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Post by bfoley82 on Mar 15, 2021 3:35:12 GMT -5
Read the article and the rankings, some are doing very well. The list of schools like Tulane have rebounded from a disaster. Maybe there is something to be said about not bowing down to the golden idol of NCAA greed. When you go before bonding agencies for financing of new buildings, obviously the higher the rankings the better for your borrowing rates. Like a Fico score. At Jacksonville and Omaha for example, they robbed Peter to pay Paul. They each dropped football so they could parade their new object for adulation, either Lacrosse or Soccer and Basketball. Let’s get some longitudinal data before we can determine if it was the correct move. Just trying to provide a cogent explanation regarding the smoke and mirrors vs reality. Just because a college has a shiny new toy, does not mean they are doing well. Sad to see when an institution goes under. A lot of tears are cried by their students, alums and staff. HC is trying to keep these issues in perspective. On February 13th, the endowment crossed the 900 million mark, with the goal to reach a billion. Sound and strategic fiscal management is necessary for the viability of an institution, not going out to buy a new toy, when you cannot afford to do so. The Omaha comment you are talking about has nothing to do with the discussion. They have a soccer turf (not talking the facility) that FIFA rates the highest in the world, it is literally the World Cup standard. You recognize that right? PC is rated by Moody's as financially stable in the fall so different people have different ratings m.moodys.com/research/Moodys-affirms-Providence-College-RIs-A2-outlook-stable--PR_906680849
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 15, 2021 5:27:44 GMT -5
I could care less about Holy Cross...never graduated from there or have any connection. Since you are posting on a Holy Cross blog, that may not be the best way to open a post that you want anyone from Holy Cross to actually read. I do agree that the facility is subpar, and that is well established. A minimal start in upgrade would be toilet facilities by the field. I thought you took photos for HC teams. Do you no longer have that connection to the Cross.
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Post by Crucis#1 on Mar 15, 2021 5:37:54 GMT -5
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Turf does not have “World Cup” Standards. A World Cup event, will not be played on a similar pitch. The Fifa certification that you mentioned is from a 2004 statement called the “Law of Games”, which allowed the use of artificial surfaces. A full explanation is found in the link below.: www.fifa.com/who-we-are/news/artificial-turf-now-covered-laws-the-game-90911Since the document was written in 2004, there was controversy at the last Women’s World Cup in 2019 about the double standard where women’s teams played on turf, but the men’s teams from their 2018 World Cup games played on grass. At the highest level of competition field turf is no longer allowed. apnews.com/article/c54d2025b7c84ad982240d860b3a91ddGrass will always be the the gold standard pitch for the highest level of competition. The Forbes article was written three weeks ago, so their data is recent. Moody’s document was published on September 18, 2020. There apparently have been substantial changes that occurred in Providence College financial status.
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Post by bfoley82 on Mar 15, 2021 13:58:08 GMT -5
I could care less about Holy Cross...never graduated from there or have any connection. Since you are posting on a Holy Cross blog, that may not be the best way to open a post that you want anyone from Holy Cross to actually read. I do agree that the facility is subpar, and that is well established. A minimal start in upgrade would be toilet facilities by the field. I thought you took photos for HC teams. Do you no longer have that connection to the Cross. I do NOT and never worked for Holy Cross. I live in the area and many of the opponents in Holy Cross conference and non conference hire me to cover their games including media outlets.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 15, 2021 14:01:47 GMT -5
Thanks for clarifying. I saw so many HC players in the shots you so kindly shared, I assumed (incorrectly) you are working for some of our teams.
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Post by purplehaze on Mar 16, 2021 15:45:20 GMT -5
Talk about a challenge ! We're playing at no.5 Syracuse on Saturday at noon as AWP is in covid protocols and can't play the scheduled game - ok boys, let's go !
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Post by bfoley82 on Mar 16, 2021 16:07:55 GMT -5
Talk about a challenge ! We're playing at no.5 Syracuse on Saturday at noon as AWP is in covid protocols and can't play the scheduled game - ok boys, let's go ! Hofstra is also giving Cuse the opening.
