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by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

LoveThoseRams wrote: 1 week ago I think we should establish a 10 step program for Rhody Rehab patients.

1st step - stay off twitter
2nd step - stay off Instagram
3rd step - make alcohol as your higher power?

Please feel free to add some steps
4. Stay off Keaney Blue
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

Throw me a few more dollars and I'm in.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

I don't think Hammond to Georgetown is a reality. Georgetown has their eyes set on higher caliber PGs. He may decide to de-commit but I would be shocked if it's to go to Georgetown. So I hold out hope KJ is telling him A10 is the right level for him and to stay put. Also even if Ben initially commi...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

One of Ben's former coaches at Paul VI and Team Takeover, Lamar Butler, recently got a job at George Mason as Director of Player Development. I would think that's a possibility.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

Losing your top recruiter as the transfer portal heats up isn't ideal....
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

Like I said, he could have recruited a higher level of player, but we didn't have the money to pay them. The recruiting business has changed since the recruiters are working under a budget. Jared Terrell isn't coming here under with the new circumstances.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

A 3 second google search will show you it’s open for 45 days from Monday March 18th But that’s not what Reef asked. Reef asked what is the last day to put your name in the Portal. That 3 second google search left a remaining task to take March 18th, get out the calendar and add 45 days to March 18t...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Is anybody surprised we haven't seen Ways or Zeke's name in the portal yet?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

I’m with a bunch of you. Transfer portal is ruining college hoops for me. It has been my #1 sport since I was a kid and watched the NC State finals game. I’ve lived for it (as far as sports goes). Die-hard Rhody fan since the early 90s. But so much of what I loved is gone. Call me old or whatever. ...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

From what I saw last year, I would not want any players or coaches from our team if I was looking for help. I am sure they work hard but it is a win - loss business. Kenny is known to be one of the top recruiters and top assistants in the country. He'll do much better at a school who has the money ...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

ElmCityRhody wrote: 1 week ago PORTAL AND NIL killed college sports

How the eff can you get invested in a team

Fuck this shit

I’m about to bail if we lose our 2 recruits and wish you all the best

Been on this board Since the pro Jo days but who can deal w this crap year after year
I'm with you.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

McRam wrote: 1 week ago
steveystuds06 wrote: 1 week ago If we lose KJ and Hammond that may be what breaks me...No shot Hammond comes if KJ is gone.
Are you saying that Archie can’t close the deal?
Kenny coached at Paul VI and for Team Takeover, Ben's teams. He was coming here because of Kenny.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Women's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 15
Views: 1022

Re: Women's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Maybe they're all following Bilau back to France.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Women's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 15
Views: 1022

Re: Women's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

jcru wrote: 1 week ago Not surprised by these. Wonder what will happen with the rest of the French connection.

IMO, Dutat is the most important player of the bunch.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Does anybody remember when our first signing was last year? I assume it'll be a at least a couple of weeks, if not more?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53497

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

Kenny is now following several Georgetown recruits and '24 commits. Just waiting for the announcement now.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 224
Views: 22447

Re: ‘22 France F Jeremy Foumena (URI ---> ??? )

RhowdyRam02 wrote: 1 week ago
So, these are the types of schools that might look at him? And Archie had him buried at the end of the bench.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Speaking of the pack line, how many months/years will it take 8,9,10,11 new guys to learn it this time?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

bigappleram wrote: 1 week ago


A PG with 3 years of eligibility. Read into that as you’d like.
That's my biggest fear. We're going to lose a potential program changing PG.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 week ago There's no thread for women's portal, so I guess I'll throw it here. Surprising.
You should start one
Done
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

There's no thread for women's portal, so I guess I'll throw it here. Surprising.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 394
Views: 14685

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Even if Delroy had experience, his connections would be mostly in NY. We already have that covered with Duane in regards to recruiting.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Why would you fault a kid for entering the portal in any situation? Sounds like a player should meet certain criteria to not be at fault? Let these players maximize their wealth while they can especially when there is no limit on earnings potential. I can’t think of a situation where I’d hold a pla...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

RI_Bred wrote: 1 week ago
Dino611 wrote: 1 week ago
Not sure how URI competes with most of that list.
If all of our players leave and we get this kid, at least we'll have somebody with the same last name as one of our current players. :roll:
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

(PG) Jhamir Brickus just entered the portal from La Salle, another tough loss. Averaged 14 pts (40% 3PT, 86% FT)/ 5 assists. He’s the type of kid who probably should enter the portal / I don’t fault kids in his situation at all. Stayed all 4 years, will graduate. Probably could’ve left last year fo...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 304
Views: 37928

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

I don't totally disagree with you. But I must at least say he was primary recruiter for David Fuchs. Which I think we can all say that was a good get for Austin on that one. Speaking of Austin, why the hell haven't we been in on New England prep recruits? That's where he played! Even he didn’t play...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 304
Views: 37928

