Week #5 - Games of Interest
-
- Tyson Wheeler
- Posts: 5418
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 2298
Week #5 - Games of Interest
Week #5 begins. The two polls - the AP and the USA Today - show no A-10 teams in the Top 25 though URI is closing in on a ranking with 73 points and #28 position in the AP poll and 18 points in the USA Today poll. While Alabama fell out of the AP poll, three URI OOC opponents are now in the Top 25 polls. Virginia is now ranked #15 in the AP poll and holds the #12 position in USA Today poll. Seton Hall returns to the AP poll with a #19 ranking and holds the same position in the USA Today poll. Nevada enters the rankings for the first time with the #22 position in the AP poll and #24 in the USA Today poll. Besides Alabama, PC is also getting votes in both polls.
The cumulative won-lost records of URI OOC opponents now stands at 60-26, .698 slightly down from the previous week. Among URI's 11 OOC opponents, only Iona and Holy Cross sport records below .500.
For what it's worth given the early time frame, here are key ratings for URI as of the beginning of Week #5:
RPI- 10
BPI - 46, stable.
Sagarin - 36, up eight from 44
Pomeroy - 48, up from 53
Slim pickings in Monday action in both the A-10 and among URI OOC opponents:
Maryland-Eastern Shore at Duquesne. 7 PM.
High Point at Charleston. 7 PM.
The cumulative won-lost records of URI OOC opponents now stands at 60-26, .698 slightly down from the previous week. Among URI's 11 OOC opponents, only Iona and Holy Cross sport records below .500.
For what it's worth given the early time frame, here are key ratings for URI as of the beginning of Week #5:
RPI- 10
BPI - 46, stable.
Sagarin - 36, up eight from 44
Pomeroy - 48, up from 53
Slim pickings in Monday action in both the A-10 and among URI OOC opponents:
Maryland-Eastern Shore at Duquesne. 7 PM.
High Point at Charleston. 7 PM.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 15111
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5371
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Loving our RPI !!!
-
- Tyson Wheeler
- Posts: 5418
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 2298
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
In Monday results:
Duquesne easily beat Maryland-Eastern Shore, 86-61, to snap a three game losing streak. Duquesne was led by the guards Eric Williams and Mike Lewis who contributed a combined 54 points. Only 1,201 watched the game.
It was a nip and tuck affair in the first half with Charleston down 7 at the break, but the Cougars turned it on in the second half to comfortably beat High Point, 70-58. A crowd of 3,223 witnessed the game as C. of C. moved its record to 6-2.
Duquesne easily beat Maryland-Eastern Shore, 86-61, to snap a three game losing streak. Duquesne was led by the guards Eric Williams and Mike Lewis who contributed a combined 54 points. Only 1,201 watched the game.
It was a nip and tuck affair in the first half with Charleston down 7 at the break, but the Cougars turned it on in the second half to comfortably beat High Point, 70-58. A crowd of 3,223 witnessed the game as C. of C. moved its record to 6-2.
-
- Tyson Wheeler
- Posts: 5418
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 2298
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Tuesday action in the A-10:
Having lost three of its last four on the road Davidson returns home to play VMI. 7 PM.
Shaka returns to the Siegel Center with his Texas team to play VCU. 7 PM. On ESPN2. Texas' two losses have come at the hands of ranked teams, Duke and Gonzaga, both OT losses. VCU has a win over Cal, but lost to Virginia, Marquette, and Michigan, so the Texas game and its Saturday game versus Seton Hall will tell much about this VCU team
In games involving URI OOC opponents:
#15 Virginia at #18 West Virginia. 7 PM. On ESPNU.
UNC Asheville at Furman. 7:30 PM. On ESPN3.
Florida Atlantic at Florida Gulf Coast. 7:30 PM. On ESPN3.
In a big test for the Wolfpack, #22 Nevada visits Texas Tech. 8 PM.
Having lost three of its last four on the road Davidson returns home to play VMI. 7 PM.
