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by Billyboy78
8 hours ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 270
Views: 35843

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

I don't totally disagree with you. But I must at least say he was primary recruiter for David Fuchs. Which I think we can all say that was a good get for Austin on that one. Speaking of Austin, why the hell haven't we been in on New England prep recruits? That's where he played! Even he didn’t play...
by Billyboy78
9 hours ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 270
Views: 35843

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

I get a little worried when it’s Rhody and low majors interested. You know it’s an Austin recruit when we’re involved with the low majors lmao I don't totally disagree with you. But I must at least say he was primary recruiter for David Fuchs. Which I think we can all say that was a good get for Au...
by Billyboy78
9 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

BobfromMatunuck wrote: 9 hours ago #trust #woof
Tell us who's staying and who's coming then. What's Ryan got cooking?
by Billyboy78
9 hours ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 270
Views: 35843

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

Rhodymob05 wrote: 10 hours ago I get a little worried when it’s Rhody and low majors interested.
But can we beat out Incarnate Word?
by Billyboy78
11 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

RI_Bred wrote: 11 hours ago
theblueram wrote: 12 hours ago Does this mean 12 O'Clock High is back in session?
On the Quad!
50 years ago, it was called High Noon on the Quad. Every Friday.
by Billyboy78
12 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

theblueram wrote: 12 hours ago
jcru wrote: 12 hours ago quick question: are the meds from this Rhody Rehab going to cause me to gain weight?
No. It just causes hallucinations. You will be on a long, strange trip.
Stay away from the brown acid.
by Billyboy78
12 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 280
Views: 9136

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

Iggy1979 wrote: 13 hours ago Did Kenny live up to his rep here?
No. But did he have the money needed to live up to it?
by Billyboy78
13 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

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? Which of the players that have announced their transfer from URI so far do you think are leaving because they have big money waiting for them somewhere else? I can't ...
by Billyboy78
13 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

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. Maybe we will. But is it fun when the guys who do it are here...
by Billyboy78
13 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

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. Maybe we will. But is it fun when the guys who do it are here...
by Billyboy78
14 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

steveystuds06 wrote: 14 hours ago If we lose KJ and Hammond that may be what breaks me...No shot Hammond comes if KJ is gone.
Hammond has already removed the pic of himself in a Rhody uniform on twitter, although it's still there in IG. Does that mean anything? Who knows? And pretty soon for me, it's going to be, who cares?
by Billyboy78
14 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

Weston leaving is really not a shock to the team. We lose about 5 pts a game. Not a big hill to climb. And about the only guy who played defense. Next year should be fun :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Yeah. 10, 11, 12 new guys that I will have no connection with. This sucks. The sport is being...
by Billyboy78
14 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

As an out patient now, all these portal moves, are troubling for me. I knew there would be some movement out. If the Weston move is partially due his end of season conference with Coach Miller, that is what troubles me. Weston leaving is really not a shock to the team. We lose about 5 pts a game. N...
by Billyboy78
14 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 280
Views: 9136

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

As I said in the past: Kenny Johnson is likely marketing himself and bringing Hammond and Farrell with him. We might be starting from scratch entirely Isn't he making like $450k a year? Marketing for what? A HC job? A bigger program. Likely St Johns Some buzz on twitter about Georgetown. You know h...
by Billyboy78
15 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Replies: 30
Views: 1242

Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?

Can I change mine to zero?
by Billyboy78
15 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 280
Views: 9136

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

If what I saw on twitter that KJ might be leaving, there's probably a chance that both Hammond and Farrell decommit. I think it was BAR that posted it, so it's someone who knows, not someone just throwing shit out there.
by Billyboy78
15 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 508
Views: 50971

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

Have any of these guys included the 'possibility to return'? Or are all of them definitely gone?
by Billyboy78
20 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1425

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Earlier today on espn2 they were saying that it's become a straight pay to play free for all, NIL or no NIL. Those who pay the most will get the best talent. It was also mentioned that some sort of salary cap should be established, the amounts to differ based on conference. If that happens it will ...
by Billyboy78
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

House, at times definitely dogged it, but with focus, he’s a very good scorer. 100%... I mean, all of us were miserable watching this team. Imagine being a good player, but you keep losing like we did? I'm not making excuses for him, but he was a very good player when he was locked in. I remember m...
by Billyboy78
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

I'd like to see House here on a team with better players around him.
by Billyboy78
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4008
Views: 441570

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

Malik Martin and Andre Berry are Big East champs- well deserved! Yes, those 2 along with Danny , Luke Murray and Tommy Moore all spent time @ URI altho....Moore never left CT. Actually Calhoun planted him here and then dug him back up out of the ground and moved him back to CT when his Calhoun's pl...
by Billyboy78
1 day ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: A Request
Replies: 9
Views: 431

Re: A Request

Given that most of the pinned posts are either here, or in some cases possibly moving on, can we "un-pin" all but the '24 commits? Thanks!! I think another mod might have seen this and taken care of it. I think all of the pinned threads are guys on the team, or verbal commits like Hammond...
by Billyboy78
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47923

Re: Understanding the NIL

Was wondering how much in compensation and benefits the typical URI player now gets and decided to put something together. These numbers are just some ballpark figures. Stipend $6,000 (NCAA allows up to $5,980) NIL $30,000 (URI avg - see below) Tuition/Room & Board $50,000 (out of state URI cos...
by Billyboy78
1 day ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 270
Views: 35843

