Tyrese Martin (URI ---> UConn)
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This is unbelievable.
So now when we get a player who plays well and shows potential, he will leave after a year or two?
Feeder system for the P5's no doubt. My guess is, Tyrese and family were being contacted by P5's using backchannels, to avoid tampering.
Guys are obviously anticipating that the no sit out rule will pass.
I don't know if it's about Fatts….I think he's gone too if new rule passes.
And WHY are we along with Wichita State the only 2 schools that are having players leave in droves? Whatever the issue is with Cox, you have to feel bad for him.
The days of mid majors signing high ranking 4 year players is over.
The transfer route will be the ONLY way to go. After having transferred once, they can't anymore.
Imo either or both Fatts or Jacob will also leave. Losing Toppin will be the final straw for me. Hopefully Obie convinces him to stay here.
What if Leggett is as good as advertised? Will he leave after a year?
Also, maybe there's a reason none of our top targets have committed to us? And this is it?
So now when we get a player who plays well and shows potential, he will leave after a year or two?
Feeder system for the P5's no doubt. My guess is, Tyrese and family were being contacted by P5's using backchannels, to avoid tampering.
Guys are obviously anticipating that the no sit out rule will pass.
I don't know if it's about Fatts….I think he's gone too if new rule passes.
And WHY are we along with Wichita State the only 2 schools that are having players leave in droves? Whatever the issue is with Cox, you have to feel bad for him.
The days of mid majors signing high ranking 4 year players is over.
The transfer route will be the ONLY way to go. After having transferred once, they can't anymore.
Imo either or both Fatts or Jacob will also leave. Losing Toppin will be the final straw for me. Hopefully Obie convinces him to stay here.
What if Leggett is as good as advertised? Will he leave after a year?
Also, maybe there's a reason none of our top targets have committed to us? And this is it?
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Again, losing Fatts or Toppin would be panic for me. I certainly wont miss all the ill-advised 3 pt shots Martin took or his general disinterested and lackluster stretches of play. Still concerning this is all happening under Cox but again its an opportunity to bring in upgraded talent. Players transferring from URI are not landing roster spots in the P5.NJRhodyFan wrote: ↑4 years ago This is emblematic of the millennial generation. Martin is just another entitled, self-absorbed kid who has no sense of team, no sense of commitment, wants everything handed to him on a silver platter. I'm sure many will disagree with my negative take, but that's okay. We'll all entitled to our opinion. Good riddance, Martin. I won't be rooting for you.
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1. Retitle thread
2. This is further example why URI does not invest more $$$ into program
3. Save a seat for me on the negativity train I’m jumping off the optimist bus...
2. This is further example why URI does not invest more $$$ into program
3. Save a seat for me on the negativity train I’m jumping off the optimist bus...
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I hear what you are saying with Fatts and this point I really don’t care if he stays or goes. I just think whoever we get in as a transfer is going to be a below average player that isn’t up to Fatts level. Teams get transfers or commitments every day. URI, not so much. We lose players we recruited everyday. Too bad it wasn’t the nba where we could tank and get a high draft pick.Rhody22 wrote: ↑4 years agoI understand the challenge of recruiting 6 new players but the spiral started when these 2 things happened:RamStock wrote: ↑4 years agoCmon. No good transfers are coming to URI. We aren’t going to be able to fill six spots or find anyone who will contribute as much as Fatts. We would bring in someone that couldn’t contribute at another school and had to drop down a level. Wins or loses don’t matter for next year as we aren’t going to the tournament, but we aren’t going to be able to fill six spots if he leaves. I have never seen anything like this. Maybe Cox should get on the phone to the remaining few players today.
1) Cox became the head coach
2) Cox gave the team reigns to Fatts
I know Fatts can be a very good player at times but it must be so draining to play on a team with a guy like that. I said I wouldn’t be too sad if he left, not that I want him to leave.