Shaka returns to the Siegel Center with his Texas team to play VCU. 7 PM. On ESPN2. Texas' two losses have come at the hands of ranked teams, Duke and Gonzaga, both OT losses. VCU has a win over Cal, but lost to Virginia, Marquette, and Michigan, so the Texas game and its Saturday game versus Seton Hall will tell much about this VCU team
In games involving URI OOC opponents:
#15 Virginia at #18 West Virginia. 7 PM. On ESPNU.
UNC Asheville at Furman. 7:30 PM. On ESPN3.
Florida Atlantic at Florida Gulf Coast. 7:30 PM. On ESPN3.
In a big test for the Wolfpack, #22 Nevada visits Texas Tech. 8 PM.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12096
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Wakefield, RI
- x 4792
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Looking forward to seeing the Stu fired up tonight (Siegel Center).
Support Coach Miller & Rhody Basketball! Give to the Athletic Director's Fund
-
- ARD
- Posts: 520
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 351
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Not sure where this goes best, but it is always good to see former Ram associates doing well
http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men ... ives-dec-4
Something you may not have known:
Towson has won eight in a row, the longest win streak for the program since 1993. The 8-1 start is the best since 1979 and this comes after playing seven games in 15 days on two continents, winning the Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida Nov. 20-22 and then taking the inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic in Northern Ireland. Remember, Towson was 1-31 in Pat Skerry’s first year inn 2011-12.
http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men ... ives-dec-4
Something you may not have known:
Towson has won eight in a row, the longest win streak for the program since 1993. The 8-1 start is the best since 1979 and this comes after playing seven games in 15 days on two continents, winning the Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida Nov. 20-22 and then taking the inaugural Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic in Northern Ireland. Remember, Towson was 1-31 in Pat Skerry’s first year inn 2011-12.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12096
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Wakefield, RI
- x 4792
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Agreed, Towson will battle College of Charleston for the CAA title.
Support Coach Miller & Rhody Basketball! Give to the Athletic Director's Fund
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 13857
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 11440
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
1-31. And we thought we had it bad. That is unreal.
"If you build it, they will come." --Us, circa 2011
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 24363
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 9175
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Interesting win by Florida State Monday over 5th ranked Florida as FSU goes to 7-0. Daynia La-Force’s son, Terance Mann Had a game high 25 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and zero turnovers in the FSU victory.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12096
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Wakefield, RI
- x 4792
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
So he's pretty good.
Support Coach Miller & Rhody Basketball! Give to the Athletic Director's Fund
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 4916
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 2513
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Want to borrow my avatar?ATPTourFan wrote:So he's pretty good.
Slava Ukraini!
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 15111
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5371
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Yeah very surprised FSU handled Florida like that
I am on VCU +7
I am on VCU +7
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12604
- Joined: 8 years ago
- x 6808
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Just got back in to see VCU-TX... VCU trailed (I thought I heard) by 19 in the 2nd half, but just took the lead with 3:38 to go....
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Great game going on. Cmon VCU!!!
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 9180
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5575
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
VCU came back from 19 down in the second half to go ahead by 1with about three minutes left. Rams offense however then went cold and they fell 71-67.
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 9180
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5575
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Virginia lost 68-61at West Virginia.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 16459
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5288
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
VCU will be pretty good. Tillman will be a tough matchup for us.
Same for Aldridge and Cunningham.
We should still have enough to beat all of them though. Well, we aren't going undefeated in conference...favored or not.
Same for Aldridge and Cunningham.
We should still have enough to beat all of them though. Well, we aren't going undefeated in conference...favored or not.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 16459
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5288
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Gonzaga got Zagged by Villanova at home.....outclassed really.
Class of the BE, by far
OOC results not good tonight. UNCA got rolled....Nevada lost in OT......FGCU toast.
Class of the BE, by far
OOC results not good tonight. UNCA got rolled....Nevada lost in OT......FGCU toast.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10081
- Joined: 9 years ago
- x 5917
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
rambone 78 wrote:VCU will be pretty good. Tillman will be a tough matchup for us.
Same for Aldridge and Cunningham.
We should still have enough to beat all of them though. Well, we aren't going undefeated in conference...favored or not.
Yes our game at VCU will be our toughest game in conference play. That or the game at the Bonnies.
We can go undefeated in conference...
