AlbanyObserver

Can these guys be crossed off our list because they don't cite the proper name of the school?

Edward Scott, a former UAlbany baseball player and alum, is the AD at Morgan State.  He worked at UAlbany from 2003-05.  He also worked as an associate AD at Binghamton from 2008-2015.  There is your connection.

I have a feeling this series will end. I really like the idea of winner hosts the following season's game. Do the Saints not have confidence in their program? Tell those private school elites to put their money where their mouth is if they feel they are superior to us.

Also, my feeling is that D'Argenio and Patsos will be out of jobs in the next two years anyway. Benson can deal with negotiating with their new regime and the game will eventually be back on again.

If both programs continue going in the directions they are both going, I am comfortable saying this is going to be a winnable game for UAlbany in four years.

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff is a UAlbany alum. Not sure if that would have helped get this game on the schedule.

 

Quality home opponent. Too bad the students won't be here but it should hopefully attract some locals.

 

It is amazing this guy started his coaching career as a student assistant under Sauers. Doc could have easily been the guy that got the ball rolling on this one.

Offer out to Michael Steadman

 

http://verbalcommits.com/players/michael-steadman

6-10? And not one dunk in the highlight clips. Hmmmmmm....

Winning is always a big part of the equation. He won a national title, became their all-time leading scorer and had two head-to-head wins against Fields. I think it was a no-brainer. If Ohio State won the title, I think Fields would have won it.

Bring ponchos. Not umbrellas (as they aren't allowed inside the stadium as per NCAA rules).

The way I look at it. If it rains, it rains. Who cares? Drink in the parking lots and be merry. Embrace the environment. Either way. Make North Carolina uncomfortable.

Weather report turning for the better so far. Way to early to tell, but I like the way it is trending now.

 

weather.com now shows partly sunny, High of 72, low of 52, light winds, and only a 10% chance of precip.

 

so much better than what it showed yesterday. If the trend continues it could be an extremely nice day. That would be amazing for the game!

What weather are you looking at? Albany, GA? I am seeing 100% chance of rain right now. LOL

UAlbany probably never anticipated drawing these kinds of crowds for lacrosse. The athletic department will need to invest in a taller netting so they can make these seats on the berm available for bigger events (earn more revenue as well). I am just amazed that we can say we hosted both Maryland and North Carolina in the same season. Hopefully, these schools will want to come back during the regular season in future years. If we can draw 5,000+ for these games, while they would only draw 2,000, I think that says a lot. I am sure Hopkins will come to UAlbany for Marr son's senior season. I would also like to see Duke, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Penn State visit Casey Stadium for Saturday night games in the next few years. Heck, if all these teams can travel to play Denver, they can certainly come to Albany on a regular basis. I think we will need to win a national championship before you see Syracuse suck it up and come to town.

Not sure how the weather will end up for Saturday night, but I would think rainy, windy and colder temps would benefit UAlbany. We have been playing in these conditions all season long. Carolina has been playing in warmer weather.

The netting is there, but only 8 feet high. The purpose of it is to catch some of the shots. There is no way that device would protect people. Care to bet anyone will be sitting on the berm this Saturday night?

Let's use common sense here people. Nobody will be sitting on the berm unless they want to get killed. It is the equivalent of a firing range. The berm will always be closed for lacrosse games.

According to their website, we host St. Bonaventure on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the RACC. Good opportunity for a sellout.

I think they can win this thing. They are playing their best baseball of the season right now and post a 6-4 record against the other teams in the tourney.

I know the America East or UAlbany website usually posts a championship team photo after they win a conference championship.

Has anyone seen one posted anywhere yet????

Is Siena hosting UMass this season??? Isn't this Freeman's senior year there??? I would find it odd that the UMass coaches wouldn't play a senior home game at the Pepsi or RACC for him.

Also, wasn't UMass looking for a home and home series beginning this year? We should jump all over this before our Loudonville rivals do.

For making CBS's annual "One Shining Moment" video montage.

I think someone submitted a letter to the editor in the Times Union a week ago about Albany wearing black uniforms.

Someone told me that Albany is going back to home whites and purple road uniforms for next season.

I think several people will be happy to hear this. I agree that it is time to ditch the black - as the team's third color.

Wishful thinking on the loyalty thing. UAlbany won't be able to pay him enough to keep him long term.

Bottom line > contract length and money will tell the story here. Those two elements will tell you how long he and the university truly want him to stay in Albany.

I think we all know that if Will leads us to another NCAA appearance next season, an A-10 job will be available.

Three straight NCAAs or three NCAAs in 4 years = Big East job.

I could also see Will leaving after one year if a higher-paying job comes available.

Josh Duell???

I think the days of paying our head men's basketball coach $105,000-$130,000/year are over. Albany wanted to move to Division I. Now, they are realizing how big business this is.

Show Will the Money!!!!!