RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

[fishcore12]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

What details did you get? I said I heard they are b1g1 and the guy said I was correct. Will be my 1st trip to this barn so hope $3.50 plus gas and tolls is worth it!!

No other details than that, I just didnt want to be blamed for an issue that may have arose out of my saying it was BOGO.

 

[FreshFish]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

Or you could just drive the speed limit.

Given that the posted minimum speed is 65 MPH we typically go around 72 MPH and so don't violate the speed limit at all.



on a 150 mile trip, at 60 MPH it takes 2-1/2 hours while at 75 MPH it takes 2 hours, or 20% less. That's a pretty big difference.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

In late February in the central N.Y. snow belt I would stick to major routes. I wouldn't drive over State Roue 206 from Bainbridge to Marathon on a bet, and route 20 is no free lunch - unlimited access, hills and curves. Scenic in summer, scary in winter.

I had no problem with 20 the night before Freakout after going to Troy from the women's game, and it was snowing pretty bad until I got to about Schoharie County. Then again, I am a masochist. US 20 is kept up pretty well. 206 and 79 I'd assume not so much, but I usually don't take those roads to get to Colgate/Cornell (in fact, I don't think I've ever been on 79 east of Ithaca; west of it definitely).

 

[DrDemento]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

Given that the posted minimum speed is 65 MPH we typically go around 72 MPH and so don't violate the speed limit at all.



on a 150 mile trip, at 60 MPH it takes 2-1/2 hours while at 75 MPH it takes 2 hours, or 20% less. That's a pretty big difference.

When i was younger, saving 1/2 hour was worth it to me-so I drove pretty fast. Especially on long trips where it was considerable time saved. But now, I don't have the time pressure-i find it so much more relaxing to stay around the speed limit or a couple mph over. But i still ride with my K40 on all the time-I do like to know where the boys are set up and hiding.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

When i was younger, saving 1/2 hour was worth it to me-so I drove pretty fast. Especially on long trips where it was considerable time saved. But now, I don't have the time pressure-i find it so much more relaxing to stay around the speed limit or a couple mph over. But i still ride with my K40 on all the time-I do like to know where the boys are set up and hiding.

I like road trips, so I don't mind taking 3 hours to drive to Troy from Liverpool along my optimized Thruway-avoidance path. I have been able to make it in 2:45 if I decide to push 60 MPH in the rural areas and hit all the lights (which I never do; I have bad luck). It saves on the gas mileage, though; I know where all the slow-downs are so I coast to them, and then easy acceleration back to 55 once I leave the town.

 

[DrDemento]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

I like road trips, so I don't mind taking 3 hours to drive to Troy from Liverpool along my optimized Thruway-avoidance path. I have been able to make it in 2:45 if I decide to push 60 MPH in the rural areas and hit all the lights (which I never do; I have bad luck). It saves on the gas mileage, though; I know where all the slow-downs are so I coast to them, and then easy acceleration back to 55 once I leave the town.

I find the most enjoyable trips are when i have Jenny do all the driving. I like to look around-see the scenery-ogle the girls-etc. Hard to do these days with all the traffic on the road. With NJ being about the most congested state we often just take back roads everywhere we can. But the population explosion has made even the back roads quite crowded.

 

[jmhusker]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

In late February in the central N.Y. snow belt I would stick to major routes. I wouldn't drive over State Roue 206 from Bainbridge to Marathon on a bet, and route 20 is no free lunch - unlimited access, hills and curves. Scenic in summer, scary in winter.

Wow. With an attitude like that I'll bet you start driving a snow cat as soon as the leaves fall from the trees.

 

[jmhusker]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

When i was younger, saving 1/2 hour was worth it to me-so I drove pretty fast. Especially on long trips where it was considerable time saved. But now, I don't have the time pressure-i find it so much more relaxing to stay around the speed limit or a couple mph over. But i still ride with my K40 on all the time-I do like to know where the boys are set up and hiding.

