FB: Liberty League

[Pat Coleman]

Reading McMillian's and Guru's playoff article I can't help but wonder why the LL continues to get no love... I really hope we both smash the first round and continue to push forward... NNR is looking forward to the day our conference gets some respect. Union was mentioned maybe once or twice in the article, mentioning they may be beat first round since they are on the road. Cortland State who isn't even in the playoffs had about 10 things said about them. I mean no disrespect to the GURU or McMillian (both work their butts off), but you know something is wrong when the shoes game didn't even make "best rivalries" last week.

I was OK with you until the last sentence. I think you're completely unaware of what it takes for Keith to write a 5,000-word column every week. If something gets dropped, sometimes it's just a goddamn accident and not f-ing intentional.

For the rest, well, the LL has both teams on the road, remember. That should be an indication to you of something regarding who's favored.

I'll remind you that we respected the LL quite a bit in the preseason conference rankings. They moved up nine spots. Pretty large bit of respect there.

[Apple Jack]

I was OK with you until the last sentence. I think you're completely unaware of what it takes for Keith to write a 5,000-word column every week. If something gets dropped, sometimes it's just a goddamn accident and not f-ing intentional.

AJ thinks this is what PC looked like when he was writing that post

[Naked Nott Run]

Reading McMillian's and Guru's playoff article I can't help but wonder why the LL continues to get no love... I really hope we both smash the first round and continue to push forward... NNR is looking forward to the day our conference gets some respect. Union was mentioned maybe once or twice in the article, mentioning they may be beat first round since they are on the road. Cortland State who isn't even in the playoffs had about 10 things said about them. I mean no disrespect to the GURU or McMillian (both work their butts off), but you know something is wrong when the shoes game didn't even make "best rivalries" last week.

I was OK with you until the last sentence. I think you're completely unaware of what it takes for Keith to write a 5,000-word column every week. If something gets dropped, sometimes it's just a goddamn accident and not f-ing intentional.

For the rest, well, the LL has both teams on the road, remember. That should be an indication to you of something regarding who's favored.

I'll remind you that we respected the LL quite a bit in the preseason conference rankings. They moved up nine spots. Pretty large bit of respect there.

Pat I do apologize for the last comment. Just frustrated I guess. Kieth does a great job... That just stunk to see, because I love hearing about the LL teams. You guys work hard and I appriciate your work and this site. Thanks for the insite. and sorry if I crossed the line

[Frank Rossi]

Reading McMillian's and Guru's playoff article I can't help but wonder why the LL continues to get no love... I really hope we both smash the first round and continue to push forward... NNR is looking forward to the day our conference gets some respect. Union was mentioned maybe once or twice in the article, mentioning they may be beat first round since they are on the road. Cortland State who isn't even in the playoffs had about 10 things said about them. I mean no disrespect to the GURU or McMillian (both work their butts off), but you know something is wrong when the shoes game didn't even make "best rivalries" last week.

I was OK with you until the last sentence. I think you're completely unaware of what it takes for Keith to write a 5,000-word column every week. If something gets dropped, sometimes it's just a goddamn accident and not f-ing intentional.

For the rest, well, the LL has both teams on the road, remember. That should be an indication to you of something regarding who's favored.

I'll remind you that we respected the LL quite a bit in the preseason conference rankings. They moved up nine spots. Pretty large bit of respect there.

It's OK, Pat.  Saturday will tell the story.  

You gotta remember that at the heart of it, we all appreciate what you and K-Mack and the rest of the funky bunch at D3sports.com do.  However, you have to view what you publish here in the same vain as a newspaper.  There is plenty of unbiased reporting, which gives us all the background to make certain arguments and learn about other teams in D3.  

There is also plenty of editorializing in a lot of the content.  Polls, picks and the such are, what I would call, nearly equivalent to newspaper editorials.  Readers who disagree often send in "Letters to the Editor" to verbalize those feelings.  This doesn't mean that the writer hates the New York Times or has displeasure with the concept; it means that the reader disagrees and is given a platform for a little equal time.  Very rarely do you see the Editor respond in a way that is almost mean-spirited toward the writer.  The reason:  mutual respect that both have taken the time to reason and write their views.

The last week, I've read a lot of your comments around the boards here, and it seems like you're taking an angrier tack than normal.  I'm aware of the work that you're facing -- we're all pretty aware of it.  Yet, I'd give you the same advice as I give friends of mine and parents who have issues with comments on these boards:  the angrier you get and post, the less people will respect your position and opinion.  Sometimes, I forget my own advice, I'll admit.  However, in following it as much as possible the last couple years, I've made some pretty good friends with the folks on here from all LL schools.  I think that was proven to me at the Ruck last weekend, as people who used to think I was a jackass (okay, many probably still do) shared a drink with me (and lost at darts -- RT) and laughed it up.  

My point:  relax and laugh -- and don't take everything so personally.  If we're posting on these boards, we obviously have taken the time to enjoy and learn from the multitude of information available.  Your own click-through stats probably would show that there is a pause between people clicking D3Football.com and then the Post Patterns link.  We all mean no harm here.

Thanks for everything this season...and thanks for the opportunity to learn and speak here.

