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by bpaz11
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 340324

Re: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

The simple solution to the back up at the doors before a game is to put in walk through metal detectors. Obviously that can't happen until next year but it definitely needs to be put in place. I arrived 25 mins before the game and was in a line almost to the street. I also was asked if I had a belt ...
by bpaz11
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 10th Annual Prediction Contest!
Replies: 107
Views: 6955

Re: The 10th Annual Prediction Contest is Open!

1. 22-7
2. 14-4
3. 72.11 revised because it matched an earlier post
4. JT 16.2
5. 5722
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Tournament Money
Replies: 9
Views: 786

Re: Tournament Money

Making it and advancing earns the teams units that get paid out over a six year period. Here is a pretty good article from the Washington Post that explains the process and shows the amounts earned for each round.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics ... caa-money/
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Someone Is a GOD! (A10 Championship Game on YouTube)
Replies: 39
Views: 4723

Re: Someone Is a GOD! (game is on youtube)

Incredible job of pairing up the radio audio to the actual game action. Nice work!
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Travel package?
Replies: 52
Views: 3353

Re: Travel package?

Channel 12 Sports just said the team plans to fly out Wednesday night. The thinking on their part is that the storm will only cause flight problems on Tuesday.
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2017 Atlantic - 10 Tournament - Pittsburgh
Replies: 283
Views: 11668

Re: 2017 Atlantic - 10 Tournament - Pittsburgh

Be careful with the driving. I hope you're leaving sooner rather than later. The storm we are getting here tomorrow is going through the entire state of PA later today. My wife and I were going to drive out there but we couldn't head out until later this afternoon. When we saw the weather reports de...
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2017-18 tickets
Replies: 21
Views: 953

Re: 2017-18 tickets

If they're smart they'll put off the renewal until the end of the summer so the wounds aren't so fresh. Their best shot at getting any kind of percentage of returners is hoping for some short memories or cases of dementia.
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Signs - 2016-17
Replies: 129
Views: 9231

Re: Signs - 2016-17

Signs were awesome last game. My wife and I laughed for 3 mins at the Walking Dead sign. The flap your wings was perfect also. Keep up the great work Jay!!
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Has Anyone Seen Rhody?!?
Replies: 9
Views: 853

Re: Has Anyone Seen Rhody?!?

*******UPDATE******** Rhody has been returned. About 3 hours after the URI police put a post on their Facebook page today Rhody was found laying by the doors of the Ryan Center. Thanks to anyone on here that may have spread the word which may have gotten back to the individual responsible causing h...
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Has Anyone Seen Rhody?!?
Replies: 9
Views: 853

Has Anyone Seen Rhody?!?

The guy I sit next to each game in section 307 brings the big stuffed Rhody mascot that he hangs over the railing game after game. Last night on his way out after the game he stopped in the men's room leaving Rhody sitting by the glass that overlooks the football field. He has followed this procedur...
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: PC Game Tickets
Replies: 56
Views: 3879

Re: PC Game Tickets

We were able to get individual tickets 2 years ago much earlier than this year. They did their multi game packs different then. My guess is PC tries to milk every last day out of getting people to buy the 3 game pack. With that thinking keep checking every day for them to finally give up on the pack...
by bpaz11
7 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2016-17 Prediction Contest
Replies: 91
Views: 4987

Re: Opening the 2016-17 Prediction Contest

Overall 22-8
A-10 12-6
Scoring Avg. 72.22
Leading Scorer E.C. 18.2
Att. 6222
by bpaz11
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Monmouth Bench - Comedic enthusiasm
Replies: 2
Views: 586

Re: Monmouth Bench - Comedic enthusiasm

They are hillarious!
by bpaz11
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 5: Maryland (Wed 8:30p CBS Sports Network)
Replies: 456
Views: 17990

Re: Game 5: Maryland (Wed 8:30p CBS Sports Network)

Watson and Iverson have combined to score 21 of our 28pts to help keep us on life support in this game.
by bpaz11
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game 4: TCU (Tues. Nov. 24, 6:00PM CBS Sports Net)
Replies: 267
Views: 9876

Re: Game 4: TCU (Tues. Nov. 24, 6:00PM CBS Sports Net)

Anybody know if you can watch this game on the cbs sports app? I may be away from my TV in the first half I was wondering the same thing.....Need online streaming!!!!! I remember last year the game at Dayton was on CBSSN and nothing we tried was able to work for online streaming. Hopefully there is...
by bpaz11
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2015-16 Prediction Contest
Replies: 190
Views: 9492

Re: Opening the 2015-16 Prediction Contest

bpaz11 wrote:1. Overall 24 - 7
2. A-10 14 - 4
3. Team Avg. 72.1
4. Top Scorer Martin 16.2
5. Attendance 5,922

