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You can also expect an announcement from Smithfield about joining a new conference shortly. Most speculation points to the Bulldogs moving all sports but football to America East.
I think that's a good move for them. Despite the hopefully blip on the radar from the other night, I always root for Bryant.
Definitely bigger than some, smaller than all the rest.KingstonLane wrote: ↑2 years ago Anyone know how 3,400 compares to other arenas in the American East (if that’s where they’re going)?
This post is spot on, they’re a small D1; nothing to be ashamed of, but they’re not gonna pull 5k+ when the campus is 3k and there’s probably only 1000 people in Smithfield who care that aren’t PC or fans of another schoolKingstonLane wrote: ↑2 years agoDoes feel odd/too small, but also probably unrealistic for them to ever draw many more then their student body or some alumni. Competing with PC 15 minutes down the road
His incentive was watching burn down everything Hurley (his friend) built 40 mins South and waiting to receive the call from Rhody’s admin. Phil Martelli Jr will be the next HC of Bryant if they listen to Grasso.
KingstonLane wrote: ↑2 years ago Anyone know how 3,400 compares to other arenas in the American East (if that’s where they’re going)?
I agree....they won't dominate the AE with Vermont in it.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 years ago Is the America East actually any better though?
Seems like a lateral move there.
I mean Vermont is really good and sometimes Albany is good, but that's it.
rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years agoI agree....they won't dominate the AE with Vermont in it.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑2 years ago Is the America East actually any better though?
Seems like a lateral move there.
I mean Vermont is really good and sometimes Albany is good, but that's it.
Football in the Big South?
Talk about travel expenses......
You do have to give them some due for being bold in upgrading their sports to D1 and investing the necessary funds to compete. With a new arena coming down the road, they will have pretty nice facilities for every sport.TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years ago Even as a Smithfield native I have to say that all my thoughts about Bryant come down to, essentially, “whatever.” It’s like the RI version of Quinnipiac - basically for parents who can afford to send their kids to a good private school but their kids are too dumb to get into one. As far as the third banana, I’ll always root for Brown.
Hey TP, I’m in Smithfield too. I am very familiar with Bryant. Don’t sell it short. My youngest daughter graduated from there in global supply chain management and was hired by Hasbro as a Junior. She’s doing very, very well thankfully.TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years ago Even as a Smithfield native I have to say that all my thoughts about Bryant come down to, essentially, “whatever.” It’s like the RI version of Quinnipiac - basically for parents who can afford to send their kids to a good private school but their kids are too dumb to get into one. As far as the third banana, I’ll always root for Brown.
Some context for the move. Even with a new arena Bryant will be on the lower end of gym capacity in AEBig Rhody Guy wrote: ↑2 years ago Looks like the new arena would be right at or around the biggest in the NEC but in the lower half in the American East. Only UVM UNH and Lowell would have a smaller capacity
Ooh! That will get Ramster excited!
Sorry ATP, not even RPI will get me excited about anything Bryant related.
Yeah, but to be fair Kiss didn't play in this year's gameramster wrote: ↑2 years agoSorry ATP, not even RPI will get me excited about anything Bryant related.
Project updates like this belong in All Other College Sports - not in URI KB NCAA or Bust.
But since the Bryant topic is unfortunately here, we are 5-0 vs Bryant winning by 33, 36, 47, 34 and 19 = average of 33.8 ppg.
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This year’s game was only because of the Daytona Tournament.Da_Process_Survivor wrote: ↑2 years agoYeah, but to be fair Kiss didn't play in this year's gameramster wrote: ↑2 years agoSorry ATP, not even RPI will get me excited about anything Bryant related.
Project updates like this belong in All Other College Sports - not in URI KB NCAA or Bust.
But since the Bryant topic is unfortunately here, we are 5-0 vs Bryant winning by 33, 36, 47, 34 and 19 = average of 33.8 ppg.
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Brian Forster wrote: ↑2 years ago Bryant is up and coming program.
But no waaay would change places with them.
I agree we should move to the AEC and build a 3000 seat arena IMMEDIATELY.Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago Bryant keeps getting better and better in academia and athletics while URI is satisfied with being a good state university with average athletics. I can see why people are excited about Bryant. Let's hope that money being thrown at URI M&W basketball is the beginning of a commitment to be excellent and not just to return to mediocrity.
Considering its location, I'm surprised that Bryant doesn't invest in becoming a big-time hockey program - something that URI has missed the boat on,
In terms of aspirations, I want URI to be like Bryant.
He's truly one of the best. Forget Max Kellerman, he's got Skip Bayless takes. GOAT status in trolling.
Congrats to Bryant for upping their game which has nothing to do with URI.Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago Bryant keeps getting better and better in academia and athletics while URI is satisfied with being a good state university with average athletics. I can see why people are excited about Bryant. Let's hope that money being thrown at URI M&W basketball is the beginning of a commitment to be excellent and not just to return to mediocrity.
Considering its location, I'm surprised that Bryant doesn't invest in becoming a big-time hockey program - something that URI has missed the boat on,
In terms of aspirations, I want URI to be like Bryant.
You are correct - it has nothing to do with URIsteviep123 wrote: ↑2 years agoCongrats to Bryant for upping their game which has nothing to do with URI.Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago Bryant keeps getting better and better in academia and athletics while URI is satisfied with being a good state university with average athletics. I can see why people are excited about Bryant. Let's hope that money being thrown at URI M&W basketball is the beginning of a commitment to be excellent and not just to return to mediocrity.
