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by NHRamFan
11 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 671
Views: 58172

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

CamsRams wrote: 1 day ago Updated with Hammond de-commit:


RhodyMBB_Grid.png

Best to not use ink on this chart. Pencil only. :lol:
by NHRamFan
11 hours ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI LOI ---> ??? )
Replies: 436
Views: 59499

Re: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI LOI ---> ??? )

All in favor of moving Hammond to the "MASTER LIST" thread, please say AYE.

I'll start: AYE.
by NHRamFan
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4073
Views: 447709

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

Dropping this here for lack of a better place. Not a URI former, and maybe not even know to many of you, but you can bet Larry Ketvirtis remembers him.... https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/marvin-barnes-antics-with-the-spirits-of-st-louis-nearly-got-him-traded-he-s-really-something-else/ar-BB1lz6...
by NHRamFan
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1295
Views: 56613

Re: Understanding the NIL

If you aren't moving forward, you're moving backwards.
by NHRamFan
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI Rhode to Excellence Poll
Replies: 85
Views: 2164

Re: URI Rhode to Excellence Poll

Please see my post on the NIL thread....
by NHRamFan
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1295
Views: 56613

Re: Understanding the NIL

I love the NIL creativity that Dawn Staley is showing at South Carolina. When approached by a local corporation, she said she would represent them IF and only IF they offered an NIL opportunity to each of her players, including stock options. Builds team loyalty, while teaching life lessons about eq...
by NHRamFan
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 1604
Views: 56693

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Louisville's lone remaining scholarship player has entered the portal. Every player from the 23/24 team is now portaling. As Grace Slick say 55 years ago: "It's a new dawn."
by NHRamFan
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1295
Views: 56613

Re: Understanding the NIL

ElmCityRhody wrote: 1 week ago
Now you're talking!!
by NHRamFan
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1295
Views: 56613

Re: Understanding the NIL

Be careful.. typically the victim of a ponzi Scheme are clueless… BE CAREFUL AND DONT FORGET TO DONATE Well. Don't be excited when we sign players that help us win games because we have competitive NIL money! Maybe it's just, ya know....giving money to a group so that they can assist in acquiring t...
by NHRamFan
1 week ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: WNIT 2024
Replies: 18
Views: 916

Re: WNIT 2024

Women's basketball has arrived. Of note: less transfers. Less "portaling". More four year players leading to more experienced teams. Emphasis on "teams". Perhaps a recipe for success? The men's game should give it a try!
by NHRamFan
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1295
Views: 56613

Re: Understanding the NIL

Whether it was pre-NIL or now, we would never be in the discussion with certain kids, so drawing comparisons to "million dollar demands" is an exercise in absurdity. When the dust settles the 5-star kids get the big bucks and go to the P4 conferences. They were going to those schools befo...
by NHRamFan
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1295
Views: 56613

Re: Understanding the NIL

Whether it was pre-NIL or now, we would never be in the discussion with certain kids, so drawing comparisons to "million dollar demands" is an exercise in absurdity. When the dust settles the 5-star kids get the big bucks and go to the P4 conferences. They were going to those schools befor...
by NHRamFan
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: April Fools Day, 1999
Replies: 217
Views: 17604

Re: April Fools Day, 1999

25 Years ago. Might be time to retire the angst over this....
by NHRamFan
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 549
Views: 21813

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

section(105) wrote: 3 weeks ago
adam914 wrote: 3 weeks ago Yeah no chance Dan is going to Kentucky. It’s UConn for life unless the Knicks come calling. That’s my prediction at least.
My guess would be he has zero interest in coaching the pro game.
News flash: He already is....
by NHRamFan
4 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Replace NIT w/ Last 4 In Tourney
Replies: 21
Views: 717

Re: Replace NIT w/ Last 4 In Tourney

Why will this never happen? Because it makes too much sense.... LOL
by NHRamFan
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 139257

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

PCFriars wrote: 1 month ago Since it matters so much to you, you don’t need to live vicariously through others. Embrace the role you played in keeping PC out. The fact that you suck so much that it’s a Q4 game for us is not helpful.
Let me be the first to say: BOO EFFING HOO!
by NHRamFan
1 month ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: A Request
Replies: 9
Views: 562

A Request

Given that most of the pinned posts are either here, or in some cases possibly moving on, can we "un-pin" all but the '24 commits?

