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steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 year ago

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago

rhodysurf wrote: ↑1 year ago

2!?!??! WHAT?!

Dino and I were texting last week and we both heard that Archie was going to absolutely blow up the team. I didn't think it would be everyone but two.. But I mean our team was awful! We shall see

It’s not surprising. He needs to win just as badly as we want him to win. Popcorn off-season haha

Two!!!

Who?

Weston and JB?

We really need a PG now!

Now, more than before, Archie needs to land a centerpiece player(s) to help entice others. Hard to believe 1 year later the cupboard is more bare than last year.

I also agree with others we will have to continue to gamble on players with high upside but some baggage and hope they workout.

208,

at least 8 players...

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago Looks like a mass exit again. Bassy's dream was to play here. If he leaves, I don't expect many to stay.

And the problem with that would be......?

Not a problem. But this has to be the last time this happens. Like I said above, Archie has to get it right this off-season, bringing in better talent who will stay here and become the nucleus going forward.

Archie takes your ultimatum, and laughs in your general direciton

RIFan wrote: ↑1 year ago Two!!!

Who?

Weston and JB?

We really need a PG now!

Now, more than before, Archie needs to land a centerpiece player(s) to help entice others. Hard to believe 1 year later the cupboard is more bare than last year.

I also agree with others we will have to continue to gamble on players with high upside but some baggage and hope they workout.

As of last year's scrimmage, I'll be much happier taking my chances with this year's "more bare" cupboard than last year's "less" (?) bare cupboard.

I guess I'm gonna have to go to next years scrimmage before the season contest begins again. Another eye test year it seems.

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago

RIFan wrote: ↑1 year ago Two!!!

Who?

Weston and JB?

We really need a PG now!

Now, more than before, Archie needs to land a centerpiece player(s) to help entice others. Hard to believe 1 year later the cupboard is more bare than last year.

I also agree with others we will have to continue to gamble on players with high upside but some baggage and hope they workout.

As of last year's scrimmage, I'll be much happier taking my chances with this year's "more bare" cupboard than last year's "less" (?) bare cupboard.

I agree, just hard to believe that’s how it turned out. Basically worst case. So I guess Archie is giving himself an F for last season.

jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago Archie takes your ultimatum, and laughs in your general direciton

Did you mean 'laugh', or this?

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/3ae7c46d-8 ... 73c51df54e

Archie vs the Rhody Fans who fell in love with the current players...

Not doing well with my personal predictions on the turnover, as I had Ish and Thomas staying, but I still see Weston , Bilau, Rory, Foumena and Alex staying. Tough to pick up 8-10 new players where all of them would better, and blend into the system fast enough for a turnaround of any consequence.

According to Mark Radigan, while Ish has expressed that he is open to return, not the case with Bassy. He's 100% gone. Not open to return.

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 year ago

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago

rhodysurf wrote: ↑1 year ago

2!?!??! WHAT?!

Dino and I were texting last week and we both heard that Archie was going to absolutely blow up the team. I didn't think it would be everyone but two.. But I mean our team was awful! We shall see

I can’t say I’m mad about it. The players we had lost a LOT of games.

208, I was referring to this ultimatum...

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago But this has to be the last time this happens. Like I said above, Archie has to get it right this off-season...

Something tells me, this might not be the last time this happens.

Out of practical necessity I can see those 5 as well. Then he only needs 7-8 new players! Hopefully at least 3 of whom are starting A10 quality from day 1. When I say A10, I mean traditional A10, not this crap we saw this year.

jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago 208, I was referring to this ultimatum...

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago But this has to be the last time this happens. Like I said above, Archie has to get it right this off-season...

Something tells me, this might not be the last time this happens.

And that might not be a bad thing either...hard tellin', not knowin'

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 year ago

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago

2!?!??! WHAT?!

Dino and I were texting last week and we both heard that Archie was going to absolutely blow up the team. I didn't think it would be everyone but two.. But I mean our team was awful! We shall see

I can’t say I’m mad about it. The players we had lost a LOT of games.

