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RhodeIslandRams · Unread post by **RhodeIslandRams** » 6 years ago

jcru wrote:GandysFantasy?

Gandy! So GBG isn't Gandy? Gandy was a KB classic.

mstyles22 · Unread post by **mstyles22** » 6 years ago

Honest question: Are we as a University too passive?

When I have a good year work-wise, I’ll donate and have so for about 10 years. I’m not sure what qualifies as a lot, but it’s certainly more than $20.18. And I’m not hating on those who gave what they could even though it might be too late.

My point is, I’ve never once received a call from the Alumni Association or Fast Break or Athletic Dept asking me for more. It’s kind of nice not to be bothered, but at the same time...should we be doing that? Asking for more?

My wife is a UNLV alum and they blow up her phone all the time.

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 6 years ago

Way too passive. Athletic Development team is almost invisible.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 6 years ago

mstyles22 wrote:Honest question: Are we as a University too passive?

When I have a good year work-wise, I’ll donate and have so for about 10 years. I’m not sure what qualifies as a lot, but it’s certainly more than $20.18. And I’m not hating on those who gave what they could even though it might be too late.

My point is, I’ve never once received a call from the Alumni Association or Fast Break or Athletic Dept asking me for more. It’s kind of nice not to be bothered, but at the same time...should we be doing that? Asking for more?

My wife is a UNLV alum and they blow up her phone all the time.

My wife went to GW and she gets stuff all the time from them asking for donations. I don't think I've ever received anything (phone call, email, mail) asking for a donation from URI.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 6 years ago

I got a call waiting to walk the stage for my grad school during graduation.

xcrun · Unread post by **xcrun** » 6 years ago

Just pay the guy. We're at a point where investment will pay returns. Not to move to the next level now would waste all the money that has been invested.

Also ATP can we change the section title to: Sweet 16 or Bust?

Seems time...

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 6 years ago

mstyles22 wrote:Honest question: Are we as a University too passive?

When I have a good year work-wise, I’ll donate and have so for about 10 years. I’m not sure what qualifies as a lot, but it’s certainly more than $20.18. And I’m not hating on those who gave what they could even though it might be too late.

My point is, I’ve never once received a call from the Alumni Association or Fast Break or Athletic Dept asking me for more. It’s kind of nice not to be bothered, but at the same time...should we be doing that? Asking for more?

My wife is a UNLV alum and they blow up her phone all the time.

I made this same point earlier in the thread.

TruePoint wrote:Some of that is on them for not proactively soliciting the donations on an ongoing basis, saving it for specific funding drives or "giving day" or what have you. I've donated money pretty consistently - not Tom Ryan money, but I do what I can - and I've never had someone from athletics call me unsolicited, shoot the shit with me for a few minutes, give me an update on how they see things going and what they're working on and then asking me if I can chip in X amount or whatever I can. There's no reason they aren't doing that. If they did, people would give them money. But that aside, don't wait for them to call you or have a campaign, if you can afford to give and want the program to do well, go online or call them and set something up.

I wish people I didn’t want to give money to called me asking for money less, and URI athletics called me to ask for money more.

rhodysurf · Unread post by **rhodysurf** » 6 years ago

URI (not the athletic department) called me last week looking for donations, but they are barking up the wrong tree... I am 4 Years our of school with plenty of student loans to pay off first lol

Joe95 · Unread post by **Joe95** » 6 years ago

Just watched Fatts Russell instagram live feed. People were asking him left and right about Hurley. He did say "Everyone asking me if coach Hurley staying, want me to tell them the truth." But then then did not say anything about it after. I also heard him mention something about a workout in the morning and how they have no coach for what it's worth. I guess we will see what happens but not to optimistic.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 6 years ago

rhodysurf wrote:URI (not the athletic department) called me last week looking for donations, but they are barking up the wrong tree... I am 4 Years our of school with plenty of student loans to pay off first lol

You should ask for tip money for all your beautiful game replays

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 6 years ago

I receive calls from the URI Foundation looking for donations to the general fund. Probably twice a year. I make a donation once/yr.
After I made a donation to the Ram Fund the first time I have received 1-2 letter a year asking to make that donation or more for the next year. In 2017,I received a letter in December asking for a donation before the end of the year.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

I know everyone is harping on the $20.18 donation. GOOD. Give more. Lots more. If you can get into the Alumni Lounge, then you are doing your part. I know I have spent a good amount of time in there. But with 15,000 undergrads a year, we should have a lot more donors than we do.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 6 years ago

Joe95 wrote:Just watched Fatts Russell instagram live feed. People were asking him left and right about Hurley. He did say "Everyone asking me if coach Hurley staying, want me to tell them the truth." But then then did not say anything about it after. I also heard him mention something about a workout in the morning and how they have no coach for what it's worth. I guess we will see what happens but not to optimistic.

