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ram1980 wrote: ↑2 months ago Someone that may need to look in the mirror and reflect on what he needs to change to adapt to the new college basketball environment. Will his way eventually work or can he tweak his way to make this a successful program again?

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 months ago I would argue that every URI team I've seen to some extent has taken on the personality of the coach. From the negativity of Baron to the intensity of Hurley.
So, what personality traits is Archie passing on to this team?

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 months ago I would argue that every URI team I've seen to some extent has taken on the personality of the coach. From the negativity of Baron to the intensity of Hurley.
So, what personality traits is Archie passing on to this team?

Good thread, Iggy.

I think Archie is competitive, intense (but not on a Dan H level), introverted (but unsure how much), very focused, above average in intelligence (unsure of how high above avg from where I sit), very high level of basketball intelligence, is able to move on after a loss, able to take responsibility and be accountable.

That’s all I can gather so far from the limited exposure I have.

The characteristics I mentioned that could transfer to the team - competitiveness, focus, high basketball IQ, accountability - I have noticed in the team but infrequently, other than accountability. I do think the players hold themselves accountable from what I have seen and heard in post game pressers.

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 months ago I would argue that every URI team I've seen to some extent has taken on the personality of the coach. From the negativity of Baron to the intensity of Hurley.
So, what personality traits is Archie passing on to this team?

Good thread, Iggy.

I think Archie is competitive, intense (but not on a Dan H level), introverted (but unsure how much), very focused, above average in intelligence (unsure of how high above avg from where I sit), very high level of basketball intelligence, is able to move on after a loss, able to take responsibility and be accountable.

That’s all I can gather so far from the limited exposure I have.

The characteristics I mentioned that could transfer to the team - competitiveness, focus, high basketball IQ, accountability - I have noticed in the team but infrequently, other than accountability. I do think the players hold themselves accountable from what I have seen and heard in post game pressers.

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 months ago I would argue that every URI team I've seen to some extent has taken on the personality of the coach. From the negativity of Baron to the intensity of Hurley.
So, what personality traits is Archie passing on to this team?

Good thread, Iggy.

I think Archie is competitive, intense (but not on a Dan H level), introverted (but unsure how much), very focused, above average in intelligence (unsure of how high above avg from where I sit), very high level of basketball intelligence, is able to move on after a loss, able to take responsibility and be accountable.

That’s all I can gather so far from the limited exposure I have.

The characteristics I mentioned that could transfer to the team - competitiveness, focus, high basketball IQ, accountability - I have noticed in the team but infrequently, other than accountability. I do think the players hold themselves accountable from what I have seen and heard in post game pressers.

Agreed Drums.

Though I'm not sure every team needs to do that to be successful. I think our collective views on this subject are driven completely by what we all saw out of Dan Hurley. He's 1 of 1. In terms of fire/competitiveness. When everyone complained about Dan - for the first 4.5 years - it was about his inability to make adjustments. He refused to change defenses. He seemed inflexible with player rotations. But despite that, his teams were just going to outwork you no matter what. I don't know how many other teams in college basketball are successful in that way.

Dan's 2 best teams at URI had something incredibly important though: Jeff Dowtin.

Archie's best teams at Dayton were smart. They were smart because they had a smart PG and floor general in Schoochie Smith.

Conversely, Dave Cox also had Jeff Dowtin - but what did he do with him? Moved him off the ball and had a significantly less intelligent PG running the offense. How did that work?

My point being is that the importance of a true PG cannot be overstated. A lot of the focus is on Archie - and that's how it goes, he's the head coach. But the coach on the sidelines is significantly less important during games than the coach on the floor.

Plenty of times this year I see Archie pushing and screaming and motioning the guys to get up the floor and run. I just don't think they have the ability to execute on that with the ball in their hands. Nothing to take away from Luis as a guard/scorer - but he's not a floor general.

We have to hope Hammond is that guy or this feeling of nothingness is going to persist for years.

