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by urirx
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI
Replies: 932
Views: 42408

Re: The Archie Miller Conspiracy Thread.

rambone 78 wrote: 2 years ago Press conference scheduled for the middle of next week.

Could it be?
Where does one find out about said press conference if it has been scheduled?
by urirx
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI
Replies: 932
Views: 42408

Re: The Archie Miller Conspiracy Thread.

Harrick type hire. that hire predates my time as a URI fan. Lets go!


* if true
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Senior Night
Replies: 74
Views: 8097

Re: Senior Night

The projo boards greatest thread- the dunk renovations

Our seniors are among the winningest classes in URI history and has a chance to be one of only 2 classes with 3 NCAA appearances. they will be missed.
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS DAYTON
Replies: 49
Views: 3658

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS DAYTON

Dayton has blown out pretty much everybody but STL this season. if you are the casual bettor, this line makes sense. Through Keaney Blue shades, I believe this line is easy money
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/11 | Dayton | 7:30PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 694
Views: 39356

Re: 2/11 | Dayton | 7:30PM (CBSSN)

Winning the game would provide much more media attention to make up for the missed pregame session. Still understandably frustrating for Bill and our local media who were ready and willing to share this story. looking at what Bill said, it is the marketing of the program in general this year that n...
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Top 25 Polls 2019-20
Replies: 397
Views: 22563

Re: Top 25 Polls 2019-20

it is what most of us knew, beat Dayton, we are in.
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Bracketology
Replies: 754
Views: 55552

Re: 2019-20 Bracketology

Browsing the UD board, and they have a seeding potential thread they keep live all season. Amazing to think on January 5 we were the A10 6th seed and and about a 5% shot at a top 2 finish, now the projected A10 2 seed and 75% shot at top 2

Our growth during conference play has been a great thing
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: That's Enough, Fordham...
Replies: 188
Views: 10122

Re: That's Enough, Fordham...

the A10 is not kicking people out. when it didn't kick out the bonnies for the welding certificate scandal, they aren't kicking out a team just because they aren't good enough. Also URI people need to be careful of the stones we throw. we went a decade not contributing $$$ to the A10 and were more o...
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NET 2019-2020 Season
Replies: 765
Views: 43539

Re: NET 2019-2020 Season

KevanBoyles wrote: 4 years ago 40 NET, 50 BPI, 14 RPI. 89.1 Chance to dance. Pretty nice.

Imagine if this was a few years ago and we had a 14 rpi and people thought we were a bubble team? The outrage would be hot!!!
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/31 | VCU | 7:00PM (ESPN2)
Replies: 459
Views: 19162

Re: 1/31 | VCU | 7:00PM (ESPN2)

My favorite line of the night goes to vahill posting on the vcu forum site
“ I don’t want to say Rhody is our daddy, then I realize that’s where our last name comes from. Checks out.”
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331256

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

Is URI getting refunded it’s money for the cellphone light system? I know it is a tech issue and all that, but if my IT team contract failed/performed at 15% for 2/3 of the semester, heads and contracts would roll
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/31 | VCU | 7:00PM (ESPN2)
Replies: 459
Views: 19162

Re: 1/31 | VCU | 7:00PM (ESPN2)

Life is so much better when the meltdown is on another team’s (way below the quality and ad free experience of KB) board. The vcu fan who sat in 211 was very nice and blended well into the crowd. I know he post on the vcu board. Apparently the refs overly favored URI and Uri will return to the unkno...
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What is or was the most important game in the Ryan Center?
Replies: 38
Views: 1796

Re: What is or was the most important game in the Ryan Center?

The game that had the biggest impact on URI post season was the umass loss. That was an NCAA team that was coached out of a bid. Nebraska was a game that made the rest of the country look at URI for the first time in 15 years. St. Joes was big, not for URI, but for St. Joe’s and their undefeated sea...
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Most Hated A10 Rival Player
Replies: 63
Views: 3921

Re: Most Hated A10 Rival Player

St. Joes fans are the most obnoxious. UMass are not far behind. VCU fans are (mostly rightfully) boastful of their program, but if we had their success I would scream it from the rooftops as well John Chancy was an awesome coach, and among the most fun when we had seats on the sidelines in the Ryan ...
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/28 | George Mason | 7:00PM (YurView/Stadium)
Replies: 346
Views: 14145

Re: 1/28 | George Mason | 7:00PM (YurView/Stadium)

as long as we have one more point on the board than GM when the clock hits triple zero, mostly don't care how we get there. (no one getting hurt would be the care)
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331256

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

Just an observation... but the pregame TV stations probably should not be showing a PC basketball special in the Rhody Pubs.
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/22 | Duquesne | 7:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)
Replies: 492
Views: 16783

Re: 1/22 | Duquesne | 7:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)

