He’s not. I told him about it - he grew up in southern RI and went to South Kingstown High with me. I let him know about the board and will try and get him to make an account.
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- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
- Replies: 801
- Views: 61876
Re: It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. (Stream available!)
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Bigger Hire at the time - Hurley or Archie?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2026
Re: Bigger Hire at the time - Hurley or Archie?
Miller doesn't happen without Hurley showing it's possible.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI
- Replies: 932
- Views: 42632
Re: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI
The timing of this is so fantastic. Every losing team from this moment on will have players hitting the transfer portal.
We will be a player on the transfer market. Book it.
We will be a player on the transfer market. Book it.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: David Cox officially let go by URI (formerly, "Fire Cox")
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 140659
Re: FIRE COX
3 months ago I posted this. We did it!
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI
- Replies: 932
- Views: 42632
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2022-23
- Replies: 1332
- Views: 105196
Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2022
The focus should be find a new coach. If the coach wants any remaining players, great. If not, start from scratch. A player averaging <1 min per game won’t make or break our rebuild.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2/12 | Davidson | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
- Replies: 257
- Views: 8826
Re: 2/12 | Davidson | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
Absolutely terrible result for the Atlantic 10 and Rhode Island Basketball.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2/12 | Davidson | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
- Replies: 257
- Views: 8826
Re: 2/12 | Davidson | 2:00PM (ESPNU)
Very important game, unfortunately, to the health of our program moving forward. I don't want to label it a "must lose", but it's pretty close to that.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
- Replies: 549
- Views: 25010
Re: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
Boals is a better candidate than Becker. Higher ceiling. Prob harder to snag tho too. Still think Bryce Drew is a really compelling candidate. Success at 2 different mid majors and a blemish at a P5 that is VERY hard to win at. Even with that he went to NCAA his first year at Vandy. Recruited reall...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2/8 | VCU | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
- Replies: 321
- Views: 11434
Re: 2/8 | VCU | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
I'm not going to comment on the absolute mess that is Rhode Island basketball, but... I think the Mitchell's can be an asset with the right coach. They would have to check their ego at the door, share minutes (not play at the same time), and buy-in to the system, but I think the talent is there to ...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
- Replies: 549
- Views: 25010
Re: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
Just thinking to myself if Thorr can somehow try and justify keeping Cox past this year. There's just no way right? He's not coaching here next year without an extension, so he's either getting fired or another year added onto his deal. I've played it through my head as well, just seeing or hearing...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2/8 | VCU | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
- Replies: 321
- Views: 11434
Re: 2/8 | VCU | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
I'm not going to comment on the absolute mess that is Rhode Island basketball, but... I think the Mitchell's can be an asset with the right coach. They would have to check their ego at the door, share minutes (not play at the same time), and buy-in to the system, but I think the talent is there to b...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
- Replies: 549
- Views: 25010
Re: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
Other Category would be coaches with Baggage...worked out well with Bruce Pearl
Each has their own unique issue(s) of varying degrees
Pat Chambers
Greg Marshall
Sean Miller
Mike Rice
Each has their own unique issue(s) of varying degrees
Pat Chambers
Greg Marshall
Sean Miller
Mike Rice
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
- Replies: 549
- Views: 25010
Re: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
I guess I forgot P5 assistant coach, but I doubt Thorr would go that route after the Cox debacle.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
- Replies: 549
- Views: 25010
Re: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
I think there are four types of candidates: 1. Up and coming coach like was got with Hurley from Wagner (Holloway, Mason) 2. A fired head coach from P5 (Miller, Mack, Drew) 3. A known commodity that's been at a mid-major for a while, but has had success (Becker) 4. A P5 head coach that is on the hot...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2/5 | UMass | 2:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
- Replies: 301
- Views: 11677
Re: 2/5 | UMass | 2:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Huge loss for our program to take a step in the right direction when the season is over. Onto the next one!
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: David Cox officially let go by URI (formerly, "Fire Cox")
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 140659
Re: FIRE COX
Top A10 programs can, without question, keep players like Tyrese and Toppin. It’s not impossible under the right coach…It’s impossible under Cox Except the best program in the A10 this year also lost a player to Kentucky. Facts don’t matter though huh? Would rather make things up to fit your narrat...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2/2 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 427
- Views: 13815
Re: 2/2 | Fordham | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
I’m not watching the game. Didn’t for one second think about turning it on.
Fire the coach and I’ll be back. Until then I’m done with Rhode Island (mens) basketball.
Do it, Thorr.
Fire the coach and I’ll be back. Until then I’m done with Rhode Island (mens) basketball.
