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Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

GreatLakerMohawk said:
Posts from early that year if the Internet existed:

"If we didn't get injured last year we would've had a real shot to win it all then and now this. Last year was our year to win it all and we blew it. Mike Addessa better really get his act together because there's no way Daren Puppa can carry this team and Oates, Servinis and Carter are a one line show. I don't know why Addessa feels the need to sit guys, what's the deal with that?"

I'll let you kids decide if 1985 troyboy or RedWrister would've written that.
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Bravo!!! LOL
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

Ralph Baer said:
Jooris usually skated with Oates and Carter in 84-85. Servinis usually was with Tiano and DiPronio. Both Carter and Servinis skated on the left wing. The only time that they probably were on the ice was on the powerplay when Carter was on the left point.

Servinis skated with Oates and Jooris as frosh, but when Servinis was on the Canadian Olympic team (pre-Olympic tour) in their soph year, Carter was moved up. That line stuck together most of the time.

I think that I got that correct.


You definitely got the posting idea correct. :D
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This is a great topical reference to the heat Appert has been getting in the other thread. Jooris was often in Addesa's doghouse, and Bob DiPronio played most games in 83-84 and the first 8-10 in 84-85 w/ Carter and Oates. I think the Xmas tournament was when the switch of RW's happened.
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

One can make a credible argument for the growing prominence and acrimony of the RPI/Union rivalry. Appert likes scheduling them for possible out-of-conference games. Also, consider that RPI is something like 3-9-3 against Union going back 5-6 years. I don't know that people are just going to shrug that off.
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

RobTricks said:
One can make a credible argument for the growing prominence and acrimony of the RPI/Union rivalry. Appert likes scheduling them for possible out-of-conference games. Also, consider that RPI is something like 3-9-3 against Union going back 5-6 years. I don't know that people are just going to shrug that off.
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Not easy to shrug it off, especially when not too long ago, we "Ran things in the Capital District":D

All in all, very much looking forward to tomorrow night,as we really need a win to right things a bit before BU and the break. It just happens to be against Union who is playing well right now, which adds more spice to it.
 
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Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

ThePeople said:
and realet you're kidding yourself if you don't think that RPI totally outplayed Union 5 on 5 in both games. I was at both games, were you? The entire game pretty much spent in the Union zone, the only relief being RPI's stupid penalties or Unions clutch and grab in the first game. Honestly, if you don't think they were dominated then maybe you should watch another sport.
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That was awesome.
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

ServinisScores said:
This is a great topical reference to the heat Appert has been getting in the other thread. Jooris was often in Addesa's doghouse, and Bob DiPronio played most games in 83-84 and the first 8-10 in 84-85 w/ Carter and Oates. I think the Xmas tournament was when the switch of RW's happened.
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I wonder if the fact that Mark Jooris was often in Addesa's doghouse had something to do with his son, Josh, committing to Union for next season. It probably didn't, but conceivably Jooris Sr. has some negative feelings to RPI.
 
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Ralph Baer said:
I wonder if the fact that Mark Jooris was often in Addesa's doghouse had something to do with his son, Josh, committing to Union for next season. It probably didn't, but conceivably Jooris Sr. has some negative feelings to RPI.
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I'd say Jacob Laliberté, Brock Higgs, and Matt Tinordi probably played a pretty large role in Jooris not coming to RPI.
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

GreatLakerMohawk said:
That's a generous estimate on your part.

The Union folks that come to RPI are more of the Schenectady townie variety as well as folks who look like they graduated from the very first class at Union College.
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I'd have to agree here...even when classes are in session, not many Union students make the trip to Troy. I think it's harder to gauge the student contingent (and pretty much the entire Union crowd) now that Section 1 is history, but I don't see many students at HFH these days...disappointing, really.

As for the "rivalry", I can see how some current RPI students may start thinking of this as a bigger rivalry than the alums/townies, but I would also imagine many alums would pass along the "hatred" for Clarkson, Cornell, etc. more so than whatever exists for Union. Most of what I see here are some RPI alum still thinking "C'mon...it's Union" and focusing on beating Clarkson & Cornell.

Because of RPI's history, there's certainly less of a rivalry for Union, but from any Union fan's perspective, RPI is the chief rival...they're the "big brother" that has always gotten top billing with the local media (excluding Ken Schott!) win or lose. Heck, I've been rooting against RPI for years even before Union went D-I! :eek:
 
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aweise said:
As for the "rivalry", I can see how some current RPI students may start thinking of this as a bigger rivalry than the alums/townies, but I would also imagine many alums would pass along the "hatred" for Clarkson, Cornell, etc. more so than whatever exists for Union. Most of what I see here are some RPI alum still thinking "C'mon...it's Union" and focusing on beating Clarkson & Cornell.
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That's pretty much exactly right. And to some extent I can see why current students might think of Union as a rival, since the Engineers have been so bad for so many years. No offense.

