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Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
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Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
Gaffney could definitely play for some years at that level, but that might be a waste of his time... Low-minor hockey is pretty depressing to watch, and doesn't pay well at all.
Gaffney could definitely play for some years at that level, but that might be a waste of his time... Low-minor hockey is pretty depressing to watch, and doesn't pay well at all.
norm1909
Larry Normandin
Low level Europe pays about 1,000E per month + free housing.
Not a heck of a lot, but single in France or Switzerland? Might be worth it for a year or two.
KnightsOfTheRound
Hockey Knight in Boston
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
Definitely a lot like buying a Euro-pass and staying in youth hostels... A valuable life-experience and a chance to see a little of the world. I wouldn't discourage a young man who had that interest, even if he's a not-so-young 28 YO D-3 grad.
But $1,000 US dollars per month isn't going to feed you very well in any sizable city in France, unless you know somebody's mother there.
(And don't expect to save a sou to pay for your trip home.)
Definitely a lot like buying a Euro-pass and staying in youth hostels... A valuable life-experience and a chance to see a little of the world. I wouldn't discourage a young man who had that interest, even if he's a not-so-young 28 YO D-3 grad.
But $1,000 US dollars per month isn't going to feed you very well in any sizable city in France, unless you know somebody's mother there.
(And don't expect to save a sou to pay for your trip home.)
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Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
1,000E is $1,378.20 USD at current exchange rates
Definitely a lot like buying a Euro-pass and staying in youth hostels... A valuable life-experience and a chance to see a little of the world. I wouldn't discourage a young man who had that interest, even if he's a not-so-young 28 YO D-3 grad.
But $1,000 US dollars per month isn't going to feed you very well in any sizable city in France, unless you know somebody's mother there.
1,000E is $1,378.20 USD at current exchange rates
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
If housing is included, its enough to eat reasonably well over there. And if you are just out of school, it would be an opportunity for an adventure before getting into the real world.
If housing is included, its enough to eat reasonably well over there. And if you are just out of school, it would be an opportunity for an adventure before getting into the real world.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
Haven't checked the exchange rates lately, but that extra $378 should take care of the tips.
Haven't checked the exchange rates lately, but that extra $378 should take care of the tips.
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Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
If you did not have to pay for housing, utilities, taxes and could pocket 1,000 free and clear every month, you don't think you could live on $1,000 or 1,000E a month??Haven't checked the exchange rates lately, but that extra $378 should take care of the tips.
PSUChamps2001
Member of the REAL Zoo Crew
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
He still lives in his mom's basement free of charge.....
He still lives in his mom's basement free of charge.....
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
I would love to live in my mom's basement free of charge again!!
I would love to live in my mom's basement free of charge again!!
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
Not in France, while having any sort of a social life.
Not in France, while having any sort of a social life.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
Maybe PSU could hook you up with a sleeping bag next to hers! (Though I bet she snores real loud.)
I would love to live in my mom's basement free of charge again!!
Maybe PSU could hook you up with a sleeping bag next to hers! (Though I bet she snores real loud.)
CARDS_rule_the_Burgh
Nate LePage, Siena '13
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
One word: Taxes.
(Wait... am I actually agreeing with the fish on this one?)
One word: Taxes.
(Wait... am I actually agreeing with the fish on this one?)
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
I said free and clear.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
"Free and clear" doesn't exist there, if memory serves, but at least a fair portion of your taxes go to what really matters.
For instance, and the last I knew, you would maybe pay $50 to see a doctor in France for a routine visit, then pay next to nothing for a heart transplant, if you needed one.
That's a logical function of government, IMO, because you need your health far more than you need your money, no matter what the idiotic Fox News says.
"Free and clear" doesn't exist there, if memory serves, but at least a fair portion of your taxes go to what really matters.
For instance, and the last I knew, you would maybe pay $50 to see a doctor in France for a routine visit, then pay next to nothing for a heart transplant, if you needed one.
That's a logical function of government, IMO, because you need your health far more than you need your money, no matter what the idiotic Fox News says.
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Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College Pioneers '13-'14 = Lewiston or Bust
The NCAA needs to adjust its selection process and the proof is in the pudding, in terms of the E/W thing lately.
There were probably 7-8 Western teams that were far better on-paper (per The Krach, yes, which is the only credible metric that exists in D-3) than any Eastern team this past season, yet that region was restricted to no more than four bids, and #1 East Trinity was summarily discarded after one round..?
That's completely illogical, and even worse, unfair. Time to go "national" with the selection process.
The NCAA needs to adjust its selection process and the proof is in the pudding, in terms of the E/W thing lately.
There were probably 7-8 Western teams that were far better on-paper (per The Krach, yes, which is the only credible metric that exists in D-3) than any Eastern team this past season, yet that region was restricted to no more than four bids, and #1 East Trinity was summarily discarded after one round..?
That's completely illogical, and even worse, unfair. Time to go "national" with the selection process.
PSUChamps2001
Member of the REAL Zoo Crew
For the millionth time idiot look at the DII/III KRACH, the DIII KRACH IS WRONG.