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rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Even if we had won last night, we would be a very deceiving 5-1.

16-15. I'm sticking by my prediction...

It's going to get late real early.

The only way Cox gets let go in season, is if the wheels completely fall off, and even that's unlikely even if that happens.

As bad a coach as he is, he's not Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! [For you other old timers]

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Section104 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie Miller 2022!

This would be a game changer

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago I am a firm believer in "you've got it or you don't" - like you know right away if someone is right for a job or whatever. Things may not be perfect, but you can see some type of something good or bad immediately.

You saw it with Hurley. We were losing close games with the rebuild, but there was just something there. Even with the Fordham loss - taking the whole team off the floor and teaching a lesson. You could tell.

I was in the camp that DC deserved the shot. No one could've anticipated the last 3+ years to have unfolded this way, but Cox paid his dues, earned his stripes, and it was worth giving him a shot. There's just no way to tell how someone handles the switch to the first chair until they get in it.

He's always been a great recruiter, mentor, role model, and assistant under some big name coaches. Good programs promote from within to keep their momentum.

Unfortunately, I think it was apparent to me the first PC game (Fatts 2-13, team 2-18 from 3), and you can see in some alcohol induced posts in that game thread that Cox may not have had the it factor to be the head coach. That was a game that we easily could've won with a few adjustments that never came.

The Brown loss in 2020 changed me. That's when I melted down about this program. I aimlessly walked around the East Side after that game, trying to make sense of my life and the program. That night was a funeral for me. I put a brave face on to try and convince myself that maybe things would turn around, but deep down I knew we were going downhill. That loss, and the Richmond loss that followed were when I had my meltdown, so I feel for everyone going through these emotions right now. I feel nothing because I already went through it.

The UMass loss last year without Tre Mitchell and subsequent press conference were the nails in the coffin for me. I feel nothing for this program right now and it's a shame.

There have been no improvements to every critique of this program since year 1. A lack of adjustments. Poor gameplanning - I mean our head coach sounded dumbfounded in the presser last night and had no answers for a Q4 opponent that made a switch to zone. Like the most basic of adjustments that a basketball coach could possibly face in a game, and we just can't adjust.

One player killing you on offense - maybe switch defenders? Make adjustments yourself?

This team has talent. I stand by that. I thought we had talent last year too. Players aren't being put in spots to be successful. Too much of a premium is being put on "positionless athletes" and not enough on "basketball players" when building a roster here.

We have such a unique advantage of having a legitimate frontcourt with the Mitchell twins, and we're squandering it because we don't subscribe to playing team basketball and having a true point guard. We want a team full of positionless athletes, and this is what we've got. Like watching pickup ball with a bunch of athletic freaks.

Seen this movie before where you just roll the balls out and play...the star had a much bigger mustache, but the results were largely the same. At least in that movie we blew out the bad teams and game just short against the good ones. Thankfully we're losing to the bad teams now so we won't have to wonder if we're going to start a coaching search next year.

ram1980 wrote: ↑2 years ago I will never give up supporting or cheering on the athletes and coaches of the URI men's basketball team. Ever since I walked on campus in 1976, my allegiance has been with Keaney Blue. I totally agree that Cox is not getting the job done and it may make sense to cut bait sooner rather than later. I doubt it will happen in season. We all knew with this weak non conference schedule that an at large bid was probably not attainable. So let's get behind the team, cheer them on through their conference schedule and if they fall short then sorry goodbye coach cox.My wife and I will be at the next 12 home games rooting for our Rams like we have through thick and thin for decades.

brady1 wrote: ↑2 years ago Looks like lil Ricky just knocked off #10 Alabama. Just Fn shoot me!!!

GO RHODY!

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Just got this e-mail. LMAO!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EVENT

Hey Rhody fan, this is your head coach, David Cox. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for bringing your energy and passion for the team to our games at the Ryan Center so far. We are off to a great start and I know the guys really feed off the energy and we all appreciate your dedication to support Rhody Athletics. As we head into this next game we need EVERYONE including you to bring their energy to the building! Help us #BRINGTHERUCKUS and PROTECT OUR HOUSE vs Georgia State! GO RHODY!

Cameron_Dollar wrote: ↑2 years ago Not a great day for the Hurley Crime Crime Family'
Big brother Bobby lost to a slumping Syracuse team and the hated Jim Boheim.
Little brother Dan cane up short against Michigan State and Tom Izzo.
And adopted son Nate Oates was taken to school by none other than Slick Rick himself.
There will be a lot of explaining to Godfather Bob Sr. and Consigliere Jim Calhoun today.

