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by DanInAZ
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Open Practice - Saturday August 5th - 9-11am
Replies: 80
Views: 5532

Re: Open Practice - Saturday August 5th - 9-11am

Thanks for all who posted about the practice. I truly appreciate your take on the players.
by DanInAZ
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Open Practice - Saturday August 5th - 9-11am
Replies: 80
Views: 5532

Re: Open Practice - Saturday August 5th - 9-11am

Yes, cannot wait to hear about everyone's impressions.
by DanInAZ
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 602908

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

this board is as dead as the recruiting commitment news is...
by DanInAZ
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 602908

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

Wasnt today supposed to be a busy recruiting signing day? I haven't heard much, even on the national stage, today.
by DanInAZ
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Ryan Center at 15 Years
Replies: 28
Views: 2615

Re: The Ryan Center at 15 Years

I need to make it back sooner rather than later and check out the building and hopefully catch a game. Last time I was on campus was 1995.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Patrick show
Replies: 1
Views: 557

Dan Patrick show

Anyone else catch Dan's show on the 26th? Joe Johnson was asked who the toughest player to guard was for Joe and he said it was Cuttino Mobley!!

Go Cat!! :)
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '17 JUCO PF - Shakur Juiston (UNLV)
Replies: 368
Views: 37935

Re: '17 JUCO PF - Shakur Juiston (UNLV)

If things are so important 'behind some curtain' as not to state them here they should never be referred to in the first place, period. Screams of needing attention.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '17 PA PG - Daron Russell (URI Signed NLI)
Replies: 370
Views: 60967

Re: '17 PA PG - Daron Russell (URI Signed NLI)

It is as unwatchable as any basketball all-star game. Why even play these? I would rather watch a lay-up drill.Wait?! It is a lay-up drill, ball hog fest. It is a different activity than anything resembling basketball.

Embarrassing.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '17 JUCO PF - Shakur Juiston (UNLV)
Replies: 368
Views: 37935

Re: '17 JUCO PF - Shakur Juiston (Offer)

Didn't Kenny Rogers sing a sing about that? *wink*
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What is the deal?
Replies: 4
Views: 704

What is the deal?

Why do some of you think Dan is going anywhere? He has stated he hasn't spoken to anyone other than HIS AD & President. WIll GT just announce he is the next coach w/o actually speaking to him... w/o actually getting him to sign anything? Perhaps he will multi-task and coach both teams? Maybe the...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: EC staying...
Replies: 29
Views: 2352

EC staying...

by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #35: Oregon (NCAA Tournnment Rd of 32) - Sun March 19
Replies: 455
Views: 19763

Re: Game #35: Oregon (NCAA Tournnment Rd of 32) - Sun March 19

From the Oregonian... I liked that Oregon didn't allow Washington to be a distraction. Every postseason journey has unique obstacles. For the Ducks, this Iona College thing was like steering around a series of potholes. The challenges will get much tougher. There's Sunday's second round game against...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Media coverage 2017
Replies: 48
Views: 3555

Media coverage 2017

Posting this topic to have one place for articles, links to twitter posts, etc...

1. The Ringer: Rhode Island Is the Cinderella You’ve Been Waiting For
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 6579 days ago
Replies: 4
Views: 487

Re: 6579 days ago

To the players...

by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 6579 days ago
Replies: 4
Views: 487

Re: 6579 days ago

Sending out nothing but positive vibes to all!! I feel like a kid on Christmas morning.

Hoping the team enjoys the moment and seizes it!

Dan '88
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: That feeling we are all having...
Replies: 9
Views: 776

Re: That feeling we are all having...

I was with my dad and brother. You would think they would know how passionate I get watching URI games. ;)
I was so nervous the last 10 minutes of the game.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: That feeling we are all having...
Replies: 9
Views: 776

Re: That feeling we are all having...

Yes......THAT feeling. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Sorry Kentucky, Kansas, and Arizona fans, etc... you will never have it.

Once in a lifetime (the waiting).
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: That feeling we are all having...
Replies: 9
Views: 776

That feeling we are all having...

