2022-23 Schedule (top post is current)

[ramster]

10_Vault @A10Vault
🎙 I asked @MarcusCamby23 about the hiring of Frank Martin for @UMassMBB, as well as his former point guard.
@CoachKellogg

More from my interview with Camby.



I'll not post the interview. It's on RV's twitter.

GO UMASS

I guess

[Jersey77]

I mean, URI can put it into contracts that they get a right of a home-and-home if a coach leaves, but there's no such thing as a free lunch in a contract negotiation. You're giving up something else in order to get that, whether it's $X off the buyout or a shorter length on the contract. From a quick Google search because I don't remember the details, the buyout for Hurley was roughly $1.25M. Not sure how much it would have cost to get a home-and-home on the table instead - The only people who'd know are probably Hurley and Thorr, and neither one is probably going to answer until they're long retired.

Do you think Archie Miller wanted this in his 5 year contract? So when he leaves URI in 5 years for UCLA then UCLA is required to play URI home and home for the next 10 years? Think that makes Archie more marketable?
Think Hurley wanted that if he went to St John's? Rutgets? Florida, Texas A&M?.......... of course not. He would be less marketable

As it was Thorr and URI could not hold onto Hurley. Hurley was calling the shots because of his 2 NCAA Appearances and 2-2 record. Only NCAA Appearances and only NCAA Wins this Century

Rhody Vault is just Monday Morning Quarterbacking 6 years too late. VCU did not get those Home and Home deals in the contract for free. All Negotiations are give and take on both sides.

Ramster, I agree with you and Stevey on this.

It is not that clear cut in adding that to the coach's contract and also the "Schedule" clause is not that common at all.

For Rhody Vault to bring it up now is quite ridiculous and very petty.

[hrstrat57]

I’m not entirely convinced that future MBB contests between URI and UConn are out of the question. Does Hurley really have animosity towards URI? Can’t think he’s afraid of us.

If it’s a profitable game why not?

Both schools could hype it up….

[RhodyKyle]

I’m not entirely convinced that future MBB contests between URI and UConn are out of the question. Does Hurley really have animosity towards URI? Can’t think he’s afraid of us.

If it’s a profitable game why not?

Both schools could hype it up….

Dan is a very emotional guy. Ace has said previously that Dan still cares about URI/thinks fondly of here. I just think he wouldn't want the emotions to distract from the game itself. It's probably, almost like playing ASU right now. Maybe those emotions will subside with time and he'll agree to a game (please be at Mohegan!).

[damram]

The Criars played at Fairfield years ago.

[Rhody15]

I mean, URI can put it into contracts that they get a right of a home-and-home if a coach leaves, but there's no such thing as a free lunch in a contract negotiation. You're giving up something else in order to get that, whether it's $X off the buyout or a shorter length on the contract. From a quick Google search because I don't remember the details, the buyout for Hurley was roughly $1.25M. Not sure how much it would have cost to get a home-and-home on the table instead - The only people who'd know are probably Hurley and Thorr, and neither one is probably going to answer until they're long retired.

Do you think Archie Miller wanted this in his 5 year contract? So when he leaves URI in 5 years for UCLA then UCLA is required to play URI home and home for the next 10 years? Think that makes Archie more marketable?
Think Hurley wanted that if he went to St John's? Rutgets? Florida, Texas A&M?.......... of course not. He would be less marketable

As it was Thorr and URI could not hold onto Hurley. Hurley was calling the shots because of his 2 NCAA Appearances and 2-2 record. Only NCAA Appearances and only NCAA Wins this Century

Rhody Vault is just Monday Morning Quarterbacking 6 years too late. VCU did not get those Home and Home deals in the contract for free. All Negotiations are give and take on both sides.

Not one person is saying a 10 year series. Not even close.

A two year H&H is what’s being discussed.

Stop exaggerating to try and prove a point.

[ramster]

I mean, URI can put it into contracts that they get a right of a home-and-home if a coach leaves, but there's no such thing as a free lunch in a contract negotiation. You're giving up something else in order to get that, whether it's $X off the buyout or a shorter length on the contract. From a quick Google search because I don't remember the details, the buyout for Hurley was roughly $1.25M. Not sure how much it would have cost to get a home-and-home on the table instead - The only people who'd know are probably Hurley and Thorr, and neither one is probably going to answer until they're long retired.