The workouts are unsupervised after the season for all teams. The womens team posted a brief clip stating their workouts have started.

rhodysurf · Unread post by **rhodysurf** » 6 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote:
rhodysurf wrote:URI (not the athletic department) called me last week looking for donations, but they are barking up the wrong tree... I am 4 Years our of school with plenty of student loans to pay off first lol
You should ask for tip money for all your beautiful game replays

Nah those are for the people!!

Joe95 · Unread post by **Joe95** » 6 years ago

His tutor on the live chat was talking about how when Baron was fired there was 3 week span when it was just Preston Murphy and Mike Montaniero running things.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 6 years ago

Was told Pittsburgh will be announced tomorrow as Hurley’s next destination.

Money talks, apparently.

This was not the same source that has given me all the injury news however, so take it for what it’s worth.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

If he's going to go, Pitt is the better job.

But don't take any of our players and recruits, please. That would be a kick in the teeth.

Joe95 · Unread post by **Joe95** » 6 years ago

The way Fatts was taking on the live chat made it seem like they have already been told what is going to happen meaning Hurley has already made a decision. Maybe that is why he was at the Ryan center as reported earlier today to let the guys know what is going to happen. Really hope that is not the case, Go Rhody!

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 6 years ago

Rhody15 wrote:Was told Pittsburgh will be announced tomorrow as Hurley’s next destination.

Money talks, apparently.

This was not the same source that has given me all the injury news however, so take it for what it’s worth.

He’s pulling his kid out of HS and moving to Pitt? Gotta feel for the kid, that’s tough.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 6 years ago

I can deal with Pitt. UConn would be tough. He was going to go eventually. I would have thought that he'd have stuck it out until a truly big job opened up but whatever. Hopefully he doesn't take the recruits and/or current players and the next coach can hold onto them and the current guys.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 6 years ago

Ughhh

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

Like I've said, if Dan has told the team [and likely the recruits too] that he's going to Pitt...then hopefully he told them to stay at URI and help the new coach keep building the program.

I'm sure Thorr and Dooley want the program to keep progressing, but evidently not at the pace Dan wants it to.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 6 years ago

Honestly if the recruits and current players stay then I am completely fine with Hurley leaving for Pitt and moving on. It was going to happen eventually. My biggest fear, for whenever Hurley left, would be that the program regresses to 2011-2012 level.

Next year when a bigger job than Pitt opens up will Hurley think why the hell didn't I wait 1 more year?

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 6 years ago

Pitt? Wtf

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 6 years ago

Found this in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

Pitt went 0-18 in the ACC.

Petersen Events Center was two-thirds empty for most home games.

Nine Pitt players have asked for their release to explore transfer options.

Pitt has no recruiting class to speak of.

Pitt is trying to cheat outgoing coach Kevin Stallings out of $4.6 million of his contracted $9.4 million buyout.

If there's a worse place to coach college basketball, where is it?

Pitt's problems might quickly get worse. They are a good bet to again go 0-18 in the ACC next season. They might have to give playing time to walk-ons. Duquesne could win the City Game by double digits. ...

Stallings wasn't a lousy coach until he got to Pitt. The problem is incompetent administration and influential alumni who don't understand the ceiling for Pitt's athletic programs and are too stupid to leave well enough alone.

Here's how this plays out: Tom Crean got the job at Georgia. Dan Hurley either goes to Connecticut or stays at Rhode Island despite Pitt having offered the most money. All those featured on Pitt's ill-conceived short list will go somewhere else or, by way of bigger indictment, won't coach.

http://triblive.com/sports/columnists/m ... basketball

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 6 years ago

Let’s wait for an actual report.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

Next year we might not be an NCAA tourney team even if Dan stays. Talented but probably too young.

Of course if we are really good in a couple years, Dan would get more good offers.

But, it could just be URI isn't moving forward fast enough on program improvements. The truth will come out at some point.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:Next year we might not be an NCAA tourney team even if Dan stays. Talented but probably too young.

Of course if we are really good in a couple years, Dan would get more good offers.

But, it could just be URI isn't moving forward fast enough on program improvements. The truth will come out at some point.

