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KeaneyBluBallz

I think our NIL budget has grown beyond 400k, but whatever it is, it looks like it's not enough. Imo a million might not be enough from what I'm seeing out there. The scary thing is it's only going to go up, unless some kind of common sense solution is found that also wont be subject to litigation....

KeaneyBluBallz

https://x.com/bobfrommatunuck/status/1785828779274674650?s=46&t=RiOaTCLvtjhXX7DAYI1lEg These tweets from the new random accounts are getting more cringy by the day. Disagree. Do you follow any of PC twitter and the motley crew of posters who flood X? Lighten up. I’d rather see these than the 35...

KeaneyBluBallz

And now we have one person with multiple personalities doing it. :lol: It’s gotta be right? I’d guess it’s one person for like 4/5 accounts. They all say the same thing. Lots of heavy drinking, push the rock, trust the process, etc., etc., etc. The ring leader is Don Keedick . That can't be his rea...

KeaneyBluBallz

On April 1st I was told the store would be open within 2 weeks...so that hasn't happened. The other stuff I know takes time and it's basically like a new collective. I just wanna get a hat and maybe a shirt :/ I’d assume we’d want to know who’s on the team before we start dropping merch No no. Gott...

KeaneyBluBallz

This is unfortunate. I don’t like seeing potential go unfulfilled in sports, but it happens. The young man has talent and should be getting better. I guess there’s a disconnect between his basketball talent, physical talent and his soft skills (taking direction, taking criticism, self-discipline, c...

KeaneyBluBallz

section(105) wrote: ↑1 week ago He has his work laid out right in front of him, clear mission, goals, and expected results. Welcome aboard Coach. Rent, don’t buy, unless Narragansett.

nail'd it

KeaneyBluBallz

I'm convinced we could win the national championship and there would be posts the next morning about why it's actually a bad thing and we're screwed for the future or something. 1000% accurate. i think we all need to go back to being a RAMily... we could have different opinions and getting into hea...

KeaneyBluBallz

I didn’t realize this team was so stacked we were looking for players to play 8 min a game and be good in the locker room. We should be top 25, A10 champs and dancing next season! How about getting better players than what you have on a lousy team and then what you have becomes the backups? I mean ...

KeaneyBluBallz

BleedBlue87 wrote: ↑1 week ago I love a good culture guy. I'll be cheering him on.

What's our culture?

Or is he bringing his own?

KeaneyBluBallz

ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑1 week ago

And Bingo was his nameo

KeaneyBluBallz

Pearl Jam is coming back to Fenway in September. And will be at MSG 2 weeks before that. Can I also sneak in a trip to Philly to see them between that as well? Hmmmm... I unfortunately couldn't rationalize paying $175 to get into Fenway and have no idea if my seats would be behind a pole or somethi...

KeaneyBluBallz

Not a fucking chance

KeaneyBluBallz

adam914 wrote: ↑1 month ago I know it's tough to believe because we exist in a constant state of doom on here, but it's also possible for it to get better!

the pendulum doesn't swing the other way until we win games. until then, the bottom continues to get deeper.

KeaneyBluBallz

wish we could get a coach like hi.... nevermind

KeaneyBluBallz

wow. didn't have Calipari leaving on my bingo card.

nothing should come as a surprise anymore but this still did.

KeaneyBluBallz

SGreenwell wrote: ↑1 month ago Bronny James declares for NBA draft, enters transfer portal

https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/stor ... fer-portal

your avatar pretty much sums up this one

KeaneyBluBallz

umm.. the "clueless" post is me mocking myself based off of R15's post about me... sarcasm.. my goodness y'all are very personal.. this is message board of us rhody "fam". . no need for personal attacks.. used to be. The line in the sand has clearly been drawn. Those who donate ...

KeaneyBluBallz

Recruiting the portal is significantly different then recruiting high schoolers when it comes to "stealth" mode. Probably the biggest thing is the expedited timeline. In previous recruiting cycles, players may have been in contact with a staff for 1 year + which gives them plenty of time ...

KeaneyBluBallz

same. I won't go. I can't.

KeaneyBluBallz

ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑1 month ago Be careful.. typically the victim of a ponzi
Scheme are clueless…

BE CAREFUL AND DONT FORGET TO DONATE

#cutponzischemebait ??

KeaneyBluBallz

If it’s going to take $1mil a year for a revolving door just to compete in the A10, I welcome a move to a lower conference.

KeaneyBluBallz

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago
KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑1 month ago Honest question, is the rhody collective working for, raising money for all programs and athletes? Or just mbb?

I assume it is but I don’t know.
MBB and WBB

So fb and other programs and athletes are own their own?

KeaneyBluBallz

Honest question, is the rhody collective working for, raising money for all programs and athletes? Or just mbb?

I assume it is but I don’t know.

KeaneyBluBallz

It's going to take more for me. I need to see the numbers. How much does URI take in on media contracts. How much do they make each game on men's basketball. Until I see that transparency, not sure what to say. Are they running a deficit, so bad they need fans to pay players? Is the ESPN contract t...

KeaneyBluBallz

i understand your point and it makes perfect sense respectfully i disagree.. which isn't often with you since you are about the #1 poster I enjoy reading i get your point tho - and i will whine - and i can see how you can say that i don't have that right to whine the issue i see is paying year afte...

