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by bressler3south
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

Billyboy78 wrote:Good thing Bressler didn't post this...
Well, maybe he hijacked Blueman's logon and it's different strokes for different folks.

Or, making others' opinions "stupid."

Then again, Bressler never entitled a thread intimating he was the Messiah.....

So, it is a good thing, Billyboy!!!!
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 32: UMASS A10 Tourn Thursday March 10, 6:30pm NBCSN
Replies: 268
Views: 8433

Re: Game 32: UMASS A10 Tourn Thursday March 10, 6:30pm NBCSN

URI now up to 7.5, MGM Mirage has URI by 8 Yeah, mirage..... This is the type of game that could go absolutely wrong from the get-go with tight whistles, poor outside shooting and a lack of cohesion/uncommon bickering from 1 or 2 guys, whose personalities melt..... Also, is UMass the horrible team ...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2015-16 Home Attendance Prediction Summary
Replies: 220
Views: 21792

Re: 2015-16 Home Attendance Prediction Summary

Of course one of those teams plays five home games, all on a Saturday afternoon. That's supposed to be a big help with attendance. Yeah, outside in weather that could be beautiful, horrible, or in-between. Against teams that aren't exactly URI's traditional (Yankee Conference) rivals. Plus, the tea...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 31: @ Fordham Saturday March 5 2:00pm Cox Sports/OSN
Replies: 140
Views: 5888

Re: Game 31: @ Fordham Saturday March 5 2:00pm Cox Sports/OS

TruePoint wrote:That's probably the worst loss of the season. I could beat Fordham by myself. Fordham. Smh.
“shaking my head”
“stupid minded humans”
“so much hate”

Shit My Hat would also apply
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 31: @ Fordham Saturday March 5 2:00pm Cox Sports/OSN
Replies: 140
Views: 5888

Re: Game 31: @ Fordham Saturday March 5 2:00pm Cox Sports/OS

For those without Cox, game is being broadcast via A-10 Network, gratis....
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 30: Massachusetts Thursday March 3, 7:00pm CBSSN
Replies: 91
Views: 4915

Re: Game 30: Massachusetts Thursday March 3, 7:00pm CBSSN

rodfromcranston wrote:I like Hassan, but he can't hold a candle to Kenny Green
as a shot blocker or intimidator.
Kenny was a beast and was a major scorer, too.
Once hit 22 shots in a row.
Maybe he could hold the candle, but there would be no flame......
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Thorr Bjorn Recognition
Replies: 14
Views: 1404

Re: Thorr Bjorn Recognition

He needs more experience, i.e., team successes in major sports to attract any serious attention. There are other political factors not in his favor. Interestingly, he's lucky to have the gig he does.
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA or NIT 2016 Possibilities and 2016-2017 Expectations
Replies: 245
Views: 10503

Re: NCAA or NIT 2016 Possibilities and 2016-2017 Expectation

RAM67 wrote:Interesting that there are 5 A10 teams in Bracketmatrix.
Unfortunately, for obvious reasons, it's the wrong bracket.....
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '15 NY SG - Dupree McBrayer (Minnesota)
Replies: 19
Views: 3086

Re: '15 NY SG - Dupree McBrayer (Minnesota)

Figured I would post this in a 'where is he now' sort of angle. I guess McBrayer didn't much care for the Holton School of Cinematography when he visited... Or whatever Holton joke you want to insert... http://deadspin.com/minnesota-suspends-three-players-for-remainder-of-seaso-1762225759 Well, tha...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 29: @ Dayton, Feb 27, noon ESPN2
Replies: 236
Views: 9704

Re: Game 29: @ Dayton, Feb 27, noon ESPN2

Just watched the game from DVR-Land. I want to thank Coach Hurley and his staff for prepping, coaching, and leading the players to the best damn win in four years! Passing, boxing-out, team-work, instructions, etc., GREAT TEAM-EFFORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, all....
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Hassan Martin to miss remainder of the season
Replies: 61
Views: 3951

Re: Hassan Martin to miss remainder of the season

Least fun season ever. I'll say. I got tossed more this season than Hurley!!! ;) ;) ;) Are you and Dan taking the same anger management class, Bress? You are assuming that: a) either one of us is taking one; b) that we both are; and, c) the therapist was stupid enough to have us together at a group...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Hassan Martin to miss remainder of the season
Replies: 61
Views: 3951

Re: Hassan Martin to miss remainder of the season

TruePoint wrote:Least fun season ever.
I'll say. I got tossed more this season than Hurley!!!