I have to admit that it is a struggle for me to stay beneath 80 on the interstates. I do dial it back to between 72-75 on the Thruway now as NYS it not as tolerant as Mass. 80 is essentially the left lane norm where I live - whether the limit is 65 or 55.

Having grown up on the snow... I have no fear of winter driving. The key is to look down the road and anticipate what is behind every corner - and every tree.

 

[Stay@homeDad]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

Anyone know if they are expecting snow in Hamilton on Saturday and how much?

 

[sshablak]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

Looks like a big storm on Saturday....careful folks !

 

[drshoen]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

If you were going to go to Binghamton, I'd consider 17 west to either Owego (96) or Waverly (34) and take one of those into Ithaca.

I think if you were going to go all the Binghamton, going 81 North to Whitney Point, then 79 to Ithaca would be quicker; if you wanted to do 17 West, definitely taking 96 from Owego better than taking 34 from Waverly; a good 30 minutes faster.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

I think if you were going to go all the Binghamton, going 81 North to Whitney Point, then 79 to Ithaca would be quicker; if you wanted to do 17 West, definitely taking 96 from Owego better than taking 34 from Waverly; a good 30 minutes faster.

That's true. Not to mention, 96B instead of 96 will cut a little time off. I wasn't sure how south or southwest 34 went; 13 is without a doubt southwest to Elmira.

 

[drshoen]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

That's true. Not to mention, 96B instead of 96 will cut a little time off. I wasn't sure how south or southwest 34 went; 13 is without a doubt southwest to Elmira.

Yes, 96B definitely better; I forget it's 96B because I'm on it every day, and can't imagine why it's not the "preferred" way to Ithaca. Plus, you get the better view of the lake & Ithaca College on the way into town.

If it's really snowing Saturday, 206 from Bainbridge can be a mess, because it's pretty hilly, and 79 isn't much better - but neither is 96. When it's snowing, there is no good way to Ithaca or Hamilton. That's why they're "centrally isolated"

 

[Stay@homeDad]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

Looks like a big storm on Saturday....careful folks !

So far I have heard rain and snow. Do you know what they are forecasting as an accumulation total, if any? I cannot find anything on weather.com except rain/snow showers for that area. Last I heard in the CD they are saying 4 inches but it could changed based on the track of the storm. Glad I only paid $3.50 for my ticket if unable to go.

 

[turk181]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

weekend's officials.... FRIDAY’S OFFICIALS: The referees on Friday are Mike Baker and Chris Ciamaga ... The linesemen are Michael Emanatian and Ryan Knapp.

SATURDAY’S OFFICIALS: The referees on Saturday are Joe Carusone and Tom Steinel ... The linesemen Leo Boylan and Dan Taggart.

 

[FreshFish]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

When i was younger, saving 1/2 hour was worth it to me-so I drove pretty fast. Especially on long trips where it was considerable time saved. But now, I don't have the time pressure-i find it so much more relaxing to stay around the speed limit or a couple mph over. But i still ride with my K40 on all the time-I do like to know where the boys are set up and hiding.

Saving those 20 or 30 minutes is still generally worth it to me most of the time partly because I then won't have to worry so much about finding a place to recycle my coffee before the trip has ended.

I find that I can make the trip relaxing and pleasant merely by using cruise control set at 72 mph or so, and staying in the right-hand lane except to pass. plenty of people pass me and now I don't engage in that unconscious "creep" of increasing my speed as I see them approaching in the rearview mirror. From time to time I'll still accelerate for a few moments when the person I'm passing keeps speeding up; I'll merely pull in front of them and they'll go back to the speed at which they had been traveling before. I learned a good trick from a colleague years ago: when you are passing someone, slow down slightly when you are next to them, wait a few moments, and then speed up again. it seems to break the subconscious rivalry or whatever.

I've seen state troopers ignore people who are "only" going ten miles over the limit because it is far more lucrative for them to wait and catch the [pejorative noun] going 85 mph or whatever. there always seem to be several of those every trip.

