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by DanInAZ
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442602

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

+17 for Jeff was better than all other Sixers iirc (6 Assists, 0 TO)
by DanInAZ
9 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jeff Dowtin NBA Player
Replies: 419
Views: 54285

Re: Jeff Dowtin NBA Player

by DanInAZ
1 year ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 716
Views: 38830

Re: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season

ramster wrote: 1 year ago This is how you run a program. Thank You after Thank You after Thank You after Thank You.......................... for the Day of giving

https://twitter.com/rhodywbb
Was definitely a nice touch to be personally thanked via Twitter. Human connection is never a bad thing.
by DanInAZ
1 year ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Isaiah Coulter
Replies: 41
Views: 4771

Re: Isaiah Coulter

yup, kept waiting for #21 to enter the game for KC. I missed the last half of the 4th Q but didn't see any catches in box score.
by DanInAZ
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Roster 2022-23
Replies: 452
Views: 36134

Re: Roster 2022-23

Thanks Ramster. I saw the error of my ways and quickly posted it. ;)
by DanInAZ
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Roster 2022-23
Replies: 452
Views: 36134

Re: Roster 2022-23

DanInAZ wrote: 1 year ago Forgive my ignorance, but does the MBB team have a physical trainer (performance coach) on staff?
Never mind. It is DAN APODACA.
by DanInAZ
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Roster 2022-23
Replies: 452
Views: 36134

Re: Roster 2022-23

Forgive my ignorance, but does the MBB team have a physical trainer (performance coach) on staff?
by DanInAZ
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Tribute to my dad (1940 - 2022): Wallace Bruce Whittaker
Replies: 13
Views: 1226

Re: Tribute to my dad (1940 - 2022): Wallace Bruce Whittaker

Thank you for all the comments. It was very nice of each and every one of you. I wanted to write something because he certainly played a part with me going to Rhody. My dad has been able to go to a few Final Fours on his own because of being a coach and part of the coaching association. I think the ...
by DanInAZ
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Tribute to my dad (1940 - 2022): Wallace Bruce Whittaker
Replies: 13
Views: 1226

Tribute to my dad (1940 - 2022): Wallace Bruce Whittaker

Moderators - Forgive me if this isn't the right place to submit this. while this is about my dad it also about URI, URI basketball, and our bond with college basketball. Link in case you miss it down below: Stevens Athletics Mourns the Passing of Wally Whittaker Tribute to my dad, Wally Whittaker. I...
by DanInAZ
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68921

Re: Head coach speculation for 2022-23

I would take Frank Martin over any other candidate that has been mentioned so far.
by DanInAZ
2 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 MD PG - Chance Stephens (URI verbal ---> Loyola Marymount ---> Maryland)
Replies: 277
Views: 34479

Re: ‘22 MD PG - Chance Stephens (Rhode Island commit)

Predicted this a long time ago. There was zero chance he was coming here.
by DanInAZ
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: David Cox officially let go by URI (formerly, "Fire Cox")
Replies: 2818
Views: 140388

Re: FIRE(d) COX (per Rothstein + Koch)

I wouldn't trust anything Jeff Goodman wrote. You guys have a better chance of being correct on who is in the mix than he would.

Also, don't be disappointed when the coach you want isn't hired here.

Should we start a Fire <Insert new coach here> post now to stay ahead of the curve?
by DanInAZ
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Duquesne | 3:30PM (ESPN+) | A10 First Round
Replies: 226
Views: 7765

Re: 3/9 | Duquesne | 3:30PM (ESPN+) | A10 First Round

ASU losing to Stanford the way they did will probably be the only thing worse today than almost blowing this game.
by DanInAZ
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442602

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

Downtin played like a champ tonight! :) Had 21 points in the OT Win, including the last 5 points to send the game to OT!
by DanInAZ
2 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany)
Replies: 132
Views: 14393

Re: Sebastian Thomas

southpaw? That is a great sign. ;)
by DanInAZ
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: DJ Johnson Enters Transfer Portal
Replies: 49
Views: 4323

Re: DJ Johnson Enters Transfer Portal

Every team in America lost kids. Some kids even started at P5’s. This transfer cannot be an indictment on anyone, but the nature of today’s NCAA. Keep repeating this DC. Because lots still do not get it. Anyone paying attention to daily announcements from players on P5 teams, where their names were...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
Replies: 1751
Views: 149859

Re: Fatts

To all those this applies to... Fatts leaving DOESN"T have to mean it is a reflection on Cox. Please stop. Please think outside of your one-sided opinion. Did you ever think that Fatts wants the best chance for his future? His loyalty for Cox has ZERO to do with this type of decision. I could e...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Two $1 Million Gifts for Practice Facility
Replies: 104
Views: 7271

Re: Two $1 Million Gifts for Practice Facility

Great news! Loved this quote, "Supporting Thorr's vision of building a nationally competitive basketball program is something I'm extremely passionate about and committed to," said Soloviev. "Achieving this will benefit the student-athletes, athletic program, and the University as a w...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Duquesne | 6:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 311
Views: 9501

Re: 1/20 | Duquesne | 6:00PM (ESPN+)

Fire that Kentucky coach... His team is 4-9.

