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RPI 2024–25: Come for the Hockey, Stay for the Football

engineerhockeyfan said:
I have never been a fan of the mayors trophy game being played at this time of year. The teams are in a race for position in the ECAC, and they have to stop and play a game that can only hurt either or both teams.
Play it in November along with the other OOC games when the teams are trying to find out who they are.
Fortunately no one was hurt but nothing was gained.
Move this game next season.
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Yup!
 
I don't think I'd want to see the Mayor's Cup games played on the same day as the Dutchman's Shoes football game, which this year was played the third weekend in November.

However, for years we have played the home-and-home ECAC games with Union either late in October or the first weekend in November. Perhaps it would be better to switch weekends, playing the Mayor's Cup late in October and the home-and-home in January.
 
Waite21 said:
I don't think I'd want to see the Mayor's Cup games played on the same day as the Dutchman's Shoes football game, which this year was played the third weekend in November.

However, for years we have played the home-and-home ECAC games with Union either late in October or the first weekend in November. Perhaps it would be better to switch weekends, playing the Mayor's Cup late in October and the home-and-home in January.
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That makes a whole lot more sense.
 
Waite21 said:
I don't think I'd want to see the Mayor's Cup games played on the same day as the Dutchman's Shoes football game, which this year was played the third weekend in November.

However, for years we have played the home-and-home ECAC games with Union either late in October or the first weekend in November. Perhaps it would be better to switch weekends, playing the Mayor's Cup late in October and the home-and-home in January.
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Surely this is sensible. Perhaps make the Trophy game the first OOC game of the season after playing one exhibition contest.
 
AspyDad said:
With all the talk of the HFH Facilities Study and the Athletic Director not communicating. We need to first have a plan to fix the Field House Floor. This is the 4th season playing on the Portable PVC system that runs on top of the concrete floor that needs to be replaced. Same system they use for outdoor games. The Field House has steel plates over the piping in the zamboni area, so the zamboni doesn't crush the piping that runs the length of the end boards. That is why the visiting teams are forced to walk out to their bench to enter the ice. The floor crapped the bed during Covid, and the school brought in a company to repair the leaks and after repairing a whole section, leaks opened all over the floor. Instead of taking up the floor and replacing it while the teams were not practicing or playing, the school went with the portable system, as it was cheaper. The parents of Troy/Albany youth hockey replaced the floor at Frear Park 3 years ago with parents and volunteers, but RPI can't figure it out. Actually, the City of Troy just replaced the Ice System and floor at the Knick arena in Lansingburgh.
RPI is in a holding pattern for the NIL/Profit Sharing lawsuit that is scheduled to be settled in April. When the case is settled the scholarships for D1 will change for all sports, Men's and Women's Hockey will move from 18 scholarships per team to 26 Scholarships per team, but 26 will be the cap of each teams roster. I have read and everyone should google the lawsuit, that schools will be given the choice to either participate in the NIL/Profit Sharing and new Scholarship and roster total or not. I am not seeing how the Engineers survive either way. How are they going to fund 16 more scholarships between the men and women? How can they afford to profit share with the athletes, as any money they bring in from advertising helps to run the Athletic Department. The NIL money is not pouring in, and it is a tough sell for a team that has had one season above .500 in 8 years under Coach Smith. They have not had the money to replace the rink floor. If they choose not buy into the NIL/Profit Sharing with Scholarships you might as well move down to D3 and be a powerhouse as it will be hard to recruit against teams that will be paying their players to play. I have a hard time seeing any of the D3 schools with D1 hockey surviving. I think AIC was just the first of many to move down.
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All true. Also, the Ivy League announced last week that they will NOT be joining the NCAA anti trust settlement.

https://www.espn.com/college-sports...gue-join-28-billion-ncaa-antitrust-settlement

"This decision to 'not opt in' means the Ivy League and its schools ... will continue to provide an educational intercollegiate athletics model that is focused on academic primacy and the overall student-athlete experience."
 
AspyDad said:
With all the talk of the HFH Facilities Study and the Athletic Director not communicating. We need to first have a plan to fix the Field House Floor. This is the 4th season playing on the Portable PVC system that runs on top of the concrete floor that needs to be replaced. Same system they use for outdoor games. The Field House has steel plates over the piping in the zamboni area, so the zamboni doesn't crush the piping that runs the length of the end boards. That is why the visiting teams are forced to walk out to their bench to enter the ice. The floor crapped the bed during Covid, and the school brought in a company to repair the leaks and after repairing a whole section, leaks opened all over the floor. Instead of taking up the floor and replacing it while the teams were not practicing or playing, the school went with the portable system, as it was cheaper. The parents of Troy/Albany youth hockey replaced the floor at Frear Park 3 years ago with parents and volunteers, but RPI can't figure it out. Actually, the City of Troy just replaced the Ice System and floor at the Knick arena in Lansingburgh.
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All true, which explains why the ice has a milky / washed out appearance ...
 
engineerhockeyfan said:
I have never been a fan of the mayors trophy game being played at this time of year. The teams are in a race for position in the ECAC, and they have to stop and play a game that can only hurt either or both teams.
Play it in November along with the other OOC games when the teams are trying to find out who they are.
Fortunately no one was hurt but nothing was gained.
Move this game next season.
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I think our problems with it come down to RPI losing the game 75% of the time. I wonder what the two coaching staffs think of the scheduling of it. I think it has some use to fill an open weekend with one game to stay sharp, but also to manage workload a little.

Could it be improved? TU center is not the greatest venue for it, especially because there is not regular hockey there. Poor ice quality, black boards for the current indoor lacrosse team...
 
DrDemento said:
Never like change - this may take some getting used to for me. Good thing I don't have much to say any more!
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I never like change, but if nothing else at least everything goes fast (so far).

I wonder what the chance is that my post which I used to use on game threads will work again. (I wonder what the chance is that I will be able to try it out. ;) )

As a colorblind person, I wonder if I will find an appropriate Red for RPI. :eek:

It is nice that there is hockey emoji. 🏒
 
Ralph Baer said:
I never like change, but if nothing else at least everything goes fast (so far).

I wonder what the chance is that my post which I used to use on game threads will work again. (I wonder what the chance is that I will be able to try it out. ;) )

As a colorblind person, I wonder if I will find an appropriate Red for RPI. :eek:

It is nice that there is hockey emoji. 🏒
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I wonder if this update will allow us to post videos, photos, etc.? My old login worked with no problem, which is a good start.
 
I'm told the Field House ice is bad. Why don't we have more of a home court advantage? or is 1-10 with the home court advantage?
 
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