12/25 | Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | 3:00 PM (ESPNU)

mjg13x · Unread post by **mjg13x** » 5 years ago

URI looks to take fifth place.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 5 years ago

URI has not yet won a game on an opponet's primary home-court this season. My expectation is that this will not change tomorrow.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 5 years ago

RF1, log the f**k off. 4th post in 30 minutes of doom and gloom. Take a nap. Or go fill a tub with those tears and drown in those sorrows, sheesh...this type of shit is going to happen!

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

DC_Rams wrote: ↑5 years ago RF1, log the f**k off. 4th post in 30 minutes of doom and gloom. Take a nap. Or go fill a tub with those tears and drown in those sorrows, sheesh...this type of shit is going to happen!

Or, as suggested in other thread...some of the good Doctor (McGillicuddy) in coffee.
Then, in the afternoon, switch over to egg nog.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 5 years ago

I don’t get RF1’s relentless negativity. He’s one of our most active and most knowledgeable posters, but his shtick is very late-90s Boston sports radio caller.

How many games has URI even played on its opponents “primary” home court? Two? What kind of point is that, even? URI will be favored and will likely win the game, but even if they don’t it doesn’t justify being so pessimistic.

Bah humbug to the nth degree.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 5 years ago

TP, we should win the game but if the refs show up wearing leis we're in trouble lol...…..

rhodysurf · Unread post by **rhodysurf** » 5 years ago

I dont get the negativity about the tournament. Even though they lost to bucknell which they shouldn't have they still have seem to found a 3 pt shooting stroke which is important. Beating Hawaii in Hawaii would be a great way to end the tournament.

They were never getting an at large so the loss should not hurt too bad, the team just needs to continue to grow together.

PillPushr · Unread post by **PillPushr** » 5 years ago

For RPI/NET purposes, does this count as a road game or neutral since it's a tournament?

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 5 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑5 years ago
DC_Rams wrote: ↑5 years ago RF1, log the f**k off. 4th post in 30 minutes of doom and gloom. Take a nap. Or go fill a tub with those tears and drown in those sorrows, sheesh...this type of shit is going to happen!
Or, as suggested in other thread...some of the good Doctor (McGillicuddy) in coffee.
Then, in the afternoon, switch over to egg nog.

.......then wash all that down with some Whalers......

RhodyRam86 · Unread post by **RhodyRam86** » 5 years ago

PillPushr wrote: ↑5 years ago For RPI/NET purposes, does this count as a road game or neutral since it's a tournament?

I was wondering about this myself. Not that RPI/NET are really going to matter this year. My gut tells me it is a neutral sight game. I doubt that it would be part of the season ticket package for Hawaii.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 5 years ago

After the Bucknell loss I was really hoping URI would get to face Colorado as a consolation for losing out on a game vs TCU.
But after watching Colorado play yesterday, I'm not sure Rhody wants them on their schedule. They're not good. Pac-12, outside of Arizona State, is a dumpster fire and might be a one-bid league.
True road game vs Hawaii might end up as a better test.

PillPushr · Unread post by **PillPushr** » 5 years ago

RhodyRam86 wrote: ↑5 years ago
PillPushr wrote: ↑5 years ago For RPI/NET purposes, does this count as a road game or neutral since it's a tournament?

I was wondering about this myself. Not that RPI/NET are really going to matter this year. My gut tells me it is a neutral sight game. I doubt that it would be part of the season ticket package for Hawaii.

I am still holding out slight hope for an NIT bid if we really gel and turn it on in A10 play, so they do use the RPI/NET/KenPom/whatever for that purpose.

Rhodyram · Unread post by **Rhodyram** » 5 years ago

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑5 years ago After the Bucknell loss I was really hoping URI would get to face Colorado as a consolation for losing out on a game vs TCU.
But after watching Colorado play yesterday, I'm not sure Rhody wants them on their schedule. They're not good. Pac-12, outside of Arizona State, is a dumpster fire and might be a one-bid league.
True road game vs Hawaii might end up as a better test.

