Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:18 pm
by RAM67
My wife asked me why I was watching St. Peters instead of PC as I always talked of being a homer. I told her that PC was not on my list, but I would not disparage their success this year. But the outcome of the two games was exactly what I was hoping for.
Re: Malik, Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Well yeah not betting the house on it.
And yes, it is early yet, but at this time all we can do is speculate.
I am riding the Archie train like everyone else here.
But let's be real here, last season we finished 11th and there a bunch of really good/solid teams we would have to leapfrog to even be in the discussion.
Not saying that isn't impossible, but not probable.
I would be thrilled if we were in the NIT 22-23.
Not saying that Archie won't take us to the promised land, just probably not next season.
NIT next year would be a disappointment.
Don’t make me quote Winston Wolf if you get the reference.
I do not...
Re: Malik, Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
You do this all the time Ace. Who cares. Malik is back.
People that actually care about the players. Those people care.
This game has changed. It's not 4 year players anymore. I'm not a parent of a bb player. I'm a season ticket holder. I won't honor a "senior" who played 1 or 2 years here. Welcome to the new world.
So Kuran and Stan didn’t deserve our admiration for what they did? Fuck outta here with that take.
What about Xavier Munford? Got a guy to buy in to a rebuild. Same with Gil Biruta.
This is probably the worst take I’ve read on a board full of them this time of year.
If you want to wear this jersey and play for this school the right way - I’ll love you. That’s what being a fan is about.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:10 pm
by reef
Oregon St went from the elite 8 to 3-28
Iowa St went from 2-22 to the Sweet 16
So I guess anything is possible let’s see what the roster looks like
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:19 pm
by steviep123
I’m just saying if you are convinced we are tournament bound next season, while you could be right, you could easily be setting yourself up for disappointment. I’m more concerned with the long view of setting up a turn key program that will make for long term success. If that means a less than stellar first year under Archie to build the foundation, so be it.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:28 pm
by Billyboy78
One thing I know for sure, we'll be better this next season than we've been the past few by in game coaching decisions alone.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 porta
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:33 pm
by ace
It’s NCAA or Bust and all that, but it’s possible for Rhody to have a really good season next year and still not make the tournament. Conference and other factors make that a tough bar, especially in year 1. But, there will be optimism and obvious growth and that helps you get through a lot as a fan.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 porta
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 4:46 pm
by theblueram
ace wrote: ↑2 years ago
It’s NCAA or Bust and all that, but it’s possible for Rhody to have a really good season next year and still not make the tournament. Conference and other factors make that a tough bar, especially in year 1. But, there will be optimism and obvious growth and that helps you get through a lot as a fan.
I mean just getting above .500 does the trick. That would mean 16 wins. 1 more win than this year. 4 more and we are at 20. I need to ask Arch his TO philosophy.
Re: Malik, Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
People that actually care about the players. Those people care.
This game has changed. It's not 4 year players anymore. I'm not a parent of a bb player. I'm a season ticket holder. I won't honor a "senior" who played 1 or 2 years here. Welcome to the new world.
So Kuran and Stan didn’t deserve our admiration for what they did? Fuck outta here with that take.
What about Xavier Munford? Got a guy to buy in to a rebuild. Same with Gil Biruta.
This is probably the worst take I’ve read on a board full of them this time of year.
If you want to wear this jersey and play for this school the right way - I’ll love you. That’s what being a fan is about.
Maybe we should just do away with senior night.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:48 pm
by rjv
I have no problem with doing away with senior night. It was about being with a program for 4 years. I just do not believe those days will ever come back. This is the new NCAA
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:51 pm
by bigappleram
Get off my lawn.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:57 pm
by theblueram
Let's give a round of applause for a senior who played one year here. Sponsored by Gansett Wraps, Flood Ford and the Ocean Mist.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:08 pm
by rjv
How about a player having 2 Senior nights
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:09 pm
by Jdrums#3
Any rumors on the players still in the portal?
Re: Malik, Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
This game has changed. It's not 4 year players anymore. I'm not a parent of a bb player. I'm a season ticket holder. I won't honor a "senior" who played 1 or 2 years here. Welcome to the new world.
So Kuran and Stan didn’t deserve our admiration for what they did? Fuck outta here with that take.
What about Xavier Munford? Got a guy to buy in to a rebuild. Same with Gil Biruta.
This is probably the worst take I’ve read on a board full of them this time of year.
If you want to wear this jersey and play for this school the right way - I’ll love you. That’s what being a fan is about.
Maybe we should just do away with senior night.
