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by OBRAM
2 months ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Just FBS D1 football
Replies: 106
Views: 7777

Re: Just FBS D1 football

Interesting that in 1897 Penn went 15-0 and 1894 Yale went 16-0. I never knew they played that many games back then.
by OBRAM
2 months ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Just FBS D1 football
Replies: 106
Views: 7777

Re: Just FBS D1 football

How many games will these top teams play now? You have the conference Championship and now maybe 3 or more College Playoff games. Maybe 16 games. These are students, well you know what I mean. Is the Big10 and SEC taking teams a violation of Antitrust laws? How can you say these Athletic programs as...
by OBRAM
2 months ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Just FBS D1 football
Replies: 106
Views: 7777

Re: Just FBS D1 football

With 8 teams in the Playoffs, and with only really 3 teams with a legitimate shot of winning it all, How many players will not play up to 3 extra games if they might get hurt and ruin their NFL chances? I don't care who wins the playoffs unless it is my team. I want to see fun football games. I don'...
by OBRAM
3 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: 2023 FCS Playoffs
Replies: 18
Views: 3342

Re: 2023 FCS Playoffs

Road games on Weeknights including Friday nights favor the home team by a lot, but I never expected a 0-59.
by OBRAM
3 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Delaware to leave CAA, what's next?
Replies: 29
Views: 4240

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

Unless you are in Big12, SEC, Big10, or ACC you are not going to make big money (ND not counting) nor will you get the recruits. You will be traveling for all other sports maybe down to the Southeast. Most schools even in the Big 4 conferences don't have a shot. Unfortunately, the Northeast Schools ...
by OBRAM
3 months ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Why does our band get smaller each year?
Replies: 18
Views: 3493

Re: Why does our band get smaller each year?

South Dakota State Band, looks like 200 musicians, and the enrollment is about 11,000

https://www.sdstate.edu/school-performi ... ching-band
by OBRAM
3 months ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Why does our band get smaller each year?
Replies: 18
Views: 3493

Re: Why does our band get smaller each year?

I'm not sure on the band but do have a question on the cheerleader and pep squads. They are excellent in what they do but I wonder why with over 60 members there are no girls of color. Why don't we have any males? We did at one time, maybe gymnastic students. Other schools have males to hold up the...
by OBRAM
3 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Delaware to leave CAA, what's next?
Replies: 29
Views: 4240

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

URI never built on the successes of the football program in 1984-1985. It was of course a time that State support for URI went into a nose dive. However, when the East Stands were built around 1978, they were already near the bottom of stadium facilities. Only now, almost 45 years later are there pl...
by OBRAM
3 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Delaware to leave CAA, what's next?
Replies: 29
Views: 4240

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

This has been going on for 15 years, and Rhody has no plan to upgrade, just stay stagnant, which is to say falling behind.
by OBRAM
3 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Game 11 Football AT Towson 1pm Sat Nov 18 FloSports
Replies: 46
Views: 4583

Re: Game 11 Football AT Towson 1pm Sat Nov 18 FloSports

Facilities have to be a negative in recruiting. Yes, facilities have improved, but they are still near the bottom of FCS facilities.
by OBRAM
3 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Fortera Stadium Austin Peay
Replies: 0
Views: 1672

Fortera Stadium Austin Peay

https://letsgopeay.com/facilities/fortera-stadium/2 The third and fourth levels provide club seating and 13 skyboxes, respectively. The skyboxes offer tiered stadium-type seating with up to 22 seats. The 8,000-square-foot Echo Power Club Level seats 386 spectators and is designed to offer catered m...
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Game 11 Football AT Towson 1pm Sat Nov 18 FloSports
Replies: 46
Views: 4583

Re: Game 11 Football AT Towson 1pm Sat Nov 18 FloSports

One defensive stop more during the whole second half was all that was needed.
3rd and 4th down conversions, missed tackle before Towon TD with 40 seconds.

Field goal kicker had a great day for RI
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: New Vice President for community, equity, and diversity
Replies: 9
Views: 2794

New Vice President for community, equity, and diversity

How much will this person's salary cost?
Wouldn't it be easier just to give out more scholarships?

https://www.uri.edu/news/2023/11/uri-na ... diversity/
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Montana Washington Grizzly Stadium
Replies: 0
Views: 1738

Montana Washington Grizzly Stadium

today one of the best rivalries takes place Montana State vs Montana

https://youtu.be/61huEJdbiWY?si=rZlnf_G9Cl-2Erwj
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Game 11 Football AT Towson 1pm Sat Nov 18 FloSports
Replies: 46
Views: 4583

Re: Game 11 Football AT Towson 1pm Sat Nov 18 FloSports

It's no conundrum!
Jim has done a fantastic job. The program was a mess when he came, resulting in the Admin wanting to drop down to NEC.
Do we have football offices and an indoor practice facility? Only now after 30 years of trying to upgrade Meade, may we see something.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Illegal Numbering - Called against Pitt vs BC last night
Replies: 0
Views: 3250

Illegal Numbering - Called against Pitt vs BC last night

Players' numbering a. All players shall be numbered 1 through 99. Any number preceded by zero is illegal. b. On a scrimmage down, at least five offensive players on the scrimmage line shall be numbered 50 through 79. c. No two players of the same team shall participate in the same down wearing ident...
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Why does our band get smaller each year?
Replies: 18
Views: 3493

Re: Why does our band get smaller each year?

