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by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 768
Views: 24705

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

I'll say it again....classic handle/signature combo. Agree And he/she/they only joined a week ago! And with all of that being said, hey Don, do you wanna watch Rhody Basketball highlights at my place and then hit the local pub for a pint of sweet Irish champagne and a maybe laugh or two? Take Ryan ...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 977
Views: 49143

Re: Understanding the NIL

I can remember when college basketball was fun. Right now, I have a headache.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1500

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Earlier today on espn2 they were saying that it's become a straight pay to play free for all, NIL or no NIL. Those who pay the most will get the best talent. It was also mentioned that some sort of salary cap should be established, the amounts to differ based on conference. If that happens it will ...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1500

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Outside the diehards, our fans want the performance without paying for it. The cart before the horse. As BM just said, it doesn't work that way. But we keep trying! If you can't afford beyond season tix, should you cancel those and give the $ to the collective instead? What's more beneficial to the...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1500

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Since the success of a team now depends on donations from fans, the teams with the more rabid fan bases will always be the better teams. A team like Dayton averages 13,000 some fans. If one third of them donate, they're getting donations from 4300 fans or so. We average 4000 fans. If one third of u...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1500

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Since the success of a team now depends on donations from fans, the teams with the more rabid fan bases will always be the better teams. A team like Dayton averages 13,000 some fans. If one third of them donate, they're getting donations from 4300 fans or so. We average 4000 fans. If one third of us...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3423

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

Fou leaving just hurts a little more because how many legit 6'11" guys with some decent athleticism do we get around here? They don't grow on trees. Yeah but same thing with Jordan Hare. I don't remember all this bellyaching when Dan told him to GTFO before the first game of year 2. Sponge Hol...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442593

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

spookydog wrote: 1 week ago Ish goes for 30/8/5 with 0 turnovers off the bench today in the ACC Quarterfinals. Lets goooo Ish!!
Wow!
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Replies: 32
Views: 1437

Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?

I've got 8 and that's with the hope that neither of the incoming frosh change their minds.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 614
Views: 54710

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

Backroads wrote: 2 weeks ago Ahh the open scholarship. The largest beacon of hope us Rhody fans have.
How many will there be? That's the question.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 CAN F - Rory Stewart (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 123
Views: 15731

Re: ‘22 CAN F - Rory Stewart (URI Commit)

Another one we all expected. Now it gets interesting, waiting to see who else puts their name in.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 614
Views: 54710

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

Was Bilau officially announced or is that an assumption based on holding senior night for him? And he also graduated in December. I'm not sure how that works. So, he's been on the roster as a grad player for a semester, so what does he have left for eligibility? Not sure. Anyway, I think it's a pre...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
Replies: 44
Views: 1031

Re: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?

That's the portal for you. We knew even less about these players than the coaching staff did.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

wiki...Born and raised in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Miller's given name is "Ryan," but he acquired the nickname "Archie" in his youth due to his personality resembling that of Archie Bunker, the grumpy TV character from All in the Family..........(this is so perfect)
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

theblueram wrote: 2 weeks ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 2 weeks ago Actually Archie's real name is Ryan Joseph Miller.
Who the F calls Archie Miller Ryan? I bet not even his wife does.
Bob from Matunuck. :lol:
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Actually Archie's real name is Ryan Joseph Miller.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Tom Ryan?
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

100%. A complete start over will change my tune about how I feel. There's talent here. There's also immaturity and youth. A year in the system makes all the difference. Loyola returned 5 guys and added mature seniors to their mix. Regarding the backcourt, I'd prefer Luis to leave over House. We're ...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 224
Views: 22445

Re: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI Verbal Commit)

reef wrote: 2 weeks ago Big Fou coming back to URI or putting name in the portal ?
I don't see him coming back.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

100%. A complete start over will change my tune about how I feel. There's talent here. There's also immaturity and youth. A year in the system makes all the difference. Loyola returned 5 guys and added mature seniors to their mix. Regarding the backcourt, I'd prefer Luis to leave over House. We're ...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 224
Views: 22445

Re: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI Verbal Commit)

LoveThoseRams wrote: 2 weeks ago Did anyone see Foumena's announcement on Instagram yesterday after the loss?

