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Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
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Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
When they both knew there time was up, they both stopped going to classes. Though JJB at least did 3+ years worth to one semester from Chrissy.
When they both knew there time was up, they both stopped going to classes. Though JJB at least did 3+ years worth to one semester from Chrissy.
northeastern
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Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
..wait, you guys all talking to/at each other.. I thought you each had the other on 'ignore'..
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great that you're talking though.. program needs everyone! ..on & off ice..
..wait, you guys all talking to/at each other.. I thought you each had the other on 'ignore'..
..great that you're talking though.. program needs everyone! ..on & off ice..
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
JJB is just a few courses shy of getting his degree and has plans to finish. Maybe then our Leader will allow him to join our Hall of Fame.
"Chrissy" was just a few courses shy of finishing his first semester. He stayed for the BP, scored the winning goals and left.
JJB is just a few courses shy of getting his degree and has plans to finish. Maybe then our Leader will allow him to join our Hall of Fame.
"Chrissy" was just a few courses shy of finishing his first semester. He stayed for the BP, scored the winning goals and left.
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All Hail
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
Actually, there are some talented people who actually give a rat's behind in sports marketing but none of them are in positions where they can influence policy and direction. I really don't see any broad-based marketing efforts unless and until we get someone like the late Dave O'Brien to head up Athletics.
Actually, there are some talented people who actually give a rat's behind in sports marketing but none of them are in positions where they can influence policy and direction. I really don't see any broad-based marketing efforts unless and until we get someone like the late Dave O'Brien to head up Athletics.
northeastern
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..there's been plenty good ideas on these forums as well. All someone at the U. need do is try 20% of them..
And Madigan needs to speak up as well.. he has the marketing & fundraising prowness.. put it to work!
And Madigan needs to speak up as well.. he has the marketing & fundraising prowness.. put it to work!
TheRevengeance
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Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
I definitely wouldn't mind anything to get more people to show up. Getting outattended by Maine as a top 10 team in the country fighting for playoff position was really saddening. I kind of expected the fans to come with the success but it didn't happen.
I definitely wouldn't mind anything to get more people to show up. Getting outattended by Maine as a top 10 team in the country fighting for playoff position was really saddening. I kind of expected the fans to come with the success but it didn't happen.
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All Hail
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
There are those who believe that people who care enough about the program to post on boards like these are Enemies of the State and not to be acknowledged.
There are those who believe that people who care enough about the program to post on boards like these are Enemies of the State and not to be acknowledged.
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
I don't have access to the true figures, but I know JM has put his moneyraising abilities to work on behalf of his program. He, Jerry and Pat have had to raise funds in order to do the kind of recruiting that has resulted in the type of recruits we saw in this years's freshman class. Additionally we have at least 4 top flight recruits for next fall and others committed for future classes. Unless you speak with one of the coaches, you can't imagine the amount of time and travel these fellows have done to find the right guys for the program. That costs $$ and the donations (as well as their recruiting budget) make it possible.
I don't have access to the true figures, but I know JM has put his moneyraising abilities to work on behalf of his program. He, Jerry and Pat have had to raise funds in order to do the kind of recruiting that has resulted in the type of recruits we saw in this years's freshman class. Additionally we have at least 4 top flight recruits for next fall and others committed for future classes. Unless you speak with one of the coaches, you can't imagine the amount of time and travel these fellows have done to find the right guys for the program. That costs $$ and the donations (as well as their recruiting budget) make it possible.
northeastern
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Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
..HH, that is great to hear.
Like I said.. I am more optimistic about nxt yrs team.. than I was.. this yrs squad & their decent season. Too bad we didn't sneak in to the tourney.. its great to go with decent goaltending (pls stay Clay!) Anyway.. more power to the Coaches!
..HH, that is great to hear.
Like I said.. I am more optimistic about nxt yrs team.. than I was.. this yrs squad & their decent season. Too bad we didn't sneak in to the tourney.. its great to go with decent goaltending (pls stay Clay!
) Anyway.. more power to the Coaches!Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
I see the names, but it is hard to always find more about the recruits. Which one's for next year are the top guys. I think Cotton is one.
I see the names, but it is hard to always find more about the recruits. Which one's for next year are the top guys. I think Cotton is one.
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
Difference is there are so many basketball teams that only 19% make it to the 68 team tournament. Add two play-in games to the hockey tournament and now over 30% of the nation makes it.
If ten more programs join D1 hockey I would entertain the idea of play-in game(s). Until then 16 is a nice even number.
Difference is there are so many basketball teams that only 19% make it to the 68 team tournament. Add two play-in games to the hockey tournament and now over 30% of the nation makes it.
If ten more programs join D1 hockey I would entertain the idea of play-in game(s). Until then 16 is a nice even number.
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
so who centers Roy next season? Stevens did not work. When they went with Szmatula they got no scoring from any other line. We know Pond is out. That would leave Hedges, but the two never played together this season, and good chance they would be a disaster together on defense. Pretty sure no centers are coming in next year, its really all about the defense, and Nolan Stevens.
After you figure out center, who is his opposite wing?
If there is one thing we learned this year, unlike Szmatula, Roy needs someone to feed him the puck. Yes, he can carry the puck up himself and get scoring chances, but when he had a guy like Vinny S., he seemed to do better, and played like he enjoyed being out there.
