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by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/3 | La Salle Explorers | 7PM
Replies: 169
Views: 6962

Re: 1/3 | La Salle Exploreres | 7PM

Hmm so I'm a bit confused if I get my sister to go the game with her URI ID I can go for free? or is it only for friends who are students of other colleges? Might wind up going anyways if the 9 buck student section ticket plan is on. I had to miss the Iona game because of work and I always sorta lik...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/30 | George Mason Patriots | 4PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5833

Re: 12/30 | George Mason Patriots | 4PM

Just watching the game again (thx for whoever posted YOUTUBE link) BTW if anyone is interested in me breaking down the URI Offensive and D as I see In 5-10 min videos I might be able to do that as the next money or so is my slow season. IF I can get at least 1080p 60FPS it would make it a lot easier...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rod Carri has Passed Away
Replies: 145
Views: 13654

Re: Rod Carri has Passed Away

I loved hearing the Tribute to Rod Carri during the first official break. My only complaint was he they did not plug the Keaney Blue Forum, as I know it meant alloy a lot to Rod, Frankly in the age of Twitter/facebook/Social Media 2.0 old style forums like these are in danger as more and more member...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/30 | George Mason Patriots | 4PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5833

Re: 12/30 | George Mason Patriots | 4PM

What's up with Fatts Russell and his three point shooting in the last four games. I just replayed the Charleston and FGCU games. Sometimes he takes an ill advised shot with a opponent in his face, another time he doesn't take the time to set his feet correctly, some shots don't even come close to t...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/30 | George Mason Patriots | 4PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5833

Re: 12/30 | George Mason Patriots | 4PM

Am apple watch giveaway is nice I guess, but I would prefer an offer along the lines of something like an upgrade to the computer/electronic of your choice or new cellphone under $300-400. Hell, just offer a bestbuy gift certificate! I'd even offer to install it for free if no students are willing. ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rod Carri has Passed Away
Replies: 145
Views: 13654

Re: Rod Carri has Passed Away

Just found out about the bad news. I only talked to Rod a couple times, once at Chelo's for a URI event, once more at the Ryan Center. However, i grew up often listening to him as he called up on sports radio then reading his pots when I found this message board about 5-6 years ago. As a History ner...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 934
Views: 93859

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

Thing is unless the exemption can be used for trades they have to wait for guys to be bought out. I'm not really familiar with how the injury exemption works however. Edit: this piece explains it well. https://www.celticsblog.com/2017/10/19/16506264/possibility-of-disabled-player-exception-for-bosto...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 934
Views: 93859

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

RJ i've been thinking much the same thing about the bench. IMO, as currently constructed it's a real liability and costing the C's many games. Having Smart and Rozier as your main shot creators and offense is super dangerous considering they both are shooting sub 35% from the floor. Tatum and Horfor...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6310

Re: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM

Any idea why EC is playing so little? i'm at work just looking at the boxscore.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6310

Re: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM

Gimmick team they said...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6310

Re: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM

Does anyone know if Cox contour app has a download or stream for subxribers to watch on a Windows PC? I only see IOS and Android + links to specific websites that don't seem to include this channel it's on? If i can find a cox broadcast link that runs on PC i might be able to set up a broadcast link...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Attendance- Perspective
Replies: 110
Views: 5447

Re: Attendance- Perspective

I think it's just a combination of the in home viewing experience being so much better nowadays and less interest from young people. The truth is CBB audience seems to be largely made up middle aged-old aged males. Especially the ore hardcore crowd who are more likely to watch non national teams. No...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6310

Re: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM

In case anyone still needs tickets i just got an email from groupon and they are offering 100 level tickets for this either game, FGCU, LaSalle, or UMASS for 10 bucks or 15 with a t-shirt.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6310

Re: 12/21 | Iona Gaels | 7PM

I'm an Iona Alumni who follows the Gaels as much as i can so i'll try to give my thoughts. Gaels have lost a couple disappointing match ups so far but still should be the conference favorites in in a down year for the MAAC. We should match up well vs them as traditionally Iona has struggled vs more ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Down the Line
Topic: Mike Francesa's Final Day on WFAN 660
Replies: 13
Views: 1917

Re: Mike Francesa's Final Day on WFAN 660

Yeah i never found Francessa to be super knowledgeable on sports. Buy i do feel he put in good effort watching tons of sports and tried to learn more about things he was ignorant about. I still feel sorta melancholy hearing this. Another sign of how we are not young anymore. Save a few years when i ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: MMA Thread
Replies: 1
Views: 1442

MMA Thread

Figured I would start one since i figure some of us must have an interest. UFC on Fox Tonight has probably the best free Main Event of the year with Lawler Vs Dos Anjos, http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-winnipeg-dec-16-2017#/fight Two guys who are legit elite p4p fighters. Both were successf...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Hampton Univ and A-10 talked about membership?
Replies: 109
Views: 4282

Re: Hampton Univ and A-10 talked about membership?