Welcome to transactional society.
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/9 | VCU | 2:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 330
Views: 10863

Re: 1/9 | VCU | 2:00PM (CBSSN)

OMG a timeout! A timeout!

Sneak preview for the rest of life on planet earth... There will be calls from our head coach for stoppage in play when you don't like it.

I thought it was a good timeout. Don't let VCU begin to get any sort of momentum. So far i have been proven correct.
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/3 | Saint Joseph’s | 4:30PM (NBCSN)
Replies: 412
Views: 12647

Re: 1/3 | Saint Joseph’s | 4:30PM (NBCSN)

The joke is where is the NCAAT? Joke my ass. This team is a mess. Well there wasn’t a tourney last year and we’re less than 50% through the season. Might help to stop being so emotional Lol, I told you people here aren’t rational. My mother always warned me against arguing with fools...and here I a...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Isaiah Coulter 2020 NFL Draft Round 5 Selection 171
Replies: 26
Views: 4517

Re: Isaiah Coulter 2020 NFL Draft Round 5 Selection 171

Active again! Heard Texans broadcasters say some nice things about him and that he should get more snaps today. Hopefully he'll get some targets too.

Then completions, then TDs.

Sings 'Put one foot in front of the other, and soon... you'll be walking out the door...'
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Missed opportunities
Replies: 40
Views: 2527

Re: Missed opportunities

If 'getting better' as a coach meant each game was better than the last then many of the arguments presented by fans would be accurate. Coaching, like any other craft, or any skill, or really anything does not happen like that. There are in moment, in game, in season, in tenure, in career, in life s...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Isaiah Coulter 2020 NFL Draft Round 5 Selection 171
Replies: 26
Views: 4517

Re: Isaiah Coulter 2020 NFL Draft Round 5 Selection 171

Looks to be getting his 1st start today!!! Yay!!!!
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fatts needs to shoot less and pass more
Replies: 345
Views: 15203

Re: Fatts needs to shoot less and pass more

Totally agree with this assessment. Stat chasing...he doesn’t realize that he can make this team So much better if he facilitates... The last time a player (that I am aware of) was asked to facilitate more/sacrifice his scoring average was Tyson Wheeler in 1997-98. Wonder how that team did? hmmmmmm...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Isaiah Coulter 2020 NFL Draft Round 5 Selection 171
Replies: 26
Views: 4517

Re: Isaiah Coulter 2020 NFL Draft Round 5 Selection 171

Thought he was going to play today but looks like late minute coaches decision. :(
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: PC game cancelled - WHY???
Replies: 737
Views: 42381

Re: PC game cancelled - WHY???

This isn't about whether the road for a BE championship goes thru Kingston, Ed. The Game, rivalry, biggest game of the Year in RI is a big deal in RI... however one can characterize it, is a very big deal. It is bigger than either school's agenda. From what I can tell there have been 130 game splaye...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Seton Hall University | 7:00 PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 372
Views: 12880

Re: 12/2 | Seton Hall University | 7:00 PM (CBSSN)

Having Reynolds in foul trouble (and on the bench) certainly contributed in the W tonight. Who was the player(s) that facilitated him picking up the 5 fouls? Was it Fatts? Whomever he (or they were), thank you!!
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/25 | #18 Arizona State | 7:00 PM (ESPN) | Empire Classic – Mohegan Sun
Replies: 295
Views: 12344

Re: 11/25 | #18 Arizona State | 7:00 PM (ESPN) | Empire Classic – Mohegan Sun

I thought Ishmael did a decent job defensively on Remy. Forced him to give up the ball a few times. Nice movement with his feet laterally to stay in front of Remy.
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/25 | #18 Arizona State | 7:00 PM (ESPN) | Empire Classic – Mohegan Sun
Replies: 295
Views: 12344

Re: 11/25 | #18 Arizona State | 7:00 PM (ESPN) | Empire Classic – Mohegan Sun

ASU vs Rhody is my dream matchup, especially under the current circumstances. Guards Fatts vs Remy is an A++ matchup. Two HIGH energy players, both staying for their Senior years, both with lots of swagger. Look for Remy and his exaggerated no-look head shake. *smirk. I will give slight edge to Fatt...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2020-21 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 1357
Views: 92292

