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Robert Morris defender’s twisting one-handed interception was the best catch of the week

What a snag.

College football got an early candidate for catch of the year Saturday night, and most fans likely missed it.

That’s because the catch occurred in a game between Utah State and Robert Morris… not exactly a marquee event. Especially not with the top-25 matchup between Notre Dame and Texas A&M happening at the same time.

But this catch by Robert Morris DB Rob Carter Jr. was special. He snagged the ball over his head with one hand while doing a 360 spin vertical to the ground.

https://twitter.com/RMU_Football/status/1830063677564993621

If that doesn’t stand as the catch of the year, it’ll at least hold the title for best catch of Week 1.

Robert Morris’ Rob Carter Jr. make incredible interception

Rob Carter Jr. of Robert Morris with a highlight-reel pick

This one will go down on the list of best picks of the year and we are still in August.

Rob Carter Jr. made the incredible interception in Robert Morris’ 36-14 loss to Utah State.

Carter is a sophomore DB out of Dan River HS in Danville (VA).

The new guy in charge: A look into Mike Rhoades’ resume

A look into what Mike Rhoades brings to Penn State in his first season as head coach

After a surprising run through the Big Ten tournament culminating with a narrow two-point defeat to No. 1 seed Purdue and beating Texas A&M for their first NCAA Tournament win since 2001, Micah Shrewsberry was off to South Bend to coach Notre Dame and Penn State basketball, was looking for a new leader. In steps former Rice and VCU head coach [autotag]Mike Rhoades[/autotag], who takes over for Shrewsberry after six seasons with the Rams, leading them to four NCAA Tournament berths and two Atlantic 10 regular season conference championships. With a coaching career spanning 27 seasons, Rhoades brings a wealth of experience to State College.

Rhoades began his head coaching career in 1999 at the ripe age of 25 after getting promoted from assistant at Randolph-Macon, a Division III school in Ashland, Virginia. After ten seasons with the Yellow Jackets, Rhoades got the associate head coaching job at VCU under then-head coach Shaka Smart, where he was a part of the famous Rams team that made it to the 2011 Final Four. A brief three-year stint at Rice ending in 2017 was followed by his getting the nod to lead VCU.

Rhoades, a former player at Lebanon Valley College who is no stranger to winning teams, led the Dutchmen to the 1994 Division III national championship and was a two-time All-American, graduating as the college’s all-time leading scorer.

The Rams under Rhoades were 129-62 (72-32 A-10 record) but could never grab that elusive NCAA Tournament win. As the 15th head coach in Penn State program history, Rhoades will hope to buck that winless trend in the big dance. Following one of the most successful Penn State basketball seasons of recent memory, Rhoades and co. have some expectations from fans to give a repeat performance.

The Pennsylvania native’s previous teams heavily emphasized the defensive side of the ball, which frequently includes full-court pressure no matter the game situation. Forcing turnovers and a high-paced transition offense are two staples coming to the Bryce Jordan Center this winter.

For most Nittany Lions’ and Big Ten fans, Penn State’s new up-tempo, ball-movement-centered offense will be a revelation after two years of Shrewsberry’s slow, calculated style. Rhoades brings with him VCU transfers Ace Baldwin Jr. and Nick Kern Jr., who, despite being in the fast-paced system before, are expecting an even faster one this season.

Buying into a completely different system is easy when Rhoades comes with such a track record of success. The new aggressive, fast-paced scheme was on display last week when the squad forced 16 turnovers for 12 points in a 68-58 exhibition win against Robert Morris.

Mike Rhoades’ first season and 20th season as a head coach tips off on Monday, Nov. 6th, at the Bryce Jordan Center against Delaware State.

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How to watch Penn State men’s basketball exhibition at Robert Morris

Penn State visits Robert Morris for a Coaches vs. Cancer exhibition game as a final tuneup before the start of the regular season. Here’s how to watch on Friday.

The start of a new college basketball season is here, and with it is the dawn of a new era for Penn State. The [autotag]Mike Rhoades[/autotag] era of Nittany Lions basketball will get underway Friday night, unofficially, with a charity exhibition game at Robert Morris in Moon Township. Despite this being a charity exhibition game, with the official start of the regular season on tap for Monday evening, Penn State fans will be able to watch the game live through a paid subscription service.