At this point I don’t think it really matters who is on the schedule - we need to win games and continue to develop. Building a resume at this point is secondary.

RamStock · Unread post by **RamStock** » 5 years ago

rhodysurf wrote: ↑5 years ago I dont get the negativity about the tournament. Even though they lost to bucknell which they shouldn't have they still have seem to found a 3 pt shooting stroke which is important. Beating Hawaii in Hawaii would be a great way to end the tournament.

They were never getting an at large so the loss should not hurt too bad, the team just needs to continue to grow together.

I agree with this 100%. It runs deeper than three games. They aren’t making the tourney. These are bonding moments that will continue to help them grow with trust for one another on and off the court. The games away from home in neutral areanas or in Hawaii’s case on the road only can help.

Rhody1992 · Unread post by **Rhody1992** » 5 years ago

PillPushr wrote: ↑5 years ago For RPI/NET purposes, does this count as a road game or neutral since it's a tournament?

Neutral site

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 5 years ago

I've never completely understood why Hawaii's athletics aren't amazing. You can be a college student in paradise, what's better than that? Is the travel really that bad?

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago I've never completely understood why Hawaii's athletics aren't amazing. You can be a college student in paradise, what's better than that? Is the travel really that bad?

Maybe that, plus, most of America is asleep when your games happen?
Wonder just how much that would change, if any, even if they were ranked and had a stacked roster?

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 5 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago I've never completely understood why Hawaii's athletics aren't amazing. You can be a college student in paradise, what's better than that? Is the travel really that bad?

Local recruiting has to be a bit difficult.

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 5 years ago

Rhody1992 wrote: ↑5 years ago
PillPushr wrote: ↑5 years ago For RPI/NET purposes, does this count as a road game or neutral since it's a tournament?
Neutral site

Road game for URI and home game for Hawaii

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 5 years ago

Who was the kid that transferred from PC to Hawaii and ended up being kicked out? Was it Dwain Williams?

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 5 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago I've never completely understood why Hawaii's athletics aren't amazing. You can be a college student in paradise, what's better than that? Is the travel really that bad?

.......K, I will take an OJ stab at this......the ability to focus on the tasks required to really compete at high levels must be a challenge......plus, who watches those games.....

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 5 years ago

Pepperdine should be huge too for same reason no?

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 5 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago I've never completely understood why Hawaii's athletics aren't amazing. You can be a college student in paradise, what's better than that? Is the travel really that bad?
Local recruiting has to be a bit difficult.

I know someone who lived in Hawaii briefly after college and he said it’s very easy to feel extremely isolated there being so far away. Six hour flight from mainland US— great for a vacation, but I know wouldn’t be for me as far as choosing to live or go to school.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Bos8 wrote: ↑5 years ago Who was the kid that transferred from PC to Hawaii and ended up being kicked out? Was it Dwain Williams?

Yes, Dwain Williams

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

CT Rhody wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhody1992 wrote: ↑5 years ago
PillPushr wrote: ↑5 years ago For RPI/NET purposes, does this count as a road game or neutral since it's a tournament?
Neutral site
Road game for URI and home game for Hawaii

So all 3 game count as home games for Hawaii from a NET RPI standpoint? Obviously all other games not involving Hawaii would be neutral court for NET purposes.

Even if it’s a home game for Hawaii I would be surprised if Hawaii gets much of a home court Fan advantage seeing as it’s only for 5th place consolation game status and it’s Christmas Day at 10am there.

Yes it’s their home court physically but URI should not have visitors crowd noise as an obstacle to deal with.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Here is a preview from the Las Vegas paper for the last game of UNLV vs Hawaii.

Shakur Juiston did not play as he injured his knee in the Illinois game and has not played since. He is weighing surgery and a possible medical redshirt to have a 5th year. Other option is to let heal itself with no surgery.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/un ... y-1557108/

Game Write Up from the Honolulu Newspaper of UNLV win vs Hawaii

http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/12/2 ... r-to-unlv/

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 5 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago I've never completely understood why Hawaii's athletics aren't amazing. You can be a college student in paradise, what's better than that? Is the travel really that bad?
Local recruiting has to be a bit difficult.

