David Cox officially let go by URI (formerly, "Fire Cox")

[TruePoint]

I’m not looking for safe. I’m looking for something monumental.

I’m not going to survive the next three weeks.

[KevanBoyles]

Ok. I’m done. We’ll see it’s out of my hands obviously.

[KevanBoyles]

I think i’ve let my thoughts known. That’s my 2 cents. It’s out of my hands.

[NYGFan_Section208]

If we can just somehow conjure up whatever repentance is necessary for passing on him the last time .... that would be awesome.

[KevanBoyles]

Let’s go with the mediocre guy, from a mediocre conference, with a mediocre record, for the next 10 years. Great. Can’t wait. Think big. We Do.

[KevanBoyles]

When was the last time we were relevant? What are we waiting for? Why do we bother? Either we go for the gold or we don’t. Otherwise we’re all just fooling ourselves.

[SmartyBarrett]

Give me your keys.

[SGreenwell]

I’m not looking for safe. I’m looking for something monumental.

I’m not going to survive the next three weeks.

Hopefully, we can fast track that plan to spend the donations on breathalyzers that will be required before posting.

[bigappleram]

When was the last time we were relevant? What are we waiting for? Why do we bother? Either we go for the gold or we don’t. Otherwise we’re all just fooling ourselves.

Um like 4 years ago. That’s not too long ago. We are the last A10 team to win a game in the tournament.

[PeterRamTime]

When was the last time we were relevant? What are we waiting for? Why do we bother? Either we go for the gold or we don’t. Otherwise we’re all just fooling ourselves.

Um like 4 years ago. That’s not too long ago. We are the last A10 team to win a game in the tournament.

Not to mention being ranked as high as 16th and ranked in back to back seasons

Back to back conference titles

Back to back NCAA tournament wins

=relevant

[TrevlontRook3]

Lamar? Any chance? Why? Why not?

[Rhody15]

Lamar? Any chance? Why? Why not?

A trillion reasons why not.

God damn and people wonder why I come across snippy in some of my posts.

[bigappleram]

No one wonders why they just want it to stop.

[Rhody15]

No one wonders why they just want it to stop.

Abe I’d like the ridiculous stupid nonsense posts to stop, but we all can’t have everything.

[bigappleram]

It’s an internet message board it’s all ridiculous and nonsense. This isn’t the UN dude.

[reef]

I’m not looking for safe. I’m looking for something monumental.

I’m not going to survive the next three weeks.

We finally got an active board on KB now that we fired coach

[TruePoint]

When was the last time we were relevant? What are we waiting for? Why do we bother? Either we go for the gold or we don’t. Otherwise we’re all just fooling ourselves.

Um like 4 years ago. That’s not too long ago. We are the last A10 team to win a game in the tournament.

Obviously you’re right but the point here is that he is making this argument in support of….hiring a former player who has never coached before lol. It’s legitimately one of the strangest and most nonsensical lines of argument I’ve ever seen. Like, it is to logic what gibberish is to English.

[Rammgr]

Cuonzo Martin?

[ElmCityRhody]

No one wonders why they just want it to stop.

Abe I’d like the ridiculous stupid nonsense posts to stop, but we all can’t have everything.

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And in the afternoon
I love you in the evening
Underneath the moon

[rhodyrudder]

Koch lists these 9 as possibilities:
Becker, UVM
Boals, Ohio
Grasso
Holloway, St Peter’s
Jones, Yale
Jones, Norfolk State
Langel, Colgate
Mason, Wagner
Rice, Monmouth

[KingstonLane]

I do wonder what the big donors are thinking. Not sure Thorr has much of a choice but to appease them this time.

[Jersey77]

I do wonder what the big donors are thinking. Not sure Thorr has much of a choice but to appease them this time.

The big boosters can think all they want, but if they don't ante up, Thorr's hands will be tied.

[TrevlontRook3]

Lamar? Any chance? Why? Why not?

A trillion reasons why not.

God damn and people wonder why I come across snippy in some of my posts.

Psshhh more like a trillion reasons why we should Mr. Snipy

[NYGFan_Section208]

Koch lists these 9 as possibilities:
Becker, UVM
Boals, Ohio
Grasso
Holloway, St Peter’s
Jones, Yale
Jones, Norfolk State
Langel, Colgate
Mason, Wagner
Rice, Monmouth

booooo.......

[rhodylaw]

Koch lists these 9 as possibilities:
Becker, UVM
Boals, Ohio
Grasso
Holloway, St Peter’s
Jones, Yale
Jones, Norfolk State
Langel, Colgate
Mason, Wagner
Rice, Monmouth

booooo.......

If that was the real list we should have just kept Cox another year - some of these guys may be on the list (and that’s fine) but if it is the complete list I agree…BOO!

