FB: Liberty League

[Bartman]

Jonny U,
     While the TOP discussion is interesting(+k), I'm kinda worried about you.

Don't be. Brother Utah is an electrical genius. He won the science fair in 8th grade turning his mom's vibrator into a TOP calculator using some chicken wire and sh!t. Brother Utah is like MacGyver. No, Brother Utah is BETTER than MacGyver!

Mach,  I'm not worried about you at all....really not worried.....not even a little bit

[Jonny Utah]

Jonny U,
     While the TOP discussion is interesting(+k), I'm kinda worried about you.

Don't be. Brother Utah is an electrical genius. He won the science fair in 8th grade turning his mom's vibrator into a TOP calculator using some chicken wire and sh!t. Brother Utah is like MacGyver. No, Brother Utah is BETTER than MacGyver!

I actually came in 2nd place (which is as good as last) in that contest.  That is what drives me.

In all seriousness my post this morning was initially short and about the WF/Army game.  Then I went down the internet/TOP rabbit hole which goes deep into the dark web about TOP, expanding and expanding. 

I also watched that Hobart/St. Lawrence hit about 100 times.  Geeze I hope that kid is ok.

[Bartman]

Jonny U,
     While the TOP discussion is interesting(+k), I'm kinda worried about you.

Don't be. Brother Utah is an electrical genius. He won the science fair in 8th grade turning his mom's vibrator into a TOP calculator using some chicken wire and sh!t. Brother Utah is like MacGyver. No, Brother Utah is BETTER than MacGyver!

I actually came in 2nd place (which is as good as last) in that contest.  That is what drives me.

In all seriousness my post this morning was initially short and about the WF/Army game.  Then I went down the internet/TOP rabbit hole which goes deep into the dark web about TOP, expanding and expanding. 

I also watched that Hobart/St. Lawrence hit about 100 times.  Geeze I hope that kid is ok.

No worries Jonny U, the kid is really, really  tough and walked off the field and seemed OK.

[Bartman]

It's Crunch Time in the Liberty League and Bartman offers his crystal ball for the weekend. If the weather forecast is accurate, this could be a weekend of turnovers and heartbreak for the undefeated.

Game 1: The first game in the Capital District is the RPI Engineers(6-1) hosting the Bombers from Ithaca College(7-0). Dr. Shirley Jackson will be piping in music from Simon and Garfunkel....Sounds of Silence ....but the rain storms will drown out the few fans(finally Engineer parents can gain admittance)...".Hello darkness my old friend" helps the Engineers upset the Bombers 14-13 as the game has 5 turnovers  and Marinopolus keeps the Engineers hopes alive for a LL Title with a wobbly TD throw for the win in the closing minute.
Game 2: The second game of the Capital District starts an hour later as the faithful Dutchmen alums gather with their umbrellas and rain slickers on Alumni weekend  to witness the  hopeful march to another undefeated regular season. However, on a wet and slippery Bailey Field, the Hobart running attack wins the day and the potent Union offense is slowed by the elements and the Hobart D as Hobart takes down the last undefeated LL team 17-14.
Game 3: The Yellowjackets fall just short of their own upset of the Saints , as SLU wins 20-14.

While these forecasts might be a bit wishful coming from a Statesmen fan......it is certainly possible 

[Machiavelli]

It's Crunch Time in the Liberty League and Bartman offers his crystal ball for the weekend. If the weather forecast is accurate, this could be a weekend of turnovers and heartbreak for the undefeated.

Game 1: The first game in the Capital District is the RPI Engineers(6-1) hosting the Bombers from Ithaca College(7-0). Dr. Shirley Jackson will be piping in music from Simon and Garfunkel....Sounds of Silence ....but the rain storms will drown out the few fans(finally Engineer parents can gain admittance)...".Hello darkness my old friend" helps the Engineers upset the Bombers 14-13 as the game has 5 turnovers  and Marinopolus keeps the Engineers hopes alive for a LL Title with a wobbly TD throw for the win in the closing minute.
Game 2: The second game of the Capital District starts an hour later as the faithful Dutchmen alums gather with their umbrellas and rain slickers on Alumni weekend  to witness the  hopeful march to another undefeated regular season. However, on a wet and slippery Bailey Field, the Hobart running attack wins the day and the potent Union offense is slowed by the elements and the Hobart D as Hobart takes down the last undefeated LL team 17-14.
Game 3: The Yellowjackets fall just short of their own upset of the Saints , as SLU wins 20-14.

