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by Smokinjimit
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '22 PG/SG Always Wright (NEO A&M JC ---> URI)
Replies: 200
Views: 20425

Re: Always Wright

If he hasn’t announced yet I start to think he won’t.
by Smokinjimit
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: RIP Ramblin Rose
Replies: 14
Views: 1751

RIP Ramblin Rose

I don’t post much but I got word from Gandy.
RIP Ramblin Rose.

https://www.newportri.com/story/news/lo ... 129568007/
by Smokinjimit
3 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: No football this fall
Replies: 150
Views: 14880

Re: No football this fall

My guess is there won’t be a basketball season either.
by Smokinjimit
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34148

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

Be prepared for a stern wag of the finger and a mild slap on the wrist. Nothing major will happen to these programs. The ncaa is a joke.
by Smokinjimit
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

I hate to say this but I believe we’ve watched Fatts for the last time in a URI uniform. Depending of the virus I can see him playing in Europe for good money. I wish him the best of luck in whatever he does. ( unless he transfers to a different school)
by Smokinjimit
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: KMac leaving the ProJo
Replies: 81
Views: 6837

Re: KMac leaving the ProJo

Not a fan of his but I hate to see anyone lose their job. I wish him the best of luck with his next endeavor.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Friar Board with RHODY subject
Replies: 76
Views: 5123

Re: Friar Board with RHODY subject

The most obnoxious fan in all of sports is a PC fan that never spent a day in a pc classroom.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

72 really has no idea what he is talking about. It’s startling the level of ignorance when it comes to this player.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

Yikes 72. The guy is a ball hawk who played banged up the second half of the season. Not sure what you want from him.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Tyrese Martin (URI ---> UConn)
Replies: 869
Views: 57818

Re: Tyrese Martin

Will we field a team next season? Is Toppin next? Fatts?
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

Congrats to Fatts. Well deserved.

Another crazy take by 72. He’s consistent.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI --> Old Dominion)
Replies: 358
Views: 38309

Re: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI - Transfer)

This kid is delusional. He shot 32% from the floor and 51% from the free throw line. The ACC teams must be lining up to get him.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2020-21
Replies: 1150
Views: 99523

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2020

Shepard not being eligible and Tate transferring killed our bench. Both of those guys would be getting 20 mi utes a game.
While I think Long has potential he is fortunate to be getting as much time as he does.
by Smokinjimit
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)

We have 8 bodies that get minutes but let’s face it. Only 7 guys produce for this team.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/22 | Davidson | 5:30PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 581
Views: 29382

Re: 2/22 | Davidson | 5:30PM (CBSSN)

Giving the team a week off at this point in the season should not be overlooked.

Very smart move by the staff.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: That's Enough, Fordham...
Replies: 188
Views: 10122

Re: That's Enough, Fordham...

They are costing the conference and the schools money. They need to go. Not sure why they even want to stay.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 'Dangerous Bubble Teams' USA Today Article
Replies: 3
Views: 747

Re: 'Dangerous Bubble Teams' USA Today Article

With so many scoring options and our ability to defend believe we can play with anyone in the country.
by Smokinjimit
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)

Harris is very involved both ends of the court. If he can figure it out the second half of the season watch out.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Bracketology
Replies: 754
Views: 55552

Re: 2019-20 Bracketology

We might be doing better in the cbs poll if they oh I don’t know....had our record right?

We are not 15-6 cbs.
We are 16-5.

Get your shit together.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Bracketology
Replies: 754
Views: 55552

Re: 2019-20 Bracketology

I hate the 9 seed. I’d rather be a 10-11-12.

Plus they will put us up against Duke as usual.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Bracketology
Replies: 754
Views: 55552

Re: 2019-20 Bracketology

I think we are a week away from cracking the top 25
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: IS ANYONE HAPPY YET !
Replies: 106
Views: 6446

Re: IS ANYONE HAPPY YET !

The mark of a solid coach is that as the season goes on each player knows their roles. The players here are starting no understand their roles within the system.

Don’t underestimate how important this is.
by Smokinjimit
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)

The 98 team was 15-5 at this point in the season.
by Smokinjimit
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)

I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen refs anticipate the foul like this crew tonight.
Four guys in front of me so I can’t see the play? Foul.
by Smokinjimit
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)

Interesting lineup they just had in. I’m not sure how Harris doesn’t see the double team coming.

We keep playing like this it won’t be close.
by Smokinjimit
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)

We will put them away early.

The important thing is to get out of there healthy.

Win Friday and they might start talking top 25.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/22 | Duquesne | 7:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)
Replies: 492
Views: 16783

Re: 1/22 | Duquesne | 7:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)

Not sure anyone mentioned this but I would bet the refs got word from the NCAA to not let any games get out of hand tonight.

