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They have to hope that St. Louis beats GW twice.............

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David Cox specifically mentioned Akele in the first coaches show. I don't remember the exact quote, but the mention led me to believe he is in the rotation.

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I can't tell the administrators what to do. I would like to know the reason for denying the request before passing judgement.......I do know, that if I were a player in that situation, my motivation could change........but, we don't know the circumstances involved.

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At first I thought the game might attract Bryant fans [more $], then you realize their fan base is very small........I do not see a positive in scheduling Bryant. It must dawn on the administration that expectations must be lower this year. New coach, young team, etc. If the stars become aligned, an...

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I guess he figured when Haas and KI would graduate, he need some bigs. However Langevine came along as well and can play man except for the fouling........I am thinking some of the incoming players might leapfrog into high minute roles.......It will be a fun season ahead rooting for the Rams.

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To my eye [x players eyes please help] Hurley played three variations of his man defense while here. .....The first was based on lack of manpower, More of a straight up man to man. .....the second a funnel to the lane type, predicated by JT's, Jarvis and Hass's skills, .....then with the rule change...

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Thanks for the info............I was sure hoping it was Sutton. Trusted "Dre" gave the clue a way back.

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If I am reading the "tea leaves" correctly, Coach Sutton was hired last July 1st with a one year contract, that will expire at the end of June. I am guessing that since his contract will not be renewed, Pitt has allowed him to participate in his US Basketball work. .....It would make sens...

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If I am reading the "tea leaves" correctly, Coach Sutton was hired last July 1st with a one year contract, that will expire at the end of June. I am guessing that since his contract will not be renewed, Pitt has allowed him to participate in his US Basketball work. .....It would make sense...

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Thanks for the post "rj".......URI used one men's game last year.....I'm guessing the average attendance, not counting that game, is 200 to 400 for games I've attended..
It's been years since URI has put back to back average seasons.

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Just looked up Dooley’s pay with ECU. He is going to make $900k - $1 million per year for 5 years. I didn’t realize they had the budget. I doubt Chillious is getting the $300k he made at UCONN though. When you guys were interested in Dooley the reporting here was he used that as leverage to get mor...

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Great......Not perfect, but ok.

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One of the sports news sites said "it was reported that he made $300,000 at UCONN.......NO FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE from me.

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You haven’t heard anything about him being the third assistant though, have you? Nope, but I'll admit I haven't looked into it. Just wanted to chime in with some background information on the guy. I have no idea what type of relationship (if any) that Coach Cox has with Coach Merkel. Has the Coach ...

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Thompson will bring great perimeter defense [right up there with Jarvis and Terrell]......can play the 2 or 3.......was unable to execute his jump shot in 16-17 due to the injury......nice size for a perimeter player.......fearless.......quick. This will be the year for him to show his stuff. Each i...

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"83", I agree.............my exact sentiment.

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DITTO !.............The alum should feel good about what's going on.

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I'm sure DH is getting an eyeful as to how they operate in Storrs.........He won't be in Benedict's office, asking for whatever ?????

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UConn never loses......It's the taxpayers of Connecticut that lose..........Same B.S. with the football team. They had to pay off Bob Diaco as well.

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Probably "The Foundation"...................It is operated on donated funds.

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I was thinking that maybe E C might end up on staff in Storrs.

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TV outlets in CT. are all reporting his complaint is a lack of due process. His contract required it......It seems true to form, CT. solves its problems by spending money. They are paying their new coach $52,000/week, and Ollie $42,000/week while suspended. .....If I had to guess, with no inside inf...

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Those of you in the know, are you talking about Sean or Scott?

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There are a number of media outlets that quote Pitino as having no interest in thee Siena job.

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Last year there were 34 guests paying $75pp, and X# department reps......We missed due to the time of day, and day last year. They are usually entertaining, and a good chance to mix/meet with all the people involved. I met Cox two years ago at one, and he was everything as nice as written here.

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I was referring to academics

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The player transfer system works for the most part.......The area that can creates difficulty is, when the student athlete is behind in the classroom. If, for example you regulate that he stays in school for two years, and he is behind in his studies, he might just leave school permanently never ach...

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GEEZ RAMROD, that is the most infantile comment ever on this forum..............URI fans would never castigate one of our own in that way.

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You know, Hurley became enamored with success. He wasn't going to stay at URI no matter what was offered. He got a taste of the bright lights and wanted more.........nothing wrong with his choice. .....But, the reality is that URI athletic department is at least another year from getting the budget ...

