12/16 | Delaware | 4:30PM (FloHoops) | Holiday Hoopfest

[PeterRamTime]

Could we get Ant here now?

Well if he came here I'm sure he'd just dribble into people and lose the ball

[Not Mike Powell]

Anyone have Tyson Brown’s +/-? It has to be terrible.

[rhodyram22]

Rory fucking SUCKS. What does this guy do well besides shoot wide open 3s?

[theblueram]

Dave Cox is currently a better coach than Archie Miller.

Full Stop.

If Bilau and Green don't change things for the better we are doomed.

This is just unreal bad.

I'm an idiot though for saying Archie's on the hot seat if we finish 14th in the A10. Fucking hell this team sucks

Well, he's not going to be on the hot seat this year or next. So, sit back and wait. Ok? The only thing we can do is wait to see what happens. I still think Archie can do it, but he hasn't given me warm, fuzzy feelings so far.

[rambone 78]

Hey nothing to worry about folks!

We'll be good when we're good!

In 2035.

[steveystuds06]

Dave Cox is currently a better coach than Archie Miller.

Full Stop.

If Bilau and Green don't change things for the better we are doomed.

This is just unreal bad.

I'm an idiot though for saying Archie's on the hot seat if we finish 14th in the A10. Fucking hell this team sucks

I don't think you're an idiot, but there is just no chance in the world he's on the hot seat after year 2. Zero chance.

[section(105)]

Rory fucking SUCKS. What does this guy do well besides shoot wide open 3s?

Nothing, maybe we miss Fuchs?

[ram1980]

Disano touting how Estevez will keep getting more playing time and getting better. Glad we're preparing him for his next team next year. We can't have nice things.

[RhowdyRam02]

Let me get this straight. 2 Weeks ago when he was not eligible David Green was "probably our best player". After practicing on his own for the last 2 weeks he is not ready to play? Does Archie waste a bunch of energy on lowering fan expectations? This is not life or death surgery we are asking him to perform, it is a basketball game.

This situation has been explained multiple times in multiple threads

[NYGFan_Section208]

Hey nothing to worry about folks!

We'll be good when we're good!

In 2035.

who makes the tourney first, rambone? Rhody, or the Giants?

[rhodyram22]

Dave Cox is currently a better coach than Archie Miller.

Full Stop.

If Bilau and Green don't change things for the better we are doomed.

This is just unreal bad.

I'm an idiot though for saying Archie's on the hot seat if we finish 14th in the A10. Fucking hell this team sucks

Well, he's not going to be on the hot seat this year or next. So, sit back and wait. Ok? The only thing we can do is wait to see what happens. I still think Archie can do it, but he hasn't given me warm, fuzzy feelings so far.

"I still think Archie can do it" bahahahahaha ok

[rhodyram22]

Dave Cox is currently a better coach than Archie Miller.

Full Stop.

If Bilau and Green don't change things for the better we are doomed.

This is just unreal bad.

I'm an idiot though for saying Archie's on the hot seat if we finish 14th in the A10. Fucking hell this team sucks

I don't think you're an idiot, but there is just no chance in the world he's on the hot seat after year 2. Zero chance.

ok, then enjoy watching a below average team for 3 more years

[rhodyram22]

Hey nothing to worry about folks!

We'll be good when we're good!

In 2035.

So many people coping over here. Archie's second year, and we're not a better team lol.

[adam914]

I never would have imagined after the first 3 games that we'd at the point now 11 games in where House and Zek don't even deserve to see the floor in the second half. I didn't expect us to be very good, but I at least expected us to be a competitive team.

[ElmCityRhody]

Had a family thing to do so missed the 2nd half - did DUBS every get in ?

We can’t even beat Delaware my goodness

SUCKFEST

Don't you mean SUCKTACULAR ?

SUCKAPALOOZA

[theblueram]

Hey nothing to worry about folks!

We'll be good when we're good!

In 2035.

So many people coping over here. Archie's second year, and we're not a better team lol.

Over where?

[DeanDome88]

I'm an idiot though for saying Archie's on the hot seat if we finish 14th in the A10. Fucking hell this team sucks

I don't think you're an idiot, but there is just no chance in the world he's on the hot seat after year 2. Zero chance.

ok, then enjoy watching a below average team for 3 more years

It is the reality of a large guaranteed contract. If Archie can't do the job it is more Thorr's problem than Archie Miller's.

[rambone 78]

208, the GMen, without question.

Archie still knows how to coach.

However he has forgotten how to recruit good basketball players.

[rhodyram22]

Hey nothing to worry about folks!

We'll be good when we're good!

In 2035.

So many people coping over here. Archie's second year, and we're not a better team lol.

Over where?

Over here! I'm so sick of hearing "I believe Archie will be good some time in the future". That's not happening. These are his guys.

[rhodyram22]

I don't think you're an idiot, but there is just no chance in the world he's on the hot seat after year 2. Zero chance.

ok, then enjoy watching a below average team for 3 more years

It is the reality of a large guaranteed contract. If Archie can't do the job it is more Thorr's problem than Archie Miller's.

