Empire 8

[superman57]

In looking at the UR schedule, I noticed that they do not play Fisher this year, unless they match up in the Chase.  Is that unusual?

no it's not unsual, I believe the contract was for a home and home, and fisher got them in the 06-07 season...so they probably decided to not renew the contract, though who knows...

[JQV]

Are we even certain the schedules are final?

[Ethelred the Unready]

Are we even certain the schedules are final?

The UofR schedule looks pretty complete.  With a possible matchup with Ithaca the second game of the year.

[AUPepBand]

Word from a second source close to the situation is that the selection process for a new head coach of men's basketball at Alfred University has narrowed to a pool of FIVE candidates. Heck, take all of 'em and you've got a coaching team.

[buck1053]

Word from a second source close to the situation is that the selection process for a new head coach of men's basketball at Alfred University has narrowed to a pool of FIVE candidates. Heck, take all of 'em and you've got a coaching team.

Still not going to give up any names or hints, though, right?

[mefor3again]

Pep-have they interviewed the five yet? I heard that there will be some players leaving/have already left....anything on that?

if not names, some background in general on your five.......

[AUPepBand]

Alright, Pep chatted with Source #1 (member of search committee) who did not confirm other source's info that pool had been narrowed to five. In fact, there are now ten finalists with that to be reduced this week.

Pep has no names to drop. Even if Pep had names to drop, he'd hold them pretty close.

Pep can confirm that freshman starter Ellis Walsh (Penfield) is leaving AU in order to play volleyball at Naz. But that decisioni has little to do with a coaching change. Walsh is a competitive volleyball player. Fact is, Pep, a member of the 2008 AU Intramural Volleyball Championship Team Rafte, had one occasion to play against the 6-7 Ellis Walsh on the volleyball court and won a point with a tip shot (looked more like a tennis lob) over the leaping giant.

Walsh is a top notch kid, a regular at the library, and Pep wishes him all the best with his volleyball career. His loss will be felt at AU.

[gobombers15]

Are we even certain the schedules are final?

The UofR schedule looks pretty complete.  With a possible matchup with Ithaca the second game of the year.

If history is any indicator, the Bombers would likely be without Jeff Bostic for any such game. Not saying IC would win with Bostic in the lineup, but it would certainly be a lot more competitive.

[e8bballfan]

Are we even certain the schedules are final?

The UofR schedule looks pretty complete.  With a possible matchup with Ithaca the second game of the year.

If history is any indicator, the Bombers would likely be without Jeff Bostic for any such game. Not saying IC would win with Bostic in the lineup, but it would certainly be a lot more competitive.

I think I heard Bostic isn't playing football next year. Anyone know for sure?? Also, UR is going to struggle next year. Lost Onyiruka, Nbizu and their big guy off the bench. It will be interesting to see who UR brings in next year to fill that HUGE void.

[Ethelred the Unready]

Are we even certain the schedules are final?

The UofR schedule looks pretty complete.  With a possible matchup with Ithaca the second game of the year.

If history is any indicator, the Bombers would likely be without Jeff Bostic for any such game. Not saying IC would win with Bostic in the lineup, but it would certainly be a lot more competitive.

I think I heard Bostic isn't playing football next year. Anyone know for sure?? Also, UR is going to struggle next year. Lost Onyiruka, Nbizu and their big guy off the bench. It will be interesting to see who UR brings in next year to fill that HUGE void.

They are bringing in pretty much all "bigs" in this class.  Plus Roberson got some pretty good minutes last year.  That being said, I would bet the style of play at UR may change, at least for a year.

[JQV]

Haven't heard anything about Bostic but that would be surprising.  He projects to be a starting WR in the fall.  (Some think, of course, he has been grossly underused in the previous falls, maybe he is fed up with waiting to play.)  Bomber Football projects to have a great year though and it is hard to see a competitive kid missing out on that.

I think UR has done enough that it is safe to assume that they will simply reload.  If they have a down year, that can be reevaluated.

[AUPepBand]

While this may generate the usual objections from Fisher fans, Pep would say the Bombers should be the favorites to win both the E8 football and basketball titles in 2008-09. Bostic would certainly play a major role in both.

[buck1053]

While this may generate the usual objections from Fisher fans, Pep would say the Bombers should be the favorites to win both the E8 football and basketball titles in 2008-09. Bostic would certainly play a major role in both.

I wonder what Fisher fans would say if their coach were to leave for another job before next season starts.

There's a pretty good job open to the northeast of SJF that I've heard Kornaker mentioned for, and it's not in the E8. Would think if he's interested in advancing his career he's probably trying to get it.

[FROMAFAR]

PEP, Fisher fans may have an ax in football, but as far as hoopsm there reign in Hoops go, they have work to do. Vying for tourney beside the Bombers, will be Naz, Stevens, Utica and My beloved RIT (my heart picking). So with Fisher that is 5 teams with an  honest chance if we don't count RIT.  That being said, not knowing much about recruits, that could change a bit. But the core is there for most of these teams.. Stevens needs a coach, that will play into the mix as well. Anyone know who interviewed, and when that should come out. There has to be someone from Stevens out there...As you know, I sort of adopted them as my second team, since I get a chance now and then to see them in Hoboken. 118 days to Midnight Madness...  

[TheNextLevel]

My guess is Fisher, Stevens and Ithaca will battle for the E8 Title.