State of the Program/Our Fan's Sanity

GY=URI · Unread post by **GY=URI** » 9 years ago

I am a novice at posting on this site.
My post makes sense. I am not a novice of the game.
I have been a URI fan long before some of you posters were born.
You will not hear from me again... reading this site is entertaining enough.

nowaczykf · Unread post by **nowaczykf** » 9 years ago

VCU fan here. Not a troll. Disappointed that URI didn't make the NCAA, as you have a classy program based on aggressive defense. I think that VCU and URI have similar programs and fan bases, so it's easy to root for you.
Looking forward to an ultra-competitive season next year in the A10. Shaka mentioned this in his post-game presser on Sunday. So many young teams with talented players. I am hoping that the OOC scheduling of A10 teams is ambitious, and we get 6 or more in the NCAA next year.
Hang tough. Roll through the NIT and win it all. See you in Brooklyn next year.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:I'm getting rich off the royalties from my book.
I'm ghostwriting one for Blue Man entitled:
Fuck Everyone We Play + Fuck Their Fans, Too!

Hahahahahahahahahahhaha

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 9 years ago

GY=URI wrote:I am a novice at posting on this site.
My post makes sense. I am not a novice of the game.
I have been a URI fan long before some of you posters were born.
You will not hear from me again... reading this site is entertaining enough.

Like OMG lighten up, its a joke because we don't say that name anymore, as a joke of course, its not like I really get puke in my mouth when I utter the syllables jor-dan-hare.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

GY=URI, people are just kidding. We bust each other plenty here.
It's like a cyber sports bar.

nowaczykf, I think many of us feel as you do. VCU is the program we
most want to emulate.
Shaka is the coach we want Hurley to morph into.
VCU fans are welcomed here, as District Balller can attest.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

Does Shavon Thompson graduate?

. I wish.

Syracuse's Christmas?

We need a guy that is better than Earl is right now, and then we need Earl to be better than he is right now.

I think Earl can be better in terms of less fouling and more confidence. When he feels comfortable his offensive rebounding is out of this world. I think he drew a foul on the opposing team every game he played while offensive rebounding.

Then we need Iverson to fully buy in and the NCAA to throw us a bone. BUT HE WAS KIND OF KICKED OUT, maybe they waive for that?

And a NIT title. We need a NIT title.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

nowaczykf wrote:VCU fan here. Not a troll. Disappointed that URI didn't make the NCAA, as you have a classy program based on aggressive defense. I think that VCU and URI have similar programs and fan bases, so it's easy to root for you.
Looking forward to an ultra-competitive season next year in the A10. Shaka mentioned this in his post-game presser on Sunday. So many young teams with talented players. I am hoping that the OOC scheduling of A10 teams is ambitious, and we get 6 or more in the NCAA next year.
Hang tough. Roll through the NIT and win it all. See you in Brooklyn next year.

We are literally trying to be you guys. Everyone is starting to buy in up here, hopefully we start to see what you guys have. You guys dominated Brooklyn, hopefully we'll have the same type of contingent there in the years to come.

Can't believe you guys went and won 4 games in 4 days. Class of the conference. Hope you can shock some people dancing.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

4 games in 4 days, without their PG, who led the country in steals. And their best player with a bad ankle.

That's really saying something.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Agreed, impressive run by VCU in Brooklyn. Kick ass in the NCAAs.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

nowaczykf wrote:VCU fan here. Not a troll. Disappointed that URI didn't make the NCAA, as you have a classy program based on aggressive defense. I think that VCU and URI have similar programs and fan bases, so it's easy to root for you.
Looking forward to an ultra-competitive season next year in the A10. Shaka mentioned this in his post-game presser on Sunday. So many young teams with talented players. I am hoping that the OOC scheduling of A10 teams is ambitious, and we get 6 or more in the NCAA next year.
Hang tough. Roll through the NIT and win it all. See you in Brooklyn next year.

I was definitely pulling for you guys to win the A10 once we were out. Hard to hate on VCU, love everything about them except when we're on the same court!

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

I am rooting for every A-10 team in the post-season.....I would even root for UMass if they were there.....

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

Ramulous wrote:I am rooting for every A-10 team in the post-season.....I would even root for UMass if they were there.....

True. Nice win by GW last night, BTW.

xcrun · Unread post by **xcrun** » 9 years ago

The team under Hurley has been a true pleasure to watch. IMO he totally got robbed by not being A-10 coach of the year. Unlike some previous coaches I never once felt like we were doomed. I thought we could pull it off right up until the last minute. It was extraordinarily exciting. Most upsetting thing was not getting to see us play Sunday.

