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Post by chelseadal on Aug 24, 2014 21:27:09 GMT -5
Hey guys. Ricky here. I'm new to the board. I'm going to be a sophomore at Iona this year and will be the basketball manager. Hopefully I can provide you guys with some inside info. I just want to say being on campus and involved with this team, I really think we will do big things. I made friends with a lot of the basketball guys freshman year so I really believe in them. Some people saying the program has reached it's peak to a current student is ridiculous. I completely believe this team will win an NCAA game or two this year and it's headed in the right direction. As a fan, and as a manager of the team now, it's no good for you guys to let down the team. We are Iona. Best offense in the nation. Believe that we can do this because we can. I really believe it and hope you guys do too. Welcome and be careful not to say anything that the coaches would want kept quiet. We want you to be successful as a manager!
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Post by unowho on Aug 25, 2014 15:08:51 GMT -5
A warm welcome Youngun--Oldtimer here...You are probably now the youngest board member and I am without doubt the oldest... Have you not been sworn to silence yet... Hurry!!! Get your questions in before they make him sign the Secrecy Oath.
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Post by widespreadpanic on Aug 25, 2014 16:50:32 GMT -5
Last week I was on the road in CA and joined a client for a Loyola Marymount alumni event. It was full of alums reminiscing about the good old days when LM was a national power and made a run to the Elite 8. Anyhow, an interesting question was asked, "do you think the program will ever see a season as good as that again, or has it peaked already?" Thought this was interesting, and to put an Iona spin on it... Assuming 1980 was the best Gael team of all time, do you think we will ever experience a season like that again in our lifetime, or has the program reached its ceiling? It's a fair question, and given the seismic changes the NCAA is going through, I think I would have to vote no. Curious to hear what others have to say. The problem is you're going to have to get it done (surpass the 1980 squad) this year or in the next couple because it won't be long before all mid-majors (no matter how corrupt) will be relegated to D2 status once the Power Conferences eliminate the NCAA and do their own National Championship Tournament. At that point it will be nearly impossible to compare teams with the drop in level of talent and competition. Unfortunately for Iona no gym remodel your program is capable of funding will get you into the A10 which is really your only hope... and that's assuming the A10, new Big East, and American aren't left out in the cold as well. The future isn't bright for Iona and roughly 70% of the MAAC. You have hit your ceiling in a number of metrics already... but the entire shelf of mids is about to collapse as it is. You better get that March Madness win before the opportunity disappears altogether. It's really a black spot on the program right now. Iona's choke artist status is well known... but a few clutch moments can change all of that. Wouldn't it be nice to have a relative, recent, non-vacated NCAA Tourney win? On the bright side, attendance should go up as your TV exposure goes down in a D2 landscape. There will be no other way to watch the games! I hope you guys can make the jump with the rest of us. I'm rooting for your inclusion at the next level. You guys are the little program that could! Nothing wrong with that. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards
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Post by GuyF on Aug 25, 2014 17:18:06 GMT -5
We're the top program in the MAAC and have been since its inception.
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Post by widespreadpanic on Aug 25, 2014 17:22:37 GMT -5
We're the top program in the MAAC and have been since its inception. Don't think too small. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards
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Post by hawaii bill on Aug 25, 2014 19:12:26 GMT -5
I don't understand this anti social behavior WP. Why do you do this? Be honest.
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Post by widespreadpanic on Aug 25, 2014 20:38:08 GMT -5
Do what? Support Iona hoops? Call it a pet project.
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Post by St. Louis Gael on Aug 25, 2014 21:38:05 GMT -5
Last week I was on the road in CA and joined a client for a Loyola Marymount alumni event. It was full of alums reminiscing about the good old days when LM was a national power and made a run to the Elite 8. Anyhow, an interesting question was asked, "do you think the program will ever see a season as good as that again, or has it peaked already?" Thought this was interesting, and to put an Iona spin on it... Assuming 1980 was the best Gael team of all time, do you think we will ever experience a season like that again in our lifetime, or has the program reached its ceiling? It's a fair question, and given the seismic changes the NCAA is going through, I think I would have to vote no. Curious to hear what others have to say. The problem is you're going to have to get it done (surpass the 1980 squad) this year or in the next couple because it won't be long before all mid-majors (no matter how corrupt) will be relegated to D2 status once the Power Conferences eliminate the NCAA and do their own National Championship Tournament. At that point it will be nearly impossible to compare teams with the drop in level of talent and competition. Unfortunately for Iona no gym remodel your program is capable of funding will get you into the A10 which is really your only hope... and that's assuming the A10, new Big East, and American aren't left out in the cold as well. The future isn't bright for Iona and roughly 70% of the MAAC. You have hit your ceiling in a number of metrics already... but the entire shelf of mids is about to collapse as it is. You better get that March Madness win before the opportunity disappears altogether. It's really a black spot on the program right now. Iona's choke artist status is well known... but a few clutch moments can change all of that. Wouldn't it be nice to have a relative, recent, non-vacated NCAA Tourney win? On the bright side, attendance should go up as your TV exposure goes down in a D2 landscape. There will be no other way to watch the games! I hope you guys can make the jump with the rest of us. I'm rooting for your inclusion at the next level. You guys are the little program that could! Nothing wrong with that. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards How are your neighbors coping with the worst earthquake to hit N Cal in 25 years, or is it more important to you to pontificate upon the future of the MAAC?
