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by wpbrown8267
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16630

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

Came down from NH for this one…wow I’m glad I made the trip…crazy with this teams turnaround. They look like such a cohesive unit out there, man I can’t remember a uri team shooting it that well from deep…wow was that fun to watch!
by wpbrown8267
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 330694

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

bigappleram wrote: 2 months ago Watching Umass twitter losing theit mind about lack of wifi in the Ryan and how laughable our ESPN+ announcing crew is.
I mean they’re not wrong haha…with that said, that fan base bitching about the Ryan center…while their attendance averages around 3k and 1/3 getting filled out at Mullins center
by wpbrown8267
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 137005

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

McRam wrote: 2 months ago was it 4 3’s also? When did he become a 3 pt shooter?
I know right…he’s shooting 41% from 3 this year…scary
by wpbrown8267
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16630

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

Any word on Cross? Or does it seem like game time decision?
by wpbrown8267
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 137005

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Holmes - 33 pts/12 rebs…12/18 from the floor
by wpbrown8267
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 137005

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

theblueram wrote: 2 months ago Holmes is a beast. It's like he's a kid on a playground. Fun to watch. Dude is amazing.
Kid is feeling it right now…his outiside shot has improved so much since last year…Dayton is good!!!
by wpbrown8267
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ring of Honor
Replies: 251
Views: 58787

Re: Ring of Honor

THR TALK ON THIS THREAD HAS FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE MENS BB PROGRAM;THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY RHODY ATHLETES IN OTHER SPORTS ,BOTH MEN AND LADIES, THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RING OF HONOR The women have one NCAA appearance when I was 8 years old (my beard is gray now), and despite recent "s...
by wpbrown8267
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY
Replies: 75
Views: 9215

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY

1. 16-15
2. 9-9
3. 68.80
4. House 15.2
5. 4,688
by wpbrown8267
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '20 G Jaden House (High Point -> URI)
Replies: 148
Views: 23658

Re: 20’ G Jaden House (High Point -> ?)

Dino611 wrote: 11 months ago Jcru you might’ve been right with the Enoch guess, now let’s see if Pride will come here and be a 3 guard
would love to add Pride and Minor...that would make it four starters. Solid start by Archie and crew!
by wpbrown8267
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2022-23 MBB Prediction Contest
Replies: 98
Views: 5977

Re: Opening the 2022-23 MBB Prediction Contest

1. 15-16
2. 7-11
3. 69.68
4. Freeman 14.33
5. 4,782
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22
Replies: 653
Views: 24760

Re: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22

Dana Tate starting for Norfolk State vs Baylor...game on TBS

https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/game/209
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #1 - Games of Interest
Replies: 120
Views: 5276

Re: Week #1 - Games of Interest

PC up 43-36 at half over Sacred Heart. SHU has been hitting a ton of 3’s…were keeping it a one possession game most of the 1st half
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2021-22 MBB Prediction Contest
Replies: 66
Views: 4117

Re: Opening the 2021-22 MBB Prediction Contest

1) 19-12
2) 11-7
3) 70.12
4) Sheppard 14.80
5) 4,166
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 118950

Re: The Patriot Way

Judon has been good, but Hightower is cooked and there's not a lot else there. That's part of the reason why we're not getting a pass rush or able to cover RB's and TE's he's 3rd in the league in sacks...Bentley forces the fumbled when Dak tried to reach over at the goal line. Has LBs overall been ...
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 118950

Re: The Patriot Way

But Jones looked good again. I think he may be a star. Kraft and Belichick need to get this team together next year. Better O line and better defensive backs. Plus WR and TE. Sounds like we need an overhaul. I would say linebackers are a bigger issue than the defensive backs at this time. It's pret...
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Realignment 2021
Replies: 122
Views: 17886

Re: Realignment 2021

ramster wrote: 2 years ago
Who is the math wizard running the MVC twitter account...MBB 20 conference titles since 2006...unless they are combining regular season and conf tourney...
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4008
Views: 441567

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

I wish Rhody in the coming years of the TBT would make an alumni team like a lot of the other programs. I think it would be great to watch and they could be really good. Imagine like JT, EC, Hassan, Delroy, Xavier, Andre Berry, maybe Jimmy Baron Jr, Keith Cothran, etc. I guess one can only dream ha...
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 945
Views: 60188

Re: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)

Just saw on Rhody's MBB instagram that Ryan Center will be back to full capacity for the season, yahoo!
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4008
Views: 441567

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

Hasahn French is trying out as a TE for the Titans Can definitely see that happening for him. Don't have to shoot free throws in the NFL! that i could see working, basketball players transitioning to the NFl, specifically TE - Mo Alie Cox - Jimmy Graham - Rico Gathers - Tony Gonzalez - Antonio Gates
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 945
Views: 60188

Re: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)

