KingDane

I was listening. What happened at the end of that game. With four seconds to play in a tie game - did Sanders not know the situation and think he needed to foul?

Did the top of the AE beat the bottom of the maac last night? Maybe. Siena points to their injuries. They have very short memories.

Watching McKinley out there...probably the most athletic 5 we've ever had, looks really coordinated and mobile as well not to mentioned bulked up nicely.

 

Maybe this kid can play...

Presidential names have been UA standouts. Keep 'em coming.

In the airport right now on my way to Albany. Here's to another sweet weekend.

It was a gritty game. Solid. PHooley's having a rough start to his season.

Already have tickets

 

Still incredible

 

Can't believe I was there...I follow a lot of sports, I love the Knicks but this for me was the #1 sports moment in my life. Not because the stage was that grand but the emotional attachment to this team, this player, his story...simply amazing.

 

I too, can not believe I was there. Was up from FL for a meeting in Hartford. Drove to Albany hoping we'd be in the final game. And the rest is history.

Will on FOX-980 for an hour today.

http://www.foxsports980.com/onair/rodger-wyland-1777/ua-basketball-head-coach-will-brown-13869441/

 

He's looking for a sub coach against Kentucky. They've got a couple guys (jamal murray of Canada and Humphries of Australia, probable 1st-round draft choices) who decided not to wait until next year and reclassified. Their team managers are honorable mention All-Americans. No other mid-major would play Ky. so Will said we'd play them if 1) we could open at Rupp and 2) we could pick our other major opponent.

 

Not to reveal anything specific, but we'll be back to the Mohegan Sun "in the very near future"

 

Cremo is the most competitive player we've ever had.

 

Fran and Marge McCaffrey will be back for Coaches vs. Cancer this year. Their son's test was clear of cancer this month.

 

He thought with the exempt tourney we could afford to play Oneonta this year, it's possible but not very likely we'll play anther D-III in the future.

Call me dumb, but what is a 'sub coach"

 

 

I'd like to get another BCS team scheduled. Preferably a winnable one, but doubt any of those teams would want to play a three time defending conference champion.

 

I guess "winnable" is somewhat subjective..but what teams do you see as winnable BCS games?

 

Like a wake forest? Or a low level AAC team?

 

We've got a very winnable BCS game against South Florida.

University of South Florida - my backyard. This is going to be great.

UK with an undefeated regular season last year - putting a repeat on the line in game one. I like their guts

 

Looks like Siena is talking to Harvard according to Singelais tweet...if that deal goes down the UA series is probably on pause for a bit. No problem here...4-5 wins against a low major (Patsos words, not mine) is a good way to go out.

 

 

I presume low major LCC would be traveling to Harvard as part od the agreement.

If so, it is a non story and good riddance

 

LCC could be going to Harvard for a basketball game followed the next day with a Lunch and Learn.

 

Since this topic has seemed to have veered officially off-topic...I'll give in. I honestly think we should create an off-topic forum for stuff like this, but I'm not running the forum so whatever.

 

<morning rant>

 

You're missing the point. It will cost them dearly in the big run because of this law. The tickets will still be sold in Indiana for any F4 games etc. However, big businesses are pulling out of plans they had for expansion into Indiana, i.e Salesforce, and a slew of other companies.

 

It's a statement to hit them where it hurts the most - economic expansion, jobs, etc.

 

That is irrelevant. IMO, good riddance. There are many other companies who will move in if they haven't already (Chik-Fil-A, etc.).

 

How come, or rather since when is, diminishing the economic/religious rights of people of one group okay as long as it's in the name of 'progression' of some other groups rights? If we're all about 'rights to the people', then how is this even an issue? It's asinine. It's not like the entire state of Indiana is telling the LGBT community to leave the state, they are just saying, "If one business doesn't want to sell to you, fine...walk down the block and hit up their competitor who is willing to sell to you." The only group this is hurting is the people who refuse to sell to LGBT's...it's hurting THEIR wallets. Religious people in Indiana aren't being violent towards LGBTs. They are simply not accepting their money. In a free enterprise system, how can ANYONE tell someone when and why to sell goods/services? You sell it to whoever you want to sell it to. But no, the LGBT's want everyone to know and scream from the mountain top that it's not fair. It's stupid. Society today, with all of it's 'political correctness', is really something...something ridiculous..

 

There was a family in Oregon a year or two ago who owned a bakery. They refused to make a wedding cake for an LGBT couple. After a battle in court, they were fined $150k and had to close the doors to their business. How on earth is that fair? There was probably a few other bakeries within a 20 mile radius that couple could have gone to. The LGBT community took away their source of income and means of supporting their family. Sure, just like "they can go get another job", LBGT's "can go to another bakery."

 

Ridiculous.

Here's the thing, if you own a business that serves the public then you shouldn't be allowed to discriminate that public in which you serve. Simple as that really. If your religious views are such that you can't bake a cake for someone, then you probably shouldn't own a bakery in the first place.

 

No private business exists in a vacuum.