That tweet is from a guy who has less than 100 followers and a PC fan it looks like from his account.

I put no credibility into this tweet.

I think Arch realizes what he has and what college basketball has become , he will work to build us a roster

Basically, Cox left Archie with about 3 serviceable players: Ish, Martin, and Carey, on the level of what he's going to need to build a championship team here. Two graduated, one left. He's not beholden to keep anyone else, going into year two. I'm glad he cut Thomas loose.

Think it would be shitty to force someone out like Alex or Weston who would have to sit a year…but we’ll see

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Dino and I were texting last week and we both heard that Archie was going to absolutely blow up the team. I didn't think it would be everyone but two.. But I mean our team was awful! We shall see

I can’t say I’m mad about it. The players we had lost a LOT of games.

That tweet is from a guy who has less than 100 followers and a PC fan it looks like from his account.

I put no credibility into this tweet.

Good catch R15

Barstoolrhody really annoys me sometimes. Do they realize how bad of a shooter Thomas was and that he wouldn’t be getting over 10 min a game next season?

reef wrote: ↑1 year ago I think Arch realizes what he has and what college basketball has become , he will work to build us a roster

College basketball is not the same as when he last coached in the A-10, I'm sure he learned that lesson at Indiana. It's a ruthless, cut throat business and not for the faint of heart.

But if you are good at it, like apparently Cooley is, up the road, you can get better fast.

It's like hiring OJ's legal team, to get you out of a ticket in traffic court.

You play from year to year; there is no building for the future. The future is now. Archie will say what he has to say to sell his program to the public and get the most from players. What he said was his strategy when hired was pure PR/BS.

If Thomas wants to start at the highest possible level, he will stay at URI. If he wants to be a star, he will move down. If he wants to be a sub on a team that has a chance of playing in the NCAAT then that is an outside possibility.

If Archie is telling players that he is blowing up the team, it is to get players to leave voluntarily rather than cutting them. I doubt he is saying the same thing to all players in their individual post-season interviews. Churn, churn, churn.

I love it! Get to work Archie! Go get’em! This team was horrible! Love the confidence Archie has to just blow it up.

GO RHODY!

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago According to Mark Radigan, while Ish has expressed that he is open to return, not the case with Bassy. He's 100% gone. Not open to return.

Good riddance, he added no value.

Yeah I liked the idea of a local on the team, but we tryna win games

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Dino and I were texting last week and we both heard that Archie was going to absolutely blow up the team. I didn't think it would be everyone but two.. But I mean our team was awful! We shall see

I can’t say I’m mad about it. The players we had lost a LOT of games.

That tweet is from a guy who has less than 100 followers and a PC fan it looks like from his account.

I put no credibility into this tweet.

Thanks for this intel, 15.

I don’t do Twitter and therefore, am not sure what tweets to consider legit info.

Ram96 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago According to Mark Radigan, while Ish has expressed that he is open to return, not the case with Bassy. He's 100% gone. Not open to return.

Good riddance, he added no value.

Good riddance? How about he gave his all to our school and wish him well?

Some here mentioned Weston, Rory, Foumena - guys Archie brought in - as potentially staying put. I have no inside info but do agree with it. I think Archie give them another year to get solidly rotational. Maybe Foumena gets an additional year (a 3rd yr) since he didn’t play this season.

Maybe Archie gives Hutch one more crack at it, too, depending on who he is successful bringing in or not.

Finally, didn’t Archie publicly welcome Carey back if he wants to come back or did I imagine that ? It wouldn’t shock me if I did.

A lot of good speculation going on. It’s keeping me on my toes. Much appreciated

Not a large crowd, but I'm hoping Carey comes back. When does everyone have to decide?

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago

I can’t say I’m mad about it. The players we had lost a LOT of games.

That tweet is from a guy who has less than 100 followers and a PC fan it looks like from his account.

I put no credibility into this tweet.

