Ring of Honor

[RhowdyRam02]

Totally understand it was tougher then, that's why I said he's probably on the cutline one way or the other.

Pro: He made a tournament when it was only 32 teams.

Con: If you include him with making only one tournament then you pretty much need to include anyone that makes a tournament.

I guess that's just where we land on what the criteria should be, but coaches should be honored in the Ryan Center as well.

While we're on the subject of honoring coaches, having Keaney Gym is an honor for Frank Keaney, but it feels like there should be more. Perhaps a statue of Keaney in front of Keaney Gym with a better looking plaza area between Keaney Road and the gym? It feels like there needs to be more to honor him since basketball has left there. And maybe in the future run an open practice in there every year? Maybe I'm getting sentimental in my old age, but as great as the Ryan Center is I hate that the only link we have to Keaney Gym is the volleyball program

[reef]

Speaking of Harrick, will he be here tomorrow night?

That’s a really good question, does he live in Southern California? It would be nice if he made it

[Billyboy78]

If the tournament was 64 teams, Kraft's '79 team would have definitely made it that year too. We did make the NIT and lost to Maryland in 3 OTs.

[RI_Bred]

Speaking of Harrick, will he be here tomorrow night?

That’s a really good question, does he live in Southern California? It would be nice if he made it

He's 85 now...

[ramster]

Speaking of Harrick, will he be here tomorrow night?

That’s a really good question, does he live in Southern California? It would be nice if he made it

He's 85 now...

He was here this year on February 18 for the celebration. I’d expect he is here as he loves URI and the people he met here.

[reef]

That’s a really good question, does he live in Southern California? It would be nice if he made it

He's 85 now...

He was here this year on February 18 for the celebration. I’d expect he is here as he loves URI and the people he met here.

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59 tics away from the final 4 then Arthur got hot

[RI_Bred]

He's 85 now...

He was here this year on February 18 for the celebration. I’d expect he is here as he loves URI and the people he met here.

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59 tics away from the final 4 then Arthur got hot

Don't remind me...

[Rhody_NYCT]

He was here this year on February 18 for the celebration. I’d expect he is here as he loves URI and the people he met here.

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59 tics away from the final 4 then Arthur got hot

Don't remind me...

It took a long time for that scar to heal. A long time.

[Rhody_NYCT]

Truth is, we never should have lost 1st round the next season with Odom. That region had lots of upsets too. If we won that first game (in OT), we could have made a deep run.

[ramster]

Speaking of Harrick, will he be here tomorrow night?

That’s a really good question, does he live in Southern California? It would be nice if he made it

He's 85 now...

Jim Harrick’s son, Jim Harrick Jr past away this past April from a brain tumor he battled for 2.5 years. Harrick Jr was an assistant here at URI as well as at UGA.

https://www.rmoutlook.com/national-obit ... es-6843760

[kal-65]

THR TALK ON THIS THREAD HAS FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE MENS BB PROGRAM;THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY RHODY ATHLETES IN OTHER SPORTS ,BOTH MEN AND LADIES, THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RING OF HONOR

[Rhody15]

THR TALK ON THIS THREAD HAS FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE MENS BB PROGRAM;THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY RHODY ATHLETES IN OTHER SPORTS ,BOTH MEN AND LADIES, THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RING OF HONOR

Well yes, the Ring of Honor thread in the Men’s basketball section would warrant talk solely on the men’s basketball program.

[Blue Man]

THR TALK ON THIS THREAD HAS FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE MENS BB PROGRAM;THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY RHODY ATHLETES IN OTHER SPORTS ,BOTH MEN AND LADIES, THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RING OF HONOR

The women have one NCAA appearance when I was 8 years old (my beard is gray now), and despite recent "success" have done nothing relative to the national landscape of note.

Considering it's taken 20+ years to finally get the men's team (the team that got the Ryan Center built) some recognition, maybe we can cool it with the DEI rhetoric for a bit and let the guys who directly are responsible for the Ryan Center being built have their moment tonight.

[wpbrown8267]

THR TALK ON THIS THREAD HAS FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE MENS BB PROGRAM;THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY RHODY ATHLETES IN OTHER SPORTS ,BOTH MEN AND LADIES, THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RING OF HONOR

The women have one NCAA appearance when I was 8 years old (my beard is gray now), and despite recent "success" have done nothing relative to the national landscape of note.

Considering it's taken 20+ years to finally get the men's team (the team that got the Ryan Center built) some recognition, maybe we can cool it with the DEI rhetoric for a bit and let the guys who directly are responsible for the Ryan Center being built have their moment tonight.

to add to Blue Man's post...why would it make sense to have other athletes from different sports for the ring of honor in the Ryan Center...A BASKETBALL ARENA

[RhowdyRam02]

THR TALK ON THIS THREAD HAS FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE MENS BB PROGRAM;THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY RHODY ATHLETES IN OTHER SPORTS ,BOTH MEN AND LADIES, THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RING OF HONOR

Feel free to start those conversations in the appropriate part of the forum

[steviep123]

He's 85 now...

He was here this year on February 18 for the celebration. I’d expect he is here as he loves URI and the people he met here.

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59 tics away from the final 4 then Arthur got hot

To this day, EVERYONE in the arena and watching in tv knew that Stanford was intentially trying to foul Mobley. Well other than the 3 refs. To add to that, they did call a foul on ARD on Madsen's dunk for the and 1 - that A: Shouldn't have occurred and B there was no contact - certainly less than that "steal".

[Rhody15]

He was here this year on February 18 for the celebration. I’d expect he is here as he loves URI and the people he met here.