 

I agree Dog. We have the right to practice our religion, but it does not trump community rights. This is exactly the argument that was used to keep Negroes out of businesses and at the back of the bus. Regardless of my personal feelings, I would hate to see a sign on any store that reads, 'homosexuals not allowed.' The State of Indiana kicked a hornets nest when it did not have to.

I think Will Brown's best course of action is to attend, but make a public statement that clarifies his position of intolerance to any and all discrimination.

Since this topic has seemed to have veered officially off-topic...I'll give in. I honestly think we should create an off-topic forum for stuff like this, but I'm not running the forum so whatever.

 

<morning rant>

 

You're missing the point. It will cost them dearly in the big run because of this law. The tickets will still be sold in Indiana for any F4 games etc. However, big businesses are pulling out of plans they had for expansion into Indiana, i.e Salesforce, and a slew of other companies.

 

It's a statement to hit them where it hurts the most - economic expansion, jobs, etc.

 

That is irrelevant. IMO, good riddance. There are many other companies who will move in if they haven't already (Chik-Fil-A, etc.).

 

How come, or rather since when is, diminishing the economic rights of people of one group okay as long as it's in the name of 'progression' of some other groups rights? If we're all about 'rights to the people', then how is this even an issue? It's asinine. It's not like the entire state of Indiana is telling the LGBT community to leave the state, they are just saying, "If one business doesn't want to sell to you, fine...walk down the block and hit up their competitor who is willing to sell to you." The only group this is hurting is the people who refuse to sell to LGBT's...it's hurting THEIR wallets. Religious people in Indiana aren't being violent towards LGBTs. They are simply not accepting their money. In a free enterprise system, how can ANYONE tell someone when and why to sell goods/services? You sell it to whoever you want to sell it to. But no, the LGBT's want everyone to know and scream from the mountain top that it's not fair. It's stupid. Society today, with all of it's 'political correctness', is really something...something ridiculous..

 

There was a family in Oregon a year or two ago who owned a bakery. They refused to make a wedding cake for an LGBT couple. After a battle in court, they were fined $150k and had to close the doors to their business. How on earth is that fair? There was probably a few other bakeries within a 20 mile radius that couple could have gone to. The LGBT community took away their source of income and means of supporting their family. Sure, just like "they can go get another job", LBGT's "can go to another bakery."

 

Ridiculous.

 

Clearly not the right forum for this - but I agree. If I own a luncheonette in Indiana I can ban Negroes from sitting at my counter. Regarding WB - he should be able to travel to Indiana to attend the games. However, my suggestion is that he comment one way or the other to clarify his decision. He is a coach, but also a teacher - his decision either way, is a teaching moment.

Yeah, not sure how this solves a problem because the GFCC is 4800 seats. If Siena even entertains that concept, their argument about SEFCU being too small is forever gone!

Their argument became forever gone when they decide to play Vermont at Vermont. Seems to be no logic in playing the game in GF. Playing home and home is the best deal they can hope for - and with the growing disparity in talent, that window is closing quickly.

There are D3 schools in the area that might give them a game AND would bring fans to the TUC. And, LCC might pick up a much needed win.

Many thanks to everyone. I loved the ride

For a #3 (OU) seeing two go down today - that is a sphincter tightener. Psychologically I think it divides their concentration more than focuses it.

 

 

1896 and 1999 are the only two years that TWO 14 seeds won in the same tourney.

 

I remember that 1896 game. Pretty sure it was NYU knocking off Brown.

How old are you man...

 

Click - you don't want to know. I can tell you this - I saw Albany beat Siena at Cardinal Mooney HS (or was it Albany beating Cardinal Mooney at Siena HS - one of those two).

Actually there are few on here that know me and I was happy to reconnect at the Stony Brook game last week.

1896 and 1999 are the only two years that TWO 14 seeds won in the same tourney.

I remember that 1896 game. Pretty sure it was NYU knocking off Brown.

An omen perhaps:

#14 UAB beat #3 Iowa State. Longtime VP for Finances at UAB? None other than Richard Margison - UAlbany Hall of Famer and legend.

 

 

#14 NE is down 2 to #3 ND with 32.5 seconds left and ND ball.

 

#3's are beatable!

 

Nevermind, NE turned it over with 2 seconds left. Game. They had a great chance.

 

#12 had two bad turnovers towards the end of the game there. Kid got nervous and was out of control. Feel bad for him.

 

#12 looked bad that entire game

Concerned about full court pressure and beating that. Also some concern about shooting 3s in the high school practice gym and not having a chance to shoot them at the real venue.

But....not really concerned. We've got this one.

http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-basketball/2015/03/18/5-bold-predictions-for-no-3-oklahoma-vs-no-14-albany/

If you are looking for bulletin board material - here it is.

 

Not only did he write the article in the NY Post but then there is this. As my friend said, "EXPOSURE!" This will be seen by MILLIONS of people on news stands in and around NYC today. Just amazing.

 

 

I fear that I am developing a man-crush on Peter. What a great guy.

 

Funny. All of this is so unbelievable. Bringing Jamar into the story, etc. - there have been great times to be a Dane, but this is far and away the best.

And they want to invite us to keep playing in their house ........... um, no mas. Not on my watch.