Some of the comments on this thread by our supposed fans are ridiculous. To balance this I’ll say I’ll be going to as many games as possible from 3.5 hours out and have renewed my tickets. I’m excited to see 2 of the best big men we have had in a long long time develop. I’m excited to watch Ish dev...
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistant Coach Opening in Men's Basketball
Replies: 372
Views: 30219

Re: Assistant Coach Opening in Men's Basketball

I'll join the speculation pool here...Al Skinner?
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Boston College Head Coach Search
Replies: 109
Views: 6729

Re: Boston College Head Coach Search

BC is a ‘blue blood’ in college hockey, wtf are u talking about...raising expectations on their hockey program But, they are not the best program in MA are they? BC last won the championship in 2010 . I guess you meant "blue blood" in a way we speak of "old money". Even PC has w...
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Boston College Head Coach Search
Replies: 109
Views: 6729

Re: Boston College Head Coach Search

Rhody72 wrote: 2 years ago Having a successful basketball program would raise expectations for football and hockey which would put too much pressure on the AD.
BC is a ‘blue blood’ in college hockey, wtf are u talking about...raising expectations on their hockey program
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2021-22
Replies: 1004
Views: 82145

Re: The Transfer Carousel -2021

Really didn’t think this kid was that great. He was an average A10 player at best. Looked awful bad the Rams. God bless I guess I guess average players win A10 ROY awards??? I'm not saying he's a superstar, but he's better then average Since he's a local kid I'll follow and support him, wich him th...
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 960
Views: 79421

Re: The 2021 Coaching Carousel

Sean Miller out @ Arizona

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ean-miller

things continue to go south with Cox next year...do we make the push (I'm half kidding here)
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 21-22
Replies: 839
Views: 57168

Re: A10 Outlook for 21-22

Rhode_Island_Red wrote: 2 years ago
Rhody15 wrote: 2 years ago Grant Golden returning for Richmond.
Isn't he about 30 years old?
getting there...he'll turn 24 midway through next season
by wpbrown8267
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 21-22
Replies: 839
Views: 57168

Re: A10 Outlook for 21-22

Way-too-early top 25... https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/earlytop25040521/gonzaga-ucla-1-2-way-too-early-top-25-college-basketball-rankings-2021-22 15. St. Bonaventure Bonnies It's not easy to gauge how good the Bonnies really were this past season. They only played two nonc...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Sheppard
Replies: 137
Views: 9456

Re: Sheppard

Is this thread titled “Sheppard” by mistake? Rename it “Let’s bash Fatts Thread # 79”. Give it a break. Did he not sign your souvenir basketball? Ish and Shep had better get some help this year bringing the ball up under pressure. I love those two but I feel until/unless we pick up a great ball han...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2021 NCAA Tournament
Replies: 387
Views: 19513

Re: 2021 NCAA Tournament

Rhode_Island_Red wrote: 3 years ago
Ramulous wrote: 3 years ago I can never root for Syracuse or current big east teams. Sorry people
Not to mention their whiny, unbearable coach.
Boehiem is insufferable, so pompous...you see how that tool answered a reporter a few weeks ago about never playing a game. Such a tool, he’s always been a first rate asshole
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2021 NCAA Tournament
Replies: 387
Views: 19513

Re: 2021 NCAA Tournament

Just as with the other significant upsets to date the defense was immense and relentless. 12 steals for Loyola vs only 5 for Illinois Krutwig 9-18 FG, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 19 points. Nice box score line. #1 Big10 seed goes down in round of 32. I LOVE IT Putting 9 B10 teams in the tourn...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149790

Re: Fatts

I am a URI fan...the team...not players or coaches. If you go somewhere else you are now the enemy. When you are on the URI team I am your fan...when you are not and still could be, I am no longer your fan. haha so Fatts is ur enemy now after all that kid gave to the program...helluva fan its been ...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149790

Re: Fatts

I am a URI fan...the team...not players or coaches. If you go somewhere else you are now the enemy. When you are on the URI team I am your fan...when you are not and still could be, I am no longer your fan. haha so Fatts is ur enemy now after all that kid gave to the program...helluva fan its been ...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament March 3-14 2021
Replies: 212
Views: 9503

Re: A10 Tournament March 3-14 2021

BC is his alma mater, so that adds a wrinkle to the situation, however his situation is very similar to Hurley's from the 2016-17 season to 2017-18 here...Rhody won the A10 and was a minute away from the second weekend, a very succesful season and the following year we were picked darlings of the A1...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2021 NCAA Tournament
Replies: 387
Views: 19513

Re: 2021 NCAA Tournament

I didn’t see Pee Cee make it. I thought Cooley said in November he had a tournament team and needed to schedule accordingly. Sorry to re-hash it but next year URI has got to put there foot down and say if they wanna play then it’s in Kingston. No more kissing there Ass. URI already has a pretty goo...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: All things Dan Hurley/UCONN THREAD
Replies: 1344
Views: 132453

