It's Miller Time - Introductory Press Conference Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.

[steviep123]

Not sure if this was posted already

https://www.yurview.com/featured/hard-s ... de-island/

[daytonflyerfan]

I suppose the other thing about a longtime coach not advancing enough in the ncaat is that if the coach does start to advance, then he becomes a more attractive target to better schools.

If you win some games in the ncaat, then everybody knows who you are, you are on everybody's radar, and you become the target for anybody that needs a new coach.

So not advancing is good in that you don't have a bunch of other schools always sniffing around, but it's bad in that you're not advancing in the ncaat enough.

Damned if you do. Damned if you don't.

Archie was so successful that everybody wanted him, and we lost him.

If somebody doesn't want to poach your coach, then there's a problem.

[reef]

I emailed him also last night and told him about this board , his name is Nathan , hopefully he checks it out and I agree his content is outstanding

How can one be such a huge Rhody Hoop fan and not know about this place? It’s not like he’s Computer illiterate.

I don't think we require an account to read, right? If that's the case, I'm sure he checks it out from time to time, but might not post. (I have at least one friend who's the same way.)

Yes was very strange , I asked him if he was on KB just assuming he was and he said no he wasn’t send him a link and he would check it out . I just told him to come here and register. He said he only started his website 4 weeks ago . Hopefully he stops by as he provides really good content

[ATPTourFan]

Please no more Cooley talk in this thread other than the connection with Archie.

To get back on track, this is a very solid submission from Bill Koch:

[Billyboy78]

How can one be such a huge Rhody Hoop fan and not know about this place? It’s not like he’s Computer illiterate.

I don't think we require an account to read, right? If that's the case, I'm sure he checks it out from time to time, but might not post. (I have at least one friend who's the same way.)

Yes was very strange , I asked him if he was on KB just assuming he was and he said no he wasn’t send him a link and he would check it out . I just told him to come here and register. He said he only started his website 4 weeks ago . Hopefully he stops by as he provides really good content

Here's his website. All of the videos and interviews, plus a lot of stats and stuff.

https://www.rhodyvault.com/

[RhowdyRam02]

Please no more Cooley talk in this thread other than the connection with Archie.

To get back on track, this is a very solid submission from Bill Koch:

"Their brittle character and flagging confidence were exposed time and again by programs they devoured in conference play just four short years ago."

That's a devastating, but not in any way false, line right there

[reef]

I don't think we require an account to read, right? If that's the case, I'm sure he checks it out from time to time, but might not post. (I have at least one friend who's the same way.)

Yes was very strange , I asked him if he was on KB just assuming he was and he said no he wasn’t send him a link and he would check it out . I just told him to come here and register. He said he only started his website 4 weeks ago . Hopefully he stops by as he provides really good content

Here's his website. All of the videos and interviews, plus a lot of stats and stuff.

https://www.rhodyvault.com/

Really enjoyed the Garrick interview, outstanding

[ATPTourFan]

Attached is the FULL Contract from a good friend.

Archie Miller Contract March 2022.pdf

(316.24 KiB) Downloaded 97 times

[PeterRamTime]

When is Archie's interview with Stone gonna be posted?

I need to inject more Archie content in my veins

[RhodyRams12]

When is Archie's interview with Stone gonna be posted?

I need to inject more Archie content in my veins

Here you go https://www.yurview.com/featured/archie ... o-anybody/

[adam914]

Here is the direct link to the interview on YouTube if that helps anyone.

[ram1980]

When is Archie's interview with Stone gonna be posted?

I need to inject more Archie content in my veins

Here you go https://www.yurview.com/featured/archie ... o-anybody/

More goosebumps.. awesome job by stone and Archie..is it November yet.

[phipsiGD'11]

Attached is the FULL Contract from a good friend.

Archie Miller Contract March 2022.pdf

so reading this makes it seem that the $765k salary pool for assistants includes the 3 assistants and the 3 other staff members.

Consistent with University policies, the Coach shall have the right to select,
manage, terminate and retain three (3) full time assistant men’s basketball coaches and three (3)
other full time staff members, who shall be paid on the bi-weekly payroll subject to the same
payroll deductions and the same benefits that apply to the University’s non-academic
administrative employees. A salary pool of $765,000.00 (Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand
and no/100 Dollars) will be used for the salaries for these positions.