While these forecasts might be a bit wishful coming from a Statesmen fan......it is certainly possible 

In case any of you weren't aware, Dr. Shirley has direct access to the Director of Troy, NY Weather Bureau. Due to her decision to 'allow' parents to attend the festivities this weekend, she called in a favor with the weather committee to have some heavy rains and cooler temps so:

1. It will be as miserable an experience as possible for those that choose to go through the gates of hell in order to be permitted and they will thank Dr. Shirley afterwards for not allowing them to attend any other games as those would have been equally miserable...

2. Obviously, there will be a few previously hopeful attendees that may no longer choose to attend, further reducing the chance for the on-campus apocalypse, but gaining enough attendees for the ultimate plan listed below..

3. Everyone knows, rain immediately carries the air-born viruses down to the ground and immediately into the drainage system where it can be inserted into the Troy water supply and easily and efficiently distributed to the residents of Troy, NY. Upon completion of the community spread, Dr. Shirley will be able to further claim victory as being the smartest and safest woman alive. You heard it here first.

Your friend, everyone's friend(well, almost everyone), - Q-Mach

I'll be happily watching from home...

[Ice Bear]

It's Crunch Time in the Liberty League and Bartman offers his crystal ball for the weekend. If the weather forecast is accurate, this could be a weekend of turnovers and heartbreak for the undefeated.

Game 1: The first game in the Capital District is the RPI Engineers(6-1) hosting the Bombers from Ithaca College(7-0). Dr. Shirley Jackson will be piping in music from Simon and Garfunkel....Sounds of Silence ....but the rain storms will drown out the few fans(finally Engineer parents can gain admittance)...".Hello darkness my old friend" helps the Engineers upset the Bombers 14-13 as the game has 5 turnovers  and Marinopolus keeps the Engineers hopes alive for a LL Title with a wobbly TD throw for the win in the closing minute.
Game 2: The second game of the Capital District starts an hour later as the faithful Dutchmen alums gather with their umbrellas and rain slickers on Alumni weekend  to witness the  hopeful march to another undefeated regular season. However, on a wet and slippery Bailey Field, the Hobart running attack wins the day and the potent Union offense is slowed by the elements and the Hobart D as Hobart takes down the last undefeated LL team 17-14.
Game 3: The Yellowjackets fall just short of their own upset of the Saints , as SLU wins 20-14.

While these forecasts might be a bit wishful coming from a Statesmen fan......it is certainly possible 

Ice Bear says, +k Bartman for the thoughts and predictions. Ice Bear says he believes his Dutchmen will prevail, regardless of weather and so will the Bombers of IC. With that being said there is a **** ton to think about and obviously both of these games can go either way.

Ice Bear says:

-both Union and the Pumpkins can run the ball...WELL. Union's depth at running back is ****ing scary and the two pumpkins running for the pumpkins are well, also scary.

-this will be Union's first real top 30 test and regardless of weather they should be ready for it. If Union is as good as their ranking and as good as many think they are, they should be able to win, even with the passing game being tainted (Ice ****ing love this word) by the weather.

-Ice Bear expects this to be a very close game, especially if the weather is inclement. This may be the healthiest Union has been since week #1 and Ice believes they will need contributions from everyone on Saturday. Ice says 28-21 U

-IC just rolls in Troylet...maybe.

[Jonny Utah]

It's Crunch Time in the Liberty League and Bartman offers his crystal ball for the weekend. If the weather forecast is accurate, this could be a weekend of turnovers and heartbreak for the undefeated.

