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Post by hc2020 on Apr 19, 2021 13:13:13 GMT -5
Even more of a tangent, but the march below indicates that national rivalries within Europe run deep, and long. This link is for the March of the Soldiers of Robert Bruce, the Scottish king who defeated the English. This was played as thousands of Scottish soldiers, who had joined forces with the Maid of Orleans against the English, triumphantly marched in Orleans in 1429 after the English defeat. (I came across the version below while looking for bagpipe music for a funeral.) The music seems to be the unofficial anthem of the French marines. I've never seen a link to a recording of this being played by a British band. military or otherwise. Version below includes hornpipes and bagpipes, and sounds medieval. Music ends about the five minute mark. Robert Bruce is the 'Flower of Scotland' in the unofficial national anthem of Scotland, and the official anthem of Scotland's national rugby and football [soccer] teams, and the Tartan Army of supporters. And it is sung vigorously by all, particularly when England is the visiting opponent as it appears to be in the video below. (The unreferenced battle is Bannockburn in 1314.) That’s quite a tangent... I’m just curious how much time you must have spent looking this stuff up? We went from the FCS Playoffs to Scottish history. Not sure how that even happens.
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Post by newfieguy74 on Apr 19, 2021 13:19:30 GMT -5
With an F Troop reference thrown in for good measure. Quite a thread.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Apr 19, 2021 13:38:11 GMT -5
Apologies if this was previously covered, but how on earth did Sacred Heart get a better seed than HC?
Yes, they played one more game than HC, but they lost it.
And of their 3 wins, one came against an LIU team that has never won a 1-AA game and another came against a Merrimack team with 3 total 1-AA wins (including 1 against LIU).
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Post by hc87 on Apr 19, 2021 13:46:15 GMT -5
Apologies if this was previously covered, but how on earth did Sacred Heart get a better seed than HC? Yes, they played one more game than HC, but they lost it. And of their 3 wins, one came against an LIU team that has never won a 1-AA game and another came against a Merrimack team with 3 total 1-AA wins (including 1 against LIU). Not definitive but I think it was our # of games played....I'm just as well pleased, think it's good for the program in a host of ways to travel out to SDSU rather than play Delaware, JMU etc.
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Post by bfoley82 on Apr 19, 2021 13:52:31 GMT -5
That’s a good question. I think our status will be determined by Holy Cross rules, whatever they may be. My recollection from the selection show is that any team unable to play because of CoVID has to notify the NCAA by sometime today. What was interesting was that they really didn’t say what would happen to the “surviving” team if a given squad has to back out between today and kickoff this weekend. Probably the same thing that has happened in Hockey (see Notre Dame and Michigan), Hoops (see VCU and Colorado School of Mines), and Volleyball (see Rice). It becomes a no-contest and the opponent moves on. The team still have to pass COVID protocols the REST of the week too. This isn't a one time test thing, they are tested multiple times this week including being tested ON SITE. Here are the rules ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/resources/common/rtc/2020-21MFB_RTCguidelines.pdf
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Apr 19, 2021 13:58:13 GMT -5
Even more of a tangent, but the march below indicates that national rivalries within Europe run deep, and long. This link is for the March of the Soldiers of Robert Bruce, the Scottish king who defeated the English. This was played as thousands of Scottish soldiers, who had joined forces with the Maid of Orleans against the English, triumphantly marched in Orleans in 1429 after the English defeat. (I came across the version below while looking for bagpipe music for a funeral.) The music seems to be the unofficial anthem of the French marines. I've never seen a link to a recording of this being played by a British band. military or otherwise. Version below includes hornpipes and bagpipes, and sounds medieval. Music ends about the five minute mark. Robert Bruce is the 'Flower of Scotland' in the unofficial national anthem of Scotland, and the official anthem of Scotland's national rugby and football [soccer] teams, and the Tartan Army of supporters. And it is sung vigorously by all, particularly when England is the visiting opponent as it appears to be in the video below. (The unreferenced battle is Bannockburn in 1314.) That’s quite a tangent... I’m just curious how much time you must have spent looking this stuff up? We went from the FCS Playoffs to Scottish history. Not sure how that even happens. I could say a vigorous liberal arts education, but this is mostly from having a passing familiarity with long-ago family. They (family) were on the losing side at Banbnockburn. On the winning side at Agincourt. Except the Earl of Westmoreland was not at Agincourt, he was abed in England, guarding the frontier, for the realm, against the plundering, murderous Scots.
