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by EZBuckets
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331164

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

It is! (for real this time)

It’s been one heckuva run but it’s time.
by EZBuckets
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331164

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

BattleTested wrote: 3 weeks ago Rhody Tickets just tweeted that Jack O’Marra is the PA announcer tomorrow?! Did we let go of Dan?!?!
Dan has a conflict tomorrow night (he also announces the RI high school championship games) and Jack is filling in.
by EZBuckets
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5081

Re: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Any word on a replacement? Current student(s), recent alumni, etc? Good question! Nothing is set in stone but at last check, instead of trying to find a single replacement they were exploring having the Ruckus Student Leadership group take over by committee - with each taking turns handling promoti...
by EZBuckets
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5081

Re: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Thanks for the nice write up and kind words Spooky!

Hard to believe I started my senior year at Rhody and have outlasted 4 coaches, over 100 players, 230 games, a fake retirement and god knows how many silly contests and Rhody Rhody Rhody chants.

It’s been quite the ride.
by EZBuckets
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16903

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

HUGE game and win! I haven’t had that much fun in a very long time. Thanks to everyone who came out today, the atmosphere was electric despite the students still being on break. Also, can we talk about the deafening silence from two of the biggest A10 twitter accounts (A10Talk & 3BidLeague)? ZE...
by EZBuckets
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16903

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

HUGE game and win! I haven’t had that much fun in a very long time. Thanks to everyone who came out today, the atmosphere was electric despite the students still being on break. Also, can we talk about the deafening silence from two of the biggest A10 twitter accounts (A10Talk & 3BidLeague)? ZER...
by EZBuckets
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331164

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

Thank you for all your dedication to the Rhody community and in game festivities, old man JV. :D And also (but not least) for all the time and effort you put into being our hype person. I hope that the Athletics Dept sees its way to keep you engaged somehow - even if it is simply as an advisor to y...
by EZBuckets
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331164

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

RhowdyRam02 you’re entitled to your own opinion and you’ve certainly never missed an opportunity to share yours about me and what I do. The funny thing is…these days, I agree with you. This will be my 16th and final (for real this time) season as Rhody’s hypeman. Though I’m not yet “middle aged”, I’...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Yorke Has To Go
Replies: 305
Views: 23616

Re: Dan Yorke Has To Go

Easy solution. JV is 35. Can't do his present job forever. He should begin grooming someone now and then transition into the PA role. The other option is take the young man that does women"s games and have him replace Dapper Dan. Either option is better than what we have now. Thanks for the ki...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/28 | La Salle | 2:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 298
Views: 8694

Re: 1/28 | La Salle | 2:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

WHAT. A. GAME! Despite the severe lack of students, we had an excellent crowd & the Ryan Center was absolutely ELECTRIC once we started mounting our comeback down the stretch. My voice is absolutely cooked (I sound like Kathleen Turner right now) but it was 100% worth it. These last two games w...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/28 | La Salle | 2:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 298
Views: 8694

Re: 1/28 | La Salle | 2:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Just a few thoughts RE: students… -Losing those first few games at home was an absolute killer as more often than not the biggest percentage of the Ruckus each season is Freshmen who live on campus. We had 1500+ students for those first couple games & they left disappointed every time. Hard to b...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/28 | La Salle | 2:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 298
Views: 8694

Re: 1/28 | La Salle | 2:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

WHAT. A. GAME! Despite the severe lack of students, we had an excellent crowd & the Ryan Center was absolutely ELECTRIC once we started mounting our comeback down the stretch. My voice is absolutely cooked (I sound like Kathleen Turner right now) but it was 100% worth it. These last two games we...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/21 | George Mason | 12:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 252
Views: 8443

Re: 1/21 | George Mason | 12:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Just got home from Ryan - - with you 100% Stevey, we just have no front court at all on both sides of the court. It's devastating to this team. Pretty nice turnout today all things considered, I'd say at least a half-full arena. Good (thankless) job to EZ as he mentioned he is battling a cold. The ...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/11 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 240
Views: 7989

