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UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
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leswp1
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Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
We are still recovering from the loss of grass roots stuff we had before they killed the Friends Group in the name of going bigtime. All those people were super supporters. We lost the loyalty of a whole generation of people who were incredibly involved after they jettisoned them and tried to go with sucking up to the rich people. We still don't have a cohesive group of fan base people that plan trips for the fans en mass. We have loose groups of people that are starting to coalesce but nothing like what we had when the Friends group was active. Then we would be buying blocks of tickets, planning plane trips, etc. The University does that now but we don't have a Friends group like most places.
I like to look down the runwayYou could always move your seats to the row right below the press booth and hear it live right above your head.
BS. Going bigtime does not mean throwing out the stuff that makes your character and tradition. Tradition is what keeps people connected.
We are still recovering from the loss of grass roots stuff we had before they killed the Friends Group in the name of going bigtime. All those people were super supporters. We lost the loyalty of a whole generation of people who were incredibly involved after they jettisoned them and tried to go with sucking up to the rich people. We still don't have a cohesive group of fan base people that plan trips for the fans en mass. We have loose groups of people that are starting to coalesce but nothing like what we had when the Friends group was active. Then we would be buying blocks of tickets, planning plane trips, etc. The University does that now but we don't have a Friends group like most places.
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Personally, I like the new version of Lowell hockey much better than what the old version was. Same as the school itself.
Many of the traditions do still exist. I hate the the Friends group got kicked out, so then it's our job to make a newer, bigger and better group. The University and the hockey program have now given us a way to do it ... by providing a team worth supporting. This team is succeeding in part because of the large crowds that are coming to games. If you don't think that makes a difference in recruiting, I don't know what to say. So we work with the new fans, and get them involved as much as possible.
Personally, I like the new version of Lowell hockey much better than what the old version was. Same as the school itself.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Eh. Just because we've moved beyond being a sad sack I would hate the sacrifice the character of the school. The character is what makes us different than the rest... character and mentality.
Eh. Just because we've moved beyond being a sad sack I would hate the sacrifice the character of the school. The character is what makes us different than the rest... character and mentality.
ScottK
Riverhawk Radio Meteorologist and Statistician
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Why will AM be horrible? This isn't the same AM radio of years ago that was only broadcast in mono while FM was in stereo. (Anyone under the age of 30 may not understand that reference.) With the 4 stations broadcasting now, it can be heard over a wider geographical area than just on WUML. Add in the smartphone app, along with the online streaming, and it's now a lot easier for more people to listen to the games that before. I don't see this as a bad thing.
Speaking of broadcasts, here are the TV games so far:
Saturday, Oct. 12 vs. UMass @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Friday, Oct. 25 at Mich. St. @ 7:00pm (NESN)
Saturday, Nov. 2 at UNH @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Saturday, Nov. 9 vs. Northeastern @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Friday, Nov. 22 vs. Notre Dame @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Saturday, Nov. 23 vs. Notre Dame @ 4:00pm (NESN)
Saturday, Jan. 11 (Frozen Fenway) vs. Northeastern @ 3:00pm (NESN)
Saturday, Jan. 18 vs. Boston University @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Saturday, Feb. 1 at Merrimack @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Saturday, Feb. 8 at UMass @ 7:00pm (NESN)
Friday, Feb. 14 vs. UMass @ 7:30pm (WBIN)
Why will AM be horrible? This isn't the same AM radio of years ago that was only broadcast in mono while FM was in stereo. (Anyone under the age of 30 may not understand that reference.) With the 4 stations broadcasting now, it can be heard over a wider geographical area than just on WUML. Add in the smartphone app, along with the online streaming, and it's now a lot easier for more people to listen to the games that before. I don't see this as a bad thing.
Speaking of broadcasts, here are the TV games so far:
Saturday, Oct. 12 vs. UMass @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Friday, Oct. 25 at Mich. St. @ 7:00pm (NESN)
Saturday, Nov. 2 at UNH @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Saturday, Nov. 9 vs. Northeastern @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Friday, Nov. 22 vs. Notre Dame @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Saturday, Nov. 23 vs. Notre Dame @ 4:00pm (NESN)
Saturday, Jan. 11 (Frozen Fenway) vs. Northeastern @ 3:00pm (NESN)
Saturday, Jan. 18 vs. Boston University @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Saturday, Feb. 1 at Merrimack @ 7:00pm (WBIN)
Saturday, Feb. 8 at UMass @ 7:00pm (NESN)
Friday, Feb. 14 vs. UMass @ 7:30pm (WBIN)
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Why are we giving up the character? WUML will still be on, just not with Bob. Bob will actually be able to be heard by more people now.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
I'm not saying it would. I'm saying its something we have to watch out for in general.
