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by Shaolin Swat
1 year ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2022 baseball season
Replies: 104
Views: 13928

Re: 2022 baseball season

And our season ends last night in a heartbreaker. Not as good a year as normal but we seem to have some young talent. Redshirt sophomore SS Addison Kopack from Cumberland was named to the all-conference first team after leading the league in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. Third base...
by Shaolin Swat
1 year ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball
Replies: 1751
Views: 156788

Re: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball



Without knowing all of the detail, seems like an extremely petty move to ask Orsillo for a video message and then decide not to include it in the ceremony
by Shaolin Swat
3 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Villanova Commit)
Replies: 358
Views: 42081

Re: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Villanova Commit)



Don't know what level of interest on each side, but Rhody has reached out to Swider
by Shaolin Swat
3 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '20 DC SG - Ishmael Leggett (Rhode Island Commit)
Replies: 602
Views: 83828

Re: '20 DC SG - Ishmael Leggett (URI Signed LOI)

Absolutely terrifying stuff. Just glad that Ish is safe and wasn't hurt.
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Changes to Football Staff
Replies: 55
Views: 7296

Re: Changes to Football Staff

I know how hiring & interview processes work - my post was in response to the couple of posts above mine that mentioned a connection between the two and them working together in the past. Was curious about it, so I looked it up and didn't see anytime where their careers had overlapped in the sam...
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Changes to Football Staff
Replies: 55
Views: 7296

Re: Changes to Football Staff

What's the connection to Fleming? As far as I can tell, they've never crossed paths at any stop. Cooper was at UCF with Scott Frost, who wasn't hired until after Fleming was already here. I'm not against the hire, just pointing out that it seems like there's no history of Fleming and Cooper working ...
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball
Replies: 1751
Views: 156788

Re: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball

At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if they install Ron Roenicke (or someone else already on staff) as at least an interim manager for the season. With Pitchers and Catchers reporting soon, it's going to be hard to go through a full managerial search and hire someone who can learn the entire orga...
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #1 - Games of Interest
Replies: 129
Views: 4565

Re: Week #1 - Games of Interest

PeterRamTime wrote: 4 years ago Davidson looking overmatched.

You can out athelite the Wildcats if you got the horses for it.
Davidson settling in and playing better for the last few minutes of the first half, down 37-35 to Auburn at the half
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #1 - Games of Interest
Replies: 129
Views: 4565

Re: Week #1 - Games of Interest

Not a game of interest, but Memphis freshman James Wiseman is ruled ineligible by the NCAA

by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2019-20 Prediction Contest
Replies: 116
Views: 7626

Re: Opening the 2019-20 Prediction Contest

1. 21-9
2. 13-5
3. 73.41
4. Dowtin, 16.31
5. 6027
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: ATP is Home from the Hospital - Dec 5 Update
Replies: 144
Views: 15613

Re: ATP is in the hospital

Best wishes for a speedy recovery ATP, get well soon!
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball
Replies: 1751
Views: 156788

Re: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball

Does Davis make iit the rest of the season? There's no way he's playing next year, is he? https://twitter.com/i/status/1159266149739171840 Unless the Orioles are willing to light the remaining $69 Million left on his deal on fire, then Chris Davis isn't going anywhere. I'd be curious as to what was...
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball
Replies: 1751
Views: 156788

Re: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball

Red Sox have outscored Yankees 38-13 in the 3 games Devers another strong game. He is 8-15 in the 3 games with the Yankees. Devers is now: - 2nd in Batting Average and closing the gap to 1st - 1st in Hits - 2nd in Runs Batted In - 2nd in Runs Scored - 3rd in Doubles And he did not make the AL All S...
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Asst. Coach Posting?
Replies: 882
Views: 75000

Re: Asst. Coach Posting ?

