2/22 | Davidson | 9:00PM (ESPN2)

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

University of Rhode Island vs Davidson University
The Ryan Center, Kingston, RI
Friday, February 22, 2019
9:00PM

Media
TV: ESPN2
Online: ESPN Online
Radio: 101.5 FM (B101) or iHeart Radio App

Previews:
Davidson Fan Site

Opponent
Record:
19-7, 10-3 in the A10
Last season: 21-12, 13-5 in the A10

Rankings:
RPI: 52
KenPom: 78
NCAA NET: 67

Leaders (Current):
Points – Jon Axel Gudmundsson, 16.8 (Jr., G)
Rebounds – Jon Axel Gudmundsson, 6.9 (Jr., G)
Assists – Jon Axel Gudmundsson, 4.5 (Jr., G) (2.3 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 6-7
H: 3-1, A: 2-4, N: 1-2
Most Recent Matchup: 2/6/19 68-53 L at Davidson
Most Recent Win Streak: 4 – Davidson

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

I am not looking forward to attending this game. The last two games I saw at the Ryan Center were blowout losses to GMU and Dayton. I departed the building at each game with several minutes left on the clock. It was just too brutal and I couldn't watch anymore.

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

Look on the bright side, there will be plenty of time to go to Shaidzon prior to the game Friday night.

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

Kyle Van Noy might be in the house for this one. I probably won't be. I just don't think I can bring myself to after how we've played and knowing I won't get home until midnight and I'll be pissed off. Then again I didn't think I could bring myself to go to the Fordham game and I was lucky enough to see that one

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

I will get there by 8:00 to observe. You can tell a lot by watching that hour leading up to the game. While I will be there early, I don't know how long I'll stay. That's up to the team.

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

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑5 years ago I will get there by 8:00 to observe. You can tell a lot by watching that hour leading up to the game. While I will be there early, I don't know how long I'll stay. That's up to the team.

I'll be there early, too, so as to get a good parking spot. To observe. To observe the inside of that little blue cubicle known as 'the pub'

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

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago Kyle Van Noy might be in the house for this one. I probably won't be. I just don't think I can bring myself to after how we've played and knowing I won't get home until midnight and I'll be pissed off. Then again I didn't think I could bring myself to go to the Fordham game and I was lucky enough to see that one

Over/under on how long he stays if he does show? (btw, who is this guy?)

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

Patriots linebacker who was a Felger and Mazz punching bag because they're idiots, who came up huge in the playoffs. He was pretty amazed by the campus' reaction to the Super Bowl win and it kind of went from there

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

Normally I would love to have a Pats player come and watch us. Not so much now.

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

Good lord, we are going to get killed.

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

.......it is going to be a battle systems......theirs vs none.......I like theirs.....

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

Watch the McKillop vids I posted in the other college sports forum

Tell me how you like our chances against that motion offense system.....

Sigh.....

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

Davidson was very impressive in their near comeback against Dayton. It wasn’t working early for them, but they hung in there and adjusted. It was a highly competitive, intense game from both sides. A really enjoyable watch.

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

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago Kyle Van Noy might be in the house for this one. I probably won't be. I just don't think I can bring myself to after how we've played and knowing I won't get home until midnight and I'll be pissed off. Then again I didn't think I could bring myself to go to the Fordham game and I was lucky enough to see that one

As nice as it was to invite him, it may be nicer to tell him not to bother coming down.

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

I think we win this. Davidson is soft, but they're like Reggie millers if Reggie Miller was a pillow. I want to see Harris and CY pound them in the paint. Every game is put up or shut up. We have all been complaining for 24 hours and now its time make up any ground we can on progressing this team. I'll be there and I'll be rowdy.

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

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago Davidson was very impressive in their near comeback against Dayton. It wasn’t working early for them, but they hung in there and adjusted. It was a highly competitive, intense game from both sides. A really enjoyable watch.

Ya gotta trust your stuff and keep running it. McKillop never wavers in his belief he can outcoach you and his guys will outwork your guys. That no look pass out of the high post last night was perfect example. You know your guy will find the seam in the D.

Pure basketball.

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

I hope McKillop coaches forever. I’m a big fan.

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

Take notes Cox..literally.