Iona has 7 years of wining 20 + games in a row and making the post season. Even in a down year they are favored to win the MAAC, Fordham does not have 7 season of 20+ wins over the past century. They only managed one in the MAAC years and one in the Patriots years. Never done it once in the a-10. Th...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Hampton Univ and A-10 talked about membership?
Replies: 109
Views: 4282

Re: Hampton Univ and A-10 talked about membership?

Kicking out Fordham and taking Iona would make sense given you'd be keeping a team in the NYC market and schools would not even have to change logistics as iona is 10 miles away from Fordham. Unfortunately it genuinely seems the a10 is just content for Fordham to stink it up year and year without ma...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Hampton Univ and A-10 talked about membership?
Replies: 109
Views: 4282

Re: Hampton Univ and A-10 talked about membership?

Siena would be our best bet for adding a team if the a-10 was inclined to do so. Reasonably big city, solid arena, only sports team in town. It's much like the situation in Dayton. Fordham Bureaucracy just Do not care about Basketball. We can talk about the Fordham gym or facilities but all those th...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

Why on earth would they make up a lie about saying they had URI already in the day before the A-0 final?

There's nothing to gain by it, they did not need to say anything at all and it could be easily refuted by one of the other people in the room.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

FYI for anyone getting stuttering/lost connections when trying to watch the Rams or other streams on their Computer/Console/Smart TV ect via wifi. Consider looking at a Powerline Network adapter for $20-$80 bucks. You just plug in an adapter near your streaming device of choice and viola you now hav...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

Forget the offensive end. Cyril was always a top notch rebounder last year since the moment Hurley started playing him pretty much. It's GOT to be something to do with his injury because it hardly makes sense that he would suck at rebounding this year all of a sudden. Also his picks look noticeably ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

I'm not mad, but I am disappointed. Easily winnable game and we played (I hope) our worst game of the year. Just a completely frustrating night. My biggest concern here is that I just don't think Alabam is very good after watching them. I think of the "big 5" teams on the OOC schedule, th...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

Can't be putting Dowtin in position to be taking big Fts or shots right now.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

lack of rebounding is just killing us man.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

Anyone having trouble with Cox wifi?

My stream keeps stuttering and the speed test on my ps4 i'm using is 5mbits up/down compared to 100+ normally.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

Man i always say we can be hard to watch when we are bad

WTF is up with Dowtins shot? I was all exited because it looked so much better after in the season opener, Feels like it's been regressing every game since then.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

Sorry, i wasn't being sarcastic. I really meant that i expect Andre to do better in a seemingly less talented a-10 then i would have vs previous years.

Just not a great writer heh.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

theblueram wrote:After Bama, there aren't many teams on our schedule who can go after him mercilessly.

In that sense it was a blessing in disguise we play all the really Athletically gifted teams early.. Cause Andre could really go to work vs the conference this year i feel.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM
Replies: 585
Views: 27081

Re: 12/6 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 8:00PM

On the whole getting back on defense thing. This has been a problem for years and one of the first things i really watched out for this year was if the team seemed to have fixed this. It's been a problem with virtually every Hurley team that i can recall in the sense that it often seemed that any te...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/2 | Providence Friars | 5:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 553
Views: 26663

Re: 12/2 | Providence Friars | 5:00PM (CBSSN)

I also thought the guy yelling Fuck PC was a dickhead. But cmon it's hardly fair to blame URI fans the actions of one guy. You can't judge or really make any determinations about a group of people based on the actions of 1 probably drunk college kid out of 8000 people who were behaved well during th...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Will the Alabama be broadcast on TV?
Replies: 6
Views: 817

Re: Will the Alabama be broadcast on TV?

