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by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1610

Re: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals

Lmao that wasn’t a flop???

64-60 URI, St Louis ball under a minute.

(The game is on CBSsportsnetwork)
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1610

Re: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals

reef wrote: 1 month ago
Blue Man wrote: 1 month ago
PeteRI wrote: 1 month ago Welcome Blue Man! Nice to see winning basketball for a change, eh? 😀
My basement was built for March lol. IMG_0309.jpeg
Great setup ! I have something similar 4 total
Yeah I have 3, but I have kids, which means I have two lol
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1610

Re: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals

Blue Man wrote: 1 month ago
PeteRI wrote: 1 month agoHorrible call
Lmao the announcers trying to explain how it can still be a foul by getting the ball.
Lmao she smashed the ball into her face. That’s not a foul.

Holy shit no wonder this sport struggles for views
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1610

Re: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals

PeteRI wrote: 1 month agoHorrible call
Lmao the announcers trying to explain how it can still be a foul by getting the ball.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1610

Re: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals

PeteRI wrote: 1 month ago Fucking free throws!!!
A study should be done on our practice facility.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1610

Re: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals

Is it just mean or does it seem like the second the collective fanbase jumps onboard the ladies just collapse
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 4294

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

Good win. Just nice to know the could before Tuesday.

If this team just gives a shit, they can win games. Certainly on Tuesday or Wednesday.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 4294

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

reef wrote: 1 month ago 54-44. 422

Put some subs in Arch !
Eh. Ride your guys. They at least want to play still.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1610

Re: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals

PeteRI wrote: 1 month ago Welcome Blue Man! Nice to see winning basketball for a change, eh? 😀
My basement was built for March lol.
IMG_0309.jpeg
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1610

Re: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals

Get the battleaxe off my TV. No wonder they’ve missed 7 in a row.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 4294

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 Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 4294

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

Donrxer79 wrote: 1 month ago How in the world can Fuchs miss that bunny
Hey don’t talk bad about Fuchs he’s a double double machine!
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 65
Views: 3609

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

I joined early before there were options but we're in the $20/month bucket where it's a set it and forget it thing for us. We don't even notice it, to be honest. 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 everyth...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 4294

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.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 4294

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 Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 4294

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.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 4294

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

They at least look like they kinda give a shit today.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 65
Views: 3609

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

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 coming into focus for me. Will need to r...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 13488

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

The Foumena thing realllly f'n bothers me We finally have a center with P6 size and skill and either the coach doesn't believe in him...and likes Tyson Brown's game better or some damn reason...or Fou just refuses to do what the coaches ask him to do. Like wild offensive sequences and not doing wha...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 145029

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

ramster wrote: 1 month ago FINAL WEEK OF THE SEASON

A10 Game Friday March 8
  • VCU (19-11) @ #25 Ranked Dayton (-8.5) (23-6) ESPN2/ESPN+ 7pm
Best thing for the A10 is a strong finish for Dayton, win all the way to the finals, and lose to another team.

Would be nice for Dayton to be a 6 seed.
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 13488

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

The Foumena thing realllly f'n bothers me We finally have a center with P6 size and skill and either the coach doesn't believe in him...and likes Tyson Brown's game better or some damn reason...or Fou just refuses to do what the coaches ask him to do. Like wild offensive sequences and not doing wha...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 65
Views: 3609

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

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 coming into focus for me. Will need to r...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 2066

Re: The Positives...

Estevez OOC per game: 18 minutes, 7.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.7 steals, 0.8 assists, 45.7 percent from the field, 40.5 percent from 3. Estevez conference per game: 23 minutes, 6.5 points, 1.4 rebounds, 0.5 steals, 1.3 assists, 38.9 percent from the field, 42.9 percent from 3. So, yeah - He probably...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 65
Views: 3609

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 Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 2066

Re: The Positives...

It seems that most of us like Cam. I am no exception. I am interested in how other people on this board rate the progress of Cam this season. Eg. Not much difference from the beginning of the season or a completely different player at the end of the season. I'm no talent savant, but I actually thou...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 65
Views: 3609

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 Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 6844

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

I’m on the fence with Luis K , I like him but if the staff wants to move on them I’m ok with that as well As a bigger body guard who is capable of going down low, is a plus offensive player, and can at least handle the ball? I'd like him to stay. I'm figuring House is on the way out, and you'll nee...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1412
Views: 65079

Re: Understanding the NIL

Love the addition of Stone with regards to NIL , this is huge for the future Also for the present. If Tom and David are willing to put resources into having a dedicated guy running it, then I think that means that they're willing to put a lot more into it as well. Also, having Stone in here tells m...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 6844

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

I’m on the fence with Luis K , I like him but if the staff wants to move on them I’m ok with that as well As a bigger body guard who is capable of going down low, is a plus offensive player, and can at least handle the ball? I'd like him to stay. I'm figuring House is on the way out, and you'll nee...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball - Ticket Exchange and Sales 2023-24
Replies: 104
Views: 11871

