2022 Coaching Carousel

[theblueram]

If Schmidt moves to another A10 program, my guess it would be to us.

So we hire an assistant coach the second time to keep the roster and it implodes. And we would hire another coach from the bonnies that we fired the first coach from the bonnies? We don't learn do we?

I don’t think we should hire Schmidt but you can’t compare him to Baron. Schmidt is a far superior coach.

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

[ramster]

So we hire an assistant coach the second time to keep the roster and it implodes. And we would hire another coach from the bonnies that we fired the first coach from the bonnies? We don't learn do we?

I don’t think we should hire Schmidt but you can’t compare him to Baron. Schmidt is a far superior coach.

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

Schmidt was the big favorite to win the A10 this year. Underachieved with all his starters back. No thanks.

[Jersey77]

I don’t think we should hire Schmidt but you can’t compare him to Baron. Schmidt is a far superior coach.

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

Schmidt was the big favorite to win the A10 this year. Underachieved with all his starters back. No thanks.

Ramster no worry, doubtful there is any interest on either side.

[RF1]

So we hire an assistant coach the second time to keep the roster and it implodes. And we would hire another coach from the bonnies that we fired the first coach from the bonnies? We don't learn do we?

I don’t think we should hire Schmidt but you can’t compare him to Baron. Schmidt is a far superior coach.

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

Schmidt won a play in round NCAA game in Dayton in 2018 versus UCLA 65-58. Then lost to Florida 77-62.

[theblueram]

I don’t think we should hire Schmidt but you can’t compare him to Baron. Schmidt is a far superior coach.

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

Schmidt won a play in round NCAA game in Dayton in 2018 versus UCLA 65-58. Then lost to Florida 77-62.

Sorry, just looked at his wiki and saw three rounds of 64.

[RF1]

I don't think people need to get worked up about Schmidt coming to URI. I don't think Rhody could make an offer big enough to get him to leave. He already made several $100k more than Cox in an area with a much lower cost of housing. I would think a big salary increase would be needed to get him. If UMass is really offering $1.8, I would think that meets this criteria.

[theblueram]

I don't think people need to get worked up about Schmidt coming to URI. I don't think Rhody could make an offer big enough to get him to leave. He already made several $100k more than Cox in an area with a much lower cost of housing. I would think a big salary increase would be needed to get him. If UMass is really offering $1.8, I would think that meets this criteria.

If that's what you think. I'm hoping we make a $2M offer to Archie. But that would never get Schmidt to leave. LOL.

[ramster]

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

Schmidt was the big favorite to win the A10 this year. Underachieved with all his starters back. No thanks.

Ramster no worry, doubtful there is any interest on either side.

Some of his starters don't seem to have improved much the past 2 years. Of course he could surprise and win the A10 next week and be walking on air.

[reef]

I would be ok with Schmidt like him better than Becker

[Rhody15]

So we hire an assistant coach the second time to keep the roster and it implodes. And we would hire another coach from the bonnies that we fired the first coach from the bonnies? We don't learn do we?

I don’t think we should hire Schmidt but you can’t compare him to Baron. Schmidt is a far superior coach.

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

It’s absolutely tremendous how no coach is ever good enough for you.

Tough to recruit to goddam Olean NY, and still has been to multiple NCAAs, has a win, A10 titles, preseason ranked this year.

[rhodylaw]

I don’t think we should hire Schmidt but you can’t compare him to Baron. Schmidt is a far superior coach.

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

It’s absolutely tremendous how no coach is ever good enough for you.

Tough to recruit to goddam Olean NY, and still has been to multiple NCAAs, has a win, A10 titles, preseason ranked this year.

Schmidt is Baron 2.0, does well with under-recruited kids. I don’t think he leads this program to where we want it to be. Big name or bust for me. Crean, Miller, Pitino, Mack, etc.

[RF1]

Western Mass media take on the UMass search:

https://www.masslive.com/umassbasketbal ... utour.html

[Rhody15]

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

It’s absolutely tremendous how no coach is ever good enough for you.

Tough to recruit to goddam Olean NY, and still has been to multiple NCAAs, has a win, A10 titles, preseason ranked this year.

Schmidt is Baron 2.0, does well with under-recruited kids. I don’t think he leads this program to where we want it to be. Big name or bust for me. Crean, Miller, Pitino, Mack, etc.

Hahahahahhaha ok let’s see here.

Schmidt - A10 regular season championships, A10 tournament championships, 3 NCAA appearances, 1 NCAA win.

Baron at Rhody - literally none of those.