Pretty sure you need ESPN to get it. But i would give it a try on the app anyways.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/28 | Brown Bears | 7:00PM
Replies: 188
Views: 8483

Re: 11/28 | Brown Bears | 7:00PM

How did you watch this on a fire stick or chrome cast since it was on Facebook? I have a fire stick but I watched this on Facebook on my computer. Thanks Here's a pretty good guide that shows how to do it with fire stick on windows 10. http://www.alphr.com/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10-1/1002529/h...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/28 | Brown Bears | 7:00PM
Replies: 188
Views: 8483

Re: 11/28 | Brown Bears | 7:00PM

It's already been said here but i was really surprised just how good the streaming broadcast was. If you don't have one i would strongly recommend a solid HTPC. I've never used one but Chromecast and other options should work fine also. Watching it over my dads house on his new 4k TV using the Inte...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/28 | Brown Bears | 7:00PM
Replies: 188
Views: 8483

Re: 11/28 | Brown Bears | 7:00PM

It's already been said here but i was really surprised just how good the streaming broadcast was. If you don't have one i would strongly recommend a solid HTPC. I've never used one but Chromecast and other options should work fine also. Watching it over my dads house on his new 4k TV using the Intel...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 934
Views: 93859

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

What a crazy season so far!
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 934
Views: 93859

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

I like Tatum way more then i expected. Wish we could have landed both him and Dennis Smith JR somehow... Brown looks like a good starter but i would be far more willing to trade him in the future... But If that deal was legit (it's not happening) it would be almost criminal to not take it. AD is goi...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 934
Views: 93859

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

I think at this point no one can doubt Brad Stevens is among the elite coaches in the NBA. SO how do other posters feel about acquiring a player who has been bought out or via trade? The 8.4m Exception we got from the Hayward injury puts us in a very good position to sign any guys who get bought out...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 11/10 | UNC Asheville Bulldogs | 7:30PM (NIT Season Tip-Off)
Replies: 243
Views: 11809

Re: 11/10 | UNC Asheville Bulldogs | 7:30PM (NIT Season Tip-Off)

Wow, great game performance, (annoying refs tho!). I see many people already covered alot of stuff but i thought i'd mentioned a couple things that stuck out to me. Dowtin's shot looked way better then ever . Much better arch compared to his sorta linedrivey shot of last year. It looks to me like he...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 934
Views: 93859

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

Horford has got to be one of the most underrated stars in the game. His ppg and rpg numbers just don't come close to telling ho essential he has been for the team. Extending well beyond his clutch shooting, I simply can't recall another big an who is so valuable on offense even when he is rarely tou...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 1304
Views: 111173

Re: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Commit)

What the heck is Luke Murray doing? I feel like there was a whole bunch of people who said Dan wouldn't be able to recruit without him though? (And Preston, and Bobby, etc) Excellent point. I don't think I ever posted it. But I'm sure I'm not the only one who had occasional doubts momentarily fill ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
Replies: 934
Views: 93859

Re: CELTICS and the NBA

Wow i just saw the news about the injury today. Hopefully the guy gets better and can eventually get back to playing basketball once again. I would be shocked if he returns this season. I'm not a doctor, but when i had a catastrophic leg injury back last summer i had little to do for a couple months...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 69828

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (Offer)

I want Adams (assuming Hurley still does). BUT if he doesn't pick us i won't feel like it's much of a hit. We already have a terrific on paper class for 18. Adams would take our last scholly. I was debating this with some friends/family and my father tried to argue he would prefer we not get Adams. ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 69828

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (Offer)

Anyone else notice Hurley tweeting today? Right after Harris committed.

"Good Start to the weekend"


Perhaps he has reason to expect some more good news at the end of the weekend?
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 1304
Views: 111173

Re: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Commit)

This can also be the David Cox appreciation thread? Honestly, I was lukewarm on hi a cpl years ago but dude has been killing it the past two years! In fairness it was mostly ignorance. Just not knowing much about the guy as. Other assistants got far more notice by the fan base back a few years ago.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 1304
Views: 111173

Re: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Commit)

This can also be the David Cox appreciation thread?

Honestly, I was lukewarm on hi a cpl years ago but dude has been killing it the past two years!
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 1304
Views: 111173

Re: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (Offer)

well if nothing else it seems Harris announcement has killed the KB forums.
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 121933

Re: The Patriot Way

Also, if it was possible for me to dislike Cam Newton any less. Did anyone else notice the clenched fist salute he gave after that touchdown run? It's literally the Communist equivalent, and and answer to the Nazi Salute. Now, I'm not saying Cam is a communist, (although I think using it as a black ...
by EGram
6 years ago
Forum: All Pro Sports
Topic: The Patriot Way
Replies: 1177
Views: 121933

Re: The Patriot Way

That was the most awfully officiated game I can recall seeing in a long time. The defense was awful, but the refs 100% cost us a game that should have been won, the two Gilmore "hands to the face" something that happens dozens time a game w/o call cost us 14 points, including keeping alive...