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URI missing the tournament or the tournament being cancelled? Every team missed the tournament.ATPTourFan wrote: ↑4 years ago This is where missing out on NCAA tournament really hurts. Would have been so much different scenario to today.
I think this is $$$ related. Lets see where he ends up. I feel like URI got out-bid. The FBI coming down hard and schools basically coming away unscathed seems to have emboldened them. Will Wade is on record touting the cash. Now if kids can transfer for basically a signing bonus, they likely will do it.
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Well, if Martin doesn't get any P5 offers, that will tell us the problem here is internal. Either Cox or the staff or both.
However, I think he's good enough that he will land at a P5 somewhere...unlike the others.
Blue Man is also right. Invest more in the program, or be doomed to mediocrity. The train is passing us by.
Of course what's happening right now in the world isn't helping...at all.
However, I think he's good enough that he will land at a P5 somewhere...unlike the others.
Blue Man is also right. Invest more in the program, or be doomed to mediocrity. The train is passing us by.
Of course what's happening right now in the world isn't helping...at all.
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My honest opinion, is that there is a group of kids who don't care about college success. They want the best path to the $ (professional career).
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Agree with you. Finding someone of Fatts caliber at this point is highly unlikely. My concern is that if Fatts is indeed part of the reason for some of these transfers, another year of him could lead to more transfers ( Harris, Leggett, Toppin)...RamStock wrote: ↑4 years agoI hear what you are saying with Fatts and this point I really don’t care if he stays or goes. I just think whoever we get in as a transfer is going to be a below average player that isn’t up to Fatts level. Teams get transfers or commitments every day. URI, not so much. We lose players we recruited everyday. Too bad it wasn’t the nba where we could tank and get a high draft pick.Rhody22 wrote: ↑4 years agoI understand the challenge of recruiting 6 new players but the spiral started when these 2 things happened:RamStock wrote: ↑4 years ago
Cmon. No good transfers are coming to URI. We aren’t going to be able to fill six spots or find anyone who will contribute as much as Fatts. We would bring in someone that couldn’t contribute at another school and had to drop down a level. Wins or loses don’t matter for next year as we aren’t going to the tournament, but we aren’t going to be able to fill six spots if he leaves. I have never seen anything like this. Maybe Cox should get on the phone to the remaining few players today.
1) Cox became the head coach
2) Cox gave the team reigns to Fatts
I know Fatts can be a very good player at times but it must be so draining to play on a team with a guy like that. I said I wouldn’t be too sad if he left, not that I want him to leave.
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Valid point regarding his generational status, but I still stand by what I said. You don't find these actions to be selfish? Pompous? I'd be curious to hear your take. Whatever happened to honoring your commitments? I understand this is the new direction for modern college basketball, but there are still some kids out there who understand the importance of teamwork and stepping up as a leader when the situation may not be ideal. Then you have kids who flee for greener pastures, not caring about the ramifications it may have on fellow teammates and coaches who have supported them.adam914 wrote: ↑4 years agoResponses like this also tend to sound pretty entitled and self-absorbed. And they are coming from adults! Also Tyrese is Gen Z for the record.NJRhodyFan wrote: ↑4 years ago This is emblematic of the millennial generation. Martin is just another entitled, self-absorbed kid who has no sense of team, no sense of commitment, wants everything handed to him on a silver platter. I'm sure many will disagree with my negative take, but that's okay. We'll all entitled to our opinion. Good riddance, Martin. I won't be rooting for you.
It's a sad situation we find ourselves in, and I'm not certainly not absolving Cox and the coaching staff of any blame here, but this is mostly on the player. Sounds like Martin has been convinced he's better off elsewhere. We will see. But I certainly won't be cheering him on.