Looking forward to the tournament next year. Hopefully as I have read on here BWW is out for alumni events. There are some really nice local places with a much better floor plan we could grab. I think I will actually book hotel a few months out as I am confident we will be back and strong.

As for VCU totally agree on the fan base being similar. Very nice people. Some of the other teams fans I have a few questions on...

Also, VCU's band is nothing short of phenomenal.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

GY=URI wrote:I am a novice at posting on this site.
My post makes sense. I am not a novice of the game.
I have been a URI fan long before some of you posters were born.
You will not hear from me again... reading this site is entertaining enough.

GY=URI wrote:
I hope the big man coming is a big man coach who can teach the
guards (and Hurley) how to involve the big man more. And also to get Iffy
off the bench and Jordan Hare back on the TEAM.....

GY=URI,
I think you should reconsider and continue to post. I was kidding when I saw that you wrote Jordan Hare's name - I thought to myself "Uh oh....look out" because I know the extreme feelings towards the guys ability.
Believe me I have taken a beating on the guy and as excited as I was to have him come back it just broke my heart when he did not stick with the team this year. I think he should have stuck it out even if he was not the starting line up from day 1. Some don't think he ever would have been in the starting line up but that was certainly not me. It was a shame that we lost Rokas Gustys who we were on strongly then that initiative faded when Jordan announced his return to the surprise / shock of many. So we not only gained then lost Hare, but also quite possibly a big man or two who might have considered us.

At any rate I think Hare would have helped us a lot - BUT if the chemistry with the team was not going to be there then the decision was right for all. I wish him well - and think he is a very funny, talented individual who unfortunatly did not have things work out for him here for whatever reason(s).

The board is fun, full of absolutely passionate fans many of whom have long seniority.

What I wish there was more of would be posters like you who post what they think that might be different from the majority. I agree with some of what you posted. Got me to thinking.

I also wish there was more tolerance for differing opinions and not calling people names or degrading them as unknowledge - there is too much agree with me or else

But bottom line it's a great place and you should feel free to post imho

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

GY=URI wrote:I am a novice at posting on this site.
My post makes sense. I am not a novice of the game.
I have been a URI fan long before some of you posters were born.
You will not hear from me again... reading this site is entertaining enough.

AND I'M A VIRGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eat up, BigBoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

George Reeves. Lots of speculation as to how he died.
The movie Hollywoodland, starring Ben Affleck as Reeves,
was a fascinating look at his death and showed
three possibilities that could have lead to his death.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

Three years ago today this all got started. I can't decide if that seems like a short or a long time ago.

RoadyJay · Unread post by **RoadyJay** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:Three years ago today this all got started. I can't decide if that seems like a short or a long time ago.

Long... Short... just happy it happened!

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

RoadyJay wrote:
ace wrote:Three years ago today this all got started. I can't decide if that seems like a short or a long time ago.
Long... Short... just happy it happened!

Regardless, you're both good-looking -- even if you are animated!!!!!!!

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Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:Three years ago today this all got started. I can't decide if that seems like a short or a long time ago.

That was a GREAT day. Enjoyed being in Keaney on that sunny day to welcome the Hurley's into our family.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:Three years ago today this all got started. I can't decide if that seems like a short or a long time ago.

Thought about posting a thread about this. But as long as people are remembering it, that's all I care about.

Crazy what accountability, hard work, and a refusal to accept mediocrity will do.

Progress not the process. Thank you Dan.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

I got ya covered, Blue Man.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:I got ya covered, Blue Man.

Hell yes! I still owe you tequila shots at Paco's Tacos. If we wind up in NYC again this season, I hope I see your face!

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

Happy Dan Hurley Hiring Day

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Ace is usually disguised as an empty chair, or Clark Kent, mild mannered reporter.
She's like Batman, Deep Throat, The Unknown Soldier, or Zorro.
Nobody is supposed to know her true identity.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Unapologetic kiss ass, this guy:

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

Legend has it that Ace is married to Sam the Ram and her brother in law is Gandy.......

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

"Progress not the process."

This would be a great bumper sticker.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

Ramulous wrote:Legend has it that Ace is married to Sam the Ram and her brother in law is Gandy.......

Ace, what does Sam do now that he can't use a phone booth to call Reynolds??? Do he and Superman use the same one?????

