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by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012-13 Prediction Contest Summary
Replies: 92
Views: 6970

Re: 2012-13 Prediction Contest Summary

reef wrote:That scenario will not happen, book it !!!
Say it ain't so, Reef!
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ohio State Game at Mohegan
Replies: 39
Views: 3239

Re: Ohio State Game at Mohegan

reef wrote:Is the game televised ???
I think it's another ESPN3 game.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4127
Views: 470675

Re: Where Are They Now? Former player results for 2012-2013

RhodyNJ wrote:
Billyboy78 wrote:McKoy had 13 pts. and 14 rebounds in his last game.
Where is McKoy now?
http://www.cowleytigers.com/mbasketball ... b1213.html
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '12 VA PF Ifeanyi Onyekaba (URI Roster Qualifier)
Replies: 166
Views: 20424

Re: '12 VA PF Ifeanyi Onyekaba (URI Roster Qualifier)

I noticed this in one of the articles today. What the hell does this mean?

newcomer Ifeanyi Onyekaba - currently sitting out during an NCAA year in-residence.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: We need a point guard.
Replies: 65
Views: 3848

Re: We need a point guard.

rodfromcranston wrote:Thanks Ben! I'm getting very little backup in my battle with the trolls,
and Baron lovers.
I'm choosing to ignore them. It's a great day for URI today. I'm looking forward to a very bright future. This could be a very tough year, record wise. That doesn't change my optimism going forward.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Am I The Only One Ecstatic Right Now?
Replies: 32
Views: 2435

Re: Am I The Only One Ecstatic Right Now?

With today's LOI news, I am ecstatic!!
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '13 PG MI EC Matthews (URI - Signed LOI)
Replies: 396
Views: 44546

Re: '13 PG MI EC Matthews (URI Verbal)

ace wrote:Can finally talk about them!
Sweet!!!
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '13 PG MI EC Matthews (URI - Signed LOI)
Replies: 396
Views: 44546

Re: '13 PG MI EC Matthews (URI Verbal)

Somewhat of a confirmation that EC will be signing....the fact that EC retweeted this.

Michael Allie‏@MichaelAllie
Congrats to @EC_Matthews2, @Im_back_15 and Leo Edwards on signing this week! #Romulus

Retweeted by E.C. Matthews
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Jordan Hare
Replies: 47
Views: 3435

Re: Jordan Hare

If Hare can eventually become a force on the defensive end, I'd be very happy with that. He's very athletic as far as his jumping ability and has a very large wingspan. If he can learn technique and timing, he could be a very good shot blocker. Once he develops his body and can bang with guys at thi...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '13 NY SG/SF Hassan Martin (URI - Signed LOI)
Replies: 246
Views: 30956

Re: '13 NY SG/SF Hassan Martin (URI Verbal)

ace wrote:Of course he will, but it's still fun to see...
Yes, that's awesome! I'd like to hear something from E.C. today too.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - In-Game
Replies: 168
Views: 8016

Re: Game #2: Virginia Tech - In-Game

^^^^great pic of X driving to the hoop!^^^^
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Bryant
Replies: 3
Views: 922

Re: Bryant

From what I've seen, which is only Madness and game 1, they have 4 good freshwomen on the team. The future certainly looks a lot better than the recent past.....and not only was game 1 winnable, the coach blew that game. They should absolutely be 2-0.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Am I The Only One Ecstatic Right Now?
Replies: 32
Views: 2435

Re: Am I The Only One Ecstatic Right Now?

Speaking of instate games, the doctor told Council he would be out 4 or 5 weeks, so it's likely he will miss the game against us on Dec. 6th.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '13 NY SG/SF Hassan Martin (URI - Signed LOI)
Replies: 246
Views: 30956

Re: '13 NY SG/SF Hassan Martin (URI Verbal)

twisted3829 wrote:will be signing his LOI tomorrow according to twitter

Sweet!
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - In-Game
Replies: 168
Views: 8016

Re: Game #2: Virginia Tech - In-Game

And if we're going on Gonebarongone's reasoning, Malone and Nik should never shoot because they have zero years left after this year.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - In-Game
Replies: 168
Views: 8016

Re: Game #2: Virginia Tech - In-Game

Dan Hurley himself said that we're going to have to rely on the perimeter game because we have no post game. This is the coach who is working with these kids every day in practice. He sees first hand that Hare, Brooks and Aaman do not have any post moves. If you watch pre-game warmups, you see Jim C...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2013 NY SG - Jon Severe (Iona Transfer)
Replies: 189
Views: 24153

