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Post by Tom on Nov 6, 2021 16:36:52 GMT -5
HC desperately looked for home games for its students and season ticket holders when it could not get D1 or 2 teams to come to Hart in mutually open dates. That whole mutually open date thing does make scheduling harder It shouldn't be that hard. If other teams are having trouble getting home games, you do a home and home. On the other hand, we used to complain about having our home and homes with the likes of Sacred Heart instead of Sienna or Vermont
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Post by longsuffering on Nov 6, 2021 17:11:29 GMT -5
Hoping for a no question, easy victory on Tuesday. I give every coach a once in a career mulligan when dropping out of D-1 to play. Can't happen anymore. I don't care much about the final score; I'm looking to see elements of The Full Nelson appear: *relentless traps on the perimeter by our 6-4/6/6 stable, leading to transition opportunities *winning the majority of 50-50 balls *no big getting stuffed at the rim by a 6-1 kid *if Regis plays m2m, GG, Jud and Bo getting to the line early and often *if Regis goes zone, want to see a bunch of offensive rebounds Etc., etc. Things like missing easy shots and silly early season turnovers can cut into a margin of victory, which is why I'm not too concerned with that. But it's about time to start imposing the will of The Full Nelson on some opponents. We, I believe, saw flashes of that last year. Looking for a lot more of that, starting Tuesday. You were very smart to register a trademark on the "Full Nelson" several years before it was needed.🙂
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Post by longsuffering on Nov 6, 2021 17:18:42 GMT -5
I watched D3 WPI play Worcester State last night. The Engineers have a very good team almost every year and this one is no exception. They would have been a perfect D3 school for HC to play but are instead playing at Vermont on November 16. Quel dommage. With advance planning HC might be able to negotiate a joint BB/hockey visit to the Hart Center from a D-3 school like Union or St. Lawrence that would provide a home game for HC BB and a home game against a good opponent for hockey. Perhaps allow NE fans of the other school to see both teams with one admission to seal the deal.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Nov 6, 2021 18:26:08 GMT -5
Such a no brainer of a great idea that there is little chance of it ever happening.
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Post by DiMarz on Nov 6, 2021 19:28:35 GMT -5
I actually like the idea of playing an "easy game" to start the season..It gives this team a chance to play at home with basically a whole new team. IF the game goes as week hope, we will get to see all the players in a positive role on the court, this can be a big boast of confidence for all the youngsters, including butnot limited to Mike Rabs, Judson M. Bo and Bubba plus Kyrell and all the freshman....We really don't know what happened in the 2 scrimmages, so this game should be a tune up to a season for a young team.....
I'd like to see 5 or 6 players in double figures, and a suffocating defense...Rebound everything, and stay healthy.....
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Post by timholycross on Nov 7, 2021 0:18:57 GMT -5
I watched D3 WPI play Worcester State last night. The Engineers have a very good team almost every year and this one is no exception. They would have been a perfect D3 school for HC to play but are instead playing at Vermont on November 16. Quel dommage. With advance planning HC might be able to negotiate a joint BB/hockey visit to the Hart Center from a D-3 school like Union or St. Lawrence that would provide a home game for HC BB and a home game against a good opponent for hockey. Perhaps allow NE fans of the other school to see both teams with one admission to seal the deal. You probably could fit the number of people that want to watch both games into the Ryan Room...which has windows outlooking both arenas.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 7, 2021 9:15:35 GMT -5
I actually like the idea of playing an "easy game" to start the season..It gives this team a chance to play at home with basically a whole new team. IF the game goes as week hope, we will get to see all the players in a positive role on the court, this can be a big boast of confidence for all the youngsters, including butnot limited to Mike Rabs, Judson M. Bo and Bubba plus Kyrell and all the freshman....We really don't know what happened in the 2 scrimmages, so this game should be a tune up to a season for a young team..... I'd like to see 5 or 6 players in double figures, and a suffocating defense...Rebound everything, and stay healthy..... That’s what an exhibition against Assumption is for.
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Post by DiMarz on Nov 7, 2021 9:41:34 GMT -5
I actually like the idea of playing an "easy game" to start the season..It gives this team a chance to play at home with basically a whole new team. IF the game goes as week hope, we will get to see all the players in a positive role on the court, this can be a big boast of confidence for all the youngsters, including butnot limited to Mike Rabs, Judson M. Bo and Bubba plus Kyrell and all the freshman....We really don't know what happened in the 2 scrimmages, so this game should be a tune up to a season for a young team..... I'd like to see 5 or 6 players in double figures, and a suffocating defense...Rebound everything, and stay healthy..... That’s what an exhibition against Assumption is for. Exactly, however there is no Assumption exhibition or any other...I don't know the reason why there isn't one, but this opener makes sense to me. Playing 2 D-1 scrimmages may be the limit of pre-season games, so this is a "third" game similar to an exhibition.
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Post by bfoley82 on Nov 7, 2021 17:58:31 GMT -5
I actually like the idea of playing an "easy game" to start the season..It gives this team a chance to play at home with basically a whole new team. IF the game goes as week hope, we will get to see all the players in a positive role on the court, this can be a big boast of confidence for all the youngsters, including butnot limited to Mike Rabs, Judson M. Bo and Bubba plus Kyrell and all the freshman....We really don't know what happened in the 2 scrimmages, so this game should be a tune up to a season for a young team..... I'd like to see 5 or 6 players in double figures, and a suffocating defense...Rebound everything, and stay healthy..... That’s what an exhibition against Assumption is for. Nichols played Bryant on October 25th in an exhibition game which was open to the public....doesn't count on either school's record. The Regis/HC game will ONLY count on HC's record.
