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by bigappleram
5 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2077

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

rambone 78 wrote: 5 hours ago What's it going to take to get our shit together?

A pant load of money?

A new coach who doesn't play the pack line?

Any other ideas?
Much simpler. Win games.
by bigappleram
5 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 276
Views: 8898

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Rhody15 wrote: 5 hours ago

Like I’ve said, talented roster.

He’ll go P5.
He already was P5 so not really going out on a limb with that.

And not sure how someone entering the Portal validates your opinion on their roster/talent?
by bigappleram
5 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2077

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

steveystuds06 wrote: 5 hours ago If we lose KJ and Hammond that may be what breaks me...No shot Hammond comes if KJ is gone.
It was kinda odd to me when KJ’s son committed to St. Joes.
Not much was made of it here. But if the kid is good enough for the A10 and his Dad is planted at an A10 program why isn’t he going there?
by bigappleram
5 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2077

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

Innovate or die people.
Freakin Duquesne is going to the Dance and people are acting like we are doomed forever. Duquesne. Whether Archie is the guy or not I promise the Rams will rise again. Put on your big boy pants it’s Portal Kombat.
by bigappleram
6 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2077

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

If Hammond leaves we will back to square one. Who the fuck will want to come here? If KJ does leave hopefully he convinces Hammond and Farrell to stay. At least for a year anyway. Let's face it, this program has become a train wreck on top of a dumpster fire Would money even fix this? Getting an en...
by bigappleram
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136978

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Someone here told me I was crazy when I said they didn’t deserve the Top 10-15 billing they got early in season. They were media darlings, deservedly so, but it’s very hard for any non power school to repeat the kind of success. Fwiw PCs resume is much better than theirs. Much better. Lol part of t...
by bigappleram
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136978

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Someone here told me I was crazy when I said they didn’t deserve the Top 10-15 billing they got early in season. They were media darlings, deservedly so, but it’s very hard for any non power school to repeat the kind of success. Fwiw PCs resume is much better than theirs. Much better.
by bigappleram
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136978

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

When you have the best player on the floor almost every single night you can win a lot of games. Carter is having a generational type season. A true hoopers hooper. Creighton is also incredibly soft. No depth, very good top 3 players, Ashworth is alright, then trash. Kalkbrenner has to be the most ...
by bigappleram
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136978

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

When you have the best player on the floor almost every single night you can win a lot of games. Carter is having a generational type season. A true hoopers hooper.
by bigappleram
4 days ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 CAN F - Rory Stewart (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 123
Views: 15666

Re: ‘22 CAN F - Rory Stewart (URI Commit)

3 types of Portalers: 1. Those whose mind was made up/ writing on the wall and will enter before even having end of year convo with Coach 2. Those who decide after those convos 3. Those who get a "bag" late in the process and change their mind I don't think we have many that will fall into...
by bigappleram
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?
Replies: 27
Views: 806

Re: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?

D

Some credence in the defense by Blue. But IMO too many misses with the guys that joined after the first year which IMO doesn't really count.

Still all in on Archie but as others have said this is a very very big offseason for him and this program.
by bigappleram
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Replies: 30
Views: 1232

Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?

I have 3 tiers Really want to keep them: House Green Cam Fuchs Keep them if they will accept lesser roles next season and still be team first guys: Luis Weston Everyone else expendable. If the above plays out you have a core 6 returnees plus 2 freshmen. Then you hit the Portal as surgically as poss...
by bigappleram
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Replies: 30
Views: 1232

Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?

Also in regards to PG there is at least a chance that Hammond was told he would get the keys from Day 1 and that is why he chose us. I have no way of knowing that but it wouldn’t be that surprising. I also wouldn’t hate it. But it will come with significant growing pains even if he is every bit as g...
by bigappleram
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Replies: 30
Views: 1232

Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?

I have 3 tiers Really want to keep them: House Green Cam Fuchs Keep them if they will accept lesser roles next season and still be team first guys: Luis Weston Everyone else expendable. If the above plays out you have a core 6 returnees plus 2 freshmen. Then you hit the Portal as surgically as possi...
by bigappleram
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7938

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Indiana State coach early front runner for SLU
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Far Is Rhody Going In The A10?
Replies: 21
Views: 829

Re: How Far Is Rhody Going In The A10?

