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- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 4: #24 Cincinnati - Sat @ 3pm at Mohegan Sun on ESPN3
- Replies: 301
- Views: 12053
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Frogman, EZBuckets, the Ruckus etc.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 3852
Re: Frogman, EZBuckets, the Ruckus etc.
"Winning team...losing team" (with the appropriate full arm extension pointing) was always a good one. Can find lots of good variations on you tube, but, basically a good near end of gamer... EZB(?)/microphone guy: Is that not a scoreboard?! Raucous Crowd: Yes, that is a scoreboard!! EZB/...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Poll: Who is Going to the URI - Cincy Game Saturday?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 1947
Re: Poll: Who is Going to the URI - Cincy Game Saturday?
I will be in the house and am planning to fully enjoy the rare opportunity to attend a live game as just a fan.
...Although I can't promise I won't try to start a chant or two if needed. GO RHODY!
...Although I can't promise I won't try to start a chant or two if needed. GO RHODY!
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Frogman, EZBuckets, the Ruckus etc.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 3852
Re: Frogman, EZBuckets, the Ruckus etc.
Buckets: Thanks for the response. I hope I didn't sound critical of the students. I think their attendance has been great. I'd just like to see a little more coordination if possible. And I understand the sponsorship angle; my point was it would be great to have more memorable timeouts that aren't ...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Frogman, EZBuckets, the Ruckus etc.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 3852
Re: Frogman, EZBuckets, the Ruckus etc.
If anyone hasn't seen it yet, the footage of the Mannequin Challenge video came out great & has gotten some great traction on social media
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Frogman, EZBuckets, the Ruckus etc.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 3852
Re: Frogman, EZBuckets, the Ruckus etc.
Good crowd two out of three games. Great turnout by the students. The place has been a little too quiet, though, and part of that was URI's uninspiring performance against Brown. But some additional thoughts: I loved the year that Blue Man and Kilt Man were running around the RC. So welcome to Frog...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2016-2017 Game Tickets for Sale
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3054
Re: 2016-2017 Game Tickets for Sale
That was quick. Sending you a PM right now.Rhody15 wrote:I'll take em!EZBuckets wrote:Hey guys, I have 2 tickets for tonight's game in Section 204, Row G that I need to get rid of.
Free to a good home + I can leave them at Will Call. First to reply gets them.
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2016-2017 Game Tickets for Sale
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3054
Re: 2016-2017 Game Tickets for Sale
Hey guys, I have 2 tickets for tonight's game in Section 204, Row G that I need to get rid of.
Free to a good home + I can leave them at Will Call. First to reply gets them.
Free to a good home + I can leave them at Will Call. First to reply gets them.
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 1: Dartmouth
- Replies: 209
- Views: 9806
Re: Game 1: Dartmouth
I talked Rhody hoops & season expectations with Kyle & Bobby from the Rhode Talk podcast last night.
Check it out below if you are so inclined.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rho ... 93236?mt=2
Check it out below if you are so inclined.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rho ... 93236?mt=2
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: New uniforms?
- Replies: 143
- Views: 14462
Re: New uniforms?
The shorts are for sale in the gift shop for $60. Nice Keaney replica jerseys on sale for $70 I stopped by the Ram Zone last night before the Women's game. The replicas are really good quality. There is also a TON of quality new Adidas gear available there. Do the jerseys have the stitched letterin...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: New uniforms?
- Replies: 143
- Views: 14462
Re: New uniforms?
I stopped by the Ram Zone last night before the Women's game. The replicas are really good quality. There is also a TON of quality new Adidas gear available there.RhowdyRam02 wrote:The shorts are for sale in the gift shop for $60. Nice Keaney replica jerseys on sale for $70
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Exhibition Games of Interest
- Replies: 10
- Views: 872
Re: Exhibition Games of Interest
As much as I root for all A10 teams in the non-conference, VCU losing to a D2 team made me smile. Their fans have been absolutely insufferable on twitter lately.
- 7 years ago
- Forum: Announcements, Forum Info, and Helpful Links
- Topic: Welcome to the New KeaneyBlue!
