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by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

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

The program is exactly where it was with Cox one and a half years into Arch. Apathy with zero momentum for the future. This is just not true You’re right. Cox had us 23-8 and on the bubble during the covid season. Had 3 future NBA players on a team at one point. We’re worse than that. It's almost l...
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

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

They want everyone to wear Keaney:

KEANEY OUT
Let's paint The Ryan Center Keaney Blue for a nationally televised contest! Wear your favorite Keaney outfit!

Giveaway: Keaney Rally Towels for first 2000 fans
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 NET Rankings
Replies: 20
Views: 3050

Re: 2023-24 NET Rankings

We went from 79 to 77 after last night's games
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331193

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

At the very least they could use the area formerly known as Rhody Pub or whatever it was to have a couple of stand-alone beer coolers for faster service. They should use one, if not both, for beer only sales that can be taken back to the seats. That should shrink the lines for both beer and other c...
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331193

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

Imagine doing all this planning on the message board and hoping the athletic department goes through all of this money and work to remodel the Ryan Center all for the end result of having a bigger place to sell shitty Narragansett beer. Think small, you are
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 253
Views: 6795

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

KenPom gives the #196 (#205 NET) Rams a 64% chance of beating the #216 (#204 NET) Explorers, with a projected final of 77-73. They only have us favored in one more game after tonight as of right now, our 3/2 home game against St. Louis. Massey Ratings gives the #182 Rams a 61% chance of beating the ...
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 253
Views: 6795

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

Wow Spooky, picking La Salle over us at home, have we sunk that low? You actually didn't even mention another big freshman Tunde Fasasi (6'8") who started their last game in beating GW. He scored 19 pts (4/5 3PT, 3/3 FT) and 6 rebs. I actually look at this as being a must game, for us to regai...
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 bracketology
Replies: 19
Views: 2454

Re: 2023-24 bracketology

In the ESPN bracketology that game out yesterday https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/30423107/ncaa-women-bracketology-2024-women-college-basketball-projections And the College Sports Madness one that came out Monday https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/22437 St. Joseph's is the auto...
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 schedule
Replies: 241
Views: 23849

Re: 2023-24 schedule

Massey Ratings gives the #100 (#79 NET) Rams a 78% chance of winning at #220 (#198 NET) George Washington tonight at 6. Predicted final score is 61-52. The game is on ESPN+
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331193

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

Holy shit. We continue to miss the mark so poorly. Duquesne advertises $1 beers. Because everything we do is unoriginal, forced, unorganic, and a poor replica of what we see others do, we too are doing a beer "special" https://www.instagram.com/p/C2utXyxsnhU/?utm_source=ig_embed&u...
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331193

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

Holy shit. We continue to miss the mark so poorly. Duquesne advertises $1 beers. Because everything we do is unoriginal, forced, unorganic, and a poor replica of what we see others do, we too are doing a beer "special" https://www.instagram.com/p/C2utXyxsnhU/?utm_source=ig_embed&u...
by RhowdyRam02
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13989

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Possible A10 HC changes? Keith Dambrot- Turning 66, will he retire or be shown the door? 7 seasons at Duquesne (48-62) and not much to show for it. Fran Dunphy- Will be 76, time to give it up already and La Salle is still in the cellar. Travis Ford- Fans have had it with him. 8th year at SLU and on...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2,190 Days.........
Replies: 14
Views: 890

Re: 2,190 Days.........

If the Rams don't dance this year, it will be 2,190 days since we last danced. Archie needs to get this thing going. The last 2 weeks are not getting things done. I'm getting jaded after 6 years. This thing needs to get going. Soon. The David Cox era is not Archie’s problem. This is the same bullsh...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

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

No, that's a common term long before UMass started using it, and it was absolutely used here before
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 schedule
Replies: 241
Views: 23849

Re: 2023-24 schedule

We did what we needed to and won convincingly, 63-48
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

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

ramster wrote: 2 months ago
RI_Bred wrote: 2 months ago
theblueram wrote: 2 months ago

The cost to attend URI out of state living on campus is almost a quarter MILLION dollars.
That is INSANEFLATION
That is what happens when a state doesn't properly fund the state flagship but still expects deep discounts for in-state students
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

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

For those who say scholarships aren’t paying the players enough, I bet all those kids who put their name in the portal and didn’t end up somewhere wouldn’t agree. Now they have to pay to finish their degree, if they even do. This system supposedly took advantage of kids, so now no more rules and we...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2,190 Days.........
Replies: 14
Views: 890

Re: 2,190 Days.........

If the Rams don't dance this year, it will be 2,190 days since we last danced. Archie needs to get this thing going. The last 2 weeks are not getting things done. I'm getting jaded after 6 years. This thing needs to get going. Soon. The David Cox era is not Archie’s problem. This is the same bullsh...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3056

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

If we had a similar situation like PC fans with Cooley, we’d all feel and react the same way. Anyone who denies that is a complete liar. Not even close to the same situation as Hurley to UConn like some have brought up. He will and should get boo’d to the high heavens today, but they’ll eventually ...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ex-coaches returning for a game...
Replies: 109
Views: 3056

Re: Ex-coaches returning for a game...