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59 tics away from the final 4 then Arthur got hot

To this day, EVERYONE in the arena and watching in tv knew that Stanford was intentially trying to foul Mobley. Well other than the 3 refs. To add to that, they did call a foul on ARD on Madsen's dunk for the and 1 - that A: Shouldn't have occurred and B there was no contact - certainly less than that "steal".

Ulmer was tripped.

ECs drive wasn't a charge.

(Sorry couldn't resist bitching about other bad/no calls)

[steveystuds06]

Please don't bring up Stanford.. I can't handle it... It makes me sick every single time I think about it!!

[PeterRamTime]

Absolutely love seeing all the 90's footage! It looks so crisp too!

Side note...is there another program that has had as many drastic uniform changes as we have?

[Jdrums#3]

Absolutely love seeing all the 90's footage! It looks so crisp too!

Side note...is there another program that has had as many drastic uniform changes as we have?

Thanks for posting this, PRT.

Great stuff! Great players! Great memories!

I wonder if coach Skinner will be there tonight? That would be excellent.

Thrilled for all you guys who will be there tonight. Enjoy!

[reef]

These 3 players were really really good , everyone knows what a career Cat had in the NBA , but to watch these guys for 4 years on a nightly basis @ URI we have great memories of them , well deserved going into the ring of honor

[adam914]

I'm really hoping the stream will show the ceremony. Have to imagine they will but you never know.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Please don't bring up Stanford.. I can't handle it... It makes me sick every single time I think about it!!

Arthur Lee is a punk.

[Iggy1979]

Coen kept getting crazy numbers on ARD from high school. Figured they were inflated. Then he showed up on campus. Dominated the first scrimmage open to the public. Everyone knew immediately: URI had a special one.

[Iggy1979]

Tyson was headed to Fairfield. NLHS coach Parker ranted and raved to a reporter: he'd be starting right now for URI and they haven't even called. Reporter told me. Rest is history.

[RF1]

The sad reality is that the half time ceremony will likely be underwhelming considering the accomplishments of these three players. Most all other similar type past events have typically been a bit disappointing. Hopefully they have a several minute video montage highlighting them and people stay in their seats to properly acknowledge them. They deserve more than just a quick public two minute intro to empty seats.

[Iggy1979]

I heard the videos are worth staying in your seat

[adam914]

Some great quotes if you read through the thread as well.

[reef]

Cool please post the videos of the ceremonies here if possible

[ramster]

Number of guests here in addition to the 3 honorees. They have a suite reserved.
Student section already larger than normal. Wearing their Keaney blue Santa hats.
Heard a larger than normal crowd expected from a number of staff here.

[Jdrums#3]

Number of guests here in addition to the 3 honorees. They have a suite reserved.
Student section already larger than normal. Wearing their Keaney blue Santa hats.
Heard a larger than normal crowd expected from a number of staff here.

Let’s gooooooooooo

[theblueram]

Really great catching up with ARD at halftime. Haven't seen him since he left for Clemson.

[Billyboy78]

Josh King was there and one other player. Didn't get a good look at the other player but he was big. Luther Clay maybe?

[reef]

Josh King was there and one other player. Didn't get a good look at the other player but he was big. Luther Clay maybe?

P Murph didn’t show ? Is he back coaching ?

[Billyboy78]

Josh King was there and one other player. Didn't get a good look at the other player but he was big. Luther Clay maybe?

P Murph didn’t show ? Is he back coaching ?

He might have been there Reef, but I didn't see him.

[RhowdyRam02]

Josh King was there and one other player. Didn't get a good look at the other player but he was big. Luther Clay maybe?

P Murph didn’t show ? Is he back coaching ?

Yes, with Alabama

[ramster]

Nice touch tonight

[ramster]

Mobley giving advice to House for a couple of minutes prior to the start of the 2nd half.
Very nice gesture.

[ramster]

About 5 minutes before halftime Mobley and Reynolds-Dean came to these seats as they prepared to be honored.

[ramster]

[ramster]

[RI_Bred]

Very nice induction ceremony, great tribute vids for each player and well-received by the crowd. The three of them took the time to wave more than once showing their appreciation. Those were the days...best backcourt in the country!

[reef]

About 5 minutes before halftime Mobley and Reynolds-Dean came to these seats as they prepared to be honored.


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Thanks for the photos Ramster , much appreciated

[ramster]

About 5 minutes before halftime Mobley and Reynolds-Dean came to these seats as they prepared to be honored.


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Thanks for the photos Ramster , much appreciated

You are welcome Reef. You would have really enjoyed the night. The video presentations developed for each player were very well done.

[reef]

About 5 minutes before halftime Mobley and Reynolds-Dean came to these seats as they prepared to be honored.


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Thanks for the photos Ramster , much appreciated

You are welcome Reef. You would have really enjoyed the night. The video presentations done for each player were very well done.

They did show on espn plus the tributes though it missed ARD

[Rhody_NYCT]

Thanks for posting the pictures! Happy for those guys. Legends!

[spookydog]

I feel extremely lucky to have graduated in 1998 along w/Tyson & Cat. That NCAA run will always be one of my best collegiate memories...if not best alltime memories.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Mobley came up to our section, signed a bunch of autographs, took some pics, seemed like a good dude

[Rhody15]

I would have had them walk out after the video clips on the big screen to a round of applause and them waving to the crowd.

Seems like the obvious thing to do instead of having them at center court with multiple other people.

Walking out from the tunnel would have put 100% of attention solely on them.

[Jdrums#3]

Excellent pics! Thank you!