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So if my question is so absurd, just don't answer....Don't waste the space reposting.Blue Man wrote: ↑4 years agoLoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years agoWhy not compare to Wichita?Blue Man wrote: ↑4 years ago
Which rosters? Look at what's happening now as a "result" of this change:
A10 Teams With 3 Transfers:
URI
UMass
A10 Teams With 2 Transfers:
GW
A10 Teams With 1 Transfer:
Duquesne
George Mason
St Joes
Bonnies
A10 Teams With 0 Transfers
Dayton
Davidson
Fordham
La Salle
St Louis
VCU
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UConn - 1
PC - 0
Now before someone mentions Wichita State's transfer issues to compare them to ours:
1) don't.
Their coach brought them to 7 straight NCAA tournaments, 5 as at large births. Marshall brought them to a final four 7 years ago. Sweet 16 5 years ago, and won a game 3 years ago. They were on the bubble similar to URI this year. I think you can point to this new transfer rule as an issue for them since there's been an established program under him.
All we've seen so far under this new staff is transfers. Enough transfers and pre-graduation departures to fill up an entire (still active) basketball roster. A team with Martin, Tate, and Long could probably win some A-10 games. If the Fatts rumors wind up being substantiated (I thought it was internet bullshit but now I'm REALLLLLLY starting to wonder) - we have crossed into full blown pandemic level disaster.
At some point this is on the coach. Whatever the "reason" is - "handlers" "administration" "bad luck" etc...it's becoming a trend.
Now we're getting into Cox's "guys" that he brought in himself. Not sure if this is on recruiting, or coaching - but if you can't keep the guys you recruited together - what's the point? What was the point of recruiting - Silverio, Hammond, Mading, Tate, Long, etc if you couldn't follow through on what you promised them, couldn't gauge their talent, didn't know who they had around them, etc...
Putting the blame all on the players sounds really familiar - but I'm used to it coming from a mouth with a very large mustache.
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Re: Tyrese Martin
Bigger fish will come.
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LaSalle lost Croswell to PCBlue Man wrote: ↑4 years agoWhich rosters? Look at what's happening now as a "result" of this change:LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years agoI agree with DCs reasoning...I think he was promised bright lights...now more than ever I hope the NCAA rethinks the no sit out rule. Look what it is doing right now to rosters everywhere.
A10 Teams With 3 Transfers:
URI
UMass
A10 Teams With 2 Transfers:
GW
A10 Teams With 1 Transfer:
Duquesne
George Mason
St Joes
Bonnies
A10 Teams With 0 Transfers
Dayton
Davidson
Fordham
La Salle
St Louis
VCU
Also -
UConn - 1
PC - 0
Now before someone mentions Wichita State's transfer issues to compare them to ours:
1) don't.
Their coach brought them to 7 straight NCAA tournaments, 5 as at large births. Marshall brought them to a final four 7 years ago. Sweet 16 5 years ago, and won a game 3 years ago. They were on the bubble similar to URI this year. I think you can point to this new transfer rule as an issue for them since there's been an established program under him.
All we've seen so far under this new staff is transfers. Enough transfers and pre-graduation departures to fill up an entire (still active) basketball roster. A team with Martin, Tate, and Long could probably win some A-10 games. If the Fatts rumors wind up being substantiated (I thought it was internet bullshit but now I'm REALLLLLLY starting to wonder) - we have crossed into full blown pandemic level disaster.
At some point this is on the coach. Whatever the "reason" is - "handlers" "administration" "bad luck" etc...it's becoming a trend.
Now we're getting into Cox's "guys" that he brought in himself. Not sure if this is on recruiting, or coaching - but if you can't keep the guys you recruited together - what's the point? What was the point of recruiting - Silverio, Hammond, Mading, Tate, Long, etc if you couldn't follow through on what you promised them, couldn't gauge their talent, didn't know who they had around them, etc...
Putting the blame all on the players sounds really familiar - but I'm used to it coming from a mouth with a very large mustache.
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He just bolded his response to answer your question.LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years agoSo if my question is so absurd, just don't answer....Don't waste the space reposting.
