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  • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

    Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
    DU defense ranked #1 and Offense #2 in WCHA.
    http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog.com/
    Interesting. I couldn't disagree more with the defense rankings. Minnesota will have a top half defense, Denver does not have the top defense, and to say North Dakota has a lack of depth (they have 8 blueliners that would start for basically any other team in the country) is a joke. As for the offense? Denver is clearly the top squad, and Nebraska-Omaha as #1? North Dakota has no business being third, perhaps a 5th or 6th ranking is more appropriate, and Minnesota Duluth has a top 3 or 4 offense in the league.
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    • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

      Originally posted by duper View Post
      You make some good points, but you obviously don't know Swami because you have not described him at all. He wasn't a loudmouth complainer. He didn't tell us about his vast knowledge of the game, he just used his vast knowledge to give you his thoughts and let you work out for yourself taht the knowledge was there. The only times I remember Swami clashing with anyone much was when people who like to talk about their own vast knowledge of the game got into it with him.

      What he did is give his thoughts on every game, including which players had made an impression. On balance, he was a really positive guy. His assessment of coming matchups as well as recent games were rally interesting and (I thought) pretty insightful. For myself, I love DU hockey, but I don't know a whole lot about the game. A lot of what I do know I learned from reading Swami, Jimbo, Chris and some other guys on the board who talk about the game itself. So like anyone else who gives their honest thoughts (including you) sometimes the things they say are not too positive. But like I said, on balance, he was a positive guy and there was never any question as to his loyalty.

      In any case, my advice to you right now (which I'm sure you don't want) let it go. You have made it known that you don't want to read the opinions of a loudmouth know-it-all who is just negative. We get it. You are starting to be that guy, though, and if Puck Swami does go back to posting you will learn first hand that he isn't that guy.
      I have read a lot of things in my day....but that was AWESOME. I was doing my best to stay out of a ******ing match with BBM and Duper...you hit him with a right cross. Well done!!!

      BBM...get to posting with some sense of reason and thought...not mindless jibberish.
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      • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

        Originally posted by Fighting Sioux 23 View Post
        Interesting. I couldn't disagree more with the defense rankings. Minnesota will have a top half defense, Denver does not have the top defense, and to say North Dakota has a lack of depth (they have 8 blueliners that would start for basically any other team in the country) is a joke. As for the offense? Denver is clearly the top squad, and Nebraska-Omaha as #1? North Dakota has no business being third, perhaps a 5th or 6th ranking is more appropriate, and Minnesota Duluth has a top 3 or 4 offense in the league.
        I was surprised WCHblog didn't have DU ranked first in offense. The defense should be good, but we are looking at having 3 rookies on the ice and expecting a lot from Mayfield, LaLeggia and Didier.
        GO DU !!!

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        • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

          Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
          I was surprised WCHblog didn't have DU ranked first in offense. The defense should be good, but we are looking at having 3 rookies on the ice and expecting a lot from Mayfield, LaLeggia and Didier.
          I would have to agree. Denver is stacked as far as scoring is concerned. UNO can pack a punch...as we saw first hand last season, but didn't the Mavs just lose their top 3 scorers from last season?

          I give Denver the edge here.

          Defensively I agree with FS23. I don't know if the Goofers will be tops in defense. I see Minnesota under-achieving this season...as per usual.

          I still have my worries with Denver being a bit young...a lot of freshmen to get into the fray. Having Lee and Ryder there to shore things up is a huge plus...still worried though. Also the big question-mark in goal too. Murray MUST prove that he can start every game.
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          2016-17 Penrose Cup Champions

          YEARS SINCE LAST COLORADO COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 61...and counting

          Chicago Cubs - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS - 1907, 1908, 2016


          Chicago Blackhawks - STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS - 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015

          Manchester City F.C. - Premier League/First Division Winners - 1937, 1968, 2012, 2014.

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          • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

            Originally posted by dubbie31 View Post
            I still have my worries with Denver being a bit young...a lot of freshmen to get into the fray. Having Lee and Ryder there to shore things up is a huge plus...still worried though.
            I agree, it will be a HUGE plus to have the senior veterans Lee & Ryder anchoring the D. With them, I expect DU to be in the top 5 nationally. Without them, maybe top 12-15. They will be critical to our success, especially while Murray adjusts to being "the man." Mayfield, LaLeggia & Didier will be good, but probably not until January or February.

