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Current Standings Sunday February 17 - remaining team games in red
1-Davidson (10-2) 19-6
2-VCU (10-2) 19-6
3-George Mason (9-3) 15-10
4-Dayton (8-4) 16-9
5-Duquesne (8-5) 17-9
6-Saint Louis (8-5) 17-9
7-St. Bonaventure (6-5) 10-14
8-La Salle (6-6) 8-16
9-Rhode Island (5-7) 12-12
10-Richmond (4-8) 10-15
11-Saint Joseph's (4-9) 11-15
12-George Washington (3-9) 7-18
13-Fordham (2-10) 11-14
14-UMass (2-10) 9-16
Games Remaining
2/19 Tuesday| @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
2/22 Friday| Davidson | 9:00PM (ESPN2)
2/26 Tuesday| George Washington| 7:00PM (ESPN+)
3/1 Friday| @ Dayton| 7:00PM (ESPN2)
3/5 Tuesday| @ St Josephs| 7:00PM (CBSSN)
3/9 Saturday| UMASS| 4:00PM (ESPN+)
1-Davidson (10-2) 19-6
2-VCU (10-2) 19-6
3-George Mason (9-3) 15-10
4-Dayton (8-4) 16-9
5-Duquesne (8-5) 17-9
6-Saint Louis (8-5) 17-9
7-St. Bonaventure (6-5) 10-14
8-La Salle (6-6) 8-16
9-Rhode Island (5-7) 12-12
10-Richmond (4-8) 10-15
11-Saint Joseph's (4-9) 11-15
12-George Washington (3-9) 7-18
13-Fordham (2-10) 11-14
14-UMass (2-10) 9-16
Games Remaining
2/19 Tuesday| @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
2/22 Friday| Davidson | 9:00PM (ESPN2)
2/26 Tuesday| George Washington| 7:00PM (ESPN+)
3/1 Friday| @ Dayton| 7:00PM (ESPN2)
3/5 Tuesday| @ St Josephs| 7:00PM (CBSSN)
3/9 Saturday| UMASS| 4:00PM (ESPN+)
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I guess we finally get to have our Super Bowl.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Seems like a lot of teams with .500 or less overall records
Just saw RF1 posted something similar in a different thread.
Looking back- 9 teams were .500 or worse last season.
6 teams in 2016-2017
Just saw RF1 posted something similar in a different thread.
Looking back- 9 teams were .500 or worse last season.
6 teams in 2016-2017
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
3 of the next 4 games are against the Top Teams in the League @ VCU (19-6), Davidson (19-6) and @ Dayton (16-9)
These 3 teams are hungry for post season invitations and positioning for the A10 Tournament Seeding. Looks like the best possible outcome would be 3-3 in our remaining 6 games.
These 3 teams are hungry for post season invitations and positioning for the A10 Tournament Seeding. Looks like the best possible outcome would be 3-3 in our remaining 6 games.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Another tv game to showcase the ineptitiude of this staff and players. This is one area you can absolutely expect to change next year. Rest assured that the number of Rhody games that will be selected by the A-10 tv network partners for next season will plummet. ESPN+, available only via the internet by subscription, will be the de facto URI basketball viewing network.
It will be interesting to see who the A-10 pairs URI with for home and homes next year. The league tries to arranges schedules that will bolster the NCAA chances of the expected top tier teams. URI, with a likely bottom third league finish this year, will not be one of these teams. Do not expect to see two games next year versus the likes of Davidson, VCU, Dayton, and St Louis. The A-10 will not want to have these teams hurt by playing URI more than once. Look to see probable series (5 H&H partners) set up with teams from a group that includes UMass, Fordham, LaSalle, SBU, GW, St Joe's, and Richmond.
It will be interesting to see who the A-10 pairs URI with for home and homes next year. The league tries to arranges schedules that will bolster the NCAA chances of the expected top tier teams. URI, with a likely bottom third league finish this year, will not be one of these teams. Do not expect to see two games next year versus the likes of Davidson, VCU, Dayton, and St Louis. The A-10 will not want to have these teams hurt by playing URI more than once. Look to see probable series (5 H&H partners) set up with teams from a group that includes UMass, Fordham, LaSalle, SBU, GW, St Joe's, and Richmond.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Benefits of tanking? Shouldn't we be positioned for a good draft pick, too?RF1 wrote: ↑5 years ago Another tv game to showcase the ineptitiude of this staff and players. This is one area you can absolutely expect to change next year. Rest assured that the number of Rhody games that will be selected by the tv networks for next season will plummet. ESPN+, available only via the internet by subscription, will be the de facto URI basketball network.
