Dan Hurley Coach's Show 2016-17

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

I noticed that everyone keeps their headset mics too far away from their mouths, especially the guests who join mid-show. So the sound engineer's solution is to raise the general levels and that just pulls in more noise.

That's always been a pet peeve of mine -- not being able to clearly hear the players who are often soft spoken and have deep voices. Get the mic in front of their mouth to pick up their voices, please, Stevie Mac!!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Was very impressed with Four. Smart kid, well spoken. I think the leaders in the locker room have probably already been established but I do think our guys would do well to emulate Four in the way carries himself and the way he works on his craft and how seriously he takes it.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

ARD is a large man.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 8 years ago

I love Dan's honesty

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

Who's the guy in between Jared and Earl? Is that a new walk on?

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

This week's show takes place at The Red Parrot in Newport Thursday at 6pm.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote:This week's show takes place at The Red Parrot in Newport Thirsday at 6pm.

Nice! Have had some good times at the Red Parrot back in the day.

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 8 years ago

Food at the Red Parrot sucks, but hopefully the room will be big enough. Last year's coaches show was at Brick Alley Pub and the room was too crowded.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Once we finally reach the promised land, aka the NCAA tournament, most of the current venues will not hold the crowds we'll get.

As much as I like the Mews, it's too small, or it will be too small......

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:Once we finally reach the promised land, aka the NCAA tournament, most of the current venues will not hold the crowds we'll get.

As much as I like the Mews, it's too small, or it will be too small......

That would be a nice problem to have.

If the crowds start to swell because of the team's success, there are plenty of more "banquet hall" facilities available in the winter, in South County and elsewhere in the state. Not much call for the wedding bookings from November to April that they normally get in the summer.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Yeah, like at a lot of the golf courses.

We do a lot at Quidnesset already. I could see that as a regular venue.....unless they completely close up shop during the winter.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

I don't think it makes any sense to broadcast a radio show from a banquet facility. It would be very weird to have a bunch of people standing or seated around a banquet hall watching three guys talk into microphones. The whole point is having it at a bar - it is about the atmosphere, not the number of people that can watch. If the bar is full, just listen to it on the radio. It is, after all, a radio show.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Agreed. Another problem we can't wait to have... oh no! too many fans want to be at the coach's show!!

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 8 years ago

TruePoint wrote:I don't think it makes any sense to broadcast a radio show from a banquet facility. It would be very weird to have a bunch of people standing or seated around a banquet hall watching three guys talk into microphones. The whole point is having it at a bar - it is about the atmosphere, not the number of people that can watch. If the bar is full, just listen to it on the radio. It is, after all, a radio show.

True! But if the team does get as popular as we'd all like, you also don't want to limit revenue opportunities, or conversely, to create a hazardous situation for a sponsor. (i.e. At a certain point, too many people at an event is as bad as too few.) I was actually thinking of places like the Towers (winter rate - $500 to $600) or Kinney Bungalow, which could also help the university and athletics build partnerships. The university is also now leasing a dock from Narragansett at Middlebridge, and that could be a nifty little place to have a yearly event, although I realize they have the Bay Campus out there anyway.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

Too bad we don't have a new modern sports bar, part of an on/near campus banquet type facility, run by hospitality folks......maybe part of the soon to come hotel......Maybe campus is in the middle of nowhere......I will keep dreaming.....

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:Too bad we don't have a new modern sports bar, part of an on/near campus banquet type facility, run by hospitality folks......maybe part of the soon to come hotel......Maybe campus is in the middle of nowhere......I will keep dreaming.....

It's been over a year since the hotel idea was brought up and I haven't heard anything about it since. Did I miss something or is that not going forward?

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:Too bad we don't have a new modern sports bar, part of an on/near campus banquet type facility, run by hospitality folks......maybe part of the soon to come hotel......Maybe campus is in the middle of nowhere......I will keep dreaming.....

Or even an 'old' 'antiquated' sports bar on/near campus...

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 8 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote:
section(105) wrote:Too bad we don't have a new modern sports bar, part of an on/near campus banquet type facility, run by hospitality folks......maybe part of the soon to come hotel......Maybe campus is in the middle of nowhere......I will keep dreaming.....
It's been over a year since the hotel idea was brought up and I haven't heard anything about it since. Did I miss something or is that not going forward?

In the planning stages, but I don't think they have any public plans on it out yet.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 8 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:
section(105) wrote:Too bad we don't have a new modern sports bar, part of an on/near campus banquet type facility, run by hospitality folks......maybe part of the soon to come hotel......Maybe campus is in the middle of nowhere......I will keep dreaming.....
Or even an 'old' 'antiquated' sports bar on/near campus...

Cucina Twist and the Pumphouse have flipped several times in the past 10 years, since I was finishing my undergrad stuff. While neither one was really a sports bar type of place, it's seemingly a tough area to have a restaurant. If you're going off-campus, most people would rather just drive the extra five minutes to hit up the Mews, it seems like.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Yeah, but while Cucina Twist was not a bad restaurant it was also not a great bar. Certainly not a "sports" bar.

Anyways, that restaurant went down because of what happened between Marra and Pinelli. It was a failing of the partnership, not of that particular restaurant or its location.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

I think the on campus lodging was being discussed as rather smallish, maybe a conference room or two; no bar, no restaurant, no banquet hall type venue. Just an on campus transient housing....Always thought an on campus hotel, college bar atmosphere, restaurant for faculty/guests, family visits, large enough hall for events, alum gatherings, etc, etc, would be an economic winner......I guess that's why my career was public sector!!!

