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by McRam
9 hours ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '21 SG / SF Zek Montgomery (Bradley —> URI —> ??? )
Replies: 121
Views: 12539

Re: '21 SG / SF Zek Montgomery (Bradley —> URI —> ??? )

Isn’t this a positive by subtraction. ?
by McRam
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 394
Views: 14685

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Wow, I wonder how much he makes at New Mexico?
by McRam
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
Replies: 441
Views: 7623

Re: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things

A comment about James Madison and their 35 point loss to Duke. This team played hard the entire way through. There were no easy baskets for Duke. Pleased to see that the coach was able to get the buy in from these collegiate players. JEALOUS!!!
by McRam
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 977
Views: 49177

Re: Understanding the NIL

Dayton $1,000,000 St. Louis $750,000 St. Bonaventure $440,000 Loyola Chicago $300,000+ St. Joe's $200,000, a car, plus There you go. You want an All-Atlantic 10 first or second teamer you're looking at a 6 figure deal, and you need to be in six figures to even be in the top half of the league. Hate...
by McRam
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25798

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

Rhody15 wrote: 4 days ago
Jdrums#3 wrote: 4 days ago Unlike GMU, I guess we are back into stealth mode, Jersey.
Stealth mode huh?

Multiple posts about players we’ve reached out to.

Let’s stop with this stealth shit.
Have we had anyone visit yet? Is Mason ahead of us in the transfer battles.
by McRam
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 394
Views: 14685

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Jdrums#3 wrote: 1 week ago If I was Kentucky and I am canning coach Cal, my one and only call would be to DH.

I’d give him the keys to the kingdom.
Somehow I cannot picture Jersey Dan in Kentucky
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10335

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

hrstrat57 wrote: 1 week ago If Miller is the Miller we thought we hired retaining Hammond should be a slam dunk.

Hammond had to have been clear Johnson would be looking to get back to a higher D1 position.

If URI doesn’t retain this player it will be a warning sign.
I think you mean another warning sign!
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25798

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

Does anyone know if our collective is non-profit and if it is, any contribution would be tax deductible?
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25798

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

He's not wrong: https://x.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/1770857388767158413?s=20 The portal should be open for X days starting after the Final Four is complete and we have a champion. Yes agree with that , teams that are competing in the big dance are a little bit behind in the process Thinking that ma...
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

rambone 78 wrote: 1 week agoCorrect.
Oy Veh!!!!!!!!!
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

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 announcing them on April 6th, 2022. I think assistant coach...
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

Being a state school is a pain in the ass when it comes to the asst contracts. Even when we hire a replacement the new hire isnt technically employed here until July 1st. The new hire can work here before then, just he's not under contract until then. 78, Are you saying that if we wanted to write a...
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

By the way, isn’t he still under contract with URI?
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

ace wrote: 1 week ago a lawyer drafted that tweet
Thinking “no formal agreement” means the deal is done and only the lawyers can screw it up!
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A-10 Awards
Replies: 17
Views: 519

Re: A-10 Awards

Let’s not under estimate the importance of a rim protector as part of a quality defensive team. Fuchs is simply not a rim protector by either his jumping ability or his anticipation.

This could easily be the reason he was not honored and we should consider this limitation of Fuchs for our future.
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25798

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

Is anybody surprised we haven't seen Ways or Zeke's name in the portal yet? I hope Zek is not a significant part of our team next year. If Archie needs to give him a push, I hope he does it. We know Zek is a defensive liability and has a low bb IQ- let’s at least make a real effort to get complete ...
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 394
Views: 14685

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

ace wrote: 1 week ago I know when Archie was hired, the salary pool for assistants was about $750,000. Anyone know if that’s still the number or if it’s increased?
I do know that KJ is at 200k and Austin Carrol is at 136k
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

If we lose KJ and Hammond that may be what breaks me...No shot Hammond comes if KJ is gone. Hammond has already removed the pic of himself in a Rhody uniform on twitter, although it's still there in IG. Does that mean anything? Who knows? And pretty soon for me, it's going to be, who cares? Was the...
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

steveystuds06 wrote: 1 week ago If we lose KJ and Hammond that may be what breaks me...No shot Hammond comes if KJ is gone.
Are you saying that Archie can’t close the deal?
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