Game 1: The first game in the Capital District is the RPI Engineers(6-1) hosting the Bombers from Ithaca College(7-0). Dr. Shirley Jackson will be piping in music from Simon and Garfunkel....Sounds of Silence ....but the rain storms will drown out the few fans(finally Engineer parents can gain admittance)...".Hello darkness my old friend" helps the Engineers upset the Bombers 14-13 as the game has 5 turnovers  and Marinopolus keeps the Engineers hopes alive for a LL Title with a wobbly TD throw for the win in the closing minute.
Game 2: The second game of the Capital District starts an hour later as the faithful Dutchmen alums gather with their umbrellas and rain slickers on Alumni weekend  to witness the  hopeful march to another undefeated regular season. However, on a wet and slippery Bailey Field, the Hobart running attack wins the day and the potent Union offense is slowed by the elements and the Hobart D as Hobart takes down the last undefeated LL team 17-14.
Game 3: The Yellowjackets fall just short of their own upset of the Saints , as SLU wins 20-14.

While these forecasts might be a bit wishful coming from a Statesmen fan......it is certainly possible 

In case any of you weren't aware, Dr. Shirley has direct access to the Director of Troy, NY Weather Bureau. Due to her decision to 'allow' parents to attend the festivities this weekend, she called in a favor with the weather committee to have some heavy rains and cooler temps so:

1. It will be as miserable an experience as possible for those that choose to go through the gates of hell in order to be permitted and they will thank Dr. Shirley afterwards for not allowing them to attend any other games as those would have been equally miserable...

2. Obviously, there will be a few previously hopeful attendees that may no longer choose to attend, further reducing the chance for the on-campus apocalypse, but gaining enough attendees for the ultimate plan listed below..

3. Everyone knows, rain immediately carries the air-born viruses down to the ground and immediately into the drainage system where it can be inserted into the Troy water supply and easily and efficiently distributed to the residents of Troy, NY. Upon completion of the community spread, Dr. Shirley will be able to further claim victory as being the smartest and safest woman alive. You heard it here first.

Your friend, everyone's friend(well, almost everyone), - Q-Mach

I'll be happily watching from home...

I think Mach and Jonny U might need to meet up at the Charlton I-90 service area, get a couple whoppers and shakes, and head to Troy town and cause a scene.  This does kind of piss me off because this was one of the few games that I probably would have gone to.  Oh well.  Science beats Jonny U this week.

[Machiavelli]

It's Crunch Time in the Liberty League and Bartman offers his crystal ball for the weekend. If the weather forecast is accurate, this could be a weekend of turnovers and heartbreak for the undefeated.

Game 1: The first game in the Capital District is the RPI Engineers(6-1) hosting the Bombers from Ithaca College(7-0). Dr. Shirley Jackson will be piping in music from Simon and Garfunkel....Sounds of Silence ....but the rain storms will drown out the few fans(finally Engineer parents can gain admittance)...".Hello darkness my old friend" helps the Engineers upset the Bombers 14-13 as the game has 5 turnovers  and Marinopolus keeps the Engineers hopes alive for a LL Title with a wobbly TD throw for the win in the closing minute.
Game 2: The second game of the Capital District starts an hour later as the faithful Dutchmen alums gather with their umbrellas and rain slickers on Alumni weekend  to witness the  hopeful march to another undefeated regular season. However, on a wet and slippery Bailey Field, the Hobart running attack wins the day and the potent Union offense is slowed by the elements and the Hobart D as Hobart takes down the last undefeated LL team 17-14.
Game 3: The Yellowjackets fall just short of their own upset of the Saints , as SLU wins 20-14.

While these forecasts might be a bit wishful coming from a Statesmen fan......it is certainly possible 

In case any of you weren't aware, Dr. Shirley has direct access to the Director of Troy, NY Weather Bureau. Due to her decision to 'allow' parents to attend the festivities this weekend, she called in a favor with the weather committee to have some heavy rains and cooler temps so:

1. It will be as miserable an experience as possible for those that choose to go through the gates of hell in order to be permitted and they will thank Dr. Shirley afterwards for not allowing them to attend any other games as those would have been equally miserable...

2. Obviously, there will be a few previously hopeful attendees that may no longer choose to attend, further reducing the chance for the on-campus apocalypse, but gaining enough attendees for the ultimate plan listed below..

3. Everyone knows, rain immediately carries the air-born viruses down to the ground and immediately into the drainage system where it can be inserted into the Troy water supply and easily and efficiently distributed to the residents of Troy, NY. Upon completion of the community spread, Dr. Shirley will be able to further claim victory as being the smartest and safest woman alive. You heard it here first.

Your friend, everyone's friend(well, almost everyone), - Q-Mach

I'll be happily watching from home...

