FB: Liberty League

[Senor RedTackle]

From Sunday's Schenectady Gazette

Union's #1 fan, and former N'Synch member, gives his reaction to the outcome of the Shoes game when asked if he was heading to Gepetto's after the game. "Are you kidding me?" says Mr.Bass..."I never miss a chance to mingle with the Union players after every home game. I feel like they're all my brothers. More importantly, I love the atmosphere at Gepetto's. One time, Paulie kicked out  out Nick Lachey when those bastards from 98 Degrees tried to muscle into here and drink our beer."

[Senor RedTackle]

RT........check PM.

dood...It is unconsciable. RT has never seen anything like that, especially in the capital district. Someone is a VERY lucky kid somewhere....damn. The Tank knows what I'm talking about....

RT is still relecting on that

[Senor RedTackle]

well, it looks like they have some atheltic pedigree somewhere here...so let's get to know TCNJ




...from Winkepedia
History
The College of New Jersey was established in 1855 by the New Jersey state legislature as the New Jersey State Normal School. Rodman McCamley Price, Governor of New Jersey, promoted the idea of a training institute for New Jersey's teachers and mobilized support among influential state leaders. Thus, the New Jersey State Normal School became the first teacher training institution in New Jersey, and the ninth in the United States.

For the first seventy-three years, the school was located in Trenton on Clinton Avenue. Beginning in 1925, the institution offered its first four-year baccalaureate degrees, and engaged on a transitional program of expansion. In 1928, a suburban tract of 210 acres (0.8 km²) was purchased in Ewing Township, New Jersey and preparations were underway to relocate the College. The first building erected on the new campus was Green Hall.

Programs in graduate study were instituted in 1947, followed by accreditation from various national associations in the 1950s. The enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1966 paved the way for TCNJ to become a comprehensive institution by expanding its degree programs into a variety of fields aside from the education of teachers. By 1972, seventy percent of entering students were selecting non-education majors. At this time, the college was known as Trenton State College.

In 1996, in a move spearheaded by Harold Eickhoff, The College of New Jersey adopted its current name in order to become more academically competitive on a national level. Alumni were unhappy with the change as they were proud being graduates of Trenton State College.[2] Some critics say that the college wanted to disassociate itself with the city of Trenton, which at the time had garnered a reputation for high crime and poverty, even though the city has since undergone a renaissance. This name change raised a heated debate with Princeton University which was known as the College of New Jersey from its founding in 1746 until 1896. Princeton University felt The College of New Jersey was attempting to associate itself with its history and reputation, and the name change would falsely indicate association between the two schools. In response, the administration at Princeton University sought injunctive and legal action to protect its claim on the name, but the action was subsequently dismissed.[3]


[edit] Names over the years
1855 — New Jersey State Normal School
1908 — New Jersey State Normal School in Trenton
1929 — New Jersey State Teachers College and State Normal School at Trenton
1937 — New Jersey State Teachers College at Trenton
1958 — Trenton State College
1996 — The College of New Jersey
When the name-change from Trenton State College to The College of New Jersey took place, workers misspelled the new name on the sign at the rear gate of the college. The new sign read "The College of New Jeresy". This was quickly corrected, but not before a photo of the incorrect sign was published on the cover of the Trentonian (a local daily newspaper).[4]



[edit] Athletics
The College of New Jersey is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and participates in athletics events as a Division III school. It is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The mascot of the College of New Jersey is Roscoe the Lion. The main athletic facility, Lions Stadium, holds 6,000 spectators and features an AstroTurf playing surface. The stadium has hosted multiple NCAA Tournaments and championship games, as well as the annual New Jersey Special Olympics and the annual USSBA Central Jersey Regional marching band competition.

The women's lacrosse team has played in the championship game 16 out of 20 possible times, winning 11 (though the 1992 title was later vacated) and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament 21 consecutive times through 2005, highlighted by a 93-1 record from 1991 to 1996. The women's field hockey team has won 9 Division III crowns.

The TCNJ wrestling team host the NCAA Championships regularly and has placed in the top 20 nationally for 30 consecutive years, including 5 National Championships, 5 Runner-up finishes, and numerous finishes in the top 5.

