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You can't ever reach the destination without first taking the journey...
You can't ever reach the destination without first taking the journey...
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Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
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Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
I consider this season to be a success especially considering where they came from this year. They addressed a number of their problems, solved them but have more to work on next season. They exceeded my goals and apparently exceeded those goals that the coaches set out for them in the beginning of their season. Now, you raise the bar and set loftier expectations for next season. My goals for next season? Finish first or second in the reg season. Win the HE championship and make it to the final 4. If goaltending issue is resolved, win it all. Simple.
I consider this season to be a success especially considering where they came from this year. They addressed a number of their problems, solved them but have more to work on next season. They exceeded my goals and apparently exceeded those goals that the coaches set out for them in the beginning of their season. Now, you raise the bar and set loftier expectations for next season. My goals for next season? Finish first or second in the reg season. Win the HE championship and make it to the final 4. If goaltending issue is resolved, win it all. Simple.
Nick Papagiorgio
Holding court
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
It certainly is interesting that 3 weeks ago we had a lot of UNH fans with the "ZOMG WE WON THE RS TROPHY, WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!" and now trophies don't matter but the journey is what matters. It's a George Bush "mission accomplished" from some people.
I think wally did a good job describing things. Gives someone a few hours to relax and get some entertainment value and as a fan of a particular team you hope they at least keep takings steps forward towards the ulimate goal, either annually as a program or on a game by game basis for a certain season.
It certainly is interesting that 3 weeks ago we had a lot of UNH fans with the "ZOMG WE WON THE RS TROPHY, WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!" and now trophies don't matter but the journey is what matters. It's a George Bush "mission accomplished" from some people.
I think wally did a good job describing things. Gives someone a few hours to relax and get some entertainment value and as a fan of a particular team you hope they at least keep takings steps forward towards the ulimate goal, either annually as a program or on a game by game basis for a certain season.
thecomicbookguy
Nobody.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
I love the fact that you quote my post where I essentially admit to saying "ZOMG WE WON THE RS TROPHY" a few weeks back, and try to make it sound like I'm saying something different now. Brilliant.
Nick Papagiorgio
Holding court
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
I never tried to make it sound like you said anything other than what I quoted (and I left the quote untouched). I quoted it because it seemed relevant to what I was about to post as you brought up the UNH RS title, that's all. Of course, I'm sure the original poster wasn't too excited with the RS trophy a few weeks back. You guys get so touchy after these postseason collapses!!!!
I never tried to make it sound like you said anything other than what I quoted (and I left the quote untouched). I quoted it because it seemed relevant to what I was about to post as you brought up the UNH RS title, that's all. Of course, I'm sure the original poster wasn't too excited with the RS trophy a few weeks back. You guys get so touchy after these postseason collapses!!!!
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
Journey ALWAYS counts.
Just a small town girl...
Journey ALWAYS counts.
Just a small town girl...
thecomicbookguy
Nobody.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
Actually, I'm willing to bet he was pretty excited, as we all were. The point of this thread is that everything that happens during the season matters, and just because a team doesn't win the National Title, that's no reason to call the entire season a bust. Specifically towards UNH this season, I think they did great with what they had, and surprised a number of people at the end of the regular season (how many people were predicting a BC sweep, and UNH finishing in 2nd?). They were an up-and-down team all season (never had a winning streak more than 4 games all year), and the postseason was no different. The win against Cornell was awesome, the loss to RIT sucked, and I am **** proud of how the team played this year.
I believe it was you (and your ilk) who told UNH fans that their excitement over the RS title was pointless as it wasn't the National Title. This thread is a response to that type of sentiment.
Not sure how I'm being "touchy"; I'm merely defending my position. If this is being touchy, the way BC fans react to anything negative about their team/school must be complete nervous breakdown!
Actually, I'm willing to bet he was pretty excited, as we all were. The point of this thread is that everything that happens during the season matters, and just because a team doesn't win the National Title, that's no reason to call the entire season a bust. Specifically towards UNH this season, I think they did great with what they had, and surprised a number of people at the end of the regular season (how many people were predicting a BC sweep, and UNH finishing in 2nd?). They were an up-and-down team all season (never had a winning streak more than 4 games all year), and the postseason was no different. The win against Cornell was awesome, the loss to RIT sucked, and I am **** proud of how the team played this year.
