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by Essam
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament - General Discussion
Replies: 221
Views: 11907

Re: A10 Tournament - General Discussion

Uri Finished 3 in th regular seas0n, can finish no worse than 4 in th tourney. VCU has finished this season at 7 w and 7 losses, which is baronesqu Get ready to dance
by Essam
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #25: @ George Mason - Saturday @ 4pm
Replies: 300
Views: 19015

Re: Game #25: @ George Mason - Saturday @ 4pm

how do you get the A10 site?
by Essam
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2 - vs UMass-Lowell - Sunday, Nov. 16, 2pm
Replies: 139
Views: 6486

Re: Game #2 - vs UMass-Lowell - Sunday, Nov. 16, 2pm

When will Cox start airing URI games on Channel 5 ? (OCN)
by Essam
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2014-15 Prediction Contest
Replies: 116
Views: 6693

Re: Opening the 2014-15 Prediction Contest

15-14
11-7
69.25
EC 16.9
6002

Essam
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3 new recruits
Replies: 3
Views: 725

3 new recruits

With terril, hare and powell are we at the limit on Players?
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn
Replies: 8
Views: 950

Re: Tyson Wheeler/Kris Dunn

Notice that Prov. Journal had in its article that Dunn was considering leaving but that Dunn denied it.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #25: @ Dayton - Wed Feb 23, 7pm WHIO/SNY
Replies: 254
Views: 8910

Re: Game #25: @ Dayton - Wed Feb 23, 7pm OSN/WHIO/SNY

Just got off the phone with Cox and they could not find the game listed on OSN. The game is not listed on the guide view, Anybody have any other info on TV for the dayton game? Thanks .Essam
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #15: @ LSU - Saturday Jan 4 @ 5:30pm ET
Replies: 369
Views: 16020

Re: Game #15: LSU - Saturday Jan 4 @ 5:30pm ET

Great win and this is what I expected to see when in Italy. I would like to see better result on lay ups and shots close to the basket. 11 such shot were missed in the first half and 15 in the second half. {not all reached the rim and sometime s there were multiple attempts}. Turnovers would also fi...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Dunn to leave PC ?
Replies: 200
Views: 13708

Re: Dunn to leave PC ?

I do not want to get in a pis---- contest with a skunk. My first article I clearly labeled the information as a question and not a fact. In the post itself I felt that it was clearly a rumor and not a fact. My personal opinion is that KD would not come to URI but I would not be unhappy if he left PC...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Dunn to leave PC ?
Replies: 200
Views: 13708

Re: Dunn to leave PC ?

I'll be happy when Sean learns to read.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Reynolds article on Billy Baron
Replies: 23
Views: 1843

Reynolds article on Billy Baron

In this Mornings Journal thing he forgot to tell us about BB. Canissus lost to Notre Dame and their record is 8 wins and 5 losses.

http://www.providencejournal.com/sports ... rrived.ece
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Dunn to leave PC ?
Replies: 200
Views: 13708

Dunn to leave PC ?

Word around New London has that Dunn is looking to leave PC. URI is one of the school he is interested IN .Sources tell me that his parent is upset with the coach and blames the coach for his injury problem.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #12: New Hampshire - Sunday Dec 22 @ 2pm
Replies: 167
Views: 8139

Re: Game #12: New Hampshire - Sunday Dec 22 @ 2pm

I feel that DH job has been made more difficult by two unexpected development that he could not expecr to happen. 1. The idiotic rule changes that prohibts touching a defensive player and allowing the offensive player to elbow the defensive player and calling a foul on the offensive player for runni...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Christmas Greeting
Replies: 16
Views: 1254

Re: Christmas Greeting

Merry Christmas to all .to the players, May the refs swallow their whistles on the touch fouls> the refs are making the game boring and a foul shooting contest.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #12: New Hampshire - Sunday Dec 22 @ 2pm
Replies: 167
Views: 8139

Game #12: New Hampshire - Sunday Dec 22 @ 2pm

Who is resppnsible for URI-UNH to go up against the Patriots? I believe this is the second game to go against the Pats. I know the Pats game is at 4:30 but by the time you get out of ryan center it will be darn close to that.. . Let's put some thought into the schedule. A 1 o'clock start would be he...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #11: @Detroit - Sunday Dec 7, 2pm
Replies: 324
Views: 14179

Re: Game #11: @Detroit - Sunday Dec 7, 2pm

I am ready to jump off the cliff. Every one could bury a jumper in Italy. That's what we need. Teams to play no defense and maybe we could win. Nice group of Kids .I am 82 .years old and wonder how long I can wait for the rebuilding.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #11: @Detroit - Sunday Dec 7, 2pm
Replies: 324
Views: 14179