Thanks!!
by NHRamFan
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - And The Winners Are...
Replies: 11
Views: 421

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - And The Winners Are...

3) Average Home Attendance. As covered by RF1's excellent yearly thread, this year's average home attendance was 4,237. Your winner is NHRamFan, who was only six off with a guess of 4,231. Taylor Swift (not that one) is runner-up with 4,249. Winning this is like winning the ugliest dog category. You...
by NHRamFan
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest Chatter
Replies: 154
Views: 9241

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest Chatter

How about the attendance and scoring leader contests?
by NHRamFan
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Houston, we have a problem
Replies: 126
Views: 3471

Re: Houston, we have a problem

I never thought I'd ever have an occasion to quote Spiro Agnew. There are so many "nattering nabobs of negativity" on here. Yes - I get it. The hill is steep. But so many look at how bad things have been, are, and will be, that the new banner should have a pic of Eeyore up there. Analysis?...
by NHRamFan
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Houston, we have a problem
Replies: 126
Views: 3471

Re: Houston, we have a problem

Not looking to stir up a hornet's nest, but the biggest difference between Hurley's first few years and now: the NIL. Bigger schools and conferences have more resources. Transfer rules loosened. Players are pretty much in charge of things (see NBA). Don't like playing time? Leave. Don't like the coa...
by NHRamFan
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Davidson Women end season early
Replies: 5
Views: 343

Re: Davidson Women end season early

Wonder what the effect will be on the A-10 tourney. Will they be "seeded" based on their record (including forfeits), with a win awarded to whoever they would have played? Will they be excluded from the tournament, with a bye resulting somewhere else in the bracket?
by NHRamFan
2 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 schedule
Replies: 241
Views: 24565

Re: 2023-24 schedule

This was a disappointing game to say the least....then switched over to the men's game for more disappointment. Not feeling good about my SB bets...
by NHRamFan
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest Chatter
Replies: 154
Views: 9241

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest Chatter

One prediction contest I'd prefer to not win....
by NHRamFan
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 333733

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

Taylor Swift wrote: 2 months ago FYI someone I know is at the Sphere in Vegas and it’s $16-18 for a beer there. RC should take note for next season. 😆
Would that be Chris?
by NHRamFan
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1588
Views: 130954

Re: Conference Realignment

If you aren't moving forward, you're falling behind.
by NHRamFan
3 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 schedule
Replies: 241
Views: 24565

Re: 2023-24 schedule

The way to build a fan base is to introduce the youngest among us to the team, the facilities, and the experience. Kudos to Tammi and URI for doing this. It might not hurt, given the current state of affairs, for the men's program to swallow some pride and follow suit. The average age of the men's f...
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 139257

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

PeterRamTime wrote: 4 months ago -24.5 underdog Chicago State wins at Northwestern.

You know who Northwestern has also beaten?? URI? Yeah duh...they've also beaten freaking No.1 (at the time) Purdue.

Nothing about college basketball makes any sense.

Chicago State. The pride of the Northeast Conference!!
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NET Rankings
Replies: 138
Views: 22365

Re: NET Rankings

Saw a post on X/Twitter/Elon's World listing the NET of the New England D1 men's BB teams.

RI was DFL.
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 139257

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Jdrums#3 wrote: 4 months ago
NHRamFan wrote: 4 months ago If memory serves, they're based out of the Land, aren't they??
NH, isn’t that a Men at Work song?