- Replies: 50
- Views: 19790
Re: Welcome to the New KeaneyBlue!
Nice job, ATP. Site looks fantastic on my phone.
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Ticket Sales
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3914
Re: Ticket Sales
Dan could not hide his disgust with the turnout while lined up for the national anthem that night vs Davidson. That was a weird game. I remember being really disappointed in the attendance but vividly recall the Ryan Center SHAKING in those closing minutes. Like sold-out loud. I think it was maybe ...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: New uniforms?
- Replies: 143
- Views: 14462
Re: New uniforms?
Ez Buckets. I didn't notice anything different in the huge video board. Can you be more specific in what changed? Do you just mean to say that in house live video production is now in HD? You are correct. Nothing about the board physically changed. I was informed that The Ryan Center has upgraded t...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: New uniforms?
- Replies: 143
- Views: 14462
Re: New uniforms?
That I'm not sure of...sorry.RhowdyRam02 wrote:Do the video boards now have replay capabilities as well?
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: New uniforms?
- Replies: 143
- Views: 14462
Re: New uniforms?
exactly right.. the season can't start soon enough ! it's a topic.. so, something to talk about at the end of the day.. it doesn't matter GO RHODY ! Amen!!! By the way; I'm shocked that no one who attended Madness has commented that the Ryan Center video board now has a crispy High Definition displ...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: New uniforms?
- Replies: 143
- Views: 14462
Re: New uniforms?
FYI; From what I know, the players are the ones who give input on what they want the jerseys to look like & they approve final design.
With that said, there's a 0% chance that some negative feedback on here will result in design changes.
(This season cannot start soon enough)
With that said, there's a 0% chance that some negative feedback on here will result in design changes.
(This season cannot start soon enough)
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: A10 Preview from NBC Sports
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2472
Re: A10 Preview from NBC Sports
I've been in off-season hibernation and forgive me if I'm jumping to conclusions...but are people really trying to complain about positive pre-season publicity/hype?!?! Obviously the team has to prove the hype is warranted and deliver W's. But good lord...I can't fathom how anyone can complain. Anyw...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Madness Friday October 14
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5133
Re: Rhody Madness Friday October 14
No musical act this year.
Madness will once again focus on the team itself. There will be a carnival-like atmosphere for the FanFest outside before the event. Madness will feature performances by the spirit squads, drumline & players.
I'm looking forward to it.
Madness will once again focus on the team itself. There will be a carnival-like atmosphere for the FanFest outside before the event. Madness will feature performances by the spirit squads, drumline & players.
I'm looking forward to it.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 25: Dayton Friday Feb 12, 7:00PM ESPN2
- Replies: 512
- Views: 21487
Re: Game 25: Dayton Friday Feb 12, 7:00PM ESPN2
#FearTheMasks
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 15: University of Richmond (Tue, Jan 5, 7:00pm ESPNU)
- Replies: 221
- Views: 10836
Re: Game 15: University of Richmond (Tue, Jan 5, 7:00pm ESPN
I'm only posting to thank TruePoint for the perfect Liz Lemon reaction gif.
Carry on.
Carry on.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1173
Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas everyone!
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: GAME 11: Iona (Sat, Dec. 19, 7 P.M.)
- Replies: 138
- Views: 6966
Re: GAME 10: IONA VS. URI (SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 7 P.M.)
Hahaha I'm actually impressed you still have it....Throw it on. 'Tis the season!rhodyrudder wrote:EZ...shall I wear the sweater?
I'm undecided whether I will wear one tonight...it'll be a gametime decision.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
- Replies: 301
- Views: 12671
Re: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
No offense taken. They are much easier on the eyes.Billyboy78 wrote:Nothing against you EZ, but I prefer to see the cheerleaders and the ramettes during the timeouts.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
- Replies: 301
- Views: 12671
Re: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
I think EZ Buckets role has changed over the years. It seems his main job now is to get the fans involved in the game, get the students excited, etc. I like that part of it. A few years back his role was more of a promotional one. Every timeout, it seemed there was a promotion of some sort. To me, ...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
- Replies: 301
- Views: 12671
Re: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
I find it funny that no one on this board has ever heard a criticism of EZbuckets, yet he was blasted on this very board before people realized he was a member. It's an anonymous message board, I'm here to share my thoughts as a fan and shed some insight when I can as one of the only staff members ...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
- Replies: 301
- Views: 12671
Re: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
Students were there. It's funny, the section where the band is made a ton of noise. The ones on the opposite side, not so much. EZ Buckets needs to go yell at them once in a while. I don't think yelling at the students will help, frankly a lot of people get annoyed at EZBuckets and the yelling act....