I think you have to give Tom Penders much credit for scheduling URI after he left. The man only coached here for two seasons but agreed to several (3) separate home and home OOC series while at Texas and Houston. The GW conference return games were mandated by the A-10 so I don't really count them....
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 295
Views: 9769

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

Isn’t there a road or airport for you to go scream at. Isn't there a cell phone tower you need to shove up your ass? Every time you speak I imagine a deranged fool walking around the airport screaming at billboards. As far as the above worthless comment - to my face tough guy. Which is it, are you ...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 NET Rankings
Replies: 20
Views: 3050

Re: 2023-24 NET Rankings

We went from 80 to 78 in the NET after yesterday's game
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 295
Views: 9769

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

The only thing more embarrassing than that performance was our announcing crew. Both are a laughing stock presently. Brutal Shitting on college kids, a true profile in class Isn’t there a road or airport for you to go scream at. Isn't there a cell phone tower you need to shove up your ass?
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 295
Views: 9769

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

bigappleram wrote: 2 months ago The only thing more embarrassing than that performance was our announcing crew. Both are a laughing stock presently. Brutal
Shitting on college kids, a true profile in class
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 295
Views: 9769

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

rhodyram22 wrote: 2 months ago Horrible loss, but of course people will give Archie a pass again. He was out-coached.
Did Archie kick your dog or something?
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 295
Views: 9769

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

There were some bad noncalls by the refs, but we deserved to lose. Missed free throws, stretches of absolutely hideous offense in the half-court, horrible defense, dumb turnovers, and Archie putting Green in way too late, so he comes in ice cold. This is a very bad loss after getting smoked in back...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 schedule
Replies: 241
Views: 23849

Re: 2023-24 schedule

We did exactly what we needed to do against a bad team and won 75-47, winning all four quarters.

Dutat with 5 points and 13 rebounds in her 28 minute return
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 FL F Tim Dalger (Tulsa ---> St. Louis) (Official Visit) - placeholder
Replies: 61
Views: 5677

Re: '19 FL F Tim Dalger (Tulsa ---> St. Louis) (Official Visit) - placeholder

I don't even think it's sketchy. He was no longer on the team, teams constantly take down players as soon as they're not on the team. And because this was his first and only year there there was nothing left of him when removing him from this year's roster
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: Saturday instead of Sunday Graduation
Replies: 7
Views: 2722

Re: Saturday instead of Sunday Graduation

Whose idea was this? It was always a Sunday. It could have rained Sunday instead of Saturday, but it didn't. When I graduated, it was on a Sunday. Post Grad was always Saturday. And after the main ceremony at the quad, we all went to our colleges, at the quad, and they had stages set for each schoo...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/24 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 295
Views: 9769

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

KenPom gives #193 (#200 NET) Rhode Island a 63% chance of beating #201 (#193 NET) Fordham, with a predicted final of 77-74.

Massey Ratings gives #168 Rhode Island a 59% chance of beating #215 Fordham, with a predicted final of 73-70
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: the ARCH-itect !
Replies: 133
Views: 7884

Re: the ARCH-itect !

The three guys I mentioned were 1st and 3rd in points, 1st and 2nd in assists, and 1st, 2nd, and 4th in rebounds. There was talent here, it was just impossible to see how it would be a team because Jerry D was so bad. Imagine how much different Archie's rebuild would be looking if he inherited those...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 schedule
Replies: 241
Views: 23849

Re: 2023-24 schedule

URI is at La Salle today at 11 am for their Kid's Day game. Massey Ratings gives the #104 (#80 NET) Rams an 80% chance of beating the #219 (#271 NET) Explorers, with a predicted final of 67-57
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: the ARCH-itect !
Replies: 133
Views: 7884

Re: the ARCH-itect !

No matter how disappointing it can be at times, you have to give a new coach 3-4 years to rebuild. I think the environment has changed...and everyone is still trying to figure out just how many years it should take. This is not the same era in which Hurls took over. Seems if you're going to be good...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: the ARCH-itect !
Replies: 133
Views: 7884

Re: the ARCH-itect !

For all intents and purposes Jim Baron executed a quick turnaround and how did that turn out. Inherited the Jerry D dumpster fire and had the team in NIT in 2nd year. I just keep being reminded of the “we will be good when we’re good” from the press conference. Archie seems to have his own timetabl...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: the ARCH-itect !
Replies: 133
Views: 7884

Re: the ARCH-itect !