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I thought I answered it in the original post so I put the section that answered your question in bold in the 2nd post. Here it is removed from the post, also in bold:LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years agoSo if my question is so absurd, just don't answer....Don't waste the space reposting.
Their coach brought them to 7 straight NCAA tournaments, 5 as at large births. Marshall brought them to a final four 7 years ago. Sweet 16 5 years ago, and won a game 3 years ago. They were on the bubble similar to URI this year. I think you can point to this new transfer rule as an issue for them since there's been an established program under him.
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I think there are different reasons for all our players to transfer. The guys that go lower are looking for more opportunity. But Martin who jacked up almost 5 3balls a game? He is in a different pool of players. It's definitely not a practice facility or more shots he's looking for. Come on.
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POACHED!
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Martin got size, he can shoot, rebound, create space. Defend different positions. This is about going to a school with a bigger stage. The top A-10 schools need to break away. No better opportunity than now with Dayton coming off of a great season.
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Wi-Fi is comingSection104 wrote: ↑4 years agohaha I didn't say it was realistic! No idea what he's looking for, but we do have more PT, a friend, and...okay yeah I'm not sure what else we have to offer.Rhodyhooopz wrote: ↑4 years agoIn my Mazz voice "Yea lets go get a kid who is bound for Duke, he would rather come here. Look what we can offer. He can room with his friend."Section104 wrote: ↑4 years ago Go get Alan Griffin and you have an upgrade over Martin. Friends with Toppin. Likely bound for Duke, but maybe Jacob can throw a lifeline out and communicate the immediate impact he'd have on the program.
I didn't think it was a fit yesterday since he's a similar player to Martin, but now...
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OK...You have now sold me on beer in the seats, if that's what it takes.ramster wrote: ↑4 years agoWi-Fi is comingSection104 wrote: ↑4 years agohaha I didn't say it was realistic! No idea what he's looking for, but we do have more PT, a friend, and...okay yeah I'm not sure what else we have to offer.Rhodyhooopz wrote: ↑4 years ago
In my Mazz voice "Yea lets go get a kid who is bound for Duke, he would rather come here. Look what we can offer. He can room with his friend."
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ASU!
Lol how special and unsurprising is that?
Lol how special and unsurprising is that?
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We really are screwed when it comes to keeping good talent.
Welcome to the present and future.
Question is, so why aren't other A10 programs losing their better players [in multiples] so far?
How much is the staff to blame?
Welcome to the present and future.
Question is, so why aren't other A10 programs losing their better players [in multiples] so far?
How much is the staff to blame?
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Not sure where the three transfers for URI is coming from. It's either two (Long, Martin) or four (Long, Martin, Tate, Hammond) depending on if you're counting mid-season transfers or not.Blue Man wrote: ↑4 years agoWhich rosters? Look at what's happening now as a "result" of this change:LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years agoI agree with DCs reasoning...I think he was promised bright lights...now more than ever I hope the NCAA rethinks the no sit out rule. Look what it is doing right now to rosters everywhere.
A10 Teams With 3 Transfers:
URI
UMass
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Maybe not- why bother?ramster wrote: ↑4 years agoWi-Fi is comingSection104 wrote: ↑4 years agohaha I didn't say it was realistic! No idea what he's looking for, but we do have more PT, a friend, and...okay yeah I'm not sure what else we have to offer.Rhodyhooopz wrote: ↑4 years ago
In my Mazz voice "Yea lets go get a kid who is bound for Duke, he would rather come here. Look what we can offer. He can room with his friend."
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dont need updated wifi in an empty building
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Sorry not sorry, fuck em
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He was a snake oil salesman...just like the rest of em
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He was a snake oil salesman...just like the rest of em
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Sorry but I don't see Martin starting or even getting significant minutes at a P5 school. He doesn't have the consistent drive or attitude. Maybe that would change, but from what I've seen I doubt it. Definitely worried about the program. Christ.
