‘19 LA SG - Gregory Hammond (URI ---> UMass-Lowell)

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 4 years ago

CTRamfan wrote: ↑4 years ago Kenny, always welcome your insight [and DRE's], as those who really know.

As one who has played as well.............Cox is only 42 games into his head coaching career, and stands at 24-18, during a major rebuild.

He has shown me good leadership skills.

Let’s not forget Cox has won 13 out of his last 17 games. That’s 76.5%. Not bad.

SandorClegane · Unread post by **SandorClegane** » 4 years ago

Hey. Question for the group.
Hammond “entered the transfer portal”. That means he can still pull out of the portal right? Could he just be testing the waters or is he done? Anyone have any confirmation that he’s out of URI?

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 4 years ago

You can pull out of the portal. not sure that URI would welcome that.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 4 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑4 years ago You can pull out of the portal. not sure that URI would welcome that.

Why not?

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 4 years ago

Because you would have to be really convinced that he would not do it again. Obviously not convinced that Kingston is the right place for him.

It is kinda of the same as rehiring an employee who left previously because he got a few more $$$$$.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

Rhode Island will never get a New Orleans kid again !

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 4 years ago

We wish Greg luck where ever he ends up.

LoveThoseRams · Unread post by **LoveThoseRams** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago Rhode Island will never get a New Orleans kid again !

I wish Hammond the best of luck wherever he lands, but I really think his transfer is symptomatic of this generation that wants it NOW. They have been brought up in an environment of “everyone gets a trophy” and thus they expect to immediately get play time and be the star player. What they don’t realize is that there are at least 5 players ahead of them that play better than them or at least as good as them.

What ever happened to the concert of earning your spot?

And, oh, by the way, we weren’t even into conference play yet!

He either needs to find a lesser conference, or expect some bench time.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

You absolutely right About earning your time but that wasn’t the case ! When a Player busting his ass in practice and they telling you good job and Telling the parent that he will get his time and when game time come and you don’t get no playing time but a on walk get in the game before you that’s crazy . All he wanted was an opportunity and never got that .Some of the stuff y’all say be on point and some of the things just be speculation y’all say . Things just didn’t work out and that’s apart of life . I appreciate the ones who been supporting Greg from day one !!

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago You absolutely right About earning your time but that wasn’t the case ! When a Player busting his ass in practice and they telling you good job and Telling the parent that he will get his time and when game time come and you don’t get no playing time but a on walk get in the game before you that’s crazy . All he wanted was an opportunity and never got that .Some of the stuff y’all say be on point and some of the things just be speculation y’all say . Things just didn’t work out and that’s apart of life . I appreciate the ones who been supporting Greg from day one !!

This is all fair and well, but it was 8 games into his career.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

Always follow your 1st mind .

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago You absolutely right About earning your time but that wasn’t the case ! When a Player busting his ass in practice and they telling you good job and Telling the parent that he will get his time and when game time come and you don’t get no playing time but a on walk get in the game before you that’s crazy . All he wanted was an opportunity and never got that .Some of the stuff y’all say be on point and some of the things just be speculation y’all say . Things just didn’t work out and that’s apart of life . I appreciate the ones who been supporting Greg from day one !!

You must be Greg’s AAU coach. Your response mirrors the post under Bill Koch’s tweet. You should be more concerned about helping him find the right spot. A team that will hand him PT without earning it. URI wasn’t it. If he was better than the 8-9 guys in front of him in practice, he would’ve played. Coaches want to win, more than they care about politics.

This type of “entitlement” is what’s hurting these kids today, not helping them.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago Always follow your 1st mind .

What does this mean?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago You absolutely right About earning your time but that wasn’t the case ! When a Player busting his ass in practice and they telling you good job and Telling the parent that he will get his time and when game time come and you don’t get no playing time but a on walk get in the game before you that’s crazy . All he wanted was an opportunity and never got that .Some of the stuff y’all say be on point and some of the things just be speculation y’all say . Things just didn’t work out and that’s apart of life . I appreciate the ones who been supporting Greg from day one !!

Are you talking about the ONE game (PC) when Dadika got in for about 10 seconds?

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

I’m not Greg coach ! I’m his father so like I said y’all don’t know what was going on . You suppose earn your time nothing suppose to be just a hand out to you but when you busting your ass in practice and the coach telling you your going to play and texting his parent that he will because he busting his ass but don’t play when it’s time . I have proof of all this . I’m not bout to be lip wresting with you for something you don’t even have a clue of what was going on . Greg will be fine Have a good day

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago I’m not Greg coach ! I’m his father so like I said y’all don’t know what was going on . You suppose earn your time nothing suppose to be just a hand out to you but when you busting your ass in practice and the coach telling you your going to play and texting his parent that he will because he busting his ass but don’t play when it’s time . I have proof of all this . I’m not bout to be lip wresting with you for something you don’t even have a clue of what was going on . Greg will be fine Have a good day

Best of luck to your son.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

Question is, Cox says he'll play but when? Right away?