I'm not saying it would. I'm saying its something we have to watch out for in general.
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Speaking of TV games, Notre Dame and NBCSN announced a 3 year deal to broadcast their home games
Speaking of TV games, Notre Dame and NBCSN announced a 3 year deal to broadcast their home games
jcarter7669
Registered User
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
You guys are #1 in the country.
You tied McGill last weekend... McGill
It is the start of the season today with a game that actually counts...
And you have filled the last two pages of your thread whining about AM radio and TV schedules
You guys are #1 in the country.
You tied McGill last weekend... McGill
It is the start of the season today with a game that actually counts...
And you have filled the last two pages of your thread whining about AM radio and TV schedules
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
I don't think many Lowell fans are hung up on this #1 in the country stuff. Sure the attention for the school / program is great but we all know they'll have to earn it on the ice. It's a new season and I'm sure there will be some ups and downs along the way.
Yes, disappointing but not the end of the world. McGill played well and it was a hard fought game. I'll take a tie and a healthy team any day as appose to a blow out win in a meaningless game and losing a top player for the season.
I'm sure there will be much more to discuss after tonight's game.
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Agree, Looking forward to the game and a good crowd. Hopefully the long weekend doesn't keep the student attendance down.
Have fun in Panama Monty.
Agree, Looking forward to the game and a good crowd. Hopefully the long weekend doesn't keep the student attendance down.
Have fun in Panama Monty.
viewfrom123.com
Mill City Sports
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Word is Doug Carr is getting the nod tonight in net to start the game. No surprise in a game against Sacred Heart.
Word is Doug Carr is getting the nod tonight in net to start the game. No surprise in a game against Sacred Heart.
NCAAfan500
Cumcannon
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Are you still using the Stanley Cup excuse after tonight too? Like I said UML is a bubble team at the end nothing more.
leswp1
Well-known member
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
That was ugly. Nothing good to say about the players I usually like but I love #5. He is a little dynamo. Could watch him all night
Not enough data.
this. The point is you shouldnt forget what brought us to this point or dismiss it. Already there is all this nonsense of changing things only because we are DI, not because it will work better for us. Hello. We have been D I hockey for 30 yrs. We will be lucky to win 10 games all yr in the other sports because we took a leap of faith with little warning. Eventually we will do OK but all of a sudden banging our chest and saying we are D I so we have to act like the big boys just is irritating.
That was ugly. Nothing good to say about the players I usually like but I love #5. He is a little dynamo. Could watch him all night
bottomdweller
Where my dogsies at?
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
This thread should get entertaining pretty quickly. Lowell deserves every negative thing said about them today. Sacred Heart did some decent things tonight and the 2nd goal was a really nice shot..... BUT LOWELL JUST LOST, AT HOME, TO THE WORST TEAM IN THE COUNTRY. Only once last year did Sacred Heart give up fewer than 2 goals in a game. I guess it's a good thing Lowell likes to pick it up in the 2nd half of the season, but I do believe with the change in how they calculate PWR, Lowell may have already shot themselves in the foot 1 game in. Oh boy.
This thread should get entertaining pretty quickly. Lowell deserves every negative thing said about them today. Sacred Heart did some decent things tonight and the 2nd goal was a really nice shot..... BUT LOWELL JUST LOST, AT HOME, TO THE WORST TEAM IN THE COUNTRY. Only once last year did Sacred Heart give up fewer than 2 goals in a game. I guess it's a good thing Lowell likes to pick it up in the 2nd half of the season, but I do believe with the change in how they calculate PWR, Lowell may have already shot themselves in the foot 1 game in. Oh boy.
bottomdweller
Where my dogsies at?
Carmine Scarpaglia
My bad.
Re: UML 2013/2014 Season ... The Target is firmly on
Welcome back Lowell. We missed you guys!
Welcome back Lowell. We missed you guys!
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