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OK. I'll take the blunge. UA 23-24 maybe BETTER than a lot of US predicted. Maybe I'm being too optimistic too soon and hope I'm not jinxing UA:  but they can score with pretty much everyone {Atlantic 10 & Big East included & DIII lcc}; they have good offensive depth, so if a player has an off night or half, there are multiple guys who can score the rock; AND the bench has been supportive {even if not spectacular, unlike in previous years when coach goes to the bench, UA does not seem to go into huge scoring droughts, and even gets some point production from bench players.}

Now if the defense can tighten up against NON DIII lcc type teams; WEL HERE'S HOPING 🫣🤩.

11 hours ago, Clickclack said:

Beagle for for now is at the right level for him

Agree 100%. Thought when he entered the portal, it was a bit pre-mature. I was right for once🤪. Still think he is/will be a stand out. Troubles now are he has faced teams with  at least TWO bigs who seem to be able to wear him down. With NO suitable sub he gets beat up, gets in foul trouble and has to play tentative. I am guessing AmEast time he won't be facing the DOUBLE BIGS he has been doing battle with so far??

21 hours ago, Clickclack said:

Just so there is no confusion, my comment was directed at him being the reason for UML's early success. That's it...

Sorry Clack, I misinterpreted your post and actually agree that crediting Iati for massL's success was/is certainly a stretch.

Gave up 85 points mostly in the paint. Only one 3 all day by quin. Easy layup after easy layup. How’s that “a little better defense today?”

On 11/15/2023 at 8:52 PM, Clickclack said:

Yeah that's it...to bad he didn't help when he was here. 

Iati scored 1,142 points in his career at UAlbany, leading the Great Danes to two America East Conference Championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances. He was named the 2004 America East Rookie of the Year, and led the nation in minutes played in 2003-04. He graduated as UAlbany's career leader in games played, while also ranking second and sixth, respectively, in three-pointers made and points scored all-time for the Great Danes in Division I play. 

Jon Iati, with the team since 2012, was promoted to associate head coach for the 2017-18 season. He helped UAlbany to six consecutive national postseason appearances, including three consecutive America East Championships from 2013-15.

Sorry  your comment is way off base. You are welcome to your opinion of course. But just two reprints from Jon's bio IMHO seem to say the opposite. IMHO Jon's was an amazing asset to UA both as a player and coach. Could site more but not trying to change your mine; like I said your welcome to your opinion.

Pretty sure I read recently that the auto bid has nothing to do with seeding??

Roger Wyland feels lcc should/could win the MACC. Does not say much about the MACC or about Wyland's basketball acumen??🤪

Perfectly happy that brook 0-10; but curious any ideas on how this program collapsed so quickly?? Not that I would ever consider them a FBS power; but the downfall from wherever seems awfully sudden???

12 hours ago, jimbo said:

Little and Reddish need to start performing. 

Reddish pretty much a mystery once again this year. Played hardly or not at all in the second half. Not sure why Little starts, not sure what if anything he adds to this team?? {maybe he just needs to play himself into shape and get some confidence??}

Need another BIG to spell Beagle! Think Newton too small. Would think Filien a better option at least to hold the fort defensively and add senior experience/leadership when Beagle needs a blow or foul trouble?? Maybe throw the seven footer in to at least take up space??

Good first half overall. Missed a # off lay-ups. Should have +50   

2 hours ago, jimbo said:

Their transfer from Pitt was unstoppable

YES:  pretty much beat by one person; that and some key offensive rebounds at critical times by Ford (a couple of times after missed foul shots-no excuse for not getting the defensive rebound after Ford missed a foul shot??)

Are these additions to this years team? Or recruits for 2024-25 season? I don’t get instagram & your post don’t provide any details besides names??

SOSO same old same old.  Or just SOS if you prefer.

17 hours ago, alum73 said:

I'm very disappointed in the lack of discipline after the whistle.  You really have to put the team ahead of your personal feelings.  In a close game it could be the difference. 

While basically I agree more restrain and discipline should have/could have been in order. On the other hand W&M was dishing it out pretty good; as some mentioned the game was very chippy. W&M often would make the first blow and UA got caught & the penalty by retaliating. The problem is if you take the punch out of the fight, you take the "punch" out of the fight. This is ONE tough UA defense, and of course there is a time to back down to avoid a penalty; but also a time to BE TOUGH period.

2024 Roster is on UAlbanySports.com. Missing TJ Sheehan sophomore transfer from Denver. Seems odd that he would transfer again after only a year @ UA? 16g -11as; 4th on team in points last year {not outstanding #s; but offense was pretty awful overall last year 41, 39,,32 then Sheehans 27.}

Anyone know if roster error, injury, transfer?? Do have a number of high potential freshman coming in. Maybe he felt the handwriting on the wall??

