The 2008-09 Men's Hockey Highlight video came out recently and definitely worth a watch but I should warn that there is no music - it's BYOM.
Enjoy
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Vermont Victory
Yes, UVM does have a fight song despite not many people knowing what it is. If Vermont Victory were played most fans would probably recognize the tune, just not know the words. Hence this video.
Enjoy.
Vermont Victory
Enjoy.
Vermont Victory
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Take the Field Tribute
Starting on September 5th, 2009, Ohio State football fans will welcome the Navel Academy into The Shoe with a new tradition - Take the Field Tribute. Instead of boo's and taunts, the Mids will be welcomed into Ohio Stadium to the sound of over 100,000 cheering fans.
Ohio State hopes other teams will honor our country's service academies in this manor from now on and so do I. Therefore, I'm pleased to include the video that the Ohio State athletic department is circulating to promote this new tradition.
Click here to watch
For the first time in history, I'm looking forward to watching kickoff from an Ohio State game that doesn't include Michigan. Go Navy!
P.S. - Now let's see if Notre Dame is classy enough to also salute the Mids when they visit. My guess is yes, they will put aside their massive ego but only because of peer pressure.
Ohio State hopes other teams will honor our country's service academies in this manor from now on and so do I. Therefore, I'm pleased to include the video that the Ohio State athletic department is circulating to promote this new tradition.
Click here to watch
For the first time in history, I'm looking forward to watching kickoff from an Ohio State game that doesn't include Michigan. Go Navy!
P.S. - Now let's see if Notre Dame is classy enough to also salute the Mids when they visit. My guess is yes, they will put aside their massive ego but only because of peer pressure.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Notre Dame - 2009
I'm not gonna say that ND will go 6-6 this year, but I certainly don't think they'll be headed to a BCS bowl game as I've heard some analysts say. Analysts state that ND's schedule this year is easy, which I disagree with. There are several teams on their schedule that could beat them - Nevada, Michigan, Michigan State, USC, and Stanford.
An important fact to keep in mind is that whenever a school plays Notre Dame, they play their hardest. The fact that Nevada, who has a very good QB of their own, plays ND in their season opener means they could surprise the Fighting Irish. I may be wrong but I've always heard that the most improvement comes between the first and second game, which is good news for the Maize and Blue. Stanford will be another tough test. I love the fact that ND will have to travel for their final game and play a much improved Cardinal team.
And finally we come to Jimmy Clausen, a quarterback who still has a lot to prove. He had a spectacular game against Hawaii, but that was one game with plenty of time to prepare. During the season he'll have to prep for new defensive schemes each week.
I predict that ND will be better than 6-6 but not by a whole lot. Charlie Weis's decided schematic advantage will be proved untrue and his massive ego as well as the fat in his pants will be shown the door.
An important fact to keep in mind is that whenever a school plays Notre Dame, they play their hardest. The fact that Nevada, who has a very good QB of their own, plays ND in their season opener means they could surprise the Fighting Irish. I may be wrong but I've always heard that the most improvement comes between the first and second game, which is good news for the Maize and Blue. Stanford will be another tough test. I love the fact that ND will have to travel for their final game and play a much improved Cardinal team.
And finally we come to Jimmy Clausen, a quarterback who still has a lot to prove. He had a spectacular game against Hawaii, but that was one game with plenty of time to prepare. During the season he'll have to prep for new defensive schemes each week.
I predict that ND will be better than 6-6 but not by a whole lot. Charlie Weis's decided schematic advantage will be proved untrue and his massive ego as well as the fat in his pants will be shown the door.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
My First Response
I've always enjoyed reading the comments left by readers at the end of ESPN articles and today I made a comment. My first.
Aside from this blog, my comment today was the first time I really put one of my opinions out there, because let's be honest, I probably don't have many readers - yet. Now, I'm anxiously waiting for a response.
Here's what Ivan Maisel wrote today in his 3 point stance:
3. The complainers say that college football is unfair because the national championship stays within the same small group of 20 or so teams. Maybe so. But a playoff won't solve that issue. Name the sport that isn't dominated by a small percentage of teams. Lakers, Yankees, Steelers, FC Barcelona, etc., commit the resources and have the interest to win. Same with the Floridas and USCs.
I wrote:
It feels great to respond to Ivan, who is someone I greatly admire. I'm already looking forward to commenting again.
Aside from this blog, my comment today was the first time I really put one of my opinions out there, because let's be honest, I probably don't have many readers - yet. Now, I'm anxiously waiting for a response.
Here's what Ivan Maisel wrote today in his 3 point stance:
3. The complainers say that college football is unfair because the national championship stays within the same small group of 20 or so teams. Maybe so. But a playoff won't solve that issue. Name the sport that isn't dominated by a small percentage of teams. Lakers, Yankees, Steelers, FC Barcelona, etc., commit the resources and have the interest to win. Same with the Floridas and USCs.
I wrote:
To address your point, a playoff might not keep the top 20 or so teams from playing for a championship most years, but tournament play offers a chance for participating schools to vie for a championship. Watching the same teams compete each year can become stale, in my opinion. I've listed some examples of teams outside of the top 20 or so that made their respective tournaments fun to watch and added the element of surprise, something many sports fan enjoy.
UVM Catamounts - 2009 Frozen Four
Fresno State Bulldogs - 2008 CWS Champions
Davidson College Wildcats - Regional Finals of the 2008 NCAA Tournament
UMass Minutemen - 2006 Lacrosse National Title runner ups
So yes, most sports are dominated by a few teams, but at least in tournament play fans can hope for a Cinderella. College football cuts underdogs out of the title hunt before the first game of the season.
