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Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Reason 4849488327 I’ll never get excited for recruits this day and age.

Rhody_NYCT wrote: ↑1 month ago I was NEVER excited about Hammond coming here, because I don’t believe in “commitments” anymore. The way things are now, incoming players have to earn my trust and fandom. Even then, I don’t expect them to stick around for more than a year or two, which stinks. I think TV ratings of men’s college hoops will decline for the foreseeable future (especially the regular season). I watched almost every game for the longest time. This past season I passed on at least 5 games and had zero interest in going to Brooklyn from CT. This is a lot coming from a die hard. The less continuity our team has year to year in the future, the less interest I am going to have in this sport that I once loved. I know there are plenty of people around the country that feel like me about their teams. If the sport loses viewers and then money, things might change. Maybe that’s what it will take to clean this garbage up.

PCFriars wrote: ↑1 month ago

steviep123 wrote: ↑1 month ago Seems RV has an axe to grind

How many contradictions can you fit into 280 characters? This literally makes no sense.

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago After the Hammond debacle, why should we waste our time trying to recruit high level high school talent. Go straight to the portal and maybe after a couple of good seasons, if that’s even possible, you look back into recruiting freshman again.

A couple of interesting things I noticed while watching the tournament:

1. Most of the teams that advanced did so with seniors and grad transfers with a freshman or sophomore here or there.

2. Most of the transfers were coming up from lower ranked conferences. Not many were moving laterally.

With the A-10 being ranked the #7 conference by NET, there must be plenty of experienced talent in the lower 24 conferences conferences to serve our needs.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 month ago

CamsRams wrote: ↑1 month ago

I love this addition, not just because I am a Husker guy.
I have seen him play lots and love his game.

Good size at PG, can stretch it, not selfish, and can play D.

RF1 wrote: ↑1 month ago

RF1 wrote: ↑1 month ago

RF1 wrote: ↑1 month ago

As of 10:30am 03/30/2024, the portal is now up to 1,182

As of 10:45am on 04/03/2024, the portal is now up to 1,333

As of 5:45pm on 04/09/2024, the portal is now up to 1,537.

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 month ago Showed interest in him last season, had a good year at Illinois State, 6’7” forward who averaged 12.4 PPG, and 8.1 RPG.

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 month ago

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 month ago Showed interest in him last season, had a good year at Illinois State, 6’7” forward who averaged 12.4 PPG, and 8.1 RPG.

Seems to profile very similarly to David Green.

Section104 wrote: ↑1 month ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 month ago

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 month ago Showed interest in him last season, had a good year at Illinois State, 6’7” forward who averaged 12.4 PPG, and 8.1 RPG.

Seems to profile very similarly to David Green.

Oh boy. Are you hinting that David Green is next into the portal?

Rhody_NYCT wrote: ↑1 month ago I was NEVER excited about Hammond coming here, because I don’t believe in “commitments” anymore. The way things are now, incoming players have to earn my trust and fandom. Even then, I don’t expect them to stick around for more than a year or two, which stinks. I think TV ratings of men’s college hoops will decline for the foreseeable future (especially the regular season). I watched almost every game for the longest time. This past season I passed on at least 5 games and had zero interest in going to Brooklyn from CT. This is a lot coming from a die hard. The less continuity our team has year to year in the future, the less interest I am going to have in this sport that I once loved. I know there are plenty of people around the country that feel like me about their teams. If the sport loses viewers and then money, things might change. Maybe that’s what it will take to clean this garbage up.

reef wrote: ↑1 month ago

Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 month ago

CamsRams wrote: ↑1 month ago

I love this addition, not just because I am a Husker guy.
I have seen him play lots and love his game.

Good size at PG, can stretch it, not selfish, and can play D.

Anyone have any thoughts on why D Lawrence hit the portal and why did he choose URI ? Were there new recruits coming in that could threaten his playing time ? Did he think dropping down a conference would be good for his future ?

rambone 78 wrote: ↑1 month ago The staff should just forget about recruiting high level freshmen. They aren't going to stay here for more than 1 year if they do come.