Re: 2020-21 Schedule (top post is current)

Basically any team that starts with an 'S' we are playing. *wink*

Seton Hall
San Fran
Stephen F.
Saint Louis
Saint Bonnies
Saint Josephs
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Chris Disano's chat with Coach Cox
Replies: 3
Views: 933

Re: Chris Disano's chat with Coach Cox

Thank you for sharing.
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Covid-19 Effect on College Basketball & Other Sports
Replies: 3452
Views: 176174

Re: Covid-19 Effect on College Basketball & Other Sports

Some humans have common sense, while others do not. Common sense is completely underrated.
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Covid-19 Effect on College Basketball & Other Sports
Replies: 3452
Views: 176174

Re: Covid-19 Effect on College Basketball & Other Sports

My nephew, his GF, his best friend, and 7 other 'friends' all got it this past week here in Arizona. All because they are young and were going stir-crazy. Two of them are hospitalized as I write this. Thankfully it isn't my nephew, his GF, or his best friend. I was made fun of by some of my family f...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Covid-19 Effect on College Basketball & Other Sports
Replies: 3452
Views: 176174

Re: Covid-19 Effect on College Basketball & Other Sports

Just look at us here in Arizona... We are going thru our worst phase since the whole thing started... masks now mandatory in Maricopa county. When people relax and open up this happens. Just like Mr. Smith said in the Matrix... he is inevitable. I have been out of my place two times since March 12th...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Congratulations MBB graduates
Replies: 10
Views: 920

Re: Congratulations MBB graduates

I missed my graduation ceremony. I feel their pain.
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 586346

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

Arizona State forward Romello White is in the NCAA Transfer Portal, per a source. White averaged 10.2 PPG and 8.8 RPG this past season. A player who would be in his final season at ASU, who started 29 games last year, who averaged 28+ minutes a game, has decided to leave a team that will enter next...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 586346

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

Arizona State forward Romello White is in the NCAA Transfer Portal, per a source. White averaged 10.2 PPG and 8.8 RPG this past season. A player who would be in his final season at ASU, who started 29 games last year, who averaged 28+ minutes a game, has decided to leave a team that will enter next ...
by DanInAZ
3 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Brendan Medley-Bacon (Coppin State --> VCU)
Replies: 79
Views: 5783

Brendan Medley-Bacon (Coppin State --> VCU)

7' 1" Center, Baltimore, MD

Coppin State Transfer (2 years remaining)
- Averaged 7.5 PPG, 8.9 RPG & 2.1 BPG in 27.1 MPG.
- Decision tomorrow night at 5 pm!

(Rhode Island, VCU, Old Dominion, Boise St)
by DanInAZ
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A-10 Tournament Simulation
Replies: 40
Views: 4197

Re: A-10 Tournament Simulation

yay!
by DanInAZ
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2020 URI Baseball
Replies: 10
Views: 3473

Re: 2020 URI Baseball

This makes me as sad as missing March Madness. This team had a high probability of having a successful season, by any standard.
by DanInAZ
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/7 | UMass | 7:00PM (NESN Plus/ESPN+)
Replies: 304
Views: 22702

Re: 3/7 | UMass | 7:00PM (NESN Plus/ESPN+)

And it is the fact we are a 3 seed and not the 4th that you failed to address. Would you rather face Dayton in the Semi's with 22 wins or have 23 wins and be in the final?
by DanInAZ
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/7 | UMass | 7:00PM (NESN Plus/ESPN+)
Replies: 304
Views: 22702

Re: 3/7 | UMass | 7:00PM (NESN Plus/ESPN+)

josephski wrote: 4 years ago
DanInAZ wrote: 4 years ago For those that stated this game doesn't mean anything... I say I will see you a #3rd seed instead of a #4 seed. 21 wins! Two to 23. Get to 23, baby!
What’s 23? A home game in the NIT?
So says the pessimist.
by DanInAZ
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/7 | UMass | 7:00PM (NESN Plus/ESPN+)
Replies: 304
Views: 22702

Re: 3/7 | UMass | 7:00PM (NESN Plus/ESPN+)

For those that stated this game doesn't mean anything... I say I will see you a #3rd seed instead of a #4 seed. 21 wins! Two to 23. Get to 23, baby!
by DanInAZ
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS
Replies: 22
Views: 1823

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS UMASS

It does matter. Get to 23 wins. Easier with this W.
by DanInAZ
4 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2020 URI Baseball
Replies: 10
Views: 3473

Re: 2020 URI Baseball

Great weekend for the Rams! 3-1 baby! Nice win today beating UofA!