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

maybe "on paper"

Davidson
No sooner had Davidson been welcomed to the august precincts of Bubble Watch than the Wildcats promptly went out and lost their next game. Bob McKillop's men trailed Dayton at home by 19 points in the second half and came all the way back to tie the game in the final minute, only to fall short 74-73. The loss leaves Dayton at 19-7 overall and 10-3 in the Atlantic 10. Beating VCU at home in January will continue to look good on the profile, but, in any event, we likely won't have to wait long to know whether an at-large bid is still within reach for the Wildcats. Their next game is at Rhode Island, and winning there is, on paper, going to be a taller task than winning at home against the Flyers would have been. (Updated: Feb. 19).

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... lls-bubble

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

ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago maybe "on paper"

Davidson
No sooner had Davidson been welcomed to the august precincts of Bubble Watch than the Wildcats promptly went out and lost their next game. Bob McKillop's men trailed Dayton at home by 19 points in the second half and came all the way back to tie the game in the final minute, only to fall short 74-73. The loss leaves Dayton at 19-7 overall and 10-3 in the Atlantic 10. Beating VCU at home in January will continue to look good on the profile, but, in any event, we likely won't have to wait long to know whether an at-large bid is still within reach for the Wildcats. Their next game is at Rhode Island, and winning there is, on paper, going to be a taller task than winning at home against the Flyers would have been. (Updated: Feb. 19).

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... lls-bubble

Funniest thing I've read today

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

The Bubble Watch guy must be smoking something good....

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

Wins over a solid St. Louis team and VCU so that could be a factor to what this team is capable of doing.

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

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago Wins over a solid St. Louis team and VCU so that could be a factor to what this team is capable of doing.

2nd funniest

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

The team that beat St. Louis and VCU doesn't exist anymore. They skipped town a couple of weeks ago.

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

We definitely need the team that beat VCU to return.

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

Reminder (for those of us who are going, which includes me, obviously) one pub will be closed for Big Chill Weekend festivities. The AA website doesn't specify which one is going to be closed, but it's $10 to get into the pub (thought it was $20, but that is access and ticket). For some reason I keep thinking today is Thursday. Figure I leave work, have a gap of time to get dinner and whatever and then get to the RC. Saw a tweet where doors open at 7:30. Too bad I have an early start on Saturday morning because I don't think I'll be getting home before midnight even though I am 8 miles from campus.

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

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑5 years ago The AA website doesn't specify which one is going to be closed, but it's $10 to get into the pub (thought it was $20, but that is access and ticket).

By the end of this season, I am going to have to be looking into a different AA website.

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

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago I think we win this. Davidson is soft, but they're like Reggie millers if Reggie Miller was a pillow. I want to see Harris and CY pound them in the paint. Every game is put up or shut up. We have all been complaining for 24 hours and now its time make up any ground we can on progressing this team. I'll be there and I'll be rowdy.

ATP, we really need a snark font for posts like this.

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

Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago I think we win this. Davidson is soft, but they're like Reggie millers if Reggie Miller was a pillow. I want to see Harris and CY pound them in the paint. Every game is put up or shut up. We have all been complaining for 24 hours and now its time make up any ground we can on progressing this team. I'll be there and I'll be rowdy.
ATP, we really need a snark font for posts like this.

You all watch! The nightmare ends this Friday

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

They might have a chance if they could only come out of the gate and hit some shots...and their energy level would go up.....you have to play disciplined defense against Davidson and that takes effort.

Sounds simple......

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

Good God. I'll be at the game. But if they play like the last 7 games, the crowd is going to go nuts. People were beyond themselves at the Fordham game. Nothing like showcasing this on ESPN at 9 on a Friday.

Edit: If we lose on Friday my tagline will come true for the last 8 games. Well done.

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 5 years ago

In my opinion, the team needs to focus on improving in one or two areas ONLY and then build from there. They need to show they have mastered at least some of the system and/or skills before trying to do more. This way they can build confidence in one area and continue to build from there. This would be more of a mental rebuild than anything else.

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

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

I don’t have any logical reason to expect a good game, but I think we get one. Not sure we win but I think it will be better than the last few.

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

That video was great to watch but then depressing.
It’s crazy how much things are different from less than 12 months ago. Watching that video you could tell that those guys really enjoyed playing with and for each other.
I don’t know if you can say that now. Does winning hide things maybe, does losing make things worst maybe. But you can tell there was an killer instinct they played with and this year team looks lost. I’m not smart enough to say it’s coaching or maybe don’t want to think that but there seems to be some major problems on this team.