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Post by Tom on Nov 8, 2021 8:25:21 GMT -5
That’s what an exhibition against Assumption is for. Nichols played Bryant on October 25th in an exhibition game which was open to the public....doesn't count on either school's record. The Regis/HC game will ONLY count on HC's record. Depends who you ask. Some groups like RPI will not count this game on HC's record
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Post by bison137 on Nov 9, 2021 1:56:38 GMT -5
That’s what an exhibition against Assumption is for. Nichols played Bryant on October 25th in an exhibition game which was open to the public....doesn't count on either school's record. The Regis/HC game will ONLY count on HC's record. Curious why you say that. Regis’ website indicates they are treating this as a regular season game that will count on their record.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 9, 2021 7:23:51 GMT -5
Trying to make the match-up look as bad as possible. ;)i
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Post by timholycross on Nov 9, 2021 7:53:11 GMT -5
We seem to have a lot of people who want to march on the Hart Center with pitchforks in hand....and HC hasn't even lost the game yet. Relax a little. We'll know if the team sucks soon enough.
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Post by trimster on Nov 9, 2021 8:03:00 GMT -5
We seem to have a lot of people who want to march on the Hart Center with pitchforks in hand....and HC hasn't even lost the game yet. Relax a little. We'll know if the team sucks soon enough. As others have pointed out, this is a very young team that may take time to gel. Ten of them will be playing their first D1 game outside of the PL when the team faces BC on Friday night. It may take some time to know what we have this season.
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Post by DiMarz on Nov 9, 2021 8:34:44 GMT -5
GAME DAY.... Have a good day folks! Enjoy that pre-game meal...and remember to hydrate!
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 9, 2021 8:38:46 GMT -5
Oh, yes, was that a reminder they will be selling beer and wine at the Hart?🍺🍻🍷🍷
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Post by thecrossisback on Nov 9, 2021 8:42:02 GMT -5
Whats the attendance look like tonight at the HART?
Saw a video on Instagram/Twitter of Brett Nelson passing out flyers to the students saying free pizza at tonights game.
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Post by matunuck on Nov 9, 2021 8:43:41 GMT -5
Seven years since our last winning season so I'm done with "give it time" mantra that washes over this board every year. We will know if we are on the upswing, treading water, or heading south by early December. I'm more interested in how our team does against non-PL competition.
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Post by Tom on Nov 9, 2021 9:01:04 GMT -5
A couple of random thoughts for those going tonight
- Even though no one cared anything about COVID last Saturday, indoor rules will apply tonight. Don't forget to bring a mask and proof of vaccination
- For the first three games at Fitton, vaccination checks were pretty efficient. That being said, for many of the fans, they were checking at multiple points for 3 hours before kick-off. There has only been one hockey game to dry run the vaccine check for tonight. This is the biggest (sports) event without tailgating for vaccine checking. There are likely to be bugs in the system. Also the first time for many of the fans tonight dealing with digital ticketing. Probably worthwhile to allow a little extra time to get into the game.
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 9, 2021 10:10:38 GMT -5
When we attended the Vince inauguration, they checked vaccination status and gave us a specific purple wristband before entering Luth (says, among other things on it "The Presidential Inauguration of Vincent T. Rougeau Family Weekend 2021") and were told that it could be used to prove vaccination for on-campus events not only then but in the future.
I plan on testing it tonight to see if that was baloney as unlike the one-time, disposable ones for the football games at Fitton, this one has a snap to take on and off.
I'm betting 80-20 that it doesn't pass muster but if it does, it'll be convenient for the rest of the season.
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Post by bfoley82 on Nov 9, 2021 13:24:14 GMT -5
Nichols played Bryant on October 25th in an exhibition game which was open to the public....doesn't count on either school's record. The Regis/HC game will ONLY count on HC's record. Curious why you say that. Regis’ website indicates they are treating this as a regular season game that will count on their record. I confused WPI and Regis. WPI has an exhibition game against UVM which doesn't count for WPI but does for UVM. Probably due to the fact WPI will be in the hunt for an at-large berth come the postseason. wpi.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2021-22/scheduleuvmathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
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Post by timholycross on Nov 9, 2021 13:55:35 GMT -5
I do think the second D3 game is one that should be legitimately questioned.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, no students around, the public busy w/other things. Guaranteed to have less than 500 there.
Two days after the team's return to Florida too.
Now, if was after exam break or there was a long holiday break, I could see it being a sensible decision.
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Post by hc17 on Nov 9, 2021 18:07:36 GMT -5
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 9, 2021 18:21:06 GMT -5
Starting down 3 is not great. Missing Gates will give newbies more of a chance to shine.
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Post by longsuffering on Nov 9, 2021 18:36:31 GMT -5
When we attended the Vince inauguration, they checked vaccination status and gave us a specific purple wristband before entering Luth (says, among other things on it "The Presidential Inauguration of Vincent T. Rougeau Family Weekend 2021") and were told that it could be used to prove vaccination for on-campus events not only then but in the future. I plan on testing it tonight to see if that was baloney as unlike the one-time, disposable ones for the football games at Fitton, this one has a snap to take on and off. I'm betting 80-20 that it doesn't pass muster but if it does, it'll be convenient for the rest of the season. I'll say it will definitely pass muster. You can't become unvaccinated. Why would HC reinvent the wheel? President Vince runs a tight ship (I hope).
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