Practice for Italy Trip

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

I know someone posted when the practices start somewhere, but I can't find it. It must be pretty soon. Does anybody know, and also will the practices be open to the public?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

The first practice is July 7.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

ace wrote:The first practice is July 7.

Thanks Ace. So that's next Sunday. I'd love to go see it if it's open.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

The Athletic Dept is looking into feasibility for an open team skills session just before they leave for Italy. Could be some restrictions from NCAA so it may not happen.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 10 years ago

Rhody makes the 3 Point Shot:

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1. Here is an unofficial list of teams going on foreign trips in August from league officials as well as Basketball Travelers (there could be many more to come): 1. Alabama -- Belgium, Netherlands; 2. Auburn -- Bahamas; 3. Clemson -- Italy; 4. Florida State -- Greece; 5. Syracuse -- Canada; 6. Nevada -- Italy; 7. New Mexico -- Australia; 8. Temple -- France/Italy; 9. Oklahoma -- Belgium, France; 10. Arkansas State -- Calgary; 11. Maryland -- Bahamas; 12. Penn State -- France, Belgium, UK; 13. UNCG -- Spain; 14. Butler -- Australia; 15. Rhode Island -- Italy; 16. Hampton -- The Bahamas; 17. South Carolina State -- Bahamas; 18. Mercer -- Germany, Lithuania, Estonia; 19. Saint Joseph's -- Italy; 20. FIU -- Spain; 21. Cleveland State -- Netherlands, Belgium, France; 22.. Kent State -- Bahamas; 23. NJIT -- Netherlands, Belgium, France; 24. Wisconsin -- Canada; 25. IUPUI -- Italy; 26. Towson -- Canada.

2. On this list above, the teams that can use these foreign trips the most are: Alabama -- after an turbulent offseason with the roster; Syracuse -- introducing a new leading point guard; New Mexico -- a veteran team playing for a first-time head coach in Craig Neal; Temple -- adjusting to life without Khalif Wyatt; Maryland -- discovering a new post presence sans Alex Len; Rhode Island -- a supposedly break through year for Danny Hurley; Wisconsin -- figuring out a way for Josh Gasser to play with Traevon Jackson on the perimeter. The foreign trips are a tremendous bonding experience for the team and staff and allow them to practice for 10 days prior to departing. The collegial experience in a low-stress environment is hard to duplicate during the regular season.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

Six teams, including URI, are heading to Italy. I wonder if they'll run into each other?

Smokinjimit · Unread post by **Smokinjimit** » 10 years ago

This is so great. We are all jonesing for Rhody hoops to begin. This year the season gets started early for us. I hope we can catch the games through the Internet or YouTube. So fired up for this trip. Perfect timing for the trip.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Sounds like it already started?...

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 11m
Greetings from the Ryan Center in Kingston. Here for URI practice. Big year ahead for the Rams. Will win 20.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 10 years ago

I cannot go on the Italy trip.......and I was wondering if anyone here is going ?

If so......will you have internet access so that you may post updates of the results of each game so that the rest of us may enjoy the experience vicariously through you ?

Anyone willing and able ?

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Pretty sure Mike Laprey will be providing some kind of regular online updates while they're all in Italy. Maybe there will also be some "pirate" free streaming video too.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

No details on practice?....time?.... open to public?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

from the article:

Finally, Hurley has a message for Rhody fans: Forget what you saw in 2012-13. The team that averaged 61.6 points on 40-percent shooting and was frequently badly outrebounded is dead and buried. A more athletic, active, pressing running Rams team is on the way.

“Every possession won’t be life and death like last year. It will be more of a player’s game,” he said. “It was a hard style to play in. I said to fans (last year) to not be very judgmental of our players because it was not a player-friendly style. We played deep into the shot clock with a grind-it-out style. I love the way our team competed and fought, but we’ll play a much more exciting style of basketball.”

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

Love those quotes DH !!

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ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Mille grazie, Ace!!!!!!!!

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

Is that the first look at new practice jerseys? I like them...

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

Great stuff !!!