Maybe you should just be a Celtics season ticket holder.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:23 am
by Rhody72
I'm pleased that Malik is staying one more year for all the reasons given above. But, I would rather have Ish or Twan returning. Ish had a terrible year offensively but this problem is correctable and he has three more years of eligibility. Ish may just want to leave because of his loyalty to Cox. I've heard the younger Martin brother argument, but that didn't stop Malik from going elsewhere. Twan was recruited over by Cox, why wouldn't he want to stay?
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:13 am
by NYGFan_Section208
Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago
I'm pleased that Malik is staying one more year for all the reasons given above. But, I would rather have Ish or Twan returning. Ish had a terrible year offensively but this problem is correctable and he has three more years of eligibility. Ish may just want to leave because of his loyalty to Cox. I've heard the younger Martin brother argument, but that didn't stop Malik from going elsewhere. Twan was recruited over by Cox, why wouldn't he want to stay?
I thought to recruit over someone meant to bring in a better player for the same role? If that happened with Twan, I missed it.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:12 am
by rhodylaw
Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago
I'm pleased that Malik is staying one more year for all the reasons given above. But, I would rather have Ish or Twan returning. Ish had a terrible year offensively but this problem is correctable and he has three more years of eligibility. Ish may just want to leave because of his loyalty to Cox. I've heard the younger Martin brother argument, but that didn't stop Malik from going elsewhere. Twan was recruited over by Cox, why wouldn't he want to stay?
Ish was not a starting level guard in the A10 this year and probably is not a starter if he stays. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a good player, but he would need to accept a lesser role. I would love Twan to come back, but I don’t see a significantly expanded role for him next year. He would have to be happy with a similar role on the team next year which really only makes sense for him if we are on track to be an NCAA team. He can play the same role on a lot of good teams and I would understand if he wants to chase the NCAA tournament berth.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago
I'm pleased that Malik is staying one more year for all the reasons given above. But, I would rather have Ish or Twan returning. Ish had a terrible year offensively but this problem is correctable and he has three more years of eligibility. Ish may just want to leave because of his loyalty to Cox. I've heard the younger Martin brother argument, but that didn't stop Malik from going elsewhere. Twan was recruited over by Cox, why wouldn't he want to stay?
I thought to recruit over someone meant to bring in a better player for the same role? If that happened with Twan, I missed it.
I think what 72 is insinuating is Cox brought in Makhi and Makhel. By starting both of them that moved Walker from a starting spot to coming in off the bench.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:32 am
by Billyboy78
If Walker comes back, I think he'd start with one of the twins, unless we get a really good transfer big. I'm confident Archie would use our bigs much better than Dave did.
Re: Malik, Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
People that actually care about the players. Those people care.
This game has changed. It's not 4 year players anymore. I'm not a parent of a bb player. I'm a season ticket holder. I won't honor a "senior" who played 1 or 2 years here. Welcome to the new world.
So Kuran and Stan didn’t deserve our admiration for what they did? Fuck outta here with that take.
What about Xavier Munford? Got a guy to buy in to a rebuild. Same with Gil Biruta.
This is probably the worst take I’ve read on a board full of them this time of year.
If you want to wear this jersey and play for this school the right way - I’ll love you. That’s what being a fan is about.
I’m still not over this. 2 year players usually get their degrees from URI. How many of your friends and classmates transferred in from CCRI or another school to finish their degree in Kingston? Are they not alums either?
The donor who’s name will be on our practice facility spent a year at URI.
This is college sports. The biggest tie most of us on here have to the school is our degree.
Yeah obviously their college experience is a bit different with NIL and transfers - but that just allows them to be like every other kid.
If a music major was making CD’s on the side and selling them, that’s not against the rules - but a kid selling his autograph somehow is? What’s the difference?
Playing basketball at a school like URI is a full time job and then some. The amount of money and exposure they can bring to the school is an insane ROI for the University against the scholarship afforded.
1 year, 1 month, 1 game - if those kids sign up to put their bodies on the line in a Keaney Blue jersey, the right way, and wind up with the same degree I proudly hang in my office? The least we can do for them is an extra standing ovation on their way out the door.
Re: Malik, Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
This game has changed. It's not 4 year players anymore. I'm not a parent of a bb player. I'm a season ticket holder. I won't honor a "senior" who played 1 or 2 years here. Welcome to the new world.
So Kuran and Stan didn’t deserve our admiration for what they did? Fuck outta here with that take.
What about Xavier Munford? Got a guy to buy in to a rebuild. Same with Gil Biruta.
This is probably the worst take I’ve read on a board full of them this time of year.
If you want to wear this jersey and play for this school the right way - I’ll love you. That’s what being a fan is about.
I’m still not over this. 2 year players usually get their degrees from URI. How many of your friends and classmates transferred in from CCRI or another school to finish their degree in Kingston? Are they not alums either?
