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Incredible news!!

Dan could be the guy that helped Archie make the decision....makes him a hero in my book.

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago All I can say is it seems legit based on the the number of national writers posting it. URI has the most to gain so I'd say the leak is coming from their side, maybe hoping it would make it harder for Archie to change his mind.
Dan is talking highly of URI, the state and the job to media in Buffalo and I'm guessing he told Archie the same things.
I'm hearing press conference early in week as to not get overshadowed by games.

Makes sense that DH and Arch would talk if Arch was thinking of URI job , nice to see DH talk highly of the job means a lot

Lamar must be devastated.

Dan's already a hero in my book, and I'm not surprised that he would want our school and the fan base to have championship level basketball again.

He really felt loved and appreciated for what he did here.

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Dan could be the guy that helped Archie make the decision....makes him a hero in my book.

Absolutely believe that Archie reached out to Dan. I know they had conversations about the Indiana job in 2017.

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Dan could be the guy that helped Archie make the decision....makes him a hero in my book.

Will never understand the constant hate towards Hurley from a few people here.

Brought this program back to national relevance, and didn’t trash us whatsoever on his way out to a better program.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Dan could be the guy that helped Archie make the decision....makes him a hero in my book.

Will never understand the constant hate towards Hurley from a few people here.

Brought this program back to national relevance, and didn’t trash us whatsoever on his way out to a better program.

ABSOLUTELY

Is Archie our coach yet???

The fact that Archie Miller knows URI and knows Thorr Bjorn could be advantages. Archie knows that URI has had success in the past under previous coaches. He is very familiar with the school and area having visited numerous times with his Dayton team. He likely also has some relationship with Thorr. The stability of the overall athletic dept with Thorr as AD for the last 15 years might appeal to him. That is something that a place like UMass with FBS aspirations may not be able to offer. Given that Archie has already made good money at both Indiana and Dayton getting a $10.35 buyout last year from the Hoosiers might enable him to not be as focused on just compensation. He was under a lot of pressure at both his previous gigs, especially in Bloomington. The expectations are lower in Kingston and he may be looking for that after his four year crucible in Indiana. I would think however that he will want major commitments so that he can achieve and sustain success if he were to come to URI.

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago All I can say is it seems legit based on the the number of national writers posting it. URI has the most to gain so I'd say the leak is coming from their side, maybe hoping it would make it harder for Archie to change his mind.
Dan is talking highly of URI, the state and the job to media in Buffalo and I'm guessing he told Archie the same things.
I'm hearing press conference early in week as to not get overshadowed by games.

As good as national writers like Borzello and Goodman are, they have absolutely no connection to URI. Rothstein had much more during Hurley URI years, hopefully he still does

we'll this is exciting

RF1 wrote: ↑2 years ago The fact that Archie Miller knows URI and knows Thorr Bjorn could be advantages. Archie knows that URI has had success in the past under previous coaches. He is very familiar with the school and area having visited numerous times with his Dayton team. He likely also has some relationship with Thorr. The stability of the overall athletic dept with Thorr as AD for the last 15 years might appeal to him. That is something that a place like UMass with FBS aspirations may not be able to offer. Given that Archie has already made good money at both Indiana and Dayton getting a $10.35 buyout last year from the Hoosiers might enable him to not be as focused on just compensation. He was under a lot of pressure at both his previous gigs, especially in Bloomington. The expectations are lower in Kingston and he may be looking for that after his four year crucible in Indiana. I would think however that he will want major commitments so that he can achieve and sustain success if he were to come to URI.

How pissed is Indiana gonna be when Archie guides us to the first undefeated season since Bobby Knight did it back in the day?

What a kick in the nuts that’ll be for Indiana fans.

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago
ARCHIE MILLER WILL BE A RHODE ISLAND RAM. SPEAK IT INTO EXISTANCE.

What can we do?

Panic. My body, stress level, breathing, and general attitude have been in a state of panic for the last 12+ hours since I've started a Charlie Kelly mailroom conspiracy board in my office. My body isn't sure if I'm having a stroke or heart attack, and I legitimately think both ways to kill me are fighting so hard in opposite directions that I should be dead - but my will to see Archie on the sidelines in the Ryan Center is so strong that I am forcing a standard, yet elevated, heart rate to keep my body alive.

That's literally all I can think of right now. It's after midnight and I can't sleep.

But in the meantime, put on your tinfoil hat, join the fanclub, and let's go for a ride.

*but legit if this doesn't happen I will die.

^^ We are here.

By the way if this happens you all better give Blueman props because people laughed at him when he said this was possible!!!

Please get this done!!!!

Must fun this board has had in months

I don’t even care if we are a stepping stone at this point, let’s gooooooooo

Do you realize how the season tickets would spike immediately? Thorr it's not a dummy and he knows we can achieve at a big level

If it happens I will first apologize to him and then give him props.
However, the real hero here will be Thorr.

Blue Man, ElmCity (even though the the song lyrics are weird) and blueram have been the three biggest ones pushing/thinking this was a legit possibility.

