Game 3: Cleveland State (Sat. Nov. 21, 7:30PM)

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Cleveland St. has lost three fifth-year seniors to transfer in the last two years. That leaves them very young, with four freshmen in the rotation. Flannigan, after disappointing in his first two years, is off to a good start.
Like URI, they start three guards; no one who plays is over 6-7.
Poor shooting and scoring team. .374 fg, .553 ft, .258 3pters. If the over/under of made threes in this game was 2, I would take under.
Won 19 games and played in CIT last year. Gary Waters is in his 20th year as a college coach.

Picked by Blue Ribbon to finish 7th (of 9) in Horizon.

Starters
Demonte Flannigan, 6-7 jr F, 16.5 ppg, 27.5 mpg
Vinny Zolio, 6-8 sr. F, 8 ppg, 4 rpg
Kenny Carpenter 6-4 soph G, 1 ppg 2 apg
Andre Yates, 6-2 jr G, 11.5 ppg, 6 rpg transfer from Creighton
Terrell Hales, 6-4 soph G, 5 ppg

Playing off bench:
Rob Edwards 6-3 fr G, 5 ppg, 4.5 rpg
Daniel Levitt 6-1 fr G, 4 ppg
Jibri Blount 6-7 fr F, 1.5 ppg, 4 rpg, Mel Blount’s son
Jeron Rogers 6.7 fr F, 2.5 ppg

Thanks Iggy!

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Time to move on. If ever there was a needed W, this is it.

Cleveland State lost their opener at home to Akron by double digits. They handled something called a Malone Pioneers pretty easily in their second game, which I assume must be a college basketball team of some sort, but I have never heard of the school or the basketball team.

This team needs a chance to play a game against a team it can afford to make a few mistakes against in a semi-normal environment coming off the 10AM game against a good Valpo team. I hope Rhody can get some of their frustration out on the Vikings. (Nothing personal against them, just more concerned about us.)

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

Looking for a turn the page game and moving on to a game where the team looks at itself and says, OK this is now us, let's go get on with it......looking for a breakout display of what Four can produce getting hot from three, and as importantly, a more defining role emerging for Iverson..... For me, these two hold the key to big steps in the reinvention of the team....

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Yep, I hope this is a cleansing for the Rams and they can feel better about their roles and performance by getting a solid Win.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 8 years ago

TruePoint wrote:Cleveland State lost their opener at home to Akron by double digits. They handled something called a Malone Pioneers pretty easily in their second game, which I assume must be a college basketball team of some sort, but I have never heard of the school or the basketball team.

CSU also trailed "Malone" (if that is their real name) by one at the half. So, yeah...

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 8 years ago

If we were playing Cleveland State last year I would be very worried, but they lost basically everybody from either graduation or transferring. That being said we can not take anyone lightly. Let's gain some confidence on the offensive end before we head out to Cancun! Go Rhody!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 8 years ago

Here's a season preview that considers URI a tough game to win.

http://cleveland.morethanafan.net/the-2 ... the-woods/

HASwatTeam · Unread post by **HASwatTeam** » 8 years ago

Been waiting alllll week for this thread. Turn the page mentality. Big game tomorrow and then its wheels up to Cancun.

#we'reontoClevelandState

luke · Unread post by **luke** » 8 years ago

a game where the team has a chance to loosen up offensively and get on a roll.
agree Section 105 Want to see Iverson and McGlynn, and Terrell as well to show
the team the way. and Maybe Hassan can get some more confidence on offense.
I have seen him hit jumpers last season. I think we might see an offensive explosion
accross the board. In itself it won't mean a whole lot against CSU, but moving forward
It should help the psyche of the team heading to Cancun.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

I want 0.80 D-PPP and 1.10 O-PPP for the Rams. That would mean our offense and defense are clicking.

For perspective, against American we were 0.69 D-PPP and 1.07 O-PPP.

PPP = Points Per Possession.

Kenpom's algorithm says we beat them by the score 72-59 with 69 possessions and 91% Rhody win confidence.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 8 years ago

Moved to OP

-TP

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

Seems like a game where Hassan can do some damage inside.

