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by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 288
Views: 6493

Re: 2/18 | Loyola Chicago | 12:00PM (CBSSN)

Stopped worrying about this season.

Moving on. Maybe 2-4 the rest of the way.

Not that it matters.

Next season=make or break for Archie.

Not very optimistic but we will see.

Over and out.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8525

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

They actually can play defense.

Now keep doing it. No reason not to.

Something good must have happened at practice.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8525

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Would love to see more of this the rest of the way.

More ups less downs.

Finish the season around .500.

Maybe get a single bye and win a game at the A10 tourney.

Do that, and I will have a lot more hope for next season!
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8525

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Can't we play like this more often?

They showed they can do it.

Glad I'm not a betting man.

This college BB is whack.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8525

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

We need more than Zek playing better.

Defense anyone? Even average defense and we would be pretty good.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

Re: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)

Bar, it wouldn't hurt for us to have enough money to bring in the talent we need.

Of course having a lot of money helps, but it doesn't guarantee success.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 380
Views: 13987

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

How about URI? Just wait another year.

Lol
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

Re: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)

Having the right coach used to be everything in college BB if you wanted to win.

Now it's that AND a boatload of cash, is what it takes.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

Re: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)

New and different landscape or not, the same programs are still the best in the A10. URI has to find a way to get back to being among the best in the league, and stay there. The challenge may be more difficult, but it has to happen. 2 years ago we thought we hired just the guy to get us there, a guy...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137811

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Virginia gives up 38 points to a team that averages 81.

The announcer says that they play the pack line and have NINE new players.

Guess it can be done..
But we dont do that here.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8525

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

This team and season is Groundhog Day redux.

The same crap game after game.

No improvement.

Please dont tell me if we keep this team intact next season that we will be better.

Archie's job will depend on who he brings in the next couple of years.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8525

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Whatever the staff is trying to instill in the players is falling on deaf ears. When Archie says these guys are talented but aren't performing it's getting harder and harder to believe the talented part. The excuses are getting more and more frequent. Poor work effort is damning. I could accept losi...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 333
Views: 8525

Re: 2/6 | George Washington | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Someday it would be nice to say that we are better than a mid pack A10 program like GW is right now. So much fun discussing whether or not we will play in the PIG. Year after year lately. We've had new coaches in the past turn the program around in short order. Not anymore. I'm also in the acceptanc...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

Re: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)

Our defensive "strategy" consists of letting our opponents shoot wide open threes all game and hope they miss. The one game we won in the last six that strategy worked. The LaSalle game. Barely. Someone said we might win 2 more games the rest of the way. I agree. That would be 12 wins, 3 m...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

Re: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)

Agree with a lot of observations here about Archie.

A lot of questions and not many answers.

Yup he recruited this bunch and has clearly whiffed on most of them.

His comments reveal someone who is clearly lost.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

Re: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)

Billyboy, if either or both are true, then get rid of them.

What do we have to lose?

Can't get much worse.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 281
Views: 7734

Re: 2/3 | Duquesne | 12:30PM (USA)

Remember what Archie said before his first game here. We'll be good when we're good. We are MILES away from being good. And we aren't getting any closer either. I dont care what anybody says about how we will be better soon. Archie doesn't have forever to get good here. If there isnt major improveme...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 253
Views: 6794

Re: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

77, usually I always comment about how we played whether or not we won, but right I agree I'll take any win we can get no matter how ugly. We are who we are this season. Which is very inconsistent which comes with insufficient talent. Not going to change a lot the rest of this season. Its wait till ...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 253
Views: 6794

Re: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Anyone notice that when we are winning, there's a lot less sniping at each other on this board? Another reason to get good soon. Almost this entire thread since last night has been 2 or 3 posters ripping each a new one. Great idea though, trying to get everyone's mind off the fact that barely beatin...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 167228

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

At this level if you're not quick enough to stay in front of your man on defense, then there's no future for them here.

Archie recruited them. That's a major failure on his part.

Finding out after the fact is no bueno.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 167228

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

I think by now, if they are this bad at defense, how much better will they get? Even a moderate improvement wont be that big of a difference. They need major improvement which imo just isn't likely. I agree offensively we are pretty good, but it takes both sides of the ball. With better defense we a...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 167228

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

The biggest concern is keeping our best players from leaving.

Convincing them that they will be part of a winning program is the hard sell facing this staff.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today
Replies: 935
Views: 167228

Re: 2012's Rebuild vs. Today

At least half this roster needs to be elsewhere next season Archie needs to find guys who have a solid defensive track record if at all possible. Also wouldn't hurt if the newcomers are at least decent from the ft line. Of course with a high turnover rate it will take more time to develop a cohesive...
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

With our turnovers forced and ft shooting, we dominate the stat sheets.

In the wrong direction.

Pathetic and embarassing.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Mental talent is seriously lacking in several of our players.

Just as important as physical talent, if not more so.

All important in evaluating recruits.
by rambone 78
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Most of our issues stem from a lack of talent.

Archie's job is to keep our good players, dump the underachievers, and bring in more good players.

