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- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2769
- Views: 122933
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Looks like Archie saw this coming with the Recruitment of Lawrence. I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 551
- Views: 31409
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Lmfao Hurley is so full of shit
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2769
- Views: 122933
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Didn’t break a sweat last half of season. Adios.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
- Replies: 654
- Views: 21762
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
- Replies: 160
- Views: 7914
Re: Rhody Rehab is Open
The Fou is gone. I’m a bitter broken man.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2769
- Views: 122933
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
What a waste. Very disappointed.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals
- Replies: 46
- Views: 995
Re: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals
I know Teisha had one for a while. Maye had it on and off it seemed kind of random or recurring
- 1 month ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals
- Replies: 46
- Views: 995
Re: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals
Where is Toure? She's 1-6. Like I've said, she was much better last year. It's so pronounced a difference. Wonder what's going on. She was absolutely dominant last season and now you hardly notice her. Not 100% sure but I think she’s been battling injuries all year. I’ve seen her at men’s games wit...
- 2 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 14693
- 2 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 14693
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
I’ve waited decades for a big like Foumena. Back to a life of 6’7 1/2” centers I go. I guess? I mean, he's promising, but he's averaging 1.6 blocks and 10.9 rebounds per 40 minutes. A lot of his stats are similar to the Mitchell brothers, except he's listed at 6'11" and they're 6'10". I w...
- 2 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 14693
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
I’ve waited decades for a big like Foumena. Back to a life of 6’7 1/2” centers I go.
- 2 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2769
- Views: 122933
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Fou put on IG a “highlight tape” last night. IMO it’s not for URI fans.
- 2 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 14693
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
So if he really believes that, next game we should be surprised by someone or several someones not getting on the floor during game play? I’ll believe it when I see it but I don’t expect to.
- 2 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
- Replies: 224
- Views: 5500
Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
I understand the question but I really don’t want to put players names here.
- 2 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
- Replies: 224
- Views: 5500
Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
50 years of watching I’ve never seen a player get stripped by a defender, the defender dives , gets up and sprints to the ball and takes in for easy lay up. While our “player” jogs/walks after him. Then our “player” doesn’t get pulled for it. I’d rather see the 3 walk ons play than these shit bums. ...
- 2 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 14693
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
I very much understand the points but coaches reaching out to students and others is very overrated. I’m sure it doesn’t hurt. But I can’t see making a big deal over that and their personality type. I saw Al Skinner up close and personal ( meaning I got this directly from him) flat out refuse to do ...
- 3 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 295
- Views: 13510
Re: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Well my fellow Rhode Island Basketball fans. At this point of the season this is my reasoning for the recent failures. If you watch Archie Miller as much as you possibly can during a game. I think you’ll agree that the man NEVER smiles. Now think of Baron. He was angry at everything. David Cox was ...
- 3 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 378
- Views: 21523
Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
[/quote] Yep, that's why I just stay away from that rim when I play. (That, plus I'm short and can't get very far off the ground) In all seriousness, we sit down near there. He was is serious pain, there was blood, there looked to maybe be cursing. When I read earlier in the thread that Steve though...
- 4 months ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: Tammi's Approach
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1038
- 4 months ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: Tammi's Approach
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1038
Re: Tammi's Approach
Well I said it I’ll own up to it. Im sure Tammi’s is correct also, I’m just blathering on a message board.
- 4 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2023-24 Rotation
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 193295
Re: 2023-24 Rotation
Unfortunately there are 2 ends to the floor. Archie would have to change his defense. Then again, there aren't many on the team playing it well now, so it probably wouldn't hurt to play them. I guess that’s the point - defense kind of sucks, may as well go for some offense In his meager playing tim...
- 4 months ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: The 2023-2024 Season So Far
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3326
Re: The 2023-2024 Season So Far
44 points??? Zero downside to playing Ledden and DeChent right now. Things really need to be shaken up.
- 5 months ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 12/3 | Princeton | 1:00 pm (ESPN+)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2608
Re: 12/3 | Princeton | 1:00 pm (ESPN+)
Refs did everything they could to give the game to Princeton but our Ladies weren't having it. Tremendous game for Dee Dee, whose offense was instrumental in the win. I’m glad we won because it allows me without sour grapes to say that is the worst ref crew I have seen in my life. I’m 67. They shou...