I think these guys are better than we're giving them credit for being. Just like Richmond, they are good. Now let's play our 'A' game and kick their butts! Listening to the people at work who are season tix holders, no one is taking the Dukes lightly. Everybody knows we can be a split personality t...
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/21 | Western Kentucky | 2:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)
Replies: 279
Views: 13590

Re: 12/21 | Western Kentucky | 2:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)

Harris had his best overall game as a ram. Making the 3 was icing, but overall I didn’t cringe each time the ball went near him. He made some smart plays in overtime Walker has a shot that may help us get over dying to every time I see a team switch to zone. Small Sample size but he will he liked Ma...
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: ATP is Home from the Hospital - Dec 5 Update
Replies: 144
Views: 15618

Re: ATP is Home from the Hospital - Dec 5 Update

bumping this to the top. This board is the best in the A10 (imho) and can compete across the country. both from ATP and from our members.
by urirx
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Suggestion for the student section next year
Replies: 41
Views: 1639

Re: Suggestion for the student section next year

This is an old conversation that comes from when the Ryan Center opened and what was said to secure the approval of the increase in student fees that was passed as part of securing funding for building the then convocation center. The visit team comfort is really my last care about seating arrangeme...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhode Talk Interview
Replies: 26
Views: 1695

Re: Rhode Talk Interview

the 07-08 team... that one... still just shake my head. they would of been a first 4 team now, since I truly believe they were the first or second team out. Bit like St. John's was this year
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64998

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

If URI hired the coach St. Joes did, I would be PISSSED. I get firing martilli, want your own person, 3 losing seasons in a row, ect.. but to hire a guy who had 2 winning seasons in 7 at Navy to replace said individual with more winning seasons than losing including 1 deep tourney run... The marketi...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: "THANK YOU FANS" email
Replies: 33
Views: 2983

Re: "THANK YOU FANS" email

from the ticket office point of view, it was a great season
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019 NCAA Tournament Game Tracker and Results
Replies: 8
Views: 460

Re: 2019 NCAA Tournament Game Tracker and Results

The NET rating didn't seem to be a big determining factor for those right on the cut line. Which probably was a good thing....many other factors were considered. That does give some hope for mid majors going forward. Was glad to see NC State left out. They got what they deserved playing such a ridi...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Tournaments
Replies: 27
Views: 1573

Re: Conference Tournaments

Da_Process_Survivor wrote: 5 years ago woof, UConn getting taken behind the woodshed by Houston. Doubled up 64-32
Houston is a dangerous team. Hurley will right UConn's ship.. but it will take 3 or 4 seasons. UConn fell as much as URI had under the end of CFL. Now if we could convince Hurley we are a good H&H
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/15 | VCU | 12:00PM (NBCSN) | A10 Quarterfinals
Replies: 473
Views: 16592

Re: 3/15 | VCU | 12:00PM (NBCSN) | A10 Quarterfinals

come on.. play to win... not to not lose. we can't slow down like this....
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/15 | VCU | 12:00PM (NBCSN) | A10 Quarterfinals
Replies: 473
Views: 16592

Re: 3/15 | VCU | 12:00PM (NBCSN) | A10 Quarterfinals

santos-silva- no matter the outcome.. dude has earned some respect... come on Rhody… 2 minutes to go
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/15 | VCU | 12:00PM (NBCSN) | A10 Quarterfinals
Replies: 473
Views: 16592

Re: 3/15 | VCU | 12:00PM (NBCSN) | A10 Quarterfinals

come on Rhody! win the last 4 minutes.
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-19 Prediction Contest Summary
Replies: 114
Views: 6381

Re: 2018-19 Prediction Contest Summary

I will claim a share of the crown, but fully understand I didn’t get the 1 seed. Congrats Rhody15!
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI Record Book: Pts. scored, game
Replies: 5
Views: 681

Re: URI Record Book: Pts. scored, game

man, I hope Stone (totally planting the thought) does a mini bio on Ernie Calverley. I appreciate all the Keaney work, but Ernie was the man who had to put the ball through the hoop. Maybe next year for the next ambitious WRIU sports broadcaster
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Dayton | 7:00PM (ESPN2)
Replies: 377
Views: 13025

Re: 3/1 | Dayton | 7:00PM (ESPN2)

This game proved it’s all in their heads.. they’ve beaten VCU, Dayton, SBU, Saint Louis, and choked with Duquesne I think this is why I was so frustrated with the teamwide breakdown. We have seen them beat many of the better teams on their schedule. The raw talent is there to be successful. I predi...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Is the anchor becoming a major part of our branding?
Replies: 28
Views: 1755

Re: Is the anchor becoming a major part of our branding?

