Game #21: @ Massachusetts - GameDay!!

runninrams5 · Unread post by **runninrams5** » 11 years ago

Massachusetts
14-6 (4-3)
February 6 7 P.M.
No TV
Mullins Center, Amherst Massachusetts
Umass has very much been an up and down team all year. They have lost the teams second leading scorer Jesse Morgan(13.4) for the year with a torn ACL. They have been Duquesne, La Salle, Richmond and Fordham, while losing to George Washington, Charlotte and Saint Louis. They have played tight games as we have as there average difference in conference games is 5 points so I expect another close one on Wednesday
Projected Starters
Chaz Williams 5’9” Junior Brooklyn, New York
Chaz is a transfer from Hofstra and one of the fastest men in the A-10. He leads the team in scoring at 15.9 a game while impressively dishing out 7 assists and grabbing 4.5 rebounds a game while logging a little over 36 minutes a game. He uses his speed to his advantage and is aggressive in attacking the basket, while he can hit open 3’s he much rather get in the paint and shoot floaters and pull up jumpers. Likely an all A-10 first or second guard will be a good challenge for Mike

Freddie Riley 6’5” Senior Ocala, Florida
Freddie averages 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1 assist. A good glue guy that is not great at anything but an important player. He averages about 25 minutes and will knock down the open 3. Interesting to see as a guard he shoots under 60% from the line so if it is close late definitely a candidate to foul.
Terrell Vinson 6’7” Senior Baltimore, Maryland
Former top 100 recruit averages 26 minutes of floor time and produces 11.9 points a game with 4.1 boards and .9 assists. Pretty physical forward who can put it on the floor but his physicality also ends up putting him in foul trouble in a good amount of games. Not much of a threat from outside unless left wide open but is effective slasher.
Raphael Putney 6’9” Junior Woodbridge, Virginia
Putney averages 24 minutes of play and is built like Jordan Hare only weighing 185 pounds though Putney is a much more perimeter oriented player. Scores it at 7.4 a game with 5 boards and 1.7 assists. Streaky shooter from 3 capable of going on run. This year his percentage is terrible but last year was a 38% 3 point shooter.

Sampson Carter 6’8” Junior Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Sampson is the guy underneath that does the dirty work down low. Averages 22 minutes and scores 5.9 points a game is 4.5 boards. He is physical and could be a problem for Jordan if he bangs down low. A matchup that I feel is good for Mike Aaman. He will shoot the 3 but is barely a 20 percent shooter from there.

Bench
Only 2 players really see significant time off the bench for Derek Kellog and they are 6’8” Maxi Esho and 6’10” 250 pound Cady Lalane. Maxi is more an athlete ala Lamont Ulmer while Cady is an under the hoop presence who will likely have a large impact on this game. Very tough matchup for URI with Lalane.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

they typically like to run and play an uptempo game compared to our slow half court game. Expect to see a press again but nowhere near the level of VCU. This umass teams reminds me a lot of the 20 win teams under CFL, lots of talent, some decent wins but nowhere near where they should be

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

So if they're like a Baron team, they must lose to Rhody this time as the tables have turned. It's February, after all.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

I guess it's a waste of time to ask if there's a bus trip to Amherst?
No TV at all. Ugh!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Should be a "free" stream available, since UMass is offering this in their ALL Access pay-per-view package.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

there is usually a stream for it, I have watched the umass stream of their home games before for free

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Thanks! At least I'll be able to watch.
How are their announcers?

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

I typically don't listen just watch so I'm not really sure

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 11 years ago

I try to sync up Steve and Don whenever possible.

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 11 years ago

Why isn't this game on TV??

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

Any word on Munford's ankle?

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

since he returned i'm assuming he's good to go

UCH21377 · Unread post by **UCH21377** » 11 years ago

Surprised Putney isn't doing better this year. He looked real good at the Ryan Center last year. Maybe he was just on one of his streaks, but if I recall he could handle well for a big man, and drive as well as shoot the three.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

here's a possible link for streaming the game: http://apps.ohlulz.com/ncaa/?lulz=rtmp: ... skbl@32077

I wouldn't be surprised to see firstrow have a link as well that would be the same thing

Updated with WORKING link.

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 11 years ago

UMass plays a physical game much like Charlotte does and you know how Charlotte manhandled the Rams on the boards. Rhody must find a way to offset this UMass strength by showing good shot selection and having a good shooting night especially from the perimeter.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

They need a rebounding effort similar to the first part of butler, Umass definitely has size on its side

rhodyrudder · Unread post by **rhodyrudder** » 11 years ago

Rams play 40 min and take the last 4 games' worth of frustrations, and the last 3 years' worth of frustration at mullins, out on the minutemen!
Rhody by 18

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 11 years ago

UMASS 78-69

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 11 years ago

I do not think Hare can guard Putney on the perimeter right now. he needs to be able to move his feet better.

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 11 years ago

Jordans quick enough on his feet and I don't think Putney will get the ball on the outside and beat him on the dribble, because i can't ever remember him dribbling well. Kinda like OO last year with outside shots. He's just gotta contest the jumper off a pass and other than that they are just twigs out there.

I think a good question is on pick & rolls will we hedge hard tonight? Chaz is damn quick and if Putney can pop off the roll and hit the jumper than its probably best not to

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 11 years ago

im a fan of hare, but he could make putney look like kobe. lets hope it doesnt come down to that.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 11 years ago

There appears to be a stream here: http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/167642/1/ ... sland.html

Statbeastjr · Unread post by **Statbeastjr** » 11 years ago

Hare is apparently not playing tonight.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

3wisemen · Unread post by **3wisemen** » 11 years ago

Back spasms. Been bothered for several days and has been limited in practice.

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 11 years ago

Wow wish i could take my bet on rhody back now...... didn't realize Hare has been hurting

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 11 years ago

any video yet?

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 11 years ago

anybody have a stream working?

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 11 years ago

noting yet give it a minute

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

here is a working link: http://apps.ohlulz.com/ncaa/?lulz=rtmp: ... skbl@32077

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 11 years ago

u da man twisted, thanks!!

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 11 years ago

Thanks Twisted!

Essam · Unread post by **Essam** » 11 years ago

Has any one got the game yet?

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

see my last post essam

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 11 years ago

thanks twisted

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Danny Ferry is apparently coaching the Rams. Love these UMass announcers.

Statbeastjr · Unread post by **Statbeastjr** » 11 years ago

X making up the two threes he let up with one of his own. Hurley looks real angry though.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

Statbeastjr wrote:X making up the two threes he let up with one of his own. Hurley looks real angry though.

could see the steam coming out of his ears

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

defensive players not fighting through screens and leaving 3 point shooters open

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 11 years ago

Seriously, thanks for the stream twisted.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Gotta cut back on the turnovers outside the 3pt arc.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 11 years ago

its hard to find points out there

no matter how hard we play D, we need scorers badly!!!!!!

EasyEdBrown · Unread post by **EasyEdBrown** » 11 years ago

UMass really plays a fun style of basketball, which would be dangerous as hell if they were at all disciplined.

Or I guess, they'd be VCU with a focus on offense rather than defense.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

So at least it seems like the Rhody shooters have a good feel for the basket and are able to hit a variety of shots.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 11 years ago

i swear we play 5 on 4 with brooks on the floor

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

11-0 run starts when Andre tried to force an interior pass to Brooks... all down hill from there.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

That was weak...

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 11 years ago

is Malone a 3 pt shooter now?

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 11 years ago

Can't win if they keep shooting like that

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 11 years ago

I'm glad I'm not in the locker room now....