[Senor RedTackle]

well, it looks like they have some atheltic pedigree somewhere here...so let's get to know TCNJ




...from Winkepedia
History
The College of New Jersey was established in 1855 by the New Jersey state legislature as the New Jersey State Normal School. Rodman McCamley Price, Governor of New Jersey, promoted the idea of a training institute for New Jersey's teachers and mobilized support among influential state leaders. Thus, the New Jersey State Normal School became the first teacher training institution in New Jersey, and the ninth in the United States.

For the first seventy-three years, the school was located in Trenton on Clinton Avenue. Beginning in 1925, the institution offered its first four-year baccalaureate degrees, and engaged on a transitional program of expansion. In 1928, a suburban tract of 210 acres (0.8 km²) was purchased in Ewing Township, New Jersey and preparations were underway to relocate the College. The first building erected on the new campus was Green Hall.

Programs in graduate study were instituted in 1947, followed by accreditation from various national associations in the 1950s. The enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1966 paved the way for TCNJ to become a comprehensive institution by expanding its degree programs into a variety of fields aside from the education of teachers. By 1972, seventy percent of entering students were selecting non-education majors. At this time, the college was known as Trenton State College.

In 1996, in a move spearheaded by Harold Eickhoff, The College of New Jersey adopted its current name in order to become more academically competitive on a national level. Alumni were unhappy with the change as they were proud being graduates of Trenton State College.[2] Some critics say that the college wanted to disassociate itself with the city of Trenton, which at the time had garnered a reputation for high crime and poverty, even though the city has since undergone a renaissance. This name change raised a heated debate with Princeton University which was known as the College of New Jersey from its founding in 1746 until 1896. Princeton University felt The College of New Jersey was attempting to associate itself with its history and reputation, and the name change would falsely indicate association between the two schools. In response, the administration at Princeton University sought injunctive and legal action to protect its claim on the name, but the action was subsequently dismissed.[3]


[edit] Names over the years
1855 — New Jersey State Normal School
1908 — New Jersey State Normal School in Trenton
1929 — New Jersey State Teachers College and State Normal School at Trenton
1937 — New Jersey State Teachers College at Trenton
1958 — Trenton State College
1996 — The College of New Jersey
When the name-change from Trenton State College to The College of New Jersey took place, workers misspelled the new name on the sign at the rear gate of the college. The new sign read "The College of New Jeresy". This was quickly corrected, but not before a photo of the incorrect sign was published on the cover of the Trentonian (a local daily newspaper).[4]



[edit] Athletics
The College of New Jersey is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and participates in athletics events as a Division III school. It is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The mascot of the College of New Jersey is Roscoe the Lion. The main athletic facility, Lions Stadium, holds 6,000 spectators and features an AstroTurf playing surface. The stadium has hosted multiple NCAA Tournaments and championship games, as well as the annual New Jersey Special Olympics and the annual USSBA Central Jersey Regional marching band competition.

The women's lacrosse team has played in the championship game 16 out of 20 possible times, winning 11 (though the 1992 title was later vacated) and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament 21 consecutive times through 2005, highlighted by a 93-1 record from 1991 to 1996. The women's field hockey team has won 9 Division III crowns.

The TCNJ wrestling team host the NCAA Championships regularly and has placed in the top 20 nationally for 30 consecutive years, including 5 National Championships, 5 Runner-up finishes, and numerous finishes in the top 5.

RT knew there was a "normal school" in NJ somewhere......

[union89]

well, it looks like they have some atheltic pedigree somewhere here...so let's get to know TCNJ




...from Winkepedia
History
The College of New Jersey was established in 1855 by the New Jersey state legislature as the New Jersey State Normal School. Rodman McCamley Price, Governor of New Jersey, promoted the idea of a training institute for New Jersey's teachers and mobilized support among influential state leaders. Thus, the New Jersey State Normal School became the first teacher training institution in New Jersey, and the ninth in the United States.

For the first seventy-three years, the school was located in Trenton on Clinton Avenue. Beginning in 1925, the institution offered its first four-year baccalaureate degrees, and engaged on a transitional program of expansion. In 1928, a suburban tract of 210 acres (0.8 km²) was purchased in Ewing Township, New Jersey and preparations were underway to relocate the College. The first building erected on the new campus was Green Hall.

