FB: Empire 8

[riggins]

What's  Ithaca's recruiting going to be like? They lost  a few great players to  SJF the last few years.  With Fisher going deep in the playoffs  and making a game of it with MU, plus having  them on the schedule 2008 you would think Fisher has the advantage

[Ralph Turner]

Frank, I appreciated your comments in today's Daily Dose.  +1!

[Frank Rossi]

that is why maybe a quick meeting with a school pyscoligst or academic cousalor would help...I mean anyone transfering should consider talking to someone

Well, that's just it -- I think a review process would at least ensure that a student-athlete is completely looking at the options realistically (no pun intended).  I have more faith in kids that are getting B's and better (3.0 or better) in terms of their direction and decision than kids getting C's (borderline 2.0 -- enough to play, but barely).  Maybe the review process would be somewhat lenient, but would require a discussion with a sports psychologist and a formal statement by the student-athlete if the GPA was under 3.0.  

[Frank Rossi]

Frank, I appreciated your comments in today's Daily Dose.  +1!

Back atcha, Ralph.  Thanks for noticing.

[er1948]

Superman, Fishalum91- you guys were definitely our good luck charms this year-hope you enjoyed the ride as much as I did, it was really nice to meet you both, and I look forward to seeing ya at the games next year-I believe Fisher has the people returning to make another run- HEY BOB, does that offer of a beer with the FDC at Butterfield still stand- next year should be real competitive in the E*

[JQV]

What's  Ithaca's recruiting going to be like? They lost  a few great players to  SJF the last few years.  With Fisher going deep in the playoffs  and making a game of it with MU, plus having  them on the schedule 2008 you would think Fisher has the advantage

I think this run may hurt Fisher's recruiting a bit.  There is a trick to recruiting when you already have a roster full of good players.  A lot of schools never really learn how to do it so, their success ebbs and flows.  Other schools figure it out and simply reload.  For the first time we will be able to see how Vosburgh recruits when he can't offer every kid immediate PT.

[fisheralum91]

ER- it was a pleasure indeed!
I will make it to 2 or 3 games next year!
Are you still going to make the trip every week?

[fisheralum91]

wow- did you guys see ralphs rating?


8 stars and hall of fame!!!!

Ya must be single huh ralph   

[Pat Coleman]

personally I just don't think there is that much of a need.

Also - adding the 3.0 clause would hinder students who may be tranfering to a school for academic reasons, or possibly trying to find a school with less emphasis on football and more on academics.

Overall, I just don't think the tranfer rate is high enough or being done for the wrong reasosns to try and restrict it.

Any stats, Pat, for D3 football players?

No.

[Pat Coleman]

wow- did you guys see ralphs rating?


8 stars and hall of fame!!!!

Ya must be single huh ralph   

He's married and a doctor. He just makes cogent, well-thought out analytical posts, contribute to a bunch of boards across the country and is not a homer. That will get someone well on the way to the Posting HOF.

[superman57]

so lets see who we all think the e8 poster of the year is....

[realistic]

Superman....you at least need a spot for "other"

I'd nominate FA91 for finally making it back to Fisher for a game or er and Bob N for being able to be parents of current players as well as insighful fans who didn't take everything said on here as a personal insult.

[fisheralum91]

wow-
that many posts.....

Pat that is something!

Anywhoo-

E8 poster of the year...
Hmmmm- is there a ballot?

[fisheralum91]

wow - where is the love?


thanks realistic---honestly- without this board- i would have never gone!!!

[superman57]

realistic i was planning on doing another award later on to get BobN FA91 and ER is on the fun