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by Paleoguy
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: David Cox officially let go by URI (formerly, "Fire Cox")
Replies: 2818
Views: 140388

Re: FIRE COX

We agree that Cox is not getting the best of the players. (I can't find where I ever said he is.) My point is that getting the best out of the players has nothing to do with a coach screaming and yelling...acting like a jag-bag on the sidelines. I'll take Jay Wright or Bob McKillop's sideline "...
by Paleoguy
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: I'm Choosing To Believe
Replies: 65
Views: 7437

Re: I'm Choosing To Believe

NC_Ram wrote: 4 years ago Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

HELL NO!
The Germans bombed Pearl Harbor??? History majors arise! Lol....
by Paleoguy
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442382

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

Lamar's first pro appearance since his near death. Dubai tournament. Video shows the layup described as getting the biggest reaction of the night. Who would have predicted with so many strokes and heart attacks that he'd make it to this point? http://tv5.espn.com/basketball/story/_/id/25901840/lamar...
by Paleoguy
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442382

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

At age 39, and for the first time since his brush with death, Lamar Odom will return to pro ball by playing for the Philippines at the Dubai International Tournament from Feb.1-9. He will then play in the Big3 League: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2811436-lamar-odom-to-participate-in-the-dubai...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Stop Linking, Clicking, or Giving Creedence To GoLocalProv
Replies: 48
Views: 3182

Re: Stop Linking, Clicking, or Giving Creedence To GoLocalProv

And this is kind of the issue now, right? People demand proof of things that don't match up with what they want to be true. Then when presented with that proof repeatedly they just assume everyone is lying and continue to believe that what they want to be true still is. Absolutely. It's the Post Tr...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX
Replies: 2309
Views: 98546

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

As a point of information, with a subscription to ProJo, either print or electronic, you are automatically given free access to the Washington Post website. Does that work in reverse? I have a digital subscription to the Washington Post. It doesn't seem to give me access to the Projo....should it? ...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: KMAC buyout article?
Replies: 20
Views: 1565

Re: KMAC buyout article?

I can't read it damn projo wants to have paid subscriptions now It's been that way for several years now. I believe you're allowed 10 articles per month before the paywall appears, maybe less. Obviously, this is the case with many digital versions of print newspapers. If you must read it somehow, o...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262708

Re: The Coaching Carousel

Six year deal. Says it was UConn's history that made the difference:

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... ball-coach
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262708

Re: The Coaching Carousel

Maybe the new zen Dan likes his meditation by the ocean rather than in cow fields. Who knows, but I sure hope he stays. Gary Parrish frequently says on his podcast that he used to criticize coaches for staying / going but as he's gotten older he's realized there's a lot more to the decision, everyt...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

Wilner been covering college sports for decades and been voting in hoops and football. Maybe he takes that part of his job seriously??? Thanks. I was just reading his bio and some interviews. He's a native of Maryland, but has been covering Pac12 football and basketball since 1989. I did not realiz...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

Once again, west coast writer Jon Wilner, of the San Jose Metcury News, ranked us higher then our actual ranking. We were #18 on his ballot this week, and that was the highest of any of the AP voters. He has consistently ranked us higher then the average each week. He did drop us from #14 on his bal...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2017-18 Bracketology
Replies: 1145
Views: 60634

Re: 2017-18 Bracketology

In Monday's edition of GoLocal Providence, Jerry Palm and Joe Lunardi weighed in on URI and PC. Here's what was said regarding Rhody: The Rams finished the regular season as the A-10 regular season champions and ranked 17th in the country. They have an overall record of 23-6 and 15-3 in the conferen...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2017-18 Bracketology
Replies: 1145
Views: 60634

Re: 2017-18 Bracketology

Jerry Palm is now updating his bracket daily, with the most recent from last night after 11pm: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/bracketology/ He has URI as a 4 out west playing Buffalo, with the winner likely facing Arizona. Those games are in San Diego. He has SBU clearly in as an 11 s...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

With #'s 12, 14, and 15 all losing this week, I think we at least have a decent shot at #15...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

I browse several boards for southern New England basketball. This board is by far the least petty of all. Don't see threads started about UConn and their pathetic belief Hurley will come running to them without a second thought. Nobody more arrogant then the Boneyarders. Don't see threads focused on...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

RF1 wrote:Rhode Island's ranking for this week's poll released 02/19/18:

#18


https://collegebasketball.ap.org/poll
That's great! Now, let's win out and enter the NCAA tourney with our highest final ranking ever....
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

URI'21 wrote:
ramster wrote:and to think where we could have been come Monday

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Top 10???
I think we would actually have been no higher then 13-14.....
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

PeteRI wrote:Wonder how high we'll be ranked if we take out the Bonnie's this Friday???
As of Friday morning, these teams have lost this week: # 3, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 21, 23, 25. St. Mary's is # 15, and they lost at San Francisco. We would be no worse then #15 if we win. Barring any leapfrogging....
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34125

Hoops Corruption Probe will take down HOF Coaches, Top Programs, Lottery Picks

We're clean. Now all we have to do is win it all.... https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-college-hoops-corruption-case-poised-take-hall-fame-coaches-top-programs-lottery-picks-224417174.html "NCAA officials are staring at the prospect of a tournament with a winner that will likely be vacating its ...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

This is a tough one. Pass Oklahoma, but NC passes us. Should think we pass Tenn. Tenn clobbered by Alabama @ Alabama. But Tenn also beat #24 Ky @ Ky, so Tenn may not fall behind us. That may put us either 16 or 17. I'll be hopeful and go with 16, outside chance at 15.... Wildcard may be how many wri...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

For this coming Monday URI will likely set another record as the highest ever AP In-Season Ranking with the Current #18 being the best ever. Every week since the last loss, 15 games ago, URI has steadily increased standing, averaging about 3 spots per week. It gets tougher the higher we go since on...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Another RI Perspective on URI basketball
Replies: 12
Views: 1307

Re: Another RI Perspective on URI basketball

One of them (I think it's Jorge) is Rudy Cheeks, URI '73 and an alumni of both the Cigar and the late, lamented, legendary Young Adults. My best friend at the time, Tom Bell, started The Good Five Cent Cigar in 1971. We had no idea it was going to be so popular. I'm not even sure if Tom is still al...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

Also interesting that roughly a third (8 of 25) of the top-25 is from non-P5. 2 from AAC 2 from WCC 2 from Big East 1 from A10 1 from MWC Just a follow-up on this: I looked at KMAC's voting specifically with respect to these schools. He has every single one of these schools ranked lower than their ...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

Bill Koch looked this up earlier when asked... "Final" AP Poll is the one immediately before the start of the NCAA Tournament. I've not seen an AP Poll released after the NCAA Tournament. Can anyone produce one? On that CollegePollArchive site, is has this note at the bottom of the page: ...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

After the elite eight season Rhody was 11 in the final AP poll Here is the final 1998 AP poll, and we are not listed. Did the final poll appear prior to the tourney? I don't know... http://collegepollarchive.com/mbasketball/ap/seasons.cfm?appollid=783#.WnWpY9FOmhA This page will allow you to see ea...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

I'm equally surprised about Florida -- a week ago they lost to a bad Ole Miss team ... this week they beat a mid-level tournament team at home, and then went to Kentucky and won, but Kentucky they AP just said was not good enough to be in the Top 25. Yet Florida goes from 1 vote last week to 366 vo...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Projo Fairness
Replies: 187
Views: 10129

Re: Projo Fairness

The only time I get to see hardcopy editions of ProJo is whatever day I'm doing the laundry. I like sitting there reading the front section, and the sports page. They put a paywall up on their digital edition, like many do these days, so I can't really access it easily. Anyway, what do I see Thursda...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: UConn Men's team under investigation
Replies: 21
Views: 1139

Re: UConn Men's team under investigation

Not self reported.... http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-sp-uconn-men-ncaa-investigation-20180126-story.html The NCAA is investigating the UConn men’s basketball program for possible recruiting infractions, in response to allegations made last fall “UConn is absolutely committed ...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

I think we will be 21 or 22 come Monday That would be both awesome and a major miracle. URI would have to close a gap of 237 points to get to #22 (319 points to get to #21). Only a gap of 104 to get in at #25 which is where I think they belong. I bet that d-bag KMac votes for PC after beating Xavie...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Donaldson slamming Rhody fan base on Twitter
Replies: 77
Views: 3396

Re: Donaldson slamming Rhody fan base on Twitter

Somebody please shut this thread down. Donaldson is an idiot.... stop playing into his bullshit. I pray I run into him or McNamara at the RC.... trust me I will let them know what I think of them. They both are a disgrace to try and stir up this kind of BS. 100% agree. He has probably gotten more r...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Projo Fairness
Replies: 187
Views: 10129