;) ;) ;)
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 27: Duquesne Saturday Feb 20, 7:00PM Cox Sports/OSN
Replies: 112
Views: 4805

Re: Game 27: Duquesne Saturday Feb 20, 7:00PM Cox Sports/OSN

ATPTourFan wrote:Funny Bressler
Thank you, ATP.
Trying to keep it clean and sane.
Yes, the air is fresher out here.
Fresh fruit, too.
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 27: Duquesne Saturday Feb 20, 7:00PM Cox Sports/OSN
Replies: 112
Views: 4805

Re: Game 27: Duquesne Saturday Feb 20, 7:00PM Cox Sports/OSN

eli#10 wrote:We win a game and Rod is absent--YEA. We can do without his negativism.
BAR--talent development--come on as you know per Rod Cooley leads the USA in that category.............
Sorry guys but this post will guarantee his return.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_8aDvzwElY
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 25: Dayton Friday Feb 12, 7:00PM ESPN2
Replies: 512
Views: 21509

Re: Game 25: Dayton Friday Feb 12, 7:00PM ESPN2

Rod, there's no use arguing with them. They don't get it, like you said. And, like you said: ==> We'll see who is more based in "reality" by next season. So....which is it? You claim that 'next year, we'll see who's more based in "reality"' ....So, If they do 'well' next year, w...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

Tell me, does any other message board have this kinda stuff?......what will keep us involved at this level when we become a national program...more from the off line/campus pharmacy?...... A little humor during the dark times helps us, you know the tortured souls of the last half century, never min...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

One of the funniest things I've ever read here... Thank you! I needed that. You know, Rudder, that to salvage any semblance of the season we're going to launch The KeaneyBlew Local Cable Access Channel. Our data research team positively points to at least 3,645 potential viewers per episode. (Mind ...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: GAME 11: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)
Replies: 138
Views: 6968

Re: GAME 10: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)

theblueram wrote:
Obadiah wrote: For those at the game, what was that all about???
now we're being exclusive?
Well, 27 of us showed up.
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

What goes on during timeouts? "OK, I know you're gonna miss the free throws, so Hass, block your man out and try for the rebound"? Let me add, FWTFIW. We are still here, wn or lose... Well, FWIW, we are here, win or lose. And let me add, WE SUCK AT KEANEY BLEW! Ya gotta love the blueram's...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

Somethings wrong with the site...what I just said is no need to call me an idiot, i was just very disappointed with how RI fans jump on or off the bandwagon so quickly. I love URI and want more people to have the passion I have for them. Simple as that. Roz, you want to dictate what other people ar...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

This game against Iona was a rinse and repeat of Nebraska. Up all game and absolutely fail in the final minutes. We had a guy on the line, tied, with like two effin seconds on the board and he couldn't make 1. Teams are realizing we suck at free throws and they are going to foul in the second half....
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: GAME 11: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)
Replies: 138
Views: 6968

Re: GAME 10: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)

Can anyone translate this quote from Dan? It was at the top of page 2 in today's Projo account of the game. It seems to have no context, or I totally missed it: “He was obviously coming for me today,” Hurley said. “Bob buried me there. He should be there lighting it up, and we don’t have Buffalo on...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3)
Replies: 522
Views: 19556

Re: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3

What is the over/under on when/if Ace posts in this thread? *ducks* She's probably on the ASU board drooling over the other Hurley, as others drool too during "The ASU Onward and Upward LoveFest." Sorta sounds like her: "Glad to see that even the players are recognizing and appreciat...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

Roz wrote:Gimme a break, don't be so sensitive. Saturday night game should have more people there.
Why don't you just rename the board:


KEANEY BLEW
URI NEGATIVE MESSAGE BOARD
A PLACE WHERE OUR FANS SUCK
AND ARE THE BEST AT SOMETHING
SUCKING
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

Somethings wrong with the site...what I just said is no need to call me an idiot, i was just very disappointed with how RI fans jump on or off the bandwagon so quickly. I love URI and want more people to have the passion I have for them. Simple as that. Then why would you entitle the thread: "...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

Seawrightspostgame wrote: The media talking about the crowds? Come on thats a crap narrative.
That's because they're "fans" first, "journalists" second.
Oh, no.
They sense the pulse of the real fans who suck and aren't at the games.
"The Fair-Whether-Or-Not-We-Always-Win-Fans."
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

Our fans don't suck for not going to the games. Our fans have been emotionally abused by this program for a decade and a half, and if they even hint at being good again they will STILL come back. But this team is a huge disappointment so far this year. Can't blame the fans. Win and they will show u...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: our fans suck
Replies: 149
Views: 7197

Re: our fans suck

Our fans don't suck for not going to the games. Our fans have been emotionally abused by this program for a decade and a half, and if they even hint at being good again they will STILL come back. But this team is a huge disappointment so far this year. Can't blame the fans. Win and they will show u...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: GAME 11: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)
Replies: 138
Views: 6968

Re: GAME 10: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)

Well, I just got back from the game. I think that the Frenchtown Rd. Showcase's running of fucking Star Wars drew more "fans" during the day's showings than showed up for tonight's game. Though this board comprises a bunch of devoted amateurs, what cracks me up is that a tremendous number ...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2015-16 Home Attendance Prediction Summary
Replies: 220
Views: 21792

Re: 2015-16 Home Attendance Prediction Summary

Well, at least a thousand more showed up for a regular season game this year with plenty of notice as opposed to an NIT game with hardly any notice last year......AYFKM
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '16 DC PG Jeff Dowtin (URI Signed NLI)
Replies: 234
Views: 32700

Re: '16 DC PG Jeff Dowtin (URI Signed NLI)

Seawrightspostgame wrote:I went to grad school with a LSU alum. I told him URI would kill LSU in basketball. He thought I was kidding. All of a sudden URI had LSU on the schedule and then they beat them. That was awesome.

LSU fandom is nauseating I would agree.
At least they have them......
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: WHEN DUKE LOSES.....
Replies: 2
Views: 1034

WHEN DUKE LOSES.....

This is what an asshole looks like:

http://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2 ... .jpg&w=640

And, I'm not as Coach K hater....
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: article on ND state and what makes them great
Replies: 3
Views: 984

Re: article on ND state and what makes them great

rhodyrudder wrote:There's cows in kingston...
And lots of cow shit, too.
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: GAME 11: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)
Replies: 138
Views: 6968

Re: GAME 10: IONA VS. URI (SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 7 P.M.)

TruePoint wrote:We are probably going to lose :-/
Now, there's the Spirit Belichick Animal of Christmas Cheer and Positive Thinking we all know!

What's your outlook for the new kid shitting in your hands for 2016?
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3)
Replies: 522
Views: 19556

Re: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3

adam914 wrote:
ramfan85 wrote: Adam
I wouldn't mind 12 points off the bench.

Well he started and played 30 minutes against Kentucky to get those 12 points, so there goes that idea.
How many fish tacos a week does it take you to consume all that brain food?
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: GAME 11: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)
Replies: 138
Views: 6968

GAME 10: IONA VS. URI (SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 7 P.M.)