It appears that he signed with a Sports Agent "Disruptive Sports" agency.
Looks like a couple of Pats players are with them, including Kendick Bourne.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

I don't know if it was one of our Keaney Blue members, but someone on twitter said he was threatened in private messages from some of our prominent donors after he criticized Archie. That is not good.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

Well said. In year 3 he has two recruits coming in. Hammond and Farrell. Are these cornerstone players? Based on rankings, I'm not so sure. We hired Miller to bring in top recruits and players. He hasn't delivered so far. And his assistants, who are being paid the most ever in URI history? WTH are ...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

I was as excited as anyone when we hired grumpy, but I don’t care anymore what he says and how he seems to understand what is wrong. I only care that he fixes it….that is literally all that matters. And I don’t know if he even has a plan, since he couldn’t even give us a rough timeline, all he gave...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

It is finally mercifully over. The last two seasons have been near the worst such span in the 46 years I have been following URI hoops. My interest level has accordingly cratered. I do not even have much hope for the near future as there was little improvement this season and there does not appear ...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
Replies: 44
Views: 1031

Re: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?

reef wrote: 2 weeks ago I’m giving this season a D , thoughts ?
Wow, Reef, you're an easy grader. Season was a total failure.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 2 weeks ago A lonely nation turns its eyes to...the portal...
We gettin' Joe DiMaggio?
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

Another drought of over 4 minutes.....and at the worst time.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

House is feeling it, 8-10 from the field. Feed him until he cools.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

Where is Fuchs? Zero points, zero rebounds. He hasn't even attempted a shot.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

How can a college basketball team go 6 minutes without a field goal?
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 977
Views: 49143

Re: Understanding the NIL

With all this money being thrown at kids/young adults, I wonder if any teams employ a financial advisor? A lot of times when a 19, 20, 21 year old go from having no money to all of a sudden having 50,000, 100,000 or more (or less in our case), it doesn't always go well.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Replies: 266
Views: 4440

Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round

Well Spooky, this may be your last write-up this season, at least according to your prediction. Last I heard Sincere Parker, SLU's top player, is questionable for tomorrow. They surprisingly beat the Bonnies their last game and in Olean without Parker. For me this game is 50/50 for us depending on ...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 304
Views: 37909

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

CamsRams wrote: 2 weeks ago
At least we're shooting higher. Top 50 ish in '26. This would be a Duane recruit.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Far Is Rhody Going In The A10?
Replies: 21
Views: 857

Re: How Far Is Rhody Going In The A10?

I still think most of them can't wait for the season to be over and are thinking about where they will be playing next year. Beating Fordham didn't change my mind about that.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3404

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

Good day for me yesterday. Both the women and men win. And most important I had another granddaughter born. Besides that, I think Reef was the only one that mentioned Brown had a double/double against Fordham (12 pts/11 rebs). As much abuse as he gets on this board, it should be noted when he has a...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1114

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

spookydog wrote: 2 weeks ago FYI - I’ll have a write up for the game. I’m at Trinity pregaming for the UConn game in providence now, but just know it’s coming.
Go Huskies!!!
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1114

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

PeteRI wrote: 2 weeks ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 2 weeks ago Does getting this far in the A10 tourney at least get us to the NIT?
Maybe. But let's win tomorrow so we can DANCE. 💃🩰
For sure. But beating Richmond is a tall order.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3404

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

Iggy1979 wrote: 2 weeks ago Got a glimpse of next year's roster: the 9 who played, 2 freshmen, two transfers.
10 played, But I assume you're not counting Foumena's 1 minute.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals
Replies: 46
Views: 656

Re: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals

She's 1-6. Like I've said, she was much better last year. It's so pronounced a difference. Wonder what's going on. She was absolutely dominant last season and now you hardly notice her. Not 100% sure but I think she’s been battling injuries all year. I’ve seen her at men’s games with boot on. You s...
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/9 | WBB – Saint Louis | 1:30PM (CBSSN) | A-10 Semifinals
Replies: 97
Views: 1114

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

Does getting this far in the A10 tourney at least get us to the NIT?
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3404

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

Are we playing good defense or is Fordham just sucking?
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Placeholder
Replies: 5
Views: 887

Re: Placeholder

LoveThoseRams wrote: 2 weeks ago Turner Harris?? Some cryptic Instagrams between Kenny and him. Gulf Coast College??
That's a JC. Looks like he's a 6'5" guard from somewhere in the DMV.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 158
Views: 3404

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

Women are playing at 1:30 on CBSSN. I'll watch that, then come back here and read how terrible we were.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals
Replies: 46
Views: 656

Re: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals

kal-65 wrote: 2 weeks ago all around good game

if we can limit peyton kennedy s' points we can beat stl----she killed us in the regular season
We lost 2 close games to them, but in one we didn't have Magassa and the other we didn't have Hyman.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals
Replies: 46
Views: 656

Re: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals

kal-65 wrote: 2 weeks ago all around good game

if we can limit peyton kennedy s' points we can beat stl----she killed us in the regular season
We lost 2 close games to them, but in one we didn't have Magassa and the other we didn't have Hyman.
by Billyboy78
2 weeks ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals
Replies: 46
Views: 656

Re: 3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals

Huge stat....only 6 turnovers. Keep doing that and we have a shot.