I find the whole "in the league" thing overblown. Let's not pretend there is any real camaraderie there - those schools compete for players why not coaches too? And PC on 2 occasions - Thompson from Gtown and Pitino from Louisville - tried to lure a conference coach away. It's a cut-throat results based business.rhodylaw wrote: ↑1 year agoYes - both are sleazy. Don’t make your next move until you finish your job at the place you committed to. Don’t tell me DH wasn’t a little distracted by the job change in that tournament. His freakin wife was crying in the hallway. We potentially missed out on a sweet 16 because he was busy plotting his next move which could have waited a week.theblueram wrote: ↑1 year agoI wouldn't call Cooley sleezy. Why, just because he left pc? Is Hurley sleezy? Cooley made pc what it is. It was a train wreck before him. Just like Hurley did for us.
Also, DH to UConn hurt but I don’t expect DH to understand our fanbase dislike of that program. Cooley is another level. Dude left for a team in the same league. Ridiculous. He wants to leave and to to Syracuse or some ACC school, whatever, but I actually find myself on the friars side of things a little with him running to a league school. It would have been like if DH got up and decided to go to Dayton. Don’t give me nonsense about G’Town being some sort of better program. They had a great coach at a time when the BE was the league. They have been absolutely nothing for 20 years. UConn at least had a national championship in the AAC within the decade that Hurley went there. He was brought there to rejuvenate the program. Cooley needs to resurrect that program.
2023 Coaching Carousel
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8914
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 10028
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3898
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1728
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Speaking of Baron...
Remember how much notice we got that he was going to take the job? From the University? Zero notice.
The only inkling we had that he was even interested, is the Projo had a column that weekend, where they did like the brady bunch thing, with either 12 or 15 boxes with potential coaches faces in them, and he appeared there. He looked like a fish out of water, amongst all those young coaches. We were like "Jim Baron"?? Why are we even considering him? He had one good year at Bonaventure, so what?"
Rod described him as "luke warm, left over mashed potatoes".
The next Monday, whammo! URI announces it's Jim Baron. I was absolutely fit to be tied, I was having a melt down on the board, it was that bad. All the regulars, some of which still come to this site to this day, told me to shut up and accept it.
"He's the coach now, and there's nothing we can do about it. If he doesn't work out, hopefully he won't be here that long"
We ALL know how that prediction worked out.
I don't remember anyone being truly excited about the Baron hire, to be honest.
Remember how much notice we got that he was going to take the job? From the University? Zero notice.
The only inkling we had that he was even interested, is the Projo had a column that weekend, where they did like the brady bunch thing, with either 12 or 15 boxes with potential coaches faces in them, and he appeared there. He looked like a fish out of water, amongst all those young coaches. We were like "Jim Baron"?? Why are we even considering him? He had one good year at Bonaventure, so what?"
Rod described him as "luke warm, left over mashed potatoes".
The next Monday, whammo! URI announces it's Jim Baron. I was absolutely fit to be tied, I was having a melt down on the board, it was that bad. All the regulars, some of which still come to this site to this day, told me to shut up and accept it.
"He's the coach now, and there's nothing we can do about it. If he doesn't work out, hopefully he won't be here that long"
We ALL know how that prediction worked out.
I don't remember anyone being truly excited about the Baron hire, to be honest.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I stopped watching URI hoops until they were ranked in 2007/8? Didn't enter the Ryan Center until that year. Then they collapsed and I joined the projo board to voice that he should be fired.jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago Speaking of Baron...
Remember how much notice we got that he was going to take the job? From the University? Zero notice.
The only inkling we had that he was even interested, is the Projo had a column that weekend, where they did like the brady bunch thing, with either 12 or 15 boxes with potential coaches faces in them, and he appeared there. He looked like a fish out of water, amongst all those young coaches. We were like "Jim Baron"?? Why are we even considering him? He had one good year at Bonaventure, so what?"
Rod described him as "luke warm, left over mashed potatoes".
The next Monday, whammo! URI announces it's Jim Baron. I was absolutely fit to be tied, I was having a melt down on the board, it was that bad. All the regulars, some of which still come to this site to this day, told me to shut up and accept it.
"He's the coach now, and there's nothing we can do about it. If he doesn't work out, hopefully he won't be here that long"
We ALL know how that prediction worked out.
I don't remember anyone being truly excited about the Baron hire, to be honest.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3898
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1728
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
We didn't have private messaging on the Projo board, so Rod would speak to me off board by email.
That day he was like "you have to calm down, he signed a contract, you're fighting a losing battle on there. But if he fails to produce, we'll make sure they get rid of him promptly."
Well, after his first winning season, whatever it was, something over 0.500, I vaguely remember VTech saying they were interested in him, Carothers and Petro gave him a brand new 10 year contract. So, that was the end of that.