So please, enlighten us all how Schmidt is Baron 2.0.

[Jersey77]

A little surprising ... maybe not.

[steveystuds06]

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

It’s absolutely tremendous how no coach is ever good enough for you.

Tough to recruit to goddam Olean NY, and still has been to multiple NCAAs, has a win, A10 titles, preseason ranked this year.

Schmidt is Baron 2.0, does well with under-recruited kids. I don’t think he leads this program to where we want it to be. Big name or bust for me. Crean, Miller, Pitino, Mack, etc.

What!!!! In what world is Schmidt Baron 2.0!! Are you trying to top 72 with the most outrageous post of the month?

[reef]

It’s absolutely tremendous how no coach is ever good enough for you.

Tough to recruit to goddam Olean NY, and still has been to multiple NCAAs, has a win, A10 titles, preseason ranked this year.

Schmidt is Baron 2.0, does well with under-recruited kids. I don’t think he leads this program to where we want it to be. Big name or bust for me. Crean, Miller, Pitino, Mack, etc.

What!!!! In what world is Schmidt Baron 2.0!! Are you trying to top 72 with the most outrageous post of the month?

Yeah I’m not complaining one bit if Mark Schmidt is our head coach

[theblueram]

He's made 3 NCAAT in 15 years and won 1 game. Two of those was from winning the A10 tournament. Not sure if they were at large those years if they didn't win the tournament. He's made 1 NIT in 15 years which means for the most part, they were never on the bubble. How many times have they been ranked? How many years have they been ranked? Hurley made 2 NCAAT in 6 years and won 2 games. Also an NIT. I would not be happy with him as a coach.

[giovanni]

I know we're not Charleston So. I hope the administration doesn't think so either. But when I see things like this it scares the heck out of me

[Iggy1979]

He's been coaching at the bonnies for 15 years. He's been to 3 NCAAT and has not won a game. The guy runs a mediocre team. Sorry.

It’s absolutely tremendous how no coach is ever good enough for you.

Tough to recruit to goddam Olean NY, and still has been to multiple NCAAs, has a win, A10 titles, preseason ranked this year.

Schmidt is Baron 2.0, does well with under-recruited kids. I don’t think he leads this program to where we want it to be. Big name or bust for me. Crean, Miller, Pitino, Mack, etc.

Well, it's bust for you since none of them will ne next coach

[ace]

The dichotomy between “this program sucks and gets no support and is a terrible job” versus “that quality coach sucks and I want nothing but a future hall of famer” is something.

[Iggy1979]

I think its Schmidt, Mason or Skerry for UMass

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Schmidt's Massachusetts roots may not be as deep as you think. He comes from North Attleborough (not far from the late, lamented Jack Witschi's Arena) and went to Bishop Feehan High School in Attleborough -- both essentially suburbs of Providence. In fact, for years The Attleboro Sun Chronicle covered mental hospital basketball.

[reef]

I think its Schmidt, Mason or Skerry for UMass

3 guys they will likely target it seems

[bigappleram]

I think its Schmidt, Mason or Skerry for UMass

Why would Schmidt leave Olean for Amherst? That would be a head scratcher. He’s king of the hill, plays to 5-6k every night and can walk on water there. Umass is a dumpster.

[reef]

Maybe if they offer 1.8 - 2M he would listen ?? Not sure what’s important to him at this stage he is 59

[Iggy1979]

More money. Higher program ceiling at UMass.

[RamStock]

I think its Schmidt, Mason or Skerry for UMass

Getting Mason and especially Skerry would be terrible. You talk about no excitement and little chance to bring high level transfers over and these guys would be the hire

[McRam]

Schmidt's Massachusetts roots may not be as deep as you think. He comes from North Attleborough (not far from the late, lamented Jack Witschi's Arena) and went to Bishop Feehan High School in Attleborough -- both essentially suburbs of Providence. In fact, for years The Attleboro Sun Chronicle covered mental hospital basketball.

....."MENTAL HOSPITAL BASKETBALL", From this previous experience The Attleboro Sun Chronicle would have been a natural fit to cover us this year!

[Jersey77]

[Rhody72]

I want a coach on the way up with fire in his belly to excel.

[Rhody15]

He's made 3 NCAAT in 15 years and won 1 game. Two of those was from winning the A10 tournament. Not sure if they were at large those years if they didn't win the tournament. He's made 1 NIT in 15 years which means for the most part, they were never on the bubble. How many times have they been ranked? How many years have they been ranked? Hurley made 2 NCAAT in 6 years and won 2 games. Also an NIT. I would not be happy with him as a coach.