[rhodylaw]

I do wonder what the big donors are thinking. Not sure Thorr has much of a choice but to appease them this time.

The big boosters can think all they want, but if they don't ante up, Thorr's hands will be tied.

We need to be close to 1.5 mil to attract an Archie Miller type. Anthony Grant is making a little more then that after being a top 20 paid coach at Alabama. It would be a good investment and pay for itself if we get a coach who can come in and win quickly and also bring back some juice to the program. Archie hire would do that I think.

[KingstonLane]

I do wonder what the big donors are thinking. Not sure Thorr has much of a choice but to appease them this time.

The big boosters can think all they want, but if they don't ante up, Thorr's hands will be tied.

I more so meant from the perspective of they are willing to ante up, but for who? If they say, “Thorr get me Rick Pitino Jr or kiss my annual funding goodbye” we’re in a shit spot.

4 years ago they didn’t get their way, but times were still good fresh off Hurley. They put up with it.

This time around moral around the program is low + not getting your way could be a bad snowball effect

[Jersey77]

Lamar? Any chance? Why? Why not?

A trillion reasons why not.

God damn and people wonder why I come across snippy in some of my posts.

Psshhh more like a trillion reasons why we should Mr. Snipy

Not sure if you were serious about Lamar.

First of all, I don't think he ever went back to earn his bachelor's degree, which is a requirement.

Aside from all his personal baggage, he never coached a day in his life.

I don't think Thorr and the powers to be would want to turn our program into a circus act.

Now, the new staff can bring him back in some capacity to work with players, if there is mutual interest.

[NYGFan_Section208]

A trillion reasons why not.

God damn and people wonder why I come across snippy in some of my posts.

Psshhh more like a trillion reasons why we should Mr. Snipy

Not sure if you were serious about Lamar.

First of all, I don't think he ever went back to earn his bachelor's degree, which is a requirement.

Aside from all his personal baggage, he never coached a day in his life.

I don't think Thorr and the powers to be would want to turn our program into a circus act.

Now, the new staff can bring him back in some capacity to work with players, if there is mutual interest.

Rick would be a circus. An awesome circus, with a full tent every show...

[Jersey77]

Psshhh more like a trillion reasons why we should Mr. Snipy

Not sure if you were serious about Lamar.

First of all, I don't think he ever went back to earn his bachelor's degree, which is a requirement.

Aside from all his personal baggage, he never coached a day in his life.

I don't think Thorr and the powers to be would want to turn our program into a circus act.

Now, the new staff can bring him back in some capacity to work with players, if there is mutual interest.

Rick would be a circus. An awesome circus, with a full tent every show...

He would, but not happening.

[ramster]

Lamar? Any chance? Why? Why not?

A trillion reasons why not.

God damn and people wonder why I come across snippy in some of my posts.

Psshhh more like a trillion reasons why we should Mr. Snipy

Some???

[ramster]

Koch lists these 9 as possibilities:
Becker, UVM
Boals, Ohio
Grasso
Holloway, St Peter’s
Jones, Yale
Jones, Norfolk State
Langel, Colgate
Mason, Wagner
Rice, Monmouth

booooo.......

If that was the real list we should have just kept Cox another year - some of these guys may be on the list (and that’s fine) but if it is the complete list I agree…BOO!

It’s embaronsing to report a list of that quality

[RoadyJay]

For anyone interested in applying, the job posting is up:

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/9616

[ramster]

For anyone interested in applying, the job posting is up:

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/9616

With some of the names being thrown around I might as well

[rambone 78]

From what I've been hearing, a decision could come as soon as the posting expires...as in 2 weeks, the week before the Final Four.

[Rhody74]

From what I've been hearing, a decision could come as soon as the posting expires...as in 2 weeks, the week before the Final Four.

If true, Thorr has a good idea of who his top candidates are.

[Running Ram]

with the exception of Mason, the list sucks elbows, I agree, we may as well have kept Cox for one more season. (Then go all in for slicky) I want a coach that wins right away and doesn't blame program turn-over for two years of shit, I'm old I don't have two years to wait and hang my hat on tiny little progressions.

[hrstrat57]

The transfer portal is the pathway to immediate success. It’s time to dance(with the devil) and once again go with the guy that has won National Championships.

Ryan and other big boosters it’s time to pony up. I’m all in on buying out Iona. Let’s stick it to Friartown, uMass and the A10 - let’s be the big dawg in town, the number one story in college basketball.

All in on a couple years of Rick.

Time to win.

Get it done.

[steveystuds06]

Quick question.

Do any of you watch any of the teams on this list or are you forming your opinion based on the name of their program??

John Becker is a much better head coach than Cox.
Langel is a much better head coach than Cox.
Grasso is a better head coach than Cox
Holloway is a better head coach than Cox

Listen, I want an Archie Miller type hire as well but keep David Cox? Absolutely not. Have some faith that Thorr will do his very best to find the right coach for this program.