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
- Replies: 301
- Views: 12671
Re: Game 9: Houston at the Ryan Center 12/8 7pm on OSN
Ramulous - I've stopped yelling during free throws. Unfortunately a bunch of others have started doing it. I'm actively trying to stop them. It's never yelled until after the ball is released, but clearly isn't helping. Rod - I've attempted on numerous occasions to try and get the other student sect...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 8: Providence College (Saturday, Dec 5, 7:00pm ESPNU)
- Replies: 608
- Views: 27244
Re: Game 8: Providence College (Saturday, Dec 5, 7:00pm ESPN
Thanks for the props, guys. I was/am sick with an awful cold but the energy in that place gave me life. Just hope that the kids and fans keep coming to give us that extra edge. As far as the game; I'm as sick of "moral victories" as most of you, but I can't help but be optimistic about the...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2015-16 Home Attendance Prediction Summary
- Replies: 220
- Views: 21781
Re: 2015-16 Home Attendance Prediction Summary
I wasn't going to chime in here...but I'm sorry...are people seriously pointing fingers at the students? Students have begun to show up more consistently for the past year. Sure, we would all like 2500+ students every game but averaging 1000-1500 is lightyears ahead of the paltry amount that used to...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 5: Maryland (Wed 8:30p CBS Sports Network)
- Replies: 456
- Views: 17973
Re: Game 5: Maryland (Wed 8:30p CBS Sports Network)
This is very winnable game. Illinois State didn't have enough gas to play tough & defend for the full 40 minutes. If they didn't collapse defensively in the final 5 minutes they would have pulled off the upset. We know already Rhody is capable of defending from tip to buzzer. Stay out of foul tr...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 2: Valparaiso (Tuesday, Nov 17 10am)
- Replies: 423
- Views: 18888
Re: Game 2: Valparaiso (Tuesday, Nov 17 10am)
Shout out to you EZBuckets for a job well done yesterday.....I heard many comments in the crowd about how hard you were working and the overall quality of your work yesterday morning in a tough spot. Please talk to Yorke about costing us a point as I mentioned earlier in this thread. Then he yelled...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 2: Valparaiso (Tuesday, Nov 17 10am)
- Replies: 423
- Views: 18888
Re: Game 2: Valparaiso (Tuesday, Nov 17 10am)
The overreaction in this thread about student attendance is a little ridiculous. We had over 2500 students at the American game + I saw nothing but praise in the game thread about those numbers. Overall, last year's student attendance was a big improvement as well. A lot was done to entice students ...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Game 2: Valparaiso (Tuesday, Nov 17 10am)
- Replies: 423
- Views: 18888
Re: Game 2: Valparaiso (Tuesday, Nov 17 10am)
we really need the marketing department to push this game big time... understandable if they wait until after friday.. Bingo. There will be a campus-wide push this weekend. You guys also gotta consider the attention span of students & the grasp of social media. A full-court press across Twitter...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Madness 2015: Wed Oct 28 @ 8pm
- Replies: 94
- Views: 8994
Re: Rhody Madness 2015: Wed Oct 28 @ 8pm
Students were out in force despite the rain + the RC was rocking last night. Great night all the way around. Just wanted to stop by and share Cox Hub's top-notch highlight package for those who weren't there. (It's the second video in the article) http://www.coxhub.com/articles/rhody-madness-gets-fa...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Hassan Martin: CBSSports
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2198
Re: Hassan Martin: CBSSports
If Rhody Jay isn't already photoshopping Mario & Luigi hats onto Hass & EC's heads I will be severely disappointed....
