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by RhodyKyle
13 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Are we ODing on copium here or is there really a chance KJ actually stays?
by RhodyKyle
15 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 977
Views: 49127

Re: Understanding the NIL

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 ...
by RhodyKyle
16 hours ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '20 G Jaden House (High Point -> URI)
Replies: 162
Views: 25099

Re: '20 G Jaden House (High Point -> URI)

nice try... but... try again... https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/03/24/tim-mcgraw-reps-caitlin-clark-jersey-on-stage-in-iowa/ I think Sandor knows it was a cheeky photoshop edit by Rhody Barstool. That being said, what is Tim McGraw's workout routine? Dude is 56 and looks yoked, like he's preparing...
by RhodyKyle
19 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 734
Views: 23715

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

You’re assuming they will do something smart with the money…you know what they say about assumptions. I foresee lots of expensive cars and other bad ideas that will leave them with nothing 3-5 years after their so called careers are over. (I guess that’s me making assumptions! Oh well…it’s a messag...
by RhodyKyle
19 hours ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Yeah just saw that Pitino JR could be going from New Mexico to Louisville makes sense Makes sense for Baby Pitino. Louisville cannot miss on this hire after Chris Mack and then the Kenny Payne disaster - they swung for the fences with Dusty May and he chose UM and now they're doing their best not t...
by RhodyKyle
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

I doubt this will happen, but imagine? https://x.com/RobDauster/status/1772634277118669119?s=20 I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure this is a bit. Goodman for years brought up Cooley for a ton of big jobs, including lobbying for him to replace Ewing for years. The Field of 68 guys ran with it and...
by RhodyKyle
1 day ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

DH is making 5.25 M per year though 28-29 , big time value contract hope he gets a raise On the pace he's at, he's going to make way wayyyyy more than that right now. "Winning the Big East and the conference tournament are each worth $100,000. An appearance in the first and second rounds are e...
by RhodyKyle
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137807

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

I do not get all the excitement for the Big East only getting 3 teams in. This is not good in my opinion for the A10 or any conference that does not sponsor football. To be consistent, I think it is ridiculous to come up with a NET that means nothing. I said this last year when VCU had no shot at a...
by RhodyKyle
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Really? People are not allowed to complain that 763,802 kids are in the transfer portal with the intent to become immediately eligible? That's all good for them and good for the game? Yippee, I'm so happy for the 763,802 kids. That's great that they're listening to Uncle Willie telling them "y...
by RhodyKyle
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Exactly! I've been waiting for the posts calling coaches selfish mercenaries who have no loyalty and are only after money. Weird how it's suddenly quiet on that front and all the concern about "culture" and "family" has disappeared! You never hear posters lamenting their lost lo...
by RhodyKyle
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

You never hear posters lamenting their lost love of college basketball with all of the coach movement. So weird There are dozens of coaching changes each year vs thousands of kids abandoning schools. And tell the the last time you saw the same coach be a HC at three schools in 4 years? I agree with...
by RhodyKyle
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

You never hear posters lamenting their lost love of college basketball with all of the coach movement. So weird There are dozens of coaching changes each year vs thousands of kids abandoning schools. And tell the the last time you saw the same coach be a HC at three schools in 4 years? Being a coll...
by RhodyKyle
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Looks like Danny Sprinkle off to Washington after only a year at Utah St. No one should complain about kids moving freely between schools. Really? People are not allowed to complain that 763,802 kids are in the transfer portal with the intent to become immediately eligible? That's all good for them...
by RhodyKyle
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13954

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Looks like Danny Sprinkle off to Washington after only a year at Utah St. No one should complain about kids moving freely between schools.
by RhodyKyle
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 734
Views: 23715

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Anyone remember what other coaching names were said to be our finalists when we hired Cox? Would be interesting to see where they landed and what their records have been like since we passed on them for Cox. Link to 2018 search thread: https://keaneyblue.com/viewtopic.php?t=7515 And your finalist a...
by RhodyKyle
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Replace NIT w/ Last 4 In Tourney
Replies: 21
Views: 647

Re: Replace NIT w/ Last 4 In Tourney

It's impossible for Rhody to make the NCAAs without wining the A10 tourney? FIVE Mountain West just made the NCAA tourney without winning the MW title. Granted (and I vehemently disagree with the committee here), New Mexico had to win the autobid to dance. If SDSU had won, there would be 5 teams in...
by RhodyKyle
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Replace NIT w/ Last 4 In Tourney
Replies: 21
Views: 647

