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Blue Man wrote: ↑1 week ago Am I the only one checking in on Hammond? This kid is the real fucking deal.

Yeah I am to. He's so damn good. Prototypical point guard, does a little bit of everything and constant energy out there.

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Yeah I'm watching Hammond right now as well. The dude is so good.

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Speaking of cars, when I was in school, there was a Cadillac driving around campus with Connecticut plates and the plate said 'SLY'. The gap between the big schools and the small schools were much smaller back then than they are now. I don't want to out anyone publicly here, but I have a couple goo...

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All of them? And if yes, how much? Maybe not all, but a hell of a lot of them were. Hard to say exactly how much because it was all so hidden. The players parents suddenly get a new job that they never have to actually show up for working for that one booster, new cars show up in the driveway, new ...

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No, unless URI could compensate them for it relative to other teams. No way. P5 teams were already paying players when EC and Terrell came here. So this argument doesn't really fit. All of them? And if yes, how much? Maybe not all, but a hell of a lot of them were. Hard to say exactly how much beca...

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RI_Bred wrote: ↑2 weeks ago
rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Does anyone think these kids today would say or do the same in this environment?
No, unless URI could compensate them for it relative to other teams. No way.

P5 teams were already paying players when EC and Terrell came here. So this argument doesn't really fit.

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Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Ok, would EC Matthews and Jared Terrell have come here under the current landscape?

I think so, if Hurley was the coach recruiting them still. P5's had every recruiting advantage over us at that time to and he still convinced them to come here.

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One thing that I think absolutely needs to change is the collective has to have the option to direct your payment 100% to the program of your choice. You have the option to donate to specific programs in athletics. Need it for NIL as well. Some want it 100% to mens basketball, some 100% to women’s ...

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Do fund raisers...Maybe $500 plate dinners with Arch or something.... anything.... otherwise you're just dumping whatever you can afford, hoping other people do too and that it makes a difference. I hate this, it's like begging me to pay more, for the same thing I'm already getting.... Let's say I ...

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Not the same. None of those examples begged fans for money to pay players. It is the same in that it was something new introduced that a lot of people said would ruin the game, and it didn't. I don't think this will either. I'm not even convinced NIL will be the final form this whole thing takes in...

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I’d be interested to know if your friends, family or colleagues who are pretty interested in their college and how they do are joining their collective? In my small circle of obvious cheapskates not a one has joined or donated to their schools collective, in fact my close friends that are uri alums...

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Whining about having to pay players is no different than people who whined about donating to help us build better facilities. That was no different than people who complained that they added a 3 point line. Yep, you could find people saying almost exactly the same "iT rUiNed tHe gaMe" stu...

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Whining about having to pay players is no different than people who whined about donating to help us build better facilities. That was no different than people who complained that they added a 3 point line. Yep, you could find people saying almost exactly the same "iT rUiNed tHe gaMe" stu...

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Of course it's not a ponzi scheme. To say that is just ridiculous.

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He does look very quick! Would probably help us play more to the style we've been trying to play.

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Nice! That's great news!

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I definitely did not take it as as meaning any sort of player announcements. I would be surprised if the collective was making those kinds of announcements but I could be wrong. I just assumed it was something related to Rhody Excellence and not a player. Like Rhody15 said, new events, the store, a...

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ram1980 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Rumor out there that Cooley is no longer on Georgetown staff directory. Interesting

He's there on the website.

https://guhoyas.com/staff-directory

https://guhoyas.com/sports/mens-basketb ... er-coaches

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I definitely did not take it as as meaning any sort of player announcements. I would be surprised if the collective was making those kinds of announcements but I could be wrong. I just assumed it was something related to Rhody Excellence and not a player. Like Rhody15 said, new events, the store, a ...

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Really, nobody despises the players, we all root for them. It is the current system that is the problem, not the players, and don't blame them at all. Besides, seriously doubt that these players being recruited, will base their decisions on these boards. Fans here vent a little, especially when we ...

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I really wish we would stop with the whole "mercenary" thing. And I hope that any players or recruits that might read this board understand that not all Rhode Island fans despise college basketball players as much as it may seem from reading posts here. Really, nobody despises the players...

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Rammgr wrote: ↑2 weeks ago It’s not the players. It’s the system. Hopefully some adjustments will be made down the road .

Exactly, I agree. Which is why I think taking shots at players and calling them mercenaries is uncalled for. They are simply doing exactly what everyone else would do if they were in the same situation.

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I really wish we would stop with the whole "mercenary" thing. And I hope that any players or recruits that might read this board understand that not all Rhode Island fans despise college basketball players as much as it may seem from reading posts here.

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theblueram wrote: ↑2 weeks ago So, I'll just throw this out there. When the "Collective" doesn't like a coach, do they just shut the purse strings?

