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by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Does URI get selected to NCAA on Sunday March 12?
Replies: 139
Views: 8163

Re: Does URI get selected to NCAA on Sunday March 12?

Not even 2 months from the date and we're worrying about something we haven't done in 17 years. Why not appreciate the games? Jesus certain people on this board suck
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Hurley Coach's Show 2016-17
Replies: 979
Views: 58110

Re: Dan Hurley Coach's Show

Soooo tomorrow starts at 6pm? At the Mews? Right? Let's get out and support the program, our guys, and our coach! They need a fanbase that will be constructively critical not just sounding off because we can...
#GoRhody
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 NY G Malik Martin (Rhode Island Commit)
Replies: 245
Views: 31389

Re: '18 NY G Malik Martin (Offer)

Kid has a HM body, his body looks like it's more physically imposing than EC's as a guard. This kid would be a huge score!
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI G - David Duke (PC)
Replies: 149
Views: 16377

Re: '18 RI G - David Duke (Offer)

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Greeeaaaaatttt.... ugh!
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center
Replies: 168
Views: 6954

Re: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center

Yeeeaaaahhh again my point was coaching and getting guys to understand rotations or different looks you're trying to show your opponent to create confusion is something that most coaches look to do in November/December. Thank you for assuming that this will happen come January, you've clearly never ...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center
Replies: 168
Views: 6954

Re: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center

Hurley: "The problem with that is our guys don't communicate well enough in the second half. First half, our defense is usually lockdown defense because the defense is in front of our bench. We're talking them through some actions and the bench is lively and talking to them. Our second half pro...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center
Replies: 168
Views: 6954

Re: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center

EC picked up two quick fouls early, 2nd was bs, he's sat for most of the 1st half
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio (Hofstra Transfer)
Replies: 269
Views: 39654

'18 NY G - Omar Silverio (Hofstra Transfer)

Omar Silverio - G From: Dominican Republic School: St. Raymond's Travel/AAU: NY Rens Ht: 6'3" Wt: 173 RANKINGS: Rivals: NR Scout: NR Offers: Rhode Island Hofstra Iona VCU South Florida Monmouth SLU Manhattan Tulsa Towson Santa Clara Delaware Interest: UConn Temple Minnesota [img] IMG_3397.PNG [...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center
Replies: 168
Views: 6954

Re: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center

Rumor has it that Layssard is a work in progress hoops iq wise. I'm sure our staff isn't trying to throw a kid out there who isn't ready just yet, but is developing. Patience people
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Desperation time??
Replies: 79
Views: 3937

Re: Desperation time??

The only difficult part about each one of the PC/Valpo/Houston games is that it's one more win you need in conference, or one less loss you can avoid, defending on how you look at it. If 9 losses was the magic number that could be comfortably afforded, you're down to 5 more. Basically, need to spli...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI G - David Duke (PC)
Replies: 149
Views: 16377

Re: '18 RI G - David Duke (Offer)

More of a reason why this kid needs to be on the top of our priority list. He should be a guy that all Rhody fans are following on Twitter. This kid needs to be showered with love and made it known to him that this program needs a point guard that is him not like him in the very near future!
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: EC Matthews Progress Report ?
Replies: 179
Views: 15135

Re: EC Matthews Progress Report ?

FWIW: My wife and I sat next to a few NBA scouts during the Cincinnati game. One scout was high on Terrell and Martin, but A. Didn't seem to know much about Matthews and B. Strongly believed that he should stay another year after looking up his stats from two years ago... Matthews is going anywhere ...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Changes that should happen... to be successful from this guys couch!
Replies: 29
Views: 1213

Re: Changes that should happen... to be successful from this guys couch!

1. Balance out Iverson and Akele's minutes completely with Nicola finishing games. This should light a fire under Kuran's tail, if it doesn't then we have bigger issues.✔️ 2. Let EC work off the ball more, get Jared the ball late when a shot is needed and look to move the ball faster. When we moved...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Stop the madness!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 1667

Re: Stop the madness!!!

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I wonder if Rutgers regrets missing out on Dan Hurley right now?
You can't be serious with this post... Rutgers got a good one in Pikell, but have you looked at who they've played or just their record? Their best win might be against... Drexel? The beat DePaul by 7 points... let's not.
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI G - David Duke (PC)
Replies: 149
Views: 16377

Re: '18 RI G - David Duke (Offer)

Interesting, he's potentially the most "big time" recruit New England will see... I wouldn't be surprised if Calipri was eventually sniffing around this kid!
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI G - David Duke (PC)
Replies: 149
Views: 16377

Re: '18 RI G - David Duke (Offer)

From what it looks like in twitter, each game had a selection...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Changes that should happen... to be successful from this guys couch!
Replies: 29
Views: 1213

Re: Changes that should happen... to be successful from this guys couch!

