Not All Conspiracies are Fake: Archie Miller Next HC of URI

[Rhody Sody]

This is the lead story on ESPN's men's basketball page. Sounds like we're close!

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ources-say

"At Rhode Island, Miller will replace David Cox". Interesting language there. Sounds a bit presumptive.

I also found the word choice there interesting. “Miller would replace David Cox” seems more appropriate at this point. Sounds as close to a done deal as it can be.

Typo, i do it all the time at work when i am looking at KB

[TruePoint]

I sure hope it is "MILLER TIME". It will mean that URI is stepping up financially in support of MBB.

They’ll have to bring back their Miller Lite sponsorship.

I haven’t had a Miller Lite since I was at URI. Will happily abstain from good beer and switch to Boggses for a month if/when Archie signs.

[ElmCityRhody]

all these naysayers giver uppers

get your Zelensky up - get some balls

and stop giving up so easily

Archie WILL BE OUR NEXT COACH. PERIOD. STOP


Look at what's happened to me
I can't believe it myself
Suddenly I'm up on top of the world
It should have been somebody else
Believe it or not, I'm walkin' on air
I never thought I could feel so free
Finally we have a real coach at RHODY
Who could it be?
Believe it or not it's ARCHIE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzfockTg57g

[ElmCityRhody]

I have had a long day so I’ll be back tomorrow but I just read 3 pages and have a big grin on my face

Sleep well KEANEY BLUE and let’s make this official !

[ghostofkeaney]

Fingers crossed.

[SmartyBarrett]

Lots of bad-mouthing by Indiana fans. Does that give anyone pause?

None. Indiana fans are equal parts dumb and salty.

The only thing that gives me pause is that Archie has one of those cheesy Rothstein catch phrases.

[Mongo]

This is so huge!!! Archie will bring back the excitement the program had with Dan Hurley. The question becomes which players stay and which continue to transfer. I believe the Mitchell Twins will absolutely thrive with a coach like Miller. They have so much talent and size that is very hard to find. I also think some of the other guys will decide to stay, but if they don’t, Archie can build around the twins fast. I really hope Ish and Malik stay as well. Let gooooo!!!! Rhody Rhody Rhody.

[Sweep The Leg]

I sure hope it is "MILLER TIME". It will mean that URI is stepping up financially in support of MBB.

They’ll have to bring back their Miller Lite sponsorship.

I haven’t had a Miller Lite since I was at URI. Will happily abstain from good beer and switch to Boggses for a month if/when Archie signs.

They can borrow my sign as an Archie Signal.

[SmartyBarrett]

This is so huge!!! Archie will bring back the excitement the program had with Dan Hurley. The question becomes which players stay and which continue to transfer. I believe the Mitchell Twins will absolutely thrive with a coach like Miller. They have so much talent and size that is very hard to find. I also think some of the other guys will decide to stay, but if they don’t, Archie can build around the twins fast. I really hope Ish and Malik stay as well. Let gooooo!!!! Rhody Rhody Rhody.

This is becoming the case every year, but the portal is loaded with talent right now. And it's only going to continue to fill up as teams get bounced from the tourney.

[luke]

A M A Z I N G !!!!! A dream hire . I am so excited I can''t believe it . This is a grand slam A 4 pointer a hat trick a touchdown a hail mary .
I love Archie Miller !!!! My number one choice all the way !!!!

[luke]

AMAZING!!!!

[Blue Man]

Things I would like to see in Kingston after official:

Tilly’s making a sandwich called the Starchy Miller. A cheesesteak with fries and potato skins on it or something.

Just a great sandwich name. Needed to be said.

[Blue Man]

Lmao imagine rushing to this thread to see that I posted something but reading my bedtime brain drippings while watching basketball.

Wild ride!

[RhowdyRam02]

Things I would like to see in Kingston after official:

Tilly’s making a sandwich called the Starchy Miller. A cheesesteak with fries and potato skins on it or something.

Just a great sandwich name. Needed to be said.

RIP Tilly's

[Rhody Sody]

Things I would like to see in Kingston after official:

Tilly’s making a sandwich called the Starchy Miller. A cheesesteak with fries and potato skins on it or something.

Just a great sandwich name. Needed to be said.

RIP Tilly's

Best cheesesteak in new england

[RF1]

All the Archie Miller news today is certainly encouraging. As a longtime Rhody fan I however know nothing concerning a coach is guaranteed until the press conference is final. I will never be able to forget April Fools Day 1999.

[steviep123]

Call me old but is Alby’s still kicking? They had a great cheesesteak and fries.

[PeteRI]

Things I would like to see in Kingston after official:

Tilly’s making a sandwich called the Starchy Miller. A cheesesteak with fries and potato skins on it or something.