That day he was like "you have to calm down, he signed a contract, you're fighting a losing battle on there. But if he fails to produce, we'll make sure they get rid of him promptly."
Well, after his first winning season, whatever it was, something over 0.500, I vaguely remember VTech saying they were interested in him, Carothers and Petro gave him a brand new 10 year contract. So, that was the end of that.
-
- ARD
- Posts: 746
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 136
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Has this been posted already today? Anyone seen this?
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8091
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5670
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 7847
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: narragansett
- x 4316
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
No, no seen. Not placing much on this. Unless……….
Ram logo via Grist 1938
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Who the hell is Markus Walters?
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8091
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5670
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
He’s not trying to act like he has sources. He makes jokes.
-
- Cuttino Mobley
- Posts: 1853
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Quahog
- x 1140
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I know Elon has watered down the "blue checkmark" but my god, can we at least try to keep it to blue checks for the most part.
-
- ARD
- Posts: 746
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 136
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8091
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5670
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
See? Jokes. I don’t think they’re necessarily the best ones, but it’s all in good fun.
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8091
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5670
-
- Cuttino Mobley
- Posts: 1853
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Quahog
- x 1140
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
The only place I have seen Archie linked to PC was an article in The Athletic yesterday by Brian Hamilton, who I'm unfamiliar with.
He lists the following candidates as being on the "Call List":
John Becker - UVM
Kim English - GMU
Bobby Hurley - ASU
Martin Ingelsby - Delaware
James Jones - Yale
Archie Miller
"Providence would have to sell Miller's track record at Dayton and power-conference experience at Indiana, because a 9-22 record in year 1 isn't alluring. But it's also year 1. What Miller had to work with merits further inspection."
He lists the following candidates as being on the "Call List":
John Becker - UVM
Kim English - GMU
Bobby Hurley - ASU
Martin Ingelsby - Delaware
James Jones - Yale
Archie Miller
"Providence would have to sell Miller's track record at Dayton and power-conference experience at Indiana, because a 9-22 record in year 1 isn't alluring. But it's also year 1. What Miller had to work with merits further inspection."
Last edited by STC 1 year ago, edited 1 time in total.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3898
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1728
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Not for nothing, but, they might be in the minority, but there are a few on here who wouldn't cry about that move.
Not to single out, but have you seen some of Iggy's posts lately, essentially "he better not have as many swings and misses on the recruiting trail like he did last year"
?what does that mean. Or else what?
There might be a few on here who are already jaded and will believe he can turn this roster over when they see it.
Not to single out, but have you seen some of Iggy's posts lately, essentially "he better not have as many swings and misses on the recruiting trail like he did last year"
?what does that mean. Or else what?
There might be a few on here who are already jaded and will believe he can turn this roster over when they see it.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I've said before, I'm waiting on the signings next fall. Freshmen top players. I'm waiting to see what happens. This is a high powered staff and should land some good players. We shall see.....jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago Not for nothing, but, they might be in the minority, but there are a few on here who wouldn't cry about that move.
Not to single out, but have you seen some of Iggy's posts lately, essentially "he better not have as many swings and misses on the recruiting trail like he did last year"
?what does that mean. Or else what?
There might be a few on here who are already jaded and will believe he can turn this roster over when they see it.
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 7847
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: narragansett
- x 4316
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3898
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1728
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I agree with you two, but Iggy is a source.
Like we have people who parrot what sources say around here, Iggy himself is a source.
So, when he makes comments like that, I pay attention.
Like we have people who parrot what sources say around here, Iggy himself is a source.
So, when he makes comments like that, I pay attention.
-
- Tyson Wheeler
- Posts: 7488
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Rhode Island
- x 4041
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I would honestly be pretty effing pissed of Archie even took a phone call from PC.
GO RAMS
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
well of course. No doubt. I've seen his posts. This is a big off season. Staff is in place for a year, recruiting should be well under way. Let's see what happens.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3898
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1728
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I think things will start to move soon, but not before the tournament is over, just have to be a little patient.
Some of the things that will happen to us will be trickle down from the P5s, who will have to adjust their rosters, to accommodate any transfers that they want.
Some of the things that will happen to us will be trickle down from the P5s, who will have to adjust their rosters, to accommodate any transfers that they want.
-
- Carlton Owens
- Posts: 2284
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1264
-
- Tyson Wheeler
- Posts: 7488
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Rhode Island
- x 4041
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Portnoy doing what he does best, taking advantage of other peoples wars and picking a side to sell tshirts.
