Game 1 VMI for year two

[RichmondNative]

Looking forward to being back in the Robins Center and watching hoops. I have no idea what the team will look like since it is nearly a start from Ground Zero. I just hope to see the early development of some team chemistry that leads to an identity.

In game one, hoping to see a big lead that allows some of the frosh to see the floor for spot minutes, but I know that is a pipe dream.

Let’s take the pulse of the Forum with a simple poll. I’m also looking forward to discussion based on actual game play versus what ifs.

One vote and I will let you be anonymous.

Go Spiders!

 

[brooklyn brownstone]

If we don’t win this game it will be a year from hell.

 

[Section9.RowD]

Section 9 Row D and my friends will be loud

 

[VT4700]

I say by more than 21. VMI likes to run, so we should be fine playing fast and should score 80+ points. High 80s to low 60s (if that) sounds about right to me.

 

[MDspider8]

Last year's line was RICH -22.5, will probably be around the same last year. VMI was picked last in the SoCon and 11 of their 17 players are freshmen.

 

[kneepadmckinney]

We should definitely come on here and assume the Spiders will blow out the opening day opponent from an inferior conference. When has this ever not gone according to plan?

 

[MDspider8]

This new SI article that ranks every team in college basketball has VMI in dead last at #362. We're ranked at #211 (13th in A10), fwiw.

https://www.si.com/college/2023/11/01/ranking-every-team-in-mens-college-basketball-from-no-1-kansas-to-no-362-vmi

 

[urmite]

FWIW,

Torvik
#163 UR by 22 over #362 VMI

KenPom
#126 UR by 17 over #349 VMI

 

[spider23]

I am going something like this on offense:
King 24 points
Hunt 10
Dji 8
Quinn 17
Noyes 6
Bigelow 9
Probably will go ahead and load manage Quinn:
Walz - 1
Soulis 3
Tyne - 6 (2 3's) Nostradamus23 special
Smith/Tanner - 3

87 point opener (only counted once) should keep us happy until game 2.

 

[VT4700]

I am going something like this on offense:
King 24 points
Hunt 10
Dji 8
Quinn 17
Noyes 6
Bigelow 9
Probably will go ahead and load manage Quinn:
Walz - 1
Soulis 3
Tyne - 6 (2 3's) Nostradamus23 special
Smith/Tanner - 3

87 point opener (only counted once) should keep us happy until game 2.

Roche? Harris?

 

[spider23]

Resting those guys

 

[Eight Legger]

The halftime score is likely to be something like UR 31, VMI 30.

 

[spider23]

Actually since have hardly heard a word about Roche this off season, he will probably have 27.

 

[wr70beh]

Always bet the opponent and the points with a Mooney coached team in the opener. Doesn't really matter who they play. I

 

[Section9.RowD]

Seeing an initial -16.5 line ..

 

[8legs1dream]

Seeing an initial -16.5 line ..

ahhh the betting lines are out, it just got that much more real that the season is finally about to begin 😂

 

[spiderman]

ahhh the betting lines are out, it just got that much more real that the season is finally about to begin 😂

4 days away. feels like it's been a longer offseason than ever.

 

[Spiders4ever]

Section 9 Row D and my friends will be loud

As will section 17

 

[Long Island Spiders]

Latest line is -27.5 good guys

Hard even for me to do that

 

[Section9.RowD]

Latest line is -27.5 good guys

Hard even for me to do that

I just saw that as well .. I thought I had saw -16.5 earlier but that would be an insane jump.

 

[GKiller]

I just saw that as well .. I thought I had saw -16.5 earlier but that would be an insane jump.

What site? I have to see it to believe it.

 

[Section9.RowD]

What site? I have to see it to believe it.

ESPN showing that line currently but now think it is wrong since other sites at 16.5 or 17.5

 

[GKiller]

ESPN showing that line currently but now think it is wrong since other sites at 16.5 or 17.5

Thx I thought u meant a real site! Espn last place I’d trust.

 

[Section9.RowD]

Thx I thought u meant a real site! Espn last place I’d trust.

yeah normally in the past they used Caesars lines but that may have changed with the Penn Gaming / ESPN.Bet affiliation that is about to go live.

 

[Long Island Spiders]

yeah normally in the past they used Caesars lines but that may have changed with the Penn Gaming / ESPN.Bet affiliation that is about to go live.

You’re right. Caesars has the spread at -17

I thought ESPN was still using caesars but you must be right about that as well

Anybody else pumped for the start of the season?

 

[Wood Hall]

We suck

Mooney sucks.

We don't know how to properly use a time-out.

Our last-second shot approach sucks.

Quit sitting on a lead.

Quinn is soft.

Why isn't Roche starting?

Our students suck.

Just getting a head start on the upcoming season.

 

[whampas]

We suck

Mooney sucks.

We don't know how to properly use a time-out.

Our last-second shot approach sucks.

Quit sitting on a lead.

Quinn is soft.

Why isn't Roche starting?

Our students suck.

Just getting a head start on the upcoming season.

When I read this post I thought that little nap I took lasted until Tuesday and I missed the game until I got to the last line.

 

[Section9.RowD]

71-57 after 31-28 at half. Go Spiders.

 

[spider23]

I'll admit I was back on board and more hyped at the start of last season. Coming off an NCAA year, Burton returning, some well sought after transfers, Nelson learning behind Gilly etc, I thought Mooney playing with house money and had top end A10 talent. But couldn't put it together. So expectations are lower all around, media included. Maybe we will surprise. We have some talent. Not liking the sounds of a more softer gentler Mooney, but maybe with guys like Hunt leading that part will take care of itself.

 

[spider23]

I'll predict 77-71 Spiders win.

 

[gospidersgo]

Game day!

 

[CarolinaSpider]

Agree 23 this will be a tight one since we have a new team puzzle to fit
all the right pieces.

 

[8legs1dream]

I get the new team angle but VMI is projected to be one of the worst, if not THE worst, team in D1. If we don't win this one easily this season is going to be a bumpy, bumpy ride.

 

[kneepadmckinney]

I get the new team angle but VMI is projected to be one of the worst, if not THE worst, team in D1. If we don't win this one easily this season is going to be a bumpy, bumpy ride.

Bro, are you new here?

 

[CH_Spider]

I want whatever the oddsmakers are smoking.... Richmond -17.5?

 

[VT4700]

87-61

 

[Spiders4ever]

If you are a wagerer, Whatever Long Island Spider is doing, do the opposite.

 

[SpiderTrap]

Close game at halftime, the doom and gloom begins. But we pull away in the 2nd half, but not by much.

UR wins by 13.

77-64

 

[8legs1dream]

Should be a packed house, looks like demand is through the roof 😱

 

[urmite]

87-61

That is dyslexic Kenpom should be 78-61.

But Torvik is more optimistic 80-58.