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Agreed that it was a nice win. The original information was obtained through the Kent State web-site, which looks to be maintained carefully and very timely and efficient. As for the Kent State team, it looks like they were picked fourth in their conference: 2006 Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Miami 2. Ohio 3. Central Michigan 4. Kent State 5. Ball State 6. Missouri State Not bad considering Miama (13) and Ohio (4) also received votes in the pre-season poll. Nice for the team to go to Ohio and win a game.

FYI- Albany women's field hockey beat Kent State 2-0 today. Link: http://www.kentstatesports.com/index.php?s...hange_well_id=2

LEAP vows to fight the suspension... http://www.bonnersprings.com/section/sports/story/8829 I realize that Lance James may not have done anything wrong, but it is always discouraging when these types of events occur. My fear is that the administration will react harshly, but McElroy does appear to have more faith in Will Brown and his staff (and deservedly so.)

Here's some information on Howard Little's successful run in one of the Chicago-area tournaments... http://www.bonnersprings.com/section/sports/story/8829

FYI this link contains information on some of the sanctions being faced by LEAP due to its "conscious attempt to gain an improper athletic advantage." Lance James is mentioned as an example of LEAP's aggressive approach. http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.../607250343/1002

Good piece. It is not only nice to see video from the summer practices, but it is also nice to receive the personal attention from your network.

Cool. Thank you for the clarification.

Am I missing it, or where is the UAlbany reference?

speaking of University Field, does anyone know if any sketches or models have been produced for the football stadium? I hope the stands will wrap around the field whenever it's built. 15227[/snapback] Athletics Plan 2010 has a blueprint up in the R.A.C.C. just past the box office on the right-hand side. There is no blueprint on the web as of now.

The resurfacing of the wedding-BPG debate reminds me of my fate during the NCAA tournament. Like any Albany student, alum, or fan, I was very excited by the end of year run by the men’s basketball team. The season should have culminated in watching the game versus Connecticut with close friends, but it instead ended with a rehearsal dinner for a wedding in Detroit. To this day I am still not happy I missed the Danes’ efforts that night in Philadelphia. As an out of town guest to my friend’s wedding, I was invited to the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding. With a rental car, I became responsible for taking my friends to the dinner, and opting out was not an option. Throughout the dinner my lady friend kept excitedly calling me to give me updates on the game. Finally, after the telephone calls reached a crescendo in the second half, and my table could tell I would go insane if I stayed at the dinner, I excused myself and drove the five miles to an Applebee’s. Being in Detroit, the second half of the Michigan State game was on, but I watched on the ticker as UConn pulled away. After the MSU game ended, I was treated to about 25 seconds of UAlbany play, which was bittersweet at best. Upset about missing the game, I didn’t feel I could contribute any opinions. One small consolation was that we got to hang around the Bradley team in the Hyatt at the Detroit airport. So, anyways, I have followed the boards anonymously, and now feel ready to contribute. Regarding Siena: As a Yankees fan living in Boston, one of the things that upsets me is that Boston’s baseball fans care almost as much about hating the New York team as they do loving their own team. This type of behavior diminishes the accomplishments of their team and saps energy needed to be fervently dedicated fans to their own players and program. With my contriteness, there will be more opinions to follow….. And if anybody has that DVD of the UConn game, I would love to get a copy (even if it will not quite be the same).

I didn't realize that I was involved in this thread, but since I have been mentioned I should point out that the odds were included in a different thread as a bit of a "Well, isn't that nice" moment. As for UConn, they are the team with all the recent hype, but they do have a tendency to be complacent. After a difficult Big East schedule, including a first round tournament loss, they could be susceptible to as team (Albany) that is more team oriented, and incredibly well coached..... I'll be hammering the point spread, but probably not the money line (even though a win would be awesome).

If you like those odds to get to the Final Four, check these out to win it all.... http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/sto...gene&id=2367350 Albany: 1 sextillion-1. "One sextillion to one," Albany coach Will Brown said. "I don't even know what that is. I guess that's going to be our bulletin board material." If you go by canine nicknames, Albany's Great Danes ought to have the edge over UConn's Huskies. But that's about it for advantages. "Their kids are signing NBA contracts," Brown said. "Our kids are sending out résumés. A 16 is going to beat a one. I don't know if it's going to happen in my lifetime, but it's going to happen."

