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I sure will. Got a new Ram jacket for the occasion.
Need to pick up my season tickets, too.
Just found out, my daughter is going to a wedding that night (who gets married on Friday???)
and I will have my two granddaughters with me. Ages four and two. That should be daunting!
Have to buy them a blue and white outfit. I already have pom poms for them, from the Hurley meet and greet.

My wife and I will be there .... haven't been to the Ryan Center in a couple of years. Looking forward to it. Here's one of the reasons:

https://twitter.com/biggie_minnis/statu ... 28/photo/1

It's at Keaney Gym at 7:00.

Then it's been even longer then .... thanks for the reminder!

I'm going to do my best to be there and try to get some content for AZ's show. Not sure how I'll be recognizable, but I know he was hoping to get some of our opinions on the show. Anyone willing to answer a question or state an opinion or two about the team for the show, while going by their forum tag, that would be great! This is aside from calling in during the actual show, which will also be encouraged favorably. Not to speak out of school here, but it really sounds like AZ wants to feature us forumers almost as authorities on the program.

Never! The times I've been interviewed for political things on TV, women and children watching, were very afraid. The camera is not kind to me.
Now, just talking. All day long.

I will be there also on Friday. Looking forward to see the new talent.

i'll be there in the stands. i'm interested to see how they'll set up keaney.

i like the fact that Hurley was introduced in Keaney and his first event with the team will be in Keaney.

Probably the way it was set up when Hurley came here.
No seats on the ends, but almost the same seating in the middle and upper deck
just as before.
Love that place!

Rod, I also won't be able to go due to a wedding on Friday. I wonder if it's the same one? Could be! The bride is from Cranston.

These people are in their early 20's and I think from Warwick.

Rod, make sure you call into the show when its live, just audio...
I'm sure everybody saw AZ got Kenny Green for an interview coming up, I think next weekend and of course he's working out getting Coach D Hurley...

I heard he has Dan Hurley scheduled or at least committed to an interview.

Yeah I believe he does have a verbal, I think they are just trying to sort out when the interview will take place.

im bringing the daughter. first time in keaney for her. i got married on a friday. less expensive than the weekend.

Very cool, Surf. I wish I could go, but I have a wedding to attend... on FRIDAY! wtf

I wish. Someone paint up and yell for me!

I'll be away playing rugby. And Rod and ATP, Friday weddings are becoming a much more common thing. I guess it's a lot cheaper, better for people who are coming from out of town, etc.

plus you have a day to recover before the honeymoon sunday.

My wife and I are going. what time does this get over if it starts at 7 ?

probably around 9 or so maybe 930 at the latest

Surfri72 wrote:plus you have a day to recover before the honeymoon sunday.

Probably the most important.

Just got back from my Honeymoon, Saturday wedding, bed at 2AM, 8AM flight. Huge Mistake!

I'll be going.

Anybody have any inside info on which recruits will be in attendance? Last year once the event ended Hare was shooting around on the floor and Preston was giving him a hard time about his jump shot.

Ryan Rowdy, with regard to your sig, isn't it Jon Clark ?

Touche sir, touche.

How could I forget a 4 year starter like Jon?!

Ryan Rowdy wrote:I'll be going.

Anybody have any inside info on which recruits will be in attendance? Last year once the event ended Hare was shooting around on the floor and Preston was giving him a hard time about his jump shot.

I don't know which recruits will be there, but I thought this was strange...


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@IAmElite_ U coming down to URI for MM friday?

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@NewEraURI_Hoops I didn't get an invite

Ryan Rowdy wrote:I'll be going.

Anybody have any inside info on which recruits will be in attendance? Last year once the event ended Hare was shooting around on the floor and Preston was giving him a hard time about his jump shot.

Kendall Pollard is supposed to be visiting this weekend as well.

Wish we had more than one scholarship to give!

rodfromcranston wrote:Wish we had more than one scholarship to give!

It's one of those cases where I bet they do end up with at least one additional scholarship (either the Bigby spot or a transfer of a current player) but when they know that for sure is the question.

Fired up! Can't wait to celebrate a fresh start! I will be there with bells on....Go rhody!

Lookin forward to the reports guys

Bought the dynamic duo baby blue sweaters and new jeans, for tomorrow.
Have some ancient pom poms and megaphones for them.
Only problem, I wish I knew a woman going to the Madness, because at some point,
the older one is going to need to go to the bathroom.
Plus, we'll lose our seats when I have to take her, and stand outside the ladies room at Keaney.
Any ideas? It's not like going to a store and using the facilities. Ugh!

Hope all who are going have a great time!

ATPTourFan wrote:

Well, at least we know of 4 students that will be there.

Rod,
I suggest you find an adult female employee to go in with her, if that is appropriate. I'll bet you'll find someone happy to help.

This will be the only time in about two years, that I'll be sorry that she's potty trained!

Too funny, I asked my partner to tag along and help you, but she made plans to be home alone since I'll be out...

I'm almost embarrassed admitting this at age 59, but I feel like a college freshman ready to go to his first college basketball game.

Rhody74 wrote:I'm almost embarrassed admitting this at age 59, but I feel like a college freshman ready to go to his first college basketball game.

Well, with the change in coaches, it is kind of like going from high school to college.

Good lord....I did NOT expect Gil to be that much of an athlete!

Ryan Rowdy wrote:Good lord....I did NOT expect Gil to be that much of an athlete!

I thought the same thing. Too bad he's not eligible this year; he's going to eat up the A10. I think that Nigerian kid is going to be a player, too. During the scrimmage, he always seemed to be in the right place at the right time for a rebound or a putback.

My initial thoughts:

-Gil is a freak (as I stated)
-TJ seemed to bulk up a bit this off-season
-I knew Hare was real lanky, but he seems longer in person
-Powell seemed to be vocal during the scrimmage
-Bigby could be a nice little niche player
-Mike Aaman looks like a guy I wouldn't mess with

Madness tells me that unless the caliber of our out of conference opponets are at least 5 times better than has been here in the past we should do very well. I could not believe my eyes during the scrimmage.. Non stop action, extra passes, picks, dunks ,fast breaks, intercepted passes. The two teams on the floor would have worn down many A10 teams of yesteryear. Put on your rose colored glasses and get excited for Rhody basketball.

All good things! Hopefully someone posts some video!

Great reports, this team could be for real