Re: 1/11 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Mrs hrstrat57 said I had to post MVP for EZ Buckets pump up before final opponent possession. :) Thank the Mrs. for me! These games during winter break are BRUTAL. But I’m VERY happy everyone got up & made some serious noise in that final possession! As for the game, I’m excited that Weston is ...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: John Banner Next Podcast Guest
Replies: 48
Views: 2895

Re: John Banner Next Podcast Guest

Thanks for listening/watching and the kind words everyone! Go Rhody!
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: John Banner Next Podcast Guest
Replies: 48
Views: 2895

Re: John Banner Next Podcast Guest

Thanks for the kind words, Scott!

Had a great time chatting with you about my history, Rhody hoops & all our friends here at Keaney Blue!
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: John Banner Next Podcast Guest
Replies: 48
Views: 2895

Re: John Banner Next Podcast Guest

You guys are killing me!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Cut Scott some slack, B is right next to V on the keyboard.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to the Newport Bropane Binute of Bayhem tonight (and joining Scott on his podcast this weekend).

#GoBhody
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/21 | Kansas State | 7:30PM (FloSports)
Replies: 276
Views: 12092

Re: 11/21 | Kansas State | 7:30PM (FloSports)

Hey all, for anyone who hasn’t signed up for FloSports to watch the tourney yet, I found a link to sign up for only $12.50 per month instead of $30. Just go here; http://flosports.tv/caa You can then sign up for basketball and even though it appears to be CAA specific, you’ll get access to ALL FloS...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/21 | Kansas State | 7:30PM (FloSports)
Replies: 276
Views: 12092

Re: 11/21 | Kansas State | 7:30PM (FloSports)

Hey all, for anyone who hasn’t signed up for FloSports to watch the tourney yet, I found a link to sign up for only $12.50 per month instead of $30. Just go here; http://flosports.tv/caa You can then sign up for basketball and even though it appears to be CAA specific, you’ll get access to ALL FloSp...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/7 | Quinnipiac | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 358
Views: 16380

Re: 11/7 | Quinnipiac | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Hey everyone! Popping in for my semi-annual post on KB just to respond to some of the comments in the thread… This is my 15th season as the hype man/MC for Rhody and considering the fact I started my senior year…yes, that means I am in fact in my mid 30s. It’s also true that I’m getting old and the ...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Men's Soccer 2022 (6-2-7, 2-1-4 A-10)
Replies: 174
Views: 22907

Re: Men's Soccer 2022 [4-1-4]

That was THE most insane ending to a soccer match I’ve ever witnessed. It rained steady for most of the match and picked up with about minute to go. The own goal with 23 seconds to go to tie it up was a heartbreaker & the SLU sideline was going nuts. The rain suddenly kicked into a straight DOWN...
by EZBuckets
1 year ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 716
Views: 38830

Re: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season

RhodyMadness072 wrote: 1 year ago Just announced PG Sayawni Lassiter. Transfer from Rutgers
I'm not 100% sure but I think Sayawni is the younger sister of Ednaija "Nay" Lassiter who played for Rhody from '16-'18?
by EZBuckets
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI
Replies: 932
Views: 42408

Re: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI

Well, my job just got a LOT easier :lol: After this season I was seriously considering hanging up the joggers and microphone. Anyway, absolute home run hire by Thorr. I’m confident Archie will have us back in the upper echelon of the A10 & competing in short order. In the words of Stone Freeman;...
by EZBuckets
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 571
Views: 40213

Re: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)

Where is the pregame spot in providence before the game? I believe there’s an official alumni event at Malted Barley but heard it’s sold out. Personally, I’ll be at Murphy’s with some other KB friends late morning but may move elsewhere closer to tip-off. It’s not often I get to attend games as str...
by EZBuckets
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 571
Views: 40213