Concentrate on players like Lawrence who already have solid D1 experience and have a much better chance of staying here for 2, or maybe 3 years.

Mid majors like URI really have no other choice nowadays.

ramster wrote: ↑1 month ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 month ago Archie must have really hurt Vaults feelings.

Imho, Vault brings no value to me as a fan and brings no value to the program.

True Jdrums#3, but I’ll take it a step further and say Rhody Vault brings negative value to the program. What he puts out on URI MBB is heavily biased against the team and coach. He does not disclose his sources (unless he is wrong as in the guarantee Tre Mitchell is coming to URI - then he blames his source who he never gave credit to in the 1st place). He makes it sound like he is at the games and practices but 99%+ of the time he is in Canada.
As BAR and BlueMan say he is an enemy of the state…..it’s been that way since Miller started and getting progressively worse.

Section104 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhody_NYCT wrote: ↑1 month ago I was NEVER excited about Hammond coming here, because I don’t believe in “commitments” anymore. The way things are now, incoming players have to earn my trust and fandom. Even then, I don’t expect them to stick around for more than a year or two, which stinks. I think TV ratings of men’s college hoops will decline for the foreseeable future (especially the regular season). I watched almost every game for the longest time. This past season I passed on at least 5 games and had zero interest in going to Brooklyn from CT. This is a lot coming from a die hard. The less continuity our team has year to year in the future, the less interest I am going to have in this sport that I once loved. I know there are plenty of people around the country that feel like me about their teams. If the sport loses viewers and then money, things might change. Maybe that’s what it will take to clean this garbage up.

https://x.com/MatSheltonEide/status/1780194636251730365

Mat Shelton Eide, a VCU diehard (VCU TBT GM), founder of A10talk etc., sums it up nicely. If he's saying this I imagine the feeling is way more widespread than anyone realizes.

Ratings may be up, but its inflated due to sports gambling (another problem entirely). There will come a time that even the Duke and Kentucky's of the world will lose some of their fan base as it will be impossible to get too invested in a team that starts from scratch every year. Gone are the days of JJ Reddick, Tyler Hansbrough, Perry Ellis. Gone are the days of EC Matthews, Hassan Martin, Jared Terrell, Mo Alie-Cox, Hasahn French, Kendall Pollard, Scoochie Smith. How do you get invested in these programs when you get one year of a player? You go on one magical run with a young team and their entire team (coaching staff included) will move on up (Drake, FAU, Indiana State).

There's no point in investing in freshman recruiting. Try and assemble a team. Throw them on the court. Hope they win.

It's spiraling out of control. Almost so much that something will be done because the sport will be non-existent in 3 years if there aren't restrictions put in place. NCAA leadership is incompetent but even they understand that they will lose everything if they don't put some guard rails in place. Until then, buckle up and brace for impact.

I hope we look back on this time in 5 years and laugh at how we had a 2-3 year window of the wild wild west. I remain hopeful...time will tell.

section(105) wrote: ↑1 month ago Rhody Rehab has not had any spike in referrals. Good job KB, we are coping, so far.

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago After the Hammond debacle, why should we waste our time trying to recruit high level high school talent. Go straight to the portal and maybe after a couple of good seasons, if that’s even possible, you look back into recruiting freshman again.

A couple of interesting things I noticed while watching the tournament:

1. Most of the teams that advanced did so with seniors and grad transfers with a freshman or sophomore here or there.

2. Most of the transfers were coming up from lower ranked conferences. Not many were moving laterally.

With the A-10 being ranked the #7 conference by NET, there must be plenty of experienced talent in the lower 24 conferences conferences to serve our needs.