 

[RPI fan 4 life]

weekend's officials.... FRIDAY’S OFFICIALS: The referees on Friday are Mike Baker and Chris Ciamaga ... The linesemen are Michael Emanatian and Ryan Knapp.

SATURDAY’S OFFICIALS: The referees on Saturday are Joe Carusone and Tom Steinel ... The linesemen Leo Boylan and Dan Taggart.

No Kotyra, no Murphy, no excuses. Now, let's just play our game!

 

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

weekend's officials.... FRIDAY’S OFFICIALS: The referees on Friday are Mike Baker and Chris Ciamaga ... The linesemen are Michael Emanatian and Ryan Knapp.

SATURDAY’S OFFICIALS: The referees on Saturday are Joe Carusone and Tom Steinel ... The linesemen Leo Boylan and Dan Taggart.

So we know the faceoffs will be awful at Lynah.

Baker calls a strict game, so we do need to not give Cornell any chances to put us in the box. I've never seen Steinel ref a game; Carusone keeps games well under control. Obviously Ciamaga we've had a few times now, and he's very much coming into his own.

 

[fr joe]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

No Kotyra, no Murphy, no excuses. Now, let's just play our game!

Just 5 on 5? Not 5 on 5 on 4? Let's just play our game...

 

[DrDemento]

Re: RPI & Union @ Cornell & Colgate (2/22, 2/23)

Saving those 20 or 30 minutes is still generally worth it to me most of the time partly because I then won't have to worry so much about finding a place to recycle my coffee before the trip has ended.

I find that I can make the trip relaxing and pleasant merely by using cruise control set at 72 mph or so, and staying in the right-hand lane except to pass. plenty of people pass me and now I don't engage in that unconscious "creep" of increasing my speed as I see them approaching in the rearview mirror. From time to time I'll still accelerate for a few moments when the person I'm passing keeps speeding up; I'll merely pull in front of them and they'll go back to the speed at which they had been traveling before. I learned a good trick from a colleague years ago: when you are passing someone, slow down slightly when you are next to them, wait a few moments, and then speed up again. it seems to break the subconscious rivalry or whatever.

I've seen state troopers ignore people who are "only" going ten miles over the limit because it is far more lucrative for them to wait and catch the [pejorative noun] going 85 mph or whatever. there always seem to be several of those every trip.

I was one of the state Surgeons here in NJ for 25 years. There is no hard and fast rules to avoid getting nabbed for speeding but a few things help. On major roads you are right, they will often give you 5-10 mph over the posted speed limit-but not if you keep changing lanes. Weaving will get you noticed. Driving a drab color car,or even a station wagon will get less notice than a bright red (Arrest Me Red) or hot yellow Porsche or Mercedes or BMW. Understated elegance gets noticed less than flash. Stay out of the passing lane-when a pack of cars go by-and they all register as 80mph, they just assume the left lane is going the fastest. If you are alone on the road-slow down-it is far easier to go a bit faster in a pack of cars. Use a radar detector to warn you of what is around. K band is normally not an officer (more likely an alarm or some radar interference from another car with side assist or adaptive cruise control. X band is still used but not normally by State police (locals in some areas have not upgraded). Ka band is almost always a cop-get off the gas as even a couple mph slower might help (do not break fast as you taillights give you away as having been flying). Laser-well not much you can do-if they aim and hit you-they got you just as they do with instant on. There are devices, diffusers, stealth shields, even jammers but they are of dubious legal status and even more dubious effectiveness. In the Adirondacks-the single worst place to speed is between North Creek and Indian Lake on 28-the so call flats. Once you climb the long North River Hill it is very tempting to just fly. But you can count on either the local Warren County or Hamilton county sheriff to be set up on Rt 28 somewhere and perhaps a State Police car just cruising the road in the opposite direction with his radar on. We have been stopped up there a couple times-but physician plates help a little-at least the officer arrives at your car already thinking that this might be emergent(even if it is not). My philosophy though is simple-if the trip is short-there is no reason to really push it too fast-after all how much difference in your life does it make if you save 3 minutes on 30 minute trip?