I'm not mad at anyone, including Thorr. He just isn't a good coach anymore. We're 11 games into the season and getting worse. That shouldn't happen...

[theblueram]

So many people coping over here. Archie's second year, and we're not a better team lol.

Over where?

Over here! I'm so sick of hearing "I believe Archie will be good some time in the future". That's not happening. These are his guys.

Well, that's why we hired him. Because we thought he would be good. It was a great hire. He needs to light a fire under his ass and get going though.

[RhowdyRam02]

Archie seemed almost "annoyed" that David Green was made eligible. Like, he hasn't practiced with us for two and half weeks, so absolutely no way I'm putting him in there. I'm trying to teach the other guys how to play the secret squirrel defense, they've almost got the basics down.

He has been hurt.

Because he was ruled ineligible and he was hurt he moved to his own schedule.

He is not ready to play right now because of sentence one and sentence two.

Was this explained slow enough for everyone? Because this has been explained multiple times yet some people seem incapable of grasping these basic concepts.

This season is painful enough we don't need stupid posts to make things worse

[rhodyram22]

Over where?

Over here! I'm so sick of hearing "I believe Archie will be good some time in the future". That's not happening. These are his guys.

Well, that's why we hired him. Because we thought he would be good. It was a great hire. He needs to light a fire under his ass and get going though.

Blueram, I don't care how well he did with Dayton 6 years ago. All that matters is how good of a coach he is right now.

[hrstrat57]

I never would have imagined after the first 3 games that we'd at the point now 11 games in where House and Zek don't even deserve to see the floor in the second half. I didn't expect us to be very good, but I at least expected us to be a competitive team.

If we strike out on our biggest portal guys it’s a disaster.

If you’re gonna coach a complicated system you have to have players who are capable (and willing) to take the coaching.

This is looking real grim at the moment.

[Dino611]

Dave Cox is currently a better coach than Archie Miller.

Full Stop.

If Bilau and Green don't change things for the better we are doomed.

This is just unreal bad.

Lmao give me a break

[bigappleram]

I don’t think someone forgets how to coach. But maybe? I agree with the team regressing. We looked like we were giving more effort when we were down 22-2 vs Northwestern. Since that run to cut it to 5 in that game we have flat out stunk.

[RhowdyRam02]

I don't think a dude who's been resting and hasn't played in a long time is the answer here. He needs to ramp up. I completely understand why he's not playing today. I don't understand why the rest of our team looks so bad lately though. That's coaching, and it's a very bad sign moving forward.

studs, are you watching these games? There is NO answer. Fuchs, Kobe, no one, is going to matter in there, because there is basically no focus on actually winning the game out there.

Ya, I'm not saying Green is the answer. I'm saying I understand why he's not playing today. But how dare you say that about my boy Kobe? Kobe would take this team to the NCAA tournament by himself!

If your boy wasn't too busy raping women

[Rhody15]

studs, are you watching these games? There is NO answer. Fuchs, Kobe, no one, is going to matter in there, because there is basically no focus on actually winning the game out there.

Ya, I'm not saying Green is the answer. I'm saying I understand why he's not playing today. But how dare you say that about my boy Kobe? Kobe would take this team to the NCAA tournament by himself!

If your boy wasn't too busy raping women

Let’s not get into this, please and thank you.

[Rhody22]

Rory fucking SUCKS. What does this guy do well besides shoot wide open 3s?

He can shoot and he gives effort. 2 things many of his teammates can’t/won’t/don’t do.

[RI_Bred]

I don't think he's forgotten how to coach. I think the guys he has aren't as good as he thought they would be.

[theblueram]

Over here! I'm so sick of hearing "I believe Archie will be good some time in the future". That's not happening. These are his guys.

Well, that's why we hired him. Because we thought he would be good. It was a great hire. He needs to light a fire under his ass and get going though.

Blueram, I don't care how well he did with Dayton 6 years ago. All that matters is how good of a coach he is right now.

welcome to the agony of URI basketball. He's not going anywhere next year or the year after. Better cheer for him to do better, or else just tune out for two years.

[rhodyram22]

Well, that's why we hired him. Because we thought he would be good. It was a great hire. He needs to light a fire under his ass and get going though.

Blueram, I don't care how well he did with Dayton 6 years ago. All that matters is how good of a coach he is right now.

welcome to the agony of URI basketball. He's not going anywhere next year or the year after. Better cheer for him to do better, or else just tune out for two years.

Hahahaha ok. Don't worry, I still go to home games and local away games. I'm not a fake fan, I'm just pessimistic right now. Green better be amazing.

[Billyboy78]

I'm worried about Blue Man.

[RhowdyRam02]

The David Cox signature timeout.

I murdered Cox on this, so I need to be consistent.

