1/27 | George Mason | 4:00PM (ESPN+)

[NYGFan_Section208]

The cost to attend URI out of state living on campus is almost a quarter MILLION dollars.

That is INSANEFLATION

But, but, the prez says we don't have that...

[Jersey77]

Well yeah, ultimately it boils down to the staff and their ability to get the most out of the players.

Or which Coach recruits the most talented players. There is a difference in the level of talent in the Transfers for each A10 Team.

Yes, getting the talent and recruiting is first, that is where we must trust our staff in finding the right fit.
Then it comes down molding/developing the players into a successful team.

[rhodyram22]

Well yeah, ultimately it boils down to the staff and their ability to get the most out of the players.

Or which Coach recruits the most talented players. There is a difference in the level of talent in the Transfers for each A10 Team.

Yes, getting the talent and recruiting is first, that is where we must trust our staff in finding the right fit.
Then it comes down molding/developing the players into a successful team.

Right... it's their job to find players that are the right fit. After that it's about coaching, and we're in year 2 now and Archie's struggling to get his team to play to their potential. We have talent.

[Rhody_NYCT]

I don't watch GM but their schedule has been very weak, one that we would be complaining about. They are 3-3 in the A10. Not exactly word beaters. But just to make some of you happy, I would like to personally congratulate the GM coach on successfully rebuilding their program in a half of a season (less than one year)! A new standard has been set.

[rhodyram22]

I don't watch GM but their schedule has been very weak, one that we would be complaining about. They are 3-3 in the A10. Not exactly word beaters. But just to make some of you happy, I would like to personally congratulate the GM coach on successfully rebuilding their program in a half of a season (less than one year)! A new standard has been set.

The right coach doesn't need 3-4 years to rebuild a program in the current world. Teams can get better quickly through the transfer portal. I don't think we can just wait for our younger players to age. If they're good enough and want to play in the tournament, they'll transfer to a P5. It's that simple.

[rhodysurf]

I don't watch GM but their schedule has been very weak, one that we would be complaining about. They are 3-3 in the A10. Not exactly word beaters. But just to make some of you happy, I would like to personally congratulate the GM coach on successfully rebuilding their program in a half of a season (less than one year)! A new standard has been set.

The right coach doesn't need 3-4 years to rebuild a program in the current world. Teams can get better quickly through the transfer portal. I don't think we can just wait for our younger players to age. If they're good enough and want to play in the tournament, they'll transfer to a P5. It's that simple.

It’s not that simple. Do you see how many players entered the portal last year and didn’t end up playing basketball this year? Thousands.

Everyone needs to quit with the boomer doomerism. This is the world now and a good coach will still build a good team.

The team this year has tons of flaws, but they are vastly improved from last year. And the year is only half over!! The trajectory is going correctly even if it’s not immediate, which is an insane thing to expect

[rhodyram22]

I don't watch GM but their schedule has been very weak, one that we would be complaining about. They are 3-3 in the A10. Not exactly word beaters. But just to make some of you happy, I would like to personally congratulate the GM coach on successfully rebuilding their program in a half of a season (less than one year)! A new standard has been set.

The right coach doesn't need 3-4 years to rebuild a program in the current world. Teams can get better quickly through the transfer portal. I don't think we can just wait for our younger players to age. If they're good enough and want to play in the tournament, they'll transfer to a P5. It's that simple.

It’s not that simple. Do you see how many players entered the portal last year and didn’t end up playing basketball this year? Thousands.

Everyone needs to quit with the boomer doomerism. This is the world now and a good coach will still build a good team.

The team this year has tons of flaws, but they are vastly improved from last year. And the year is only half over!! The trajectory is going correctly even if it’s not immediate, which is an insane thing to expect

Wdym didn't end up playing basketball? What if the NCAA makes the new transfer rule permanent? I'm not trying to be a debbie downer, but if a guy like Foumena isn't happy here by the end of the season, there's no guarantee he's going to stay! The expectation this season is at least .500 imo, which we're on the right track to hit.

[rhodysurf]

The right coach doesn't need 3-4 years to rebuild a program in the current world. Teams can get better quickly through the transfer portal. I don't think we can just wait for our younger players to age. If they're good enough and want to play in the tournament, they'll transfer to a P5. It's that simple.

