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by rjsuperfly66
8 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Replace NIT w/ Last 4 In Tourney
Replies: 7
Views: 306

Re: Replace NIT w/ Last 4 In Tourney

Here is my too logical to be approved approach to tournament expansion... Conference tournament winners - auto-bid bye to second round Regular season conference winner - auto-bid but would play in 1st round Everyone else - at-large (play in 1st round) However it is done, the auto-bid teams are seede...
by rjsuperfly66
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2097

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

I am glad this season is over. Been a season ticket holder for 30 years. This has been one of the worst to endure. Our coach on paper - is the one we want. The results he obtained - were not we we wanted. I just watched Pitono interview where he states the obvious right now in college hoops - no de...
by rjsuperfly66
5 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 103
Views: 2097

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

The good news for you, in the portal era, things can change quick if you land the right guys.

It's why you probably should be disappointed with the season but also hopeful that the next several weeks bring better days with it.
by rjsuperfly66
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1542
Views: 126720

Re: Conference Realignment

I've said this before, and I know I'm not the first either, but every time this comes up I think how I'll just never understand why the NCAA and these schools don't just break off football in to its own thing and leave everything else alone. Make up whatever football conferences or divisions or wha...
by rjsuperfly66
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

7th ? I think. I will double check. ETA: MWC is 7 currently. Is it another argument for less is more? I haven't really vetted out this thought entirely. MWC is 7th in NET but they don't have mediocre teams, the teams are either above average or suck. If you look at NETs in the MWC, they run 18, 20,...
by rjsuperfly66
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Bracketmatrix has 6 MWC teams in the field where are they ranked in conference NET ? 7th ? I think. I will double check. ETA: MWC is 7 currently. Is it another argument for less is more? I haven't really vetted out this thought entirely. MWC is 7th in NET but they don't have mediocre teams, the tea...
by rjsuperfly66
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Go google it. There's a court-storm every few days. Court-storms used to be incredible because of how infrequently they happened, you felt like you were witnessing something historic. Every win over a ranked opponent is not historic. I'm glad the SEC is fining programs $100k for an occurrence. I do...
by rjsuperfly66
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

They just beat the #1 team in the country for the first time ever. So no court storm???? Cmon man. Thus why I don't think it's egregious. But you are talking to someone who thinks we should only see a handful of storms every year. I think a lot of places have manufacturing reasons where they haven'...
by rjsuperfly66
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

I heard it’s the first time ever Creighton has beaten the #1 ranked team in the country. If that doesn’t justify a good ol’ court storming don’t know what does. But for me never saw a court storming I didn’t like. The more the merrier. Just curious what RJsuperfly thinks since it’s his conference a...
by rjsuperfly66
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

So should Creighton have stormed the court or not with the win over #1 Ranked Connecticut? What do you think? No doubt about it ...I don't care if you're #2....beat #1....get out on that floor! I heard it’s the first time ever Creighton has beaten the #1 ranked team in the country. If that doesn’t ...
by rjsuperfly66
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

I'm all for a good court storm, it just has to make sense. Like I think storming as a favorite in a game generally makes you look like a loser. I'll leave exclusions for accomplishment (such as winning the conference) or circumstance (a miracle shot). Probably would use the same standard against a s...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

Also. If I was a PC fan, I wouldn’t be on a URI message board hours after beating Georgetown, but that’s just me. Me being a college basketball fan doesn't played because we just had a game. I'm out and about and on the site anyway following the game thread because it's better than hitting refresh ...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

Also. If I was a PC fan, I wouldn’t be on a URI message board hours after beating Georgetown, but that’s just me. Me being a college basketball fan doesn't played because we just had a game. I'm out and about and on the site anyway following the game thread because it's better than hitting refresh ...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

I didn't realize the URI fanbase was as soft as puppy poo. Enjoy your orange slices and Capri Sun after todays game. Not me Fuck Ed Cooley, Fuck you and fuck PC Where's his g'damn mistress? And fuck you too! God damn, thank God there are a few of you out there. Look, I'm not big on the chants, but ...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

I didn't realize the URI fanbase was as soft as puppy poo. Enjoy your orange slices and Capri Sun after todays game.
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

He's not getting cheered today. At best some may not boo him. The boos when he walks out, when he's announced, they will absolutely be deafening. Again, I'll speak for myself, I don't care that he left, I care how he left. You can say it happens everywhere, it doesn't. But that's my opinion. Whethe...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

It wasn't the feelers that is the issue. If it was as simple as: "Gtown, we are interested in you?" "Great, I have interest too, let's talk after the season." It sucks, but that's how it should be... School identifies a target and has confirmation of interest, but the coach is st...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

