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UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
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Congrats to the guys. Good choices!
Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
Does Louis Mass take over recruiting? Or we bring somebody else on? Justin Johnson would be huge for the hometown folk, fresh out of the NHL & AHL would be welcoming to recruits.
Does Louis Mass take over recruiting? Or we bring somebody else on? Justin Johnson would be huge for the hometown folk, fresh out of the NHL & AHL would be welcoming to recruits.
Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
Interestingly, they've been on the down from 10-11 with 10 wins, to only 5 this past season. There GF's and GA's also follow UAA stat wise...At best it is a lateral move (assuming our program stays floating).
Interestingly, they've been on the down from 10-11 with 10 wins, to only 5 this past season. There GF's and GA's also follow UAA stat wise...At best it is a lateral move (assuming our program stays floating).
uaafanblog
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
If they're almost set for 17-18 or I'd assume they would be since Ciocco wouldn't likely just bail. Not like Matt or Louis both cant manage a couple of trips here and there anyway.
If they're almost set for 17-18 or I'd assume they would be since Ciocco wouldn't likely just bail. Not like Matt or Louis both cant manage a couple of trips here and there anyway.
Seawolf Fan
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
Ciocco gone doesn't look good for the program.
Ciocco gone doesn't look good for the program.
Suze
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
I don't like that idea at all. Of course, I had an extensive person to person talk with JJ a few years ago, and he was at one time boycotting all UAA games because he hated Cobb. I never understood that mindset. Why punish a team because you don't like the AD.
I don't like that idea at all. Of course, I had an extensive person to person talk with JJ a few years ago, and he was at one time boycotting all UAA games because he hated Cobb. I never understood that mindset. Why punish a team because you don't like the AD.
Suze
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
Maybe Joey Crabb will end up being more than a volunteer? Can't say I blame Josh, with all the uncertainty the program faces right now. But it's still very unfortunate.
Maybe Joey Crabb will end up being more than a volunteer? Can't say I blame Josh, with all the uncertainty the program faces right now. But it's still very unfortunate.
Seawolf Fan
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
When he bails a few weeks later it speaks volumes about his faith the program will survive.
Not one, nobody, nada, from Hackett on down showed up in support when Josh rolled out the "action plan". Hackett can be politically correct and SAY he supports hockey but his actions tell a completely different story.
A very sad situation we find ourselves in.
Ciocco put together the "action plan" for "save the program".
When he bails a few weeks later it speaks volumes about his faith the program will survive.
Not one, nobody, nada, from Hackett on down showed up in support when Josh rolled out the "action plan". Hackett can be politically correct and SAY he supports hockey but his actions tell a completely different story.
A very sad situation we find ourselves in.
Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
I just can't see the program moving forward. I think this will be the last year of hockey. Even if someone ponies up 1.9M, how about 2018, 19, 20, etc. It is not sustainable at all. Hackett knows this and will replace hockey with Soccer. I think their goal is a total Division II sports model. And that sucks.
I just can't see the program moving forward. I think this will be the last year of hockey. Even if someone ponies up 1.9M, how about 2018, 19, 20, etc. It is not sustainable at all. Hackett knows this and will replace hockey with Soccer. I think their goal is a total Division II sports model. And that sucks.
Jimjamesak
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I'm beginning to wonder if somebody on the soccer side is lobbying quietly for it. I need to poke my head around a bit.
On the personal front, soccer at UAA could be a benefit for me as I'd be capable of being one of the referees. But college soccer sucks rules wise and I'd rather attend hockey games.
Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
I think there has always been support for soccer, but as an addition to the athletics department and not as a replacement for hockey. However, now you might be right. There might be a silent lobby for it. Hackett did mention the facilities at the Dome was a good place to play games, because it takes the weather out of it. Plus, track teams already rent the facility, so no extra cost with rent.
If there are 13 teams now at UAA, and Mens/Womens skiing, gymnastics, and hockey are eliminated that makes 9 teams left. However, if you add mens/womens soccer, that puts teams at 11, and 10 is the minimum for NCAA Division II. I almost certain that this is the route they will go with.
I think there has always been support for soccer, but as an addition to the athletics department and not as a replacement for hockey. However, now you might be right. There might be a silent lobby for it. Hackett did mention the facilities at the Dome was a good place to play games, because it takes the weather out of it. Plus, track teams already rent the facility, so no extra cost with rent.
If there are 13 teams now at UAA, and Mens/Womens skiing, gymnastics, and hockey are eliminated that makes 9 teams left. However, if you add mens/womens soccer, that puts teams at 11, and 10 is the minimum for NCAA Division II. I almost certain that this is the route they will go with.
Alaska Hockey
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
lateral move to stable program. Good luck and thanks for what you did for the program.
lateral move to stable program. Good luck and thanks for what you did for the program.
Alaska Hockey
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
if UAA drops UA_ will have a tough uphill battle just to survive as now teams dangle "stipends". .....like Benjamin's on a Fenwick. UAA and UA_ don't even have a cane pole to dangle a dollar from. Players will go where the money is. can't play D-1 with a D-2 mentality.
if UAA drops UA_ will have a tough uphill battle just to survive as now teams dangle "stipends". .....like Benjamin's on a Fenwick. UAA and UA_ don't even have a cane pole to dangle a dollar from. Players will go where the money is. can't play D-1 with a D-2 mentality.
Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
Better money, easier travel for recruiting, closer to home. Ciocco wanted it kept quiet that he was even contacted about the position when it first came open because he didn't want to make it seem like he was looking to abandon a sinking ship. But ultimately, he was the guy Brown picked and the offer was too good to pass up.
Better money, easier travel for recruiting, closer to home. Ciocco wanted it kept quiet that he was even contacted about the position when it first came open because he didn't want to make it seem like he was looking to abandon a sinking ship. But ultimately, he was the guy Brown picked and the offer was too good to pass up.
Suze
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
Quit making these blanket statements, you do not know this for certain.
Quit making these blanket statements, you do not know this for certain.
With all due respect, you need a dose of reality!!!! Wake up!!
gfmorris
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Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG
These are good words, but the question is this: a no to a complete cut, or a no to any cut at all? I hope that it will all be sorted out by morning.
GFM
These are good words, but the question is this: a no to a complete cut, or a no to any cut at all? I hope that it will all be sorted out by morning.
GFM
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