“ we come from the land of Goshen…”

:D
Land Down Under; Goshen. 6 of one; half dozen of another!!
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 139257

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

If memory serves, they're based out of the Land, aren't they??
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1588
Views: 130954

Re: Conference Realignment

In other news, Chicago State (currently playing an independent schedule) is rumored to be joining the NEC. A weak conference gets weaker, with the added bonus of absurd P4 level travel needs. There's a signpost up ahead. Next stop: The Twilight Zone.
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 103053

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

RI_Bred wrote: 4 months ago Would like to hear an honest opinion from one of our resident PC fans that post here...
Methinks that's an oxymoron....
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 103053

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

What's the guess as to when a Friar Lurker posts here???
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Yorke Has To Go
Replies: 305
Views: 23672

Re: Dan Yorke Has To Go

He must have Kompromat on someone....
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/26 | Yale | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 375
Views: 74077

Re: 11/26 | Yale | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

"So you're saying there's a chance?"
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 11/24 | Youngstown State in Las Vegas | 5:30 (Varsity Network)
Replies: 31
Views: 3430

Re: 11/24 | Youngstown State in Las Vegas | 5:30 (Varsity Network)

Although the opponents aren't high quality, this is a great chance for the Rams to continue to suss out roles, as well as build team cohesion.
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/26 | Yale | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 375
Views: 74077

Re: 11/26 | Yale | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

All signs point to a rough afternoon at the Ryan....
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4073
Views: 447709

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

In other news, watched a great Arkansas v Memphis game last night. Didn't get to see much of Makhi Mitchell. 4 fouls relegated him to the bench, especially down the stretch.
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 WBB games of interest
Replies: 48
Views: 5228

Re: 2023-24 WBB games of interest

I'm beginning to think Maine is auditioning for the A-10.
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 WBB games of interest
Replies: 48
Views: 5228

Re: 2023-24 WBB games of interest

A big thank you to RhowdyRam02 for keeping us informed of WBB Games of Interest!
by NHRamFan
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/22 | Johnson & Wales | 2:00PM (Varsity Network)
Replies: 175
Views: 12489

Re: 11/22 | Johnson & Wales | 2:00PM (Varsity Network)

Match-up Predictor: 98.5% Chance of URI Winning

The real question: Who is giving J and W a 1.5% chance of winning????
by NHRamFan
5 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 139257

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Bad night for the Big East as they record two losses in the Gavitt games series with the Big Ten - Michigan routed St. John's at MSG and Purdue was a 83-71 winner over Xavier. Also in Big Five game in Philly, Penn upset Villanova, 76-72, resulting in storming of court by the students. Absolutely ZE...
by NHRamFan
5 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY
Replies: 75
Views: 9527

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

NHRamFan wrote: 5 months ago Revised entry as requested:

1. 17-14
2. 9-9
3. 67.22
4. House 15.15
5. 4231
by NHRamFan
5 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY
Replies: 75
Views: 9527

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

1. 17-14
2. 9-9
3. 67.22
4. House 15.11
5. 4231
by NHRamFan
6 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 URI Day of Giving
Replies: 29
Views: 1854

Re: 2023 URI Day of Giving

Tammi has done an amazing job promoting WBB and the Day of Giving. She's building something special, from the ground up!
by NHRamFan
7 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Emma Squires To Return As Student Assistant Coach
Replies: 1
Views: 1240

Emma Squires To Return As Student Assistant Coach

Emma Squires, a major contributor to the team's success last season after transferring from Richmond, will be staying with the team as a Student Assistant Coach. Emma will be a great addition to the staff! For those more savvy at posting links to stories, have at it! (unless you're Rhody Vault, beca...
by NHRamFan
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Morey Hershgordon Leaving WPRI 12 - Latest in Series of TV Departures
Replies: 33
Views: 3139

Re: Morey Hershgordon Leaving WPRI 12 - Latest in Series of TV Departures

the reality is that Providence is a small TV market. Anyone decent will move on to bigger and better things.