Give them the trophy now.
I know nothing is guaranteed, but this is as close as it gets.
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- 1 month ago
- Forum: All Other College Sports
- Topic: All things Dan Hurley/UCONN THREAD
- Replies: 1377
- Views: 143984
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1469
- Views: 72897
Re: Understanding the NIL
The hardest part about all this, is getting good.
Once we do, it should be easier to stay good, as long as we have a coach that stays a while.
Once we do, it should be easier to stay good, as long as we have a coach that stays a while.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
- Replies: 654
- Views: 22350
Re: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
Whoever wins the Alabama Clemson game should just forfeit.
They have no chance.
That's the best second half team I've ever seen.
They have no chance.
That's the best second half team I've ever seen.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
The biggest problem Archie will have, is trying to convince good players to come to a program that's been down in the dumps for a while now. It's not just about money, at least I hope not. The building a program angle like Dan did here, isnt very relevant anymore however. That meant signing and keep...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
I agree 15.
But we should be able to land a couple of transfers from mid major conferences at our level.
Dan got Newton from East Carolina of the AAC, he's worked out pretty well lol.
But we should be able to land a couple of transfers from mid major conferences at our level.
Dan got Newton from East Carolina of the AAC, he's worked out pretty well lol.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
As Ron Petro once said "we're aiming for the stars with our next hire"
That hire was Jim Baron. Oops.
Are we aiming for the stars, with these transfers?
That hire was Jim Baron. Oops.
Are we aiming for the stars, with these transfers?
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Is this all we can afford?
Like was said, looks like more of the same.
Like was said, looks like more of the same.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Not an impressive list of schools.
Mid major conference transfers are few and far between on that list.
Low mid majors I guess.
Mid major conference transfers are few and far between on that list.
Low mid majors I guess.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1469
- Views: 72897
Re: Understanding the NIL
There is going to be a disparity between the bigger earners and the bench guys. Could cause jealousy issues within the team. But that's going to affect every team. Just another problem to deal with. Yeah Archie could take one of his 500k extension bonuses and help pay for more talent. That's up to h...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 476693
Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Good grief, 15.
He was just joking.
He was just joking.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 476693
Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Tom didnt really like recruiting that much preferred the beach lol
Remember he won with Malone's players, changed from a half court offense to up tempo, and the rest is history.
Made 50k a year here and left when Texas came calling with 500k a year.
Remember he won with Malone's players, changed from a half court offense to up tempo, and the rest is history.
Made 50k a year here and left when Texas came calling with 500k a year.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 476693
Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Tanorama Tom.
That was his nickname here. He loved the beaches just like Andrea.
That was his nickname here. He loved the beaches just like Andrea.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: All Other College Sports
- Topic: All things Dan Hurley/UCONN THREAD
- Replies: 1377
- Views: 143984
Re: All things Dan Hurley/UCONN THREAD
What struck me watching the end of the game last night, was how intense the UConn defense was even in a 30 point blowout. And they were the subs! There's no letup on defense. That's how hard his teams play. He did it at URI with less talent. That's a mindset I would love for us to adopt someday. Pla...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 476693
Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
What could happen is that when Dan retires he moves back to RI so Andrea can beach it at her hearts content, and Dan could become an advisor to our program like Calhoun did at UConn.
Dan might give up coaching but he will always be involved with basketball, he's the ultimate hoop junkie.
Dan might give up coaching but he will always be involved with basketball, he's the ultimate hoop junkie.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 476693
Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
The Dan Hurley Retirement Tour like Pitino now and Jack Kraft a long time ago.
Sounds great but what a pipe dream!
Sounds great but what a pipe dream!
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 476693
Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
I know this is wishful thinking, but it would be nice if Dan could steer a few prospects to us
We need all the help we can get lol
We need all the help we can get lol
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 553
- Views: 32137
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Unfortunately underfunding will likely always be a problem for the program. At least to a degree. We dont have the donor base of a UConn. Not even close We dont have a fan base of a Dayton. Not even close. As a result we dont have a revenue stream anywhere near some of the programs we want to compet...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
- Replies: 654
- Views: 22350
Re: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
What's done is done. We've paid the price for the lack of commitment toward the BB program. At least things seem to be changing for the better, at least off the court. Hopefully that will result in big improvement on the court. We will never be at UConn's level, but there's no reason we can't be con...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 553
- Views: 32137
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
The Gonzaga of the East, anyone?