It’s not that simple. Do you see how many players entered the portal last year and didn’t end up playing basketball this year? Thousands.

Everyone needs to quit with the boomer doomerism. This is the world now and a good coach will still build a good team.

The team this year has tons of flaws, but they are vastly improved from last year. And the year is only half over!! The trajectory is going correctly even if it’s not immediate, which is an insane thing to expect

Wdym didn't end up playing basketball? What if the NCAA makes the new transfer rule permanent? I'm not trying to be a debbie downer, but if a guy like Foumena isn't happy here by the end of the season, there's no guarantee he's going to stay! The expectation this season is at least .500 imo, which we're on the right track to hit.

I mean a ton of transfers (thousands) entered the portal and never found another team.

And that’s ok! You shouldn’t hold a player hostage. You need a program that has coaching and perks that makes players WANT to stay here. Yes that has to be built, but that’s what the coaches job is! If they want to leave in the first place and then they are forced to play here when they don’t want to they will suck anyways, or bring down the locker room.

[rhodyram22]

It’s not that simple. Do you see how many players entered the portal last year and didn’t end up playing basketball this year? Thousands.

Everyone needs to quit with the boomer doomerism. This is the world now and a good coach will still build a good team.

The team this year has tons of flaws, but they are vastly improved from last year. And the year is only half over!! The trajectory is going correctly even if it’s not immediate, which is an insane thing to expect

Wdym didn't end up playing basketball? What if the NCAA makes the new transfer rule permanent? I'm not trying to be a debbie downer, but if a guy like Foumena isn't happy here by the end of the season, there's no guarantee he's going to stay! The expectation this season is at least .500 imo, which we're on the right track to hit.

I mean a ton of transfers (thousands) entered the portal and never found another team.

And that’s ok! You shouldn’t hold a player hostage. You need a program that has coaching and perks that makes players WANT to stay here. Yes that has to be built, but that’s what the coaches job is! If they want to leave in the first place and then they are forced to play here when they don’t want to they will suck anyways, or bring down the locker room.

I totally agree with you man. Not worth keeping guys here that don't want to play here. You look at a team like Dayton and the talent they've been able to retain. That's where I want this program to be in a few years. Same with VCU in recent years, maybe not this one because they're rebuilding.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I don't watch GM but their schedule has been very weak, one that we would be complaining about. They are 3-3 in the A10. Not exactly word beaters. But just to make some of you happy, I would like to personally congratulate the GM coach on successfully rebuilding their program in a half of a season (less than one year)! A new standard has been set.

No, it's not rebuilt yet...takes 3-4 years minimum.

[Billyboy78]

The NCAA blew it, they are all professionals now.

No such thing as NIL that is a joke, it is all pay-to-play.

completely agree

ruined college sports

that haves and the have nots

if they wanted to compensate players then they should have come up with something that was even

split all the profits evenly amongst all scholarship players in college hoops

then do the same based on college football, rinse repeat for other sports

this is jsut somehting i came up with just now.. so i am sure someone will shred this to pieces

point being.. they ruined the sport - if we lose our best players again i will begin to wonder "why bother"

half the fun is wathcing your own guys for 4 years and see them grow up

look at EC and hassan... etc....

those days are long gone

ECR, don’t feel so bad. At least us older fans were able to see some thrilling basketball over the years, watched great Rhody players and experienced NCAAT runs.

Imagine being a younger fan ? I feel bad for them as I am sure you do and other old timers here do, as well.

That's the problem. There aren't a lot of younger fans. I'd love to see a demographic breakdown of Rhody season ticket holders. I'd bet that at least 75% are 40+. In fact, I'd like to see a demographic breakdown of Keaney Blue posters. That would give us an idea. Anybody want to start a poll?

[NYGFan_Section208]

completely agree

ruined college sports

that haves and the have nots

if they wanted to compensate players then they should have come up with something that was even

split all the profits evenly amongst all scholarship players in college hoops

then do the same based on college football, rinse repeat for other sports

this is jsut somehting i came up with just now.. so i am sure someone will shred this to pieces

point being.. they ruined the sport - if we lose our best players again i will begin to wonder "why bother"

half the fun is wathcing your own guys for 4 years and see them grow up

look at EC and hassan... etc....

those days are long gone

ECR, don’t feel so bad. At least us older fans were able to see some thrilling basketball over the years, watched great Rhody players and experienced NCAAT runs.