He can't guarantee that.

Patience was required...there wasn't any I suppose.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

It don’t matter if it was 5 seconds . You have 9 players left with in 2yrs . Y’all don’t have a clue of What’s going on y’all on the outside looking in .

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago I’m not Greg coach ! I’m his father so like I said y’all don’t know what was going on . You suppose earn your time nothing suppose to be just a hand out to you but when you busting your ass in practice and the coach telling you your going to play and texting his parent that he will because he busting his ass but don’t play when it’s time . I have proof of all this . I’m not bout to be lip wresting with you for something you don’t even have a clue of what was going on . Greg will be fine Have a good day

Almost all D1 athletes are 'busting their ass in practice' sir. Effort alone doesn't guarantee playing time at this level, I'm sure you know that. Tough spot for a parent so I get it, but giving it 8 games seems a bit premature.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

You suppose to see what you got before conference play right ? At the end of the day you suppose to Be giving an opportunity. You can’t play fatts and Jeff all those minutes like that they will burn out . Keep them fresh for conference play . Last year they didn’t have no legs from playing all those minutes

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago
NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago Always follow your 1st mind .
What does this mean?

My guess would be Hammond had a leaning towards another school but went ultimately with URI.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

Hammond should have played in the MTSU game, if for no other reason than to give our guards a break.

I think Hammond was not only frustrated with not getting PT, but saw what would happen next year with 3 [or more] guards coming in.

And his dad agreed.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago I’m not Greg coach ! I’m his father so like I said y’all don’t know what was going on . You suppose earn your time nothing suppose to be just a hand out to you but when you busting your ass in practice and the coach telling you your going to play and texting his parent that he will because he busting his ass but don’t play when it’s time . I have proof of all this . I’m not bout to be lip wresting with you for something you don’t even have a clue of what was going on . Greg will be fine Have a good day

Personally I would like to see Greg and also Devale play to see what they are capable of before we go into A10 Conference play.

We have opportunities for improvement in outside shooting and in guard depth. I’d like to have seen Greg and Devale demonstrate their outside shooting skills by now.

Sorry to see Greg moving on. Best of luck to him

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

You right ! Thank you

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Hammond should have played in the MTSU game, if for no other reason than to give our guards a break.

I think Hammond was not only frustrated with not getting PT, but saw what would happen next year with 3 [or more] guards coming in.

And his dad agreed.

He left before the MTSU game, didn't he?

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 4 years ago

You all go right ahead and continue to convince yourselves that nobody but fans read this message board...

Thanks for chiming in dad. Good luck to your son! Hope he makes us wish he had been given a chance here!

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

Thank you

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago
rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Hammond should have played in the MTSU game, if for no other reason than to give our guards a break.

I think Hammond was not only frustrated with not getting PT, but saw what would happen next year with 3 [or more] guards coming in.

And his dad agreed.
He left before the MTSU game, didn't he?

You're right!

As fate would have it, Greg would have likely played at least a few minutes in that one, and might even have stayed?

Bad timing.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago
rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Hammond should have played in the MTSU game, if for no other reason than to give our guards a break.

I think Hammond was not only frustrated with not getting PT, but saw what would happen next year with 3 [or more] guards coming in.

And his dad agreed.
He left before the MTSU game, didn't he?

Greg left after the PC Game.
Tate was suspended
Toppin and Long provided the bench
Walker was not eligible yet

Even when Russell got injured and went to the locker room, Greg did not get the call.
With 15 seconds to go Cox out Dadica in and Rhody up 14 points

I had an uneasy feeling then when Greg did not play at all and said so in the PC Game thread.

I’d much prefer to see guys like Hammond, Devale Johnson, Mike Layssard and Mike Tertsea show what they can do, but it really doesn’t happen here. We are told they earn playing time in practice.

I’d have given Hammond plenty of chances. He comes all the way to RI, signed before his HS season started, we had plenty of time to watch him perform his Senior Year after signing. We could have and should have known then that he was not worthy of Freshman Year PT but even more so with Sheppard not being eligible. Tate got a lot of chances as a freshman so his departure at least we knew what he was and wasn’t capable of. Not the case with Greg. Best of luck to Greg.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

Thank you, Mr. Hammond, for coming on here and speaking your mind. It is a rare honor to talk to a player's father. I know I would move heaven and Earth for my own son. You do what you feel is best for your family and don't let anyone tell you differently. Always.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

Thank you I appreciate your support!

