2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)

[ramster]

Andy Katz Preseason Top 36.....

Memphis from the AAC with a big jump to #4
Houston from AAC #29

Teams we wii or could face:
Maryland #11
Utah State #19
VCU #26
PC #30
Davidson #31

Of 15 teams additional listed “in the mix”.
Of interest.......Cincinnati from AAC, and LSU from the Jamaican Classic

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-me ... eams-right

[theblueram]

I don't see URI on that list. Not good.

[PeterRamTime]

I don't see URI on that list. Not good.

It's not surprising people dont think we are a top 36 team.

We are nothing but potential will not much proof that we can be that good yet.

[theblueram]

I don't see URI on that list. Not good.

It's not surprising people dont think we are a top 36 team.

We are nothing but potential will not much proof that we can be that good yet.

I hope the team comes out blazing then. Cause we are young behind next years team.

[ace]

I don't see URI on that list. Not good.

It's not surprising people dont think we are a top 36 team.

We are nothing but potential without much proof that we can be that good yet.

This has some merit, but they just need a few pieces to support the knowns of Cyril and Jeff. I’d also include Fatts and Tyrese in that- Fatts, for better or worse, and Tyrese because you can see how it will all come together for him.

Last season, all of the freshmen would have had to excel immediately for them to have a great season. This season, they just need a few of those other options (Sheppard and Walker are my best bets) to do it, alone or in combination, and that seems very possible.

[STC]

I think the 2 biggest keys to next year and a possible tournament run are do the sophomores keep progressing from freshman year and can Antwan Walker and Jeremy Shepperd emerge as impactful contributors off the bench.

This team has a lot of potential but a lot of unknowns.

[rambone 78]

As things stand now, I put us 4th behind VCU, Dayton, and Davidson.

Those 3 will Dance, and we are the wild card.

Tough call as to whether we get in....way too early but it can be done. Team and coaching will have to take a couple of steps up.

This year's OOC schedule performance will be just as important as the league schedule.

[theblueram]

As things stand now, I put us 4th behind VCU, Dayton, and Davidson.

Those 3 will Dance, and we are the wild card.

Tough call as to whether we get in....way too early but it can be done. Team and coaching will have to take a couple of steps up.

This year's OOC schedule performance will be just as important as the league schedule.

Which is absolute BS. We had the number 1 class last year. I expect this team to dance next year.

[RamStock]

As things stand now, I put us 4th behind VCU, Dayton, and Davidson.

Those 3 will Dance, and we are the wild card.

Tough call as to whether we get in....way too early but it can be done. Team and coaching will have to take a couple of steps up.

This year's OOC schedule performance will be just as important as the league schedule.

Which is absolute BS. We had the number 1 class last year. I expect this team to dance next year.

Who cares what the class was ranked. The reality is we have reached the A-10 semis and had a mediocre season at best. Nothing more. Who would rank us ahead of the other teams? Can we finish ahead of some of them-no doubt if some of the new players come through quick and the freshman from last year take a big step forward.

[ramster]

As things stand now, I put us 4th behind VCU, Dayton, and Davidson.

Those 3 will Dance, and we are the wild card.

Tough call as to whether we get in....way too early but it can be done. Team and coaching will have to take a couple of steps up.

This year's OOC schedule performance will be just as important as the league schedule.

Which is absolute BS. We had the number 1 class last year. I expect this team to dance next year.

Who cares what the class was ranked. The reality is we have reached the A-10 semis and had a mediocre season at best. Nothing more. Who would rank us ahead of the other teams? Can we finish ahead of some of them-no doubt if some of the new players come through quick and the freshman from last year take a big step forward.

At this point the Number 1 Class preseason designation is just that, preseason news.
We had nobody from that class make the all freshman team - I would never have guessed that preseason.
St Bonaventure beat us handily in the Semi’s with 3 freshmen starters in Welch, Osuniyi and Lofton. Osuniyi and Lofton both made the All Freshman team.

Hopefully we see Harris, Martin and Tate take big improvement steps in their Sophomore years

[SmartyBarrett]

Interesting list from Jeff Goodman.

8. Maryland
16. Utah State
17. Alabama
19. VCU

[PeterRamTime]

Which is absolute BS. We had the number 1 class last year. I expect this team to dance next year.

Who cares what the class was ranked. The reality is we have reached the A-10 semis and had a mediocre season at best. Nothing more. Who would rank us ahead of the other teams? Can we finish ahead of some of them-no doubt if some of the new players come through quick and the freshman from last year take a big step forward.

