Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:17 pm
Another "meh" tourney.
Two P5 middle-to-bottom of the pack teams.
Ugh dear God please get us a big name coach who will make us relevant again.
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Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
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Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:20 pm
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:22 pm
https://caymanislandsclassic.com/news/2 ... sumes.aspx
The tournament listed in the article states it will happen November 21st to the 23rd.
The tournament listed in the article states it will happen November 21st to the 23rd.
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:44 pm
Tournament started in 2017
2017: Richmond, Cincinnati, Iowa, UAB, Louisiana-Lafayette, Buffalo, Wyoming, South Dakota State
2018: St Bonaventure, Clemson, Georgia, Creighton, Boise State, Georgia State, Illinois State, Akron
2019: George Mason, Loyola Chicago, Nebraska, Washington State, New Mexico State, Old Dominion, South Florida, Colorado State
2020 and 2021 cancelled due to _ _ _ _ _
2022: URI, LSU, Tulane, Kansas State, Western Kentucky, Akron, Illinois State, Nevada
Good place to spend this year’s 3rd week of November. Each year a A10 Team invited.
2017: Richmond, Cincinnati, Iowa, UAB, Louisiana-Lafayette, Buffalo, Wyoming, South Dakota State
2018: St Bonaventure, Clemson, Georgia, Creighton, Boise State, Georgia State, Illinois State, Akron
2019: George Mason, Loyola Chicago, Nebraska, Washington State, New Mexico State, Old Dominion, South Florida, Colorado State
2020 and 2021 cancelled due to _ _ _ _ _
2022: URI, LSU, Tulane, Kansas State, Western Kentucky, Akron, Illinois State, Nevada
Good place to spend this year’s 3rd week of November. Each year a A10 Team invited.
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:46 pm
Granted this won't be a premier tournament but definitely a step up from Daytona.
LSU has beaten 2 top 20 teams and a mid-pack SEC team.
K-State is struggling in the B12
Western Kentucky usually a decent team.
Akron a top MAC team with a very good coach.
In addition, next season we also play PC and at SH.
Also, at Georgia State won't be easy.
Now fully healthy they have won 9 of their last 10 games.
Blue Man remember next year will probably be a total rebuild for us and coming off 2 bad seasons.
What more would you expect in a schedule, it won't be pretty for us?
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:52 pm
Gotta start buttering up Mrs. Red now. Awesome scuba diving there.
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:55 pm
Georgia State has won 7 straight, 9 of last 10 as you say. They got hit hard with injuries an Covid. Good bet to win the AQJersey77 wrote: ↑2 years agoGranted this won't be a premier tournament but definitely a step up from Daytona.
LSU has beaten 2 top 20 teams and a mid-pack SEC team.
K-State is struggling in the B12
Western Kentucky usually a decent team.
Akron a top MAC team with a very good coach.
In addition, next season we also play PC and at SH.
Also, at Georgia State won't be easy.
Now fully healthy they have won 9 of their last 10 games.
Blue Man remember next year will probably be a total rebuild for us and coming off 2 bad seasons.
What more would you expect in a schedule, it won't be pretty for us?
I like the tournament in that it's 8 teams. Not the two 4 team divisions where you play in different groups like in Dayton and some other tournaments.
Good location too!! No complaints from me. Best we were going to get imho, even better than I expected.
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:57 pm
How can Rhody fans complain when URI will likely be one of the worst teams in this tournament's field next season?
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:57 pm
World Cup Qatar starts the 21st.
The Soviets have been kicked out.
Will the Yanks hold on and qualify?
Caymans could be a great pre-turkey day place to hang for a few days and watch hoops and soccer.
Who will be coaching?
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:00 pm
Not complaining at all. Great location. 8 teams. Transfer portal has changed the landscape. Pretzel logic.
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:02 pm
I agree Ramster, and under our current circumstances it is a good tournament for us and won't be easy.ramster wrote: ↑2 years agoGeorgia State has won 7 straight, 9 of last 10 as you say. They got hit hard with injuries an Covid. Good bet to win the AQJersey77 wrote: ↑2 years agoGranted this won't be a premier tournament but definitely a step up from Daytona.
LSU has beaten 2 top 20 teams and a mid-pack SEC team.
K-State is struggling in the B12
Western Kentucky usually a decent team.
Akron a top MAC team with a very good coach.
In addition, next season we also play PC and at SH.
Also, at Georgia State won't be easy.
Now fully healthy they have won 9 of their last 10 games.