KeaneyBluBallz

Between football and basketball season tickets, I spend 800 dollars a year. Add concession and merch, a conservative estimate would be that I''m spending about 1000 dollars per year, about 83 dollars per month on the average. Retirees don't have the income they once had. So, when I retired, I appar...

KeaneyBluBallz

needless to say - this was not me... hard pass this is a ponzi scheme How? If you want to get good players, this is how you get good players. You certainly don't have to donate, you certainly don't have to buy in. For everyone that doesn't want to jump into it, just don't whine about the quality of...

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Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑1 month ago These guys transferring 3 times or more are not helping themselves academically. Chances are they’ll need that degree post basketball. No idea how schools even deal with that. (We couldn’t get a player who transfers once).

people who are in school for 10 years to get a degree are doctors.

KeaneyBluBallz

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 month ago
KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑1 month ago so that is now eight total, rostered players from 23/24 to enter the portal?

what's our culture again?
Huh???

huh?

KeaneyBluBallz

so that is now eight total, rostered players from 23/24 to enter the portal?

what's our culture again?

KeaneyBluBallz

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑1 month ago
KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑1 month ago
RF1 wrote: ↑1 month ago I would think most Rhode Islanders have nothing but warm wishes for Larry.
why?
You might need to change the batteries in your sarcasm detector. Look at their last post before the one you responded to

my what?

KeaneyBluBallz

RF1 wrote: ↑1 month ago I would think most Rhode Islanders have nothing but warm wishes for Larry.

why?

KeaneyBluBallz

While I appreciate what he did for the Red Sox when he was part of the ownership group there, I will never get over how he single handedly destroyed the Pawsox. He wanted no part of RI in any way, shape, or form. He wanted the Pawsox, got them, and took them away. Save me the Gina and Mattiello spea...

KeaneyBluBallz

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 month ago

lookout, coach killer coming through.

KeaneyBluBallz

so running total, we have 7 total players from the 23/24 roster to enter the portal? is that # correct?

KeaneyBluBallz

so how many from our 23/24 roster have entered the portal?

6?

KeaneyBluBallz

Doubt there will be a show to wrap up the season and the path forward, regarding NIL, portal departures and arrivals, status of KJ etc. Don’t think one was scheduled. Archie playing cards close to his vest, as he should with so many significant unknowns. Maybe some some time down the road, when ros...

KeaneyBluBallz

Archie's two year contract anniversary was March 17th ( a $500,000 annual raise just went into effect for his remaining three years). It was several weeks later that he assembled his staff. I think assistant coaches are typically on one year agreements so they might have several weeks left on their...

KeaneyBluBallz

By the way, isn’t he still under contract with URI? Archie's two year contract anniversary was March 17th ( a $500,000 annual raise just went into effect for his remaining three years). It was several weeks later that he assembled his staff. I think assistant coaches are typically on one year agree...

KeaneyBluBallz

By the way, I don't want to hear any excuses for Archie... This is his team. This is his staff. He recruited a terrible team back-to-back years. He's now about to lose the one player that looked like a potential game-changer. He's going to lose the one assistant who can bring in decent talent... We...

KeaneyBluBallz

I think we should establish a 10 step program for Rhody Rehab patients. 1st step - stay off twitter 2nd step - stay off Instagram 3rd step - make alcohol as your higher power? Please feel free to add some steps 4. Stay off Keaney Blue but i was going to drink myself stupid the four days, watch the ...

KeaneyBluBallz

From the little I know(barely wetting bottom of bucket) it seems giving directly the excellence is the most impactful way to get and retain the best players we can attract is via the excellence. If you like and want to support mens and women’s basketball. I will defer to the masters level folks her...

KeaneyBluBallz

This new landscape of college sports is turning a school's fan base on itself with the who's a bigger fan or real fan based on if and how much you donate to its own NIL fund.

it's wild. can't be a fan anymore unless you pony up on top of whatever you already do to the institution.

KeaneyBluBallz

quick question: are the meds from this Rhody Rehab going to cause me to gain weight? No. It just causes hallucinations. You will be on a long, strange trip. The only recommended meds here are alcohol related, so therefore packing on a few pounds is a side effect.. but please, do not pack any lines…...

KeaneyBluBallz

And about the only guy who played defense. Next year should be fun :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Yeah. 10, 11, 12 new guys that I will have no connection with. This sucks. The sport is being ruined. and 10, 11, 12 new guys that don't REEEEALLY want to be here. wanting to be somewhere and bein...

KeaneyBluBallz

I like the concept

KeaneyBluBallz

taking my ball and going home.

KeaneyBluBallz

They manage the Ryan Center and make a profit off basketball. And charge us $14 a beer. They need to cough up some dough. They manage the Ryan Center because URI pays them to do so. If URI told them they needed to pay, OVG would just leave and the RC would fall apart because URI doesn’t have the re...

KeaneyBluBallz

This is so backwards. What happened to just having a rooting interest in a team/school? Why are we being asked to financially back the team? Like someone said, the Boston Celtics don’t ask for donations. The funny thing is that we've always been asked to "financially back the team" by don...

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