He's not getting cheered today. At best some may not boo him. The boos when he walks out, when he's announced, they will absolutely be deafening. Again, I'll speak for myself, I don't care that he left, I care how he left. You can say it happens everywhere, it doesn't. But that's my opinion. Whether...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

You guys didn't have to live it - You can pretend or try to simulate your experience or try to diminish it with "everyone does it," but you weren't directly in it. You didn't hear for the rhetoric for years or the heartbreak of the last few weeks. Coaches can leave, sure. You can claim his...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

I guess we just agree to disagree on being a quitter. But taking a formal meeting at Georgetown before their road game at Gtown, coming home and putting his home under agreement to sell before Senior Day, allowing the rumors to become a complete distraction to the team before the BET and NCAA, him p...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

Most can separate the accomplishments from the way he left. One day he will be revered, but it's not today and it certainly won't be tomorrow. That's silly. The "accomplishments" won't get any more revere-able than they are today. I am not a Cools fan at all...seems like a smarmy, egocent...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

Most can separate the accomplishments from the way he left. One day he will be revered, but it's not today and it certainly won't be tomorrow.
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

Georgetown is perhaps a marginally better job due to historical prestige. The reality is he has the same staff, worse resources, a comparable salary, a higher cost of living, an apathetic fan base not showing up to games or funding NIL, while playing in the same conference. Yes, it's a challenge. F...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

Georgetown is perhaps a marginally better job due to historical prestige. The reality is he has the same staff, worse resources, a comparable salary, a higher cost of living, an apathetic fan base not showing up to games or funding NIL, while playing in the same conference. Yes, it's a challenge. Fo...
by rjsuperfly66
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3022

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

Ed left PC because he couldn't keep it in his pants. He then began flirting with Gtown during the season. He signed his agreement to sell his house before senior day. Yes, he did this to appease his wife, but then played stupid when the media began loudly reporting he was going to Gtown, during the ...
by rjsuperfly66
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

The question is how much of the success the selection committee puts on Hopkins. They absolutely weigh team results post injury higher than preinjury. The most famous time was 2001 Cincy who had the resume on selection sunday to be the #1 overall seed and it wasn't close but Kenyon Martin got hurt ...
by rjsuperfly66
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

They have a NET of 62. I don't think at this time they are at large material. Right at this time they would be a lock with non conference wins over Wisconsin and a surging Georgia. Also no bad losses and win over Marquette in conference.I still think they will manage enough wins to get in. Bubble w...
by rjsuperfly66
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

They have a NET of 62. I don't think at this time they are at large material. Still an 8 seed on the matrix. I would be shocked if we make the tournament though. What’s up with Dual? Kid was talked about as a one and done lottery pick and seems to be having a pretty brutal season thus far. One and ...
by rjsuperfly66
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Nut crusher for PC. The way they were playing I could see them a top 6 NCAA seed...not now. 10-11 seed more likely. Tough conference. They have a NET of 62. I don't think at this time they are at large material. Still an 8 seed on the matrix. I would be shocked if we make the tournament though.
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/16 | Delaware | 4:30PM (FloHoops) | Holiday Hoopfest
Replies: 507
Views: 38269

Re: 12/16 | Delaware | 4:30PM (FloHoops) | Holiday Hoopfest

Something will click, it has too. There’s absolutely talent and we have the right coach. Forget Dayton, Archie took a terrible Hoosiers team and had them tournament bound in 2020. He will do that here. This team is basically the United Nations, players from all different backgrounds and schools and...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 166985

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

Much depends on whether the 4-year players; House, Luis, Bilau (5 years), and Green graduate and decide to move on. I don't think, for my question, it depends. So, if House, Luis, Bilau and Green graduate, they can play somewhere else, next year? And, could anyone else? That brings about a question...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 166985

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

I guess what I don't understand is why does a year away impact players transferring... Just off the top of my head, Jordan Geronimo, an Archie commit, transferred after last season. By all records, he never had any legitimate contact with URI, and committed to Maryland. Do I think Jordan Geronimo i...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 166985

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

I guess what I don't understand is why does a year away impact players transferring... Just off the top of my head, Jordan Geronimo, an Archie commit, transferred after last season. By all records, he never had any legitimate contact with URI, and committed to Maryland. Do I think Jordan Geronimo is...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 166985

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

P5/BE schools have a much easier time to rebuild faster than the mid-majors do for obvious reasons. For programs like us, especially with a new staff, I agree 3-4 years makes sense. I agree and disagree with this take. Where I agree is that I believe it's easier for the power conferences to rebuild...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 166985

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

I think it's possible to rebuild in 2 years but that's very difficult. 3-4 years is a reasonable expectation. P5/BE schools have a much easier time to rebuild faster than the mid-majors do for obvious reasons. For programs like us, especially with a new staff, I agree 3-4 years makes sense. I agree...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

