Game #29: St Joseph's - Saturday 1:45p - SENIOR DAY

Shinze88 · Unread post by **Shinze88** » 9 years ago

not alot of chatter on the game today.... so far a very lackluster performance, especially on defense, team not playing very inspired ans so far St Joe's has showed better intensity.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 9 years ago

Hopefully we'll come out with a lot of fire like we usually do in the second half. Enough to put us over the top. We need this one.

Keatgsr07 · Unread post by **Keatgsr07** » 9 years ago

Would be crushing to lose this game ahead of the tournament.

Keatgsr07 · Unread post by **Keatgsr07** » 9 years ago

Looked like Coach Hurley said something that Bembry agreed with after the foul call on Martin, he reached back toward Hurley like "no kidding, these refs are horrible."

Looked like a makeup call to me.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Great start to the second half. Had to expect a rough start with Senior Day and all. Looking much better right now though.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Keatgsr07 wrote:Looked like Coach Hurley said something that Bembry agreed with after the foul call on Martin, he reached back toward Hurley like "no kidding, these refs are horrible."

Looked like a makeup call to me.

They have been pretty bad both ways to start the second half. Seems like they decided they want to make it all about them to start the half. Must be jealous of all the attention the players are getting.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

H Martin is the best player on the floor and it is not even close...

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

OH MY GOD HASSAN!!!!!!

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

hrstrat57 wrote:H Martin is the best player on the floor and it is not even close...

So true...assuming you mean in a Rhody uniform.

Bembry is a hell of a player. Hassan is right there with him though.

RhodysRelevant · Unread post by **RhodysRelevant** » 9 years ago

adam914 wrote:OH MY GOD HASSAN!!!!!!

did he just break a backboard or swat someone entirely out of the rc?

DanInAZ · Unread post by **DanInAZ** » 9 years ago

Bembry is an idiot... why foul and pick up 4th?

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

RhodysRelevant wrote:
adam914 wrote:OH MY GOD HASSAN!!!!!!

did he just break a backboard or swat someone entirely out of the rc?

Thunderous dunk right in the face of a St Joe's clown. It was glorious.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

DanInAZ wrote:Bembrey is an idiot... why foul and pick up 4th?

That was pretty dumb. Watch though, the refs won't call #5 on him unless he murders somebody.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Biruta playing great in the 2nd half...really happy for him right now!

9 points in the last 1:40 for him!

DanInAZ · Unread post by **DanInAZ** » 9 years ago

THIS is the GIL I expected from the day he arrived.... better late than never?

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

I want this lead to get big enough for two things to happen at the end...

1. TJ and Gil can come off the floor to a huge ovation
2. And Youncofski can get in the game and put up a shot!

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

BYE BYE BEMBRY!!!!!

DanInAZ · Unread post by **DanInAZ** » 9 years ago

JT having a tough game shooting.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

glad Eric got in and scored!

DanInAZ · Unread post by **DanInAZ** » 9 years ago

I actually thought Eric was going to throw the alley oop to Hassan for the dunk.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 9 years ago

The Beastie Boys - No Sleep Till Brooklyn:

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

DanInAZ wrote:I actually thought Eric was going to throw the alley oop to Hassan for the dunk.

Haha he totally thought about it. I'm not even sure he knew what he was about to do. Perfect ending for it to find its way to the hoop. Great second half, lots of fun all around.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

I like that they all cut their hair. Fresh start!

Great win for senior day.

Jared T would be better on offense if he didn't sulk when away from the ball. He doesn't prepare to catch the ball and do something with it. He kind of sulks and then when the ball comes he becomes erect and makes a move. That's tough to shoot that way. Great shooters prepare their body before the ball reaches them.

On to brooklyn!

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

adam914 wrote:
DanInAZ wrote:I actually thought Eric was going to throw the alley oop to Hassan for the dunk.
Haha he totally thought about it. I'm not even sure he knew what he was about to do. Perfect ending for it to find its way to the hoop. Great second half, lots of fun all around.

he was until the defender backed off

KMar970 · Unread post by **KMar970** » 9 years ago

Great win fellas can't wait to make the Train down to Brooklyn next weekend

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

One of the more enjoyable RC games. Great way for the seniors to go out.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Great to see they got their mojo back. Didn't look tired today. Looking forward to next week. Definitely the best Senior Day in a long time.
Gil's best half of the year. I wish Dan had let him stay in or at least come in earlier after going out.
Another unimpressive game for JT and the bench (sounds like a singing group). But, we won.

That mascot is the worst. Is he supposed to get people excited? If Dan could only channel his anger to the ram, we'd have our old Rhody Ram back.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 9 years ago

Finally, a great ending to a Senior Day game; TJ is such class, with a kiss for the Ryan Center floor, Neva forgot his freshman year, hoops by the harbor, early season event, he worked the room like polished pro. Have missed his GF who normally sits in front of us with her screams. Gil obviuosly had game of career here. All good going forward for Eric in a coaching career, part of the emerging Coach Hurley tree??....the culture change nears completion and thank you Coach Hurley and staff for getting us to where we are.....just win the next one....

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Tweet of the day right here...

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Got us a double digit win. Why is a 50% shooter sitting on the bench???

