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by NHRamFan
5 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 149519

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Bad night for the Big East as they record two losses in the Gavitt games series with the Big Ten - Michigan routed St. John's at MSG and Purdue was a 83-71 winner over Xavier. Also in Big Five game in Philly, Penn upset Villanova, 76-72, resulting in storming of court by the students. Absolutely ZE...
by NHRamFan
6 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY
Replies: 75
Views: 10825

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY

NHRamFan wrote: 6 months ago Revised entry as requested:

1. 17-14
2. 9-9
3. 67.22
4. House 15.15
5. 4231
by NHRamFan
6 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY
Replies: 75
Views: 10825

Re: Men's Basketball 2023-24 Prediction Contest - ENTRIES ONLY

1. 17-14
2. 9-9
3. 67.22
4. House 15.11
5. 4231
by NHRamFan
7 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 URI Day of Giving
Replies: 29
Views: 1883

Re: 2023 URI Day of Giving

Tammi has done an amazing job promoting WBB and the Day of Giving. She's building something special, from the ground up!
by NHRamFan
8 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Emma Squires To Return As Student Assistant Coach
Replies: 1
Views: 1246

Emma Squires To Return As Student Assistant Coach

Emma Squires, a major contributor to the team's success last season after transferring from Richmond, will be staying with the team as a Student Assistant Coach. Emma will be a great addition to the staff! For those more savvy at posting links to stories, have at it! (unless you're Rhody Vault, beca...
by NHRamFan
8 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Morey Hershgordon Leaving WPRI 12 - Latest in Series of TV Departures
Replies: 33
Views: 3172

Re: Morey Hershgordon Leaving WPRI 12 - Latest in Series of TV Departures

the reality is that Providence is a small TV market. Anyone decent will move on to bigger and better things.
by NHRamFan
8 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 878
Views: 71759

Re: 2023-24 Schedule (top post is current)

Fully expect tomatoes to be thrown my way, but after reading all of these comments, I have to say this: It takes two to tango. Everyone is bitching about the schedule; there are teams I'd love to see Rhody match up with. However, teams must AGREE to play! If a desired opponent doesn't reciprocate in...
by NHRamFan
10 months ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
Replies: 139
Views: 15937

Re: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates

Dare I say it? This is a BIG get!!!
by NHRamFan
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘23 FL SG Ray Allen III (URI Preferred Walk-on)
Replies: 78
Views: 12614

Re: ‘23 FL SG Ray Allen III (URI Preferred Walk-on)

Regardless of how much RA III plays, the PR has been fantastic. His commitment has been carried by numerous publications and hoop writers.
by NHRamFan
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023-24 Rotation
Replies: 1054
Views: 193688

Re: 2023-24 Rotation

The Dude wrote: 11 months ago Starters:
Whoever Archie feels are the top players at their respective positions.

Obviously, the Dude abides.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Placeholder
Replies: 3
Views: 2472

Re: Placeholder

And he credited Austin Carroll....so we now know where he's been concentrating his efforts.....
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 118748

Re: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24

All you have to do is look at professional sports. Pre-free agency fans knew the team, knew the players, and were invested in "their" team. Once free agency hit, it became a free for all. I can still name every starting player on the 1967 Red Sox. Today's Sox - I look at the roster and won...
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Good column in Globe about Rhody hoops
Replies: 8
Views: 998

Re: Good column in Globe about Rhody hoops

Fluff piece. If he'd done ANY research, or knew ANYTHING, Jack Kraft was the first big name coach to take over the URI program. And he mentions Keaney Gym??? It's been a long time since a game was played there. While any pub is good, I suppose, this was mailed in.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates
Replies: 139
Views: 15937

Re: 2023 -24 RhodyWBB News and Updates

For those wringing their hands over recent departures, Tammi continues to upgrade. She knows how to engage with the portal; and appears to have a good enough relationship with current players to share where they do/don't fit in the next season's plans. Daily proof that she is a keeper and URI must d...
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 G Charles Pride (Bryant ---> Bonnies)
Replies: 258
Views: 17449

Re: '19 G Charles Pride (Bryant ---> ???) (URI visit planned)

I could be wrong or I could be on the right track. - JDrums

Compliments of Public Image Limited
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: WBB Final Four 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 2651

Re: WBB Final Four 2023

I know far too many people who say "it's women's basketball, and not worth watching". Too all of those, and others, I say - Your loss! These teams are amazingly talented. If it's dunks you want, don't bother. Buth everything else is there. Amazing finishes, crazy handles, and sniper shots ...
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Visits/transfer recruiting
Replies: 822
Views: 63137

Re: General Visits/transfer recruiting

A few years back we were discussing APR; it's importance and effect on post season eligibility. Fast forward to the present - NIL/portal/transfers.