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Post by widespreadpanic on Aug 25, 2014 21:48:44 GMT -5
The problem is you're going to have to get it done (surpass the 1980 squad) this year or in the next couple because it won't be long before all mid-majors (no matter how corrupt) will be relegated to D2 status once the Power Conferences eliminate the NCAA and do their own National Championship Tournament. At that point it will be nearly impossible to compare teams with the drop in level of talent and competition. Unfortunately for Iona no gym remodel your program is capable of funding will get you into the A10 which is really your only hope... and that's assuming the A10, new Big East, and American aren't left out in the cold as well. The future isn't bright for Iona and roughly 70% of the MAAC. You have hit your ceiling in a number of metrics already... but the entire shelf of mids is about to collapse as it is. You better get that March Madness win before the opportunity disappears altogether. It's really a black spot on the program right now. Iona's choke artist status is well known... but a few clutch moments can change all of that. Wouldn't it be nice to have a relative, recent, non-vacated NCAA Tourney win? On the bright side, attendance should go up as your TV exposure goes down in a D2 landscape. There will be no other way to watch the games! I hope you guys can make the jump with the rest of us. I'm rooting for your inclusion at the next level. You guys are the little program that could! Nothing wrong with that. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards How are your neighbors coping with the worst earthquake to hit N Cal in 25 years, or is it more important to you to pontificate upon the future of the MAAC? I was 17 miles from the epicenter (very close) and although it was a little scary there's just not that much damage. My family didn't even wake up. I was the only one. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards
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Post by St. Louis Gael on Aug 25, 2014 22:23:45 GMT -5
How are your neighbors coping with the worst earthquake to hit N Cal in 25 years, or is it more important to you to pontificate upon the future of the MAAC? I was 17 miles from the epicenter (very close) and although it was a little scary there's just not that much damage. My family didn't even wake up. I was the only one. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards Really?? No big deal! www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/birds-eye-view-napa-quake-damage-seen-above-n188796Judging from your activity on this Board over the past few days, you have yet to wake up.
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Post by widespreadpanic on Aug 26, 2014 3:08:00 GMT -5
I was 17 miles from the epicenter (very close) and although it was a little scary there's just not that much damage. My family didn't even wake up. I was the only one. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards Really?? No big deal! www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/birds-eye-view-napa-quake-damage-seen-above-n188796Judging from your activity on this Board over the past few days, you have yet to wake up. That's your problem... always so quick to judge. God forgives you though. I do too. P.S. I didn't say it wasn't that big a deal. I miss you SLG. I wish you would grace us with your presence on the MAAC board. Peace be with you. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards
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Post by ghostofwillard on Aug 26, 2014 7:46:56 GMT -5
Hey guys. Ricky here. I'm new to the board. I'm going to be a sophomore at Iona this year and will be the basketball manager. Hopefully I can provide you guys with some inside info. I just want to say being on campus and involved with this team, I really think we will do big things. I made friends with a lot of the basketball guys freshman year so I really believe in them. Some people saying the program has reached it's peak to a current student is ridiculous. I completely believe this team will win an NCAA game or two this year and it's headed in the right direction. As a fan, and as a manager of the team now, it's no good for you guys to let down the team. We are Iona. Best offense in the nation. Believe that we can do this because we can. I really believe it and hope you guys do too. Ricky welcome to the board, I'm sure many here would enjoy your insight. If i had to put an over/under on your number of posts I'd set it at 5. I feel by now you've been acquainted with the Italian phrase "0merta" . Anyhow here's wishing for a successful basketball season.
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Post by oldtimer on Aug 26, 2014 10:00:57 GMT -5
I don't understand this anti social behavior WP. Why do you do this? Be honest.[/quote] CTbill........ou are undoubtably one of worlds good guys who has led me to believe that has yet to fully comprehend that it has a wide variety of personalities raging from good to evil...Has always and will always be that way... Widespread has a compulsion to ''Bust Balls''...Otherwise I'll bet he is a pretty good guy to go out and have a drink with. I have found the best way to deal with his taunts is 'Silence'. He will soon find another 'Play toy' I admit that at times I rather enjoy his nonsense...But I at times also enjoy a rainy day...
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Post by iona1970 on Aug 26, 2014 10:06:07 GMT -5
if we ignore him he will go away, if he knows he is under everyones skin he will keep posting
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Post by widespreadpanic on Aug 26, 2014 10:12:52 GMT -5
if we ignore him he will go away, if he knows he is under everyones skin he will keep posting This isn't true. I'm here for real discussion. I find your posts insightful and enlightening. Go Iona! !! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using proboards
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