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by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #5- Games of Interest
Replies: 84
Views: 6585

Re: Week #5- Games of Interest

Incredible. Rutgers beats #1 Purdue 70-68. Ron Harper Jr. makes a half court shot at the buzzer, amazing. Harper made their last 2 baskets and ended up with 30 pts/10 rebs. Maybe this takes a little heat off of Pike from some of the fans. They also did it without their senior leader Geo Baker, who ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 21-22
Replies: 839
Views: 57218

Re: A10 Outlook for 21-22

https://twitter.com/CBB_Central/status/1468967036336312325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1468967036336312325%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vcuramnation.com%2Fforums%2Fthreads%2Face-baldwin-is-a-major-upgrade.18925%2Fpage-34 Wasn’t it reported he had...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jeff Dowtin NBA Player
Replies: 429
Views: 54977

Re: Jeff Dowtin NBA Player

Wed night Santa Cruz beat Aqua Caliente 122-121 then lost Thurs night to the same team 91-115 Jeff Wed Night 35 min 17 points 10 rebounds 6 assists 1 turnover Jeff Thurs night 32 min 14 points 7 rebounds 10 assists 1 turnover Back to back nights with double doubles and close to triple doubles Total ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #5- Games of Interest
Replies: 84
Views: 6585

Re: Week #5- Games of Interest

Incredible. Rutgers beats #1 Purdue 70-68. Ron Harper Jr. makes a half court shot at the buzzer, amazing. Harper made their last 2 baskets and ended up with 30 pts/10 rebs. Maybe this takes a little heat off of Pike from some of the fans. They also did it without their senior leader Geo Baker, who ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #5- Games of Interest
Replies: 84
Views: 6585

Re: Week #5- Games of Interest

Jersey77 wrote: 2 years ago #23 Seton Hall beats #7 Texas, 64-60. Their 2nd top 10 victory this season.
We will have our hands full at SH next season.
Keep in mind Seton Hall was favored by 1.5 points
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA MBB NET 2021-22 and Tournament Bracketology
Replies: 79
Views: 7474

Re: NCAA NET 2021-2022 and other Polls

And only 17 from 2nd place I’m with Ramster here (for once). The constant negativity is brutal. I can GUARANTEE that if we finish 5th/7th and somehow have a magical run in the A10 tourney and win it, then get slaughtered in the first NCAA tourney game, posters here will be furious because Cox would...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

In A10:

URI is 5th in 3P%
  • Leggett is 4th
  • El-Amin is 16th
  • Sheppard is 23rd

URI is #1 in FG%
  • Walker is 1st
  • Makai is 5th
  • Makhel is 7th
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by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA MBB NET 2021-22 and Tournament Bracketology
Replies: 79
Views: 7474

Re: NCAA NET 2021-2022 and other Polls

Blue Man wrote: 2 years ago
ramster wrote: 2 years ago
steveystuds06 wrote: 2 years ago net.png

Our NET is now at 86 and 5th in the A10...
And only 17 from 2nd place
You think that'll fit on a banner in the Ryan Center?
No. I’m letting the season play out to see if we get a banner. It’s close enough for me to not give up hope.
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA MBB NET 2021-22 and Tournament Bracketology
Replies: 79
Views: 7474

Re: NCAA NET 2021-2022 and other Polls

steveystuds06 wrote: 2 years ago net.png

Our NET is now at 86 and 5th in the A10...
And only 17 from 2nd place
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Like in A10 games where teams don’t have a lot of size I would even experiment with this lineup Walker Martin Either Ish Shep Thomas Surround him with 4 guys that can shoot. Spread the floor for Ish and Shep to drive. That is setting him up better for success than putting him out there with both tw...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

You are right.
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

definitely not a troll, home boy. paying customer and fan with a long line of Rhody ties, just like the rest of you. why is it whenever someone says something online and someone else doesn't like, it makes one a troll?? oh I know, just because I decide to join a month ago after lurker for a while??...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

…….exactly, otherwise what fun on here would there be with waiting and seeing…….? Yep, just be negative and criticize what you don’t know. And on top of that say you criticized and questioned it a year ago too! Great. you must be a lot of fun at parties. Troll on :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

And if so, that could be good for MBB and WBB Trust and positivity. Why not sit back and wait to see the design and final plans before judging it or being suspicious? GO RHODY! Message boards are for being susp and jumping to non-informed conclusions....not for "waiting and seeing"? …….ex...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

And if so, that could be good for MBB and WBB

Trust and positivity. Why not sit back and wait to see the design and final plans before judging it or being suspicious?