DC_Rams wrote: 4 years ago PM was caught cheating. I want no parts.
Agree, I want URI to stay as far away from any possible connection to this scandal as possible. Loved Preston as a player, but this whole thing creates a totally different situation.
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball
Replies: 1751
Views: 156788

Re: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26937958/red-sox-legend-ortiz-stable-shooting-dr David Ortiz was shot in the Dominican Republic last night, reports are that he is in stable condition. Initially reported as a robbery attempt, but the videos released of a shooting don't seem to back that up. There...
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 585804

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI! But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI! I'm assuming that contact also includes resp...
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Christion Thompson is Transferring
Replies: 55
Views: 5386

Re: Christion Thompson is Transferring

Wasn't expecting to see something like this today but, I wish him nothing but the best in the future.
by Shaolin Swat
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 1077
Views: 95376

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

Northeastern has had some decent teams under Bill Coen, a former assistant at URI under Al Skinner. They are in the CAA and are not typically bad for computer ratings most seasons. Located nearby in Boston. I would not mind a H&H with them as the Boston area has many URI alums and is an easy dr...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: UMASS Basketball news
Replies: 161
Views: 24391

Re: UMASS Basketball news

I agree with the recruiting cycle but to be adding 7 new players in year 3 doesn’t fit any normal plan. Someone convinced the AD to give McCall a chance with this recruiting class. They think Tre Mitchell and the rest of Woodstock Academy will turn it around this year. Agree 100% that this situatio...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: UMASS Basketball news
Replies: 161
Views: 24391

Re: UMASS Basketball news

I believe UMass could have 7 Fr next year. They have commitments from 4 Fr and have 3 open scholarships. They are currently pursuing 3 Fr recruits. How does this happen in the HC’s third year? My personal feeling was that, barring an abject disaster, a head coach should get a full recruiting cycle ...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

Odd to say one Hurley is a hardworker and the other is more reliant on talent. My perception and I think the way they talk about themselves is that they all are hardworkers and Bobby got more out of his work. Or actually worked harder. I think the difference is just their personas. Dan leans heavil...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

Odd to say one Hurley is a hardworker and the other is more reliant on talent. My perception and I think the way they talk about themselves is that they all are hardworkers and Bobby got more out of his work. Or actually worked harder. I think the difference is just their personas. Dan leans heavil...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: UMASS Basketball news
Replies: 161
Views: 24391

Re: UMASS Basketball news

UMass certainly sounds like it was a train wreck with a lot of dysfunction. Problem is the engineer of that train is still at the controls. Would seem that McCall's second season at UT-Chatanooga that had a lot of locker room dissension was a precursor to what would transpire in Amherst. Even with ...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

Bigappleram, I totally agree. Dan is in it for the love. The love of money. That doesn't make him a bad person. It just makes him like everyone else. This is David Cox' team now. Not my first choice but he learned on the job this year with his young players. He is going to get the job done here. Su...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

The first paragraph of the Parrish's article nails the absurdity surrounding the UCLA coaching search: Early last week, right after The Athletic reported that UCLA had offered Kentucky's John Calipari a six-year contract worth $48 million, a lot of us who write and talk about college basketball for...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

GP nails it, as usual. https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS/status/1114979363018219520 The first paragraph of the Parrish's article nails the absurdity surrounding the UCLA coaching search: Early last week, right after The Athletic reported that UCLA had offered Kentucky's John Calipari a six-year co...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

SmartyBarrett wrote: 5 years ago
I read that tweet too quickly and thought it was a Rick Barnes quote :lol:
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... -new-coach

Virginia Tech is hiring Wofford coach Mike Young to replace Buzz Williams
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2019 Rhody baseball
Replies: 94
Views: 7520

Re: 2019 Rhody baseball

http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-basebl/ ... 0407o32fma

Rhody wins 6-3 and completes the sweep of Richmond
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2019
Replies: 591
Views: 48747

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2019

Between them, UMass and GW (not to mention perennial cellar-dweller Fordham), the bottom of the A10 is going to be really bad next year Even though they were bad, URI couldn't even manage a winning record versus those three teams last year. And that was with three of the four games played in Kingst...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2019
Replies: 591
Views: 48747

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2019

Oh boy they're going to be bad next year. Hate to see it. Between them, UMass and GW (not to mention perennial cellar-dweller Fordham), the bottom of the A10 is going to be really bad next year Even though they were bad, URI couldn't even manage a winning record versus those three teams last year. ...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2019
Replies: 591
Views: 48747