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

I get a little worried when it’s Rhody and low majors interested. You know it’s an Austin recruit when we’re involved with the low majors lmao I don't totally disagree with you. But I must at least say he was primary recruiter for David Fuchs. Which I think we can all say that was a good get for Au...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

BobfromMatunuck wrote: 1 week ago #trust #woof
Tell us who's staying and who's coming then. What's Ryan got cooking?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 304
Views: 37928

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

Rhodymob05 wrote: 1 week ago I get a little worried when it’s Rhody and low majors interested.
But can we beat out Incarnate Word?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

RI_Bred wrote: 1 week ago
theblueram wrote: 1 week ago Does this mean 12 O'Clock High is back in session?
On the Quad!
50 years ago, it was called High Noon on the Quad. Every Friday.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

theblueram wrote: 1 week ago
jcru wrote: 1 week ago quick question: are the meds from this Rhody Rehab going to cause me to gain weight?
No. It just causes hallucinations. You will be on a long, strange trip.
Stay away from the brown acid.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Iggy1979 wrote: 1 week ago Did Kenny live up to his rep here?
No. But did he have the money needed to live up to it?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

What's it going to take to get our shit together? A pant load of money? A new coach who doesn't play the pack line? Any other ideas? Which of the players that have announced their transfer from URI so far do you think are leaving because they have big money waiting for them somewhere else? I can't ...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

Innovate or die people. Freakin Duquesne is going to the Dance and people are acting like we are doomed forever. Duquesne. Whether Archie is the guy or not I promise the Rams will rise again. Put on your big boy pants it’s Portal Kombat. Maybe we will. But is it fun when the guys who do it are here...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

Innovate or die people. Freakin Duquesne is going to the Dance and people are acting like we are doomed forever. Duquesne. Whether Archie is the guy or not I promise the Rams will rise again. Put on your big boy pants it’s Portal Kombat. Maybe we will. But is it fun when the guys who do it are here...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

steveystuds06 wrote: 1 week ago If we lose KJ and Hammond that may be what breaks me...No shot Hammond comes if KJ is gone.
Hammond has already removed the pic of himself in a Rhody uniform on twitter, although it's still there in IG. Does that mean anything? Who knows? And pretty soon for me, it's going to be, who cares?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

Weston leaving is really not a shock to the team. We lose about 5 pts a game. Not a big hill to climb. And about the only guy who played defense. Next year should be fun :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Yeah. 10, 11, 12 new guys that I will have no connection with. This sucks. The sport is being...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
Replies: 141
Views: 3426

Re: Rhody Rehab is Open

As an out patient now, all these portal moves, are troubling for me. I knew there would be some movement out. If the Weston move is partially due his end of season conference with Coach Miller, that is what troubles me. Weston leaving is really not a shock to the team. We lose about 5 pts a game. N...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

As I said in the past: Kenny Johnson is likely marketing himself and bringing Hammond and Farrell with him. We might be starting from scratch entirely Isn't he making like $450k a year? Marketing for what? A HC job? A bigger program. Likely St Johns Some buzz on twitter about Georgetown. You know h...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Replies: 33
Views: 1464

Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?

Can I change mine to zero?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 796
Views: 25796

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

If what I saw on twitter that KJ might be leaving, there's probably a chance that both Hammond and Farrell decommit. I think it was BAR that posted it, so it's someone who knows, not someone just throwing shit out there.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 618
Views: 55028

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

Have any of these guys included the 'possibility to return'? Or are all of them definitely gone?
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Replies: 69
Views: 1503

Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?

Earlier today on espn2 they were saying that it's become a straight pay to play free for all, NIL or no NIL. Those who pay the most will get the best talent. It was also mentioned that some sort of salary cap should be established, the amounts to differ based on conference. If that happens it will ...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10335

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

House, at times definitely dogged it, but with focus, he’s a very good scorer. 100%... I mean, all of us were miserable watching this team. Imagine being a good player, but you keep losing like we did? I'm not making excuses for him, but he was a very good player when he was locked in. I remember m...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10335

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

I'd like to see House here on a team with better players around him.
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442859

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

Malik Martin and Andre Berry are Big East champs- well deserved! Yes, those 2 along with Danny , Luke Murray and Tommy Moore all spent time @ URI altho....Moore never left CT. Actually Calhoun planted him here and then dug him back up out of the ground and moved him back to CT when his Calhoun's pl...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: A Request
Replies: 9
Views: 504

Re: A Request

Given that most of the pinned posts are either here, or in some cases possibly moving on, can we "un-pin" all but the '24 commits? Thanks!! I think another mod might have seen this and taken care of it. I think all of the pinned threads are guys on the team, or verbal commits like Hammond...
by Billyboy78
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Understanding the NIL
Replies: 977
Views: 49177

Re: Understanding the NIL

Was wondering how much in compensation and benefits the typical URI player now gets and decided to put something together. These numbers are just some ballpark figures. Stipend $6,000 (NCAA allows up to $5,980) NIL $30,000 (URI avg - see below) Tuition/Room & Board $50,000 (out of state URI cos...