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I don't really consider it selfish, at least not in the negative way that its being implied. If a player is making a decision that he thinks is best for him and his future then I don't have a problem with that. Tyrese has clearly decided the best path for him to reach his goals is not at URI. He has professional basketball aspirations, whether that be in the US or overseas, so he absolutely should do whatever he thinks is best to reach that goal.NJRhodyFan wrote: ↑4 years agoValid point regarding his generational status, but I still stand by what I said. You don't find these actions to be selfish? Pompous? I'd be curious to hear your take. Whatever happened to honoring your commitments? I understand this is the new direction for modern college basketball, but there are still some kids out there who understand the importance of teamwork and stepping up as a leader when the situation may not be ideal. Then you have kids who flee for greener pastures, not caring about the ramifications it may have on fellow teammates and coaches who have supported them.adam914 wrote: ↑4 years agoResponses like this also tend to sound pretty entitled and self-absorbed. And they are coming from adults! Also Tyrese is Gen Z for the record.NJRhodyFan wrote: ↑4 years ago This is emblematic of the millennial generation. Martin is just another entitled, self-absorbed kid who has no sense of team, no sense of commitment, wants everything handed to him on a silver platter. I'm sure many will disagree with my negative take, but that's okay. We'll all entitled to our opinion. Good riddance, Martin. I won't be rooting for you.
It's a sad situation we find ourselves in, and I'm not certainly not absolving Cox and the coaching staff of any blame here, but this is mostly on the player. Sounds like Martin has been convinced he's better off elsewhere. We will see. But I certainly won't be cheering him on.
Is it selfish and pompous anytime someone leaves one job for another just for a better title and more money, not caring about the ramifications it may have on fellow co-workers? I don't really see this any differently. He has 4 years to prove that he can be a professional basketball player and earn a living as an adult. It's pretty damn important so a little "selfishness" is understandable. I am much more concerned with why so many players feel that URI isn't the place that can help get them to where they want to be.
But I do find it odd when adults react this way to a guy just trying to do whats best for him and his family's future. It's one thing if you just disagree that leaving URI is his best option to get where he wants to go, but I don't understand calling him things like an "entitled, self-absorbed kid" and "good riddance I won't be rooting for you". To me that is selfish and entitled to think that college kids should do what you think is best rather then what they think is best.
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Possible silver lining is that this move creates over 30 minutes for the 2nd rated Mitchell twin and Toppin to fight over.
Sign the twins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sign the twins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This sucks. I am not sure what Tyrese thinks he is going to get that he isn’t here. He got PT, shots, was going to be the guy with Fatts next year. WTF.
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this hurts.
I mean less than two months ago we were riding high! Now it really does seem like players don't want to be here. I love Rhody so it hurts me in my tummy seeing the wheels fall off like this. We need a team of 12 TJ Buchanan's!!
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So, this is where our program is now? Let's say this new transfer rule was in place 4 or 5 years ago? Do you think Jared Terrell, EC Matthews or Hassan Martin, all better players than Tyrese Martin, would have transferred? I say no way. The reason and the difference? The coach.Running Ram wrote: ↑4 years agothis hurts.
I mean less than two months ago we were riding high! Now it really does seem like players don't want to be here. I love Rhody so it hurts me in my tummy seeing the wheels fall off like this. We need a team of 12 TJ Buchanan's!!
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Next man up.
Problem is, we're running out of men.
Some here who think he's no loss....12 and 7 on this team is a BIG loss.
We have FOUR players left who played this past season. We also don't even know if Sheppard will play for us next season.
DJ is a project. Add 2 recruits so far, maybe one of them will contribute much?
5 openings and counting. Wow.
Problem is, we're running out of men.
Some here who think he's no loss....12 and 7 on this team is a BIG loss.
We have FOUR players left who played this past season. We also don't even know if Sheppard will play for us next season.
DJ is a project. Add 2 recruits so far, maybe one of them will contribute much?
5 openings and counting. Wow.
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He’s a big loss. I think he would’ve been the big man on campus next season.