Fou leaving just hurts a little more because how many legit 6'11" guys with some decent athleticism do we get around here? They don't grow on trees. Yeah but same thing with Jordan Hare. I don't remember all this bellyaching when Dan told him to GTFO before the first game of year 2. Sponge Hol...
by McRam
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25798

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

Bilau, Fou, Rory, Brown, Weston and Dubs thus far. Now we are sitting at Luis House Ways Zek Fuchs Farrell Hammond Green Estevez I'd even be fine with that, most wouldn't, but you can add 4 good players to that group and you may have something. I’m going to miss Rory. One time he and I ripped boges...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25798

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

What a waste. Very disappointed. Yes, totally agree. Unless he was a complete team wrecker and locker room cancer. Again ya can’t teach 6’11’ freshmen with some raw skills. I would call it a stain on Archie’s resume to miss with this kid. Always hard to know if it was the coach or if the player was...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?
Replies: 27
Views: 840

Re: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?

Rhodymob05 wrote: 2 weeks ago C

It’s been an uphill battle from day 1 for him. Hard to imagine most coaches having significantly more progress. There’s been some establishment of a core and of a system. The real judging starts next season for me.
How about Frank Martin and Drew Valentine?
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25798

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

Now that Fou is gone should we look for another young raw replacement to go along with Fuchs and maybe Brown. Or do we go with an immediate impact veteran possibly a 1-year loaner. I know based on our recent history we aren't going to get the top bigs in the portal. So we probably have to be a litt...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4443

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

I don’t think anybody can criticize the effort today. They played hard,the whole game, clawed,their way back and seemed to be in control until the slow,down. Estavez and House played good or very good defense. Nice to see some pressure, which turned the game around. Did Archie stop the pressure beca...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4443

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

theblueram wrote: 2 weeks ago
ram1980 wrote: 2 weeks ago Archie totally blew this game. How can he have weston on the bench and Montgomery out there. Horrendous in game coaching.
Weston has 4 fouls I believe

Yes , u r right , he had 4fouls but in crunch time with under 5 left, what do,u have to,lose. u still have him in.
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25798

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

I think some coaches want to set a standard and are not willing to be played. Thinking the coach makes it clear to the player what his status is and that if the player puts his name in the portal, many coaches will not take them back. Good for them !
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442862

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

https://x.com/wojespn/status/1766561832762818814?s=46&t=RiOaTCLvtjhXX7DAYI1lEg Another A10 player on Memphis this season. That makes Jarreau Vince Williams Jacob Gilyard Jordan Goodwin Yuta Watanabe So hard for me to believe that Watanabe is a NBA player. I sure don’t remember him being anythin...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3406

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

Yup lol I said that few months ago in a thread. Hilariously half assed. Yes, Thorr , details matter. !! Another screw up today, on gorhody, we apparently play Fordham Wed, March 9. Do we have a marketing department for athletics? Who is it? Sorry about that...I fixed it, thanks for the heads up. So...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3406

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

So much talent on this team when they decide they give a shit. Maybe they respond to the public call outs. This is why it’s so infuriating watching them lose. They clearly are a top half A10 team but they just seem to just not give a single fuck. Like they're playing pick-up games in Mackal. Fordha...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3406

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

Fordham has been playing a 3-2 (1-2-2) with pressure for part of the game. It will be interesting to see how well prepared we are for this defense. So far, would you call our team prepared for it? Nice adjustment bynArchei and team, after the first 4 possessions against FU zone. Forced Fordham out ...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3406

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

McRam wrote: 2 weeks ago Fordham has been playing a 3-2 (1-2-2) with pressure for part of the game. It will be interesting to see how well prepared we are for this defense.
So far, would you call our team prepared for it?
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3406

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

Huge win for Rhody WBB…but can someone explain these stupid ass “Rhody Wins” pictures they use? With the whiteboard??? So half assed….is there a reason we can’t have cool score images like other schools? Did we fire our graphic designers??[][/img] Yup lol I said that few months ago in a thread. Hil...
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10335

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Obviously, Archie has had it with Fou.! Looks like he is sending him a message, is the message, “Go Portaling young man”

Think,so
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3406

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

Fordham has been playing a 3-2 (1-2-2) with pressure for part of the game. It will be interesting to see how well prepared we are for this defense.
by McRam
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5133

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

ramster wrote: 2 weeks ago The Magnet!!!

