FB: Empire 8

[Bombers798891]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

[Saxon73]

Congratulations to Ithaca on representing the E8 in the NCAAs.

Alfred came to play today, and were not emotionally hung over after the Ithaca loss.    I was fairly shocked that with two weeks to prepare for this game, the Fisher O looked confused and out of sync for a majority of this game.  Wouldn't you know it, it came down to the play that Fisher was PERECT in all year.  The PAT.  Before the block, they were 36-36. How ironic is it that the only 'miss' of the year is the one that costs them their season.  But should Fisher have even been in that position??

With all that being said, the heart that Tim Marion showed today was unmatched.  He put that entire team on his shoulders in the 2nd half and willed them to the position they were in at the end.   Marion did not want to go down without a fight, and for those of you that were not there, we could not do it justice on the radio.  It was one of the best performances that I have ever seen on the football field by any player at any position.    His play ignited the rest of the team and there was no doubt about it.   He epitomizes the meaning of 'leaving it all out on the field'.   In arguably the last football game he will ever play, it was an effort for the ages.  

Jimmy Smith was SORELY missed against Utica and again today.   Hard to replace a guy like that and sad that a senior has to go out that way.  

Was this a failure of a season?  No.  Was it a GIGANTIC dissapointment?  Without question.   A lot of work will have to be done before next September against MUC... A lot.  

Wow, an SJF fan not insanely angry clamoring for coaches to be fired? Nice.

Bombers,  You got it down - a real fan

[Yanks 99]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

[Bombers798891]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

[Yanks 99]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

You could say the same about Curry...that is for sure.

Besides...the E8 is brutal this year...everyone beat up on everyone.  Besides Norwich, every team could stay with, and often did, with every other team.  I think it shows the strength of our conference.

[Bombers798891]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

You could say the same about Curry...that is for sure.

Besides...the E8 is brutal this year...everyone beat up on everyone.  Besides Norwich, every team could stay with, and often did, with every other team.  I think it shows the strength of our conference.

I wouldn't go that far...I think the E8 wasn't QUITE as good as we've been saying. They've lacked that really strong no 2. No-one besides Ithaca's even going to be ranked tomorrow. We'll be lucky if anyone gets an "also recieving votes"

[Yanks 99]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

You could say the same about Curry...that is for sure.

Besides...the E8 is brutal this year...everyone beat up on everyone.  Besides Norwich, every team could stay with, and often did, with every other team.  I think it shows the strength of our conference.

I wouldn't go that far...I think the E8 wasn't QUITE as good as we've been saying. They've lacked that really strong no 2. No-one besides Ithaca's even going to be ranked tomorrow. We'll be lucky if anyone gets an "also recieving votes"

I think the E8 is as strong...maybe no solid #2, but #2-#4 are awfully close...besides, why in the world would anyone from the E8 NOT want another E8 team to make the NCAA's?  It only makes the conference look better...

[Bombers798891]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

You could say the same about Curry...that is for sure.

Besides...the E8 is brutal this year...everyone beat up on everyone.  Besides Norwich, every team could stay with, and often did, with every other team.  I think it shows the strength of our conference.

I wouldn't go that far...I think the E8 wasn't QUITE as good as we've been saying. They've lacked that really strong no 2. No-one besides Ithaca's even going to be ranked tomorrow. We'll be lucky if anyone gets an "also recieving votes"

I think the E8 is as strong...maybe no solid #2, but #2-#4 are awfully close...besides, why in the world would anyone from the E8 NOT want another E8 team to make the NCAA's?  It only makes the conference look better...

1) Close does not equal playoff-worthy. The #2-#4 are all close, but that doesn't make them good

2) Because Hartwick losing by 45 points to MUC in the first round doesn't do much for the conference. We already know the E8 can't hang with the North. Better teams than this Hartwick squad have lost to MUC

[Yanks 99]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

You could say the same about Curry...that is for sure.

Besides...the E8 is brutal this year...everyone beat up on everyone.  Besides Norwich, every team could stay with, and often did, with every other team.  I think it shows the strength of our conference.

I wouldn't go that far...I think the E8 wasn't QUITE as good as we've been saying. They've lacked that really strong no 2. No-one besides Ithaca's even going to be ranked tomorrow. We'll be lucky if anyone gets an "also recieving votes"

I think the E8 is as strong...maybe no solid #2, but #2-#4 are awfully close...besides, why in the world would anyone from the E8 NOT want another E8 team to make the NCAA's?  It only makes the conference look better...

1) Close does not equal playoff-worthy. The #2-#4 are all close, but that doesn't make them good

2) Because Hartwick losing by 45 points to MUC in the first round doesn't do much for the conference. We already know the E8 can't hang with the North. Better teams than this Hartwick squad have lost to MUC

Pretty much any team is going to lose by 45 to MUC in the first round.  I would still love to see the match up...

[Bombers798891]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

You could say the same about Curry...that is for sure.

Besides...the E8 is brutal this year...everyone beat up on everyone.  Besides Norwich, every team could stay with, and often did, with every other team.  I think it shows the strength of our conference.

I wouldn't go that far...I think the E8 wasn't QUITE as good as we've been saying. They've lacked that really strong no 2. No-one besides Ithaca's even going to be ranked tomorrow. We'll be lucky if anyone gets an "also recieving votes"

I think the E8 is as strong...maybe no solid #2, but #2-#4 are awfully close...besides, why in the world would anyone from the E8 NOT want another E8 team to make the NCAA's?  It only makes the conference look better...

1) Close does not equal playoff-worthy. The #2-#4 are all close, but that doesn't make them good

2) Because Hartwick losing by 45 points to MUC in the first round doesn't do much for the conference. We already know the E8 can't hang with the North. Better teams than this Hartwick squad have lost to MUC

Pretty much any team is going to lose by 45 to MUC in the first round.  I would still love to see the match up...

Sure. I can understand that. Who knows? Maybe Team Boltus can hang 50 on MUC. But it doesn't make Wick worthy of that last spot.

[floridabomber]

Truly proud of the men from IC today, especially those who stepped in to fill big roles!! Not a big contributor on the boards here but is it true that this could be the first time in 14 years that IC hosts a home playoff game?

Played @ IC from 92'-94' (91' on the JV squad, darn it!!!) and it seemed that home field was routine. Wow, reminiscing, 94' was a heck of year. I don't believe that we have made it to the semi-finals since then, I could be wrong.

Best of luck men! You have no idea how we all wish we could roll the clock back. You have a unique opportunity. Once in a life time....

Scott Griesemer

[Yanks 99]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

You could say the same about Curry...that is for sure.

Besides...the E8 is brutal this year...everyone beat up on everyone.  Besides Norwich, every team could stay with, and often did, with every other team.  I think it shows the strength of our conference.

I wouldn't go that far...I think the E8 wasn't QUITE as good as we've been saying. They've lacked that really strong no 2. No-one besides Ithaca's even going to be ranked tomorrow. We'll be lucky if anyone gets an "also recieving votes"

I think the E8 is as strong...maybe no solid #2, but #2-#4 are awfully close...besides, why in the world would anyone from the E8 NOT want another E8 team to make the NCAA's?  It only makes the conference look better...

1) Close does not equal playoff-worthy. The #2-#4 are all close, but that doesn't make them good

2) Because Hartwick losing by 45 points to MUC in the first round doesn't do much for the conference. We already know the E8 can't hang with the North. Better teams than this Hartwick squad have lost to MUC

Pretty much any team is going to lose by 45 to MUC in the first round.  I would still love to see the match up...

Sure. I can understand that. Who knows? Maybe Team Boltus can hang 50 on MUC. But it doesn't make Wick worthy of that last spot.

It doesn't make them not worthy either.  They should certainly be in the arguement for one of the last spots.

[labart96]

wick is definitely in the argument, unfortunately i think for wick fans that they lose it and end up in the ECACs.

[Yanks 99]

wick is definitely in the argument, unfortunately i think for wick fans that they lose it and end up in the ECACs.

That certainly may happen.  I just think we have as strong of an arguement as anyone else. 

[Bombers798891]

Wow...crazy day today...crazy.

My two cents...'Wick should get in as the #2 team in the E8...

Well, your Ithaca loss certainly looks better, although your SJF loss looks worse. But you'll have to explain how you lost to a Springfield team that went 3-6 the rest of the season before we let you in

Can't explain the loss.  I just think the E8 is strong enough to argue that two teams should get in.  We all kicked the hell out of each other this year.  If Fisher won today, and IC lost, I would still be lobbying for IC to get a Pool C.

Here's the thing I'd ask:

What is Hartwick's signature win? If you're the NCAA committee, what game could you circle on Wick's schedule that says: "Here's why the Hawks should be in"? Because unfortunately, there is a game you could circle that would say "Here's why they shouldn't be in"

You could say the same about Curry...that is for sure.

Besides...the E8 is brutal this year...everyone beat up on everyone.  Besides Norwich, every team could stay with, and often did, with every other team.  I think it shows the strength of our conference.

I wouldn't go that far...I think the E8 wasn't QUITE as good as we've been saying. They've lacked that really strong no 2. No-one besides Ithaca's even going to be ranked tomorrow. We'll be lucky if anyone gets an "also recieving votes"

I think the E8 is as strong...maybe no solid #2, but #2-#4 are awfully close...besides, why in the world would anyone from the E8 NOT want another E8 team to make the NCAA's?  It only makes the conference look better...

1) Close does not equal playoff-worthy. The #2-#4 are all close, but that doesn't make them good

2) Because Hartwick losing by 45 points to MUC in the first round doesn't do much for the conference. We already know the E8 can't hang with the North. Better teams than this Hartwick squad have lost to MUC

Pretty much any team is going to lose by 45 to MUC in the first round.  I would still love to see the match up...

Sure. I can understand that. Who knows? Maybe Team Boltus can hang 50 on MUC. But it doesn't make Wick worthy of that last spot.

It doesn't make them not worthy either.  They should certainly be in the arguement for one of the last spots.

Yes, but the way it works is, the NCAA will say "Here's why you should be in," not "Here's why you shouldn't be left out." It's kind of like the reasonable doubt thing