Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
Why don't you try posting this in ALL CAPS, you know, to further your point??
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Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
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JOHN SCOTT ROCKS
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
YOU'DE MAKE A GOOD LIBERAL POLITICIAN. WHEN YOU'RE WRONG, SPIN OFF ON A TANGENT ON THE TYPICAL PARTY WORN OUT LINES, AND HOPE WHEN YOU'RE DONE PEOPLE FORGOT WHAT YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT. NICE TRY BUT COMPLETELY OFF BASE FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT.
YOU'DE MAKE A GOOD LIBERAL POLITICIAN. WHEN YOU'RE WRONG, SPIN OFF ON A TANGENT ON THE TYPICAL PARTY WORN OUT LINES, AND HOPE WHEN YOU'RE DONE PEOPLE FORGOT WHAT YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT. NICE TRY BUT COMPLETELY OFF BASE FROM THE ORIGINAL POINT.
FadeToBlack&Gold
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
I'd make a terrible politician, Republican or Democrat. I'm too brutally honest.
You do make a great forum troll though, by trying to bring up politics in some lame attempt to insult me.
I'd make a terrible politician, Republican or Democrat. I'm too brutally honest.
You do make a great forum troll though, by trying to bring up politics in some lame attempt to insult me.
SiouxTechie
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
I have one word for all of you: TOUCHE
Oh and Yager, that was close to my immediate thought on the "Reading" thing haha
Not everyone.That's why ours http://board.uscho.com/showthread.php?t=89396 still has more posts.
D@mn...a week headstart on Tech's offseason...
Ehh, we got 4 pages in under a week, you got 8 in a week and a half...we'll catch up
I have one word for all of you: TOUCHE
Oh and Yager, that was close to my immediate thought on the "Reading" thing haha
mtu_huskies
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
Well said F2B&G.
On a different note, if anyone has or plans to use the Tech video games for future feeds, please email someone at Tech to tell them your dissapointment. I've watched video feeds when Tech has played at MSU, UMD, UND and UAA and all are by far better than Tech's. People at Tech needs to know how bad the video and audio quality is in comparison to other schools. I have no plans to renew my video feed. I emailed Suzanne about that and some other thoughts. She seemed to appreciate the feedback. She was also very straight forwards about the hockey program. She stated we haven't had a winning program for 26 years, they are looking into everything etc. A very good response email I thought. But back to the point, please email somone about the video feed in hopes it can get better in the future.
Well said F2B&G.
On a different note, if anyone has or plans to use the Tech video games for future feeds, please email someone at Tech to tell them your dissapointment. I've watched video feeds when Tech has played at MSU, UMD, UND and UAA and all are by far better than Tech's. People at Tech needs to know how bad the video and audio quality is in comparison to other schools. I have no plans to renew my video feed. I emailed Suzanne about that and some other thoughts. She seemed to appreciate the feedback. She was also very straight forwards about the hockey program. She stated we haven't had a winning program for 26 years, they are looking into everything etc. A very good response email I thought. But back to the point, please email somone about the video feed in hopes it can get better in the future.
The Incredible Gulk
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IHateMitchLake
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
Gwilliam and dobson are both on tryout contracts with echl teams right now. Vlaisavljevich or however you spell it just continues to get scholarships and awards for his academic and research accomplishments, but so far has not decided on where and when to attend graduate school. Vanwagner is also done playing this year because he was accepted to medical school at michigan state, thats what they said at senior night this year. So its pretty clear that vlaisavljevich and vanwagner have chosen the academic routes, both extremely bright students. Not sure if Bunger or kivisto will try to continue playing hockey though, but as for the hip injury thing, Kivisto does not have any hip injuries - that was vanwagner.
Wasn't the most accomplished senior class as far as hockey goes, but a great group of guys regardless. As always, they will be missed!
VanWagner is ending his career, but this is by choice. He said in a radio interview with Dirk that he is hanging up his skates after this season.
