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by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 25 Years
Replies: 26
Views: 1707

Re: 25 Years

Vivid memories for this 74 year old. 1. Had to go to Waltham from Hartford to watch the Kansas game. Back then only UConn teams were televised. Watched it from my sons dormitory at Brandeis. 2. Almost didn’t go figuring we would get killed. 3. Valpo took some of our Cinderella away 4. When the Stanf...
by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: We Can Do This.
Replies: 69
Views: 2760

Re: We Can Do This.

Thank you!!!!!!!
by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/4 | Davidson | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 138
Views: 5203

Re: 3/4 | Davidson | 8:00PM (CBSSN)

We honor two Rams on Saturday. There are some similarities. Jalen came from Syracuse. We thought we stole one from a major program. Malik was Hassan’s brother- enough said. Both of them had inconsistent careers whether turning the ball over or missing shots. Regardless they. Are still students athle...
by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Keaney Blue “Hall of Fame”
Replies: 51
Views: 2104

Re: Keaney Blue “Hall of Fame”

Red and Rod
by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ring of Honor
Replies: 251
Views: 58801

Re: Ring of Honor

Mcgovern was one of my all time favorites. I was a freshman in 1967. Your choices are good. I might add Larry Johnson. He once against Maine hit for 40. No 3 point line.
by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ring of Honor
Replies: 251
Views: 58801

Re: Ring of Honor

I was there. It was magical. Big ovations for all especially Kenny and al skinner. Chief’s speech was the best. He praised all of his teammates individually. Very humble. He closed by saying he was the only player from Rhode Island and. Went right into “I’m Rhode Island born” cheer. This 74 year old...
by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Yorke Has To Go
Replies: 305
Views: 23616

Re: Dan Yorke Has To Go

The Pa announcer has another job tonight-introducing jeff dowtin. Don’t rush it. List all of his accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom. Don’t talk until the applause dies down. Remind the time he hit 3 threes in a row exploding the Ryan. You are honoring one of the classiest rams. do...
by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Don Kaull RIP
Replies: 51
Views: 5858

Re: Don Kaull RIP

Very sad to hear of Don’s passing. I had the opportunity to sit next to Caroline in DC during the a-10 tournament. No game was complete until I heard the post game traveling down 138. And who can forget his Lordy, Lordy Lordy when the Rams beat Kansas. RIP
by neil
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Chris DiSano to Assume Rams Radio Color Role
Replies: 27
Views: 1679

Re: Chris DiSano to Assume Rams Radio Color Role

Lordy, Lordy -thanks for everything!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Football Schedule Posted
Replies: 42
Views: 2836

Re: Football Schedule Posted

How about night games for Delaware and Brown?
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Tammi's new contract
Replies: 38
Views: 4755

Re: Tammi's new contract

Wow!!!!!!
by neil
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?

Process- great list and include Pappy. Getting old, have seen all of them except stuts and Ernie.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Silk Owens next podcast guest
Replies: 61
Views: 2663

Re: Silk Owens next podcast guest

Best bounce pass in the history of Ram basketball, an away game at gw. (3/4 court). It was at that game that Kenny set a ram record for highest field goal percentage- 10for 11.- best of luck, Arch
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/10 | Richmond | 8:30PM (USA) | A10 Second Round
Replies: 358
Views: 11076

Re: 3/10 | Richmond | 8:30PM (USA) | A10 Second Round

Yes, we need a point guard, and a couple of shooters should be on the list, too.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 207
Views: 7014

Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Carey was shooting from half court. Sorry, my error
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 207
Views: 7014

Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

2 points about last night. How many times did the rams attempt to force a charge by getting in front of the offensive player. The answer is none. We would get beat off the dribble and reach in to try and get a steal. Yes, we got some blocks but a charge automatically gets us the ball back plus a fou...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Mitchell Twins
Replies: 362
Views: 30483

Re: Mitchell Twins

Thank you Rudder for suggesting that I continue the streak. But I’ve given it some thought and will watch it at home. Thorr knows me. With the help of my son and Thorr, I was able to sneak into last years Senior night. I signed in as a scout and yelled like crazy when Fatts was introduced. Thorr kno...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A little history, please
Replies: 29
Views: 1256

Re: A little history, please

I was also at the Temple game. When the game ended, Coach Cheney visited the ram locker room and told them to keep their heads up and that things would get better. He obviously didn’t know how horrible Jerry was. I started rooting in the mid sixties. Calverley was mediocre although the Rams went to ...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: HISTORY - "Basket Wizards" A 1944 Newsreel about URI Basketball
Replies: 29
Views: 1209

