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by ram1980
4 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 394
Views: 14505

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

A little off target. Was wondering what happened to jared grasso. Pretty sure I just walked by him in brigidos parking lot in north smithfield. Got out of his still damaged white suv. Guess he's still in ri. Kind of surprised. Glad I'm an old man now. Probably would have said something dumb to him 4...
by ram1980
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 783
Views: 24999

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

No problem with Ways and Zek staying. Ways is still raw, good athlete...who knows, could be a decent back up and he did have a few flashes! Zek I'm definitely fine with. Don't think we should just give up on him. He showed enough flashes to prove that he can be a good player, we've seen it. We at l...
by ram1980
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 394
Views: 14505

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

reef wrote: 1 week ago I wonder who is on Michigan short list ?
Hopefully Kim English
by ram1980
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137828

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Hurley needs to stop with the rabbit ears. He's going to get in trouble. He looked like he was still jawing with the guy in the plaid jacket well after half ended. Fire is one thing. That's just wrong.
by ram1980
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137828

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

For some reason the media LOVES PC, can't say enough about them every game. As much as I despise them, I am jealous. I knew they would beat Creighton. Did you see how hard they played and the enthusiasm they played with from the coach down. Devin Carter superstar plays harder than anyone on the cou...
by ram1980
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1500

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

8jcvrl.jpg This is so backwards. What happened to just having a rooting interest in a team/school? Why are we being asked to financially back the team? Like someone said, the Boston Celtics don’t ask for donations. The funny thing is that we've always been asked to "financially back the team&q...
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

From the Projo today. Sounds like Archie wants to run it back with a good amount of the guys from this season. “We need to bring back a significant portion of this roster that’s about the right things, and we need our fans to start to grow with them a little bit. “We need our place to start to unde...
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

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

Perfect ending to a lousy season. March 18 should be interesting
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

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

ram1980 wrote: 2 weeks ago
theblueram wrote: 2 weeks ago
ram1980 wrote: 2 weeks ago Archie totally blew this game. How can he have weston on the bench and Montgomery out there. Horrendous in game coaching.
Weston has 4 fouls I believe
He gets 5. He was the only one who could cover jimmerson . I repeat you can't take the 5th foul with you. Inexcusable mistake by Archie
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

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

theblueram wrote: 2 weeks ago
ram1980 wrote: 2 weeks ago Archie totally blew this game. How can he have weston on the bench and Montgomery out there. Horrendous in game coaching.
Weston has 4 fouls I believe
He gets 5. He was the only one who could cover jimmerson . I repeat you can't take the 5th foul with you. Inexcusable mistaje by Archie
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

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

Archie totally blew this game. How can he have weston on the bench and Montgomery out there. Horrendous in game coaching.
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

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

You can't take the 5th foul home with you
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

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

Finally playing with a little emotion. Why can't they do it more often? It has to feel better than just going through the motions. It's catchy. Keep playing like this and I have no complaints We’re a young team. That matters a lot. It’s why sr/veteran led teams win. Green, House, Weston and Kortrig...
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

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

Finally playing with a little emotion. Why can't they do it more often? It has to feel better than just going through the motions. It's catchy. Keep playing like this and I have no complaints
by ram1980
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

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

I don't know how you fix this with this cast of characters. There is not one of them that is a difference maker on defense. Does anyone think any of these guys will change over the summer? Does anyone think anyone of the supposed core really cares. If it hasn't meshed by game 32 it's not going to me...
by ram1980
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5097

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

Hopefully the Stone Freeman news brings life back to this program . Let's be relevant again starting in 2024.
by ram1980
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 5097

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

Awe inspiring senior appreciation ceremony. Sorry for the sarcasm. What a joke. Maybe ..maybe 1000 people in the seats and 2 team managers and Bilau. Discouraging the turn college sports has taken.
by ram1980
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Houston, we have a problem
Replies: 126
Views: 3421

