with SU departure from the MAC approaching quickly, does anyone know if Sus will keep Lyco on the schedule as one of the non conference games? While the rivalry has certainly lost its flair over the past few seasons, its still one of the best rivalries in all of D3... I'd hate to see it go away.. Anyway, if anyone knows, please lemme know
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Region 1 football (New England-ish) / Re: Middle Atlantic Conference
September 16, 2006, 03:29:52 AM #2
Region 1 football (New England-ish) / Re: Middle Atlantic Conference
December 28, 2005, 10:26:22 AM
quote]I never asked that question, however, it is an interesting bit of grist for the mill
sorry lyco80- it was warren's question. It seems like you're still pretty tied into Lyco's program, they planning on staying in the MAC and trying to get back to their level of usual excellence, or are they gonna fold up like good ol SU.
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sorry lyco80- it was warren's question. It seems like you're still pretty tied into Lyco's program, they planning on staying in the MAC and trying to get back to their level of usual excellence, or are they gonna fold up like good ol SU.
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Region 1 football (New England-ish) / Re: Middle Atlantic Conference
December 27, 2005, 05:09:58 PM
Warren-
The comment you are referring to was made in response to Lyco80's explanation about why SU might make a move. The reference of the statement is academically based ..certainly NOT athletically. As I stated earlier, the decision, in my opinion, puts the football program in very grave danger. The recruiting problems associated with playing that schedule and the budget increases just dont add up. I am still very confused by the administrations decision and that is why i came here, I thought people that are closer to the situation would have some insight. As of now, I just see a program that has de-emphasized the football program in lieu of trying to align itself with a higher class of academic institutions. And Lyco80 - in response to your question.. Susquehanna apparently applied for membership to the Centenial Conference and were turned down. Apparently, the discussions with the centenial began as early as last year, where SU was told they would be welcomed... when it came to it, the CC took Juniata and moravian instead... I can't believe that SU wouldnt be @ the top of that list, but that is a discussion for another day i guess.
The comment you are referring to was made in response to Lyco80's explanation about why SU might make a move. The reference of the statement is academically based ..certainly NOT athletically. As I stated earlier, the decision, in my opinion, puts the football program in very grave danger. The recruiting problems associated with playing that schedule and the budget increases just dont add up. I am still very confused by the administrations decision and that is why i came here, I thought people that are closer to the situation would have some insight. As of now, I just see a program that has de-emphasized the football program in lieu of trying to align itself with a higher class of academic institutions. And Lyco80 - in response to your question.. Susquehanna apparently applied for membership to the Centenial Conference and were turned down. Apparently, the discussions with the centenial began as early as last year, where SU was told they would be welcomed... when it came to it, the CC took Juniata and moravian instead... I can't believe that SU wouldnt be @ the top of that list, but that is a discussion for another day i guess.
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Region 1 football (New England-ish) / Re: Middle Atlantic Conference
December 26, 2005, 09:33:38 PM
Lyco80-
That certainly sounds like alot of the information that the alumni are getting out of the school.
As an alumni, I am gritting my teeth and bearing it b/c from your spin, it sounds like it should do the university well in the long run.
As a football player, it is a bit harder to swallow. To answer your question, I graduated in 1992. When we left there, SU was on strong ground. We had come off of 2 championships in 3 years (including a regional title) and finished the 91 season (my senior) #3 in the country. To see that school get all of these unbelievable facilities put in... and get smoked every weekend.. just doesn't sit well w/ alot of the alumni...
What kid is going to attend SU now that they play half there games 8 hours away?.. Alot of parents are very supportive, but that is really stretching it. Recruiting should prove to be a nightmare i would imagine. Add that to a very hefty budget increase, and I am very concerned SU will go the way of some other D3 schools and wind up just dropping football altogether. That would be a shame with the proud tradition that SU has.. Amos Alonzo Stagg once coached there for goodness sake!
Well, anyway, I really appreciate the insightful response. It has actually helped me understand the situation a little better and I guess I have no further recourse but to idly sit by and watch Union and Hobart smack us in the mouth now..... but at least we'll be with 'like' schools.... and we'll improve our rating in U.S. News and World Reports by like 3 spots. If I sound angry and bitter..... it's mostly because I am..
That certainly sounds like alot of the information that the alumni are getting out of the school.
As an alumni, I am gritting my teeth and bearing it b/c from your spin, it sounds like it should do the university well in the long run.
As a football player, it is a bit harder to swallow. To answer your question, I graduated in 1992. When we left there, SU was on strong ground. We had come off of 2 championships in 3 years (including a regional title) and finished the 91 season (my senior) #3 in the country. To see that school get all of these unbelievable facilities put in... and get smoked every weekend.. just doesn't sit well w/ alot of the alumni...
What kid is going to attend SU now that they play half there games 8 hours away?.. Alot of parents are very supportive, but that is really stretching it. Recruiting should prove to be a nightmare i would imagine. Add that to a very hefty budget increase, and I am very concerned SU will go the way of some other D3 schools and wind up just dropping football altogether. That would be a shame with the proud tradition that SU has.. Amos Alonzo Stagg once coached there for goodness sake!
Well, anyway, I really appreciate the insightful response. It has actually helped me understand the situation a little better and I guess I have no further recourse but to idly sit by and watch Union and Hobart smack us in the mouth now..... but at least we'll be with 'like' schools.... and we'll improve our rating in U.S. News and World Reports by like 3 spots. If I sound angry and bitter..... it's mostly because I am..
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Region 1 football (New England-ish) / Re: Middle Atlantic Conference
December 25, 2005, 04:43:40 PM
Im a former Susquehanna player from the old days. The alumni are being fed a lot of BS about why SU changed leagues. I am just wondering, from the people still involved in it... what gives? Why can't SU compete anymore and is it me or does it seem they just sold out and left because they can't win.. even with the best facilities I've ever seen for d3.. please help .
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