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 5 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago

Wow, what on earth happened to the Fatts Russell from this video, I know the surrounding cast is now completely different but there is no denying the ability of this kid.

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

If we lose by less than 15 points at home to Davidson, should it be considered a moral victory?

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 5 years ago

What is the over-under on the number of back door cuts to the basket for lay ups for Davidson. I say the number is 5 for them and 0 for us.

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

Besides needing some refreshing rhody memories, I'm glad someone noticed that Fatts was a different shooter. Cast and coaching aside, I don't buy that he was on;y a good shooter because of the confidence boost this team gave him. He hit big shot after big shot, throughout most of the season. Even his smooth reverse layups around defenders were crisper.

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

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago Besides needing some refreshing rhody memories, I'm glad someone noticed that Fatts was a different shooter. Cast and coaching aside, I don't buy that he was on;y a good shooter because of the confidence boost this team gave him. He hit big shot after big shot, throughout most of the season. Even his smooth reverse layups around defenders were crisper.

His coach at the time probably demanded that he work in the gym to get the playing time - especially since there was so much talent ahead of him.

His coach now doesn't seem to care what he does and will publicly laugh when Fatts does the exact opposite of what is asked of him on the court. Doesn't matter because he'll still get 30 minutes a night, so why put in the extra work?

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

Only positive I saw from our last debacle was Jermaine scoring 11 points. Let's get him more involved in the offense and good things will happen.

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

we will be up from Nj again for this game. sure hope we don't see what we watched Tuesday. NYGFAN Section 208 check your PMS.

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

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago Besides needing some refreshing rhody memories, I'm glad someone noticed that Fatts was a different shooter. Cast and coaching aside, I don't buy that he was on;y a good shooter because of the confidence boost this team gave him. He hit big shot after big shot, throughout most of the season. Even his smooth reverse layups around defenders were crisper.

Fatts wasn't a good shooter last year. He shot 35% from the field and just under 30% from 3. Those aren't good numbers, maybe mediocre at best.

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

josephski wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago Besides needing some refreshing rhody memories, I'm glad someone noticed that Fatts was a different shooter. Cast and coaching aside, I don't buy that he was on;y a good shooter because of the confidence boost this team gave him. He hit big shot after big shot, throughout most of the season. Even his smooth reverse layups around defenders were crisper.
Fatts wasn't a good shooter last year. He shot 35% from the field and just under 30% from 3. Those aren't good numbers, maybe mediocre at best.

Mediocre or not, I'd give my left nut if he put up those numbers this year.

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

spookydog wrote: ↑5 years ago
josephski wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑5 years ago Besides needing some refreshing rhody memories, I'm glad someone noticed that Fatts was a different shooter. Cast and coaching aside, I don't buy that he was on;y a good shooter because of the confidence boost this team gave him. He hit big shot after big shot, throughout most of the season. Even his smooth reverse layups around defenders were crisper.
Fatts wasn't a good shooter last year. He shot 35% from the field and just under 30% from 3. Those aren't good numbers, maybe mediocre at best.
Mediocre or not, I'd give my left nut if he put up those numbers this year.

This season Fatts is shooting 30% from the field and 17% from 3. I won't do the math, but I think if he shot like last season, that it could potentially have lead to more wins this seasons.

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

watching that video was great, what a special group we had the last few years. Makes me really miss Stan and Jarvis. Here is hoping these guys come out and hit a few shots early to get some confidence and get the crowd behind them early.

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

The Dude wrote: ↑5 years ago In my opinion, the team needs to focus on improving in one or two areas ONLY and then build from there. They need to show they have mastered at least some of the system and/or skills before trying to do more. This way they can build confidence in one area and continue to build from there. This would be more of a mental rebuild than anything else.

Totally agree. I think this team and all teams should focus on doing what they can do better and then go from there complimenting whatever the hell you can do. Then you have an identity and the game isn't so overwhelming.

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

I think we all underestimated just how much we would miss all those guys just for 3 point shooting all of them could hit those shots Jared EC Jarvis and Stan

Now we got a bunch of brick layers

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

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

.......Team Rankings gives us 48% to win......

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