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 months ago I would argue that every URI team I've seen to some extent has taken on the personality of the coach. From the negativity of Baron to the intensity of Hurley.
So, what personality traits is Archie passing on to this team?

Good thread, Iggy.

I think Archie is competitive, intense (but not on a Dan H level), introverted (but unsure how much), very focused, above average in intelligence (unsure of how high above avg from where I sit), very high level of basketball intelligence, is able to move on after a loss, able to take responsibility and be accountable.

That’s all I can gather so far from the limited exposure I have.

The characteristics I mentioned that could transfer to the team - competitiveness, focus, high basketball IQ, accountability - I have noticed in the team but infrequently, other than accountability. I do think the players hold themselves accountable from what I have seen and heard in post game pressers.

Agreed Drums.

Though I'm not sure every team needs to do that to be successful. I think our collective views on this subject are driven completely by what we all saw out of Dan Hurley. He's 1 of 1. In terms of fire/competitiveness. When everyone complained about Dan - for the first 4.5 years - it was about his inability to make adjustments. He refused to change defenses. He seemed inflexible with player rotations. But despite that, his teams were just going to outwork you no matter what. I don't know how many other teams in college basketball are successful in that way.

Dan's 2 best teams at URI had something incredibly important though: Jeff Dowtin.

Archie's best teams at Dayton were smart. They were smart because they had a smart PG and floor general in Schoochie Smith.

Conversely, Dave Cox also had Jeff Dowtin - but what did he do with him? Moved him off the ball and had a significantly less intelligent PG running the offense. How did that work?

My point being is that the importance of a true PG cannot be overstated. A lot of the focus is on Archie - and that's how it goes, he's the head coach. But the coach on the sidelines is significantly less important during games than the coach on the floor.

Plenty of times this year I see Archie pushing and screaming and motioning the guys to get up the floor and run. I just don't think they have the ability to execute on that with the ball in their hands. Nothing to take away from Luis as a guard/scorer - but he's not a floor general.

We have to hope Hammond is that guy or this feeling of nothingness is going to persist for years.

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago BB78 I honestly haven’t exactly figured out what Miller is running primarily on offense. Defense yeah Pack Line I get. It’s not high post (UCLA) offense Cox failed to implement where two guards attack with no primary PG ( thus Dowtin “off the ball”) it’s not a form of motion and it’s definitely not fast break (limited by Kortright lack of foot speed) It’s not focused on dribble drive like Hurley emphasized tho there’s a lot of that with House.

Seems to me like a series of plays severely limited by lack of footspeed with no thought to “system”

There’s definitely no Schootchie on this team perhaps the arrival of Hammond will help Miller install a philosophy/system. It’s hard for off the ball players to “fill lanes” on a fast break when the ball shows up 5 seconds later.

Somebody smarter than me help me understand what I’m not seeing please.

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 months ago I would argue that every URI team I've seen to some extent has taken on the personality of the coach. From the negativity of Baron to the intensity of Hurley.
So, what personality traits is Archie passing on to this team?

Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑2 months ago Archie seems to be inscrutable. I sure as hell can't figure out his team.

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑2 months ago Archie seems to be inscrutable. I sure as hell can't figure out his team.

Red, I haven’t heard the word inscrutable in years. I had to go look it up because I forgot what it meant. lol!

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote: ↑2 months ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 months ago I would argue that every URI team I've seen to some extent has taken on the personality of the coach. From the negativity of Baron to the intensity of Hurley.
So, what personality traits is Archie passing on to this team?

If you believe this, which is fine, what was the personality of Tom Penders's and Al Skinner's teams?

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago BB78 I honestly haven’t exactly figured out what Miller is running primarily on offense. Defense yeah Pack Line I get. It’s not high post (UCLA) offense Cox failed to implement where two guards attack with no primary PG ( thus Dowtin “off the ball”) it’s not a form of motion and it’s definitely not fast break (limited by Kortright lack of foot speed) It’s not focused on dribble drive like Hurley emphasized tho there’s a lot of that with House.