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago Go straight to the portal

steviep123 wrote: ↑1 month ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhody_NYCT wrote: ↑1 month ago I was NEVER excited about Hammond coming here, because I don’t believe in “commitments” anymore. The way things are now, incoming players have to earn my trust and fandom. Even then, I don’t expect them to stick around for more than a year or two, which stinks. I think TV ratings of men’s college hoops will decline for the foreseeable future (especially the regular season). I watched almost every game for the longest time. This past season I passed on at least 5 games and had zero interest in going to Brooklyn from CT. This is a lot coming from a die hard. The less continuity our team has year to year in the future, the less interest I am going to have in this sport that I once loved. I know there are plenty of people around the country that feel like me about their teams. If the sport loses viewers and then money, things might change. Maybe that’s what it will take to clean this garbage up.

Lol you missed 5 games because we sucked.

If we were winning, there's no way you miss 5 games.

Rhody_NYCT wrote: ↑1 month ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhody_NYCT wrote: ↑1 month ago I was NEVER excited about Hammond coming here, because I don’t believe in “commitments” anymore. The way things are now, incoming players have to earn my trust and fandom. Even then, I don’t expect them to stick around for more than a year or two, which stinks. I think TV ratings of men’s college hoops will decline for the foreseeable future (especially the regular season). I watched almost every game for the longest time. This past season I passed on at least 5 games and had zero interest in going to Brooklyn from CT. This is a lot coming from a die hard. The less continuity our team has year to year in the future, the less interest I am going to have in this sport that I once loved. I know there are plenty of people around the country that feel like me about their teams. If the sport loses viewers and then money, things might change. Maybe that’s what it will take to clean this garbage up.

Lol you missed 5 games because we sucked.

If we were winning, there's no way you miss 5 games.

Haha. That’s a fair point. But unfortunately we have sucked prior to last season too, and I was more engaged.

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago Looks like Archie saw this coming with the Recruitment of Lawrence.

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago Looks like Archie saw this coming with the Recruitment of Lawrence.

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago Looks like Archie saw this coming with the Recruitment of Lawrence.

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

How can someone who is here for 1 year be a program changer?

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago Looks like Archie saw this coming with the Recruitment of Lawrence.

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

sheesh. The kid is 5'10. Guess what, the NBA has already said no to this kid. KJ the greatest loss, lmao. I would say most recently the greatest loss in our program was when Cox took Jeff Dowtin( who is in fact an NBA PG) off the point guard position. Imagine a coach take one of the best point guards in the country out of position? Cox was done year one. Maybe that was the greatest loss, that we hired that idiot as head coach.

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

sheesh. The kid is 5'10. Guess what, the NBA has already said no to this kid. KJ the greatest loss, lmao. I would say most recently the greatest loss in our program was when Cox took Jeff Dowtin( who is in fact an NBA PG) off the point guard position. Imagine a coach take one of the best point guards in the country out of position? Cox was done year one. Maybe that was the greatest loss, that we hired that idiot as head coach.

By no means would Hammond play in the NBA. All I was referencing is that he is a high level point guard. And with a bit more size could be playing anywhere in the country. NBA candidacy is entirely different. The other poster said he would not have a significant role on this team his freshman year. Bogus.

theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago

sheesh. The kid is 5'10. Guess what, the NBA has already said no to this kid. KJ the greatest loss, lmao. I would say most recently the greatest loss in our program was when Cox took Jeff Dowtin( who is in fact an NBA PG) off the point guard position. Imagine a coach take one of the best point guards in the country out of position? Cox was done year one. Maybe that was the greatest loss, that we hired that idiot as head coach.

By no means would Hammond play in the NBA. All I was referencing is that he is a high level point guard. And with a bit more size could be playing anywhere in the country. NBA candidacy is entirely different. The other poster said he would not have a significant role on this team his freshman year. Bogus.

Well, he doesn't have size. You know how many talented freshmen we have seen get here, and get in the game with 5-6K fans screaming, and just freeze? I can't count. So to say he would step in, and be a starting point guard is a bit much. Or even a significant role. He hasn't proven jack shit on an NCAA D1 court yet. I'll be watching though.