Re: Houston, we have a problem

My concern is not Archie's basketball pedigree. It's does he have these players respect? Examples: players constantly chirping at refs after fouls on them or no calls on the opponent. Terrible defensive effort almost across the board. Numerous times not hustling after loose balls. 2 egregious ones S...
by ram1980
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 224
Views: 4625

Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

Rhodys defense reminds me of an 8 year old soccer game. Everyone is chasing the ball at once, then it pops out to someone for the goal.
by ram1980
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 224
Views: 4625

Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

Wash, rinse, repeat.
Same old song and dance.
What else??
Main reason I am pissed is the 2 total lack of hustle plays by green and Montgomery where St. Louis guys were behind them and came up with the loose ball. It's the theme for this team.
by ram1980
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

At this point, my impression of Archie is he can analyze the heck out of the game. Unfortunately, and I know it's still somewhat early, I am not sure his handling of the current college game dynamics is on par. I think he needs to use this off season to analyze his coaching strategy and make the nec...
by ram1980
4 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 319
Views: 5500

Re: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)

The last few minutes is why I'm queasy about Archie. Dubsky 2 3's. Then totally abused on defense. The kid is not quick enough on D. Play a zone with him in there. Coach to your players abilities. Show some flexibility Archie. That's a good coach. The ability to adjust in game. He never does.
by ram1980
4 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 319
Views: 5500

Re: 2/28 | VCU | 6:30PM (CBSSN)

For a team that sucks so bad, they sure lead the league in whining and complaining. They are an unlikable crew including the coach at this point. All I expected and hoped for was continuous improvement. Instead I am rooting for a bunch of soft cry babies and a coach and coaching staff that certainly...
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 217
Views: 4321

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

Like I said last night, Green and Fuchs were jawing at each other going to the bench late for a timeout. Green slapped Fuchs in the back of the head. Throughout the timeout they were jawing at each other and had to be separated. Numerous players mouthing off to refs. Lots of frustration from them la...
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 217
Views: 4321

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

Never going to beat a good team with this putrid defense. Not one guard on this team can stay with anyone.
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/21 | Richmond | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 217
Views: 4321

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

Green smacks Fuchs in the head going into timeout. Fuchs angry. Almost fisticuffs. This team has issues
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Someone that may need to look in the mirror and reflect on what he needs to change to adapt to the new college basketball environment. Will his way eventually work or can he tweak his way to make this a successful program again?
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6498

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

They seemed to be the most physical team we have played so far. Regardless of there size they imposed their will whenever they had to. Extremely aggressive across the board. Wouldn't mind watching that style of basketball night in and night out.
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6498

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

Just got home. Lots of traffic out of parking lot. Semi kidding. Brought granddaughters home after sleepover and game (big shout out to NYGfan_Section 208. Thanks for the tickets). Cumberland house of pizza for much needed pizza and fiddleheads . Kind of same old story for me. We just don't have IT....
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6498

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

DG on the floor shooting during warm-ups. Hopefully a good sign.. participating fully
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball - Ticket Exchange and Sales 2023-24
Replies: 104
Views: 10610

Re: Men's Basketball - Ticket Exchange and Sales 2023-24

I am looking for 2 tickets to next Sundays Loyola game .Ram 1982 and myself are hosting our 6 and 8 year old granddaughters for a sleepover Saturday night. Then we're topping off their weekend with the Rhody basketball experience. PM me please if available. Thanks in advance.
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8540

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

Kudos to Brandon Weston and Tyson Brown for their defensive intensity and aggressiveness on the boards. Brown has resurfaced in the rotation and has provided a spark defensively and on the boards. Hopefully this energy rubs off on others.
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8540

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

Amazing when you play a little harder on defense. Definitely more active hands and deflections leading to transition baskets. Maybe the best 2 way half of the year.
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8540

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

Zone defense? Amen. Adjustments. Nice job Archie.
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI signed LOI)
Replies: 336
Views: 54548

