The Official - URI’s NEW Head Coach is DAVID COX

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 6 years ago

Tyson Wheeler as an assistant?

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 6 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:Tyson Wheeler as an assistant?

I love the idea, but don't know enough about what Tyson has done recruiting or where he is at as a teacher/tactician. Potentially it could be a great fit but would need to know more. He should get an interview if he's interested.

Rhodyhooopz · Unread post by **Rhodyhooopz** » 6 years ago

Who has the GPS tracker on Thorr for the next two weeks? Need someone also camped out at the Ahtletic offices to see who is coming and going

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 6 years ago

I’m all in on whoever will help install a Harrick style attacking offense with this group as a primary style of play.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 6 years ago

Just my opinion, but the longer no potential names come out for interviews, the longer it would appear Cox would be the guy.

brady1 · Unread post by **brady1** » 6 years ago

Tru dat.

GO RHODY!

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 6 years ago

brady1 wrote:If Cox gets the job would Skinner come back as an assistant senior statemen great connections in the area.

Or Slick Rick and classy Al together.

We can make this better than before.

GO RHODY!

Why would a current head coach accept a lower level position? Regardless, I have no desire to see Al back. His days on the sidelines in Kingston are long over. Out of loyalty, URI can offer him a bone. Give his program a home game vs URI, in exchange for four at the Ryan Center.

brady1 · Unread post by **brady1** » 6 years ago

four at the Ryan center lost my coffee on that one.

GO RHODY!

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 6 years ago

Rhody15 wrote:Just my opinion, but the longer no potential names come out for interviews, the longer it would appear Cox would be the guy.

Keep in mind that some candidates may desire to remain confidential. If you watched Thorr's press conference, he mentioned several candidates had interest. He just publicly named Cox as he said he was the only person that had given his consent at that time to do so.

Many coaches often don't want to pursue a job in public to later not get it. Looks bad PR wise.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 6 years ago

Rhody15 wrote:Just my opinion, but the longer no potential names come out for interviews, the longer it would appear Cox would be the guy.

Nope the lid is real tight on this one.....

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 6 years ago

brady1 wrote:four at the Ryan center lost my coffee on that one.

GO RHODY!

Skinner at BC gave URI two home games in exchange for four games at Chestnut Hill (two separate 2-1 series). It was justified and spun that BC was in the ACC and at a level higher than URI. I would like to think the gap between URI and Kennesaw State is far wider than BC versus URI. 4-1 seems very reasonable. Al should be grateful.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

Outerbridge had his best game against BC. He came off the bench and scored like 15 on alley oops. Never got that kids affinity for the 3ball.

URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 6 years ago

I throw out a sleeper candidate. John Thompson III.

Dre3000 · Unread post by **Dre3000** » 6 years ago

Interesting candidate except I can't see JT3 trying to compete with Cox (who was on JT3's staff at Georgetown) for the same position.

Crazier things have happened though!

Mongo · Unread post by **Mongo** » 6 years ago

URI2006_Andy wrote:I throw out a sleeper candidate. John Thompson III.

PASS!!!

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URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 6 years ago

Mongo wrote:
URI2006_Andy wrote:I throw out a sleeper candidate. John Thompson III.

PASS!!!

I was with 2 URI friends when I thought of it. They said the same thing you said but I like JT3.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

Our future HC

https://www.yurview.com/all-ball/uri-ra ... david-cox/

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 6 years ago

Mongo wrote:
URI2006_Andy wrote:I throw out a sleeper candidate. John Thompson III.

PASS!!!

I also don't want a retread head coach that failed in their last position, especially one that was at a school with far more resources.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

DC_Rams wrote:Our future HC

https://www.yurview.com/all-ball/uri-ra ... david-cox/

I like it. I'm ready to get excited about Cox and turn the page.

But IMHO if Thor brings someone else in. Thor deserves deference, He got rid of Baron when people weren't sure it would happen then. And he hoodwinked Dan Hurley into thinking URI was a 3 year gig and jump to the UConns of the world. Turned out it took 5 years to get on the level and 6 for Dan to get what he wanted. Thor is the godfather in my book. All family business will be settled.

URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 6 years ago

RF1 wrote:
Mongo wrote:
URI2006_Andy wrote:I throw out a sleeper candidate. John Thompson III.

PASS!!!

I also don't want a retread head coach that failed in their last position, especially one that was at a school with far more resources.

I like Cox’ potential upside so I’m not saying JT3 is a better candidate. But JT3 did make the NCAA 8/13 years including a final 4. If Ewing does that in the next 13 year span, that would be a big considered a big success at Georgetown.

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Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 6 years ago

Pass on Becker, pass on Odom.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 6 years ago

First time I've seen Pitino mentioned outside of speculation on this board. Sounds like it ain't happening though.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

adam914 wrote:First time I've seen Pitino mentioned outside of speculation on this board. Sounds like it ain't happening though.

He’s probably been reading the boards to get a pulse.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

I can assure you, our entire team and recruiting class would dissolve if either Odom or Becker became HC.

URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 6 years ago

DC_Rams wrote:I can assure you, our entire team and recruiting class would dissolve if either Odom or Becker became HC.

To my knowledges, Becker has no experience even as an assistant at an A10 level. It would likely take him a few years to adjust and we’d lose momentum in addition to the recruits.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 6 years ago

DC_Rams wrote:

Fast and Furious...one of the best movie series ever... they need to make a couple more, because the first 8 have left soooo many unanswered questions...

rhodyrudder · Unread post by **rhodyrudder** » 6 years ago

Hal Kopp wrote: Here are some other names for interviews:

Dr. John Giannini-Ex LaSalle coach
Preston Murphy-ex Rhody playa,Creighton asst..
Roland Fiore-SKHS head coach,ex-Rhody playa
Bob Walsh-ex RIC/UMaine Coach
Glenn Miller/ex Brown HC

no,no,no,no and no

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

rhodyrudder wrote:
Hal Kopp wrote: Here are some other names for interviews:

Dr. John Giannini-Ex LaSalle coach
Preston Murphy-ex Rhody playa,Creighton asst..
Roland Fiore-SKHS head coach,ex-Rhody playa
Bob Walsh-ex RIC/UMaine Coach
Glenn Miller/ex Brown HC
no,no,no,no and no

I second those NO’s!

URI'21 · Unread post by **URI'21** » 6 years ago

I would take Pitino as HC for 4 years with Cox as his assistant. Then Cox takes over. Of course if Cox isn't willing then that situation is a no-go.

I'm sorry but controversial or not Pitino is a great basketball coach and a great recruiter. I think he would be a huge boost to our program.

Somebody change my mind here, but I'm a Slick Rick supporter, regardless of how far fetched getting him here might be

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 6 years ago

rhodyrudder wrote:
Hal Kopp wrote: Here are some other names for interviews:

Dr. John Giannini-Ex LaSalle coach
Preston Murphy-ex Rhody playa,Creighton asst..
Roland Fiore-SKHS head coach,ex-Rhody playa
Bob Walsh-ex RIC/UMaine Coach
Glenn Miller/ex Brown HC
no,no,no,no and no

I’m not advocating for Miller but lots of UConn fans were pissed that Ollie shitcanned him and thought he would have been a Calhoun successor.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 6 years ago

One thing Dan definitely got right...you don't want to be "the guy after the guy"...you want to be the guy after THAT guy. Nailed it.

URI2006_Andy · Unread post by **URI2006_Andy** » 6 years ago

URI'21 wrote:I would take Pitino as HC for 4 years with Cox as his assistant. Then Cox takes over. Of course if Cox isn't willing then that situation is a no-go.

I'm sorry but controversial or not Pitino is a great basketball coach and a great recruiter. I think he would be a huge boost to our program.

Somebody change my mind here, but I'm a Slick Rick supporter, regardless of how far fetched getting him here might be

No harm in giving Pitino a chance to tell his side of the story in an interview.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 6 years ago

Y’all are providing some outstanding entertainment, Keaney Blue is awesome today!!