In case anyone is interested:  mens & women's soccer did not qualify for their AmEast tournaments. Volleyball is almost certain to NOT make their tournament for the second year in a row {and only the second time in their history.} To even have a remote chance they'd have to beat NH at home Sunday and UMBC on the road next weekend; AND hope NH goes no better than 1 & 3 in their last four. Then some sort of tie breaker would have to go in UA's favor?? I guess their are a couple other scenarios that could get UA in, but even more UNLIKELY than above.

Hopefully football, basketball & lacrosse have turned the corner????????; but pretty much all UA secondary sports continue to decline {including cross country & even track to some extent.}🫣

"sorry" field hockey doing well!

4 hours ago, Eli said:

be simply based on total spend per season ticket

Sorry Eli; think you are totally wrong here. In fact this is exactly how Benson initially set the GDAC program up. Justin Brown with encouragement of a number of us old timers, developed the "Priority" program to insure long time donors, ticket holders and fans got treated equitably.

It took almost three seasons before the program was fully initiated. During that time I sat in cheap seats and walked from a back lot off Western Ave, rather than support Bensons program. In spite of having been a donor AND season ticket holder for almost 40 years at the time {over 50 now} and in spite of contributing considerably more than the minimum GDAC requirement to "The "University Fund", I refused to participate in Benson elites program 

While, I do agree with you that a single total price per seat should be listed; I do not agree that priority locations, parking etc., should be based a "per year" basis. That is simply not fair to long time donor fans.

16 hours ago, McFan said:

Not sure I'm clear on the parking.  If I'm doing only 2 seats my GDAC donation is only $200 (other athletic donations don't count for this)?  But if I have a higher GDAC seeding do I have a shot at Broadview Parking?  I guess it's somewhat clear but I'm a little slow this late in the day.  

I have the same mis-understanding. I am guessing Broadview parking being allocated first to those who pick seats in the gold & Purple areas, thus spending at least $250 on GDAC. Then what's left over priority ranking will determine who else gets into Broadview and who gets bumped into Dutch?

This is NOT exactly how the email explains it. But when I talked to Nate a few weeks back and told him I was probably selecting WHITE seats and hence only paying $200 GDAC, he said my Priority rating would be enough to still get me into Broadview???

I am not positive; but I believe the move is effective 7/1/2024. Merrimack will hence be playing lax in AmEast this winter/spring?

Went to scrimmage vs LIU. QTR SCORES UA listed first:

5-0, 4-6, 1-3, 5-1.  UA 15–LIU 10. 
might have played another qtr or 2; I left after 4th—rain started to pickup??

Cannot offer much else as no rosters available & poor lighting @ Fallon & Old EYES, pretty hard to identify #s & players. Will say this, UA offense looked very good; defense ???. Same old same old? Even though last year offense was more of an issue than defense, as I recall?

I will add, game was very chippy, which was surprising with LIU coaches being former Danes & only a scrimmage, but there were a # of near brawls.

Love to hear from anyone with more info on who did/score/etc; especially info on NEW GUYS. THANKS 

1 hour ago, McFan said:

I'd say it's a few things (and the first three deserve a "thanks Captain Obvious" response):

1. The teams performance in recent years does not get a fan base excited. 

2. The coaches issues (and I'll leave it at that).

3. Playing at HVCC last year, although that should be offset by the buzz of a new arena.

4. Last, but in my mind certainly not least, is the transfer portal.  I see it having it's effect on teams at this level.  There's almost no watching a kid grow.  No way of knowing what to expect from year to year.  Little connection to the players as they are rarely here for more than a few years.  I think winning overcomes some of this but for me it's tough to stay as connected when it's a different set of players every year.  

My prediction/expectation - who knows.  I'm hopeful better than last year and a healthy Neely alone should do that.  Other than that I've got nothing.

Nice post. Not much more needs/can be said at this point! ++

Just now, UAalum72 said:

Love these UNH announcers - "We'd be throwing a shutout except for those two long pass plays"

Wow. These guys are worse than last week. HOMERS+1

10 hours ago, alum73 said:

Premium parking at UNH game is $113. Next lot is $85.  Makes Broadview and Dutch lot bargains. 

I assume that is a SEASON parking pass. The second lot of $85 is only $10 more than UA. Wonder what the individual game day parking prices?

Good effort by the ladies yesterday. I have been unable to attend in person; due to a recent surgery. But have watched the stream for pretty much all games. Should have won yesterday in straight sets. Up 2-0 almost won set 3 but committed 8 service errors 🫣. Pretty much lost focus in set 4; which this team seems to do at times; but played an amazing tie breaker in set 5 in an extremely hard fought set.

Good job ladies!!