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section(105) wrote: ↑4 days ago Somewhere this NIL thing went off the rails. I don’t know what to think anymore. The players wanting and getting their piece of the pie has turned into a God awful mess.

Money is the root of all evil. Or something like that.

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Guarantee you UConn ultimately wants to be known as a football-first school, still.

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UConn's win over Purdue averages just under 4 million fewer viewers than South Carolina's victory over Iowa Viewership for Monday night's game was up slightly from UConn's victory a year ago https://www.yahoo.com/sports/uconns-win-over-purdue-averages-just-under-4-million-fewer-viewers-than-south-c...

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My question is, what is so great about Calipari lately? The guy has done nothing in recent years, with basically an unlimited support system. I guess his overall history still gives him clout, it'll be interesting to see what his contract pays him. Crazy!

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I don't think these two bigs have faced anyone like the other all year. If Clingan can stay out of foul trouble and the refs don't favor one over the other, it will be a totally different inside game from what they are used to. I honestly think Clingan is the more athletic guy of the two. He seems q...

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Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 week ago Rhode Island showed interest

Four big-time football schools.

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rambone 78 wrote: ↑1 week ago Does anyone think these kids today would say or do the same in this environment?

No, unless URI could compensate them for it relative to other teams. No way.

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Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 week ago
OBRAM wrote: ↑1 week ago maybe its been said on this post, but teams that make it to the NIT Final Four are NCAA Playoff caliber teams.
No question both Seton Hall and Indiana State definitely are.

100% both should have been in the NCAA field of 64. Way more fun to watch than several of the teams picked over them.

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Yep, you could find people saying almost exactly the same "iT rUiNed tHe gaMe" stuff back when the 3 point line was added, when freshman were allowed to play, when players were allowed to leave school early, and on and on and on. Yet here we all are! Not the same. None of those examples b...

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Whining about having to pay players is no different than people who whined about donating to help us build better facilities. That was no different than people who complained that they added a 3 point line. Yep, you could find people saying almost exactly the same "iT rUiNed tHe gaMe" stu...

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Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 week ago

"Committed" ha!

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On this one day of the year especially, don't believe anything you read or hear. Check again tomorrow!!

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Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Does everyone here know you can quote somebody's post without repeating all 12 miles of tweets every time?????????

Amen

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If UConn and Purdue play for the title that center matchup is going to be really interesting.

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Seriously? Luv ya Blueram, but come on man….. Compared to the last two years of players, just a suggestion. Thinking outside the box. Tired of leaving in the first half of games. Ok, maybe we could send scouts, via drones, to various prison recreation yards also. Don't give anyone any ideas...

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reef wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Sounds like a nice hire

I see where Huggins was wanting the Louisville job, no dice...

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A lot of guys will make their money in college now. A very small percentage even sniff NBA riches. Why not try and maximize their earnings this way? A few hundred thousand can make life a lot easier. Especially as a young person starting out these days. May even be able to afford a starter home in ...

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It's going to be a real uphill battle. I don't think there are nearly as many "fans" out there that are enough of a URI basketball fan to donate as some think there are. Apart from people on this message board (and many of the "senior" season ticket holders who probably have no i...

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rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Newton, Castle, and Clingan will go NBA.

UConn will likely take a step back next season but will still be very good obviously.

I don't know about that. I could see Castle going. The other two, Blue Man's points I think ring true. We'll see.

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Say it ain’t so Billy Self ! Can’t get his team to play any defense ! Zags 9 straight sweet 16s very very impressive! Yet people (not here) say they choke in March It's all relative I guess. You make that many in a row, aren't your expectations for a natty a little higher? Don't get me wrong, I'd b...

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Dayton got nothing from their bench today. Arizona did.

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Fast forward a month or two I know I’ll still get pumped for the new team. I was heartbroken when Ish left but at the same time I’m hopeful we can still find new gems no matter what hammond of farrel decide. This too shall pass. As difficult as it is to stay positive in times like this we must. The...

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He may end up at a better program and therefore end up with a bigger NIL deal by default, but I don't think he is leaving because he is expecting a bunch of teams to being lined up with huge money offers for him to pick from. Of the schools on his list so far, I think there are maybe two or three s...

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Which of the URI players in the portal so far do you think are leaving because they are expecting a large pay day somewhere else? Foumena. 6’10, 3 years left, showed flashes this year. He may end up at a better program and therefore end up with a bigger NIL deal by default, but I don't think he is ...

