Game #8: McNeese State - Tue Nov 26 @ 7:30pm ET

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

McNeese State, out of the Southland Conference, have a record of 2-4 after getting spanked last night by 29 against Akeem Richmond and the East Carolina Pirates. They have yet to beat a Division 1 school. Their two victories this season have come against lower division opponents. One against a Division III school (Louisiana College) and one against a Division II school (Stillman College). Their record against Division 1 opponents is 0-4 and they have lost these games by an average of 30 points.

McNeese is led by Guards Ledrick Eackles and Kevin Hardy. Eackles, who is a Senior, only played in 11 games last year before he was booted off the team due to disciplinary reasons. He was voted back on the team during the offseason. He is averaging 16.5 per game but is only shooting 31% from the field. He is the son of former NBA guard Ledell Eackles. Hardy is a versatile player who is averaging nearly a double-double this season (11.0 ppg/8.8 rpg). He was an all-conference honorable mention last year and made the conference's all-defensive team.

The Cowboys are coached by Dave Simmons who coached NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone. One of the Assistant coaches is David Dumars who is the brother of NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars.

Expecting win #6 tonight for your Rhode Island Rams!

Expect a McNeese St starting line-up of:
#22 Ledrick Eackles G Sr 6'3 195
#11 Kevin Hardy G Jr 6'2 180
#20 Adrian Fields F Jr 6'7 230
#10 Craig McFerrin F Sr 6'5 197
#44 Austin Lewis F So 6'8 215

Key reserves:
#2 Jamaya Burr G Fr 6'0 167
#3 Keelan Garrett G Sr 6'0 180 (looks to be injured, did not play last night)

Video/TV: none expected

Radio: B101 FM Live Stream

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

I know I have a tendency for hyperbole, but in all seriousness this may be the worst team in D1.

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

Opponents have scored 90-plus points four times.

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

This many games is so short a period of time, is one time when playing
so many people for not many minutes, may pay off.
Playing a no D team might also help X and Biruta to get their offense back on track.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 10 years ago

Anyone aware of a stream for tonight's game, or Sat's @ George Mason?

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

probably nothing for tonight, there should be one for Mason but may be for $

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

The George Mason game is on Cox, so they'll have the stream as well. Tonight is probably going to be like last night - no TV and no stream.

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

Watched the second half of last night's East Carolina, McNeese game (along with the other 49 people).
They like to play uptempo and have some athletic guards, and take it to the basket. They are also prone to turning the ball over. Win number six should be in the books a little after nine.

Also, on another point, the announcers keep talking about when we got our fifth win last year (late January). After tonight's game, there are no more cupcakes. Anyone who thinks Brown is one of them is wrong. Wins are an obvious indicator of improvement. If we end up with 14 wins, do we call the year a success? Stop comparing this year with last, in some ways it's apples and oranges. I'd just like to compare November with March. Go Rhody!

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

UNH should be a win

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

Was there a stated attendance for last night's URI game?

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

SmartyBarrett wrote:The George Mason game is on Cox, so they'll have the stream as well. Tonight is probably going to be like last night - no TV and no stream.

Its also on SNY for those that get that channel.

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

URIGONZO wrote:Was there a stated attendance for last night's URI game?

Just over 800

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

Seriously? I know this isn't the thread for this topic....but WOW.

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

neil wrote: Also, on another point, the announcers keep talking about when we got our fifth win last year (late January). After tonight's game, there are no more cupcakes. Anyone who thinks Brown is one of them is wrong. Wins are an obvious indicator of improvement. If we end up with 14 wins, do we call the year a success? Stop comparing this year with last, in some ways it's apples and oranges. I'd just like to compare November with March. Go Rhody!

Agree 100%.

I hope this extended exhibition schedule (minus two games we obviously forgot to show up at) shows an improved basketball team by the end of this game tonight - not a game we just win because we're bigger and stronger than the opposition. We only have about 3 games left this year where that will be the case, so tonight better be the final dress rehearsal for the actual season.

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

twisted3829 wrote:UNH should be a win

Agree, although they've actually played everyone pretty tough. Not sure how good Detroit is, and Southern Mississippi is 6-0 but their wins have come against against even worse teams than ours have.

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

Agree.

ECU had them down 43-29 at the half, I believe, and ECU was playing very loose. If this game ends up 33-33 again at the half, there will be some negative noise out there, and deservedly so.

