Week #9 - Games of Interest

[Obadiah]

Week #9 begins. URI started the previous week on the road with a tough loss to UMass, in which they gave away 20 TO's and then after a sleepwalking first half, the Rams came to life in the second half of game at Ryan to batter George Mason. Now URI goes on the road to match-up with a diminished Duquesne team and then hosts George Washington on Sunday to close out the week. Both teams have a NET ranking in the 200's, so a loss here will have big impact on team prospects.

In the AP poll, Wisconsin with a big loss at Michigan falls one place to #10 position. Given inactivity, Saint Louis falls a slot to the #25 position.

In the USA Today/Coaches poll, Wisconsin falls one spot to #10. Due to inactivity Saint Louis falls out of Top 25. In the others category, Saint Louis gets 66 votes, and Richmond gets nine votes.

Gonzaga remains the nation's #1 team in the both AP poll and the Coaches' poll with Baylor #2.

The cumulative record of URI's seven OOC opponents now stands at 54-40, 0.574 , little changed from last week.

Despite the past week's road loss to UMass, the key URI metrics through games of January 17 all improved over last week.

NET - 66, up 10.
BPI - 64, up 5.
Pomeroy - 62, up 6.
Sagarin - 74, up 2.


One game in the A-10 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

St Joseph's at La Salle, 4 PM. On CBSSN. Line: LAS -1.5, O/U: 146.5.


There are no games involving URI OOC opponents.

For Tyrese watchers, St John's visits UConn, 2:30 PM. On Fox.

5 games have been postponed/canceled.

[Jersey77]

Week #9 begins. URI started the previous week on the road with a tough loss to UMass, in which they gave away 20 TO's and then after a sleepwalking first half, the Rams came to life in the second half of game at Ryan to batter George Mason. Now URI goes on the road to match-up with a diminished Duquesne team and then hosts George Washington on Sunday to close out the week. Both teams have a NET ranking in the 200's, so a loss here will have big impact on team prospects.

In the AP poll, Wisconsin with a big loss at Michigan falls one place to #10 position. Given inactivity, Saint Louis falls a slot to the #25 position.

In the USA Today/Coaches poll, Wisconsin falls one spot to #10. Due to inactivity Saint Louis falls out of Top 25. In the others category, Saint Louis gets 66 votes, and Richmond gets nine votes.

Gonzaga remains the nation's #1 team in the both AP poll and the Coaches' poll with Baylor #2.

The cumulative record of URI's seven OOC opponents now stands at 54-40, 0.574 , little changed from last week.

Despite the past week's road loss to UMass, the key URI metrics through games of January 17 all improved over last week.

NET - 66, up 10.
BPI - 64, up 5.
Pomeroy - 62 up 6.
Sagarin - 74 up 2.


One game in the A-10 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

St Joseph's at La Salle, 4 PM. On CBSSN. Line: LAS -1.5, O/U: 146.5.


There are no games involving URI OOC opponents.

For Tyrese watchers, St John's visits UConn, 2:30 PM. On Fox.

5 games have been postponed/canceled.

They should be able to handle St. Johns, DH thinks Booknight should be back in about 4 weeks

[Obadiah]

                               NET Rankings thru Games of Jan. 17

Rank           School                 Record   Road   Neutral  Home   Quad 1  Quad 2  Quad 3  Quad 4

13	     Saint Louis		7-1	0-1	0-0	7-0	1-1	1-0	1-0	4-0
46	     VCU		       10-3	3-1	2-1	5-1	1-2	0-1	4-0	5-0
54	     Richmond		        9-3	4-1	2-0	3-2	2-1	2-1	4-0	1-1
59	     St. Bonaventure		6-1	2-1	1-0	3-0	1-1	0-0	1-0	4-0
66	     Rhode Island		7-7	1-4	2-2	4-1	1-2	3-3	1-2	2-0
71	     Davidson		        8-5	3-0	1-2	4-3	1-1	0-2	3-2	4-0
106	     Dayton		        8-3	2-1	1-0	5-2	1-0	1-1	1-0	5-2
110	     Massachusetts		5-3	2-1	0-0	3-2	0-0	1-1	2-1	2-1
177	     George Mason		5-6	1-2	1-1	3-3	0-1	1-4	0-0	4-1
203	     Duquesne		        3-5	1-3	1-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-1	2-1
214          La Salle		        4-8	2-5	0-1	2-2	0-1	1-4	1-3	2-0
237	     Saint Joseph's		1-9	0-6	0-2	1-1	0-6	0-2	0-1	1-0
267	     George Washington	        3-9	1-3	0-0	2-6	0-0	0-2	0-3	3-4
330	     Fordham		        1-5	0-2	0-0	1-3	0-0	0-1	1-3	0-1

[Rhodymob05]

Rhody easily has had he most difficult schedule overall in the A10.

