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Ben

Hi guys. Yeah... it's been a while. Thanks.

Jcru - yes. You, Rod, Tony, and I were the "loudest" people during the Jerry D era for sure. Then... Rod and I were once again the loudest during pretty much the entire Jim Baron era. These hires are critical.

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Ben

Speaking of Rod Carri... Does anyone even remember what his claim to fame was? I ask this, because it is relevant to this discussion. Rod was some obscure URI fan who no one ever heard off outside the Rhody ranks, until one faithful day he undressed Bill Reynolds in a printed response to one of his...

Ben

How long do you expect this take? We talking 3-4 days or 1-2 weeks? Some want it done today, which is dumb. There better be at least three coaches rolling into interviews before Cox is given the job, assuming he is the best candidate. Take your time. Get it right. https://youtu.be/hqXaJqqp2SI .

Ben

Words cannot express how sad I am to learn that Rod has passed away. I enjoyed thousands of hours of conversation with him over the last couple of decades. I am sincerely shocked and deeply saddened to learn that he has left us. The URI Fan Experience will never be the same. Rest in peace, Rod.

Ben

This might be my first post here in over a year. F*** this sh*+. Same old story. I am starting to really believe that this program will never be good again in any significant way.

Ben

Just compile future talent, baby. Fill in the blanks (position-wise) with recruits in other years/classes. I love it.

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Ben

Bressler and Rambone...

Thanks. Over time, I have distanced myself from this forum. But, I still care. Go Rhody!

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Ben

Late to the party - but... YES. I love Antonio Reynolds-Dean. Suit him up and make bigs cover him & battle him in practice early on. Great addition to the staff. A team with a bunch of guys with his work ethic and common sense will do great things.

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Ben

Thoughts from a (now) casual observer: This team is exactly where they should be (not in the dance). I'm actually surprised at the lack of discipline that this team shows. Not bashing the coach, but I did expect more from this team by the end of year 3 of the Hurley era. Losing certain players has n...

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Free throws, turnovers, no movement on offense without the ball, inferior inside play. Game over. There are Rhody's problems in a nutshell.

Ben

I am relegated to lurker status these days. But, the PC game is enough inspiration for me to post. Having said that... This teams reminds me somewhat of one of those past URI teams where there was some talent on the roster - but, that "something else" is lacking. They obviously could benef...

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Honestly... Dude left. He was never a world beater. He had issues with whatever. He bailed. He had a Preston Murphy connection. Preston moved on. So, given all of that - I expect nothing. Much like Preston himself, he should not be the hope that all things hang on. The bar should be set with a new r...

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SmartyBarrett wrote:Great post, Ben.

Thanks.

Ben

TruePoint wrote:This Ben should post more. Think you hit it on the head in all respects, Ben.

Thanks. Only sharing my thoughts.

Ben

A bit late to the (non) party. Disappointing for sure. I love Preston and the nostalgia factor. But, I don't feel that an assistant leaving is (or should be) crippling to any program. Having said that, Hurley has had a number of unfortunate circumstances. Players getting kicked out. Players leaving....

Ben

I can't argue with Donaldson on this. Actually, I completely agree with him. I will not hold a decade of Jim Baron led disappointments against Dan Hurley and this group. I still feel good about it. Too many guys have unexpectedly been lost in the last year+. Also, Hurley has only had a year ans a ha...

Ben

Yeah, nice try. That's not what you said where I quoted you. Feel free to call me "intolerable" or whatever you prefer. But, you're the one who is calling people out (unprovoked), taking shots, etc. It's that type of behavior here that validates what Rod is trying to say. ...And, what I ha...

Ben

You, coming here and acting like you're the only person who knows what's going on, continue to build your own reputation. Believe it or not, GBG, we're not all idiots who need your guidance and insight. Kind of Ben-ish in this regard. That was always my issue with Ben, and he would make it seem lik...

Ben

Rod... I understand. This place can wear you out. It's one of the many reason why I only even bother to LOOK at this board once a week or so. ...Let alone post here. My advice (not that it's worth jack) is to not delete your account. Just back away and check in when you really feel like it. I, for o...

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This board never ceases to amaze me. One of the reason why I don't live here any more. Having said that... Kenny Green Lamar Odom Silk Owens Bench: Sly Williams & Cuttino Mobley * Tyson Wheeler on the practice squad in case of injury or me changing my mind. (I love the concept of the thread, by ...

Ben

What would Belichick do?