Cox has his work cut out for him. I’m going to continue to have faith in the staff.
Cox has his work cut out for him. I’m going to continue to have faith in the staff.
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There he is! okay, thank you I needed just the slightest shot of your optimism.
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Being real bro! Thanks. We need to pull a rabbit out of the hat, lets see what happens. At least things are interesting.
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All valid points. I think my biggest issue is the unwillingness to honor a commitment which is where my "selfish" and "entitled" comments are stemming from. In reality he's no different than any other player deciding to transfer, but Martin's situation is more unusual. He would have been the clear #2 next season behind Fatts, he's coming off a great season statistically, he saw more than enough playing time, he never seemed to be penalized for his frequent lackadaisical, disinterested attitude, he was given the ball in plenty of crucial gametime situations, etc. I mean what more could you ask for as a player?? The team and coaching staff were very committed to him, it's a shame that wasn't reciprocated. Oh well, hopefully we can find a decent replacement. And let me reiterate that I will not be rooting for him wherever we may end upadam914 wrote: ↑4 years agoI don't really consider it selfish, at least not in the negative way that its being implied. If a player is making a decision that he thinks is best for him and his future then I don't have a problem with that. Tyrese has clearly decided the best path for him to reach his goals is not at URI. He has professional basketball aspirations, whether that be in the US or overseas, so he absolutely should do whatever he thinks is best to reach that goal.NJRhodyFan wrote: ↑4 years agoValid point regarding his generational status, but I still stand by what I said. You don't find these actions to be selfish? Pompous? I'd be curious to hear your take. Whatever happened to honoring your commitments? I understand this is the new direction for modern college basketball, but there are still some kids out there who understand the importance of teamwork and stepping up as a leader when the situation may not be ideal. Then you have kids who flee for greener pastures, not caring about the ramifications it may have on fellow teammates and coaches who have supported them.
It's a sad situation we find ourselves in, and I'm not certainly not absolving Cox and the coaching staff of any blame here, but this is mostly on the player. Sounds like Martin has been convinced he's better off elsewhere. We will see. But I certainly won't be cheering him on.
Is it selfish and pompous anytime someone leaves one job for another just for a better title and more money, not caring about the ramifications it may have on fellow co-workers? I don't really see this any differently. He has 4 years to prove that he can be a professional basketball player and earn a living as an adult. It's pretty damn important so a little "selfishness" is understandable. I am much more concerned with why so many players feel that URI isn't the place that can help get them to where they want to be.
But I do find it odd when adults react this way to a guy just trying to do whats best for him and his family's future. It's one thing if you just disagree that leaving URI is his best option to get where he wants to go, but I don't understand calling him things like an "entitled, self-absorbed kid" and "good riddance I won't be rooting for you". To me that is selfish and entitled to think that college kids should do what you think is best rather then what they think is best.
"I am much more concerned with why so many players feel that URI isn't the place that can help get them to where they want to be."
The abovementioned comment you made is actually the most alarming to me and probably warrants further discussion.
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Thanks man. You are one of the few that are keeping me going. LolRunning Ram wrote: ↑4 years agoThere he is! okay, thank you I needed just the slightest shot of your optimism.
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I hope this dumb new transfer rule doesnt pass. Screw this era of new CBB. This is getting ridiculous. Program needs to find an identity. Someone needs to take responsibility. This isnt the new norm. We are in trouble.
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise, especially with his two posts within the last couple of weeks.NJRhodyFan wrote: ↑4 years agoI don't think you're making any sort of grand prediction here. The team is a shell of itself, so would it really surprise anyone if Fatts jumped ship too?
Tyrese leaving is much much more unexpected than Fatts could/will be.
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Re: Tyrese Martin
Looking at that list of schools, here are my thoughts about Tyrese...
He's a physical player and has the body for that style of play (Big East would be a good fit for him for that reason). Athletic and talented enough to fit in that type of system.