I think Mach and Jonny U might need to meet up at the Charlton I-90 service area, get a couple whoppers and shakes, and head to Troy town and cause a scene.  This does kind of piss me off because this was one of the few games that I probably would have gone to.  Oh well.  Science beats Jonny U this week.

Sorry, I'll be busy in the pouring rain coaching 6 year olds to play some ridiculous commie sport called soccer while wishing Dr. Shirley could also ban the parents from attending. Oh, the irony.

[Bartman]

It's Crunch Time in the Liberty League and Bartman offers his crystal ball for the weekend. If the weather forecast is accurate, this could be a weekend of turnovers and heartbreak for the undefeated.

Game 1: The first game in the Capital District is the RPI Engineers(6-1) hosting the Bombers from Ithaca College(7-0). Dr. Shirley Jackson will be piping in music from Simon and Garfunkel....Sounds of Silence ....but the rain storms will drown out the few fans(finally Engineer parents can gain admittance)...".Hello darkness my old friend" helps the Engineers upset the Bombers 14-13 as the game has 5 turnovers  and Marinopolus keeps the Engineers hopes alive for a LL Title with a wobbly TD throw for the win in the closing minute.
Game 2: The second game of the Capital District starts an hour later as the faithful Dutchmen alums gather with their umbrellas and rain slickers on Alumni weekend  to witness the  hopeful march to another undefeated regular season. However, on a wet and slippery Bailey Field, the Hobart running attack wins the day and the potent Union offense is slowed by the elements and the Hobart D as Hobart takes down the last undefeated LL team 17-14.
Game 3: The Yellowjackets fall just short of their own upset of the Saints , as SLU wins 20-14.

While these forecasts might be a bit wishful coming from a Statesmen fan......it is certainly possible 

Ice Bear says, +k Bartman for the thoughts and predictions. Ice Bear says he believes his Dutchmen will prevail, regardless of weather and so will the Bombers of IC. With that being said there is a **** ton to think about and obviously both of these games can go either way.

Ice Bear says:

-both Union and the Pumpkins can run the ball...WELL. Union's depth at running back is ****ing scary and the two pumpkins running for the pumpkins are well, also scary.

-this will be Union's first real top 30 test and regardless of weather they should be ready for it. If Union is as good as their ranking and as good as many think they are, they should be able to win, even with the passing game being tainted (Ice ****ing love this word) by the weather.

-Ice Bear expects this to be a very close game, especially if the weather is inclement. This may be the healthiest Union has been since week #1 and Ice believes they will need contributions from everyone on Saturday. Ice says 28-21 U

-IC just rolls in Troylet...maybe.

Ice Bear,
      Good luck to the Ice Bear's Dutchmen, actually I don't mean that, Good health to the Dutchmen, I do mean that. Your prediction of 28-21 is exactly the score of the IC loss, so that would be painful to Bartman. I'm still not happy that we have to play at Bailey again , some Statesmen(3 starters on Defense ...Leake, Ford and Boone) will have three away games against Union in their career because of losing the Covid year at the Boz.

[Bartman]

Oline, Thank God Dr.Shirley follows the science ....otherwise Mach would be toast

[UfanBill]

Ice Bear,
      Good luck to the Ice Bear's Dutchmen, actually I don't mean that, Good health to the Dutchmen, I do mean that. Your prediction of 28-21 is exactly the score of the IC loss, so that would be painful to Bartman. I'm still not happy that we have to play at Bailey again , some Statesmen(3 starters on Defense ...Leake, Ford and Boone) will have three away games against Union in their career because of losing the Covid year at the Boz.

Three away games Not to be picky here Bartman because you know I'm fond of you (except this week) but you are in error. In 2018, Leake, Ford(e) and Boone played against the Dutchmen at the Boz. The final that day was 29-28 Statesmen when Will Bellamy, also a first year that season, threw an interception near the goal line late in the game. Other Dutchmen that played that day were Irabor, Ross Jr., Lama, Gioioso and Katchadurian.