Good catch R15

Would agree with this 100%. He is just throwing things against the wall. He'll respond back that is what his "sources" say. Whatever...

jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago Basically, Cox left Archie with about 3 serviceable players: Ish, Martin, and Carey, on the level of what he's going to need to build a championship team here. Two graduated, one left. He's not beholden to keep anyone else, going into year two. I'm glad he cut Thomas loose.

Not sure if this tweet is 100% accurate. I watched Ayo-Faleye go for 5 and 6 against Marquette in the NCAA tournament. I plan on watching the Mitchell twins play today against Kansas. Antwan had a solid year as well. Not sure if this years failures fall on the feet of Cox. In fact I'll probably stay up late to watch his team play this evening!

Since when are the comments posted to this site "tweets"?

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago Not a large crowd, but I'm hoping Carey comes back. When does everyone have to decide?

Personally, I know that the absence of Carey going forward will greatly reduce the agita I was getting every time I watched this team this year.

Exactly the level he should be at

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Exactly the level he should be at

And according to 72 he’s going to be a star at one of those programs…

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Exactly the level he should be at

Surprised no list for Leggett yet.

Definitely will be littered with P6 teams.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Exactly the level he should be at

Surprised no list for Leggett yet.

Definitely will be littered with P6 teams.

Could already have been a done deal to Sutton or Cox.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Exactly the level he should be at

Surprised no list for Leggett yet.

Definitely will be littered with P6 teams.

You think that's a lock?

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Exactly the level he should be at

Surprised no list for Leggett yet.

Definitely will be littered with P6 teams.

Could already have been a done deal to Sutton or Cox.

Great point...in which case, no list.

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 year ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Exactly the level he should be at

And according to 72 he’s going to be a star at one of those programs…

He can prob be a fringe starter for a bad low major or a clear backup for a more decent one. CAA feels like a stretch. But NEC, MAAC, America East.

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 year ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Exactly the level he should be at

Surprised no list for Leggett yet.

Definitely will be littered with P6 teams.

You think that's a lock?

Yes, Leggett isn’t going to leave here to drop a level or make a lateral move.

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 year ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Exactly the level he should be at

And according to 72 he’s going to be a star at one of those programs…

We lost to Georgia st this season

I don’t think anyone on the roster was going to develop to be a core piece of a tournament team so I happy with a reshuffle. Can’t strike out again though need to find a couple of pieces to build around

Northeastern would be perfect for Bassy.

gorhody89 wrote: ↑1 year ago I don’t think anyone on the roster was going to develop to be a core piece of a tournament team so I happy with a reshuffle. Can’t strike out again though need to find a couple of pieces to build around

Yep, way too many “ifs” too many “unknowns” too many “ can be a role player” too many “by Sr. Year will be goods” n”needs time to rehab”……..need players to come here, step on campus, be starters and impact players day one, or two……..maybe “incident” baggage is OK, more green flag stats than red flags.

I am pulling for Bassy big time. I hope he finds the right fit.

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago Barstoolrhody really annoys me sometimes. Do they realize how bad of a shooter Thomas was and that he wouldn’t be getting over 10 min a game next season?

Yeah whoever runs the account is an outright dumbass, I remember during my freshman year (Hurleys last year) the guys who were running it were absolute diehard fans would make podcasts like Scott does every week and would even be on the fan forum, but now it’s just an outright joke with people who are casual fans, like when Bray got kicked off they had no idea what was happening behind the scenes

Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago

RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago Barstoolrhody really annoys me sometimes. Do they realize how bad of a shooter Thomas was and that he wouldn’t be getting over 10 min a game next season?

Yeah whoever runs the account is an outright dumbass, I remember during my freshman year (Hurleys last year) the guys who were running it were absolute diehard fans would make podcasts like Scott does every week and would even be on the fan forum, but now it’s just an outright joke with people who are casual fans, like when Bray got kicked off they had no idea what was happening behind the scenes

It might help if they actually went to games and watched the team.