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Post by newfieguy74 on Mar 16, 2021 16:45:35 GMT -5
Talk about a challenge ! We're playing at no.5 Syracuse on Saturday at noon as AWP is in covid protocols and can't play the scheduled game - ok boys, let's go ! I guess this is one of those "Yes, we're going to get killed but it will make us a better team in the long run" games. I've never been a fan of those.
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Post by hcgrad94 on Mar 16, 2021 16:57:39 GMT -5
Talk about a challenge ! We're playing at no.5 Syracuse on Saturday at noon as AWP is in covid protocols and can't play the scheduled game - ok boys, let's go ! I guess this is one of those "Yes, we're going to get killed but it will make us a better team in the long run" games. I've never been a fan of those. Army already beat Syracuse this year.
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Post by princetoncrusader on Mar 16, 2021 18:23:26 GMT -5
Does HC lax receive a check for the Syracuse game?
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Post by HC92 on Mar 17, 2021 12:46:35 GMT -5
Talk about a challenge ! We're playing at no.5 Syracuse on Saturday at noon as AWP is in covid protocols and can't play the scheduled game - ok boys, let's go ! I guess this is one of those "Yes, we're going to get killed but it will make us a better team in the long run" games. I've never been a fan of those. We’ll survive. And I guarantee the kids are psyched to be playing at Syracuse. Pretty big deal for lax and probably a good recruiting tool.
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Post by HC92 on Mar 17, 2021 12:47:41 GMT -5
Does HC lax receive a check for the Syracuse game? Maybe travel expenses as this would be an out of budget trip at this point but not more than that I don’t think.
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Post by Chu Chu on Mar 17, 2021 14:38:28 GMT -5
Props to the athletic staff and coaches for making this happen. #GoCrossGo
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Post by bfoley82 on Mar 17, 2021 17:46:12 GMT -5
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Post by purplehaze on Mar 20, 2021 10:21:58 GMT -5
Game is on ESPN plus if you don’t subscribe to the ACC Network
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Post by lou on Mar 20, 2021 12:13:49 GMT -5
HC cuts the lead to 9-1
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Post by HC92 on Mar 20, 2021 12:20:43 GMT -5
Epic comeback starts right here!
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Post by newfieguy74 on Mar 20, 2021 12:39:24 GMT -5
Game is on ESPN plus if you don’t subscribe to the ACC Network I have ESPN+ but it won't open the feed to the game.
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Post by purplehaze on Mar 20, 2021 13:34:57 GMT -5
15-6 final score - Goal tender AJ Fox with 18 saves - many at point blank range - I think the coaching staff is happy they took this game
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Post by HC92 on Mar 20, 2021 13:43:12 GMT -5
15-6 final score - Goal tender AJ Fox with 18 saves - many at point blank range - I think the coaching staff is happy they took this game No idea how much Syracuse took their foot off the gas but that’s not a terrible final score. Particularly after starting out down 9-0. Something to build on.
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Post by hcgrad94 on Mar 20, 2021 14:21:23 GMT -5
Thanks for giving us the between the lines analysis, Foles. Greatly appreciated.
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Post by lou on Mar 20, 2021 14:26:43 GMT -5
15-6 final score - Goal tender AJ Fox with 18 saves - many at point blank range - I think the coaching staff is happy they took this game No idea how much Syracuse took their foot off the gas but that’s not a terrible final score. Particularly after starting out down 9-0. Something to build on. Not much, for the very brief time I watched. I saw the 9-1 goal, then SU made it 11-1 in a few minutes. 4th Q they probably let up a bit since it looks like we outscored them
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Post by bfoley82 on Mar 20, 2021 19:35:46 GMT -5
Thanks for giving us the between the lines analysis, Foles. Greatly appreciated. I didn't say it, it is clearly in the article
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Post by hchoops on Mar 22, 2021 14:48:15 GMT -5
Navy replaced by Army on Saturday
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Post by bfoley82 on Mar 22, 2021 18:27:18 GMT -5
No idea how much Syracuse took their foot off the gas but that’s not a terrible final score. Particularly after starting out down 9-0. Something to build on. Not much, for the very brief time I watched. I saw the 9-1 goal, then SU made it 11-1 in a few minutes. 4th Q they probably let up a bit since it looks like we outscored them Syracuse took out their starters after three quarters.
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