Imagine being a younger fan ? I feel bad for them as I am sure you do and other old timers here do, as well.

That's the problem. There aren't a lot of younger fans. I'd love to see a demographic breakdown of Rhody season ticket holders. I'd bet that at least 75% are 40+. In fact, I'd like to see a demographic breakdown of Keaney Blue posters. That would give us an idea. Anybody want to start a poll?

LOL...a "how old are you?" poll?

I kind of agree, but for sth, I'm thinking more like 70% are 50+ and 85-90% over 40? You're definitely right, not a lot of younger fans. Maybe they'll come around in "3-4 years", you know, when it's "rebuilt"

[Rhody15]

One of the least interesting games I can remember.

These last few years have had about 10 interesting and meaningful games.

Will still watch beginning to end, but the emotion is just not there.

[McRam]

It means they can be competitive but not sure I would consider them contenders yet and certainly not an at-large team.

Huh? It means they don't have a NET in the 200's in the first year of a new head coach. Never mind the second year.

Didn't realize this was a Skinn vs. Archie comparison.
Of course you can get better in a year, no argument there, but is that the final goal?

Archie's approach was different, let's wait and see who gets to the finish line first.
.
But no doubt I think Skinn has done a good job so far.

What is Archie’ s approach that would make it better long term?

[NYGFan_Section208]

Huh? It means they don't have a NET in the 200's in the first year of a new head coach. Never mind the second year.

Didn't realize this was a Skinn vs. Archie comparison.
Of course you can get better in a year, no argument there, but is that the final goal?

Archie's approach was different, let's wait and see who gets to the finish line first.
.
But no doubt I think Skinn has done a good job so far.

What is Archie’ s approach that would make it better long term?

I second that question....how is Archie's approach different from Skinn's?

[Rhody15]

Didn't realize this was a Skinn vs. Archie comparison.
Of course you can get better in a year, no argument there, but is that the final goal?

Archie's approach was different, let's wait and see who gets to the finish line first.
.
But no doubt I think Skinn has done a good job so far.

What is Archie’ s approach that would make it better long term?

I second that question....how is Archie's approach different from Skinn's?

Skinn seemed to want to built through the portal instantly.

Archie, at the beginning, said he wanted to build moreso with freshman.

[PeterRamTime]

It actually proves it only takes one year.

It means they can be competitive but not sure I would consider them contenders yet and certainly not an at-large team.

Huh? It means they don't have a NET in the 200's in the first year of a new head coach. Never mind the second year.

Helps that their OOC wad incredibly weak. They did play at Tenn, but after that it was a couple decent teams (Tulane and Charlotte) they returned three guys and they haven't had any injury problems.

[Jersey77]

Huh? It means they don't have a NET in the 200's in the first year of a new head coach. Never mind the second year.

Didn't realize this was a Skinn vs. Archie comparison.
Of course you can get better in a year, no argument there, but is that the final goal?

Archie's approach was different, let's wait and see who gets to the finish line first.
.
But no doubt I think Skinn has done a good job so far.

What is Archie’ s approach that would make it better long term?

Not saying I agree with everything Archie has done.

I remember last year talking with a few posters/fans (off the board) that there were some veteran players (bigs) that I wish he went after. I knew we didn't have the talent upfront/in the paint to compete in 22-23.
I also felt that some experienced bigs would have helped bridge the gap.

Yeah, I am not 100% convinced of his process yet.
But I have a feeling he is becoming a little more flexible on how he uses the portal now (losing can do that). 

[NYGFan_Section208]

What is Archie’ s approach that would make it better long term?

I second that question....how is Archie's approach different from Skinn's?

Skinn seemed to want to built through the portal instantly.

Archie, at the beginning, said he wanted to build moreso with freshman.

He mighta said that then...but I'm not thinking that actually happened, or that it ever will?