[theblueram]

St Joes has played 6 Q1 games.

[theblueram]

Week #9 begins. URI started the previous week on the road with a tough loss to UMass, in which they gave away 20 TO's and then after a sleepwalking first half, the Rams came to life in the second half of game at Ryan to batter George Mason. Now URI goes on the road to match-up with a diminished Duquesne team and then hosts George Washington on Sunday to close out the week. Both teams have a NET ranking in the 200's, so a loss here will have big impact on team prospects.

In the AP poll, Wisconsin with a big loss at Michigan falls one place to #10 position. Given inactivity, Saint Louis falls a slot to the #25 position.

In the USA Today/Coaches poll, Wisconsin falls one spot to #10. Due to inactivity Saint Louis falls out of Top 25. In the others category, Saint Louis gets 66 votes, and Richmond gets nine votes.

Gonzaga remains the nation's #1 team in the both AP poll and the Coaches' poll with Baylor #2.

The cumulative record of URI's seven OOC opponents now stands at 54-40, 0.574 , little changed from last week.

Despite the past week's road loss to UMass, the key URI metrics through games of January 17 all improved over last week.

NET - 66, up 10.
BPI - 64, up 5.
Pomeroy - 62 up 6.
Sagarin - 74 up 2.


One game in the A-10 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

St Joseph's at La Salle, 4 PM. On CBSSN. Line: LAS -1.5, O/U: 146.5.


There are no games involving URI OOC opponents.

For Tyrese watchers, St John's visits UConn, 2:30 PM. On Fox.

5 games have been postponed/canceled.

They should be able to handle St. Johns, DH thinks Booknight should be back in about 4 weeks

Martin misses two FT's in the final seconds and uconn loses.

[Jersey77]

Week #9 begins. URI started the previous week on the road with a tough loss to UMass, in which they gave away 20 TO's and then after a sleepwalking first half, the Rams came to life in the second half of game at Ryan to batter George Mason. Now URI goes on the road to match-up with a diminished Duquesne team and then hosts George Washington on Sunday to close out the week. Both teams have a NET ranking in the 200's, so a loss here will have big impact on team prospects.

In the AP poll, Wisconsin with a big loss at Michigan falls one place to #10 position. Given inactivity, Saint Louis falls a slot to the #25 position.

In the USA Today/Coaches poll, Wisconsin falls one spot to #10. Due to inactivity Saint Louis falls out of Top 25. In the others category, Saint Louis gets 66 votes, and Richmond gets nine votes.

Gonzaga remains the nation's #1 team in the both AP poll and the Coaches' poll with Baylor #2.

The cumulative record of URI's seven OOC opponents now stands at 54-40, 0.574 , little changed from last week.

Despite the past week's road loss to UMass, the key URI metrics through games of January 17 all improved over last week.

NET - 66, up 10.
BPI - 64, up 5.
Pomeroy - 62 up 6.
Sagarin - 74 up 2.


One game in the A-10 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

St Joseph's at La Salle, 4 PM. On CBSSN. Line: LAS -1.5, O/U: 146.5.


There are no games involving URI OOC opponents.

For Tyrese watchers, St John's visits UConn, 2:30 PM. On Fox.

5 games have been postponed/canceled.

They should be able to handle St. Johns, DH thinks Booknight should be back in about 4 weeks

Martin misses two FT's in the final seconds and uconn loses.

That was huge, he did hit a key 3 though near the end.

[Jersey77]

Week #9 begins. URI started the previous week on the road with a tough loss to UMass, in which they gave away 20 TO's and then after a sleepwalking first half, the Rams came to life in the second half of game at Ryan to batter George Mason. Now URI goes on the road to match-up with a diminished Duquesne team and then hosts George Washington on Sunday to close out the week. Both teams have a NET ranking in the 200's, so a loss here will have big impact on team prospects.

In the AP poll, Wisconsin with a big loss at Michigan falls one place to #10 position. Given inactivity, Saint Louis falls a slot to the #25 position.

In the USA Today/Coaches poll, Wisconsin falls one spot to #10. Due to inactivity Saint Louis falls out of Top 25. In the others category, Saint Louis gets 66 votes, and Richmond gets nine votes.

Gonzaga remains the nation's #1 team in the both AP poll and the Coaches' poll with Baylor #2.