860_rhody · Unread post by **860_rhody** » 9 years ago

Great win. I'm glad they could pull it out after such a rough start, and what a perfect ending for TJ, Gil, and especially Eric. Honestly, I'm kindof sad that a large majority of our enthusiastic fans in the student section are leaving. Im really gonna have to step it up next year.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

Great day .... almost didn't make it because of my bronchitis (sorry to the people sitting next to me!) Perfect senior day .... Gilvydas and TJ get to show off their talents after a very emotional Senior Day presentation. Thanks to all the coaches and the players who have made Rhody basketball such a joy again!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

adam914 wrote:I want this lead to get big enough for two things to happen at the end...

1. TJ and Gil can come off the floor to a huge ovation
2. And Youncofski can get in the game and put up a shot!

These things happened. And Eric's floater went IN!!!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

This game thread is so short. I suppose many of the regulars are just getting home perhaps after dinner to celebrate a great regular season. 21-8 13-5!! WOW

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:
adam914 wrote:I want this lead to get big enough for two things to happen at the end...

1. TJ and Gil can come off the floor to a huge ovation
2. And Youncofski can get in the game and put up a shot!
These things happened. And Eric's floater went IN!!!

I just had to put it out there to make sure it would happen!

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 9 years ago

Very nice Senior Day. They had a video message from TJ's fiancee with baby son pregame. TJ and much of the crowd was in tears. Played the Lithuanian Nation anthem with Gil's host family holding the Lithuanian flag. TJ went out and scored 13 points. Gil was a force in the 2nd half and was Rhody's high scorer with 18. Eric capped the day off with his basket with just seconds left. Very nice touch by Buchanan to kiss the RI logo at center court when he was being taken out in the last minute.

Even had Sly Williams sitting court side and he got a strong ovation when he was announced and shown on the video screens.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

By the way Hurley's reaction when Youncofski hit that floater was priceless.

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 9 years ago

I can't remember a more perfect senior day.

Lithuanian National Anthem for Gil.
Video for TJ from his fiancé (such tear jerker).
Gil having the game of his life with 18 points (I think it was 18...) and a couple of steals.
TJ was hitting his shots as well and finished with 13 points, which is his jersey number. He kisses the floor before leaving the court.
Gil and TJ get a standing ovation.
After overcoming a 9-0 deficit in the beginning of the game, Rhody had a big enough lead at the end of the game, so Eric could come in and he hits a floater to score the last basket of the game.

The stars aligned for this team today. I hope everyone truly appreciated this game. It's rare when things work out this perfectly.
Oh, and UMass beat GW which puts them in line to "possibly" face Rhody in the A10 Tournament instead of UMass (which in my opinion is always a blessing when Rhody doesn't have to face UMass).

ERIC, GIL & TJ...YOU WILL BE MISSED! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK!

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 9 years ago

rhodyfan3 wrote:The Beastie Boys - No Sleep Till Brooklyn:

Gil said that line during the post game radio interview. Classic.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

I need to find an archive of the radio postgame, didnt get a chance to hear it. They usually post them I think right?

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

All things considered, a very enjoyable and entertaining regular season. Great bunch of kids.
Today couldn't have been handled with more class. Kudos to all involved.
Now, on to Brooklyn and let the chips fall where they may..

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Just back from the game.
Little punchy from inhaling anti-freeze, after my car blew up
in the Ryan Center parking lot.
Luckily, I had a gallon of wiper fluid in my trunk,which I put in in the
Keaney lot. So I got home with the heat up all the way and the windows down.
Anyway, I had the greatest time today, until that!
Got there plenty early and was kibitzing with Blue Man, Milan, Blueram,
and Ramulous.
The pre game ceremonies were the most emotional I've ever seen.
Dan kissed Gilvydas, and that video with TJ's fiance and the baby
was very moving.
The game started out with us down 9.
There second half was some of the best offense I've seen us run in awhile
This team is at its best when Garrett probes the lane and either takes the shot
or dishes off. That kid is a good player.
Hassan was great. EC had a good game.
Player of the game had to be Gilvydas. he played pretty much error free ball.
TJ's first half was the best I've seen him on offense.
I think our defensive intensity is lessened from our peak a few weeks ago.
Part of the reason is Terrell getting into foul trouble early.
When Bembry got his second foul and Martelli left him in the game,
seemed a time to seek him out and try to pick up another foul.
He's really good and does so many things.
Great moment for Younkofski hitting his final shot.
Jay's signs were great.
We survived sans Johnny V.
Nice to break the St. Joe's hold on us.
The highlight for me was getting to talk to the greatest Rhody Ram
of my time, the fabulous Sly Williams. Sly seemed happy and he looks good.
Bob Terino mention how Sly began his involvement with URI basketball.
Sly was introduced to the crowd and many of us got on our feet, but some weren't.
Probably didn't know who he was.
Just a super Saturday!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

adam914 wrote:I need to find an archive of the radio postgame, didnt get a chance to hear it. They usually post them I think right?

You'll find all radio stuff here:
http://www.920whjj.com/media/podcast-ur ... asketball/

ram1980 · Unread post by **ram1980** » 9 years ago

Awsome ending to a great regular season.. First class job on the pregame ceremonies .. Tremendous games by Gil and TJ... Eric's runner was things movies are made of.. Great hard working kid that scores right at the end of his last college game.. On to Brooklyn.. Lets get that D mojo back and make siome noise.. Thanks Rams.... 13-2 at home.. Keep getting better and relevant!!

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 9 years ago

What a perfect, perfect day. That was special.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Rod, did you put washer fluid into your radiator? Did I read that correctly?

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Thanks ATP...knew you'd be all over it!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

It's got alcohol and it doesn't freeze.
I've done it plenty of times before.
Works in a pinch.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

I didn't know that. Would a six pack have worked? This can be a very informative board.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago