Mens - VCU @ RC - Tuesday 2/25 7pm CBS Sports Network (Red-out I think)
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we should just call this the bi-annual Chris Mooney ass whooping day
75% of the time it works every time
75% of the time it works every time
8legs1dream
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Will say, I was not super impressed with VCU heading into the season. But as Gkiller correctly predicted, they have been very good. They have basically dominated the A10 this season. Being 200 positions behind VCU should be automatic termination of AD and HC in any season that metric is triggered. Heck, 100 positions behind is crazy.
We've done nothing this season to indicate that we can keep it this close
That was my initial thought as well. Highly doubt home court will be a boost. I would think our players would be embarrassed at the first game result and effort. But also could be that time in the season when it is easier to hang your head.
The first game was no fluke, VCU is better than us in every single facet and and at every single position on the floor. We look like JV squad scrimmaging the varsity. Additionally, they are super aggressive on both ends of the floor, crash the boards relentlessly, and their guards can shoot right over our guards.
I question how much of a home court advantage we will have tomorrow as well. Students have yet to show up for a single game and be honest is anyone remotely excited about us getting our a**es handed to us again. I'm not.
VCU is in the hunt for an at large and the NET rewards blowouts so I don't expect them to step off the gas either.
I question how much of a home court advantage we will have tomorrow as well. Students have yet to show up for a single game and be honest is anyone remotely excited about us getting our a**es handed to us again. I'm not.
VCU is in the hunt for an at large and the NET rewards blowouts so I don't expect them to step off the gas either.
This will be another blowout guaranteed. Almost 400 tickets remain the day before the game. You'd think that would resonate with the powers that be, but of course it doesn't. Why would any of us spend $100 or more to watch this bloodletting in person with a friend or family member?
8legs1dream
Graduate Assistant
Seriously. Invite someone out to watch the "big intracity rivalry game" and they will just walk away wanting to go to a damn VCU game.
Guess our home court is worth 27 points?
No - thankfully while I do like to gamble on pretty much anything (poker, sports, annual 529 baby race) - even when out of the State, I have a solid line on not betting on games our Spiders play so while I would be tempted at +25, I couldn't even pull that trigger.
8legs1dream
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I'm also really interested to see what the student turnout looks like tomorrow. I can't imagine it'll be great...and it'll be a real look into how much this year is damaging the program's reputation on campus.
I think the students will show up, but my guess is it won’t be as energetic of a crowd as years past for these kind of games.
I can't imagine it will be great. Am I crazy but at one point wasn't this supposed to be our "red-out" game - seen zero posts about it so wondering if I made it up or the powers that be just decided it wasn't worth promoting at this point.
8legs1dream
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The few that show up probably won't stick around long if it goes like round 1 went earlier this season. If it's looking like another blowout they will probably be mostly gone by halftime.
The vermin will show up. If you go, be careful you don't catch something. They are disgusting.
can't imagine anyone feeling confident taking 14.5
my contrarian thinking says all the money goes on VCU, but we cover because the house usually wins.
No idea but likely bagged it. Imagine having a red out and there is more yellow.
Appropriate. There will be many red faces from the embarrassment of another beat down of Mooney’s boys.
Ive been fortunate to be a part of this game for 20 years now, and it always feels different in the Robins Center than any other game. Gotta say, not the least bit excited for tomorrow. Just another game unfortunately.
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I haven't been around much this season because of work and personal obligations. But I have been suffering with all of us. My dream is that we will somehow win tomorrow night and burst their bubble. It wouldn't salvage what has been a dreadfullly embarassing season. But it would be gratifying.
If lines look too good, there’s usually a reason. However, I’d never take Richmond and the points.
Right, I would take VCU or nothing. But agree with sman, somehow we would back door cover (maybe Ryan Odom's son tells him to take it easy on his teammate's dad
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I think not. I’m a die hard fan with season tickets for 20+ years and I actually had the “should we go” debate with my wife.