Most of you seem to always amazing me that you can take a post that makes sense, minus a few spelling errors, and then ruin it with off base, unintelligent posts about cutting back EC or Jarvis' minutes. First off EC Matthews could've laughed at us way back when and said thanks but no thanks when we...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jim Baron 2.0
Replies: 1113
Views: 42484

Re: Jim Baron 2.0

Gotta love Rod, his mind changes like the wind. One day he's 3 feet up DH's rectum praising him and the next swing he's blasting him for not being the coach we need... this board has become hyperbole
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Stop the madness!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 1667

Re: Stop the madness!!!

I think baby steps are more helpful than giant leaps. This team is going to be fine. It'll be amazing tomorrow at this time how many people will have changed their tunes... win the A10, clinch a tourney spot, and then hopefully we peak during March. We're far from our peak!
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Changes that should happen... to be successful from this guys couch!
Replies: 29
Views: 1213

Changes that should happen... to be successful from this guys couch!

1. Balance out Iverson and Akele's minutes completely with Nicola finishing games. This should light a fire under Kuran's tail, if it doesn't then we have bigger issues. 2. Let EC work off the ball more, get Jared the ball late when a shot is needed and look to move the ball faster. When we moved th...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Stop the madness!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 1667

Re: Stop the madness!!!

For anyone who works overnight or has no work tomorrow the Rhody/Cincy game is fully available on YouTube just search for NCAA basketball. Cincinnati Bearcats-Rhode Island Rams 19.11.16

I think this may help y'all come back to real life...
#GoRhody #InHurleyITrust
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Villanova Commit)
Replies: 358
Views: 44534

Re: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Offer)

Billyboy is spot on. Swider doesn't play with a terrific point guard during the prep season or the AAU season. If he was playing with Wabissa Bede/David Duke or Marcus Zegarowski people would truly see how good he is. PC obviously didn't see him Saturday, but they watched Cushing, left to practice a...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Stop the madness!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 1667

Stop the madness!!!

:evil: So we've gotten to the point that people are questioning whether or not Dan is the right guy to be our coach? Are you f***ing kidding me? Losing to PC without a doubt sucks, but you really want to question whether or not this is the right guy to be our program'S leader? Come off of it. We as ...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Villanova Commit)
Replies: 358
Views: 44534

Re: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Offer)

Cole is a helluva player, he needs to work on scoring off the bounce a bit more and his rebound positioning, )75 he's gonna have his pick when all is said and done. He looked good with what he does well right now, but at times tried to do too much while playing in front of Friar head coach Ed Cooley.
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI G - David Duke (PC)
Replies: 149
Views: 16377

Re: '18 RI G - David Duke (Offer)

Providence College was at his game today 3 deep... we weren't even represented...

Cooley must be extremely high on this kid.
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Villanova Commit)
Replies: 358
Views: 44534

Re: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Offer)

Would've been nice if any of the staff members were in attendance for his game tonight... not a soul there
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Villanova Commit)
Replies: 358
Views: 44534

Re: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Offer)

I think this weekend is a big weekend. Hey he spotlight for the rivalry, of which he's being heavily recruited by both, as well as the Zero Gravity Prep Showcase taking place at St Andrews. His first game won't have either program represented because it's at 4pm, but I wouldn't be surprised if Sunda...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Villanova Commit)
Replies: 358
Views: 44534

Re: '18 RI SG Cole Swider (Offer)

Now here's the scoring wing we need! This kid is going to blow up this year. It would be awesome to get an early verbal. Lights out shooter who continues to develop an all around dominate game. His teammate Goodine is dynamic as well.
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 RI G/F - Preston Santos (Massachusetts)
Replies: 38
Views: 22164

Re: '19 RI G/F - Preston Santos (Offer)

Super high potential, but he needs to add strength both mentally and physically if he's going to play in this program. Just saying!
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MA SG - A.J. Reeves (PC)
Replies: 114
Views: 9696

Re: '18 MA SG - A.J. Reeves (Offer)

Big Time Player! AJ is Jared Terrell 2.0! Land him and now we're a HM, consistent, player for high ranking recruits. He could be the dynamic guard to follow JT... hopefully he comes here. Oh and he's another Mass Rivals guy, Scott Hazelton anyone?
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 RI G - David Duke (PC)
Replies: 149
Views: 16377

Re: '18 RI G - David Duke (Offer)

Being familiar with the local AAU scene and being around both David and his family, I've worked him out previously, I can tell you he's an excellent young man. Many have compared him to a young K Dunn, possibly I bit much, but he's a part of the Mass Rivals program after spending years with Expressi...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: J Garrett's Health
Replies: 45
Views: 2076

J Garrett's Health

He was transported to Backus Hospital. Let's pray he's okay. Not just about our season, he has a young family and I know we all want him to succeed.

