Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
BDN article:
https://bangordailynews.com/2018/11...ects-this-season-despite-offensive-struggles/
BDN article:
https://bangordailynews.com/2018/11...ects-this-season-despite-offensive-struggles/
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UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
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walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
why would anyone listen to the coaches show? You expect him to say something profound?
Grant may have been an asst. under Tim but no way was Tim responsible for who he recruited. Tim couldnt get anyone to sign except guys who couldnt play anywhere else
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why would anyone listen to the coaches show? You expect him to say something profound?
Grant may have been an asst. under Tim but no way was Tim responsible for who he recruited. Tim couldnt get anyone to sign except guys who couldnt play anywhere else
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I like hearing from the players, and former black bears. I understand that the team is underperforming... But they are still student athletes and it is nice to hear about them... their families, their path to Orono, what they study, what they like, etc... I like to hear who has character. And it was nice to hear about Greg Moore and his coaching path and hear him reflect on his time at Maine.
I like hearing from the players, and former black bears. I understand that the team is underperforming... But they are still student athletes and it is nice to hear about them... their families, their path to Orono, what they study, what they like, etc... I like to hear who has character. And it was nice to hear about Greg Moore and his coaching path and hear him reflect on his time at Maine.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
I'm not picking a fight...
But, the entire concept of locking oneself into a practically irrevocable contract is a dubious approach, at best. (Who hasn't -at some point in life- rued the day that he hired, say, a home-improvement contractor on that basis, and been subsequently held hostage for a long span of lousy work, which was too expensive, and too locked-in to dismiss him, in legal terms?)
This is the case at Maine now. The U has been throwing good money after bad. Gendron's accountability doesn't exist.
At-will employees have to perform, or be shown the door. That was my point. And it could certainly work even at the level of college hockey.
No way in the world that Guite would under-perform Red, for instance. I'd be happy to see that, and to save a buck or two, if this pie-in-the-sky idea could possibly float.
I'm not picking a fight...
But, the entire concept of locking oneself into a practically irrevocable contract is a dubious approach, at best. (Who hasn't -at some point in life- rued the day that he hired, say, a home-improvement contractor on that basis, and been subsequently held hostage for a long span of lousy work, which was too expensive, and too locked-in to dismiss him, in legal terms?)
This is the case at Maine now. The U has been throwing good money after bad. Gendron's accountability doesn't exist.
At-will employees have to perform, or be shown the door. That was my point. And it could certainly work even at the level of college hockey.
No way in the world that Guite would under-perform Red, for instance. I'd be happy to see that, and to save a buck or two, if this pie-in-the-sky idea could possibly float.
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NorthMike
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Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
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AMC
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Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
From the front page article on UConn’s new arena:
“But Friday night games against opponents like Merrimack, Maine, Vermont, etc., and most nonconference games that aren’t against a blue-chip opponent would be excellent candidates for moving back to the campus.”
Ouch.
From the front page article on UConn’s new arena:
“But Friday night games against opponents like Merrimack, Maine, Vermont, etc., and most nonconference games that aren’t against a blue-chip opponent would be excellent candidates for moving back to the campus.”
Ouch.
Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
Don't take it personally. The people writing that were probably in diapers when Maine was competing every year for a National Championship. When was the last time UConn made the Frozen Four?
Typical lack of perspective today. If BU and BC continue on their current path, they'll probably say that about us too...
Don't take it personally. The people writing that were probably in diapers when Maine was competing every year for a National Championship. When was the last time UConn made the Frozen Four?
Typical lack of perspective today. If BU and BC continue on their current path, they'll probably say that about us too...
AMC
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Don't take it personally. The people writing that were probably in diapers when Maine was competing every year for a National Championship. When was the last time UConn made the Frozen Four?
It was the front page of this very website, written by the long time HEA columnist.
UVM Cat in Texas
Now UVM Cat in Georgia
Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
Frankly, don't see why you guys are so baffled by that statement. Maine is undisputedly a lower tier team and fans at UConn and other schools aren't scrambling to see them. Just a fact. UVM is mentioned right there too! Hopefully things will change, but for now, them's just the facts!
Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
I don't think anyone is baffled... been here in this mode for at least 6 years now.
Can you tell me if the UVM stream is free for viewing?
I don't think anyone is baffled... been here in this mode for at least 6 years now.
Can you tell me if the UVM stream is free for viewing?
UVM Cat in Texas
Now UVM Cat in Georgia
Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
Yes, it is. That's one thing we have going for us....
He should, at least one game this weekend. If he's going to now is the time.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
I know Swayman stunk it up last Friday, but I wouldn't court disaster by starting Mac. (If Maine garners fewer than 2 points this weekend, that's a disaster.)
I know Swayman stunk it up last Friday, but I wouldn't court disaster by starting Mac. (If Maine garners fewer than 2 points this weekend, that's a disaster.)
IMHO, Mac has to start SOME time. You can’t just burn out Swayman playing him every game. That’s what we’ve done so far and how’s that going? 4-7-1. That’s how. And it’d probably be worse if we didn’t have Swayman!
Fish, I think if you take your note above to it’s logical conclusion, the only way Mac starts is if Sway plays tonight and the Bears win. 2pts. Then Mac starts tomorrow night. Yes? No?
Look, the expectations for this ‘18-19 team were high and justifiably so. But so far, as Parcells said, you are what your record says you are.
Ma#1ne Hky
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Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
Swayman is the real deal, he can ONLY do so much before he does have a so called stinker...pretty sad the coaching staff didn't see that taking Swayman out after the second period would be a benefit to him...instead they let it go into the dumper....if Maine goes any where's it will be with #1 in the crease most of the time....but they should go with Swayman Friday and McGovern on Saturday/ no matter what happens on Friday. Bottom line on Swayman, he'll bounce bad the kid has confidence and he won't let last weekend ruin his way of play. Maine needs him....and some help from the d-men and total team defence...as in blocking shots and making the passing lanes difficult. And finally play a tough/gritty game with out the foolish penalty's....[ya right on that last one/ Gendron style during his tenure @ Maine].
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: UMaine '18-'19: Back to the Nationals!
Lots of college goalies play every game, or nearly so... But yeah, it makes sense to start Mac tomorrow if Red has already decided that he's going play this weekend.
Maine has to do everything it can to sweep. UVM isn't awful but these games are winnable, even for Maine. Gotta make hay while (if) the sun shines. Therefore, I'd definitely start Sway tonight, and if he plays well, tomorrow too. If he falters, then I'd give Mac a shot, but only then. I've seen Rob too many times to have much confidence in him.
Just my 2 cents. (And nice job with the Parcells quote. Been thinking that to myself for years now.
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Lots of college goalies play every game, or nearly so... But yeah, it makes sense to start Mac tomorrow if Red has already decided that he's going play this weekend.
Maine has to do everything it can to sweep. UVM isn't awful but these games are winnable, even for Maine. Gotta make hay while (if) the sun shines. Therefore, I'd definitely start Sway tonight, and if he plays well, tomorrow too. If he falters, then I'd give Mac a shot, but only then. I've seen Rob too many times to have much confidence in him.
Just my 2 cents. (And nice job with the Parcells quote. Been thinking that to myself for years now.
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