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[FisherAlum05]

On the front page it says an East Region featured game will be aired next week on D3Cast.  So calm down.   I didn't know he said it multiple times or even once for that matter.  But thanks I'll watch on ICTV webcast if not.

[realistic]

sorry - I didn't mean to sound like a D*ck.  my bad, I re read my post.  Also I kindof zoned out because you wouldn't know there was an ICTV webcast.   

Go to http://bombers.ithaca.edu/schedules.asp?path=football and click on one of the ICTV links and it'll give you instructions for downloading.  It's not a perfect picture but it's good enough if d3cast doesn't do one.

[Pat Coleman]

We do have St. John Fisher on the schedule later in the year and Ithaca is, to my understanding, a probable.

[FisherAlum05]

sorry - I didn't mean to sound like a D*ck.  my bad, I re read my post.  Also I kindof zoned out because you wouldn't know there was an ICTV webcast.   

Go to http://bombers.ithaca.edu/schedules.asp?path=football and click on one of the ICTV links and it'll give you instructions for downloading.  It's not a perfect picture but it's good enough if d3cast doesn't do one.

It's ok.  Thanks for the info.  Can't wait for next weekend!!

[FisherAlum05]

We do have St. John Fisher on the schedule later in the year and Ithaca is, to my understanding, a probable.

Thanks Pat!

[maninorangehat]

We do have St. John Fisher on the schedule later in the year and Ithaca is, to my understanding, a probable.

MIOH would then assume this would be Ithaca v. Springfield... and the probable would revolve around their records at the time... but he's been wrong a time or two in his day.

Regardless - Much love to the E8 and the East Region this year! 

[superman57]

I would say the fisher game that will be broadcast will and should be fisher-springfield...if I'm broadcasting an ithaca game with out using the same team too much... it would either be Alfred or Cortland

[union89]

Fisher - Eric Murphy: Began as a small fry of no account (delivering pizzas/winless seasons) but has enjoyed meteoric rise to success, recently taking 1st real big-boy role (producing Medellin/winning the East in '06).  The future appears bright, but in Hollywood, nothing is assured (see Buff State/Johnny Drama).

Springfield - Vinny Chase: Perpetually highly thought of, yet actual accomplishments are underwhelming.  Vinny's not really that good an actor and Hey Pride has yet to win a big game on the road or not bite it in the playoffs.  Scores points/hot chicks like an unstoppable machine due to option system/looks and fame, but the whole is less than the sum of the parts.

Ithaca - Ari Gold: C'mon, of course the best character in the show is going to go with IC.  The looks, the money, the relentless drive to maintain the respect of the town.  Constantly bringing up the time he banged Dana Gordon/won 3 national championships at some indeterminate time in the past.  Frequently clashes with E/Fisher.  Considered obnoxious by everybody who knows him but at the end of the day all acknowledge that Ari/Ithaca rarely fails to get results.

Norwich - Sloan: Rarely around anymore but turned heads for a brief time.  Once knocked E/Fisher for a loop when he least expected it.

Cortland - Billy Walsh: Slovenly foul-mouthed character that alternates brilliant works (Queens Boulevard,  4 Jug wins in 5 years) with bombs (Medellin, the 2004 Cortaca beating).  Can't get the critics' respect or beat Rowan.  Detests and detested by Ari/IC.  Shows up unexpectedly talking all kinds of trash then vanishes just as quickly, but Billy/Cortland will always be back eventually.

Alfred - Turtle: Comic relief who never minded playing a supporting role to the stars of the show.  Just as Turtle usually makes a party better, AUPepBand with his stories is always welcome in any E8Nation discussion. Has recently shown an eye towards hitting the bigtime through vehicles like Jesse Raynor, Paul Keely and Saigon but it hasn't happened quite yet for Turtle/Alfred.  Any success on the horizon likely to be a one-off fluke.

Hartwick - Lloyd: A mostly useless poof, but an endearing one.  Takes tons of verbal abuse/football beatings from Ari/Ithaca but they maintain a close relationship (Hartwick's president was an IC dean; Ithaca's AD came over from 'Wick).  Helps Ari get advance knowledge of industry developments (Boltus and Crea serve as warm-up for facing Fisher offense).

Utica - Every other agent at Miller-Gold: Minyans under Ari's thumb.  Secretly resented by Ari/Ithaca for not sufficiently getting the job done for the agency/E8 conference.  Once did everyone a solid by representing Drama/beating RPI but that was quite a while ago at this point.

Buff State  - Johnny Drama: Once a star of such moderately successful vehicles as Pacific Blue, Viking Quest and the early 1990s in general, Drama/Buff State just couldn't keep the good times rolling.  Unable to make it on his own, he now pals around with his buddies ).  Exciting new venture (5 Towns/joining NJAC) not likely to restore what he once had.  Ultimately harmless but fun to have around, if only for the comedy that comes at his expense.

