2015 NIT 1st Round: Iona - St Patrick's Day on ESPNU

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

What's the difference in the distance for the 3 point line?

Rhodyfan22 · Unread post by **Rhodyfan22** » 9 years ago

I wouldnt look into those iona losses too much. A couple of them was when they without Isiah Williams. Who is a huge part of what they do. They don't usually go to deep into the bench. So that was a huge lose for them. He came back for maac tournament and played great untill the title game.

Like Rod said above. They shoot it from everywhere. Laury is the biggest worry. If Hassans knees are banged up, I'm not sure who covers him. I would guess TJ, but then I don't like the other matchups.

It will be interesting to play out. I hope they come out of the gates strong and don't let Iona get comfortable.

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

You can watch some of Iona's recent games via WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app. I'm watching them play the MAAC tourny semifinal vs Monmouth and the way they played that game doesn't match this shoot-within-10-seconds thing I've heard here.

I'll watch a few others to see if I can spot this kind of pace everyone's talking about.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

The two rules changes for tonight are the 30 second shot clock, and they're moving the restricted area arc to four feet from three. No change to the three point line.

15 Year Lurker · Unread post by **15 Year Lurker** » 9 years ago

Iona is a very good team. Not an easy draw at all. There's a reason no one wants to schedule them.

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

They did lose at George Mason.

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

Not sure if someone has posted the link for the game notes...
Check out the r-rated headline at the top of p. 5.
Made me laugh.
I'm sure it's been there for a few games, but this is the first time I saw it.

http://static.psbin.com/1/0/9pksng7n7gj ... onaNIT.pdf

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

Appropriately we have the Gaels coming in to play the Rams tonight on St Patty's Day. Let's do an Irish Step Dance on them!!!

Rhodygirl2 · Unread post by **Rhodygirl2** » 9 years ago

Tried to register for the pre-game rally but it was sold out. Didn't see the email because it was caught in my spam.

Also had the same trouble with the email, never got it, but just called and my tickets were printed instead and sitting at will call.

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

Here's an interesting quote from the Gael's board:

"Lots to ask, but if it comes together, and we can get up somewhere in the higher 70's...That should be enough for the win......"

I guess they don't do much research. Only three teams scored over 70 or more against us. Kansas at neutral which we lost, Richmond at Richmond which we won and Dayton at Dayton which we lost.

These guys are gonna get a look at one of the best defensive teams in the country tonight. And it ain't gonna be pretty.

Kansas had 76, Dayton had 75 and Richmond had 74.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 9 years ago

rhodyrudder wrote:Not sure if someone has posted the link for the game notes...
Check out the r-rated headline at the top of p. 5.
Made me laugh.
I'm sure it's been there for a few games, but this is the first time I saw it.

http://static.psbin.com/1/0/9pksng7n7gj ... onaNIT.pdf

LMAO

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

I imagine you're talking about "just the tip"? Mike's game noted are outstanding.

Iona is good. Don't underestimate them.

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

I try to never underestimate an opponent. Just that they seem to be really underestimating us.

skwalk47 · Unread post by **skwalk47** » 9 years ago

I just hope we are motivated. I think this first game will be the hardest to show up for.

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

The biggest key to me thinking Hassan was hurting last game, and considerably so, was that he had zero blocks against Dayton.
Got me to look back:
Hassan has has zero blocks in 5 games this year:
Game 4 Kansas
Game 5 Santa Clara
Game 27 LaSalle
Game 29 St Joe
Game 31 Dayton
He had a 21 consecutive game stretch with at least one block from Game 6 to Game 26

With 3 of the last games with zero blocks it makes me wonder, however he had 6 at Dayton and 5 against GW in the A10 Tournament

Will be something to watch tonight.

None of us know the extent to which the injuries to Hassan and to EC are impacting them. Hopefully both are better for the NIT. We need them both.

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

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

Walk up got us row F section 311 $10

Great place to see the whole Game center court

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

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

no radio for this game? i like to tune in to b101 on the iheartradio app and its not working.. its playing music

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

The Runnin' Rams are back!! Hahaha, this game is pretty crazy so far.

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

Looking like a track meet - like it

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

also early thoughts on the 30 second shot clock? im all for it

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

Its hard to tell how much of it is the shot clock and how much of it is Iona and us playing to their pace, but its fast paced for sure.

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

yea i agree but i think its makes rhody push the pace with the 5 less seconds

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

Ummm, I hope everybody is watching Jarvis Garrett right now...

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

KMar970 wrote:yea i agree but i think its makes rhody push the pace with the 5 less seconds

Oh yeah, I am all for the change either way.

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

can anyone tell me why theres no radio feed? i miss steve and don

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

Martin is a man among boys out there big finish

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

ah. Dan got his T

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

Hahahaha Dan technical

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

KMar970 wrote:can anyone tell me why theres no radio feed? i miss steve and don

Could be because ESPN has the broadcast rights. Really not sure. It says B101 on the schedule page though.

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

Ball movement is great where has this been all year?

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

This is ridiculous right now! Shredding these guys on the break. They play literally no defense at all.

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

RhodysRelevant wrote:Ball movement is great where has this been all year?

First time playing a team that doesn't play an ounce of defense.

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

Where has this team been hiding all season? shooting 3's like no big deal, great ball movement, much more relaxed looking

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

Man, this is fun.

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

Phantom travel on Martin's 2 handed flush what was that

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

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

Refs making their presence felt

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

Terrible officiating once again. Refs give IONA at least 8 free foul shots, and 4 more more with the techs. Good first half though. Good job keeping up with their stupid fast-pace offense and getting back on D.

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

Steve and Don are here I am staring right at them headsets on....

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

That was ridiculous on Hassan. Was in the air when he caught it, Hassan can then jump after landing! Wtf

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

Must just not be streaming online.

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

hrstrat57 wrote:Steve and Don are here I am staring right at them headsets on....

ask them why i cant hear them on iheartradio app... wtf am i gona do for the postgame lol

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

I promised myself I wouldn't bitch about the refs on here tonight, thats why I just included the tweets of impartial professionals instead.

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

Hey guys Jarvis Garrett has 8 assists and 0 turnovers in the first half. Who said we needed a new PG next year?

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

adam914 wrote:Hey guys Jarvis Garrett has 8 assists and 0 turnovers in the first half. Who said we needed a new PG next year?

kid had a solid freshman year... not worried about him at all... need a solid outside shooter... n no one can replace tj as the emotional leader but someone will... i hope they make him a coach or sumthin

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

adam914 wrote:I promised myself I wouldn't bitch about the refs on here tonight, thats why I just included the tweets of impartial professionals instead.

It's hard to ignore incompetence

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

i know i said it like 3 times but i look forward to the postgame shows... im really pissed im not gona get to listen to this one

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 9 years ago

Hassan's knee must be bothering him. He normally explodes over the rim, he seems to be struggling when elevating and is leaving shots short.