Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 3 years ago

rhodylaw wrote: ↑3 years ago If the team isn’t tested before they practice again I would be shocked.

They are going to be tested again this week.

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 3 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 years ago
If they don't play they will be more likely to go out and party.

He said while riding his rainbow unicorn ...

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 3 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑3 years ago
rhodylaw wrote: ↑3 years ago If the team isn’t tested before they practice again I would be shocked.
They are going to be tested again this week.

I imagine they have been and will be tested frequently.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 3 years ago

What about regular college students non athletes how often are they required to be tested ??

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 3 years ago

Ramulous wrote: ↑3 years ago Why isn't Martin in Storrs area nightclubs?

Have you ever been to Storrs? if you had you probably wouldn't ask.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 3 years ago

They are especially tested when they return back to campus before they practice. Very stringent

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 3 years ago

My sources indicate that the event that Fatts was at with Martin was a going away party for Davida Dale who is heading overseas to play professionally

Not just a random night out on the town.

Rhodyram · Unread post by **Rhodyram** » 3 years ago

Ramulous wrote: ↑3 years ago My sources indicate that the event that Fatts was at with Martin was a going away party for Davida Dale who is heading overseas to play professionally

Not just a random night out on the town.

I saw the IG story. That club was packed like pre-COVID. It was unbelievable that it was happening. Even more that it was posted...

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 3 years ago

IF CBB can be derailed by college kids being college kids...probably shouldn't even attempt it.
I want them to play, but if 'acting like a college student' can put the season in jeopardy...it's silly to even try to start.

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 3 years ago

Fatts doesn’t have COVID for the life of Christ.

Rhodyram · Unread post by **Rhodyram** » 3 years ago

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑3 years ago Fatts doesn’t have COVID for the life of Christ.

He probably doesn’t, but his judgement in this situation sucks.

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 3 years ago

I think Tom Moore reserved the table.

PeteRI · Unread post by **PeteRI** » 3 years ago

Note to TruePoint:

Please start a new room called Damn Those Kids!

It can be filled with old farts yelling about kids today

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 3 years ago

Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑3 years ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 years ago
If they don't play they will be more likely to go out and party.
He said while riding his rainbow unicorn ...

How is that not true?

If they play they will be incentivized to not hang out with people.

So in January when the season is going on and they're getting tested frequently they will be like "oh well, still going to the hookah bar"

No they're 100% more likely to go out and be with the general public more without the incentivization to not do so. With Cox breathing down their necks to stay away from people.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 3 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 years ago
Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑3 years ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 years ago
If they don't play they will be more likely to go out and party.
He said while riding his rainbow unicorn ...
How is that not true?

If they play they will be incentivized to not hang out with people.

So in January when the season is going on and they're getting tested frequently they will be like "oh well, still going to the hookah bar"

No they're 100% more likely to go out and be with the general public more without the incentivization to not do so. With Cox breathing down their necks to stay away from people.

Disagree. College kids are gonna college kid. The only way I think we get a season is if the state of the world is such that..college kids can be college kids. If it's so dangerous that they can't be kids, probably best to bag it because, what's the likelihood a bunch of mostly minors, are going to be able to be that responsible, 100% of the time, for 5 months? (And, I am NOT faulting the kids at all) People will be on pins and needles every day (like much of this board?) and players will be getting karen-ed all over the place - just like the above...it will be gross. If they want to give it a go, great, I just can't see a season happening with restrictions. Actually, I can maybe see a season starting with restrictions...but not playing all the way through.

I'm thinking at this point, in the absence of full blown regular season...will try to see if my season tix can be for next year, and take my chances with individual game purchases if there are any this year.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 3 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 years ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 years ago
Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑3 years ago

He said while riding his rainbow unicorn ...
How is that not true?

If they play they will be incentivized to not hang out with people.

So in January when the season is going on and they're getting tested frequently they will be like "oh well, still going to the hookah bar"

No they're 100% more likely to go out and be with the general public more without the incentivization to not do so. With Cox breathing down their necks to stay away from people.
Disagree. College kids are gonna college kid. The only way I think we get a season is if the state of the world is such that..college kids can be college kids. If it's so dangerous that they can't be kids, probably best to bag it because, what's the likelihood a bunch of mostly minors, are going to be able to be that responsible, 100% of the time, for 5 months? (And, I am NOT faulting the kids at all) People will be on pins and needles every day (like much of this board?) and players will be getting karen-ed all over the place - just like the above...it will be gross. If they want to give it a go, great, I just can't see a season happening with restrictions. Actually, I can maybe see a season starting with restrictions...but not playing all the way through.