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 553
- Views: 32137
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
The Dan to UConn train started rolling way before that conversation.
The story's been told on this board many times.
The story's been told on this board many times.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
You dont have to be 6 feet or taller to be a great PG in college.
Many examples.
Many examples.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 553
- Views: 32137
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Success has a price, so they say.
Never more true than now.
Never more true than now.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 553
- Views: 32137
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
I have a sneaking suspicion that our bigger boosters realize just how important this offseason is to the future of this coach and program, and are or will step up to ensure Archie can bring in the talent he needs to get good again.
Consider the alternative. It's not pretty.
Consider the alternative. It's not pretty.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Its Blue Man again raging against the dying of the light.
Just kidding bro keep on keeping on....
Just kidding bro keep on keeping on....
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
I hope Blue Man is right about Hammond. Archie has said that he's one of the best recruits he's ever got. I think we all need to stop pissing at each other about where we are as a program right now and how we got here. All that matters is where we go from here. The last 2 years are history, let's lo...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Blue Man, defending Dan was plausible by year 5 because the program was trending up by year 3.
Archie needs to get this train rolling in the right direction and then my attitude will also change in the right direction.
No better time to start than next season!
Archie needs to get this train rolling in the right direction and then my attitude will also change in the right direction.
No better time to start than next season!
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
A lot of guys will make their money in college now.
A very small percentage even sniff NBA riches.
Why not try and maximize their earnings this way?
A few hundred thousand can make life a lot easier.
A very small percentage even sniff NBA riches.
Why not try and maximize their earnings this way?
A few hundred thousand can make life a lot easier.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
For every lousy coach we've had, there has always been a few who will defend them no matter what, and list a litany of excuses for why we were bad. I'm not saying Archie is a lousy coach, the guy knows the game as well as anyone. But it's not translating into results so far. For a guy like him who k...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Missing FT's in key situations has been a bugaboo for URI teams for as long as I can remember.
Especially in the NCAA tournament, and one time under Baron in the NIT.
Us old guys know.
Especially in the NCAA tournament, and one time under Baron in the NIT.
Us old guys know.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
So far this is what our roster line-up looks like: PG - Luis, Ways, Ben CG- House, Cam Wing - Zek, Farrell SF/PF- Green PF/C- Fuchs I do like the experience returning (so far) and feel this will be a competitive group. The additional year together will help the team's chemistry and I expect the def...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
People have predicted there will be over 2000 transfers before the window closes.
So far, we're just past half way to that number.
So, how many more of our 9 remaining players will be leaving?
0? 1? 2? 3?
So far, we're just past half way to that number.
So, how many more of our 9 remaining players will be leaving?
0? 1? 2? 3?
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
I doubt players who have a questionable work effort are going to magically become dedicated and fully committed all of a sudden.
They need to be identified and move on, and become someone else's problem.
If they dont want to play for this coach, how can you keep them around?
They need to be identified and move on, and become someone else's problem.
If they dont want to play for this coach, how can you keep them around?
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Even pro sports dont have that many players changing teams every year.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
We need better defenders and FT shooters, and a full roster of guys that give 100% effort 100% of the time.
That's a big ask. Could it happen? Yes.
Will it happen? That's the 64000 dollar question.
That's a big ask. Could it happen? Yes.
Will it happen? That's the 64000 dollar question.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Even if they are better than I just said, do they finish at .500?
The point is about winning, not going from crap to mediocrity. We've been mediocre for far too long.
The 4 or so transfers that Archie will bring in will be everything toward how good we will be
The point is about winning, not going from crap to mediocrity. We've been mediocre for far too long.
The 4 or so transfers that Archie will bring in will be everything toward how good we will be
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 553
- Views: 32137
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Newton, Castle, and Clingan will go NBA.
UConn will likely take a step back next season but will still be very good obviously.