I believe it was you (and your ilk) who told UNH fans that their excitement over the RS title was pointless as it wasn't the National Title. This thread is a response to that type of sentiment.
Not sure how I'm being "touchy"; I'm merely defending my position. If this is being touchy, the way BC fans react to anything negative about their team/school must be complete nervous breakdown!
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
The Regular Season title to UNH seems to me like BU's attitude towards the Beanpot. It really is a step on the road and not the end of the road. Those schools, historically, fail after they achieve those goals. I think a solid program uses the regular season to prepare for the postseason.
The Regular Season title to UNH seems to me like BU's attitude towards the Beanpot. It really is a step on the road and not the end of the road. Those schools, historically, fail after they achieve those goals. I think a solid program uses the regular season to prepare for the postseason.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
NCAA Tournament Champions
1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
NCAA Tournament Frozen Four
1950, 1951, 1953, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2009
Conference Tournament Champions
1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1986, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2006, 2009
Conference Regular Season Champions
1965, 1967, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2009
Plus an additional 10 NCAA tournament appearances in 1984, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Yes, I call that failing.
NCAA Tournament Champions
1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
NCAA Tournament Frozen Four
1950, 1951, 1953, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2009
Conference Tournament Champions
1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1986, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2006, 2009
Conference Regular Season Champions
1965, 1967, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2009
Plus an additional 10 NCAA tournament appearances in 1984, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Yes, I call that failing.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
Fanboy, your students chant "thank you seniors" at the Beanpot. History is great, but since 1998 or so, the Beanpot has been BU's only claim to fame in Boston with college hockey since BC has taken over the reigns as the premier program in the city (if not the country).
NCAA Tournament Champions
1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
NCAA Tournament Frozen Four
1950, 1951, 1953, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2009
Conference Tournament Champions
1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1986, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2006, 2009
Conference Regular Season Champions
1965, 1967, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2009
Plus an additional 10 NCAA tournament appearances.
Yes, I call that failing.
Fanboy, your students chant "thank you seniors" at the Beanpot. History is great, but since 1998 or so, the Beanpot has been BU's only claim to fame in Boston with college hockey since BC has taken over the reigns as the premier program in the city (if not the country).
Jacques "Rabbit" Poriveau
Post-coital
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
(Da sad sad ting is e probly tinks he reelly is dacomicsbooksguy now et e not even realize ow sad dat post eez. Et by dat post I mean bof a dem posts that e spazzed out at me.
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So "dacomicsbooksguy" is lecture peoples bout making up da fake idenitity now?
(Da sad sad ting is e probly tinks he reelly is dacomicsbooksguy now et e not even realize ow sad dat post eez. Et by dat post I mean bof a dem posts that e spazzed out at me.
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First off, not a boy.
Second, did I say anything about BU being better than BC in the last decade? Why is it always about that with BC fans? You would have to be on some serious drugs to be a BU fan and debate that fact. OF COURSE BC has been better. Don't you think we'd like even half of the success BC has had?
All I'm saying is that your statement was incorrect. Historically BU has not tanked after the Beanpot. In fact, even in recent years, BU has actually had much better second semesters. (See: 2006, 2008).
No one is denying BC's success. Stop getting worked up about it.
First off, not a boy.
Second, did I say anything about BU being better than BC in the last decade? Why is it always about that with BC fans? You would have to be on some serious drugs to be a BU fan and debate that fact. OF COURSE BC has been better. Don't you think we'd like even half of the success BC has had?
All I'm saying is that your statement was incorrect. Historically BU has not tanked after the Beanpot. In fact, even in recent years, BU has actually had much better second semesters. (See: 2006, 2008).
No one is denying BC's success. Stop getting worked up about it.
Jacques "Rabbit" Poriveau
Post-coital
thecomicbookguy
Nobody.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
There are at least 2 links in my sig that reveal my real name. One of them is quite large - click on it, and find out (and while you're there, donate some money to a worthy cause).
Many people know my real name, where to find me at hockey games, especially at the Whitt (I sit in the same seat every game, and play a cowbell). I am willing to talk to anyone who would like to come over to me and say hi, and I will willingly acknowledge my screen name. I post as myself, and have never adopted a "persona" on here. I am hardly anonymous or a "fake identity". Can you honestly say the same?
I chose this screen name because I happen to be overweight and have a ponytail, and had a goatee at the time (leading a Northeastern fan to exclaim that I looked like said character from The Simpsons). It has actually helped me be LESS anonymous, as the resemblance has led to people from the boards I'd not met guessing my screen name.