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rhodyram22 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Archie’s a moron for not playing him enough. Another guy that’s probably going to a P5 school!

Yeah that's a regert.

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RF1 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this post from the LaSalle fan forum but thought that it was relevant to this thread given it concerns the A-10 NILs.

LaSalle A-10 NIL Post.png

Quarter mill for Jimerson? Per year? Where the hell are we?

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Dino611 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

Not sure how URI competes with most of that list.

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theblueram wrote: ↑4 weeks ago Does this mean 12 O'Clock High is back in session?

On the Quad!

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100%... I mean, all of us were miserable watching this team. Imagine being a good player, but you keep losing like we did? I'm not making excuses for him, but he was a very good player when he was locked in. I remember my PC friends thought he was incredible when we played them. Even if Hammond isn...

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reef wrote: ↑1 month ago
theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago This uconn game is pretty entertaining
Great game uconn wins 95-90

St. John's in?

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I think they may have moved that guy LOL, unless he's in the bathroom...

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Hurley needs to stop with the rabbit ears. He's going to get in trouble. He looked like he was still jawing with the guy in the plaid jacket well after half ended. Fire is one thing. That's just wrong. Danny needs to be above that but it looks like the guy is still running his mouth. I'm sure he's ...

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Hurley needs to stop with the rabbit ears. He's going to get in trouble. He looked like he was still jawing with the guy in the plaid jacket well after half ended. Fire is one thing. That's just wrong. Danny needs to be above that but it looks like the guy is still running his mouth. I'm sure he's ...

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Check it out. MSG, UConn game, fans court side between the scores tables and near the coaches. Neva seen that, not sure about last nite Noticed that watching the Creighton game too. The guy in the red checkered jacket almost just got kicked out for saying shit to Danny I think. All NBA arenas have ...

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section(105) wrote: ↑1 month ago Check it out. MSG, UConn game, fans court side between the scores tables and near the coaches. Neva seen that, not sure about last nite

Noticed that watching the Creighton game too. The guy in the red checkered jacket almost just got kicked out for saying shit to Danny I think.

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For some reason the media LOVES PC, can't say enough about them every game. They're a fun team with a star player and an engaged fanbase? They were kind of the talk of the offseason when in a historic, literally never seen before situation, the coach who grew up in the college's home town, built th...

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Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑1 month ago
RI_Bred wrote: ↑1 month ago For some reason the media LOVES PC, can't say enough about them every game.
You're just noticing this now?

LOL no! But it's just non-stop!

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For some reason the media LOVES PC, can't say enough about them every game.

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Oak View Group 360 manages the Ryan Center. How much does this company contribute each year to the Collective? They manage over 400 facilities and profit off of URI Basketball. People are asking fans to pay for basketball players. Out of our own pockets. Welp, I want to see how much the folks makin...

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RIFan wrote: ↑1 month ago Understandably the players want a piece of the pie, but instead of giving it to them they are pushing the problem onto the fans…I call BS. Fix your house, that’s not my job.

What's that saying...something about a sucker being born every minute...

We'll see how it all shakes out I guess.

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We all have to support the team like an organization now. That is the direction college basketball is heading. We cannot fall behind the curve! Trust An organization sounds like the Boston Celtics. As a fan, how do you support the Celtics other than going to games????? Totally agree, pro teams don’...

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Heartbreaker for Loyola. They overachieved though I would say.

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This Loyola-Bonny game is crazy.

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Wow I actually won something? Thanks!

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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.

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I mean if that were the case than why did EC come here? Dan was an aspiring coach who’s best collegiate accolade was a mid major finals loss. Some kids want to be the cornerstone and become a legend. Those are the kids you want. That was before $$ was dangling freely in front of them from many suit...

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I mean if that were the case than why did EC come here? Dan was an aspiring coach who’s best collegiate accolade was a mid major finals loss. Some kids want to be the cornerstone and become a legend. Those are the kids you want. That was before $$ was dangling freely in front of them from many suit...

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Dino611 wrote: ↑1 month ago he needs to go after the players who want to come here

Really starting to wonder what players, and of what quality, want to come to URI.

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Not too mention I went to the prep tournament at RIC a month ago, and the national prep tournament at Clark in Worcester last week. I talked to several prep coaches NO ONE knows URI or Austin Carroll. The best comment I got is that , the guy Carroll , is he the guy that wears URI sweatshirt that is...

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I think I need a break.

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