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Keep in mind that other schools now know who Will Brown is and you can bet that Jim Calhoun will be talking up Will Brown when ADs of other programs ask him for recommendations.
I really hate to be talking about these possibilities when we should still be rejoicing in the great performance of the GREAT Danes this season. I'm personnaly put further speculation of Will's future on hold. I want to revel in the moment a while longer.
IMHO I can see Will being a lifer. Look at what the school has done with athletics over the last decade, everything from Volleyball to LAX the new football stadium and now UA Basketball. This university is investing allot of money and time into the athletic program and it’s starting to pay off. As they gain more national recognition you’ll see more donors, more ad money etc. This institution has some very big advantages; it’s a state school no different I believe then the likes of Ohio St. etc. Its academic program is growing by leaps and bounds with all the SemiTech and all the research grants etc. This will make them truly a multi faceted institution, one that people in this state will want to support. Will Brown is well aware of what’s going on here and the growth of the institution in all aspects and I think that he has as much to do with the success of the athletic program as any other coach or even the AD. I think he feels pride and looks at his job almost as a father figure who has shepherded this program and wants to make it into something special year in and year out. I heard him today on Wyland and I definitely think that we will see him at the RACC for at least the next 5-10 years. He just seems like a guy who really appreciates the opportunity. When Wyland asked him about his contract situation he stated that the university has been very good to him and loyal, and he let on that he is prepared to do likewise. Infect he stated several times that he is looking to be here for a long time. Not to mention that all he talked about was the future and next year and years to come. Doesn’t sound like a guy who is ready to jump on the next bigger contract to come around. If the RACC does a decent job of packing 3500 - 4000 people game in and game out this year. And close to selling out every game next year I can see them seriously considering either expending it or building a larger facility. If we are packing that many people into the RACC this would mean that the team is doing great, meaning that they are making decent money from tickets and with that many people coming to the game you’ll see an up tic of revenue. With more money coming in I can see them throwing more at Brown and him in turn feeling like this is his program and he stays. The gap between the majors and mid-majors is closing, look at the teams that are in the sweet 16. In my opinion there is more parity in the college basketball world then ever before. If the AE improves or the Danes move to a better conference I can see Will being a lifer. With that being said, there are allot of if’s here. We only had one GREAT season; it still remains to be seen if the University is committed to keeping this going, and if Will Brown is capable of sustaining this momentum. I wouldn’t bet against him.
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Heard Will on Roger Wyland show a short while ago. Will was incredibly positive about UAlbany. Sure sounded like he wants to stay for a long time. He was trying to be very diplomatic in assessing next year's team as he doesn't want to take anything away from this year's team. (That's another thing I like about Will. Though he can be brutally honest, he is at the same time very conscious of other's. He sure does show a lot of maturity.) But he is clearly quite enthusiastic about next year.
Very, very, very, very glad to hear that!!!!!
Will also said that he is looking to be here "for a long time" I was overjoyed to hear him say that. I really think that he might be a lifer!
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I’m back!
I was at the in-laws in VA over the weekend so I haven’t had the chance to congratulate the TEAM! I’m so very proud to cheer for them. What an awesome game!
My in-laws TV broke so I had to go to the campus of JMU and watch the game in the campus center, even though I don’t attend the school. There were probably about 30 people watching the game with me. The whole place was going crazy; they couldn’t believe what UA was doing. Not a single person knew where UA was or even where Albany is located. Not a single person in that room ever heard of us. But they were all jumping and cheering for our team. After the game I was leaving and people were walking out with me and I could overhear the disbelief. People were like “what was that” and where did that team come from? It was awesome! Made me even more proud to be a UA fan. I can’t wait for next season!
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Not for nothing here fellas but I was just thinking about this one...
UConn is just antother state school and we beat a bunch of state schools in the Northeast this year.
New Hampshire
Maine
UMBC
Stony Crook
Binghamton (even though they will not admit to being a state school)
Let's put the icing on the cake and kick some Constitution State ass.
Why can't we open a can of Capitol District Whoop-Ass on another state school?