Seems to me like a series of plays severely limited by lack of footspeed with no thought to “system”

There’s definitely no Schootchie on this team perhaps the arrival of Hammond will help Miller install a philosophy/system. It’s hard for off the ball players to “fill lanes” on a fast break when the ball shows up 5 seconds later.

Somebody smarter than me help me understand what I’m not seeing please.

Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑2 months ago Archie seems to be inscrutable. I sure as hell can't figure out his team.

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago BB78 I honestly haven’t exactly figured out what Miller is running primarily on offense. Defense yeah Pack Line I get. It’s not high post (UCLA) offense Cox failed to implement where two guards attack with no primary PG ( thus Dowtin “off the ball”) it’s not a form of motion and it’s definitely not fast break (limited by Kortright lack of foot speed) It’s not focused on dribble drive like Hurley emphasized tho there’s a lot of that with House.

Seems to me like a series of plays severely limited by lack of footspeed with no thought to “system”

There’s definitely no Schootchie on this team perhaps the arrival of Hammond will help Miller install a philosophy/system. It’s hard for off the ball players to “fill lanes” on a fast break when the ball shows up 5 seconds later.

Somebody smarter than me help me understand what I’m not seeing please.

I honestly think you nailed it. I don't think he's really running any traditional halfcourt "system." I feel like we see some masterful playcalling out of timeouts and inbounding scenarios. Just nothing in the halfcourt.

From what I remember of those Dayton teams it was transition offense. That's the killer and why we look so inept in the half court is because that's not how Archie wants to play. From his presser I remember Arch saying he wanted to score before the defense even sets up. That sure as shit isn't what we've seen this year.

The packline is meant to disrupt passing lanes and turn the ball over, which immediately feeds into transition basketball. We lack the footspeed, ball handling, and/or IQ to execute on that so we wind up in a half court offense we're not prepared to execute on.

If Archie failed at IU, it's because he had to recruit bigs to stand up to B1G play, and couldn't run the floor as a part of that system.

I think that's why Fuchs jogging sometimes is more noticeable, and why Luis pulling up with the ball is such a killer for us.

If Hammond is that guy, next year will get a lot better as the year goes on. If not, I will probably collapse in on myself like a dying star.

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago BB78 I honestly haven’t exactly figured out what Miller is running primarily on offense. Defense yeah Pack Line I get. It’s not high post (UCLA) offense Cox failed to implement where two guards attack with no primary PG ( thus Dowtin “off the ball”) it’s not a form of motion and it’s definitely not fast break (limited by Kortright lack of foot speed) It’s not focused on dribble drive like Hurley emphasized tho there’s a lot of that with House.

Seems to me like a series of plays severely limited by lack of footspeed with no thought to “system”

There’s definitely no Schootchie on this team perhaps the arrival of Hammond will help Miller install a philosophy/system. It’s hard for off the ball players to “fill lanes” on a fast break when the ball shows up 5 seconds later.

Somebody smarter than me help me understand what I’m not seeing please.

I honestly think you nailed it. I don't think he's really running any traditional halfcourt "system." I feel like we see some masterful playcalling out of timeouts and inbounding scenarios. Just nothing in the halfcourt.

From what I remember of those Dayton teams it was transition offense. That's the killer and why we look so inept in the half court is because that's not how Archie wants to play. From his presser I remember Arch saying he wanted to score before the defense even sets up. That sure as shit isn't what we've seen this year.

The packline is meant to disrupt passing lanes and turn the ball over, which immediately feeds into transition basketball. We lack the footspeed, ball handling, and/or IQ to execute on that so we wind up in a half court offense we're not prepared to execute on.

If Archie failed at IU, it's because he had to recruit bigs to stand up to B1G play, and couldn't run the floor as a part of that system.

I think that's why Fuchs jogging sometimes is more noticeable, and why Luis pulling up with the ball is such a killer for us.

If Hammond is that guy, next year will get a lot better as the year goes on. If not, I will probably collapse in on myself like a dying star.