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

Game notes: http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/ ... cneese.pdf

-First time we've ever played McNeese St.
-Interesting that we have NEVER beaten a team from the Southland Conference (0-3)

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

Vegas spreads are at -18.

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

Odd that these guys get SMU next.....

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 10 years ago

In my opinion, in the future they have to figure out a way to get these pre-season tournament games in the season packages or package them early (earlier than they did this year) at a reduced rate.

Also, note to Coach Hurley, I would imagine it is at the very least annoying to play home games to a crowd of 800+, but please keep in mind one of the reasons we see you as the man to right our ship, is to get those fannies back in the seats.

Again as of this moment, ugly or otherwise we are winning the games we should win and losing to the 'better' teams. Once we break through and show we can compete in and win any game by taking out teams like UMASS, VCU, Arizona, etc... it'll be hard to get two seats together for home games.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

looking for the mo from last nite to continue.......maybe Biggie gets his named called by Dan Yorke for opening intros......

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

EC Matthews and Biggie Minnis in the starting lineup in place of Powell and Reischel

RhodyRams12 · Unread post by **RhodyRams12** » 10 years ago

Finally a lineup change!

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

adam914 wrote:EC Matthews and Biggie Minnis in the starting lineup in place of Powell and Reischel

Nice. See if that helps start faster tonight.

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

Only a few minutes in, but so far not much difference. I for one never really thought the starting lineup had much to do with the slow starts. The same team has started the 2nd halfs when we got it going as well.

With that said, I still think Biggie especially, and EC as well should be starting anyway.

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

Or.....maybe not.

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

Kudos to Dan for trying something new.

RhodyRams12 · Unread post by **RhodyRams12** » 10 years ago

I'm curious about the attendance at the RC. My guess is its similar to last night given the weather and the fact that Thanksgiving is two days from now.

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

Just thinking and might be stating the obvious but out of town folks can get iheart radio app and catch the game on their mobile

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

hrstrat57 wrote:Just thinking and might be stating the obvious but out of town folks can get iheart radio app and catch the game on their mobile

This is how I listen. Way better than the old radio since I am in Mass and on the edge of reception.

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

Man I wish we could get some video of the alley oop EC just threw down.

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

RIFan wrote:
hrstrat57 wrote:Just thinking and might be stating the obvious but out of town folks can get iheart radio app and catch the game on their mobile
This is how I listen. Way better than the old radio since I am in Mass and on the edge of reception.

I'm out of town, too, but even if I were in town I think I'd do it through iHeart radio. Sometimes I can't get the signal in the Ryan parking lot.

Seems like this could be our best game so far. Definitely against a horrible team, but maybe that is just what the doctor ordered.

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

Iffy ok?

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

WWBB 101.5 tonight iheart perfect 31-17

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

Iffy's OK. Was LOUD when he hit the deck.

EC's oop throw down was LEGIT and emphatic!!

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

ATPTourFan wrote: EC's oop throw down was LEGIT and emphatic!!

Come on ATP, anticipate these things and get the cell phone video out for the rest of us!!

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

Big hoop there. Didn't want to end the half on that bad run.

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

adam914 wrote:
ATPTourFan wrote: EC's oop throw down was LEGIT and emphatic!!
Come on ATP, anticipate these things and get the cell phone video out for the rest of us!!

Really, it's like he's not even trying. Where's the effort ATP, the teamwork?!

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

Great fouling here. Not sure how many times I've said that non-sarcastically.

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

good half. the quality of opponent makes this like a glorified scrimmage...but it may be just what we need to get their confidence up and the rust off.

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

Good ball movement against zone. Even Munfords misses look better. EC still struggling on D. Iffy hit deck hard but seems OK. Great hustle on the play. TJ is great in the middle of zone

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

Maybe worst coached team I've seen in RC

NJ03 · Unread post by **NJ03** » 10 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:Maybe worst coached team I've seen in RC

And that is saying A LOT

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

6 assists for Biggie as he respond to first start

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

Very good sign Iggy

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

Team trainer just smeared some substance onto O's hip.

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

Minnis just jawing at Matthews about something

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

Xavier getting hot

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

Xavier has a favorite spot for draining 3s. Just off center right. Parfait's favorite spot.

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

can't let them back in the game...lets put it away!