The donor who’s name will be on our practice facility spent a year at URI.
This is college sports. The biggest tie most of us on here have to the school is our degree.
Yeah obviously their college experience is a bit different with NIL and transfers - but that just allows them to be like every other kid.
If a music major was making CD’s on the side and selling them, that’s not against the rules - but a kid selling his autograph somehow is? What’s the difference?
Playing basketball at a school like URI is a full time job and then some. The amount of money and exposure they can bring to the school is an insane ROI for the University against the scholarship afforded.
1 year, 1 month, 1 game - if those kids sign up to put their bodies on the line in a Keaney Blue jersey, the right way, and wind up with the same degree I proudly hang in my office? The least we can do for them is an extra standing ovation on their way out the door.
Retire #35
Degree not required
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:24 pm
by Billyboy78
I'm thinking of the '98 team. Luther Clay and Josh King were key members of that team. Did blueram boycott their senior nights?
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:17 pm
by bigappleram
He must have boycotted the game we honored Four McGlynn aka a 1 year rental prescriptively recruited to compliment the EC, Hass and Terrell core. He was literally a free agent signing to join an established core that if not for ECs injury likely would have been a tourney team. Tsk tsk dam college game is going down the drain bc of Four!
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:19 pm
by sbrand
Check it out about Four
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:39 pm
by PeteRI
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago
One thing I know for sure, we'll be better this next season than we've been the past few by in game coaching decisions alone.
I'm gonna miss the Cox Timeout™.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago
One thing I know for sure, we'll be better this next season than we've been the past few by in game coaching decisions alone.
I'm gonna miss the Cox Timeout™.
Me too, Pete. I couldn’t stop laughing when I first read it in the game thread. Comedy gold!
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 3:45 pm
by theblueram
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago
I'm thinking of the '98 team. Luther Clay and Josh King were key members of that team. Did blueram boycott their senior nights?
Different time Billyboy. They had to sit a year to play. So a 2 year transfer was here for 3 years. So I had a wild hair up my ass and said what I did. A 1 year player I don't believe is eligible for a degree as you need at least 60 credits to get a degree from URI. Maybe I'm frustrated at the transfer rules. Seems like it's the wild west in college ball.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 3:51 pm
by PeterRamTime
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago
One thing I know for sure, we'll be better this next season than we've been the past few by in game coaching decisions alone.
It was the difference between us winning probably 5 more games at least.
Could have easily been a 20 win team this year.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago
I'm pleased that Malik is staying one more year for all the reasons given above. But, I would rather have Ish or Twan returning. Ish had a terrible year offensively but this problem is correctable and he has three more years of eligibility. Ish may just want to leave because of his loyalty to Cox. I've heard the younger Martin brother argument, but that didn't stop Malik from going elsewhere. Twan was recruited over by Cox, why wouldn't he want to stay?
I thought to recruit over someone meant to bring in a better player for the same role? If that happened with Twan, I missed it.
I think what 72 is insinuating is Cox brought in Makhi and Makhel. By starting both of them that moved Walker from a starting spot to coming in off the bench.
I can see that, I guess. Although they don't play the same position.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
I thought to recruit over someone meant to bring in a better player for the same role? If that happened with Twan, I missed it.
I think what 72 is insinuating is Cox brought in Makhi and Makhel. By starting both of them that moved Walker from a starting spot to coming in off the bench.
I can see that, I guess. Although they don't play the same position.
Makhi was injured. Once back this year he took the starting spot of Walker.
Walker was the starter the year before along with Makhel. This year Cox replaced Walker with Makhi as Walker came off the bench Until the last few games of the season when Cox replaced Makhi and Makhel with Martin and Walker.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 4:27 pm
by rhodysurf
It’s a good thing it’s the Wild West tho, locking students to schools is absurd in any other context, and still insane when applied to athletics
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 5:25 pm
by SmartyBarrett
Not sure if this was posted yet:
Re: Malik, Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
This game has changed. It's not 4 year players anymore. I'm not a parent of a bb player. I'm a season ticket holder. I won't honor a "senior" who played 1 or 2 years here. Welcome to the new world.
So Kuran and Stan didn’t deserve our admiration for what they did? Fuck outta here with that take.
What about Xavier Munford? Got a guy to buy in to a rebuild. Same with Gil Biruta.
This is probably the worst take I’ve read on a board full of them this time of year.
If you want to wear this jersey and play for this school the right way - I’ll love you. That’s what being a fan is about.
I’m still not over this. 2 year players usually get their degrees from URI. How many of your friends and classmates transferred in from CCRI or another school to finish their degree in Kingston? Are they not alums either?
The donor who’s name will be on our practice facility spent a year at URI.