Re: 12/4 | Providence | 2:00PM (CBSSN)

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I’m ready for the Duck Hunt!
by EZBuckets
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/27 | Georgia State | 4:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 166
Views: 9926

Re: 11/27 | Georgia State | 4:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

I have zero issue with Makhi’s game or attitude (except for the aforementioned dribbling anywhere not directly under the basket). Khi was definitely frustrated last night and I had a bird’s eye view of him getting fouled numerous times under the rim (at least in the 1H) with no call.
by EZBuckets
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331164

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

section(105) wrote: 2 years ago …….even with the lesser crowd, decent but no students, the JV belting out the Newport Propane Minute of Mayhem is some of his finest work, and my favorite time out event……..
It’s mine too! Almost blowing out my voice every game is 100% worth it. :lol:
by EZBuckets
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/20 | Tulsa | 7:30PM (FloHoops) | Sunshine Slam
Replies: 262
Views: 16743

Re: 11/20 | Tulsa | 7:30PM (FloHoops) | Sunshine Slam

I’m totally confused by FloSports. FloHoops is $29.99 a month but FloFootball is $19.99 and their site says a PRO subscription will give you access to ALL sports except for some discounted subscription types. How the hell are we supposed to know if one is discounted? The last thing I want to do is p...
by EZBuckets
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/12 | Bryant University | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 263
Views: 11321

Re: 11/12 | Bryant University | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Just wanted to pop in to applaud the students - who have showed up in huge numbers for the first two games & have absolutely made a difference in each. I was extremely worried about student attendance this season with 2 classes on campus that had never been to a Rhody game. Thankfully we’ve had ...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Suggested KB banner
Replies: 79
Views: 4598

Re: Suggested KB banner

LoveThoseRams wrote: 4 years ago I think the banner should have JV..or EZ Buckets..through the years!
I just put my name in the portal...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Students
Replies: 78
Views: 6085

Re: Students

That was by far the best Ruckus crowd in the history of the Ryan Center. Too bad that after 8 minutes the game was over. Maybe we should schedule all our games at 9 PM. Kids were AMAZING last night but I humbly disagree. Best Ruckus ever was the Nebraska game. Both sides of the arena were packed wi...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/4 | Dayton | 9:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 491
Views: 39031

Re: 3/4 | Dayton | 9:00PM (CBSSN)

High Ticket availability in the student section tonight. I hope the athletic department recognizes this and is on campus right now trying to fill that section or it's going to look lame on CBSSN tonight. Don't mean to sound like I was a middle-aged man on the Titanic at the time and things were muc...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 477
Views: 28260

Re: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)

I will say one more thing; It’s not lost on me that I’ve been doing this for 12 seasons and I’m now in my 30’s. One of the reasons I wanted to “retire” 2 years ago was because I absolutely do not wish to be a sad 40 year old, running around the arena & cheering with college kids. But the overwhe...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 477
Views: 28260

Re: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)

All of this is very true. People are going to get mad at this next part, but it's also true: It's a giant issue that the student section is "run" by a guy in his mid 30's who isn't a student. By refusing to let the students have even a modest level of control over their own section we've ...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 477
Views: 28260

Re: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)

When I looked over at the student section I saw kids looking disinterested and bored. Some had their legs up over the seats in front of them to relax and stretch. Professional Football Teams do many surveys regarding the Game Day Experience. Asking about how you got to the game, how you left the ga...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Students
Replies: 78
Views: 6085

Re: Students

EZ (or anyone else) have you spoken to thorr about this ? we got a problem we really need to address this starting now start a committee and out blue man on it and 916, etc and get this resolved Hey ECM, Honestly, it's taken myself and everyone by complete surprise. I know everyone is all fired up ...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 477
Views: 28260

Re: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)

So, that excuse by someone here that students didn't even know there was a game because of a lack of advertising goes out the window. Yeah...that’s not valid. Marketing always has fliers/ads up in dining halls and union, blasted all over social media, and did dorm door hangers for this weekends gam...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 477
Views: 28260

