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

Link to Davidson Message Board: Up Next URI
Huge game for URI @ Davidson Wednesday Night

https://davidsoncats.com/viewtopic.php? ... a5bc07784f

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

I honestly can’t see us winning this game, from a realist perspective. They are a tournament team again in my opinion.

I pray that I’m wrong, but a win here would be considered an “upset” in my book.

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

Even if they lose, URI can at least take solace in the fact that their home basketball court doesn’t have volleyball court lines on it.

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

......Team Rankings gives us a 28% to win......

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

section(105) wrote: ↑5 years ago ......Team Rankings gives us a 28% to win......

Sounds about right.

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

Current Standings:
(7-1) Davidson (16-5)
(7-2) Dayton (15-7)
(7-2) George Mason (13-9)
(6-2) VCU (15-6)
(6-3) Duquesne (15-7)
(5-4) Saint Louis (14-8)
(5-4) Rhode Island (12-9)
(4-4) St Bonaventure (8-13)
(4-4) LaSalle (6-14)
(3-5) George Washington (7-14)
(3-6) St Josephs (10-12)
(2-7) Richmond (8-14)
(1-8) UMASS (8-14)
(0-8) Fordham (9-12)

There will be 2 more A10 Games prior to URI's Game Wednesday - these will be on Tuesday Night:
7pm - St Louis @ LaSalle
9pm - Dayton @ Saint Louis

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

Shutting down both Grady and Gundy will be tough.

Grady has a ton of moves besides just shooting it well.

40 minutes of defending the 3......Davidson can really go on runs with their shooting.

Avoid big lapses and we have a shot imo.

RAM67 · Unread post by **RAM67** » 5 years ago

I always knew those Bilikens were magical creatures.

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

This may be the toughest game all season. Again this team will be tested coming off a good win.

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

Dayton [both games] and VCU [road] won't be picnics either.

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

rambone 78 wrote: ↑5 years ago Dayton [both games] and VCU [road] won't be picnics either.

Have to find a way to sneak one of those. All 3 will Be nearly impossible.

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

At Dayton is a very tough place to play. Our home game with them will be a close one.

And you know that VCU will be tough at home, especially since we have a 5 game winning streak against them.

Still think 6-3 the rest of the way is doable. Likely 5 seed if so.

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

ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago Current Standings:
(7-1) Davidson (16-5)
(7-2) Dayton (15-7)
(7-2) George Mason (13-9)
(6-2) VCU (15-6)
(6-3) Duquesne (15-7)
(5-4) Saint Louis (14-8)
(5-4) Rhode Island (12-9)
(4-4) St Bonaventure (8-13)
(4-4) LaSalle (6-14)
(3-5) George Washington (7-14)
(3-6) St Josephs (10-12)
(2-7) Richmond (8-14)
(1-8) UMASS (8-14)
(0-8) Fordham (9-12)

There will be 2 more A10 Games prior to URI's Game Wednesday - these will be on Tuesday Night:
7pm - St Louis @ LaSalle
9pm - Dayton @ Saint Louis

St Louis must have some kinda fast jet to play a game in Philly at 7 and be back home to host at 9

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

I too would be surprised if we can take this one.

Need our big 3 to play well plus TM.

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

I see us finishing out 4-5. Dayton and Davidson
Twice could be 4 losses right there. But based on the inconsistency we have shown so far, we will probably win at least one game and lose one game we shouldn’t. That will leave us at 10-10 in the conference and 16-14 overall. It’s possible we finish 5-4 but just as likely we end 3-6. Losing 2 last week against layups could really come back to bite us.

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

Fordham win watch is on. Do they get one?

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

Well UMass, GW, and Fordham should be wins....but anything else is possible.

Of course with us "should be" should be said with reservations.

I figure Dayton, Davidson [both twice[ and VCU will end up 2-3....and a win against Martelli and co. Of course that's always a big if playing them there.

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

I don’t know what exactly Wichita State or Saint Louis did to contain Grady, but I hope URI can replicate it.

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

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago Even if they lose, URI can at least take solace in the fact that their home basketball court doesn’t have volleyball court lines on it.

Almost like that court Lamar Odom was playing on the other night.

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

The Belk Arena may be outdated but it's a great college BB venue. Their fans are loyal and knowledgable. They usually ask a lot of questions about URI and URI hoops. After we beat the Jack Gibbs team in '17, I had about 8 fans come up to me in my Rhody attire and say "great game". For a second there I thought I was back at the dunk....