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Lamar Odom found unconscious per TMZ
- Replies: 182
- Views: 17241
Re: Lamar Odom found unconscious per TMZ
Since everyone is sharing stories...here's mine;
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 50 in 50 - The Independent
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2428
Re: 50 in 50 - The Independent
#46 http://www.independentri.com/rhody_overtime/article_1db373de-6649-11e5-92be-d7186f1a2edb.html Kudos to Will for this article. The Rhody Women deserve more eyes and fans in the seats cheering them on this season. Last season, Coach LaForce had a great group full of heart who laid it all on the f...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Madness 2015: Wed Oct 28 @ 8pm
- Replies: 94
- Views: 8994
Re: Midnight madness?
Can't do any hints, sorry. Details will be out soon.Rhody15 wrote:Possible to drop us any hints??EZBuckets wrote:Date and details for Rhody Madness should be released soon. Stick tight.
Similar style to last year? Another rap performance?
Edit: Hint - It's not Ludacris.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Madness 2015: Wed Oct 28 @ 8pm
- Replies: 94
- Views: 8994
Re: Midnight madness?
Thank you, ECR.ElmCityRhody wrote:EZ - keep up the good work.. Should be a fun year !
Anticipating some great energy to feed off of this season.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Madness 2015: Wed Oct 28 @ 8pm
- Replies: 94
- Views: 8994
Re: Midnight madness?
Date and details for Rhody Madness should be released soon. Stick tight.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2015-16 Schedule Discussion
- Replies: 978
- Views: 71786
Re: 2015-16 Schedule Discussion
*awakes from off-season hibernation* A quick poll of the URI students that my company employs over the summer has been encouraging. All seemed genuinely excited about the news and agreed that it won't take much to have a slew of students in attendance. Sample quote from one of my employees: "I ...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: RI Basketball Summer Chalk Talk - June 17
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2868
Re: RI Basketball Summer Chalk Talk - June 17
I believe the event is in Warwick. Not sure about additional info.
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2015-16 Schedule Discussion
- Replies: 978
- Views: 71786
Re: 2015-16 OOC opponents??
Wasn't Dan's last Wagner team something like 25-4 and didn't even get invited to the NIT? And EZ, WHO is going to rebound the A10? Us? or leave it to someone else? I wasn't suggesting the A10 was going to get 6 bids...just that there was a lot of youth and inexperience on many teams last season tha...
- 8 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2015-16 Schedule Discussion
- Replies: 978
- Views: 71786
Re: 2015-16 OOC opponents??
Everyone also needs to keep in mind that last season was an especially down year for the A10. If the league rebounds and has a comparable showing to the '13-'14 season (which looks to be plausible); not having a handful of Top 50 opponents in the OOC isn't the end-all-be-all. That's not to say I wou...
- 9 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2015-16 Schedule Discussion
- Replies: 978
- Views: 71786
- 9 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2015 NIT
- Replies: 296
- Views: 17962
Re: 2015 NIT
Watched parts of both games and lamented that URI was there because if they were, I would have arranged my schedule to be in NYC for the event. But last night brought back memories of my attendance at the 2010 NIT semis when URI played a memorable game versus North Carolina. The game was highlighte...
- 9 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2015 NIT 1st Round: Iona - St Patrick's Day on ESPNU
- Replies: 194
- Views: 10768
Re: NIT Game 1, St. Patrick's Day vs Iona at 7 on ESPNU
For what it's worth:
KenPom's system sees this as 76-68 Rhody (w/ 79% confidence)
KenPom's system sees this as 76-68 Rhody (w/ 79% confidence)
- 9 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2015 NIT 1st Round: Iona - St Patrick's Day on ESPNU
- Replies: 194
- Views: 10768
Re: NIT Game 1, St. Patrick's Day vs Iona at 7 on ESPNU
FWIW- I saw on twitter that one of their starting guards Isaiah Williams is questionable tonight. Also - We've got to hope the local students come out & make some noise tonight. I will be there strictly as a spectator since the NCAA prohibits on-court promotions for these tournament games...so I...