GO RHODY!
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

Some of the recent projects current and last few years - and approximate costs in Millions: $150 Engineering $94 Brookside Apartments $69 Chemical and Forensic Science $12 Fine Arts Phase I $9 Welcome Center $8 Practice Facility for MBB and WBB $5 Road improvements Fraternity Circle $4 Repave, Side...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 960
Views: 79451

Re: The 2021 Coaching Carousel

bigappleram wrote: 2 years ago Interesting take given it seems Dan is building UConn back to perennial ranked program and Bobby’s job is likely in jeopardy. But in all other ways I can see what you’re saying. :roll:
Todays NET

UCONN 10
Fordham 170
Arizona State 221

:o
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2021-22 Women's Basketball
Replies: 378
Views: 36828

Re: 2021-22 Women's Basketball

URI goes to 8-3 with 84-49 win tonight over Hartford as they go to 0-9

Tahane and Foppossi lead the way in points and rebounds
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

I think Thomas plays what we called in the old days, a good 'floor game'. He has to improve his shot to be at minimum, an average shooter, to increase his effectiveness. As far as his defense goes, I think he's fine. He plays hard. He was the only one of the five running back after a turnover and h...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

I think Sheppard got pulled more for his defense last night, not for his offense.
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

I have a close family friend who is in his 80's...was an amazing basketball player (from New Haven) and has more basketball knowledge than most on KB. Over the years, as a Uconn fan, he was constantly criticizing Calhoun and saying that he wasn't a good coach, yet Calhoun won 3 national championshi...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

What are you talking about that teams win 8,10, or 12 games in a row? Like who? What are you smoking? Anyway, some of the people whining may be knowledgeable for sure, but that doesn't mean they can't be unreasonable. Like I said before, I am a die hard Rhody fan and have been for almost 30 years. ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Womens Basketball Recruiting 2022-2024
Replies: 81
Views: 13018

Womens Basketball Recruiting 2022-2024

Great news! Class of 2023
She will be fun to watch in Kingston. Prolific scorer.


by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

El Amin and Leggett both shot 3’s well. El Amin must shoot more for the teams benefit and also I’ve got him in the contest - haha. But seriously he needs to be more aggressive in shooting. Leggett also needs to shoot more. Nice game by Walker Entire starting 5 removed as stated earlier Both Mitchel...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

We pulled away in this one with El Amin, Martin, Walker, Leggett, and only one of the Mitchell twins on the floor. Throw Bassy in there for Martin too. Let’s see more of this 5 (or 6). I was happy to see Cox send a message early tonight. Also happy to see Sheppard on a short leash. He’s been a non-...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

I’ve been a longtime follower of this team and have read every message posted on this board for over three years now. Happy to be able to be a part of it. I just want to say I think it’s time we stop referring to the twins as “the Mitchell’s” and start distinguishing between the two because Makhel ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 960
Views: 79451

Re: The 2021 Coaching Carousel

reef wrote: 2 years ago Yeah having DH on any kind of list like that is an utter embarrassment
UCONN is currently #11 in NET and 8-1

How can the Head Coach of a team with these stats be on a list of Coaches who might be in trouble?
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

The negativity on this board is so pathetic. I mean we won the game by 10. Have you ever watched college basketball before? Do you see what happens with other teams around the country? I just watched Kentucky beat Southern by 12. Kentucky was favored by 28. I guess Kentucky sucks with all of their ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

steviep123 wrote: 2 years ago I haven't watched yet - about to in a few mins. How did Berry and Ileri look?
You decide.
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

El Amin and Leggett both shot 3’s well. El Amin must shoot more for the teams benefit and also I’ve got him in the contest - haha. But seriously he needs to be more aggressive in shooting. Leggett also needs to shoot more. Nice game by Walker Entire starting 5 removed as stated earlier Both Mitchell...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Omg 4928 attendance? Cmon. 2/3 full!? I doubt there were even that many tickets sold. Tell me they’re just scanning extra tickets to say they’re filling the stands. Blue Man, Every time I bring up attendance I get crapped on that it really was 4000, or 5000 when I know it can’t be right. So tonight...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 335029

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

Tonight I struggled with Wi-Fi, as usual. I thought about the failed light show 3 years ago and the Ryan Center staff and others tended to blame the game attendees. They were not downloading the site correctly and blah blah. Yet at the Dunk the half time Christmas theme light and music show was flaw...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 960
Views: 79451

Re: The 2021 Coaching Carousel

reef wrote: 2 years ago Yeah having DH on any kind of list like that is an utter embarrassment
Even more than that it invalidates the list and the person who made the list.
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