It will be interesting to see who the A-10 pairs URI with for home and homes next year. The league tries to arranges schedules that will bolster the NCAA chances of the expected top tier teams. URI, with likely bottom third league finish, will not be one of these teams. Do not expect to see two games next year versus the likes of Davidson, VCU, Dayton, and St Louis. The A-10 will not want to have these teams hurt by playing URI more than once. Look to see probable series set up with teams from a group that includes UMass, Fordham, LaSalle, SBU, GW, St Joe's, and Richmond.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I wish they'd start now by moving us out of the nine o'clock time slot on Friday
Take down the Robert Carothers banner and fix the concession stand lines
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
They should still open the pub at 6, or have a special tailgating night time pre-game...make it interesting at least.RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago I wish they'd start now by moving us out of the nine o'clock time slot on Friday
ETA: OR....make it the debut of the 'brewhoffers at the concession stands' era. (And still open the doors at 6)
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
A completely improbable win would be so much fun right about now.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
That would be shitty for people like me who plan to make the trip solely because it’s a 9pm game and I can meet my people for dinner. If the tip is at 7pm no way I can make the trip.RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago I wish they'd start now by moving us out of the nine o'clock time slot on Friday
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Looking at that schedule I am thinking 2-4 most likely or 3-3 at best
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
This is the most optimistic post on this board in weeks. I feel like 1-5 would give me the warm and fuzzies right about now.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
That woukd be a travesty TP
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
UMass home finale...our 'super bowl'!
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Cox should think about what quotes he gives
Kind of like the CFL quote about coaching final 4 players and going to the final 4 remember that ??
Kind of like the CFL quote about coaching final 4 players and going to the final 4 remember that ??
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
We stink. That is all.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I'm calling Fatts is the point guard, walks the ball down to the 3 pt line, launches a shot and misses to open the game.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Let’s guess how the game goes. We put up around 53 points, lose by around 18(only because VCU doesn’t usually score a lot), Harris gets a couple quick fouls and is relegated to the bench, we throw up awful three point shots while shooting around 15-20 percent, there is bad coaching decisions and we stand around on offense with no set plays.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
FWIW, KenPom has them winning against GW and UMass, plus having a chance against Davidson and St. Joe’s. I could see 3-3.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Let's not forget we call a timeout when we score a basket. Can't forget that one.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
And if we are down by 3, with under 20, we call two timeouts because, well, no one can shoot a basket.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
If I could bet it, Harris gets a foul in under :53
sorry for the multiple posts. But the traffic here is so voluminous
sorry for the multiple posts. But the traffic here is so voluminous
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Super Bowl Tuesday?
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Rams have not done well in Super Bowls so far this year.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
FYI one of the pubs is going to be closed to the public on Friday night since it’s Big Chill weekend. $20 a head to get in and I think you pre register.NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑5 years agoThey should still open the pub at 6, or have a special tailgating night time pre-game...make it interesting at least.RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago I wish they'd start now by moving us out of the nine o'clock time slot on Friday
ETA: OR....make it the debut of the 'brewhoffers at the concession stands' era. (And still open the doors at 6)
Also I have an early day on Saturday so a 7pm start for this game would be great, but oh well.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
OK..this is strictly a rumor that hasn't started yet. For the Friday nite late game, $1 beers from 7-9. Just remember, the North end pub will be closed for a booked event. This means that the south end pub will sell all 12 beers that they manage to pump out in that 2 hour window.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I didn’t see the kenpom numbers for the last two games, but usually the betting odds are a pretty good stand-in. URI was favored against both Dayton and Fordham - by double digits against Fordham. So might not be worth a lot. I hope we win every game, but not very optimistic at this point.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I saw that game already...RamStock wrote: ↑5 years ago Let’s guess how the game goes. We put up around 53 points, lose by around 18(only because VCU doesn’t usually score a lot), Harris gets a couple quick fouls and is relegated to the bench, we throw up awful three point shots while shooting around 15-20 percent, there is bad coaching decisions and we stand around on offense with no set plays.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Never thought I would say this, but, in some ways I am rooting for them to lose all the games; just maybe that makes it so there is ONLY one decision for Thorr. Short term sacrifice for long term gain...................
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I can't believe we beat VCU less than a month ago and had 4 starters in double figures (Fatts leading the way with 19). Jermaine scored 8 points, including a key turnaround jumper from the free-throw line with 33 seconds left in the game. Whatever happened to that team?
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I'm far from optimistic heading into this game, but two... err, positives (?)
1. All the pressure is on VCU. They're at home and they're trying to keep their at-large chances alive. Rhody is expected to lose this game.
