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>>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
I've had a number of people around college hockey reach out to me over what's being said on this message board. They unanimously believe that everyone calling for Wilson to be fired is nuts.
I've had a number of people around college hockey reach out to me over what's being said on this message board. They unanimously believe that everyone calling for Wilson to be fired is nuts.
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
I'm thinking (hoping, really) that this is the case. Its just an overreaction by folks to put the blame on someone, when there really isn't anyone to blame. As a Packer fan as well, I saw similarly ridiculous things in other forums about trading Aaron Rodgers and firing Mike McCarthy earlier this NFL season when they were struggling too. Everyone wants a scapegoat, but a lot of the time, the outcome isn't really anyone's fault, the other team just played better. That's what it looked like this weekend. Niagara was just better.
I'm thinking (hoping, really) that this is the case. Its just an overreaction by folks to put the blame on someone, when there really isn't anyone to blame. As a Packer fan as well, I saw similarly ridiculous things in other forums about trading Aaron Rodgers and firing Mike McCarthy earlier this NFL season when they were struggling too. Everyone wants a scapegoat, but a lot of the time, the outcome isn't really anyone's fault, the other team just played better. That's what it looked like this weekend. Niagara was just better.
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That is indeed the case. Fans are stewing a bit after this loss. Part of the grieving process I guess
. I'm sure in a few weeks after some more post mortem posts we'll start talking about next season. Thanks to Ed and Scott along with their in between period guests for another entertaining year listening to them on the radio. Thanks to our seniors too who gave their best despite the tough odds. I'll be watching the ECHL ranks to see if any of them are welcomed into camp for a tryout. Finally thanks to Coach and his staff for getting the best out of the players.Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
A season full of injuries and good goalies on the opponents side didn't help the tigers this year. I remember in the early days when there were too many healthy players and a bunch were sitting on the bench during games. Injuries changed that and the defense was hampered by it. I was never impressed by Rotolo but having to face down the oncoming rush made for a long season for him. But downstate is right, time to move on and look to next year and a more seasoned team that can hopefully keep the injury but away.
Looking forward to the schedule coming out and the cool days of October.
A season full of injuries and good goalies on the opponents side didn't help the tigers this year. I remember in the early days when there were too many healthy players and a bunch were sitting on the bench during games. Injuries changed that and the defense was hampered by it. I was never impressed by Rotolo but having to face down the oncoming rush made for a long season for him. But downstate is right, time to move on and look to next year and a more seasoned team that can hopefully keep the injury but away.
Looking forward to the schedule coming out and the cool days of October.
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If you read the posts by the seniors, and the heartfelt impact that the last 4 years had on their lives. How much does the outcome of this year really matter?
We Tiger fans have been blessed, and spoiled by the success of the past years. We all (fans, players, and coaches) started the year with high expectations and were let down by the way the season played out. No one is responsible for the outcome. I really doubt there was anyone on the ice that didn't play as hard as they could. Heck, the argument could probably be made that trying to play beyond themselves lead to a lot of the penalties and out of sync play we saw down the stretch.
If you read the posts by the seniors, and the heartfelt impact that the last 4 years had on their lives. How much does the outcome of this year really matter?
We Tiger fans have been blessed, and spoiled by the success of the past years. We all (fans, players, and coaches) started the year with high expectations and were let down by the way the season played out. No one is responsible for the outcome. I really doubt there was anyone on the ice that didn't play as hard as they could. Heck, the argument could probably be made that trying to play beyond themselves lead to a lot of the penalties and out of sync play we saw down the stretch.
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
He still only had a 0.907% that year and his record was a very modest 8-8-2. He was never skilled enough to be a true number 1, he just managed to be better than Short (which is evidently not hard).
He still only had a 0.907% that year and his record was a very modest 8-8-2. He was never skilled enough to be a true number 1, he just managed to be better than Short (which is evidently not hard).
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I've also never heard a player complain about the coaching staff.
I've also never heard a player complain about the coaching staff.
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Thanks for helping out... Heads up, the RPI thread had something going on and would prefer no bumps on it to clear the spam. Had a nice conversation which involved us both lowering our guns and walking away. Ralph was honorable though so all is good
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Blaze I saw that, didn't know we were breaking some ruleThanks for helping out... Heads up, the RPI thread had something going on and would prefer no bumps on it to clear the spam. Had a nice conversation which involved us both lowering our guns and walking away. Ralph was honorable though so all is good
Trying to help out with the spam. So I deleted any bump post I made to any RPI thread. As folks wake up hopefully the normal rate of posting will eventually clean up the first page. Thanks for jumping in.
Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
I agree with you about scapegoating, but this just isn't true. RIT outplayed Niagara for at least six of the nine periods this past weekend. Niagara looked completely lost for long stretches. RIT made several serious mistakes on which Niagara capitalized, and Niagara certainly continued battling, but there was a clear talent disparity.