Re: Game #11: @Detroit - Sunday Dec 7, 2pm

I think we should all chip in and whoever makes out the URI schedule a copy of the Patriots schedule get a copy
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #10: Providence College - Thur Dec 5 @ 8:00pm ET
Replies: 584
Views: 23387

Re: Game #10: Providence College - Thur Dec 5 @ 8:00pm ET

Sean Please look at The Fortune episode again. Count the number of steps each player took before Fortune gave him a forarm to the neck/chest area.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #8: McNeese State - Tue Nov 26 @ 7:30pm ET
Replies: 274
Views: 10943

Re: Game #8: McNeese State - Tue Nov 26 @ 7:30pm ET

I like what I've seen thus far. It isn''t Val Halla but it is an improvement. If you think he can't coach take a look at how well behaved his Children are. After one game in Italy he Took Biruta to the front of the bus and draped a white towel to keep the sun off the computer screen. In the previous...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #4: Metro State - NIT Tip-Off - Monday Nov 18 @ 8pm ET
Replies: 502
Views: 17940

Re: Game #4: Metro State - NIT Tip-Off - Monday Nov 18 @ 8pm

I have been on this board for many moons and can remember negative post about Lamar Odem so Mike Powell take heart and remember where this trash is coming from..
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2 - @ SMU - November 11th @ 8:00pm
Replies: 461
Views: 16824

Re: Game #2 - @ SMU - November 11th @ 8:00pm

I posted this after the Maine game and it still holds true in my opinion after the SMU game; Joined: Fri Oct 05, 2012 1:10 pm Posts: 124 Impressions - too many fouls(75) too many missed layups,too many turnovers,Ec and hassan must play more.The fast pace was what I thought we would get last year.I t...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2 - @ SMU - November 11th @ 8:00pm
Replies: 461
Views: 16824

Re: Game #2 - @ SMU - November 11th @ 8:00pm

any TV ? RI verizon or RI Cox.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1 - Maine - November 8th @ 7:30pm
Replies: 220
Views: 11783

Re: Game #1 - Maine - November 8th @ 7:30pm

I didnot hear anyone defending Baron ball!
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1 - Maine - November 8th @ 7:30pm
Replies: 220
Views: 11783

Re: Game #1 - Maine - November 8th @ 7:30pm

Impressions - too many fouls(75) too many missed layups,too many turnovers,Ec and hassan must play more.The fast pace was what I thought we would get last year.I think this was a good first effort. They are going to surprise a lot of people. Better crowd than I expected.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1 - Maine - November 8th @ 7:30pm
Replies: 220
Views: 11783

Re: Game #1 - Maine - November 8th @ 7:30pm

The time is now. No excuses. 7 new players or not. Good coaches win
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2013-14 Prediction Contest
Replies: 120
Views: 6329

Re: Opening the 2013-14 Prediction Contest

1. 23-8
2. 12-4
3.75.9
4 Mumford 17.2
5. 5455
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331251

Re: Next year's needs: Ryan Center In-Game Experience

Stop down and say hello . My seats are in 205 row 3 seats 17 -18
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Biruta
Replies: 37
Views: 2891

Biruta

Does anyone have any news on how serious the injury is? News that is after x-rays were taken.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2013 Exhibition: Southern Connecticut - Friday Nov 1
Replies: 169
Views: 8776

Re: 2013 Exhibition: Southern Connecticut - Friday Nov 1

the game was ruined by the refs. at one point they had 37 whistles in 6 minutes. I feel that if this is going to be how refs call the game it will be my last year as a season ticket holder. The fouls were called accurate for the most part.Defense was much better than in Italy. Offense showed improve...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Top Freshmen
Replies: 73
Views: 4063

Re: Top Freshmen

In my conversation with DH in Italy he was very concerned with the amount of talent on the RI team and the fact that none of the team had ever not played and and in fact had all been the stars of their high school teams. He didn't want them to get discouraged and transfer. It was also very clear to ...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Madness 2013!!
Replies: 181
Views: 12561

Re: Rhody Madness 2013!!

I talked to DH before the event (MM) and he said the reason there would not be a game was that the players had had a tough practice early in the day and would have a tough practice tomorrow . I really enjoyed MM and talked and shook hands with all the players before it started.Also met Preston broth...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Bill Koch: To Respectibility, and Beyond?
Replies: 6
Views: 1104

Re: Bill Koch: To Respectibility, and Beyond?