REVISED

1. Overall 20-11
2. A-10 12-6
3. Team Avg. 69.1
4. Top Scorer Martin 15.1
5. Attendance 5,922
by bpaz11
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NEW CONTEST: Season Over/Unders
Replies: 50
Views: 2710

Re: NEW CONTEST: Season Over/Unders

1. URI Wins: 23.5 OVER 2. Avg. Attendance: 6000 UNDER 3. Double-digit scorers: 3.5 OVER 4. Highest number of users online at keaneyblue.com: 300 (current high is 296) OVER 5. Posters banned during season: 1.5 OVER 6. Roster defections: 0.5 (post-Iffy) UNDER 7. URI players on all-conference teams (1s...
by bpaz11
8 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2015-16 Prediction Contest
Replies: 190
Views: 9492

Re: Opening the 2015-16 Prediction Contest

1. Overall 24 - 7
2. A-10 14 - 4
3. Team Avg. 72.1
4. Top Scorer Martin 16.2
5. Attendance 5,922
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Fordham to the Patriot League?
Replies: 68
Views: 5891

Re: Fordham to the Patriot League?

I'll miss going to Dagger John's in the basement of Rose Hill before games. Other than that I hope their application gets approved by the Patriot League.
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Observations from the Barclays Center
Replies: 32
Views: 2514

Re: Observations from the Barclays Center

Next year is the Providence early rounds. http://www.ncaa.com/MBBPrelims I also didn't see any UMass fans in the time I was there. When they got beat on Thursday I think that cleared them out. Overall I enjoyed the Barclays, its a great place to watch a game. I agree with a lot of what is being said...
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Brooklyn Roll Call
Replies: 62
Views: 4339

Re: Brooklyn Roll Call

Getting in Friday afternoon. Staying until Sunday. Going to Saturday's games no matter what. Hopefully URI is playing. Only going on Sunday if Rhody is in otherwise heading home Sunday morning.
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2014-15 Prediction Contest Summary
Replies: 107
Views: 12668

Re: 2014-15 Prediction Contest Summary

This was the first time I've stayed alive until the last day of the season. That being said I'm glad my 20-9 record was defeated. Congrats Ram67 and thanks for running this again OB. Gives us another fun aspect to follow all season long.
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A-10 Tournament - Keaney Blue travel and hotel plans
Replies: 94
Views: 6987

Re: A-10 Tournament - Keaney Blue travel and hotel plans

Are you in 120 on Saturday too Steve?

I'm in section 28 on Friday but I have 120 row 8 on Saturday. I haven't bought tickets for Sunday yet. If we don't get that far I'm probably going to head home that morning.
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament Seed Watch
Replies: 169
Views: 9726

Re: A10 Tournament Seed Watch

Richmond did their part. Now tomorrow night we can root for Davidson.
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Interesting Week
Replies: 5
Views: 698

Re: Interesting Week

VCU beats George Mason and Richmond loses to Lasalle
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: In Game P.A. Announcer
Replies: 57
Views: 4212

Re: In Game P.A. Announcer

Never been a fan of his. I feel he tries to be the whole show instead of just letting the game play and saying what needs to be said in a somewhat normal voice. He even tries to slip in some play by play telling us when a block or steal happens that results in a basket by us on the other end as if w...
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2014-15 Prediction Contest
Replies: 116
Views: 6709

Re: Opening the 2014-15 Prediction Contest

Here's my best guess:

Overall record: 20-9
A-10 record: 12-6
Team Avg.: 72.11
Top Scorer: EC 18.2
Attendance: 5,222

:)
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI-PC Single Game Tickets NOW ON SALE!
Replies: 190
Views: 12443

Re: URI-PC Single Game Tickets NOW ON SALE!

Thanks ramsman. I did get the confirmation. Just glad I didn't miss the e tickets being sent to me.
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI-PC Single Game Tickets NOW ON SALE!
Replies: 190
Views: 12443

Re: URI-PC Single Game Tickets NOW ON SALE!

I took the e ticket option and as far as I know they haven't even emailed them out. I was wondering how long to wait till I have to call them. Is anyone else in the same boat or did I possibly delete the e-mail thinking it was junk based on the sender.
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI-PC Single Game Tickets NOW ON SALE!
Replies: 190
Views: 12443

Re: URI/pc Tickets

I just bought 2 in section 233. Thats the end of the court behind the URI bench so I'm hoping most Rhody fans settle in that area.
by bpaz11
9 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2014-15 Schedule
Replies: 688
Views: 51092

Re: 2014-15 Schedule

I know it would never happen but look who's looking for a buy game on Nov 18th and we just happen to be trying to buy a team for that same date. Ironically they are just two lines apart on the Travelers board. Canisius College Patrick Clarke 4012552002 clarkep@canisius.edu Looking to be bought. Have...
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Gambling on Rhody 2013
Replies: 233
Views: 11628

Re: Gambling on Rhody 2013

I wish the line was higher and I could take the Rams but I'll be smart about it and take PC minus the points. Hopefully if I'm wrong its because we won the game outright.
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Gambling on Rhody 2013
Replies: 233
Views: 11628