The Ram Band can make a positive impression on young people thinking about coming to URI, regardless of one's enthusiasm for sports. Prood I point, River City.
https://youtu.be/hdd6q0pW4DM?si=4i5wMlc5GdqFebqO
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Meade Stadium East Stands 2023 Renovations
Replies: 89
Views: 8824

Re: Meade Stadium East Stands 2023 Renovations

Montana State Bobcat Stadium. Looks like multi purpose.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Meade Stadium East Stands 2023 Renovations
Replies: 89
Views: 8824

Re: Meade Stadium East Stands 2023 Renovations

North Carolina A&T
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NC A&t 22,000+
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Meade Stadium East Stands 2023 Renovations
Replies: 89
Views: 8824

Re: Meade Stadium East Stands 2023 Renovations

Campbell Barker-Lane Stadium
Since this is a 50-100 year opportunity need to better than our competition.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: New Scoreboard Unveiling Saturday November 11 2023
Replies: 19
Views: 1769

Re: New Scoreboard Unveiling Saturday November 11 2023

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Can't the video board be moved closer to the back end one?
You could hardly make out the down or yards to go.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Helmet possibility in future
Replies: 15
Views: 2256

Re: Helmet possibility in future

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Here's a prototype, get rid of the RI and grow horns.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Why does our band get smaller each year?
Replies: 18
Views: 3493

Why does our band get smaller each year?

The band's halftime show was very good today but why does the band shrink in members?
From 10 years ago.
https://youtu.be/aEbsHDo24SQ?si=LCYAQmM0RGukr3FM
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Bryant to join CAA for the 2024 season.
Replies: 7
Views: 2147

Re: Bryant to join CAA for the 2024 season.

Actually, the Sidelines currently at Meade are too narrow.
You would not build a Stadium that could only hold 6 events a year. Case in point Gillette
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

Twenty Year old photo of redesign looks more exciting.
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by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

You need to build something that is in the upper tier of FCS
Stadiums, this is a once in 100 year opportunity.
URI just didn't try to renovate Keaney Gym, the Ryan Center was built.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

It does not look like $42 million upgrade to me from this photo. Looks like just a replica of the current East Stands with a few more seats.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Helmet possibility in future
Replies: 15
Views: 2256

Helmet possibility in future

I think we could do a electric blue helmet variation at some time like the Lions
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: UNH lost a few close games this year
Replies: 0
Views: 1522

UNH lost a few close games this year

New Hampshire quarterback Max Brosmer and all-purpose standout Dylan Laube are posting gaudy offensive numbers, but the Wildcats have left something to be desired in close games. The preseason No. 11 squad dropped to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the CAA after falling at Rhode Island 34-28 in overtime. Add...
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: Brainstorming about updating campus area
Replies: 304
Views: 62310

Re: Brainstorming about updating campus area

Old North Road from Flagg Road to Stony Fort (North of campus) is really bad. The frost heaves a few years ago were amazing
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: 2023-24 Bracketology
Replies: 9
Views: 1698

Re: 2023-24 Bracketology

http://sagarin.com/sports/cfsend.htm
Interesting
UNH is #146
Richmond 167
URI 177
UMass 183
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

West Texas A&M Division II Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

West Texas Football Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium. Division II Lone Star Conference Has an event room, open year-round for special events. The Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium seats 8,500 along the west and east sides with an estimated total capacity of 12,000 when including overflow berm seating and...
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_J._Dykhouse_Stadium
South Dakota State stadium appears to have more luxury boxes.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

Grassy berm is great. Kids (of all ages) would love it. Like the Little League World Series berm.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

We need it to be better.
by OBRAM
4 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

We need to build something better than UAlbany We don't get many chances to have have a real positive impact. Transformational. East Stands are almost 50 years old. https://ualbanysports.com/facilities/bob-ford-field-at-tom-mary-casey-stadium/1 Make something that people and potential athletes can b...
by OBRAM
5 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: George State Ranked #82 5-1
Replies: 9
Views: 1423

Re: George State Ranked #82 5-1

James Mason is I believe 7-0
They have Georgia State still to play
If JM wins out, they still will not go to a bowl
by OBRAM
5 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement
Replies: 131
Views: 12939

Re: $42 million Meade Stadium Replacement

Need a new Stadium with football offices, Hydro training pools, restaurant. Move the dumpy physical plant eye sore, build a new Stadium, do a fund raising like we do for Ryan Center almost 25 years ago.

Also, why put money into a field that is almost the lowest point on campus and prone to flooding?
by OBRAM
5 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: FCS Attendance Above Capacity
Replies: 0
Views: 1534

FCS Attendance Above Capacity

RI #5 https://theanalyst.com/2023/10/by-the-numbers-elbow-room-hard-to-find-inside-fcs-stadiums-bursting-at-the-seams/ 5. Rhode Island 2023 Percent Capacity: 106.35 2023 Average Attendance: 5,497 Quick Hits: Rhody is having a pretty decent season (4-3, but 4-2 versus the FCS), and the attendance num...
by OBRAM
5 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: PROJO URI Football Coverage - or lack thereof
Replies: 38
Views: 4648

Re: PROJO URI Football Coverage - or lack thereof

I remember maybe not even 10 years ago when Projo used to have a prediction of Saturday football games. They not only covered RI but Ivy League and Patriot. NYT would recap not just FBS games but FCS. NYT would cover Lehigh, Lafayette, Fordham, and once and a while RI.