Do you think Archie Miller wanted this in his 5 year contract? So when he leaves URI in 5 years for UCLA then UCLA is required to play URI home and home for the next 10 years? Think that makes Archie more marketable?
Think Hurley wanted that if he went to St John's? Rutgets? Florida, Texas A&M?.......... of course not. He would be less marketable

As it was Thorr and URI could not hold onto Hurley. Hurley was calling the shots because of his 2 NCAA Appearances and 2-2 record. Only NCAA Appearances and only NCAA Wins this Century

Rhody Vault is just Monday Morning Quarterbacking 6 years too late. VCU did not get those Home and Home deals in the contract for free. All Negotiations are give and take on both sides.

Not one person is saying a 10 year series. Not even close.

A two year H&H is what’s being discussed.

Stop exaggerating to try and prove a point.

There is no point. It is not happening. Dumb for Rhody Vault to bring up at all. He should talk to Thorr not air it out to the twitter-verse.

[adam914]

I’m not entirely convinced that future MBB contests between URI and UConn are out of the question. Does Hurley really have animosity towards URI? Can’t think he’s afraid of us.

If it’s a profitable game why not?

Both schools could hype it up….

Dan is a very emotional guy. Ace has said previously that Dan still cares about URI/thinks fondly of here. I just think he wouldn't want the emotions to distract from the game itself. It's probably, almost like playing ASU right now. Maybe those emotions will subside with time and he'll agree to a game (please be at Mohegan!).

Yeah, there is definitely not any animosity, at least as far as any of us know. I think there was a 0% chance of the game happening while Cox was the head coach, but who knows maybe as more time passes and there aren't as many people still around at URI that were tied to the Hurley years it could happen one day.

There are also plenty of non-Hurley related reasons why it might never happen to though. So still seems unlikely but ya never know.

[reef]

Yeah RV is just disappointed that he can’t get Arch to come on with him , just put out your content and get over it already

[PeterRamTime]

I’m not entirely convinced that future MBB contests between URI and UConn are out of the question. Does Hurley really have animosity towards URI? Can’t think he’s afraid of us.

If it’s a profitable game why not?

Both schools could hype it up….

Dan is a very emotional guy. Ace has said previously that Dan still cares about URI/thinks fondly of here. I just think he wouldn't want the emotions to distract from the game itself. It's probably, almost like playing ASU right now. Maybe those emotions will subside with time and he'll agree to a game (please be at Mohegan!).

Only happening in the big dance or NIT. Maybe a early season tournament?

Dan became super successful here as an individual. Him rebuilding URI basketball into a championship level team was the most important thing he had done in his life, so I imagine him being in a situation where he's actively trying to defeat the Rhody Rams has to be pretty tough...it's almost like he's a fan. I can really respect that.

[Blue Man]

Thorr and staff have to love this one too......

So if this has been your purpose go ahead and leave URI alone. Your job is done.
I don't want Rhody Vault choosing who should and shouldn't have banners in the Ryan Center Rafters. Not his job.

And while RV is at it criticizing URI for not having had URI-UCONN Home and Home written into Hurley's URI Contract, why not Rhody Vault go after UCONN and Hurley as they only have 1 Player Banner in their Rafters. Only 1. Make that your purpose, apply pressure and then or course do NOT take any credit.



@RhodyVault
Sep 6
Sources have told me that
@RhodyMBB
is looking at dates in Feb. to honor the ‘88 & ‘98 teams. Also, URI is planning to honor several former players which I will not name out of respect for the players.

🎙This has been my purpose, to apply pressure & NO I am not taking credit.

I'm trying to separate the art from the artist.

The content is top notch. The interviews. The spotlight on our program and history. He's 100% right that it's a piece that's been sorely lacking.

That said, he really needed to be patient and stay in his lane. Build the brand organically, make yourself big enough so that the team wants to put things out through you. He got too big too fast and didn't know how to handle it. It's all relative obviously, but Kingston and URI sports are a pretty small pond. Splash enough and you get noticed. He just got it for the wrong reasons.

I wish he'd stop taking potshots at URI or the staff because that's certainly not going to get him any more access...and if anything it's going to drive a further wedge between former players and URI because he's stoking that fire. Since he's the "players guy" in this fight that he picked, now players are aligned to his side and it doesn't allow for anything productive to happen between them and the school because he spends his time on twitter taking thinly veiled shots at URI.

