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by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: WBRU to be sold
Replies: 30
Views: 5442

Re: WBRU to be sold

I pmed this to Swampfozer last night. Someone just pointed me to some old thread where i apparently may have plagiarized an old reddit post of yours, or at least a couple sentences of it. I offer my full un-reserved apology for this. It makes me feel great shame, as while i have no problems taking p...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: D.J. Johnson
Replies: 122
Views: 5878

Re: D.J. Johnson

I hate to say it but i sorta wondered what was up with him as i originally heard of him as someone Iona was interested in. However i guess they sent some guys out to him and weren't like overly enthused. URI then stepped in right after so it made it look like he was getting interest above and beyond...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/5 | Long Island University | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 246
Views: 10717

Re: 11/5 | Long Island University | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

My father went to LIU Post. back then it was just C.W Post the LIU thing got added later. So for decades he's been telling them he would donate if the team went D1. So out of the blue a few years ago guy calls "It's 100% done, Post going D1, details to be worked out. a new rebranding ect.."...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Walker Availability
Replies: 388
Views: 30492

Re: Walker Availability

Wanted to add with Walker. I mentioned in a post a few months ago about how i heard overhead a convo between Thorn and a CCRi assistance coach. He mentioned Ewing, and the Georgetown AD would nto return his calls on Walker.. So yes URI deserves part of the blame... But It sounds like GW really screw...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 119472

Re: The Patriot Way

I don't get why other teams are dealing good players to the Patriots. People are saying the Pats gave up too much [2nd round pick] but really? Their 2nd round pick will end up being around the 60th pick in the draft. The Pats rarely lose not just on the field, but when it comes to draft pick deals....
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 119472

Re: The Patriot Way

I don't get why other teams are dealing good players to the Patriots. People are saying the Pats gave up too much [2nd round pick] but really? Their 2nd round pick will end up being around the 60th pick in the draft. The Pats rarely lose not just on the field, but when it comes to draft pick deals....
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: ATP is Home from the Hospital - Dec 5 Update
Replies: 144
Views: 15618

Re: ATP is in the hospital

ATP, just saw your first post. Sounds like you have a great attitude and are on your way on a very hard but hopefully successful journey. Like i said in my first post in this thread i went through something like you. Mine also involved multiple surgeries ian a sensitive area and I came out of it par...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: ProJo gets their cheap shot in
Replies: 38
Views: 5280

Re: ProJo gets their cheap shot in

What's interesting is under Dooley the push for international/exchange students has been huge. ProJo claims the doctrine promoted at URI is far-right. I would bet the increase in diversity at Rhody since Carothers was Pres. has been significant. Maybe Pro Jo could write an editorial about that? My ...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: Good place near NYC for a young recent grad (single female) to find a reasonably priced place to rent?
Replies: 6
Views: 1370

Re: Good place near NYC for a young recent grad (single female) to find a reasonably priced place to rent?

Thanks guys. yeah i spent most of yesterday looking at everyplace around Westchester county i could think of and it's unreal the prices. At least in London the prices fall off once you get outside inner London and again in the suburbs outside greater London. I think she's got little choice but to fi...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: Good place near NYC for a young recent grad (single female) to find a reasonably priced place to rent?
Replies: 6
Views: 1370

Good place near NYC for a young recent grad (single female) to find a reasonably priced place to rent?

So my sister graduated from URI in 2018. After moving out to LA and not finding anything she got a nice job with a firm recruiting for tech companies located in Manhattan. Very much her dream location. We are all so proud of her. She's having trouble finding a place to live I know we have some peopl...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 119472

Re: The Patriot Way

interesting to see it basically confirmed Brady and Bellichick did not want to release Brown but were forced by Kraft. I hope he doesn't cost us a ring with this BS. I mean those "harassing messages" were not even offensive or aggressive at all. Why have the greatest manager and player eve...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 119472

Re: The Patriot Way

Any idea if we can get Demaryius Thomas back form NYJ now? i would offer that pick they gave up for him + a 7th rounder. Or maybe give them our 6th rounder this year. I always liked him, he was amazing with the broncos and looked great in pre-season. NYG i think you are right he got tired of the dis...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 119472

Re: The Patriot Way

Not shocked AB is gone. But i am a bit surprised this so called "threatening text" was the catalyst. I actually read the so called 'threats and it's just Ab asking some guys to do some research into this women that is accusing him. The tone is rather bland and matter of fact. AB is almost ...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: ATP is Home from the Hospital - Dec 5 Update
Replies: 144
Views: 15618

Re: ATP is in the hospital

A couple of years ago a was in car crash. Aside from knocking out most of my teeth it also obliterated my leg. went to RI hospital. The Docs did 4 surgeries to save the leg. But even then i could not feel my foot or most of my lower leg, and what i did feel was blinding nerve pain that kept me up fo...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Asst. Coach Posting?
Replies: 882
Views: 75020

Re: Asst. Coach Posting?