Can someone share how all of this impacts the APR, or if APR is even important/a thing anymore? Thanks.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2023 Women's NIT
Replies: 56
Views: 5241

Re: 2023 Women's NIT

Rhody! Rhody! Rhody!!!!
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1946 NIT RI State vs Kentucky
Replies: 4
Views: 716

Re: 1946 NIT RI State vs Kentucky

Loved that during UMass Game Jim Harrick spoke so highly of the legacy of the Keaney years.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Dan Yorke Has To Go
Replies: 305
Views: 24369

Re: Dan Yorke Has To Go

Curious - does Yorke work the women's games as well? If not, who does?
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 716
Views: 39788

Re: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season

Summiel is a Connecticut native who has had a nice career at Wake. This will be a tough game, especially on the road.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Vault
Replies: 380
Views: 29337

Re: Rhody Vault

Ignore the women's basketball team at your own risk. Coach Reiss is building something very special, and it deserves equal attention and support.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 716
Views: 39788

Re: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season

ramster wrote: 1 year ago Next up:
Hartford at Ryan Center
Wednesday 11am Education Day

Hartford is winless and Ranked NET 361 - dead last
Hartford is moving to D3. I believe next year. They're already putting a D3 team on the floor.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2022-23 Men's Games of Interest
Replies: 1524
Views: 56905

Re: 2022-23 Men's Games of Interest

Rhodymob05 wrote: 1 year ago #16 Illinois beat Syracuse by 29, 73-44.
Excuse me for reveling in someone else's misery, but the Boeheim/Syracuse fall from grace is good karma.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Great Rhody72 takes over the years
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Re: Great Rhody 72 takes over the years

Spit out my coffee just now! Love this!
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4143
Views: 475649

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

Jefe notching 15 minutes in last night's Raptors win over the Pistons. 4 points. 4 boards. 1 block. 2 assists.

Proof that hard work and patience pays off. Keep rolling!
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2022-23 MBB Prediction Contest
Replies: 98
Views: 6164

Re: Opening the 2022-23 MBB Prediction Contest

15-16
9-9
67.22
Freeman 13.07
4949
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2022-23
Replies: 1332
Views: 106517

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2022

Just curious - does anyone know the number of players who entered the portal who didn't find a new home?
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2022-23 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 725
Views: 262287

Re: 2022-23 Schedule (top post is current)

The lead sentence, however, states "Rumor has it". Given that RV attempts to be a credible source of news of interest to the RI fanbase, this is somewhat irresponsible. Perhaps a lead of: Sitting here dreaming....wouldn't it be nice if....etc. would have been more appropriate.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Whose # should be up in the rafters?
Replies: 231
Views: 10944

Re: Whose # should be up in the rafters?

One number - 3
One additional name - Keany

Rafters are for legends. Place a prominent ring of honor in the most trafficked/visible area. Reserved for all those who have had a significant impact. This is a big group, and can include non-graduates like Lamar.
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Roster 2022-23
Replies: 452
Views: 36897

Re: Roster 2022-23

I won Powerball! (Money corrupts people) I married the person of my dreams! (They always end up cheating on you) I've discovered the Fountain of Youth and achieved immortality! (Everyone you know will die) Every Ram will shoot 75% from the field! (Our opponents will probably shoot 80%) Above hypothe...
by NHRamFan
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Replies: 801
Views: 63019

Re: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.

First: Pet peeve. It's BERTH; not birth.

Secondly, we get it. You're a PC fan attempting to throw shade on a URI message board. With a hat tip to ECR, "Get back, Get back, Get back to where you once belonged. Get back, RJ!"
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 2022-23
Replies: 1310
Views: 71992

Re: A10 Outlook for 2022-23

Speculation: with so many leagues expanding in numbers and regular season games, and the ever-increasing difficulty in scheduling good non-conference games outside of neutral site tournaments, a move to 16 teams would allow for 22 regular season games. Two 8 team divisions. H and H within your divis...
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 716
Views: 39788

Re: 2022-2023 Women's Basketball Season

Poaching very good players from the top teams in your own conference is a good strategy. This shows me that Tammi makes a great impression on her opponents' players. You can be sure that her in-game demeanor, enthusiasm, and strategy doesn't go unnoticed. Players want to play for coaches like her.
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '23 MA PG - Jordan Clayton (Northwestern)
Replies: 29
Views: 3799

