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rambone 78

We will see just how much more Thorr and Parlange are willing to take. The potential NIL situation seems to me to be the only way they keep Archie around for much longer. But it's still up to the coach to take advantage of it by bringing in a major upgrade in talent. Imo Archie needs to be on the cl...

rambone 78

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.

rambone 78

I'm sure at least a few will stay.

The worry is, some might stay who need to go, and some will go who we might want to keep.

rambone 78

At least I look forward to watching the tourney next week. After that, going to take another long break from this disgrace of a program.

I will say though, I will watch to see who stays and who leaves. Other than that, that's it.

rambone 78

Archie is right when he says he's responsible.

Because he's the one who might be looking for a new job before long.

Some of his coaching decisions are only making things worse, if they weren't bad enough.

rambone 78

Good coaches almost always show improvements in results their second season at a new program. Players develop and get better. None of that applies here. The ones on this board who preach patience might be changing their tune by next season. A much larger NIL fund looks like it's the only chance for ...

rambone 78

The only success this season had, was that it's over.

Today was a mercy killing.

I'm not even going to get excited about anybody the staff brings in.

Just about all were overated.

rambone 78

If the coach can't coach, who cares about the portal?

Hammond will be here one year only if this shit keeps happening.

rambone 78

Need a PG. A Good one that is. You win the close ones a lot more often. Also need players who can make FT's. In a tight game at the end we lose 90% of the time. Totally predictable. Archie's coaching decisions make Cox look good sometimes. Have to have the right guys out there to have any chance to ...

rambone 78

This season is dead to me.

Apologies to Tiki Barber lol.

rambone 78

Wonder what Dayton's NIL fund will be?

With that huge and rabid fan base, my guess would be 7 figures plus.

VCU's also. A million might be too much for us, but we will need to be somewhat close to that to compete with them.

rambone 78

It's become pretty clear by now, that this NIL collective will absolutely be vital to the recruiting of the necessary talent needed.

Like it or not. Either run with the big boys, or lose out.

I'm sure Archie has already found this out the hard way.

rambone 78

Lol

Old men like us yelling at clouds.

Like this entire season!

rambone 78

They played like they cared today.

Yay.

If they had played with this effort all season, maybe a .500 record?

That would be enough improvement to think that maybe things wouldn't look so bad after all.

Yes, there is some talent here.

But a lot more is needed.

rambone 78

There could be off the court issues as to why he's not playing.

If so I doubt he stays.

rambone 78

The players that wont be here next season should not see the floor again.

What do we have to lose?

Another game or two?

This season has had a fork stuck in it for a while now.

rambone 78

For a coach at any level to come out and admit that his players dont give a shit, is basically unheard of.

That's how bad things are. Any attempt to try and sugarcoat this is someone who is lying to themselves.

Honesty is great, but this is SAD.

rambone 78

Besides raising the talent level, Archie has to figure out why many of his players dont want to play for him and the staff. Not just for him, but to show some pride for the fans, the school, and themselves.

That might be as hard to do as recruiting imo.

That has to be fixed above all else.

rambone 78

It is absolutely imperative that the NIT funds get as big as possible. Some might not care since we suck so bad right now. But that attitude will only result in making sure we will continue to suck. We have to give Archie the best chance to succeed I have always donated to the mens and womens teams ...

rambone 78

I'm actually beginning to wonder if Archie decides to hang it up and join the list of coaches retiring from the game due to the transfer and NIL issues, not to mention the seemingly more difficult issue of dealing with todays players attitudes Maybe not now but soon, if things dont improve? Who want...

rambone 78

Archie might be questioning his own recruiting ability right now. He knows he ended up bringing in a bunch of dead weight that he has to now get rid of, and start over. Who would want to come here after listening to that post game presser. Archie sounds defeated. At least he puts the blame where it ...

rambone 78

We are getting what we paid for, in a sense. Archie brought in a bunch of transfers from lower level conferences, probably hoping that he and the staff could coach them up to where we would be a decent team. Well he and they failed miserably in that regard. Maybe with more NIL funds he will be able ...

rambone 78

Umass wins by 2 over Fordham. Kyle Rose misses open 3 at the buzzer. I thought the announcers said the “big” collective contributors were sitting on the floor right behind the team. Anyone know if this is true? They were sitting in the two rows of seats on the floor at the end of the court. Located...

rambone 78

Agree great news!

rambone 78 · Re: 3/6 | George Mason | 7:00PM (ESPN+) Hey a positive! Woo Hoo!

Hey a positive!

Woo Hoo!

rambone 78

BAR, you are right about that.