It was mentioned during the broadcast that Pitino wants to make Iona, the Gongaga of the East. I for one believe him; unless Father Time steps in. His team yesterday played a near perfect game. Spacing, passing, shooting, defense and their constant success coming out of time outs. This all coming against a very talented and also well coached Alabama team. It was also mentioned that his own son refused to play him. Take him off the short list, he's going nowhere. I'm sure there are many AD's kicking themselves in the ass today.

Cameron_Dollar wrote: ↑2 years ago Jim,
You are 100% correct. Every Ram fan would sign up for that. But Danny boy and his beach loving wife are at UCONN where expectations are much greater. For what it's worth, I think he has overdelivered to this point in his new surroundings. I was trying to inject a little humor into the situation.
Apparently, I failed in that attempt.

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑2 years ago Who could be our Pitino?

Obviously, we know Archie would be a massive get but any other coaches that you all would be excited about??

Rhody Sody wrote: ↑2 years ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑2 years ago Who could be our Pitino?

Obviously, we know Archie would be a massive get but any other coaches that you all would be excited about??

I’m not sure about Archie. I would have been excited about him a few years ago but he was very underwhelming at IU. How is he going to succeed here if he couln’t do it at IU? They are one of the top all time programs. I feel like his IU teams played like recent rhody teams over the past few years. Couldn’t hit a 3, didn’t play like a team, and couldn’t win big.

I know he is a big name but not sure he would be a homerun. Hopefully i am wrong if he ends up being the next coach.

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑2 years ago Who could be our Pitino?

Obviously, we know Archie would be a massive get but any other coaches that you all would be excited about??

JimSidd wrote: ↑2 years ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑2 years ago Who could be our Pitino?

Obviously, we know Archie would be a massive get but any other coaches that you all would be excited about??

Maybe there’s a big name wild card out there that would take the job. For me, I tend to look for head coaches with success at the low major level that are looking to move up, a la Hurley from Wagner. I know this doesn’t always work out (McCall at UMASS), but there have been successes. I know this wouldn’t be a sexy move that would create a lot of buzz. However, if you pick the right guy and he wins, there’s your buzz.
I was just looking at Matt Langel’s record. He’s been the head coach of Colgate for ten years. His first six years were not very successful, but he’s turned it around the past four years. I don’t know anything about the guy’s personality or if he wants to move up, but I think this is the type of move that needs to be made. I’m not saying he should be the guy. Just do your due diligence and pick the right guy, not just some name. I would prefer someone who’s already been a D1 coach rather than a big time assistant running his own program for the first time.

Rhody Sody wrote: ↑2 years ago

JimSidd wrote: ↑2 years ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑2 years ago Who could be our Pitino?

Obviously, we know Archie would be a massive get but any other coaches that you all would be excited about??

Maybe there’s a big name wild card out there that would take the job. For me, I tend to look for head coaches with success at the low major level that are looking to move up, a la Hurley from Wagner. I know this doesn’t always work out (McCall at UMASS), but there have been successes. I know this wouldn’t be a sexy move that would create a lot of buzz. However, if you pick the right guy and he wins, there’s your buzz.
I was just looking at Matt Langel’s record. He’s been the head coach of Colgate for ten years. His first six years were not very successful, but he’s turned it around the past four years. I don’t know anything about the guy’s personality or if he wants to move up, but I think this is the type of move that needs to be made. I’m not saying he should be the guy. Just do your due diligence and pick the right guy, not just some name. I would prefer someone who’s already been a D1 coach rather than a big time assistant running his own program for the first time.

I tend to agree, worked with Hurley. I think we look for a lower level D1 coach that is up and coming. I would have taken Pitino and still would but i doubt that is an option. I’d take Archie over many optioms but not sure he is the solution. Pitino has proven over his career that he is a sure bet.

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago I would have signed up for Pitino......was Thorr on board too?

Anyway, no surprise what he's doing at Iona.....they will be more than a one and done in the NCAA tourney this March.

He would have had us dancing this year also, no doubt in may mind.....Harrick the 2nd.....

And we would be wiping the floor with Cooley.

Yes, coaching is everything in college

Pretty sure we would also have a true point guard on the roster and someone in addition to Martin for the 3.

Is Cox’s roster management actually worse than his in game coaching?

JimSidd wrote: ↑2 years ago

Cameron_Dollar wrote: ↑2 years ago Not a great day for the Hurley Crime Crime Family'
Big brother Bobby lost to a slumping Syracuse team and the hated Jim Boheim.
Little brother Dan cane up short against Michigan State and Tom Izzo.
And adopted son Nate Oates was taken to school by none other than Slick Rick himself.
There will be a lot of explaining to Godfather Bob Sr. and Consigliere Jim Calhoun today.