At this point the Number 1 Class preseason designation is just that, preseason news.
We had nobody from that class make the all freshman team - I would never have guessed that preseason.
St Bonaventure beat us handily in the Semi’s with 3 freshmen starters in Welch, Osuniyi and Lofton. Osuniyi and Lofton both made the All Freshman team.

Hopefully we see Harris, Martin and Tate take big improvement steps in their Sophomore years

If they do take that big step then St Bonaventure can kiss our ASS because they'll have no chance.

We were destroying them at the beginning of that game and ran out of gas.

In the first game against them I'd say Tate and Martin outplayed them back in January.

Martin and Tate are bound to be better. With all the flashes they showed throughout the year.

Harris couldn't play any worse.... pretty confident about his progression too.

So excited for this season. The nonconference slate is going to be intense!

[RF1]

While the Bonnies have some talented freshmen that return, it should be noted that three of their top six scorers are leaving. Furthermore, much of their success last year in league play was due to the unbalanced schedule. They only played the top NET league schools (VCU/DAV/DAY/SLU - which were also the only teams that went to the NCAA and NIT) a total of six games including the tourney. They went 1-5 versus this group while doing very well against the rest of the league. Rhody on the other hand played nine games versus the top four going 4-5.

[Blue Man]

While the OOC is already shaping up to be one of our best/toughest, possibly ever - we could possibly have in-conference H/H's with Dayton, Davidson, and VCU.

We will have possibly 9 Q1 opportunities. That's how you build an NCAA resume.

[Taylor Swift]

“Lubed up”.... lubed.... there are so many other choices to use dude.

[Billyboy78]

Crap, can't make Friday games.

[Rhodysk]

I can’t remember when ESPN/ESPN2 does it’s friday night A-10 basketball games? December seems early to me and I don’t know if it’s only league A-10 games?
Either way this game has TV written all over it. Maybe NBC sports but most likely CBS college sports.
Can you imagine what the scene is going to be like on a Friday night in Kingston? Wow.

[TruePoint]

“Lubed up”.... lubed.... there are so many other choices to use dude.

That is a Bradyism

[Billyboy78]

“Lubed up”.... lubed.... there are so many other choices to use dude.

That is a Bradyism

Yes. That and "hydrated".

[ace]

I thought there was a 12/8 game set and that was the reason for the Friday PC game- do we know which one that Is?

[Taylor Swift]

“Lubed up”.... lubed.... there are so many other choices to use dude.

That is a Bradyism

But look at the source

[Taylor Swift]

I thought there was a 12/8 game set and that was the reason for the Friday PC game- do we know which one that Is?

I don’t think there is one...

[Rhode_Island_Red]

“Lubed up”.... lubed.... there are so many other choices to use dude.

That is a Bradyism

As compared to the mild-mannered teetotalers from that hideous, disgusting mental hospital.

[Rhody83]

I think McNamara's comment is demeaning to URI alumni, season ticket holders and fans.

[Billyboy78]

I think McNamara's comment is demeaning to URI alumni, season ticket holders and fans.

I'm sure that was his intention.

[79RhodyFan]

Does anyone remember when the Mini Plans Tickets start being sold?

[Taylor Swift]

I think McNamara's comment is demeaning to URI alumni, season ticket holders and fans.

I'm sure that was his intention.

Exactly. He is a massive chode.

[STC]

I think McNamara's comment is demeaning to URI alumni, season ticket holders and fans.

I'm sure that was his intention.

Exactly. He is a massive chode.

Kind of an oxymoron...

[Taylor Swift]

I'm sure that was his intention.

Exactly. He is a massive chode.

Kind of an oxymoron...

Massive in the sense he’s a leader amongst chodes.

[Rhody15]

I see absolutely nothing wrong with that comment.

The PC crowd in 2019 is crazy...

Would it have been better if he said “The town of Kingston will be very intoxicated from drinking alcoholic beverages.”

???

[Rhody83]

I see absolutely nothing wrong with that comment.

The PC crowd in 2019 is crazy...

Would it have been better if he said “The town of Kingston will be very intoxicated from drinking alcoholic beverages.”

???

No, it wouldn’t be better. I take from his comment that his prevailing thought of a big basketball game at URI is that people get drunk. We fans don’t go to watch an excellent basketball team (URI). We use the game as an excuse to go out and get drunk. The reality is most fans will get out of work, grab a bite to eat and head to the game. We all know that the RC is not focused on alcohol consumption. I wonder if K Mac would tweet the same about PC fans if the game was on Friday or Saturday night at the Dunk?