Re: HISTORY - "Basket Wizards" A 1944 Newsreel about URI Basketball

My dad was at URI in the early 40’s. He peeled potatoes in the morning to get a ticket for a Saturday game at Rodman. He would sit in the balcony with his feet hanging over. He was also at the garden for Ernie’s shot- and you wonder where my insanity came from.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Mitchell Twins
Replies: 362
Views: 30483

Re: Mitchell Twins

If it really was a tech for not tucking your shirt in, any decent coach would have yanked him for the rest of the game or more. I hope some reporter has the balls on the post game to ask Cox why Mitchell remained in the game. On another topic, I have gone to 52 straight senior nights, but that strea...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Mitchell Twins
Replies: 362
Views: 30483

Re: Mitchell Twins

Eric Leslie
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2021-22 Women's Basketball
Replies: 378
Views: 36816

Re: 2021-22 Women's Basketball

3000 plus!! And loud!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2021-22 Women's Basketball
Replies: 378
Views: 36816

Re: 2021-22 Women's Basketball

Agreed, got my Fordham and Dayton tickets!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/25 | Richmond | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 396
Views: 12891

Re: 1/25 | Richmond | 6:30PM (CBSSN)

Students are overflowing!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Stay or go?
Replies: 171
Views: 8255

Re: Stay or go?

:evil: I have no intention on quiting on this team. Totally frustrated but since I started with season tickets in ‘71 I might as well keep going. Question! Does anyone have any info on Carey? In the second half of Saturday’s game, Rhody had a time out and Jalen stormed away from the huddle mad as he...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/12 | Saint Joseph’s | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 309
Views: 8475

Re: 1/12 | Saint Joseph’s | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Have not posted in awhile but have read all posts, except Covid. I like what McRam has to say. A couple of weeks ago he made 2 good points- taking charges and playing Malik and walker. Apple picked up on this today. If you block a shot there is no guarantee you get possession. If you take a charge y...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/2 American International College | 2:30pm
Replies: 139
Views: 6424

Re: 1/2 American International College | 2:30pm

Fwiw, during warmups, Mitchell’s laughing and joking, shooting threes. Leadership is needed both on and off the floor. Also boxing out for awhile didn’t exist.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/2 American International College | 2:30pm
Replies: 139
Views: 6424

Re: 1/2 American International College | 2:30pm

Horrible, Maybe 600 in attendance, Mitchell way too much dribbling, Carey good offense along with 3 turnovers and a missed layup. Can’t imagine what the score would be if it was Mason or Davidson.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/19 | La Salle | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 379
Views: 13936

Re: 1/2 | La Salle | 2:30PM (POSTPONED)

Not happy with AIC. Only positive is that we are playing a game before we go on the road to Mason and Davidson probably the toughest consecutive away games this year. What a mess!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 11 Football @ Elon 2pm Saturday Nov 20 FloFootball.com
Replies: 100
Views: 6799

Re: GM 11 Football @ Elon 2pm Saturday Nov 20 FloFootball.com

Back in ‘85 I was 36 years old and on a beautiful fall afternoon watched Tom Ehrhardt lead the Rams to a win over Richmond in a first round playoff game. Capacity crowd and I think the final score was something like 24 to 16. Little did I know that game would be the last time the Rams would be in th...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2021-22 MBB Prediction Contest
Replies: 66
Views: 4119

Re: Opening the 2021-22 MBB Prediction Contest

19-12
9-9
70.18
Shep 12.34
4483
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 9 Football vs UMASS 3:30pm Saturday Nov 6 NESN and NESN+
Replies: 57
Views: 5443

Re: GM 9 Football vs UMASS 3:30pm Saturday Nov 6 NESN and NESN+

One fact that one may assume about today’s game. The rams are 5 and 0 when there is no rain and 0 and 3 with rain. Looks like a sunny day in Amherst! Turn this season around!!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/9 | Boston University | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 265
Views: 13492

Re: 11/9 | Boston University | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

I agree with Shinze on this one. It should be a very close game. Last year, the Terriers lost a close game to Colgate in the Patriot league tourney. Colgate lead Arkansas in the dance by 18 before they folded. This is not an opening game cupcake.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 8 Football vs Maine 1pm Saturday Oct 30 FloFootball.com
Replies: 37
Views: 2905

Re: GM 8 Football vs Maine 1pm Saturday Oct 30 FloFootball.com

I’ll be there! We need this one badly. Time for section 9 to be loud! No turnovers!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 7 Football @ Villanova 3:30pm Saturday Oct 23 FloFootball.com
Replies: 28
Views: 2620