Re: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI signed LOI)

I wouldn't be surprised by any decommitment or transfers out. People may think it's refreshing that Archie appears to tell it like it is in his press conferences after each embarrassing defeat, but current players and potential players may not take to kindly being thrown under the bus publicly . Sof...
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7742

Re: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)

Remember when we ragged on cox for not knowing umass best player wasn't playing? Well, Archie's vaunted defense let there best shooter shoot 14 3's, most of which were wide open. The sky may be falling. There has been zero indication that this defense even has the chance to improve. It is abysmal. W...
by ram1980
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 253
Views: 6806

Re: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Foumena hurt his back on the big fall he took in first half. Was on stationary bike most of 2nd half.
What an ugly game by 2 ugly teams. Pat on back to Tyson Brown for multiple hustle plays in 2nd half. A win is a win.
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11644

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

I'm going to be a broken record. This pack line defense does not work with this group of players . It's more like matador defense. Guard drives by our guard. Big comes off to help. Everyone starts running around cluelessly. Wide open shot the result. It's not working Sean Miller according to this cl...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 295
Views: 9790

Re: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

My unnerving observation watching that lackluster performance was the numerous interactions between head coach and players that brought frustrated reactions from the players and the same type of frustration between players during some of their interactions. Maybe reading too much into it, but I feel...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 295
Views: 9790

Re: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

To quote the guy from the waterboy. OH no we suck again. Why are we playing slow ball. Why are we stubbornly sticking to this God awful pack line defense. Our guards are either getting constantly burned off the dribble or running around aimlessly giving up wide open threes. Foumena only one playing ...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 356
Views: 12746

Re: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)

Archie needs to do some sol searching. This team is extremely soft and has zero resistance to adversity. You can't teach effort, but you can demand it. Have they tuned him out, because these last 2 games has shown minimal effort right from the opening tap. We may be in for some roster turnover again...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 356
Views: 12746

Re: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)

Get rid of the damn pack line defense. Scrap it. These players can't play it.. Come on Archie do something different. Adjust to your personnel. There is zero indication that they can play it..
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 356
Views: 12746

Re: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)

We've seen improvement and what this team is capable of offensively. Now it's time to see some improvement defensively. Is this group capable of being a good defensive unit? Unfortunately so far it's been a pretty resounding no. For them to be consistently competitive this needs to change. It's time...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16918

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

Zek is definitely bothered the rotation change, ie Cam. Happens all the time. He needs to accept his role. Green obviously factors in too, regardless of their different positions. He’s taken a good amount of shots away from Zek. Eh, I think Zek has taken shots away from Zek because of his meh to po...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16918

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

My bad. Complain away. Tardiness is not tolerated! We are also beatin their umASS! Criticizing the fans who go to the game by someone who is not there........ A few things to consider: Power was out on campus, RI Energy Trucks were dealing with power line issues on Route 138 near Route 1 in 2 locat...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16918

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

Impressive win today. Best offensive performance by a uri team in years. Clicking on all cylinders. Nothing negative here. Wire to wire win. Never in doubt. Then drove to beach . Also Impressive maybe not in a good way. Huge surf at Narragansett. Salty brine had what appeared to I be 10 foot high sa...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/9 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 309
Views: 10427

Re: 1/9 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Yes.. 2-0. A road win in the books. Monster game from Kortright. Great rebound by Brown on House's dunk. Double double macine Fuchs gets another. Made Ft's down the stretch.Now find a better press break offense. Continuous improvement looks much better and more entertaining at this point. Kudos to A...
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/9 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 309
Views: 10427

Re: 1/9 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Just wondering. What happened to the running rams. Just feel transition offense is something we have shown flashes of being good at. Where did it go?
by ram1980
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137828

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Derrick Kellogg sighting on Creighton bench. Reminded me of all Rhody Jay's much missed signs and Kellogg losing his mind. Game wise Creighton is an extremely unathletic team.