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- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
Sorry, but back to my accountability concerns. The Collective Annual Report would be available to “members, stockholders” etc that contributed? And include things like player X listed with Y amounts? Doubt it. yeah, that would be 'transparency'....I don't believe that's part of the equation, or doe...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
Yea, I for one want my monthly contribution to go 100% to men’s basketball but there doesn’t seem to be a way to assure that as of now. #scam...scam to make some fans feel good How is the collective a scam? Do you want a good basketball team? The money will go to the right places all to benefit the...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
Rhody Excellence is the collective for women's and men's basketball only. Other teams can and some do have their own NIL group. Got it. Does the donor get to decide if their RE donation goes to men's or women's hoops? If so, and all want their cash to go to the men's team, will the collective face ...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
Each individual fan should do what they are comfortable with. Personally, I am not going to go back to work to fund the NIL contract of a great college basketball player. The program needs all the fans it has and more. I would never throw shade at someone for just buying tickets and doing 50/50 raf...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 137819
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
Rhody Excellence is the collective for women's and men's basketball only. Other teams can and some do have their own NIL group. Got it. Does the donor get to decide if their RE donation goes to men's or women's hoops? If so, and all want their cash to go to the men's team, will the collective face ...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
Sorry, long day of lawyering. I am saying that article does not prove that the Collective is now contacting recruits. And I will tell you with confidence that I do not believe that the Collective is contacting recruits. So, who directs the money? Who decides if it goes to football, or mens hoops, o...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 757
- Views: 24377
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Probably a question for Stone? Or, maybe Stone and Arch together? I mean, I'm sure they'll discuss, right?section(105) wrote: ↑1 week ago Will any amount of Collective money, at our level get us players to execute the fundamentally flawed packline?
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
This is not a secret. As a result of these preliminary injunctions, the NCAA recalled their previous institutional Rules for NIL. A quick google search will also show you what the prior NCAA restrictions were. This is not dispositive of the fact that Rhody Excellence is not contracting recruits. To...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 757
- Views: 24377
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
This kind of mentality is the end of college sports. How can you compare grown men that have proven themselves and earned a JOB to lead a basketball team and program with all the responsibilities that come with that, to a kid who is playing a sport at a college (oh, on a full ride)? MOST successful...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
Keep digging into it like this....and you're going to ruin the scam :lol: :lol: LOL. I posted twice that a court enjoined the NCAA from preventing Collectives from contacting recruits and offering NIL deals. Yet people keep posting that a Collective can't contact recruits. This is not a secret. As ...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
BlueMan, please read the below court ruling from a couple of weeks ago On February 23, U.S. District Judge Clifton L. Corker of the Eastern District of Tennessee, issued an opinion and order granting the Tennessee and Virginia attorneys generals’ (AG) request for a preliminary injunction enjoining ...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 137819
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
I’m know they’re not out recruiting kids, I’m just saying there’s no way kids are committing here before knowing what they’re getting in NIL money. Oh yeah 100%. I'm just saying that the collective is most definitely following that rule that they don't reach out to kids. It's legal for the staff to...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1500
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Outside the diehards, our fans want the performance without paying for it. The cart before the horse. As BM just said, it doesn't work that way. But we keep trying! If you can't afford beyond season tix, should you cancel those and give the $ to the collective instead? What's more beneficial to the...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1500
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Outside the diehards, our fans want the performance without paying for it. The cart before the horse. As BM just said, it doesn't work that way. But we keep trying! I thought the issue is all the money the NCAA makes and the players don't get any of it????? Where the hell is that money????? What ot...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1500
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Outside the diehards, our fans want the performance without paying for it. The cart before the horse. As BM just said, it doesn't work that way. But we keep trying! If you can't afford beyond season tix, should you cancel those and give the $ to the collective instead? What's more beneficial to the...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
Lol...are we saying that, the collective will be sure to break the rules and therefore be successful...and who wouldn't want to be part of that?rambone 78 wrote: ↑1 week ago If they actually followed that rule, we wouldn't sign anybody even remotely good.
What bullshit.
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
The players are NOT getting a share of the pie. We're being expected to provide a whole nother pie. Pass. How much of the gajillion dollars in tournament TV dollars is going to the players? Wasn't that what the original beef was about? All that TV money and the players weren't getting any of it? New...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 14184
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1500
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
8jcvrl.jpg This is so backwards. What happened to just having a rooting interest in a team/school? Why are we being asked to financially back the team? Like someone said, the Boston Celtics don’t ask for donations. Because it's the age of "Gim Me Dat Cash and I Don't Give a Ratsy where it came...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1437
Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
I hope we are successful in buying better players. The great bulk of the rented paid professional mercenaries we had this past year just did not get it done. They most definitely did not earn their compensation and perks and proved on the court to be a bad investment. We need better professionals. ...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1500
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
You must be used to getting blue balls! You may be better off being a fan of George Washington if you want a bum organization that bad! Another one slow on the uptake. Alright, tough guy! Care to explain then? Handle/signature... Names self after equine genitalia and calls someone else a perv. Nice
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1500
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
The idea of the group managing the facility - a vendor - donating to support hoops, is quite laughable. I'd had a couple last night and wasn't sure. But, on wake up, and after ....yeah....silly idea.
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 137819
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Hurls vs The Rick tonite. UConn a heavy favorite...I love Dan, but this would punch a ticket for the bubble-sitting Johnnies....
