Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

[SGreenwell]

I would also add on to Ramster's comments - We don't know that this was Archie's first hire, either. Austin Carroll is already "in the building," so to speak, which means he's on our radar already. If Archie's associate head coach is some technical mastermind from Ohio, we're probably not going to know two craps about him until the hire is actually announced.

[Bos8]

Also- I wouldn't discount Archie's relationship with Thorr. A positive reference from both Sean and Thorr, which would most certainly lead to Archie being willing to trust him with a spot on the staff.

[ace]

Austin Carroll hired by David Cox- typical cost saving measure, was only here originally because of the tricky situation with his dad

Austin Carroll retained by Archie Miller- just a solid basketball move, thrilled by his skill set and potential

I’m not going to give a lot of mental energy to what is likely the third assistant of an A10 team but C’MON!
And yes, I know, you trust Archie. It’s still funny.

It seems like ages ago that Bozeman was going to be our tactical wizard to shore up end-of-game decisions.

Every message board fan everywhere is convinced their teams’s problems could be easily solved by simply getting a “knockdown shooter” and a “veteran assistant coach” to teach the head coach offense.

[steveystuds06]

This board changes direction more often than the wind lol.

I'm completely in the camp of trust Archie, and could care less if that means retaining Austin or someone else.

But I don't think we should be bragging about his recruiting chops because he got us the Providence kid with no offers and the MAC transfer who's production dropped by 60% in the A10.

You are contradicting yourself.

1st you completely trust Archie, then you question the bragging that took place. Obvious you don't care for the hire. Which is fine.

It's really the Head Coach that steers the recruiting ship. Success or failure in recruiting freshmen and the all important Portal is with the HC at the end of the day.

No, I don't mind the hire at all. But my point is Austin isn't some proven recruiter. Im taking a shot in the dark that Archie didn't hire him for that reason

Ya, I think you're missing the point here. Ramster and I didn't say he was a proven recruiter. He's not. We noted from our encounters with him he seemed like a hard-working, high-energy assistant who connected with the team. Blueram said that he has no recruiting ability, so Ramster brought up that he has recruited players. Yes, these aren't home runs, but it still proves that Carroll can close the deal with some kids.

My issue is people find something wrong with everything on here. Thinking that we would land 3 home run assistants was never going to happen. Austin can now learn from another Miller and continue to improve as a coach.

I trust Archie!

[LoveThoseRams]

I think people are a bit salty on Austin for a few reasons....
1. I think they saw him as a one for one, when his Dad got ill and URI didn't want to fire him for humanitarian reasons, so we took his son in.
2. We have had such a bad few years and with no great recruits and unable to retain our better players, it is easy to blame the entire coaching staff.

I am willing to see what Austin can bring to a new program, with a new coach, new energy and a new mandate. If Sean Miller saw something in him, and Archie is willing to test him with a position, I think I'll wait and see what Austin can bring to the table.

[RhowdyRam02]

Austin Carroll hired by David Cox- typical cost saving measure, was only here originally because of the tricky situation with his dad

Austin Carroll retained by Archie Miller- just a solid basketball move, thrilled by his skill set and potential

I’m not going to give a lot of mental energy to what is likely the third assistant of an A10 team but C’MON!
And yes, I know, you trust Archie. It’s still funny.

It seems like ages ago that Bozeman was going to be our tactical wizard to shore up end-of-game decisions.

Every message board fan everywhere is convinced their teams’s problems could be easily solved by simply getting a “knockdown shooter” and a “veteran assistant coach” to teach the head coach offense.

So what are these head coaches waiting for then?!

[RhowdyRam02]

I think people are a bit salty on Austin for a few reasons....
1. I think they saw him as a one for one, when his Dad got ill and URI didn't want to fire him for humanitarian reasons, so we took his son in.
2. We have had such a bad few years and with no great recruits and unable to retain our better players, it is easy to blame the entire coaching staff.

I am willing to see what Austin can bring to a new program, with a new coach, new energy and a new mandate. If Sean Miller saw something in him, and Archie is willing to test him with a position, I think I'll wait and see what Austin can bring to the table.