Food for thought... (or fuel for victory)
I'm down with Brown on this one. Let's go to win!
SSS
With all due respect, UCONN is no New Hampshire, Main, UMBC, Stony Brook or Bing. They shouldn’t even be mentioned in the same sentence. There is no comparison! With that being said, we shouldn't just roll over. Let's give them hell!
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There is no defense for the tone or content of the article. There are students on the Duke, CT, and UCLA campus that wouldn't know a basketball from a soccer ball. Finding them and using them to ridicule the program is not a story. And his trying to capture a negative by writing a story from such a ridiculous angle makes him not a journalist - which he wasn't in his last job in Tampa.
But, I'm a Dane in Tampa, and I know the answers - AND I WILL BE IN PHILLY ON FRIDAY NIGHT !!!
It may not end up the way we want but along the way I think we'll see some huskies bitch slapped and mounted by some Danes.
I'll I gota say is BBBBWWWWHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
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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.....
I'm seriously considering throwing $10 down on UA. What if?
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Hell no!!! I have been chuckling all morning while reading the Siena board. I thought they turned a corner with all of their praise this week re: UA, and then I read the Duell threads. Soon, the story will be that Duell transferred because he wanted better competition and playing against weak ass post players like B. Wilson just wasnt going to help his NBA aspirations. Then it will go something like "Please, even if the AD's signed off on Duell sitting out for a year instead of two, Duell would never go to UA. What has UA done, won one Conference title. Big deal, the AE was weak this year. Fantastic, boast you are the best team from a Conference whose RPI is 34."
D96 or Bob87 replying: "Hey, morons, get your facts straight, we have a 119 RPI and a conference rating of 27. So what, the conference had a down year...but you cant deny that UA and Brown are on the way up. Dont let those facts dampen your argument."
Gorvy replies: "GO KILL YOURSELF, LOSERS. Albany coudlnt beat Lansingburgh's girls team. Mari Warner would give you the game plan and you'd still lose. SIENA IS THE GREATEST. WE DESTROYED YOU AT THE PEPSI...and we were having a down year. We OWN YOU!"
Patch replies: "OWNED...you guys beat us in OT. Plus, look at all the solid recruits coming in the AE."
SienaARCtech replies: "TONY, ban Patch...he is stating fact...I dont like it, and my skirt is too tight.
TONY Replies: "I refer you all to the top of the message board. Remember, unless you can find my 20k bucks, I will ban you if you say anything to the contrary of "SIENA and G-D have a close relationship. We are the best. DUELL is going to light up UA like Gallup did to us."
Gotta question the degree from Loudonville C.C.
Disclaimer: All events are fictional, however names are real. Though fictional, the author best tried to incapsulate (sp?) the attitude of the masses. Josh Duell, though represented here in a light to further the author's disdain for certain fans, is a fantastic Capital District product.
Actually a pretty funny post
As far as Josh Duell goes, I don’t think any Siena fans are under any illusions that Josh will be some sort of ALL MAAC player, but he does have some size and can shoot, he should be a solid role player for Siena ( if he comes to Siena) I’m kind of surprised he didn’t choose Albany, at your level you would have got more minutes, probably the two year waiting period, or maybe he just likes the Pepsi
SienaTony,
Since I’m kind of new here and you don’t post that often, I just wanted to say, good to see you here. I enjoy the Siena board that you run, so as far as I’m concerned you are welcome here anytime to stir up some fun.
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Oh!!!! Did anyone watch the incident where Allen got pocked in the eye. Man, I almost lost my breakfest!!!
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Hell no!!! I have been chuckling all morning while reading the Siena board. I thought they turned a corner with all of their praise this week re: UA, and then I read the Duell threads. Soon, the story will be that Duell transferred because he wanted better competition and playing against weak ass post players like B. Wilson just wasnt going to help his NBA aspirations. Then it will go something like "Please, even if the AD's signed off on Duell sitting out for a year instead of two, Duell would never go to UA. What has UA done, won one Conference title. Big deal, the AE was weak this year. Fantastic, boast you are the best team from a Conference whose RPI is 34."