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I agree with you about scapegoating, but this just isn't true. RIT outplayed Niagara for at least six of the nine periods this past weekend. Niagara looked completely lost for long stretches. RIT made several serious mistakes on which Niagara capitalized, and Niagara certainly continued battling, but there was a clear talent disparity.
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
The clearest talent disparity was in net.
The clearest talent disparity was in net.
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Not an argument against the coach by any means, just a correction... that is unless you were including the regular season championship they would have won in 2011 as Freshmen.
Players whose 4 years were 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14 did not win a championship. AHC Championships were 2010, 2015, and 2016.
Not an argument against the coach by any means, just a correction... that is unless you were including the regular season championship they would have won in 2011 as Freshmen.
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Niagara was "better" only in that RIT played so poorly. As healthy as the Eagles may have been, I wasn't impressed with their play overall. RIT gift-wrapped that series for them and handed it to them on a silver platter. They spent much of the game time in the NU zone either generating no shots despite possession, generating a bunch of long distance shots with no rebounds, or generating very few quality chances to speak of that they could not capitalize on with goals. Kudos to NU for hanging in there and taking advantage when given the opportunities, but this really was RIT's series to win or lose.
These last few seasons must be so frustrating for NU fans due in large part to injuries and resulting less talented teams, but if my team is going to have as bad a record as either of these two, I'd prefer it be because we know full well they're not talented or equipped to win very often. Even given the injuries, I contend that the Tigers have the ability to win but just didn't. Even when they lose they show flashes, periods, even entire games where they out-possess and even out-shoot the opponent by considerable margins but don't get rewarded for it.
Niagara was "better" only in that RIT played so poorly. As healthy as the Eagles may have been, I wasn't impressed with their play overall. RIT gift-wrapped that series for them and handed it to them on a silver platter. They spent much of the game time in the NU zone either generating no shots despite possession, generating a bunch of long distance shots with no rebounds, or generating very few quality chances to speak of that they could not capitalize on with goals. Kudos to NU for hanging in there and taking advantage when given the opportunities, but this really was RIT's series to win or lose.
These last few seasons must be so frustrating for NU fans due in large part to injuries and resulting less talented teams, but if my team is going to have as bad a record as either of these two, I'd prefer it be because we know full well they're not talented or equipped to win very often. Even given the injuries, I contend that the Tigers have the ability to win but just didn't. Even when they lose they show flashes, periods, even entire games where they out-possess and even out-shoot the opponent by considerable margins but don't get rewarded for it.
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For those complaining about goalie's, I think Coach knew it was not in good shape. 2 guys coming in next year:
Ian Andriano - Ottawa Jr. Senators CCHL - 2016/17 - 49 gp, 2.35 GAA, .913 Save %
Logan Drackett - Calgary Canucks AJHL - 2016/17 - 48 gp, 2.35 GAA, .918 Save %
For comparison, Rotolo + Short last year of juniors:
Rotolo - Green Bay Gamblers USHL - 12/13 - 25 gp, 2.85 GAA, .901 Save %
- Cedar Rapid Rough Riders USHL - 12/13 - 16 gp, 2.69 GAA, .905 Save %
Short - Surrey Eagles BCHL - 14/15 - 32 gp, 4.02 GAA, .897 Save %
Needless to say these 2 guys have similar to each other and better stats than Rotolo and Short in last year of Juniors, so hopefully they will be better
As you can see looking at these stats, there's probably a reason Rotolo played over Short.
For my own humor... looked up Madolora.. and these guys have comparable stats to him:
Madolora - Omaha Lancers USHL - 07/08 - 20 GP, 2.41 GAA, .914 Save %
For those complaining about goalie's, I think Coach knew it was not in good shape. 2 guys coming in next year:
Ian Andriano - Ottawa Jr. Senators CCHL - 2016/17 - 49 gp, 2.35 GAA, .913 Save %
Logan Drackett - Calgary Canucks AJHL - 2016/17 - 48 gp, 2.35 GAA, .918 Save %
For comparison, Rotolo + Short last year of juniors:
Rotolo - Green Bay Gamblers USHL - 12/13 - 25 gp, 2.85 GAA, .901 Save %
- Cedar Rapid Rough Riders USHL - 12/13 - 16 gp, 2.69 GAA, .905 Save %
Short - Surrey Eagles BCHL - 14/15 - 32 gp, 4.02 GAA, .897 Save %
Needless to say these 2 guys have similar to each other and better stats than Rotolo and Short in last year of Juniors, so hopefully they will be better
As you can see looking at these stats, there's probably a reason Rotolo played over Short.For my own humor... looked up Madolora.. and these guys have comparable stats to him:
Madolora - Omaha Lancers USHL - 07/08 - 20 GP, 2.41 GAA, .914 Save %
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