We would have been better suited against a more offensively challenged team. Davidson or Fordham. Not convinced our defense improved versus we just played a team (Fordham) that doesn’t have a ton of offensive weapons. SLU hung 94 on us, at home. Duquesne handled us rather easily. Wish I had more hop...
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4008
Views: 441550

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

Bassy for the season. He led Albany in minutes (35.5), scoring (19.7), assists (4.9), and steals (1.9), Plus averaged 4.2 rebs. Not bad work even if it is the AEC. Remember we have some transfers from lower conferences plus jucos. It's just so hard to project what Bassy would have done here because...
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

Congrats on the family addition, 77! That's awesome! Brown did have a good game, Fuchs was back starting, where he should be...and Luis continues to get after it despite being less than perfectly suited for the PG role. To me, LK gets the "delivered way more than expected" award. (It is a...
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136978

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Dayton now at 24-6 and an NET around #21 is a guaranteed 100% lock for the NCAA. Could even lose their first A-10 Tournament game. Interesting in Dayton's 91-86 OT victory they got zero points from their bench. All their starters played over 40 minutes and scored in double-digits (14 pts or more). ...
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI signed LOI)
Replies: 336
Views: 53973

Re: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI signed LOI)

Was Ben sighted at any of our games this year? The ones in DC (GMU or GW)?
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 40
Views: 1144

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

Stone is great. Let’s hope he’s not recruiting for us. Don’t believe he has any credible experience evaluating talent. I assume Stone’s job will be primarily promoting the collective, marketing and fundraising. Ultimately Archie is deciding who and how to spend the money.
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 4841

Re: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Can’t coach effort.
But you can recruit kids who have it. It’s not easy to discern especially in the speed dating format of Portalpalooza. But that’s why he’s paid the big bucks.
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 4841

Re: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Talent level is a major issue. They didn’t have their best player and still had the best player on the floor - Maddox. And Kelly may have been the 2nd best player. Until that dynamic changes the results will remain the same. In the A10 you need 2-3 dudes and a bunch of role players. I’m not sure we ...
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 4841

Re: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Just when you think it couldn’t possibly get any worse…
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 1623

Re: The Positives...

I wish House had a better motor/attitude. When he wants to be, he is really smooth to the hoop and has a nice hang-time finish. And that's why I think he could be a good defensive player if he wanted to. He certainly has quick lateral moves when the ball is in his hands. Doesn't he have the same fe...
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 1623

Re: The Positives...

Fair excuse!

I think Baron's lack of recruiting a high end PG was a huge detriment to his better teams. Marquis Jones was ok, Parfait Bittee was a converted combo guard. Add a legit PG to some of those rosters and even Baron wouldn't have been able to F it up.
by bigappleram
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 1623

Re: The Positives...

Yeah we suck, blah blah. It's a rainy day and I want to talk about different things. Like what's good at the moment. Brandon Weston's Defense: Yes, while our team defense sucks as a whole, it's been clear Weston is the best defender on this roster. I bring this up and I put this first because he's ...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Regarding Archie’s Senior Night comments in the portal era, not only do I realize that I don’t and likely won’t have the connection to players like in the past but - and it is clearer to me now - the portal jumpers will never have a true connection to Rhody. After Dan’s last two teams here, we will...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Houston, we have a problem
Replies: 126
Views: 3381

Re: Houston, we have a problem

No serious person thinks Archie should be fired. I've got the rosiest of keaney colored glasses but there are some issues in these 2 years that can't be ignored. If each of these seasons had floor and ceiling expectations IMO we met the floor in both of them. So to me that's not meeting expectations...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Book The Godfather Speaks Memoirs by Bob Terino
Replies: 7
Views: 526

Re: Book The Godfather Speaks Memoirs by Bob Terino

Another note from Bob- he’ll be at the game on Wednesday if you’d like a book he will be by the Rhody bench after the game.
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Book The Godfather Speaks Memoirs by Bob Terino
Replies: 7
Views: 526

Re: Book The Godfather Speaks Memoirs by Bob Terino

The book is not for sale. Bob encourages anyone who would like a copy to drop him an email at robertterino@outlook.com.
He may bring some to the game on Wednesday but if not he will make arrangements to get one to you.
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

hrstrat57 wrote: 2 weeks ago Yeah no chance he brings in Wheeler.

Wheeler is the top candidate to replace Miller.

Ridiculous take.

(Tho 100% agree on Lilly)
After making Ivy Madness I don't think Martin (not Miller) is shown the door.