Not a great sign for the casual fans.
Late last night I wanted to lose some brain cells so l did something I hadn’t done in longest time…listened to Mooney’s radio show. At least it was a recording & could fast forward thru commercials & intros. Thought I’d see our approach to VCU rivalry game from the WORST rivalry coach of ALL Time…that was silly….we got about 3 minutes from Philly Bob & Moon on game.
But a few mildly interesting nuggets. B Artis was guest. My takeaways…
B Artis did a nice job. He said Richmond was best offer by far in portal. Knew us as “smart, rich school” Said our style of play much different & nothing like he’s played b4. & he was playing too robotic. Had to laugh at last one. Everything we’ve witnessed by many guys playing so robotic during moon era. Even moon said O was “sophisticated” & takes multi years to be comfortable. I don’t see us taking many 1 year guys in future.
Moon actually said they removed bad wainwright guys from team when he first got here. Wanted good guys. Not sure those guys were coming back anyway. Still interesting. Don’t think I’ve ever heard it said like that. Felt like a Moon slip up.
Mooney actually said 1 reason the @ vcu game was going to be harder to win was because we won game year b4. ok Moon. LMAO. Idk if a game year b4 makes a big difference, but why does this never hurt VCU?? They stack wins. We never do. We r going on 9-27 under Moon. Well it should be 10-26 since tonight should be easier to win now. Doubly so since we got blown out.
The 1 & only question Philly Bob teed up came apparently from producer Matt Josephs. Generic question on if Moon likes games to be called tight or not from the refs. Come on. Vcu game & use some generic ? from employee. It’s a joke. Earlier in show Philly Bob acted like there r text questions etc to get to. So either they were ignored or we really had none from fans b4 a rivalry game, which is even worse.
But a few mildly interesting nuggets. B Artis was guest. My takeaways…
B Artis did a nice job. He said Richmond was best offer by far in portal. Knew us as “smart, rich school” Said our style of play much different & nothing like he’s played b4. & he was playing too robotic. Had to laugh at last one. Everything we’ve witnessed by many guys playing so robotic during moon era. Even moon said O was “sophisticated” & takes multi years to be comfortable. I don’t see us taking many 1 year guys in future.
Moon actually said they removed bad wainwright guys from team when he first got here. Wanted good guys. Not sure those guys were coming back anyway. Still interesting. Don’t think I’ve ever heard it said like that. Felt like a Moon slip up.
Mooney actually said 1 reason the @ vcu game was going to be harder to win was because we won game year b4. ok Moon. LMAO. Idk if a game year b4 makes a big difference, but why does this never hurt VCU?? They stack wins. We never do. We r going on 9-27 under Moon. Well it should be 10-26 since tonight should be easier to win now. Doubly so since we got blown out.
The 1 & only question Philly Bob teed up came apparently from producer Matt Josephs. Generic question on if Moon likes games to be called tight or not from the refs. Come on. Vcu game & use some generic ? from employee. It’s a joke. Earlier in show Philly Bob acted like there r text questions etc to get to. So either they were ignored or we really had none from fans b4 a rivalry game, which is even worse.
Thanks for taking one for the team Gkiller. Good stuff. I remember Tarrant's radio show, actually called in a couple times. As bad as he may be 80s fan, het took calls, and gave straight scoop - did not hide like Moon.
Crazy crazy moon talk, hard to win b/c we had won before????? Like you said Gkiller, doesn't seem to affect VCU. That is the kind of BS that just infuriates me about moon. You think Bennett (at St. Mary's) or any good coach has that attitude. Wow, that is truly damning and an indictment on his ability to lead. Wow.
Crazy crazy moon talk, hard to win b/c we had won before????? Like you said Gkiller, doesn't seem to affect VCU. That is the kind of BS that just infuriates me about moon. You think Bennett (at St. Mary's) or any good coach has that attitude. Wow, that is truly damning and an indictment on his ability to lead. Wow.
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