Re: Replace NIT w/ Last 4 In Tourney

stay hungover.. thats a good idea also - altho wouldn't raise $ and tv$ for ncaa the ultimate goal would be to get more mid-major teams in .. like Rhody granted this would also allow for much more P5 teams get in.. but.. it also can help the a10 i think its nearly impossible with this landscape to ...
by RhodyKyle
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 734
Views: 23715

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

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????? Well, you send Wyc money, so ...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4438

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

Yup, checked it when they played Northwestern. After that weekend, couldn’t bet them anymore. The app is a disaster so I’m not surprised they’re so inconsistent. The state needs to let DraftKings operate here. I wonder what rules changed to allow RI colleges to be bet on in RI...I thought they were...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4438

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

You could take them on the app during the Mohegan tourney, but then not during regular season. Maybe they only allow betting for neutral site tournaments? The RI Sportsbook app? Odd. Even in past tourneys I haven't seen URI on the app. Did something change this year? Yup, checked it when they playe...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4438

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

Well Spooky, this may be your last write-up this season, at least according to your prediction. Last I heard Sincere Parker, SLU's top player, is questionable for tomorrow. They surprisingly beat the Bonnies their last game and in Olean without Parker. For me this game is 50/50 for us depending on ...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137807

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Probably wouldn’t have gotten in if they lost in the A10 finals anyways, but Richmond now with zero shot at an at large with their loss @ GM. It’s a conspiracy. They should be allowed to lose to shitty teams and make the tournament. They should just be let in because the “cartel” is evil. Lost game...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 20’ FL F David Green (LA Tech —> Rhode Island)
Replies: 304
Views: 67734

Re: 20’ FL F David Green (LA Tech —> Rhode Island)

I am out on this guy I’ll tell you that right now. Negative body language all the time. Surprised to hear that. I wouldn't go much by the interpretation of his body language. He seems like an intense player who wants to win badly. He is also one of the more vocal leaders on the team. I would like h...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3403

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

steveystuds06 wrote: 2 weeks ago Ya, I think we are the 12 seed. If we win we would likey play VCU I believe. Who murdered us, but they are fantastic at home. Anything can happen in one game..
Nah...it'd be hangover and hangover 2...same exact story different location
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3403

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

reef wrote: 2 weeks ago Agree a win today and 1 or 2 in Brooklyn will ease the pain a bit for the long offseason
Just want 1 win in BK so the season isn't a total toilet flush. Would love 2 but not expecting it.
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442383

Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

Rhody15 wrote: 2 weeks ago

Another A10 player on Memphis this season.

That makes

Jarreau
Vince Williams
Jacob Gilyard
Jordan Goodwin
Yuta Watanabe
Memphis loves themselves some A10 guards (yes, I know Watanabe isn't a guard)
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3403

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

adam914 wrote: 2 weeks ago Obviously it wasn't pretty, but any win for this team right now is a good win. I'll take it.
Yup! Nobody should be looking for style points...just be happy with the W
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Temple Basketball Betting Line Abnormalities
Replies: 8
Views: 420

Re: Temple Basketball Betting Line Abnormalities

They learned nothing from the ASU scandal....you can't all make your bets at the same goddamn time. A game getting no volume all of a sudden gets a ton of volume on 1 side without an injury? People will notice...

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxD8JqqrFivX ... jOSdGiJFpg
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3403

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

I know we don’t want to offend people’s delicate sensitivities with the refs - but holy shit this is garbage. Yup! Is that watchdog group who flagged temple for point shaving also monitoring refs? Some of these calls are bizarre. Like the one ref who called I think Fuchs with a foul from like 40ft ...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 64
Views: 2038

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

With the new management you’ve gotta re-up in the system. I don't know, I see the emails come through with my receipt so I assume everything is going along same as before.a As of this month you’ll be refunded for you last payment and need to re-up. The back-end management of the collective has chan...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3403

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

I know we don’t want to offend people’s delicate sensitivities with the refs - but holy shit this is garbage. Yup! Is that watchdog group who flagged temple for point shaving also monitoring refs? Some of these calls are bizarre. Like the one ref who called I think Fuchs with a foul from like 40ft ...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3403

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

So much talent on this team when they decide they give a shit. Maybe they respond to the public call outs. This is why it’s so infuriating watching them lose. They clearly are a top half A10 team but they just seem to just not give a single fuck. Like they're playing pick-up games in Mackal. Fordha...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3403

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

Blue Man wrote: 2 weeks ago So much talent on this team when they decide they give a shit.