Re: All things Dan Hurley/UCONN THREAD

Turgeon always rubbed me the wrong way from that Cancun tourney glad Juwan H came after him Turgeon is a turd, don’t really like that guy. Cancun comes to mind as mentioned before Also, why the fuck weren’t both tossed? Why just Juwan...Turgeon was just as guilty in what happened...yes did Juwan se...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of interest - Rest of Season
Replies: 533
Views: 19786

Re: Games of interest - Rest of Season

Some thoughts on the UConn game tonight... 1: Martin did nothing. Role player. 2: The Big East has never been worse (of course Nova was a very good team). Missed opportunity for Hurley. 3. Yes, I am bitter about Martin leaving us. He's not exactly in a better position now at UConn. Excellent class ...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of interest - Rest of Season
Replies: 533
Views: 19786

Re: Games of interest - Rest of Season

UConn vs. Creighton should be a great matchup, the Huskies want revenge after the previous 2 loses. This would be the perfect stage for that. they are one of the hottest teams right now, since Bouknight came back. Danny has them playing like the 2017 Rhody team that got hot and made the run in A10 ...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jacob Toppin Transferring....
Replies: 1023
Views: 73056

Re: Jacob Toppin Transferring....

You guys are absolutely delusional if you think Tyrese and Jacob took big steps forward this year with new coaches. Their numbers are almost identical to last year with another year of playing and another year of maturity. Tyrese is averaging less points, with a better field-goal percentage. All ot...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jacob Toppin Transferring....
Replies: 1023
Views: 73056

Re: Jacob Toppin Transferring....

You think we are bad. Kentucky is awful. They would run us out of the gym. Anyone who thinks otherwise is just watching thru Keaney BLue blinders, which I know a majority of people here do. I think this came up a few months earlier on the same thread, and completely agree with you Rhody15 (i think ...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who’ Available- Who do we want (To replace DC)?
Replies: 308
Views: 13501

Re: Who’ Available- Who do we want (To replace DC)?

Uh, no. i don't think you can detect sarcasm...ever With the names people are throwing out, I wouldn't be surprised if he was actually serious. i think he threw it out there more of an acknowledgement of how great of job Tammi has done this year with the womens team, and the fact that I bet she cou...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who’ Available- Who do we want (To replace DC)?
Replies: 308
Views: 13501

Re: Who’ Available- Who do we want (To replace DC)?

Rhody15 wrote: 3 years ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 3 years ago I say we get Tammi Reiss for head coach.
Uh, no.
i don't think you can detect sarcasm...ever
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who’ Available- Who do we want (To replace DC)?
Replies: 308
Views: 13501

Re: Who’ Available- Who do we want (To replace DC)?

Agree with your take !5' I can't see them making a change now in this Covid year. IMO We can all throw out out pie in the sky names, but Becker would be a good viable candidate He isn't as sexy a name as others but is an excellent coach, has won over 20 games every year (229-95 record) at Vermont. ...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #22, Senior Night: Rams v Dayton Flyers, Tuesday Feb 16, 7pm CBSSN
Replies: 474
Views: 17087

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

PeterRamTime wrote: 3 years ago Laughing out loud at the free throw jumper from Harris
No one 3ft in front of him and he does that, no awareness whatsoever
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 960
Views: 79421

Re: The 2020 Coaching Carousel

I know it’s off topic but since it’s been mentioned for us to have success in A10 and NCAA we need 3 studs. That Cat Tyson ARD team had the most success but the ‘88 team of Silk Garrick and Green was a whisker away from elite 8 and the EC Terrel Hassy team was IMO a bad offensive charge on Robinson...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2020-21 Women's Basketball
Replies: 125
Views: 17167

Re: 2020-21 Women's Basketball

https://www.si.com/college/syracuse/college/syracuse/basketball/former-syracuse-assistant-turnaround-rhode-island Former Syracuse Assistant Tammi Reiss Leading Turnaround at Rhode Island Reiss is leading a turnaround as the Rams compete for an Atlantic 10 title. Great article and write up on Tammi....
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts injury status
Replies: 106
Views: 6117

Re: Fatts injury status

He did not hit a big 3. At all. Jesus Christ man. He hit 2 in the last 30 seconds to get the cover. But yes he was 0-6 in the first 39:30 Well yea for the cover, I like to think of a "big" 3 as something that actually impacts the result of the game. I mean reef did say 'for the cover'...b...
by wpbrown8267
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI Game Replays
Replies: 176
Views: 17464

Re: URI Game Replays

rhodysurf wrote: 3 years ago The time has come... Enjoy everyone. Thanks again to theblueram for this, ill drop it in your mailbox this week

Great work to both you and theBlueram...and to think X-mas ended a few weeks ago...throwing this on my TV tongight or tomorrow!