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago BB78 I honestly haven’t exactly figured out what Miller is running primarily on offense. Defense yeah Pack Line I get. It’s not high post (UCLA) offense Cox failed to implement where two guards attack with no primary PG ( thus Dowtin “off the ball”) it’s not a form of motion and it’s definitely not fast break (limited by Kortright lack of foot speed) It’s not focused on dribble drive like Hurley emphasized tho there’s a lot of that with House.

Seems to me like a series of plays severely limited by lack of footspeed with no thought to “system”

There’s definitely no Schootchie on this team perhaps the arrival of Hammond will help Miller install a philosophy/system. It’s hard for off the ball players to “fill lanes” on a fast break when the ball shows up 5 seconds later.

Somebody smarter than me help me understand what I’m not seeing please.

I honestly think you nailed it. I don't think he's really running any traditional halfcourt "system." I feel like we see some masterful playcalling out of timeouts and inbounding scenarios. Just nothing in the halfcourt.

From what I remember of those Dayton teams it was transition offense. That's the killer and why we look so inept in the half court is because that's not how Archie wants to play. From his presser I remember Arch saying he wanted to score before the defense even sets up. That sure as shit isn't what we've seen this year.

The packline is meant to disrupt passing lanes and turn the ball over, which immediately feeds into transition basketball. We lack the footspeed, ball handling, and/or IQ to execute on that so we wind up in a half court offense we're not prepared to execute on.

If Archie failed at IU, it's because he had to recruit bigs to stand up to B1G play, and couldn't run the floor as a part of that system.

I think that's why Fuchs jogging sometimes is more noticeable, and why Luis pulling up with the ball is such a killer for us.

If Hammond is that guy, next year will get a lot better as the year goes on. If not, I will probably collapse in on myself like a dying star.

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑2 months ago Archie seems to be inscrutable. I sure as hell can't figure out his team.

Solid word crafting there. Ivy League stuff, way beyond state U. Usage of the word inscrutable is unfathomable to me.

RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago It would seem these days he is a very mediocre coach.

RF1 wrote: ↑2 months ago It would seem these days he is a very mediocre coach.

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 months ago

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago BB78 I honestly haven’t exactly figured out what Miller is running primarily on offense. Defense yeah Pack Line I get. It’s not high post (UCLA) offense Cox failed to implement where two guards attack with no primary PG ( thus Dowtin “off the ball”) it’s not a form of motion and it’s definitely not fast break (limited by Kortright lack of foot speed) It’s not focused on dribble drive like Hurley emphasized tho there’s a lot of that with House.

Seems to me like a series of plays severely limited by lack of footspeed with no thought to “system”

There’s definitely no Schootchie on this team perhaps the arrival of Hammond will help Miller install a philosophy/system. It’s hard for off the ball players to “fill lanes” on a fast break when the ball shows up 5 seconds later.

Somebody smarter than me help me understand what I’m not seeing please.

I honestly think you nailed it. I don't think he's really running any traditional halfcourt "system." I feel like we see some masterful playcalling out of timeouts and inbounding scenarios. Just nothing in the halfcourt.

From what I remember of those Dayton teams it was transition offense. That's the killer and why we look so inept in the half court is because that's not how Archie wants to play. From his presser I remember Arch saying he wanted to score before the defense even sets up. That sure as shit isn't what we've seen this year.

The packline is meant to disrupt passing lanes and turn the ball over, which immediately feeds into transition basketball. We lack the footspeed, ball handling, and/or IQ to execute on that so we wind up in a half court offense we're not prepared to execute on.

If Archie failed at IU, it's because he had to recruit bigs to stand up to B1G play, and couldn't run the floor as a part of that system.

I think that's why Fuchs jogging sometimes is more noticeable, and why Luis pulling up with the ball is such a killer for us.

If Hammond is that guy, next year will get a lot better as the year goes on. If not, I will probably collapse in on myself like a dying star.

Yeah its crazy how even though Ways won't even try to score, our offense will often move so much better with him just because he pushes the ball. Luis takes his damn time that's for sure....

