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>>>>> RIT TIGERS 2012-2013 - Locked, Loaded, And Ready To Roar <<<<<

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Sons of Vaval said:
Downstate, what was your overall impression of Army? They seem like a bit of an enigma, playing a good Maine team really tough losing 4-3, then getting housed by Penn State.
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I don't see them being significantly better than they have been. I expect they'll finish in the bottom 3 again, but will come out and surprise teams from time to time.
 
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RIT Winters said:
You don't have to be vulgar or offensive to be loud. We've been complimented all over the Div1 landscape for our fans, especially how vocal and dedicated they are on the road. I'm sorry that the 13 year old inside you is upset you can't talk like you're in middleschool anymore, but it's time to be an adult.
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I love our presence on the road. I've been to games at a few other AHA rinks where our fans out numbered and out cheered the home team. But when were at home, our student section is just an ugly cheer leading squad (ugly because none of them would look good in the skirts ;) ) that do most of the same cheers I heard in middleschool. And when the nonstudent leader of the student section is gone there are no students there to take ownership of their own section. Now you also don't have to be overtly vulgar and offensive to have bite. A little creativity goes a long way. (and there is plenty of that on this campus, just look what happened after the bear or umbrella incidents) But... when all new things are stopped instantly, and old things are deemed "too vulgar" we are left with a couple good cheers we are really good at, and then..... noise sometimes.
 
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RIT Winters said:
I don't see them being significantly better than they have been. I expect they'll finish in the bottom 3 again, but will come out and surprise teams from time to time.
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Sorry I'm a little late on the reply, been working around the yard getting ready for this weather event heading up the coast, hope all of you stay safe.

I sit near parents of the Army team (hence the ribbing when RIT does not do well), their impression of the Army team this year was positive as they felt they played well in all of their games except their first game. Last night was a big disappointment for them, they expected a close game if not a win. By the third period (down 4-0 at that time) I think the crowd just wanted Army to win the period and unfortunately that did not happen either as PSU put in another to make it 5-0. They play Holy Cross tonight, I think tonight's game will be a good measuring stick for Army to see how they will do in the Eastern pod. But Vaval was right, they are kinda hot and cold, terrible season last year but they go and beat RPI after RPI beat us. Go figure.
 
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Downstate_RIT_Fan said:
Sorry I'm a little late on the reply, been working around the yard getting ready for this weather event heading up the coast, hope all of you stay safe.

I sit near parents of the Army team (hence the ribbing when RIT does not do well), their impression of the Army team this year was positive as they felt they played well in all of their games except their first game. Last night was a big disappointment for them, they expected a close game if not a win. By the third period (down 4-0 at that time) I think the crowd just wanted Army to win the period and unfortunately that did not happen either as PSU put in another to make it 5-0. They play Holy Cross tonight, I think tonight's game will be a good measuring stick for Army to see how they will do in the Eastern pod. But Vaval was right, they are kinda hot and cold, terrible season last year but they go and beat RPI after RPI beat us. Go figure.
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I was certainly surprised looking at the score of tonight's Army game.
 
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Sons of Vaval said:
Downstate, what was your overall impression of Army? They seem like a bit of an enigma, playing a good Maine team really tough losing 4-3, then getting housed by Penn State.
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This is the worst Maine team in recent memory, believe me, and not a good yardstick.
 
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Sons of Vaval said:
Downstate, what was your overall impression of Army? They seem like a bit of an enigma, playing a good Maine team really tough losing 4-3, then getting housed by Penn State.
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Here's my thoughts on the Black Knights from a Penn State perspective -- disappointing.

Having seen Air Force when I was living in Colorado Springs, and having seen Navy over the years of calling Icers games against the Middies, I fully expected Army to give the Nittany Lions a solid 60 minute battle, but that didn't happen.

Andy Starczewski was invisible most of the night and looked like he was skating in cement, but Cheyne Rocha showed why he is the leader of the team (good PSU bloodlines). :)

Overall, the Knights couldn't match Penn State's team speed.
 
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RIT Winters said:
I was certainly surprised looking at the score of tonight's Army game.
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Winters,

Surprised me too, however I think the objective for Army this year is clear...beat the Eastern pod teams that you are supposed to beat, play the rest of the Eastern pod tough (like last night) and pull off a handful of surprises against the Western pod teams and they will be in the middle of it at the end of the year. So far so good for them, they're in first place. Now we need RIT to do the same thing plus a little more to be near the top at the end of the year so they don't have to go on the road in the playoffs, although, who knows I don't think we know yet if this team plays better on the road or at home.

SteveP, re Cheyne Rocha, I'm sure you know how many of these players across all the collegiate D I teams played with each other on other teams, in other leagues. It always amazes me how one team can handily beat another team yet when they shake hands at the end, you see a few hugs too. Cheyne is a competitor (and smart too!) As bad as Army played against PSU, they turned it around last night, give that credit to coach Riley. Most teams have a bad night (PSU-Buff State), I guess the trick for the coaches are to minimize those bad nights. PSU seems to have done that, good luck with your season.
 
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SteveP said:
Here's my thoughts on the Black Knights from a Penn State perspective -- disappointing.