Blue Man remember next year will probably be a total rebuild for us and coming off 2 bad seasons.
What more would you expect in a schedule, it won't be pretty for us?
I like the tournament in that it's 8 teams. Not the two 4 team divisions where you play in different groups like in Dayton and some other tournaments.
Good location too!! No complaints from me. Best we were going to get imho, even better than I expected.
I am happy about it and will try and be there for it.
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:12 pm
Agree with you guys, given the current state of our program, actually not a bad field to be a part of. Not overly exciting or anything, but its a decent group of teams.
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:31 pm
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 3:18 pm
……..for those that view that tourney field as meh………our program currently is…….meh or less……
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:34 pm
To the Mods
Can you combine both threads on the 22-23 schedule?
Can you combine both threads on the 22-23 schedule?
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:35 pm
Or rename this one to just be the Cayman tourney
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:40 pm
I have flippantly renamed this. 
I figure it makes sense to keep this a separate thread, because if some people actually do want to travel down there, this can serve as a decent "meeting up" and advice thread as well. That would happen in the past, for things like the A-10 tournament.
I figure it makes sense to keep this a separate thread, because if some people actually do want to travel down there, this can serve as a decent "meeting up" and advice thread as well. That would happen in the past, for things like the A-10 tournament.Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:48 pm
Thank you, good suggestion by RR.SGreenwell wrote: ↑2 years ago I have flippantly renamed this.
Re: 2022-2023 Men's Basketball Schedule
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:10 pm
They’ll qualify !rhodyrudder wrote: ↑2 years agoWorld Cup Qatar starts the 21st.
The Soviets have been kicked out.
Will the Yanks hold on and qualify?
Caymans could be a great pre-turkey day place to hang for a few days and watch hoops and soccer.
Who will be coaching?
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:03 pm
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:41 am
Hey, at least SOMEBODY wants us.
Travel To The Cayman Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:04 am
Since we've turned the page, let's talk travel! Packages are up.
https://caymanislandsclassictravel.com/ ... de-island/
Mrs. Blue and I got gypped out of a 5 year anniversary trip last year, so Thanksgiving week in the tropics with Rhody is a suitable replacement.
Who's going??
https://caymanislandsclassictravel.com/ ... de-island/
Mrs. Blue and I got gypped out of a 5 year anniversary trip last year, so Thanksgiving week in the tropics with Rhody is a suitable replacement.
Who's going??
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:15 am
Moved Blue Man's post to this existing topic.
Re: Travel To The Cayman Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:26 am
I'm begging my fiance as we speak.Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago Since we've turned the page, let's talk travel! Packages are up.
https://caymanislandsclassictravel.com/ ... de-island/
Mrs. Blue and I got gypped out of a 5 year anniversary trip last year, so Thanksgiving week in the tropics with Rhody is a suitable replacement.
Who's going??
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:57 am
I’m in the “possibly” category. Picture will become clearer this summer
Re: Travel To The Cayman Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:42 pm
We are seriously considering goingsteveystuds06 wrote: ↑2 years agoI'm begging my fiance as we speak.Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago Since we've turned the page, let's talk travel! Packages are up.
https://caymanislandsclassictravel.com/ ... de-island/
Mrs. Blue and I got gypped out of a 5 year anniversary trip last year, so Thanksgiving week in the tropics with Rhody is a suitable replacement.
Who's going??
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:49 pm
How can I convince my wife that we need to go with what will (hopefully) be our 4 month old baby?? Any ideas?
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:51 pm
Talk about how much you trust the grandparents. We're leaving ours at home lol.phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑2 years ago How can I convince my wife that we need to go with what will (hopefully) be our 4 month old baby?? Any ideas?
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:14 pm
Do the hard sell in month one or two. After a couple weeks of having the baby home, most new parents are happy for anyone to hold it and watch it for a couple of minutes, and more open to the idea of taking a vacation for a week.phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑2 years ago How can I convince my wife that we need to go with what will (hopefully) be our 4 month old baby?? Any ideas?
