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by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Caption Contest!! 🤣😂
Replies: 20
Views: 1138

Re: Caption Contest!! 🤣😂

Archie, you keep pronouncing Dr. Parlange's name wrong
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Whose # should be up in the rafters?
Replies: 231
Views: 10490

Re: Whose # should be up in the rafters?

How about Andre Samuel? IMHO...One of the most unsung players in program history. Points, Rebounds, Steals? You name it. He did it all. I think he was listed at 6'5" but he was closer to 6'4". Started from day 1 and was a huge contributor on some great Rhody teams that competed in a tough ...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Trifecta
Replies: 41
Views: 3469

Re: Trifecta

All good with me, NYCT. I was shocked and pissed at Dan for moving on to UCONN too. Couldn't believe with all the opportunities he would have that he actually went to one of our most hated rivals. I eventually got over it because it's really hard to root against that guy. If he went anywhere else be...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Trifecta
Replies: 41
Views: 3469

Re: Trifecta

What an embarrassing thread? We confirm the Archie hire and this how you respond? Yikes. Toppin and Martin transferred to better themselves cause they could see the writing on the wall. From where I sit, they clearly made the right decision cause they were still playing today in the NCAAs. I root fo...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI
Replies: 932
Views: 42408

Re: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI

Thank you for nailing this slam dunk hire, Thorr! Game-changer!

I was also there in SacTown 5 years ago to the day and it was magical. With this hire, we will have days like that again.

Welcome to Rhody, Archie!!

by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI
Replies: 932
Views: 42408

Re: The Archie Miller Conspiracy Thread.

Great news and hope it happens! Didn't think Archie would come back to the A10 but stoked by these rumors. Would be a game-changing hire. Not surprised but great to hear Danny talking up Rhody and RI! Now that we've moved on from Dave, it's about time we invite Dan and the fam back to the Ryan Cente...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68921

Re: Head coach speculation for 2022-23

If we don't go the P6 assistant route or to an older, experienced P6 cast off/rebrand/stepping stone, I'm warming up to Matt Langel at Colgate. ... A coach who has stayed at a lower level program where he was successful and could have moved up is not what I'm looking for in our new coach. We have h...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68921

Re: Head coach speculation for 2022-23

If we don't go the P6 assistant route or to an older, experienced P6 cast off/rebrand/stepping stone, I'm warming up to Matt Langel at Colgate. Has won 3 of the last 4 Patriot League regular season championships. 3 NCAA bids in the last 4 years (could've gone to a 4th but for covid). Dominating that...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68921

Re: Head coach speculation for 2022-23

Would love Kimani Young and was really impressed with the job he did filling in for Dan the other night but think he's out of our reach. I will again recommend that Thorr and the powers that be please consider Brandin Knight at Rutgers. Associate HC in the Big Ten working under Pikiell and on Jamie ...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68921

Re: Head Coach

How about Brandin Knight? Played for Ben Howland and had a great career in a tough Big East. Has worked under Jamie Dixon and now Steve Pikiell in the massive Rutgers rebuild. NJ guy with tri-state area connections. Big East, ACC and Big Ten experience. I know he hasn't been a head coach but I'd tak...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 571
Views: 40213

Re: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)

Like 105 said, no one thinks he's the second coming but he's the only guard on our team that has any handle. Ish, Ish and Shep and everyone else on this team make me nervous every time they dribble too much. This reminds me of those Baron teams where we had no one who could bring the ball up the flo...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 571
Views: 40213

Re: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)

Look at the impact Thomas had on the game in only 13 mins? He needs to start. We don't need him for offense. We need ball handling. We need him to do what he does. Organize, control pace and find guys in the right spots. I can handle the freshman mistakes here and there but this kid seems to get bet...
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 571
Views: 40213

Re: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)

Bring Makhi off the bench until he learns to play within himself. He thinks he's KD. He's not. We actually play better when he's out.
by Frank_Keaney_95
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Loyola-Chicago to the A10
Replies: 244
Views: 277399

Re: Loyola-Chicago to the A10

I'm with you, STC! Bring back Temple and I'd be stoked but I hate this move. It's fool's gold. What has Loyola done in the last 50 years without Moser? One Sweet 16 run in '85? Is Bernie trying to appease SLU and UD who very likely could bolt to the Big East in a few years? If that happens we have a...
by Frank_Keaney_95
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442684

Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

G League Draft today at 1:00 pm!

