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by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/26 | Yale | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 375
Views: 73977

Re: 11/26 | Yale | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Good win!
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Replies: 328
Views: 50606

Re: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off

I haven't read through the entire thread... With that said, it's hard to compare anyone to Hurley and the success that he had here. Hurley is proving with his recent run that he may literally be the BEST college basketball coach in America. At the very least he is in the conversation. So to expect ...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Replies: 328
Views: 50606

Re: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off

I'm not trying to sound the alarm on this team but Archie has to eventually have a statement win in his second season. There is a tendency on this message board to keep blindly giving him second chances, which I understand to a degree since he did take over an abysmal roster from the David Cox days...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Replies: 328
Views: 50606

Re: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off

He beat them in year 3 Hurley's second team got waxed similarly against good teams. Also that #21 Nebraska team finished the year 13-18 and 5-13 in the Big 10. It was a great night to be a fan, but they were massively overrated Yeah I remember being really pissed at how bad they ended up being. I r...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Replies: 328
Views: 50606

Re: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off

BREAKING: we are somewhere between the low major level and the power 5 conference level in terms of quality at this stage. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It would have been awesome if we went down to Connecticut and wildly outperformed our expectations, but that we didn’t really shouldn’t come as a shock. I think by bei...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Replies: 328
Views: 50606

Re: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off

Pretty unfortunate close to the half - Kortright was on fire and had a great look to take the lead and a minute later we’re down 7 again because their guy missed a 3 by four feet and it caromed in.
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Replies: 328
Views: 50606

Re: 11/19 | Washington St | 3:30PM (ESPNU) | Hall of Fame Tip-Off

Where did the game go? Lol this channel musical chairs is madness.
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Grasso - Bryant
Replies: 122
Views: 11360

Re: Grasso - Bryant

Bill got gaslit. Not intentional I'm sure but he gave Grasso a platform to play the victim and that is what Grasso did. If you are following him on Twitter it is cringe-worthy. He is literally performing a public penance and if you have any clue as to what he allegedly did it is even more cringewor...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/14 | Wagner | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 344
Views: 49957

Re: 11/14 | Wagner | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

The public is generally pretty slow to respond. Sweeping through this early cupcake portion of the schedule was a necessary first step toward having the type of season that will draw fans back, but in and of itself was never likely to have a ton of impact on attendance. Even if the early results wer...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 119372

Re: The Patriot Way

The first post in this thread was a doomsday prediction about the future of the franchise. Twenty-three pages, eight years, multiple super bowls later - doomsday has arrived. Dead franchise. No hope, no future, no identifiable path back. It was an awesome run that stretched more than half of my life...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-24 schedule
Replies: 241
Views: 23848

Re: 2023-24 schedule

I just saw in the box score that UML had 32 turnovers?! Is that a typo? Yeesh.
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331164

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

where can I get some of those Keaney Blue sunglasses?? truth hurts, eh? ...but it is a school project. email Thorr about it. not me. who said I accepted anything? I care about what we do on the floor. not some shitty online stream. but again, you go ahead and email the AD. I'm sure he'll get right ...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331164

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

Last night I was in the car for most of the first half and streamed the radio broadcast - it was so refreshing listening to Steve and Chris’s call I was tempted to sit in my car in the driveway and listen to the second half. Obviously I don’t have access to the numbers but my assumption is that far ...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/9 | Fairfield | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 242
Views: 11963

Re: 11/9 | Fairfield | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

SandorClegane wrote: 4 months ago
reef wrote: 4 months ago
adam914 wrote: 4 months ago Weird, what did Foumena do? Anyone see it?
No did they show a replay ??

Would he be suspended for next game
No replay. Announcers seemed a little confused.
Evergreen comment
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/6 | Central Connecticut | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 335
Views: 37050

Re: 11/6 | Central Connecticut | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Announcer call of the night "Fighting for the ball, it's a bouncing ball, like seals with a beach ball..and that's a BIG Foumena, coming down with it!" Did you hear him use the phrase wet as water ?? As silly as that was, the thing I really lost it about and had to turn the volume off was...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/6 | Central Connecticut | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 335
Views: 37050

Re: 11/6 | Central Connecticut | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Are you fucking kidding me. All time bad beat lol
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/6 | Central Connecticut | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 335
Views: 37050

Re: 11/6 | Central Connecticut | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Jesus I forgot how bad our announcer situation is. This is unbearable. Why can’t we just link up the audio from the radio broadcast for this? Why are they punishing me?
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest Chatter
Replies: 154
Views: 9024

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest Chatter

Maybe I am just way too down on the A10, but to me with this OOC schedule and the shape that the league is in as a whole I don’t feel like we actually need to be great to finish at or around 20 wins. I know nobody asked me about my prediction but FWIW that is what was driving more than anything. But...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 51962

