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       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: Chrissy D.
       Date: November 25, 2017, 9:31 pm
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       Not shooting at anyone just making a statement. Any player would
       love that kind of confidence from a coach. If JMU needs that for
       motivation then somethings wrong.
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       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: sbufan
       Date: November 25, 2017, 10:22 pm
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       I'm not sure Coach Priore actually said that (that twitter
       handle has no profile picture and only 7 followers) but I hope
       he did
       #Post#: 20272--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: ecasadoSBU
       Date: November 25, 2017, 10:27 pm
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       That wasn't what he said:
       What he actually said "That was the toughest thing not to talk
       about this past week (in reference to not playing JMU this
       season to decide the championship)... So you know. Our goal is
       to win a CAA championship this week and that's no more no less."
       #Post#: 20273--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: NoVA_Seawolf
       Date: November 26, 2017, 1:14 am
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       Attacking Coach P over that is ridiculous. I hope the players
       ignore that BS and just prepare for the game.
       It makes sense when you think about it. JMU finished #1 in the
       conference, we finished #2, but never played each other. They
       went 8-0, we went 7-1. In many ways next weekend can be looked
       at as an unofficial CAA Championship game. We're the two best
       conference teams who never played each other. It makes sense.
       Settle it on the field.
       This attacking Coach P thing over that comment is definitely
       "FAKE NEWS."
       #Post#: 20275--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: Wolffan
       Date: November 26, 2017, 5:04 am
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       --- Quote from: sbufan link ---
       >
       > There might be some funny accounting regarding the announced
       attendance #. Pretty sure all ticket sales for playoff games are
       supposed to go back to the NCAA. I wouldn't be shocked if they
       "miscounted" how many SBU students they let into the game as the
       athletic department has to pay for those students out of pocket
       since they admitted to the game for free. Just something to
       consider.
       >
       > I was pretty happy with the crowd and thought the fans did a
       good job getting into the game. In general, I think Stony Brook
       athletics is really turning a corner. I keep hearing overhearing
       people around town talking about the teams. It's anecdotal but
       it seems like the community more engaged than ever.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I was at the  game too and the crowd seemed a bit larger than
       that (usually things work the other way in terms of announced
       crowds). Lehigh had a good-sized visitor group themselves. Given
       the Thanksgiving weekend and lack of rivalry with our opponent I
       can't complain.
       The Patriot League was historically weak this year so the
       30-point margin is not unexpected. Would have been an even
       greater margin but Coach P had the team start taking a knee with
       2:30 left and about 15 yards from a touchdown. At that point
       Lehigh was simple unable to tackle us.
       #Post#: 20276--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: November 26, 2017, 7:10 am
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       --- Quote from: Wolffan link ---
       >
       > [quote author=sbufan link=topic=649.msg20264#msg20264
       date=1511659226]
       > There might be some funny accounting regarding the announced
       attendance #. Pretty sure all ticket sales for playoff games are
       supposed to go back to the NCAA. I wouldn't be shocked if they
       "miscounted" how many SBU students they let into the game as the
       athletic department has to pay for those students out of pocket
       since they admitted to the game for free. Just something to
       consider.
       >
       > I was pretty happy with the crowd and thought the fans did a
       good job getting into the game. In general, I think Stony Brook
       athletics is really turning a corner. I keep hearing overhearing
       people around town talking about the teams. It's anecdotal but
       it seems like the community more engaged than ever.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I was at the  game too and the crowd seemed a bit larger than
       that (usually things work the other way in terms of announced
       crowds). Lehigh had a good-sized visitor group themselves. Given
       the Thanksgiving weekend and lack of rivalry with our opponent I
       can't complain.
       The Patriot League was historically weak this year so the
       30-point margin is not unexpected. Would have been an even
       greater margin but Coach P had the team start taking a knee with
       2:30 left and about 15 yards from a touchdown. At that point
       Lehigh was simple unable to tackle us.
       [/quote]
       I agree with the attendance numbers. There were zero students at
       the game. My section, 50 yard line, 2nd level, was looking very
       thin. The new seats under the scoreboard only had a few fans
       sitting in there. Lehigh visiting side probably had 500 to 750
       people, impressive for a visiting team.. Take that away from
       4100, and you are looking at around 3500 SB fans.... That is
       anemic...
       Shawn Heilbron, who regularly comes over to our tailgating
       section before each game, was talking about how small the crowd
       would be for today's game because of the Thanksgiving break.. We
       both agreed, the only way to improve the attendance is to win
       games and go deep into the playoffs and have home field
       privilege. We also agreed that SB will probably never have a
       regularly packed student section because SB is considered a
       charter school and a lot of students go home for the weekend..