Considering its location, I'm surprised that Bryant doesn't invest in becoming a big-time hockey program - something that URI has missed the boat on,
In terms of aspirations, I want URI to be like Bryant.
Congrats to URI for acting Big instead of only thinking big. Both have great aspirations.
R72 you truly are the best and I mean that sarcastically.
The only thing you are right about is hockey but I understand why uri hasn’t gone d1 to this point and hope that 1 day they will.
No Kiss didn't play, he was suspended. And to be fair I wouldn't read much into URI winning by only 19 because it was our worst team since the Baron Error. 11th place A10, 5-12 Conference, 15-16 overall with least competitive OOC since the Baron Error.Da_Process_Survivor wrote: ↑2 years agoYeah, but to be fair Kiss didn't play in this year's gameramster wrote: ↑2 years agoSorry ATP, not even RPI will get me excited about anything Bryant related.
Project updates like this belong in All Other College Sports - not in URI KB NCAA or Bust.
But since the Bryant topic is unfortunately here, we are 5-0 vs Bryant winning by 33, 36, 47, 34 and 19 = average of 33.8 ppg.
8CDBCB82-B90D-4DC5-BBBB-12FDE85D1B88.jpeg
x2steviep123 wrote: ↑2 years agoCongrats to Bryant for upping their game which has nothing to do with URI.Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago Bryant keeps getting better and better in academia and athletics while URI is satisfied with being a good state university with average athletics. I can see why people are excited about Bryant. Let's hope that money being thrown at URI M&W basketball is the beginning of a commitment to be excellent and not just to return to mediocrity.
Considering its location, I'm surprised that Bryant doesn't invest in becoming a big-time hockey program - something that URI has missed the boat on,
In terms of aspirations, I want URI to be like Bryant.
Congrats to URI for acting Big instead of only thinking big. Both have great aspirations.
R72 you truly are the best and I mean that sarcastically.
The only thing you are right about is hockey but I understand why uri hasn’t gone d1 to this point and hope that 1 day they will.
Than one of our donors should come up with the $3-5M per year to run that program. And they would do it in a heartbeat.KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑2 years agox2steviep123 wrote: ↑2 years agoCongrats to Bryant for upping their game which has nothing to do with URI.Rhody72 wrote: ↑2 years ago Bryant keeps getting better and better in academia and athletics while URI is satisfied with being a good state university with average athletics. I can see why people are excited about Bryant. Let's hope that money being thrown at URI M&W basketball is the beginning of a commitment to be excellent and not just to return to mediocrity.
Considering its location, I'm surprised that Bryant doesn't invest in becoming a big-time hockey program - something that URI has missed the boat on,
In terms of aspirations, I want URI to be like Bryant.
Congrats to URI for acting Big instead of only thinking big. Both have great aspirations.
R72 you truly are the best and I mean that sarcastically.
The only thing you are right about is hockey but I understand why uri hasn’t gone d1 to this point and hope that 1 day they will.
URI should 100% have D1 hockey
Unfortunately hockey is held to a higher standard than anything else. Supporters had to fund two separate arenas (with one chunk of arena money being used for Mackal Field House instead of the arena he donated for), have conferences begging us to join and still can't get the sports added. Imagine if Mackal's money wasn't stolen for field house use, then Boss' money could have been used to fund teamsBlue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoThan one of our donors should come up with the $3-5M per year to run that program. And they would do it in a heartbeat.KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑2 years agox2steviep123 wrote: ↑2 years ago
Congrats to Bryant for upping their game which has nothing to do with URI.
Congrats to URI for acting Big instead of only thinking big. Both have great aspirations.
R72 you truly are the best and I mean that sarcastically.
The only thing you are right about is hockey but I understand why uri hasn’t gone d1 to this point and hope that 1 day they will.
URI should 100% have D1 hockey
Then you'd need to find more money to stand up the women's program or bring back gymnastics or something for the Title IX implications.
I played hockey, I love hockey. But basketball drives the bus. If basketball gets really good and stays good - maybe there will be money around to get hockey going. But not today.
Don't worry, when I win powerball we'll take care of all of these problems.RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 years agoUnfortunately hockey is held to a higher standard than anything else. Supporters had to fund two separate arenas (with one chunk of arena money being used for Mackal Field House instead of the arena he donated for), have conferences begging us to join and still can't get the sports added. Imagine if Mackal's money wasn't stolen for field house use, then Boss' money could have been used to fund teamsBlue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoThan one of our donors should come up with the $3-5M per year to run that program. And they would do it in a heartbeat.
Then you'd need to find more money to stand up the women's program or bring back gymnastics or something for the Title IX implications.
I played hockey, I love hockey. But basketball drives the bus. If basketball gets really good and stays good - maybe there will be money around to get hockey going. But not today.
I've been saying the same thing myself. Bonds? We don't need no stinking bonds!Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years agoDon't worry, when I win powerball we'll take care of all of these problems.RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 years agoUnfortunately hockey is held to a higher standard than anything else. Supporters had to fund two separate arenas (with one chunk of arena money being used for Mackal Field House instead of the arena he donated for), have conferences begging us to join and still can't get the sports added. Imagine if Mackal's money wasn't stolen for field house use, then Boss' money could have been used to fund teamsBlue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago
Than one of our donors should come up with the $3-5M per year to run that program. And they would do it in a heartbeat.
Then you'd need to find more money to stand up the women's program or bring back gymnastics or something for the Title IX implications.
I played hockey, I love hockey. But basketball drives the bus. If basketball gets really good and stays good - maybe there will be money around to get hockey going. But not today.