The cumulative record of URI's seven OOC opponents now stands at 54-40, 0.574 , little changed from last week.

Despite the past week's road loss to UMass, the key URI metrics through games of January 17 all improved over last week.

NET - 66, up 10.
BPI - 64, up 5.
Pomeroy - 62 up 6.
Sagarin - 74 up 2.


One game in the A-10 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

St Joseph's at La Salle, 4 PM. On CBSSN. Line: LAS -1.5, O/U: 146.5.


There are no games involving URI OOC opponents.

For Tyrese watchers, St John's visits UConn, 2:30 PM. On Fox.

5 games have been postponed/canceled.

They should be able to handle St. Johns, DH thinks Booknight should be back in about 4 weeks

Martin misses two FT's in the final seconds and uconn loses.

Hurley getting blasted on the UConn board "The Boneyard" for their loss today

[steveystuds06]

They should be able to handle St. Johns, DH thinks Booknight should be back in about 4 weeks

Martin misses two FT's in the final seconds and uconn loses.

Hurley getting blasted on the UConn board "The Boneyard" for their loss today

He should that was a bad loss. It made no sense that he kept Sanogo out after the way he was playing. That loss is on Hurley.

[theblueram]

Martin misses two FT's in the final seconds and uconn loses.

Hurley getting blasted on the UConn board "The Boneyard" for their loss today

He should that was a bad loss. It made no sense that he kept Sanogo out after the way he was playing. That loss is on Hurley.

Sanogo was dominating. Why did Hurley keep him out? Foul trouble?

[Jersey77]

Hurley getting blasted on the UConn board "The Boneyard" for their loss today

He should that was a bad loss. It made no sense that he kept Sanogo out after the way he was playing. That loss is on Hurley.

Sanogo was dominating. Why did Hurley keep him out? Foul trouble?

No, said he wanted to play small to counter
Actually see his post game remark
Hurley: “When they went small the last 10 minutes we couldn’t play Adama.”

[rambone 78]

Sometimes coaches out think themselves.

Again, if it works you're a hero, and if not well you know the answer to that.

[theblueram]

He should that was a bad loss. It made no sense that he kept Sanogo out after the way he was playing. That loss is on Hurley.

Sanogo was dominating. Why did Hurley keep him out? Foul trouble?

No, said he wanted to play small to counter
Actually see his post game remark
Hurley: “When they went small the last 10 minutes we couldn’t play Adama.”

That's crazy. Lost him the game.

[LIRAM]

If Dan for some reason doesn't make the NCAA tournament and win a game the natives are going to explode. Tough break with Bouknight and not really crazy about the rest of that group. They beat Butler and DePaul but those don't move the needle. Xavier looks to be postponed, making Creighton next. Lose that one and they find themselves in the middle of the Big East. Can't say this makes me sad!

[PeteRI]

For Tyrese watchers, St John's visits UConn, 2:30 PM. On Fox.

Martin misses two FT's in the final seconds and uconn loses.


Gee I wish we still had him.

[Jersey77]

If Dan for some reason doesn't make the NCAA tournament and win a game the natives are going to explode. Tough break with Bouknight and not really crazy about the rest of that group. They beat Butler and DePaul but those don't move the needle. Xavier looks to be postponed, making Creighton next. Lose that one and they find themselves in the middle of the Big East. Can't say this makes me sad!

USC was by far their best overall win and Marquette their best conference win to date.
The meat of their conference games still to play: Villanova, Xavier, Seton Hall, Creighton again, and of course PC twice.
Both UConn and Creighton currently without their top players: Zegarowski and Booknight

[DC_Rams]

If Dan for some reason doesn't make the NCAA tournament and win a game the natives are going to explode. Tough break with Bouknight and not really crazy about the rest of that group. They beat Butler and DePaul but those don't move the needle. Xavier looks to be postponed, making Creighton next. Lose that one and they find themselves in the middle of the Big East. Can't say this makes me sad!

USC was by far their best overall win and Marquette their best conference win to date.
The meat of their conference games still to play: Villanova, Xavier, Seton Hall, Creighton again., and of course PC twice.
Both UConn and Creighton currently without their top players: Zegarowski and Booknight

Is bouknight out for the season?

[Jersey77]

If Dan for some reason doesn't make the NCAA tournament and win a game the natives are going to explode. Tough break with Bouknight and not really crazy about the rest of that group. They beat Butler and DePaul but those don't move the needle. Xavier looks to be postponed, making Creighton next. Lose that one and they find themselves in the middle of the Big East. Can't say this makes me sad!