Having seen Air Force when I was living in Colorado Springs, and having seen Navy over the years of calling Icers games against the Middies, I fully expected Army to give the Nittany Lions a solid 60 minute battle, but that didn't happen.

Andy Starczewski was invisible most of the night and looked like he was skating in cement, but Cheyne Rocha showed why he is the leader of the team (good PSU bloodlines). :)

Overall, the Knights couldn't match Penn State's team speed.
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Steve,

Read your link, Cheyne Rocha showed why he is the leader of the team (good PSU bloodlines)"

Now I understand what you meant...didn't know SI archived their old articles...found a new place to browse, thanks! I thought you just meant that all these players played with each other at one time or another including Cheyne...that was the case with a couple of the other PSU-Army players.
 
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Did I miss the thread change from RIT to PSU/Army??
 
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MattS said:
Did I miss the thread change from RIT to PSU/Army??
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No you didn't miss a thread change Matt, still an RIT thread here, you just happened across a sidebar between a PSU fan and an RIT fan with a little Army thrown in for good measure. It's all good. What are your thoughts about RIT -AIC this upcoming weekend Matt?
 
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MattS said:
Did I miss the thread change from RIT to PSU/Army??
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I think it started along the lines of Army was laughing at RITs loss to PSU, then get whopped by PSU this weekend and felt some shame.
 
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lmg6841 said:
I think it started along the lines of Army was laughing at RITs loss to PSU, then get whopped by PSU this weekend and felt some shame.
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That just about sums it up. Back on topic...,

is anything less than 4 points against AIC a disappointment?

Will Maclean get a start?
 
Downstate_RIT_Fan said:
No you didn't miss a thread change Matt, still an RIT thread here, you just happened across a sidebar between a PSU fan and an RIT fan with a little Army thrown in for good measure. It's all good. What are your thoughts about RIT -AIC this upcoming weekend Matt?
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RIT needs to come out strong and make a statement against AIC. Period. We can all talk about what has happened and why, but the bottom line is if RIT wants to be in the NCAA's then they need to win games like this. The Michigan game gives me hope so all is not lost. However, now the team and coaching staff needs to come out roaring and play a solid and complete game. Otherwise I will be very concerned for the rest of the season.
 
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Downstate_RIT_Fan said:
That just about sums it up. Back on topic...,

is anything less than 4 points against AIC a disappointment?

Will Maclean get a start?
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As much as many of us want him too, i am pretty sure he wont. I suspect Wilson wants to red shirt him.
 
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Downstate_RIT_Fan said:
That just about sums it up. Back on topic...,

is anything less than 4 points against AIC a disappointment?

Will Maclean get a start?
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Yes and no.
 
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RIT Winters said:
As much as many of us want him too, i am pretty sure he wont. I suspect Wilson wants to red shirt him.
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It's possible - he does seem to be in a 5 year program.
 
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Just some of my own points of view:

1st the good news, well kind of good... RIT is off to another slow start, this really should not suprise anyone because of the pattern of recent years, yet its frustrating. You do have to take into consideration that RIT plays many OOC games and sees more talented teams then most they will face in conference. I am not going to say you have to like it and we've beaten the OOC record debate to death for many years. If you want to give Wanye Wilson grief for slow starts you have some numbers to back you, but the good news is that he normally finds a way to turn his team around. This team needs 4 points this weekend at AIC, hopefully the eastern block will be there and make some noise.

The bad. This team has a defense problem but it is NOT the two guys in net. Its who ever the 6 defenseman who have been rolled out there so far. RIT has been to soft in Wilson term, and in mine just bleepin' awful on the blue line. Get it out of the way, Offciating at Colgate was AHA Quality, perhaps worst, the Boarding call that lead two Colgates 2nd goal was just horrible. Would have been a more interesting game if the offciating was better, but it did not really matter cause RIT was just having more of the same problems. They are running around in their defensive end, not strong enough when they need to be, losing their assigments, and not knocking anyone down in front of the net. It has got to start with the top two guys, I think especially Noyes who I really is causing some under my breath comments latley. He was sold to us as the next Tanev, he got a lot of work to do...

Just a side note, I actually thought the offciating Thursday was pretty good. I know the crew was upset and had a beef about the none call on Smith at 18:15 of the third. After watching the video I think I understand how it was missed, because it was away from the puck and Potts hook was so obvious. BTW TV Guys, it wasn't the best angle but it was certainly a hook, if you can't see it on the replay you might need a bigger monitor.

There a lot of teams like Canisius who if you notice tied Air Force and gave Minn a 1-0 run for their money. They don't have offense, but they certainly have the defense, if RIT doesn't play better on the defensive end this season can get away from them in a hurry. It really frustrating to be scoring that many goals and against RMU got some bounces and not win any games. 4 points this weekend can sure go along way in reducing that frustration...
 
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Tom Naeger said:
He was sold to us as the next Tanev, he got a lot of work to do...
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Sold to us by whom?


Powers &8^]
 
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LtPowers said:
Sold to us by whom?


Powers &8^]
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A few made comments to me to that affect. Coach Hills compared him to Tanev during an intermission interview the year after Tanev left...
 
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MattS said:
Did I miss the thread change from RIT to PSU/Army??
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Oops, time for me to exit stage left ;)

Until we meet RIT again!
 
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