No, that's the type of move only the big time boosters can really pull off. Just like they always have.

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ramster wrote: ↑2 weeks ago Rhody Vault’s favorite team seems to be falling apart
Earl Timberlake the latest to portal from Bryant

He'll find a way to blame it on Archie.

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Get on board! Join here: https://rhodyexcellence.com/join/

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I'll be at the Alabama/Clemson game tonight. Look for the guy in the Rhody gear. Ended up being a really entertaining game! The crowd was great, close to a sell out. I'd say Bama had the slight edge in fans but it was much closer than I expected. Both sides traveled really well. Sears for Alabama i...

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Interesting how Clemson and Alabama are playing in Los Angeles for the Western Regional Championship. A long way from “home” for these players and fans for each team. Great game to attend especially with Preston Murphy in a key role. Yeah I'm looking forward to it! It'll be interesting to see what ...

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sevegny7 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago I am headed to the UCONN vs Illinois game today in Boston.

Really was considering wearing my URI gear to the game hahha.

I'm sure Hurley would appreciate the attire hahha and prolly half the UCONN staff.

They definitely would!

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I'll be at the Alabama/Clemson game tonight. Look for the guy in the Rhody gear. Interesting how Clemson and Alabama are playing in Los Angeles for the Western Regional Championship. A long way from “home” for these players and fans for each team. Great game to attend especially with Preston Murphy...

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I'll be at the Alabama/Clemson game tonight. Look for the guy in the Rhody gear.

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Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago
Yikes.

Was watching the movie Blue Chips the other night. Some things never change; they are just repackaged.

Such a great movie!!

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Do you really believe that revenue from Celtics fans does not cover the salaries of the players? Right, the entity making the money should pay the players. No matter where the money came from, tv, merch, concessions, tix. Has not donations always been a part of funding college sports? I am still ho...

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What's the return on NIL dollars? Like if I contribute, I am now paying players salaries. So what is the return if the team makes money? This isn't charitable contributions. This is salary. Honest question, are you actually being serious when you ask questions like this? Or just trying to get a ris...

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What's the return on NIL dollars? Like if I contribute, I am now paying players salaries. So what is the return if the team makes money? This isn't charitable contributions. This is salary. Honest question, are you actually being serious when you ask questions like this? Or just trying to get a ris...

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That's pretty funny to hear Laettner say that, since I know for a fact Duke was paying players before NIL was a thing. Somehow that was better and ok I guess though...

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Didn't the AD say Calipari was staying? Not that they can't go back on that at some point I guess.

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There is going to be a disparity between the bigger earners and the bench guys. Could cause jealousy issues within the team. But that's going to affect every team. Just another problem to deal with. Yeah Archie could take one of his 500k extension bonuses and help pay for more talent. That's up to ...

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Thats too bad on Zek, he obviously had a rough season, but I still thought there was some potential there. This is one where I'd be real curious to know which side initiated it. Yeah dude was a stud at the beginning of the year. Only got it back for once game. Weirdest thing ever. Thought that he c...

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Thats too bad on Zek, he obviously had a rough season, but I still thought there was some potential there. This is one where I'd be real curious to know which side initiated it.

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Are we ODing on copium here or is there really a chance KJ actually stays? Maybe a little of both? Hard to know what's going on behind the scenes. My take on it at this point is I hope he stays, but at the same time I never expected him to be here long and still feel that way whether he stays for n...

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steviep123 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago I doubt this will happen, but imagine?

It would be a fun day around here, that's for sure!!

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NIL has destroyed college sports. Not really though, college sports are doing quite well right now. Millions of fans tuned to linear coverage on CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, with the momentum beginning with the Selection Show on March 17, when 5.9 million viewers tuned in to CBS for the bracket unveili...

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This is the latest I saw on the Georgetown situation today. Either way, I assume Archie has already started the process of looking in to replacements if needed.

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KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑3 weeks ago so how many from our 23/24 roster have entered the portal?

6?

5 scholarship players so far, 6 if you count the walk on. None of which averaged more than 5 points per game.

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You guys really think there is a huge NIL haul out there for Thomas? Maybe I'm wrong, but I find that hard to believe.

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I think the point that is being missed here is that there is a difference between thinking that transferring all the time may not be a good/smart idea for certain players and thinking that they should not be allowed to do it. I'll agree that there may be times when transferring may not be in a playe...

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Rhody09 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago Is that our boy Andre sitting in front of Bob Hurley?

It is! Him and Malik are both grad assistants at UConn.

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Looks like Danny Sprinkle off to Washington after only a year at Utah St. No one should complain about kids moving freely between schools. 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...

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Yeah no chance Dan is going to Kentucky. It’s UConn for life unless the Knicks come calling. That’s my prediction at least.

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