You could possibly add a third reason:

3. If we were going to retain one of the green assistants, why not TJ? We have no real connection to Austin, we do with TJ. Of course the connection with Archie is more vital and that's where Austin gets the nod

[reef]

I admit I didn’t know too much about Austin but Stevie and Ramster turned me on to him think it’s a very nice 3rd assistant if that’s his role

[ramster]

I think people are a bit salty on Austin for a few reasons....
1. I think they saw him as a one for one, when his Dad got ill and URI didn't want to fire him for humanitarian reasons, so we took his son in.
2. We have had such a bad few years and with no great recruits and unable to retain our better players, it is easy to blame the entire coaching staff.

I am willing to see what Austin can bring to a new program, with a new coach, new energy and a new mandate. If Sean Miller saw something in him, and Archie is willing to test him with a position, I think I'll wait and see what Austin can bring to the table.

The Assistant Coaches are all on 1 year contracts anyway.

[phipsiGD'11]

I think people are a bit salty on Austin for a few reasons....
1. I think they saw him as a one for one, when his Dad got ill and URI didn't want to fire him for humanitarian reasons, so we took his son in.
2. We have had such a bad few years and with no great recruits and unable to retain our better players, it is easy to blame the entire coaching staff.

I am willing to see what Austin can bring to a new program, with a new coach, new energy and a new mandate. If Sean Miller saw something in him, and Archie is willing to test him with a position, I think I'll wait and see what Austin can bring to the table.

I can't understand your viewpoints because I cannot listen to reasonable opinions. Everything is great or everything is shit. No room at KBB for level headed discussion.

With Coach Cox, everything was shit. Players, shit. Coaches, shit. Warmups, shit. Uniforms, shit. Timeouts, shit (ok this one is true).

With Coach Miller, everything is great. Press conference, great. Jacket, great. Interviews, great. Program improvements, great.

Now we have something (Austin) that was shit and now it is great. Breaks the KBB mind.

[ace]

It seems like ages ago that Bozeman was going to be our tactical wizard to shore up end-of-game decisions.

Every message board fan everywhere is convinced their teams’s problems could be easily solved by simply getting a “knockdown shooter” and a “veteran assistant coach” to teach the head coach offense.

So what are these head coaches waiting for then?!

They’re just dumb, I guess

[steveystuds06]

I think people are a bit salty on Austin for a few reasons....
1. I think they saw him as a one for one, when his Dad got ill and URI didn't want to fire him for humanitarian reasons, so we took his son in.
2. We have had such a bad few years and with no great recruits and unable to retain our better players, it is easy to blame the entire coaching staff.

I am willing to see what Austin can bring to a new program, with a new coach, new energy and a new mandate. If Sean Miller saw something in him, and Archie is willing to test him with a position, I think I'll wait and see what Austin can bring to the table.

I can't understand your viewpoints because I cannot listen to reasonable opinions. Everything is great or everything is shit. No room at KBB for level headed discussion.

With Coach Cox, everything was shit. Players, shit. Coaches, shit. Warmups, shit. Uniforms, shit. Timeouts, shit (ok this one is true).

With Coach Miller, everything is great. Press conference, great. Jacket, great. Interviews, great. Program improvements, great.

Now we have something (Austin) that was shit and now it is great. Breaks the KBB mind.

I think this is a huge exaggeration.

Most people thought Bozeman would be a fantastic hire and we thought Cox made the right move. Most people also said Cox deserved this season to turn things around. But, unfortunately, Bozeman didn't work out, and Cox didn't turn things around. That's why things got so negative on here. Results matter.

Austin was never shit or great. He's a 3rd assistant. Nice kid and great energy. I'm happy he's staying.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I think people are a bit salty on Austin for a few reasons....
1. I think they saw him as a one for one, when his Dad got ill and URI didn't want to fire him for humanitarian reasons, so we took his son in.
2. We have had such a bad few years and with no great recruits and unable to retain our better players, it is easy to blame the entire coaching staff.

I am willing to see what Austin can bring to a new program, with a new coach, new energy and a new mandate. If Sean Miller saw something in him, and Archie is willing to test him with a position, I think I'll wait and see what Austin can bring to the table.

