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by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Changes to Football Staff
Replies: 55
Views: 7296

Re: Changes to Football Staff

Interesting move by Murphy. Leaving Holy Cross - a team that is on the rise under Coach Chesney, to take the same position in what is likely to be Fleming's last year. Not sure what the money difference is for an OC at Holy Cross v URI? Do you think being URI's next head coach was discussed?
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: somebody should do a movie about this
Replies: 21
Views: 2414

Re: somebody should do a movie about this

If Fleming was given the best talent in the CAA, I think he can win 5 games...and Thorr would give him another extension!
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: somebody should do a movie about this
Replies: 21
Views: 2414

Re: somebody should do a movie about this

This show directed by Jim Fleming and Produced by Thorr Bjorn. Still playing at Meade Stadium in 2020. Review: "Review: and remake of Ground Hog Day - except this one always has the same ending!"
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: somebody should do a movie about this
Replies: 21
Views: 2414

Re: somebody should do a movie about this

would this movie by a comedy or a tragedy?
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Changes to Football Staff
Replies: 55
Views: 7296

Re: Changes to Football Staff

Communication has not been a hallmark of Fleming's tenure. When he was first hired there were announcements for all the assistant coaches with the exception of the DC who had been dismissed from his previous coaching job for conduct issues. Never communicated firing his first OC. Never communicated ...
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Changes to Football Staff
Replies: 55
Views: 7296

Changes to Football Staff

Apparently the Offensive Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator, OLine and RB coaches are being dismissed. This is surely a Thorr directive and certainly confirms that he gave Fleming a 3 year extension last year. This is something but not enough. Fleming also needs to be dismissed. He was given a fair ...
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Football Season W-L predictions and expectations
Replies: 36
Views: 4722

Re: Season W-L predictions and expectations

Not too interested in who won the W-L prediction but I am very interested in "expectations". Over the past few weeks we have seen a pretend football school - BC, fire their coach after going 44-44 in 7 seasons, and a real football schools like USC seriously contemplating removing there hea...
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: FCS brackets local teams
Replies: 12
Views: 2677

Re: FCS brackets local teams

Holy Cross coach was available to be hired when Thor chose Fleming. He in our own back yard - Salve Regina and guided them to there best teams ever. Then did the same thing at Assumption and now is doing the same at HC. I guess Thorr does not like young head coaches who do nothing but win. But don't...
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 10 Football @ William & Mary 1pm Saturday Nov 9 FloFootball.com
Replies: 36
Views: 3418

Re: GM 10 Football @ William & Mary 1pm Saturday Nov 9 FloFootball.com

The team has quit playing for Fleming. Reminds me of another trip to Virginia, an 84-7 embarrassment against James Madison. That was the game that convinced me that Fleming was inept. Fleming and Thor should be fired. Dooley needs to fix this. Of course, we know that won't happen.
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 8 Football vs Elon 1pm Saturday Oct 26 Family Day FloFootball.com
Replies: 71
Views: 7015

Re: GM 8 Football vs Elon 1pm Saturday Oct 26 Family Day FloFootball.com

Fleming was extended and thus this shit show is not his fault. He presented his qualifications - 13 wins and 43 losses over 5 years. Thor was dutifully impressed and now we all must suffer.
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 8 Football vs Elon 1pm Saturday Oct 26 Family Day FloFootball.com
Replies: 71
Views: 7015

Re: GM 8 Football vs Elon 1pm Saturday Oct 26 Family Day FloFootball.com

The problem here is that Thorr does not know what he is doing when it comes to college football. Fleming is an inept coach and has demonstrated that each year. Thorr resigned him after going 13-43! He does not know how to evaluate football coaches. But frankly not enough people care.
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 4 Football vs Stony Brook 7pm Saturday Sept 28
Replies: 84
Views: 5092

Re: GM 4 Football vs Stony Brook 7pm Saturday Sept 28

“We had three tough conference losses,” said Fleming. “All winnable football games. We gotta find a way to get it done.”

