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While the noon start on a weekday sucks (especially the morning after a 7 hour bus ride) I see the actual program as a cool thing. College is about education first. If there is something that will get kids excited about doing well in school because they saw a college campus and had fun at a game then that is awesome. Some of the kids might even go home excited and ask their parents to bring them to additional games.

LOL. The TU won't lead to a bigger conference directly, I wasn't trying to imply that, it's just a step in marketing the team and increasing interest

I wasn't at all saying that the TU is a quality rag. LOL. I was just saying that clicking on the UA articles when they are posted shows up in their metrics and stats, which in turn leads to greater advertising revenue for the paper. I have no love for them, and I don't care what their revenue looks like. That said, I do however want them to continue to increase their coverage and keeping pumping out info that most fans won't normally see. More coverage = better chance at adding additional fans = better attendance and region support = more budget for the team = better recruiting and recruits = continued success on the court and hopefully eventually upgrades to sefcu which in turn can lead to a move to a bigger and better conference

I saw Reece, didn't see Travis last night. Thought click was seeing someone else I missed. I hope Travis is doing well. I'm sure we will have more info when the students return for the semester.

Not sure if anyone noticed, but the capital districts resident horse fanatic had been doing a much improved job of writing about this team. There are actually $iena fans complaining about too many UA posts and not enough $iena. I never wanted less $iena, if anything I wanted more $iena (even as a hater). I just wanted more UA coverage. More coverage can equal more informed more rabid fans. I suggest everyone give credit where credit is due. Give them some clicks. Click on the UA posts to show interest. I am thinking it might convince them to keep it up and possibly even give more coverage. Print media is dead, clicks pay the bills and management will push what gets clicks.

Wow what a $iena start. Will Brown laid into Cremo something fierce. I could hear the language from across the gym. I know he was forcing bad shots a few possessions in a row, but he was trying to create. The team needs something right now.

Pep band moved back to the other side? Blah, loved them in the ear of the opponent.

Anyone have any updates on Travis Charles? I know he was on the bench in street clothes for the UMBC game. No one has mentioned if he made the trip to Vermont? I really hope he is feeling better. The bigs seem to be really coming into their own without him, but he showed he could be a great in the post in his limited action. If he could get back into playing shape he could be a monster come the end of the regular season and in the playoffs. That said, if he could qualify for a medical red shirt, it might be nice having him for 2 more years if the eligibility is there.

Awesome for Mike. Many people were saying that he was ahead of Sam when comparing the end of each players sophomore seasons. Am I the only one looking forward to watching him bang around with Warney?

Albany MBB makes its first appearance of the season in the mid-major top 25 at #25 SBU at #32

Wish I could make it. Haven't been to Patrick in years. Although that place sucks for opposing teams, it can be a fun spot to watch a game. Unfortunately I'll be trying to watch on my phone during time outs of my sons game. I wonder which game I'll pay more attention to: the one I am coaching or the UA game, lol

I guess you are right as far as official announcements from the school, but multiple websites show him as committed and he does us the UA logo on his twitter feed. I am guessing that it is offical, but you are right - until the university puts out a press release anything can happen. Thank you for confirming he isn't on campus. I know people were questioning that earlier in this thread. That's too bad on Brown. He seemed like a great kid on and off the court from all accounts I heard. I guess I was hoping he left for the season for some personal reason but could be back. Not that I was hoping he had a personal reason, more hoping that he would get to play for UA and we would get to see what he can do.

BJ Jenkins was announced. Not sure if he is on campus now, but he is sitting out a year and should join the team for next season. The America East board has posted that Lamont Walker a JUCO transfer has committed to Albany over the holiday break as well, but it isn't on verbal committs yet. Then add red shirted McKinley and that looks like a strong incoming class. From discussions above, I assume that leaves anywhere from 1-3 slots left, depending on if Travis Charles returns (I hope so and have seen nothing otherwise, especially with him on the bench on Wednesday night) and what happens with Chas Brown. I don't know if he left the program for good or if it was just a temporary leave.

And llko, that free throw you are mentioning made me laugh as well. You yelled at just the right moment where I am convinced that you made an impact. One of the worst free throws I have seen at the D1 level. Can't even call it a brick. It was long and wide and had a weird bounce of the backboard and rim. An airball would have been better.

LOL. If you are who I think you are, I am just a few (maybe 2?) rows behind you a little closer to center court (by a few seats). I don't normally raise my voice and yell at the refs that much, because I sometimes have my 9 or 6 year old with me, but on a school night I normally bring a friend and last night was so bad I couldn't help myself. Could be where you sit? I got to listen to llko singing "One Way" all game to keep it exciting

Crowd was pretty electric. I'm hoping the locals that came to see Wincowski vs Cremo and Stire for their first UA experience enjoyed it and come back for more games. I still can't get over how bad the refs were. At least yelling at the refs was fun. So many missed travel calls (on both sides) weird no calls one second followed by a ticky tacky foul. Still think there should have been a flagrant on Lyles after the Cremo steal. Seeing Singletary get called in a fouls when he wasn't even close to the play. Weird charge calls. Just disgusting. Hopefully we don't see those guys anytime soon.

It looks like Charles is on the bench, yes. It looks like he lost about 20 lbs too.

Does anyone know how many scholarships are open for next year? Is there 3, 4, or 5? We know that Hooley, Singletary, and Sanders lose eligibility. I hope that Travis Charles will be back as i feel he could be a beast come the end of AE play and in the playoffs, and I guess Chaz Brown wont be back. I will guess there are 4? With Jenkins and Walker, I guess there are 2 more? I am still rooting for Jakub Mijakowski will sign. I know people who met the family and they seem great. The kid seems to be able to shoot from anywhere on the court and at 6-8 he could be a star in the AE if not immediate impact like Cremo. I assume he will go higher, but I have to assume that Albany looks attractive to any recruit that isn't going to a top 25 team.

Seems to be a recurring theme this year. Luckily the team was able to hold on... From the Cornell article above: Cornell used its pressure defense to make the Great Danes uncomfortable throughout the night, forcing 17 turnovers and holding Albany without a field goal over the game's final 6:13. The rally came just a bit too late.

Looking at the stats on ESPN, it looks like a decent game. A couple things stand out for me though... Singletary with only 2 points? No minutes for Jamir Andrews? Did I miss something there? Nice to see Nichols getting some minutes. I couldn't watch or listen... We're there any updates on Travis Charles condition?

Blah Blah - $9.95? Any BPFans going to the game? Install Periscope on your phone and broadcast it for free If you do it, let me know your username so I can follow...

Not sure when Hooley grew the beard back, but I am crediting that with his shots going in tonight. Maybe it was a few games ago, but I didn't notice before today.

Board has been quiet lately, so I figured I would comment in this thread. Anyone have any info on this game? Is it streaming anywhere? SF(NYBKN) is 4-8 so far on the season and plays in the NEC. They lost their last game to St. Peters. For similar opponents they lost to NJIT 92-86, and beat Hartford 74-67. I guess it should be a decent test since it is on the road?

I didn't make last night's game due to the death of a friend, but my wife and kids went. I watched most of the game on my tablet. The stands looked darker than they did in the St. Francis game. During that game they left one light on over the non-chair back seats on each sideline. I personally liked it that way. Seemed darker yesterday. Anyone go to both games?

Crowd may not be that bad, they gave all fans that stayed to the end of the St. Francis game after the fire drill a voucher for 2 free tickets to this game. I know I am bringing a few people that will be in town in addition to my season tickets.