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

I wonder whether we will see people now trying to offload their A-10 Tournament tickets? Would think URI Athletics is really going take on bath trying to sell its mandated allotment. It was bad enough in the past when the school try to sell them to fans of other A-10 schools. I have not seen this a...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Houston, we have a problem
Replies: 126
Views: 3925

Re: Houston, we have a problem

Based on PT from last night, a couple of tier 2 & 3 guys are likely moving on. Did AM comment on why specific players got no run? Yeah I'm assuming all of tier 3 are gone based on their attitudes and how last night went. I could see Weston going which would really hurt for a team that will need...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1412
Views: 65079

Re: Understanding the NIL

Most likely can’t expect to know who is getting how much, just that it’s going to mens basketball. OK thanks. I realize NIL money goes to more than hoops. When I see and hear other places with player X getting Y NIL, I guess that is leaked or disclosed. I would expect NIL administration costs are k...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 6844

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

For everyone who cannot stand so-called "coach speak," be thankful you have Archie Miller not blowing smoke up anyone's rear. end He sees exactly what everyone else sees. He's 100% truthful to the fans. He's not sugarcoating it. His honesty and straightforwardness is refreshing and spot o...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Houston, we have a problem
Replies: 126
Views: 3925

Re: Houston, we have a problem

What's the over/under on new faces next year? 9 again? New faces isn't the issue, it's the norm. UConn won a national title with 7 new faces last year. They've got 6 this year. It's your core. Question is, who is that core on this team? Who's got the attitude issue(s)? From a priority perspective I...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jeff Dowtin NBA Player
Replies: 429
Views: 56068

Re: Jeff Dowtin NBA Player

Remember when future NBA point guard Jeff Dowtin was moved off the ball for 2 years so that a shoot first inefficient selfish player could have his ego fed?

Pepperidge Farm remembers.

(and so do I, I'm going to lay down and weep tears of unfathomable sadness now)
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 2066

Re: The Positives...

Gonna throw in Dubsky as a positive from last night. Not saying he needs to start or even play more minutes but he brought some of that energy and hustle last night that's been sorely missed. Kind of sad that when a dude plays hard and looks like he wants to be on the floor it stands out, but that'...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 145029

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 Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 344292

Re: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

Don’t know where to post this. This just in. No film at 11. Season tickets holders get a car interior Ram magnet sticker, pick up at Mason game. Can’t make that up. Keepsake for the season, I guess. Thanks. Details, one magnet per account, not per seat. OMG, why do they bother. Didn’t they do one t...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 4414

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 Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 6844

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

This was the student section for the 4pm St Louis Game Saturday Maybe better tonight for Senior Night and tge last home game of the season? Overall announced attendance was better than I expected at about 4700 IMG_2497.jpeg I'm going to be honest - the crowds have actually impressed me this year. N...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Positives...
Replies: 45
Views: 2066

Re: The Positives...

I think Ish would have been a leader on this team and maybe would have stopped some of the bullshit that's been going on with some of the attitudes and apathy of some of the players. If Ish stated, we wouldn't have some of the bs attitudes because House wouldn't be here. I do like some of House's g...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 2024 Tournament March 12 - 17 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 125
Views: 4414

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

9 A10 Teams with NET between 68 and 108 The power conferences and their allies that run the NCAA must be very pleased that their secretive NET ranking system is working exactly as they intended. It means that only one A-10 team (#21 Dayton) is at this time guaranteed an NCAA bid. Rankings in the ra...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1412
Views: 65079

Re: Understanding the NIL

Asking about playing time isn’t something new. That’s been one of the biggest recruiting factors since the beginning of time. But yea, he’s stating the obvious saying playing time and NIL are being mentioned by recruits. Nothing groundbreaking there. I'm so sick of whiny coaches with all the flexib...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 1412
Views: 65079

Re: Understanding the NIL

From Article by Nick Bromberg..Yahoo!Sports about why Nick Saban Retiring Saban also talked about how the way the college football landscape is changing influenced his decision. He estimated that "maybe 70 or 80% of the players you talk to" wanted to know about their playing time for the ...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 243
Views: 6844

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

This was the student section for the 4pm St Louis Game Saturday Maybe better tonight for Senior Night and tge last home game of the season? Overall announced attendance was better than I expected at about 4700 IMG_2497.jpeg I'm going to be honest - the crowds have actually impressed me this year. N...
by Blue Man
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director
Replies: 65
Views: 3609

Re: Rhody Excellence Collective Executive Director

Sort of what I was hinting at before when I said that there's a lot of investment and focus on our collective now, and why I had faith for the upcoming season and player retention. I fully believe we'll be able to make serious NIL commitments to players moving forward. The previous "director&qu...