[ramster]

I see absolutely nothing wrong with that comment.

The PC crowd in 2019 is crazy...

Would it have been better if he said “The town of Kingston will be very intoxicated from drinking alcoholic beverages.”

???

No, it wouldn’t be better. I take from his comment that his prevailing thought of a big basketball game at URI is that people get drunk. We fans don’t go to watch an excellent basketball team (URI). We use the game as an excuse to go out and get drunk. The reality is most fans will get out of work, grab a bite to eat and head to the game. We all know that the RC is not focused on alcohol consumption. I wonder if K Mac would tweet the same about PC fans if the game was on Friday or Saturday night at the Dunk?

I think the comment was more aimed on it being a Friday night game. Friday night tends to be more of a Happy Hour, Party night of the Week just because it is Friday night. I didn't take the comment negatively towards URI, in fact, I think if the game was Friday Night at the Dunk he would have made the same comment, maybe even stronger.

[PeterRamTime]

I see absolutely nothing wrong with that comment.

The PC crowd in 2019 is crazy...

Would it have been better if he said “The town of Kingston will be very intoxicated from drinking alcoholic beverages.”

???

No, it wouldn’t be better. I take from his comment that his prevailing thought of a big basketball game at URI is that people get drunk. We fans don’t go to watch an excellent basketball team (URI). We use the game as an excuse to go out and get drunk. The reality is most fans will get out of work, grab a bite to eat and head to the game. We all know that the RC is not focused on alcohol consumption. I wonder if K Mac would tweet the same about PC fans if the game was on Friday or Saturday night at the Dunk?

I think the comment was more aimed on it being a Friday night game. Friday night tends to be more of a Happy Hour, Party night of the Week just because it is Friday night. I didn't take the comment negatively towards URI, in fact, I think if the game was Friday Night at the Dunk he would have made the same comment, maybe even stronger.

I think it's pretty STUPID to turn his comment into anything negative.

I'm pretty sure it'll be rather LUBED UP that friday.

People have a problem with that saying ONLY because of Kmacs reputation in their eyes.

That statement in of itself has nothing wrong with it.

[KevanBoyles]

[PeterRamTime]

PC better be lubricated cause we are gonna *****##&÷&÷927'nsls9w93hrh**** that ass

[Taylor Swift]

It’s not stupid when the bozo consistently takes cheap shots towards our fan base. He can go pound sand.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

I wonder how the mental hospital’s intensive investigation into the assault of Rhody is progressing.

[KevanBoyles]

I don’t know, but I’ll be first in line. Bring them on. I hate PC and I was a big PC fan when I was in grade school, middle school, high school,,
but that all changed when I we went to URI

[Rhody15]

That isn’t a cheap shot whatsoever.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

That isn’t a cheap shot whatsoever.

Heavens, no.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I see absolutely nothing wrong with that comment.

The PC crowd in 2019 is crazy...

Would it have been better if he said “The town of Kingston will be very intoxicated from drinking alcoholic beverages.”

???

No, it wouldn’t be better. I take from his comment that his prevailing thought of a big basketball game at URI is that people get drunk. We fans don’t go to watch an excellent basketball team (URI). We use the game as an excuse to go out and get drunk. The reality is most fans will get out of work, grab a bite to eat and head to the game. We all know that the RC is not focused on alcohol consumption. I wonder if K Mac would tweet the same about PC fans if the game was on Friday or Saturday night at the Dunk?

I think the comment was more aimed on it being a Friday night game. Friday night tends to be more of a Happy Hour, Party night of the Week just because it is Friday night. I didn't take the comment negatively towards URI, in fact, I think if the game was Friday Night at the Dunk he would have made the same comment, maybe even stronger.

My guess as well that it wouldn't matter where the game was. Probably makes him feel young and in tune again to talk about Friday night drinkin', when that is actually 'old' school. Young drinkers - and my guess is he's referring to students - don't wait for, or single out Friday night...or, at least we didn't used to...

[Taylor Swift]

No, it wouldn’t be better. I take from his comment that his prevailing thought of a big basketball game at URI is that people get drunk. We fans don’t go to watch an excellent basketball team (URI). We use the game as an excuse to go out and get drunk. The reality is most fans will get out of work, grab a bite to eat and head to the game. We all know that the RC is not focused on alcohol consumption. I wonder if K Mac would tweet the same about PC fans if the game was on Friday or Saturday night at the Dunk?