Any chance Stan gets drafted? If so, hoping he lands with his hometown, Capital City Go-Go!

Good luck, Stan!
by Frank_Keaney_95
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2017-2018 Season
Replies: 900
Views: 63775

Re: The 2017-2018 Season

This may have been discussed in an earlier posting but what the hell is going on with our tv coverage? Just looked at the schedule and we're nine days out from opening night and by my count we still have 11 games with no tv to include five A10 games. I think I read somewhere about the new ASN pickin...
by Frank_Keaney_95
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 1304
Views: 109915

Re: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Commit)

All hail, David Cox!

This guy is killing it on the recruiting trail.

Harris looks to be a bigger version of ARD!

Good times!
by Frank_Keaney_95
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: WPRI-Ty Boswell arrested-Player also involved
Replies: 447
Views: 31207

Re: WPRI-Ty Boswell arrested-Player also involved

One question I have...

If Officer Martin was struck and witnessed this incident first hand then why didn't he file this report or give any input? The report doesn't seem to include any first hand accounts by Martin or any witnesses.

Regardless, if true, not a good look for Rhody hoops.
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jim Baron 2.0
Replies: 1113
Views: 42288

Re: Jim Baron 2.0

Dan Hurley had to deal with a criminal hold over (who was a stud that got kicked off after the recruiting period and after Hurley signed). A malcontent holdover who Hurley had to cater to to fill a roster spot who never ended up playing. A lying asshole son of the former coach who committed to Hurl...
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: I'm Back! Sort Of.
Replies: 38
Views: 1523

Re: I'm Back! Sort Of.

Great news!!

So happy to hear you're back at home with your family, Rod!

Get well soon.
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jim Baron 2.0
Replies: 1113
Views: 42288

Re: Jim Baron 2.0

Couldn't watch anymore so I turned to watch the ND/Miami game and who do I see...Jim Baron 1.0.

He looks happy!
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by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 15: Dayton Friday Jan 6 @ 7pm ESPN2 University of Dayton Arena
Replies: 452
Views: 15787

Re: Game 15: Dayton Friday Jan 6 @ 7pm ESPN2 University of Dayton Arena

http://www.blackburnreview.com/recon-rhode-island-6/ Always a treat to read the RECON prior to any Rhody/Flyer game. I liked this line: It’s going to be like fighting your evil twin brother to the death. Kind of like evil Stewie? http://keaneyblue.com/download/file.php?mode=view&id=982
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rod is in the hospital
Replies: 141
Views: 7804

Re: Rod is in the hospital

Sending good thoughts your way, Rod!

Get well soon!
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 13: St. Louis Friday Dec 30 @7:00pm ESPNU Chaifetz Arena
Replies: 142
Views: 4909

Re: Game 13: St. Louis Friday Dec 30 @7:00pm ESPNU Chaifetz Arena

Good blowout win on the road in conference. SLU is REALLY bad so keeping this win in its proper perspective is key. That being said, great to see team chemistry improving. Guys seemed to really understand their roles last night. Incredible energy from KI. Played within himself and played passionatel...
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Congrats to Al Skinner!
Replies: 38
Views: 1749

Re: Congrats to Al Skinner!

I wasn't being revisionist...maybe just a little :) Of course, Al had his deficiencies when he was here but he also cut his teeth as a head coach at URI. He was in his mid-thirties when he took over. We grew with him. I also liked how he didn't micromanage everything and let his kids work through si...
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Congrats to Al Skinner!
Replies: 38
Views: 1749

Re: Congrats to Al Skinner!

