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We used to play that way. Gary Jones, David McCarty, Drew Smith....we need to get back to that.

I could easily make the argument that Drew Smith graduating had as much of an effect on this team's record as any factor.

He was good for four yards on every play, and kept our defense off the field. Of course, I didn't think his graduation would contribute this much to the type of season we just witnessed (especially in terms of win-loss record), but for me it stuck out all season...even though Osbourne is a good back, that had a good year.

...And I suppose Fiacchi regressing didn't help much either. Let's hope that the "Jumpsuit Brigade" is ready to get this program to new levels of excellence.

I think a close loss will draw alot of attention to our Women and those doubters out there will have their eyes opened.

 

Just my opinion.

Purdue is ranked #23 and Duke beat them by over 20. A strong showing would do a lot. Look at what it did for the Vermont men's team.

 

That said, we probably shouldn't overlook the Q. They are a better team than their record.

I guess that I am slightly skeptical that any of today's sports reporters are going to dedicate that much attention to women's basketball to fill out spots 1-25 with due diligence. Still, my doubts have been proven wrong countless times before.

Easy solution is to beat Duke, but like DP said, do not overlook the Q...that is the arguably the best non-Duke opponent left.

A win aganinst Duke or atleast a very strong showing may get the women some AP Top 25 votes, even a loss verse Duke will help their RPI especially because it's on the road.

Do you think the voters will really pay attention to a close loss, or do you think when it comes to deciding who will get their 24th or 25th vote that most of them just look at records?

Women's RPI drops to #68 despite the blemishless record.

Men's RPI has jumped up to #105.

It should be interesting to see how that plays out, but conference play should hurt the RPI less for the women than for the men, because they are playing in a comparatively more competitive league.

And just in time. From the T-U blog NCAA women's regional coming to Times-Union Center in 2015

Sweet...less worry of a coaching defection!

Is Craig not playing tonight?

 

Nice catch. 3 guard line-up: Rosario, Royals, and Coughlin.

No information on Craig in the UA website story...how does a 6'8" woman go missing?

Yo ho ho! 4th place in the mid-major poll!

http://www.collegeinsider.com/womens-mid-major-top-25.php

http://www.ualbanysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=209337739&DB_OEM_ID=15800

Still only one first place vote; Hope that close game with NJIT is quickly forgotten.

Women win a close one tonight, 75-64.

2 double doubles:

Richards 21pt, 11 r; Royals 13 pt, 10a.

No Megan sighting. Bench played a total of 28 of the 200 minutes.

Is Craig not playing tonight?

Nice catch. 3 guard line-up: Rosario, Royals, and Coughlin.

Closer game than expected in Jersey; UA up 43-36 with 16 minutes to go.

Looking at the box, Richards had foul trouble.

Also looking at the box, why doesn't Coach Abe play ANYBODY on the bench?

The fact is they are playing a total schedule of patsies so far, there best win was against Marist who was without their pre season 1st team All MAAC player, if it wasn't for the Marist game the SOS would be closer to 300 then its present 224.

 

Marist SOS is 3 that's why they get so much respect from the voters.

Sorry, I guess I worded that in a confusing manner. I meant to say that "although they are playing a schedule of patsies, that it is not like they are squeezing by in the last minute."

I wish Marist all the health in the world now that the game is behind us!

Look at St Joe's (SOS 18) and Bowling Green's (SOS 132) schedule they each have (I think) 1 vote for the Top 25.

 

UA (SOS 224) will have to start scheduling better if they want National Recognition in the AP Poll.

 

UA should end this season with only 1 maybe 2 losses which should get them in the TOP 5 of the Mid Major poll and then they should start getting votes for the AP Top 25. If they beat Duke they'll open some eyes and pick up votes or if they get to 13-1 they should start drawing attention, right now they haven't even played a team with a winning record.

So true, but it is not like the team is playing patsies and squeezing by in the last minute...this team is winning handily every time.