D96 or Bob87 replying: "Hey, morons, get your facts straight, we have a 119 RPI and a conference rating of 27. So what, the conference had a down year...but you cant deny that UA and Brown are on the way up. Dont let those facts dampen your argument."
Gorvy replies: "GO KILL YOURSELF, LOSERS. Albany coudlnt beat Lansingburgh's girls team. Mari Warner would give you the game plan and you'd still lose. SIENA IS THE GREATEST. WE DESTROYED YOU AT THE PEPSI...and we were having a down year. We OWN YOU!"
Patch replies: "OWNED...you guys beat us in OT. Plus, look at all the solid recruits coming in the AE."
SienaARCtech replies: "TONY, ban Patch...he is stating fact...I dont like it, and my skirt is too tight.
TONY Replies: "I refer you all to the top of the message board. Remember, unless you can find my 20k bucks, I will ban you if you say anything to the contrary of "SIENA and G-D have a close relationship. We are the best. DUELL is going to light up UA like Gallup did to us."
Gotta question the degree from Loudonville C.C.
Disclaimer: All events are fictional, however names are real. Though fictional, the author best tried to incapsulate (sp?) the attitude of the masses. Josh Duell, though represented here in a light to further the author's disdain for certain fans, is a fantastic Capital District product.
You had me laughing! They can have Duell! I don't want him!
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Hey guys,
I would have to doubt Duell goes to UA. If he does, both our AD's have to sign a waiver for him to only sit out one year or he will lose one year if that doesn't happen.
Duell has some ins at Siena...he dates Mick Doemel's sister and apparently his family is close with an assistant there. Nothing is definative however.
Would Duell transferring to Loundonville be dependent on Fran staying there
Comeon, this one is a no brainer! Close to home, he could actually live at home. In-state tuition, no room and board. Granted, he is on a schol. at UVM but they could offer him one for his senior year. Financing doesn't make sence, but logistically it would be a great move. Local fan base, on and on and on.......I see no way he comes to UA, I'm not even sure I want him. He would have to give up at least a year and most likelly two years of eligibility. His AD in UVM would find it easier to sign a waiver if he was going to the MAAC rather then AU (AE team). Not to mention they guy had a pretty serious injury, he had a down year. His specialty is 3-point shooting and he only hit for 31%. Isn't terribly mobile or agile. I'd rather spend the scholorship somewhere else, rather then have a guy sit on the bench at least a year and possibly more. If he was a real blue chipper then perhaps, but not on Josh. Just my 2 cents!!
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Here are a few quick limiting factors I see (some short term/some long term):
1 - No real arena - not many recruits are going to want to play half the season in the RACC even if it is really good atmosphere when it is sold out.
2 - No real fan base - more of a short term problem that is in the process of fixing itself, but right now we have sold out the RACC a whopping 2 times and big time recruits like the spot light and would want more then the few 100 that come to most home games. It might take another year or two until we can prove otherwise.
3 - The administration - generally I have been a large fan of Dr. McElroy and President Hall, but I think that this year and the contract situation (which will hopefully be resolved in the next 1-2 weeks) could really turn off some recruits. It is well known that recruits come to a school because of the coach, and until the Administration shows true long-term support of Coach Brown it may be hard to convince recruits that he will be there all 4-5 years of they NCAA career.
4 - Conference competion - again, a problem that will fix itself over time but you can not become a power house playing in the AE, this year it posed a good level of competition, but when our best competition is an overperforming New Hampsire it is hard to build a solid reputation. You get good by beating good teams and we have yet to do that. But as I said this will fix itself with time as the program grows.
I know some of these are problems that will be fixed as the program takes its baby steps before towards become a true national program (I hope). Guess you have to make a lay-up before you can slam dunk.
Either way the program has made huge strides since I joined the UA family in 2000 and if we keep up this pace the future is very very bright.