He seems like a genuinely good dude, just got himself stuck in no mans land with a couple poor decisions and now he's just grasping at straws to figure out a direction.

[adam914]

Not sure if this was known already or not, so apologies if I just missed it, but it looks like some game times are starting to be released. Including the Providence game being a 5:00pm start.

https://gorhody.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

[RhowdyRam02]

Providence and UMass home games were announced in a press release earlier, but a lot of this is new info. Thanks for pointing it out.

Game at Boston College is at noon.

https://bceagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

[PeteRI]

Wow, 5 home games in December - and 4 in 2 weeks. Early Christmas present!

[RF1]

Games Broadcast Update

The PC and UMass games had originally been listed to be on an ESPN network. The schedule now indicates they will both be on ESPNU, their least watched tv option.

ESPN+ Streaming 19 games
CBS Sports Network 4 games
ESPNU 2 games
USA 1 game


Given the low visibility of these options, this season shapes up to be the least watched in recent URI history. It would seem to be a direct result of two straight losing seasons and generally low expectations (apart from some KeaneyBlue.com cheerleaders).

[section(105)]

Yep, that one up for TV is disappointing, but given where we have been in the last two years, URI bringing eyeballs to the TV is not a thing……not surprising, no where to go but up…….Go Rhody

[ramster]

Games Broadcast Update

The PC and UMass games had originally been listed to be on an ESPN network. The schedule now indicates they will both be on ESPNU, their least watched tv option.

ESPN+ Streaming 19 games
CBS Sports Network 4 games
ESPNU 2 games
USA 1 game


Given the low visibility of these options, this season shapes up to be the least watched in recent URI history. It would seem to be a direct result of two straight losing seasons and generally low expectations (apart from some KeaneyBlue.com cheerleaders).

But no damage was done

[reef]

Any games on Flo Sports u think ??

[PeteRI]

Please give Stone a better broadcast partner.

[adam914]

Any games on Flo Sports u think ??

There shouldn't be. ESPN has the streaming right for A10 games, so the only Flo Sports games would be potential non-conf road games I guess if thats who our opponent uses.

[section(105)]

Please give Stone a better broadcast partner.

Sure, Chris DiSano on the main radio broadcast team…….love Steve, but maybe time to move on……yes, I will be that guy…….ouch

[reef]

Any games on Flo Sports u think ??

There shouldn't be. ESPN has the streaming right for A10 games, so the only Flo Sports games would be potential non-conf road games I guess if thats who our opponent uses.

What about that Cayman Islands tournament??

[ramster]

Any games on Flo Sports u think ??

There shouldn't be. ESPN has the streaming right for A10 games, so the only Flo Sports games would be potential non-conf road games I guess if thats who our opponent uses.

What about that Cayman Islands tournament??

Cayman Islands games are exclusively FloSports. All games will be carried.

FloHoops subscribers can tune in to watch the following games live:
Nov. 21 – Games 1-4 beginning at 11 am ET
Nov. 22 – Games 5-8 beginning at 11 am ET
Nov. 23 – Games 9-12 beginning at 11 am ET

https://caymanislandsclassic.com/news/2 ... assic.aspx

[adam914]

Well that sucks, FloSports is the worst. I didn't even think of the tournament.

[Blue Man]

Well that sucks, FloSports is the worst. I didn't even think of the tournament.

Soooo see you in the Caymans?

[Backroads]

Anyone know when mini plan info is coming out?

[ramster]

Anyone know when mini plan info is coming out?

If you go to website for Tickets Mini-Plans it says..........

2022-23 RHODE ISLAND MEN'S BASKETBALL MINI PLAN INFORMATION COMING IN LATE SUMMER

September 22 Fall began in Rhode Island (a week ago)

I'm sure it will be soon

I know there has been turnover of Season Ticket Holders after the Cox poor performance and the Covid years. You can get Season Tickets in much better locations than you could in the last couple of Hurley years. Opportunity knocks for those who want good seats for the Miller era. Next year the season ticket seat availability could be much less attractive if Miller excites as expected.

Mini-plans are a marketing plan AFTER new season ticket holders are maximized - so the turnover and reseating could be taking longer due to the volume

The PC Game is also a good draw for selling Season Tickets.............and then Mini-Plans

[Dino611]

One thing I didn’t notice is was no exhibition game scheduled yet

[RhowdyRam02]

Anyone know when mini plan info is coming out?

