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Here we go 'Cats!!
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Originally posted by HockeyRef View PostThis post reminds me of the "We Are Marshall" story...on skates. What's the phrase "desperate times call for desperate measures" and WEIT to get players that have potential as early as possible like Maass amd Gildon are worth the risk! Obviously not all recruits would go this route.Live Free or Die!!
Miami University '03
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Originally posted by Chuck Murray View PostIn another fitting moment of incredible irony, the UNH Hockey program spent last weekend feting the man who has steered them through the better part of the last three decades, hand-picking a late season weekend homestand against very beatable conference opposition ... and somehow managed to (barely) eke out a late tie in the second game to avoid total embarrassment (Umile-ation, perhaps?). There's no party like a "Marty Party", eh? Anyway, this epic Shakespearian tragedy in the making goes from dismay to disaster, and now with the Black Bears knocking at the door, WIS stumbles out of hibernation in a punch-drunk stupor, waiting for this really bad movie to mercifully end, as we present our latest prognostications in this latest "Is It (Officially) Over Yet?" edition of "Umile's Last Stand - The _____ for 600".
"Umile's Last Stand - The Chase for 600"
Coach Umile's current career wins total: 596
Wins Remaining to NRN (Next Round Number): 4
Games Remaining (plus 2 min. MBPBEGAM games): 6
Win Pct. Required to Hit Target: 66.7%
WIS Estimated Likelihood of Success: 25%
2017/2018 Cupcake Conversion Ratio (CCR): 6/17 (35.3%)
A winless home weekend against *powerhouse* UVM tells you all you need to know about The State of the (Wildcat) Nation right now, as things are looking mighty grim for Coach's chances to get to the NRN, and a last place finish is seemingly more likely than what is now a virtually necessary series win in the MBPBEGAM round of the HE Tourney. And even that might not be enough, unless the 'Cats can make some hay tonight and later this week(end). Two winnable games for sure ... but you gotta think the view of the Mildcats from the perspectives of Orono and North Andover is looking mighty sugary right now. You'd like to think there's no way - NO WAY - UNH can't find at least one win in these two upcoming games. But somehow I see another loss and another tie, and the Quest - which is now a Chase - could soon turn into an out-and-out Desperate Scramble by Friday night ...
Predictions:
Wednesday: @ UNH 1 UMaine 1
Friday: @ Merrimack 4 UNH 2
NEXT (LAST?) CUPCAKE ON THE SHELF: TBD in the MBPBEGAM round of the "playoffs"
COMING ATTRACTIONS - THE GRASSO REDSHIRT NUMBER (GRSN)
Once we're done with the regular season, we'll turn our attention to the MBPBEGAM round of the HE "playoffs", and the GRSN - not to be confused with the NRN. This was brought to the fore by Dan regarding the prospects of Patrick Grasso's potentially lost season, and the chances he'll be allowed a "medical redshirt". A minimum of six (6) post-season games will be necessary for Grasso's 2017/2018 season not to become a total loss. So the Grasso Red Shirt Number sits at a 40 game UNH slate. The WIS panel has again slightly downgraded Grasso's chances of following in the career path of the great Tommy Nolan to be Slim to None, and Slim Just Finished Packing After Saturday Night's Scoreless OT. We'll revisit this assessment periodically as things progress.
FOXHOLE CHALLENGE - US AGAINST THE WORLD (in honor of Felger's dopey penguin)
Us 1
The World 10
To seek the man whose pointing hand
The giant step unfolds
With guidance from the curving path
That churns up into stone
If one bell should ring
In celebration for a king
So fast the heart should beat
As proud the head with heavy feetUNH Hockey: You can check out any time you like but you can never leave!
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Originally posted by Dan View PostBoy do I love that movie! The ending. When they mention that the following week they get their doors blown off by Miami U's third stringers, 66-6. Tears of joy. Every time...Here we go 'Cats!!
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Originally posted by e.cat View PostWill you take a 9-iron to the DU bobblehead if the NRN is not achieved? Or is the bobblehead securely placed for all to see at the WIS estate in Effingham?Last edited by HockeyRef; 02-14-2018, 01:43 PM.Here we go 'Cats!!
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Originally posted by Nick Papagiorgio View PostJeez guys you got him to "commit" unofficially to UNH too? Admissions again?The Souza record:
15-16 10th place
16-17 10th place
17-18 11th place
18-19 8th place
19-20 9th place
20-21 10th place
21-22 9th place
22-23 10th place
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Originally posted by HockeyRef View Post6-0-3...that's what we are against the Black Bears in the past 9 games; all due to Danny T's dynamic, acrobatic saves (and, some luck I suppose) along with TyK's prowess. What will we do tonight at the annual "White out the Whitt" game? Hopefully hear this ALOT tonight!
SIEVE...YOU (know the rest )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiCIGdgu8yk
Seeing how the game is tonight, on a Wednesday, on VD day (health teacher insider joke), hopefully the students/fans will show up. Apparantly the game was scheduled for January when the students weren't here, so, somehow, it was rescheduled to tonight. DT, and a few other teammates were out in force on campus yesterday giving out tickets so here's hoping UNH shows up (team too) in force, Swayman or no Swayman.
Go 'Cats BEAT MAINE!!!
My prediction in the MBPBEGAM round contest for the Cats going to Orono still in play. :-)
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Originally posted by Snively65 View PostI am thinking 3-3 tie tonight (I would go with 3.5-3.5 tie, but goal fractions not allowed).
My prediction in the MBPBEGAM round contest for the Cats going to Orono still in play. :-)Here we go 'Cats!!
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Originally posted by e.cat View PostWill you take a 9-iron to the DU bobblehead if the NRN is not achieved? Or is the bobblehead securely placed for all to see at the WIS estate in Effingham?
When the going gets tough ... the tough cross their arms defensively and say nothingSworn Enemy of the Perpetually Offended
Montreal Expos Forever ...
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Originally posted by Chuck Murray View PostNot a chance, e.cat. I'm putting that balding tortlenecked beauty up on the fireplace mantle in Effingwoods.
When the going gets tough ... the tough cross their arms defensively and say nothing
Sorry to conflate Effingham with Effingwoods or vice versa!UNH Hockey: You can check out any time you like but you can never leave!
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Originally posted by HockeyRef View PostHe doesn't have it...yet. Jeeze e.cat don't encourage him lol. Being the "Don" of uscho fan forum I think he would find more creative things...I'm sure Chuck has watched all of the episodes of The Sooranos and can recite "The God Father" word for word...😉UNH Hockey: You can check out any time you like but you can never leave!
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Originally posted by Chuck Murray View PostNot a chance, e.cat. I'm putting that balding tortlenecked beauty up on the fireplace mantle in Effingwoods.
When the going gets tough ... the tough cross their arms defensively and say nothingHere we go 'Cats!!
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