I have never said that I expected Archie to deliver a national championship by year 2. Being facetious here lol. But what i didnt expect were performances like we just saw the last two games. It's not just black and white as in wins and losses. It's how we play that's more important right now. Grow...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 FL F Tim Dalger (Tulsa ---> St. Louis) (Official Visit) - placeholder
Replies: 61
Views: 5677

Re: '19 FL F Tim Dalger (Tulsa ---> St. Louis) (Official Visit) - placeholder

bigappleram wrote: 2 months ago
SandorClegane wrote: 2 months ago Seems like he’s leaving the SLU program for personal reasons. Hope all is ok.
And in less than 24 hours his bio has been completely scrubbed from the SLU website. That’s odd and would hint at something nefarious.
A. It doesn't.
B. Good job slandering a college kid. You're a clown
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What A10 Seed Will Rhody Have Come March 12th
Replies: 75
Views: 3074

Re: What A10 Seed Will Rhody Have Come March 12th

Just going from the sound of the comments from others I was getting the impression some thought this was the first year of this. One of the good things that McGlade has maintained is the A10 Championship Game on Sunday afternoon. That’s a good plus for the A10. What the driving force was to get Fri...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: CUT ADIDAS BAIT
Replies: 51
Views: 2742

Re: CUT ADIDAS BAIT

Today's uniforms are elite
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128240

Re: Conference Realignment

It's at least something that might help the top teams have better resumes. My first thought is I wouldn't lock it in for any amount of time, the top and lower can change every year. I would also weight the NET, so your NET in year 3 counts once, year 2 counts twice, and your NET the year before coun...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: CUT ADIDAS BAIT
Replies: 51
Views: 2742

Re: CUT ADIDAS BAIT

90s early 2000s had it right. The correct font is on the Keaney blue jerseys we have now, but you’ll never see them unless we play the friars I guess? Gotta make the Keaney pop. Those warmups the recruits wear for photos is amazing. Agreed! Late 90's early 2000's was consistent and I think where we...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: RI State Funding and URI Facilities
Replies: 266
Views: 68746

Re: RI State Funding and URI Facilities

Capital budget is out explaining the breakdown for how the funding will be done: FY 24 (7/1/23 to 6/30/24) - $5.425 million in state funding FY 25 (7/1/24 to 6/30/25) - $8.883 million in state funding FY 26 (7/1/25 to 6/30/26) - $52.532 million in state funding, $1.255 million in private funding FY ...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 119415

Re: The Patriot Way

This feels like a bad fit for both sides, but it's not my decision either way. For the Falcons, their biggest need is QB and Belichick has been terrible with QB's since he had to trade Garoppolo and Brady left. For Belichick, without the QB in place he probably needs to coach at least three years be...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What A10 Seed Will Rhody Have Come March 12th
Replies: 75
Views: 3074

Re: What A10 Seed Will Rhody Have Come March 12th

Jersey77 was probably a fantastic middle manager for their bosses before they retired. All of their arguments just boil down to appeal to authority. No matter how dumb a decision is from someone in authority, Jersey77 thinks it's the right decision. No questioning, no thinking, no vision, just accep...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/17 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 28325

Re: 1/17 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

What a wasted ESPN+ spooj. It looked like they never got their legs under them. Looked like they dressed at the Ry, rode a bus for however many hours and walked off the bus and tried to play. Almost like they were nervous/shook (esp Zek), too. Other sucky part of this suckapalooza...Chuck Pride... ...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What A10 Seed Will Rhody Have Come March 12th
Replies: 75
Views: 3074

Re: What A10 Seed Will Rhody Have Come March 12th

I'm saying we end up 5-9. Even with a loss Saturday at Dayton we end the toughest part of our conference schedule at 3-2. I don't see how we end up in the PIG from that point outside of bad injury luck
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Anaelle Dutat ineligible.
Replies: 14
Views: 1556

Re: Anaelle Dutat ineligible.

jcru wrote: 2 months ago I hope they get her back then, RR02. It may have been crazy to say at the beginning of the season, with us returning the A10 PoY, but in hindsight, she may be our best player.
Maye Toure was most improved player, not player of the year
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Anaelle Dutat ineligible.
Replies: 14
Views: 1556

Re: Anaelle Dutat ineligible.

At the risk of being called a gloom and doomer, I think with Dutat this team was barely a top 4 A-10 team, which is to say, they could get a first round bye for the tourney, but they were still going to have to fight for it, every game. Without Dutat, I don't see it. Tammi was right on the money wi...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/17 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 28325

Re: 1/17 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

I just do not understand it man, I don’t. You watch so much tape of incoming freshman, yet don’t want to watch them when they’re actually in the game at URI? You knew it was a blowout, so you had to have guessed Dubsky would most likely get in. If I spent so much time watching our incoming high sch...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/17 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 28325

Re: 1/17 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

A reminder that in the Hurley's second year, the 2013-14 season, his biggest A10 conference play loss was by 16 on the road to a darn good VCU team. And the best Rhody team in the last 25 years lost to a 13-15 St. Joe's team 78-48 at home. Similar game feel. Not too worried about it as long as it's...
by RhowdyRam02
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/17 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 28325

Re: 1/17 | St. Bonaventure | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Yeah the last two weeks don't mean shit now This might be the most lopsided A-10 loss we have EVER had Archie needs to fuckin check himself for this bs How did I know this bullshit would be back? Zero perspective Oh please No it's concerning when you get beat by 40. It's never okay to let that happ...