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

should that be happening? He may have seen the guards already on the team and the one coming in. He also visited St John’s. He was looking for immediate playing time Would assume if Rhody offered someone, they wanted him.....but he chose Siena instead? That just doesn't sound good. I mean, if he we...
by Billyboy78
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 280
Views: 9136

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

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 2 days ago
rhodyrudder wrote: 2 days ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 2 days ago we should have a prediction contest...I predict 2,697
There might not be that many actual transfers…
But EVERYONE wants to know how much money they’re getting paid next year.
So I’ll take the over if it’s based on portal entrants.
that's what I'm talking about - portal entrants
3000+
by Billyboy78
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 508
Views: 50971

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

ElmCityRhody wrote: 2 days ago OUT !

good riddance to these heartless players who can’t play D
It's not that they can't. It's that they don't want to.
by Billyboy78
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47923

Re: Understanding the NIL

How about Cam Estevez gives me an autographed pic and I give him 50 bucks? Then I know my money is going where I want it to go.
by Billyboy78
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 280
Views: 9136

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

I'll say it again....classic handle/signature combo. Agree And he/she/they only joined a week ago! And with all of that being said, hey Don, do you wanna watch Rhody Basketball highlights at my place and then hit the local pub for a pint of sweet Irish champagne and a maybe laugh or two? Take Ryan ...
by Billyboy78
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47923

Re: Understanding the NIL

I can remember when college basketball was fun. Right now, I have a headache.
by Billyboy78
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1425

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Earlier today on espn2 they were saying that it's become a straight pay to play free for all, NIL or no NIL. Those who pay the most will get the best talent. It was also mentioned that some sort of salary cap should be established, the amounts to differ based on conference. If that happens it will ...
by Billyboy78
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1425

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Outside the diehards, our fans want the performance without paying for it. The cart before the horse. As BM just said, it doesn't work that way. But we keep trying! If you can't afford beyond season tix, should you cancel those and give the $ to the collective instead? What's more beneficial to the...
by Billyboy78
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1425

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Since the success of a team now depends on donations from fans, the teams with the more rabid fan bases will always be the better teams. A team like Dayton averages 13,000 some fans. If one third of them donate, they're getting donations from 4300 fans or so. We average 4000 fans. If one third of u...
by Billyboy78
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1425

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Since the success of a team now depends on donations from fans, the teams with the more rabid fan bases will always be the better teams. A team like Dayton averages 13,000 some fans. If one third of them donate, they're getting donations from 4300 fans or so. We average 4000 fans. If one third of us...
by Billyboy78
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2132

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

Fou leaving just hurts a little more because how many legit 6'11" guys with some decent athleticism do we get around here? They don't grow on trees. Yeah but same thing with Jordan Hare. I don't remember all this bellyaching when Dan told him to GTFO before the first game of year 2. Sponge Hol...
by Billyboy78
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4008
Views: 441570

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

spookydog wrote: 4 days ago Ish goes for 30/8/5 with 0 turnovers off the bench today in the ACC Quarterfinals. Lets goooo Ish!!
Wow!
by Billyboy78
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Replies: 30
Views: 1242

Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?

I've got 8 and that's with the hope that neither of the incoming frosh change their minds.
by Billyboy78
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 508
Views: 50971

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

Backroads wrote: 4 days ago Ahh the open scholarship. The largest beacon of hope us Rhody fans have.
How many will there be? That's the question.
by Billyboy78
4 days ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 CAN F - Rory Stewart (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 123
Views: 15669

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

Another one we all expected. Now it gets interesting, waiting to see who else puts their name in.
by Billyboy78
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 508
Views: 50971

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

Was Bilau officially announced or is that an assumption based on holding senior night for him? And he also graduated in December. I'm not sure how that works. So, he's been on the roster as a grad player for a semester, so what does he have left for eligibility? Not sure. Anyway, I think it's a pre...
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
Replies: 44
Views: 1007

Re: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?

That's the portal for you. We knew even less about these players than the coaching staff did.
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

wiki...Born and raised in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Miller's given name is "Ryan," but he acquired the nickname "Archie" in his youth due to his personality resembling that of Archie Bunker, the grumpy TV character from All in the Family..........(this is so perfect)
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

theblueram wrote: 5 days ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 5 days ago Actually Archie's real name is Ryan Joseph Miller.
Who the F calls Archie Miller Ryan? I bet not even his wife does.
Bob from Matunuck. :lol:
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Actually Archie's real name is Ryan Joseph Miller.
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Tom Ryan?
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

100%. A complete start over will change my tune about how I feel. There's talent here. There's also immaturity and youth. A year in the system makes all the difference. Loyola returned 5 guys and added mature seniors to their mix. Regarding the backcourt, I'd prefer Luis to leave over House. We're ...
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 209
Views: 21809

Re: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI Verbal Commit)

reef wrote: 5 days ago Big Fou coming back to URI or putting name in the portal ?
I don't see him coming back.
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

100%. A complete start over will change my tune about how I feel. There's talent here. There's also immaturity and youth. A year in the system makes all the difference. Loyola returned 5 guys and added mature seniors to their mix. Regarding the backcourt, I'd prefer Luis to leave over House. We're ...
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 209
Views: 21809

Re: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI Verbal Commit)

LoveThoseRams wrote: 5 days ago Did anyone see Foumena's announcement on Instagram yesterday after the loss?

It appears that he signed with a Sports Agent "Disruptive Sports" agency.
Looks like a couple of Pats players are with them, including Kendick Bourne.
by Billyboy78
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9094

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

I don't know if it was one of our Keaney Blue members, but someone on twitter said he was threatened in private messages from some of our prominent donors after he criticized Archie. That is not good.