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Post by bfoley82 on Apr 19, 2021 13:58:36 GMT -5
Apologies if this was previously covered, but how on earth did Sacred Heart get a better seed than HC? Yes, they played one more game than HC, but they lost it. And of their 3 wins, one came against an LIU team that has never won a 1-AA game and another came against a Merrimack team with 3 total 1-AA wins (including 1 against LIU). Well Holy Cross has wins over 0-3 Lehigh, 2-1 Fordham and 2-2 Bucknell. Not a ton of world beaters there.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 19, 2021 14:07:41 GMT -5
Has anyone seen Custer’s grave site on a visit to West Point? I should not have been, but I was surprised to see it a number of years ago, after a football game. Yes. Custer is buried next to the 1986 Army Football team. Grave dug by a Mr. G. Lockbaum.
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Post by thecrossisback on Apr 19, 2021 14:33:02 GMT -5
Apologies if this was previously covered, but how on earth did Sacred Heart get a better seed than HC? Yes, they played one more game than HC, but they lost it. And of their 3 wins, one came against an LIU team that has never won a 1-AA game and another came against a Merrimack team with 3 total 1-AA wins (including 1 against LIU). Well Holy Cross has wins over 0-3 Lehigh, 2-1 Fordham and 2-2 Bucknell. Not a ton of world beaters there. Come on Foley, HC wins are way better! 2 of them were on the road. HC would beat Sacred Heart all day long.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 19, 2021 15:01:46 GMT -5
Well Holy Cross has wins over 0-3 Lehigh, 2-1 Fordham and 2-2 Bucknell. Not a ton of world beaters there. Come on Foley, HC wins are way better! 2 of them were on the road. HC would beat Sacred Heart all day long. If the other fourteen teams have to forfeit we'll get our chance to.
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Post by hcpride on Apr 19, 2021 15:08:20 GMT -5
Apologies if this was previously covered, but how on earth did Sacred Heart get a better seed than HC? Yes, they played one more game than HC, but they lost it. And of their 3 wins, one came against an LIU team that has never won a 1-AA game and another came against a Merrimack team with 3 total 1-AA wins (including 1 against LIU). Could be the case that NEC and PL are about equally weak in the eyes of the committee so it was essentially a toss up between them for the bottom seed.
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Post by bfoley82 on Apr 19, 2021 15:09:31 GMT -5
Well Holy Cross has wins over 0-3 Lehigh, 2-1 Fordham and 2-2 Bucknell. Not a ton of world beaters there. Come on Foley, HC wins are way better! 2 of them were on the road. HC would beat Sacred Heart all day long. Duquesne was a RANKED road victory.
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Post by thecrossisback on Apr 19, 2021 15:24:31 GMT -5
Come on Foley, HC wins are way better! 2 of them were on the road. HC would beat Sacred Heart all day long. Duquesne was a RANKED road victory. So what Duquense beat Sacred Heart, Bryant, LIU and Wagner. Then they lost to Sacred Heart. The rankings were a mess this year with all conference games. How can you even begin to rank the teams? Holy Cross never got a vote in the rankings. In no world are the Sacred Heart Pioneers a better football program then Holy Cross. Campus field is better than Fitton? They are about to build a hockey rink with more seats. I get it, Bobby Valentine and they have all the sports. But football is not on the same level. Look at Sacred Heart's schedules.
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 19, 2021 15:28:19 GMT -5
Just for the record, Massey has assigned the following ranks: HOLY CROSS (3-0) = #27 Fordham (2-1) = #51 Sacred Heart (3-1) = #69 Duquesne (4-1) = #73 Bucknell (2-2) = #76
It would appear that HC has a better win over Fordham than SHU's over Duquesne.