Some info on the Practice Facility Estimated by May of next year the project will be ready to put out for bid April 2017 - Promised to Hurley as enticement to stay May 2022 - Going out to bid Sometime in either 2023 or 2024? - Opens for use Six to seven years for an $8M conversion of existing space...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 335029

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

I also liked the halftime show. They advised to stay in your seats for it. Good video and Christmas music. All seats had a wrist band in them and the light show was coordinated with the music and video board. Red, green and white lights in the wristbands that changed in the seating sections with the...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 335029

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

Not for nothing, but I'll interrupt my pre-gaming for Sacred Heart to point this out: (and I know a lot of you will disagree because, well, beer...but) My buddy that went with me to the dump on Saturday was very complimentary of their atmosphere. I kinda thought it felt like a house party from down...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 960
Views: 79451

Re: The 2021 Coaching Carousel

He isn't leaving UConn, they do have him as safe, there will always be very high expectations at UConn. They do have Dan Hurley on the list in the article, he is listed in the category of " Safe for Now ". Tossed this report in the garbage after seeing Dan's name. No way is Hurley on any ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

Some of the recent projects current and last few years - and approximate costs in Millions: $150 Engineering $94 Brookside Apartments $69 Chemical and Forensic Science $12 Fine Arts Phase I $9 Welcome Center $8 Practice Facility for MBB and WBB $5 Road improvements Fraternity Circle $4 Repave, Side...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 960
Views: 79451

Re: The 2021 Coaching Carousel

DAN Hurley is on that list? The guy that got UConn back to the Tournament last year and has them ranked this year despite a rash of injuries? lol He isn't leaving UConn, they do have him as safe, there will always be very high expectations at UConn. They do have Dan Hurley on the list in the articl...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

……during my later years, class’72, Tootell was under construction……do not recall when finished….. Had Tootell East which was 1 basketball court and Tootell West which was larger. Tootel East was converted to Team Weight Room which is very nice. The Swimming pools are also included in Tootell along ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

Billyboy78 wrote: 2 years ago So, in other words, not much has changed in the past 4 years.
Covid for two of those 4 years and counting. Kind of changed a few things.
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jeff Dowtin NBA Player
Replies: 429
Views: 54977

Re: Jeff Dowtin NBA Player

Jeff Dowtin recorded his first NBA points last night against the Orlando Magic, shooting 2/3 from the field in 5 minutes of play. LETS GO EL JÉFÉ!!! Nice milestone. Dumb question but I wonder if he gets to keep the game ball at the end of the game? Think about how many basketball players in the wor...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

The cost of the facility was announced way back in March 9th which was 9 months ago…… so I’m surprised so many comments now surprised by and questioning the cost. Article to click on below from 3/9/2021. The info I’m providing is about the update given at FGSU pregame event that included the design ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

McRam wrote: 2 years ago When was the $8M projection made?
I’d heard it over a year ago. The money has been raised. People don’t donate for things that they don’t believe in
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

Now we need a fund to hire our next coach. Does every thread need to be filled with anti David Cox stuff? I went to the PC game, tried to read the game thread the next day and it was 20% about the game and 80% or more slamming the coach with the same comments that seem to be seeping into most all t...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

I can't imagine a remodeled Tootell West costing $8M. I smell a bait and switch. We'll see something else enhanced with money that has been freed up that has nothing to do with MBB. Absolutely not. You are completely wrong. And where have you been? The $8 million price tag has been announced out th...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 267
Views: 15642

Re: 12/7 | Sacred Heart | 6:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

URI -15.5 points


PC was favored by 15.5 over Sacred Heart

Brown was favored by 9 over Sacred Heart
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NCAA MBB NET 2021-22 and Tournament Bracketology
Replies: 79
Views: 7474

Re: NCAA NET 2021-2022 and other Polls

I think we go 2-2 the next four games. Which is one more win in the OOC than I predicted. This board will be in full meltdown mode with 2-2 with this crappy OOC You mean the board is not in full meltdown mode now? Seriously how can the commentary get any worse? Bottom line we must win the A10 Champ...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Practice Facility
Replies: 678
Views: 52122

Re: Practice Facility

I can't imagine a remodeled Tootell West costing $8M. I smell a bait and switch. We'll see something else enhanced with money that has been freed up that has nothing to do with MBB. Absolutely not. You are completely wrong. And where have you been? The $8 million price tag has been announced out th...
by ramster
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: David Cox
Replies: 1631
Views: 76893

Re: David Cox

Good wins, bad losses, Quad 1,2,3,4 doesn’t matter. Wasting time with all that analysis. Even the next 4 OOC games are only meaningful in prepping for the A10, get a good record and seed then win the Tournament. 1-bid league this year. All 14 teams must go for the automatic bid. For us, it doesn't ...