If anyone gets info please share.
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Poll: Who is Going to the URI - Cincy Game Saturday?
Replies: 54
Views: 1963

Re: Poll: Who is Going to the URI - Cincy Game Saturday?

Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville was the spot after the Ohio State game years back.
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI SADC Water Therapy Tubs Shut Down by State
Replies: 40
Views: 2592

Re: URI SADC Water Therapy Tubs Shut Down by State

Just emailed Steven Boudreau, myself. Went heavy with the medical emphasis so he knows he's harming our student athletes recovery time! #GoRhody
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: New uniforms?
Replies: 143
Views: 15141

Re: New uniforms?

I think it's important for everyone on here to be realistic. Adidas' elite level is different than Nike in the sense that Adidas makes solid attempts each year in being creative. If you've seen any of their recent commercials you are aware of that. Nike on the other hand is about engineering uniform...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '17 RI SF - Kimani Lawrence
Replies: 55
Views: 7139

Re: '17 RI SF - Kimani Lawrence

Ramulous wrote:I am glad that his closest finalist is a 10 hour drive from Hartford Park in Providence !!!

His family is from Manton/Olneyville not Hartford... solid try though...
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Video of Daron "Fatts" Russell committing to URI
Replies: 10
Views: 1257

Re: Video of Daron "Fatts" Russell committing to URI

ramster wrote:
Running Ram wrote:Thanks for the vid/post Phillyhoops, It's a great day for Rhody fans and Fatt's fans!

I have to get me one of those hats :D

AMEN! Freshest hat I've seen out of the Alma Mater! #NeedOne
by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: New uniforms?
Replies: 143
Views: 15141

Re: New uniforms?

Just saw the front of the shorts and I'm still not upset.definitely the best ones yet under Dan

by NorthernRamFan
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: New uniforms?
Replies: 143
Views: 15141

New uniforms?



These are the best looking white uniforms we've had since the Harrick days!!!
by NorthernRamFan
8 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '16 DC F Antwan Walker (URI Transfer)
Replies: 264
Views: 27059

Re: '16 DC F Antwan Walker

Stan Robinson=TJish, Thompson=ECish... A great deal of you aren't that keen when evaluating talent...
by NorthernRamFan
8 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '16 NJ G Eric Dadika (URI PWO)
Replies: 14
Views: 2599

Re: '16 NJ G Eric Dadika (URI PWO)

This doesn't look anywhere near the level Eric played at during his high school or AAU days....
by NorthernRamFan
8 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '17 CT SF - Aaron Wheeler (Purdue)
Replies: 49
Views: 8970

Re: '17 CT SF - Aaron Wheeler (Offer)

Those who think they know a great amount when it comes to recruiting don't know jack. Cole wasn't at the game. Neither was Mazzulla after speaking with his HS coach...
by NorthernRamFan
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: I am going to save this board
Replies: 38
Views: 2528

Re: I am going to save this board

I'm with Blueman. You people are never content. You make it seem like the past 4 years have been as bad as the previous 12... Are you fucking nuts? BM, I'll help you stack the boxes as high as we can find them. This fanbase needs to be more like the Capital city's. I've never wanted to say that we s...
by NorthernRamFan
8 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '17 CT SF - Aaron Wheeler (Purdue)
Replies: 49
Views: 8970

Re: '17 CT SF - Aaron Wheeler (Offer)

Swider was sitting with his BABC teammate Justin Mazzula. Herren will be joining them this year. How is our relationship with BABC? Yup, no! Cole was not there. Aaron Wheeler was with Eric D'Aguano (or however you spell it) who's he's teammate from St Andrews... Again you people know nothing yet ar...
by NorthernRamFan
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Here We Go Again...
Replies: 745
Views: 33703

Re: Here We Go Again...

I'd leave, that's for sure. I wouldn't want to have to deal with a lack luster fanbase/students who won't come out unless there's an "event" connected to the game like Valpo on ESPN. Hurley needs people who believe in him, like Blueman & Rod for instance, not people who come typing awa...