He has said this more times than is acceptable. Time to see if someone else can get it done!
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 3 Football @ New Hampshire 6pm Saturday Sept 21
Replies: 80
Views: 6335

Re: GM 3 Football @ New Hampshire 6pm Saturday Sept 21

There has been no announcement made by URI about Fleming being extended - that is correct. But I have been told that a 3 year extension has been enacted. I don't know if there is a State law that makes release of such "high cost contracts" available to the public. Anyway, it makes sense th...
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 3 Football @ New Hampshire 6pm Saturday Sept 21
Replies: 80
Views: 6335

Re: GM 3 Football @ New Hampshire 6pm Saturday Sept 21

I don't think Thor has pushed Fleming on anything. As far as having a legitimate FCS football program, they both need to go.
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 3 Football @ New Hampshire 6pm Saturday Sept 21
Replies: 80
Views: 6335

Re: GM 3 Football @ New Hampshire 6pm Saturday Sept 21

I know this will be a wildly unpopular opinion around here, but it is time to seriously start asking if Thorr Bjorn is the right man for the AD job. In my opinion, it's becoming more and more clear that it is time to move on... Can you explain how that’s becoming more and more clear? Giving an exte...
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 3 Football @ New Hampshire 6pm Saturday Sept 21
Replies: 80
Views: 6335

Re: GM 3 Football @ New Hampshire 6pm Saturday Sept 21

Commenters sound almost surprised that Fleming and son are not up to this job. And Thor extending a coach with a 5 year record of 13-43 is clearly overmatched as well.
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: GM 2 Football vs Delaware 7pm Saturday Sept 7
Replies: 85
Views: 9188

Re: GM 2 Football vs Delaware 7pm Saturday Sept 7

Beautiful night and great crowd and setting. The talent to win is here, but the coaching is not. Thor hopefully knows that 10k or so fans are ready to attend but that 3-9 is not going to sustain them.
by Uncle Ed
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Football Season W-L predictions and expectations
Replies: 36
Views: 4722

Re: Season W-L predictions and expectations

Unfortunately 4-8 is quite likely. The next 2 games are a must for a good season. Fleming has brought in talent but he has not shown that he knows how to win. His teams do not overachieve, they tend to find ways to lose. Vito is not the answer unless we have a nail down defense. But our defense is a...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2018 URI Football Banquet - December 9th
Replies: 3
Views: 610

Re: 2018 URI Football Banquet - December 9th

Yes, the kids deserve it. So did the kids - especially the seniors - from the last 2 seasons deserve a banquet. I brought this up to Fleming and Thor and was told directly that it was an administrative oversight and had nothing to do with the losing record. That made me feel better!
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: ALL-CAA predictions
Replies: 16
Views: 1118

Re: ALL-CAA predictions

URI picked to finish 12th finished 7th. Maine picked to finish 8th finished 1st. Easy decision.
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Big game tomorrow
Replies: 19
Views: 1221

Re: Big game tomorrow

Couldn't agree more, replacing the East Stands is essential. Regarding FIeming's status, is it possible to find out how long Fleming's contract is for? It has been mentioned in this forum that it was for 5 years. Isn't this public information given he is a State employee? If he got a 6 year deal fro...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 10 Football at #9/10 James Madison 2pm Sat Nov 9
Replies: 33
Views: 1638

Re: Gm 10 Football at #9/10 James Madison 2pm Sat Nov 9

Totally disagree. They are both prominent programs in the FCS, with annual expectations of national playoffs and legitimate shot at a championship. That is something URI can only dream of. But URI's dream is a lot more realistic than these schools becoming relevant in the FBS. Think UMASS or UConn, ...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 10 Football at #9/10 James Madison 2pm Sat Nov 9
Replies: 33
Views: 1638

Re: Gm 10 Football at #9/10 James Madison 2pm Sat Nov 9

2 wins equals very succesful season. 1 win equals succesful season. 0 wins equals time for a new coaching staff.
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Lawson...when is he returning?
Replies: 40
Views: 3709

Re: Lawson...when is he returning?

bigappleram - I agree with your assessment - but I guess coaching staff did not. And I think my take on the coaching is well known...win 1 game and I understand why Fleming will be back. Lose 2 and time for Thorr to move on. I would go after Rossomondo at CCSU. 12 - 44 is not acceptable!
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Lawson...when is he returning?
Replies: 40
Views: 3709

Re: Lawson...when is he returning?