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What is the opening Bid?🤪
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 1705

Re: The Positives...

It seems that most of us like Cam. I am no exception. I am interested in how other people on this board rate the progress of Cam this season. Eg. Not much difference from the beginning of the season or a completely different player at the end of the season.
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5133

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

Based on the attendance last night, so has the fan base. Ya, if the team has given up, why should we give a shit? Most of these kids don't deserve to step on the same floor as some of our all-time greats who bled Rhody Blue. Last year we just sucked. This year, we have talent, but we give up. Sucks...
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137857

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Umass wins by 2 over Fordham. Kyle Rose misses open 3 at the buzzer.

I thought the announcers said the “big” collective contributors were sitting on the floor right behind the team. Anyone know if this is true?
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5133

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

section(105) wrote: 3 weeks ago I know nothing. I think the divide between Fou and Archie has reached a point that it is not repairable. I would like to see him back, with a hard core intensive off season corrective action program and skill development to fit what Archie expects.
Are you referring to Fou or Archie?😬😬
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5133

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

I'm just curious, but am guessing that all those that want to "keep dubs" probably wish we still had Bassy. Those guys are just not NCAAs or Bust players, and it seems like everyone championing those guys is settling for "less than NCAAs or Bust"...just my opinion. Agree. I give...
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5133

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

Speaking of potential retirees… Personally, I like Louis. He is one of the very few with any sack on the team. Could be a good locker room guy if he stays. Unfortunately, I think he doesn’t have the talent or quickness to be more than a backup at this level at best. It is probably best for him - fr...
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5133

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

So none of this has to do with coaching issues and Archie isn't accountable? The staff needs to up their game as well as the players. So overhauling the roster every year is the answer and who is responsible for putting it together? Oh no, I completely agree that Archie is 100% accountable for this...
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5133

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

Honestly I feel for Archie and staff. These guys on the floor are a bunch of knuckleheads. Archie looks the same no matter- no yelling, no technicals. Cam comes:out after giving up the players right to the basket and absolutely no comment or instruction to Cam. Absolutely no communication to the pl...
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5133

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

reef wrote: 3 weeks ago The graphics are down they are down !

4-3 URI
Maybe they r not keeping score tonight!
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137857

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

I am seeing Loyola at a 93 NET ranking today - up from 96. Good team for A10 standards; not so much for NCAAT standards, unfortunately. It is a reflection of how far away we are and where the conference stands despite being the 8th ranked NET conference. It is unfortunate Loyola couldn’t play bette...
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 1705

Re: The Positives...

Yeah we suck, blah blah. It's a rainy day and I want to talk about different things. Like what's good at the moment. Brandon Weston's Defense: Yes, while our team defense sucks as a whole, it's been clear Weston is the best defender on this roster. I bring this up and I put this first because he's ...
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 1705

Re: The Positives...

Yeah we suck, blah blah. It's a rainy day and I want to talk about different things. Like what's good at the moment. Brandon Weston's Defense: Yes, while our team defense sucks as a whole, it's been clear Weston is the best defender on this roster. I bring this up and I put this first because he's ...
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Houston, we have a problem
Replies: 126
Views: 3424

Re: Houston, we have a problem

I think it is reasonable to assume that number of players that transferred from Rhody would be a lot higher if we had good teams and desirable players.
by McRam
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Pregame options
Replies: 99
Views: 1818

Re: Pregame options

You all should be feeling much much better about your chances against Mason on Wednesday - tea leaves are saying Hall has basically quit since he got his last NIL payment and is now turning his attention to his next NIL deal. He is not expected to ever play for Mason again. Hey Mason Fan, just wond...