I think the comment was more aimed on it being a Friday night game. Friday night tends to be more of a Happy Hour, Party night of the Week just because it is Friday night. I didn't take the comment negatively towards URI, in fact, I think if the game was Friday Night at the Dunk he would have made the same comment, maybe even stronger.

My guess as well that it wouldn't matter where the game was. Probably makes him feel young and in tune again to talk about Friday night drinkin', when that is actually 'old' school. Young drinkers - and my guess is he's referring to students - don't wait for, or single out Friday night...or, at least we didn't used to...

Oh definitely! The 2013 game was at the RC on a Thursday night. Doesn’t need to be a Friday to get LUBED UP.

[Billyboy78]

I think the comment was more aimed on it being a Friday night game. Friday night tends to be more of a Happy Hour, Party night of the Week just because it is Friday night. I didn't take the comment negatively towards URI, in fact, I think if the game was Friday Night at the Dunk he would have made the same comment, maybe even stronger.

My guess as well that it wouldn't matter where the game was. Probably makes him feel young and in tune again to talk about Friday night drinkin', when that is actually 'old' school. Young drinkers - and my guess is he's referring to students - don't wait for, or single out Friday night...or, at least we didn't used to...

Oh definitely! The 2013 game was at the RC on a Thursday night. Doesn’t need to be a Friday to get LUBED UP.

When I was in school (before we had electricity), Thursday night was THE party night on campus. That was when all the keg parties, block parties, full pub, etc. happened. Lots of kids went home on weekends. I'm guessing it's the same today?

[NYGFan_Section208]

My guess as well that it wouldn't matter where the game was. Probably makes him feel young and in tune again to talk about Friday night drinkin', when that is actually 'old' school. Young drinkers - and my guess is he's referring to students - don't wait for, or single out Friday night...or, at least we didn't used to...

Oh definitely! The 2013 game was at the RC on a Thursday night. Doesn’t need to be a Friday to get LUBED UP.

When I was in school (before we had electricity), Thursday night was THE party night on campus. That was when all the keg parties, block parties, full pub, etc. happened. Lots of kids went home on weekends. I'm guessing it's the same today?

Not sure how it is now, but that was the case when I went, too. (Timeframe: We had electricity, and in certain classes, you got to use something called a computer, but no cell phones.)

[Rhody83]

The more interest question about the PC this year is will our Athletic Dept treat PC like they treated us last year.
They screwed URI on ticket location last year for the first time. URI went back to them and ask for the same tickets they had received in previous years (two blocks of tickets - one in the lower section and one in the upper corner). They were denied. The full ticket allotment was in the upper corner. I hope the URI Athletic Dept reciprocates this year and gives PC the 300 corner right near our student sections.

[theblueram]

My guess as well that it wouldn't matter where the game was. Probably makes him feel young and in tune again to talk about Friday night drinkin', when that is actually 'old' school. Young drinkers - and my guess is he's referring to students - don't wait for, or single out Friday night...or, at least we didn't used to...

Oh definitely! The 2013 game was at the RC on a Thursday night. Doesn’t need to be a Friday to get LUBED UP.

When I was in school (before we had electricity), Thursday night was THE party night on campus. That was when all the keg parties, block parties, full pub, etc. happened. Lots of kids went home on weekends. I'm guessing it's the same today?

Same for me in 83. Rush week was insane on Thursday night. The school is now more full time, as kids don't leave for the weekend anymore.

[Taylor Swift]

Blueram. Thursday was also our biggest night! Things never change.

It is not a commuter campus anymore.

And to second Rhody83 I actually didn’t go to the Dunk to watch the game this previous December because I was ticked off that any ticket I could get was a nosebleed $65 seat. The 300s in the Ryan Center is far superior to what Pee Cee offers to us. I wasn’t in the mood to get heckled by one of their “fans”. - Dah Fryuh Faithful

[sbrand]

That’s great to hear. It was a ghost town from Friday night to Sunday Night when I was there 83-87.

[theblueram]

That’s great to hear. It was a ghost town from Friday night to Sunday Night when I was there 83-87.

It certainly was. I remember I saw Marshall Tucker Band at Meade and I went by myself. Everyone had left campus.

[NYGFan_Section208]

That’s great to hear. It was a ghost town from Friday night to Sunday Night when I was there 83-87.

It certainly was. I remember I saw Marshall Tucker Band at Meade and I went by myself. Everyone had left campus.

Concerts at Meade? Bring them back!