The interlocking RI on the front of the hat is the marketing brand currently for athletics. because it is a fitted hat, and they seem (no knowledge) to be moving away from the segmented ram logo, the anchor makes as much sense as anything.
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/16 | Fordham | 2:00PM (NBCSN)
Replies: 417
Views: 13693

Re: 2/16 | Fordham | 2:00PM (NBCSN)

a minor things as people are discussing this game

This is not a 3 day weekend for URI- classes were supposed to be in session Monday. The morning is cancelled now due to the weather, but there is no go home holiday.
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/9 | Dayton | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 351
Views: 16595

Re: 2/9 | Dayton | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

Not much to say about this one. Awful. Poor effort. ...I’ve seen it mentioned here once or twice but talk about poor timing for the Jimmy Baron intro? I think we could have done a better job with that The timing couldn't be helped, unless you did it before the game there was no good time to introdu...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 371
Views: 11462

Re: 2/6 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPNU)

We lost to a team that is more discipline. Talent wise probably about the same. The difference in a couple weeks when we have them in a prime time game at the RC will be a good comparison. Not worth being angry or frustrated losing to a top team in the A10 on the road with this team.
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 371
Views: 11462

Re: 2/6 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPNU)

11 for 35 hopefully someone coming in next year is proficient shooter. My god they are just a horrible shooting team Recruitment sticky note We need a pure shooter that can shoot off screens and dribble handoffs We need another Four McGlynn That is all. I loved four. The year he was here was such a...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 371
Views: 11462

Re: 2/6 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPNU)

Being down 3 at half feels amazing at this point in this ugly game
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NET Ratings
Replies: 139
Views: 6937

Re: NET Ratings

I don't know NET well enough, but how do we drop after beating a higher ranked team?
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13|George Mason Patriots|5:30PM (NBCSN)
Replies: 303
Views: 9657

Re: 1/13|George Mason Patriots|5:30PM (NBCSN)

As I told the random person sitting next to me at the game, there is a reason my head pick a slightly above .500 season, even if my heart didn’t want to believe my head. This was the second low energy home game (sbu) that started with the team and not the crowd. Minimal effort from the team for 50/5...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/16 West Virginia @ Mohegan Sun
Replies: 281
Views: 15083

Re: 12/16 West Virginia @ Mohegan Sun

to be fair, they were melting down at the tables (at least mine) after the game on Sunday.
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Possible Big East Expansion
Replies: 99
Views: 6031

Re: Possible Big East Expansion

......some folks have suggested Sienna on that list to get into that Capital District market, for me neither Albany or Sienna offer much...... The argument for Siena would be the facilities (outside of geography). They play in the Times Union Center which from a size component would be one of the l...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Possible Big East Expansion
Replies: 99
Views: 6031

Re: Possible Big East Expansion

The Big East has its choice of basketball first schools when and if it wants to expand. Football drives realignment. As URI doesn't play football at the right level, URI doesn't control its destiny at this point. No other sports matter (please remember during one hot week of realignment during the l...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/01 | @ Providence Friars | 5PM (FS1)
Replies: 504
Views: 22130

Re: 12/01 | @ Providence Friars | 5PM (FS1)

so... sitting at Dunk I was ready to flame on this board. Giving myself a couple hours I don't know if flaming makes sense, as this game was always a loss when looking through the season. I knew going in this was a .500 season at my most optimistic and we were going to have ugly games. After sitting...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/01 | @ Providence Friars | 5PM (FS1)
Replies: 504
Views: 22130

Re: 12/01 | @ Providence Friars | 5PM (FS1)

GoRhody! Beat PC!
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/6 | Bryant Bulldogs | 7:00PM
Replies: 209
Views: 15074

Re: 11/6 | Bryant Bulldogs | 7:00PM

It's Game Day! #GoRhody #beatBryant
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #1 - Games of Interest
Replies: 160
Views: 8455

Re: Week #1 - Games of Interest

Fordham's scheduling (for the past several years) runs 100% contrary to what the Commissioner of the A 10 has been preaching to its member teams. One would hope that this behavior may be reason enough to get them tossed from the League. Between their scheduling, their facility and continuous awful ...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 11th Annual Prediction Contest
Replies: 107
Views: 6665

Re: Opening the 11th Annual Prediction Contest

16-14
9-9
70.14
Dowtin15.6
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by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 10/25| Pace | 7PM (WRIU-Radio) (EXHIBITION)
Replies: 135
Views: 9367

Re: 10/25| Pace | 7PM (WRIU-Radio) (EXHIBITION)

The freshmen looked like freshmen. we have some reasonable early games to for them to get up to game speed. there are going to be WTF games both ways, like we had with Fatts last year, except instead of one player having the moment, the entire team will. The big three took on visible leadership role...
by urirx
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: URI Football is Nationally Ranked in STATS FCS Poll
Replies: 40
Views: 4176

Re: URI Football is Nationally Ranked in STATS FCS Poll

And URI wins against Harvard to bring their record to 3-1 heading into the governors cup game against Brown. hopefully the QB recovers to run our offense.

Go Rhody!