Is special. Is ours. No other program has taken the path ours has. We aren't jaded like Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, Arizona, Michigan State fans are. We never assume. We appreciate our basketball team getting an invite to the dance differently than any other program does. No matter what happens today, I...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Whats a good enough season?
Replies: 36
Views: 1695

Re: Whats a good enough season?

A successful season for me is whenever the team plays 100% of their schedule to their full potential. If they play their best, and lose every single game then that is all any of us can ask of students representing the University. I only get mad when I see them play poorly, under-achieve, throw away ...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Bill Walton...
Replies: 14
Views: 896

Re: Bill Walton...

Haha, I must be the only one who doesn't mind him. I think the key is to just never take anything he says seriously. I find him entertaining. Maybe I am biased because I see him riding his bike around town in San Diego all the time. Always comes across as a nice guy. Exactly. It's the banter w/ the...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Bubble tracker 2017
Replies: 207
Views: 9427

Re: Bubble tracker 2017

I hope UConn doesn't win it's last two home games of the season. That would be so crappy. Thanks for removing Houston from the watch but please go away!

Come on Cincinnati!!!!!!!! You have done so much already but we need you one last time.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Bubble tracker 2017
Replies: 207
Views: 9427

Re: Bubble tracker 2017

Thank you West Virginia!!
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2017 Atlantic - 10 Tournament - Pittsburgh
Replies: 283
Views: 11721

Re: 2017 Atlantic - 10 Tournament - Pittsburgh

Good maybe an extra focus & fire will be on display vs Bonnies... Will help focus team/staff on game at hand, instead of possible trap of looking ahead.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: If we get to the A-10 Final and lose, are we in?
Replies: 40
Views: 2214

Re: If we get to the A-10 Final and lose, are we in?

That's why if we make it to the NIT and our fan base doesn't show up it could play a factor in the future.

Food for thought.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: If we get to the A-10 Final and lose, are we in?
Replies: 40
Views: 2214

Re: If we get to the A-10 Final and lose, are we in?

It simple - If it comes down to us and another team(s)... which ever team's fan base 'travels better' will be chosen by the committee.

$$$ is the greatest factor between two teams. *waves at NCAA*
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #29: @ St Joseph's Wednesday March 1, 7:00pm ASN
Replies: 181
Views: 6264

Re: Game #29: @ St Joseph's Wednesday March 1, 7:00pm ASN

eli#10 wrote:Good thing we are playing a shit team tonight. Can someone get in EC's face and try to get some emotion out of him and maybe he will play better.
Seriously. Take care of the ball EC. Have some conviction in your passing & shots.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #29: @ St Joseph's Wednesday March 1, 7:00pm ASN
Replies: 181
Views: 6264

Re: Game #29: @ St Joseph's Wednesday March 1, 7:00pm ASN

URI would never make it in Easy Company... they were simply great shooters.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #30: Davidson Saturday March 4, 6:00PM SENIOR NIGHT ASN
Replies: 282
Views: 11174

Re: Game #30: Davidson Saturday March 4, 6:00PM SENIOR NIGHT ASN

twisted3829 wrote:It's on ASN like Wednesdays game
I have to pay $$ for another tier of sports packaging to get ASN (Cox Sports TV). Every other game was free this season to watch or stream.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #30: Davidson Saturday March 4, 6:00PM SENIOR NIGHT ASN
Replies: 282
Views: 11174

Re: Game #30: Davidson Saturday March 4, 6:00PM SENIOR NIGHT ASN

Cannot believe I have seen every game either on TV or streaming online this season, and for Hassan's (and KI's) 'senior night' I get only radio.

*sigh*
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #29: @ St Joseph's Wednesday March 1, 7:00pm ASN
Replies: 181
Views: 6264

Re: Game #29: @ St Joseph's Wednesday March 1, 7:00pm ASN

This was the game I circled on the season schedule, prior to its start, that scares me more than any other.

Only bad came come of it.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The question everyone is afraid to ask...
Replies: 25
Views: 1799

The question everyone is afraid to ask...