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2019

SmartyBarrett wrote: 5 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: 5 years ago

The Saint Joes exodus continues
Oh boy they're going to be bad next year. Hate to see it.
Between them, UMass and GW (not to mention perennial cellar-dweller Fordham), the bottom of the A10 is going to be really bad next year
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

If this is an April Fools, then I can't trust anything that I read anywhere on the internet anymore. I think it's legit though, was reported a couple of different places.
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2641 ... -life-deal

Interestingly, UCLA and John Calipari were/are in contact about their open position - with UCLA offering a 6 year/$48M contract (which caused Kentucky to offer Calipari a "lifetime contract").
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball
Replies: 1751
Views: 156788

Re: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/2641 ... -extension

In addition to Eck getting his contract extended with NESN, the Sox also agree to an extension with Xander Bogaerts.
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

Zags with the bold claim... https://twitter.com/adamzagoria/status/1111948154226819074?s=21 And later this- https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1111976427421876225?s=21 In news that could potentially affect URI, Zags' article mentions LSU interim coach Tony Bedford joining Buzz at A&M. Mean...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

Wow- was not expecting this. Maybe some of those would-be transfers return to Alabama. I always thought he would end up back “home” in Wisconsin or Michigan. Contract extensions really don’t mean much. https://twitter.com/greg_byrne/status/1110997767650971648?s=21 Same here, surprised by this move....
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Womens Tennis Coach
Replies: 16
Views: 5653

Re: Womens Tennis Coach

Providence Journal can not admit it was wrong, eh? Would like to hear the Journal’s reasons to stick by their original claims. Here’s a guess on what they’d say: “Because” If they had done some sort of investigation into the hiring process, then maybe they'd have a reason to stick by their original...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball
Replies: 1751
Views: 156788

Re: Red Sox and other Major League Baseball



Sox signing Chris Sale to a 5 Year/$150M extension
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64976

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

My issue with this, like most people here, is the manner in which Martelli was let go - not the fact that he was let go. I'm in the camp that it was time for a change at St. Joe's, but they could have (and should have) done a much better job handling this coaching change.
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Diamond Head Classic
Replies: 102
Views: 6569

Re: Diamond Head Classic

Barring player movement, Utah State looks like they should be a very strong team next season. It looks like they only lose 1 starter and 1 other player who played more than 10 mins/game (9th man based off of minutes played).
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS VCU
Replies: 17
Views: 1124

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS VCU

Question - if one were living in Mass... let's say... and one wanted to legally put money on this game (no bookie), is there any real way to do it online or otherwise? That imaginary person couldn't do it at Twin River because it's a state school and that person couldn't even get there in time for ...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-19 A10 All Conference Teams
Replies: 51
Views: 2772

Re: 2018-19 A10 All Conference Teams

You do realize how incredibly difficult it is to average a double-double got the entire season. Turnovers aside this team would be battling it out with Chicago state if we didn’t have him Yeah no doubt! All I'm saying is I can see how he could get put down to second team because of the turnovers/sl...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Christion Thompson article
Replies: 18
Views: 1420

Re: Christion Thompson article

It’s because Cincinnati was such a huge signature win for Dan Hurley and the program back in November 2016 at the Mohegan Sun. Cinncinnati was nationally ranked and this was a huge win for URI. Everyone in the arena was so proud and excited. Agree, I think that Cincinnati game sometimes get lost wh...
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 932
Views: 90695

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 5 years ago If you are the Wizards fan...you have to be sick about this...

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2593 ... -12-months
Wild that he may have the worst contract in the NBA and the contract hasn't even officially started yet
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4008
Views: 441548

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

https://wisconsin.gleague.nba.com/news/ ... r-munford/

Xavier Munford leaving China to go back to the G-League, playing for the Bucks G-League Affiliate
by Shaolin Swat
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #12 - Games of Interest
Replies: 88
Views: 3799

Re: Week #12 - Games of Interest

If the top teams keep beating each other, with no one separating themselves from the pack by conference tourney time, then 1 bid is likely. Right now you have 7 teams basically 1 game apart in the standings at the one third mark of the season. The A10 needs 2 teams to get to 14-4 or better to have ...