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago You suppose to see what you got before conference play right ? At the end of the day you suppose to Be giving an opportunity. You can’t play fatts and Jeff all those minutes like that they will burn out . Keep them fresh for conference play . Last year they didn’t have no legs from playing all those minutes

Yes you are, but when you have goals of an NCAA birth and are playing the 50th toughest schedule in the country in Nov/Dec there aren't as many opportunities to "see what you got." I do not fault any kid for moving on if they feel they weren't going to be given the opportunity, but I just think 1/4th of your Freshmen year isn't enough time to determine that. Regardless, I agree it is nice to hear from your perspective and wish nothing but the best for Greg and his future.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

Thank you !

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

If the issue was playing time 10 games into a college career, my feeling is that you stick it out and keep working. If he was treated poorly, that's another thing. If that was the case, we have a problem.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

If you watch the 4 games he played in with a total of 13 minutes wasn’t bad at all . He wasn’t treated fairly . With the roster URI have he was good enough to play at less 10-13 minutes as a freshman . No disrespect but those guys he was seating behind wasn’t no 5 star one and done players . You can’t win by constantly having your starter play heavy minutes like that . This the same thing that happen last year with Fatts and Jeff they had no legs doing the end of games it’s about getting everybody ready for conference if you trying to win but you can’t win playing 7 players heavy minutes like that and don’t think it Will catch up with u.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 4 years ago

I would have liked to see him get 10 minutes a game to compare him to Bishop. We talk about kids leaving elsewhere like they are all of a sudden going to average 12 pts or 9 rebounds when they get here when they couldn’t do it where they were. I wish Greg happiness and peace.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

I can’t say what his average will be but I know for sure if he get an opportunity he will produce . Rather it’s scoring ,rebounding or playing defense.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

Yeah at the very least Greg could have kept us afloat enough to rest Jeff and Fatts.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

I don't have a problem with a dad doing what he thinks is best for his kids. I have kids. I've always done that. The problem I have is with the dad saying that URI will never get anyone from New Orleans again because of it.

NOLA504 · Unread post by **NOLA504** » 4 years ago

Hey it’s been fun chatting with y’all . I wish nothing but the best for URI . We on to the next journey moving forward! See y’all in the near future.Peace

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago If you watch the 4 games he played in with a total of 13 minutes wasn’t bad at all . He wasn’t treated fairly . With the roster URI have he was good enough to play at less 10-13 minutes as a freshman . No disrespect but those guys he was seating behind wasn’t no 5 star one and done players . You can’t win by constantly having your starter play heavy minutes like that . This the same thing that happen last year with Fatts and Jeff they had no legs doing the end of games it’s about getting everybody ready for conference if you trying to win but you can’t win playing 7 players heavy minutes like that and don’t think it Will catch up with u.

I agree. I liked what I saw from Hammond in the limited minutes. He deserved more.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 4 years ago

I was commenting on people here thinking our current players are not as good as kids leaving elsewhere. I would have loved to see Greg play 10 meaningful minutes a game here to assess him myself.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

Agreed. I would also like to have seen DJ Johnson, Layssard and Tertsea more but especially would have liked to have seen Hammond.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 4 years ago

Was Nicholls State in on CT transfer or Hammond previously? I like what I saw of how Claunch does business. I think with better players Nicholls could be strong.

Just curious.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

Offers to Hammond Originally:

Rhode Island
Tulane
Ole Miss
Mississippi State
Richmond
La Tech
Stephen F Austin
McNee State

rjsuperfly66 · Unread post by **rjsuperfly66** » 4 years ago

Is the approach symptomatic of the transfer epidemic?
Not to say there is anything wrong with it, but if a player leaves now, he's guaranteed to be playing in December of 2020.
If he waits until the spring, he probably doesn't play until November of 2021.
In both scenarios, can throw Hail Mary's for waivers, but what percentage of those work out?
If a kid is not feeling it, and thinks it's probably only going to get harder to find minutes during conference play, why not leave?
Perhaps if the transfer process was a little different, players might be more likely to try to "stick it out."

LoveThoseRams · Unread post by **LoveThoseRams** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years agoThank you

I wish the very best to your son. He sure seemed like a great kid. I hope he finds a great fit school that offers him the playing time that he wants and that he is happy with the education and the environment.

As parents we all want the best for our children.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑4 years ago You all go right ahead and continue to convince yourselves that nobody but fans read this message board...

Thanks for chiming in dad. Good luck to your son! Hope he makes us wish he had been given a chance here!

I’ve been saying that for years now. I know a few of our favorite players and families that read the stuff posted here. Right, wrong or indifferent, it happens. Daily.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 4 years ago

This thread has me all nostalgic for the Mike Powell days....

DeanDome88 · Unread post by **DeanDome88** » 4 years ago

NOLA504 wrote: ↑4 years ago Hey it’s been fun chatting with y’all . I wish nothing but the best for URI . We on to the next journey moving forward! See y’all in the near future.Peace

Best of luck to Greg. It might not mean much to you at the moment but I did hear Coach Cox make very positive comments about Greg and his family in an interview situation after the transfer was announced.