Programs in graduate study were instituted in 1947, followed by accreditation from various national associations in the 1950s. The enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1966 paved the way for TCNJ to become a comprehensive institution by expanding its degree programs into a variety of fields aside from the education of teachers. By 1972, seventy percent of entering students were selecting non-education majors. At this time, the college was known as Trenton State College.

In 1996, in a move spearheaded by Harold Eickhoff, The College of New Jersey adopted its current name in order to become more academically competitive on a national level. Alumni were unhappy with the change as they were proud being graduates of Trenton State College.[2] Some critics say that the college wanted to disassociate itself with the city of Trenton, which at the time had garnered a reputation for high crime and poverty, even though the city has since undergone a renaissance. This name change raised a heated debate with Princeton University which was known as the College of New Jersey from its founding in 1746 until 1896. Princeton University felt The College of New Jersey was attempting to associate itself with its history and reputation, and the name change would falsely indicate association between the two schools. In response, the administration at Princeton University sought injunctive and legal action to protect its claim on the name, but the action was subsequently dismissed.[3]


[edit] Names over the years
1855 — New Jersey State Normal School
1908 — New Jersey State Normal School in Trenton
1929 — New Jersey State Teachers College and State Normal School at Trenton
1937 — New Jersey State Teachers College at Trenton
1958 — Trenton State College
1996 — The College of New Jersey
When the name-change from Trenton State College to The College of New Jersey took place, workers misspelled the new name on the sign at the rear gate of the college. The new sign read "The College of New Jeresy". This was quickly corrected, but not before a photo of the incorrect sign was published on the cover of the Trentonian (a local daily newspaper).[4]



[edit] Athletics
The College of New Jersey is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and participates in athletics events as a Division III school. It is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The mascot of the College of New Jersey is Roscoe the Lion. The main athletic facility, Lions Stadium, holds 6,000 spectators and features an AstroTurf playing surface. The stadium has hosted multiple NCAA Tournaments and championship games, as well as the annual New Jersey Special Olympics and the annual USSBA Central Jersey Regional marching band competition.

The women's lacrosse team has played in the championship game 16 out of 20 possible times, winning 11 (though the 1992 title was later vacated) and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament 21 consecutive times through 2005, highlighted by a 93-1 record from 1991 to 1996. The women's field hockey team has won 9 Division III crowns.

The TCNJ wrestling team host the NCAA Championships regularly and has placed in the top 20 nationally for 30 consecutive years, including 5 National Championships, 5 Runner-up finishes, and numerous finishes in the top 5.

RT knew there was a "normal school" in NJ somewhere......

They wouldn't dare to call Glassboro State a 'Normal' school.......

[Knightstalker]

Most of the NJAC schools were "Normal" schools at one time.

[lewdogg11]

I don't even really have much to say, really.

LD11, Gro, and Krazy walked out of Gepetto's saying our goodbye's, shook a few hands, even were congratulated by a few Union people.  'Paulie' was at the door...He was thanked for the hospitality, and we walked out.  As we got into the car, 4 Schenectady cruisers pulled up and bumrushed the bar.  We were basically 45 seconds away from getting arrested and/or beaten, for being at a bar sharing a beer and comraderie with a few Union people.  Luckily, we peeled out, and high tailed it back to safe lands.

It basically takes a few bad eggs.  When the Union players started showing up, one in particular started most of the crap, and from what I gathered, the culprit 'MILF' who was in no way good looking, was his mom...Her skin looked in worse shape than the pig that was on the grill since 4AM, so RT, calling her a MILF...How much did you drink?  I heard the kid say 'MOM, Shut up' at a point since even he was embarrassed.  Based on my detective skills and from some listening int he bar, #3 for Union and his mom were the orignal bad apples in there. 

So, lastly, my take was that a'hole Paulie called the cops, was waiting at the door for them when we left, and felt bad when we were thankful and cool as we left, even shaking hands with a Union coach and his wife.  So he didn't send the cops after us...He did however send the cops after one of LD11's friends, who happened to be a UNION guy, because 1, he was drunk, and 2, he was hanging with us, but wasn't sporting Union gear!!!  That is a whole different story not needed to be discussed here, but it's a bunch of BS and the people involved with this ignorance need to re-evaluate their lives and how worthless they are.

