Christion Thompson article

[ace]

[Rhody15]

Odd timing for an article like this to come out.

[Shane D]

Odd timing for an article like this to come out.

Sometimes folks look too deep into things, but here is how this piece came about.

We have a number of students who intern with us. Jordan (who wrote the story) was tasked with interviewing Christion and coming up with a feature story. He did the interview and wrote the piece a couple weeks ago. We did a few rounds of edits because he is a student who is learning the craft. I thought he did a nice job with it and that it was worthy of sharing, so the story was published this week when there was no mid-week game and less content that would be going on GoRhody.

Honestly, I wish we did more feature content on the site to show different perspectives of more student-athletes. It is something we are trying to build by fostering student talent at the university. This year we've had a number of students/former students who have done a great job providing content, namely Taylor Ross (video), Meg Ellis, Stone Freeman, Niki Lattarulo, Jordan Malkin, Julia Waraksy, Derek Mancini and Dominique Turner. Taylor and Meg are both former student-athletes here who are post-grad interns in the office. Taylor is still working with us but has moved out of state as she is building her own business, and Meg will be leaving us next week for a full-time Sports Information job at Florida Gulf Coast. The others are current students, and many of you have seen their work, especially Stone and Niki.

The content on GoRhody is a chance to showcase a student's work while also sharing a story and a little bit of insight into different sides of the student-athletes we have on campus. Rewarding a student's efforts in a way that boosts their confidence and makes them a little more proud to be a part of what we do here is something I believe in.

Shane

[RhowdyRam02]

I definitely hope you're able to do more features

[DC_Rams]

Odd timing for an article like this to come out.

Really? You do know there is life beyond Rhody basketball. Jesus, some of you really need help.

[reef]

Interesting how he mentions Cinci was his favorite game probably cuz he played 16 minutes???

[ramster]

It’s because Cincinnati was such a huge signature win for Dan Hurley and the program back in November 2016 at the Mohegan Sun. Cinncinnati was nationally ranked and this was a huge win for URI. Everyone in the arena was so proud and excited.

[Shaolin Swat]

It’s because Cincinnati was such a huge signature win for Dan Hurley and the program back in November 2016 at the Mohegan Sun. Cinncinnati was nationally ranked and this was a huge win for URI. Everyone in the arena was so proud and excited.

Agree, I think that Cincinnati game sometimes get lost when talking about some of the other big games that URI has played over the past couple of years. But that game was a huge win for a team that had big expectations but still needed some validation by winning a big game away from the Ryan Center.

[steviep123]

It’s because Cincinnati was such a huge signature win for Dan Hurley and the program back in November 2016 at the Mohegan Sun. Cinncinnati was nationally ranked and this was a huge win for URI. Everyone in the arena was so proud and excited.

Agree, I think that Cincinnati game sometimes get lost when talking about some of the other big games that URI has played over the past couple of years. But that game was a huge win for a team that had big expectations but still needed some validation by winning a big game away from the Ryan Center.

Plus that win gave us a game vs. Duke, another quality opponent for the resume that season.

[ace]

That Cincinnati game was great, except for Jarvis getting hurt. They fought back for him, though!

[ATPTourFan]

that was so scary when Jarvis went down. Turned out to not be anything major.

Then late in the game Elbert came off the screen and nailed that dagger 3. Amazing!

[DC_Rams]

that was so scary when Jarvis went down. Turned out to not be anything major.

Then late in the game Elbert came off the screen and nailed that dagger 3. Amazing!

Edit: Here's a highlight video of all the things Bearcats did well while losing.... ugh.

That clip only shows baskets scored by Cincy.

[ace]

Yeah, you kind of knew Jarvis was going to be ok when Dan was out on the floor with him after he went down, joking with him and asking him if he needed his mask back.

I’ve yet to find that game anywhere. If anyone ever comes up with a link, let us know.

[reef]

Just find it a bit wierd that he mentioned that game as opposed to winning the A10 championship or a game in the NCAA tournament

[ramster]

He noted 2 games that stood out to him the most.


Thompson has an unlimited amount of amazing memories created at URI. His favorite memory since being at school took place on Nov. 19, 2016 when the unranked Rams beat No. 18 Cincinnati, 76-71. Another memory took place on Dec 16. of this past year, when the Rams overtook West Virginia 83-70, a game in which Thompson had 12 points and eight rebounds.

[theblueram]

He was 0-10 last game.

[Blue Man]

I will say, despite his offensive struggles - CT displayed the defensive effort we had hoped we'd get from him all year against Fordham.

He was in the minority of players who were working on the defensive side of the ball.

About the only good thing to say for that game - but it was something.

Makes his effort the other nights so disappointing. We know it's in there - why isn't it there every game?

[Rhodymob05]

I too noticed his hustle. A much-improved effort by CT.

[TheGhostOfDH]

I continue to be high on Christion and he continues to improve.