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 5 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑5 years ago Well UMass, GW, and Fordham should be wins....but anything else is possible.

Of course with us "should be" should be said with reservations.

I figure Dayton, Davidson [both twice[ and VCU will end up 2-3....and a win against Martelli and co. Of course that's always a big if playing them there.

Yea I don’t see any “should win” games with how inconsistent we are.

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

Rhody15 wrote: ↑5 years ago
rambone 78 wrote: ↑5 years ago Well UMass, GW, and Fordham should be wins....but anything else is possible.

Of course with us "should be" should be said with reservations.

I figure Dayton, Davidson [both twice[ and VCU will end up 2-3....and a win against Martelli and co. Of course that's always a big if playing them there.

Yea I don’t see any “should win” games with how inconsistent we are.

Right, and no definite losses either. So, let's just win out.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

NC_Ram wrote: ↑5 years ago The Belk Arena may be outdated but it's a great college BB venue. Their fans are loyal and knowledgable. They usually ask a lot of questions about URI and URI hoops. After we beat the Jack Gibbs team in '17, I had about 8 fans come up to me in my Rhody attire and say "great game". For a second there I thought I was back at the dunk....

I thought they bused in Seniors who made the place loud by banging their walkers against the bleachers

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

We have to take each game one at a time and I hope the players are thinking like that. Davidson is certainly beatable,
but they have to play another 40 minutes of no let up defense and hit a few shots. Davidson is a good team, not a great team and
very beatable if the effort is there and the team shoots well, doesn't turn the ball over and makes fts. will they win / I don't know ,
the same as I felt about beating St. louis , but that was home . The team is so unpredictable anything can happen . It would be very
big if they can win it . I wouldn't count them out .

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

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago I don’t know what exactly Wichita State or Saint Louis did to contain Grady, but I hope URI can replicate it.

St Louis put Bess on him. We don’t have a Bess type stopper. Key to beating Davidson is to play physical and try to overpower them with athleticism, grit and toughness. Limit turnovers and maximize possessions. Skill wise they have us beat and plus home court so they likely will shoot it pretty well. Gotta make it a dog fight.

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

JAG has really thrived in Grady's absence. If both of them bring their best on Wed it could be a long, long night!

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

Let's not forget we owe Davidson a bit of revenge from last season when we had the better team, but they took two out of three games from us. In the first game at our place, URI handily won, 72-59, in a game where Davidson never led and we had a lead that maxed at 20. In the return game at Belk, Rhody took the lead 4 minutes into game and held it for most of the way with the Rams holding a six point lead with 41 seconds left before our poor FT shooting hurt us, first with Terrell missing a FT, then EC. We lose 63-61. In the third game for the tourney championship, Davidson led by a small margin most of way, but Rhody finally got a 3 point lead with 2 minutes left, but the Rams don't score another point to lose 58-57. Obviously the basketball Gods are favoring Davidson, we need to get a break from that.

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

ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago Current Standings:
(7-1) Davidson (16-5)
(7-2) Dayton (15-7)
(7-2) George Mason (13-9)
(6-2) VCU (15-6)
(6-3) Duquesne (15-7)
(5-4) Saint Louis (14-8)
(5-4) Rhode Island (12-9)
(4-4) St Bonaventure (8-13)
(4-4) LaSalle (6-14)
(3-5) George Washington (7-14)
(3-6) St Josephs (10-12)
(2-7) Richmond (8-14)
(1-8) UMASS (8-14)
(0-8) Fordham (9-12)

There will be 2 more A10 Games prior to URI's Game Wednesday - these will be on Tuesday Night:
7pm - St Louis @ LaSalle
9pm - Dayton @ Saint Louis

double headers in college basketball are brutal. I'd say at best the billikens get a split.

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

ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago Current Standings:
(7-1) Davidson (16-5)
(7-2) Dayton (15-7)
(7-2) George Mason (13-9)
(6-2) VCU (15-6)
(6-3) Duquesne (15-7)
(5-4) Saint Louis (14-8)
(5-4) Rhode Island (12-9)
(4-4) St Bonaventure (8-13)
(4-4) LaSalle (6-14)
(3-5) George Washington (7-14)
(3-6) St Josephs (10-12)
(2-7) Richmond (8-14)
(1-8) UMASS (8-14)
(0-8) Fordham (9-12)

There will be 2 more A10 Games prior to URI's Game Wednesday - these will be on Tuesday Night:
7pm - St Joseph’s @ LaSalle
9pm - Dayton @ Saint Louis

Fixed my error in the Tuesday night upcoming games

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

.......almost game day and this thread continues to drop......Whatta ups with that?.....is this the breakout game for JH?.......meaning he stays on the court not in foul trouble.......Go Rhody.....

