Empire 8

fisheralum91 · January 02, 2007, 03:59:36 PM

long week for the cards.
Need to put the pedal down now.
Testy week.

UC should handle wick though.
By all accounts UC is the team to beat...

FisherDynasty · January 02, 2007, 04:27:57 PM

Fisheralum I think you need to change your name, how can you say UC is the team to beat when they have not beat fisher in 3 years. Yeah they are good this year but Fisher isnt all that bad either. Until they play, in my opinion Fisher is the team to beat, specially being an alum from Fisher idk how you could say that, you should be banned from you name. From reading your posts over the years you always act so clueless about everything you shouldn't even be allowed to make a statement like that.

JQV · January 02, 2007, 06:58:10 PM

Quote from: FisherDynasty on January 02, 2007, 04:27:57 PM
Fisheralum I think you need to change your name, how can you say UC is the team to beat when they have not beat fisher in 3 years. Yeah they are good this year but Fisher isnt all that bad either. Until they play, in my opinion Fisher is the team to beat, specially being an alum from Fisher idk how you could say that, you should be banned from you name. From reading your posts over the years you always act so clueless about everything you shouldn't even be allowed to make a statement like that.

Apparently, to be a Fisher Alum you have to have learned blind faith in sports teams that are only recently good.

Get a little sucess and the rational fans become pariah.

This will be the second example in the same season of a school trying to learn how to handle success. FA91, don't give up hope. There is still a chance your alma mater's fan base won't turn out like Rowan's.

sjfcards · January 02, 2007, 07:10:55 PM

Quote from: FisherDynasty on January 02, 2007, 04:27:57 PM
Fisheralum I think you need to change your name, how can you say UC is the team to beat when they have not beat fisher in 3 years. Yeah they are good this year but Fisher isnt all that bad either. Until they play, in my opinion Fisher is the team to beat, specially being an alum from Fisher idk how you could say that, you should be banned from you name. From reading your posts over the years you always act so clueless about everything you shouldn't even be allowed to make a statement like that.

a little harsh on FA91 don't you think...

I am as big a fan of Fisher as anybody, but I have to admit that it seems to be if Fisher was going to lose the E8 crown to another team any year, this would be the year, and Utica would be the team. Whats more, I think most "experts" on E8 basketball would pick Utica to take the league this year (like the E8 coaches for example).
I think Fisher can/will win the league this year, but I have to give respect to a Utica team that has earned it.

lets not just dismiss teams because they are not Fisher

sjfcards · January 02, 2007, 07:31:00 PM

Fisher looks a little sluggish so far against Hobart...turning the ball over and not rebounding very well...but some hot shooting still has them up 7 3/4 of the way through the first half...

sjfcards · January 02, 2007, 09:13:27 PM

Fisher struggles a bit, but finds a way to pull away in the 2nd half and win by 21 over Hobart...It is Hobart but a win is a win...

Also I see RIT is winning in the 2nd half against U of R. A good sign for the Empire 8 that RIT can hang with a team that good.

gordonmann · January 02, 2007, 09:57:23 PM

Though beating Hobart doesn't mean a bunch, this is a nice streak for SJF.

For what it's worth, they are on the list of teams to watch for potential placement on my Top 25 ballot.

FisherDynasty · January 03, 2007, 12:42:18 AM

Idk about blind truth and recent success Fisher has won the last 13 of 17 E8 Championships thats not really recent success thats total dominance of the Empire 8. sjfcards how has utica earned it? yeah they are a rising program, a very good team with very good coach, but have they earned it? I don't have problems with people predicing utica to win the league this year, just the fact that it utica is the clear favorite, we all have our opinions mine is just in Fishers favor.

Anyways, another win for Fisher finally getting a good blow out over a weak team but they were on the road so thats always a plus.

RIT hangs in close to UofR, they are still my sleeper of the E8.

Utica loses 59-48 to Clarkson. Still think there the team to beat in the E8 'Fisheralum' haha that post makes me laugh. Utica again good, but how good? No ray Bryant, idk if he isn't back all second semester or hurt but in my opinion it doesnt matter, They were supposed to be so good last year but couldn't play with Fisher. We'll see, I do think they will get Fisher once this year at Home, but aren't the favorites to win the leauge. Beigal plays bryant tough and will contain him again this year if he's still around.

fisheralum91 · January 03, 2007, 07:44:25 AM

Mr. Chair- thanks for the backing...
Fisher dyn-I am not a blinded fan or alum...
I have not seen Fisher play this year, but did see the UC -Hamilton game.
Even without many starters that team impressed me.
I am not a homer. I love my alma mater. Ask anybody on this board.
Wait til you are out of there 15 years and see what perspective is.
I would love to see Fisher win the E8!
They can do it.
All i was stating was that - before the loss to Clarkson- UC had/has a very balanced attack and good coaching.
Oh and Fisher DYN- NEVER--NEVER question my loyalty to my alma mater.
It it is a laugh - to me and to everyone on this board that knows me.
Enjoy your break.....

JQV · January 03, 2007, 08:48:59 AM

Quote from: FisherDynasty on January 03, 2007, 12:42:18 AM
Idk about blind truth and recent success Fisher has won the last 13 of 17 E8 Championships thats not really recent success thats total dominance of the Empire 8.

That really is dominance. Especially considering that there have only been 7 seasons of E8 hoops. (this season being the 8th). Any team that can win 13 conference titles in 7 seasons gets my vote as the most dominating program in the land. Furthermore, I'd have to check this, but the first season was the E8's probation year when the conference champ (not Fisher as I remember it) didn't get an auto bid.

Quote from: FisherDynasty on January 03, 2007, 12:42:18 AM
sjfcards how has utica earned it? yeah they are a rising program, a very good team with very good coach, but have they earned it? I don't have problems with people predicing utica to win the league this year, just the fact that it utica is the clear favorite, we all have our opinions mine is just in Fishers favor.

UC made a run to the sweet sixteen and brought all the key pieces back. Sounds like they earned favorite status to me. Fisher is replacing key pieces. FA91 is this the kind of logic we have to look forward to next fall on E8Nation?

fisheralum91 · January 03, 2007, 08:51:37 AM

Sweet mother of pearl dont lump me in with this one Mr. Chair.
I would hope by now that I have proven some sort of objective thoughts and insight.

FisherDynasty · January 03, 2007, 09:30:58 AM

'UC made a run to the sweet sixteen and brought all the key pieces back. Sounds like they earned favorite status to me. Fisher is replacing key pieces. FA91 is this the kind of logic we have to look forward to next fall on E8Nation?'

What is Justin Cichon and Willie Lucas? In my opinion Justin Cichon was as valuable if not more valuable the ray bryant, that kid could shoot lights out and was one of the best scoring threats in the E8. Willie Lucas made up alot of the heart of last years teams as well and always played very hard and physical many times pulling away double doubles.

Anyways, enough about Utica vs Fisher, they havnt played yet so we'll see. Any predictions on Fisher vs RIT and Naz this wkend?

I have Fisher -2.5 against RIT.
Fisher -1.5 against Naz.

fisheralum91 · January 03, 2007, 09:33:13 AM

Where are the games old wise sage?

Still waiting for an apology newbie.

AUPepBand · January 03, 2007, 10:50:01 AM

Any predictions on Alfred (2-8) at Naz (4-4) and RIT (5-3) to open E8 play this weekend?

gobombers15 · January 03, 2007, 11:11:48 AM

RIT falls to UR, 60-54. Jackets close the game on an 8-2 run after RIT ties the game on a four-point play by Rob Hampton with 3:49 left. UR up by two at half and stretches lead to seven before RIT responds with 8-0 run to take one point lead. Jackets strike back and open up an eight point lead at 50-42. RIT then goes on 10-2 run capped by aforementioned four-point play by Hampton. Tim Bacon and Kenny Gethers both post the same exact stat line of 12 pts and 9 rebs. Hampton scores 11 off the bench for the Tigers. Rough night for Barrett Zeinfeld: 2-11 FG, 0-8 3ptr
s. Mike Chmielowiec goes for 18 and 6 for UR; Tim Brackney chips in 14. Jon Onyiruka only scores 8, but adds six rebounds, five blocks and three assists.