[Running Ram]

a Pitino or bust!!!

[steveystuds06]

The transfer portal is the pathway to immediate success. It's time to dance(with the devil) and once again go with the guy that has won National Championships.

Ryan and other big boosters it's time to pony up. I'm all in on buying out Iona. Let's stick it to Friartown, uMass and the A10 - let's be the big dawg in town, the number one story in college basketball.

All in on a couple years of Rick.

Time to win.

Get it done.

Rick already posted that he's loyal to his team and his program. This isn't like Bar saying I have heard Archie is out. Rick Pitino said he's not leaving his team. So I have no idea why any of you keep bringing him up. We blew our chance of landing him when we hired David Cox

[Billyboy78]

The transfer portal is the pathway to immediate success. It's time to dance(with the devil) and once again go with the guy that has won National Championships.

Ryan and other big boosters it's time to pony up. I'm all in on buying out Iona. Let's stick it to Friartown, uMass and the A10 - let's be the big dawg in town, the number one story in college basketball.

All in on a couple years of Rick.

Time to win.

Get it done.

Rick already posted that he's loyal to his team and his program. This isn't like Bar saying I have heard Archie is out. Rick Pitino said he's not leaving his team. So I have no idea why any of you keep bringing him up. We blew our chance of landing him when we hired David Cox

He did say that. But.....do you believe anything that Rick says?

[steveystuds06]

The transfer portal is the pathway to immediate success. It's time to dance(with the devil) and once again go with the guy that has won National Championships.

Ryan and other big boosters it's time to pony up. I'm all in on buying out Iona. Let's stick it to Friartown, uMass and the A10 - let's be the big dawg in town, the number one story in college basketball.

All in on a couple years of Rick.

Time to win.

Get it done.

Rick already posted that he's loyal to his team and his program. This isn't like Bar saying I have heard Archie is out. Rick Pitino said he's not leaving his team. So I have no idea why any of you keep bringing him up. We blew our chance of landing him when we hired David Cox

He did say that. But.....do you believe anything that Rick says?

Yes, I think he will be the head coach for Iona next season.... If he's going to leave, he's certainly not going to come to Rhode Island and turn down high major offers.. Let's be realistic.

[STC]

Pitino publicly turned down Maryland but you knuckleheads think he’s coming to URI?

[Rhody15]

Quick question.

Do any of you watch any of the teams on this list or are you forming your opinion based on the name of their program??

John Becker is a much better head coach than Cox.
Langel is a much better head coach than Cox.
Grasso is a better head coach than Cox
Holloway is a better head coach than Cox

Listen, I want an Archie Miller type hire as well but keep David Cox? Absolutely not. Have some faith that Thorr will do his very best to find the right coach for this program.

I could be completely off, but I have a hard time believing you consistently watch St Peters basketball.

[Rhody15]

Pitino publicly turned down Maryland but you knuckleheads think he’s going to come to URI?

My thoughts exactly.

[BleedBlue87]

Koch lists these 9 as possibilities:
Becker, UVM
Boals, Ohio
Grasso
Holloway, St Peter’s
Jones, Yale
Jones, Norfolk State
Langel, Colgate
Mason, Wagner
Rice, Monmouth

I can't understand why people are straight up dismissing some of these candidates. The logical next step for a lot of these guys is a move up to the A-10 or the American. Realistically, we are a spot for a young up and coming coach or a retread whoay have jumped up to a P5 too quick and has something left to prove. Look, Langel has done good at Colgate, Holloway at St. Peter's has been good. And remember the last time we took a coach from a school called Wagner. It worked out well.

[KingstonLane]

A lot of people here have been put under a spell by Blueman that Archie is a realistic candidate. He is the 5% best case scenario, not what you should expect.

At a mid major like URI you should expect an up and comer from a lower tier conference or a reclamation project of a fired P5 coach. But know the guys in the latter category still have a lot of options

[NYGFan_Section208]

The transfer portal is the pathway to immediate success. It’s time to dance(with the devil) and once again go with the guy that has won National Championships.

Ryan and other big boosters it’s time to pony up. I’m all in on buying out Iona. Let’s stick it to Friartown, uMass and the A10 - let’s be the big dawg in town, the number one story in college basketball.

All in on a couple years of Rick.

Time to win.

Get it done.

Preach!

[Rhody15]

A lot of people here have been put under a spell by Blueman that Archie is a realistic candidate. He is the 5% best case scenario, not what you should expect.

At a mid major like URI you should expect an up and comer from a lower tier conference or a reclamation project of a fired P5 coach. But know the guys in the latter category still have a lot of options

Yup, the monologue he posted when he started that thread actually made people think he’s coming here.