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- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 725
- Views: 61633
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Archie has control if he wants someone out they are out.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 141310
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Purdue will not make the FF imo.
My prediction for the natty is either UConn or Houston.
Everybody else is too inconsistent.
My prediction for the natty is either UConn or Houston.
Everybody else is too inconsistent.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2263
- Views: 81830
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Its insane.
If 2k transfer, that's basically half a roster per team on average.
If 2k transfer, that's basically half a roster per team on average.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1821
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
You could be right Billyboy. Back in the day we could recruit a kid who wasnt that highly rated, but would turn out to be very good after a couple of years, the under the radar types. And they would stay. But now, even if that were to happen again, they will be gone in a flash to a program with the ...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 551
- Views: 23596
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Are you talking about Archie?section(105) wrote: ↑1 month ago Michigan short list? No names, nut someone that can recruit, work the portal, handle their NIL and most importantly is not locked into a system come hell or high water and coach to adapt to the players skills…..
Lol
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
- Replies: 2339
- Views: 141310
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
I think so. A good loss if there ever was one. UConn doesn't make their FT's and the result might have been different.
UConn needed a game like that though. Get too cocky and it could bite them in the ass.
UConn needed a game like that though. Get too cocky and it could bite them in the ass.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1821
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
Earlier today on espn2 they were saying that it's become a straight pay to play free for all, NIL or no NIL. Those who pay the most will get the best talent. It was also mentioned that some sort of salary cap should be established, the amounts to differ based on conference. If that happens it will b...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1821
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!
The cart before the horse.
As BM just said, it doesn't work that way. But we keep trying!
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1395
- Views: 61324
Re: Understanding the NIL
If they actually followed that rule, we wouldn't sign anybody even remotely good.
What bullshit.
What bullshit.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1395
- Views: 61324
Re: Understanding the NIL
URI has an inherent problem that the big boys dont have. Our dedicated fan base is tiny compared to even some A10 programs like Dayton and VCU. We depend on our few large boosters for the vast majority of donations dollar wise. And if our small fan base is reluctant to donate, well that just adds to...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
- Replies: 551
- Views: 23596
Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel
We have Archie for at least another year and most likely 2.
If he can't get enough talent here, whether it's due to money or just poor recruiting, then he wont be extended after year 4 and let go then.
The powers that be are giving him the chance to succeed here, but the leash wont be very long.
If he can't get enough talent here, whether it's due to money or just poor recruiting, then he wont be extended after year 4 and let go then.
The powers that be are giving him the chance to succeed here, but the leash wont be very long.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1395
- Views: 61324
Re: Understanding the NIL
It sure sucks but what choice do we have?
If not enough money is raised, we will be doomed to eternal suckdom.
If not enough money is raised, we will be doomed to eternal suckdom.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 1821
Re: How much does Oak View Group 360 contribute to the Collective?
We can complain all we want about the current pay to play situation, but it's really simple. If we can't or won't pay then we can't get the players we need and we will continue to suck. Maybe things will change down the road (I like most hope they do) but until then we have to play the game. So dona...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
- Replies: 160
- Views: 5319
Re: Rhody Rehab is Open
I think we need our NIL fund to be a million or more, if we really want to be good.
An unfortunate necessity.
An unfortunate necessity.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1070
Re: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?
It's really much harder for a coach to develop a player who comes in with a low BB IQ. A lot of guys are very athletic, but that's only part of the equation. 2 guys can be equally athletic, but ones a 4 star and the other a 2. The difference is BB smarts. Baron landed a lot of athletic players, but ...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
- Replies: 725
- Views: 61633
Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
There will be several more openings before long.
We aren't even to Monday yet lol.
We aren't even to Monday yet lol.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
- Replies: 160
- Views: 5319
Re: Rhody Rehab is Open
No I'm not shocked, not at all, for the reasons Blue Man just mentioned.
It's just unfortunate. I hate it when guys dont work out here, and move on and flourish somewhere else.
Not saying Fou will, but some others have as we know.
It's just unfortunate. I hate it when guys dont work out here, and move on and flourish somewhere else.
Not saying Fou will, but some others have as we know.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2564
Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
If Hammond IS as good as advertised, Archie has to find a way to keep him here past next season. Just another reason why next season is so important. Archie spoke of having continuity. Of course he's right there. Again, our best teams were made up of guys that were here 3 or 4 years. Of course that'...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2564
Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
Hammond is absolutely key to any success we have starting next season.
Archie said when he signed that he was one of the best recruits he's ever got a commitment from.
Let's hope he's right.
Every URI team that was good that I can remember had a really good PG running the show.
Archie said when he signed that he was one of the best recruits he's ever got a commitment from.
Let's hope he's right.
Every URI team that was good that I can remember had a really good PG running the show.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2564
Re: How Many Current Players on Roster Nov 1?
I went with 8.