Need Hammond to be that dude, see if Ways can get much better, Fuchs needs to lose weight or something to get that motor up, keep Fou, develope Fou, start Fou, Brown needs to transfer, get a Bilau replacement that has similar size and skill that's not made of glass.

In: Hammond, Farrell and transfer big 6'10 plus
Out : Brown, Rory and Bilau (unless Bilau can magically be healthy, but no way you can rely on that)

Bring back everyone else.

Either way, defense has to get better, need a true PG and need a good big man.

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 months ago

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago BB78 I honestly haven’t exactly figured out what Miller is running primarily on offense. Defense yeah Pack Line I get. It’s not high post (UCLA) offense Cox failed to implement where two guards attack with no primary PG ( thus Dowtin “off the ball”) it’s not a form of motion and it’s definitely not fast break (limited by Kortright lack of foot speed) It’s not focused on dribble drive like Hurley emphasized tho there’s a lot of that with House.

Seems to me like a series of plays severely limited by lack of footspeed with no thought to “system”

There’s definitely no Schootchie on this team perhaps the arrival of Hammond will help Miller install a philosophy/system. It’s hard for off the ball players to “fill lanes” on a fast break when the ball shows up 5 seconds later.

Somebody smarter than me help me understand what I’m not seeing please.

I honestly think you nailed it. I don't think he's really running any traditional halfcourt "system." I feel like we see some masterful playcalling out of timeouts and inbounding scenarios. Just nothing in the halfcourt.

From what I remember of those Dayton teams it was transition offense. That's the killer and why we look so inept in the half court is because that's not how Archie wants to play. From his presser I remember Arch saying he wanted to score before the defense even sets up. That sure as shit isn't what we've seen this year.

The packline is meant to disrupt passing lanes and turn the ball over, which immediately feeds into transition basketball. We lack the footspeed, ball handling, and/or IQ to execute on that so we wind up in a half court offense we're not prepared to execute on.

If Archie failed at IU, it's because he had to recruit bigs to stand up to B1G play, and couldn't run the floor as a part of that system.

I think that's why Fuchs jogging sometimes is more noticeable, and why Luis pulling up with the ball is such a killer for us.

If Hammond is that guy, next year will get a lot better as the year goes on. If not, I will probably collapse in on myself like a dying star.

Yeah its crazy how even though Ways won't even try to score, our offense will often move so much better with him just because he pushes the ball. Luis takes his damn time that's for sure....

Need Hammond to be that dude, see if Ways can get much better, Fuchs needs to lose weight or something to get that motor up, keep Fou, develope Fou, start Fou, Brown needs to transfer, get a Bilau replacement that has similar size and skill that's not made of glass.

In: Hammond, Farrell and transfer big 6'10 plus
Out : Brown, Rory and Bilau (unless Bilau can magically be healthy, but no way you can rely on that)

Bring back everyone else.

Either way, defense has to get better, need a true PG and need a good big man.

Rhodyg wrote: ↑2 months ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 months ago

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

I honestly think you nailed it. I don't think he's really running any traditional halfcourt "system." I feel like we see some masterful playcalling out of timeouts and inbounding scenarios. Just nothing in the halfcourt.

From what I remember of those Dayton teams it was transition offense. That's the killer and why we look so inept in the half court is because that's not how Archie wants to play. From his presser I remember Arch saying he wanted to score before the defense even sets up. That sure as shit isn't what we've seen this year.

The packline is meant to disrupt passing lanes and turn the ball over, which immediately feeds into transition basketball. We lack the footspeed, ball handling, and/or IQ to execute on that so we wind up in a half court offense we're not prepared to execute on.

If Archie failed at IU, it's because he had to recruit bigs to stand up to B1G play, and couldn't run the floor as a part of that system.

I think that's why Fuchs jogging sometimes is more noticeable, and why Luis pulling up with the ball is such a killer for us.