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

Rams open practice in advance of 10-day Italy trip

http://www.independentri.com/independen ... 520db.html

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

BFC wrote:Rams open practice in advance of 10-day Italy trip

http://www.independentri.com/independen ... 520db.html

Cool article, but I was hoping from the title that there would be dates and times of open practices listed. If anybody has that information in advance of them happening (or if I've missed it elsewhere), I'd love to hear about them!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Ditto, sf2010!
Bill says he was invited, and doesn't know it they're open to the public.
I could bother someone on staff, but I'd like to save my contact for more
important stuff, and not be a pain in the ass.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

July 31 5-7pm

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

Blue Man wrote:July 31 5-7pm

Great, thanks Blue Man! Ryan Center, I presume?

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Yep. Guess BlueMan got the OK to make that public. I will be there, of course!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Should be fun and interesting.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Thanks!

neil · Unread post by **neil** » 10 years ago

I'm there! Can't wait!

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

Cant wait for the reports

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 10 years ago

I'm in

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

For those who plan to go, maybe we can all retire back at The Mews or something after practice concludes???

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

I can't explain just how excited I am to watch Biruta play again.

Anyway, here's another clip-

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Ace, I'm totally with you. Gilvydas is going to be my favorite player!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Wow! This year, and going forward, there are so many choices as a favorite player.
I'll stick with X until he graduates
Looking forward to Hassan Martin and EC Matthews.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

My fav is Biggie

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 10 years ago

Hassan all day

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Dan Hurley ‏@dhurley15 3h
Excited to announce a Pre Italy Open Practice Session on July 31. Exact details to follow soon. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

URI the new Beast of the East

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

While we're on the subject, I will be getting reports from
Dick Cobleigh, who along with his wife, will be on the Italy trip with
the team.
Dick has asked me if I could relay them to everyone on the board.
Dick is a great guy and a huge Rhody booster.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 10 years ago

I think BAR may be going.......just an unsubstantiated rumor...

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

Details on open practice:

http://gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/2013 ... 0717dgys4o

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

Cant wait for the reports thanks

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

BAR=Hassan's entourage/posse?????

Essam · Unread post by **Essam** » 10 years ago

I will send reports to Rod as long as I am able to find public computers. I do not have a smart phone

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 10 years ago

I will be going to the first 2 games and hopefully a couple of the practices as well. I will definitely have my computer with me due to work obligations and plan on sharing reports with the board as often as possible. And no bressler, I am not part of Hassan's posse

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

But a great fan and a damn lucky guy!!!
Buon' viaggio!!!!!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Essam, we look forward to your reports along with BAR. I bet your hotels will offer a free internet kiosk in the lobby.

mlaprey · Unread post by **mlaprey** » 10 years ago

Hi everyone - first time poster, long time reader...

I know everyone is wondering how we will cover the Italy trip, so I reached out to ATPTourFan for an invite to the board so I could give you some updates:

* I will be making the trip, so there will be daily updates on GoRhody.com (prose and photos), our YouTube page (videos via the players), and social media (Facebook & Twitter).

* Our great partners at Cox will also be making the trip. They will be compiling a ton of coverage for future programming, but we will also have daily video updates from games and tour highlights on the Cox Sports Online site.

* We will be stat-ing our games, but since that will be an, ahem, *process* that takes place post-game, box scores might not be immediately available. We will have them...just be patient.

* And finally, our student-athletes will be taking photos, tweeting, and filing updates along the way for our 10 day trip. Knowing our guys - many of whom have never visited outside the U.S. - there will be some great footage and first-hand experiences that I know will be special for all our fans.

If anyone has any suggestions on what they would like to see/hear/watch before and during the trip, please reach out to me via email: mlaprey@uri.edu

Thanks for allowing me to post here and Go Rhody!

- Mike

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Good stuff, Mike. Thanks!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

mlaprey wrote:
Thanks for allowing me to post here and Go Rhody!

- Mike

Thank YOU for taking the time to post. I love, LOVE the transparency!!!

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Thanks for all of the information, Mike!!!! That sounds like a fantastic plan for all of those involved! If you could, please wish Rhody student-athletes the time of their lives!!!!

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