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 15111
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5371
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Was hoping Nevada and UVA would get it done damn it
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 7797
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Rhode Island
- x 6579
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
PeterRamTime wrote:rambone 78 wrote:VCU will be pretty good. Tillman will be a tough matchup for us.
Same for Aldridge and Cunningham.
We should still have enough to beat all of them though. Well, we aren't going undefeated in conference...favored or not.
Yes our game at VCU will be our toughest game in conference play. That or the game at the Bonnies.
We can go undefeated in conference...
We scored 42 points at home against Fordham in a year when we should have made the Sweet 16.
Anything can happen on any given night so let’s pump the breaks on mentioning an undefeated conference record...
Go Rhody
-
- Jeff Kent
- Posts: 166
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 63
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Nova game was at MSG.rambone 78 wrote:Gonzaga got Zagged by Villanova at home.....outclassed really.
Class of the BE, by far
OOC results not good tonight. UNCA got rolled....Nevada lost in OT......FGCU toast.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10081
- Joined: 9 years ago
- x 5917
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Rhody15 wrote:PeterRamTime wrote:rambone 78 wrote:VCU will be pretty good. Tillman will be a tough matchup for us.
Same for Aldridge and Cunningham.
We should still have enough to beat all of them though. Well, we aren't going undefeated in conference...favored or not.
Yes our game at VCU will be our toughest game in conference play. That or the game at the Bonnies.
We can go undefeated in conference...
We scored 42 points at home against Fordham in a year when we should have made the Sweet 16.
Anything can happen on any given night so let’s pump the breaks on mentioning an undefeated conference record...
Ya know what else can happen on any given night?
Us winning.
18 times.
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8908
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 10020
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
UConn really in a down period, looked pretty lost vs Syracuse zone last night and though they have some high level talent (Adams, Vital) they don't have it in the quantity nor quality that they once did. That potential job opening is a threat to our future...would be dam near impossible to turn down if offered, and DH would most definitely be a candidate. I don't think Ollie lasts past this season.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 16877
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 9036
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Yeah, that's the job I worry about the most right now.bigappleram wrote:UConn really in a down period, looked pretty lost vs Syracuse zone last night and though they have some high level talent (Adams, Vital) they don't have it in the quantity nor quality that they once did. That potential job opening is a threat to our future...would be dam near impossible to turn down if offered, and DH would most definitely be a candidate. I don't think Ollie lasts past this season.
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 9180
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5575
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
The UConn job pre Big East breakup was an extremely desirable destination. Things are however different today. A coach will have much to consider and weigh in contemplating it these days.bigappleram wrote:UConn really in a down period, looked pretty lost vs Syracuse zone last night and though they have some high level talent (Adams, Vital) they don't have it in the quantity nor quality that they once did. That potential job opening is a threat to our future...would be dam near impossible to turn down if offered, and DH would most definitely be a candidate. I don't think Ollie lasts past this season.
I think the main drawback to the UConn job at this point is conference affiliation. It would seem that a P5 gig is preferable to all others given their futures are not so fraught with uncertainty.
The specter of Calhoun also still hangs over the Huskies.
There is also the budget crisis of CT. The state has been spending heavily on UConn for the last few decades but that is about to change as it can no longer afford to do so. This action by the state comes at the same time that the old Big East breakup money is drying up. The AAC does not pay out a lot of money to members (even with football, payout much less than new Big East). UConn athletics has been propped up by the money left behind with the old Big East which was rebranded the AAC. The Catholic schools left a lot of NCAA Tournament money behind which could only be distributed to the full remaining members left. The two biggest beneficiaries of this were UConn and Cinci. Keep in mind NCAA units are paid out over the six years after they are earned.
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8908
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 10020
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
4 National Championships
Resources that dwarf URI
And an existing relationship with Jim Calhoun all are cause for concern
Resources that dwarf URI
And an existing relationship with Jim Calhoun all are cause for concern
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 9180
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5575
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
bigappleram wrote:4 National Championships
Resources that dwarf URI
And an existing relationship with Jim Calhoun all are cause for concern
The UConn job obviously has many advantages. It however also has some areas for concern. Much of these are directly attributed to the conference realignment of a few years ago. That is why I think it is no longer a slam dunk decision for a coach to go there. Must really assess the pros and cons with your expectations.
