FB: Empire 8

[AUPepBand]

Congratulations Pep on branching out beyond the rolling hills of Alfred to... Wisconson!

Pep has been perfecting his pizza but this must be a cheap imitation because Pep has not yet expanded into Wisconsin, although Pep took a trip through southern Wisconsin last summer to explore the market. Pep's Pizza, Pep contends, could be a hit at Perkins Stadium.

[dlippiel]

Hello E8 board dlip misses U!

[SJFF82]

Hello E8 board dlip misses U!

CRICKETS

[PBR...]

Hello E8 board dlip misses U!

CRICKETS

[AUKaz00]

Well, Pep is in Florida with Habitat for Humanity.  And I'm here in Mayberry wondering why Kellogg's ever pulled his special cereal...

[AUPepBand]

Pep is back from another successful Collegiate Challenge build in Deland, Florida. Just in time to catch up with Coach Murray regarding the 2010 Saxon schedule!

The Saxons will line up against THREE Liberty League opponents this year, plus scrimmage the indefensible Liberty League 2009 Champion Susquehanna. Included on the schedule is a visit to RPI's new digs for the Engineers' Homecoming. It's the first of a contractual four meetings in the next four years. And, to solve a UR scheduling glitch, AU has agreed to host the Yellowjackets again this year, giving the Saxons five home games.

On Saxon Warriors!

Fri., Aug. 27--SUSQUEHANNA (scrimmage), 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 4--WIDENER, 1 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 11--Open
Sat., Sept. 18--at St. Lawrence, time TBD
Sat., Sept. 25--at Springfield, time TBD
Sat., Oct. 2--FROSTBURG STATE, 1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 9--at Hartwick, time TBD
Sat., Oct. 16--at Rensselaer, time TBD
Sat., Oct. 23--ST. JOHN FISHER, 1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 30--ROCHESTER, 1 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 6--ITHACA
Sat., Nov. 13--at Utica, 1 p.m.

Empire 8 games in bold

[AUPepBand]

Countdown to Alfred's 2010 season opener vs. Widener....

http://www.widenerpride.com/news/2010/1/5/FB_0105105731.aspx

[AUPepBand]

As a reporter, that quote was probably not taken out of context. Without being there, I will bet that what was quoted was basically what Vosburgh said.

Can anyone help me out and let me know what Vos said? I don't get the rochester paper, and I couldn't seem to find it going back a few pages. I would like to see what he said before I make an judgements on it. I'll say this; Episcopo should have picked that ball, and probably returne it deep into AU territory, if not for a score. However, I have seen balls that look like easy picks dropped at all levels of football and that alond does not make Fisher lose that game.

My friend and I were wondering aloud why Short was going out to return that punt late in the game, and he made a point I thought was interesting. He was thinking that Short was back their because the other return man (sorry not sure who it was), tried to pick up that ball inside the ten (the one that was not fumbled. It made total sense until Short did the exact same thing. It just left us confused.

Can we just have a do-over of the play...if not, how 'bout a do-over of the interview?

I'd really like to see video of the play with a loud "yoink" dubbed in when O'Brien removes the ball from Short's hands.  I can't express how shocked and elated I was when that occured since I was 99% certain the Saxons were not scoring another touchdown on Saterday.

Hey KaZ00... this Cardinal Sports report includes that play....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVk1KA_MX0M

Unfortunately, the gal got confused about AU's winning field goal and was under the impression it was scored with over two minutes remaining. Fact is, Fisher's game-tying TD came with just over two minutes remaining, while AU's winning kick came with under 10 seconds, Pep believes. That Hail Mary to Deckerd was close!!

[AUPepBand]

Pep...talking to himself here.   

[boobyhasgameyo]

I'm here Pep!  I just forget about this wonderful board from time to time during the off season.  Go SU basketball! 

[AUKaz00]

Thanks for posting that highlight reel, Pep!  That game was undoubtedly the peak of Alfred's season.  Looking forward to next season and our trip to Acronym Stadium in Troy!