Re: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)

Just an awful day all around yesterday. Extremely disappointed in the students. I gave them a pass for the SJU game but am dumbfounded/furious as to why they didn’t show again yesterday. Can’t blame marketing - it was advertised all over campus, dorms, social media etc all week. I spoke to the dieh...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Students
Replies: 78
Views: 6085

Re: Students

I just replied in the game thread but I’ll chime in here quick: The lack of students was not due to lack of awareness or marketing. Game was advertised all over social media, flyers, emails, marketing texts, ads in the dining halls, and marketing went and hung door flyers late last week on dorm door...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 477
Views: 28260

Re: 3/1 | Saint Louis | 2:00PM (ESPNU)

Just an awful day all around yesterday. Extremely disappointed in the students. I gave them a pass for the SJU game but am dumbfounded/furious as to why they didn’t show again yesterday. Can’t blame marketing - it was advertised all over campus, dorms, social media etc all week. I spoke to the dieha...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #16 - Games of Interest
Replies: 387
Views: 22487

Re: Week #16 - Games of Interest

2 things - There’s a difference between actively rooting for PC & acknowledging that they look fantastic & have really turned it around when they could have easily just folded. I’m very impressed & if they keep this up, they won’t just be in - but no one will want to face them in the ope...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442408

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

So I’m bored and just did a quick check in on our former players. By my count 18 former Rams are still playing; Jared Terrell - Ukraine Jarvis Garrett - Cyprus Andre Berry - Finland EC Matthews - Raptors 905 (G League) Hassan Martin - Montenegro Four McGlynn - Spain Jarelle Reischel - Germany Nicola...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442408

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



Great to see Lamonte Ulmer!

It’s wild how many former Rhody players are STILL playing overseas.
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/15 | Saint Joe’s | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 273
Views: 15790

Re: 2/15 | Saint Joe’s | 12:00PM (CBSSN)

Listen, I’m as upset as ANYONE that the students were a no show today. It makes my job 1000x more difficult and my lack of voice postgame is a testament. Extremely disheartening. With all that said, the students have been PHENOMENAL this season. They’ve showed up for every single non-break game in f...
by EZBuckets
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)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ZtcrlnDRb/?igshid=119bjnuy8x38k The Ramettes flew out today also. Dan is pumped about it Always Don’t think for a second Dan hasn’t been following our Rams. Myself (and others) have been in contact with him and he’s cheering on the boys from afar. I’ve been a stressed ...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/4 | UMass | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 428
Views: 21917

Re: 2/4 | UMass | 7:00PM (CBSSN)

I have no inside insight to add on the scuffle - but just had to post that Rhody waving goodbye in the background at the end of Ruthie’s video just made me legit LOL.
by EZBuckets
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)

Gotta hear from EZBuckets on this one. I was sitting in 304 and during the 2nd half I saw you chirping towards the VCU fans and even gave them the Italian chin flick gesture at one point. What was going on down in the 200's??? think we witnessed some of these exchanges might be overstepping here bu...
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ticket Exchange 2019-20
Replies: 191
Views: 17358

Re: Ticket Exchange 2019-20

EZBuckets wrote: 4 years ago I have 1 single ticket for tomorrow‘s game in 203 fo FREE.

DM me if you want it!
Ticket is claimed. Thanks
by EZBuckets
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ticket Exchange 2019-20
Replies: 191
Views: 17358

Re: Ticket Exchange 2019-20

I have 1 single ticket for tomorrow‘s game in 203 fo FREE.

DM me if you want it!
by EZBuckets
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)

Another solid road win for Rhody! Friday night is gonna be electric! Hearing there was less than 200 tickets left as of yesterday afternoon. Let’s sell it out! Also, ICYMI, NBC10 followed me around during the Duquesne game and aired a nice feature during last night’s broadcast https://twitter.com/j...