Re: 2013 NY SG - Jon Severe (Offer)

I read somewhere that he's going to decide in November. I don't know if that means he will sign during the early period or give a verbal some time this month.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - In-Game
Replies: 168
Views: 8016

Re: Game #2: Virginia Tech - In-Game

Isn't it possible that the shooting % is low because we don't have good shooters? I think we have streaky shooters who are capable of getting hot. But do we have any consistently good shooters? Munford shot a good percentage in game 2 but most were baskets driving to the hoop. He is 3-19 from deep i...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: LOI Day on Wednesday.
Replies: 15
Views: 1470

Re: LOI Day on Wednesday.

twisted3829 wrote:also the signing period does start tomorrow (11/14) not today
You're right. I've got my days all mixed up.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: LOI Day on Wednesday.
Replies: 15
Views: 1470

Re: LOI Day on Wednesday.

Today is the day (Tuesday, not Wednesday). We could use a little positive news right now.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: We need a point guard.
Replies: 65
Views: 3848

Re: We need a point guard.

Give the kid a chance. He is finally receiving the coaching he never had last year. Although come Sunday (if) we go 0-2 at Mohegan I am sure Rod and others will be calling for Hurleys head. I don't think anyone realistically expects them to win a game at the Mohegan. In fact, looking at the schedul...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: We need a point guard.
Replies: 65
Views: 3848

Re: We need a point guard.

Powell is also a liability defensively when playing against a talented point guard who is 6 inches bigger than he is (Powell is NOT 5'11").
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: We need a point guard.
Replies: 65
Views: 3848

Re: We need a point guard.

Holy Christ here we go...second game of the season and you r already ready to get rid of this kid.....should I start the Need A New Head Coach thread or should I just wait until Sunday night.??? Pathetic. Obviously we can't get rid of him. It's either Powell or Youncofski. Listen, there are tons of...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame
Replies: 36
Views: 2718

Re: Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame

From what I've read, Va. Tech doesn't have any depth either.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame
Replies: 36
Views: 2718

Re: Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame

I feel a Rhody win tonight....no reasoning behind it, just a gut feeling.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame
Replies: 36
Views: 2718

Re: Virginia Tech

All I know is that I tried to log on to something and it asked for my provider and ID# or something. DirecTV was not one of the ones listed, nor was DISH Network. So, apparently. it's not available to satellite subscribers.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame
Replies: 36
Views: 2718

Re: Virginia Tech

Tom98 wrote:What will be the best way to watch tonight's game? Does cox carry espn3?
Live streams of all the WatchESPN Networks are available at no additional cost to fans who receive ESPN as part of their TV subscription from Bright House Networks, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon FiOS TV.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame
Replies: 36
Views: 2718

Re: Virginia Tech

Difficult to compare given it is so early in season, but Va Tech has the edge in having home court advantage, they recruit ACC caliber players, they have a bigger back court than URI, and their starting guards can shoot - Robert Brown and Eric Green showed a combined 50% shooting against E. Tenn. S...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame
Replies: 36
Views: 2718

Game #2: Virginia Tech - PreGame

Like us, they have a new coach and a lot of new players, so hard to predict what this team will be like. But, they do still have Erick Green, one of the best players in the ACC. At 6'3", he's a big sized PG and could be a matchup problem for Powell. They are not a big team though, with no one o...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4127
Views: 470675

Re: Where Are They Now? Former player results for 2012-2013

McKoy had 13 pts. and 14 rebounds in his last game.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

I know Norfolk was a bigger team and a tough opening opponent, but only six assists was a disappointing stat for the Rams. bigappleram, not always true about freshman. Freshman guard, D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera came off the bench today to score 19 points as he led Georgetown to its win over Duquesne. 6...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

I think the issue with Hare right now is how hard is he working in practice. I don't remember Hurley's exact words but it was something like "Jordan has to realize how important practice is", when Hurley was asked about Jordan's playing time. How good Jordan becomes could be up to Jordan. ...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012-13 Top Scorer Contest Summary
Replies: 95
Views: 6826

Re: 2012-13 Top Scorer Contest Summary

jmck wrote:is Rhodyrudder Alwayne's mother?
14.5 might be the over/under on what Bigby scores this year.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