Calls get criticized when they don't work or when they make no sense. Yesterday's onside kick falls in the first category - URI had to get the ball back and obviously did not have confidence in their defense. The non onside kick against Maine falls into the second category - it made no sense. Lookin...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2019 football schedule
Replies: 105
Views: 12010

Re: 2019 football schedule

I would like to see us play Holy Cross or CCSU. Coached by Chesney and Rossomondo. Chesney will turn HC around and Rossomondo has already taken CCSU to the playoffs. Both would have been better choices than Fleming & Son. Just my humble opinion.
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 6 Football vs Maine 12pm Sat Oct 13 Homecoming for URI
Replies: 94
Views: 5136

Re: Gm 6 Football vs Maine 12pm Sat Oct 13 Homecoming for URI

Very disappointing loss, but certainly not surprising having watched this coaching staff for 5 seasons. On a positive note, saw lots of former players from recent teams - all excited for the teams success. Great to see two former 3 year starters at tackle who left in their 5th year to become startin...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 4 Football @ Harvard 7pm Friday Sept 28
Replies: 89
Views: 5730

Re: Gm 4 Football @ Harvard 7pm Friday Sept 28

Lawson has MCL tear - out 4-5 weeks. Outside of Stonybrook they still have 3 home games they can win in the next 4 weeks. Brown, Maine, William and Mary. Best wishes to JuJuan.
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 4 Football @ Harvard 7pm Friday Sept 28
Replies: 89
Views: 5730

Re: Gm 4 Football @ Harvard 7pm Friday Sept 28

Hal, Where is Uncle Ed? Hope he is enjoying this season so far I am definitely enjoying this season. Great win - the defense was terrific and knowing that both sides of the ball can win a game sets this up for a special year. There are a number of things that I don't like about Fleming as a coach. ...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 4 Football @ Harvard 7pm Friday Sept 28
Replies: 89
Views: 5730

Re: Gm 4 Football @ Harvard 7pm Friday Sept 28

Hal, Where is Uncle Ed? Hope he is enjoying this season so far I am definitely enjoying this season. Great win - the defense was terrific and knowing that both sides of the ball can win a game sets this up for a special year. There are a number of things that I don't like about Fleming as a coach. ...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Rhode Island at #15 Delaware
Replies: 57
Views: 3250

Re: Rhode Island at #15 Delaware

Great win! I thought Delaware was going to drive for a game winning field goal - but then the fumble basically sealed their fate. URI has the talent to win 7 or more games. In my opinion they had the talent to win 6 games last year. Fleming returning as coach with a new contract next year has to be ...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Season Predictions
Replies: 6
Views: 548

Re: Season Predictions

If they win 6 games, Fleming will declare he is the best coach in the CAA!
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: interesting article
Replies: 8
Views: 1127

Re: interesting article

Good for Momodu - he is a good story for URI. Fleming on the other hand has been a disgrace. And frankly his arrogance is Trumpian. If he is not worried about losing his job then Thorr isn't doing his job. That URI could not find a better coach than one with 7 wins and 38 losses is an insult - espec...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Don't sleep on Rhody FB article
Replies: 6
Views: 807

Re: Don't sleep on Rhody FB article

Hal is correct, there are 9 games that URI can win. They will win 3 of those games. Let's hope that Thorr is already scouring the country for a "Chesney" like head coach from DII or DIII - in other words, a young Head Coach that has proven he can win. That what he should have done 5 years ...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Football media day Tuesday 7/24
Replies: 24
Views: 1436

Re: Football media day Tuesday 7/24

Can Fleming complete his journey with a perfect record ... 5 preseason polls as the last place team and 5 actual seasons in last place? I bet he can get it done!
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Fleming/Thorr Disgrace regarding Dino Boyd
Replies: 13
Views: 1442

Re: Fleming/Thorr Disgrace regarding Dino Boyd

URI deserves the bad publicity. I hope Dino's story gets a lot more attention. Steinmetz's appeal was initially denied but was eventually accepted. Not sure of who ultimately gave the approval. Dooley? I don't understand what URI is hoping to gain by their action. Do they want Dino to play at URI ne...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Fleming/Thorr Disgrace regarding Dino Boyd
Replies: 13
Views: 1442

Fleming/Thorr Disgrace regarding Dino Boyd

Dino Boyd, 3 year starting OT, who will be graduating this May, has sent a tweet to the NCAA asking fo their help because URI - meaning Fleming with Thorr's approval has denied his release to play elsewhere as a graduate student. Last year Fleming / Thorr attempted to rescind Dave Steinmetz's schola...
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: FB Pro Prospects
Replies: 5
Views: 995

