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Post by MikeUMA » Thu Jul 31, 2003 6:56 pm

I'm amazed that I still hear people say "I thought the message board was the entire site!" For those people I offer this link...

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Post by philosopher » Wed Mar 24, 2004 11:17 pm

The message board is an opportunity to build a sense of community with like minded people (UMass fans) from all over the country. Everyon once in a while, someone deserves to get flamed, and it happens. But we have the chance to build a network that can be molded into a common voice to promote UMass and the A-10 (Linda Bruno ain't doing it, so it's us or no one on that job).

Mike runs a pretty neat shop here. He needs support (moral, immoral, and financial..., in no particular order). Sign Man has often spoken for the alums, and needs support. Where better for him to build it?

As a group, we functioned largely as individuals and helped McCaw back off his "Grey Wolves" idea. Now he is trying to resurrect a program that is circling the drain in Waco.

As a group, functioning as a group, I believe we can unite voices to get the Jack Leaman dedication of the court in the Bill a reality. The only thing stopping us is us.

Brian Long, may he do well in his campaign, could stump for such a change. Sign Man, with a little help from us, his friends, might exert some influence on the trustees. OBG, OC, and other with a long history of support to the University could become leaders and spokespersons for us, if we empower them.

We can make Jack Leaman Court a reality. Or, we could just let the chips fall where they will. I propose a moratorium on flaming the a**holes out there, and put our energies into the positive step of trying to impact policy. I know, the last 7 words of a dying organization are "we've never done it that way before." Let us refuse to let those damning words doom our chance at community and unity.

Fans of UMass, unite!
Fans of UMass, fight!
Fans of UMass, let's put down the beer glasses long enough to get this thing done right.

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Post by Feato » Wed Mar 24, 2004 11:26 pm

awww man, I was hoping to drink while doing this... :?

other then that, well said... :wink:
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Post by philosopher » Thu Mar 25, 2004 12:22 pm

Feato wrote:awww man, I was hoping to drink while doing this... :?
I said something that would inhibit your drinking for any significant amount of time? So sorry. :mrgreen:

Jack Leaman's memory is worth one drink less a month. 8)

And you, my friend, keep doing your work with informational and insightful posts!

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Post by zuksnj » Thu May 20, 2004 2:24 pm

I think most here are all for this. Who is in a position geographically and has the time to kind of organize what you propose. What is the actual game plan? I think you are right about making a lot of things a reality but it has to be done diplomatically. You've got my voice and if something was organized I'd have a beer less per month.
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Post by local » Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:08 am

Mike - I don't know if this is the place for this but. Thank's for your effort on this board. After reading the Boneyard this is so much better that web site sucks. The people posting suck but the site is even worse.

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Post by MikeUMA » Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:17 am

Gracias.

Rivals, and a couple of others, have tried to acquire my site into their portfolio. I've obviously refused. I can't stand the cookie cutter look and feel to their sites. Mine doesn't have a lot of great functionality, but it doesn't feel like it's rolled off a robotic assembly line.

Now's a perfect time to remind everyone that I accept donations. I pay for operating this site, hundreds of dollars per year, out of pocket. You can help out via PayPal
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Alternatively, if you're doing holiday shopping, and are going to buy thru Amazon.com, please go through my link to get there. I get a small referral credit for stuff you buy thru my link.
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Post by scumming » Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:18 am

Can you fix the time on the posts because they are all an hour ahead of time? Thanks.
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Post by MikeUMA » Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:10 am

The clock is only off during daylight savings time, not during the winter months.
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thanks mike

Post by doug » Wed Mar 30, 2005 1:19 pm

MikeUMA wrote:Gracias.

Rivals, and a couple of others, have tried to acquire my site into their portfolio. I've obviously refused. I can't stand the cookie cutter look and feel to their sites. Mine doesn't have a lot of great functionality, but it doesn't feel like it's rolled off a robotic assembly line.

Now's a perfect time to remind everyone that I accept donations. I pay for operating this site, hundreds of dollars per year, out of pocket. You can help out via PayPal
<a href="https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=mike%40umasshoops.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://umasshoops.com/graphics/paypal.gif" border=0></a>
or send me a private message if you want to mail something.

Alternatively, if you're doing holiday shopping, and are going to buy thru Amazon.com, please go through my link to get there. I get a small referral credit for stuff you buy thru my link.
<A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redir ... oopscom-20" target="_blank"><IMG SRC="/graphics/amazon_pdm-search-logo-126x32.gif" width="126" height="32" BORDER="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ALT="In Association with Amazon.com"></a>
Just bought an Ipod through your amazon link.. Hopefully everyone else who wants to support this site will use these links.

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Post by MikeUMA » Wed Mar 30, 2005 4:47 pm

Thanks doug, that should generate a nice little referral credit.

Yeah, now's an even better time to buy The 6th Man too :D
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Post by umassaddict » Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:46 pm

As if you needed another good reason to by "The 6th Man" :lol:

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Post by local » Tue Nov 01, 2005 2:08 pm

Since I was reminded today about the cost of this message board I am going to do my bit for the effort in advance of the holiday season. The new year is approaching have you rendered unto Mike yet? I'm sure he appreciates it as much as we appreciate his efforts running this board.
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Post by philosopher » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:03 pm

Local, your signature line has always brought a smile, but on this draft night, it rings so dang true it is genuinely funny. The irksome thing is that next year, ConU and Texas will be so loaded with newcomers, Dick Vitale will be "Diaper Dandy-ing" us to death! :shock:

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Post by Uman » Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:31 pm

Mike,

I would like to donate some cash through Paypal, but your link doesn't work anymore. Can you update it and post back on this link when it is set to go. Thanks.
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