Tyson has wanted to be back at Rhody for years.
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 3492

Re: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results

Concerns from Tony Skinn George Mason HC down the stretch and heading to Brooklyn https://twitter.com/david_korn4/status/1764081563501842814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March Ooph Glad I got to experience college basketball when I did. I am happy the players now have an opportunity to share in the we...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Archie should shake up the staff this offseason. And he should hire Tyson Wheeler as a development focused assistant. Specifically to work with Ben (and all the guards). Look at Tyson's last 2 PGs he mentored - Lilly at Brown is fantastic and before that Noah Fernandes at Umass. He's a local legend,...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 224
Views: 4603

Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

2 games left in the season and I still do not know what our defensive strategy is on a basic pick and roll. Dan and Cox hedged the pick with our big man and double teamed the player with ball to prevent the easy pass to the big man. I can’t recall a single play today where we did this very basic de...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 224
Views: 4603

Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

You can’t not compare the job of Archie vs Martin

Hired at same time. Both established coaches with ncaa success.

Martin has established an identity. Recruited personnel to it. And has Umass with their best year in a decade. We have none of the above.
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1542
Views: 126718

Re: Conference Realignment

I've said this before, and I know I'm not the first either, but every time this comes up I think how I'll just never understand why the NCAA and these schools don't just break off football in to its own thing and leave everything else alone. Make up whatever football conferences or divisions or wha...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 319
Views: 5365

Re: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)

On the happy thoughts side, only two weeks left in this dreadful season. URI is pretty much guaranteed to play in an A-10 PIG Tuesday 03/11/24 game. Even if they were to beat one of the league's other dregs, I cannot imagine them winning the next game on Wednesday. Very much looks to be the second ...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 319
Views: 5365

Re: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)

I’m old enough to remember us going on a streak of 7-1 against VCU. Made the trip down there Dan’s last year knowing we would get a dub. Today I’m hoping we keep it within 3 touchdowns. This shit ain’t easy. One of those games we were at home and Dowtin hit back to back, pull up 3s as he dribbled d...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 319
Views: 5365

Re: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)

I’m old enough to remember us going on a streak of 7-1 against VCU. Made the trip down there Dan’s last year knowing we would get a dub. Today I’m hoping we keep it within 3 touchdowns. This shit ain’t easy.
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: David Fuchs Appreciation Thread - A10 Rookie of the Week
Replies: 48
Views: 1291

Re: David Fuchs Appreciation Thread - A10 Rookie of the Week

Bc he’s foreign player isn’t he cut out from the NIL of it all?? If so then the only reason he leaves is due to relationship with coach and prospects for his future. He’s a seminal figure in our retention needs this spring/summer. Correct https://theworld.org/stories/2024-01-17/international-studen...
by bigappleram
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: David Fuchs Appreciation Thread - A10 Rookie of the Week
Replies: 48
Views: 1291

Re: David Fuchs Appreciation Thread - A10 Rookie of the Week

Bc he’s foreign player isn’t he cut out from the NIL of it all??

If so then the only reason he leaves is due to relationship with coach and prospects for his future. He’s a seminal figure in our retention needs this spring/summer.
by bigappleram
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: David Fuchs Appreciation Thread - A10 Rookie of the Week
Replies: 48
Views: 1291

Re: David Fuchs Appreciation Thread - A10 Rookie of the Week

One of the only silver linings to this season.
by bigappleram
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

No serious person wants Archie out or even thinks his seat is even remotely close to warm. One only needs to look at Loyola that brought back a core of returnees from a last place team, infused with a couple Portal additions and some FR and jump to the top of league. I do believe retention is impt; ...
by bigappleram
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

I’ll agree wholeheartedly with the above in that our HC has to piss excellence and has to lead by example. This isn’t UD there isn’t a machine behind you. The HC at URI is the engine and has to be for it to work. That’s why Dan was so effective.
by bigappleram
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 217
Views: 4289

Re: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Archie sounds like Rick. And a few other coaches out there.
by bigappleram
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 217
Views: 4289

Re: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

You should win the majority of your games when you put up 77 points at home. Against a top 30 defense. Our inability to provide any type of resistance is astounding. There are too many defensive blunders to even call out.
by bigappleram
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136978

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

hrstrat57 wrote: 1 month ago Martin/Miller Rhode Island / Massachusetts battling for top of A10 would be a dream scenario IMO.

Crank up the local hate!
I think an ideal scenario for the league would be if their top 4 teams were Dayton, VCU, Umass and URI.
by bigappleram
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136978

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

I’m high on Umass. And I think how we have played them over 80 minutes is encouraging. They have talent, couple strong FR and play hard. Matt Cross gets them double digit extra possessions every game thru pure will and grit. An easy player to like. We saw what he did at the end of our game. He does...