Re: FB Pro Prospects

Mack Lowrie, who left URI after 1 year, has been signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins. He is a talented kid who did not perform / develop under Fleming. Went onto have a good career at Bentley, while URI kept looking for a QB.
by Uncle Ed
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: FB Pro Prospects
Replies: 5
Views: 995

Re: FB Pro Prospects

Dave Steimetz has been signed by the Miami Dophins as a free agent. After starting for 3 years at URI, he transferred to Purdue and earned All big 10 Honors. Fleming tried to rescind his scholarship for the 2nd semester of his final year when Steinmetz notified him of his intention to transfer after...
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: FB Pro Prospects
Replies: 5
Views: 995

Re: FB Pro Prospects

Dave Steinmetz who left URI for Purdue for his Redshirt Senior season will certainly be signed by an NFL team. Playing in an upcoming NFL prospects bowl game, same game that Catalina played in last year. Duncan is the only Fleming recruit, the others belong to Trainer!
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: URI football: History is chasing us
Replies: 154
Views: 27275

Re: URI football: History is chasing us

Last year's team had .500 or better talent. Fleming lead them to 3 wins. Sorry, this is not progress. Being a .500 team will take more than hope, it will take a better coach.
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: URI football: History is chasing us
Replies: 154
Views: 27275

Re: URI football: History is chasing us

Holy Cross hired Bob Chesney as their new football coach. Chesney is 40 years old and has lead Assumption to the National Playoffs in each of the last 3 years. Best years in Assumption's history. Before that he accomplished the similar results at Salve Regina. URI is staying the course with their 7 ...
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: How many games will the football team win in 2017?
Replies: 29
Views: 2100

Re: How many games will the football team win in 2017?

Predicting 3 wins was not that difficult....the wins they had showed they have some talent...the wins they didn't have ... and there are 3 of those, confirm for me that Fleming is not a winning head coach. And what I want is a winning head coach. So I am ending my criticism of Fleming, the responsib...
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Fleming/SADC ?
Replies: 22
Views: 2748

Re: Fleming/SADC ?

Trainer's last team won 3 games and the returning players included 6 players who would make al CAA teams over the next 2 years. Two would get NFL contracts, and 2 who would leave to play their 5th year for SEC and Big 10 schools. 4 other red shirt seniors - including 3 starters opted not to return t...
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Fleming/SADC ?
Replies: 22
Views: 2748

Re: Fleming/SADC ?

Previous posts on this board have stated that Thorr was displeased with Fleming's not bringing in a experienced and proven OC. I have also read on this board that Fleming's contract gave him full authority on assistant coaches. So now we are saying that Fleming was extended after his debut 1-11 firs...
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 10 Football - Villanova 12pm Sat Nov 11
Replies: 34
Views: 2249

Re: Gm 10 Football - Villanova 12pm Sat Nov 11

You questioned how much attention I paid to the program. I gave you my reply and I have no problem that you think I said a whole lot of nothing. I have certainly heard that before. As far as thinking they could win four games in year one - yes I think a good coach could have done that. The team was ...
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 10 Football - Villanova 12pm Sat Nov 11
Replies: 34
Views: 2249

Re: Gm 10 Football - Villanova 12pm Sat Nov 11

Here is how much attention I have been paying. I have been to 38 of Fleming's 44 games, the last 4 spring games, most pre season scrimmages, and have seen film of almost every practice during the last 3 years. I have gotten to know quite a few of the players well. What I have seen is a team that wor...
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 10 Football - Villanova 12pm Sat Nov 11
Replies: 34
Views: 2249

Re: Gm 10 Football - Villanova 12pm Sat Nov 11

That there is even a discussion of bringing back a coach with a record of 7 - 37 is pure craziness. The 3 wins this year are against quality programs but they are all significantly down this year. Losing like this can not be acceptable and it certainly cannot be rewarded. This team has talent and th...
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 9 Football - James Madison 12pm Sat Nov 4
Replies: 32
Views: 2248

Re: Gm 9 James Madison 12pm Sat Nov 4

So what you are saying is we still suck, just not as much.
by Uncle Ed
6 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Gm 9 Football - James Madison 12pm Sat Nov 4
Replies: 32
Views: 2248

Re: Gm 9 James Madison 12pm Sat Nov 4

I bet no one from JMU has seen that quote. Can't wait to see the ass kicking!