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by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Your USC/UCLA is a bad comparison, talking about moving from the Pac-12 to the B10. That was football motivated (LA market) and the B10 is extremely wealthy. You misinterpret my reference here. The UCLA/USC model was offered in response to playmike's comment that the BE won't invite Dayton because ...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

I don’t think Duke wants to let UNC go on the heels of Coach K retiring… Not sure if that will ultimately happen without both onboard. But I do suspect some grouping of teams will end up doing this. Biggest news there is ESPN potentially dropping ACC. That would be huuuuuuuge for the ACC. Massive re...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures
Replies: 161
Views: 7961

Re: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures

You made yet another dumb point in a string of dumb points you've been making this week and I called you on it. You said no song older than 10 years old should be played while comparing us negatively to the PC experience where their biggest national recognition was playing a 14 year old song. Also ...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Who thinks they are Duke? The problem is that you are taking everything I'm saying about who the conference would look for in realignment if they choose to expand and comparing that threshold to PC. For some reason you can't get through your head is that PC already has their ticket punched so what ...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures
Replies: 161
Views: 7961

Re: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures

Sorry, too long, didn't read. Completely zoned out after point 6 on game day experience. Cringe that we play ten year old songs, we should have a DJ more like PC's who is known for playing a 14 year old song... The DJ at the Ryan Center sucks. Bad. Kidz Bop meets Coast 101. Ask a student what they ...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

You shouldn't let it define you, but I don't know why it's ridiculous to suggest an occasional tournament contender out of a mediocre TV market without significant national appeal wouldn't be near the top of the list for BE expansion, not accounting for likely program blocks along the way. For expa...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

I'm just saying, the reason we aren't in the BE is because one chubby asshole despised us. Oh, I get what you’re saying. My point is that the grip those people have on things is quickly fading away for a variety of reasons. And we can’t let what happened then define URI basketball forever… You shou...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331314

Re: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

I believe that the opposing league team coaches and fans complained to the A-10 about the treatment they got and the conference office asked URI to move them. Section 104 was right behind the bench and next to the visitor team family and friends Section 103. I realize I'm very late in chiming in on...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures
Replies: 161
Views: 7961

Re: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE ABOVE POST as for the bar - I have been saying for years to build a bar and viewing area in the dead corner space by scoreboard Then you add Fenway wall type seating but I make it standing below the walksoce to cover up the wall w fans It’s that easy and it would be a unique ex...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Because some asshole refused to invite us 44 years ago, even though we were the better program at the time. Fortunately for us, that era is dying. So are the people trying to maintain it, frankly. And that opens the door for sensibility. Is URI basketball always going to be defined by what happened...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331314

Re: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

It’s hard to even add to this thread until the obvious repeated issues we have been calling for on all 64 pages of this thread are addressed.

If nothing else, we need to understand why these obvious improvements aren’t made. The radio silence is deafening.
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Because some asshole refused to invite us 44 years ago, even though we were the better program at the time. Fortunately for us, that era is dying. So are the people trying to maintain it, frankly. And that opens the door for sensibility. Is URI basketball always going to be defined by what happened...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

No, it's not. It's laughable to think that the board of Fox, in preparing to offer a bigger TV rights deal is thinking, "You know what we really need? PC vs URI in the same conference." Those decisions are going to be built off of primarily two things... 1) Program Success and 2) TV Marke...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures
Replies: 161
Views: 7961

Re: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures

I think it's more than "mentality." Like, if I'm thinking of reasons why a conference like the ACC or Big East would want to add URI... I think we would have to be a consistent NCAA team for 5 to 10 years, and more likely, be a consistent Top 25 team, too. Our current streak for both is z...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Fordham had a better conference recorded then URI last year Yes, and it was still their 15th year in a row finishing under .500 in conference play. Also, their coach left for Villanova, which is an understandable opportunity that he needed to take, but it makes me pessimistic that they'll avoid yea...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Again, basically a diplomatic approach to tossing them out. Still, I don't see that happening. And if that’s the case, we need to seek what is best for the future of the program. What can’t keep happening is the woe is me “this won’t happen” or “that’s not possible” mentality. That certainly won’t ...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures
Replies: 161
Views: 7961

Re: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures

The reality is, though: 1. It’s a larger venue central to the largest population center in the state 2. Alcohol is served there 3. It is in-state, drawing local crowd All reasons you could draw people that would normally not make a URI game. That’s just a few of them… The material benefits vastly ou...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Again, basically a diplomatic approach to tossing them out. Still, I don't see that happening. And if that’s the case, we need to seek what is best for the future of the program. What can’t keep happening is the woe is me “this won’t happen” or “that’s not possible” mentality. That certainly won’t ...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures
Replies: 161
Views: 7961

