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by econalum
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Men's Lacrosse Forum
Topic: 2024 Season
Replies: 13
Views: 1325

Re: 2024 Season

Another 'perfect' one goal loss, to of all teams the previously 0-6 Brown.

Brown's ride was very disruptive most of the game, forcing many/12 caused UMass turnovers.
by econalum
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: 2023-24 Season
Replies: 741
Views: 54261

Re: 2023-24 Season

Not getting a NIT bid will probably hasten the exit of players, especially with the overall lack of respect for the MAC conference.
by econalum
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Men's Lacrosse Forum
Topic: 2024 Season
Replies: 13
Views: 1325

Re: 2024 Season

We lost time of possession due to losses at fogo (12-18) and some very bad turnovers. Offense was largely stumped in second half, with a couple of flurries. Bad loss.
by econalum
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Men's Lacrosse Forum
Topic: 2024 Season
Replies: 13
Views: 1325

Re: 2024 Season

OOps temporary lift as UMass enters top 20 for first time this season, at 20.

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/league/DI/polls

Next step - another team having a bad year, Vermont at 1-4.
by econalum
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Men's Lacrosse Forum
Topic: 2024 Season
Replies: 13
Views: 1325

Re: 2024 Season

Unfortunately no 'lift' from the win as Albany is weirdly without a win. No more Thompson family in the wings?
by econalum
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Football Forum
Topic: UMass is back in the MAC
Replies: 132
Views: 5897

Re: UMass is back in the MAC

You must REALLY be pissed/disappointed. You were constantly spouting the nonsense: FCS is "the better fit".....FBS makes no sense........."UMass' applications have doubled since the FBS move-up was anecdotal". "Would've increased anyway" Nope, not pissed. At this point...
by econalum
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Football Forum
Topic: UMass is back in the MAC
Replies: 132
Views: 5897

Re: UMass is back in the MAC

Not looking forward to Tuesday night FB games in Amherst on the 'NU". MAC is almost always 1 bid for BBall, and this seems like it's all about keeping mediocre FBS football, instead of being on a row boat, we have rowed to the Elba in terms of regional and national interest. You must REALLY be...
by econalum
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: First reaction: UMass to the MAC
Replies: 390
Views: 14783

Re: First reaction: UMass to the MAC

One measure will be transfers out from MBB and FB, versus transfers in.

A10 gives the illusion of more big city visibility on the East Coast. MAC is low visibility, loaded with 'directional schools', which are not big sports brands.

Count me as MEH. Might help FB, I figure a net loss in MBB.
by econalum
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Football Forum
Topic: UMass is back in the MAC
Replies: 132
Views: 5897

Re: UMass is back in the MAC

Not looking forward to Tuesday night FB games in Amherst on the 'NU".

MAC is almost always 1 bid for BBall, and this seems like it's all about keeping mediocre FBS football, instead of being on a row boat, we have rowed to the Elba in terms of regional and national interest.
by econalum
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:08 am
Forum: Men's Lacrosse Forum
Topic: Nice win over Marist Tuesday pm
Replies: 0
Views: 221

Nice win over Marist Tuesday pm

While starting slow, even giving Marist an early lead, the Gorillas stormed back to win 18-11. Box Score: https://www.insidelacrosse.com/game/69478/2024 Of note is that 4 UM players earned hat tricks. The downside is more the schedule, as we do not have a strong OOC schedule, and a close loss to Arm...
by econalum
Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 24, 2023-24: at Richmond (2/14)
Replies: 141
Views: 4051

Re: Game 24, 2023-24: at Richmond (2/14)

Great effort, end to end.

The team deserves better home attendance than it is seeing.

What will energize the students to attend?
by econalum
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 24, 2023-24: at Richmond (2/14)
Replies: 141
Views: 4051

Re: Game 24, 2023-24: at Richmond (2/14)

Lots of bad shots early, D picked us up. Spiders look like they bit themselves - sluggish.
by econalum
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: Football Forum
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1209
Views: 96357

Re: Conference Realignment

Three points. 1. The Power 5 becoming the Elite 2 - Big 10 and SEC? They will suck up the TV ratings oxygen. Scraps for the rest. https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/39444847/big-ten-sec-form-advisory-group-conferences-bond-tightens https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/3944444...
by econalum
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: Football Forum
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1209
Views: 96357

Re: Conference Realignment

^^^^ NIL seems to be leveling the playing field a bit between the big and small guys, which is good. Still would like to see the transfer portal tightened but that doesn't seem to be happening very soon. NIL is a cesspool of graft and corruption. Pulling more colleges into the swamp is not progress...
by econalum
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 15, 2023-24: La Salle (1/10)
Replies: 64
Views: 2850

Re: Game 15, 2023-24: La Salle (1/10)

The first day of Spring classes is Feb 1 - really late IMO compared to most colleges.

My guess is that dorms are open 2 days beforehand.

The first home game with students back is George Mason on Sat Feb 3.