For the football fans - RPI beats Ithaca!!! 14-11 in a totally improbable game. RPI held one of the top offensive teams in the nation scoreless for the entire first half. Was holding a 7-0 lead. Ithaca kicked a 40 yard field goal (they have a very good place kicker who can reach the goal posts from up to 50 yards away. Second half RPI kept bending on defense but not breaking and eventually scored a 2nd TD to go up 14-3. All of this with their #1 quarterback out injured and being directed by their 2nd string QB. Eventually with very little time left Ithaca scored to make it 14-9 and went for 2 points which failed. But got a second try when we were called for a penalty on the conversion and they succeeded and it was 14-11. RPI tried to run out the clock but could not and Ithaca drove down deep into the RPI end to se up what would be a FG attempt to tie the game. What seemed like a chip shot from the 35 for their kicker - was pulled far right and RPI WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RPI 2021-22: Picking Up Where We Left Off
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Far Left :-D.
Why they played conservative with over three minutes left up by three on their own 20 beats me. Luckily it didn’t come back to bite them.
I am dyslectic so for me it was far right!! Actually you are correct and i just miss spoke like the politicians usually do. What an exciting game for one with so few scores. Now that blocked extra point against Hobart looms so large. This league could be in as much as a 4 way tie for first if Hobart comes back to defeat union. i think our defense today was pretty incredible especially when you look at the offensive line for Ithaca. They had 3 linemen that together weigh about 1/2 ton!!!!!!!!
I too was very surprised how conservative we played late in the game but perhaps we had to with our first string QB out of the game from just before the first half ended. I do think that given some more game time, however, our 2nd string showed he can be quite a good fill in. He is more mobile and threw a few clutch passes in that second half. All in all just one exciting game. now to watch our ladies and then hoping for a big win tonight!!!
Sez: As i am sure you would agree, all bounces of the puck are somewhat lucky. They don't often come up like they would if they were a nice round ball. I do think that broadcasters and sports writers would understand that if they had actually played the game. Whether anyone likes or dislikes Dan Fridgen, he did score 114 college goals for Colgate and he would not usually make a comment like that.
Jericho: Obviously you saw the football game - what was the call that allowed Ithaca a second shot at the two point conversion when the score was 14-9? I heard the ref announce something but the RPI player involved was quite upset and was tossed from the remainder of the game. I tried to rewind and watch the platy but the camera just did not quite stay on the QB after the ball was thrown so i could not see if there was any sort of illegal contact to the head or roughing the passer??? if not for that, Ithaca would have need a TD in the last seconds instead of going for the FG (which thankfully was pulled left)
I said Ken Schott not Dan Fridgen
I know - i was just using Dan as a comparison as someone who has played the game (rather well i might add) as a counter point to Schott who made the comment about the bounce of the puck.
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indeed it was a roughing the passer. Quite obvious. I think he was slammed down to the turf, that’s what got the ejection
Oh I see. Yep, Fridgen would definitely know much more about the game than Schott
I know we haven't exactly played a murderer's row of opponents, but it's obvious that Coach Smith at least held the program together through all of the pandemic upheaval and they should be very competitive this season. He wasn't my choice for the position but he's proved me wrong and is deserving of a contract extension. I hope they have something in the works or, at a bare minimum, quietly extended him for the season that was lost. We picked up a couple of good looking recruits recently so I'm cautiously optimistic that they were given assurances that Smith would remain behind our bench beyond this season.
On a completely unrelated note, I was looking at the attendance figures in some of the box scores and it's obvious that either schools are limiting ticket sales or there's still a significant component of the college hockey fan base that hasn't returned to in-person viewing. Although they've never been a great draw, the most pathetic example has to be the 100 or so friends and family that I'd estimate are in attendance (I'm watching ESPN+ stream of game) at Colgate's small but beautiful Class of '65 Rink.
On a completely unrelated note, I was looking at the attendance figures in some of the box scores and it's obvious that either schools are limiting ticket sales or there's still a significant component of the college hockey fan base that hasn't returned to in-person viewing. Although they've never been a great draw, the most pathetic example has to be the 100 or so friends and family that I'd estimate are in attendance (I'm watching ESPN+ stream of game) at Colgate's small but beautiful Class of '65 Rink.
Perhaps not a murderer's row but BG is quite good. After 7 games we still have not lost in regulation to anyone. This is already showing that they are at least a good team. Next weekend after SLU and Clarkson we will know if they are an even more competitive team. We have shown we have some speed (not the fastest of teams but we have shown flashes). What we have shown is something that has been missing for some time. We are a big team and we win lots of battles along the boards. it is not easy for anyone to move #22 or #25 out of the way as they are like semi-trucks that are just not pushed around easily. Defensive pairings are showing some cohesion and allowing a very much improved Marshall to see most shots and he has been one of the most improved players on the team. Still has some moments that can be a bit loose but he has already made some spectacular saves, has one shutout and came within seconds of another.
It's a long season and we have a long way to go but is anyone dissatisfied with the start we have had? We could be one of the most exciting teams to watch that very few are getting to see due to the ridiculous home attendance regulations. i agree totally that our Coach has shown that this program would be in very good hands and his time in Troy should be extended immediately!
It's a long season and we have a long way to go but is anyone dissatisfied with the start we have had? We could be one of the most exciting teams to watch that very few are getting to see due to the ridiculous home attendance regulations. i agree totally that our Coach has shown that this program would be in very good hands and his time in Troy should be extended immediately!
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I don't see how anyone could be upset about the start that this team has produced. Marshall has been great so far. And I think that it can only help his confidence going forward.
My only problem so far is the inability to finish their open opportunities.
The best part of last nights game was that we owned the third period. I never thought that we were in trouble, and after the second goal, I was ready to light the cigar.
So far so good, but we have more tests to come.
My only problem so far is the inability to finish their open opportunities.
The best part of last nights game was that we owned the third period. I never thought that we were in trouble, and after the second goal, I was ready to light the cigar.
So far so good, but we have more tests to come.
Sez: We should find out all about that next weekend. Early indications are we are a slight favorite over SLU with a most likely score of 2-1. Clarkson we are dead even with and a most likely score of 2-2. But that could change. Hard for me to evaluate totally but it appears we bring more to the table this year with size helping greatly for puck battles along the boards and in front of the net. Glad to see we won the face off battle Saturday as we need to dominate for puck control. I have been over the moon with the start for this team. If not for the detestable x 3 OT's, we would be undefeated and 4-0-3. 7 games (8 if you include an exhibition) and no team has beaten us in regulation time speaks volumes so far.
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Speaking of stats, I looked this up and found that in the entire history of RPI hockey, they have never had a season start by giving up 2 goals or less in regulation time in the first 7 games of any season. There were a couple of occasions of allowing 3 or less. I know that they haven’t played the elite of the ECAC or the NCAA yet, but if they can do this against Clarkson and SLU this upcoming weekend, this would speak volumes on how good defensively this team can be.
Totally agree
For those who follow football- new D3 rankings are out and we are #23!!!!!!We travel up to SLU next weekend and have a game we might and could win. Union meanwhile has to play the same Ithaca team we just beat and that should be the toughest game on each team's schedule. We are scheduled to travel over to Union the following week. it probably matters little who wins the Ithaca Union game as if we can beat SLU, we would still need to defeat union to be the league champion and move on into the NCAA championship round.
In any scenario - a substantially successful year for our boys who are now 7-1 in spite of playing to an empty stadium at home.
In any scenario - a substantially successful year for our boys who are now 7-1 in spite of playing to an empty stadium at home.
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