[Tags]

Short article about the Arcidiacono/Robinson matchup this weekend.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061116/SPORTS0105/611160366/1007/SPORTS

My two favorite quotes:

"I'm sure our defense is going to stop him and I'll have the better game of the two." -Mark Robinson

"Our defense has been shutting down everyone,'' he says, 'and I don't think this week will be any different.''-Mark Robinson

...26 days after giving up an NCAA record-tying 7 TD's to Springfield's Chris Sharpe. They have been shutting down EVERYONE!!

This makes Rolevio happy.

All should not read too much into that - a little bird told me Robinson was misquoted.

[Naked Nott Run]

Tags has to be Carm. He has a Union football picture for his icon... You have been busted...


Ever been to Mechanicsville??? Born there perhaps

[Pat Coleman]

Frank,

I do understand what you're saying, but I take legitimate criticism seriously and strive to improve. I take cheap shots differently.

[PBR...]

AJ have to admit pbr chuckled when he saw that picture....still sitting here laughing....and no pat pbr is not laughing at you just caught me off guard and was funny...pat and all the d3 staff keep up the good work we do appreciate it and try not to take it personally....thats the thing about posting, its sometimes tough to tell when people are criticizing vs. cheap shots

[Frank Rossi]

Union fans:

It is with a very sad heart that I announce the passing of long-time Union Athletics friend and benefactor Dick Roberts.  Mr. Roberts, who was inducted into the Union College Athletics Hall of Fame just a few weeks ago, provided unwavering support to the Dutchmen program, both as a booster and as a fan.  Mr. Roberts was a graduate of Union College in 1950 and held several posts described in an excerpt from his Hall of Fame induction statement below.  At this time, I do not have information on arrangements made to honor Mr. Roberts.  I will try to update this as soon as I become aware.

DICK ROBERTS
Inducted in 2006
Dick Roberts' ('50) contributions to Union College Athletics were remarkable long after his playing days for the Dutchmen came to an end. He was known for his excellent defensive skills and assists on the basketball court of Alumni Gym, and was a co-captain and the recipient of the Bailey Cup, symbolic of leadership, after his 1949-50 senior season. Yet, he continued to define the word "assist," as a legal advisor to the college, a member of the Board of Trustees, an Athletic Advisory Committee representative, a fund raiser, athletic booster, and an ambassador of Union College. His devotion to his alma mater, and the college's athletic department, is unparalleled.

[Tags]

Union fans:

It is with a very sad heart that I announce the passing of long-time Union Athletics friend and benefactor Dick Roberts.  Mr. Roberts, who was inducted into the Union College Athletics Hall of Fame just a few weeks ago, provided unwavering support to the Dutchmen program, both as a booster and as a fan.  Mr. Roberts was a graduate of Union College in 1950 and held several posts described in an excerpt from his Hall of Fame induction statement below.  At this time, I do not have information on arrangements made to honor Mr. Roberts.  I will try to update this as soon as I become aware.

DICK ROBERTS
Inducted in 2006
Dick Roberts' ('50) contributions to Union College Athletics were remarkable long after his playing days for the Dutchmen came to an end. He was known for his excellent defensive skills and assists on the basketball court of Alumni Gym, and was a co-captain and the recipient of the Bailey Cup, symbolic of leadership, after his 1949-50 senior season. Yet, he continued to define the word "assist," as a legal advisor to the college, a member of the Board of Trustees, an Athletic Advisory Committee representative, a fund raiser, athletic booster, and an ambassador of Union College. His devotion to his alma mater, and the college's athletic department, is unparalleled.

Sounds like a great man. At least he lived long enough to get inducted in to your hall of fame.

[Frank Rossi]

Union fans:

It is with a very sad heart that I announce the passing of long-time Union Athletics friend and benefactor Dick Roberts.  Mr. Roberts, who was inducted into the Union College Athletics Hall of Fame just a few weeks ago, provided unwavering support to the Dutchmen program, both as a booster and as a fan.  Mr. Roberts was a graduate of Union College in 1950 and held several posts described in an excerpt from his Hall of Fame induction statement below.  At this time, I do not have information on arrangements made to honor Mr. Roberts.  I will try to update this as soon as I become aware.

DICK ROBERTS
Inducted in 2006
Dick Roberts' ('50) contributions to Union College Athletics were remarkable long after his playing days for the Dutchmen came to an end. He was known for his excellent defensive skills and assists on the basketball court of Alumni Gym, and was a co-captain and the recipient of the Bailey Cup, symbolic of leadership, after his 1949-50 senior season. Yet, he continued to define the word "assist," as a legal advisor to the college, a member of the Board of Trustees, an Athletic Advisory Committee representative, a fund raiser, athletic booster, and an ambassador of Union College. His devotion to his alma mater, and the college's athletic department, is unparalleled.

Sounds like a great man. At least he lived long enough to get inducted in to your hall of fame.

He was Tags.  Thanks for taking the time to read that.  He truly deserved induction.

[superman57]

my deepest sympathies to all involved with the union program for this passing

[oxbacker]

Tags has to be Carm. He has a Union football picture for his icon... You have been busted...


Ever been to Mechanicsville??? Born there perhaps

No S in Mechanicville. Everyone puts in that damn S

[superman57]

i thought it was Mechanicsville, and I'm from the area

['gro]

gro never ventures over to that part of the cap district. it's one of those towns you hear but don't think exist. Like defreestville (sp) or menands.