I can't understand your viewpoints because I cannot listen to reasonable opinions. Everything is great or everything is shit. No room at KBB for level headed discussion.

With Coach Cox, everything was shit. Players, shit. Coaches, shit. Warmups, shit. Uniforms, shit. Timeouts, shit (ok this one is true).

With Coach Miller, everything is great. Press conference, great. Jacket, great. Interviews, great. Program improvements, great.

Now we have something (Austin) that was shit and now it is great. Breaks the KBB mind.

One of the best posts of the year.

[ramster]

I think people are a bit salty on Austin for a few reasons....
1. I think they saw him as a one for one, when his Dad got ill and URI didn't want to fire him for humanitarian reasons, so we took his son in.
2. We have had such a bad few years and with no great recruits and unable to retain our better players, it is easy to blame the entire coaching staff.

I am willing to see what Austin can bring to a new program, with a new coach, new energy and a new mandate. If Sean Miller saw something in him, and Archie is willing to test him with a position, I think I'll wait and see what Austin can bring to the table.

I can't understand your viewpoints because I cannot listen to reasonable opinions. Everything is great or everything is shit. No room at KBB for level headed discussion.

With Coach Cox, everything was shit. Players, shit. Coaches, shit. Warmups, shit. Uniforms, shit. Timeouts, shit (ok this one is true).

With Coach Miller, everything is great. Press conference, great. Jacket, great. Interviews, great. Program improvements, great.

Now we have something (Austin) that was shit and now it is great. Breaks the KBB mind.

I have spoken favorably about Austin when he was hired, again after I talked to him at his 1st Season Ticket holder Event at the Ryan Center, again after talking to him last summer……… I did NOT change my stance about Austin after the hiring of Miller. I also have commented in the past favorably about Austin’s dad who is imho very knowledgeable and was a good asset to David Cox. I only spoke up because some were criticizing his selection by Miller.

Surprised, to to be honest, that Miller’s very 1st hire would get questioned. Short honeymoon.

I would agree Cox couldn’t do a single thing right per KB but of course that’s not possible.

[ramster]

Austin Carroll hired by David Cox- typical cost saving measure, was only here originally because of the tricky situation with his dad

Austin Carroll retained by Archie Miller- just a solid basketball move, thrilled by his skill set and potential

I’m not going to give a lot of mental energy to what is likely the third assistant of an A10 team but C’MON!
And yes, I know, you trust Archie. It’s still funny.

It seems like ages ago that Bozeman was going to be our tactical wizard to shore up end-of-game decisions.

Every message board fan everywhere is convinced their teams’s problems could be easily solved by simply getting a “knockdown shooter” and a “veteran assistant coach” to teach the head coach offense.

Ah yes, The X’s and O’s Guy

[reef]

I trust Arch on this one nice hire

[bigappleram]

It seems like ages ago that Bozeman was going to be our tactical wizard to shore up end-of-game decisions.

Every message board fan everywhere is convinced their teams’s problems could be easily solved by simply getting a “knockdown shooter” and a “veteran assistant coach” to teach the head coach offense.

Ah yes, The X’s and O’s Guy

The Dan “needs a veteran Coach” bit was always one of my favorites. He literally has had a veteran coach in his ear since birth.

[Ramulous]

Only time will tell if Austin is a good hire. And Miller.

[Iggy1979]

Another possibility, even though they weren't together at Indiana, is Dana Fife. Good resume with 10 years with Tom Izzo.

[Jersey77]

Another possibility, even though they weren't together at Indiana, is Dana Fife. Good resume with 10 years with Tom Izzo.

Yeah maybe, supposedly there was much friction between him and Woodson.

[SmartyBarrett]

Another possibility, even though they weren't together at Indiana, is Dana Fife. Good resume with 10 years with Tom Izzo.

Agree. Only hangup in my mind is that Fife's recruiting connections appear to be exclusively in the midwest. That said, if he can open a pipeline there...

[Rhody15]

Every message board fan everywhere is convinced their teams’s problems could be easily solved by simply getting a “knockdown shooter” and a “veteran assistant coach” to teach the head coach offense.