Re: Practice Facility

We have never had this level of support both in words and actions. Good coaches at helm of both hoops teams and football. Future looks bright !! That may be true but it unfortunately comes in a time when college athletics (primarily football and men's basketball) is more deliberately stacked than e...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Rotation
Replies: 1054
Views: 189780

Re: 2023-24 Rotation

Maybe I’m just extremely cynical but I always assume sloppiness and over intentionality with these things. You likely put more thought into this than he did. Never know, though.
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY
Replies: 75
Views: 9314

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY

1. 20-11
2. 11-7
3. 68.55
4. House, 14.80
5. 5101
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest Chatter
Replies: 154
Views: 9024

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest Chatter

One thing that sticks out to me and I find very interesting is that everyone sees us much improved and many predict a winning record, yet the majority (by far) predict the attendance less than last season. That doesn't bode well about our thoughts on the general interest in the program. I think for...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS CCSU
Replies: 13
Views: 1360

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS CCSU

If the line jumped right away (I never could get it at -8.5 anywhere), then it sucks for me as a bettor but it is seemingly good for Rhody’s outlook if sharps immediately jumped on the initial number as a value.
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/6 | Central Connecticut | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 335
Views: 37050

Re: 11/6 | Central Connecticut | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

KenPom gives us an 83% chance of winning and thinks the final is 73-62 Because of the way the model works (so much of it is based on prior year), if we’re expecting to be better than people think based on personnel then presumably we should outperform the models pretty significantly early on until ...
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023-2024 Mid Major Coach of the Year Award List
Replies: 4
Views: 1334

Re: 2023-2024 Mid Major Coach of the Year Award List

Tough to be a women’s coach with the name “Insell” ouch
by TruePoint
4 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/1 | Assumption | 7:00PM (Varsity App) (EXHIBITION)
Replies: 162
Views: 25393

Re: 11/1 | Assumption | 7:00PM (Varsity App) (EXHIBITION)

I also don’t think Louisville or Syracuse use an exhibition as a measuring stick, they’re more just getting guys some quasi-gamespeed reps and making sure nobody gets hurt. They aren’t trying to prove anything to themselves or anyone else. We would like to be in the same boat and sometimes we are, b...
by TruePoint
5 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Game 9 Football vs New Hampshire 1pm Sat Oct 28 FloSports
Replies: 62
Views: 3404

Re: Game 9 Football vs New Hampshire 1pm Sat Oct 28 FloSports

short, short passing game: last drive: incomplete 7 yard pass incomplete 5 yard pass 1 yard pass 4 yard pass, 6 yards after the catch -1 yard pass, 18 yards after the catch 1 yard pass, 5 yards after the catch 6 of 8 for 46 yards. Actually 6 of 8 for 17 yards if you take away the effort after the c...
by TruePoint
5 months ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Grasso - Bryant
Replies: 122
Views: 11360

Re: Grasso - Bryant

He also says later in the 30 minutes that he wasn't even driving the damaged car, his wife was. He changed his story from earlier in the same 30 minute tape from saying he had driven the car. The policeman picked up on that and further questioned him. What a mess. Grasso, his wife and their lawyer ...
by TruePoint
5 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

I was even squirming watching this guy squirm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm49wSy6W1A Grasso must be on drugs or something, with his rambling and conspiracies. He's a bad liar, and Patrolman Switzer (and everyone who watches this) can see right through his BS. This might be the first time I’ve...
by TruePoint
5 months ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Grasso - Bryant
Replies: 122
Views: 11360

Re: Grasso - Bryant

I think he was saying it is unnecessary and gratuitous. But even though I sort of agree it’s hard to argue it isn’t newsworthy.
by TruePoint
5 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ring of Honor
Replies: 251
Views: 58801

Re: Ring of Honor

So I know the 98 team didn't get their full honors because Tyson and ARD were on the road coaching and Cuttino had prior commitments with the NBA All Star Game, so I wonder if they'll do something this year when Brown comes to the Ryan Center 12/6. Not sure what Cuttino is up to, but I looked at Ge...
by TruePoint
5 months ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 119372

Re: The Patriot Way

I just need URI to be surprisingly good this year. Not like 2017 good even, just good enough to not be miserable. I completely cop to being extremely spoiled as a sports fan during my life, but this shit where we have to be just like all the poor shmucks in flyover country with garbage sports really...
by TruePoint
5 months ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Grasso - Bryant
Replies: 122
Views: 11360