[RI_Bred]

Here is the direct link to the interview on YouTube if that helps anyone.

Thanks for posting, great interview Stone!

[ElmCityRhody]

When is Archie's interview with Stone gonna be posted?

I need to inject more Archie content in my veins

Here you go https://www.yurview.com/featured/archie ... o-anybody/

More goosebumps.. awesome job by stone and Archie..is it November yet.

very enjoyable interview !

RHODY RHODY RHODY
RAMS RAMS RAMS !

[PeterRamTime]

Here is the direct link to the interview on YouTube if that helps anyone.

[Blue Man]

It makes me so proud that someone as talented as stone went to URI, loves URI, and adds value to my degree with everything he does.

[daytonflyerfan]

DFF, I'm pretty sure that's a joke...

Hey Blue Man,
I took the time to respond to your post with 3 posts of my own, and I asked you a question on page 6 of this thread. Are you going to respond? Not sure why you felt the need to insult me like that.

My point is legit: prior to this year, Cooley had 6 ncaat appearances in 10 years at PC and made it to round of 32 once. Why do you think that is so great? Is the round of 32 good enough at PC? I guess it is, that must be your point. Those are low expectations for PC IMO.

I agree that Cooley has bought himself more time with this Sweet 16 run.

[theblueram]

Here is the direct link to the interview on YouTube if that helps anyone.

That was great! Thanks Stone!!!!

[Blue Man]

DFF, I'm pretty sure that's a joke...

Hey Blue Man,
I took the time to respond to your post with 3 posts of my own, and I asked you a question on page 6 of this thread. Are you going to respond? Not sure why you felt the need to insult me like that.

My point is legit: prior to this year, Cooley had 6 ncaat appearances in 10 years at PC and made it to round of 32 once. Why do you think that is so great? Is the round of 32 good enough at PC? I guess it is, that must be your point. Those are low expectations for PC IMO.

I agree that Cooley has bought himself more time with this Sweet 16 run.

Contrary to popular belief I can’t read every post on this board lol. I didn’t mean that as an insult, genuinely.

Because we’re local and understand how Cooley is viewed, that comment was clearly made in jest. Just trying to help you get on the same page.

NCAA is about matchups. And if you get the wrong draw or run into a team shooting 60% from 3 (like UConn), you will lose. I don’t view the NCAA success as the sole standard of coaching success - especially when we’re talking about PC.

Had he been one and done it would’ve been a disappointment (and hilarious) for sure. But now with a real banner being hung, I think Cooley earned himself a statue and the loftiest of lifetime contracts.

Local kid grows up to be head ball coach, gets this program on the nation radar, great facilities, and consistently gets them to March. Lifetime contract with or without this weekend.

[reef]

Here is the direct link to the interview on YouTube if that helps anyone.

Wow what a fantastic interview this was , Stone is so professional at a young age kids going places and Archie answers all the right questions especially about his scheduling philosophy can’t wait for November !!!

[PeteRI]

Here is the direct link to the interview on YouTube if that helps anyone.

I don't know who was more impressive in this interview - Archie or Stone. The future looks brighter than ever!

[section(105)]

OK, I will be that guy, maybe the future in the Rhody booth will be Stone and DiSano……gotta turn the page sometime……bracing for incoming.

[ATPTourFan]

Would be a nice combo.

[NYGFan_Section208]

OK, I will be that guy, maybe the future in the Rhody booth will be Stone and DiSano……gotta turn the page sometime……bracing for incoming.

Radio?

[ATPTourFan]

Chris DiSano can’t do radio full time. He’s got his day job. It would sound 500x better than present day on radio.

[Ram1019]

I am always extremely impressed with Stone. Enjoy his play-by-play, too. He is good at this.

[Big Rhody Guy]

Was at URI with Stone and we were pretty friendly. He is just as good a person as he is an announcer. Hope URI can keep him in our orbit for a long long time... Before he inevitably pursues some national opportunities of course.

[reef]

Yeah would think Stone would easily be able to do something nationally if he wants to , the guy is outstanding

[KevanBoyles]

They both nailed that interview. Rhody, Rhody, Rhody….