Re: GM 7 Football @ Villanova 3:30pm Saturday Oct 23 FloFootball.com

Season ticket holder since 1975. I’ve seen a number Of these games. Interesting to hear the post game. Don’t tell me we have to get down to business on Monday. Don’t tell me we weren’t ready to play. Who is responsible for the game plan? Who is responsible for adjusting when needed? You want me to C...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Scrimmage
Replies: 127
Views: 7389

Re: Scrimmage

I really liked the A team starting lineup, Ish, Ish, Makhel, Martin and Shepard. They shared the ball, ran the court, played defense. One would assume that Walker and Carey who played on the b squad would be part of the first eight. Martin and Walker should have big years. Basically, I spent most of...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Scrimmage
Replies: 127
Views: 7389

Re: Scrimmage

Will post in detail after football. Liked Martin and Walker and the twins. Was El Amin number 23? Poor foul shooting and three point shooting. Good D forcing turnovers. Berry sat most of the game. More later.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 5 Football vs Delaware 1pm Saturday Oct 9 FloFootball.com
Replies: 52
Views: 4466

Re: GM 5 Football vs Delaware 1pm Saturday Oct 9 FloFootball.com

No turnovers against Bryant or SB. How about one more? Give me five! (Wins) Off to the doubleheader! Go Rhody!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 5 Football vs Delaware 1pm Saturday Oct 9 FloFootball.com
Replies: 52
Views: 4466

Re: GM 5 Football vs Delaware 1pm Saturday Oct 9 FloFootball.com

Just spoke to the ticket office, Delaware is almost a sell out. Also informed them that it would be nice to at least have a one page program. They said “they would look into it”
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 4 Football vs Stony Brook 12pm Saturday Oct 2 FloFootball.com Homecoming
Replies: 78
Views: 5936

Re: GM 4 Football vs Stony Brook 12pm Saturday Oct 2 FloFootball.com Homecoming

Agree about the 4th and one call. There was no way that SB would kick a field goal to win. Their place kicker missed an extra point and line drived another. No turnovers! Bring on the hens. BTW, is there any info on when was the last time we beat a top ten team?
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Scrimmage
Replies: 127
Views: 7389

Re: Scrimmage

Will be there!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 4 Football vs Stony Brook 12pm Saturday Oct 2 FloFootball.com Homecoming
Replies: 78
Views: 5936

Re: GM 4 Football vs Stony Brook 12pm Saturday Oct 2 FloFootball.com Homecoming

Been to hundreds of ram football games but not many like this Saturday-a meaningful game- they are few. I refuse to see a loss, refuse to see a visitor TD in overtime, refuse to see a visiting field goal or 50 yard run to end a game. No excuses, it’s time to step up and keep this winning streak aliv...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2021 Men’s Soccer
Replies: 58
Views: 9056

Re: 2021 Men’s Soccer

Attended my 3rd soccer game last night. Great win for the rams. Kudos to the team and Coach Elliott. Season looks very promising. Fairly large crowd, too.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 3 Football @ Brown 12:30pm Saturday Sept 18 ESPN+
Replies: 40
Views: 3447

Re: GM 3 Football @ Brown 12:30pm Saturday Sept 18 ESPN+

For Bryant it was the offense and for Albany the defense. How about both for tomorrow? Go get’em Rams!
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 945
Views: 60207

Re: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)

I agree with you Ace about the importance of students being on campus for games. A big part of our home court advantage is taken away. Hopefully, the students can show up for our first three home games. The more winning we do in December might improve attendance.
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 1 Football vs Bryant 6:05pm Saturday Sept 4 FloFootball.com
Replies: 102
Views: 5958

Re: GM 1 Football vs Bryant 6:05pm Saturday Sept 4 FloFootball.com

Thanks, Brian! I also liked the o-line and the running game. When you get 500 yards of total offense and half of it is on the ground that’s a good night. Our running backs kept their legs moving and picked up additional yardage. Sometime in the second half we ran the ball 3 straight times for 9 time...
by neil
2 years ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: GM 1 Football vs Bryant 6:05pm Saturday Sept 4 FloFootball.com
Replies: 102
Views: 5958

Re: GM 1 Football vs Bryant 6:05pm Saturday Sept 4 FloFootball.com

Glorious evening in Kingston!!! I have been going to ram football since 1963 when my dad took me to see them play Hofstra. Needless to say, going to 80 per cent was not always pleasant -until last night. We played a clean game. Yes, we had too many penalties but there were no turnovers, no intercept...