I thought we would win but not by that much. Great half of basketball.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/22 | Duquesne | 7:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)
Replies: 492
Views: 16783

Re: 1/22 | Duquesne | 7:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)

That’s about how I thought we would play in the first half. Langivine will be the difference on the boards in the second half. We win by 4.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/18 | La Salle | 12:30PM (NBCSN)
Replies: 355
Views: 11357

Re: 1/18 | La Salle | 12:30PM (NBCSN)

Might be the worst half of basketball by Fatts in his career.
Killing us.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/18 | La Salle | 12:30PM (NBCSN)
Replies: 355
Views: 11357

Re: 1/18 | La Salle | 12:30PM (NBCSN)

So he calls timeout after we take the lead back?
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/18 | La Salle | 12:30PM (NBCSN)
Replies: 355
Views: 11357

Re: 1/18 | La Salle | 12:30PM (NBCSN)

The D is really tough now. Started with Fatts pressuring the ball late in the first half.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/18 | La Salle | 12:30PM (NBCSN)
Replies: 355
Views: 11357

Re: 1/18 | La Salle | 12:30PM (NBCSN)

Half court D is nonexistent. They will end up winning but I hate the effort on defense.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/11 | VCU | 2:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 454
Views: 14835

Re: 1/11 | VCU | 2:00PM (CBSSN)

19-22 ft

That’s how we won. Also getting 22 ft’s is huge.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/8 | Davidson | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 371
Views: 10818

Re: 1/8 | Davidson | 7:00PM (CBSSN)

If we play like that against VCU we will lose by 30. Davidson sucks. Let’s not pat ourselves on the back too hard. Too many missed assignments too many wide open shots Too many turnovers in the second half Too many missed free throws. I’m happy we won but Davidson is bad and the game was still in do...
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/8 | Davidson | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 371
Views: 10818

Re: 1/8 | Davidson | 7:00PM (CBSSN)

Fatts is playing a near perfect second half.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/8 | Davidson | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 371
Views: 10818

Re: 1/8 | Davidson | 7:00PM (CBSSN)

Martin cannot guard the ball. People go by him every game. Not sure if it’s just him playing a smaller guy but it’s a huge problem.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS DAVIDSON
Replies: 13
Views: 720

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS DAVIDSON

Pretty horrible game so far.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY FAKE LINE URI vs. DAVIDSON
Replies: 3
Views: 433

Re: THE EARLY FAKE LINE URI vs. DAVIDSON

That is some very funny stuff. :lol:
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/5 | Richmond | 12:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)
Replies: 348
Views: 12377

Re: 1/5 | Richmond | 12:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)

Just terrible guard play. They really sucked all day long. The team got better with Fatts on the bench. Even though he leads the a-10 in scoring...
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/5 | Richmond | 12:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)
Replies: 348
Views: 12377

Re: 1/5 | Richmond | 12:00PM (ESPN+/YurView)

Maybe Fatts can just stay on the defensive end of the court and stay there while we play 4 against 5 on offense?
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/2 | Brown | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 447
Views: 14582

Re: 1/2 | Brown | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

If you lose to Brown by 10 in essentially a home game you will not make the dance. It shows the team doesn’t under the big picture. The big picture being you have no big wins and zero room for error. Knowing that they should have come in and out hustled this team from the start. They didn’t. They ar...
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/2 | Brown | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 447
Views: 14582

Re: 1/2 | Brown | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

I went to the last PC game at Brown a few years back.
This should be a win but do not go into this game as an automatic win. It’s not.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Decade Best Moment
Replies: 49
Views: 3178

Re: Rhody Decade Best Moment




This might be number 10
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jermaine Harris - Season Expectations
Replies: 488
Views: 28181

Re: Jermaine Harris - dramatic improvement?

I like the big line up but fatts is the best in ball defender on the team. Going done when he is resting is a good change of pace.

That being said I’m still surprised PC didn’t post him up.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jermaine Harris - Season Expectations
Replies: 488
Views: 28181

Re: Jermaine Harris - dramatic improvement?

Fatts will be on a wing in a zone.
by Smokinjimit
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jermaine Harris - Season Expectations
Replies: 488
Views: 28181

Re: Jermaine Harris - dramatic improvement?

I use to love how Harrick would put Lamar at the top of the zone. Would cause lots of trouble. Could do the same with Toppin. Similar length and quickness.
by Smokinjimit
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD F Marial Mading (Pacific Commit)
Replies: 825
Views: 78572

Re: '19 MD F Marial Mading (URI Signed LOI)

For freshman year just develop one post move and work on the jumper. He develops one post move and he will really be a matchup problem. Don't worry about putting the ball on the floor except in transition.

If he wants more time he needs to learn the defense fast.
by Smokinjimit
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/16 | Fordham | 2:00PM (NBCSN)
Replies: 417
Views: 13693

Re: 2/16 | Fordham | 2:00PM (NBCSN)

Its rare that you get to see one player make 3 plays in the last minute of the game that costs your team a win. And he's supposedly the best of the freshman. yikes This team as a whole has a very low basketball IQ. Nothing the coach can do about that. If any team plays us man to man the rest of the ...
by Smokinjimit
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Message to Coach Cox
Replies: 214
Views: 12535

Re: Message to Coach Cox

I do remember how the projo treated URI during the Harrick years. When Lamar was enrolling it got so bad they even rolled out some retired dinosaur to bad mouth the team and the school.