Academically and geographically (since we pull a large amount of our student base from the Northeast), the Patriot league is an ideal fit for UR in every aspect, except Basketball. But given our handling of men's soccer and track to add Lacrosse, and fact that major college basketball is heading in an unknown direction - I would have concerns that one day, in the not too distant future - UR ends up in the Patriot League. I just don't think we are serious enough from a basketball perspective to make that extra push that might be necessary in the next few years, if NIL continues to spiral out of control, and the bigger conferences somehow break off - I think it will be a serious conversation for UR to join this league in all sports. Not hoping to be right here, just a thought in the back of the mind that is a little scary. I think the school is sending a message from a football perspective to clearly step down, that just leaves basketball all along carrying the reason to stay in the A10.

Roussell showing the receipts to Hardt-Mooney and the naysayers who say we can't do any better. Well done.

Amazing schedule. Probably one of the best mid-major nonconference schedules in the country. Well done coaches!

"I don't think anyone goes to Patriot league schools even thinking of the NFL, unless they want to intern for an NFL team."

Probably true. I think some kids who choose Patriot League schools go there with the intention of someday owning an NFL franchise, not playing for one.

That's a very good schedule, a national schedule. who knows about Texas but u take it...maybe connections?

night and day difference with the men. Also I notice Coach Roussell is quoted in there multiple times. Our men's press release had nothing. Probably because they were embarassed, but it's still not the right thing to ever do. don't shrink from the responsibility, u have to speak for your program.

and Roussell specifically talks about setting high goals for the schedule. mindset. They may have ended up with an extra power conf game exceeding goals as result. I mentioned this with Mooney & the men's approach. If you're only going for a couple power conf games u can easily fall below it.

I've got the following quads based on last year's NETs:

2 Q1: Texas, Tennessee
5 Q2: Temple, Fairfield, Oklahoma State, Columbia, Clemson
2 Q3: App State, Georgetown
4 Q4: Morgan State, Gardner-Webb, W&M, Oakland

That's a good schedule! Aaron, could you please have a meeting with Chris, ASAP?

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Looks like a much better schedule than the men. Both teams coming off of successful seasons...why can't the men get it together!?!

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I need to correct the above post. Women coming off a successful season. Men coming off of an almost successful season. I guess that's the difference between a good schedule and a piss poor one. That or the difference between Roussell and Mooney, but we're not allowed to talk about that.

Dartmouth confirmed to be a nope.

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I'm going to go with a transfer-heavy starting 5. I'm very high on GW3 based on his pedigree. Haven't seen him in person, but I'd be surprised if he transfers down from Michigan and doesn't get the first crack at a starting role.

G - DeLonnie
G- GW3
F- Dusan
F - Roumoglou
C - Beagle

Bench - B. Artis, Walz, and Tyne see significant time as the first guys off the bench. Tanner is a real question mark - I think he has the opportunity to see significant time with his size and versatility, but don't see big minutes happening right away. Roche will also be in the mix, but unsure how healthy he'll be coming off his surgery.

Like others have said, this is the most competition we've had for minutes in quite some time. Excited to see how this shakes out. For those who are able to attend the NIL preview event, would love to hear what insights you grab from that.

Who are we visiting out at Reynoldsburg (Columbus, OH area) and Ambassador Christian (Charlotte area)?

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VT4700 said:

That was freaking awesome!! What a leader!

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he's like another coach on the floor. he's awesome.
I never had it in me to talk like that. if I ever get the chance to coach youth again ... and I unfortunately probably won't ... I'll definitely push the talking aspect.

First one of you that I see sporting one of these bad boys at the RC, drinks are on me!

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Like this guy

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That was freaking awesome!! What a leader!

Another NIL piece...

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Can’t wait to see how this plays out.

I'm going with

DeLonnie
B. Artis
Dusan
The Glou
Beagle

Gallipoli said:

The Patriot League has only had 9 players drafted into the NFL since the league's inception in 1986. We have very little in common with the Patriot League football teams.

Bucknell's Julie'n Davenport Becomes First Patriot Leaguer Selected in NFL Draft Since 2011

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Bucknell offensive tackle Julie’n Davenport was selected in the fourth-round, 130th overall by the Houston Texans on Saturday during the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia, Pa. Davenport is the first Patriot League student-athlete selected since 2011 and the first Bucknell...

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Add some context and note the first year the Pat League began giving our true FB scholarships.

Like the enthusiasm for Tanner. We have had a few really positive reports on here this summer.

Yep, think this is more of a move to a labor of love. He probably liked or even loved the ESPN gig - but it is a crazy 24/7 world in which he does have to be texting at 1AM to ensure he is beating out Shams and the others for the scoop. This role, he is in control, and he probably can create the role and see fit how he wants to do things. And it will be furthering the SBU hoops program. Have to thing the 24/7 reporting aspect is fun and exciting, but becomes tiresome after a while.

I don't know if players come to Richmond believing they will end up in the NFL. BUT - I think many players believe there is a chance at NFL if they play well. BUT - what is more likely to happen I think with the move from the CAA to Patriot League, UR football will become a stepping stone for players to move up to better 1AA schools or even FBS schools. I don't think anyone goes to Patriot league schools even thinking of the NFL, unless they want to intern for an NFL team.