If Hammond is that guy, next year will get a lot better as the year goes on. If not, I will probably collapse in on myself like a dying star.

Yeah its crazy how even though Ways won't even try to score, our offense will often move so much better with him just because he pushes the ball. Luis takes his damn time that's for sure....

Need Hammond to be that dude, see if Ways can get much better, Fuchs needs to lose weight or something to get that motor up, keep Fou, develope Fou, start Fou, Brown needs to transfer, get a Bilau replacement that has similar size and skill that's not made of glass.

In: Hammond, Farrell and transfer big 6'10 plus
Out : Brown, Rory and Bilau (unless Bilau can magically be healthy, but no way you can rely on that)

Bring back everyone else.

Either way, defense has to get better, need a true PG and need a good big man.

Wow you’re quite optimistic. I understand you posted this a day ago and last nights may have swayed your prediction, but this team will be losing 6 players easily… Legitimate players. Ones who will have an impact at better programs. I hope I am wrong. I can only imagine all the shit talk behind the scenes about each other and the staff. Zero culture anymore. We are a “basketball school” yet there is legitimate backing from probably 20-25 students. Ahhh, they will show up when we are good you are probably thinking in your head right now. Well recruits are enticed by atmosphere, so. Hammond and Farrell better be game changers. Otherwise the damage might just become too severe to overcome in this new college basketball. TLDR; Archie Miller cannot sell to the modern college student and we are not a basketball school- we are a nothing school for the time being. Miller needs to show up to the student union, shoot the shit with random students around campus, sit down at the table with kids, build the culture back that this university once - and that starts with the students. Tweets aren’t gonna work

bigappleram wrote: ↑2 months ago I’ll agree wholeheartedly with the above in that our HC has to piss excellence and has to lead by example. This isn’t UD there isn’t a machine behind you. The HC at URI is the engine and has to be for it to work. That’s why Dan was so effective.

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 months ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑2 months ago I’ll agree wholeheartedly with the above in that our HC has to piss excellence and has to lead by example. This isn’t UD there isn’t a machine behind you. The HC at URI is the engine and has to be for it to work. That’s why Dan was so effective.

Dan was so effective because he built excitement with great players and wins. His pizza delivery helped, but I'm just not worried about Archie being too introverted. That's the least of our problems.

Rhody22 wrote: ↑2 months ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 months ago

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago

I honestly think you nailed it. I don't think he's really running any traditional halfcourt "system." I feel like we see some masterful playcalling out of timeouts and inbounding scenarios. Just nothing in the halfcourt.

From what I remember of those Dayton teams it was transition offense. That's the killer and why we look so inept in the half court is because that's not how Archie wants to play. From his presser I remember Arch saying he wanted to score before the defense even sets up. That sure as shit isn't what we've seen this year.

The packline is meant to disrupt passing lanes and turn the ball over, which immediately feeds into transition basketball. We lack the footspeed, ball handling, and/or IQ to execute on that so we wind up in a half court offense we're not prepared to execute on.

If Archie failed at IU, it's because he had to recruit bigs to stand up to B1G play, and couldn't run the floor as a part of that system.

I think that's why Fuchs jogging sometimes is more noticeable, and why Luis pulling up with the ball is such a killer for us.

If Hammond is that guy, next year will get a lot better as the year goes on. If not, I will probably collapse in on myself like a dying star.

Yeah its crazy how even though Ways won't even try to score, our offense will often move so much better with him just because he pushes the ball. Luis takes his damn time that's for sure....

Need Hammond to be that dude, see if Ways can get much better, Fuchs needs to lose weight or something to get that motor up, keep Fou, develope Fou, start Fou, Brown needs to transfer, get a Bilau replacement that has similar size and skill that's not made of glass.

In: Hammond, Farrell and transfer big 6'10 plus
Out : Brown, Rory and Bilau (unless Bilau can magically be healthy, but no way you can rely on that)

Bring back everyone else.

Either way, defense has to get better, need a true PG and need a good big man.