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 8 years ago

I hope we can get some shots from Thompson. He has great form and hits a lot in warmups he just needs the confidence. Akele reminds me of Ulmer his freshman year extremely athletic, solid d, scrappy. Need these guys to develop faster then we planned.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Did Christion have his thumb wrapped for the Valpo game?

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:Did Christion have his thumb wrapped for the Valpo game?

On closer inspection... yes.

http://www.photobyfriday.com/Sports/Bas ... /i-CCRVgNB

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

What did he do to his thumb?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Game notes-

http://gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/2015 ... 1120pz9q1f

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

There's a game tonight! Let's get out of this funk, people!

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 8 years ago

"His (Martin's) 2.82 blocks per game average is sixth-best among all active players. LSU's Jordan Mickey (3.38 bpg) tops the list."

Not bad for Mickey, the Phantom Tiger, who was drafted by Celts and is currently playing for the Maine RedClaws…..

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 8 years ago

With a win tonight, Rhody can even its record vs the Horizon League Conference.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 8 years ago

Hey! Week later! Let's look better!

Team just has to keep getting better.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

For a game day.......very very very quiet on here......everyone getting there game face on??......I am looking for a couple of early threes from Four, a monster dunk from Hass to jump start a convincing wn....

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 8 years ago

I expect Hass to have a great game offensively, based on the match-up.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

The crowd size will be interesting to watch.......

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:The crowd size will be interesting to watch.......

Tons of tickets left again. Hopefully the students show up.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
section(105) wrote:The crowd size will be interesting to watch.......
Tons of tickets left again. Hopefully the students show up.

On a Saturday night?

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 8 years ago

I'm not going to be there at a wedding... I can watch on cox hub correct?

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:The crowd size will be interesting to watch.......

It's not going to be big. It's early in the year, it's a no-name opponent, and most importantly we haven't won anything yet. You have to win to get fans in the building. It isn't alchemy.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 8 years ago

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

What's that in Spanish?

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

I saw students going home for thanksgiving Friday night. I am expecting a shitty crowd.

Martyf250 · Unread post by **Martyf250** » 8 years ago

This game is only on coxhub? No tv in RI?

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 8 years ago

sounds like the students showed up

Keatgsr07 · Unread post by **Keatgsr07** » 8 years ago

Crowd looks horrible during the opening on Coxhub. Student sections actually look decent, it's the middle sections that are empty.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

Just paid the $5 to watch on cox. So great to watch the game on my left monitor and chat with you guys on the right.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

Really nice start through the first 4 minutes. Jarvis has been the catalyst and that's the way it needs to be from here on out.

Keatgsr07 · Unread post by **Keatgsr07** » 8 years ago

This game/opponent is a perfect opportunity for us to work out kinks and level-set the offense without EC

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Syracuse has 13 people at their game against Elon.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

Why is Iverson responsible for carrying the ball up the court there? Where's a point guard?

860_rhody · Unread post by **860_rhody** » 8 years ago

KI needs to stop trying to be a PG. Not even his uncle could teach him how to handle the ball.

Keatgsr07 · Unread post by **Keatgsr07** » 8 years ago

Why doesn't KI ever take it strong to the rim?

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:What's that in Spanish?

Mierda.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

Nice move by Jarvis Garrett!

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

Nice move KI!

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Jarvis is so good

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

TruePoint wrote:Jarvis is so good

Dude, you're not at Fenway tonight?

urirx · Unread post by **urirx** » 8 years ago

Just checking in.. But 10-14 from the line? Where did this miracle come from?

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

I'm in NYC of all places. Following URI on my phone and Irish on the TV. I'm just a simple man and can't afford the $2500 to sit under the center field score board.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

Garrett is looking good!

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

TruePoint wrote:I'm in NYC of all places. Following URI on my phone and Irish on the TV. I'm just a simple man and can't afford the $2500 to sit under the center field score board.

Haha fair enough.

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