However, I always thought at a bigger program that he'd be the ideal first guy off the bench. That's why the move surprises me so much. Because I don't think there is any chance he'll get more of a PLAYING opportunity at any of the schools listed. WINNING or more visibility? Yes. Does Tyrese value winning over playing time? He never struck me as that type or player, but what the hell do I know from my couch? What happens if he goes to Butler or Marquette and gets 17 minutes per game?
Fatts leaving makes way more sense, as his game is much better suited as the #3 or #4 on a really good team. That "microwave" instant offense or energy type guy and great on-ball defender. Most teams could use a guy like him.
This whole thing stinks and is a trickle up effect. As I'm sure the Bradley's, Wright State's and New Mexico State's of the world will be pissed when they start losing their top players to the top A-10, Mountain West and AAC schools. College hoops biggest asset is the interest and excitement it generates from many small markets around the country. The P5 schools bring in the big money but the other conferences having some interest in the sport is what keeps the lights on.
Having 2/3rds of their school base (and more importantly their fans) losing interest because of the inability to put together a consistent winning roster, is incredibly short-sighted. The smaller regional networks and TV contracts will dry up and kill the foundation of the sport.
He's a physical player and has the body for that style of play (Big East would be a good fit for him for that reason). Athletic and talented enough to fit in that type of system.
However, I always thought at a bigger program that he'd be the ideal first guy off the bench. That's why the move surprises me so much. Because I don't think there is any chance he'll get more of a PLAYING opportunity at any of the schools listed. WINNING or more visibility? Yes. Does Tyrese value winning over playing time? He never struck me as that type or player, but what the hell do I know from my couch? What happens if he goes to Butler or Marquette and gets 17 minutes per game?
Fatts leaving makes way more sense, as his game is much better suited as the #3 or #4 on a really good team. That "microwave" instant offense or energy type guy and great on-ball defender. Most teams could use a guy like him.
This whole thing stinks and is a trickle up effect. As I'm sure the Bradley's, Wright State's and New Mexico State's of the world will be pissed when they start losing their top players to the top A-10, Mountain West and AAC schools. College hoops biggest asset is the interest and excitement it generates from many small markets around the country. The P5 schools bring in the big money but the other conferences having some interest in the sport is what keeps the lights on.
Having 2/3rds of their school base (and more importantly their fans) losing interest because of the inability to put together a consistent winning roster, is incredibly short-sighted. The smaller regional networks and TV contracts will dry up and kill the foundation of the sport.
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DC, believe it or not, I hope Cox crushes it on the recruiting trail here in the next few weeks.
It's just alarming to me that we're hearing NOTHING lately and other programs are signing guys left and right.
I know the staff is working and doesn't reveal much, but ANY good news would be nice!
We've got to hit a couple of homers here!
It's just alarming to me that we're hearing NOTHING lately and other programs are signing guys left and right.
I know the staff is working and doesn't reveal much, but ANY good news would be nice!
We've got to hit a couple of homers here!
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Yeah this is old news. I expect Fatts to leave.NJRhodyFan wrote: ↑4 years agoI don't think you're making any sort of grand prediction here. The team is a shell of itself, so would it really surprise anyone if Fatts jumped ship too?
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If this is the case, what would he be waiting for???steveystuds06 wrote: ↑4 years agoYeah this is old news. I expect Fatts to leave.NJRhodyFan wrote: ↑4 years agoI don't think you're making any sort of grand prediction here. The team is a shell of itself, so would it really surprise anyone if Fatts jumped ship too?
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“After multiple long conversations with the people in my corner, I have decided to transfer from the school,” Martin said. “My decision has nothing to do with the team or Coach (David) Cox. That’s family, and Cox is as great of a coach and father as they come.”
It must really suck to be a D1 coach outside of the P5/BE...having to recruit players against other coaches and now against these kids' own families too.
It must really suck to be a D1 coach outside of the P5/BE...having to recruit players against other coaches and now against these kids' own families too.