A friend of mine was on a priority list for this information (no idea how he got on it) and was recently sent an email with mini plan information. I imagine it will be open to the general public anytime now

[Backroads]

Anyone know when mini plan info is coming out?

A friend of mine was on a priority list for this information (no idea how he got on it) and was recently sent an email with mini plan information. I imagine it will be open to the general public anytime now

Ok thanks I must be a little lower down on the priority list lol

[RhowdyRam02]

Anyone know when mini plan info is coming out?

A friend of mine was on a priority list for this information (no idea how he got on it) and was recently sent an email with mini plan information. I imagine it will be open to the general public anytime now

Ok thanks I must be a little lower down on the priority list lol

I don't think I'm releasing state secrets by posting this here. My friend passed on the info to me, so this is what the mini plans will look like




And for comparison, here are the prices for full season tickets

[reef]

There shouldn't be. ESPN has the streaming right for A10 games, so the only Flo Sports games would be potential non-conf road games I guess if thats who our opponent uses.

What about that Cayman Islands tournament??

Cayman Islands games are exclusively FloSports. All games will be carried.

FloHoops subscribers can tune in to watch the following games live:
Nov. 21 – Games 1-4 beginning at 11 am ET
Nov. 22 – Games 5-8 beginning at 11 am ET
Nov. 23 – Games 9-12 beginning at 11 am ET

https://caymanislandsclassic.com/news/2 ... assic.aspx

I’ll do what I did last year pay the 30 or whatever it costs and watch the 3 games then cancel , @ least we get 3 games instead of 2

[Jersey77]

[JimSidd]

Anyone know when mini plan info is coming out?

A friend of mine was on a priority list for this information (no idea how he got on it) and was recently sent an email with mini plan information. I imagine it will be open to the general public anytime now

Ok thanks I must be a little lower down on the priority list lol

I received my call and placed my order for the 5 game mini pack on Friday.

[RhowdyRam02]

Anyone know when mini plan info is coming out?

It's on the website now

https://gorhody.com/sports/2022/9/29/ti ... -plan.aspx

They go on sale Tuesday at 10 am

[Jersey77]

[reef]

Can’t wait til Free drops 20 on those guys !!

[Rhody Guy]

I am assuming the mini plan is the only way to grab extra PC tickets?

[ramster]

Could opt for full season tickets.
Possible season ticket holders could get offer to purchase more later on. May depend on level of season ticket holder. Just guessing.
Another option is call Tyler and ask what options might exist now and/or in future.

[TruePoint]

Lamest beef I’ve ever seen.

[Jersey77]

Lamest beef I’ve ever seen.

Yeah, considering both teams have 2 new HC's.
Attempt to promote this match-up.

[ace]

I don’t know if it’s a “beef,” but if a URI player, who was an all-rookie selection, transferred to another school in the conference, I feel like some Rhody players and fans might have something to say about it.

[rhodysurf]

Alright im pretty dissapointed in the Five game mini plans... The other games are trash. I really thought this was going to be what I did this year. Guess ill reup some young alumni season tickets since its cheaper for the whole season than the PC game and the four mediocre ones. I really expected the mini plan to be PC, UMass and Dayton at minimum

The five-game plan features Providence College* (12/3), Army (12/10), George Mason (1/21), La Salle (1/28), and Davidson (3/4) all starting at just $115.

*Purchasing a full season ticket package or 5-game mini plan is the only way to secure your seat to the URI vs. Providence College game this December. Single game tickets against Providence College will not be available for sale.

[Billyboy78]

Alright im pretty dissapointed in the Five game mini plans... The other games are trash. I really thought this was going to be what I did this year. Guess ill reup some young alumni season tickets since its cheaper for the whole season than the PC game and the four mediocre ones. I really expected the mini plan to be PC, UMass and Dayton at minimum

The five-game plan features Providence College* (12/3), Army (12/10), George Mason (1/21), La Salle (1/28), and Davidson (3/4) all starting at just $115.

*Purchasing a full season ticket package or 5-game mini plan is the only way to secure your seat to the URI vs. Providence College game this December. Single game tickets against Providence College will not be available for sale.

What happens to the 4 or 5 thousand tickets for the PC game that are left after season tickets and mini-plans are sold?