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

Any one with a moral compass, and or daughters should not want this man as the face of your program. He’s a representation of the university and it’s values. Right, wrong or indifferent, he’s scum.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

One question I would ask myself if I was searching for our coach is would this guy have taken the Rutgers job DH was offered.

woodennickel1 · Unread post by **woodennickel1** » 6 years ago

Hal Kopp wrote:How about Cox and starting with a 2-3 year contract? Is that feasible?
Here are some other names for interviews:

Dr. John Giannini-Ex LaSalle coach
Preston Murphy-ex Rhody playa,Creighton asst..
Roland Fiore-SKHS head coach,ex-Rhody playa
Bob Walsh-ex RIC/UMaine Coach
Glenn Miller/ex Brown HC

Did Giannini get fired ?

CTRamfan · Unread post by **CTRamfan** » 6 years ago

My current list of HC's ........all are currently employed.

T.J Otzelberger - HC SO. DAKOTA ST.
Earl Grant - HC CHARLESTON
Nick Mcdevitt - HC ASHVILLE
John Becker - HC VERMONT
Jim Ferry = ASST PENN STATE, former HC at LIU

or DAVID COX.....with the following assistants.

Glenn Miller
Scott Burrell.......current HC at SOUTHERN CT.
Tim O'Shea

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 6 years ago

woodennickel1 wrote:
Hal Kopp wrote:How about Cox and starting with a 2-3 year contract? Is that feasible?
Here are some other names for interviews:

Dr. John Giannini-Ex LaSalle coach
Preston Murphy-ex Rhody playa,Creighton asst..
Roland Fiore-SKHS head coach,ex-Rhody playa
Bob Walsh-ex RIC/UMaine Coach
Glenn Miller/ex Brown HC

Did Giannini get fired ?

He is no longer the LaSalle head coach as of yesterday.

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 6 years ago

If Cox is the guy who can keep the roster together, fine. He's going to cost less than what Hurley was making -- take some of those savings and spend more for a proven X-and-O man.

Little Ricky is a complete scumbag. If he were to get within sniffing distance of URI, they'd never get another dime from me and I'd burn all my URI gear, even it would mean replacing half my wardrobe.

ram1980 · Unread post by **ram1980** » 6 years ago

PLEASE NO TO RICK PITINO..... KING OF SCUM...I don't Care how good a coach he is... He is not who we need to be the face of our team.... I want to stay the course and give David Cox a rousing standing O on opening night...

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 6 years ago

When Pitino was fired they were briefly discussing it on WEEI in boston on the Dale and Holley show and they were wondering if he would ever get another job and everybody was like "he's done", then Dale blurts out something like "I know a school that would hire him...URI!" then one of the other guys was like, "I think they are doing well right now and are happy with their coach" and some stuff like "didn't they make the tournament last year?", Blah blah blah...then they moved on. Obviously that sentiment was from the Harrick hiring and I'm not sure we want to reinforce it...There are some coaches that may be worth the risk, but I think he's not one.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 6 years ago

Thank god we are not running this search is all I can say.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 6 years ago

To all those conjuring up the past about Jerry D.......Al Skinner was also an assistant who moved up admirably to become a fairly good head coach....my gut is telling me that David Cox is more Al Skinner than Jerry D.....

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 6 years ago

I think it's pretty clear cut that Cox is going to be our guy

He has put in his work and deserves the opportunity here at URI

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 6 years ago

TruePoint wrote:Thank god we are not running this search is all I can say.

Why you don't want a high school basketball coach from SK to replace Dan Hurley?

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 6 years ago

Hal Kopp wrote:How about Cox and starting with a 2-3 year contract? Is that feasible?
Here are some other names for interviews:

Dr. John Giannini-Ex LaSalle coach
Preston Murphy-ex Rhody playa,Creighton asst..
Roland Fiore-SKHS head coach,ex-Rhody playa
Bob Walsh-ex RIC/UMaine Coach
Glenn Miller/ex Brown HC

Hal Kopp is the KenM of this board. Just brilliant subtle trolling. The Roland Fiore suggestion is so good.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

I think the plus with Cox is if the roster stays intact, it will become evident if there are any flaws quite quickly. Namely, the play next year and the year after and next years recruiting class. It would be interesting to see if we lock up our recruits in the fall like we have been doing.