Dan Lawson
A UVM player received some national recognition! Click the link to read a short piece about UVM's own Dan Lawson.
INCH A-Z: Dan Lawson
INCH A-Z: Dan Lawson
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Brett Favre
At this point I'm tired of hearing about Brett Favre. He's old, inconsistent, and a risk.
He's a wonderful leader but after years of abuse, his body won't get it done.
I wish he had stayed retired the first time. If he had, he would have gone out as a hero - untarnished. Today, I feel bad for Brett Favre. You're looking at a man who cannot admit he's old. He's a shadow of his old self. Sure he'll be remembered, but the damage of playing too long is done.
Brett Favre - go home at catch fish.
P.S. When Brett finally does retire, it'll be very anticlimactic. Few people will say boo. This is a point that I haven't heard many talking about but I think my prediction will come true. He'll leave the game will no fanfare and no parade.
He's a wonderful leader but after years of abuse, his body won't get it done.
I wish he had stayed retired the first time. If he had, he would have gone out as a hero - untarnished. Today, I feel bad for Brett Favre. You're looking at a man who cannot admit he's old. He's a shadow of his old self. Sure he'll be remembered, but the damage of playing too long is done.
Brett Favre - go home at catch fish.
P.S. When Brett finally does retire, it'll be very anticlimactic. Few people will say boo. This is a point that I haven't heard many talking about but I think my prediction will come true. He'll leave the game will no fanfare and no parade.
Zack Telander
Zack Telander was tabbed by Inside Lacrosse magazine as the 30th best midfielder in their upcoming recruiting issue. Guess where he's headed? The University of Vermont.
Telander should be one of Vermont's biggest pickups ever and a sign that things are coming around for Vermont.
Telander should be one of Vermont's biggest pickups ever and a sign that things are coming around for Vermont.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
2009-10 NFL Season
Normally I am not interested in the NFL at all. I'm interested in college football. However, there are several headlines this year that I will be paying close attention to - a top five if you will.
Here they are, in descending order.
1. Micheal Vick - Will any team take a chance on Vick? How much of his athleticism will be gone, if any? If signed, will PETA and other groups protests him at every stadium? Has he changed? My opinion is no, he hasn't changed. He probably won't run dog fights anymore, but I'm sure he'll still run around with suspect people and do questionable things. I'm sure a You Tube video (or some other story) will surface showing Vick with some of his buddies, "makin it rain", mouthing words to the camera, popping their shirts, or using some thugged out sign language to display their home state or city. Go get 'em Vick.
2. Tom Brady - Will he come back as good as ever or will his knee injury prevent him playing at the highest level? I've read articles recently that question his toughness, and I'm curious if these are just hyperbole or something actually worth talking about.
3. T.O - Will it be the same old song and dance, only this time in Buffalo? Is he even relevant anymore?
4. Shawne Merriman - Here's a guy that not a lot of folks are talking about right now, but will be coming back after a major injury - torn knee ligaments. Due to his own stupidity he tried to play last year, against Doctors recommendations, rather than forgoing the season to try and recuperate. I'm hoping for a "told you so" opening game for Merriman, where his knee gets bashed in and it ends his career. Once that happens he'll have plenty of time to contemplate the stupidity of his actions.
5. Matthew Stafford - There's no way he will be able to live up to his contract. That being said, I'm curious to see how he does.
Here they are, in descending order.
1. Micheal Vick - Will any team take a chance on Vick? How much of his athleticism will be gone, if any? If signed, will PETA and other groups protests him at every stadium? Has he changed? My opinion is no, he hasn't changed. He probably won't run dog fights anymore, but I'm sure he'll still run around with suspect people and do questionable things. I'm sure a You Tube video (or some other story) will surface showing Vick with some of his buddies, "makin it rain", mouthing words to the camera, popping their shirts, or using some thugged out sign language to display their home state or city. Go get 'em Vick.
2. Tom Brady - Will he come back as good as ever or will his knee injury prevent him playing at the highest level? I've read articles recently that question his toughness, and I'm curious if these are just hyperbole or something actually worth talking about.
3. T.O - Will it be the same old song and dance, only this time in Buffalo? Is he even relevant anymore?
4. Shawne Merriman - Here's a guy that not a lot of folks are talking about right now, but will be coming back after a major injury - torn knee ligaments. Due to his own stupidity he tried to play last year, against Doctors recommendations, rather than forgoing the season to try and recuperate. I'm hoping for a "told you so" opening game for Merriman, where his knee gets bashed in and it ends his career. Once that happens he'll have plenty of time to contemplate the stupidity of his actions.
5. Matthew Stafford - There's no way he will be able to live up to his contract. That being said, I'm curious to see how he does.
Correction
I have learned that the UMass Lowell goaltender I blogged about a few weeks ago has been cleared off all drug possession charges. So to that end, I offer this correction.
In that blog, I stated that a criminal justice major should be aware of the penalties that come with possession of class B drugs.
According to his coach, Hamilton was at the wrong place at the wrong time. So in the end, he's still stupid. I think any reasonable person would realize that if class B drugs were present, you probably shouldn't be.
In that blog, I stated that a criminal justice major should be aware of the penalties that come with possession of class B drugs.
According to his coach, Hamilton was at the wrong place at the wrong time. So in the end, he's still stupid. I think any reasonable person would realize that if class B drugs were present, you probably shouldn't be.
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