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by RF1
9 hours ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2024 baseball
Replies: 22
Views: 3915

Re: 2024 baseball

First home game is a win for the boys, 7-1 over Northeastern! Imagine pretty much any other sport where you play your first 13 games on the road. Hope they win the series tomorrow. Go Rhody! In order to have a successful season, you then have to do very well versus the other northern schools, espec...
by RF1
9 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 275
Views: 8877

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

Good point. I just know other conferences don't allow teams to compete in the tournament their last year in the conference Let teams that are leaving play in the tournament. Just make sure the refs you pay understand their opponent is expected to prevail. Adds a win to the record of whoever draws t...
by RF1
9 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 275
Views: 8877

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

Also from Umass - Sawyer Mayhugh and Robert Davis These dudes don't wanna play in the MAC. Sure, but they're still in the A10 next year. I haven't heard one way or the other if we're allowing them to play in the conference tournament next year. If so it seems you're better off staying for the 2024-...
by RF1
10 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

The press conference has occurred and it is now official that Dambrot is retiring. He indicated that he was some 80% decided on retiring back in November before the season even started.
by RF1
10 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 275
Views: 8877

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

Jersey77 wrote: 10 hours ago
Dino611 wrote: 11 hours ago UMass is about implode, brace for impact
Already started.

Their star center Josh Cohen (16 pts/ 7 rebs) just entered the portal.
Also from Umass - Sawyer Mayhugh and Robert Davis
by RF1
10 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 275
Views: 8877

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

St Bonaventure transfer portal entries thus far
Barry Evans
Kyrell Luc
by RF1
11 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47915

Re: Understanding the NIL

RhowdyRam02 wrote: 12 hours ago Cost to attend is a bullshit number that almost nobody pays


It is still a benefit that has numeric dollar value to the recipient. If it is bullshit, would you have turned down a completely free college education had it been offered to you?
by RF1
11 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1769728580299174220 https://twitter.com/trillydonovan/status/1769729962167165050 Not surprising. Many were expecting this well before they ever won the A-10 Tournament and made the NCAA field. Dambrot is of retirement age and his wife had health issues this p...
by RF1
12 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 275
Views: 8877

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

Granted our OOC wasn't the best, but it didn't prevent us from the opportunity of going to the NCAAT. 3 teams in the Mohegan Sun Tourn. in the NCAAT- Northwestern, Wash. State, and Miss. State. Charleston, Yale, and Wagner are all in the NCAAT. Five out of thirteen OOC opponents in the NCAA field i...
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Today was a glimpse into the future for the Big East. I can remember three decades back when there were many non power conferences that regularly sent multiple teams to the NCAA. The MAC and the MVC are prime examples. The power conferences however began to expand and consolidate control. The MAC an...
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

There is an irony in PC not making the NCAA due in large part to their former Coach. PC's metrics were much hurt by having to play Cooley's dreadful Georgetown team THREE times. I wonder if Ed got some satisfaction given how nasty Friar fans were to him. Two games versus an even far worse DePaul als...
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 3492

Re: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results

reef wrote: 1 day ago Norm Nixon was a senior on the last Duquesne team to dance in 77

And it wasn't all that far off from when Dick Nixon was president.
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Tragic ending to Brown as they miss 3 of 4 free throws in the closing seconds as they fall to Yale 62-61. Brown led by 6 with 27 seconds left but clutch threes by Yale took the game. Had they won, they would likely have been the only RI team. Now looks like the state will be shut out. Only UConn an...
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 3492

Re: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results

Dukes have not been to the NCAA in 47 years - last trip was 1977. URI has been eight times since then and recorded eight NCAA wins.
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Tragic ending to Brown as they miss 3 of 4 free throws in the closing seconds as they fall to Yale 62-61. Brown led by 6 with 27 seconds left but clutch threes by Yale took the game. Had they won, they would likely have been the only RI team. Now looks like the state will be shut out. Only UConn an...
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

The Big East had three very good teams - UConn, Marquette, and Creighton and two extremely bad teams - Georgetown and Depaul. There was a lot of parity between these two groups. That formula often dilutes the number of NCAA bids. The A-10 is in a similar position (and has often been before) as it ha...
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

While PC (NET #57) has some significant wins against Quad 1 teams, this is a bit offset by more than half their total wins (11) coming in quad four games. 1/4 (five) of PC's wins came versus BE cellar dwellers Georgetown (205) and DePaul (#320).
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Some bracketology sources that some may find helpful: The Bracket Matrix is a summary of NCAA Tournament field selection projections and seeds made by over 100 entities. http://www.bracketmatrix.com/ Joe Lunardi ESPN Bracketology https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-brack...
by RF1
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47915

Re: Understanding the NIL

Was wondering how much in compensation and benefits the typical URI player now gets and decided to put something together. These numbers are just some ballpark figures. Stipend $6,000 (NCAA allows up to $5,980) NIL $30,000 (URI avg - see below) Tuition/Room & Board $50,000 (out of state URI cost...
by RF1
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Reggie Witherspoon out at Canisius

by RF1
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 3492

Re: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results

VCU wins 66-60 and advances to championship game on Sunday.
by RF1
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