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

How can someone who is here for 1 year be a program changer?

All it takes is one good season in this new landscape for the future of a program to make a 180.

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

By no means would Hammond play in the NBA. All I was referencing is that he is a high level point guard. And with a bit more size could be playing anywhere in the country. NBA candidacy is entirely different. The other poster said he would not have a significant role on this team his freshman year. Bogus.

Well, he doesn't have size. You know how many talented freshmen we have seen get here, and get in the game with 5-6K fans screaming, and just freeze? I can't count. So to say he would step in, and be a starting point guard is a bit much. Or even a significant role. He hasn't proven jack shit on an NCAA D1 court yet. I'll be watching though.

I can assure you playing on ESPN vs #1 Monteverde would have been more nerve wracking than any reg season game in a Rhody jersey.

Rhody_NYCT wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago

How can someone who is here for 1 year be a program changer?

All it takes is one good season in this new landscape for the future of a program to make a 180.

I agree with this statement to a certain degree. With all of the shifting and personal changes every year, I DO BELIEVE YOU CAN TURN A "TEAM" AROUND IN ONE YEAR. And that would make for a fun season. But, just as quickly, the team can go south the following year. So, I'm not so sure you can turn a "program" around but you can have a quick turnaround from one year to the next. This is another way of saying, the current state of college hoops sucks. Haha.

One more thing, are we going to bash David Cox for the rest of our lives. Some of you need to get over it. I kinda miss the Baron bashing. Anyone who followed Hurley was going to take us downhill. It's reality. We all know in hindsight he wasn't the best hire. But come on already. He must have done something to a few of you personally. I don't get the obsession with blaming the guy every which way. He's long gone. Move on.

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

How can someone who is here for 1 year be a program changer?

All it takes is one good season in this new landscape for the future of a program to make a 180.

Rhodyg wrote: ↑1 month ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago Looks like Archie saw this coming with the Recruitment of Lawrence.

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

Nah man that is ridiculous to say. And I’m the one who said losing KJ would be the greatest loss in program history aside from Hurley, so that’s saying something. This kid Hammond was the leading pg, essentially the captain of the #2 program in all of US high school basketball. He plays a different level of ball than 95% of the kids we’ve ever had come here. This kid would have came in and been one of our best players, an easy A10 rookie of the year candidate. He would have transferred after first year anyway. The only reason he committed here was due to his size. If he were even 6’0 he would be a first year starter anywhere in the country. He would have been a major program changer. A rich man’s Fatts Russell.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago Lamar Odom played for one year. How much did he change the program?

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago Looks like Archie saw this coming with the Recruitment of Lawrence.

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Reason 4849488327 I’ll never get excited for recruits this day and age.

RamStock wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 month ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 month ago Looks like Archie saw this coming with the Recruitment of Lawrence.

I didn't really understand (still don't) the excitement over an undersized freshman point guard to come in and play a key role. He may turn into a star someday, but chances are slim to none it's happening as a freshman. It's mostly a year to year game now. There's no reason I can see not to have an experienced PG running the show every year now. I mean, why wouldn't you?

This might be true in the case of Hammond, but Lawrence was a backup guard for Nebraska that average over 6ppg. He looks like he will be a solid player and good teammate, but no difference maker playing with guys like House and Luis who aren’t exactly world beaters in my opinion. People love our guards now, but we have no good three point shooters and still have no point guard. We are losing anyway so it would have fun to watch Lawrence develop

RI_Bred wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Reason 4849488327 I’ll never get excited for recruits this day and age.

Agree. And I have to ask, why does this situation, which will happen again and again ad nauseum with zero oversite as of now, make you feel like fans should be contributing money to the program? Honest question, still open for debate.

RI_Bred wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Reason 4849488327 I’ll never get excited for recruits this day and age.

Agree. And I have to ask, why does this situation, which will happen again and again ad nauseum with zero oversite as of now, make you feel like fans should be contributing money to the program? Honest question, still open for debate.