From one of the on-line websites... 16-Mar ODDS TO WIN WASH DC REGIONAL # To Win the Tournament Odds 1 AIR FORCE (WDCR) +17500 2 ALBANY (WDCR) +300000 3 GEORGE MASON (WDCR) +7500 4 ILLINOIS (WDCR) +600 5 KENTUCKY (WDCR) +2500 6 MICHIGAN ST (WDCR) +1000 7 MURRAY STATE (WDCR) +30000 8 NORTH CAROLINA (WDCR +300 9 SETON HALL (WDCR) +5000 10 TENNESSEE (WDCR) +1000 11 UAB (WDCR) +4000 12 UCONN (WDCR) -120 13 UTAH STATE (WDCR) +17500 14 WASHINGTON (WDCR) +1000 15 WICHITA STATE (WDCR) +5000 16 WINTHROP (WDCR) +50000 $2 makes me a rich man.....

After allowing myself to get caught in the moment, I went back to Boston and receded into my shell. Anyways, it was great to see all of you in Albany, and the next time I will be far more complacent. So, Go Great Danes, and here's to more success.

Interesting article with information on the Albany program, and their rating as a 16: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/sto..._pat&id=2368106

I think the fact that it mentions "firing up bombs for 60 minutes" proves that it is a satirical article that is a weak attempt at humor.... The unsuccessful humorist should have at least researched basketball to know that college games last 40 minutes.

Hello all- In thirty minutes I will start the trek from Boston to Albany, where I will be out of internet access in West Sand Lake. Anyways, I wanted to let you all know that I hope everyone has a great time this weekend, and that I look forward to meeting some of you at the game. I will be in the RACC lot and the Alumni house early Saturday morning. Me- 6'2" with glasses, a Taiwanese girl, and a scruffy brother-in-law....we should be hard to miss. So, as mentioned, I hope to see some of you there, and Go Great Danes!

GO BUY THEM SOME RED BULL TO KEEP THEM UP (plus...they can mix it with Stoli O...oops did I say that?!) 12772[/snapback] Dane96- We all know that Red Bull is a better mixer with some chilled Jaegermeist.... Oh, wait, same mistake.

This is excellent publicity for my alma mater and for the region. Thank you GreatDanes84 for offering this glimpse into the electricity surrounding the school. Your dedication does not go unappreciated.

I know that not every game offers the opportunity, and that it may not be the most politically correct chant, but I love the 'left-right' chant when one of the opposition fouls out. It seems only a few arenas ever use...

One more for good measure... http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/5146706 Albany Ny Notes, Quotes Story Tools: Sports Xchange Posted: 2 days ago --F Brent Wilson was the only Albany player to score in double figures in the team's 67-54 win over New Hampshire. Wilson scored 16 points on 7-8 shooting, while G/F Jason Siggers and F Levi Levine each scored nine. --This is the first time that Albany has reached the America East championship game, and with a record of 20-10, this is the first time the Danes have won 20 games since the 1993-94 season. --QUOTE TO NOTE: "We have been working on getting back to the RACC all season. We know if we continue to play consistently that we can get a championship." -- F Levi Levine, referring to the fact that Albany gets to play the conference championship game on its home floor (the RACC, in Vestal, N.Y.) by virtue of being the tournament's top seed.

Article posted on FoxSports. Nice to see them misstate the venue... http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/teamReport?ca...ype=InsideSlant Team Report: Getting Inside Getting Inside | Notes and Quotes | Roster Report Albany has played like the No. 1 seed so far in the America East tournament, blowing out its first two opponents while charging into the championship game with a whole lot of momentum. The Great Danes beat UMBC, 79-65, in the first round, and New Hampshire, 67-54, in the semifinals, and neither game was as close as the scores might indicate. Albany has been working efficiently on offense and frustrating its opponents on defense, a combination that has led to the best season in school history. But no matter how well the Danes are playing, no one is going to give them the championship. In fact, they're going to have to pry the crown right off of the head of the three-time defending league champion Vermont if they want to advance to the NCAA tournament. Albany shot 57.5 percent from the floor against UMBC and 49.0 percent against New Hampshire, but Vermont will be the toughest test. The Catamounts have the inside players and the size and quickness on the perimeter to stay with Albany. Albany will have one huge advantage in that the game will be played on its home floor in Vestal, N.Y., just one of the perks that come with being the top seed. The Great Danes earned the right to play the championship game at home and now they have to take advantage of it.

That is a pretty cool UAlbany artifact. I can't wait for a couple more years when there is a Brian Lillis New Jersey Nets card.

Is it too early to call dibs on the 36 hours to tip-off post?

A little off the topic of the excitement of the big game on Saturday, but as of now these are the automatic bids, with their RPIs: Gonzaga: 10 UNC Wilmington: 27 Southern Illinois: 31 Wisconsin- Milwaukee: 58 Iona: 62 Murray State: 63 Montana: 71 Winthrop: 72 South Alabama: 73 Penn: 93 Davidson: 99 Belmont: 117 Oral Roberts: 131 Monmouth: 156 Albany is sitting at #128