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:23 pm
I will start planting this seed tonight. Hopefully it grows into a beautiful 5 day weekend in the Caymans by October.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:31 pm
in all seriousness, the wife and I went to 7 mile beach about 7 or 8 years ago and it was beautiful. The restaurants were fantastic. The restaurant at the Ritz was easily one of the best restaurants I've ever been to, and that includes some of the Michelin star rated ones. We stayed "cheap" at the time and went to Sunshine Suites. I can't say enough good things about this affordable place. it wasn't right on the beach, you have to cross the street, but the taco restaurant there was really really good. The island could be real expensive and if you are like me and would rather spend the money on nice dinners, I really recommend Sunshine Suites to stay. Just don't sell it out in the off chance that my wife is crazy enough to allow this trip to occur.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 12:01 pm
Little Red was three months old when we took our first vacation without her. Nana and Grandpa were thrilled to have her for a week.phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑2 years ago How can I convince my wife that we need to go with what will (hopefully) be our 4 month old baby?? Any ideas?
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 12:17 pm
I tried talking to the alumni association, but they don't have any information yet.
Not sure about the hotels or if they also do an all-inclusive resort.
I was down there in 2015 and stayed at the Grand Cayman Marriot Beach Resort and it was wonderful.
Not sure about the hotels or if they also do an all-inclusive resort.
I was down there in 2015 and stayed at the Grand Cayman Marriot Beach Resort and it was wonderful.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 2:25 pm
Hopefully they offer an all inclusive package deal....if so I'm definitely thinking of going.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 2:33 pm
Looks like they already do Rambone. My experience is you have to go thru the tournament. Could also buy the tickets only and make own flight and hotel plans. These are usually lightly attended due to cost, travel and timing during Thanksgiving week.rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Hopefully they offer an all inclusive package deal....if so I'm definitely thinking of going.
https://caymanislandsclassictravel.com/?path=mbball
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 4:07 pm
I'm honestly leaning toward booking the hotel myself and getting tickets through URI.ramster wrote: ↑2 years agoLooks like they already do Rambone. My experience is you have to go thru the tournament. Could also buy the tickets only and make own flight and hotel plans. These are usually lightly attended due to cost, travel and timing during Thanksgiving week.rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Hopefully they offer an all inclusive package deal....if so I'm definitely thinking of going.
https://caymanislandsclassictravel.com/?path=mbball
71F37E5B-FBFB-4003-B4B6-B461ECEB25CE.png
Huge gap in pricing and the room block is facing the courtyard, upcharge for the ocean view. If the wife and I are bailing on family Thanksgiving to go to the Caribbean (though not uncommon for us with URI basketball plans), I will be waking up next to the ocean.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:39 pm
Blue Man, I was thinking the same thing.Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoI'm honestly leaning toward booking the hotel myself and getting tickets through URI.ramster wrote: ↑2 years agoLooks like they already do Rambone. My experience is you have to go thru the tournament. Could also buy the tickets only and make own flight and hotel plans. These are usually lightly attended due to cost, travel and timing during Thanksgiving week.rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Hopefully they offer an all inclusive package deal....if so I'm definitely thinking of going.
https://caymanislandsclassictravel.com/?path=mbball
71F37E5B-FBFB-4003-B4B6-B461ECEB25CE.png
Huge gap in pricing and the room block is facing the courtyard, upcharge for the ocean view. If the wife and I are bailing on family Thanksgiving to go to the Caribbean (though not uncommon for us with URI basketball plans), I will be waking up next to the ocean.
I will also look into possibly booking the room separately.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:03 pm
Literally almost $2k difference between room and package…Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years agoBlue Man, I was thinking the same thing.Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoI'm honestly leaning toward booking the hotel myself and getting tickets through URI.ramster wrote: ↑2 years ago
Looks like they already do Rambone. My experience is you have to go thru the tournament. Could also buy the tickets only and make own flight and hotel plans. These are usually lightly attended due to cost, travel and timing during Thanksgiving week.
https://caymanislandsclassictravel.com/?path=mbball
71F37E5B-FBFB-4003-B4B6-B461ECEB25CE.png
Huge gap in pricing and the room block is facing the courtyard, upcharge for the ocean view. If the wife and I are bailing on family Thanksgiving to go to the Caribbean (though not uncommon for us with URI basketball plans), I will be waking up next to the ocean.
I will also look into possibly booking the room separately.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:14 am
Ummmm - if you're planning on going and staying in the team hotel I would book now.
They're running some special for Bonvoy members where it's like 30% off. Just booked and no joke the hotel was about $3500 cheaper than the tournament quoted me.
They're running some special for Bonvoy members where it's like 30% off. Just booked and no joke the hotel was about $3500 cheaper than the tournament quoted me.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:13 pm
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:30 pm
Agreed. Did the rental car thing, and even with tickets (which I'm assuming I can get through URI), that's $250 each. I'm still looking at almost $3k cheaper than what the tourney would cost through them. I am really wondering what else the package is giving you for that much. Am I missing something?
