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There is a link on that page to "checking in with the coaches". Read Hurley's comments on "changing the culture". If he was quoted correctly, it looks like he is still dealing with some problems.

CTRamfan

Wether we go or not doesn't diminish that this team will be heading upward, this year or next. It won't happen overnight, but I am more enthused about our future than I was last year at this point.

CTRamfan

We would have to go 3-3 to have a chance. It wouldn't surprise me if we did. The coaches and players have game.

CTRamfan

I was there Mr P......You saw correctly. Basically, he played well against an agressive perimeter trap. No criticizm here. I believe in the coaching he is getting. In my 27 years as a season ticket holder, you have to go back to the Penders/Harrick teams to see the coaching this good...............K...

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I've enjoyed the season for the effort. For the players, I hope things fall their way and they could find a few more wins. I know Hurley if fighting for every win.....That said, there might be a point where a look toward next year might be worth the gamble of playing Powell, X, TG, Hare and Aaman to...

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I am enjoying this season much more than last. The effort by both the players and coaches is there. I like what I see from the effort standpoint. The underclassman have improved in many ways with the new staff. I predicted eight wins, but I would love to see 9-10.....Who knows? Talent remains a conc...

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Why either or? Look at it as two capable sophmores improving. Essentially we have a three guard rotation between them and X. Maybe more minutes for T.J. now as his offense is coming around?

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It looks like this, as of Monday 1/28 for the Big East. Multiple sources reported today on an interview with BE Commissioner Aresco. He is saying the 10 remaining schools, plus Navy next year will keep the Big East name, and look for a 12th member. He said they on the verge of signing a three networ...

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I read that Shengalia will be playing at Albany next year.

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I was reading the national report for colleges and universities, and I would guess most were up +5-+12% for that period. I think, the use of the endowment is discretionary, and their net cash flow may have been down, while the investment returns may have been up. I am not sure what URI does with the...

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My question regarding basketball conferences specifically had to do with the C7's opportunities, versus an A10 as is, or diminished. The C7, will still have viewer appeal, maybe not nationally, but regionally. An A10 as it currently exists has many marques regional match-ups. But, a contract would n...

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I rambled, sorry - the discussion was about awarding prime time, long term contracts.

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My tennis partner yesterday was a now retired, longtime employee in the marketing department of a sports network. I asked him "what makes a conference or school attractive to a network?" The answer[paraphrasing] - The product and atmosphere has to be exciting. For football contracts it is ...

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To me, Charlotte is the biggest unknown of the conference upper tier. They have been able to finish games and as a result 13-2. Are they a "paper tiger" like SMU was? .....I am hoping they are legit, and that our defense can get the job done. .....We will get our 60, but can we hold them t...

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I just looked it up......PBS[18-0] beat CCRI[9-6], 72 - 61

Williams 23 points
Houlton DNP - Could he be enrolled at Florida Atlantic?

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Best wishes for the new year, and GO RHODY.

CTRamfan

I saw Minnis listed in the boxscore. Was he dressed? I didn't watch the game.

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It is a possibility, albeit a worst case senario. Hopefully it doesn't happen. Other than a building that seats 7577, and an average attendance in the 3,000-4,000 range we don't currently have a lot to offer. We are not in a position of power.....My guess is that when the "catholic 7" try ...

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The RPI of the remaining eight [including Richmond would be .5283. That would be the #10 conference today. Add VCU and it goes up.

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"YUKU Dukes Sports Blog" had an interesting take on a merger between the 7 and top tier A10 schools. For example the most desirable A10 schools by NCAA average attendance, and rank are: 25 Dayton - 12,200 39 Xavier - 10,200 58 Temple 8,200 to BE 66 St. Louis 7,800 70 VCU - 7,600 73 Butler ...

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Truth - no one on this forum really knows what these coaches think. .....Providence is Cooley's dream job, so far .... .....We will know what Hurley thinks when he buys a home here. It will take a while for his salary to really kick in, and he feels secure to make a move, if he wants. 'Till then, ju...

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The most satisfying win in a while. No nervousness in the last five minutes. Our guys looked like a really good team.
.....Congrats to the coaches as well.

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Nik is very competitive, but wastes a lot of energy "fighting" side issues during a game. The anger level goes up, the concentration and game plan go out the window. I feel he gets mentally tired late in games. I still think Hurley was refurring to himself in the tweet. I think he grossly ...

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Could the "old dog" have been himself? And, does he need "to look in the mirror"?

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Opps Jimmy....A senior moment, was just reading the Canisius/Fairfield box score.

Looks like JB has a good group. 5-1 to date.

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Richmond's minutes are decreasing at East Carolina......Not sure is he is injured? Good 3pt %, but not a lot of playing time.
Billy was special as a deep threat. He played with a very talented group though. He was just one part of the loaded teams that he was on here.

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Billy is averaging 6 assists. Must be playing the point?

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I am going to guess 2500-3300. The arena sits 9000 I think, and it looked about a third full. Certainly no long lines for the rest rooms. .....I have a feeling this tournament will be here to stay. It replaced the Connecticut Six Tournament, which just did not draw. We will become a nationally recog...

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Houlton scored 24 with 12 rebounds in his first action on 11/8 vs. Polk St. Palm Beach State is ranked #8 nationally in Div I, inthe NJCA
He is listed as a "S" in their roster, which I think means he will probably graduate this May, then be eligible to return to D1.

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"Real Time RPI's" line is 79-52.

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Two of Reischel's teamates on last year's Rice team have received waivers to play this year. Both occured in the last week.......Did URI apply for a hardship waiver?

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CCSU might actually be a good team. They beat UMass by 9 last night.

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Now 1-1. Granted they beat a NEC school, but this freshman class looks like the best yet.

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Bob Hurley postgame analysis was the best I have heard in years......Candid, positive where he could be, and NO SPIN. Don could actually ask him basketball questions, and get thoughtful answers back......Refreshing. The game - Tons of hustle untill they ran out of gas. Coaching galore. Defense was g...

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1. 8-21

2. 3-13

3. DNQ

4. UMass 86-65

Bonus - Mumford 14.20

CTRamfan

#4 rated center. 6-10 295lbs. About 15 major programs after him. We offered on 10/15. Probably headed to the Big 12, but we can hope for a miracle.

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He recently changed his interest level for URI from medium to high, according to verbalcommits.com.

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I think the Lady Rams could have a .500 OOC result. There is no one they can't stay with on this year's much easier schedule.

CTRamfan

I think we will be able to play with - Duquesne, Fordham, GW, Richmond, LaSalle, and the Bonnies. Luckily, although a few of them had better than average years in 11-12, they lost a lot of personel. The other nine teams would be a stretch for us this year. So 6-10, if the world was perfect, but I am...

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Would it have any effect on The Providence Journal if it was lobbied to every URI alumni, employee and friend, to never buy that paper again? They have been totally self serving, trying "to stir the pot", on all things URI. Most city papers try to affiliate with their institutions of highe...

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Here is what I think happened to this season. Some brilliant "bean counter" in the AD's office thought it would be wise to reduce the cost of recruiting and recruit locally. They also thought it would engage the R.I. community by having locals playing at their state university. No offense ...

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We'll be much better next year, but it will probably be 14--15 before we are flexing our muscles.

CTRamfan

A ok. Thanks!

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