You’re not happy with literally anything.

Loyola stinks, bad addition to the conference, a “Chicago Fordham” as you put it. Meanwhile they’re in the NCAA again after winning their conference.

Schmidt stinks, even though he’s been to multiple NCAAs and has a win.

This stinks, that stinks.

Everything stinks according to you.

[RhowdyRam02]

In fairness, I'm the one that said Chicago Fordham, and I didn't say it was definite, just that that was a possibility, which I stand by. Let's see how they look stepping up in competition when Porter Moser's players aren't there anymore

[theblueram]

He's made 3 NCAAT in 15 years and won 1 game. Two of those was from winning the A10 tournament. Not sure if they were at large those years if they didn't win the tournament. He's made 1 NIT in 15 years which means for the most part, they were never on the bubble. How many times have they been ranked? How many years have they been ranked? Hurley made 2 NCAAT in 6 years and won 2 games. Also an NIT. I would not be happy with him as a coach.

You’re not happy with literally anything.

Loyola stinks, bad addition to the conference, a “Chicago Fordham” as you put it. Meanwhile they’re in the NCAA again after winning their conference.

Schmidt stinks, even though he’s been to multiple NCAAs and has a win.

This stinks, that stinks.

Everything stinks according to you.

I believe I called them a gym school. Not Chicago Fordham. If you are fine with 3 NCAAT in 15 years, I don't know what to tell you. That wouldn't last here.

[Rhody15]

He's made 3 NCAAT in 15 years and won 1 game. Two of those was from winning the A10 tournament. Not sure if they were at large those years if they didn't win the tournament. He's made 1 NIT in 15 years which means for the most part, they were never on the bubble. How many times have they been ranked? How many years have they been ranked? Hurley made 2 NCAAT in 6 years and won 2 games. Also an NIT. I would not be happy with him as a coach.

You’re not happy with literally anything.

Loyola stinks, bad addition to the conference, a “Chicago Fordham” as you put it. Meanwhile they’re in the NCAA again after winning their conference.

Schmidt stinks, even though he’s been to multiple NCAAs and has a win.

This stinks, that stinks.

Everything stinks according to you.

I believe I called them a gym school. Not Chicago Fordham. If you are fine with 3 NCAAT in 15 years, I don't know what to tell you. That wouldn't last here.

Yes it would.

1 NCAA appearance every five years would 100% be looked at as a positive at Rhody.

Now obviously we all would want more, but that would be looked at as a success.

[RhowdyRam02]

Three tournaments since 1985. If something permanently flipped in the 2017-18 season than great, we got a great program. But to just assume they're going to be successful like people on here are assuming when their last 35 years suggest otherwise, there's a solid chance you're going to be disappointed

[theblueram]

You’re not happy with literally anything.

Loyola stinks, bad addition to the conference, a “Chicago Fordham” as you put it. Meanwhile they’re in the NCAA again after winning their conference.

Schmidt stinks, even though he’s been to multiple NCAAs and has a win.

This stinks, that stinks.

Everything stinks according to you.

I believe I called them a gym school. Not Chicago Fordham. If you are fine with 3 NCAAT in 15 years, I don't know what to tell you. That wouldn't last here.

Yes it would.

1 NCAA appearance every five years would 100% be looked at as a positive at Rhody.

Now obviously we all would want more, but that would be looked at as a success.

And 1 win. LMFAO.

[reef]

I still think Loyola was a solid decision especially the way they are trending though that will be question can they keep it going , I would expect them to be at least top half of the A10 for the next couple of years

[theblueram]

As a student getting my BS and MBA in the 80's and 90's, I judge success based on my time at URI. 5 NCAAT in 11 years, a Sweet 16 and an Elite 8.

[reef]

As a student getting my BS and MBA in the 80's and 90's, I judge success based on my time at URI. 5 NCAAT in 11 years, a Sweet 16 and an Elite 8.

Damn we really need to get back to something like that and not have another drought like we did from 2000-2017

[Jersey77]

As a student getting my BS and MBA in the 80's and 90's, I judge success based on my time at URI. 5 NCAAT in 11 years, a Sweet 16 and an Elite 8.

That was a good run by 3 different coaches, actually 5 NCAAT in 12 years but close.
Then all hell broke loose.

[theblueram]

As a student getting my BS and MBA in the 80's and 90's, I judge success based on my time at URI. 5 NCAAT in 11 years, a Sweet 16 and an Elite 8.