Just a great sandwich name. Needed to be said.

RIP Tilly's

Best cheesesteak in new england

What happened? Seemed like they hit on a winning formula. Tough location though - smack dab on a curve.

[PeterRamTime]

Currently watching YouTube videos that involve Archie Miller

Fangirling at 100% already

[Rhody72]

I heard from an agent last night what Iggy reported. Also heard that the Archie rumor is convenient for Archie and URI. But nothing is final at this point for either side.

[RhowdyRam02]

RIP Tilly's

Best cheesesteak in new england

What happened? Seemed like they hit on a winning formula. Tough location though - smack dab on a curve.

Covid. Plus I think they might have overextended themselves by opening one in Providence plus I think they even opened some kind of pizza place in Providence as well

[RhowdyRam02]

Call me old but is Alby’s still kicking? They had a great cheesesteak and fries.

Albies is still kicking, and I do enjoy their cheesesteak, same with International Pocket, but Tilly’s was next level

[steviep123]

Call me old but is Alby’s still kicking? They had a great cheesesteak and fries.

Albies is still kicking, and I do enjoy their cheesesteak, same with International Pocket, but Tilly’s was next level

Damn. Wish I hadn’t missed tillys.

[Rhody15]

I heard from an agent last night what Iggy reported. Also heard that the Archie rumor is convenient for Archie and URI. But nothing is final at this point for either side.

No you didn’t.

[TruePoint]

I heard from an agent last night what Iggy reported. Also heard that the Archie rumor is convenient for Archie and URI. But nothing is final at this point for either side.

No you didn’t.

[Rhodyhooopz]

All the Archie Miller news today is certainly encouraging. As a longtime Rhody fan I however know nothing concerning a coach is guaranteed until the press conference is final. I will never be able to forget April Fools Day 1999.

Please Please Please do not bring up April fools 1999, I still have PTSD over it.

[Iggy1979]

Archie will want the $ to hire Kenya Hunter and or Tom Ostrom. He won't settle for the kind of staff Cox had

Iggy getting Archie would be a slam dunk, I didn't expect.
But very doubtful Hunter or Ostrom would even consider coming here, even though they are close with Archie.

Is Ostrom employed?

[Jersey77]

Archie will want the $ to hire Kenya Hunter and or Tom Ostrom. He won't settle for the kind of staff Cox had

Iggy getting Archie would be a slam dunk, I didn't expect.
But very doubtful Hunter or Ostrom would even consider coming here, even though they are close with Archie.

Is Ostrom employed?

Actually I haven't heard.

But yeah I suppose Ostrom could be a possibility if Miller is hired.
Maybe he is waiting until Archie finds a landing spot.

As far as Hunter which would be a homerun, very doubtful he would follow.

[steveystuds06]

I heard from an agent last night what Iggy reported. Also heard that the Archie rumor is convenient for Archie and URI. But nothing is final at this point for either side.

Hahahahahaahahahahaha

[ace]

Kenya Hunter is making $350,000 at Indiana. He left UConn- was a little miffed that Kimani Young was named associate head coach but also to join his buddy Archie at Indiana, trying to help him keep his job. Archie was fired, and Kenya stayed.

[Rhody15]

I heard from an agent last night what Iggy reported. Also heard that the Archie rumor is convenient for Archie and URI. But nothing is final at this point for either side.

Hahahahahaahahahahaha

To at least give 72 someeee credit, his last sentence is actually correct.

[Rhodymob05]

I'm still awaiting a an official confirmation report before I go nuts.

[rambone 78]

Ha ha its final on uri side they want him bad

[Jersey77]

I'm still awaiting a an official confirmation report before I go nuts.

Yes, agree, too early to celebrate.

It is good to hear that we are at least proactive in trying to land a splash name.

Also he is the first one mentioned as a serious candidate, which has been leaked out.

[Jersey77]

Kenya Hunter is making $350,000 at Indiana. He left UConn- was a little miffed that Kimani Young was named associate head coach but also to join his buddy Archie at Indiana, trying to help him keep his job. Archie was fired, and Kenya stayed.

Mike Woodson is a class act, and yeah it was probably very smart of him to retain Hunter.

[Iggy1979]

I could see Ostrom as associate head coach. Then get some young recruiters who know the northeast.

[ace]

Kenya Hunter is making $350,000 at Indiana. He left UConn- was a little miffed that Kimani Young was named associate head coach but also to join his buddy Archie at Indiana, trying to help him keep his job. Archie was fired, and Kenya stayed.

Mike Woodson is a class act, and yeah it was probably very smart of him to retain Hunter.