Re: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures

Billyboy78 wrote: 2 years ago I know PC will always be the top team in our state in the minds of the fans and the media. I'm not sure the gap has ever been this wide.
This post made me physically cringe. This mentality is a huge reason why our program can’t get over the hump.
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures
Replies: 161
Views: 7961

Re: Marketing & Fan Engagement Failures

I know I’ve been scolded for it in the past, but I think URI is stupid for not playing a neutral-ish game every season at the Dunk. I would do it when the students are on break, against a team that wouldn’t normally draw very well. Hell pack up the court from the RC and bring it up. And as a school...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2022-23 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 725
Views: 261300

Re: 2022-23 Schedule (top post is current)

Fact of the matter is, we boned ourselves with our performance over the last two years. That is why we got crap pairings in conference play. We were gifted a great schedule and a chance over those two years and blew it. Now we need to cook the cupcakes if we want 2x Dayton & 2x VCU again. This w...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

What happens when the P2 conferences take there ball and say we are having our own basketball tournament? BE is basketball only. They have no say in what the FB conference do. This is what the big conferences are driving at for football, ultimately. Nobody likes bowls because the whole selection an...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

I am not sure what you think URI can do at this point. I feel Bernadette McGlade has done a great job as A10 commissioner. She is extremely well respected in the NCAA community. I think there is much more involved than just a few administrators demanding that some of the league's bottom feeders be ...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Media giants are going to have enormous influence on the P2/P5 transition and this will trickle down to a lesser extent on the basketball-centric conferences of which the BE is the major domo and well behind is the A-10. The prevailing opinion for some time has been that while markets are important...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

If by cartel, you mean the P2 that is coming out of this then yes. No matter what happens though, there will be a third league that has a lot of weak football programs but will likely include some good basketball schools - looking at the ACC if they lose Miami, FSU and Clemson as some think is like...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

78, I think the BE as whole (AD's and Val Ackerman) have no interest in adding URI in the near future. We just to don't move the needle enough to make it worth their while. Bingo. Unless a school has an established 1-A football program, the Cartel won't be interested. UMass is the only A-10 school ...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

Thanks to you and mike for injecting some realism into this discussion. This is a media driven world and they will have a big, big say in how this all evolves. Right now it's Fox with the Big Ten and ESPN on the SEC. But those arrangements may or may not be totally exclusive and there are other pla...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

I get conference realignment is scary for a lot of people on here because URI has no control over its own fate, but most of these takes are off the wall. 1. Dayton to Big 12? 2. UMass to Big 12? 3. VCU to ACC? 4. URI to Big East or ACC? 5. Davidson to the ACC Football drives all these decisions. Re...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

*Logs on for shits and giggles* *Sees someone says URI to ACC* *Logs back off until November.* Yawn. That’s the best you can do? ACC loses 4 major programs to the SEC, they will be in need of teams to retain a competitive stance. Pool to pull out of is quite limited. While I literally in the post c...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

I'm not one to speculate on the P2/P5 transition, and this developing story is important only because of the ripple effects on the A-10 and URI. The move to the B10 by USC/UCLA is simply motivated by the increased TV revenue which will allow those schools to maintain their athletics competitiveness...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

URI will never be part of the BE. The BE is all private schools except for UCONN which was accepted back. The BE has a very successful formula and an unbelievable contract with FOX that is not going to change. They will pick and choose whom they want in their league. The BE is in control. It is cor...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128268

Re: Conference Realignment

This gets hard to follow at a certain point. Considering virtually all history has been abandoned, do these conferences go all the way and rename/rebrand, too? This obviously severely damages the Pac12… and if everything plays out as rumored with the SEC, the ACC will be the same. The B12 is also st...
by the_one_mike
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Roster 2022-23
Replies: 452
Views: 36134

Re: Roster 2022-23

Archie is the perfect coach for Carey. May be wishful thinking, but I think two years with them together could actually realize all the potential there. Mostly comes down to ball handling, shooting, and decision-making. Kid has all the intangibles down and an incredible nose for the ball… In the rig...
by the_one_mike
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68921

Re: Head coach speculation for 2022-23

I posted some fairly disparaging things about Dan on his way out, more of frustration that tampering by UConn seemed clearly evident but that’s a different conversation for a different day. But, man, it would be great to see Bobby back in Kingston. Always thought he was a major contributor to Rhody ...
by the_one_mike
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 571
Views: 40213

Re: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)

