UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check

[GreenCat]

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Women are at Minnesota for 2 games. Can be seen on BTN for $9.95 for both games. I believe it is the first time these teams have ever played. https://www.btn2go.com/game/vermont-...ta-on-01122018

[TeddySmooth]

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i don't even think that argument holds up at this point. Since '09 they haven't finished in the top half of the HE standings even once. That's consistently being a bottom feeder even during the recent 20 win seasons where they were frequently ranked in the polls. In those years they would beat lesser teams and couldn't win against good teams. That is NOT success. I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but yikes!

[Catamount93]

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In the end that's what upsets me the most as an alum and 30+ year fan. I'm not even asking them to succeed......I'm asking them to convince me they are trying to succeed.

[TeddySmooth]

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Got it. Facilities I get. The once in a blue moon attitude is the small town UVM thinking I hate.

Totally agree. It's a self fulfilling prophecy.

[Catamount93]

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Got it. Facilities I get. The once in a blue moon attitude is the small town UVM thinking I hate.

[TeddySmooth]

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Who was the host?

I won't say his name out of respect for him as I'm not sure what his current relationship with the station is - but he is a very passionate, 30+ year season ticket holder. Oddly enough, when I spoke to him recently he seems to have become a Sneddon defender or at least points more of the blame at the facilities and his perception of Vermont hockey as a once in a blue moon type of program.

[Play$Maker]

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Just listened to the Coach’s show on 620-AM with Petty Sneddy. Why doesn’t anyone ask him serious questions? Like...why were you making your second leading scorer from last year’s team watch games from the stands? Do you realize he and Colton had the same number of points last season? Do you punish players with which you have a personality conflict? What do you think of Brady Shaw’s comments on Twitter about your extension? Have you given any consideration to resigning given the current state of the program? Why do so many of your players leave the program early? Why don’t your players progress from freshman year on? Do you believe line chemistry is important in hockey? And if so, how can you expect your lines to gel with you constantly shuffling?

This is by far the best line of questions assembled yet!!! Totally agree!!! Any chance you can get in the next session. :-)

[Catamount93]

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Who was the host?

[pokecheckguy2]

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I know for a fact that a few seasons ago (4 or 5 maybe) when a certain guest host on 101.3 ESPN asked Sneddon some tough questions - Sneddon was NOT happy and told ESPN that he would not call into the show again as long as said guest host was on the air.

hahah can't take the heat get out of the kitchen thought a Havard man would understand that much!

[pokecheckguy2]

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Unfortunately for us I think this is true. He could be the next coach of the Canadiens if we're being honest about his current rising stock. He is Quebecois after all...

agree - he is worth the phone call even if he say no right away because he will be a major alum that the school should have a strong relation with especially if he is headed for NHL!
honestly there is so much talent out there that could coach this team to something more respectable than Sneddon and the longer they keep him around for this dumpster fire the more those guys like the Ellsworth Rolston land other jobs and they miss out - dont let anyone fool you people know UVM is a great job that what it lacks in strength room and custom hot tubs or whatever you make up in support because its packed when team wins in a legendary barn that should have a nice refresh coming to bring it into the modern age and the pay theyd give you is very good living in VT also you get one of the best leagues to coach in that is the most foolish part of making that deal in the summer any good AD knows when to pull the plug when it is clear there has been a plateau but with small time mentality in the big leagues UVM is shooting self in foot

[TeddySmooth]

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Burlngton is a small media market. In urban markets, it's the columnists and sports talk guys that beat down on the teams. The TV sports guys and reporters tend to report. So here, we have Ted Ryan, who covers the team as a reporter but also is a columnist of a sort. And the TV stations basically show the highlights and cover the pre-weekend press conferences. They are in a tough spot, but I think it's like this in most smallish college towns. I don't listen to the 101.3 talk show because the guy is such a jerk, but I bet not a lot of calls on UVM hockey, probably mostly Red Sox and NFL. Core fans are passionate, but most people are not. It's amazing how many casual fans I talk to that don't try to get tickets because they think UVM sells out every game.

I know for a fact that a few seasons ago (4 or 5 maybe) when a certain guest host on 101.3 ESPN asked Sneddon some tough questions - Sneddon was NOT happy and told ESPN that he would not call into the show again as long as said guest host was on the air.

[j24vt]

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Maybe Brady Leisenring?

[j24vt]

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Unfortunately for us I think this is true. He could be the next coach of the Canadiens if we're being honest about his current rising stock. He is Quebecois after all...

And English is a second language

[TeddySmooth]

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I think Ducharme would obviously be a huge get, but I don't think there's any chance he comes. We probably couldn't afford him either. World Junior Gold (18), Silver (17), Memorial Cup Champ I think his next move will be to the NHL.

Unfortunately for us I think this is true. He could be the next coach of the Canadiens if we're being honest about his current rising stock. He is Quebecois after all...

[HockeyEast12]

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I think Ducharme would obviously be a huge get, but I don't think there's any chance he comes. We probably couldn't afford him either. World Junior Gold (18), Silver (17), Memorial Cup Champ I think his next move will be to the NHL.