This timeout is so damn dumb. If your team is down and struggling for momentum you don't wait until you finally hit a basket to call a timeout, that's when you let things roll

[NYGFan_Section208]

Archie seemed almost "annoyed" that David Green was made eligible. Like, he hasn't practiced with us for two and half weeks, so absolutely no way I'm putting him in there. I'm trying to teach the other guys how to play the secret squirrel defense, they've almost got the basics down.

"Secret Squirrel Defense"...along with, Deion's Kick Rocks Orphans...another frameable phrase

[rambone 78]

How many will leave after this abomination this year, of their own accord or shown the door?

Might want to recruit good defensive players and a few that can make FT's better than a grade school level.

And Miller should ditch the pack line defense. It takes a while to learn, and by the time his "guys" learn it they will be in the portal again.

Has the game passed him by? I really think this is a legitimate question.

[RF1]

It is becoming clear that our player talent level is well below what is needed to be successful. Archie and staff need to recruit better players.

[Rhody15]

Blueram, I don't care how well he did with Dayton 6 years ago. All that matters is how good of a coach he is right now.

welcome to the agony of URI basketball. He's not going anywhere next year or the year after. Better cheer for him to do better, or else just tune out for two years.

Hahahaha ok. Don't worry, I still go to home games and local away games. I'm not a fake fan, I'm just pessimistic right now. Green better be amazing.

He may be good / very good, but hasn’t played a game in forever. Gonna take him time.

He’s not going to be a significant enough difference maker where we contend for a Top 4 seed and A10 tourney title.

Rest of the roster just isn’t there.

[Not Mike Powell]

Archie is making $1.4 million to lose to Delaware by double digits in front of 100 people. Amazing return on investment.

[RI_Bred]

Archie is making $1.4 million to lose to Delaware by double digits in front of 100 people. Amazing return on investment.

Post of the year to date LOL

[NYGFan_Section208]

Archie is making $1.4 million to lose to Delaware by double digits in front of 100 people. Amazing return on investment.

To be clear, looked like less, so 100 "announced" maybe?

[rambone 78]

With the new transfer rules it is possible to get good quickly versus having to develop players over 3 to 4 years. And now they wont stay that long anyway, if they're any good that is.

We are so far away from getting good any time soon it's ridiculous. Really nothing to look forward to right now

Such a massive letdown.

[theblueram]

Archie is making $1.4 million to lose to Delaware by double digits in front of 100 people. Amazing return on investment.

Hell, Kenny Payne is making $3.5M at Louisville and they are 4-6 and lost to Chattanooga. Things could be worse.

[section(105)]

So, so, so, now what? Archie is here for a while. My question is, can he adapt to the current CBB hoops environment? When those fast ball flame throwers loose it they go to junk pitches to survive, time for Archie to get another pitch off the vaunted packline.

[MTK4L]

At this point I would just take a middle of the pack team that competes. Boy how far we have fallen. This team sucks. We are worse then last year and that’s saying something.

This is depressing…

[steveystuds06]

I don't think he's forgotten how to coach. I think the guys he has aren't as good as he thought they would be.

I mean, his rotations were odd today. He was the reason we went down big in the 1st half. It was clear Zek and House were ice cold and playing hero ball. He took Cam and Ways out, who were playing well together, and we went down 8-10 a few minutes later. He then starts the same team out of the half. We look like shit. We somewhat cut into the lead thanks to Cam and Rory, and instead of attempting to press and see if we could cause some turnovers to get some quick pts, we just kept trading baskets with them. Why didn't he try to get Luis into the post more? They should be happening every single game, and it's not..I thought he coached a bad game. Again...

So whether it's the players he's recruiting or the way he's coaching in games, something isn't clicking, and it's on him.

[theblueram]

So, so, so, now what? Archie is here for a while. My question is, can he adapt to the current CBB hoops environment? When those fast ball flame throwers loose it they go to junk pitches to survive, time for Archie to get another pitch off the vaunted packline.

Are there any players in the portal that can help us now? If so, get em and get rid of some players. The players wanted this situation, so free agency it is.

[Obadiah]

Besides suspect talent, this team continues to show the key markers of immaturity:

• Blowing large leads in wins versus inferior opponents.
• Inability to show team cohesiveness and improvement
• Long periods of inept play allowing opponent to go on a run. Delaware went on 15-0 run in six minutes.
• Inability to come from behind
• High number of turnovers.

So far this team has recorded five double digit losses. Last year’s team had 5 in the entire regular season. This team often shows "give-up" body language.

[Rhody15]

Imagine the night before opening night, someone told you that, not injury related, Rory Stewart would play more minutes than Jaden House against Delaware in a competitive game.

Bizarro world.

[Rhody15]

So, so, so, now what? Archie is here for a while. My question is, can he adapt to the current CBB hoops environment? When those fast ball flame throwers loose it they go to junk pitches to survive, time for Archie to get another pitch off the vaunted packline.

Are there any players in the portal that can help us now? If so, get em and get rid of some players. The players wanted this situation, so free agency it is.

Not how things are done.

Do you even think before you post? Or know how anything works?

Yea let’s kick off players cus they stink, that’ll look great to prospective hs kids and transfers interested in coming here.