[AUPepBand]

So Pep, delighted with weather that certainly appeared to have started out as an April Fool's joke, hit the Ade outdoor basketball court the past few days.

After an 8:45 a.m. Easter breakfast with ham, hash browns, cinnamon roll(s), scrambled eggs, juice and coffee at Houghton, a burger and fries for lunch after church, then a family ham dinner after which Pep shot the moon in the last hand to win a game of Hearts, Pep hit the Ade court, proceeding to unload toxic gaseous bombs. There is no truth to the rumor that Pep's offensive performance contributed to a split of the two games played.

After the game, Pep had a nice chat with AU backup QB TJ Kilcarr, an opponent on the court, replaying the Fisher and UR games in which Kilcarr played a major role. Kilcarr expressed his appreciation for the band, indicating that the band's travel to all the Saxon away contests "gave the Saxons the feel of Merrill on the road."

On another note, Pep is pumped that his top band recruit has been accepted, awarded an honors scholarship and by now has likely paid his deposit. The recruit is a transfer from a Pennsylvania community college who can play sousaphone, baritone and/or euphonium. And, by the way, he shares Pep's name and was recruited via Facebook. Now, to land another trombone and some more trumpets from the freshman class!

[Yanks 99]

So Pep, delighted with weather that certainly appeared to have started out as an April Fool's joke, hit the Ade outdoor basketball court the past few days.

After an 8:45 a.m. Easter breakfast with ham, hash browns, cinnamon roll(s), scrambled eggs, juice and coffee at Houghton, a burger and fries for lunch after church, then a family ham dinner after which Pep shot the moon in the last hand to win a game of Hearts, Pep hit the Ade court, proceeding to unload toxic gaseous bombs. There is no truth to the rumor that Pep's offensive performance contributed to a split of the two games played.

After the game, Pep had a nice chat with AU backup QB TJ Kilcarr, an opponent on the court, replaying the Fisher and UR games in which Kilcarr played a major role. Kilcarr expressed his appreciation for the band, indicating that the band's travel to all the Saxon away contests "gave the Saxons the feel of Merrill on the road."

On another note, Pep is pumped that his top band recruit has been accepted, awarded an honors scholarship and by now has likely paid his deposit. The recruit is a transfer from a Pennsylvania community college who can play sousaphone, baritone and/or euphonium. And, by the way, he shares Pep's name and was recruited via Facebook. Now, to land another trombone and some more trumpets from the freshman class!

Congrats on the new band recruit Pep...hang in there, I have a feeling that the E8 board is about to start up again.

[dlippiel]

So Pep, delighted with weather that certainly appeared to have started out as an April Fool's joke, hit the Ade outdoor basketball court the past few days.

After an 8:45 a.m. Easter breakfast with ham, hash browns, cinnamon roll(s), scrambled eggs, juice and coffee at Houghton, a burger and fries for lunch after church, then a family ham dinner after which Pep shot the moon in the last hand to win a game of Hearts, Pep hit the Ade court, proceeding to unload toxic gaseous bombs. There is no truth to the rumor that Pep's offensive performance contributed to a split of the two games played.

After the game, Pep had a nice chat with AU backup QB TJ Kilcarr, an opponent on the court, replaying the Fisher and UR games in which Kilcarr played a major role. Kilcarr expressed his appreciation for the band, indicating that the band's travel to all the Saxon away contests "gave the Saxons the feel of Merrill on the road."

On another note, Pep is pumped that his top band recruit has been accepted, awarded an honors scholarship and by now has likely paid his deposit. The recruit is a transfer from a Pennsylvania community college who can play sousaphone, baritone and/or euphonium. And, by the way, he shares Pep's name and was recruited via Facebook. Now, to land another trombone and some more trumpets from the freshman class!

Congrats on the new band recruit Pep...hang in there, I have a feeling that the E8 board is about to start up again.

+k pep for the off-season effort in here!

[AUKaz00]

Like the bright yellow blooms of the forsythia, it was nice seeing that other sign of spring in Mayberry: Open container citations to Alfred Football players in the Sun.  Ah, spring really is here!  Enjoy those wind sprints, fellas!