Re: Projo Fairness

All hail the Big East http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20180106/bill-reynolds-big-east-thrives-with-football-in-rear-view-mirror Well, their #2 in conference rpi, with 3 teams in the top 6 of the rpi, and had a national champion in very recent years. So, yeah, the non football schools held u...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Projo Fairness
Replies: 187
Views: 10129

Re: Projo Fairness

ECAC Tourney I believe So the resolution was not for success in the NCAA, or it was, and the article quoted was incorrect? It was for the ECAC game, when they played each other(New England Region). the article was correct. as it was the tournament game where they were playing each other. Thanks, bu...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Projo Fairness
Replies: 187
Views: 10129

Re: Projo Fairness

Just some general observations. Rhode Islanders like anything that puts them on the map. Think of it as smallest state inferiority complex. We are unique, I mean LA is bigger in surface area. The King Ranch in Texas is bigger. The NY Times called us "a blur on the way to Cape Cod". Provide...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Projo Fairness
Replies: 187
Views: 10129

Re: Projo Fairness

urirx wrote:ECAC Tourney I believe
So the resolution was not for success in the NCAA, or it was, and the article quoted was incorrect?
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Projo Fairness
Replies: 187
Views: 10129

Re: Projo Fairness

Since this is a frequent complaint around these parts, I thought I'd post a link to the Projo's executive editor's column from yesterday: http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20171209/alan-rosenberg-fair-play-in-sports-and-politics Late to be asking this, but this paragraph has me puzzled: "I...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18
Replies: 787
Views: 48307

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2017-18

ATPTourFan wrote:Rhody has not made the AP Top 25 this week (nor has PC). Still waiting for details on how many points they got and who voted for them.
55 points, or 27th....

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442382

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

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2017/10/05/bucks-add-xavier-munford-roster-cuts-looming/730130001/ "Considering his three years of professional experience, Munford could be a candidate for one of the Bucks' two two-way contracts. In that role, he'd be able to help the Wisconsin H...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68903

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (URI Commit)

Here is the headline I would write at the projo " Brendan Adams locks down URI with the Nations #15 recruiting class next year" I did not think the first couple of lines from the ProJo article were all that lame: "What could arguably be the premier recruiting class in the history of ...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: WPRI-Ty Boswell arrested-Player also involved
Replies: 447
Views: 31102

Re: WPRI-Ty Boswell arrested-Player also involved

I usually watch 10 news, but had 12 on last night and heard this update:

http://wpri.com/2017/10/04/uri-basketba ... r-scuffle/
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: WPRI-Ty Boswell arrested-Player also involved
Replies: 447
Views: 31102

Re: WPRI-Ty Boswell arrested-Player also involved

Someone posted the following on the other PC forum. I can't find the Narragansett Times article in question... Here's an excerpt from the Narragansett Times today: "according to the police report, police responded to a report of a disturbance inside the men's bathroom. When police entered the b...
by Paleoguy
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Lamar Odom
Replies: 14
Views: 2472

Re: Lamar Odom

https://sports.yahoo.com/lamar-odom-trade-lakers-basically-ended-career-purpose-222723332.html "At some point, Odom will come full circle in Los Angeles, with plans being discussed for him to sign a contract to retire as a Laker in training camp. “My family looks forward to me retiring as a Lak...
by Paleoguy
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17
Replies: 260
Views: 13372

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Guys, here's a page that lets you see every week Rhody was ranked, in each year in which they were ranked. I had it bookmarked for 1998, and the other years are there. I do think we would have been in top 25 if we beat Oregon, and think we should have been anyway. This is the archive for the AP writ...
by Paleoguy
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17
Replies: 260
Views: 13372

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

Here is the final USA Today/Coaches postseason poll. Rhody received some votes, but not enough to make the top 25.....

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings
by Paleoguy
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17
Replies: 260
Views: 13372

Re: Rhody and A10 in the Top 25 Polls: 2016-17

One last season ending poll usually comes out in the week after the NCAA Tournament is over (AP 03/14/16 ly). Will Rhody make the cut for the 2016-17 season? If so, they would have been on the initial preseason and postseason polls. Not sure about this. The last poll mid March is being called Final...
by Paleoguy
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion
Replies: 302
Views: 14182

Re: NCAA Tournament - General Discussion

I hope Oregon reaches the title game. And loses. I would like to see the ultimate disappointment visited upon the punks that beat us.