Simple right?
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

208, I once owned an AMC Pacer, the biggest POS ever. It would just stop running while highway driving, and would have to wait 10-15 minutes before it would start again, and run for a while before rinse, repeat ad nauseam. Sort of like URI BB right now.. I'm so glad that there are posters on this bo...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Huge turnover plus not talented enough overall spells bad news as it stands. Archie obviously knows this. It's up to him to keep the good and replace the bad with a serious upgrade in talent. How many more years before it happens, or will it happen? That's what is so depressing. I expected us to be ...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Blueram, we have some talent here for sure, especially the freshmen. If Archie could bring in a few more like them over the next couple years, and we cut out the weakest links, we might actually be good by that point. That could be done years ago, and he did that at Dayton. But those days are over, ...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

If Archie won't change, then he's the wrong coach for this program at this time. He's not old, but refusing to change makes him seem like a dinosaur. Coaches who are winning now are the ones who can adjust and adapt to the new reality. Not the ones who try to force feed tactics that aren't working f...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137811

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Bassy evidently has a coaching staff that has the ability to develop players.

Something we haven't seen since Dan left.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Archie years ago had his players for 3-4 years and could teach them the packline. Dont have that luxury now. Like Billyboy just said, he has to change his defensive strategy. This team either doesn't care about defense or just can't play it with any effectiveness. We will not win many games now or i...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137811

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

I could give 2 shits about any interest in other games.

The team I follow and care about has no hope for this season and who the fuck knows about next season.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

15, you think our best players, our freshmen, will want to stay here when it's obvious the stubborn coach wont change his defensive philosophy no matter what?

Good luck with that.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Archie adapt?

We dont do that here.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Bad refs aren't our problem. Its ridiculously bad defense and coach playing guys who have proven they suck and leaving guys like Fou on the bench at critical times in the game. We need SOME defense? We dont play ANY! This is the worst defense I have ever seen Rhody play in 50 plus years following th...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 446
Views: 11638

Re: 1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

Archie's plan of building with freshmen is/was a good plan....several years ago, before everything changed. If he can keep the freshmen we have and keep adding more is great, but what are the odds of that? I agree most of the transfers he's brought in have not panned out that's for sure. Some here a...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: We Goin' Streaking?
Replies: 84
Views: 4679

Re: We Goin' Streaking?

Until this team starts to consistently play with intensity on defense winning streaks will be few and far between. That to me is what is so frustrating. Even with limited talent you can still play hard. There is NO excuse for it! Normally a coach would sit guys who loaf during games.. But we have to...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: the ARCH-itect !
Replies: 133
Views: 7884

Re: the ARCH-itect !

Completely overhauling the roster on a year to year basis will not work here.

Archie needs to keep the freshmen here, they seem to offer the most promise.

Continuity is the key. At least some semblance of it anyway.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: the ARCH-itect !
Replies: 133
Views: 7884

Re: the ARCH-itect !

I have never said that I expected Archie to deliver a national championship by year 2. Being facetious here lol. But what i didnt expect were performances like we just saw the last two games. It's not just black and white as in wins and losses. It's how we play that's more important right now. Growi...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 356
Views: 12728

Re: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)

Guys who won't or can't learn Archie's system (i.e. the packline) will be gone next season.
.either on their own accord or shown the door.

I'm going to guess at least 4 will not be here next season.

Players who want to play defense and can make ft's need to apply lol.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128240

Re: Conference Realignment

Oops. Must have been in an alternate universe lol.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137811

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

Nobody in this league has played worse in a particular game than we have so far this season.

Twice.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128240

Re: Conference Realignment

They wont drop DePaul.

But they might add one more to make it 11 teams and do a 20 game league schedule.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 356
Views: 12728

Re: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)

I didnt say Archie is worse than Cox. He's not.

But the way we've played in stretches so far this season makes it seem like it.

Our bad is really bad. That's hard to take.

How long it takes to become consistently better is the issue.

It still seems like a long way off.
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 356
Views: 12728

Re: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)

Billyboy, this reflects very poorly on Archie and the staff. You never saw this with Dan. His players would run through a wall for him. These players look like they would rather find some place to hide. It's as bad as I've ever seen it here, and believe me, I've seen some bad shit over the years. An...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: the ARCH-itect !
Replies: 133
Views: 7884

Re: the ARCH-itect !

For what URI is paying Archie, I dont think the plan was to take 5 years to be good again. Not good enough. He needs better talent to play his system because the current group sure can't do it. These last 2 defeats are historically bad. Completely inept on both sides of the ball so to speak. Losses ...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 356
Views: 12728

Re: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)

A very large percentage of Archie's contract comes from ticket sales. If we keep sucking no one will come to the games, meaning a huge loss of revenue to pay him, so URI takes a big hit on that deal. That's not going to fly for long. PRT, the mental part is just as important as the physical. Thats a...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)
Replies: 356
Views: 12728

Re: 1/20 | Dayton | 12:30PM (USA)

Obie, this team is lacking in talent. The mental aspect of this lack of talent is clear also. It doesn't excuse the coach, he brought them in. Its trial and error it seems...with the emphasis on the error. He's got a couple of more years to fix it, or he's gone. That's the bottom line. .paying a guy...
by rambone 78
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What A10 Seed Will Rhody Have Come March 12th
Replies: 75
Views: 3073

Re: What A10 Seed Will Rhody Have Come March 12th

Our game with Fordham will tell us a lot.

We suck again and 5-9 not's happening