Re: Grasso - Bryant

That's a pretty shitty alibi. I mean, if he found his car in that condition the day before there would be some record of him speaking to either the restaurant, police, and insurance about the incident or all three Listen I don’t think anyone has ever accused Grasso of being extremely smart. He has ...
by TruePoint
6 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 2023-24
Replies: 1257
Views: 103896

Re: A10 Outlook for 2023-24

Honestly it’s not shocking to me that his act would wear thin with players - I said as much when they hired him and I’ve never been a fan of his or his style. Still, one year is extraordinarily fast for anyone’s act to wear thin to the point that a “splash hire” who is getting paid quite handsomely ...
by TruePoint
6 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 2023-24
Replies: 1257
Views: 103896

Re: A10 Outlook for 2023-24

What happened at UMass? I’m pretty sure I understand the reasons why we are picked so low, but did something crazy happen at UMass? Similar to us, they made a splash hire before last season and it didn’t immediately translate - I think some A10 observers are underestimating our potential based on th...
by TruePoint
6 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442408

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




Not sure exactly where this belongs but my heart goes out to Todd Bozeman and his family. Rhody Nation mourns with you, coach.
by TruePoint
6 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Rotation
Replies: 1054
Views: 189780

Re: 2023-24 Rotation

Lol
by TruePoint
6 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 2023-24
Replies: 1257
Views: 103896

Re: A10 Outlook for 2023-24

https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1701997628249068028 Shouldn’t have come as a shock, not surprised Jay Bilas and Joe Bamisile don't see it that way Guy already transferred once from GW for mental issues but now wants to come home to be with his father who has documented major surgeries 8 mil...
by TruePoint
6 months ago
Forum: Rhody Gridiron
Topic: Game 1 Football AT Georgia State 7PM Thursday Aug 31 2023 ESPN+
Replies: 165
Views: 10219

Re: Game 1 Football AT Georgia State 7PM Thursday Aug 31 2023 ESPN+

Hard to win when you lose the TO battle 2-0. But, going on the road against a FBS opponent, 18 pt dog and being extremely competitive is encouraging. Really, looking at the box score we were at least as good if not the better team save for the two turnovers. Looking to see us clean up some of the pe...
by TruePoint
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 878
Views: 70291

Re: 2023-24 Schedule (top post is current)

Think big (We don’t) People have battered Rhody syndrome They can't be reached Only pessimistic expectations are permitted Anyone can have whatever expectations they want. That’s a personal choice, I don’t care what your expectations are. That’s up to you. My expectations are maybe a little lower t...
by TruePoint
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 878
Views: 70291

Re: 2023-24 Schedule (top post is current)

If we pull a Fordham and win 20+ games but get left out in the cold for an NIT bid I will 100% sign up for that this season. It will mean Archie will have more than doubled the win total from last year and established a core and culture for future years. I'm sorry, I don't subscribe to this theory ...
by TruePoint
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Rotation
Replies: 1054
Views: 189780

Re: 2023-24 Rotation

Actually, PMM, Stevey most likely has seen all of our freshman play multiple times. He posts many vids of them on here, Twitter, etc. If you go back through the recruiting threads on here or other media, there’s a lot to watch that he has posted on our recruits and prospects. Others do a very good ...
by TruePoint
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 51962

Re: Practice Facility

Apple, Coca Cola, McDonald’s, Nike. All amongst the most valuable brands in the world. All run by pretty smart people. All utilize OOH in their mix. That’s not anecdotal. From Forbes… There’s a reason that billboards have stood the test of time - they are extremely effective at reaching large audie...
by TruePoint
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 51962

Re: Practice Facility

What I will say - re: ads and ad spending - I subscribe to Archie's theory: If we are winning, people will come. People will pack the Ryan Center for one of 2 reasons: we are winning, or we are playing a huge team. That's it. No amount of advertising or marketing will change that fact. URI doesn't ...
by TruePoint
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 51962

Re: Practice Facility

Like seriously, roadside billboards and airport advertising is literally the worst advertising you can do. You're talking about two areas where people are in a hurry and not paying attention to ads and assuming they're moving slow enough to notice ads they're being inconvenienced and are in a foul ...
by TruePoint
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Rotation
Replies: 1054
Views: 189780

Re: 2023-24 Rotation

So would you agree that “most people” with a service dog have no legitimate need for one? And if you agree, can you show me any support for that idea that goes beyond observational or anecdotal or “a hunch”? What about suicide crisis and prevention resources? Is there evidence that “most people” tha...
by TruePoint
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Rotation
Replies: 1054
Views: 189780

Re: 2023-24 Rotation

Are you sure “most people” that avail themselves of services and accommodations are abusing the rules? Is there any support for that idea beyond paranoid internalizations of (likely apocryphal) anecdotes? It seems obvious to me that most of these types of accommodations and services exist because so...