USC was by far their best overall win and Marquette their best conference win to date.
The meat of their conference games still to play: Villanova, Xavier, Seton Hall, Creighton again., and of course PC twice.
Both UConn and Creighton currently without their top players: Zegarowski and Booknight

Is bouknight out for the season?

They think 4 weeks

[LIRAM]

Assuming Bouknight leaves for the Lottery and the NBA does Tyrese become UConn's best player? I know Dan has another great class coming in but he has had more swing and misses than impact players at UConn. He still is relying on Polly, Whaley and Charlton from Kevin O. I would take Ish over Gaffney and Adams in a heart beat. I like Akok but his game is limited offensively and he is coming off injury. Springs will follow Brown and transfer. Jackson was not ready for prime time before his injury. The fan base hates Coles and will ruin this guy just like Gilbert.

If Tyrese is Uconn's best player not sure if that is putting banners on the walls. Not a knock on Tyrese I really wish he was still wearing Keaney Blue.

[KingstonLane]

If Dan for some reason doesn't make the NCAA tournament and win a game the natives are going to explode. Tough break with Bouknight and not really crazy about the rest of that group. They beat Butler and DePaul but those don't move the needle. Xavier looks to be postponed, making Creighton next. Lose that one and they find themselves in the middle of the Big East. Can't say this makes me sad!

Lol every time people on here talk about Uconn it’s always the same story. “Besides that lottery pick they have in only lukewarm about their roster”. They have a solid group. Middle of the pack Big East team WITHOUT their all American. Injuries suck of course but provided he can be back within a few weeks they’ll be dancing

[Rhody15]

Assuming Bouknight leaves for the Lottery and the NBA does Tyrese become UConn's best player? I know Dan has another great class coming in but he has had more swing and misses than impact players at UConn. He still is relying on Polly, Whaley and Charlton from Kevin O. I would take Ish over Gaffney and Adams in a heart beat. I like Akok but his game is limited offensively and he is coming off injury. Springs will follow Brown and transfer. Jackson was not ready for prime time before his injury. The fan base hates Coles and will ruin this guy just like Gilbert.

If Tyrese is Uconn's best player not sure if that is putting banners on the walls. Not a knock on Tyrese I really wish he was still wearing Keaney Blue.

Fatts is gonna use his extra year to transfer and him, Tyrese, Adams, and Hurley will lead UConn to the Sweet 16.

[PeteRI]

I thought this was the URI fan site. Silly me.

Hurley? He's dead to me!
Martin? Dead!
Toppin? Dead!

Who's with me?!?!

[bigappleram]

Exactly ^^ the first 3 threads on the board are currently about UConn related conversation. Get over it people!

[LIRAM]

O.K. I'm done BAR. lol

[Obadiah]

No Tuesday games in the A-10.

Only one game involving URI OOC opponents.

Seton Hall at #3 Villanova, 9 PM. On FS1.

3 games postponed.

[PeteRI]

No Tuesday games in the A-10.

Only one game involving URI OOC opponents.

Seton Hall at #3 Villanova, 9 PM. On FS1.

3 games postponed.

A Seton Hall win will be very nice.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Down 18 to the gators, with 14 to go...I take the vols right now to come back and win this one. Will be a perfect gator choke.

ETA: Vols get it down to 11 with the ball and then commit 3 TOs for 8 points in about 11 seconds...back to 19. Game.

[Rhodymob05]

Nova can shoot the rock.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Nova can shoot the rock.

Under a minute to go in the 1st half...SH with 5 to's, nova with 3. Can you imagine?

[Rhodymob05]

Nova can shoot the rock.

Under a minute to go in the 1st half...SH with 5 to's, nova with 3. Can you imagine?

Clean basketball, not used to it.

[Rhodymob05]

Really nice ball and player movement by Seton Hall and Nova. Constant motion. Cox, I hope you’re watching.

[KingstonLane]

Really nice ball and player movement by Seton Hall and Nova. Constant motion. Cox, I hope you’re watching.

Quick to forget we beat that team you’re drooling over huh

[Rhodymob05]

Really nice ball and player movement by Seton Hall and Nova. Constant motion. Cox, I hope you’re watching.

Quick to forget we beat that team you’re drooling over huh

Definitely not, but I can still recognize good basketball when I see it .

[PeterRamTime]

Hall got screwed by a cheap ass offensive rebounding foul with one second left.

Great game!

[reef]

Hall got screwed by a cheap ass offensive rebounding foul with one second left.

Great game!