Ah yes, The X’s and O’s Guy

The Dan “needs a veteran Coach” bit was always one of my favorites. He literally has had a veteran coach in his ear since birth.

I think one of my favorite resent posts by people was Bozeman was going to be a cure all for Cox and the team.

Guy looked absolutely lifeless on the bench 95% of the time.

[steveystuds06]

Ah yes, The X’s and O’s Guy

The Dan “needs a veteran Coach” bit was always one of my favorites. He literally has had a veteran coach in his ear since birth.

I think one of my favorite resent posts by people was Bozeman was going to be a cure all for Cox and the team.

Guy looked absolutely lifeless on the bench 95% of the time.

I thought he was asleep one time. I didn’t see him move for about 10 minutes.

[ramster]

The Dan “needs a veteran Coach” bit was always one of my favorites. He literally has had a veteran coach in his ear since birth.

I think one of my favorite resent posts by people was Bozeman was going to be a cure all for Cox and the team.

Guy looked absolutely lifeless on the bench 95% of the time.

I thought he was asleep one time. I didn’t see him move for about 10 minutes.

He blended in well then with the 1200 fans in their seats

[Iggy1979]

Cox isolated himself. Can't blame anyone else.

[McRam]

I'm not finding it negative, I just thought it was funny because most of the players are in the portal. My position's pretty clear, whoever Arch hires, including this guy, is perfect. Your description makes him seem like a good dude, nothing negative...

Speaking of the portal...when you say "left the option to come back", they can't just say nevermind portal, I'm back to Rhody, the coach has to offer a scholarship all over again, right?

I believe that's correct. Every URI player in the portal would have to be recruited here by Archie Miller. Good luck.

. That is correct. Once they enter the portal all scholarship commitments from the original school are no longer in effect.

This was why I never understood why players enter the portal unless they “know” where they would likely wind up. For example, AB enters the portal coming off a knee rebuild and no real Rhody track record, hardly - a slam dunk to upgrade your situation.

I feel very confident Archie has given them all a deadline if they want to come back- he is going to be active in the portal immediately and will not be held hostage by players who are not sure they want to play for:him.

[Gonebarongone]

Every message board fan everywhere is convinced their teams’s problems could be easily solved by simply getting a “knockdown shooter” and a “veteran assistant coach” to teach the head coach offense.

Ah yes, The X’s and O’s Guy

The Dan “needs a veteran Coach” bit was always one of my favorites. He literally has had a veteran coach in his ear since birth.

I might have said veteran coach but it was in the context of offensive coordinator type. DH raises the floor of a program. And, in retrospect, I don't think I valued that as much as I probably should have. I would like to think that I can keep an honest perspective on it. I am not sure he is a ceiling type coach, though. That 2018 team had way more offensive talent than it might have felt like in the moment. Not having a top 50 offense with those pieces probably limited the ceiling. Cox and Moore not known for offense. I guess you had to have Ty Boswell for, well, that's another thread And ARD, Cox, Murray the year before. Just would have had one of those guys be a spot, since the recruiting was humming, be a guy who could build out an elite offense. I always loved Al so and he built about a dozen great offenses at URI and BC but the hire could have been 35 years old for all I care. a 35 year old just won the Super Bowl with an innovative offense. Anyway, back to this thread. If Sean and Archie like what Austin has to offer, that is good enough for me. You clearly aren't keeping him for roster continuity. The fact that he is staying is a big positive for me.

[SGreenwell]

I'm not finding it negative, I just thought it was funny because most of the players are in the portal. My position's pretty clear, whoever Arch hires, including this guy, is perfect. Your description makes him seem like a good dude, nothing negative...

Speaking of the portal...when you say "left the option to come back", they can't just say nevermind portal, I'm back to Rhody, the coach has to offer a scholarship all over again, right?

I believe that's correct. Every URI player in the portal would have to be recruited here by Archie Miller. Good luck.

. That is correct. Once they enter the portal all scholarship commitments from the original school are no longer in effect.