Thanks for posting, Ramtastico! Congrats to Coach Skinner on reaching the 400 win milestone! His tenure tends to be an after thought to some on this board but he was the backbone of URI hoops from '84-'97 having been the key recruiter of the '88 Sweet Sixteen team and of course the architect of the ...
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 10: @ Houston Dec 10 1:30p ESPNU
Replies: 356
Views: 11767

Re: Game 10 Houston

Joseph Duarte (Joseph_Duarte) . @UHCougarMBK @CoachSampsonUH says team should know status of forward Devin Davis later today. He could miss 2-3 weeks with tendon injury https://t.co/CaPOv53L9O 9:56 AM - 8 Dec 2016 FYI injuries on both sides. Mongo need food. Mongo eat cougar or punch horse. https:/...
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 5: #1 Duke 11/20 - Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament Final - Mohegan Sun (ESPN)
Replies: 244
Views: 10650

Re: Game 5: #1 Duke 11/20 - Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament Final - Mohegan Sun (ESPN)

Tough game but a successful weekend. Can someone please tell me why Kuran only played eleven minutes? After such a monster game yesterday, I was thinking he was going to carry that momentum into the Duke game. Didn't seem hurt. Was he gassed from yesterday or in Danny's doghouse? I love our upcoming...
by Frank_Keaney_95
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Looks like Cox is giving up on RI sports..?
Replies: 141
Views: 9749

Re: Looks like Cox is giving up on RI sports..?

I know this issue has been discussed ad nauseam in this thread but last night's "broadcast" of the Dartmouth game was a freaking disaster. I use the term "broadcast" liberally. The feed used was whatever video was being shown on the jumbotron with strange angles and inconsistent ...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Here We Go Again...
Replies: 745
Views: 33679

Here We Go Again...

No way Dan is leaving with everyone coming back but the yearly ritual has begun again. Rutgers? What a mess? http://www.nj.com/rutgersbasketball/index.ssf/2016/03/11_candidates_for_the_rutgers_basketball_coaching.html#0 http://www.onthebanks.com/2016/3/2/11143136/rutgers-basketball-danny-hurley-pat-...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 29: @ Dayton, Feb 27, noon ESPN2
Replies: 236
Views: 9701

Re: Game 29: @ Dayton, Feb 27, noon ESPN2

Fantastic win today, Rhody!! Very proud of our Rams. I've had zero expectations for this team since before the VCU game. To say we've been snakebitten is an understatement. This team never quits which is directly attributable to Dan and the coaching staff. Since Dan has toned it down and focused mor...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 19: @ George Washington
Replies: 480
Views: 17748

Re: Game 19: @ George Washington - TODAY, 3pm RaiseHigh.tv

Dan goes 2 more years [after this one] without a Dance invite, he should be on the hot seat. Like Brady said, he's not in any trouble right now. But that won't last forever, if he doesn't produce. At some point, excuses will run out. I think you are right, however I see it as highly unlikely there ...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Road Wins
Replies: 32
Views: 1766

Re: Road Wins

I love DH but he hasn't had any signature wins on the road yet. I was also at the BC, Vandy and Utah games back in '92. What a ride? That team got screwed on Selection Sunday and totally deserved a bid that year. They channeled their disappointment into a great run through the NIT. One of my favorit...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI Membership in the A-10
Replies: 71
Views: 3523

Re: URI Membership in the A-10

The A10 serves URIs primary interest in basketball by placing teams in the NCAA tourney. End of story. I can't believe because we have lost 3 winnable basketball games we are now rethinking whether we belong in the A10, and someone even uttered the word Patriot League...barf. You know what catapult...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3)
Replies: 522
Views: 19553

Re: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3

Exactly. Kids go to college and everyone knows the score. It's one and done, kids don't go to a single class after the season ends. It's a joke. When you hear Vitale crying because Cheiek Diallo couldn't play, and what a shame, because he's such a good student. Does he really believe what he's sayi...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3)
Replies: 522
Views: 19553