Because of RPI's history, there's certainly less of a rivalry for Union, but from any Union fan's perspective, RPI is the chief rival...they're the "big brother" that has always gotten top billing with the local media (excluding Ken Schott!) win or lose. Heck, I've been rooting against RPI for years even before Union went D-I! :eek:
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Which is why, ultimately, Union ends up having an edge when the teams are evenly matched. These games obviously have some kind of esoteric value to Union and its fans beyond the point value. The "big brother" analogy is spot on and there's really not much that can be done in the short-term to get around it, much to UHM's displeasure.
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

lets hope the snow doesnt keep people away from the last home game for 6-7 weeks

cant spell sucks without the U
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

aweise said:
As for the "rivalry", I can see how some current RPI students may start thinking of this as a bigger rivalry than the alums/townies, but I would also imagine many alums would pass along the "hatred" for Clarkson, Cornell, etc. more so than whatever exists for Union. Most of what I see here are some RPI alum still thinking "C'mon...it's Union" and focusing on beating Clarkson & Cornell.
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The engineer players and coaches have made it a "rivalry" by playing so bad against Union. Even when RPI has had "good" teams and the dutch have had "weak" teams the hfhers' let Union play with them. It time to put those boys from edison in the rear view mirror.
Union is good this year so this would be a most excellent time to beat them by 4 goals

Time 4 sgt York to earn his 50 grand a year scholarship.
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

Ralph Baer said:
I wonder if the fact that Mark Jooris was often in Addesa's doghouse had something to do with his son, Josh, committing to Union for next season. It probably didn't, but conceivably Jooris Sr. has some negative feelings to RPI.
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I'm not sure, I seem to remember an article on Jooris around the 20th anniversary, that touched on his struggles. There seemed to be talk of his transferring at one point. I wonder what the google has to say...
 
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First off, high marks to Union for taking full advantage of their spots, especially late. They might not have had the better of the flow during the game, but they were deserving of the win.

I'm not going to be a little denialist wuss like UHM was after the game at Achilles. Union had a large contingent there at HFH, largest I can recall, and it was definitely Achilles in reverse at the end. You could hear a pin drop if not for the solid amount of noise the Union people made. For the most part, good showing on their part.

I've never been more embarrassed to be rooting for the Engineers in my life. The last 1:10, it felt like they were playing like this was nothing. They were 70 seconds from handing Union their first ECAC loss of the season and turning things around, and then it all went to hell. Every single individual who saw ice time between the Union timeout and the game winner should be ashamed of themselves. I didn't see a single ounce of intensity from anyone. Paul Kerins let his frustration get the better of him and now he's out for BU. Utterly ridiculous.

The "sucks" shouting during the national anthem has got to go, on both sides. Show some **** respect. Heard a bunch of Union fans start hooting and hollering before the last line of the anthem as well. SHUT. UP. Wait till it's over.

Oh, and to the ******* who tried to pick a fight with me outside the Field House? Congratulations. You're a classy, shining example to set for your school. I'm glad I walked away, but I wish I hadn't.
 
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Red Cloud said:
The "sucks" shouting during the national anthem has got to go, on both sides. Show some **** respect. Heard a bunch of Union fans start hooting and hollering before the last line of the anthem as well. SHUT. UP. Wait till it's over.
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Right on, Red Cloud. While "RED" is in fact a part of the anthem, and, in some lame sense, so is "U", "SUCKS" ...is not. The Anthem is not the place for a taunt. I not a big fan of "SUCKS" during introductions either.:(

But I do like "Two minutes for..." "SUCKING!":D
 
Re: Union @ RPI, Wednesday 12/9/09

Red Cloud said:
First off, high marks to Union for taking full advantage of their spots, especially late. They might not have had the better of the flow during the game, but they were deserving of the win.

I'm not going to be a little denialist wuss like UHM was after the game at Achilles. Union had a large contingent there at HFH, largest I can recall, and it was definitely Achilles in reverse at the end. You could hear a pin drop if not for the solid amount of noise the Union people made. For the most part, good showing on their part.

I've never been more embarrassed to be rooting for the Engineers in my life. The last 1:10, it felt like they were playing like this was nothing. They were 70 seconds from handing Union their first ECAC loss of the season and turning things around, and then it all went to hell. Every single individual who saw ice time between the Union timeout and the game winner should be ashamed of themselves. I didn't see a single ounce of intensity from anyone. Paul Kerins let his frustration get the better of him and now he's out for BU. Utterly ridiculous.

The "sucks" shouting during the national anthem has got to go, on both sides. Show some **** respect. Heard a bunch of Union fans start hooting and hollering before the last line of the anthem as well. SHUT. UP. Wait till it's over.

Oh, and to the ******* who tried to pick a fight with me outside the Field House? Congratulations. You're a classy, shining example to set for your school. I'm glad I walked away, but I wish I hadn't.
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According to that line of thinking, you would also have to advocate for ALL chants during the anthem to cease, not just the "sucks." If you want to show respect for the anthem, then you surely think it's inappropriate to yell anything during it.
 
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AnthonySaxe said:
According to that line of thinking, you would also have to advocate for ALL chants during the anthem to cease, not just the "sucks."
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Because he doesn't want to hear a bunch of people shouting "SUCKS!" over the actual words, or a bunch of idiots screaming "LETS GO U!!! COME ON U!!!!" during the last line? Your logic doesn't seem to compute. We can argue all day over shouting anything in the anthem, but one is yelling a word that's actually in the lyrics. The other is yelling something not in the lyrics to get one extra jab in at the other team. Because 60 minutes of hockey isn't enough for taunting each other. :rolleyes:
 
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