[adam914]

Didn't realize this was a Skinn vs. Archie comparison.
Of course you can get better in a year, no argument there, but is that the final goal?

Archie's approach was different, let's wait and see who gets to the finish line first.
.
But no doubt I think Skinn has done a good job so far.

What is Archie’ s approach that would make it better long term?

Not saying I agree with everything Archie has done.

I remember last year talking with a few posters/fans (off the board) that there were some veteran players (bigs) that I wish he went after. I knew we didn't have the talent upfront/in the paint to compete in 22-23.
I also felt that some experienced bigs would have helped bridge the gap.

Yeah, I am not 100% convinced of his process yet.
But I have a feeling he is becoming a little more flexible on how he uses the portal now (losing can do that). 

Agreed Jersey. I think we also have to keep in mind that Archie started at a weird time in college hoops where things were very unsettled in terms of how to construct a roster. I'm confident that as things begin to settle down in to whatever the new normal will be that Archie will be able to navigate it and put together a good team.

[NYGFan_Section208]

What is Archie’ s approach that would make it better long term?

Not saying I agree with everything Archie has done.

I remember last year talking with a few posters/fans (off the board) that there were some veteran players (bigs) that I wish he went after. I knew we didn't have the talent upfront/in the paint to compete in 22-23.
I also felt that some experienced bigs would have helped bridge the gap.

Yeah, I am not 100% convinced of his process yet.
But I have a feeling he is becoming a little more flexible on how he uses the portal now (losing can do that). 

Agreed Jersey. I think we also have to keep in mind that Archie started at a weird time in college hoops where things were very unsettled in terms of how to construct a roster. I'm confident that as things begin to settle down in to whatever the new normal will be that Archie will be able to navigate it and put together a good team.

Agree that with the changing landscape, the 'way to do it' is still under development. Building with freshman recruits may still be a piece of it, but it looks like it's not going to be that big of a piece going forward.

[UCH21377]

Or which Coach recruits the most talented players. There is a difference in the level of talent in the Transfers for each A10 Team.

Yes, getting the talent and recruiting is first, that is where we must trust our staff in finding the right fit.
Then it comes down molding/developing the players into a successful team.

Right... it's their job to find players that are the right fit. After that it's about coaching, and we're in year 2 now and Archie's struggling to get his team to play to their potential. We have talent.

I don’t think we have as much talent with the transfers as we think. Not when the overall picture is considered (availability, mental toughness, defense, leadership. etc)

[RhowdyRam02]

For those who say scholarships aren’t paying the players enough, I bet all those kids who put their name in the portal and didn’t end up somewhere wouldn’t agree. Now they have to pay to finish their degree, if they even do. This system supposedly took advantage of kids, so now no more rules and we are expecting kids to make good decisions? Hahahaha

The cost to attend URI out of state living on campus is almost a quarter MILLION dollars.

That's not the cost, that's the sticker price. Two entirely different things

[RhowdyRam02]

The cost to attend URI out of state living on campus is almost a quarter MILLION dollars.

That is INSANEFLATION

That is what happens when a state doesn't properly fund the state flagship but still expects deep discounts for in-state students

[Rhody15]

That is INSANEFLATION

That is what happens when a state doesn't properly fund the state flagship but still expects deep discounts for in-state students

Question, are people saying “flagship” just because UMass has pushed that in marketing the last few years?

Almost positive nobody posted that here before UMass started using it.

[NYGFan_Section208]

That is what happens when a state doesn't properly fund the state flagship but still expects deep discounts for in-state students

Question, are people saying “flagship” just because UMass has pushed that in marketing the last few years?

Almost positive nobody posted that here before UMass started using it.

lol...I just thought every state had always used it...

[RhowdyRam02]

No, that's a common term long before UMass started using it, and it was absolutely used here before

[rambone 78]

Archie's plan of building with freshmen is/was a good plan....several years ago, before everything changed.

If he can keep the freshmen we have and keep adding more is great, but what are the odds of that?

I agree most of the transfers he's brought in have not panned out that's for sure.

Some here are assuming future success is guaranteed with Archie. Sorry, to me its show me time and soon.

Meanwhile, another ass whooping is about to commence at 4 this afternoon.