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:Too bad we don't have a new modern sports bar, part of an on/near campus banquet type facility, run by hospitality folks......maybe part of the soon to come hotel......Maybe campus is in the middle of nowhere......I will keep dreaming.....

The closest thing to campus distance-wise is Homestead on Route 2. I also noticed a sign on Rt 1 South right by the Holiday Inn. That place 300 North (food is not great and is part of the hotel) is trying to advertise "Game Day Specials".

I cannot wait to see something go into where Cucina Twist is (whose food was also terrible).

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

What are some of the larger rooms in the memorial union used for these days? Since the drinking age was 18 when I was there, there was The Pub, The Rams Den and the even larger room upstairs. What was the name of that room? I just remember it was large enough for a Young Adults concert with several hundred students in it. Having one of the shows on campus might get more student interest.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:What are some of the larger rooms in the memorial union used for these days? Since the drinking age was 18 when I was there, there was The Pub, The Rams Den and the even larger room upstairs. What was the name of that room? I just remember it was large enough for a Young Adults concert with several hundred students in it. Having one of the shows on campus might get more student interest.

The Cup Room when I was there….

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:What are some of the larger rooms in the memorial union used for these days? Since the drinking age was 18 when I was there, there was The Pub, The Rams Den and the even larger room upstairs. What was the name of that room? I just remember it was large enough for a Young Adults concert with several hundred students in it. Having one of the shows on campus might get more student interest.

Sounds like a great idea...

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

bressler3south wrote:
Billyboy78 wrote:What are some of the larger rooms in the memorial union used for these days? Since the drinking age was 18 when I was there, there was The Pub, The Rams Den and the even larger room upstairs. What was the name of that room? I just remember it was large enough for a Young Adults concert with several hundred students in it. Having one of the shows on campus might get more student interest.
The Cup Room when I was there….

Yeah, that's what it was.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

Bingo, put the Coaches Show on campus, like the union, but the again no bar atmosphere......

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

section(105) wrote:Bingo, put the Coaches Show on campus, like the union, but the again no bar atmosphere......

Just do it once and see how it goes.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
section(105) wrote:Bingo, put the Coaches Show on campus, like the union, but the again no bar atmosphere......
Just do it once and see how it goes.

It is a pretty cool idea. I guess maybe there would be an issue with sponsors maybe? Isn't the sponsor a beer company? Would be cool to do it at least once though.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

It's ALL about sponsors -- getting fans to visit a place that perhaps they've never gone, or haven't visited in a while. Plus having it around the state provides fans from all corners with better access to Coach Hurley.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

It's perfect the way it is now. How did we even start this conversation?

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 8 years ago

Apparently, I hijacked it......my bad

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

Actually I think it was Rambone, but in any case I just don't get the issue.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Was just saying that the venues might be too small in the future.

What's the harm in that?

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
section(105) wrote:Bingo, put the Coaches Show on campus, like the union, but the again no bar atmosphere......
Just do it once and see how it goes.

University Club still exists?
Serves booze….

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 8 years ago

Anybody get anything out of tonight's show?

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

I liked the part where he talked about needing a TV and a better beverage selection in the pubicle.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 8 years ago

Is there a link to the show anywhere? I cannot find

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

yep, it's here: http://www.itsabouttimetheygotatvinthat ... otepub.com

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:Who's the guy in between Jared and Earl? Is that a new walk on?

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 8 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:yep, it's here: http://www.itsabouttimetheygotatvinthat ... otepub.com

Thanks

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

This week's show

http://www.920whjj.com/media/play/26575830/

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:
Billyboy78 wrote:Who's the guy in between Jared and Earl? Is that a new walk on?

Supposedly he picked coming to URI for football in large part because Fleming would allow him to walk on to the basketball team in the off-season. Steve and Don liked his shot form.

BleedBlue87 · Unread post by **BleedBlue87** » 8 years ago

Here is a little tidbit about Rex:

http://bayathletics.org/2015/05/28/rex- ... de-island/

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

The dates and locations for the remaining coach's shows have been announced:

Thursday, December 17 - Kitty Murtagh's, North Kingstown
Thursday, January 7 - Dave's Bar & Grille, Warwick
Thursday, January 14 - Mews Tavern, Wakefield
Wednesday, January 20 - Providence Coal Fired Pizza, North Kingstown
Thursday, January 28 - Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille, Warwick
Thursday, February 4 - Buffalo Wild Wings, Warwick
Wednesday, February 10 - Dan's Place, West Greenwich
Thursday, February 18 - Matunuck Oyster Bar, South Kingstown
Monday, February 29 - Red Parrot, Newport
Monday, March 7 - Mews Tavern, Wakefield
Monday, March 14 - George's of Galilee, Narragansett
Monday, March 21 - Mews Tavern, Wakefield

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 8 years ago

http://www.920whjj.com/media/play/26593017/

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

When/where is the next one?

Nevermind, it's Thursday at Dave's Bar & Grill

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 8 years ago

I'd love to see one in the northern part of the state.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

steviep123 wrote:I'd love to see one in the northern part of the state.

Completely agree. Last year's show at Pj's in Johnston had the place completely packed. They were supposed to do one at the end of the year at Wright's, but the snow messed things up.

In my opinion this is just a part of a larger problem with the university as a whole. Despite being the flagship state university they seem content to act like a directional school only focused on the southern part of the state. I understand that most events are going to be clustered around campus, but the scarcity of programs north of Providence in a state this size is inexcusable. I understand most times I have to come to URI, but sometimes it would be nice if they came to me so to speak, and I have to wonder how much the lack of outreach in the northern part of the state hurts funding.

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