Let’s hope they have spoken this into existence.

KingstonLane wrote: ↑2 years ago Must fun this board has had in months

*years

rhodysurf wrote: ↑2 years ago I don’t even care if we are a stepping stone at this point, let’s gooooooooo

This wouldn't have been a problem 4 years ago if we had better infrastructure in place that would have either helped make Cox better by a better assistant pool, etc and/or if we hired a splash that was available at the time. This won't be a problem in 4-6 years from now if Archie leaves for another plumb job and we have the infrastructure in place to keep the momentum going instead of letting it die on the vine.

RF1 wrote: ↑2 years ago ...
Given that Archie has already made good money at both Indiana and Dayton getting a $10.35 buyout last year from the Hoosiers might enable him to not be as focused on just compensation.
...

Yes, exactly. Archie's Indiana buyout includes an offset clause which will mean whatever Rhode Island pays him the first few years will be dollar-for-dollar reduced from his buyout package. He's freakin' rich and will want to get back to winning really fast which requires "infrastructure" (say it like Baron) and massive institutional commitment.

Archie will want the $ to hire Kenya Hunter and or Tom Ostrom. He won't settle for the kind of staff Cox had

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie will want the $ to hire Kenya Hunter and or Tom Ostrom. He won't settle for the kind of staff Cox had

Works for me.

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie will want the $ to hire Kenya Hunter and or Tom Ostrom. He won't settle for the kind of staff Cox had

Alright deal

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years ago Blue Man, ElmCity (even though the the song lyrics are weird) and BlueMan have been the three biggest ones pushing/thinking this was a legit possibility.

Let’s hope they have spoken this into existence.

So you would be happy with the hire?

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie will want the $ to hire Kenya Hunter and or Tom Ostrom. He won't settle for the kind of staff Cox had

Iggy getting Archie would be a slam dunk, I didn't expect.
But very doubtful Hunter or Ostrom would even consider coming here, even though they are close with Archie.

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 years ago Job posting expires Friday, March 25th, so they can announce a new head coach as early as Saturday the 26th, with a press conference on Monday the 28th

Thanks that’s the info I was looking for.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie will want the $ to hire Kenya Hunter and or Tom Ostrom. He won't settle for the kind of staff Cox had

Iggy getting Archie would be a slam dunk, I didn't expect.
But very doubtful Hunter or Ostrom would even consider coming here, even though they are close with Archie.

You are wrong an awful lot, aren't you.

WHERE IS BLUEMAN???!!!!!!

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago WHERE IS BLUEMAN???!!!!!!

He's hyperventilating in a paper bag. He'll be fine after drinking tonight. lol.

Nah, he's feeling quite well, if not a big jittery.

Great news and hope it happens! Didn't think Archie would come back to the A10 but stoked by these rumors. Would be a game-changing hire.

Not surprised but great to hear Danny talking up Rhody and RI!

Now that we've moved on from Dave, it's about time we invite Dan and the fam back to the Ryan Center to induct him into the URI Athletic HOF?

Go Rhody!

Archie or Bust!!

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years ago Blue Man, ElmCity (even though the the song lyrics are weird) and BlueMan have been the three biggest ones pushing/thinking this was a legit possibility.

Let’s hope they have spoken this into existence.

So you would be happy with the hire?

Yes. Think that goes without saying.

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie will want the $ to hire Kenya Hunter and or Tom Ostrom. He won't settle for the kind of staff Cox had

Iggy getting Archie would be a slam dunk, I didn't expect.
But very doubtful Hunter or Ostrom would even consider coming here, even though they are close with Archie.

You are wrong an awful lot, aren't you.

Yes, but Hunter started his coaching career as an assistant in the A10 and moved up since.
Doubtful he would go backwards, considering he is one of the top assistants in the country.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy getting Archie would be a slam dunk, I didn't expect.
But very doubtful Hunter or Ostrom would even consider coming here, even though they are close with Archie.

You are wrong an awful lot, aren't you.

Yes, but Hunter started his coaching career as an assistant in the A10 and moved up since.
Doubtful he would go backwards, considering he is one of the top assistants in the country.

$$

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy getting Archie would be a slam dunk, I didn't expect.
But very doubtful Hunter or Ostrom would even consider coming here, even though they are close with Archie.

You are wrong an awful lot, aren't you.

Yes, but Hunter started his coaching career as an assistant in the A10 and moved up since.
Doubtful he would go backwards, considering he is one of the top assistants in the country.

Archie Miller starting his head coaching career in the A10, and look where he is now (please god).

giovanni wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago All I can say is it seems legit based on the the number of national writers posting it. URI has the most to gain so I'd say the leak is coming from their side, maybe hoping it would make it harder for Archie to change his mind.
Dan is talking highly of URI, the state and the job to media in Buffalo and I'm guessing he told Archie the same things.
I'm hearing press conference early in week as to not get overshadowed by games.

As good as national writers like Borzello and Goodman are, they have absolutely no connection to URI. Rothstein had much more during Hurley URI years, hopefully he still does

Their connection is Archie. So anything you’re hearing is from the Archie side from them.