If those are the only personnel changes next year, I don’t think we are significantly better than we are today…

McRam wrote: ↑2 months ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 months ago

bigappleram wrote: ↑2 months ago I’ll agree wholeheartedly with the above in that our HC has to piss excellence and has to lead by example. This isn’t UD there isn’t a machine behind you. The HC at URI is the engine and has to be for it to work. That’s why Dan was so effective.

Dan was so effective because he built excitement with great players and wins. His pizza delivery helped, but I'm just not worried about Archie being too introverted. That's the least of our problems.

Does his introverted personality impact our recruiting efforts? Concerning recruiting and the portal, Is he effective at closing the deal with todays’ college players? Players want to be sold that they are going to be part of something big, they will be a critical part and how good we will be.Eg DH. Can Archie do it now?

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 months ago

Rhodyg wrote: ↑2 months ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 months ago

Yeah its crazy how even though Ways won't even try to score, our offense will often move so much better with him just because he pushes the ball. Luis takes his damn time that's for sure....

Need Hammond to be that dude, see if Ways can get much better, Fuchs needs to lose weight or something to get that motor up, keep Fou, develope Fou, start Fou, Brown needs to transfer, get a Bilau replacement that has similar size and skill that's not made of glass.

In: Hammond, Farrell and transfer big 6'10 plus
Out : Brown, Rory and Bilau (unless Bilau can magically be healthy, but no way you can rely on that)

Bring back everyone else.

Either way, defense has to get better, need a true PG and need a good big man.

Wow you’re quite optimistic. I understand you posted this a day ago and last nights may have swayed your prediction, but this team will be losing 6 players easily… Legitimate players. Ones who will have an impact at better programs. I hope I am wrong. I can only imagine all the shit talk behind the scenes about each other and the staff. Zero culture anymore. We are a “basketball school” yet there is legitimate backing from probably 20-25 students. Ahhh, they will show up when we are good you are probably thinking in your head right now. Well recruits are enticed by atmosphere, so. Hammond and Farrell better be game changers. Otherwise the damage might just become too severe to overcome in this new college basketball. TLDR; Archie Miller cannot sell to the modern college student and we are not a basketball school- we are a nothing school for the time being. Miller needs to show up to the student union, shoot the shit with random students around campus, sit down at the table with kids, build the culture back that this university once - and that starts with the students. Tweets aren’t gonna work

My post wasn't a prediction lol what are you talking about? I just proposed a scenario that may make us better.

No doubt our team is likely much better with a true PG, another good big man and most of our guys back. I just didn't bring up who may transfer out.

Also, the students don't care because we suck. Simple as that. Winning will sell it just fine. If we were rolling they'd be there. It is really that simple.

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago Asked this before in other threads. We crush the students for inconsistent attendance but what’s with all the empties foul line to foul line in the lower bowl! Aren’t those season holders and/or our most affluent fans? Where they at?

section(105) wrote: ↑2 months ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago Asked this before in other threads. We crush the students for inconsistent attendance but what’s with all the empties foul line to foul line in the lower bowl! Aren’t those season holders and/or our most affluent fans? Where they at?

I/ll offer, not in any order; warmer climates, can’t pass along tickets or don’t bother to try, the money spent is as no big deal not to show, product is not up to their standards, general apathy about where the program currently is etc. No?

section(105) wrote: ↑2 months ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑2 months ago Asked this before in other threads. We crush the students for inconsistent attendance but what’s with all the empties foul line to foul line in the lower bowl! Aren’t those season holders and/or our most affluent fans? Where they at?

I/ll offer, not in any order; warmer climates, can’t pass along tickets or don’t bother to try, the money spent is as no big deal not to show, product is not up to their standards, general apathy about where the program currently is etc. No?

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 months ago I enjoy the comments about getting impatient from the same people who wanted Dan Hurley fired mid-season in February of 2017.

The board is starting to collectively do that thing again where the previous coach is absolved of all their sins and now the new coach needs to atone for them in a much less reasonable timetable.

Fun times ahead!