RPI 2023 Off-season: We March Fourth Into the Off-season

[Ralph Baer]

Today is 18 May 2023. There are 142 days until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 7 October 2023 for the start of next season.

[rpi82]

Are you implying that the haikus are good?

I doubt it. To appeal to your math major sensibilities:

Bad (puns and haikus)

[DavidSec17]

It looks like Coach Smith has done a great job mining the portal to fit our needs. He got two defensemen from NCAA tournament teams. Regula was a regular and Matta, although apparently caught up in a numbers game, was a well-regarded recruit that practiced with and was first off the defensive end of the bench for a top 10 team. He also got a forward, Brushett, that two years ago was one of the leading scorers for UM-L's NCAA tournament team (led by Owen Savory) that had the misfortune of dropping a one goal game to the eventual champion, Denver, in the first round. Add in Tinling, who although not technically a transfer because he went back to juniors, was extremely highly rated and is playing for one of the best junior clubs in Canada, and i think we've added a lot to the roster recently. Talented and with winning pedigrees. Sounds good to me.

If those guys plus the over-agers, Payant (speed) and McNeill (grit), join Hotson (arguably the best of all) as our class, we have the potential to go far in our league. All we would need then is freshman year Jack Watson to return. I might be out a little too far over my skis, but I'm optimistic.

Edit: Oops. I forgot about the most recent junior recruit, Sullivan. Seems very talented but young. Frankly, I don't know where he fits in the equation. Still optimistic, just confused.

I have a feeling we will start to Matta again.

[jericho]

I have a feeling we will start to Matta again.

there you go. Good job.

[Ralph Baer]

Today is 19 May 2023. There are 141 days until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 7 October 2023 for the start of next season.

[fr. joe]

there you go. Good job.

Have feelings about
Matta or anti-Matta?
Off-season stuff!


Call Doc! Stop me before I do it again!!!

[DrDemento]

Have feelings about
Matta or anti-Matta?
Off-season stuff!


Call Doc! Stop me before I do it again!!!

We could put you in restraints, or on several potent medications, or perhaps electroshock therapy. But I am rather enjoying the posts!! Besides they are giving us a little respite from al the puns that the posters feel they simply have to put up. I am glad that none of them are so poor that they besmirch my Alma Matta.

[Ralph Baer]

Today is 20 May 2023. There are 140 days (20 weeks) until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 7 October 2023 for the start of next season.

[Ralph Baer]

Today is 21 May 2023. There are 139 days until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 7 October 2023 for the start of next season.

[Ralph Baer]

Today is 22 May 2023. There are 138 days until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 7 October 2023 for the start of next season.

[DavidNardolillo]

Lee Mc Elroy retiring

May 22, 2023

To: The Rensselaer Community
From: Martin A. Schmidt ’81, Ph.D., President
Re: Retirement of Lee McElroy

Please join me in extending sincere appreciation to Lee McElroy, associate vice president and director of athletics, who is retiring effective June 30, 2023.

Lee has led Rensselaer Athletics since 2015, after serving for 14 years as vice president and director of athletics at the University at Albany. During this time he was appointed to the NCAA Management Council and elected president of the National Association of College Athletic Directors (NACDA); won three America East Commissioner’s Cups in 2007, 2013, and 2014; earned 32 NCAA post-season berths; won 63 America East conference titles; was named to the National Association of College Athletics Directors Hall of Fame in 2012; served as President of the American East Board of Directors 2007 and 2011; served on the Board of Directors of the United Way; served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the United States Sports Academy; and served as a Trustee for the College of Saint Rose.

In addition, he served as chair of the Liberty League Council of Athletics Directors 2020-2022 and currently serves on the board of directors of the National Association of College Athletics Directors (NACDA).

Lee was honored with LifePath’s Third Age Achievement Award in April 2022. The award is designed to pay tribute to members of the Capital Region who make significant contributions to the community after turning 60.

At Rensselaer, he has overseen the Institute’s 12 men’s and 11 women’s NCAA intercollegiate teams (21 Division III, 2 Division I) involving nearly 600 student-athletes, as well as the intramurals program, which engages over 2,000 students.

And it has been another great year for our athletes. The Engineers brought home the Dutchman Shoes Trophy, and nine of our football players were inducted into the National Football Foundation Honor Society. Men’s hockey won the Big Red Freakout game, women’s hockey brought home the Mayor’s Cup, and the men’s tennis and golf teams each won their Liberty League championships, advancing to the 2023 NCAA post-season. Also, 70% of our spring teams — men’s track and field, men’s tennis, softball, men’s lacrosse, golf, and women’s tennis — are nationally ranked.

So, let us all thank Lee for his leadership in creating a robust, successful, team-oriented Department of Athletics. We extend to Lee and his family best wishes in retirement.


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[fr. joe]

Lee Mc Elroy retiring

May 22, 2023

To: The Rensselaer Community
From: Martin A. Schmidt ’81, Ph.D., President
Re: Retirement of Lee McElroy

Please join me in extending sincere appreciation to Lee McElroy, associate vice president and director of athletics, who is retiring effective June 30, 2023.

Lee has led Rensselaer Athletics since 2015, after serving for 14 years as vice president and director of athletics at the University at Albany. During this time he was appointed to the NCAA Management Council and elected president of the National Association of College Athletic Directors (NACDA); won three America East Commissioner’s Cups in 2007, 2013, and 2014; earned 32 NCAA post-season berths; won 63 America East conference titles; was named to the National Association of College Athletics Directors Hall of Fame in 2012; served as President of the American East Board of Directors 2007 and 2011; served on the Board of Directors of the United Way; served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the United States Sports Academy; and served as a Trustee for the College of Saint Rose.

In addition, he served as chair of the Liberty League Council of Athletics Directors 2020-2022 and currently serves on the board of directors of the National Association of College Athletics Directors (NACDA).

Lee was honored with LifePath’s Third Age Achievement Award in April 2022. The award is designed to pay tribute to members of the Capital Region who make significant contributions to the community after turning 60.

At Rensselaer, he has overseen the Institute’s 12 men’s and 11 women’s NCAA intercollegiate teams (21 Division III, 2 Division I) involving nearly 600 student-athletes, as well as the intramurals program, which engages over 2,000 students.

And it has been another great year for our athletes. The Engineers brought home the Dutchman Shoes Trophy, and nine of our football players were inducted into the National Football Foundation Honor Society. Men’s hockey won the Big Red Freakout game, women’s hockey brought home the Mayor’s Cup, and the men’s tennis and golf teams each won their Liberty League championships, advancing to the 2023 NCAA post-season. Also, 70% of our spring teams — men’s track and field, men’s tennis, softball, men’s lacrosse, golf, and women’s tennis — are nationally ranked.

So, let us all thank Lee for his leadership in creating a robust, successful, team-oriented Department of Athletics. We extend to Lee and his family best wishes in retirement.


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Just saw this email on my laptop. This is a very gracious and generous letter from President Schmidt.

[Engineers]

Any names for Dr McElroy replacement? Someone with a Hockey background hopefully.

[jericho]

Any names for Dr McElroy replacement? Someone with a Hockey background hopefully.

Kevin Beattie.

[Ralph Baer]

Today is 23 May 2023. There are 137 days until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 7 October 2023 for the start of next season.