I think its funnier from Kenya’s perspective. “I got you, Arch… Wait, you’re fired? Sucks to be you, I’m staying.”

[steveystuds06]

I heard from an agent last night what Iggy reported. Also heard that the Archie rumor is convenient for Archie and URI. But nothing is final at this point for either side.

Hahahahahaahahahahaha

To at least give 72 someeee credit, his last sentence is actually correct.

It’s the “I heard from an agent” part that made me laugh. Did you also tell that agent your fantastic idea of having Tammi Reiss coach the men and women basketball team at the same time?

I don’t think anyone knows anything. Honestly, I was told it’s Mack or Bobby for splash hires, and Archie was out from a few people that usually give me good intel. It looks like they were wrong. The new rumors are we have a press conference set up for next week which means this is going to be happening soon, right? Who the hell knows

I don’t want to get my hopes up until it’s official. Please, god let this happen!!

[Jersey77]

I could see Ostrom as associate head coach. Then get some young recruiters who know the northeast.

I was just thinking the same thing.

But we are probably putting the cart before the horse for now.

[bigappleram]

I could see Ostrom as associate head coach. Then get some young recruiters who know the northeast.

While he’s not young per se the guy Carrol who just left Mt Hermon would be an amazing get for any NE program. I also would love to see Tyson make the staff but that’s gravy at this point just get Archie.

[rambone 78]

I'm going to guess that the news we will be waiting for next, will be a tweet saying URI has a deal with Archie and a date for the presser.

They are working on the details......I'm thinking Monday for the announcement?

To say this would be huge, is the understatement of the year.

[ATPTourFan]

[scine20]

I hate to suggest this but is it possible that Miller is leaking this to put pressure on some other school that he wants to go to?

I just think people are getting a little ahead of themselves on this. We're already talking about potential assistant coaches and he hasn't signed yet. Let's just wait until that happens, if it happens.

[PeteRI]

Best cheesesteak in new england

What happened? Seemed like they hit on a winning formula. Tough location though - smack dab on a curve.

Covid. Plus I think they might have overextended themselves by opening one in Providence plus I think they even opened some kind of pizza place in Providence as well

Shit that was fast. I live in Providence and never even heard that Tilly's opened a store here. If I had, they might still be in business.

[TruePoint]

I hate to suggest this but is it possible that Miller is leaking this to put pressure on some other school that he wants to go to?

I just think people are getting a little ahead of themselves on this. We're already talking about potential assistant coaches and he hasn't signed yet. Let's just wait until that happens, if it happens.

I had the same thought

viewtopic.php?p=515319#p515319

but honestly the most we can ask from URI is that they are going after him which it appears they are. We can’t control what Archie ultimately decides to do. IMO, this all looks and feels promising but I’m going to continue treating this like a very good thing that *could* happen until the ink is dry.

[RamIt!]

Archie's base salary in at IU was 550k plus 1m in comps... how did they come up with a 10m buyout?
Numbers seem very attainable... just don't understand the buyout number!
https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2 ... -autopilot

[PeteRI]

I love the caption on this photo of Dan in Bill's article. "speaks"

[scine20]

I hate to suggest this but is it possible that Miller is leaking this to put pressure on some other school that he wants to go to?

I just think people are getting a little ahead of themselves on this. We're already talking about potential assistant coaches and he hasn't signed yet. Let's just wait until that happens, if it happens.

I had the same thought

viewtopic.php?p=515319#p515319

but honestly the most we can ask from URI is that they are going after him which it appears they are. We can’t control what Archie ultimately decides to do. IMO, this all looks and feels promising but I’m going to continue treating this like a very good thing that *could* happen until the ink is dry.

I give all the credit in the world to URI for trying.

[rambone 78]

If Archie was indeed trying to put pressure on another school, he wouldn't need to leak things out on national media.

There are many other ways to make intentions known that don't involve a public reveal.

There are a ton of private dealings that don't make the news.

[Jersey77]

Kenya Hunter is making $350,000 at Indiana. He left UConn- was a little miffed that Kimani Young was named associate head coach but also to join his buddy Archie at Indiana, trying to help him keep his job. Archie was fired, and Kenya stayed.

Mike Woodson is a class act, and yeah it was probably very smart of him to retain Hunter.

I think its funnier from Kenya’s perspective. “I got you, Arch… Wait, you’re fired? Sucks to be you, I’m staying.”

Ace, you shouldn't throw Kenya under the bus.

I had lived in Lincoln, Ne and followed him closely as an assistant there for 5 years.
He is a good guy.

Look he was making a fraction of what Archie was and not able to get that huge severance payout.
Don't feel so bad for Archie.

Hunter was able to get retained, should he just leave with no compensation.
He still has a family to support, good for him that he kept his job.