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rambone 78

There will be several more openings before long.

We aren't even to Monday yet lol.

rambone 78

No I'm not shocked, not at all, for the reasons Blue Man just mentioned.

It's just unfortunate. I hate it when guys dont work out here, and move on and flourish somewhere else.

Not saying Fou will, but some others have as we know.

rambone 78

If Hammond IS as good as advertised, Archie has to find a way to keep him here past next season. Just another reason why next season is so important. Archie spoke of having continuity. Of course he's right there. Again, our best teams were made up of guys that were here 3 or 4 years. Of course that'...

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Hammond is absolutely key to any success we have starting next season.

Archie said when he signed that he was one of the best recruits he's ever got a commitment from.

Let's hope he's right.

Every URI team that was good that I can remember had a really good PG running the show.

rambone 78

I went with 8.

Top 6 from that list plus the 2 incoming.

rambone 78

Yes Archie will have to recruit guys who wont be a cancer in the team, be able to play defense and actually shoot FT's better than I can.

He obviously whiffed on a few he brought in for this season. Can't do that any more.

rambone 78

We wont be able to compete with top P5 programs for recruits. That's a fact that wont change no matter how much NIL money we could offer them. We have to win a few battles against our peers, the Daytons and VCU's of the world. Adam just made that point. That's top of our league. Not the top of the s...

rambone 78

Rhody went far.

As in back to RI really quick.

rambone 78

When one of our better players is in such a hurry to announce his intention to leave, that's never a good sign.

rambone 78

First of several to come.

What level of transfer we bring in to replace the departures will tell us a lot.

Higher level of player will indicate that there is more NIL money to distribute.

If not, then another shitty season awaits.

rambone 78

A D for me. One caveat: Archie's hands were tied somewhat by lack of NIL money to offer higher rated recruits. As for bench coaching, poor rotations at critical times. Lack of player development, some players actually regressed during the season. Lastly, an inability to deal with poor attitudes and ...

rambone 78

We've got to get to the point where we can have success of course, but once there sustain that success. With winning gets the NIL funds consistently high which ensures we keep getting better talent. I can only imagine what UConns NIL fund is, and will continue to be with their success level! Along w...

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Blue Man is 1000% right when he says that we could have gotten better talent but for the lack of money to give them. It's an arms race, and right now URI is bringing a knife to a gun fight when it comes to recruiting higher level talent I still believe Archie is a good enough coach to succeed here, ...

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If that's true that's sad. I know I've been critical of this staff too, but it's fair game. If our big boosters are happy with Archie? They must think he will turn it around once the NIL fund gets big enough to bring in better talent. I'm sure Archie has told the higher ups by now that he can't brin...

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I know Archie's contract retension bonuses are in the budget, but going forward maybe the next coach's contract should include more incentive based bonuses rather than guaranteed money. Right now he's getting paid handsomely for doing what exactly? I know URI had to do this to get him here. At least...

rambone 78

ROI in Millers first 2 years here=0.

Loss of revenue=substantial and about to get worse.

The bean counters can't be happy.

rambone 78

We will see just how much more Thorr and Parlange are willing to take. The potential NIL situation seems to me to be the only way they keep Archie around for much longer. But it's still up to the coach to take advantage of it by bringing in a major upgrade in talent. Imo Archie needs to be on the cl...

rambone 78

208, what do you think about losing Saquon to the Eagles?

They should have paid him and tagged Jones instead.

Bad move.

At least they've made a few moves since which should help.

Just dont know if they will draft a QB or a receiver. They need both and more.

rambone 78

I'm sure at least a few will stay.

The worry is, some might stay who need to go, and some will go who we might want to keep.

rambone 78

At least I look forward to watching the tourney next week. After that, going to take another long break from this disgrace of a program.

I will say though, I will watch to see who stays and who leaves. Other than that, that's it.

rambone 78

Archie is right when he says he's responsible.

Because he's the one who might be looking for a new job before long.

Some of his coaching decisions are only making things worse, if they weren't bad enough.

rambone 78

Good coaches almost always show improvements in results their second season at a new program. Players develop and get better. None of that applies here. The ones on this board who preach patience might be changing their tune by next season. A much larger NIL fund looks like it's the only chance for ...

rambone 78

The only success this season had, was that it's over.

Today was a mercy killing.

I'm not even going to get excited about anybody the staff brings in.

Just about all were overated.

rambone 78

If the coach can't coach, who cares about the portal?

Hammond will be here one year only if this shit keeps happening.

rambone 78

Need a PG. A Good one that is. You win the close ones a lot more often. Also need players who can make FT's. In a tight game at the end we lose 90% of the time. Totally predictable. Archie's coaching decisions make Cox look good sometimes. Have to have the right guys out there to have any chance to ...

rambone 78

This season is dead to me.

