid eighties where our record was 10-17, 6-22, 8 and 20, 9 and 19 in consecutive years. I could count the student body easily because all ten of them were on the stage. Our first round a-10 in 86 was a home game against Penn State. Everyone thought we had a chance. We didn’t. I wonder sometimes if I was a Kansas fan. How depressing it must be to go to the dance ever year. (Unless you lose to the Rams). Btw, 1300 attended the Penn state game.Win or lose today, I will be back at the Ryan next year. Like many of you, but not all, I am a dreamer. I turn 72 in April. Still planning to dance!
Go Rhody!

Phenomenal. Good for you. I think we have an excellent chance today, we can beat VCU tomorrow and no reason why we can't go to Dayton for the A10 Championship game next week.

I also will be on the edge of my seat, can't wait until 3:30pm. Not as good as being there but it's also fun to be able to watch these other A10 games prior to our game.

Imagine Richmond, Top 25 Team earlier in the season and here Duquesne defeats #8 Seed Richmond in Richmond 67-62.
Dambrot was asked what would it mean to beat Richmond today? Dambrot said absolutely nothing if we do not go on and win the A10 Tournament. Love that attitude and belief.

That's what having a great coach is like.

[Joe95]

Umass is unconscious from deep rn, only shoot 32% from deep on the year but have 10 already this half. Maybe this a sign that Carey and Bertrand will rain threes down on Dayton today!

[ramster]

59-36 UMASS at the half. 12-20 on 3FGs
Offensive clinic

[ramster]

Love this passing, drive and dunk by Betrand.
Hope to see this aggressive play out of him today

Big opportunity for Martin and Betrand today. They can play very key roles in defeating Dayton today

[Shinze88]

I applaud the posters who are excited by the prospect of watching a URI game today. I wish I had a tenth of the enthusiasm some of you have but I'm just not able to muster up anything, I guess this team has just beaten me up to a point where I just want it to end. Sure, I'll be watching today and also likely be shaking my head side to side as I've been all season. I'd love to see a "different" URI team show up with a sense of urgency and leave everything on the court and give max effort and show some life, just like you'd expect when the next game of your season can very well be the last you play. Just not expecting much, hope I'm wrong.

[spookydog]

I applaud the posters who are excited by the prospect of watching a URI game today. I wish I had a tenth of the enthusiasm some of you have but I'm just not able to muster up anything, I guess this team has just beaten me up to a point where I just want it to end. Sure, I'll be watching today and also likely be shaking my head side to side as I've been all season. I'd love to see a "different" URI team show up with a sense of urgency and leave everything on the court and give max effort and show some life, just like you'd expect when the next game of your season can very well be the last you play. Just not expecting much, hope I'm wrong.

Prove Shinze Wrong! Prove Shinze Wrong!

The way I look at it, this will probably be the last URI game for the next 7-8 months. Might as well try to enjoy it as much as possible.

[RI_Bred]

Gonna be real tough without Shep. Will still be watching of course. Now where did I put my flagellant...

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Anyone joining the Alumni Association Zoom meetup? Just found out old friend EZBuckets is hosting.

[ramster]

In his 1st 6 games for URI Betrand hit (10-21) 3FGs. He can shoot it, today is a great day for him to display his shooting touch. Good breakout game for Betrand and Martin!!
GO RHODY!!

[steveystuds06]

I applaud the posters who are excited by the prospect of watching a URI game today. I wish I had a tenth of the enthusiasm some of you have but I'm just not able to muster up anything, I guess this team has just beaten me up to a point where I just want it to end. Sure, I'll be watching today and also likely be shaking my head side to side as I've been all season. I'd love to see a "different" URI team show up with a sense of urgency and leave everything on the court and give max effort and show some life, just like you'd expect when the next game of your season can very well be the last you play. Just not expecting much, hope I'm wrong.

Ya, I expect a double-digit loss but I'll be losing my mind during the game!

[Joe95]

I’m expecting Carey or Bertrand to be the key to this game. Someone will have to step up for us to keep this close. Go Rhody! Not very optimistic this game will be close but, here we go.

[theblueram]

Pregame interview with Cox and he was asked what advice did he give Fatts before the game. Cox said I gave him no advice.

[DeanDome88]

Hopefully Rhody brings the defense today to make this a game.

[adam914]

HERE WE GO...

[adam914]

Pregame interview with Cox and he was asked what advice did he give Fatts before the game. Cox said I gave him no advice.

One could argue this may actually be a good thing

[RI_Bred]

Pick up the defense guys c'mon.

[adam914]

I like the energy so far at least. Bit of a slow start but the effort is there.

[DeanDome88]

Betrand gets a Tommy point.

[Rhody15]

How was Fatts’ layup not an and 1??!

[adam914]

If Malik wants to get hot from deep and drop 30 today I am cool with that