Might as well try some reverse psychology nothing else is working lol.

[Rhody15]

No, that's a common term long before UMass started using it, and it was absolutely used here before

I know it’s a common term, but hasn’t been used frequently here before UMass started pumping it out.

Never noticed it at all.

[PeterRamTime]

Screw UMass

I'm guaranteeing a win today

Go F'n Rhody! George Mason was an inferior founding father who wished he was George Washington! Rhody by 1....

[Rhodymob05]

Archie's plan of building with freshmen is/was a good plan....several years ago, before everything changed.

If he can keep the freshmen we have and keep adding more is great, but what are the odds of that?

I agree most of the transfers he's brought in have not panned out that's for sure.

Some here are assuming future success is guaranteed with Archie. Sorry, to me its show me time and soon.

Meanwhile, another ass whooping is about to commence at 4 this afternoon.

Might as well try some reverse psychology nothing else is working lol.

If it Archie vs coach xxx, I’m taking Archie. Who else was there?

[PeterRamTime]

Archie's plan of building with freshmen is/was a good plan....several years ago, before everything changed.

If he can keep the freshmen we have and keep adding more is great, but what are the odds of that?

I agree most of the transfers he's brought in have not panned out that's for sure.

Some here are assuming future success is guaranteed with Archie. Sorry, to me its show me time and soon.

Meanwhile, another ass whooping is about to commence at 4 this afternoon.

Might as well try some reverse psychology nothing else is working lol.

Nope

A rhody win is about to happen biotch

[adam914]

No, that's a common term long before UMass started using it, and it was absolutely used here before

I know it’s a common term, but hasn’t been used frequently here before UMass started pumping it out.

Never noticed it at all.

It’s pretty simple to do a search on here. Within a couple seconds you can see there are over 400 results for the term and the first being 11 years ago.

[reef]

Archie's plan of building with freshmen is/was a good plan....several years ago, before everything changed.

If he can keep the freshmen we have and keep adding more is great, but what are the odds of that?

I agree most of the transfers he's brought in have not panned out that's for sure.

Some here are assuming future success is guaranteed with Archie. Sorry, to me its show me time and soon.

Meanwhile, another ass whooping is about to commence at 4 this afternoon.

Might as well try some reverse psychology nothing else is working lol.

I definitely understand where you are coming from

I was in the future success was guaranteed with Arch and now have changed my tune to let’s see what happens

[Rhody15]

No, that's a common term long before UMass started using it, and it was absolutely used here before

I know it’s a common term, but hasn’t been used frequently here before UMass started pumping it out.

Never noticed it at all.

It’s pretty simple to do a search on here. Within a couple seconds you can see there are over 400 results for the term and the first being 11 years ago.

So averages about 10/11 times used a year if my math serves correctly.

[rhodyrudder]

Mason’s band is extremely good
They have vocalists

[NYGFan_Section208]

Mason’s band is extremely good
They have vocalists

WHAAAAAAT, er, are they singing?

[rhodyrudder]

Mason’s band is extremely good
They have vocalists

WHAAAAAAT, er, are they singing?

Stevie, beyonce, lots of rly good shit

[rhodyrudder]

And the wifi obviously works

[rhodyrudder]

And the PA is pretty good
Not ear-splitting
And u can understand like just about every single thing they say

[NYGFan_Section208]

And the PA is pretty good
Not ear-splitting
And u can understand like just about every single thing they say

[Billyboy78]

Zek is available. Not sure if that's good or bad. I'd rather see Brandon get minutes right now.

[reef]

Zek is available. Not sure if that's good or bad. I'd rather see Brandon get minutes right now.

Ok I just tossed it on , let’s go Rhody !

[rhodyram22]

David mf green

[section(105)]

We are ahead, now what? 8-2, and Zek in.

[Jdrums#3]

Good start. DG is hot!

Let’s gooooooooo

[PeterRamTime]

Dg bitch

[reef]

Rhody 9-4. 1539

DG with 8 of our 9

Fight Rhody fight !

[Billyboy78]

Green gets a quick 8 and gets taken out. Explain!

[Rhody15]

Nice to see Archie listened to the board and put Foumena in over Brown.