There is actually a thread that was recently just started on the UConn fan forum about recruiting Hurley to Storrs (follow link below). Interesting read on the Husky fanbase.
https://the-boneyard.com/threads/2019-r ... ey.120814/
-
- ARD
- Posts: 520
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 351
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
I hate the term mid-major if only because there seems to be major and mid major programs, without something to be middle of. But I have loved the press love this last week, and enjoyed even more every single article that has described the Ryan Center during Saturday's game against PC as "electric", "best in New England", "living up to the hype"
https://theathletic.com/174116/2017/12/ ... nick-king/
https://theathletic.com/174116/2017/12/ ... nick-king/
-
- Tyson Wheeler
- Posts: 5418
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 2298
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
OK, other than the big game for Rhody fans being the URI Rams at Alabama. 8 PM. On SECN+, other A-10 action on Wednesday includes:
Tennessee Tech at Dayton 7 PM. Tech is a middle of the road Ohio Valley Conference team and the Flyers should get by them to bring their OOC record to .500.
Harvard at Fordham. 7 PM. Not an impressive performance against Maine for the Metro Rams and they will have to do way better to beat Harvard.
William & Mary at George Mason. 7 PM. Interesting threesome.
Princeton at George Washington. 7 PM. One of the Ivy favorites comes aknocking.
In another rivalry road game, St. Bonaventure visits Canisius. 7 PM. On ESPN3. Not as interesting without Jim Baron.
Richmond at Old Dominion. 7 PM. On ESPN3. Intra state rivalry game, but they have only met 57 times since 1921 and the Spiders lead the series.
Holy Cross at UMass. 7 PM. Big rivalry game!
Southern Illinois at Saint Louis. 8 PM. The Billikens are coming off some really bad losses.
Stetson at Duquesne. 8 PM. The game is late because it's a doubleheader with the women's team and the Lady Dukes are really good.
In games involving URI OOC opponents:
Brown at PC. 7 PM. On FS2. The winner gets the Quahog consolation prize.
Tennessee Tech at Dayton 7 PM. Tech is a middle of the road Ohio Valley Conference team and the Flyers should get by them to bring their OOC record to .500.
Harvard at Fordham. 7 PM. Not an impressive performance against Maine for the Metro Rams and they will have to do way better to beat Harvard.
William & Mary at George Mason. 7 PM. Interesting threesome.
Princeton at George Washington. 7 PM. One of the Ivy favorites comes aknocking.
In another rivalry road game, St. Bonaventure visits Canisius. 7 PM. On ESPN3. Not as interesting without Jim Baron.
Richmond at Old Dominion. 7 PM. On ESPN3. Intra state rivalry game, but they have only met 57 times since 1921 and the Spiders lead the series.
Holy Cross at UMass. 7 PM. Big rivalry game!
Southern Illinois at Saint Louis. 8 PM. The Billikens are coming off some really bad losses.
Stetson at Duquesne. 8 PM. The game is late because it's a doubleheader with the women's team and the Lady Dukes are really good.
In games involving URI OOC opponents:
Brown at PC. 7 PM. On FS2. The winner gets the Quahog consolation prize.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12604
- Joined: 8 years ago
- x 6808
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
"SECN+"? What channel is that?
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 15111
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5371
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
That's a very good point UConn is doing horrible under Ollie and if they don't dance this year could be gone
DH should be a candidate for sure let's hope he shows us some loyalty if this situation arises
DH should be a candidate for sure let's hope he shows us some loyalty if this situation arises
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 13068
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1517
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
I look at Kevin Ollie as UConn's Claude English.
Let me explain.
When Jack Kraft had his heart attack,
Claude took over.
His team had 20 wins and an NIT bid, when that
meant something.
So, when Kraft retired, everyone felt Claude
was the right choice based on what he did as HC.
Ollie did even better by winning a national championship,
after Jim Calhoun retired.
Like Claude, he did it with the previous coach's players.
