DanesRGood

On 8/31/2021 at 1:34 PM, Dane96 said:

That's a young WR group.  Hopefully they grow up in a hurry! 

On 4/23/2021 at 12:33 PM, UA'08 said:

So much shade in one tweet lol. Gotta do what you gotta do. Simply could have omitted one sentence from that.

 

He's not wrong. lol!

Any WB job rumors?

Interesting bit from the article:

Gattuso said senior running back Karl Mofor is making himself available for the NFL draft. Depending on what happens, Mofor will decide on moving forward or returning to college for a final year of eligibility.

So, has there been any speculation on what happened with Tehoka?

5 hours ago, Clickclack said:

This one stings...the fact that he just went into portal after DK was named and I'm sure he's spoken to him probably means he's gone. Hope I'm wrong. 

 

 

Or maybe DK thought he didn't fit his vision and hinted that he should?  Never know but either way definitely not good.  Nice player. 

56 minutes ago, godanesgo99 said:

Couldn't watch the presser today. Tried to go to the UA website to see if I could watch it "On-Demand"

It seems that who ever runs the video has left the stream going and never ended the feed. All you see now is the podium and the background, music is playing, and it still lists as broadcasting live. If that's the case, it's about as UA as can be LOL. If anyone in the AD is reading this, please end the feed so fans can watch the replay!

It's up.  Press conference doesn't start until 50 minutes into the video.

Came out flat, remained flat.  Gotta light a fire during halftime.

26 minutes ago, GreatDanes06 said:

well this season looks like a waste

They are 1-1. 

JUC is way off.

Posted this in the other thread.  Does anyone know what this means from the article? Naming rights?

The money will pay for 175 new endowed student scholarships, the university’s first endowed internship called the Massry Community Service Fellows, naming gifts to new academic and athletic facilities, and benefiting  the university’s student emergency fund, which has financially supported students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 hours ago, alum73 said:

I don't believe that any of the money in the campaign was ever earmarked for athletics.

NM, posted in the donations article thread.

5 hours ago, jimbo said:

You know more about this than I do, but why don’t we ever seem to run stretch plays...with stretch blocking? Other teams seem to use it with much success. 

I really cannot stand today's read option, almost exclusively shotgun offenses.  Especially when you don't have a running QB.  I miss the i formation with a good lead blocking FB. The zone blocking schemes leave too much up to the RB an QB to read the defense.  I miss a good trap play with a down block and a pulling guard.  

My only problem with the so-called "cancel culture" is most of the times the people who could be offended aren't really offended and it's others who think those people should be offended who are pushing for these changes. There was a poll in the Washington Post a while back that showed 9 out of 10 Native Americans polled were not offended by the Redskins name. I'm not saying that I agree or disagree with any of it.  As Eli said, none of it really effects me so I don't really care much.  I just think sometimes people who are also NOT effected by it are the ones making the biggest stink about it when the people who they feel should be offended aren't offended.  

43 minutes ago, Dane96 said:

He's a pencil pusher, at it's finest...and empty suit at the helm.  Honestly, if it weren't for Cannata, Vives, Gattuso, Marr, Brown...and others...he'd have a shyte department.  He's lucked into fabulous coaches.

No disrespect to Lucious, great guy...but he's not remotely experienced to run this program.  Not a chance.  

I mean, if we are going that route, and I can understand Benson not wanting to keep Iati if he wants a clean break from the current staff...why not go after Brent Wilson.  Brent is 169-44 at Sullivan CC over 7 years. It's super impressive.  He also is the Assistant AD, so he gets the management aspect of the job...and could "understand" Benson.

Brent was a star at Albany, loves the school and area.  He's coached at Albany and North Dakota.  He has experience with JUCOs and that recruiting scene, which will help in the new era of transferring that the NCAA is allowing. His wife is a former star Field Hockey player at UAlbany. 

Oh, and he lead Sullivan to a NCJAA Division 2 #2 National Ranking, something even Will didn't accomplish at Sullivan. He helped helm the transition of Sullivan from NCJAA Division 3 to 2.  He also has won at least 21 games in all 7 seasons.

So, if we are looking to go the "hungry" been at multiple places and multiple levels route, with some tweaks to the current compensation package, and get someone who understands ADEPT management and the new normal with transferring, why not BRENT WILSON.  He bleeds purple and gold, through and through. 

The resume, compared to Lucious....light years better.

I check in on his team every year since he started there.  Think it is great what's he done there and if we can't get an established asst from a big school, I would love to see him get a shot here. 

39 minutes ago, UA'08 said:

Or the budget is depleted as to why they aren’t and can’t pay a $400k a year for a coach.

He said, “We’re going to leave the compensation package, generally, where it is,” Benson said. 

1 hour ago, dslyank said:

Yes. And NO REPLAYS on goals. Hartford today also did not have a replay set-up. Very disappointed in UA and the AMEast/TV; especially with NO fans--least they could do is UP THEIR GAME a bit.

When I complained, I was told to drop it.

Told to drop it? That's some BS.  If the video is terrible than I guess I'll just stop watching and supporting. 

Just watched the replay of the game since I was out last night.  I thought the defense played very well most of the game and the offense was good and bad.  The line worries me a lot.  Hopefully they gel as the season goes on.  Other than one long run, the running game was bad and JUC was under pressure when he didn't get the all out quick. Teams will start to play for the quick passes and he is going to need more time.  Good win though!

Tehoka is amazing.  Scored from his back.  Wish they had replays because that was sick.

Watching on AETV but it won't let me go full screen on multiple browsers.  Anyone else having this issue?

On 3/1/2021 at 10:05 PM, MRSGDG said:

Posting: https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=8585b094d6137054&from=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Is this real? Is this some sort of state mandate? Why would they list this job on there like that?

On 3/2/2021 at 1:23 PM, dslyank said:

SADLY, Sutters is now City Line. OK place but NOT SUTTERS.

Miss that place.  5 of my friends worked there so we got some "good deals" when we went there.  Loved their wings too. 

On 3/2/2021 at 4:15 PM, UAalum72 said:

Wildcat Stadium, Durham, NH

Records: First game for both teams

Last meeting: 11/16/19, Albany won 24-17

Series: UNH leads 5-3

Video: Flofootball (pay)

Radio: WMHT 104.5

Wait, what is this?  Where have I been?  There is going to be a spring football season?  To play for what?  Conference championship?  Sorry pandemic got me all out of sorts and out of touch!

4 minutes ago, UA'08 said:

In the end I’m a fan on the name of the front of the jersey first. I’m already getting that feeling that some here are already hoping he fails with the next hire and are no longer going to support UA athletics. 

I for one hope when the dust settles people will be out there going back to games and supporting the BBall program and new coach. 

I don't think ANYONE here wants the incoming coach to fail.  Some may not be super supportive at first but we all want nothing but success for the program. 

I wonder if WB made is clear in the few chances he got that he wanted to keep his family in Albany and some schools didn't want to waste their time courting him to be their coach.  I know no one at all so this is pure speculation from me an may be way off base. 

19 minutes ago, Dane96 said:

Why don't we delve in on why Benson forced out Brown's lead recruiter...

 

This was a killer.