- 5 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
- Replies: 656
- Views: 105066
Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
There’s a lot of good and bad and give and take to this game. I loathe moral victories especially against them it’s an either W or an L. For the most part exactly what I expected. I thought they could be had but for that to happen 1 of 2 guys had to be a little “off”. They weren’t. Hopkins and Carte...
- 5 months ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 11/30 | Quinnipiac | 6 p.m.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2679
Re: 11/30 | Quinnipiac | 6 p.m.
The DNA of the team changed-a lot. Not necessarily bad just different. Last season 8 players shot 3s. 5 are gone, 2 of 3 returning are below average 3 shooters, the transfers are great scorers but also below avg 3 shooters. Opponents were hit with barrages of 3s many times last season. I don’t think...
- 5 months ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 11/26 | Yale | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 375
- Views: 74762
Re: 11/26 | Yale | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Jiggy averaged 38 mins a game and would be all pissed off when pulled for the 1-2 mins
- 5 months ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 11/14 | Maine | 6:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3332
Re: 11/14 | Maine | 6:00PM (ESPN+)
Maine is legit and I give them credit, they’ve dismantled 3 A10 teams in a row so their performance not an accident. Ours I don’t know we were not there mentally. First two games too easy for them maybe. Seemed to play scared and confused from opening tip. Again I’ll tip hat to the opponent for part...
- 6 months ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 2023-24 schedule
- Replies: 241
- Views: 25935
Re: 2023-24 schedule
While you're checking out these two teams, take a look at Harvard's pre-season schedule. If nothing else they will come into our game extremely prepared. I give Tammi a lot of credit for getting them on the schedule after losing to them twice last season. They have a real strong team mental toughne...
- 9 months ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: Anaelle Dutat
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3597
Re: Anaelle Dutat
With her athleticism, technique, determination, and everything else she brings, pound for pound and inch for inch one of the best rebounders I’ve ever watched. Very special player. As Hubie Brown would say, plenty of upside left too.
- 1 year ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: General Visits/transfer recruiting
- Replies: 822
- Views: 62947
Re: General Visits/transfer recruiting
He was entirely uninterested in any effort on defense. That was his one constant u could rely on.
- 1 year ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
- Replies: 139
- Views: 15901
Re: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
Toledo is a solid program. 29-6 and knocked off 4 seed Iowa State in NCAA tournament. Nuked by Tenn in next round.
- 1 year ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
- Replies: 139
- Views: 15901
Re: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
If she was too slow to play in the URI system than I wonder why the URI coaching staff recruited her. [/quote] Who knows. Maybe they only went by European scouts or something. Maybe the kid just wanted to come to US to play and didn’t care if she was a back up. Every team has recruiting misses they’...
- 1 year ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
- Replies: 139
- Views: 15901
Re: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
This isn’t “insight” but seeing every home game and other stuff-she appeared to be a good teammate and highly skilled player who was EXTREMELY slow. Really don’t think it was anymore complicated than that.
- 1 year ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
- Replies: 139
- Views: 15901
Re: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
Rinat and Adler have also entered the portal. Rinat significant loss imo as far as her potential. Thought next year would be big jump for her.
- 1 year ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
- Replies: 139
- Views: 15901
Re: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
Dolly was a great player here and worked very hard. Loved watching her play. An important recruit for Tammi and the program. She struggled mightily after coming back this year and not for lack of effort on her part. IMO Tammi stuck with her as much as she possibly could, but unfortunately the produc...
- 1 year ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: Thank you for an amazing season!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4432
Re: Thank you for an amazing season!
So enjoyable to watch this team play.
- 1 year ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 1906
- Views: 89545
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Calhoun placed Tom Moore on Hurleys staff, had a private dinner held for them an a few chosen people pre season and then watched practices while Hurley auditioned for him. It was a total and complete snake move and he ripped the heart out of his team because they knew about it. Better job? Yes. More...