Lets be honest here, he had a great season, but he did not exactly look like he was happy out there like he did his freshmen year. The NFL WR diva antics by the end of the year were as equally frustrating to watch for us as it was for him having to deal with being harassed out there. But its something you need to deal with if you are a star in this league. Not playing defense hard did not bother me as much as others on this board, but what did bother me was him taking his time to get off the ice during changes. (this was really a team wide thing by the end of the year, i dont think they were in tip-top shape, or playing defense the majority of the game wore them out) Skate back, get off the ice, dont dilly-dally and force the guy taking your place to have to skate back harder then he needs to get into the play.
I really felt he needed a bit of an attiude adjustment by the end of the year. At least from what i saw in the stands. He did have that one period suspension in the middle of the first half of the season, and from there on his play kinda tailed off, though the stats were there. Its not like he should have felt the pressure for carrying the load this year, there were a few other guys chipping in unlike last year.
Maybe it was a sophomore slump. Maybe he was playing hurt. Maybe he had off ice issues. Maybe the pressure for being the man got to him a bit. Something did not feel right with the kid this year. If he comes back, hopefully he can figure it out on the ice and play with the energy he had his freshmen year.
so who centers Roy next season? Stevens did not work. When they went with Szmatula they got no scoring from any other line. We know Pond is out. That would leave Hedges, but the two never played together this season, and good chance they would be a disaster together on defense. Pretty sure no centers are coming in next year, its really all about the defense, and Nolan Stevens.
After you figure out center, who is his opposite wing?
If there is one thing we learned this year, unlike Szmatula, Roy needs someone to feed him the puck. Yes, he can carry the puck up himself and get scoring chances, but when he had a guy like Vinny S., he seemed to do better, and played like he enjoyed being out there.
Lets be honest here, he had a great season, but he did not exactly look like he was happy out there like he did his freshmen year. The NFL WR diva antics by the end of the year were as equally frustrating to watch for us as it was for him having to deal with being harassed out there. But its something you need to deal with if you are a star in this league. Not playing defense hard did not bother me as much as others on this board, but what did bother me was him taking his time to get off the ice during changes. (this was really a team wide thing by the end of the year, i dont think they were in tip-top shape, or playing defense the majority of the game wore them out) Skate back, get off the ice, dont dilly-dally and force the guy taking your place to have to skate back harder then he needs to get into the play.
I really felt he needed a bit of an attiude adjustment by the end of the year. At least from what i saw in the stands. He did have that one period suspension in the middle of the first half of the season, and from there on his play kinda tailed off, though the stats were there. Its not like he should have felt the pressure for carrying the load this year, there were a few other guys chipping in unlike last year.
Maybe it was a sophomore slump. Maybe he was playing hurt. Maybe he had off ice issues. Maybe the pressure for being the man got to him a bit. Something did not feel right with the kid this year. If he comes back, hopefully he can figure it out on the ice and play with the energy he had his freshmen year.
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Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
That is what I was thinking as well, I was only suggestion 1 play in game, 17 teams. I really think that he PWR needs to be visited.
That is what I was thinking as well, I was only suggestion 1 play in game, 17 teams. I really think that he PWR needs to be visited.
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
17 teams making the hockey tournament is proportionally equal to 100 making the basketball tournament, I don't see the need for a play in game at this time.
PWR improvements last offseason fixed many issues IMO, I don't see anything major they should do at this time. There will always be a team that misses the tournament by one spot.
17 teams making the hockey tournament is proportionally equal to 100 making the basketball tournament, I don't see the need for a play in game at this time.
PWR improvements last offseason fixed many issues IMO, I don't see anything major they should do at this time. There will always be a team that misses the tournament by one spot.
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
I'm not complaining about any 1 team missing the spot, I do think it is strange that the 7th and 8th place teams in HE were locks to get in and 4th, 5th and 6th are out. Just seems like NL play is more important.
I'm not complaining about any 1 team missing the spot, I do think it is strange that the 7th and 8th place teams in HE were locks to get in and 4th, 5th and 6th are out. Just seems like NL play is more important.
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
UNH was 11-9-0 in HE good for 4th
ND was 9-9-2 in HE, only 2 points behind but all the way down in 8th.
ND went 14-5-0 OOC
UNH went 11-9-1
Overall ND had 1 more win and 4 fewer losses. Gotta look at the whole picture.
UNH was 11-9-0 in HE good for 4th
ND was 9-9-2 in HE, only 2 points behind but all the way down in 8th.
ND went 14-5-0 OOC
UNH went 11-9-1
Overall ND had 1 more win and 4 fewer losses. Gotta look at the whole picture.
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
And 5 of those 11 wins for ND came against ALA Hunts and Lake Superior so....They do have some good wins as well. So I go back to, maybe league champions shouldn't get auto bid.
And 5 of those 11 wins for ND came against ALA Hunts and Lake Superior so....They do have some good wins as well. So I go back to, maybe league champions shouldn't get auto bid.
Re: Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Season Thread II: In Witt we Trust
Both KRACH and RPI say ND had a tougher schedule than UNH. Remove the autobids and UNH is still out and ND is still in.
Both KRACH and RPI say ND had a tougher schedule than UNH. Remove the autobids and UNH is still out and ND is still in.