[RhowdyRam02]

There won't be that many left over, at least at the high end. I'm pretty sure we're between 2000 and 2500 season tickets, plus student allotment is around 1500. I imagine that whatever is left over will be released as singles after the season starts

[Rhody15]

Alright im pretty dissapointed in the Five game mini plans... The other games are trash. I really thought this was going to be what I did this year. Guess ill reup some young alumni season tickets since its cheaper for the whole season than the PC game and the four mediocre ones. I really expected the mini plan to be PC, UMass and Dayton at minimum

The five-game plan features Providence College* (12/3), Army (12/10), George Mason (1/21), La Salle (1/28), and Davidson (3/4) all starting at just $115.

*Purchasing a full season ticket package or 5-game mini plan is the only way to secure your seat to the URI vs. Providence College game this December. Single game tickets against Providence College will not be available for sale.

I also find it weird the other 4 games in the package, but for a different reason.

All the games are on a Saturday, which are normally decently attended regardless of opponent because people don’t have to rush to the game after getting out of work at 4/5.

Definitely would have thought a few weeknight games, like Dayton, would have been included in the 5 game package.

Also, I wonder if season ticket holders will again have the option to purchase additional PC game tickets like years past.

[ace]

Alright im pretty dissapointed in the Five game mini plans... The other games are trash. I really thought this was going to be what I did this year. Guess ill reup some young alumni season tickets since its cheaper for the whole season than the PC game and the four mediocre ones. I really expected the mini plan to be PC, UMass and Dayton at minimum

The five-game plan features Providence College* (12/3), Army (12/10), George Mason (1/21), La Salle (1/28), and Davidson (3/4) all starting at just $115.

*Purchasing a full season ticket package or 5-game mini plan is the only way to secure your seat to the URI vs. Providence College game this December. Single game tickets against Providence College will not be available for sale.

I also find it weird the other 4 games in the package, but for a different reason.

All the games are on a Saturday, which are normally decently attended regardless of opponent because people don’t have to rush to the game after getting out of work at 4/5.

Definitely would have thought a few weeknight games, like Dayton, would have been included in the 5 game package.

Also, I wonder if season ticket holders will again have the option to purchase additional PC game tickets like years past.

Maybe they are trying to maximize the number of actual bodies in seats for those weekend games by combining the plan with, like you said, games that should already be well attended?

[79RhodyFan]

Winning or at least some exciting basketball that bodes well for the future will help attendance

[rhodysurf]

Alright im pretty dissapointed in the Five game mini plans... The other games are trash. I really thought this was going to be what I did this year. Guess ill reup some young alumni season tickets since its cheaper for the whole season than the PC game and the four mediocre ones. I really expected the mini plan to be PC, UMass and Dayton at minimum

The five-game plan features Providence College* (12/3), Army (12/10), George Mason (1/21), La Salle (1/28), and Davidson (3/4) all starting at just $115.

*Purchasing a full season ticket package or 5-game mini plan is the only way to secure your seat to the URI vs. Providence College game this December. Single game tickets against Providence College will not be available for sale.

I also find it weird the other 4 games in the package, but for a different reason.

All the games are on a Saturday, which are normally decently attended regardless of opponent because people don’t have to rush to the game after getting out of work at 4/5.

Definitely would have thought a few weeknight games, like Dayton, would have been included in the 5 game package.

Also, I wonder if season ticket holders will again have the option to purchase additional PC game tickets like years past.

Maybe they are trying to maximize the number of actual bodies in seats for those weekend games by combining the plan with, like you said, games that should already be well attended?

For sure they are trying prop up games they know won’t be well attended. For casuals it makes sense. I just (very selfishly) wish I could build a 5 game plan that includes PC, since I can’t by single game tickets to one of the 2 best games on the schedule since I don’t have nearly enough time to justify season tickets

[ace]

No, I mean like usually they might include a weeknight game in the five-pack and maybe assume that the buyer won’t go to that game (inconvenient time and boring opponent), but it doesn’t really matter because they already have their money. If they’re going for optics and they think that people who purchase the five-game pack are more likely to go to all the games if they’re on the weekend, then they combine those tickets with the usual weekend game attenders for a big crowd. Or maybe I am over-thinking it and they thought of none of these things! I’m just glad they have PC at home this season to help ticket sales. Hopefully by next season, the team can sell itself and more people get on board.