Is there a game today?
Seems to be more interest in the 10-page Nebraska thread........
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #6 - Games of Interest
Replies: 30
Views: 2296

Re: Week #6 - Games of Interest

Last week Incarnate Word was upset by cross-town rival, NAIA Our Lady of the Lake, but the Cardinals came into Brooklyn tonight and took it out on St. John's, thrashing the Johnnies, 73-51. Rumors are that the Little Sisters of the Poor will be next to play St. John's. Does that mean that they're b...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: CORONA DEL SOL (AZ) VS. ST. ANTHONY'S, CBS-SPORTS 12/18 9 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 439

CORONA DEL SOL (AZ) VS. ST. ANTHONY'S, CBS-SPORTS 12/18 9 PM

For those interested, St. Anthony's, coached by you know whom, is on CBS-CBS-SPORTS starting in about 5 minutes. Some players URI is recruiting or has been linked to are playing in the tourney: http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2015/12/15/highs-school-boys-basketball-fans-guide-hooph...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3)
Replies: 522
Views: 19556

Re: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3

And again, the Winters reference was about leadership qualities, not war -- for which I already apologized if anyone was offended and didn't comprehend that it wasn't about war, but, ummmmm, l-e-a-d-e-r-s-h-i-p. I don't mind that you brought up war, but do you think that there is only one right way...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3)
Replies: 522
Views: 19556

Re: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3

The biggest disappointment this year in my eyes was Coach Hurley's public grieving about E.C. Matthews' devastating injury. Coach Hurley lamented Matthews' situation, and what it meant to the team -- and moreover -- what it meant to him, to the point that as a leader, a coach, as "The Dad of H...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2015-16 Home Attendance Prediction Summary
Replies: 220
Views: 21792

Re: 2015-16 Home Attendance Prediction Summary

STC wrote:Until Hurley makes a tournament I don't want to hear another word out of him about attendance.
Is he posting here?
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI Membership in the A-10
Replies: 71
Views: 3532

Re: URI Membership in the A-10

section(105) wrote:Bressler; assuming we would host such a game in the RC.....there would be many many empty seats....no?
NO!
They could put up some hoops behind the Union parking lot and and no one would have to worry about empty seats! Just make sure the skyboxes at Bressler are filled!
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI Membership in the A-10
Replies: 71
Views: 3532

Re: URI Membership in the A-10

most ridiculous thread ever. Top 5, 6 or 7 conference in the country is the A10. And yet with that in mind and a new arena which opened in 2002, it has not helped URI get to the NCAA Tournament since 1999. If Rhody consistently isn't getting to the tournament , does the quality of the league matter...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 592623

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

Billyboy78 wrote:Chris Herren Jr. scored 37 points a couple of nights ago. Time to get on this kid. Oh, by the way, he was 15-16 from the free throw line. He's in 10th grade.
He probably watched game tapes of what's his name....Paul Pierce.
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Mid-Season Transfer List
Replies: 6
Views: 950

Re: Mid-Season Transfer List

I think Onyekaba has been put on various lists, because he does have eligibility left and could transfer, but I don't think there has been anything out there suggesting he is going to transfer. He should graduate in May, and then, I believe the NCAA has to decide if he's eligible for a fourth year ...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3)
Replies: 522
Views: 19556

Re: Game 10: URI at Nebraska (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., ESPN3

That's a good point Rod. Have seen him in live action since the STAC game. The quickness was there and the fantastic athletic ability but timing was off as expected. As the timing and skill set returns the domination will come. Watching basketball on TV is nice. The scouts go to the games. I see a ...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Mid-Season Transfer List
Replies: 6
Views: 950

Re: Mid-Season Transfer List

Just beat me to it! I was going to post the link........
Elijah Thomas, Austin Grandstaff and good luck to Goodluck are the only players worth trying to get in touch with.....
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Starting 5
Replies: 47
Views: 2376

Re: Starting 5

Jared Terrell C Thompson Kuran Iverson Hassan Martin McGlynn - to 'try' short term...maybe he lucks into a favorable matchup Watson and Garret first subs for McGlynn and anyone else that needs to come out. And, just for fun...maybe find a quick sub for that 30 feet from the basket three man weave? ...
by bressler3south
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Former Walk-on Wins Survivor
Replies: 15
Views: 985

Re: Former Walk-on Wins Survivor

RF1 wrote:URI has done pretty good by these contest shows in the last year. Collins wins Survivor and Mat Franco won America's Got Talent.
Now, if the Basketball Team could only win an A-10 title.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbWCG9aCKCY

This is what I'm lookin' for!!!!!!!!!!!!