Kivisto on the other hand. I heard the same issue, major hip problems requiring surgery, didn't hear about the career ending possibility though.
It'll be interesting to see where the rest of the seniors go.
Eli V. will probably get a real job, since of that whole 4.0 GPA Bio-Med Degree, he better put that d@mn thing to good use
That leaves Bunger, Dobson, and Gwilliam. I honestly don't see any of these guys skipping out on the month and a half remaining in the school year. Gwilliam possibly if he gets a good offer...but unlikely still
Gwilliam and dobson are both on tryout contracts with echl teams right now. Vlaisavljevich or however you spell it just continues to get scholarships and awards for his academic and research accomplishments, but so far has not decided on where and when to attend graduate school. Vanwagner is also done playing this year because he was accepted to medical school at michigan state, thats what they said at senior night this year. So its pretty clear that vlaisavljevich and vanwagner have chosen the academic routes, both extremely bright students. Not sure if Bunger or kivisto will try to continue playing hockey though, but as for the hip injury thing, Kivisto does not have any hip injuries - that was vanwagner.
Wasn't the most accomplished senior class as far as hockey goes, but a great group of guys regardless. As always, they will be missed!
Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
Don't think that Bunger is interested in playing minor pro at this point. Last I talked to him he said that he wasn't interested in riding any more buses. Right now he seems to be more interested in getting on with his life. I expect him to be back in Seattle this summer.
Don't think that Bunger is interested in playing minor pro at this point. Last I talked to him he said that he wasn't interested in riding any more buses. Right now he seems to be more interested in getting on with his life. I expect him to be back in Seattle this summer.
huskyfan
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
agree. always bitter sweet to see them go. good luck to all!
agree. always bitter sweet to see them go. good luck to all!
JohnsonsJerseys
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
Let's be realistic, anyone who has years left in college hockey and isn't gone in the next 10 days will be back next season. If a player doesn't have a complete degree and doesn't plan to play for the Huskies next season, there is no reason for them to wait until the fall to make a decision. They'll get an agent in the next few days, sign an ATO and be on their way to the pros.
Honestly, I don't see anyone on the team doing so, other than seniors.
Ryan J
Let's be realistic, anyone who has years left in college hockey and isn't gone in the next 10 days will be back next season. If a player doesn't have a complete degree and doesn't plan to play for the Huskies next season, there is no reason for them to wait until the fall to make a decision. They'll get an agent in the next few days, sign an ATO and be on their way to the pros.
Honestly, I don't see anyone on the team doing so, other than seniors.
Ryan J
Huskiefan906
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
Northern is in to the CCHA championship game.
They may make some noise in the NCAAs.
The winning goal was a nice rush by Gregor...
With Miami and Northern, the attendance sure will suffer at the Joe.
It is sad to see how far the CCHA has fallen. I think it is time to send Tom Anastos packing and get someone in that improves the league status. No comparison to the WCHA or Hockey East.
Northern is in to the CCHA championship game.
They may make some noise in the NCAAs.
The winning goal was a nice rush by Gregor...
With Miami and Northern, the attendance sure will suffer at the Joe.
It is sad to see how far the CCHA has fallen. I think it is time to send Tom Anastos packing and get someone in that improves the league status. No comparison to the WCHA or Hockey East.
Twitch Boy
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Twitch Boy
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
Haven't gotten there yet.
Have eaten reindeer sausage and saw a moose wandering around the city within 48 hours of landing.
Haven't gotten there yet.
Have eaten reindeer sausage and saw a moose wandering around the city within 48 hours of landing.
huskyfan
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
There's really no reason to fire Russell, just tell him his contract won't be renewed. He can plan accordingly and so can the University. He's had plenty of time to produce tangible results and he hasn't delivered. At this point, he's fully aware that he hasn't achieved his goals and he's content pulling down a salary like Yeo did. Does anyone know when his current contract expires?