[Billyboy78]

[RhowdyRam02]

The new logo looks great here!

[PeterRamTime]

They both nailed that interview. Rhody, Rhody, Rhody….

RAMS RAMS RAMS

[Jdrums#3]

The new logo looks great here!

I wasn’t crazy about it but it sure does look good there!

[steviep123]

I don’t know if I could be more in love with something

[PeteRI]

Was at URI with Stone and we were pretty friendly. He is just as good a person as he is an announcer. Hope URI can keep him in our orbit for a long long time... Before he inevitably pursues some national opportunities of course.

Stone's a natural. His interview with Archie is one hell of an audition tape. He's intelligent, articulate, knowledgeable and makes it look effortless.

[Rhodymob05]

Great tweet. Logo looks good because it’s not GREY.

[PCFriars]

I am not going to tell you that you hired the wrong guy, because you didn’t. However, I’ve had a tough night (lol), so I wanted to pat myself on the back for calling out Holloway as a rising star 6 weeks ago. I’d quote myself and share the post but the thread was locked.

Holloway is the effing man

[jcru]

This is a rare treat for a Rhody fan. Enjoy every minute of it.

Hurley was a good, solid, up and coming coach, but this is a well established coach. We haven't really had this kind or raw excitement around here since the Harrick years. Savor this.

[reef]

This is a rare treat for a Rhody fan. Enjoy every minute of it.

Hurley was a good, solid, up and coming coach, but this is a well established coach. We haven't really had this kind or raw excitement around here since the Harrick years. Savor this.

Yes very well said let’s enjoy the run back to prominence

[steviep123]

I am not going to tell you that you hired the wrong guy, because you didn’t. However, I’ve had a tough night (lol), so I wanted to pat myself on the back for calling out Holloway as a rising star 6 weeks ago. I’d quote myself and share the post but the thread was locked.

Holloway is the effing man

You’re not wrong. Holloway was my choice if they went for an up and coming coach instead of Miller.

I wonder if he’s a done deal at Seton Hall or if some other school will snatch him. Or if St. Peter’s will find a way to keep him.

[rambone 78]

He's going to SH the minute after they lose.

[Jersey77]

He's going to SH the minute after they lose.

Yep, already a done deal.

[bigappleram]

I am not going to tell you that you hired the wrong guy, because you didn’t. However, I’ve had a tough night (lol), so I wanted to pat myself on the back for calling out Holloway as a rising star 6 weeks ago. I’d quote myself and share the post but the thread was locked.

Holloway is the effing man

Great call PCF and congrats on a great season.

[RhowdyRam02]

I am not going to tell you that you hired the wrong guy, because you didn’t. However, I’ve had a tough night (lol), so I wanted to pat myself on the back for calling out Holloway as a rising star 6 weeks ago. I’d quote myself and share the post but the thread was locked.

Holloway is the effing man

Definitely who I wanted if we couldn't get Archie. Good thing we got Archie with Holloway (I'm assuming) going to Seton Hall. Would have been a big drop off after those two

[RI_Bred]

He's going to SH the minute after they lose.

Yep, already a done deal.

Well-deserved. Seems like a great guy and a calming presence for his team.

[steviep123]

It's been a week and I'm still as giddy as a kid at Christmas. From the "whispers" - to fruition! Great job by Thor and everyone at URI to land this hire and up the commitment. Also, the sheer wishing into existence from Blue Man at the beginning.

[Ram1019]

Has anyone else caught this in today's Projo Letters to Editor? I figured these people would inevitably be coming out of the woodwork...

[ramster]

Has anyone else caught this in today's Projo Letters to Editor? I figured these people would inevitably be coming out of the woodwork...

Yes I saw it. The ProJo mentioned this in articles about Miller’s hire. ProJo compared to Cox’ salary, compared to Professors at URI. I saw something similar to Frank Martin’s salary at UMASS.

BUT,

Nowhere do you read about the market rate for D1 Head Coach Salaries.
And ZERO mention of Ed Cooley making $3.4 million per year - and likely to go up by $1 Million or more with Sweet 16 appearance.

They say Miller is more than double Cox but no mention that Cooley is double Miller.

[SmartyBarrett]