Vandy/Richmond Matchup

as everyone knows, the tourney is all about matchups...so i really like this one for Vanderbilt

Vandy's weakness is rebounding, giving up offensive rebounds has really hurt them in all their losses..i.e Tennessee twice.  statistically, Vandy is close to the bottom in the country in rebounding.  I dont think Richmond is a team that can exploit this.  alot of matchup zone from the spiders doesnt help their cause in regards to this weakness of Vandy.

i love Harper and Anderson, but i think Vandy can match up with them both very well.  i expect Jeffrey Taylor to match up on Anderson.  Taylor size and particularly his length will give him problems i believe.  Taylor's athleticism should frustrate him for the duration. i also expect Ghoulbourne, not Ezeli, to check Harper.  one, this will keep Ezeli out of foul trouble and two, ghoulbourne will be more effective when Harper steps out away from the basket.

Richmond runs the Princeton/Princeton modified offense.  remember, vandy ran this same offense a couple of years ago.  Coach Stallings is very familiar with all the ins and outs of it.  While Vandy doesnt run it now, their coaching staff will have them prepared to face it. 

everyone remembers Vandy getting bounced early the last couple of years by Murray St and Siena.  those were much tougher matchups for Vandy imo.  those past results should also give Vandy a little extra motivation to perform well early in the tourney.

would love to hear what some others have to say about this matchup.  i just think this line is a little short in vandy's favor imo.

bol to everyone

Quote Originally Posted by TRAIN69:

I agree. Great writeup

thanks train, this was just one that immediately stuck out when i saw the matchup.  bol this weekend

When John Jenkins ( Vandy ) went 3-12 on 3 pointers I turned the TV off.   When Vandy's big man ( legit NBA ) is out of game,  HUGE drop off on Defense and rebounding.

Why is this line so LOW ???  Vandy -2

Best Bet:  Belmont +4 1/2

please tell me why you think they are poorly coached?  and then tell me why they are "soft"?  they are one of the most aggresive teams in the country, which is why they get to the foul line as much as any team in the country.

as for what they have done this year, they have wins over north carolina, belmont, marquette, st marys, alabama, kentucky,and georgia. lost by 3 on a nuetral court agains west virgina, 3 at missouri, 2 at kentucky, 4 at florida, 3 at tennessee. not really sure why you think they are soft, but im guessing you probably havent seen them play and you basing your statement on some pre concieved notion that makes absolutely no sense.

the purpose of the thread is to discuss the matchup. if you disagree with the play, thats fine, but tell me why you think richmond matches up with them. 

except for the rebounding angle, which i already pointed out, i respectfully disagree with everything you just said.  not sure how you think they dont get the ball inside...do you think they are one of the best in the country when it comes to free throw attempts because they shoot jumpers all day?