Zero talk or thread on their forum about the game. Kinda surprising, would’ve thought they would have had it up and running this week. The general feeling among PC fans is that PC is the better team and if they play their game should be a 10+ point victory. Most of the fanbase just wants to take ca...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

Zero talk or thread on their forum about the game. Kinda surprising, would’ve thought they would have had it up and running this week. The general feeling among PC fans is that PC is the better team and if they play their game should be a 10+ point victory. Most of the fanbase just wants to take ca...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

Arent pre season weights still decently heavy at this point? Re: KenPom, while true, both teams are out-performing their preseason KenPom ranks, so even if you argue preseason weighting is adversely impacting one, it is also adversely impacting the other. With no preseason impact, the teams would s...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

lol, case in point. Not at all, we are a more talented team, a more athletic team, and we are playing at home and should have a noticeable home-court advantage. That's not to say you can't win, but if we play our game there isn't one thing you do that should be able to flip that script. I don't thi...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

RJ, I’m curious what, if anything, about URI’s team concerns you going into Saturday’s game. Honestly, there isn't much that worries me about you guys, as much as our guys not beating themselves. PC gets great dribble penetration but so far this year has struggled shooting from the perimeter, last ...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

Article on ESPN… love this, for the shit we get for sucking we have only two less tournament wins all time lolol From https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/39001574/definitive-men-college-basketball-power-ranking-all-50-states-dc Not quite. They are only counting NCAA wins...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

:cry: You have too much coffee today? Relax. No one is expects that to realistically beat PC, but yes they need to start showing that they can at least play with the better teams and have some success on the road. This season the games don’t matter if they win or lose as they aren’t getting an at l...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

PC hasn't hit its stride yet. Most of that is offensively, where their top perimeter shooters are well-off career percentages (Hopkins, CFJ, Gaines). PC basically played the last three games without starting PG (Pierre) and beat Georgia without either of its two PGs (Dual was suspended). Pierre look...
by rjsuperfly66
3 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)
Replies: 656
Views: 102865

Re: 12/2 | Providence | 7:30PM (FS1)

The issue is that the down period in the rivalry has created a large section of dismissive fans, at least for the Friars. People who grew up in RI appreciate it, but out of state fans/alumni really don't have heightened interest. It's created further divide between fans who care and those who dont. ...
by rjsuperfly66
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Nothing to this point really matters all too much. Can start to figure out the quality of teams next Sunday after most OOCTs have concluded. While I agree, and this is not me bashing but seriously asking - that seems like a lot of bad losses for the Big East this time of year. Is it normal? I usual...
by rjsuperfly66
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136983

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Nothing to this point really matters all too much. Can start to figure out the quality of teams next Sunday after most OOCTs have concluded.
by rjsuperfly66
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NIT Postseason Tournament Selection Process Changes to further benefit top leagues
Replies: 41
Views: 2801

Re: NIT Postseason Tournament Selection Process Changes to further benefit top leagues

I kind of agree with RJ in that I don't think this changes the NIT in a practical way that much. I suppose I'm just more mystified about why they would do this, when power conference teams have never cared less about playing in the NIT then now. I think its way more likely that a conference champio...
by rjsuperfly66
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NIT Postseason Tournament Selection Process Changes to further benefit top leagues
Replies: 41
Views: 2801

Re: NIT Postseason Tournament Selection Process Changes to further benefit top leagues

Agree with you Adam, but then why change it in the first place? It's just another in a continuing list that negatively impacts mid and low majors. Is it big, huge? No. But it all adds up. Can you tell me how this impacts mid-majors? Yes, there is the potential scenario where an A10 team gets bumped...
by rjsuperfly66
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NIT Postseason Tournament Selection Process Changes to further benefit top leagues
Replies: 41
Views: 2801

Re: NIT Postseason Tournament Selection Process Changes to further benefit top leagues

Agree with you Adam, but then why change it in the first place? It's just another in a continuing list that negatively impacts mid and low majors. Is it big, huge? No. But it all adds up. Can you tell me how this impacts mid-majors? Yes, there is the potential scenario where an A10 team gets bumped...
by rjsuperfly66
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NIT Postseason Tournament Selection Process Changes to further benefit top leagues
Replies: 41
Views: 2801

Re: NIT Postseason Tournament Selection Process Changes to further benefit top leagues

Yep. It's brutal to the Conference Champions who could now get nudged out by a below .500 P5 school. Terrible change. So here is the other side of it - Does anyone, outside of those in Ohio, really giving a flying flip about Youngstown St being the 8 seed in the NIT? Is fan interest for a home team...