Everyone was psyched about the future of UConn under Ollie.
Like Claude, it never happened, and he didn't
succeed on his own merits.
UConn still has great facilities, but they're stuck in a mediocre
conference.
Would Dan sign up for a huge rebuilding job with a ton of
pressure?
He's got his best recruiting class coming in, and has checked the NCAA, A-10,
and PC boxes.
There's no pressure on any basketball coach to win at URI.
Witness 11 years of CFL mediocrity.
I think money aside, there's nothing super attractive about the
current UConn program, besides facilities.
Their glory days may be a thing of the past.
Let me explain.
When Jack Kraft had his heart attack,
Claude took over.
His team had 20 wins and an NIT bid, when that
meant something.
So, when Kraft retired, everyone felt Claude
was the right choice based on what he did as HC.
Ollie did even better by winning a national championship,
after Jim Calhoun retired.
Like Claude, he did it with the previous coach's players.
Everyone was psyched about the future of UConn under Ollie.
Like Claude, it never happened, and he didn't
succeed on his own merits.
UConn still has great facilities, but they're stuck in a mediocre
conference.
Would Dan sign up for a huge rebuilding job with a ton of
pressure?
He's got his best recruiting class coming in, and has checked the NCAA, A-10,
and PC boxes.
There's no pressure on any basketball coach to win at URI.
Witness 11 years of CFL mediocrity.
I think money aside, there's nothing super attractive about the
current UConn program, besides facilities.
Their glory days may be a thing of the past.
< Arthur is my spirit animal.
-
- Art Stephenson
- Posts: 908
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Nashville, TN
- x 1051
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
UConn has the money, history, and facilities. They're in a better conference with Cincinnati, SMU, Wichita State. etc., but it's not light years ahead. Ideally Ollie lasts 1 more year so we can see all our recent signees in before anything major happens. I'd guess, even if Dan were to leave, David Cox would be in line for the job and could help save some of the recruiting class.
VCU and Dayton are down right now because they've lost players. Hopefully Dan likes it enough here that he won't leave until a top 10 program comes calling. I'm not sure UConn would still be considered top 10.
VCU and Dayton are down right now because they've lost players. Hopefully Dan likes it enough here that he won't leave until a top 10 program comes calling. I'm not sure UConn would still be considered top 10.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10081
- Joined: 9 years ago
- x 5917
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
rodfromcranston wrote:I look at Kevin Ollie as UConn's Claude English.
Let me explain.
When Jack Kraft had his heart attack,
Claude took over.
His team had 20 wins and an NIT bid, when that
meant something.
So, when Kraft retired, everyone felt Claude
was the right choice based on what he did as HC.
Ollie did even better by winning a national championship,
after Jim Calhoun retired.
Like Claude, he did it with the previous coach's players.
Everyone was psyched about the future of UConn under Ollie.
Like Claude, it never happened, and he didn't
succeed on his own merits.
UConn still has great facilities, but they're stuck in a mediocre
conference.
Would Dan sign up for a huge rebuilding job with a ton of
pressure?
He's got his best recruiting class coming in, and has checked the NCAA, A-10,
and PC boxes.
There's no pressure on any basketball coach to win at URI.
Witness 11 years of CFL mediocrity.
I think money aside, there's nothing super attractive about the
current UConn program, besides facilities.
Their glory days may be a thing of the past.
I can actually attest to this.
I went on a trip to Sweden this year and on the plane I just so happened to sit next to Niels Giffey who played for Uconn from Kembas national title until Ollie's title.
Which was REALLY COOL. Talked to him for six hours about all types of things. From basketball to politics. Great guy.
Ate a sandwich with him in Iceland.
He contributed Ollies title to Calhoun.
Said Ollie really wasn't ready to run that program after the fact.
He felt that he would get better, but It was all Jim when it came to that title.
Also, said Calhoun was a really great person. Always keeps up with his ex payers.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 15111
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5371
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Glad that UConn isn't P5 conference. DH may be more interested in Syracuse when Jimmy B retires ?? ACC
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 13068
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1517
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
The last time we hired an assistant, to save recruits,
gave us Jerry D., who didn't save squat.