2. For whatever reason, URI has had VCU's number lately. Five wins in a row.
1. All the pressure is on VCU. They're at home and they're trying to keep their at-large chances alive. Rhody is expected to lose this game.
2. For whatever reason, URI has had VCU's number lately. Five wins in a row.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Zero chance we win this game. I expect a blowout 15+point loss.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Good Lord, we're going to get killed.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
One of the VCU fans/part time writers I follow on Twitter said URI is the only team VCU has a losing record against since joining the A10 in 2012-13. Is that true? I know we have 5 straight but I don’t remember beating them before so perhaps we only played them once a season before the streak started.SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑5 years ago I'm far from optimistic heading into this game, but two... err, positives (?)
1. All the pressure is on VCU. They're at home and they're trying to keep their at-large chances alive. Rhody is expected to lose this game.
2. For whatever reason, URI has had VCU's number lately. Five wins in a row.
Edit: Just checked and we played VCU once each season their first four years in the A10 with VCU winning each game. Since then we won 5 straight. This is the first season URI and VCU will have faced each other twice in the regular season. The last 2 seasons had them face each other twice but one of the meetings each year was in the A10 tournament.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
2 of the betting houses in Vegas now have VCU -9 over URI
A big game tomorrow night is Dayton @ Davidson
One has Davidson -2.5 and another has Davidson -3.5. Should be a great game and a huge opportunity for Dayton
A big game tomorrow night is Dayton @ Davidson
One has Davidson -2.5 and another has Davidson -3.5. Should be a great game and a huge opportunity for Dayton
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I think VCU covers the -9
2 teams heading opposite directions
VCU revenge factor
VCU had a 20 point lead at Dayton a team that just killed us by 30 at Ryan
All signs point toward the VCU Rams
2 teams heading opposite directions
VCU revenge factor
VCU had a 20 point lead at Dayton a team that just killed us by 30 at Ryan
All signs point toward the VCU Rams
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
SUPER BOOOOOOOOOWWWWLLLLLLLLLL!
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
I don't think there is any way Rhody wins at VCU. The entire team could get wings by drinking Red Bull and I still think they'd miss the bucket at this point.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
This last part would be nice to see again-
“It was a more hardened, swaggering group of Rams who made the program's last visit to the Siegel Center. URI was in the midst of a 21-game winning streak against conference foes and dominated in an 81-68 triumph, silencing the sellout of 7,637 fans thanks in large part to a pair of bench pieces. Cyril Langevine's 12 points and 18 rebounds would be a familiar final line this season, but Fatts Russell's 3-for-5 shooting from 3-point range on his way to 11 points has been something sorely missed.”
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
According to his Instagram story it appears Ryan Preston made the trip to VCU
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Better teams have fell apart worse at this time of the season. At least we got to watch that Oregon game get mismanaged! We should have won! If only! .... We might still be here..
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Wait, What?? Are you implying that Thorr should be firing Coach Cox after this season? Wow. Crazy post for #666.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
For URI to have any hope in this game, Jermaine Harris has to have his best game of season and Tyrese Martin has to score well into double digits. I don't see either thing happening.
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
i just want a solid effort tonight with a lot of emotion and heart and let the best team win
hate to go to the "moral victories" route.. but if the team plays hard, smart, with emotion and heart.. then i will accept this as a positive step in moving forward.
This is not a one time ask tho, i expect this going forward.
SPOILER ALERT - if they don't give me this, you can expect
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hate to go to the "moral victories" route.. but if the team plays hard, smart, with emotion and heart.. then i will accept this as a positive step in moving forward.
This is not a one time ask tho, i expect this going forward.
SPOILER ALERT - if they don't give me this, you can expect
C_T B__T !
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Have any of you been to the Siegel Center at VCU? What do you think of Richmond as a city?
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Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
There will be no doubt after tonight whether or not this team has quit on the coach. I'll be glued to my tv come 8:00, its going to be very interesting to see how they respond out of the gate. You know VCU is going to put immense pressure on the ball the full 94 ft, will URI wilt under pressure and get down big early? I'm not expecting to win this game (cant believe I just said that), but I'm expecting the team to play HARD and with attitude regardless of score and not sulk or go through the motions. To me this game is more of a test for Cox and staff and not necessarily the players.ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑5 years ago i just want a solid effort tonight with a lot of emotion and heart and let the best team win
hate to go to the "moral victories" route.. but if the team plays hard, smart, with emotion and heart.. then i will accept this as a positive step in moving forward.
This is not a one time ask tho, i expect this going forward.
SPOILER ALERT - if they don't give me this, you can expect
C_T B__T !
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