'23 MA PG - Jordan Clayton (Northwestern)

Jordan Clayton - PG Hometown: Medford, MA School: Bradford Christian Academy Travel / AAU: Mass Rivals 3SSB Twitter: @Jclayton_13 Instagram: jclayton_13 Ht: 6'2" Wt: Unknown RANKINGS Verbal Commits : 2 star / unranked as of 6/11/22 Rivals: Not Ranked 247 Sports: Not Ranked New England Recruiti...
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '20 NY SG - Femi Odukale (Pittsburgh ---> Seton Hall ---> New Mexico)
Replies: 251
Views: 34535

Re: Femi Odukale

I refuse to get excited until ECR tell me to - ECR, what say you? LOL
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: Bryant basketball upgrades and other news
Replies: 103
Views: 12967

Re: Bryant basketball upgrades and other news

Grasso will be the first to make an offer to an in-utero prospect. He'll say: "It's all in the genes."
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22
Replies: 653
Views: 25699

Re: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22

On a lighter note, how about that Marriott Bonvoy commercial with the URI and VCU Ram mascots featured?
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22
Replies: 653
Views: 25699

Re: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22

A SHOT TO REMEMBER ERNIE CALVERLEY'S BUZZER-BEATER IN THE '46 NIT WAS THE GREATEST HAIL MARY OF ALL https://vault.si.com/vault/1996/03/18/a-shot-to-remember-ernie-calverleys-buzzer-beater-in-the-46-nit-was-the-greatest-hail-mary-of-all Excerpts: Ned Irish, the man who brought college hoops to the G...
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22
Replies: 653
Views: 25699

Re: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22

The end of an era. This is the last NIT to be played in the Garden. Due to high rental costs ($350k per day) it's no longer feasible. The tournament will move to some other location - possibly Hinkley Fieldhouse or the Palestra. Trivia question for the old timers: The previous Madison Square Garden ...
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Replies: 801
Views: 63019

Re: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.

A47893CC-A4A8-42D2-8AE8-2C389F991F30.png Has anyone else caught this in today's Projo Letters to Editor? I figured these people would inevitably be coming out of the woodwork... I can't find this letters to the editor on line - I do have a projo digital subscription (it was $1 for 6 months so I wen...
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: Tammi's new contract
Replies: 38
Views: 4797

Re: Tammi's new contract

This is a program transforming commitment, by Coach Reiss AND the University. The value of athletic success is greater than traditional marketing - growth of URI as an educational institution and an athletic powerhouse are closely linked. The future is bright!!
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Whose # should be up in the rafters?
Replies: 231
Views: 10944

Re: Whose # should be up in the rafters?

What is more impressive to me are the players who are on this list from the "freshman team" and "pre-three-point line" eras. If memory serves, they didn't play as many games as the current teams play. URI SCORING CAREER Rank Player (years) Points 1. Carlton Owens (1984-88) 2,114 ...
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22
Replies: 653
Views: 25699

Re: Men's Postseason Tournament Talk 2021-22

Xavier nudges Vandy and will meet old A10 for SBU at MSG Setting up an interested semifinal, where as much attention will be on the coaching chairs as on the floor. X - New coach waiting in the wings St. B - Current coach rumored to be moving on, Meanwhile, they both just keep winning. Kudos to the...
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Outlook for 2022-23
Replies: 1310
Views: 71992

Re: A10 Outlook for 2022-23

Didn’t someone here post a link a while back saying there was talk of La Salle moving down a division? I don’t have a link but there was a story about them moving down to the patriot league a couple of years ago. I was thrilled. I thought I saw something that said like moving down an actual divisio...
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Replies: 801
Views: 63019

Re: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. (Stream available!)

ramfansince58 wrote: 2 years ago Thanks RF1. I am class of '62 and have never seen this much excitement at Rhody.

Donated to the AD Fund and thanked him for the hire of Archie.
This is something we all need to do. No amount goes unnoticed and unappreciated.
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Replies: 801
Views: 63019

Re: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. (Stream available!)

Familiar faces in the pic! Watching on FB Live - (a bit of a ride from NH on a Monday). We ALL need to find a way to support this program ($$$$). Any dollar amount helps and matters!!
by NHRamFan
2 years ago
Forum: Lady Rams Hoops
Topic: URI Women's Postseason Basketball - NIT - 2021-22
Replies: 28
Views: 4119

Re: URI Women's Postseason Basketball - NIT - 2021-22

Ramulous wrote: 2 years ago Great work gentlemen!
What does this even mean??