U89, Garnet, and the other Union folk on the other hand....Thanks for the hospitality.  Without the invite, we woulda never been in that situation, so the idea was good, the result was bad.  Sharing Regulator's sentiments on yesterday's car ride home...I may NEVER go to Troy/Schenectady or the entire capital district ever again.  While we have all changed and evolved from our ape status, most people still there haven't changed a bit and most should be embarrassed of themselves.

[Senor RedTackle]

U89, Garnet, and the other Union folk on the other hand....Thanks for the hospitality.  Without the invite, we woulda never been in that situation, so the idea was good, the result was bad.  Sharing Regulator's sentiments on yesterday's car ride home...I may NEVER go to Troy/Schenectady or the entire capital district ever again.  While we have all changed and evolved from our ape status, most people still there haven't changed a bit and most should be embarrassed of themselves.

Great summary. RT may stick to tail gates, pig roasts and radio broadcasts....he's getting too old for this shizz. Paulie, get a life....

LD an a random RPI student, circa 2000

[JT]

well, it looks like they have some atheltic pedigree somewhere here...so let's get to know TCNJ




...from Winkepedia
History
The College of New Jersey was established in 1855 by the New Jersey state legislature as the New Jersey State Normal School. Rodman McCamley Price, Governor of New Jersey, promoted the idea of a training institute for New Jersey's teachers and mobilized support among influential state leaders. Thus, the New Jersey State Normal School became the first teacher training institution in New Jersey, and the ninth in the United States.

For the first seventy-three years, the school was located in Trenton on Clinton Avenue. Beginning in 1925, the institution offered its first four-year baccalaureate degrees, and engaged on a transitional program of expansion. In 1928, a suburban tract of 210 acres (0.8 km²) was purchased in Ewing Township, New Jersey and preparations were underway to relocate the College. The first building erected on the new campus was Green Hall.

Programs in graduate study were instituted in 1947, followed by accreditation from various national associations in the 1950s. The enactment of the Higher Education Act of 1966 paved the way for TCNJ to become a comprehensive institution by expanding its degree programs into a variety of fields aside from the education of teachers. By 1972, seventy percent of entering students were selecting non-education majors. At this time, the college was known as Trenton State College.

In 1996, in a move spearheaded by Harold Eickhoff, The College of New Jersey adopted its current name in order to become more academically competitive on a national level. Alumni were unhappy with the change as they were proud being graduates of Trenton State College.[2] Some critics say that the college wanted to disassociate itself with the city of Trenton, which at the time had garnered a reputation for high crime and poverty, even though the city has since undergone a renaissance. This name change raised a heated debate with Princeton University which was known as the College of New Jersey from its founding in 1746 until 1896. Princeton University felt The College of New Jersey was attempting to associate itself with its history and reputation, and the name change would falsely indicate association between the two schools. In response, the administration at Princeton University sought injunctive and legal action to protect its claim on the name, but the action was subsequently dismissed.[3]


[edit] Names over the years
1855 — New Jersey State Normal School
1908 — New Jersey State Normal School in Trenton
1929 — New Jersey State Teachers College and State Normal School at Trenton
1937 — New Jersey State Teachers College at Trenton
1958 — Trenton State College
1996 — The College of New Jersey
When the name-change from Trenton State College to The College of New Jersey took place, workers misspelled the new name on the sign at the rear gate of the college. The new sign read "The College of New Jeresy". This was quickly corrected, but not before a photo of the incorrect sign was published on the cover of the Trentonian (a local daily newspaper).[4]



[edit] Athletics
The College of New Jersey is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and participates in athletics events as a Division III school. It is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The mascot of the College of New Jersey is Roscoe the Lion. The main athletic facility, Lions Stadium, holds 6,000 spectators and features an AstroTurf playing surface. The stadium has hosted multiple NCAA Tournaments and championship games, as well as the annual New Jersey Special Olympics and the annual USSBA Central Jersey Regional marching band competition.

The women's lacrosse team has played in the championship game 16 out of 20 possible times, winning 11 (though the 1992 title was later vacated) and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament 21 consecutive times through 2005, highlighted by a 93-1 record from 1991 to 1996. The women's field hockey team has won 9 Division III crowns.

The TCNJ wrestling team host the NCAA Championships regularly and has placed in the top 20 nationally for 30 consecutive years, including 5 National Championships, 5 Runner-up finishes, and numerous finishes in the top 5.

RT knew there was a "normal school" in NJ somewhere......