And while I realize that considering margin of victory could result in teams running up scores, I would have thought that at least one of the writers would have considered the team for a vote by now....Like you said, they might only end up with one or two losses heading into conference play.

Beat Duke and those votes will come!

I wonder what the long term 5-10 year plan looks like...they are paying great money for a coach. Wonder if they are shooting for something more then FCS. This pay scale speaks volumes.

One of the few times when I have heard McElroy mention aspirations for an individual program is when he said he wanted women's basketball to reach an Elite 8.

Personally, I think he should be more vocal about pushing for the progression of all programs, instead of just admiring how one coach is making things grow.

(Of course I might just be hearing only what I want to hear...)

Nice...it is more competitive of a wage than I thought.

There are some really good coaches/programs on the list you provided, '96.

http://www.timesunio...sor-5049709.php

 

A few things:

 

1. Glad Gattusso wants Ford around the program; It's important. I'm not sure Keeler could have handled that situation, and I believe Ford would have felt uncomfortable being "out-and-about" with one of the in-house candidates.

 

2. It's clear to me Keeler has not changed considerably. He seems to be falling out of favor at the MAC schools and the most damning to me is the statement by Ford that he wanted some who put the kids first!

 

3. Glad Ford is truly supporting this hire (he would have publicly no matter what); It's clear to me from his statements that he had considerable input into the decisions.

 

I really think this came down to Coach Rossomondo and Coach Gattusso.

Seems accurate on all accounts.

So, how does $230K "rank" in the world of FCS football?

Speaking of Duke..our game is sandwiched between contests against #1 UConn and #5 Kentucky. Probably the most favorable situation possible.

I was looking a that schedule, hoping Duke might be worn out, or looking ahead...Almost worth a drive down.

Quinnipiac on the 15th should easily be the best remaining regular season home game.

Nice to see Yahoo pick up the feed of Tiana Jo's presser when she signed her NLOI:

http://news.yahoo.com/video/tiana-jo-carter-signs-letter-043717789.html

Interest from Syracuse and Indiana.

She seems very well-spoken and confident; hope she gets to play four years for the coach that recruited her!

#40 RPI...check that: at #49 now. I have no clue how they dropped 9 spots this past day.

#8 in the mid-major Top 25, with a first place vote.

Undefeated at 7-0.

...Still cannot get an AP Top 25 vote.

It is scary to think how many wins this program might end up with in back to back years.

Official Announcement

 

http://www.ualbanysp...DB_OEM_ID=15800

Good write-up; impressive accomplishments.

I had to pause when I read "humility" as a character trait when Dr. McElroy spoke of him; wasn't that the biggest concern with one of the other favorite candidates?

Regarding baseball, getting an unsigned 5th round draft pick here for next year is probably the biggest news in the program's history.

Let's hope he lives up to expectations, then grabs a couple of Cy Young's in MLB, and donates millions to the school...that shouldn't prove too much of a stretch.

Why is it that UA uses its non-con to work out its rotations, but other teams use it to build their RPIs?

 

Like Stony Brook?

 

I don't know..seemed to work pretty well for the team last year.

Fair...very fair.

But maybe a program that has three NCAA bids shouldn't look at Stony Brook as something to emulate...Keep Building!

Why is it that UA uses its non-con to work out its rotations, but other teams use it to build their RPIs?

Not to completely belabor the point, but outside of the players, if I am the Utah coach I am pissed as hell:

""I don't know what they do at Utah, but, obviously, as I have found out, a lot of these guys have never been held accountable for anything on or off the court...."

It needs to be said...it's true...same guys every game lifting the heavy load, the bench has done nothing. One of two things will happen...they will come out with some fire or sulk...

I would have passed on using the press to call out players individually, and by name.

As one fan with one voice...I know what I want...there is the right way to do things and then the risky way to do things...

My vote is high risk, high reward!