Top 6 from that list plus the 2 incoming.
Top 6 from that list plus the 2 incoming.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2263
- Views: 81830
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Yes Archie will have to recruit guys who wont be a cancer in the team, be able to play defense and actually shoot FT's better than I can.
He obviously whiffed on a few he brought in for this season. Can't do that any more.
He obviously whiffed on a few he brought in for this season. Can't do that any more.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2263
- Views: 81830
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
We wont be able to compete with top P5 programs for recruits. That's a fact that wont change no matter how much NIL money we could offer them. We have to win a few battles against our peers, the Daytons and VCU's of the world. Adam just made that point. That's top of our league. Not the top of the s...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How Far Is Rhody Going In The A10?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 985
Re: How Far Is Rhody Going In The A10?
Rhody went far.
As in back to RI really quick.
As in back to RI really quick.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
- Replies: 160
- Views: 5319
Re: Rhody Rehab is Open
When one of our better players is in such a hurry to announce his intention to leave, that's never a good sign.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2263
- Views: 81830
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
First of several to come.
What level of transfer we bring in to replace the departures will tell us a lot.
Higher level of player will indicate that there is more NIL money to distribute.
If not, then another shitty season awaits.
What level of transfer we bring in to replace the departures will tell us a lot.
Higher level of player will indicate that there is more NIL money to distribute.
If not, then another shitty season awaits.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1070
Re: How would you rate Coach Miller for the 2023-2024 Season?
A D for me. One caveat: Archie's hands were tied somewhat by lack of NIL money to offer higher rated recruits. As for bench coaching, poor rotations at critical times. Lack of player development, some players actually regressed during the season. Lastly, an inability to deal with poor attitudes and ...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 11414
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
We've got to get to the point where we can have success of course, but once there sustain that success. With winning gets the NIL funds consistently high which ensures we keep getting better talent. I can only imagine what UConns NIL fund is, and will continue to be with their success level! Along w...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
- Replies: 160
- Views: 5319
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, ...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 11414
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
If that's true that's sad. I know I've been critical of this staff too, but it's fair game. If our big boosters are happy with Archie? They must think he will turn it around once the NIL fund gets big enough to bring in better talent. I'm sure Archie has told the higher ups by now that he can't brin...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1205
Re: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
I know Archie's contract retension bonuses are in the budget, but going forward maybe the next coach's contract should include more incentive based bonuses rather than guaranteed money. Right now he's getting paid handsomely for doing what exactly? I know URI had to do this to get him here. At least...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
- Replies: 266
- Views: 5004
Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
ROI in Millers first 2 years here=0.
Loss of revenue=substantial and about to get worse.
The bean counters can't be happy.
Loss of revenue=substantial and about to get worse.
The bean counters can't be happy.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1205
Re: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
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...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: All Pro Sports
- Topic: NY Giants
- Replies: 610
- Views: 91043
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.
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.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
- Replies: 266
- Views: 5004
Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
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.
The worry is, some might stay who need to go, and some will go who we might want to keep.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
- Replies: 266
- Views: 5004
Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
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.
I will say though, I will watch to see who stays and who leaves. Other than that, that's it.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
- Replies: 266
- Views: 5004
Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
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.
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.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
- Replies: 266
- Views: 5004
Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
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 ...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1205
Re: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
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.
Today was a mercy killing.
I'm not even going to get excited about anybody the staff brings in.
Just about all were overated.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
- Replies: 266
- Views: 5004
Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
If the coach can't coach, who cares about the portal?
Hammond will be here one year only if this shit keeps happening.
Hammond will be here one year only if this shit keeps happening.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
- Replies: 266
- Views: 5004
Re: 3/12 | Saint Louis | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 1st Round
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 ...
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1205
Re: Can Anything Make This Season A Success This Week?
This season is dead to me.
Apologies to Tiki Barber lol.
Apologies to Tiki Barber lol.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1395
- Views: 61324
Re: Understanding the NIL
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.
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.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1395
- Views: 61324
Re: Understanding the NIL
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.
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.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Rhody Rehab is Open
- Replies: 160
- Views: 5319
Re: Rhody Rehab is Open
Lol
Old men like us yelling at clouds.
Like this entire season!
Old men like us yelling at clouds.
Like this entire season!
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
- Replies: 158
- Views: 3768
Re: 3/9 | Fordham | 1:00PM (ESPN+)
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.
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.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 11414
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
There could be off the court issues as to why he's not playing.
If so I doubt he stays.
If so I doubt he stays.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 11414
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
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.
What do we have to lose?
Another game or two?
This season has had a fork stuck in it for a while now.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 11414
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
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.
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.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
- Replies: 368
- Views: 11414
Re: Who is Archie Miller?
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.
That might be as hard to do as recruiting imo.
That has to be fixed above all else.
- 1 month ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1395
- Views: 61324
Re: Understanding the NIL
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 ...