Sorry...Upon further review it seems you were right. I need to apologize and amend my statement. I hadn't originally considered 2017 but in looking at the Box Score from that long ago time, I see that Leake, Forde and Boone did play their freshmen season at Frank Bailey. As did Union's Bellamy, Lama, Gioioso and Katchadurian. The Statesmen have played 3 of the last 5 seasons in Schenectady and as you point out because of Covid, these  sevenplayers are still around...BUT they have also had a home game against every LL opponent in that time frame.AND Hobart and Union have also had to play at Butterfield 3 times (Union won there in 2019 ). This is true for all other Liberty League teams. RPI plays the Shoes game again this year in Schenectady (all fans welcome). Point is good teams find a way. Don't look at it as hardship, look at it as opportunity. 

[Bartman]

UfanBill,
     I knew you would figure it out. After this Saturday, Hobart will have played 3 of the last 4 games against Ithaca and Union as away games....it definitely makes a difference, especially at Butterfield and Bailey...but as you said the Statesmen just have to suck it up ......and make the rain their friend. I am hoping the rain will silence the that ****ing cannon.

[Jonny Utah]

It's Crunch Time in the Liberty League and Bartman offers his crystal ball for the weekend. If the weather forecast is accurate, this could be a weekend of turnovers and heartbreak for the undefeated.

Game 1: The first game in the Capital District is the RPI Engineers(6-1) hosting the Bombers from Ithaca College(7-0). Dr. Shirley Jackson will be piping in music from Simon and Garfunkel....Sounds of Silence ....but the rain storms will drown out the few fans(finally Engineer parents can gain admittance)...".Hello darkness my old friend" helps the Engineers upset the Bombers 14-13 as the game has 5 turnovers  and Marinopolus keeps the Engineers hopes alive for a LL Title with a wobbly TD throw for the win in the closing minute.
Game 2: The second game of the Capital District starts an hour later as the faithful Dutchmen alums gather with their umbrellas and rain slickers on Alumni weekend  to witness the  hopeful march to another undefeated regular season. However, on a wet and slippery Bailey Field, the Hobart running attack wins the day and the potent Union offense is slowed by the elements and the Hobart D as Hobart takes down the last undefeated LL team 17-14.
Game 3: The Yellowjackets fall just short of their own upset of the Saints , as SLU wins 20-14.

While these forecasts might be a bit wishful coming from a Statesmen fan......it is certainly possible 

Ice Bear says, +k Bartman for the thoughts and predictions. Ice Bear says he believes his Dutchmen will prevail, regardless of weather and so will the Bombers of IC. With that being said there is a **** ton to think about and obviously both of these games can go either way.

Ice Bear says:

-both Union and the Pumpkins can run the ball...WELL. Union's depth at running back is ****ing scary and the two pumpkins running for the pumpkins are well, also scary.

-this will be Union's first real top 30 test and regardless of weather they should be ready for it. If Union is as good as their ranking and as good as many think they are, they should be able to win, even with the passing game being tainted (Ice ****ing love this word) by the weather.

-Ice Bear expects this to be a very close game, especially if the weather is inclement. This may be the healthiest Union has been since week #1 and Ice believes they will need contributions from everyone on Saturday. Ice says 28-21 U

-IC just rolls in Troylet...maybe.

10 years ago I would have been worried about jinxing the bombers and would not have made a prediction.  But I think Ithaca rolls over RPI Sat.  RPI has had Ithaca's number since IC has joined the LL, and I think this is the year where the coaching staff spent some extra time in the off season wondering what the **** those terds in Troy have been doing to beat the bombers the last 3 games.  This year the hex is coming from Shirly J. and that hex is on the terds, not the bombers. 

IC 42
Terds 17

[Bartman]

Jonny U,
    You might want to adjust your forecast because Dr. Shirley has issued a new order that all visiting teams that have not quarantined for 14 days in the assigned locker room will have to wear an N95 surgical mask for the duration of their presence on the RPI campus, including the game itself. Those big beefy Bomber linemen may be fainting by the second quarter . The research and the recommendation from her "follow the science" staff is wholly supported by the RPI team to keep them safe from the Bombers.Good luck.

[IC798891]

Predictions:

Ithaca 30, RPI 17- Bombers get over the RPI mountain behind two TDs from Wingfield, three FGs from Bahamonde, and some opportunistic D

Union 27, Hobart 10- Bart hangs for a half, but can't make the plays in the passing game to keep up.