I'm thinking at this point, in the absence of full-blown regular season...will try to see if my season tix can be for next year, and take my chances with individual game purchases if there are any this year.

It will be easier to accomplish with basketball because fewer players mean less of a possibility of one getting the virus. However, if you have an outbreak it will force you to cancel games as you don't have the roster size of a football team. One outbreak will keep you from having future outbreaks because they will thus build immunity.

The issue with college football right now is the contact tracing. If you are near somebody with it then you have to quarantine up to 14 days, even if you test negative multiple times because of the incubation period of the virus.

According to the CDC though, that type of procedure shouldn't be warranted. They said on August 26th that asymptomatic people do not need to be tested for coronavirus, even if they have been in close contact with an infected person. If they liberalize their protocols it would be much easier to keep a season afloat.

Otherwise, most football players have gotten sick when they're sent home. A lot of them are committed to isolating themselves from the public. I know college kids will be college kids, but if the incentivization is there, it will make a difference and thus make them less likely to get the virus.

We are also a long long way off from November and the national case and death totals continue to go down steadily, so that is hopeful.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 3 years ago

I hope there's a season as well. But, I think if we're going to rely on the extracurricular choices of teenagers and 20-22 year olds to act responsibly to save/start, or keep the season going, we are seriously fooling ourselves. Again, I hope the season happens, but if it has to depend on kids not being kids...can probably fughettaboutit. Needs to be more solid than that.

ProviPaul87 · Unread post by **ProviPaul87** » 3 years ago

Just saw this...

https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/col ... 9dd4c.html

national list of 'lesser known stars' including Fatts!

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 3 years ago

Rhodyram wrote: ↑3 years ago
Taylor Swift wrote: ↑3 years ago Fatts doesn’t have COVID for the life of Christ.
He probably doesn’t, but his judgement in this situation sucks.

DM if you want to know facts

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 3 years ago

LoveThoseRams · Unread post by **LoveThoseRams** » 3 years ago

CamsRams wrote: ↑3 years ago

Congrats to Fatts...but 3 out of the 15 are A10 players. That is a good look!

RhodysRelevant · Unread post by **RhodysRelevant** » 3 years ago

It's going to be awful if I cant see Fatts at the Ryan center in person his senior year

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 3 years ago

RhodysRelevant wrote: ↑3 years ago It's going to be awful if I cant see Fatts at the Ryan center in person his senior year

.......yeah, for sure, think about how he feels.......’oh great a virtual senior nite celebration......’

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 3 years ago

Summary
9 Seniors
5 Juniors
1 Freshman

9 from P5 Conferences
3 from A10

Jalen Crutcher Dayton SR
Jacob Gilyard Richmond SR
Fatts Russell URI SR
McKinley Wright IV Colorado SR
Colbey Ross Pepperdine SR
Geo Baker Rutgers SR
Collin Gillespie Villanova SR
Marcus Garrett Kansas SR
Rent Martin Arizona State SR

Marcus Zegarowski Creighton JR
Kihei Clark Virginia JR
Ja’Vonte Smart LSU JR
Jared Butler Baylor JR
Ago Dosunmu Illinois JR

Cade Cunningham Oklahoma State FR

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 3 years ago

section(105) wrote: ↑3 years ago
RhodysRelevant wrote: ↑3 years ago It's going to be awful if I cant see Fatts at the Ryan center in person his senior year
.......yeah, for sure, think about how he feels.......’oh great a virtual senior nite celebration......’

It is going to be awful. Put it on the list of awful things. 2020 sucks.

Go Rams · Unread post by **Go Rams** » 3 years ago

He could come back for another season and have a sold out Senior night. He would also be the leader of a deep, dominant 2022 team and (maybe most importantly for his legacy) finish his career as the Rams all-time leading scorer. Unless he is a guaranteed first round pick, that has to be more appealing than $100k of pre-tax earnings in a league he can join the following year if he isn’t a first round pick by 2022.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 3 years ago

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 3 years ago

I don't see this as an inexplicable snub. These 5 guys are outstanding defensive players.

Fatts gets a ton of steals but opposing teams were taking it to Fatts offensively towards the end of last season and having good results.

1st Teams A10 is deserving.

RhodyKyle · Unread post by **RhodyKyle** » 3 years ago

https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... 21-season/

#31

PeteRI · Unread post by **PeteRI** » 3 years ago

Thank you for all the chills, spills and thrills. I'm gonna miss you like crazy but want nothing but the best for you because you deserve it my man!!