Ben

"Build it and they will come." If the team kicks ass and takes names, the kids will show up. They are the key. And, they need to feel that each game is an event not to be missed. If the team does its job and the school does a reasonable job of making the students aware of what's up & m...

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Shows how out of the loop I am... Biruta it is.

Ben

Exactly, Rod.

The key is making the most of the time you have with a coach like Hurley. And, THEN... hire the right replacement if he moves on to keep momentum going. See Xavier for exhibit A.

Ben

I love the modern era for following sports. Even in the late 1990's you had very limited information compared to now. It's a great time to have an interesting team to follow. We're getting much more info and access than we've ever seen at URI.

Ben

I love Gil's openness and honesty about why he came here. (Let's face it... it had been almost a decade and a half of nothing at URI.) The important thing to me is that he says that now that he's here, he's in one of the best team environments that he's ever been in. He likes it here and doesn't reg...

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SWEET.

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F#ck*ng a$sh0les. That's all that I can muster up the effort to say.

Ben

Come on, Karma. It's still Rhody's time. Let's not derail this train just yet.

Get this extension done.

Ben

Oh... shut up, Iggy. Why was I not allowed to say that I was worried yesterday? I think the Hurleys are great and I have always hoped that they would never leave. And, for the record, I hope that nothing negative ever happens to URI again. Having said that, I also hope to win the Powerball lottery a...

Ben

"Debbie Downer" alert: If the Jim Harrick "leaving, then staying, then leaving" fiasco has done anything for me, it's made me skeptical about stuff like this. I'm obviously hopeful and somewhat reassured by some of what you guys are saying. But, part of me still can't trust that ...

Ben

OK... So we've got multiple people saying that Hurley specifically said that he "is not interested" in the Rutgers job. A few other people are typing that Hurley dodged the question and/or never said that. Which is it?

Ben

I'm a bit late to the party on this. Can someone please tell me how, exactly, this is definite (Hurley staying)?

For whatever reason, I don't feel confident until I see that he officially signed. Someone, please help me to feel better about this. thanks, in advance.

Ben

The net result of all of this could be even worse. What if we end up in some shit conference in a year or 2 and the Hurleys look at it and say, "This is no better than where we were before coming to URI." ??? They could conceivably leave because the conference that we land in will not be s...

Ben

I realize that I'm WAY late to the part on this thread. But... I'm going to try to get there tonight. Not sure. If I don't make it, I'll be in front of a TV somewhere, for sure.

Ben

Looking forward to this game. Go Rhody!

Ben

I'll bet that when Billy Baron was a little kid, he was REALLY good at playing "musical chairs". But, I'm guessing that he'd never make it to the very end and actually win. He probably changed seats a million times and, in the end, came up short of any prize.

Ben

Happy Thanksgiving to you, Rod.

...And, everyone else here, as well.

Ben

We're on our way, guys. Given the circumstances, I can hang my hat on lots from this game.

Just wait until the talent rolls in here. It'll be fun.

Ben

It's not even close. I tend to dislike both programs. But...

I dislike PC the most. By a mile.

Ben

On the other side of the coin, I haven't seen Gandy. Did he migrate here from the previous version of the board?

Ben

Right here, Ben. I always knew you were not the brightest poster around with your well known reputation as a "whiner" of the first order, but your comment just shows your typical distortion and lies. But then again no one is allowed an opinion that is not approved by big bad, Ben. THERE h...

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I'm with ya' 100%, Rod.

P.S. Speaking of anti-Hurley trolls, where has Issac been?

Ben

Bigapple, I agree with your thoughts above.

Iggy, am I understanding this right...? You had patience last year (and for Baron, in general). Yet, you have none for this team? I'm scratching my head over that one.

Ben

I'm with Blue Man. Anyone who's freaking out over statistical data and won/loss records this year (especially this early) needs a reality check. Jim Baron left the cupboard less than full. Regardless of the coach, there should not be high expectations thrown on this roster. The fact thatYou have a n...

Ben

I'm not sure that I'd use the word "ecstatic" to describe the performances in the first 2 games. Having said that, your larger point is well taken. I agree that in many ways, you can see where things will eventually be much better. In terms of wins & losses, I chalked this season up as...

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I agree that everyone needs to relax. As mentioned earlier, at least the team looks like they're playing hard and with a purpose. You can already tell that the coaching is much better this year. What would this exact cast of characters do if Baron were still here? You won't see what the Hurleys can ...

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