Scrimmage
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I wouldn't hold my breath. Today is Lafayette (away) and next Saturday I think is home to George Mason. Only 13 days until the opener.
They are completely closed to media and the public, so most likely no. At the very least, not from me...
Can you at least come back and give us an update via emoticons?
Smiley face or sad face in terms of your net reaction ??
We will color in between the lines. ..
SirScarlet...
Nah. These are better left alone, because there are certain members of this forum that don't understand the reasons why these things are closed. It's better that any information that comes out of them gets put out there by the people who actually attended. Sorry brother!
Nah. These are better left alone, because there are certain members of this forum that don't understand the reasons why these things are closed. It's better that any information that comes out of them gets put out there by the people who actually attended. Sorry brother!
It's all good BK...I knew you would answer this way and understandably so, thus the wink
Thx
Actually, no one has ever given a logical explanation as to why this information is a matter of national security besides the fact that the NCAA says so.
Either way we'll find out soon enough if there's any real cause for optimism this season or if the sunshine pumpers are just blowing smoke again.
So what happened Saturday?
No idea how much Lafayette brought back from its NCAA team of a year ago, but I'm going to assume it didn't go great until someone tells me otherwise.
No idea how much Lafayette brought back from its NCAA team of a year ago, but I'm going to assume it didn't go great until someone tells me otherwise.
Not sure what you mean by sunshine pumpers.....RU is a unanimous selection in every publication or website for 14th place in a 14 team league....it's a tough league and we have tons of inexperience and lack shooting at the small forward position. This is all about what production and pieces can gain experience and build for the 2016 season where clearly there are 2 bonafide additions in Kwe Parker and Nigel Johnson to mix with the roster in place that loses Greg Lewis (a 5th year senior) and Bishop Daniels. Can we find more depth or another bonafide starter that can start in 2017 as a sophomore in the 2016 recruiting class (OR do we tap into the JUCO route for immediate help ala Deshawn Freeman) and backfill with another 4 year wing??
I would not place any emphasis on wins and losses for this season, although I believe if you scheduled a soft enough schedule, then the discussion would be that it's a mirage. RU has a challenging OOC schedule for a team with a lot of underclassmen playing a lot of minutes and players that have not played with their new teammates against an opponent (Regardless of mid-major or not). There is talent, but it's going to require a sorting out process.
If there was significant progress, it would not matter until the games start and if we looked horrible, it doesn't count for another 2 weeks when games start. A team can have it's starters play 30 minutes and win the scrimmage or experiment and see what players look like vs someone else in a different uniform. Boston College supposedly killed RU in a scrimmage that lead BC on it's way to it's 13-18 or 13-19 finish last year, with a 5th year transfer RU wanted badly, averaging around 12-13 PPG and playing 30 minutes a night. Not exactly what I would do if I was BC, but to each program, it's own.
I am just hopeful that Diallo's knee allows him to play all season and we squeeze 18 minutes a night out of him, while leaning on Lewis for leadership....Doorson getting healthy would help down the road, but I think we are one starter short this year from making the step forward we should make next year.....no one wants to hear next year every season, but it's the stark reality of where the program is but it's improved athletically and should be fun to watch. Getting 2 more good 2016 recruits to go with Kwe Parker, is really more important than this year's win-loss record, IMO.
I would not place any emphasis on wins and losses for this season, although I believe if you scheduled a soft enough schedule, then the discussion would be that it's a mirage. RU has a challenging OOC schedule for a team with a lot of underclassmen playing a lot of minutes and players that have not played with their new teammates against an opponent (Regardless of mid-major or not). There is talent, but it's going to require a sorting out process.
If there was significant progress, it would not matter until the games start and if we looked horrible, it doesn't count for another 2 weeks when games start. A team can have it's starters play 30 minutes and win the scrimmage or experiment and see what players look like vs someone else in a different uniform. Boston College supposedly killed RU in a scrimmage that lead BC on it's way to it's 13-18 or 13-19 finish last year, with a 5th year transfer RU wanted badly, averaging around 12-13 PPG and playing 30 minutes a night. Not exactly what I would do if I was BC, but to each program, it's own.
I am just hopeful that Diallo's knee allows him to play all season and we squeeze 18 minutes a night out of him, while leaning on Lewis for leadership....Doorson getting healthy would help down the road, but I think we are one starter short this year from making the step forward we should make next year.....no one wants to hear next year every season, but it's the stark reality of where the program is but it's improved athletically and should be fun to watch. Getting 2 more good 2016 recruits to go with Kwe Parker, is really more important than this year's win-loss record, IMO.
Hawk, I enjoy the journey as much as I enjoy getting where im going. I think the season will be fun to watch. I really am excited just to see these guys come together and become a team. I can not wait for Sanders to fire up the crowd instead of a Head coach ripping his coat off two minutes into a game.
I believe our best players wont be selfish prima donnas who need special treatment, and wont transfer after they`re second season. I believe the beginning of the " Program " begins in two weeks.
The players change every season but the main problem remains which is the inability to put the ball in the basket on a consistent basis.Difficulty in beating teams like St.Peters and FDU clearly showed the mens basketball program was still spinning its wheels because there simply wasn't enough scorers on the court.I just don't see scoring being better this season after the loss of Mack and Jack.
I, like most older fans on this board, am tired of hearing the term "patience" associated with our Men's Bball program. Going to need one more year of it. But it is turning. I truly believe this program is finally beginning to head on the proper direction..
Just pulling this back up as when I heard a bit about the Lafayette scrimmage I felt "tempering expectations" was the right call. After seeing Lafayette lose by 9 at GW in their opener (and then seeing how good GW really is) I am more optimistic.