They wouldn't dare to call Glassboro State a 'Normal' school.......

Normal is what they used to call teacher's schools before the 1930's or so.  Glassboro was also "Normal" until it was changed to Glassboro Teacher College.  Glassboro transitioned to Rowan University in a similar fashion to TCNJ.

TCNJ has like 25-30 national championships mostly in women's athletics.

[Senor RedTackle]

ok..playoff football is here...and as such, RT would like to point the RPI faithful to the NJ board where they've begun reckless talk, going so far as to insinuate "monkeystomps" in Troy next Sat....BLASPHEMY...let's go on a field trip

+K to those MSU fans giving props to TCNJ.

...something to do after watching the Giants and Manning wet themselves against the Cowboys. Do you have any idea how bad it is to be a Giant fan living down here in Texas?! I'd give Manning a truck load of -K if I could. Three delay of game penalties on your home field? No excuse for that.

Good season for the Red Hawks. Tear up the ECACs. Considering the expectations for TCNJ at the start of the season — everything from here on out is gravy!

Congrat's to you guys. You can take down RPI but after that, God's speed. The Mount gave up 24 points all season. My Rams finally got a win and nobody will call me Owen tomorrow. You guys beat us by (10), monkey stomp'd Cortland and pull a MSU at Kean. Remember the monkey stomp up in Troy. Come out with a "W". I hope your family is doing well. Hook E'm Horns !!!

[Tonyfromtroy]

Obviously the NCAA committee has pegged RPI as a sacrificial lamb to TCNJ. Otherwise, how could anyone explain a second round meeting in THE EAST REGION that would require paying for a plane (on Thanksgiving weekend no less). RPI is over the NCAA 500 mile limit from Mt. Union (507 to be exact) while TCNJ is only 404.

[JQV]

Obviously the NCAA committee has pegged RPI as a sacrificial lamb to TCNJ. Otherwise, how could anyone explain a second round meeting in THE EAST REGION that would require paying for a plane (on Thanksgiving weekend no less). RPI is over the NCAA 500 mile limit from Mt. Union (507 to be exact) while TCNJ is only 404.

Tony, you are confused.  The NCAA is saving itself travel money because it is only 185 miles from Troy to Ithaca.

[Senor RedTackle]

Obviously the NCAA committee has pegged RPI as a sacrificial lamb to TCNJ. Otherwise, how could anyone explain a second round meeting in THE EAST REGION that would require paying for a plane (on Thanksgiving weekend no less). RPI is over the NCAA 500 mile limit from Mt. Union (507 to be exact) while TCNJ is only 404.

Tony, you are confused.  The NCAA is saving itself travel money because it is only 185 miles from Troy to Ithaca.

BOL

[lewdogg11]

Any RPI people looking to Mt. Union better stop that nonsense ASAP.  TCNJ was most likely the #1 seed in the East before laying an egg on Saturday.  RPI needs to come out swinging this Saturday.  They were hesitant against Union.   Robertson was throwing the ball up for grabs way too much.  The defense was tough, but had a lot of chances to smash and sack the QB and let him out of their grasp.  There is a lot to be said if they can go out and beat TCNJ.  Mount Union is a pipe dream at this point.  Let's win A ball game.

[Senor RedTackle]

Obviously the NCAA committee has pegged RPI as a sacrificial lamb to TCNJ. Otherwise, how could anyone explain a second round meeting in THE EAST REGION that would require paying for a plane (on Thanksgiving weekend no less). RPI is over the NCAA 500 mile limit from Mt. Union (507 to be exact) while TCNJ is only 404.

Last RT checked, we didn't have a bye this week. I would stop the MUC talk right now because we have business to take care of in Troy on Sat and this TCNJ team has a chip on their shoulder. And even if RPI and MUC both win, who gives a flying f*ck if we have to go to Alliance. Bring it on, that's why we play the game. RT would've given his only teste to be playing football on Thanksgiving weekend, much less against the #1 team in the land, when he was roaming the gridion of Troy in the early 1990's.  Go ask the Stinger how he feels about Mt.Union being in our region and, after ripping your head off and stuffing it down your neck, he'll do the Lou Holtz thing and talk about how tough it's going to be to beat TCNJ, positioning RPI as the underdog (as we like it)

Time to run the table....