       That's fine. Lets pack the house with local fans like myself and
       forget about the student section not being packed.. Older, local
       fans who live in the area will eventually come if we are
       constantly in the playoffs..
       #Post#: 20277--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: November 26, 2017, 7:22 am
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       --- Quote from: ecasadoSBU link ---
       >
       > That wasn't what he said:
       >
       > What he actually said "That was the toughest thing not to talk
       about this past week (in reference to not playing JMU this
       season to decide the championship)... So you know. Our goal is
       to win a CAA championship this week and that's no more no less."
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       JMU fans are trash talking SB.. I think that is a good thing.
       They are nervous and scared, and they should be!!
       #Post#: 20278--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: November 26, 2017, 9:07 am
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       just to clear the record... because there is a lot of talk about
       the CAA title.
       i am wrong to say that JMU has already won the title?  in what
       universe could this be the title game, considering it's the
       playoffs.
       if the simple answer is it's the "unofficial" title game, well
       then a lot of talkers have left out the operative word.
       #Post#: 20279--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: Chairman of the Board
       Date: November 26, 2017, 9:17 am
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       --- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Wolffan link=topic=649.msg20275#msg20275
       date=1511694296]
       > [quote author=sbufan link=topic=649.msg20264#msg20264
       date=1511659226]
       > There might be some funny accounting regarding the announced
       attendance #. Pretty sure all ticket sales for playoff games are
       supposed to go back to the NCAA. I wouldn't be shocked if they
       "miscounted" how many SBU students they let into the game as the
       athletic department has to pay for those students out of pocket
       since they admitted to the game for free. Just something to
       consider.
       >
       > I was pretty happy with the crowd and thought the fans did a
       good job getting into the game. In general, I think Stony Brook
       athletics is really turning a corner. I keep hearing overhearing
       people around town talking about the teams. It's anecdotal but
       it seems like the community more engaged than ever.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I was at the  game too and the crowd seemed a bit larger than
       that (usually things work the other way in terms of announced
       crowds). Lehigh had a good-sized visitor group themselves. Given
       the Thanksgiving weekend and lack of rivalry with our opponent I
       can't complain.
       The Patriot League was historically weak this year so the
       30-point margin is not unexpected. Would have been an even
       greater margin but Coach P had the team start taking a knee with
       2:30 left and about 15 yards from a touchdown. At that point
       Lehigh was simple unable to tackle us.
       [/quote]
       I agree with the attendance numbers. There were zero students at
       the game. My section, 50 yard line, 2nd level, was looking very
       thin. The new seats under the scoreboard only had a few fans
       sitting in there. Lehigh visiting side probably had 500 to 750
       people, impressive for a visiting team.. Take that away from
       4100, and you are looking at around 3500 SB fans.... That is
       anemic...
       Shawn Heilbron, who regularly comes over to our tailgating
       section before each game, was talking about how small the crowd
       would be for today's game because of the Thanksgiving break.. We
       both agreed, the only way to improve the attendance is to win
       games and go deep into the playoffs and have home field
       privilege. We also agreed that SB will probably never have a
       regularly packed student section because SB is considered a
       charter school and a lot of students go home for the weekend..
       That's fine. Lets pack the house with local fans like myself and
       forget about the student section not being packed.. Older, local
       fans who live in the area will eventually come if we are
       constantly in the playoffs..
       [/quote]
       we talk about this over and over again.  i think even winning
       wont do it.  student disaffection and distractions are simply
       enough to eclipse football, basketball, baseball, etc.  ask
       yourself, do the students even know how well football is doing?
       maybe some.  but not enough.
       even if they do know.  do they appear at games?  not enough
       again.
       this is fixable.  we have a whole thread on this topic.  if most
       of our student body comes from the same area, easy to get home,
       didnt play sports or watch sports, well then change the
       composition of the student body.
       also consider this- the same reason our attendance is weak is
       the same reason we lose recruits.  shutting this broken record
       off now.  GO SB
       #Post#: 20280--------------------------------------------------
       Re: FCS 1st Round - Lehigh @ SBU - 2PM November 25th 
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: November 26, 2017, 10:15 am
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       I encourage you guys to watch the replay of this game.. The ESPN
       announcers touched on a few things about Carbone accuracy and a
       few other things we dont get to hear when at the games... I
       think these guys did a good job with broadcasting this game.
       
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