TJ's old job is listed on the URI site. I noticed it since I'm applying for a state job anyways. Any clue who could be up for that? one of the former Players? I can't help but wonder if when I saw Thorr and the CCrI Coach guy talking in Panera about basketball program stuff a couple of months ago ( ...
by EGram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 1077
Views: 95408

Re: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)

I was at Panera Bread in East Greenwich a few days ago and happened to overhear an interesting conversation between Thorr and someone who is I later determined a coach at CCRI. I was unsure at first about mentioning these things on the board. After thinking on it I realized it was all said in a publ...
by EGram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34138

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

Count me out in trying to read into the situation any URI wrongdoing. It's not so much the possibility of URI wrongdoing. but Preston Murphy's wrongdoing, something that seems near proven to me. The question is if he was doing these things back during his time at URI or not. If nothing else it make...
by EGram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34138

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

This looks like a new revelation about Murphy that came out yesterday. However the Wade news mostly overshadowed it so it seems most people are unaware. https://news.yahoo.com/sources-creighton-tcu-now-involved-college-basketball-fraud-scandal-223559696.html "Sources told Yahoo Sports the assis...
by EGram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331253

Re: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

So I got invited to a luxury box for a work thing to watch the PC/Gtown game the other night. Really brought to light some goods/bads of the situation. Firstly, I was shocked at how little noise the crowd was... it was a fairly close game and I feel like the Friars had almost no hometown advantage. ...
by EGram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

If things continue down this road do we consider a possible "offensive coordinator?"

IMO, if the team does not show improvement this year we need to look at getting another coach for what should be our best chance at the NCAA's in ages. This team has some guys with legit talent IMO, it's just the coach is in love with some of his "DMV guys". Frankly like Hurley but even wo...
by EGram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331253

Re: URI Survey 1/31

I got the email & I am not a season ticket holder. Although I do buy the miniplans each year. I am more concerned about wifi than beer in the seats. Also, in the Keaney lot, why the f did they put that barrier down the middle of it? Don't most of us have unlimited data on our phones now? I get ...
by EGram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

It's funny bc most people think great defense is just solid effort and hustle. So who cares if we have a new roster full of new roles, or we have a bunch of FR playing a lot of minutes, they just need to hustle more and give better effort. Wrong. Reality is it takes as much chemistry, communication...
by EGram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

BTW this is "EGRAM" I forgot my Password over the past summer but as that Godfather quote goes... Please don't change my name back admin as i actually like this one.. I think Fatts needs to be to be read the riot ACT. He plays frankly like a talented short highschooler who is unwilling to ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68983

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

It isn't unusual at all for recruits, or even current players, to follow their coach when the coach changes jobs, or to reevaluate their situation. If Adams committed only because of Hurley, then fine let him go to UConn. I think a lot of the players and recruits love Coach Cox and committed partia...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68983

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

ALso your not "punishing the guy for signing a LOI" He kknows what it means to sign one and how if he wants to break it he has to sit otua eyar, no one forced him to sign that

keaneyblue,,,,, whats your take on this as a former player who knows Hureley well?
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68983

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

Holy shit this is getting out of control. I disagree, even if he Decomitted Dan Broke his word. Honestly his recruiting of Adams after his words saying essentially otherwise. Makes me think less of him as person. He may be perhaps not violating the technical agreement( or w/e youd call it you all i...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68983

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

So, if Harris, Martin and Adams all decommited and all went to UConn, I'm guessing everybody here would be freaking out. But since it's just Adams, it's ok? To me, when Dan said he wouldn't go after any of our recruits, he meant zero.....not one. Bing Billy boy, people are trying to spin it to make...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68983

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

The kid de-committed. He's on the open market, Dan said he wasn't going after any URI recruits, Adams is no longer a URI recruit. WE let out of LOI in part BC Dan said he would not recuit URI recuits.. when he said had Adams was till a URI recruit.. I love Dnn for what he did or the Program, But he...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68983

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

I disagree, even if he Decomitted Dan Broke his word. Honestly his recruiting of Adams after his words saying essentially otherwise. Makes me think less of him as person. He may be perhaps not violating the technical agreement( or w/e youd call it you all it), but he badly broke the spirit of the ag...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The EC and Fatts Show
Replies: 75
Views: 5952

Re: The EC and Fatts Show

Anyway this is the EC Fatts thread. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Short of that, prepare for rightful questioning of such claims. Those with long term track records will receive benefit of the doubt. You cannot expect the audience to just accept your claim. Alright np, i thin...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The EC and Fatts Show
Replies: 75
Views: 5952

Re: The EC and Fatts Show

Look...you can't talk about that - it's NOT TRUE. Start another thread or another board or something...that's just simply not acceptable talk here... :roll: I'm sorry i like you NYG man but i wasn't aware you were the guy who decided what topics were censored or acceptable to talk about. Personally...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The EC and Fatts Show
Replies: 75
Views: 5952

Re: The EC and Fatts Show

Sorry, i meant Cooley was wanted badly y Louisville. Also he (cooleys bro) told DH was gone 2 days before it happened, and he knew because a plyer told him. Look...you can't talk about that - it's NOT TRUE. Start another thread or another board or something...that's just simply not acceptable talk ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The EC and Fatts Show
Replies: 75
Views: 5952

Re: The EC and Fatts Show

Sorry, i meant Cooley was wanted badly y Louisville.