That was a good run by 3 different coaches, actually 5 NCAAT in 12 years but close.
Then all hell broke loose.

88-99. I think that's 11.

[Jersey77]

As a student getting my BS and MBA in the 80's and 90's, I judge success based on my time at URI. 5 NCAAT in 11 years, a Sweet 16 and an Elite 8.

That was a good run by 3 different coaches, actually 5 NCAAT in 12 years but close.
Then all hell broke loose.

88-99. I think that's 11.

No, 12 seasons,
Penders - 1 NCAAT
Skinner - 9 seasons- 2 NCAAT
Harrick - 2 seasons - 2 NCAAT

[theblueram]

That was a good run by 3 different coaches, actually 5 NCAAT in 12 years but close.
Then all hell broke loose.

88-99. I think that's 11.

No, 12 seasons,
Penders - 1 NCAAT
Skinner - 9 seasons- 2 NCAAT
Harrick - 2 seasons - 2 NCAAT

You are correct sir.

[Jersey77]

88-99. I think that's 11.

No, 12 seasons,
Penders - 1 NCAAT
Skinner - 9 seasons- 2 NCAAT
Harrick - 2 seasons - 2 NCAAT

You are correct sir.

That's okay, it was an enjoyable stretch for us.
Hope we can find the next successful coach

[Blue Man]

No, 12 seasons,
Penders - 1 NCAAT
Skinner - 9 seasons- 2 NCAAT
Harrick - 2 seasons - 2 NCAAT

You are correct sir.

That's okay, it was an enjoyable stretch for us.
Hope we can find the next successful coach

*and commit to.

We found him. We had zero interest in committing to being a first rate basketball program. So here we are.

Honestly we all know where I stand on the next coaching hire, but the main reason that I want that particular hire is that it will mean we are FINALLY going to commit to a championship level of investment.

The reason I will be disappointed in anyone from that second or third tier of coaches isn't because I don't think any of them will become good coaches - Langel, Young, etc - it's because that means that we haven't changed shit.

We're grabbing "the next Dan Hurley" on the cheap, trying to catch lightning in a bottle, and then maybe see where we're at before we want to invest.

A coach coming from a lower level program will be happy to be here. He won't demand better - he'll think he's in a good spot because it has more than he had.

I want to be a PROGRAM. Trying to be Dayton or VCU shouldn't be too much to ask...really just trying to be who we were 4 years ago. For ONCE - let's think big.

[reef]

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Then throw in a few NITs also was a great stretch

[Rhodyhooopz]

you want to face the real facts. This University doesn't deserve the Ryan Center. They invest like we are still playing in Keaney. It's been 20 years and when you get down to it, URI had more success in Keaney than they have had in the Ryan Center.

Scoreboards, replays, wifi. Add it all up and we should be watching games in Keaney. The ship has sailed and without one of us hitting powerball and giving URI 50 million to get everything this program needs we are Fordham, We are Bryant.

Sorry guys just the truth.

[Rhody15]

you want to face the real facts. This University doesn't deserve the Ryan Center. They invest like we are still playing in Keaney. It's been 20 years and when you get down to it, URI had more success in Keaney than they have had in the Ryan Center.

Scoreboards, replays, wifi. Add it all up and we should be watching games in Keaney. The ship has sailed and without one of us hitting powerball and giving URI 50 million to get everything this program needs we are Fordham, We are Bryant.

Sorry guys just the truth.

Hahahahahah yea, we’re Fordham and Bryant alright.

Good lord buddy, get a grip.

[Rhodyhooopz]

you want to face the real facts. This University doesn't deserve the Ryan Center. They invest like we are still playing in Keaney. It's been 20 years and when you get down to it, URI had more success in Keaney than they have had in the Ryan Center.

Scoreboards, replays, wifi. Add it all up and we should be watching games in Keaney. The ship has sailed and without one of us hitting powerball and giving URI 50 million to get everything this program needs we are Fordham, We are Bryant.

Sorry guys just the truth.

Hahahahahah yea, we’re Fordham and Bryant alright.

Good lord buddy, get a grip.

15 I wish I hope i end up being wrong. But take a look at the crowds this year. Maybe 2,500 - 3,000 on a good night. Students gave up on going. I get it we all want us to be better but reality says we are a sinking ship and unless Thorr hits a HR get used to it.

[rambone 78]

We are not Fordham or Bryant.

Having said that though, he's right about our skinflint University.

Like I've said a million times, URI "thinks" big when it comes to the MBB program.....

But they don't "do" big.