In his brief stay there Little Ricky got Hawaii put on probation for his recruiting (ahem) techniques.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

Anyone else backing up Christmas dinner time to accommodate tip-off?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

Absolutely

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 5 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑5 years ago Anyone else backing up Christmas dinner time to accommodate tip-off?

I’ll be getting where I am going right at 3. So dinner won’t be until 5ish, but even then the Celtics are playing at 5:30. Haha

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 5 years ago

Dinner starts at 3!!!

To be or not to be the weirdo in the corner with phone in face, that is the question....

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑5 years ago Dinner starts at 3!!!

To be or not to be the weirdo in the corner with phone in face, that is the question....

Don't "settle'....angle up so you can see the big screen.

Ramrod · Unread post by **Ramrod** » 5 years ago

TruePoint wrote: ↑5 years ago I don’t get RF1’s relentless negativity. He’s one of our most active and most knowledgeable posters, but his shtick is very late-90s Boston sports radio caller.

How many games has URI even played on its opponents “primary” home court? Two? What kind of point is that, even? URI will be favored and will likely win the game, but even if they don’t it doesn’t justify being so pessimistic.

Bah humbug to the nth degree.

All the negativity in this town...it stinks, and it sucks!

EC Matthews ain't walking through that door, Jared Terrell ain't walking through that door!

Ramrod · Unread post by **Ramrod** » 5 years ago

I'm 99% positive this will count as a road game for NET purposes, which is great, because that's exactly what it is. This is what Koch tweeted yesterday, and I checked on the NET page and Colorado got it credited as a road game when they played Hawaii. They only have 1 neutral game on their record, which was their Indiana State loss in the first game of this tourney.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Can someone post the exact time for tip when they see it thanks

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

I might be a road game but there are road games and there are road games

URI or any of these teams playing Hawaii is nothing like URI playing at Duke, VCU, PC, Dayton, etc. these tournaments played over Thanksgiving and Christmas draw few fans because they are during the Holidays, they are far/costly to travel to and because there are multiple teams sharing the Tickets who don’t go to all of the games.
Today’s game represents a lower home court advantage for Hawaii.
My guess will be the place quiet as a mouse today.

The Committee should consider these conditions when comparing team records at
Selection time.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

reef wrote: ↑5 years ago Can someone post the exact time for tip when they see it thanks

Delayed past the 3pm start. My guess is 3:30 or possibly later

Tipped off at 3:20pm

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 5 years ago

Too many easy shots for Hawaii.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

13-12 Under 12

Fatts looks good

This is a team we should beat

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

URI 21-15 under 8

Tyrese playing well hit a 3

Cox really animated on the sidelines never seen him like this

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

31-30 Hawaii 207 left

This defense is breaking down big time

We are going to need some halftime adjustments

Urifan91 · Unread post by **Urifan91** » 5 years ago

Not getting any TOs.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

Very quick half only 8 fouls combined

I fully expect URI to win this game

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

39-37 URI under 16

Cyril 9 and 10 so far a double double machine

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 5 years ago

I completely understand that we’re young and will make mistakes this year, but it’s getting frustrating to watch our veterans make freshman mistakes.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

42-41. URI under 12

We are not playing well

Jeff missed a breakaway dunk Fatts is ice cold and we are committing way too many turnovers

All that said we still need to win this

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

Unless there's a shattered backboard OR the ball bounces all the way back over half court (in the air) after...the missed dunk is miserable.
It's the called strike three of basketball...just a miserable play.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 5 years ago

Why is Jeff not the primary ball handler again?

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 5 years ago

46-46 with 835 left

We are in a war

Fatts misses way too many layups

We need to hit our free throws JH missed a 1-1

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 5 years ago

8 minute mark, Fatts misses the front end.

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