Maybe they respond to the public call outs.
This is why it’s so infuriating watching them lose. They clearly are a top half A10 team but they just seem to just not give a single fuck. Like they're playing pick-up games in Mackal.
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 64
Views: 2038

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

I doubt it, this is a labor of love for Stone if I had to guess. He's the right guy for the job. For anyone that does care about Stone and his pay, maybe just click that second link in my signature, or go to https://rhodyexcellence.com/join/ and start committing some dollars. I'd have to imagine th...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 977
Views: 49127

Re: Understanding the NIL



Think we're moving away from the initial intention? We need NYG's GM desperately.
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10324

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

rambone 78 wrote: 2 weeks ago There could be off the court issues as to why he's not playing.

If so I doubt he stays.
If it's an off the court issue, I doubt me wanting him to stay (unless it's trying to get his car out of an impound lot).
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3403

Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)

Clear eyes
Full heart
Fordham by 19
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10324

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. Kendall Pollard, you say? Archie took Dayton to a S16 with 6'6" Pollard playing C I’m aware. I’m also aware how often that doesn’t happen. If Dave Cox were still our coach, I'd agree with you. We have the guy ...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10324

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Spook5365 wrote: 2 weeks ago I’ve waited decades for a big like Foumena. Back to a life of 6’7 1/2” centers I go.
Kendall Pollard, you say? Archie took Dayton to a S16 with 6'6" Pollard playing C
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 1691

Re: The Positives...

I'm no talent savant, but I actually thought he was better at the beginning of the year. I guess like with most of the others, that may have been more about the level of competition With freshmen, there’s always a “wall” they hit. Adjusting to college schedules, balancing your new life with all the...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 64
Views: 2038

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

What does this job pay, $100k a year? We will probably neva know, employed by the Collective not the university? If I had to guess < 100,000. Second thought. After some KB help here, and the link to the Excellence site with levels of participation, including a one time giving, the NIL picture is co...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 64
Views: 2038

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

….what? No it doesn’t. Without question, first priority is Cam and Fuchs. 3 years left. I don’t know if there’s loopholes for Fuchs with him being from overseas, but if there is, gotta figure it out. If can’t pay Fuchs, Hammond is next for big money. Losing Green next year would suck, but we’re not...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5079

Re: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

The team has mailed it in already. Based on the attendance last night, so has the fan base. Ya, if the team has given up, why should we give a shit? Most of these kids don't deserve to step on the same floor as some of our all-time greats who bled Rhody Blue. Last year we just sucked. This year, we...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 64
Views: 2038

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

The cash needs to go to David Money Green our best player ….what? No it doesn’t. Without question, first priority is Cam and Fuchs. 3 years left. I don’t know if there’s loopholes for Fuchs with him being from overseas, but if there is, gotta figure it out. If can’t pay Fuchs, Hammond is next for b...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137807

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

https://x.com/jonrothstein/status/1765595116578693243?s=46&t=RiOaTCLvtjhXX7DAYI1lEg Again, rebuilds don’t need to take years, you don’t need to give coaches 2/3+ seasons. Multiple instances of turnarounds overnight. ZERO points from last season and won the MWC which will get anywhere from 4-6 b...
by RhodyKyle
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137807

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

https://x.com/jonrothstein/status/1765595116578693243?s=46&t=RiOaTCLvtjhXX7DAYI1lEg Again, rebuilds don’t need to take years, you don’t need to give coaches 2/3+ seasons. Multiple instances of turnarounds overnight. ZERO points from last season and won the MWC which will get anywhere from 4-6 b...
by RhodyKyle
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 3532

Re: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results

Yeah, how did the A-10 get multiple bids back in the day? Winning marquee games in the non-conference and not losing to low majors. Even high majors need marquee OOC wins. Look at Ole Miss right now. They went undefeated in the OOC, 13-0. Best wins? UCF and Memphis who are NIT teams right now. Ever...
by RhodyKyle
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 977
Views: 49127

Re: Understanding the NIL

reef wrote: 3 weeks ago Wondering with NIL and the portal you may see it pushing guys like Saban into retirement earlier than they would like and possibly coaches going from college to pro ?
It's why Jay Wright retired when he did, too.
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 217
Views: 4319

Re: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

As long as he stops throwing up left handed hooks and 3 pointers. Nah he's got the green light to do whatever he wants. Shoot the 3, don't run up the floor, don't hustle - stay in the game. Those instructions only matter for Foumena (who's actually a better 3 point shooter than Kortright or Montgom...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6493

Re: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)

I feel like Cam hit the freshman wall. I constantly see him lose his guy on defense thinking there is going to be a switch on a screen when no one else does and it leaves a wide open 3 every time. I look forward to him spending the offseason figuring things out and learning the defensive scheme. Rh...