(It was) an opportunity for us as a team to grow and connect, not just on the floor but off the floor. Be around each other more ... get a feel about aspects of guys that you may not have known before.
From preferred walk-on status to earning a scholarship, they don’t make success stories any sweeter or more satisfying than Malik Gavek’s.
What’s transpired are expected growing pains and hard lessons. Jagged inconsistent play at both ends of the floor. Some head scratching decisions. Occasional bright spots.
When whispers became reality in late March, URI Rams fans couldn’t help but gaze ahead to November when the Archie Miller era in Kingston would formally begin ... It’s here.
His vision of creating a more efficient way of learning was officially launched on the first day of September. Two months later, Leonard can only smile due to the significant traction gained through the creation of Caktus.
"Each (A-10 Head Coach) offered unique perspective and affect which got me to thinking, “What word sums up how I perceive each of these guys in this moment?"
One new coach generating excitement across the conference’s footprint is Rhode Island’s own Archie Miller.
For someone who has circled college football’s block a few times in the five years that have ensued since graduating from high school, Marques DeShields can attest to the importance of finding that proper fit.
We know Dayton (five returning starters) and Saint Louis are primed and ready, while six programs welcome new head coaches to the fold. Here’s a smattering of A10 thoughts to begin the week
“He was a guy that we would have to tell to get off the field because he had been out there for too long. It was clear he was driven and wanted to work extra hard to be noticed.”