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

So someone here mentioned the volleyball lines on Davidson’s court and it’s literally all that their fans are talking about on their board lol.

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

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago So someone here mentioned the volleyball lines on Davidson’s court and it’s literally all that their fans are talking about on their board lol.

McKillop Court deserves better! Bob McKillop is a national treasure. Fix it, angered Davidson fans!

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

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago So someone here mentioned the volleyball lines on Davidson’s court and it’s literally all that their fans are talking about on their board lol.

I had to read through that thread. HAHA! Those lines would drive me nuts.

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

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

it's a winable game.

Cyril and Jermaine should dominate their bigs.

We need Jeff and Fatts to hang with Grady and Gudmundsson.

is it easy, or probably likely? not really. But it wouldnt be a shock either if they come home with a win

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 5 years ago

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago So someone here mentioned the volleyball lines on Davidson’s court and it’s literally all that their fans are talking about on their board lol.
I had to read through that thread. HAHA! Those lines would drive me nuts.

It drove me nuts at Keaney

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

The good thing we have going for us is 3 point defense.

Of the “top tier” teams I like our chances with Davidson if they’re not on fire from deep.

If they are though, we will be in for a long night.

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

The Wildcats are a perfect 10-0 at home this season. This will be Davidson's first game at Belk in two weeks as it returns from an undefeated two game road trip at SLU and SBU. I would expect one of their bigger crowds (mid to upper 4k range). Even though the Wildcats are in first place in the standings, their average attendance is very mid pack at just 3,731 per game. Belk Arena seats just 5,295 and is located in the small town of Davidson (est pop 12,452) some 20 miles outside Charlotte. The school only has an enrollment of about 1,950. These factors work against high attendance numbers. The Wildcats, despite going to the NCAA last year, were 7th in the A-10 with an average attendance of 4,276.

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

I hear their volleyball team draws big crowds!

sorry, .....I just had to

RhodyRamFan69 · Unread post by **RhodyRamFan69** » 5 years ago

I actually like our odds in this game and think we match up very well against Davidson. They really only play 6 guys a night and other than Grady have no elite athletes. Davidson's center also looks like he's never seen the inside of a weight room, I think Cyril has another monster night a la Duquesne!

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

As good as Grady and JAG are, I think the key to tonight's game is Cl and JH staying out of foul trouble against the motion offense. Davidson will be running all over the place and will get a lot of back-door stuff. We just have to be disciplined and smart. Can't wait for tip off.

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

This is the half time show tonight at Davidson. He will also be at the A10 Championship Game on March 17

Halftime Act: Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act, as seen on America's Got Talent and Live with Regis and Kelly!

http://www.amazingtyler.com/

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

Da_Process_Survivor wrote: ↑5 years ago it's a winable game.

Cyril and Jermaine should dominate their bigs.

We need Jeff and Fatts to hang with Grady and Gudmundsson.

is it easy, or probably likely? not really. But it wouldnt be a shock either if they come home with a win

Big if, harris has shown next to zero ability to stay on the court for extended periods w/o picking up to many dumb fouls.

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

Have to play good defense against the 3 for the entire game.

Any lapses and we'll be in trouble.

That's hard to do for us on the road. It just is. Any doubts, refer to UMass and Duquesne...and they aren't as good as Davidson.

What Davidson lacks in athletic ability they make up for it by being disciplined.

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

FDshoes wrote: ↑5 years ago
Da_Process_Survivor wrote: ↑5 years ago it's a winable game.

Cyril and Jermaine should dominate their bigs.

We need Jeff and Fatts to hang with Grady and Gudmundsson.

is it easy, or probably likely? not really. But it wouldnt be a shock either if they come home with a win
Big if, harris has shown next to zero ability to stay on the court for extended periods w/o picking up to many dumb fouls.

I don’t get why our coaches are so concerned about his foul situation, since they barely play him in the second half. Have to wonder what they think they’re saving him for - he picks up his second and they pull him, he starts the second half and plays for a few minutes (whether or not he picks up any more fouls) then sits for the duration.