Re: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3

I know this probably isn't a popular opinion but I think Jarvis killed us today...and I'm not just talking about his free throws. His stat line says otherwise - 15 pts, 4 rebs, 5 ast, 2 stl, 3 TOs. How many times today (and over the course of this season) has he dribbled the length of the court into...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Lamar Odom found unconscious per TMZ
Replies: 182
Views: 17241

Re: Lamar Odom found unconscious per TMZ

Agreed, Rhody74. I think if (and when) Lamar makes it through this crisis he should hook up with Chris Herren. Between the two of them they could impart quite the powerful message about the dangers of depression and drug addiction if left untreated. If anyone can relate to what Lamar is going throug...
by Frank_Keaney_95
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Lamar Odom found unconscious per TMZ
Replies: 182
Views: 17241

Re: Lamar Odom found unconscious per TMZ

Thanks for the intel, Rod!!

Keep the good news coming.

Those sensationalist rags (TMZ, People, E! Online, etc) throw out those doomsday click bait tag lines spewing misinformation. So frustrating trying to get the facts.

Keep fighting, Lamar!!
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Hurley Signs Restructured Contract @ URI through 2021
Replies: 1064
Views: 51522

Re: REPORTS: Dan Hurley a Candidate for St. John's

A Preston/Skinner/ARD contingency plan sure would be fun and would soften the blow if Hurley does leave.

Don't want Hurely to the leave but get the band back together if he does.
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Hurley Signs Restructured Contract @ URI through 2021
Replies: 1064
Views: 51522

Re: 2015 Coaching Carousel

Bring Al back as Preston's associate HC?
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Hurley Signs Restructured Contract @ URI through 2021
Replies: 1064
Views: 51522

Re: 2015 Coaching Carousel

Of course, I'm concerned about him leaving but I just don't think SJU is the right fit for him. Now, I appreciate what he's done with our program but he hasn't even been to the NCAA yet. Imagine what the interest level will be when he achieves that? I hate to say it but unless he's a different kind ...
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Hurley Signs Restructured Contract @ URI through 2021
Replies: 1064
Views: 51522

Re: 2015 Coaching Carousel

Is it just me or would it be strange for a guy (Danny Hurley) to accept the head coaching job at his arch rival from his playing days? Now I know his time in South Orange was somewhat rocky but the visual of him coaching against the Hall twice a year just doesn't seem right. I don't see this happeni...
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Monitoring NCAA Transfers
Replies: 1008
Views: 86959

Re: NCAA Transfers, 2014 Edition

Danny Griffin from UNLV in the mid 90s
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jarvis Garrett Our PG
Replies: 52
Views: 2971

Re: Jarvis Garrett Our PG

Agreed. Jarvis definitely needs his own thread. One other observation... It seems like we always have to wait for our PGs to develop into solid contributors by their junior/senior years. With Jarvis, it's happened in about half a season. He's a joy to watch and he's only getting better. Sky is the l...
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Coaches on the Rise
Replies: 21
Views: 1861

Re: COACHES ON THE RISE

No Bobby Hurley on this list?

Look at what he has done in almost two years at a college basketball outpost in his first two years as a head coach?

I'm very curious to see where he lands next.

I see him going to Rutgers and then to Duke.
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #26: Davidson - Wednesday @ 7pm - PINK OUT
Replies: 516
Views: 25759

Re: Game #26: Davidson - Wednesday @ 7pm - PINK OUT

Cox isn't working for me either...

Absolutely Infuriating!!
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: BubbleWatch and Top 25 Polls
Replies: 444
Views: 26042

Re: BubbleWatch and Top 25 Polls

So now we're getting no votes in this week's Coaches poll after easily beating low-RPI UMASS at home and lowly George Mason on the road while Davidson is now getting 4 votes in that same poll after barely beating free-falling GW on the road and lowly Fordham at home?

Color me confused??
by Frank_Keaney_95
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Monitoring NCAA Transfers
Replies: 1008
Views: 86959

Re: NCAA Transfers, 2014 Edition

I think Iffy should transfer to Maine

;) ;)