ARD To Join Hurley's Staff

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

Tom98 wrote:I'm happy about ARD...def big win for Martin

Big win for Hassan, and all our big guys. Hopefully Antonio can figure out how to get the most out of Iffy, Watson, and Berry too.

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

The silver lining is that this is another step in program building - ARD is one of our own. A beloved player, an overachiever and an all time great. All great companies and programs grow from within, we don't have a ton of former players in the coaching fraternity so it is certainly a great moment to have one of those rare few come back to lead a new era in Rhody hoops. ARD can also be part of a succession plan, and while Grasso may have been a splashier hire in the short term, for true Rhody fans ARD was the better hire towards building a program that endures. Hassan hit the lottery today.

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

Great Hire!!!

This is what I'm talking about right here when I write about the program's arch. And why I trust DH to get the job done, like I've stated in the past, I get to make observations about the current state of the program without it being negative because I believe that DH is as smart as he is enthusiastic and ethical. My frustrations and/or observations in the past about lack of focus on post play were usually stated with the caveat that I see a greater arch for our program and I understand it is a..... yes wait for it........ a.... PROCESS.

I think until now it was fair to question what we have besides PT to lure the better of the post players to our program and that is not an indictment on any current or former staff's ability to coach up bigs. It's a comment about perceptions, how are recruits and casuals perceiving what could be gained as a power forward by coming to Rhody? I'm more than thrilled about this hire, but it doesn't change my expectations because I believe DH will continue to craft a top notch program. Count me among those who love ARD, for that reason I really hope this is a perfect fit and even setting that aside my more rational mind says it is will be a perfect fit.

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

Welcome home ARD !!!

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

ARD brings to this staff an ASST who won't take less than a full effort every time out, just like the head coach. I never noticed the asst's we had last year really getting into it. They were more like robots. He was a true warrior and probably got more out of his 6'5" body than any player who has ever played here. I love this move for two reasons. the first I already mentioned and the second is he is one of us and understands the love that we all have for this school. He knows you can be successful here and will bring that every day to practice with these kids.

Welcome Home ARD!!!!

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

Rhodyhooopz wrote:ARD brings to this staff an ASST who won't take less than a full effort every time out, just like the head coach. I never noticed the asst's we had last year really getting into it. They were more like robots. He was a true warrior and probably got more out of his 6'5" body than any player who has ever played here. I love this move for two reasons. the first I already mentioned and the second is he is one of us and understands the love that we all have for this school. He knows you can be successful here and will bring that every day to practice with these kids.

Welcome Home ARD!!!!

He was more like 6'7" or 6'8", but I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments. ARD was my all-time favorite Ram not because of his overall talent level, but because he played with such tenacity and determination and hustle...fun player to watch. Adding a guy of his caliber to our coaching staff can only lead to good things in my opinion. Glad to have you back, ARD!

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 9 years ago

Great news!! Thrilled with the addition - can't wait to see him on the sidelines!

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

Wow, this is so great to hear!

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

Rarely has this board seen such solidarity.
The right move at the right time.

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

Agreed ^^^

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

ARD has already accomplished a rare feat = turned KeaneyBlue into a love fest!

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 9 years ago

Anyone notice Preston is now an assistant at Creighton?

Shaolin Swat · Unread post by **Shaolin Swat** » 9 years ago

steviep123 wrote:Anyone notice Preston is now an assistant at Creighton?

It was being mentioned on the Coaching Carousel thread. I wonder if his decision to make the move was an indictment of what the situation at BC is like or if he felt that this was a great opportunity that he couldn't pass up

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

steviep123 wrote:Anyone notice Preston is now an assistant at Creighton?

Yep.

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

The only bad part of the hire is that every article that mentions it is also a reminder of just how long it's been since the last tournament appearance for this program. I'd say that changes this season, though.

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

Ace going out there on a limb! You read it first here on KeaneyBlue!

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

It's OK, ATP, you don't have to follow every post Ace makes, with a.........

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

ATPTourFan wrote:Ace going out there on a limb! You read it first here on KeaneyBlue!

Nah, hardly a bold claim. They'll be one of the favorites to win the conference.

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

Amazing. Even our rivals to the north think this is a good hire.
I'd forgotten that ARD got his first coaching job with Ed Cooley at
Fairfield.

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

Disano article on the ARD hiring up on Cox Hub

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

bigappleram wrote:Disano article on the ARD hiring up on Cox Hub

http://www.coxhub.com/articles/antonio- ... ode-island

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

Great ARD highlight package included....loved seeing some of those old clips.

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

Another gem by Chris.
Love that tape! Lamar, Luther, Preston and
even a David Arigbabu sighting!
I'm still pumped over this hire!

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

The unwelcome presence of Gary Tanguay almost ruined it for me. Almost.

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

That was great! Superb quality as well.

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

Holy crap, not what I expected to see when I refreshed this page today! what a great time to be a Rhody fan

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

ARD is one of my all time favorite Rams, I'm soooo pumped he will be representing us, he truly is an all time great here. Great hire!!!!

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

BOOM! Great news.

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

Talked to Tone tonight; he is psyched! So glad for him and SO GLAD FOR ALL OF US!!!

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

Just the facts, ma'am.

Recruiting and tutoring the next frontcourt standout at URI will be Reynolds-Dean’s primary responsibilities.
“In recruiting I always tell parents, ‘It’s hard to send your 6-foot-9 kid to a place where he’s getting coached by a guy who’s 5-foot-10 who never played in the post,’” Reynolds-Dean said. “It’s a totally different dynamic.”