It was mentioned during the broadcast that Pitino wants to make Iona, the Gongaga of the East. I for one believe him; unless Father Time steps in. His team yesterday played a near perfect game. Spacing, passing, shooting, defense and their constant success coming out of time outs. This all coming against a very talented and also well coached Alabama team. It was also mentioned that his own son refused to play him. Take him off the short list, he's going nowhere. I'm sure there are many AD's kicking themselves in the ass today.

I think every Ram fan would sign up for a close loss to Michigan St over what we’ve seen the past week in a New York minute.

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 years ago

JimSidd wrote: ↑2 years ago

Cameron_Dollar wrote: ↑2 years ago Not a great day for the Hurley Crime Crime Family'
Big brother Bobby lost to a slumping Syracuse team and the hated Jim Boheim.
Little brother Dan cane up short against Michigan State and Tom Izzo.
And adopted son Nate Oates was taken to school by none other than Slick Rick himself.
There will be a lot of explaining to Godfather Bob Sr. and Consigliere Jim Calhoun today.

It was mentioned during the broadcast that Pitino wants to make Iona, the Gongaga of the East. I for one believe him; unless Father Time steps in. His team yesterday played a near perfect game. Spacing, passing, shooting, defense and their constant success coming out of time outs. This all coming against a very talented and also well coached Alabama team. It was also mentioned that his own son refused to play him. Take him off the short list, he's going nowhere. I'm sure there are many AD's kicking themselves in the ass today.

I think every Ram fan would sign up for a close loss to Michigan St over what we’ve seen the past week in a New York minute.

So you gloss over the blown 7-point lead with 4:45 go go from Danny "John Wooden" Hurley? Apparently, David Cox is not the only coach whose team can blow a lead late.

Trust me, if URI blew a late lead to MSU everybody on this board will still be complaining.

Rhody_NYCT wrote: ↑2 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 years ago

JimSidd wrote: ↑2 years ago

I think every Ram fan would sign up for a close loss to Michigan St over what we’ve seen the past week in a New York minute.

So you gloss over the blown 7-point lead with 4:45 go go from Danny "John Wooden" Hurley? Apparently, David Cox is not the only coach whose team can blow a lead late.

Trust me, if URI blew a late lead to MSU everybody on this board will still be complaining.

VCU gave that game away with TOs vs UConn at the end of regulation. Looks like Bobby with be looking for another job soon.

steviep123 wrote: ↑2 years ago While I would have loved Pitino here there’s no sense lamenting over it. It was simply not going to happen.

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 years ago

JimSidd wrote: ↑2 years ago

Cameron_Dollar wrote: ↑2 years ago Not a great day for the Hurley Crime Crime Family'
Big brother Bobby lost to a slumping Syracuse team and the hated Jim Boheim.
Little brother Dan cane up short against Michigan State and Tom Izzo.
And adopted son Nate Oates was taken to school by none other than Slick Rick himself.
There will be a lot of explaining to Godfather Bob Sr. and Consigliere Jim Calhoun today.

It was mentioned during the broadcast that Pitino wants to make Iona, the Gongaga of the East. I for one believe him; unless Father Time steps in. His team yesterday played a near perfect game. Spacing, passing, shooting, defense and their constant success coming out of time outs. This all coming against a very talented and also well coached Alabama team. It was also mentioned that his own son refused to play him. Take him off the short list, he's going nowhere. I'm sure there are many AD's kicking themselves in the ass today.

I think every Ram fan would sign up for a close loss to Michigan St over what we’ve seen the past week in a New York minute.

So you gloss over the blown 7-point lead with 4:45 go go from Danny "John Wooden" Hurley? Apparently, David Cox is not the only coach whose team can blow a lead late.

Trust me, if URI blew a late lead to MSU everybody on this board will still be complaining.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Rhody Sody wrote: ↑2 years ago

JimSidd wrote: ↑2 years ago

Maybe there’s a big name wild card out there that would take the job. For me, I tend to look for head coaches with success at the low major level that are looking to move up, a la Hurley from Wagner. I know this doesn’t always work out (McCall at UMASS), but there have been successes. I know this wouldn’t be a sexy move that would create a lot of buzz. However, if you pick the right guy and he wins, there’s your buzz.
I was just looking at Matt Langel’s record. He’s been the head coach of Colgate for ten years. His first six years were not very successful, but he’s turned it around the past four years. I don’t know anything about the guy’s personality or if he wants to move up, but I think this is the type of move that needs to be made. I’m not saying he should be the guy. Just do your due diligence and pick the right guy, not just some name. I would prefer someone who’s already been a D1 coach rather than a big time assistant running his own program for the first time.