The NET rankings are used to determine the breakdown of quad games. The final NET rank for a particular team is however mainly only used to EXCLUDE non power conference teams. Power conference teams with bad/high NET rankings regularly get selected every year. That rarely happens with teams outside ...
by RF1
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Michigan now open:


by RF1
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

by RF1
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

by RF1
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

by RF1
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

The Dayton loss makes the A-10 a multi bid league.
by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Would think Bobby's financial situation is in a lot better position after nine seasons making several million annually at ASU. Despite having played in the NBA, he had made some bad investments and was supposedly in debt 12 years ago when he was on the URI staff.
by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 275
Views: 8877

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

Isaiah Miranda is entering the portal again. Pretty sure he left the Oklahoma State program a while ago, only appeared in 3 games. Don’t know if Archie will show interest but I know Bryant will be involved. He may be from Pawtucket but there are a lot of red flags surrounding him. He didn't work ou...
by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47915

Re: Understanding the NIL

Tough to gauge what our NIL salary cap needs to be in order to buy all the free agents at the talent level we need.
by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

90-57 Arizona State loses to Utah Seat getting hot https://www.yahoo.com/sports/asu-basketball-fans-call-head-173525273.html Has been at ASU for nine years with a majority of seasons (5) having a losing record including this year (14-18). Took the program to three NCAA Tournaments but failed to eve...
by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

VCU dispatches UMass 73-59. Probably better for the A-10 that a team which will continue to be a league member advances. This was probably the closest a men's conference tournament will be to Amherst for a very long time. The last A-10 tournament for UMass next year is in DC. The MAC only has the to...
by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Replies: 30
Views: 1232

Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?

I hope we are successful in buying better players. The great bulk of the rented paid professional mercenaries we had this past year just did not get it done. They most definitely did not earn their compensation and perks and proved on the court to be a bad investment. We need better professionals.
by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 275
Views: 8877

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

adam914 wrote: 4 days ago With the least surprising announcement yet, Rory in the portal.
by RF1
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136976

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

4 Teams will play their 1st game Thursday in the Quarterfinals Some very close point spread Last year the Top 4 Seeds all won and moved on to the Semi-Finals on Saturday. Dayton, VCU, Fordham and St Louis. This year the teams seem very closely matched. Great matchups with St Joseph’s vs Richmond, V...
by RF1
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 3492

Re: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results

URI plays on day one in the PIG Round and losses. Fordham and LaSalle play the same day but advance.
by RF1
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Archie Miller URI Tenure SEASON | OVERALL | A-10 | SEED 2022-23 | 9-22 | 5-13 | 14 2023-24 | 12-20 | 6-12 | 12 TOTAL | 21-42 | 11-25 | 13 (avg) Miller is 0-2 in the A-10 Tournament having lost both games on the first day of the PIG round. His program has been entirely shut out of the A-10 Season Awa...
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Far Is Rhody Going In The A10?
Replies: 21
Views: 829

Re: How Far Is Rhody Going In The A10?

I was of the fifteen that voted right.
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4398

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

Very deservedly clinched the absolute worst NET rank in the A-10 for this season.
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4398

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

Good news is that with just one day at the tournament, URI spent the bare minimum possible. Better to put the money into the future rather than waste it on this edition of Rams.
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4398

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

It is finally mercifully over. The last two seasons have been near the worst such span in the 46 years I have been following URI hoops. My interest level has accordingly cratered. I do not even have much hope for the near future as there was little improvement this season and there does not appear t...
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A-10 Awards
Replies: 12
Views: 330

A-10 Awards

For the second season in a row, no one from URI was named. Every other A-10 school was represented. Holmes, King, Mooney Headline 2023-24 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Awards https://atlantic10.com/news/2024/3/12/holmes-king-mooney-headline-2023-24-atlantic-10-mens-basketball-awards.aspx 2024 A-10 Aw...
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1542
Views: 126717

Re: Conference Realignment

The other option of the AAC that has been thrown around for these schools to move to is also now a lesser probability. The AAC recently lost most of its best members and luster. It is now ranked BEHIND the A-10.
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Delaware to leave CAA, what's next?
Replies: 29
Views: 4235

Re: Delaware to leave CAA, what's next?

Frank Martin has UMass on the up and up. If they can sustain winning, and beat some top 25 teams, the fans will return. The MAC is stable but the rust belt area has some better teams than the A10. Now Martin needs to get the AD on the phone and schedule a long term series with UConn again. Just win...
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

Supposedly the Fordham Rose Hill Gym presently has a capacity of 2,850 despite the school still listing it at 3,200. Some changes over the years such as replacing some bleachers with chair backs and making accessibility improvements have reduced capacity. Last year, Fordham capped capacity at even l...
by RF1
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4398

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

The odds say this is the last day of the 2023-24 season for URI Men's Basketball. If so, it is much welcomed.
by RF1
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7933

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

ramster wrote: 1 week ago “Guess that will be the last question”

Awkward time of year for HC’s and AD’s

The Utah State AD is going to be very busy having to hire both a men's and women's basketball coach at the same time.
by RF1
1 week ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: Local Microbreweries
Replies: 460
Views: 90548

Re: Local Microbreweries

I tried to go to the new Phantom Farms Brewery (Cumberland) on Saturday afternoon. The place was very crowded with all its seating taken. Decided to leave and come back in the future on a weekday after the initial opening buzz had died down. The space is great as it is in a old boiler house for the ...