Re: Gambling on Rhody 2013

Taking Rhody plus the points!
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Gambling on Rhody 2013
Replies: 233
Views: 11628

Re: Gambling on Rhody 2013

I'll take Rhody and give the 17.5
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Gambling on Rhody 2013
Replies: 233
Views: 11628

Re: Gambling on Rhody 2013

I'll take Rhody -7
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Gambling on Rhody 2013
Replies: 233
Views: 11628

Re: Gambling on Rhody 2013

I'll get in on the "contest". Put me down for Arizona tonight though unfortunately. I think we can only hang with them for so long.
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Opening the 2013-14 Prediction Contest
Replies: 120
Views: 6332

Re: Opening the 2013-14 Prediction Contest

Overall: 18-13
A-10: 8-8
Team scoring: 69.9
Top Scorer: Mumford 16.8
Avg Attendance: 5,222
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: ROADTRIPS! Non-televised away games
Replies: 8
Views: 1082

Re: ROADTRIPS! Non-televised away games

I did Olean in March 2011. The atmosphere in the gym is awesome so on that end its worth the experience. Otherwise I wouldn't rush to go there. The town is a slow town with like 2 restaurants downtown. Then weather is always a factor. It rained all day while we were there but my friend and I were th...
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Our New Floor
Replies: 511
Views: 52288

Re: Our New Floor

Its no longer one student who works as Rhody. Several different students don the costume for the games, some work multiple games. They get "paid" 25 dollars in scholarship money for each appearance. The link below explains the Rhody the Ram situation. http://advance.uri.edu/alumni/rhody/ra...
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhode Island Athletics Announces #RISE Campaign
Replies: 10
Views: 1046

Re: Rhode Island Athletics Announces #RISE Campaign

This is excellent. A lot of great ideas put forward. I also like how the focus is all on the students and fans.
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Season Ticket Reseating & Sales
Replies: 293
Views: 16158

Re: Season Ticket Reseating

I thought the process was simple and I'm happy with my seats, but I wasn't happy with the time I had to select. I guess no time is going to be perfect but I would have given my right arm for a Tuesday night. Instead I had 12:45 on Saturday. Who wants to be running home in the middle of the day on a ...
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Season Ticket Reseating & Sales
Replies: 293
Views: 16158

Re: Season Ticket Reseating

If I read correctly somewhere these seats are locked in for two seasons this time. Then we will do the whole thing over again.
by bpaz11
10 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Season Ticket Reseating & Sales
Replies: 293
Views: 16158

Re: Season Ticket Reseating

Just an update. I was just in selecting my seats. I stayed up in 307 row A so I didn't take any seats most of you want. Anyway those that are looking for 205 or 212 the pickings are getting slim. Section 205 had only the last 4 rows open. Section 212 had only the last 2 rows full to pick from and ha...
by bpaz11
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rams 2013-2014 Schedule
Replies: 949
Views: 66434

Re: Rams 2013-2014 Schedule

Rhody came up with the idea a few years back to make the release a big event and would tell us of a few games at a time each day over the course of 3 days in September. Gets us to check the website daily. I don't see them deviating from that practice any time soon. So plan to know whats up in early ...
by bpaz11
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Anyone Need A Laugh About Now?
Replies: 20
Views: 1831

Re: Anyone Need A Laugh About Now?

I don't know whats funnier. The article itself or your reply Rod. Good stuff...lol
by bpaz11
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rams 2013-2014 Schedule
Replies: 949
Views: 66434

Re: 2013-2014 schedule

St. Mary's was a buy game. I remember Thorr saying because we had two buy games last season one would go to Hurley and the other would go to help pay for the Italy trip. Looking at the schedule the two games had to be Auburn and St. Mary's.
by bpaz11
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: New England's Best Baller Showdown
Replies: 19
Views: 1227

Re: New England's Best Baller Showdown

The second round voting starts today. Lamar and Sly moved on. Tyson got killed by Ray Allen and because it a Boston newspaper/website Ernie Calverley was beaten by Craig Smith. That outcome is a joke. I don't even remember Craig Smith and he played ten years ago. Shows what an impact player he was. ...
by bpaz11
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: New England's Best Baller Showdown
Replies: 19
Views: 1227

New England's Best Baller Showdown

Boston.com is running a march madness bracket to determine who the all time best New England college basketball player is. Bob Ryan and a few other writers got together to determine their top 64 then seeded them into the brackets. Its now up to us to vote on each match up and advance the players. Th...
by bpaz11
11 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Game #28: @ St. Joseph's University - GameDay!
Replies: 112
Views: 5175

Re: Game #28: @ St. Joseph's University - GameDay!

Wish I could somehow get those two wasted hours of my life back. Can't remember one this bad since the time we scored 9 in the first half against Temple under Jerry Duh.