Fun story. At work this week, a gentleman came in fully decked in PC gear. Hat, shirt, jacket, pants, the whole 9. Helped him out, had a great convo and he commended my assistance. Passed off to a better POC for what he needed and continued on my day… but just can’t contain myself. As he walked out,...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/1372575020963274761?s=21 Guard U? He knows Bobby and Dan (Marshall) and has family in Arizona. Quite the list. Yet some here don't think he's been a good player here. I don’t think any single person can say he wasn’t a good player. I think what has been in qu...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

rhodysurf wrote: 3 years ago I’ll root for him wherever he goes. He played four years and didn’t transfer before graduating. Why would come back here when he can get media exposure on a P5 team next year to try and get a decent pro contract
Exactly
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

So Cox let Fatts do whatever he wants for three years, we underachieve for three years, then Fatts leaves anyway? So what has even been the point of all of this? Also, I don't have as big of a problem with players transferring as many posters here, but you don't get to kiss the logo at center court...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

I love the kid but he’s no good without a coach who will force him to play to his strengths, rather than let him do whatever he wants and chuck shots as a 28% shooter. That said, odd to be a 23-24 year old coming back. No way does he make the league at this age especially without being a 40%+ shoot...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

As crazy as this sounds, what if Fatts transfers to PC... All hell breaks lose He hates Cooley and the feeling is mutual, that’s not happening... but certainly an interesting fan fiction lolol. He’s looking for a run into the tournament under a P5 team for media exposure to up his stock. Either tha...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

Fatts and Tyrese are also super close, adding to the long list of why UCONN makes sense I got word of both of them being unhappy and considering options other than Rhody well before Rese made the announcement. Made a thread here and got flamed. There’s a high probability he lands in Storrs. Can you...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

ngriff wrote: 3 years ago Fatts and Tyrese are also super close, adding to the long list of why UCONN makes sense
I got word of both of them being unhappy and considering options other than Rhody well before Rese made the announcement. Made a thread here and got flamed. There’s a high probability he lands in Storrs.
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!
Replies: 58
Views: 4200

Re: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!

“I waited for the moment he turned the corner and became a winner” is what you said. I gave you all the times he was a winner, but you changed the goalposts and asked when he was considered a “leader.” Shooting percentages are brutal for him and always will be, but he’s a winner. Nobody is moving t...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!
Replies: 58
Views: 4200

Re: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!

While I can agree with parts of this take, I think Fatts had problems trusting his teammates to make plays. Tonight with him finding Legget open for those 3s is things he should have and could have been doing more of for the past 2 years. Or maybe it is just now that we are starting to make those b...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!
Replies: 58
Views: 4200

Re: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!

While I can agree with parts of this take, I think Fatts had problems trusting his teammates to make plays. Tonight with him finding Legget open for those 3s is things he should have and could have been doing more of for the past 2 years. Or maybe it is just now that we are starting to make those b...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #22, Senior Night: Rams v Dayton Flyers, Tuesday Feb 16, 7pm CBSSN
Replies: 474
Views: 17098

Re: Game #22, Senior Night: Rams v Dayton Flyers, Tuesday Feb 16, 7pm CBSSN

I know that this team has been pretty easy to bang on and this game was definitely not perfect or even pretty, but at least they showed some heart and some guts. Especially Mitchell playing thru obvious pain. Good to see guys into it on the bench. Promising stuff from Leggett. For where we’re at wi...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!
Replies: 58
Views: 4200

Re: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!

Facts. This team is going to be something to watch as we build around that energy. The parts are all in place for something special... We have parts not the whole. Need at least another ball handler with solid BB IQ. Ish has to stay for sure. If Cox can replace some of the deadwood with solid recru...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #22, Senior Night: Rams v Dayton Flyers, Tuesday Feb 16, 7pm CBSSN
Replies: 474
Views: 17098

Re: Game #22, Senior Night: Rams v Dayton Flyers, Tuesday Feb 16, 7pm CBSSN

I know that this team has been pretty easy to bang on and this game was definitely not perfect or even pretty, but at least they showed some heart and some guts. Especially Mitchell playing thru obvious pain. Good to see guys into it on the bench. Promising stuff from Leggett. For where we’re at wi...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!
Replies: 58
Views: 4200

Re: Ishmael Leggett is the FUTURE!

Facts. This team is going to be something to watch as we build around that energy. The parts are all in place for something special...
by the_one_mike
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #22, Senior Night: Rams v Dayton Flyers, Tuesday Feb 16, 7pm CBSSN
Replies: 474
Views: 17098

Re: Game #22, Senior Night: Rams v Dayton Flyers, Tuesday Feb 16, 7pm CBSSN

I really wish they’d give these last second shots to Leggett and Shep. Probably worth a few wins this year. Loyalty is what this program is currently built on and Fatts was given the keys to our program in exchange for exactly that. As much as I agree... it was never going to happen. That dynamic w...