Apologies to Tiki Barber lol.

rambone 78

Wonder what Dayton's NIL fund will be?

With that huge and rabid fan base, my guess would be 7 figures plus.

VCU's also. A million might be too much for us, but we will need to be somewhat close to that to compete with them.

rambone 78

It's become pretty clear by now, that this NIL collective will absolutely be vital to the recruiting of the necessary talent needed.

Like it or not. Either run with the big boys, or lose out.

I'm sure Archie has already found this out the hard way.

rambone 78

Lol

Old men like us yelling at clouds.

Like this entire season!

rambone 78

They played like they cared today.

Yay.

If they had played with this effort all season, maybe a .500 record?

That would be enough improvement to think that maybe things wouldn't look so bad after all.

Yes, there is some talent here.

But a lot more is needed.

rambone 78

There could be off the court issues as to why he's not playing.

If so I doubt he stays.

rambone 78

The players that wont be here next season should not see the floor again.

What do we have to lose?

Another game or two?

This season has had a fork stuck in it for a while now.

rambone 78

For a coach at any level to come out and admit that his players dont give a shit, is basically unheard of.

That's how bad things are. Any attempt to try and sugarcoat this is someone who is lying to themselves.

Honesty is great, but this is SAD.

rambone 78

Besides raising the talent level, Archie has to figure out why many of his players dont want to play for him and the staff. Not just for him, but to show some pride for the fans, the school, and themselves.

That might be as hard to do as recruiting imo.

That has to be fixed above all else.

rambone 78

It is absolutely imperative that the NIT funds get as big as possible. Some might not care since we suck so bad right now. But that attitude will only result in making sure we will continue to suck. We have to give Archie the best chance to succeed I have always donated to the mens and womens teams ...

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I'm actually beginning to wonder if Archie decides to hang it up and join the list of coaches retiring from the game due to the transfer and NIL issues, not to mention the seemingly more difficult issue of dealing with todays players attitudes Maybe not now but soon, if things dont improve? Who want...

rambone 78

Archie might be questioning his own recruiting ability right now. He knows he ended up bringing in a bunch of dead weight that he has to now get rid of, and start over. Who would want to come here after listening to that post game presser. Archie sounds defeated. At least he puts the blame where it ...

rambone 78

We are getting what we paid for, in a sense. Archie brought in a bunch of transfers from lower level conferences, probably hoping that he and the staff could coach them up to where we would be a decent team. Well he and they failed miserably in that regard. Maybe with more NIL funds he will be able ...

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Umass wins by 2 over Fordham. Kyle Rose misses open 3 at the buzzer. I thought the announcers said the “big” collective contributors were sitting on the floor right behind the team. Anyone know if this is true? They were sitting in the two rows of seats on the floor at the end of the court. Located...

rambone 78

Agree great news!

rambone 78 · Re: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+) Hey a positive! Woo Hoo!

Hey a positive!

Woo Hoo!

rambone 78

BAR, you are right about that.

That was another big "what if" added to the pantheon of Rhody "what ifs" over the years!

The biggest 3 what ifs were 1978, 1988 and 1998.

Us old guys know, and will never ever forget.

rambone 78

Archie by now has identified the "keepers". Got to somehow persuade them to stay. That and we know, add a few quality transfers. That to me, is the key to a better season next year. As Blue Man said, lose them and its start all over again, and we might as well give up. That is the hope boy...

rambone 78

First, I take issue with those who think I want Archie fired after this season Not yet. My biggest issue is the very poor attitude displayed by several of our players Not just the lack of talent. I also did not expect us to contend for an NIT or NCAA berth this season. However I did expect at least ...

rambone 78

Should be make or break next year for me anyway.

Archie will likely get a 4th year whether he deserves to or not though.

rambone 78

If a coaching change is needed in the near future, I would guess that Thorr would look for a candidate that has a positive track record dealing with the new transfer and NIL situation. Also the bar has been set here for future staff pay. No going back and hiring on the cheap as they did with Cox. We...

rambone 78

I seriously doubt he would just up and quit.

The possible scenario to me, would be an arranged deal to leave if things dont improve by next season.

Not likely though imo.

We can't afford to be good in 2030 however.

rambone 78

Court storming is not an issue here at URI sad to say.

rambone 78

208, a small improvement next season has to be expected. My God, if not Miller has to go after it.

Small incremental improvements over several years is simply not good enough, however.

We need to be in contention for a postseason berth by year 4.

No question, no excuses

rambone 78

By now I think all of these player and staff issues have been well documented. The dead horse has been beaten to a pulp. Since this season has officially been declared DOA, all that can be done is to wait and see what happens this off season One thing we know, there will likely be another round of w...

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