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

[theblueram]

Yeah I trust Blue Man. This is just perfect. Like the perfect hire. I'm going to the presser and drinking beers at the Mews after.

[Jersey77]

If Miller is hired wouldn't mind seeing Matt Abdelmassih as an assistant.

He is available and ESPN rated him the #1 transfer recruiter in the nation.
Very familiar with the Northeast, graduated and coached at St. John's.

Later joined Hoiberg at Iowa State and then Nebraska. I
Last year recruited the #18 class in the country and #3 B10.

Matt is a well respected recruiter but that's all he does. He gets paid big money to bring players in. Paid 400,000 plus and has no other coaching responsibilities just recruit. That won't work here.

You are right about him.

He spends all his time on the road recruiting. working connections.

Not a terrible thing if you have the other assistants assuming the other duties.

I know he almost went back to St. John's at one time, they were trying to get him again.

You are probably right, don't think he will end up here. Maybe not a good fit.

Would love to have Preston Murphy if not for his "show cause".

[RhowdyRam02]

If Miller is hired wouldn't mind seeing Matt Abdelmassih as an assistant.

He is available and ESPN rated him the #1 transfer recruiter in the nation.
Very familiar with the Northeast, graduated and coached at St. John's.

Later joined Hoiberg at Iowa State and then Nebraska. I
Last year recruited the #18 class in the country and #3 B10.

Matt is a well respected recruiter but that's all he does. He gets paid big money to bring players in. Paid 400,000 plus and has no other coaching responsibilities just recruit. That won't work here.

I wouldn't say it wouldn't work here, though for it to work the boosters would have to make sure there's enough money in the assistant coaches pool and the other two assistants would have to be strong in development and scouting

[LIRAM]

If Miller is hired wouldn't mind seeing Matt Abdelmassih as an assistant.

He is available and ESPN rated him the #1 transfer recruiter in the nation.
Very familiar with the Northeast, graduated and coached at St. John's.

Later joined Hoiberg at Iowa State and then Nebraska. I
Last year recruited the #18 class in the country and #3 B10.

Matt is a well respected recruiter but that's all he does. He gets paid big money to bring players in. Paid 400,000 plus and has no other coaching responsibilities just recruit. That won't work here.

You are right about him.

He spends all his time on the road recruiting. working connections.

Not a terrible thing if you have the other assistants assuming the other duties.

I know he almost went back to St. John's at one time, they were trying to get him again.

With all the power 6 openings and those rosters turning over I would guess Matt is going to have his pick. If Kevin Willard goes to Maryland and Shaheen gets his shot at Seton Hall look for Matt with the Hall. Fun times If we can lock Coach Miller up and see how all this plays out knowing we have him.

[theblueram]

Does anyone know when season tix are going on sale for next year? I got a refund for this year and I want to try and get my seats back. ARCHIE MILLER!

[LIRAM]

I remember the push we all made with making donations to the program when we were losing Dan. We donated whatever we could just to let administration know what we thought of the man. I'm hoping that once this is announced we can all do the same. Many of us donate once a year or for the day of giving already but it would be fantastic if we donated again the day of the presser. Let's all get behind this!

[RhodyKyle]

We went and got ARCHIE F*CKING MILLER.

Fin.

Doubters; welcome aboard.

Millerites (workshopping) let's trade in those tin foils hats for some Keaney Blue ones.

WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN AGE.

I'm cool with the management structure now. Where do I pick up my KB foil hat?

[LoveThoseRams]

I remember the push we all made with making donations to the program when we were losing Dan. We donated whatever we could just to let administration know what we thought of the man. I'm hoping that once this is announced we can all do the same. Many of us donate once a year or for the day of giving already but it would be fantastic if we donated again the day of the presser. Let's all get behind this!

Yup...Lets get this DONE!

[phipsiGD'11]

remember that time I got drunk and called for Thorr's job? (only like a month ago)

well, I am drunk again, but this time I am calling for a statue to be erected in Thorr's honor outside the RC!

Get the contract signed NOW!!

can't wait to start my monthly donation again to URI basketball fund. If I didn't have a dog and a baby on the way I would be getting season tickets.

[adam914]

I’ll definitely be reinstating my donation as soon as it’s announced.

[Dino611]

We went and got ARCHIE F*CKING MILLER.

Fin.

Doubters; welcome aboard.

Millerites (workshopping) let's trade in those tin foils hats for some Keaney Blue ones.

WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN AGE.

ON - FUCKING - IONS

[SandorClegane]

I think URI should go out and get sponsored by Miller-Coors Brewing. Just think of it…

HighLife Poarch…
Miller corner…
MillerTime…

It’s gold Jerry. Gold!

[Iggy1979]

Does anyone know when season tix are going on sale for next year? I got a refund for this year and I want to try and get my seats back. ARCHIE MILLER!

Don't forget all this enthusiasm when prices go up

[Rhody74]

Does anyone know when season tix are going on sale for next year? I got a refund for this year and I want to try and get my seats back. ARCHIE MILLER!

Don't forget all this enthusiasm when prices go up

I don’t mind paying more for a better product.

[Sweep The Leg]

remember that time I got drunk and called for Thorr's job? (only like a month ago)

well, I am drunk again, but this time I am calling for a statue to be erected in Thorr's honor outside the RC!

Get the contract signed NOW!!

can't wait to start my monthly donation again to URI basketball fund. If I didn't have a dog and a baby on the way I would be getting season tickets.

Just remember who contested that.

[Bos8]

This tweet implies that Cox was effectively fired at the beginning of February

I mean…we fired him in November on this board. Hardly surprising that all of this was in motion for a while - Thorr was watching the same stuff we were.

