Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

[StayPuftMMcu]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

This is my favorite USCHO thread ever.

[unionbob]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

breaking news......there are hockey games to talk about......

[Ralph Baer]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

"More events to attend." You know, like basketball games.

Read for context, old man, not for stupid comments.

I like to read your stupid comments.

Seriously, I do pretty much agree with you about the band.

[Red Cloud]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

How else is he going to get up to 120,000 posts?

Point taken.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

"More events to attend." You know, like basketball games.

Read for context, old man, not for stupid comments.

How else is he going to get up to 120,000 posts?

[Red Cloud]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

The famous CCHA women's hockey league?

"More events to attend." You know, like basketball games.

Read for context, old man, not for stupid comments.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

Finally some constructive criticism. Sounds like a great idea, is anyone going to suggest this to the band?

We've been offering constructive comments the whole time, unless constructive means "telling them what to do", in which case we go back to the children/adult argument (please don't). Anyone who manages the band should have enough of a brain to know what it would take for these situations to occur. The initiative that is taken to make this happen is where most of our gripes are based. One of the posters (and former band manager) had to take the initiative. That person, therefore, "suggested this to the band".

[Jasma]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

How would you classify this weekend's games?

These games are tough because they come about mid-way through a long semester break. I think you have to give the band a pass on this one.
Because this happens to be SLU and Clarkson, and Clarkson is sending their band, it will be strange, but not much you can do.
However, I do think that the band should be there the weekend before classes start.
I also like the idea of supplementing the band with alumni. Things change over the years and maybe it is time to change the model of the band, since it is obvious that they don’t have the same level of commitment as in the past.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

We UNDERSTAND that with women's hockey at D-I, it means more events to attend, which is why we offered to help out. We were turned down, even though alumni bands are fairly common in the CCHA for that exact reason. We offered help and the answer we got was "we got it." Well, apparently not.

The famous CCHA women's hockey league?

I'll go back to eating popcorn.

[Red Cloud]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

Not being content with merely twisting my words, now you're putting them in my mouth. I don't have time to play these games. If you'd ever like to have a real discussion about the level of dedication expected from the band, I'd be happy to. Until then, I hope you and everyone else enjoys the game tonight and that we destroy Clarkson.

And I should make it clear that I'm not abandoning my argument here, I'm abandoning you.

Run away! Run away!

Wow, this whole pointless conversation has possibly proven ehf right. Maybe these are children we're talking about. Your whining request for a "real discussion" is denied. You don't want a "real discussion," you just want to stop the meanie from pointing out deficiencies and problems.

[trick_trickster]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

Because they are above criticism, for no apparent reason.

Nobody? No, that is also wrong. You seem to have an inflated sense of importance and... wait, are you... demanding credit?

I am being asked to excuse an unacceptable situation because of your "clarification." That makes it an excuse.

You're basing all of your excuses on... nothing.

And now, apparently, playing in the band is all about playing in the band, when you feel like it.

Not being content with merely twisting my words, now you're putting them in my mouth. I don't have time to play these games. If you'd ever like to have a real discussion about the level of dedication expected from the band, I'd be happy to. Until then, I hope you and everyone else enjoys the game tonight and that we destroy Clarkson.

And I should make it clear that I'm not abandoning my argument here, I'm abandoning you.

[Red Cloud]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

Finally some constructive criticism. Sounds like a great idea, is anyone going to suggest this to the band?

It's been suggested. Hell, I even offered my own two couches, inflatable bed, and floor. No response.

By the way, what you quoted was not criticism. And I have been nothing BUT constructive with my criticism. I wouldn't be criticizing if I didn't care deeply about the band. Yet in your eyes, I'm "just talking ****." That is the root of the problem.

[Wholin1]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

just wondering, with Higgs out, does SA go with 11 forwards and double shift Chase to center a line of O'Grady & Cullen. Easier to replace Halpern with Tinordi/Burg/Smith

Please don't go off topic, stick to band issues.

[trick_trickster]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

Two things we are discussing to counteract this. One: ask who is willing and able to travel on a weekend and/or stay until the maximum deadline. Two: Someone in the band who has a local apartment is generous enough to offer their floor, futon, whatever, so that those semi-local people that may not be able to drive back and forth can stay.

Finally some constructive criticism. Sounds like a great idea, is anyone going to suggest this to the band?

[jmhusker]

Re: Clarkson & St. Lawrence @ RPI & Union (1/7, 1/8)

OK now, jm, you're going to have to walk me through this, since I'm apparently nothing more than a... oh, what was the word you used? Ah yes. "Knee-jerk contradictor." Was this sarcasm or whining?

Neither. It was an admission that I misunderstood your previous post.