This is college sports. The biggest tie most of us on here have to the school is our degree.
Yeah obviously their college experience is a bit different with NIL and transfers - but that just allows them to be like every other kid.
If a music major was making CD’s on the side and selling them, that’s not against the rules - but a kid selling his autograph somehow is? What’s the difference?
Playing basketball at a school like URI is a full time job and then some. The amount of money and exposure they can bring to the school is an insane ROI for the University against the scholarship afforded.
1 year, 1 month, 1 game - if those kids sign up to put their bodies on the line in a Keaney Blue jersey, the right way, and wind up with the same degree I proudly hang in my office? The least we can do for them is an extra standing ovation on their way out the door.
Can confirm
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago
One thing I know for sure, we'll be better this next season than we've been the past few by in game coaching decisions alone.
I'm gonna miss the Cox Timeout™.
Liar!
Re: Malik, Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
So Kuran and Stan didn’t deserve our admiration for what they did? Fuck outta here with that take.
What about Xavier Munford? Got a guy to buy in to a rebuild. Same with Gil Biruta.
This is probably the worst take I’ve read on a board full of them this time of year.
If you want to wear this jersey and play for this school the right way - I’ll love you. That’s what being a fan is about.
I’m still not over this. 2 year players usually get their degrees from URI. How many of your friends and classmates transferred in from CCRI or another school to finish their degree in Kingston? Are they not alums either?
The donor who’s name will be on our practice facility spent a year at URI.
This is college sports. The biggest tie most of us on here have to the school is our degree.
Yeah obviously their college experience is a bit different with NIL and transfers - but that just allows them to be like every other kid.
If a music major was making CD’s on the side and selling them, that’s not against the rules - but a kid selling his autograph somehow is? What’s the difference?
Playing basketball at a school like URI is a full time job and then some. The amount of money and exposure they can bring to the school is an insane ROI for the University against the scholarship afforded.
1 year, 1 month, 1 game - if those kids sign up to put their bodies on the line in a Keaney Blue jersey, the right way, and wind up with the same degree I proudly hang in my office? The least we can do for them is an extra standing ovation on their way out the door.
Can confirm
So URI allows athletes to graduate with less than 60 credits at URI?
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 5:57 pm
by Jdrums#3
SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 years ago
Not sure if this was posted yet:
Seems to make a lot of sense for Bryant. Walker could do serious damage in that league. Maybe Bryant get’s the conference auto bid again next season.
Could be a good spot for Antwan.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 years ago
Not sure if this was posted yet:
Seems to make a lot of sense for Bryant. Walker could do serious damage in that league. Maybe Bryant get’s the conference auto bid again next season.
Could be a good spot for Antwan.
Big East to A10 to NEC. Why not?
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:04 pm
by Billyboy78
The question with Bryant being....will Grasso be there next year?
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:07 pm
by rjv
Bryant starting Kiss and Antwan will go undefeated in conference play and will be back in the NCAA Tournament!!!!!!
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:17 pm
by Rhody72
I'll be at games wearing a catchers face mask. If you are an independent thinker do the same.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:27 pm
by ramster
Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago
I'll be at games wearing a catchers face mask. If you are an independent thinker do the same.
What does this mean 72? I have an idea what you mean.
Also, I doubt they would let you take a catchers mask through the metal detectors. And would you wear a Covid Mask inside the Catchers Mask? or on the outside?
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:41 pm
by section(105)
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago
The question with Bryant being....will Grasso be there next year?
Hey, what do I know? Nothing, but maybe the re-recruiting of Walker did not go so good, and Grasso is staying and going for the NEC fences…..no?
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:50 pm
by bigappleram
Twan would dominate in that league. Grasso prob still a year away from getting a major upgrade offer. If URI and Umass didn’t even really consider him that would indicate he’s not on A10 radar yet.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:54 pm
by Rhodymob05
What the hell?? I hope this is an academic decision.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:04 pm
by SGreenwell
Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑2 years ago
What the hell?? I hope this is an academic decision.
Certainly doesn't make much sense from a basketball perspective, unless he's just looking to put up numbers while staying in Rhode Island for some reason. Against Bryant in 2021, Walker went 4-for-4 with eight boards and two blocks, and the Mitchells combined for 30 points and 25 rebounds, so I imagine he could do serious damage against that competition.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:10 pm
by theblueram
Maybe he wants a finance degree? My high school buddy went there and is CFO of Amica Insurance.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:13 pm
by SmartyBarrett
Twan is an offensive beast, while his defense is lacking at times. Which pretty much describes Bryant's entire team and Grasso's philosophy.
Re: Leggett, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:15 pm
by Obadiah
Didn't Peter Kiss declare for the NBA draft forgoing his last year of eligibility?