Based on Russell's record, wins and losses, the team is no better now than it was when he took over, and I could argue it's worse. Oh they try hard, they play okay, they've had flashes of brilliance, they get sympathetic kind words from other coaches, and they've pulled off a few upsets but have we lowered our expectations so much that that's all it takes to be considered a success? Playing sub-500 hockey in a half-filled arena?
What concerns me the most is that I had lunch with Pres. Mroz a few weeks ago when he was in Austin and he didn't mention the hockey team until I asked him about it. I asked him if he knew the last Tech hockey coach to have two winning seasons. He sheepishly said "MacInnes" and his alumni aide winced. He's painfully aware of the situation but offered no solutions. None. He spent more time talking about the feasibility of making Tech a private school than he did sports. He's too busy trying to fund the budget to worry about hockey.
So, how is the hockey program going to improve? It's going to take an organized effort by the alumni to spearhead a movement to do whatever it takes. I guarantee that if we raised money to pay a coach $300K a year, we'd get someone better than Russell. Mack Brown's $5+ million salary is not paid by UT. It's funded by private donations and profits from the football program.
If we're counting on the Administration to do something, we're waiting in vain...
There's really no reason to fire Russell, just tell him his contract won't be renewed. He can plan accordingly and so can the University. He's had plenty of time to produce tangible results and he hasn't delivered. At this point, he's fully aware that he hasn't achieved his goals and he's content pulling down a salary like Yeo did. Does anyone know when his current contract expires?
Based on Russell's record, wins and losses, the team is no better now than it was when he took over, and I could argue it's worse. Oh they try hard, they play okay, they've had flashes of brilliance, they get sympathetic kind words from other coaches, and they've pulled off a few upsets but have we lowered our expectations so much that that's all it takes to be considered a success? Playing sub-500 hockey in a half-filled arena?
What concerns me the most is that I had lunch with Pres. Mroz a few weeks ago when he was in Austin and he didn't mention the hockey team until I asked him about it. I asked him if he knew the last Tech hockey coach to have two winning seasons. He sheepishly said "MacInnes" and his alumni aide winced. He's painfully aware of the situation but offered no solutions. None. He spent more time talking about the feasibility of making Tech a private school than he did sports. He's too busy trying to fund the budget to worry about hockey.
So, how is the hockey program going to improve? It's going to take an organized effort by the alumni to spearhead a movement to do whatever it takes. I guarantee that if we raised money to pay a coach $300K a year, we'd get someone better than Russell. Mack Brown's $5+ million salary is not paid by UT. It's funded by private donations and profits from the football program.
If we're counting on the Administration to do something, we're waiting in vain...
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FadeToBlack&Gold
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
As he should be considering that he is the university president, and taking into account the morons who hold political offices in Lansing and think that cutting important education funding is the one and only solution to our state's budget problems.
His job is to run the university. It's Suzanne's job to run our athletic department.
As he should be considering that he is the university president, and taking into account the morons who hold political offices in Lansing and think that cutting important education funding is the one and only solution to our state's budget problems.
His job is to run the university. It's Suzanne's job to run our athletic department.
FadeToBlack&Gold
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
Some of you may be interested to know, I am in the process of drafting a letter to Russell.
No, I'm not going to try and tell him how to coach the hockey team. It's also not going to contain any ultimatums or accusations. I'm not even expecting a reply.
Basically, it's just a few things about the program that I've had on my mind since February. Hell, some of it is stuff that he is probably well aware of already, but I want to say it anyway.
Some of you may be interested to know, I am in the process of drafting a letter to Russell.
No, I'm not going to try and tell him how to coach the hockey team. It's also not going to contain any ultimatums or accusations. I'm not even expecting a reply.
Basically, it's just a few things about the program that I've had on my mind since February. Hell, some of it is stuff that he is probably well aware of already, but I want to say it anyway.
manurespreader
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Re: Sweet Release: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread Part I
No, this is what O'Reilly does and he's conservative.
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