I tend to agree, worked with Hurley. I think we look for a lower level D1 coach that is up and coming. I would have taken Pitino and still would but i doubt that is an option. I’d take Archie over many optioms but not sure he is the solution. Pitino has proven over his career that he is a sure bet.

A lower level guy over Archie Miller who’s a proven winner in the A10?

Where’s the justification for that?

CaptainRon wrote: ↑2 years ago Look what happened to Shaka. Does anyone really think he’s a bad coach? I don’t. Sometimes coaches end up in a bad fit.

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑2 years ago

CaptainRon wrote: ↑2 years ago Look what happened to Shaka. Does anyone really think he’s a bad coach? I don’t. Sometimes coaches end up in a bad fit.

Would take shaka in a heartbeat...

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 years ago

JimSidd wrote: ↑2 years ago

Cameron_Dollar wrote: ↑2 years ago Not a great day for the Hurley Crime Crime Family'
Big brother Bobby lost to a slumping Syracuse team and the hated Jim Boheim.
Little brother Dan cane up short against Michigan State and Tom Izzo.
And adopted son Nate Oates was taken to school by none other than Slick Rick himself.
There will be a lot of explaining to Godfather Bob Sr. and Consigliere Jim Calhoun today.

It was mentioned during the broadcast that Pitino wants to make Iona, the Gongaga of the East. I for one believe him; unless Father Time steps in. His team yesterday played a near perfect game. Spacing, passing, shooting, defense and their constant success coming out of time outs. This all coming against a very talented and also well coached Alabama team. It was also mentioned that his own son refused to play him. Take him off the short list, he's going nowhere. I'm sure there are many AD's kicking themselves in the ass today.

I think every Ram fan would sign up for a close loss to Michigan St over what we’ve seen the past week in a New York minute.

So you gloss over the blown 7-point lead with 4:45 go go from Danny "John Wooden" Hurley? Apparently, David Cox is not the only coach whose team can blow a lead late.

Trust me, if URI blew a late lead to MSU everybody on this board will still be complaining. But

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 years ago

Mongo wrote: ↑2 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 years ago

No, you are missing the point. You can't prove causation between a coach's supposed "lack of fire" and the team. How do you explain Tony Bennett, Tom Penders, and Al Skinner who had/have their teams play hard and tough. Did those teams lack fire?

Forget your nonsense about the coach's fire. Find a coach that can coach, teach, develop, and win. Trust me, you won't care what his coaching personality and demeanor is like.

Nooooo you are missing the point as usual. He’s a trash head coach, end of story. Mike Moten was a garbage center too.

Mongo...I get that point, he's not a good head coach. But as I said, make the case using basketball as the basis of your argument (poor in-game strategy, poor player development, usage of timeouts, roster construction, etc.) Your "lack of fire...need more emotion" nonsense has nothing to do with making a good coach or not. That's the point.

The only reason you put up with Hurley's bench antics is because they won. Trust me, if URI won big with a calmer guy like Bennett or Belein, you'd be fine with that too.

(And Mike Moten is gonna come to your house and kick your butt. You don't insult URI's greatest center like that!)

KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑2 years ago What’s Bobby knight doing these days?

McRam wrote: ↑2 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Even if we had won last night, we would be a very deceiving 5-1.

16-15. I'm sticking by my prediction...

It's going to get late real early.

The only way Cox gets let go in season, is if the wheels completely fall off, and even that's unlikely even if that happens.

As bad a coach as he is, he's not Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! [For you other old timers]

The question is, with a mediocre season, how much revenue will be lost due to poor attendance , etc etc. Both for his year and next year.

Just maybe, the best business decion is to move on from Cox ….

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑2 years ago Win or lose, Ryan Center rules have become enough to keep people away.

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑2 years ago

Win or lose, Ryan Center rules have become enough to keep people away.

adam914 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Taylor Swift wrote: ↑2 years ago Win or lose, Ryan Center rules have become enough to keep people away.

I realize you are just making things up here to try and fulfill your preconceived notions, and thats fine, thats the society we live in now. But in case anyone else reading this is actually interested in the truth, there is absolutely no evidence to show that this is the case. Attendance through the first 4 home games this season is 5035 compared to 5058 through the first 4 home games of the previous season where fans were allowed to attend. So in a season where the excitement level for the team is arguably quite a bit lower than 2 years ago, the attendance is essentially the same.