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Post by captainkarl on Apr 19, 2021 15:37:30 GMT -5
So pumped for the Sades, muchahos.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 19, 2021 15:47:48 GMT -5
Welcome back, Captain!!
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Post by newfieguy74 on Apr 19, 2021 15:52:35 GMT -5
Just for the record, Massey has assigned the following ranks: HOLY CROSS (3-0) = #27 Fordham (2-1) = #51 Sacred Heart (3-1) = #69 Duquesne (4-1) = #73 Bucknell (2-2) = #76 It would appear that HC has a better win over Fordham than SHU's over Duquesne. SDSU #1 and HC not even in the top 25. On paper that has the makings of an ugly game, but who knows.
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 19, 2021 16:01:32 GMT -5
Well, HC is ranked closer to SDSU (26 places) than SHU is to HC (42 places). Could our game be lopsided...yes. But I believe our players will be used to the fullest of their abilities by our coaches. That should make it close. (BTW, I do believe HC would crush SHU.)
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Post by bringbackcaro on Apr 19, 2021 16:12:46 GMT -5
Apologies if this was previously covered, but how on earth did Sacred Heart get a better seed than HC? Yes, they played one more game than HC, but they lost it. And of their 3 wins, one came against an LIU team that has never won a 1-AA game and another came against a Merrimack team with 3 total 1-AA wins (including 1 against LIU). Well Holy Cross has wins over 0-3 Lehigh, 2-1 Fordham and 2-2 Bucknell. Not a ton of world beaters there. At least they are legit, scholarship D1 teams. Merrimack and LIU are essentially still D2 programs.
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Post by timholycross on Apr 19, 2021 17:20:51 GMT -5
In a normal year, the non-scholarship Pioneer League would not have had such a lofty ranking.
Davidson's win in 2019 over Georgetown is the only non-conference FCS win I can find.
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Post by deep Purple on Apr 19, 2021 17:51:49 GMT -5
Just for the record, Massey has assigned the following ranks: HOLY CROSS (3-0) = #27 Fordham (2-1) = #51 Sacred Heart (3-1) = #69 Duquesne (4-1) = #73 Bucknell (2-2) = #76 It would appear that HC has a better win over Fordham than SHU's over Duquesne. It looks like Davidson is #86
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 19, 2021 18:41:47 GMT -5
JACKS AWARDED TOP SEED FOR FCS PLAYOFFS Story Links 2021 NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL BRACKET (PDF) INDIANAPOLIS – The South Dakota State University football team has earned the top seed in the 16-team Football Championship Subdivision playoffs and will host Holy Cross in the opening round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. The Jackrabbits, 5-1 overall, received the Missouri Valley Football Conference's automatic bid after defeating North Dakota State, 27-17, on April 17 to earn a share of the league title. SDSU will be making its ninth consecutive appearance in the FCS playoffs and 10th overall. Holy Cross, 3-0, earned the automatic bid out of the Patriot League. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Saturday (April 24) at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, with the game televised on ESPN3.com. Current Jackrabbit season ticket holders can begin purchasing tickets for Saturday's game at noon Monday (April 19). Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 8 a.m. Tuesday (April 20). Tickets can be purchased online at JackrabbitTickets.com and through the Jackrabbit Ticket Office by calling (605) 688-5422 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. All ticket orders will be e-mailed to purchasers as fans are encouraged to use electronic delivery and print their tickets in advance of gameday. What is the least impolite way to pronounce Dykhouse Stadium?
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Post by WorcesterGray on Apr 19, 2021 18:46:28 GMT -5
What is the least impolite way to pronounce Dykhouse Stadium? Probably the correct way.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 19, 2021 18:53:56 GMT -5
What is the least impolite way to pronounce Dykhouse Stadium? Probably the correct way.
Thanks. Impressive stadium. The SDSU program shows what maxed out FCS football looks like. Preferable to the low FBS existence UMass and UConn are enduring, imo.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Apr 19, 2021 19:05:55 GMT -5
Misclick on previous like; meant dislike. LS, what were you thinking?
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