And, if those last two posts were examples "spazzing out", then you have a very weak definition of the term. Sorry, lop ear, it takes more than your faux-french accent to rile me.
Predictable.So "dacomicsbooksguy" is lecture peoples bout making up da fake idenitity now?
(Da sad sad ting is e probly tinks he reelly is dacomicsbooksguy now et e not even realize ow sad dat post eez. Et by dat post I mean bof a dem posts that e spazzed out at me.
There are at least 2 links in my sig that reveal my real name. One of them is quite large - click on it, and find out (and while you're there, donate some money to a worthy cause).
Many people know my real name, where to find me at hockey games, especially at the Whitt (I sit in the same seat every game, and play a cowbell). I am willing to talk to anyone who would like to come over to me and say hi, and I will willingly acknowledge my screen name. I post as myself, and have never adopted a "persona" on here. I am hardly anonymous or a "fake identity". Can you honestly say the same?
I chose this screen name because I happen to be overweight and have a ponytail, and had a goatee at the time (leading a Northeastern fan to exclaim that I looked like said character from The Simpsons). It has actually helped me be LESS anonymous, as the resemblance has led to people from the boards I'd not met guessing my screen name.
And, if those last two posts were examples "spazzing out", then you have a very weak definition of the term. Sorry, lop ear, it takes more than your faux-french accent to rile me.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
I remember the full season journey a lot more fondly when the team wins a title at the end (95 and 09 for BU fans in my age bracket)
only exceptions are 97 and 06 which were teams I loved and fell short in the end... but they did both win Beanpots and HE titles so we didn't come away empty-handed.
'97, my freshman year at BU, was a team that was as much fun to watch on a weekly basis as any other BU team I have seen, but of course I remember the title teams just a bit more fondly.
I remember the full season journey a lot more fondly when the team wins a title at the end (95 and 09 for BU fans in my age bracket)
only exceptions are 97 and 06 which were teams I loved and fell short in the end... but they did both win Beanpots and HE titles so we didn't come away empty-handed.
'97, my freshman year at BU, was a team that was as much fun to watch on a weekly basis as any other BU team I have seen, but of course I remember the title teams just a bit more fondly.
Jacques "Rabbit" Poriveau
Post-coital
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
One udder question pour you mon ami, ow old you are?
Oui, I can see from dis poste dat you not taking none a dis to seriusly.
One udder question pour you mon ami, ow old you are?
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
Cripes, please tell you you are kidding?
Cripes, please tell you you are kidding?
thecomicbookguy
Nobody.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
Not kidding. I'm overweight and have long hair. Are you going to make fun of me for that? As if I haven't heard it my entire life?
Yeah, I really look like a cross between Brad Pitt and Christian Bale (as Batman, not The Machinist), and I sit in the back row of one of the reserved section, with my arms folded, only clapping when UNH scores. [/sarcasm]
Not kidding. I'm overweight and have long hair. Are you going to make fun of me for that? As if I haven't heard it my entire life?
Ohhhh, you got me. I'm totally losing sleep over some anonymous troll on USCHO.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
let's see, since '98 BU has won 4 HE regular season titles, 2 HE tournament titles and a national championship.
given BU's success over the past five decades, at BU we actually consider those achievements something of a disappointment. most other programs would love that kind of conference and national success.
let's see, since '98 BU has won 4 HE regular season titles, 2 HE tournament titles and a national championship.
given BU's success over the past five decades, at BU we actually consider those achievements something of a disappointment. most other programs would love that kind of conference and national success.
Re: Is it the journey or the trophy that counts...
I'm not going to make fun of you, but dude, lose the weight, cut the hair and get on with your life. That's an easy fix! There is more to this whole thing than sitting in a college hockey rink after graduation with a cowbell. Be a fan, but for the love of God, brother, grow up and live life! You are going to wake up some day and you'll be 40. What will you have then?! That cowbell can't love you back, my friend.
I'm not going to make fun of you, but dude, lose the weight, cut the hair and get on with your life. That's an easy fix! There is more to this whole thing than sitting in a college hockey rink after graduation with a cowbell. Be a fan, but for the love of God, brother, grow up and live life! You are going to wake up some day and you'll be 40. What will you have then?! That cowbell can't love you back, my friend.