Essam wrote:It seemed to me that URI lost its intensity in the second half. What went on in the Locker room at the half?
I would say lack of depth, but....from what I read, Hurley always only goes 8 or 9 deep and plays that style of play, so lack of depth should not be an excuse.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: Central Connecticut State
Replies: 5
Views: 1359

Re: Central Connecticut State

I hate to criticize the coach, but....when you have a 3 point lead with a few seconds left, you do not let the opposing team even attempt a 3 point shot. The players should have been told this. Either give them an open lane to the basket or foul them before they attempt the 3. To allow a team to tie...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: LOI Day on Wednesday.
Replies: 15
Views: 1470

LOI Day on Wednesday.

I'd like to see a couple of left handed signatures next week....not concerned, I'd just like to see them make it official.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

Powell was frustrating to watch. Dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, force a pass, make a lazy cut. I came into this season keeping high hopes for him, but after the practice and game 1, I don't see how he sticks around once EC and Biggie are playing. I thought Powell was OK, not great, bu...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

Nik did not have a knee injury. It was a cramp. They had him on the floor at the end of the bench, stretching him out and hydrating him. He'll be fine. Munford's injury might be a little more of a concern. He rolled his ankle pretty good. They retaped it and got him back in the game while it was sti...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

One other stat stuck out for me. 4 guys played betweem 32-36 minutes. That's going to have to stay the same all year. We thought we had depth problems at the big positions. But, we're playing 3 different guys at the 5. That leaves only TJ and Bigby to back up the other 4 spots.
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

It WAS just a bad night for Munford. He's a player and if the Hurleys both continue to speak about how good he is, I tend to believe them and trust their judgment. I think Munford will be fine. He had a terrible shooting night, but he has a nice looking shot...if that makes sense. He rolled his ank...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

Whoever picked Nik as the bonus in the prediction contest with the highest average is off to a good start...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

Thanks for posting those videos. Hare must really be struggling in practice. Every time his name is brought up Hurley talks about that. I'm guessing that a kid who is 6"10" and can jump through the roof never had to work hard in practice when he was in high school. I don't know that for s...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game
Replies: 149
Views: 9190

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - In-Game

I'm not as optimistic as some of you. Norfolk State did not look like a very good team to me. The effort was definitely there. The kids played hard. There's just not enough talent this year. At least 2 of the 3 Ms have to have their shot going if we're going to win. Tonight, only one of the Ms did. ...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Pic of new locker room.
Replies: 12
Views: 1641

Pic of new locker room.

by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Hurley interview this morning on WHJJ.
Replies: 5
Views: 815

Re: Hurley interview this morning on WHJJ.

It's so painful to hear the ignorant hosts talk about URI Hoops. Thank goodness Steve MacDonald was there to keep things on track. At one point, the host of the show attempted to ask a question, but ended up rambling around for a minute while her listeners and on-air guest eagerly anticipated the c...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Hurley interview this morning on WHJJ.
Replies: 5
Views: 815

Re: Hurley interview this morning on WHJJ.

Somebody do a summary. Can't listen right now. Trying to cram 11 hours of work into an 8 hour day so I can get down to Kingston for the game tonight. It was pretty short. He said he knows it's opening night by the amount (lack of) sleep he got last night. He said he's basically teaching kids how to...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2013 NY SG - Jon Severe (Iona Transfer)
Replies: 189
Views: 24153

Re: 2013 NY SG - Jon Severe (Offer)

"Jon Severe - The sharpshooter from Christ the King Regional HS can score the rock from just about anywhere. Severe often softens up defenders from either the perimeter and then flips it with strong drives to the hole, or vice versa. While a bit undersized for a shooting guard, the senior will...
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #1: Norfolk State - PreGame
Replies: 54
Views: 4152

Re: Game #1: Norfolk State - PreGame

RhodyO wrote:My tickets say 5 PM on them but I thought the game started at 7:30?
It's a doubleheader with the women's game starting at 5:00
by Billyboy78
11 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '12 VA PF Ifeanyi Onyekaba (URI Roster Qualifier)
Replies: 166
Views: 20424

Re: '12 VA PF Ifeanyi Onyekaba (URI Roster Qualifier)

eli#10 wrote:Has anyone noticed the big O's birthday is now on Rhody.com and he will be 19 next month!! Now I wonder what may be holding up his eligibility?
I can't imagine what it is. This is strange.