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            • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

              So, totally off topic. I noticed parking has gone up from 6 to 7 dollars. Does anyone know if beer at the stadium has gone up? Just need to know how much money I need to bring. Thanks
              GO DU!!!!

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                I know this may sound crazy, but I didn't buy beer at the game, so I can't help you.

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                • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

                  Originally posted by duper View Post
                  I know this may sound crazy, but I didn't buy beer at the game, so I can't help you.
                  No beer for Duper???? Are you ok???
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                  2016-17 Penrose Cup Champions

                  YEARS SINCE LAST COLORADO COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 61...and counting

                  Chicago Cubs - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS - 1907, 1908, 2016


                  Chicago Blackhawks - STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS - 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015

                  Manchester City F.C. - Premier League/First Division Winners - 1937, 1968, 2012, 2014.

                  RIP Butch


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                    *****http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-19-kbgkCuVA/TV6VUg3jlDI/AAAAAAAAKPQ/n5pxAG3xTb8/s400/ImageyoxIi9p42FITKnVcJMrduQ%253D%253D%255B1%255D.j pg******
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                    • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

                      Originally posted by du78 View Post
                      *****http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-19-kbgkCuVA/TV6VUg3jlDI/AAAAAAAAKPQ/n5pxAG3xTb8/s400/ImageyoxIi9p42FITKnVcJMrduQ%253D%253D%255B1%255D.j pg******
                      Great to see that picture up again! Drop the puck.

                      Wish I could be there tonight. Going out to dinner with the fiancee, my boss and his wife.
                      Denver Pioneers - NCAA ICE HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - 1958, 60, 61, 68, 69, 2004, 05, 2017

                      2016-17 Penrose Cup Champions

                      YEARS SINCE LAST COLORADO COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 61...and counting

                      Chicago Cubs - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS - 1907, 1908, 2016


                      Chicago Blackhawks - STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS - 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015

                      Manchester City F.C. - Premier League/First Division Winners - 1937, 1968, 2012, 2014.

                      RIP Butch


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                      • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

                        Originally posted by dubbie31 View Post
                        I was doing my best to stay out of a ******ing match with BBM


                        I've got two words for ya!
                        Last edited by BigBossMan; 10-07-2011, 12:52 PM.

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                        • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

                          Originally posted by co14ers View Post
                          A friend of a friend told me he thinks he saw Swami holding up a cardboard sign at an intersection in Colorado Springs near the location of a very famous pawn shop.

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                            DU gets a commitment from Grant Arnold of Centennial, CO. He is currently playing for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. He is a 6' 2" 215 lb forward. He is one of the co-captains of this year's Gambler's team. He will be coming to DU in 2012.

                            http://www.gamblershockey.com/archives/2733


                            Arnold is in black in this video
                            Last edited by du78; 10-07-2011, 01:09 PM.
                            DU HOCKEY 1958 1960 1961 1968 1969 2004 2005 2017 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                            DU SKIING 1954 1955 1956 1957 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1969 1970 1971 2000 2001 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2014 2016 2018 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                            DU LACROSSE 2015 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                            MATT CARLE WINNER OF 2006 HOBEY BAKER AWARD


                            Geoff Paukovich: That's why I came to Denver, to beat CC.

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                            • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

                              Originally posted by du78 View Post
                              DU gets a commitment from Grant Arnold of Centennial, CO. He is currently playing for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. He is a 6' 2" 215 lb forward. He is one of the co-captains of this year's Gambler's team. He will be coming to DU in 2012.

                              http://www.gamblershockey.com/archives/2733


                              Arnold is in black in this video
                              Tough kid. You can't ever have too many tough kids.
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                              • Re: All Things Denver XXXI

                                Originally posted by Old Pio View Post
                                Tough kid. You can't ever have too many tough kids.
                                Big kid too. Hope he has some other attributes though. I want to see how he handles himself with the puck and when he is put under pressure.
                                Denver Pioneers - NCAA ICE HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - 1958, 60, 61, 68, 69, 2004, 05, 2017

                                2016-17 Penrose Cup Champions

                                YEARS SINCE LAST COLORADO COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 61...and counting

                                Chicago Cubs - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS - 1907, 1908, 2016


                                Chicago Blackhawks - STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS - 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015

                                Manchester City F.C. - Premier League/First Division Winners - 1937, 1968, 2012, 2014.

                                RIP Butch


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