- 1 year ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 1906
- Views: 89545
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Not really. Hurley was totally unprepared and had lost his team mentally for that game. It got ugly before that for sure.Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑1 year ago At least we got through the Duke game before things got ugly with Hurley.
- 1 year ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team
- Replies: 414
- Views: 21467
Re: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team
Thorr doesn’t need to be rethinking anything regarding Archie. A selfish, me first player with an annoying family tailing him around is gone. Didn’t give 2 shits about his teammates. About to be playing for his 7th team in 7 years. No one will notice he’s gone or even remember him afterwards.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
- Topic: 2021-22 Women's Basketball
- Replies: 378
- Views: 37224
Re: 2021-22 Women's Basketball
Well that was fun while it lasted
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)
- Replies: 945
- Views: 60589
Re: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)
“As I said, those who could get the vaccine and don't are selfish people, they can't see beyond how it affects themselves. They are not smart enough to understand or care how viruses mutate. This fits the profile.” Based on this comment, you also do not understand how viruses mutate. It’s less likel...
- 6 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Donaldson slamming Rhody fan base on Twitter
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4427
Re: Donaldson slamming Rhody fan base on Twitter
He blocked me as well. Invites the debate, then when one doesn’t agree with him he goes fetal position. He and McNamara are vile dogs.
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 16: LaSalle Thursday Jan 12 @ 7pm CBS Sports Network
- Replies: 309
- Views: 12754
Re: Game 16: LaSalle Thursday Jan 12 @ 7pm CBS Sports Network
Complaints and random thoughts: 1. Worst effort I've seen in 50 years of watching Including Jerry D. That team sucked, this one doesn't. I always say college players should never be booed but man I felt like it. I really thought a few guys quit out there and still feel that way. I will not mention n...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 16: LaSalle Thursday Jan 12 @ 7pm CBS Sports Network
- Replies: 309
- Views: 12754
Re: Game 16: LaSalle Thursday Jan 12 @ 7pm CBS Sports Network
Complaints and random thoughts: 1. Worst effort I've seen in 50 years of watching Including Jerry D. That team sucked, this one doesn't. I always say college players should never be booed but man I felt like it. I really thought a few guys quit out there and still feel that way. I will not mention n...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Here We Go Again...
- Replies: 745
- Views: 34407
Re: Here We Go Again...
By harping on attendance as much as he has, Koch is basically lecturing the true fans who are actually going to games about the ones that aren't. It's pointless and has become old and irritating.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: I am going to save this board
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2551
Re: I am going to save this board
The depth situation absolutely killed us. Was the narrowing of the roster accidental, intentional, voluntary, etc? Who knows. Whatever it was, it was really poor planning. Injuries and illness are always laying in wait. As deeply flawed as they were as players ( who isn't ) a lot of D 1 experience w...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: GAME 11: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)
- Replies: 138
- Views: 7049
Re: GAME 10: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)
Groundhog Day. Can't close out, can't get end game defensive stop, miss every three throw that can change/create momentum, can't hit shots, clang clang clang. Every. Single. Game. You know what's coming the entire time while watching. Even against lower level team playing without 60% of its producti...
- 9 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Hoops - Where We Stand
- Replies: 278
- Views: 14328
Re: Rhody Hoops - Where We Stand
Speaking of things to work on, do you think they can teach these players to call out picks for their teamates? In the last three years, first TJ, then EC last year, and now Garrett have been run into picks that have almost knocked them unconscious. If you think our depth is a problem, this would be ...
- 9 years ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: '15 LA SG Christion Thompson (URI Signed LOI)
- Replies: 161
- Views: 19418
Re: '15 LA SG Christion Thompson (Rhode Island Verbal)
Once again, hyper accurate reporting by McNamara. Quick check of half dozen scouting services list Christion at 6' 4". Kevie insists on 6'3. Lame and lazy as usual.
- 10 years ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: '14 MA SG Jared Terrell (URI Commit)
- Replies: 3578
- Views: 192612
Re: '14 MA SG Jared Terrell (URI Commit)
And I've checked 8 scouting services. 6'3" on every one. That alone is annoying and sloppy reporting.