Penn State will visit Robert Morris in a Coaches vs. Cancer exhibition. Proceeds from the exhibition will help support the American Cancer Society. Both schools will play in support of a close member of their respective programs. Penn State will be playing to support mindfulness coach Alex Peavey and the Peavey Project, a friend and ally of Rhoades. Peavey has continued battles with two stage-four cancers.

Robert Morris will play in support of Director of Basketball Operations Matthew Sweet, who was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer in March 2023.

Robert Morris will be in its 14th season under head coach Andrew Toole, who is 216-210 in his career. The Colonials went 16-17 last season. This will be the first meeting between the two programs since 2009, and this is Penn State’s first time playing at Robert Morris.

This game will not count in either team’s official records this season, but it will serve as a good opportunity to get a first look at the Nittany Lions under Rhoades, who took over the Penn State job after a six-year run as the head coach at VCU.

This will not be the first exhibition game for Penn State basketball under Rhoades, of course. This summer saw Penn State travel to the Bahamas for a pair of exhibition games with a 113-65 victory over the Bahamas Pirates and a 103-77 victory over the University of Victoria (from Canada) a couple of days later.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the exhibition game against Robert Morris on Friday evening:

  • Date: Friday, Oct. 27
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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Miami University vs Robert Morris Prediction, Game Preview

Miami University vs Robert Morris game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 2 game on Saturday, September 10

Miami University vs Robert Morris prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 2, Saturday, September 10

Miami University vs Robert Morris How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 10
Game Time: 6:00 ET
Venue: Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH
How To Watch: ESPN3
Record: Miami University (0-1), Robert Morris (0-1)
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Miami University vs Robert Morris Game Preview

Why Robert Morris Will Win

The Colonials did a nice job of holding firm time and again in the 22-20 loss to Dayton. They gave up three field goals, and hung around even after the offense stalled early in the second half.

They had too many first game issues – ten penalties and the timing wasn’t there – but the D didn’t allow the Flyers to convert on a third down try.

Miami struggled on third down in the 37-13 loss to Kentucky. The offense didn’t click, and …

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Why Miami University Will Win

The RedHawks should be able to run as much as they want to.

The passing game is the relative star of the offense, but the ground game that made a nice push for 111 yards against UK should blast away at will on the Robert Morris defensive front.

There won’t be any semblance of a Colonial ground game – RMU ran for 30 yards against Dayton, and Miami held Kentucky to 50 yards and under two yards per carry.

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What’s Going To Happen

Miami will open up the offense a bit with good balance, a few downfield plays, and good drives with touchdowns, unlike the field goals Robert Morris allowed last week.

The Colonial defense will be solid enough in the middle of the game to keep this from being a total wipeout, but the offense won’t do enough to help the cause.

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Miami University vs Robert Morris Prediction, Line

Miami University 45, Robert Morris 7
Line: Miami University -39, o/u: 56
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Miami University vs Robert Morris Must See Rating (out of 5): 1

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Notre Dame seniors’ best scoring games at Purcell Pavilion

Take a look back at these memorable performances.

Notre Dame’s graduating class will get one final opportunity to show itself off during senior day at Purcell Pavilion. Although there still will be a few meaningful things to play for against Pittsburgh, the significance of day shouldn’t be lost on any of them. After all, graduating players get only one opportunity to be honored for their years of service to the program, so this is the time to let it all soak in.

Over the past few years, the Irish’s six seniors and one graduate student have had plenty of opportunities to put points on the Purcell Pavilion scoreboard. Some efforts have produced better results than others. As they prepare to take their home court for the last time, let’s take a look at the scoring performances that they haven’t been able to top. Maybe one of these games will be replaced by this upcoming one, but this is their last chance to top themselves in South Bend.

Watch: Robby Carmody Does Robert Morris Dirty Down Low

Robby Carmody might not have played as long as he or anyone would have liked this season, but he showed promise in what little time we had.

Robby Carmody might not have played as long as he or anyone would have liked this season, but he showed promise in what little time we had to watch him. His best performance came in Notre Dame’s second game of the season against Robert Morris. He scored 13 points, grabbed one rebound apiece on both ends and blocked one shot. A couple of his offensive highlights from the post that day can be seen here: