Empire 8

[postup101]

I just got back from having a delicious bowl of Chili at my local Quiznos, complete with a homemade bread bowl. While eating lunch I thought about my future involvement here on the Empire 8 message board.

It is quite evident to me that the social acceptance on this board is predicated on the particularly institution that one supports. If one associates them self with a bottom feeding institution, the chances of acceptance is low no matter what is said. Where as if one associates them self with a more successful institution, the chances of acceptance is higher no matter what is said. This practice I am calling "team profiling".

This phenomenon is currently a national epidemic plaguing many successful message boards, like D3hoops.com. Many message boards have reported a decrease in new posters sign ups and participation. This poses a huge problem as many message boards rely on the internet traffic to keep there advertisers happy. D3hoops is no different.

In an effort to be a pioneer and combat this national epidemic, I am officially announcing my new role on D3hoops as internal lobbyist. Over the next couple of days I will be laying out my agenda and goals. I am expecting a significant amount of push back, but that is too be expected

Stay tuned...

[superman57]

post up you really are on crack....Ithaca and Fisher posters really don't have much nice to say about each other...and just about everyone else hates the fisher posters....and then their is clear who every once in a while makes a stupid comment but over is a good representation of Utica...just make good comments and don't be a homer and you'll be fine...read over your posts and you'll understand

[AUPepBand]

Pep proposes that the phenomenon plaguing posting participants pioneering powerful posts promoting poor programs perhaps produces paranoia.

[AUPepBand]

Can anyone guess what AUPepBand's favorite letter of the alphabet might be?

[FisherDynasty]

wow this board is gotten pretty immature the last few hours. Post what has been said before 'are you on crack'? I can't even begin to try to imagine how much of a dork you must be in person, oh my. Anyways, can we keep the talk to basketball, guys havn't you learned to ignore him by now, its not even worth the response.  that being said, any good games coming up before the weekend?

[gobombers15]

Can anyone guess what AUPepBand's favorite letter of the alphabet might be?

A?

Man, I love MadHawk.

[superman57]

pep must really like to p


ha who really takes this site seriously...to think about it at lunch time...I always think about it while I'm supossed to be working or something like that...Lunch is when I talk to friends or in postup's world the imaginary people that sit on his shoulder

[JQV]

The Chairman has been on extended hiatus but came up for air long enough to catch this recent discussion.  It is the chairman's perception that all E8 fans, in both football and basketball, think they and their team are getting slighted by all the rest of the fans.

On a basketball note:  The Chairman is getting very excited about this crop of Sophomores playing for the Bombers...

[UCgrad45]

The reality is that this board is divided into two societies:

"In Cast" --> (People who associate with Fisher, Utica, Ithaca, RIT, Naz, Alfred)

"Out Cast" --> (People who associate with Hartwick, Elmira)

Whatever I post, no matter what I say, is met with instantaneous rejection, disrespect, and a condescending tone. I don't appreciate this vicious, borderline hazing, and disrespectful treatment

I respect everyone on this board and what they have to say. However,  I am not getting this same respect in return. I may not agree with everything that is said here, but I am HIGHLY respectful. Most of you may not agree with I have to say, but at least respect my opinion. If you oppose my post, please gladly offer your detailed justification.

I DEMAND to be treated the SAME WAY whether Hartwick is in first place or last place. Please NO "Team" Profiling. All of you respect each other, please respect me the same way.

You can't be serious. We love elmira.

[Caz Bombers]

The reality is that this board is divided into two societies:

"In Cast" --> (People who associate with Fisher, Utica, Ithaca, RIT, Naz, Alfred)

"Out Cast" --> (People who associate with Hartwick, Elmira)

Whatever I post, no matter what I say, is met with instantaneous rejection, disrespect, and a condescending tone. I don't appreciate this vicious, borderline hazing, and disrespectful treatment

I respect everyone on this board and what they have to say. However,  I am not getting this same respect in return. I may not agree with everything that is said here, but I am HIGHLY respectful. Most of you may not agree with I have to say, but at least respect my opinion. If you oppose my post, please gladly offer your detailed justification.

I DEMAND to be treated the SAME WAY whether Hartwick is in first place or last place. Please NO "Team" Profiling. All of you respect each other, please respect me the same way.

You can't be serious. We love elmira.

Who doesn't love two automatic Ws on their schedule every year?

btw, MadHawk, I DEMAND...that you grow a pair, sweetheart.

[sjfcards]

wow...what is all this talk of hate and respect. come on boys...

Ithaca posters hate Fisher posters because Fisher has found a way to beat them in Football and baksetball recently..and Fisher fans always jab at them for it.

Fisher posters hate Ithaca posters, and jab at them all the time, because they beat everybody at everything...and we have to pounce when we can.

everyone is going to have a problem with other teams posters because they are posting against their team by defination. Postup, no one is outcasting you because you like Hartwick. We are outcasting you because no one takes you seriously because of the unrealistic things you say.

Lets all move on...from here on I love Ithaca, RIT, and all the other teams in the league...how about we talk about the basketball.

Now seriously...what do people honestly think the chances of Hartwick beating Utica tomorrow? I give it about a 5% chance, maybe 10% if Coco goes crazy and scores a million points or something. Does anybody else play tomorrow?

[dewcrew88]

I just got back from having a delicious bowl of Chili at my local Quiznos, complete with a homemade bread bowl. While eating lunch I thought about my future involvement here on the Empire 8 message board.

It is quite evident to me that the social acceptance on this board is predicated on the particularly institution that one supports. If one associates them self with a bottom feeding institution, the chances of acceptance is low no matter what is said. Where as if one associates them self with a more successful institution, the chances of acceptance is higher no matter what is said. This practice I am calling "team profiling".

This phenomenon is currently a national epidemic plaguing many successful message boards, like D3hoops.com. Many message boards have reported a decrease in new posters sign ups and participation. This poses a huge problem as many message boards rely on the internet traffic to keep there advertisers happy. D3hoops is no different.

In an effort to be a pioneer and combat this national epidemic, I am officially announcing my new role on D3hoops as internal lobbyist. Over the next couple of days I will be laying out my agenda and goals. I am expecting a significant amount of push back, but that is too be expected

Stay tuned...

I will disagree with this statement. This is not only a d3hoops board, but also a d3football board, and I support Utica for both, but mostly football. Am I a homer? A little bit, sure. But I also know that in football, Utica right now is not a great team and hopefully they can progress. Despite my leaning toward a team that isn't playoff material, I am not ridiculed for where my loyalty lies. I think you would get that same feeling from many other posters on d3hoops and d3football.

[sjfcards]

I just got back from having a delicious bowl of Chili at my local Quiznos, complete with a homemade bread bowl. While eating lunch I thought about my future involvement here on the Empire 8 message board.

It is quite evident to me that the social acceptance on this board is predicated on the particularly institution that one supports. If one associates them self with a bottom feeding institution, the chances of acceptance is low no matter what is said. Where as if one associates them self with a more successful institution, the chances of acceptance is higher no matter what is said. This practice I am calling "team profiling".

This phenomenon is currently a national epidemic plaguing many successful message boards, like D3hoops.com. Many message boards have reported a decrease in new posters sign ups and participation. This poses a huge problem as many message boards rely on the internet traffic to keep there advertisers happy. D3hoops is no different.

In an effort to be a pioneer and combat this national epidemic, I am officially announcing my new role on D3hoops as internal lobbyist. Over the next couple of days I will be laying out my agenda and goals. I am expecting a significant amount of push back, but that is too be expected

Stay tuned...

I will disagree with this statement. This is not only a d3hoops board, but also a d3football board, and I support Utica for both, but mostly football. Am I a homer? A little bit, sure. But I also know that in football, Utica right now is not a great team and hopefully they can progress. Despite my leaning toward a team that isn't playoff material, I am not ridiculed for where my loyalty lies. I think you would get that same feeling from many other posters on d3hoops and d3football.

agreed budcrew...It is not the team you cheer for, it is the statements you make.

[AUPepBand]

....yes, and by now everyone on these boards has come to the inevitable conclusion that ALFRED is the best!

[superman57]

so superman is going to start the e8 "Your on Crack award this weeks nominees"

Clearandconceit for

Post up I love it just what I need to read before we come to town and kill you guys again.
You have less than 10% chance of winning pal.
I will concede that you may have the best player in the league.  Looking at what Cocozziello did this weekend is pretty amazing.  75 pts.  I am not sure anyone has done that ever in this league.
But he is only 1 guy and Utica is a TEAM.

See you Tuesday night.  My prediction is that I can leave at halftime and check out the Ithaca OState game too.

We may not lose a game this season in the league.

Postup101 for this statement

This weekend featured two solid performances by the Hartwick Hawks, one resulting in a victory and the other a close lose. Yesterday's win marks the first win of the new year. The Hawks are now officially halfway through the E8 regular season. Unfortunately, their current record is NOT a good indication of just how potent the team can be. While I think the E8 tourney is a long shot for the Hawks, I do think they will make a late season charge (complete with some key upsets).

What is key is the chemistry issues that has plague the Hawks, is finally behind them. Perhaps, what is the most encouraging part of the Hawk renaissance this past weekend is the performance of Jan. It looks like the shooting slump of Mr. Coco is just about over. I think Jan's latest performance has breathed life back into his fellow teamates.

Here are remaining games for the Hawks and their chances of victory:

UTICA (H)....40%
ELMIRA (H)....75%
ITHACA (H)....55%
RIT (H).......... 60%
NAZ (H).........58%
ALFRED (A)... 50%
FISHER (A)... 45%

please vote for your faviorite and we will award this weeks "Your on Crack" award