The Official Beat the Saint Louis Billikens West of the Mississippi Thread

[kegler]

This game is HUGE. Hoping the guys show up with a strong first 12 minutes.

Yes, indeedy providing we don't go comatose for the next 8.

 

[kegler]

If you read up on both nicknames you will see they both came about due to real people. A coach was said to resemble the Billiken doll and a pitcher for UR was said to throw like a spider or something like that.

Thanks for the info. I should do my homework / research before posting. Most of you are more informed / knowledgeable than I! Hey it's game day. GO RAMS!! -3 underdog . . . . . but I relish the underdog role (and add mustard / catsup accordingly). Let's hope for a good one 2 nite.

 

[Half-baked Mcbride]

I believe it is a mischievous , impish type of character. A Lucky Charms kinda guy. I'm still scratching my head as to why UR came up with a spider mascot. Not much thought went into that selection, apparently.

I kind of feel that way about Rams for us....Does Richmond have a history of dealing in sheep and whatnot? Green Devils was so much cooler...sigh

 

[kegler]

It's literally an early 1900s troll doll.

Some of those dolls can fetch a pretty penny these days depending on their condition , of course.

 

[Who_Dat_Ninja]

I wouldn't say hammering slu.... line only moved half a point and usually the public takes the favorite. 78% of the tickets are on slu but I don't know where the money is.

lol... ok, well whatever you want to call it - ppl are betting slu more than vcu causing the line go up

 

[AlienAiden]

I kind of feel that way about Rams for us....Does Richmond have a history of dealing in sheep and whatnot? Green Devils was so much cooler...sigh

Well, we all know why it was changed. Ed Allen was a URI guy and he changed it.

 

[SteveMM]

Well, we all know why it was changed. Ed Allen was a URI guy and he changed it.

...and I kind of despise the man for it...

 

[Havoc2Ut2]

Yes, indeedy providing we don't go comatose for the next 8

We have two guys we need to take off their game somewhat and the rest will fall in place nicely. Jimmerson must be neutralized (i.e. minimized because he's going to get his). He'll face a barrage of good defenders for the entire game. If Fordham can own them I would think we can do the same.

Get a good 12 minutes and everything will fall into place.

 

[SteveMM]

I believe it is a mischievous , impish type of character. A Lucky Charms kinda guy. I'm still scratching my head as to why UR came up with a spider mascot. Not much thought went into that selection, apparently.

As much as I hate to say it, I think the spider nickname is kind of cool. It's unique without being goofy, unlike the Campbell Camels or the UC Banana Slugs.

 

[kegler]

When? In practice??

He is 0-10 on his career.

Well then it's time for me (the LOA guy) to say he's due. Maybe. However way we can win I'll take it.

 

[ISwamRam]

I kind of feel that way about Rams for us....Does Richmond have a history of dealing in sheep and whatnot? Green Devils was so much cooler...sigh

Let's merge them... Rodney the green devil ram?

 

[SteveMM]

Let's merge them... Rodney the green devil ram?

YES! DO THIS!!!

 

[kegler]

About to head out with Dsilvester to St. Louis. Game Day, Road Trip! Let's Go VCU!
I heard they're having a white out, so I'm dressed in all VCU BLACK and Gold.

Hope the ESPN2 camera crew gives you a moment of viewing for the nation. You have represented the team in top fashion. We salute you!

 

[rambunctiousrowdyram]

Well, we all know why it was changed. Ed Allen was a URI guy and he changed it.

We can still call Siegel Center “heck” if people are down 🤷‍♂️

 

[mrgeode]

Let's merge them... Rodney the green devil ram?

Devil Rams works for me