Do it, Thorr.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/25 | Richmond | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
- Replies: 396
- Views: 12922
Re: 1/25 | Richmond | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
“Blow it all up” doesn’t take as long to fix when transfers don’t have to sit out a year. Hire the right coach - maybe someone recently let go like Mack - and the improvement will be immediate. Leave Cox for 1 more year and you lose an entire fan base. The right coach can work with the Mitchell twi...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/25 | Richmond | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
- Replies: 396
- Views: 12922
Re: 1/25 | Richmond | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
Positive spin: if you have discretionary funds you should be rich betting 2H spreads with this team. Maybe use it to help with the Cox buyout?
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/25 | Richmond | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
- Replies: 396
- Views: 12922
Re: 1/25 | Richmond | 6:30PM (CBSSN)
“Blow it all up” doesn’t take as long to fix when transfers don’t have to sit out a year. Hire the right coach - maybe someone recently let go like Mack - and the improvement will be immediate. Leave Cox for 1 more year and you lose an entire fan base. The right coach can work with the Mitchell twin...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: David Cox officially let go by URI (formerly, "Fire Cox")
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 140659
Re: FIRE COX
I missed the last game accidentally. I made sure that mistake didn’t happen again. Bad decision on my part.
Fire Cox.
Fire Cox.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/19 | La Salle | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
- Replies: 379
- Views: 13958
Re: 1/19 | La Salle | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
I didn’t watch this game. Completely forgot it was on. I think that says more about the state of the program than anything. I hear you, and I'm someone who consistently tried my best to show up as early as I could once the doors opened. Loved watching them warm up. Honestly it's pretty sad. Part of...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/19 | La Salle | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
- Replies: 379
- Views: 13958
Re: 1/19 | La Salle | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
I didn’t watch this game. Completely forgot it was on. I think that says more about the state of the program than anything.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: David Cox officially let go by URI (formerly, "Fire Cox")
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 140659
Re: FIRE COX
Free Walker!
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 12/1 | Harvard | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 414
- Views: 20330
Re: 12/1 | Harvard | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Here are my thoughts: We have some incredible talent. Front court talent unlike anything we've had in quite some time. Discipline seems to be our weak point, which can probably tie back to coaching style AND lack of a true PG. Positives: I really like what I see from Thomas - I'd say he's been the s...
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: David Cox officially let go by URI (formerly, "Fire Cox")
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 140659
Re: FIRE COX
Archie Miller 2022!
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 11/23 | Florida Gulf Coast | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 437
- Views: 16406
Re: 11/23 | Florida Gulf Coast | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
The good news is coaching changes can result in a quicker turnaround than before since transfers don’t have to sit
The bad news is i don’t see a change coming anytime soon.
I hope I’m wrong.
The bad news is i don’t see a change coming anytime soon.
I hope I’m wrong.
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 11/23 | Florida Gulf Coast | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 437
- Views: 16406
Re: 11/23 | Florida Gulf Coast | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Guard play has been nonexistent
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 11/23 | Florida Gulf Coast | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 437
- Views: 16406
Re: 11/23 | Florida Gulf Coast | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
I think Kevin Sutton is an assistant coach there now. I bet he wants this win pretty bad…i wonder if there’s any bad blood?
- 2 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)
- Replies: 945
- Views: 60278
Re: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)
Without Bones and Ace I'm not sure VCU will do much of anything this year.RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 years agoReplaced with George Washington in case you're wondering if the A10 thinks we'll rebound this year
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistant Coach Opening in Men's Basketball
- Replies: 372
- Views: 30262
Re: Assistant Coach Opening in Men's Basketball
He recruited Jason Kidd (legally or illegally, who knows?), which means he has some sort of ability to close. In the middle of the sleepy Baron years I was shouting to bring on Bozeman as a head coach so I'd say I'm pleasantly surprised on this choice as an assistant. Risky? Sure. Not a whole lot to...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2021-22
- Replies: 1004
- Views: 82266
Re: The Transfer Carousel -2021
Also was working out all summer with Hassan and Malik Martin, Cyril, etc.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago If we aren’t kicking these tires we deserve what we get
A 6’9” shooter developed by Jay Wright for 3 years, yup I’ll take that and roll the dice.