Is this Mo Alie-Cox's 6th or 7th year?

Seriously -- It seems like he has been at VCU forever. ;)
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Are we a good team or just well sold?
Replies: 43
Views: 1962

Re: Are we a good team or just well sold?

from what I wrote 2 months ago... ' Also slightly concerned about this team not having much of an identity. For a team with 5 starters Jr/Sr expected better adjusting within games. Perhaps expecting EC to be leading the charge based on history and Hassan/JT doing most of it. KI has to improve offens...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: I am an idiot.
Replies: 21
Views: 1491

Re: I am an idiot.

One day a URI team will realize its potential and embrace it. Could even happen to this year's team. Might even have to take sinking so low, one rises up to the moment and shines... like one shining moment... la... la... laaaaaaaa *sniff*
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NIT Ticket Poll
Replies: 41
Views: 1843

Re: NIT Ticket Poll

woooops, forget it.... thought you meant watch them, like on TV. :P

They love you guys... go support them I say!! hear!, hear!
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NIT Ticket Poll
Replies: 41
Views: 1843

Re: NIT Ticket Poll

I would. What a silly question. Why not ask, if the team was to never play in the NCAA tourney would you watch them again? /salute Hass /salute KI /salute the last guy on the bench, the coaches, trainers, DH, DH's wife, and everyone else that represented/supported URI this past year who deserves and...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 24: Dayton Friday Feb 10, 7:00PM ESPN2 Ryan Center
Replies: 506
Views: 17203

Re: Game 24: Dayton Friday Feb 10, 7:00PM ESPN2 Ryan Center

Sum up the disappointment for me = the team is its own worst enemy. If they were overachieving and just jinxed that would be tough to take. It isn't that. It's worse. They are as good as any team sans Duke. There isn't one other team they played where they were outclassed. I expect the team to be fa...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: HOPE
Replies: 13
Views: 977

Re: HOPE

Moral of the story? We must all lose hope on URI from the start of pre-season!

In fact, I have already given up on the 2017-18 team! *wink*







No hard feelings please. Learn to laugh and smile and enjoy each day!
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '17 PA PG - Daron Russell (URI Signed NLI)
Replies: 370
Views: 60967

Re: '17 PA PG - Daron Russell (URI Signed NLI)

Oh and he's #1 (for those who don't know) not just because we think highly of him. *wink*
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '17 PA PG - Daron Russell (URI Signed NLI)
Replies: 370
Views: 60967

Re: '17 PA PG - Daron Russell (URI Signed NLI)

Link to full highl;ights from Montverde game

You guys know more than I re: his teammates/opposing players... figured I'd share.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: I'm Back! Sort Of.
Replies: 38
Views: 1591

Re: I'm Back! Sort Of.

Happy to have you back. Wouldn't have been the same without you.

Much love, healthy wishes, and happiness to you, Rod!
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rod is in the hospital
Replies: 141
Views: 10477

Re: Rod is in the hospital

yay!
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rod is in the hospital
Replies: 141
Views: 10477

Re: Rod is in the hospital

Prayers & Well Wishes to you Rod... coming right at ya from the West side.
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center
Replies: 168
Views: 6968

Re: Game 11: Holy Cross Sunday Dec 18 @12:30pm Ryan Center

My memory of a SIlk Owens lead team was that of supreme confidence. Meaning I never had to worry about HOW/IF the team would be led while he was on the court. It goes to show you (me) just how good a floor general/how confident he was as a player. The swagger is needed again as a team and it starts ...
by DanInAZ
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 8: @ Providence - 4:30p Sat Dec 3 Check Local Listings
Replies: 423
Views: 17851

Re: Game 8: @ Providence - 4:30p Sat Dec 3 Check Local Listings

I have said it once, I will say it (ask it) again? Who's team is this? Hassan's, Jared's, or EC's?


My thoughts: It should be Hassan's for entire game sans isolated situations.
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(until the team figures it out it doesn't matter what any of us think)