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by RhodyKyle
3 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 275
Views: 8865

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
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4397

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
6 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4397

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4397

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136975

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
1 week ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 20’ FL F David Green (LA Tech —> Rhode Island)
Replies: 304
Views: 67545

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

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

steveystuds06 wrote: 1 week 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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

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

reef wrote: 1 week 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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4008
Views: 441549

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

Rhody15 wrote: 1 week 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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

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

adam914 wrote: 1 week 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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Temple Basketball Betting Line Abnormalities
Replies: 8
Views: 398

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 40
Views: 1144

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

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

Blue Man wrote: 1 week 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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 40
Views: 1144

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47915

Re: Understanding the NIL



Think we're moving away from the initial intention? We need NYG's GM desperately.
by RhodyKyle
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

rambone 78 wrote: 1 week 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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3377

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

Clear eyes
Full heart
Fordham by 19
by RhodyKyle
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 339
Views: 9092

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Spook5365 wrote: 1 week 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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 1623

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 40
Views: 1144

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 40
Views: 1144

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 4841

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 40
Views: 1144

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136975

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136975

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 3491

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
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47915

Re: Understanding the NIL

reef wrote: 1 week 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
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 217
Views: 4288

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
4 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6351

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...
by RhodyKyle
4 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6351

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.
by RhodyKyle
4 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6351

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

This team hates free throws. Free throws tried to kiss this team's girlfriend.
by RhodyKyle
4 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Archie Miller Coaches Shows
Replies: 193
Views: 37702

Re: Archie Miller Coaches Shows

Much like Belichick, as long as Archie turns this place around and becomes a winner here I could not care any less if he's a massive curmudgeon
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7927

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Some St Louis ppl like him to replace Ford. Makes sense , he had a really good career @ Butler then started off fine @ Ohio State before struggling the last 2 seasons If I was a STL fan I wouldn’t hate that hire ! Maybe Chris Mack gets a call from Ohio State, he is also from Ohio. Besides he had su...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6351

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

Based on season avgs, I'd expect 11 turnovers for Loyola so URI needs to really capitalize and turn those into points. Especially since Loyola loves to shoot 3s (41% of their shots are 3s), they hit them at 35+%, and URI loves to give open looks from 3.
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136975

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

A Richmond loss here isn’t good some bracketologists have them in the field before today The only reason some have them in is by default, non had them in as an at large. Since they were first in the A10, some bracketologists automatically put Richmond in as the AQ for the conference. Yeah, I think ...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 2023-24
Replies: 1243
Views: 103068

Re: A10 Outlook for 2023-24

Commissioner McGlade joined the Field of 68 for an interview. I found it pretty interesting. They touch on some of the conference realignment stuff starting around the 12 minute mark. https://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1757479770387100139 Waiting for Blue Man to come in and say "running&q...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7927

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

If the Louisville job opens up, I wouldn't be surprised if they try and make a run at Mike Cronin. Doubt he would leave UCLA, but he is from the area and was an assistant at Louisville and HC at nearby Cincy. Also this off-season once jobs begin to open, I wouldn't be surprised to hear Pat Kelsey's...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 202
Views: 7927

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Does Bobby still love his horse racing to? Perfect fit there in Louisville. I'm mostly joking, but do agree that Bobby to Louisville would seem to make a lot of sense for them if he's interested. I kind of think you have it backwards - Louisville is going to be interested in a guy that Arizona Stat...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47915

Re: Understanding the NIL

No wonder FSU wants in so badly
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2331
Views: 136975

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Sorry, don't need a year. Loyola is a good addition because of several important factors: a substantial school in size and endowment, a credible history/tradition in MBB, nice BB facilities, A-10 exposure in the large media market of Chicago and environs, and the addition improves the geographic ba...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47915

Re: Understanding the NIL

This isn’t a negative. The conferences, ADs, etc are going to have to fix this mess bc the NCAA is now powerless. Seems like everyone agrees the unlimited transferring isn’t sustainable so should be consensus to rein that in at some point. I think something needs to be done to curb this path but th...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8243

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

One thing I don't think anyone mentioned related to Archie coaching his guys is when he pulled Jaden midway through the 1st half. When there is a missed call (either for or against Jaden), Jaden tends to let it get to him and he spirals out of control and it impacts his play on both ends. After a dr...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 936
Views: 47915

Re: Understanding the NIL

Anyone hear about this ? The BIG and SEC announcing the two conferences forming an Advisory Group of BIG/SEC universities Presidents, Chancellors and AD’s to address significant challenges facing college athletics. I saw a copy of an official BIG tweet with the announcement dated 2/2/24 (@ 12:30 pm...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4008
Views: 441549

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

Has someone who played for URI ever participated in the dunk contest before? I can't think of any. I feel like I remember Cuttino making a guest appearance with Francis maybe but thats it? https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1755008465607553060 Sure, call #11 for Miami "Jaime Jaquez"...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8243

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

I say, bleep the D...if you suck at one aspect, move on and just go all out on o-ffense. Try to to get to 100 points. Play a "fake zone trapping D" and hope they miss (I mean, who doesn't have the "competitive spirit/DNA" to do that , right? Long outlets, risky full court passes...
by RhodyKyle
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS dUQUESNE
Replies: 11
Views: 562

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS dUQUESNE

That tracks with KenPom saying Duqs -3