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Post by purplehaze on Sept 14, 2023 12:05:12 GMT -5
We've had some random posts on the VB team so I thought we should have their own thread preseason is over with the 3-6 record but there's still reason to be cautious about the team's perceived improvement (our 3 w's are against teams with a 2-27 combined record)
We'll be big underdogs in this weekend's road matches at Lafayette and Lehigh. Let's see if we can make them close.
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 13, 2023 13:26:13 GMT -5
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 13, 2023 12:52:44 GMT -5
'I know virtually nothing about women's ice hockey' - well, I'm glad you admitted that We lost our top two scorers, Edmonds and Smithson to graduation from a (9th place) 7-26-1 team - while adding only 4 frosh to the returning squad
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 13, 2023 10:43:49 GMT -5
In looking at the 23-24 roster, I note only four frosh - that is a disappointing number if you're looking for our team to make a move up the standings. We are now a fully-funded program and believe a hard look at the program will be appropriate after this season
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 13, 2023 7:08:56 GMT -5
1-4-1 record after 1-0 loss at URI last night - outshot 14-3 (6-1 shots on goal) AU visits on Saturday to start league play - don't know if this team can compete for a title
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 12, 2023 11:12:21 GMT -5
Check this out - inspiring and a reason to root for this team that has such a challenge every season
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 11, 2023 13:04:10 GMT -5
Just saw that the GU - SHU game was stopped with 12 minutes left in the game with the Hoyas declared the winner based on the score at that time. Someone mentioned to me on Saturday that such a conclusion might have happened with our game if the weather persisted (i.e. 31-28 win for BC and final 1:58 not played)
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 11, 2023 10:59:13 GMT -5
The latest update from the Dartmouth site on Sep 7th:
Kirsten Teevens, the wife of Robert L. Blackman Head Football Coach Eugene F. "Buddy" Teevens '79, has provided another update on his recovery from his bicycle accident to share with the Dartmouth community:
"It's difficult to describe the range of emotions we as a family have gone through in the wake of Buddy's accident. As a family, we have decided to periodically update the community. His doctors have advised us it is not prudent or necessary to offer personal medical details, as the process can be unpredictable. Buddy suffered significant injuries and as a result will not be returning to Memorial Field this fall. No one cares more about the Dartmouth Football program than Buddy Teevens. He has expressed his confidence in Coach McCorkle, his staff and most of all, his players. Our family wholeheartedly thanks everyone for the continued support, grace and respect being shown to us during this difficult time."
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 11, 2023 9:49:25 GMT -5
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 11, 2023 9:13:14 GMT -5
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 10, 2023 12:59:23 GMT -5
For the 2nd week in a row the PL had a winning record against OOC foes - bet that has never happened before
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 8, 2023 12:18:47 GMT -5
From the gameday timeline that efg posted, I noted:
'Please note that tailgating is NOT allowed during the game." (maybe discuss elsewhere but) why doesn't HC have such a policy ? The baseball field tailgating during the game mentioned last week just bugs me
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 8, 2023 11:23:30 GMT -5
Sacred Heart - when was the last time GU won two in a row? Merrimack - The Warriors impressed last weekend and Lehigh is not very good - I hope it's not one-sided Duke - no comment Bucknell - Both teams stink so a great opportunity for the Bison at home Villanova - talk about bad scheduling - the Gate goes on the road again with little chance Buffalo - this game will show us if the Rams can compete with HC of the league title BC - I know we're gonna be a tough out but we're playing a very desperate team/coach
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 8, 2023 10:30:40 GMT -5
I looked at the rankings - don't know their methodology but there are many schools ranked higher and lower than you would think and I have my doubts about the accuracy of this WSJ survey
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 8, 2023 10:08:43 GMT -5
From afar it seems to me that CDP and staff have not had a day off since arriving at HC. They fully realize the kind of effort necessary to restore this program and it's all about getting the players.
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 8, 2023 10:05:01 GMT -5
Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham is a trained singer and sang the national anthem at a Yankees game this week. Impressive
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 8, 2023 9:42:37 GMT -5
Can we assume that crazed person was released last evening and will get slap-on-the-wrist from a judge ? Gauff said in her post match interview that she was expecting something like this because the same disruption happened at this year's Australian Open and French Open. She's a very mature young lady and did not let the delay effect her tennis - she's my choice to win it all on Saturday
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 8, 2023 9:36:36 GMT -5
Nice bounce-back win by our ladies - next up UMass Lowell (0-3-3) Sunday - a chance to get to .500 on the season - that hasn't been done in a very long time
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 7, 2023 12:43:37 GMT -5
With the men making news on the recruiting front, where are the women ? Is the coach playing it cool and waiting for a special opportunity or is she ready to restock the roster in the next months considering we have 4 seniors graduating in 2024 - I personally don't mind it if coach MM is waiting on a couple of good ones but it will be interesting to see how things shake out
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 6, 2023 8:29:55 GMT -5
At one time when Gibbons had HC rolling I thought we could handle an OOC schedule like Columbia has - but we all know that momentum was lost (can Magarity bring it back?)
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 6, 2023 8:26:23 GMT -5
ACC Network is carrying Vandy at Wake Forest at 11am on Sat
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 6, 2023 8:23:21 GMT -5
To clarify tv coverage. The game is ‘not’ being carried by the ‘ACC Network’ but by ACCNX which means you can view it via yr ESPN Plus account - for example the BC - NIU game was covered by the ACC network where our game will not be carried
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 5, 2023 19:35:24 GMT -5
I’m convinced that we avoid Harvard and Yale - they’re both generally very good but there’s no reason we haven’t played them in many years - neither one requires an overnight stay when playing at their place
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 5, 2023 19:31:12 GMT -5
I hope Bryant is really good because they whipped us tonight 4-0
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Post by purplehaze on Sept 5, 2023 11:36:46 GMT -5
Fordham board is saying they hear Boston will be committing to UNCG - Hope they're wrong
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