UConn will likely take a step back next season but will still be very good obviously.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 747
- Views: 70695
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
That roster does not move the needle whatsoever.
That's also assuming Hammond stays and plays.
If he were to leave, as it stands,
winning 10 games would be a stretch.
That's also assuming Hammond stays and plays.
If he were to leave, as it stands,
winning 10 games would be a stretch.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
- Replies: 654
- Views: 22350
Re: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
All the whining about the BE only getting 3 teams in is a load of crap.
The top 3 teams were miles better than the next 3.
The only legit gripe belongs to Indiana St.
The top 3 teams were miles better than the next 3.
The only legit gripe belongs to Indiana St.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 15545
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
Archie's coaching success was predicated by one great PG he had at Dayton. Since then he's whiffed at that position, the most important in college BB. Just ask Calhoun. Now Archie was planning on having his next great one in Hammond. If he leaves without ever suiting up for us, it's back to square o...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
It would be funny but just another fuck up by our supposed savior Archie Miller.
Bassy imo is looking for an NIL haul.
But he's turned out to be better than who we currently have.
You just can't make this stuff up.
Bassy imo is looking for an NIL haul.
But he's turned out to be better than who we currently have.
You just can't make this stuff up.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 553
- Views: 32137
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Imo no chance Dan coaches NBA. They would tune him out in a second. I doubt he will coach anywhere else until he retires. He has the perfect situation at UConn and makes plenty of money now. He could make more at say Kentucky, but where he is now is close to home and Andrea can still go to the beach...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
- Replies: 654
- Views: 22350
Re: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
I can't see anybody beating UConn as long as they stay healthy.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Whatever happens will happen in the next few weeks. I doubt we will hear much before any commitments are made This isnt like just a few years ago, when staffs needed to develop relationships with recruits first. Things will happen quick now. I wish I could be confident about all of this but really c...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
D1 experience counts nowadays more than ever. But landing those transfers who have had success at good programs is going to be really hard. Tons of competition as we are seeing with the long lists of schools that are showing interest immediately after guys enter the portal. Recruiting freshmen will ...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
I wonder if Hammond is waiting for the KJ decision to decide whether to decommit or not.
Looks that way to me right now.
I think we will be a fair amount better if he stays
If not, my money's on more sucking.
Looks that way to me right now.
I think we will be a fair amount better if he stays
If not, my money's on more sucking.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
My level of confidence in whoever we get is not very high right now.
Since just about every transfer we've gotten the last 2 years has been over rated.
The proof is in the playing.
Since just about every transfer we've gotten the last 2 years has been over rated.
The proof is in the playing.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
- Replies: 654
- Views: 22350
Re: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
Why is Hurley keeping his starters in this game, especially Clingan?
I know we all love Dan, but this is stupid.
The idea is to win the game, not humiliate the opponent and run the risk of getting key players hurt..
Makes zero sense.
I know we all love Dan, but this is stupid.
The idea is to win the game, not humiliate the opponent and run the risk of getting key players hurt..
Makes zero sense.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
- Replies: 654
- Views: 22350
Re: 2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things
I'll never forget that loss to Duke in 1978. If we had won that game, imo we were going to the FF. The next 2 games were at the Providence Civic Center. We might even made it to the final against Kentucky. That and the Stanford game are the 2 biggest "what ifs" in the programs history. Wha...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
When you have 350+ teams in D1 that idea wont fly whatsoever.
We are headed to relegation at some point. Just like the soccer leagues.
Competing with the big boys will no longer be possible at some point.
Hate it but it's the truth.
We are headed to relegation at some point. Just like the soccer leagues.
Competing with the big boys will no longer be possible at some point.
Hate it but it's the truth.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 136659
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Who cares now?
All that matters is what happens now.
I'm not convinced whatsoever that Archie will succeed here.
Sometimes things just dont work out.
Someday we will find a coach that will get us back to the Dance. As long as the committment is there to do it.
All that matters is what happens now.
I'm not convinced whatsoever that Archie will succeed here.
Sometimes things just dont work out.
Someday we will find a coach that will get us back to the Dance. As long as the committment is there to do it.