The truth is, until we pay what others offer, we will be on this merry go round every year.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 6 years ago

Ugh I have no self control.

It’s not pitt. It’s not money. It’s investments. Guarantee you there hasn’t been a decision yet and anyone reading tea leaves is doing just that.

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 6 years ago

If URI can’t retain Hurley, I will vomit every time I see THINK BIG, WE DO

the time is NOW to THINK BIG

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 6 years ago

Rambone I would pay you money to post not more than once an hour. Just collect your thoughts, take a couple thousand breathes, walk your dog, etc. The stream of consciousness rapid fire posting is torture.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 6 years ago

I have donated.

Somewhere in between 20.18 and 3 million a year...

sandman012 · Unread post by **sandman012** » 6 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:Let’s wait for an actual report.

Can you ban, at least temporarily, anyone who says “my source”? If 20 people like this post, you def should.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

Rhody15 going out on a limb big time.

xcrun · Unread post by **xcrun** » 6 years ago

Actually I take that back, if only is leaving we should keep the title NCAA or bust, because it will be a while before we make it back.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 6 years ago

Is Rhody15 in the know?

Doubtful.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

theblueram wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:Next year we might not be an NCAA tourney team even if Dan stays. Talented but probably too young.

Of course if we are really good in a couple years, Dan would get more good offers.

But, it could just be URI isn't moving forward fast enough on program improvements. The truth will come out at some point.
The truth is, until we pay what others offer, we will be on this merry go round every year.

I don't know. VCU was paying Shaka over 2 million a year and Dayton the same to Miller. And both programs have great facilities and fan support.

So what is it?

If it's Pitt, it's the ACC.

Or is it being in a conference that will struggle to recruit, to schedule, and to get at larges in the Dance? Look what's happened to the Bonnies, and even to Dayton and VCU. Shitty seedings.....and it's not going to get any easier.

Dan sees this, and wants out. He knows it's hard here...really hard to win. This is a stepping stone job. Some of you might not like that, but it's reality.

sandman012 · Unread post by **sandman012** » 6 years ago

RhodeIslandRams wrote:
jcru wrote:GandysFantasy?
Gandy! So GBG isn't Gandy? Gandy was a KB classic.

KB? More so old ProJo board. Dude was off the rails.

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 6 years ago

CT Rhody · Unread post by **CT Rhody** » 6 years ago

Apparently this is the only source in the world who knows it Pitt. I’m not believing anything until at least two sources say the same thing. As of now this Pitt rumor is nonsense.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

Got a lot of visitors I see.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 6 years ago

I’m skeptical it’s Pitt for all the reasons Red listed.

Matunuck · Unread post by **Matunuck** » 6 years ago

662 visitors is a record

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 6 years ago

Good thing I'm still hung over from Paddy's Day

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 6 years ago

BTW, for TP and others....I hope Dan stays. Over and out.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 6 years ago

If my source was the source I receive my injury information from, which has been 100% spot on each time, I’d feel a lot more confident.

Just putting it out there what I was told, like multiple people have done with numerous things these past two years.

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 6 years ago

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-men ... story.html

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 6 years ago

My sources indicate that I'm winning mega millions tonight and Rhode Island is coming in with a monster final offer tomorrow

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 6 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:BTW, for TP and others....I hope Dan stays. Over and out.

Bone - I don't doubt where your heart is at, it's just that when you post 10 times in 15 minutes you end up repeating yourself (if not verbatim, still repeating the same sort of idea) and your thoughts are kind of jumbled. Seems like you could read a bunch, gather your thoughts, synthesize them into a linear narrative of some sort and then post them, as opposed to just laying bare in public the neurotic inner dialogue you're having with yourself.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 6 years ago

Keaney Blue is blowing the doors off the previous traffic record right now if I'm not mistaken.

Anyways, I hope Hurley stays because he has done a remarkable job given what he inherited here. If he stays this is a program setup to dominate the A10 for the foreseeable future. Conference realignment plus a longterm stay from Dan Hurley as URI coach could position URI as a perennial power in the A10.

If Hurley goes to Pitt I can't blame him. Going from $1.1M annually to $3M annually is a lot to say no to despite Pitt having gone 0-19 in the ACC and having potentially 9 transfers. If he goes, Hurley will turn it around at Pitt, but damn, he is in a huge hole to dig out of. One that will take years and rival the post Baron years.

UConn is a sensible pick for Hurley as well. Gets to stay in New England and bring along Tom Moore and Ty Boswell and their NE recruiting roots to a bigger profile program.