I think the time has come for him to just play, and if he fouls out then so be it. His development is vital for us going forward, so he needs the minutes and opportunities. The alternatives of playing Preston or going small really don’t do it for me; there is no future for us with that.

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

TruePoint wrote: ↑5 years ago
FDshoes wrote: ↑5 years ago
Da_Process_Survivor wrote: ↑5 years ago it's a winable game.

Cyril and Jermaine should dominate their bigs.

We need Jeff and Fatts to hang with Grady and Gudmundsson.

is it easy, or probably likely? not really. But it wouldnt be a shock either if they come home with a win
Big if, harris has shown next to zero ability to stay on the court for extended periods w/o picking up to many dumb fouls.
I don’t get why our coaches are so concerned about his foul situation, since they barely play him in the second half. Have to wonder what they think they’re saving him for - he picks up his second and they pull him, he starts the second half and plays for a few minutes (whether or not he picks up any more fouls) then sits for the duration.

I think the time has come for him to just play, and if he fouls out then so be it. His development is vital for us going forward, so he needs the minutes and opportunities. The alternatives of playing Preston or going small really don’t do it for me; there is no future for us with that.

Either that or start Tate and let him get run with first unit. Do not in anyway want to see Preston near the court.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 5 years ago

TruePoint wrote: ↑5 years ago
FDshoes wrote: ↑5 years ago
Da_Process_Survivor wrote: ↑5 years ago it's a winable game.

Cyril and Jermaine should dominate their bigs.

We need Jeff and Fatts to hang with Grady and Gudmundsson.

is it easy, or probably likely? not really. But it wouldnt be a shock either if they come home with a win
Big if, harris has shown next to zero ability to stay on the court for extended periods w/o picking up to many dumb fouls.
I don’t get why our coaches are so concerned about his foul situation, since they barely play him in the second half. Have to wonder what they think they’re saving him for - he picks up his second and they pull him, he starts the second half and plays for a few minutes (whether or not he picks up any more fouls) then sits for the duration.

I think the time has come for him to just play, and if he fouls out then so be it. His development is vital for us going forward, so he needs the minutes and opportunities. The alternatives of playing Preston or going small really don’t do it for me; there is no future for us with that.

True. Against St. Louis, he only had 2 fouls yet played only 14 minutes. Unless he's hurt and on a minutes restriction, I don't get it.

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

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑5 years ago
TruePoint wrote: ↑5 years ago
FDshoes wrote: ↑5 years ago

Big if, harris has shown next to zero ability to stay on the court for extended periods w/o picking up to many dumb fouls.
I don’t get why our coaches are so concerned about his foul situation, since they barely play him in the second half. Have to wonder what they think they’re saving him for - he picks up his second and they pull him, he starts the second half and plays for a few minutes (whether or not he picks up any more fouls) then sits for the duration.

I think the time has come for him to just play, and if he fouls out then so be it. His development is vital for us going forward, so he needs the minutes and opportunities. The alternatives of playing Preston or going small really don’t do it for me; there is no future for us with that.
True. Against St. Louis, he only had 2 fouls yet played only 14 minutes. Unless he's hurt and on a minutes restriction, I don't get it.

Besides the the dumb dumb fouls he picks up he needs to be stronger with the ball. Attack the rim and elevate stop putting the ball on the court and attempting to be a finesse player.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 5 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑5 years ago
TruePoint wrote: ↑5 years ago
FDshoes wrote: ↑5 years ago

Big if, harris has shown next to zero ability to stay on the court for extended periods w/o picking up to many dumb fouls.
I don’t get why our coaches are so concerned about his foul situation, since they barely play him in the second half. Have to wonder what they think they’re saving him for - he picks up his second and they pull him, he starts the second half and plays for a few minutes (whether or not he picks up any more fouls) then sits for the duration.

I think the time has come for him to just play, and if he fouls out then so be it. His development is vital for us going forward, so he needs the minutes and opportunities. The alternatives of playing Preston or going small really don’t do it for me; there is no future for us with that.
True. Against St. Louis, he only had 2 fouls yet played only 14 minutes. Unless he's hurt and on a minutes restriction, I don't get it.

I really don't think Harris' playing time has much to do with fouls at all. Sure they take him out when he gets 2 obviously, but from there it seems to be just coaches decision. Basically its coming down to Thompson getting most of Harris' minutes now that Tyrese is playing so much.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

I agree with TP. I think the last few games the opponents have gone to a smaller lineup in the 2nd half so Cox has played Thompson over Harris. I want more of Harris and less of Thompson of course.

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