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

[burgie12]

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

Truly unfortunate. I understand that students are technically on break, but in most D1 athletic programs that employ a pep band, they're glued to the athletic team's schedules...as well as granted special dorm access if they need it. Time to cowboy the %&(* up and show up on a consistent basis or not at all. Perhaps some sort of financial aid as an incentive would work?

What? That's a little extreme. I also think there's a slight difference between Syracuse basketball or Texas football and RPI hockey. Besides, without Res Life representatives, there's no way that the dorms would be able to be opened at whim.

While I agree that the band is not of the same dedication as five / six years ago, FD08 has pointed out the numerous differences in student demographics. And I've especially noticed this year, that if school is in session, they have been there. That's been true whether it's been women's games, football, or men's hockey. Am I disappointed that it looks like the pep band won't be there for the Harvard / Dartmouth weekend? Yes. But I'm not about to go bat-sh!+ crazy about it, demand the head of the director, and start talking about instituting scholarships! That's just crazy.

[ajt6954]

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

So Clarkson's band will be in Troy, but RPI's won't. That's embarrassing.

Truly unfortunate. I understand that students are technically on break, but in most D1 athletic programs that employ a pep band, they're glued to the athletic team's schedules...as well as granted special dorm access if they need it. Time to cowboy the %&(* up and show up on a consistent basis or not at all. Perhaps some sort of financial aid as an incentive would work?

[realet]

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

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[aweise]

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

Clarkson students are returning to class this week (classes begin Thursday) and I've been told that the band will be traveling this weekend. Should be a fun weekend, hopefully with lots of points for the only non-Red (including maroon, or whatever shade Union calls it) team in the bunch.

Garnet, but who's really keep track?

For one, I'm glad we finally have the ECAC stretch beginning...8 consecutive weeks of ECAC hockey for Union. Bring it on!

[TimU]

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

I'm hoping to make it up there Tim, but I just found out we get a full weekend of more RA training because apparently they like changing a ton of policies and procedures mid-year... we'll see what happens.

I'll look for you. Mike is going to try and make it too, also depending on the weather. I'm guessing Got 6 is in the same boat.

[hockeyplayer1015]

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

I'm hoping to make it up there Tim, but I just found out we get a full weekend of more RA training because apparently they like changing a ton of policies and procedures mid-year... we'll see what happens.

[TimU]

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

On the outside chance that anyone cares, I'll be coming over for the SLU game on Saturday unless this potential storm turns into a massive blizzard.

[rvd5star69]

So Clarkson's band will be in Troy, but RPI's won't. That's embarrassing.

Let's hope local fans step up and show up a make some **** noise

[hawthr]

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

So Clarkson's band will be in Troy, but RPI's won't. That's embarrassing.

This was precisely why I asked the question - I just had a hunch this would happen.

Come on Pep Band - surprise me!

[Wholin1]

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

the last one was barely audible.

That wasn't a bad thing. . Sorry, that was mean. I actually give them credit for giving it a try.

[jmhusker]

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

So Clarkson's band will be in Troy, but RPI's won't. That's embarrassing.

So long as our hockey team shows up I don't care if our band is in Timbuktu.

[ADK11]

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

FWIW, there is a rumor that Union will have a band at home games for the second half of the season.. quality of course is highly unknown, as the last one was barely audible.

[Wholin1]

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

How did Presy look last week? Does it look like his thumb healed up well, or should SLU and CCT not be concerned about him?

It didn't sound like he was much of a factor, but that could just be the broadcast I was listening to. I think the two games over New Year's were probably important in terms of getting him back to some semblance of game shape. Union's problem of late seems to be a lack of scoring punch against better competition. I'm not sure what the issue is, maybe they haven't found the right line combinations, which at this point in the season could be a problem. IIRC, Union really turned it on after OOC schedule ended last season so I am hoping for the same this year. Also, Luke Cain missed both games last weekend with some sort of injury but I haven't heard anything about his status for this weekend.

[GRussinko]

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

I'll second that.

I'll give the managers the swiftest kick in the *** possible to try and get them to put a band together for the weekend.

[FlagDUDE08]

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

So Clarkson's band will be in Troy, but RPI's won't. That's embarrassing.

I'll second that.