I hope people recognize what a phenomenal job the guy has done, btw. All of his hires, save for Cox which he essentially had his hands tied on because of that arrangement and who the fan base was at least partially sold on, have worked. And more to the point, as blueman has been alluding to, selling the donors and marshaling their support to a place where this type of hire is realistically possible is a huge accomplishment if you understand the culture and the history of this athletic department. I don’t think this fan base appreciates the guy nearly enough - we acknowledge how this job can be hard despite its obvious upside for a coach, but Thorr is basically in the same spot minus the potential payoff of getting all the credit when they succeed.

This. All of this. 110% of this.

Thorr Bjorn is the best in the business. It's lost on a lot of people how hard he works, the people he's brought into athletics at URI, and how he's replaced phenomenal people that have moved to big time programs with even more phenomenal people. I'm talking about all of athletics, not just coaches. It is a miracle for what he's been able to do with what he's been given.

That man deserves our praise, adoration, and donations - so that he can continue to make the place that we all love the best it can be.

Every program in the top 12 conferences of NCAA basketball has money around it. Whether or not the donors are willing to spend it is a direct result of the vision, salesmanship, and leadership of the athletic director.

Cox was the right hire at the time, as we were contractually obligated to follow through on it - because we didn't have the budget for Hurley to retain Cox without that addendum.

Thorr doesn't miss. He's made every right move if you're plugged in enough to URI and if you understand the limitations and realities here.

I think this is spot on with just about everything. Thorr deserves a lot of credit for not only hiring the right people for the most part (Reiss, Flemming is looking good, Hurley), but for what he's done to try and improve the department. We've always heard the biggest drawbacks of the program is the lack of "the little things" that add up. Thorr to his credit has been working to improve that.
I also agree Cox was the right hire. Things got away from here the last year or two by taking a chance on some guys that just didn't work out. At this level, all the coaches in the conference know the game, know how to coach and have been successful at some level. At the end of the day, someone has to lose, and unfortunately it was us more often then not. Thorr gave Cox enough time to try and right the ship, and now it appears he is making the right next move.

[theblueram]

Does anyone know when season tix are going on sale for next year? I got a refund for this year and I want to try and get my seats back. ARCHIE MILLER!

Don't forget all this enthusiasm when prices go up

I don't remember complaining about ticket prices.

[DeanDome88]

Does anyone know when season tix are going on sale for next year? I got a refund for this year and I want to try and get my seats back. ARCHIE MILLER!

Don't forget all this enthusiasm when prices go up

I don't remember complaining about ticket prices.

I've yet to see a renewal email. I suspect they want to make the new hire first.

[steviep123]

[RhodyRams916]

ITS HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!

[steviep123]

[Big Rhody Guy]

KOCH CONFIRMS!!!! LETS GO SEE YOU MONDAY AT THE RYAN CENTER

[Rhodyhooopz]

Hallelujah hallelujah he is risen!!!

Great job Thorr!!!!

[Rhodyhooopz]

Blue man. You are my hero for believing when most of us didn’t!!!!

[ghostofkeaney]

Lfgggggg

[Rhody09]

FUCK. YES. MILLER. TIME.

[PeterRamTime]

BOOOOOM

[ElmCityRhody]

ECR IS NEVER WRONG

I TOLD YOU
I TOLD YOU

FOR 3 months I have been telling you !!!

YES
YES
YES

[RI_Bred]

Oh man. Yes!

[Rhody15]

WE DID IT.

[RhowdyRam02]

This fucking feels good! Happiest day for URI basketball since the Oklahoma game!

[deanman]

Never post... always read.... have to post now.

Such a prefect hire - literally solidified us keeping our season tickets. Great move Thorr.

[ElmCityRhody]

CONGRATS KEANEY BLUE !!!

[RhodyFanNotAlum]

SEND ME THE LINK TO RENEW RIGHT NOW

[Not Mike Powell]

I’m happily wrong. Excited for our program!

[RhodyRams916]

Now we need all of you to rock the Ryan center tomorrow for the women’s NIT game!!! Maybe Archie will be there

[rambone 78]

See you all Monday..
And Mews time after!

[adam914]

Rhody hoops is back baby!!!!!

[TruePoint]

We did it fam

[SmartyBarrett]

[ElmCityRhody]

We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the World

[bwerner10]

Awesome news, Goodman does a radio show with him so you knew he would break the news. Great work by Thorr, quickly done. FYI Sniper has been following Archie in Twitter.

[steveystuds06]

Hahahahah DC Rams? Our program is dead? hahahahahahahhaah

[PeteRI]

IN BLUE MAN WE TRUST!!!

[RhodyRams916]

Awesome news, Goodman does a radio show with him so you knew he would break the news. Great work by Thorr, quickly done. FYI Sniper has been following Archie in Twitter.

Really hope Chance stays now that we're getting Archie

[DeanDome88]

Never post... always read.... have to post now.

Such a prefect hire - literally solidified us keeping our season tickets. Great move Thorr.

I was keeping mine as soon as I knew a change was being made but now I am psyched about it.

[ElmCityRhody]

IN BLUE MAN WE TRUST!!!

And ECR

I was all over Archie for months

Check the receipts !

[SmartyBarrett]

A lot of us were in Pittsburgh four years ago today. Let's frantically book flights and hotels in mid-March again soon, eh?

[ElmCityRhody]

HEAR HEAR !

[Jersey77]

What a great day.

I had my doubts it would happen but thrilled to be wrong.

I got to hand it to Blue Man for keeping the faith.