Rowan - Harvey: Nobody likes dealing with this gigantic angry egomaniac, but they have to as he's a titan of his field.  Almost always gets what he wants and crushes whatever stands in his way.  Every now and then he's kept off balance by the actions of E and the gang.  Once absolutely steamrolled Ari/Ithaca into the ground.

Brockport - Dom "The Dominator": Showed up one day a few years back and was absolutely insufferable to have around.  Enjoyed a false sense of accomplishment from achievements unlikely to last and surprise, they didn't.  Cross them and they'll threaten to do something bad to you but really all they'll do is beat you at basketball.  Thankfully disappeared a little while ago and now it's out of sight, out of mind for the most part.

RPI - Josh Weinstein - Success and money have found this one-time plodder but he's never gonna be the star of the show.  Had a great run a few seasons back while one-upping Ari/Ithaca in the process.  Now considers himself similar to or better than Ari/Ithaca, but those in the know realize that just ain't the case.

Union - the Middle Eastern guy that wanted to buy Medellin - Unbelievably wealthy but possesses questionable taste at best.  Probably enjoys wine and cheese.  Throws nice parties, wins a playoff game here and there, but was just recently spurned by Vinny/Springfield and not likely to be heard from again anytime soon.

Hobart - Shauna: Possesses qualities strikingly similar to Ari's minus the tons of cash/national titles.  Used to be around a lot more often but rarely seen anymore, a shame considering she still brings the funny when on-screen.  Off doing her own thing (having a kid/winning the LL).

UR - Shauna's assistant: Just follows Shauna/Hobart around without really doing anything.  Goes and gets her f'ing kid and it's not the first time a guy's thrown up on her.  Is kinda sorta hot/good at basketball.

Very well played!!!!!!

[pg04]

PG - Don't take it personal... Caz will probably have to remove Brockport from the list after this season for using an ineligable player/actor (Keanu Reeves)

ZING!! 

His name was john. He couldn't understand Brockport being ranked below Ithaca in our 2003 preseason poll.

Ithaca beat Brockport that year. Twice.

Don't remind me, I broadcasted both games.  The first game went down hill after the Darter made an obscene gesture and the second one was a strong defensive battle.  This after they had beaten Ithaca each time the previous 3 years. 

Yes, now I remember John.  I think he actually ventured into the basketball boards, too.  I wonder why he didn't return last year! 

PG, I think you are confusing years.  Darnley did the "suck it" gesture to the IC crowd at Butterfield in 2001.  On the next play AA LB Trent Dilfer (Mark McDonough) absolutely buried him on a late hit and he had to sit out a series trying to remember his middle name.  That was our only loss that year until Rowan ripped us in the Region Final.

Maybe he did the same thing again in 2003, I wasn't there.  I know we owned him in 2003.  I think Molisani picked off three of his passes in the two games.

You are right...I'm getting forgetful in my old age.  I was at both games. 

[DanPadavona]

PG, I think you are confusing years.  Darnley did the "suck it" gesture to the IC crowd at Butterfield in 2001. 

No kidding?  He really did that?  That's freaking hilarious, +K to Darnley wherever you are.  At least he didn't do the Bronco Buster to the Defensive Coordinator.

[pg04]

Hey may be closer than you think... Just kidding. 

[SJFF82]

anyone awake tonight? 

What happened to the pick-em board?

Who's going to the 'Courage Bowl' ?

[sjfcclimbing]

Anyone else agree with Samrov?

East Region Top 10 poll

1. Springfield
2. St. John Fisher
3. Wesley
4. Ithaca
5. RPI
6. Union
7. Hobart
8. Alfred
9. Rowan
10. Cortland State

It just caught me off guard since Fisher is ranked as one of the best in the country but he gave props to the profs.

Never surprised by the "Polls", seems to be very History and Gut Feel oriented verses objective. How else can you explain St. Johns or Springfield rankings ahead of St. John Fisher. However, St. John Fisher has a great schedule (if they can run it) for post-season rankings. If they don't then maybe History and Gut feel is OK.

My real question to D3Football is why the lack of exposure for the Courage Bowl? I think it says a ton about what DIII is all about. Players playing for the love of the game and including those with little hope of ever being involved in college sports. All of this and donations for children that are suffering. I know there was some coverage last year but I think it is a message worth repeating and an effort to get some of the other teams to try this in their communities would be great. Maybe a competition nationwide for the largest donation.

[SJFF82]

There are so many rivalry games in the nation that have tremendous history and notoriety ie: 'Cortaca' that you cannot expect that Fisher-UR is going to grab any attention in only the third year of their 'Courage-Bowl'.  Neither team has an exceptional history (other than Fisher in its Club heyday) and they do not even have a real rivalry between them, other than sharing a city.

It is getting bigger in Rochester...with all the Billboards and radio press this year, but it will not soon develop into a nationally known, or even Regionally known game for some time, if at all.

[superman57]

I disagree it is a regionally know game... simply because of camp good days...and the fact is d3football.com should make a mention of the game just to bring awareness to what fisher and uofr are doing for the community