That was another big "what if" added to the pantheon of Rhody "what ifs" over the years!

The biggest 3 what ifs were 1978, 1988 and 1998.

Us old guys know, and will never ever forget.

rambone 78

Archie by now has identified the "keepers". Got to somehow persuade them to stay. That and we know, add a few quality transfers. That to me, is the key to a better season next year. As Blue Man said, lose them and its start all over again, and we might as well give up. That is the hope boy...

rambone 78

First, I take issue with those who think I want Archie fired after this season Not yet. My biggest issue is the very poor attitude displayed by several of our players Not just the lack of talent. I also did not expect us to contend for an NIT or NCAA berth this season. However I did expect at least ...

rambone 78

Should be make or break next year for me anyway.

Archie will likely get a 4th year whether he deserves to or not though.

rambone 78

If a coaching change is needed in the near future, I would guess that Thorr would look for a candidate that has a positive track record dealing with the new transfer and NIL situation. Also the bar has been set here for future staff pay. No going back and hiring on the cheap as they did with Cox. We...

rambone 78

I seriously doubt he would just up and quit.

The possible scenario to me, would be an arranged deal to leave if things dont improve by next season.

Not likely though imo.

We can't afford to be good in 2030 however.

rambone 78

Court storming is not an issue here at URI sad to say.

rambone 78

208, a small improvement next season has to be expected. My God, if not Miller has to go after it.

Small incremental improvements over several years is simply not good enough, however.

We need to be in contention for a postseason berth by year 4.

No question, no excuses

rambone 78

By now I think all of these player and staff issues have been well documented. The dead horse has been beaten to a pulp. Since this season has officially been declared DOA, all that can be done is to wait and see what happens this off season One thing we know, there will likely be another round of w...

rambone 78

Wonder what the Godfather thinks about this mess.

rambone 78

Lack of talent is one thing, but lack of effort is another thing altogether.

It should not be tolerated whatsoever.

We have a team that has both problems, in abundance.

Anybody who expects a 100% about face next season might be disappointed.

105, I remember that.

rambone 78

If Dan was the coach, the guys who dont try would be on the bench to stay. Maybe even in street clothes.

You play the guys who want to play. Period

rambone 78

It's not hard to make shots when you are unguarded

rambone 78

Our boosters might have to open their wallets again to make it possible to bring in better talent.

Even then, who wants to join a losing program?

rambone 78

29 games into the season, and we have 2 or 3 players that can play decent defense. You can't make this stuff up. The off season is usually a time for hope and anticipation toward next season. Right now it's more like trepidation. Reef, URI just doesn't fire coaches with at least 2 years left on thei...

rambone 78

Archie is more likely to be gone before we're good.

rambone 78

This team plays ZERO defense. And doesn't play with any intensity or intelligence. That's a world of difference between Dan and AM. Yes we weren't that happy with Dan after 2 years either. But Dan's teams gave 100% effort virtually all the time. Even with the lack of talent. And where's the improvem...

rambone 78

Archie proved at Dayton that the packline works. If he has the talent to play it. That's physical and mental talent, the entire package His team is largely bereft of that ability. Yes, they can score but defense is beyond them, along with FT shooting. Archie told us that we would have a team that ha...

rambone 78

I think it's amazing that a coach can be so stubborn and inflexible when it comes to his defensive philosophy.

It's obvious his players can't or wont play it, yet he keeps trying it

Good coaches change things up when they dont work

Archie hardly ever does.

rambone 78

I give him next year.

Either recruit his ass off, or I'm done.

Has he really been a great recruiter, even at Dayton?

More spoiled food for thought.

With his demeanor, good luck.

Another 10-12 win season, and he should be fired, no doubt.

rambone 78

The thing I'm optimistic about is that this season is almost over.

And the ONLY thing that will help this clusterfuck is Archie bringing some LOT better talent in next season.

rambone 78

Recruiting is hard.

Archie certainly knows.

He's brought in some real beauties.

rambone 78

Nothing to worry about!

Only just about the worst defensive team in 60 years of Rhody BB.

These guys have to be that bad.

rambone 78

In college BB having the "right" coach is everything.

As we know, we've had success in the past in spite of lesser resources when we had a coach that maximized the talent we had.

Going forward, no matter where we're at, that's imperative.

rambone 78

With our investment level along with facilities, I dont see us dropping down any time soon. Unfortunately, if Dayton and VCU were to leave, I agree the A10 would be relegated to one bid status. If that's the case someday, then it would be up to us to dominate what's left and get that one bid. Just l...

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