Players come and go, but coaches impact a
program more than any player.
If Dan leaves, I think he's got the program in
such a good place, that this becomes a desirable
job.
gave us Jerry D., who didn't save squat.
Players come and go, but coaches impact a
program more than any player.
If Dan leaves, I think he's got the program in
such a good place, that this becomes a desirable
job.
< Arthur is my spirit animal.
-
- Art Stephenson
- Posts: 908
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Nashville, TN
- x 1051
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Agree with this Rod, but to me David Cox seems like a natural progression and not forced. Xavier, Butler, VCU (sort of) and others have had success going this route. Obviously it has to be the right fit and hopefully this isn't a topic of conversation for quite some time, but I wouldn't compare Jerry D and David Cox.rodfromcranston wrote:The last time we hired an assistant, to save recruits,
gave us Jerry D., who didn't save squat.
Players come and go, but coaches impact a
program more than any player.
If Dan leaves, I think he's got the program in
such a good place, that this becomes a desirable
job.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 15111
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5371
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
I would be ok with Cox if DH heads to UConn after this season
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12604
- Joined: 8 years ago
- x 6808
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Agree that the glory days of UConn are in the past...
Can't see how that could be considered a better job than URI.
Start with...'live in CT' vs 'live in Rhode Island'.
Done both...and it's no contest....
Now, Syracuse....but their coach is never (ever) going to retire.
Plus, you don't want to be the guy that follows the guy....you want to be the 'next' guy after that
Can't see how that could be considered a better job than URI.
Start with...'live in CT' vs 'live in Rhode Island'.
Done both...and it's no contest....
Now, Syracuse....but their coach is never (ever) going to retire.
Plus, you don't want to be the guy that follows the guy....you want to be the 'next' guy after that
Last edited by NYGFan_Section208 6 years ago, edited 1 time in total.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 16877
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 9036
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
We know that Cox is a great recruiter? Do we know if would be a good head coach. I'm not saying he wouldn't be. But I don't think we know.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10403
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 6667
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Uconn has the practice facilities. It sounds like Gampel might have issues and the Hartford Civic Center's future is a huge question mark
Take down the Robert Carothers banner and fix the concession stand lines
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 15111
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5371
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
I think Cox would be a good X and O guy. I always see DH consulting with him at timeouts
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12604
- Joined: 8 years ago
- x 6808
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Issue #1 for the Hartford Civic Center (XL Center) is that it's almost 30 miles from campus... plus, no one ever really 'wants' to go to Hartford....
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10403
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 6667
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Plus because of the state budget crisis they're trying to sell it to a private investor who might not keep it as is and would jack up uconn's rent if it was kept as a big arena. And if they can't find a private investor to buy it they still can't afford the money needed to refurbish it.
Take down the Robert Carothers banner and fix the concession stand lines
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 13857
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 11440
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Do you ever know with assistants before they get their first gig? Almost all head coaches make that jump at some point. I think Cox will make that jump this offseason, and that's the only reason I don't hope his next job is our HC. I'd like Dan to get to coach this class (here) he is bringing in - he worked for the last six years to be able to get a class like this.
As much as I hate PC, have to admit I'm not a huge fan of them being down big early to Brown. Need them to hang in all year for the sake of the resume.
As much as I hate PC, have to admit I'm not a huge fan of them being down big early to Brown. Need them to hang in all year for the sake of the resume.
"If you build it, they will come." --Us, circa 2011
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10403
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 6667
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Did we break PC???
Take down the Robert Carothers banner and fix the concession stand lines
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
I'll take the hit. F pc.
-
- Tyson Wheeler
- Posts: 5418
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 2298
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Seven A-10 games now underway are all at halftime and the A-10 leads in all.
In the only OOC game, PC is down by 12 to Brown! 40-28.
In the only OOC game, PC is down by 12 to Brown! 40-28.
Last edited by Obadiah 6 years ago, edited 2 times in total.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12604
- Joined: 8 years ago
- x 6808
Re: Week #5 - Games of Interest
Fry-ers down 12 at half...while solidifying that Rhody is the best team in New England (maybe NY and NJ, too?)...still not good.