1) I agree with your assessment that we don’t really have a real arena. The RACC is nice, but its no Pepsi or even Event Center in Bing. I think this point hinges squarely on the fan support. If we start to consistently sell out the RACC then perhaps the administration will consider throwing their support behind a new building.
2) As the program continues to be solid from year to year, I agree this will take care of itself.
3) I don’t know much about the Administration running UA, so I can’t really speak on this point. But I am perplexed at the long time it is taking to lock up Brown. What is the wait??
4) I really think that the SUNY schools are sleeping giants in the AE. Bing has a very bright future as does UA. I also think that SB will be the most improved team next year. Not to mention the non-SUNY schools like UVM and BU have been solid for a very long time, and will be back in the coming years. The AE as a whole should improve over the next few years, and be a stronger overall conference.
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Thanks for the link to the graphs. It looks like the budget for athletics has been growing at a healthy clip. Basketball income should substantially increase this year. How much will the school pocket for playing in the NCAA's?
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I’m always wondering about the finances at UAlabany and the limiting factors that would prevent this program from growing even larger. What would be some limiting factors that would prevent UA to grow into a “true” powerhouse? How big of an issue is money/financing? Where does the athletic program get its money? How is the budget distributed etc. Is the biggest limiting factor the AD???? Lets discuss what we think will be the factors that will limit the growth of this program or let it blossom.
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As Donny Marshall said during the Vermont UA telecast , UA can play up tempo ,a half court game and spread the floor because of it's 3 point shooters. Albany can play the same type of game Villanova used to beat UCONN. In addition, although he is not an NBA prospect , Zoellner can take up space and contest Armstrong and Boone. He may even be able to get some points inside to allow the Danes shooters more room and time. As stated in another thread , Brent Wilson with his agility and mobility can limit Rudy Gay (in a best case scenario).
Since the Danes have 6 guards who can make the 3, a winning scenario would have to include great games by our guards including a high percentage from 3, along with the aforementioned front court play. Another factor that may help UA is UCONN is looking way ahead to the final four. They already believe they can mail it in until the regional final.
As much as I wish it to be so! There is no way we get past UCONN, if they even play at 60 percent we are dead. They are just to big, to fast and to deep for us to compete with. I'm looking for this to be a way to advertise our program on another nationally televised game. And bring some more great recruits in here. Go Danes...
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When are the first games going to be played? And when would AU play? Is the schedule out, if not, when? Thanks guys!
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It is nice to be ahead of the crowd.
Guys,
I hear you, but I'm not an alum nor did I ever go to the school. When they were bad a few years back I didn't even know they existed. Started following them the end of last season and then this year it just took of. I wish I had my season tix to....now I have to compete with everyone else to get them.....But I'm a life'r from this point on!!!
Hey, if you've been following them this year your ahead of the game too. Seats will be tougher, but you'll have no problem getting chairbacks. And in my opinion you want to be up a little bit anyway. Better view of the whole court.
Today's game was my 8th or 9th of the season, I intend to be one of the first people inline to get my season tix for next year. Just like I was the 4th person inline last Tuesday to get my tix for this game. Go Danes!!!!!!
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Guys,
I hear you, but I'm not an alum nor did I ever go to the school. When they were bad a few years back I didn't even know they existed. Started following them the end of last season and then this year it just took of. I wish I had my season tix to....now I have to compete with everyone else to get them.....But I'm a life'r from this point on!!!
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Well the website is not being nice and wont let me put the pics up...so if you want to see the picks of today go to http://community.webshots.com/album/548427148RtNTUG
Enjoy
Thanks Danes84!!!! Looks awsome.
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Coach on Murph
in Winter Sports-Danes Hoops, Track
Posted · Edited by bosiydid
Coach is on Murph, he said that he was on the phone right after the game calling some kids (recruits) and that they have allot of kids in the mix for that last scholarship. It sure looks like they will be using that last scholarship this year.
When asked the question, when will we hear word of a new contract. He stated that hopefully something will be completed within the next week. Will stated that he will be gone over the next few days on the recruiting trail. I bet we hear something beggining of next week.