Rothstein has ears everywhere, including our athletic department.

As for me, my resting heart rate is a mild concern to myself and a growing concern for my wife.

rhodysurf wrote: ↑2 years ago I don’t even care if we are a stepping stone at this point, let’s gooooooooo

I’m not your stepping stone

Well I guess I’ll be refreshing Twitter and this page every 2 mins for the foreseeable future…….c’mon Thorr you got this

So many Indiana twitter trolls on that post

Someone saying he will be a "stain on the state and university" lolol

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

You are wrong an awful lot, aren't you.

Yes, but Hunter started his coaching career as an assistant in the A10 and moved up since.
Doubtful he would go backwards, considering he is one of the top assistants in the country.

Archie Miller starting his head coaching career in the A10, and look where he is now (please god).

He isn't here yet, although we are all hoping he will be.

It's different as an assistant, especially with Hunter's reputation.
He is still at Indiana, and I don't think he is unhappy there.
Besides many P6 opportunities if this one doesn't work out.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years ago

RF1 wrote: ↑2 years ago The fact that Archie Miller knows URI and knows Thorr Bjorn could be advantages. Archie knows that URI has had success in the past under previous coaches. He is very familiar with the school and area having visited numerous times with his Dayton team. He likely also has some relationship with Thorr. The stability of the overall athletic dept with Thorr as AD for the last 15 years might appeal to him. That is something that a place like UMass with FBS aspirations may not be able to offer. Given that Archie has already made good money at both Indiana and Dayton getting a $10.35 buyout last year from the Hoosiers might enable him to not be as focused on just compensation. He was under a lot of pressure at both his previous gigs, especially in Bloomington. The expectations are lower in Kingston and he may be looking for that after his four year crucible in Indiana. I would think however that he will want major commitments so that he can achieve and sustain success if he were to come to URI.

How pissed is Indiana gonna be when Archie guides us to the first undefeated season since Bobby Knight did it back in the day?

What a kick in the nuts that’ll be for Indiana fans.

Couldn't happen to a nicer fanbase....

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago All I can say is it seems legit based on the the number of national writers posting it. URI has the most to gain so I'd say the leak is coming from their side, maybe hoping it would make it harder for Archie to change his mind.
Dan is talking highly of URI, the state and the job to media in Buffalo and I'm guessing he told Archie the same things.
I'm hearing press conference early in week as to not get overshadowed by games.

Oh baby

Monday or Tuesday I’ll be there!

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago

giovanni wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago All I can say is it seems legit based on the the number of national writers posting it. URI has the most to gain so I'd say the leak is coming from their side, maybe hoping it would make it harder for Archie to change his mind.
Dan is talking highly of URI, the state and the job to media in Buffalo and I'm guessing he told Archie the same things.
I'm hearing press conference early in week as to not get overshadowed by games.

As good as national writers like Borzello and Goodman are, they have absolutely no connection to URI. Rothstein had much more during Hurley URI years, hopefully he still does

Their connection is Archie. So anything you’re hearing is from the Archie side from them.

Rothstein has ears everywhere, including our athletic department.

As for me, my resting heart rate is a mild concern to myself and a growing concern for my wife.

Spinning this in my head on my drive home tonight, the one thing that has me worried is that based on what I know about who knows who, the two leaks coming from national guys at the exact same time led me to believe they came from the Miller camp. A leak from the Miller camp could mean several things, but I can’t shake the feeling that in this scenario the most likely reason for the Miller camp to leak would be to shake the trees a little bit - if anyone out there with a higher profile job open wants him, now is the time to get it done because it’s going to be too late soon.

Granted, I know nothing here. I’m not trying to be a Debbie Downer. Just trying to stay sober about things. Signing Archie right now would be one of the biggest moves this program has ever made. Even in my doomsday scenario above, it would mean we are trying and maybe if nobody intervenes we will get it done. Just won’t spike the ball until we are all the way the hell into the endzone on this one and the ref has his hands up and they put the points on the board.

If any amount earned by Archie reduces the amount Indiana owes him dollar for dollar, maybe he is willing to sign with URI on the cheap. It makes no difference if URI is paying him $500k or $2 million, he’s still making the same $3 million ( or whatever the buyout is) at the end of the day. Archie could ask instead that URI put the money towards program enhancements. It’s a win-win for everybody except IU.

The buyout was 10.5M

Doesn’t Archie do some kind of podcast with Goodman ??

I need a cigarette. And I've never smoked.

I would love to see him come here but why wouldn’t he take a P5 job with far more resources and deeper pockets? I don’t mean to be pessimistic, I just don’t think it’s realistic. He would be regressing to a situation behind what he was in at Dayton.

Matt Keebler wrote: ↑2 years ago I would love to see him come here but why wouldn’t he take a P5 job with far more resources and deeper pockets? I don’t mean to be pessimistic, I just don’t think it’s realistic. He would be regressing to a situation behind what he was in at Dayton.

That's assuming the P5 jobs are reaching out.