That was horrifying how can a ref decide the game like that ?? What a travesty

[Obadiah]

Wednesday action in the A-10 is highlighted by URI visiting Duquesne,
6 PM. On ESPN+. Line: URI -5.5, O/U: 137

Other A-10 games:

Fordham at Davidson, 1 PM. On ESPN+. Line: DAV -18.0, O/U: 122

VCU at St. Bonaventure, 6 PM. Line: SBU -2.5, O/U: 137.5

Saint Joseph's at George Mason, 7 PM. On ESPN+. Line: GMU -8.5, O/U: 148.5

George Washington at Dayton and #23 Saint Louis at UMass postponed.



Only one game involving URI OOC opponents.

Northwestern at #10 Wisconsin, 9 PM. On BTN. Line: WISC -11.0, O/U: 136

[4Diffs]

and #23 Saint Louis at UMass postponed.

Alright this is getting ridiculous and is not good for the A-10. St. Louis has still not played one A-10 game and tonight's game has been cancelled. They are, or were, who the hell knows now, the best team in this league by far. And here we are on January 20th and they still have not played a league game. Others have played 7 games. Any idea what is going on and when they are expected to play again? I know it is Covid related but why is it taking them so long to get back on the court? It has to have been a month since they last played. And what t is the likelihood that these games are made up? Some sure but not all of them, do not see how that would be possible.

[4Diffs]

Oops, I tweaked the original quote and guess ended up quoting my comments by mistake. First sentence is from Obadiah, rest are my comments.

[Jersey77]

I know I will be rooting for Creighton over PC tonight at 9:00 FS1

The VCU /SBU game will be entertaining, should be close

[SmartyBarrett]

and #23 Saint Louis at UMass postponed.

Alright this is getting ridiculous and is not good for the A-10. St. Louis has still not played one A-10 game and tonight's game has been cancelled. They are, or were, who the hell knows now, the best team in this league by far. And here we are on January 20th and they still have not played a league game. Others have played 7 games. Any idea what is going on and when they are expected to play again? I know it is Covid related but why is it taking them so long to get back on the court? It has to have been a month since they last played. And what t is the likelihood that these games are made up? Some sure but not all of them, do not see how that would be possible.

SLU's game Saturday is also off. My guess is they end up playing somewhere around 12 conference games.

[JimSidd]

and #23 Saint Louis at UMass postponed.

Alright this is getting ridiculous and is not good for the A-10. St. Louis has still not played one A-10 game and tonight's game has been cancelled. They are, or were, who the hell knows now, the best team in this league by far. And here we are on January 20th and they still have not played a league game. Others have played 7 games. Any idea what is going on and when they are expected to play again? I know it is Covid related but why is it taking them so long to get back on the court? It has to have been a month since they last played. And what t is the likelihood that these games are made up? Some sure but not all of them, do not see how that would be possible.

SLU's game Saturday is also off. My guess is they end up playing somewhere around 12 conference games.

I believe they are targeting a return next week. I can’t remember if they play Tuesday or Wednesday.
They last played on December 23. The virus ran rampant throughout the team and staff, at different times, which explains the longer pause. Travis Ford said he was hit hard by it.

[reef]

That’s just awful what happened to SLU must be tough for them and their fans not having played in a month especially since they are ranked 25th let’s hope they can return

[Jersey77]

VCU dominating SBU at the half 40-25

[HobbyBurley]

VCU dominating SBU at the half 40-25

We’re not the only ones blowing a first half lead. 45-14 2nd half score for SBU.

[Jersey77]

PC upsets #11 Creighton 74-70
WHAT A LOUSY BASKETBALL DAY

[rambone 78]

Who cares. Our season is irrevelent.

[reef]

Good comeback St Bona

Damn those Friars

[JimSidd]

I really like these Games of Interest threads. I hope we don’t lose it after last night’s giveaway. I realize it’s a lot of work to do this, though, and I appreciate it.

[Obadiah]

No A-10 games on Thursday's agenda.


In games involving URI OOC opponents:

Arizona at Arizona State, 9 PM. On ESPN. Line: ARIZ -2.5, O/U: 154

San Francisco at Santa Clara, 10 PM. Line: SF -3.5, O/U: 140.5

[Obadiah]

Results after Game #15 Duquesne

x

                             2020-21 Season	    2019-20 Season

Team Scoring, ppg	         74.1                   73.3

Top Scorers, ppg	     Russell, 15.2          Russell, 18.8
                             Sheppard, 10.1         Dowtin, 13.9
                             Walker, 8.9            Martin, 12.8 

Record After Fifteen Games:
             OOC                  3-4		          8-4
             A-10 	          4-4                     2-1
             Overall              7-8                    10-5