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:32 pm
Maybe you get to play?Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoAgreed. Did the rental car thing, and even with tickets (which I'm assuming I can get through URI), that's $250 each. I'm still looking at almost $3k cheaper than what the tourney would cost through them. I am really wondering what else the package is giving you for that much. Am I missing something?
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:35 pm
I'm sure there's some perks, but not nearly $3K worth of stuff.Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoAgreed. Did the rental car thing, and even with tickets (which I'm assuming I can get through URI), that's $250 each. I'm still looking at almost $3k cheaper than what the tourney would cost through them. I am really wondering what else the package is giving you for that much. Am I missing something?
Last November we were invited to a destination wedding at a resort outside of Cancun. The couple was using a wedding planner service and through them we were required to book 3 nights minimum. I went to the resorts web site and was able to book any # of nights (we chose 2) for significantly less cost. Unfortunately COVID forced the wedding to be cancelled so I can't tell what advantages booking thru their wedding folks would have given us. Perhaps better rooms or extra stuff, but I can't imagine it would be worth the extra cost.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:51 pm
Oh I even went back and forth and requested pricing for an ocean-facing room (team/tournament block has a courtyard view), and that's what I'm pricing against. I know they cover the ground transportation, you get some tourney swag, and there's some private functions - but $3K worth? Idk tough sell.steviep123 wrote: ↑2 years agoI'm sure there's some perks, but not nearly $3K worth of stuff.Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoAgreed. Did the rental car thing, and even with tickets (which I'm assuming I can get through URI), that's $250 each. I'm still looking at almost $3k cheaper than what the tourney would cost through them. I am really wondering what else the package is giving you for that much. Am I missing something?
Last November we were invited to a destination wedding at a resort outside of Cancun. The couple was using a wedding planner service and through them we were required to book 3 nights minimum. I went to the resorts web site and was able to book any # of nights (we chose 2) for significantly less cost. Unfortunately COVID forced the wedding to be cancelled so I can't tell what advantages booking thru their wedding folks would have given us. Perhaps better rooms or extra stuff, but I can't imagine it would be worth the extra cost.
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:16 pm
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑2 years agoMaybe you get to play?Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoAgreed. Did the rental car thing, and even with tickets (which I'm assuming I can get through URI), that's $250 each. I'm still looking at almost $3k cheaper than what the tourney would cost through them. I am really wondering what else the package is giving you for that much. Am I missing something?
Love that line……..with the way the roster is filling out, there could be an opening…….kidding of course about the pace of roster filling up……..Archie will get us there……
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:30 pm
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................section(105) wrote: ↑2 years agoNYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑2 years agoMaybe you get to play?Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago
Agreed. Did the rental car thing, and even with tickets (which I'm assuming I can get through URI), that's $250 each. I'm still looking at almost $3k cheaper than what the tourney would cost through them. I am really wondering what else the package is giving you for that much. Am I missing something?
Love that line……..with the way the roster is filling out, there could be an opening…….kidding of course about the pace of roster filling up……..Archie will get us there……
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:51 pm
…sounds like me wife responding……..nice…
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:05 pm
Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago
Oh I even went back and forth and requested pricing for an ocean-facing room (team/tournament block has a courtyard view), and that's what I'm pricing against. I know they cover the ground transportation, you get some tourney swag, and there's some private functions - but $3K worth? Idk tough sell.
Put your money where your opinions are. Give to the Athletic Director's Fund
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:33 pm
He does, you donkeyRhody72 wrote: ↑2 years agoBlue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago
Oh I even went back and forth and requested pricing for an ocean-facing room (team/tournament block has a courtyard view), and that's what I'm pricing against. I know they cover the ground transportation, you get some tourney swag, and there's some private functions - but $3K worth? Idk tough sell.
Put your money where your opinions are. Give to the Athletic Director's Fund
Re: Salt Lyfe - URI in 2022 Cayman Islands Classic
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:15 pm
You’re slipping my guy. I admire your commitment to trolling your rivals message board in the off-season though.Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years agoBlue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago
Oh I even went back and forth and requested pricing for an ocean-facing room (team/tournament block has a courtyard view), and that's what I'm pricing against. I know they cover the ground transportation, you get some tourney swag, and there's some private functions - but $3K worth? Idk tough sell.
Put your money where your opinions are. Give to the Athletic Director's Fund
That’s a level of sad I never aspire to, but hats off.