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Ditto !..........good grief guys. You would think you really knew the budgeting challenges at URI. One solution contact the foundation and see how you could help.

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DRE you beat me................In my major, clinical chemistry, a 3.0 was barely attainable. I think two out of sixteen achieved that.

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URI will receive $1 million from UConn within 90 days of Hurley's signing [3/22] . But, so what?............Thorr runs the program and I am 100% behind his budgeting choices. The athletic department budget covers 23 sports, I think. Hurley, pushed and pushed for upgrades. Some ideas were great, othe...

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Great choice with David Cox. A gentleman with great upside.

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Overheard in a men's room in Duluth. One of "PITINO'S" assistants is interviewing with the former "URI" coach, for a "COACHING" job.

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Rhodymob05 wrote:
Hurley Show wrote:DH signs an assistant. Maybe he knows Cox isn’t going to CT.
Could be very telling folks.....

Why not mention the source of your info?

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I would like to throw this out for all those that are so locked in with Cox being the clear cut best choice. If Dan had stayed, would Cox be a hot commodity out there right now. I don't believe so. Look no further than Tom Moore. He leaves UCONN to become head coach at Quinnipiac. He has far and aw...

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I've given this some thought. My list in order of most likely to succeed. 1. David Cox.......He wants the job. Everything we know about him is good. He can recruit at a high level. Very important. 2. James Jones......A good game coach and has recruited well with the academic limitations at an Ivy Le...

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He will be a great talent here. Although Jeff played the point 80% of the time he was on court, he and Fatts play the two as well. Jeff was the primary point, only in half court sets. Stan, JT and Fatts were the primary transition guards. I see Brendan's time to be significant even though we have fi...

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reef wrote:Wow Villanova looked really good tonight

It will be interesting to see if Michigan can give them a game Monday nightv

Could be a record for threes hoisted.

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I have the same sentiment. But, cannot think of a situation where a team was dismissed from a conference for poor performance. It usually is the opposite - seeking better competition and improve one's financial situation. For now the A10 is our home, and our 13 brethren. Personally, I think Fordham ...

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Agree, that on talent they could have a great future. If two have JT's heart we can continue the run !

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The job listing has an application cut-off date of, April 2

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CT was injured most of the year before last. It effected his offense more than defense.......He will probably play as a defensive specialist, while coming off the bench. Fatts and Jeff will play a lot, however both incoming guards will play important, significant minutes. The forecourt excites me. B...

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I'm guessing St. Louis, GW and UMASS will improve. However Fordham, Duquesne, Mason, and LaSalle will make little progress.

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I was looking at a stat site, and pulled these numbers. The average number of A10 conference wins, each season, over the last five years. VCU.....12.2 DAYTON.....12.0 DAVIDSON.....11.3 [4 YEAR AVERAGE] URI.....11.0 RICHMOND.....9.8 ST. Bon.....9.8 ST. JOE.....9.8 GW.....9.8 ST. LOUIS.....7.2 LASALLE...

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Pitino is 65yo. .....He could be suspended from basketball for a long time, like Pearl. .....I was wondering how hard he works. Just sold his 3.7 million dollar estate in Bal Harbor. Just listed his 23.7 million dollar hotel/estate up the coast in Florida. He also has the mansion in Lexington. I do...

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Did anyone read Hurley's contract from the tweet above?......HOLY CRAP !!!!!!!.........They own him. I have never seen buy-out penalties that large. I hope he likes Storrs. The only out clause is death or disabled.

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Pitino is 65yo. .....He could be suspended from basketball for a long time, like Pearl. .....I was wondering how hard he works. Just sold his 3.7 million dollar estate in Bal Harbor. Just listed his 23.7 million dollar hotel/estate up the coast in Florida. He also has the mansion in Lexington. I dou...

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100% with you TP. We all have our dreams. He was fortunate in that he was in a position, thanks to being hired by Thorr, to reach for them.

Yeah I'm not happy he left, but I can't blame him.

I have faith that Thorr will get the job at hand, done.

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My current list of HC's ........all are currently employed. T.J Otzelberger - HC SO. DAKOTA ST. Earl Grant - HC CHARLESTON Nick Mcdevitt - HC ASHVILLE John Becker - HC VERMONT Jim Ferry = ASST PENN STATE, former HC at LIU or DAVID COX.....with the following assistants. Glenn Miller Scott Burrell.......

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