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Re: RPI Off-Season Thread 2011: There Will be a Title Here Next Season
Thanks. Didn't bother me! Just excited for next season already
Thanks. Didn't bother me! Just excited for next season already
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RPI Off-Season Thread 2011: There Will be a Title Here Next Season
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Re: RPI Off-Season Thread 2011: There Will be a Title Here Next Season
I have a hard time equating the NCAA with "character". As for Matt Frattin, I'm in agreement with the announcer's (same announcer who picked Chase as top 3 for Hobey) take on Frattin's attempt to, "clean up his act". He could've easily left school after his 2 arrests & turned pro or gone to the OHL but instead he stayed in school and worked on bettering himself as a person. IMHO, that shows character....as Doc would, " just my 2-cents".
I have a hard time equating the NCAA with "character". As for Matt Frattin, I'm in agreement with the announcer's (same announcer who picked Chase as top 3 for Hobey) take on Frattin's attempt to, "clean up his act". He could've easily left school after his 2 arrests & turned pro or gone to the OHL but instead he stayed in school and worked on bettering himself as a person. IMHO, that shows character....as Doc would, " just my 2-cents".
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IIRC, they have a year after he graduates to sign him.
IIRC, they have a year after he graduates to sign him.
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You're joking, right? They'd both be stupid to leave. Bergin with all the injuries and in regards to Cullen, what pro team would want a 3rd-4th line college player right now? I'd be worried about Brock Higgs or Nick Bailen leaving before those two.
You're joking, right? They'd both be stupid to leave. Bergin with all the injuries and in regards to Cullen, what pro team would want a 3rd-4th line college player right now? I'd be worried about Brock Higgs or Nick Bailen leaving before those two.
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Agreed-also watch and see if and what round Koudys gets drafted. If he goes early there could be a lot of incentive for him not to stay 4 years.
Agreed-also watch and see if and what round Koudys gets drafted. If he goes early there could be a lot of incentive for him not to stay 4 years.
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A few years ago, who would have thought that we'd be spending our summers soiling ourselves about who could leave early?
I don't think that Nick Bailen would leave early unless he has another impressive season like this past one. Higgs I don't know.
Aside from Koudys, are any of the current RPI players draft eligible?
A few years ago, who would have thought that we'd be spending our summers soiling ourselves about who could leave early?
I don't think that Nick Bailen would leave early unless he has another impressive season like this past one. Higgs I don't know.
Aside from Koudys, are any of the current RPI players draft eligible?
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I agree, but I highly doubt that we have to be concerned about him leaving this summer. If he is drafted high and has a great year next season, it could be a concern. I think that the fact that he is an engineering major also makes it more likely that he will stay. I don't think we have ever had an engineering major leave early.
I agree, but I highly doubt that we have to be concerned about him leaving this summer. If he is drafted high and has a great year next season, it could be a concern. I think that the fact that he is an engineering major also makes it more likely that he will stay. I don't think we have ever had an engineering major leave early.
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OK. Amending what I had said before, Higgs I don't think will leave unless he happens to get drafted and then has an amazing sophomore season. Cullen (mentioned by someone else) I don't see leaving, as he really hasn't been the same since his "sophomore slump".
OK. Amending what I had said before, Higgs I don't think will leave unless he happens to get drafted and then has an amazing sophomore season. Cullen (mentioned by someone else) I don't see leaving, as he really hasn't been the same since his "sophomore slump".
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I know what you mean by wanting to have the young guys out there for the experience. And I agree. I'm pretty sure though, that Seth would make the plan known to all. They usually sit down with the guys collectively or individually and explain how they're going to be used, if at all. When they're NOT going to be part of the plan and have been previously, it IS explained. Seth is the penultimate communicator. He would never leave a player wondering what is going on...but I DO agree that he could have put them in more when the game was out of reach.
I wondered the same thing for the other returners/youngsters...Koudys, Tinordi, Merriam. I would have had them out there to start the 3rd. If I have one knock on Seth, its that he snubbed Koudys, LeBouef & Tinordi..all of whom, IMO, could have helped us in the Gate series and yesterday. Bailen and Foss looked like their legs were going to fall off in the 3rd yesterday...just as they did in game 3 vs. Gate. I trust our skipper, but I don't have to agree with him all the time.