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Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Ace is usually disguised as an empty chair, or Clark Kent, mild mannered reporter.
She's like Batman, Deep Throat, The Unknown Soldier, or Zorro.
Nobody is supposed to know her true identity.

My guess is Andrea Hurley's best friend.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Bress, what is that guy trying to do to that poor ram?
Sam the Ram is alive and well, and wants a big man recruit.
Andrea Hurley....she needs to do stand up comedy.
Funnier than anyone I know.
Incredibly well manners boys, too.
Great family.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Bress, what is that guy trying to do to that poor ram?
Sam the Ram is alive and well, and wants a big man recruit.
Andrea Hurley....she needs to do stand up comedy.
Funnier than anyone I know.
Incredibly well manners boys, too.
Great family.

Obviously he's a nitwit, yet the Tube title was "Sam the Ram"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

I'm just a person who knows some people and loves basketball.

But I'd be cool with being Batman. Or Ironman. Either is acceptable.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

No, I'm Ironman!
I love ironing.......

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:No, I'm Ironman!
I love ironing.......

YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

My ex-wife used to hate it, when I insisted on ironing my suits,
when I came home from work or going out.
I asked her, "You're not doing it, so why do you care?"
"Well, it's stupid!" was her reply.
Nothing worse than people looking like they slept in their clothes.
Take some pride in what you wear.

Ashcat · Unread post by **Ashcat** » 9 years ago

Number one line-of-week in Bill Reynolds’ Commentary column in today’s ProJo says it all to me; “LINE OF THE WEEK comes from Dan Hurley on his URI basketball program: “What comes next is going to be big, and it’s going to be beautiful.”

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

We're getting a BBW, instead of the Ram?

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

Ashcat wrote:Number one line-of-week in Bill Reynolds’ Commentary column in today’s ProJo says it all to me; “LINE OF THE WEEK comes from Dan Hurley on his URI basketball program: “What comes next is going to be big, and it’s going to be beautiful.”

I rather hope he means a good-looking, agile 7-footer.

Or he could mean:

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ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:My ex-wife used to hate it, when I insisted on ironing my suits,
when I came home from work or going out.
I asked her, "You're not doing it, so why do you care?"
"Well, it's stupid!" was her reply.
Nothing worse than people looking like they slept in their clothes.
Take some pride in what you wear.

Young people today rarely know what to do with an iron. I love to iron and even steam. (Gee my life sucks).

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

ramfan85 wrote:
rodfromcranston wrote:My ex-wife used to hate it, when I insisted on ironing my suits,
when I came home from work or going out.
I asked her, "You're not doing it, so why do you care?"
"Well, it's stupid!" was her reply.
Nothing worse than people looking like they slept in their clothes.
Take some pride in what you wear.
Young people today rarely know what to do with an iron. I love to iron and even steam. (Gee my life sucks).

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rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

My old work partner used to call me Felix Unger,
because I'm a neat freak,
and he was Oscar Madison, the consumate slob.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

I also press my suits before I wear them.....especially the pants where the hanger leaves an imprint where the fold is...and the back of the jacket....

Rhody72 · Unread post by **Rhody72** » 9 years ago

You can name a few of "what-ifs" that would have resulted in an A10 championship for URI. But, they are offset by few bad things that didn't happen.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

What's that got to do with ironing?
This one comes in Keaney Blue!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

I think we should start talking about spray starch .....

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 9 years ago

There is absolutely no reason to wear nice clothing (a suit) if you're going to wear it wrinkled. A 'nice' suit that is wrinkled makes a person look homeless, wrinkled casual clothing usually makes a person look blue collar, which doesn't even cause an eyebrow to be raised. A wrinkled suit conjures images of weeks without bathing.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

To loosely quote George Hamilton in Zorro, as he was talking to the peasants, "It's not a sin to be poor, only to dress poorly."

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Zorro The Gay Blade. Great but, underappreciated film, because it managed to offend
so many of Hollywood's pet groups.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Running Ram wrote:There is absolutely no reason to wear nice clothing (a suit) if you're going to wear it wrinkled. A 'nice' suit that is wrinkled makes a person look homeless, wrinkled casual clothing usually makes a person look blue collar, which doesn't even cause an eyebrow to be raised. A wrinkled suit conjures images of weeks without bathing.

Agree. I hate wrinkles. I can use an iron or steamer on my clothes. Still trying to find something for my face...