RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

With one ear since I was on the phone. Both coaches were careful to say great things about each other's team.

No revelations? Shocker. Did Kenny make a prediction?

[Ralph Baer]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

No revelations? Shocker. Did Kenny make a prediction?

If he did I must have missed it. You can listen to it now http://www.foxsports980.com/cc-common/podcast.html.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

RPI could start them in that direction on Saturday.

I'd rather that direction starts in..... about a month and a week, when the streak falls into when it actually matters.

[Red Cloud]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

Well, I think you can throw out the Maine result. Nobody is ten times better than anybody in D1. The BC win wasn't exactly a total fluke - they grinded out a great, hard-working effort - but let's face it, it doesn't mean they have top-5 potential this year either. St. Lawrence is a team that has enough going for it to win any given game, but I'm not holding my breath for a first-round bye at this point. SLU and RPI are both still question marks in my mind, but RPI at least has some very high-end talent.

The teams I'm giving a decent shot at byes right now are Union, Yale, Cornell, Quinnipiac, RPI, and St. Lawrence (with Colgate on the fence). Those 6 are also the only 6 with records over .500, but I've been impressed enough with them that I could see them putting together a good stretch run.

[Wholin1]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

The show sounded like a lovefest between NL and SA as they said all of the right things about each other. One thing I picked up on is a theme I've mentioned before, and that is when both teams are playing well they can "soften up" visiting travel partners. Unfortunately, that won't be much solace to either team on Saturday night. Also, Union's relatively injury free streak may be no longer the case as Ken Schott blogged that Brian Yanovitch apparently sprained his ankle v. Qpac and may miss Saturday's game.

[UnionHockeyRadio]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

Just as a note, the game on Saturday is officially sold out.

There will be 150 standing room tickets on sale Saturday at 5 p.m.

And of course the game will be available on TWC3.

[TimU]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

The teams I'm giving a decent shot at byes right now are Union, Yale, Cornell, Quinnipiac, RPI, and St. Lawrence (with Colgate on the fence). Those 6 are also the only 6 with records over .500, but I've been impressed enough with them that I could see them putting together a good stretch run.

I'm not disagreeing with you, but if SLU gets a bye then Marsh is Coach of the Year.

[Red Cloud]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

I'm not disagreeing with you, but if SLU gets a bye then Marsh is Coach of the Year.

I've already got him as one of four decent candidates.

[aweise]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

Just as a note, the game on Saturday is officially sold out.

There will be 150 standing room tickets on sale Saturday at 5 p.m.

And of course the game will be available on TWC3.

I don't think I'm going out on any limb by saying this has to be the first time Union has sold out a D-I game over 48 hours in advance.

[GRussinko]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

I don't think I'm going out on any limb by saying this has to be the first time Union has sold out a D-I game over 48 hours in advance.

It was sold out already mid-day yesterday when one of my friends tried to call and get tickets. So make it at least 72 hours.

[NYhockeyguy]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

I don't think I'm going out on any limb by saying this has to be the first time Union has sold out a D-I game over 48 hours in advance.

im glad i got my tickets on monday or tuesday!!! my dad and i will be the ones in sec 1 (i think) in RPI jerseys ringing our bells!

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

I'm not disagreeing with you, but if SLU gets a bye then Marsh is Coach of the Year.

Well, I respect the heck out of the guy as a coach, so it wouldn't surprise me. I don't know enough about the squad to lays odds though...

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

Just as a note, the game on Saturday is officially sold out.

There will be 150 standing room tickets on sale Saturday at 5 p.m.

And of course the game will be available on TWC3.

I'm told that the 150 will be available only AFTER The fire inspector has been handed his bag of money. The building has enough egress issues without adding 150 corpses...errrr...I mean fans.....to the walkways.

I will once again be reluctantly heading into the firetrap that is Itza Messa... I'll be the guy with the Benny Barr jersey on sitting near the Union net. Can you say MALOIK ?

[Wholin1]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

A bit off topic but with the big crowd expected I think it would be great if there was a way of donating at the game to the Red Cross or similar for Haiti relief work. I'm guessing they could raise a lot of money.

[fr joe]

Re: RPI @ Union (1/16): in which Union fans crow about being in 1st and "owning" RPI

A bit off topic but with the big crowd expected I think it would be great if there was a way of donating at the game to the Red Cross or similar for Haiti relief work. I'm guessing they could raise a lot of money.

Excellent idea...