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Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 3 years ago

Shooting stats weren't great, but the kid played his heart out in his last game in Kingston. A Ram forever.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 3 years ago

Rhody basketball legend and URI Hall of Famer.

phipsiGD'11 · Unread post by **phipsiGD'11** » 3 years ago

Even when clearly playing through injury he was making highlight plays tonight.

Thank you Fatts for all the effort and plays throughout the years.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 3 years ago

We won’t have another player like Fatts here for YEARS.

LoveThoseRams · Unread post by **LoveThoseRams** » 3 years ago

So happy that Fatts had this kind of Senior Night. This guy is all heart and deserved this night.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 3 years ago

Pleased that Fatts was able to go out a winner and set the program all time steals record in his last Ryan Center game. May this night forever hold happy and special moments for him.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 3 years ago

LOVE YOU FATTS

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 3 years ago

Hats of to you Fatts you gave it your all and have the best attitude you are a true winner

I loved the stat they showed only Fatts and Tyson W only players in URI history 1500 points 300 rebounds ?? Assists ?? Steals

Ramtastico · Unread post by **Ramtastico** » 3 years ago

THANK YOU Mr RUSSELL! PROUD THAT YOU ARE A RAM. That final kiss of the RI logo says it all. A warrior.

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 3 years ago

I agree with everything said above. Fatts will be welcomed back to Kingston with thunderous applause every time he comes for a visit. I wish him huge success in the future!!!!

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 3 years ago

Fatts has been and always will be the MAN!!! Great career and he has played his heart out every game. As previously stated his shot in the Oklahoma game against Young has to be the most electric shot in URI history other than a game winning shot at the buzzer. He had one of those also vs Harvard and his game vs the Criers as a freshman was awesome. I can go on and on but this guy has had a spectacular career as a beloved RAM.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 3 years ago

He sure did and he will have his name in the record book in a few categories we will miss you Fatts R

PeteRI · Unread post by **PeteRI** » 3 years ago

Terrific appreciation of Fatts on the ProJo.pickandpop podcast.

DigB · Unread post by **DigB** » 3 years ago

Given the NCAA Covid ruling, should Fatts return next year?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 3 years ago

Why college basketball's 'free year' is going to make for some difficult conversations
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... versations

In the moments that followed Rhode Island's win over Dayton in the Rams' final home game last week, star guard Fatts Russell was asked about his 2021-22 plans.

"I just want to finish this," Russell told reporters, confirming he didn't plan on using the extra season of eligibility. "I'm just going to go out there for the rest of this year and give it all."

While the comments didn't come as a surprise to URI head coach David Cox -- especially since Russell had written "One last time in the Ryan center" in his Instagram story the day before -- the two hadn't had a real conversation to discuss a final decision on next season. And that's not unique to Cox and Russell. Several coaches told ESPN this week they don't know with certainty which seniors are leaving and which are coming back.

"I almost think it's disrespectful to those young men [to discuss it]," Cox told ESPN. "It's like talking to another player about next season. I want to make sure he stayed focused and I stayed focused. We gotta roll with the punches [in the] postseason either way. There's all sorts of movement anyway. It's been a free-for-all the last few summers."

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 3 years ago

eli#10 wrote: ↑3 years ago Fatts has been and always will be the MAN!!! Great career and he has played his heart out every game. As previously stated his shot in the Oklahoma game against Young has to be the most electric shot in URI history other than a game winning shot at the buzzer. He had one of those also vs Harvard and his game vs the Criers as a freshman was awesome. I can go on and on but this guy has had a spectacular career as a beloved RAM.

I'll disagree (spectacular career?) and leave it at that. I'm happy that he's going to leave with a college degree and he represented URI well. I wish him nothing but success as he moves on.

rhodylocal · Unread post by **rhodylocal** » 3 years ago

He broke an all time program record, won a regular season A10 championship and helped his team advance in the tournament. How does that not translate to a spectacular career? I'll follow Fatts career and am a fan for life.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 3 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑3 years ago
eli#10 wrote: ↑3 years ago Fatts has been and always will be the MAN!!! Great career and he has played his heart out every game. As previously stated his shot in the Oklahoma game against Young has to be the most electric shot in URI history other than a game winning shot at the buzzer. He had one of those also vs Harvard and his game vs the Criers as a freshman was awesome. I can go on and on but this guy has had a spectacular career as a beloved RAM.
I'll disagree (spectacular career?) and leave it at that. I'm happy that he's going to leave with a college degree and he represented URI well. I wish him nothing but success as he moves on.

Saying Fatts hasn’t had a spectacular career is just sour grapes and jealously.

Not many URI players can say they’ve had his career.

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