Also he (cooleys bro) told DH was gone 2 days before it happened, and he knew because a plyer told him.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262794

Re: The Coaching Carousel

I am told by Someone close to the Cooley family Louisville wanted Ed Cooley as it's Number One Choice, But PC has given him some insane contract for life essentially that pretty much Guarantees him 32+m+ if he stays through his current contract , or gets fired. Still, if Lville had been willing to r...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The EC and Fatts Show
Replies: 75
Views: 5952

Re: The EC and Fatts Show

In fairness the simple fact that a large majority of us were are that Fatts was at least considering leaving validates the speculation of me and others. As well as showing that we are not total Paranoid idiots. Indeed it's proof a fair amount of us have some inside info with the program. Granted, cl...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The EC and Fatts Show
Replies: 75
Views: 5952

Re: The EC and Fatts Show

There's like 8 people on this board who know anything - the last month or so should've plainly spelled that out for any newcomers - but when one of them posts something that could be positive or neutral; everyone doubts it and needs physical evidence, references, as well as the names, addresses, an...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '24 RI G Jacob Cox (Offer)
Replies: 27
Views: 2569

Re: '24 RI G Jacob Cox (Offer)

Harrick lived in EG next to my sister's best friend in High Hawk. I actually think the Barns oved into the of Harrick house for a time... at least.. (eg). 97% certain Jerry D lived in EG also. Coolet lives in EG aslo, i talk to his brother all the time, who ED puts up in a luxury condo in town despi...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262794

Re: The Coaching Carousel

LS Salle would be Dumb not to look at Ckuess.

LI would be a perfect program for him. WE could settle once and for all if he cab perform and have success a an A-10 school.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '24 RI G Jacob Cox (Offer)
Replies: 27
Views: 2569

Re: '24 RI G Jacob Cox (Offer)

Huh interesting I coulda sworn they lived in East Greenwich until very recently at least... Most people i know still seemed to be under the impression they still lived there. Aside from the Hurley possible move to Saunderstown for a short time does anyone know the answer to my question? I'm sure you...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262794

Re: The Coaching Carousel

Anyone else Notice Bryant took the assistant (Grasso) I wanted to steal from Iona and gave him the HC job. I really badly wanted him to get a job as an AC under Cox and hellp with hsi recruiting magic in that NY/NJ/Conn area. We are way weaker in NY/Conn then we should be. Same with New England. Bes...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2018
Replies: 318
Views: 29572

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2018

Rhody74 wrote:Fatts is staying.

You have any inside info to confirm this?

Or basically is this declaration based on anything more then hope and/or speculation?
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2018
Replies: 318
Views: 29572

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2018

DRE you beat me................In my major, clinical chemistry, a 3.0 was barely attainable. I think two out of sixteen achieved that. if they do tis your going to have teams loaded with nothing but African studies and Communications ect.. majors. Forget graduating anything Stem. Honestly I don't t...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 932
Views: 91189

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

Ahh man! As someone who's leg exploded and couldn't walk for a year what i always say about these thing is I'm more worried about the Vascular/Nerve damage that can get often be made worse because of surgery. Even if Kyrie goes into the surgery OK nerve it makes me very nervous as Kyrie( or Hayward)...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '24 RI G Jacob Cox (Offer)
Replies: 27
Views: 2569

Re: '24 RI G Jacob Cox (Offer)

Semi-Serious question.

If Cox assuming does not now move to East Greenwich he will be the first since "x" to live somewhere else. Skinner maybe?
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68983

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

I was really hoping it was just a guy who doesn't use social media much. I wish more people were like that,... A good character trait imo..
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 932
Views: 91189

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

I'm calling it now Brown is our Big Trade bait this off-season. I don't ever see him becoming the all-star level player some think. He's two Years older and a year more experienced then Tatum and clearly behind him. Yet would likely command a lottery pick, or could be used in part of a deal for an a...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98547

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

one guy i would love to grab for the Assistants job is Grasso from IONA. Dude Coached Fordham, came back to Iona and was anointed the heir apparent. He si credited with all the recruiting wins and the focus on Grad Transfers/xfers. We cold just offer him a wad of cash for an assistant and tell hm IO...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98547

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

rambone 78 wrote:I think we should throw Kmac out.......
Can that be part of the new contract?

What happened to Krasner? i went to schoolwith his litle girl..
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98547

Re: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach Thread....

SnooterMagoo wrote:I was just crackin zingers. Fwiw, Tim Cluess does not "suck" by any metric.

It wasn't you Snooter, i talking about RowdyRam, saying those things. You've been fine, i can take a good bit a ribing when i mention that name on here. I just felt that post crossed the line a bit.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98547

Re: The Official URI’s Head Coach Thread....

Shut up with your Iona nonsense. First of all Oats has actually won a game in the tournament, Cluess hasn't. Second of all Oats' teams are significantly better on defense than Cluess. In 2015-6 it was 134 to 145 in favor of Oats. 17 it was 114 to 211 and this year it was 136-218. On average it is 1...