This was why I never understood why players enter the portal unless they “know” where they would likely wind up. For example, AB enters the portal coming off a knee rebuild and no real Rhody track record, hardly - a slam dunk to upgrade your situation.

I suspect that AB and others who have their names in the portal have at least one school lined up before doing so. The usual suspects are either programs that recruited them in the past (using our own experience, see Jared Terrell) or the AAU and coaching networks associated with their hometowns (or, why we ended up with a lot of Maryland and D.C. transfers while Cox was here).

[RhodyRams12]

Thorr just said that Archie wants to announce the staff when all of the coaching positions are filled. Should be finalized within the next week or two.

[CamsRams]

Here were my notes from Thorr on WPRO:

-Archie top of their list but had mutual interest was right away
-offered him top 3 investments in a10 across travel, salaries, player nutrition/equipment, etc
-Archie wants to announce staff all at once. Should be in 1-2 weeks
-lots of interest in staff positions
-he’s been recruiting hard already
-holding player practices as well

Anybody who listened, please feel free to add any details or corrections.

[TruePoint]

Thanks CamsRams. Appreciate the summary.

[RhowdyRam02]

I feel like you covered it well. A lot of it was stuff we already knew from following closely

[Rhody74]

Good to hear about the assistants. I’m really curious on who they’ll be.

Are the players who are practicing just those who aren’t in the portal?

[Jersey77]

Good to hear about the assistants. I’m really curious on who they’ll be.

Probably won't happen but would love to have Ashley Howard as one of the assistants.
He was a top recruiter under Jay Wright.

[rambone 78]

I would guess Archie is holding individual player workouts....not enough players left to play 5 on 5, not even close.

[theblueram]

I would guess Archie is holding individual player workouts....not enough players left to play 5 on 5, not even close.

Bone, there are 4 players left and none should be a starter. I'm guessing Archie is recruiting.

[steveystuds06]

Good to hear about the assistants. I’m really curious on who they’ll be.

Probably won't happen but would love to have Ashley Howard as one of the assistants.
He was a top recruiter under Jay Wright.

He would be huge!!!

[Jdrums#3]

Good to hear about the assistants. I’m really curious on who they’ll be.

Probably won't happen but would love to have Ashley Howard as one of the assistants.
He was a top recruiter under Jay Wright.

He would be huge!!!

I agree, also. Howard would be an excellent hire. Are you guy’s hearing any rumors linking us to Howard or are we just pissing in the wind? I’m hoping for the former; will have to change my shoes with the later. Lol!

[reef]

Not sure if Arch knows Howard at all but a phone call to him to gauge his interest would be nice

[Rhody72]

25 years ago Jim Harrick identified the 3 things that he needed assistant coaches to do. It is as true today as it was back then. Clue: they are easy to remember.

[Bos8]

Not sure if Arch knows Howard at all but a phone call to him to gauge his interest would be nice

Talking to someone who had worked for Coach Howard regarding what he may do next year, they mentioned a few assistant jobs at P5 schools, including 1 that just hired a new coach. I didn't ask but URI wasn't mentioned.

[ramster]

25 years ago Jim Harrick identified the 3 things that he needed assistant coaches to do. It is as true today as it was back then. Clue: they are easy to remember.

I'll take a shot 72, Recruit, Recruit, Recruit

[PlayMikeMotenMore]

25 years ago Jim Harrick identified the 3 things that he needed assistant coaches to do. It is as true today as it was back then. Clue: they are easy to remember.

I'll take a shot 72, Recruit, Recruit, Recruit

I'll take a cheap shot...recruit, lie, and cover-up. (C'mon, it's OK to laugh.)

[ace]

A real coach! Good NYC/Jersey connections.

[reef]

A real coach!

Name sounds familiar where did he play ??

[Rhody74]

BC grad, played overseas.

https://shupirates.com/sports/mens-bask ... dward/2526

[Backroads]

Is he Brian Woodword’s brother or am I making that up?

[Billyboy78]

So, would Woodward be the top assistant? Or #2 assistant?

[Blue Man]

Is he Brian Woodword’s brother or am I making that up?

That would be awesome

[Billyboy78]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Woodward