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 977
- Views: 49140
Re: Understanding the NIL
My understanding of the NIL was that players could now share in the revenue derived from their name, image, and likeness. I guess that's just bullspeak for "Pony up, fan!"
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 14184
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Would think Bobby's financial situation is in a lot better position after nine seasons making several million annually at ASU. Despite having played in the NBA, he had made some bad investments and was supposedly in debt 12 years ago when he was on the URI staff. If he is dismissed he will end up o...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 14184
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
90-57 Arizona State loses to Utah Seat getting hot https://www.yahoo.com/sports/asu-basketball-fans-call-head-173525273.html Has been at ASU for nine years with a majority of seasons (5) having a losing record including this year (14-18). Took the program to three NCAA Tournaments but failed to eve...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 137819
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
so...two bid league! woot woot
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 137819
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Seems a game of interest that Duquesne has a decent shot vs Dayton...up 6 under 4
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 757
- Views: 24377
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
I was thinking this too, I thought the colleges were making too much money and that the student athletes deserved a piece, but in reality , the fans need to pay more? That can’t be sustainable. Exactly...it's not about splitting the gigantic pile of money...at this level, it's about creating a tota...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1500
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
I agree with the premise that those who profit off the sport should be the ones who pay. Not add to the cost for the fans. "Pay"...lol, I thought this was about players getting their 'fair share of the (already existing) pie.' I can't believe the original 'pie' concept in this equation in...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 137819
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
If only we could get guys like that here
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 757
- Views: 24377
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
We all have to support the team like an organization now. That is the direction college basketball is heading. We cannot fall behind the curve! Trust An organization sounds like the Boston Celtics. As a fan, how do you support the Celtics other than going to games????? Totally agree, pro teams don’...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 757
- Views: 24377
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
We all have to support the team like an organization now. That is the direction college basketball is heading. We cannot fall behind the curve! Trust An organization sounds like the Boston Celtics. As a fan, how do you support the Celtics other than going to games????? Well, you send Wyc money, so ...
- 1 week ago
- Forum: Down the Line
- Topic: Local Microbreweries
- Replies: 460
- Views: 91176
Re: Local Microbreweries
Attended the (public?) opening of Tower Hill Brewing tonite. It was fun, met some friends and Ivan the brewer - good dude. I had the She'll Have That, an NE IPA. Not the greatest name...but I have to say it did not taste as hazy as it looked, good IPA taste but low on the IBUs and still 7%. That's a...
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
- Replies: 141
- Views: 3423
Re: Rhody Rehab is Open
I question "one of our better players"...rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 weeks ago When one of our better players is in such a hurry to announce his intention to leave, that's never a good sign.
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
- Replies: 141
- Views: 3423
Re: Rhody Rehab is Open
Blue Man is 1000% right when he says that we could have gotten better talent but for the lack of money to give them. It's an arms race, and right now URI is bringing a knife to a gun fight when it comes to recruiting higher level talent I still believe Archie is a good enough coach to succeed here,...
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 838
Re: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?
Hard and unquestionable F, but still the best option. Is "sad" a rating?
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: All Pro Sports
- Topic: NY Giants
- Replies: 610
- Views: 83820
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 384
- Views: 14184
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1031
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 137819
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Ayo-Faleye's 19 help Vermont knock off New Hampshire 66-59 in America East Conference tourney semis BURLINGTON, Vt. -- — Ileri Ayo-Faleye had 19 points in top-seeded Vermont's 66-59 victory over fourth-seeded New Hampshire on Tuesday night in the America East Conference Tournament semifinals. The C...
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 757
- Views: 24377
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Let's see where/how he plays first?section(105) wrote: ↑2 weeks agoYes, totally agree. Unless he was a complete team wrecker and locker room cancer. Again ya can’t teach 6’11’ freshmen with some raw skills. I would call it a stain on Archie’s resume to miss with this kid.
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 10330
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
OK...so, RJ it is?
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 10330
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 10330
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
We all need to help Ryan by creating an environment where he can be successful. Of course the street works both ways, but supporting the collective, going to games, and telling a few of your friends what is going on in Kingston is just a start Who is Ryan? If I told my friends what is going on in K...
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: All Other College Sports
- Topic: NCAA Hockey
- Replies: 2
- Views: 79
NCAA Hockey
UNH...University of New Hockey is battling after it tonight in the Hockey East playoffs. On the women's side, ...interesting, should be a nice bump for that whole little area: The 11-team field for the 2024 NCAA women's hockey tournament is set, with the Frozen Four to be held March 22 and 24 at the...
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: All Pro Sports
- Topic: NY Giants
- Replies: 610
- Views: 83820
Re: NY Giants
208, what do you think about losing Saquon to the Eagles? They should have paid him and tagged Jones instead. Bad move. At least they've made a few moves since which should help. Just dont know if they will draft a QB or a receiver. They need both and more. Not as big of a Barkley fan as I used to ...
- 2 weeks ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
- Replies: 266
- Views: 4440
Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
Well said. In year 3 he has two recruits coming in. Hammond and Farrell. Are these cornerstone players? Based on rankings, I'm not so sure. We hired Miller to bring in top recruits and players. He hasn't delivered so far. And his assistants, who are being paid the most ever in URI history? WTH are ...