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Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
I will give any betting poster 30:1 odds we don't even make the tournament.
I will give any betting poster 30:1 odds we don't even make the tournament.
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RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
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Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
I will take those odds for $20.
I will take those odds for $20.
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
Changes of dates for games at PU and QU. http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/schott/2015/aug/03/union-games-quinnipiac-princeton-changed/
Changes of dates for games at PU and QU. http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/schott/2015/aug/03/union-games-quinnipiac-princeton-changed/
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
1/7/16 now for PU (Thursday @7pm)......1/21/16 now for QTip (again, Thurs. @ 7pm). Is a Thurs. game down there any better driving-wise Doc?
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
Not really any better depending of course upon the time you drive. The Route 1 corridor is a mess during rush hour both Thursday and Friday and there is almost always some sort of construction going on. Saturday can be variable. Driving home is no problem since the game will end around 9:30 to 10:00 either night. The best is when Princeton decides to make the game a 4 PM start. Then driving there is a picnic and leaving after the game allows for a nice dinner before the drive home. For us there is really no problem since we are coming from the east by the shore and take the back roads once we get close to town.
Not really any better depending of course upon the time you drive. The Route 1 corridor is a mess during rush hour both Thursday and Friday and there is almost always some sort of construction going on. Saturday can be variable. Driving home is no problem since the game will end around 9:30 to 10:00 either night. The best is when Princeton decides to make the game a 4 PM start. Then driving there is a picnic and leaving after the game allows for a nice dinner before the drive home. For us there is really no problem since we are coming from the east by the shore and take the back roads once we get close to town.
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
Thursday night games are just obnoxious.
Thursday night games are just obnoxious.
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Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
Based on the football schedule, "homecoming" (vs. Merchant Marine) will have a hockey game attached to it: the exhibition.
In addition, a geek war on the gridiron vs. SAJ's alma mater (MIT) earlier in the year.
Based on the football schedule, "homecoming" (vs. Merchant Marine) will have a hockey game attached to it: the exhibition.
In addition, a geek war on the gridiron vs. SAJ's alma mater (MIT) earlier in the year.
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
We have never played MIT in football before. http://www.augenblick.org/rpi/f_rvo.html
We have never played MIT in football before. http://www.augenblick.org/rpi/f_rvo.html
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
So RPI originally had games scheduled for Friday and Saturday - and now, because Quinnipiac wants to play Harvard at a neutral site, RPI will not play on either Friday or Saturday?
I'm not sure in what universe this makes any sense, but I guess if I want to make my annual pilgrimage to the RPI-Princeton game, I'd better figure on making it on a Thursday.
So RPI originally had games scheduled for Friday and Saturday - and now, because Quinnipiac wants to play Harvard at a neutral site, RPI will not play on either Friday or Saturday?
I'm not sure in what universe this makes any sense, but I guess if I want to make my annual pilgrimage to the RPI-Princeton game, I'd better figure on making it on a Thursday.
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
Today is 5 August 2015. There are 59 days until RPI's next game.
This is based upon 3 October 2015 for the start of next season.
Today is 5 August 2015. There are 59 days until RPI's next game.
This is based upon 3 October 2015 for the start of next season.
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Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
To be fair, we did ask Harvard and Dartmouth to reschedule to make room for the first Mayor's Cup. And it wasn't a Beanpot weekend, either.
As much as these special events will stray from the uniformity of our league's schedule, they give a unique opportunity to promote the league (I assume on a national stage this time, although early instances of Red Hot Hockey did not get national TV) and generate revenue for its members.
To be fair, we did ask Harvard and Dartmouth to reschedule to make room for the first Mayor's Cup. And it wasn't a Beanpot weekend, either.
As much as these special events will stray from the uniformity of our league's schedule, they give a unique opportunity to promote the league (I assume on a national stage this time, although early instances of Red Hot Hockey did not get national TV) and generate revenue for its members.
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
Welcome to RPI, where we berate fans for having mere optimism.
Wow, I want some of what you're drinking.
Welcome to RPI, where we berate fans for having mere optimism.
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Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
On the bright side. The attendance for Princeton games in general can be rather meager. The RPI game is almost always a near sell out. With the game being held on a Thursday, you can expect lots of the season ticket holders who have gobbled up most of the seats between the blue lines to be no shows. There should be ample opportunity to buy a ticket and sort of upgrade between periods to better locations. It would even be nicer if this game was held at 4PM since several of the local establishments have special menu items and prices for Thursday dinners and are far less crowded. Hopefully the construction around their indoor parking for Baker Rink is nearing completion (it has only been going on for about 7 years) which would make getting in and out for the game much easier.
On the bright side. The attendance for Princeton games in general can be rather meager. The RPI game is almost always a near sell out. With the game being held on a Thursday, you can expect lots of the season ticket holders who have gobbled up most of the seats between the blue lines to be no shows. There should be ample opportunity to buy a ticket and sort of upgrade between periods to better locations. It would even be nicer if this game was held at 4PM since several of the local establishments have special menu items and prices for Thursday dinners and are far less crowded. Hopefully the construction around their indoor parking for Baker Rink is nearing completion (it has only been going on for about 7 years) which would make getting in and out for the game much easier.
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
If you think that's why you get berated, you are dead wrong. Which is normal, of course.
If you think that's why you get berated, you are dead wrong. Which is normal, of course.
Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
While I was up @ Lake Placid this week watching the WJR Evaluation Camp I was looking up at the rafters where they have all the ECAC Team banners (shape of the Team sweater) with League Titles won. I was kind of shocked to see Dartmouth has never won the League title. Tried getting the attention of our own Joe Yeardon, who is doing the games for fasthockey I believe but no luck......look down Joe!!
While I was up @ Lake Placid this week watching the WJR Evaluation Camp I was looking up at the rafters where they have all the ECAC Team banners (shape of the Team sweater) with League Titles won. I was kind of shocked to see Dartmouth has never won the League title. Tried getting the attention of our own Joe Yeardon, who is doing the games for fasthockey I believe but no luck......look down Joe!!
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Re: RPI 2015-16 Preseason Thread: To Dream the Impossible Dream
It may not be the reason now, but it was certainly the reason you started. Going to put another stupid tag about me, or is comparing me to Hokeydope enough?
It may not be the reason now, but it was certainly the reason you started. Going to put another stupid tag about me, or is comparing me to Hokeydope enough?