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

YES! I've heard that before, and said it many times, and was told I was nuts!

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

1) Rod, you are nuts but it has nothing to do with that line from ARD.

2) The height of the coach has nothing to do with the ability of the coach. Pete Newell (Pete Newell's Big Man Camp?) was 6'2" tall. At Wisconsin, Frank Kaminsky, Jon Leuer, Greg Stiemsma, Nigel Hayes, etc. have been primarily developed by an assistant named Gary Close. Rod...you could post him up.

http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-baskb ... 82329.html

3) ARD is using that line as a recruiting hook/shtick. But it has no basis in reality.

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

Good, you go up to ARD and tell him he's full of shit.
How's that?
While you're at it, go tell John Thompson Sr. that Ewing, Mutombo and Morning
didn't play for him, because he could relate to big men.
Oh, and Close is mostly known as a shooting coach, not a big man coach.
Read the article you posted. Not one word about coaching bigs.

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

When Pete Newell developed his basketball skills 6'2" was a lot closer to the average post players height than it is now, IMO he was skilled at coaching post play because he identified with post players, in turn post players identified with him. In a way our coaches have been guard centric recently which I'm totally cool with, but we (I, not speaking for others) are happy to strike a better balance in what our staff can offer PFs coming in and how it should translate into better offense/balance to have a good coach that identifies with post players on staff.

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

This is the most insane argument ever, Elmer Fudd aka Bill B is the guru of all coaching right now. What the hell does he know about being 6'5 and 250 pounds yet he still manages to coach a fine defense.

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

bigappleram wrote:This is the most insane argument ever, Elmer Fudd aka Bill B is the guru of all coaching right now. What the hell does he know about being 6'5 and 250 pounds yet he still manages to coach a fine defense.

Belichick has a great defensive mind. He also has position coaches to teach the techniques and finer points of each defensive position.

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

New Koch article...

http://www.providencejournal.com/articl ... 14010/NEWS

“I want to be a part of getting my school back to the NCAA Tournament,” Reynolds-Dean said. “I owe them that.”

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 9 years ago

theblueram wrote:New Koch article...

http://www.providencejournal.com/articl ... 14010/NEWS

“I want to be a part of getting my school back to the NCAA Tournament,” Reynolds-Dean said. “I owe them that.”

I must say, Koch has been outstanding since the Journal hired him. He's exceeded my expectations, and I'm sure a few others on this board as well.

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

Great article.

gotta say (warning: mostly off topic ) the projo site is the slowest, it runs 45 scripts! which means there are about 40 ad's running at all times. For a poor guy with an old computer like myself, it can be frustrating.

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

Thinking WAY into the future. And I have no idea what the answer is, but I'm just throwing it out there. Do you think ARD is head coaching material some time down the line?

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

Great thought Billy, I think regardless if he is HC he is part of a succession plan if/when the time comes. One of the many reasons this is a great hire for our future.

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

In the looking way ahead of ourselves category, will there be a day ARD and Murphy are on the staff together? if that day comes who does what? I think we may have seen the last of PM on our sidelines.

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

Not sure when that day will be.
Dan and family just moved into their new home,
and Andrea said she's never moving again.
Then again, Sally Harrick said the same thing........
As for Preston, he's told me that his number one career goal is
to become head coach at URI someday.
I know there are many people at URI who share his wish.
He could be our Ed Cooley. A guy who always wanted the job and
will not be looking to better deal himself.
Preston and ARD are very close, so I could see ARD becoming Associate Head Coach
under PMurph.
However, for the foreseeable future, we have a coach, whose job
is far from completed, and is building a program to be proud of.

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

Yeah, that's why I capitalized WAY.

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

Every assistant coach, worth his salt, has a dream to become a head coach, especially at his alma mater. Preston's and A R-D's first steps to that goal is to become a head coach elsewhere to prove that they can successfully do the job.
Here, with us, they have the cachet. Elsewhere and with "outsiders," they don't.

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

In college basketball, things seem to happen very quickly,
as any URI fan can attest.
We have been very fortunate to have had Bobby,
Preston and now ARD on staff.
Bobby seems born to greatness, Preston is moving upward
in his career, and is highly respected, and ARD is given his chance to shine, here.
When I think of CFL's staffs, I think of Skerry, and most everyone else
seems a blur.
Technically, Dan already has a Pac 10 and NEC head coach in his coaching tree.
Pretty good for a guy who hasn't been a head coach for very long.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:In college basketball, things seem to happen very quickly,
as any URI fan can attest.
We have been very fortunate to have had Bobby,
Preston and now ARD on staff.
Bobby seems born to greatness, Preston is moving upward
in his career, and is highly respected, and ARD is given his chance to shine, here.
When I think of CFL's staffs, I think of Skerry, and most everyone else
seems a blur.
Technically, Dan already has a Pac 10 and NEC head coach in his coaching tree.
Pretty good for a guy who hasn't been a head coach for very long.

And as the URI program strengthens, and Coach Hurley's "tree grows," all will share in the sweet success -- especially the TRUE KEANEY BLUE.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 9 years ago

Welcome home ARD!

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

Late to the party - but... YES. I love Antonio Reynolds-Dean. Suit him up and make bigs cover him & battle him in practice early on. Great addition to the staff. A team with a bunch of guys with his work ethic and common sense will do great things.

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