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 960
- Views: 79471
Re: The 2020 Coaching Carousel
the pay increase from no job to having a job is greater
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 960
- Views: 79471
Re: The 2020 Coaching Carousel
I don’t know if it was said elsewhere but Luke Murray was fired at Louisville. Could be a solid addition to our assistant coaching staff ......gotta ask, what does he bring to the table?...... I don't think anyone truly knows - except those that have worked with him directly - what he brings to the...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 960
- Views: 79471
Re: The 2020 Coaching Carousel
I don’t know if it was said elsewhere but Luke Murray was fired at Louisville. Could be a solid addition to our assistant coaching staff
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
- Replies: 1751
- Views: 150251
Re: Fatts
I saw this coming a mile away. Fatts was injured He thrives on fans, energy, and attention and got none of the above this past year His best memories were NCAA tournament He saw what his best friend accomplished this year at UConn His pro stock (Europe) was at an all time low It all makes sense. Wi...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)
- Replies: 1751
- Views: 150251
Re: Fatts
I saw this coming a mile away. Fatts was injured He thrives on fans, energy, and attention and got none of the above this past year His best memories were NCAA tournament He saw what his best friend accomplished this year at UConn His pro stock (Europe) was at an all time low It all makes sense. Wit...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2021-22
- Replies: 1004
- Views: 82266
Re: The Transfer Carousel -2021
I wonder if Tyson will be looking for a new home as well
- 3 years ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
- Replies: 5865
- Views: 600197
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
As it stands now, is this the correct roster/classes for next season? Allen Betrand Jermaine Harris DJ Johnson Malik Martin Antwan Walker Jalen Carey Makhel Mitchell Makhi Mitchell Ishmael Leggett Ileri Ayo-Faleye Tres Berry Abdou Samb * Kind of, I guess. It depends on if anyone is taking advantage...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: The 2021 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 960
- Views: 79471
Re: The 2020 Coaching Carousel
This would be so bad for the A10. They don't have a chance without a Mark Schmidt type at St. Bonnies. Maybe a John Becker type from Vermont? Regardless, a tough program to sell that seems to be in a pretty great spot with a coach that seems unlikely to leave unless it was a great local fit for him ...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Fatts injury status
- Replies: 106
- Views: 6125
Re: Fatts injury status
I could've missed it last night, but he's 1 shy of all time steals record, right?
Let him get his record and then bench him until the A10 tournament. We're likely not winning, regardless, but I can promise you our chances are better with Fatts somewhat healthy.
Let him get his record and then bench him until the A10 tournament. We're likely not winning, regardless, but I can promise you our chances are better with Fatts somewhat healthy.
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: David Cox
- Replies: 1631
- Views: 77040
Re: David Cox
Ish, Mitchell, Walker, Fatts, Sheppard is a more talented 5, with great balance, than just about every team in the league. Run that lineup until fouls or effort/stamina force you to pivot.
I don’t trust that Cox is the guy to fix this.
I don’t trust that Cox is the guy to fix this.
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/20 | Duquesne | 6:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 311
- Views: 9515
Re: 1/20 | Duquesne | 6:00PM (ESPN+)
This is not me supporting the coach, bashing the coach, or anything in-between, but I will say that this is undoubtedly a game where we win with a second Mitchell twin. Mitchell's defense and offense changed when he was in foul trouble. They couldn't hang in the first half and our strategy changed t...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Makhel Mitchell
- Replies: 165
- Views: 9300
Re: Makhel Mitchell
His offense shows incredible promise, but I think his biggest asset is his ability to defend in two ways. 1. Natural defense clogging the paint and being challenging to back down + defensive rebounds 2. Attacking his man and getting them into foul trouble on the other end. It's hard to stop someone ...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: David Cox
- Replies: 1631
- Views: 77040
Re: David Cox
In my opinion... Positives: Terrific Recruiter Great ambassador for our program Negatives: Roster Turnover --> will this improve? Assistant Coaches TBD: In-game coach I do understand 72's point of a mutually beneficial long-term contract IF, and it's a big IF, Thorr thinks this is his guy long-term,...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Week #8 - Games of Interest
- Replies: 65
- Views: 3281
Re: Week #8 - Games of Interest
Tyrese has been fun to watch this season. He's playing really well. And I hate to say it but he plays harder defense and a more disciplined offensive game since getting to UConn. It’s noticeable. I agree with this and I think it's worth discussing: Did he mature? Did Hurley's discipline result in i...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Makhel Mitchell
- Replies: 165
- Views: 9300
Re: Makhel Mitchell
Despite how talented Hassan was defensively I always got nervous when we played a true 6'10+ center. Same can be said about Berry + Langevine. Mitchell is a big man that doesn't get backed down by many. I can't imagine the damage we would've done if we had someone like him to pair with Hassan. I lov...
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 1/3 | Saint Joseph’s | 4:30PM (NBCSN)
- Replies: 412
- Views: 12692
Re: 1/3 | Saint Joseph’s | 4:30PM (NBCSN)
We need to shorten the rotation and/or have a few groups of 2-3 guys that get a lot of run together.
Good to somehow avoid the loss, but this team has a lot of growing to do. I really like Mitchell - he gives us a true post up big with elite size that we haven’t had in so long.
Good to somehow avoid the loss, but this team has a lot of growing to do. I really like Mitchell - he gives us a true post up big with elite size that we haven’t had in so long.
- 3 years ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 12/18 | Davidson College | 7:00PM (ESPNU)
- Replies: 483
- Views: 18127
Re: 12/18 | Davidson College | 7:00PM (ESPNU)
Start Ish. That’s all I have. Starting Ish and you should guarantee we grow as the year progresses. I like Martin for defensive purposes.
Mitchell
Walker
Martin
Ish
Fatts
Sheppard first off the bench.
Mitchell
Walker
Martin
Ish
Fatts
Sheppard first off the bench.