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I know what you mean by wanting to have the young guys out there for the experience. And I agree. I'm pretty sure though, that Seth would make the plan known to all. They usually sit down with the guys collectively or individually and explain how they're going to be used, if at all. When they're NOT going to be part of the plan and have been previously, it IS explained. Seth is the penultimate communicator. He would never leave a player wondering what is going on...but I DO agree that he could have put them in more when the game was out of reach.
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I was not indicating leaving this summer under any draft circumstance-just mentioning that if he was drafted early the chances of staying all 4 years might be diminished. It was always very rare for a freshman to be that highly thought of by the NHL that he would be tempted to leave early-a few notables have done it. But with players now coming into the NCAA at age 21-it could be more likely. Koudys of course is far younger and not in that category.
I was not indicating leaving this summer under any draft circumstance-just mentioning that if he was drafted early the chances of staying all 4 years might be diminished. It was always very rare for a freshman to be that highly thought of by the NHL that he would be tempted to leave early-a few notables have done it. But with players now coming into the NCAA at age 21-it could be more likely. Koudys of course is far younger and not in that category.
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My issue with it is that the players who exhibit strength in all categories are diminished in importance if the guy without one or two categories gets the nod. So Frattin can go through his fun and games, get back on track and beat out the guys who do the hard work and keep their noses clean...
If you establish criteria, stick to them.
My issue with it is that the players who exhibit strength in all categories are diminished in importance if the guy without one or two categories gets the nod. So Frattin can go through his fun and games, get back on track and beat out the guys who do the hard work and keep their noses clean...
If you establish criteria, stick to them.
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The B.R.O. is but it won't happen...
The B.R.O. is but it won't happen...
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Yeah, I'm getting pop-behind windows, too. Pretty nice writeup about the viewing party on Saturday at the Recovery Sports Grill in Troy: http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2011/03/27/news/doc4d8edac03c2d2386013055.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Yeah, I'm getting pop-behind windows, too. Pretty nice writeup about the viewing party on Saturday at the Recovery Sports Grill in Troy: http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2011/03/27/news/doc4d8edac03c2d2386013055.txt?viewmode=fullstory
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...in defense of Ed Weaver's, "proof-reading" skills; that's me with hands over face in picture...if you click to enlarge you'll see my name as "Dave"....I even spelled it for the guy! B..O..B
http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2011/03/27/news/doc4d8edac03c2d2386013055.txt?viewmode=fullstory It was alot of fun, despite the outcome, and I'ld like to thank all who were responsible for putting it together...Thanks 
...in defense of Ed Weaver's, "proof-reading" skills; that's me with hands over face in picture...if you click to enlarge you'll see my name as "Dave"....I even spelled it for the guy! B..O..B
http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2011/03/27/news/doc4d8edac03c2d2386013055.txt?viewmode=fullstory It was alot of fun, despite the outcome, and I'ld like to thank all who were responsible for putting it together...Thanks FlagDUDE08
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Epic facepalm?
...in defense of Ed Weaver's, "proof-reading" skills; that's me with hands over face in picture...if you click to enlarge you'll see my name as "Dave"....I even spelled it for the guy! B..O..B
Epic facepalm?
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How did I miss all year that a player 6'5" or taller was on the team? 
I'll add that besides for McGowan and Laliberte who are too old and Melanson who is too young, all of our recruits are eligible with the possible exception of Wood whose exact birth date is not known to me.
How did I miss all year that a player 6'5" or taller was on the team?
I'll add that besides for McGowan and Laliberte who are too old and Melanson who is too young, all of our recruits are eligible with the possible exception of Wood whose exact birth date is not known to me.
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Thanks to you and turk181. I guess that I don't have a virus causing it. I also get those pop-behind windows. I'll live with this stuff if the alternative is it being a pay site like the Gazette.
Thanks to you and turk181. I guess that I don't have a virus causing it. I also get those pop-behind windows. I'll live with this stuff if the alternative is it being a pay site like the Gazette.
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Because Guy didn't play all that much.
How did I miss all year that a player 6'5" or taller was on the team?
Because Guy didn't play all that much.
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