Fordham game

[knight82]

I don't think we'll stub our toe against Fordham. Sounds like a good number of RU fans got tickets for that game. These kids will be energized by a lot of Scarlet in the stands at another teams gym. I remember the game at St Joe's during Wenzel's first year. Our players who suffered through the Littlepage years were visibly motivated by all the Scarlet in the stands at the SJU Field house. Wenzel even mentioned it after the game.

 

[zebnatto]

Agree. I think we come out blazing and win by 20+.

 

[RUPete]

They are 6-1 with several close wins. 5-0 at home. They play Maine tomorrow.

 

[bac2therac]

its a dangerous game this time of year coming off a three game stretch where the team was focused playing top competition. SHU is the weak later. Exams come up soon. Its the obvious trap game that no matter what Pikiell says this team still may not be juiced to play them. Its all about the start of that game. If they put them away early then they will be alright, you do not want to come out sleeping and have to come back on a team with a jacked crowd in a bandbox

 

[RUPete]

Going to be a tough game. We’ll get their best shot and the crowd’s best shot.

 

[RU-ROCS]

WTF are we doing playing at Fordham? I don’t get it. No upside at all.

 

[FrankZ]

Please win

 

[rutgersfandan]

Legacy 4-year deal from Eddie's time, I believe (2 RAC, 1 MSG, 1 Rose Hill). This is the final iteration. Hope @knight82 is right and many NYC-area alumni make the trip!

 

[knights1212]

We need to win road games. We should win and hopefully we can get the W. I know I will be there rooting for our guys.

 

[TheAtlanticFiles]

WTF are we doing playing at Fordham? I don’t get it. No upside at all.

Fordham is in the A-10, they aren't Central Conneticut State, we have to give them a game at thier place every once in a while

 

[Wolv RU]

Fordham is in the A-10, they aren't Central Conneticut State, we have to give them a game at thier place every once in a while

I'd suggest it'll also be a good learning experience for the team. The young team will be able to draw on this when they go on the road in the future. It also helps the rankings that the selection committee uses to get wins on the road.

 

[RU-ROCS]

Fordham is in the A-10, they aren't Central Conneticut State, we have to give them a game at thier place every once in a while

I hear you. But let me know when another Big Ten team schedules a home-and-home with Fordham.

 

[dkostus]

I hear you. But let me know when another Big Ten team schedules a home-and-home with Fordham.

It was two home, 1 at the Garden, 1 at Rose Hill. That's not that bad.

 

[RU-ROCS]

It was two home, 1 at the Garden, 1 at Rose Hill. That's not that bad.

I'll agree with that if we win! ;)

 

[BigEastPhil]

Coaching Staff objective for Fordham game is to have team mentally prepared given highs of last 3 games and the amenities (or lack of them) at Rose Hill. Going from playing in raucous environments via MSU @ RU and @ Wisconsin to a game with less than 1,000 fans and HS amenities will be difficult.

 

[CollegeAve]

just win. that's all that matters.

 

[mikefla]

I LIKE games vs local teams.

Fordham, Monmouth, NJIT....PRINCETON...etc bring them on!

I want to see PIKE & company become a house hold name in local BBall

 

[Kbee3]

Maine beat Fordham

 

[rufeelinit]

Had a nice record going into the Maine game but in looking at their schedule it was not exactly murderers row and there were some close games. I have no problem with us visiting Rose Hill and think it is a nice local game for the fans to travel to involving an historic gym. Wish I could make it.

 

[hoquat63]

Coach Hobbs mentioned getting team mentally prepared for game in the Fordham facilities being a task for the staff.

 

[BellyFullOfWhiteDogCrap]

The fact that we're on the road should help avoid the trap game scenario.

 

[TheAtlanticFiles]

I hear you. But let me know when another Big Ten team schedules a home-and-home with Fordham.

It was 2 RU home games, a game at MSG, and one at Fordham.. Also UNC just played @Wofford

 

[NewJerseyHawk]

I'm headed to Rose Hill for the 1st time and driven past it but i thought the renovations made it look better....says here it holds 3200 or so.

https://fordhamobserver.com/32661/sports/rose-hill-gym-takes-on-a-new-look

 

[kcg88]

Anyone been to both Rose Hill and the Palestra? Went to the Ivy League tournament in Philly last season and really liked that place. Never been to Rose Hill and sadly can't make it this weekend.

 

[Degaz-RU]

I'm headed to Rose Hill for the 1st time and driven past it but i thought the renovations made it look better....says here it holds 3200 or so.

https://fordhamobserver.com/32661/sports/rose-hill-gym-takes-on-a-new-look

Envious of how close the student section bleacher seats come to the endline...

 

[Mr_Twister]

The gym is a mile away from Arthur Avenue. Enjoy the food. Doesn’t get much better.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Make some noise, whoever goes.

Just don't golf clap

 

[zebnatto]

For those of us old enough to remember it, there will only be one Barn.

 

[Mr_Twister]

The Littlepage teams were fit to play in a barn.