Why is he hedging his bets. have faith in DH and his players!
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: A Great Day for Boston
Replies: 5
Views: 898

Re: A Great Day for Boston

Great day in Bean town. I haven't come down to earth yet. Heres hoping for an elite 8 win to make it a trifecta.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Media Day
Replies: 71
Views: 3839

Re: A10 Media Day

DH biggest problem is playing time for all members of the team.All of his players come from teams where they were the stars and they have not learned how to be a bench warmers .It is a nice problem to have but it can lead to complications.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jordan Hare's Roster Status: Back Out Again
Replies: 1151
Views: 79325

Re: Jordan Hare

Jordan Hare got my Most Improved player award in Italy. He also seems to be a leader on the team
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: WHY IS THIS NEWS?
Replies: 49
Views: 3433

Re: WHY IS THIS NEWS?

What is University money that the article mentions but does not explain to the unknowing fans. Maybe if they explained this the story would have no relevance.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Predictions
Replies: 20
Views: 1513

Re: Conference Predictions

Looking forward to the season! You are going to be surprised by Hare's improvement. Last year hJuRI had one player who could make his own shot. Mnow there are 8 to 10 who can make there oWn shots.the offend is set lto go. The season success depends on how fast the defense comes around..I am highly o...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Our New Floor
Replies: 511
Views: 52259

Re: Our New Floor

I like it!
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Reports from Pre-Italy Open Practice
Replies: 56
Views: 3890

Re: Reports from Pre-Italy Open Practice

Watching this practice was like watching a cirque de show in Los Vegas. So Much going on that you are sure to miss something. Hare is still the thinnest person I have ever seen. I can't wait till tomorrow and we head to Rome.
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Reports from Pre-Italy Open Practice
Replies: 56
Views: 3890

Re: Acctual Practice For Italy trip

A handout given to all said" For video highlights ,photo galleries, and online journals yhroughout Rhode Islands 10 day trip to italy,besure to follow the Rams on Twitter@RhodyMBB and on GoRhody.com. additional video coverage, including highlights and interveiws, will be available on coxsportso...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Reports from Pre-Italy Open Practice
Replies: 56
Views: 3890

Reports from Pre-Italy Open Practice

The athletic ability quickness were very evident. The improvement of Mike Powell, Jordan Hare , T.J. Buchanan andXavier Mumfordl shown forth in some of tne drills, Mike AAaman had a large boot on and had limited participation. E,C. Mathews Jarelle Reischel, Biggie Minnis <I. Onkyekaba, Gilydas Birut...
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice for Italy Trip
Replies: 72
Views: 6937

Re: Italy trip

I will send reports to Rod as long as I am able to find public computers. I do not have a smart phone
by Essam
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Must read Chasing Perfect By Bob Hurley
Replies: 2
Views: 564

Must read Chasing Perfect By Bob Hurley

1000 + wins, 25 state championship, 4 Nat'l championships, 7 undefeated seasons the will to win in basketball and life. an onteresting read on the how to stategies of how it was done and how to make your life more meaningful, Several insights on his two sons as they grew up . I am sure you will all ...
by Essam
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Transfers
Replies: 360
Views: 20965

Re: Transfers

The idiocy of keeping your star player on the bench in a tournament game, where you're blowing a lead. Why? "I kept him out cawz he had three fouls." Who the hell keeps a stud on the bench in the second half for three fouls? Especially while you're watching a big lead dwindle. I never bot...
by Essam
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rutgers Coaching Search - Eddie Jordan hired (updated 4/18)
Replies: 64
Views: 4940

Re: Rutgers Coaching Search - Eddie Jordan hired (updated 4/

I hope EJ has a long successful; career at RU.
by Essam
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: [OFFICIAL] Hurley Signs Extension With URI
Replies: 1170
Views: 56009

Re: [UPDATE] Hurley Reportedly Signing Extension With URI

Rod why would any URI fan want to go on the pc board. Its bad enuff that they come on this board with there drivel.
by Essam
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: [OFFICIAL] Hurley Signs Extension With URI
Replies: 1170
Views: 56009

Re: And it begins.. Renewed Speculation of Dan Hurley to Rut

h yes, the highest paid state employee argument. If you want to make a case against being ignorant, that's probably not the best place to start.

He is also the second highest paid div 1 coach in RI.The little school in Providence takes top honors
by Essam
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: [OFFICIAL] Hurley Signs Extension With URI
Replies: 1170
Views: 56009

Re: And it begins.. Renewed Speculation of Dan Hurley to Rut

What time is the team meeting?
by Essam
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center Seating Capacity
Replies: 66
Views: 3916

Re: Ryan Center Seating Capacity

If you want to keep a coach you better move into that neighborhood.