GO RAMS
-
- Carlton Owens
- Posts: 2270
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Saunderstown
- x 1819
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
They definitely don't make a vaccine for that.Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 year agoDid you see Ramster while you were there ? He’s been spending a lot of time there the past week and I fear he could get sucked into that black hole of a board and go mad.bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Woah...just went on the Friar board and they have reached new disgusting levels of hate.
5 page thread speculating about Ed's infidelities.
Next level of embarrassment.
Stay away, Ramster. Only visit in short bursts and in full protective gear. You don’t want to catch what they have over there and bring it here.
Mobley was fouled.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 4853
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 3160
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Like the local media carrying water for him when he ducked out of the Rhody game
Bleed Keaney Blue!
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12620
- Joined: 8 years ago
- x 6817
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Just go with "yes", and leave it at that?
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 16459
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5289
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I expect to see mostly transfers added in the next few weeks which covers the spring signing period for next season.
Then more emphasis on freshmen recruits in November for the 24-25 season.
We certainly need a higher level of talent with anybody Archie gets from now on
Am I worried? Not yet, with emphasis on YET.
Then more emphasis on freshmen recruits in November for the 24-25 season.
We certainly need a higher level of talent with anybody Archie gets from now on
Am I worried? Not yet, with emphasis on YET.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Hurley accepted the uconn job when URI was in the NCAAT as well. These friar fans need mental help.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12620
- Joined: 8 years ago
- x 6817
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
or, a good splash replacement HC.theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago Hurley accepted the uconn job when URI was in the NCAAT as well. These friar fans need mental help.
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8091
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5670
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Lying is weird enough. Lying to make Ed Cooley look good is next level.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
pc has never done a splash hire. I'm not expecting one here.NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year agoor, a good splash replacement HC.theblueram wrote: ↑1 year ago Hurley accepted the uconn job when URI was in the NCAAT as well. These friar fans need mental help.
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8091
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5670
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Would McDermott take the Notre Dame job? Seems like he has a pretty sweet gig at Creighton.
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10536
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 7654
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 12620
- Joined: 8 years ago
- x 6817
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
exactly....the players we want will be transferring from Final 8/4 teams, so we're just going to have to wait a couple weeks til their seasons end
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8232
- Joined: 4 years ago
- x 4087
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3804
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Boston
- x 2706
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3804
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Boston
- x 2706
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8091
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 5670
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Obviously he wasn’t going to Providence, but it would have been the funniest possible next thing to happen to PC fans.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 4672
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 2512
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
El Presidente on
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3804
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Boston
- x 2706
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 4853
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 3160
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
so that crazy buzzer beater seemingly saved his job?
Bleed Keaney Blue!
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
-
- Ernie Calverley
- Posts: 8232
- Joined: 4 years ago
- x 4087
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I would guess Tony Skinn will be the odds-on favorite to be the next HC of GM.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 4853
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 3160
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Vault has it:
Bleed Keaney Blue!
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
-
- Cuttino Mobley
- Posts: 1545
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1966
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
After Rothstein had it which was well after Smarty had it here. RV doesn't get any credit for this one.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 4557
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 2092
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
WTF! Swings and misses on last year's team seems pretty mild to me. Archie is being paid a lot of $$ to win games and I will keep demanding he do so.jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago Not for nothing, but, they might be in the minority, but there are a few on here who wouldn't cry about that move.
Not to single out, but have you seen some of Iggy's posts lately, essentially "he better not have as many swings and misses on the recruiting trail like he did last year"
?what does that mean. Or else what?
There might be a few on here who are already jaded and will believe he can turn this roster over when they see it.
"Every season, college basketball has one or two teams that rise from dormancy to relevancy, squads that make long-awaited charges at the NCAA Tournament and become really fun storylines along the way."
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3898
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 1728
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I wasn't disagreeing with you, fwiw. I'm just pointing it out, that if you are mentioning it, it's a thing.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 3804
- Joined: 11 years ago
- Location: Boston
- x 2706
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Looks like Joe was the first to really put out there that it's basically a done deal.
-
- Sly Williams
- Posts: 4853
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 3160
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
I didn't mean to infer that Vault had it first. I'm sure there were a dozen folks that all had it around the same time. I don't yet see where it's actually official. I'll add that Vault's tweet makes it look more official, where as Rothstein's is "sources:.." so yeah, my bad on inferring that RV's is official.
Bleed Keaney Blue!
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
-
- Frank Keaney
- Posts: 10094
- Joined: 9 years ago
- x 5921
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Kim English feels pretty meh
He'll do fine there, but he's still pretty unproven in my eyes.
He'll do fine there, but he's still pretty unproven in my eyes.
-
- Jeff Kent
- Posts: 189
- Joined: 11 years ago
- x 191
Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Will Josh Odoro grad transfer? Possibly one less time we’ll hav e to face him