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And just what the hell is that?!?
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BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
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And just what the hell is that?!?
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
I agree on Megan. He's not a 4th line player. It will be interesting how this all sorts out. Especially if Cisse joins the mix.
I really liked Privitera. Two hip checks! And the kid appears to have spunk.
I agree on Megan. He's not a 4th line player. It will be interesting how this all sorts out. Especially if Cisse joins the mix.
I really liked Privitera. Two hip checks! And the kid appears to have spunk.
ericredaxe
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Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/2011/10/10/2481464/conference-realignment-paranoia-trickling-down-to-mid-major-basketball
It looks like BU has at least been talked to. Though if the CAA loses George Mason and VCU, that conference becomes less desirable.
http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/2011/10/10/2481464/conference-realignment-paranoia-trickling-down-to-mid-major-basketball
It looks like BU has at least been talked to. Though if the CAA loses George Mason and VCU, that conference becomes less desirable.
ericredaxe
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IIRC, we were asked when Northeastern joined, but we declined at the time.
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
Ya, just read up on it a bit. Believe it was because CAA was too football-centric. Still think BU prefers the A10 over the CAA for the same reason.
Ya, just read up on it a bit. Believe it was because CAA was too football-centric. Still think BU prefers the A10 over the CAA for the same reason.
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
When that decision was made I supported it. In principle I still do. However, it is quite a promotion going from America East to the A-10. Other than BU's facilities and the Boston market, what indicator of future success do we offer? At least the CAA would be a nice middle step. BU does pretty well in basketball in Am. East and absolutely dominates the conference as a whole.
When that decision was made I supported it. In principle I still do. However, it is quite a promotion going from America East to the A-10. Other than BU's facilities and the Boston market, what indicator of future success do we offer? At least the CAA would be a nice middle step. BU does pretty well in basketball in Am. East and absolutely dominates the conference as a whole.
srsterrier
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Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
BU tried to join the A-10 a few years ago but was rejected. The CAA is only a minimal improvement over America East.
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
Swinging things back to things puck-related...
BU moves up to 8th in the poll.
Swinging things back to things puck-related...
BU moves up to 8th in the poll.
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
We published our weekend stories on the blog and Freep website today. Here's a quote from my Millan story. I was wondering what you guys think about this statement.
On his teammates not blowing the shutout like they've done in the past:
“There were some individual efforts that really helped, like I know Kevin [Gilroy] beat a guy down the ice for an icing,” Millan said. “I think that’s the fastest I’ve ever seen him skate in my three years and a little bit.
“Just guys really buying into the system and putting in a good effort like that. It not only goes a long way for me keeping pucks in front of the net, but it makes me feel good about my teammates and know that they respect me and are willing to put themselves on the line to keep the puck out of the net.”
We published our weekend stories on the blog and Freep website today. Here's a quote from my Millan story. I was wondering what you guys think about this statement.
On his teammates not blowing the shutout like they've done in the past:
“There were some individual efforts that really helped, like I know Kevin [Gilroy] beat a guy down the ice for an icing,” Millan said. “I think that’s the fastest I’ve ever seen him skate in my three years and a little bit.
“Just guys really buying into the system and putting in a good effort like that. It not only goes a long way for me keeping pucks in front of the net, but it makes me feel good about my teammates and know that they respect me and are willing to put themselves on the line to keep the puck out of the net.”
ericredaxe
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Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
Seems like a good sign to me if the guys are buying into the system, as he put it... my reading between the lines there is he feels as if the guys are "putting the team first" so to speak.
Seems like a good sign to me if the guys are buying into the system, as he put it... my reading between the lines there is he feels as if the guys are "putting the team first" so to speak.
buoldtimer
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Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
Having participated in the NC run as freshmen, and having accomplished virtually nothing the past two seasons, perhaps the seniors are promoting the virtues of hard-work and self-sacrifice on and off the ice to the younger players.
Having participated in the NC run as freshmen, and having accomplished virtually nothing the past two seasons, perhaps the seniors are promoting the virtues of hard-work and self-sacrifice on and off the ice to the younger players.
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
Certainly is a good sign to hear that coming from Millan. Also, what's everyone's thoughts on who starts in goal this weekend? I have a hard time believing Millan gets both games this weekend this early in the year. I would think Rollie would get PC but I can't remember him ever starting a road game last season so maybe Parker uses him against Denver since it is out of conference and early in the year.
Certainly is a good sign to hear that coming from Millan. Also, what's everyone's thoughts on who starts in goal this weekend? I have a hard time believing Millan gets both games this weekend this early in the year. I would think Rollie would get PC but I can't remember him ever starting a road game last season so maybe Parker uses him against Denver since it is out of conference and early in the year.
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
Rollie started and performed well his freshman year at UNH. He also played at MSG in 2009. PC isn't generally a tough road environment and they're a team we should be able to beat, so starting him that night would be a good idea. The DU game is huge for PWR in that they're the only WCHA team on our schedule, so a loss to them would put us in COP jail with virtually every other WCHA team, whereas a win is huge in that department since DU will get their fair share of WCHA wins.
Rollie started and performed well his freshman year at UNH. He also played at MSG in 2009. PC isn't generally a tough road environment and they're a team we should be able to beat, so starting him that night would be a good idea. The DU game is huge for PWR in that they're the only WCHA team on our schedule, so a loss to them would put us in COP jail with virtually every other WCHA team, whereas a win is huge in that department since DU will get their fair share of WCHA wins.
ericredaxe
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Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
My somewhat arbitrary guess would be Rollie on Friday and Millan on Sat.
My somewhat arbitrary guess would be Rollie on Friday and Millan on Sat.
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
I wouldnt count on a rotation. Expect Milan to play 85%+ of the games
I wouldnt count on a rotation. Expect Milan to play 85%+ of the games
Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
I'm not saying there will be a rotation especially after how Millan looked against UNH but he isn't going to start every game either and in the past couple of years, Parker has given Rollie starts early in the year when there are two games in the weekend aka this weekend. I would expect Rollie Friday in Providence. I wouldnt expect to see him again for a couple weeks after this weekend with only one game next weekend.
I'm not saying there will be a rotation especially after how Millan looked against UNH but he isn't going to start every game either and in the past couple of years, Parker has given Rollie starts early in the year when there are two games in the weekend aka this weekend. I would expect Rollie Friday in Providence. I wouldnt expect to see him again for a couple weeks after this weekend with only one game next weekend.
ericredaxe
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Re: BU 2011-2012 Season: The bar is low, boys!
I never said rotation. I said I was guessing that Rollie might start on Friday. If there is an early season game that Rollie is going to play, this would be the one.
I never said rotation. I said I was guessing that Rollie might start on Friday. If there is an early season game that Rollie is going to play, this would be the one.
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