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Figured I'd get it started. When everyone's done trading insults (hopefully mid-week) I'll step back in for some game chatter. Best of luck to both teams (but especially the Bombers!)

Can I start the bitching and moaning about how some freshman who will get too drunk and not show up is guaranteed a ticket but alumni who care about the game might potentially be left out?

Quote from: cstate19 on November 03, 2012, 11:57:12 PM
Can I start the bitching and moaning about how some freshman who will get too drunk and not show up is guaranteed a ticket but alumni who care about the game might potentially be left out?

Of course. This is what I hate about Cortaca. It's dominated by people who don't care about the game and leaves the true fans on the sideline.

Quote from: cstate19 on November 03, 2012, 11:57:12 PM
Can I start the bitching and moaning about how some freshman who will get too drunk and not show up is guaranteed a ticket but alumni who care about the game might potentially be left out?

Don't be too harsh cstate19.  Your mom was that drunk freshman at one time.

(That's right.  I started this one off with a mom joke)

Ah, it's been a while.

I haven't been to an actual Cortaca Jug game in a long time, precisely because of the drunk freshmen mentioned below as well as the Cortland fans who were showing up every year waving a gay pride flag that had IC embroidered into it. Every year I got into some sort of altercation with them and I decided to just quit going before I actually got into trouble. It just stopped being fun for me. The parties are actually a lot more fun - we started Cortacapital in DC, and this year will be my first Cortacal. You meet a lot of alums and everyone has a good time.

I wonder how many Cortaca babies there are out there?

Does anyone have a line on the game?

Quote from: finger lake on November 05, 2012, 02:06:21 PM
Does anyone have a line on the game?

Are you referring to a point spread, or an actual analysis?

If Ithaca's starting QB doesn't play (he left the Hartwick game due to injury) I'd think Cortland would be a two touchdown favorite at this point.

Quote from: finger lake on November 05, 2012, 02:06:21 PM
Does anyone have a line on the game?

Ithaca students have been buying lines for Cortaca with Mom and Dad's money for a long time.

Quote from: TheEnforcer on November 05, 2012, 11:21:41 AM
Ah, it's been a while.

I haven't been to an actual Cortaca Jug game in a long time, precisely because of the drunk freshmen mentioned below as well as the Cortland fans who were showing up every year waving a gay pride flag that had IC embroidered into it. Every year I got into some sort of altercation with them and I decided to just quit going before I actually got into trouble. It just stopped being fun for me. The parties are actually a lot more fun - we started Cortacapital in DC, and this year will be my first Cortacal. You meet a lot of alums and everyone has a good time.

I have gone with my father every year except one since I was a freshman in 2003.  I have progressed from being the drunk student to the adult who finds drunk students amusing to now being an adult who is annoyed by the drunk students.  I have heard that the parties in NYC and other areas surrounded by alumni are fun.  My wife watched in NYC last year and will be doing the same again this year.  I love going to a football game and tailgaiting with Pops but each year we have debated going and putting up with the nonsense. 

The deciding factor this year seems to be the tickets.  Thanks to family and friends we have always been able to score as many as we need but this year seems to be a struggle.  Students who have no interest in the game and are getting their free ticket and scalping them for $35 - $75.  I know I will be able to grab some that morning for $5-$10 but the whole process is becoming increasingly frustrating. 

Quote from: cstate19 on November 05, 2012, 04:50:38 PM

Quote from: finger lake on November 05, 2012, 02:06:21 PM
Does anyone have a line on the game?

Ithaca students have been buying lines for Cortaca with Mom and Dad's money for a long time.

Of course it's mom and dad's money. Our parents are proud of our college choice. Who wants to get a bank statement reminding them they paid money for a child to get an "education" at Cortland?

Quote from: cstate19 on November 05, 2012, 04:57:19 PM
Students who have no interest in the game and are getting their free ticket and scalping them for $35 - $75.  I know I will be able to grab some that morning for $5-$10 but the whole process is becoming increasingly frustrating.

I seriously hate fake Cortaca fans. Really infuriating. Sorry to hear you have to deal with that nonsense. But enjoy the game anyway

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 05, 2012, 07:58:39 PM

Quote from: cstate19 on November 05, 2012, 04:50:38 PM

Quote from: finger lake on November 05, 2012, 02:06:21 PM
Does anyone have a line on the game?

Ithaca students have been buying lines for Cortaca with Mom and Dad's money for a long time.

Of course it's mom and dad's money. Our parents are proud of our college choice. Who wants to get a bank statement reminding them they paid money for a child to get an "education" at Cortland?

Didn't you say you weren't going to to post until the bashing was over  :P

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 05, 2012, 07:58:39 PM

Quote from: cstate19 on November 05, 2012, 04:50:38 PM

Quote from: finger lake on November 05, 2012, 02:06:21 PM
Does anyone have a line on the game?

Ithaca students have been buying lines for Cortaca with Mom and Dad's money for a long time.

Of course it's mom and dad's money. Our parents are proud of our college choice. Who wants to get a bank statement reminding them they paid money for a child to get an "education" at Cortland?

Is this the part where I apologize for my parents having jobs?

Quote from: pg04 on November 05, 2012, 08:09:09 PM

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 05, 2012, 07:58:39 PM

Quote from: cstate19 on November 05, 2012, 04:50:38 PM

Quote from: finger lake on November 05, 2012, 02:06:21 PM
Does anyone have a line on the game?

Ithaca students have been buying lines for Cortaca with Mom and Dad's money for a long time.

Of course it's mom and dad's money. Our parents are proud of our college choice. Who wants to get a bank statement reminding them they paid money for a child to get an "education" at Cortland?

Didn't you say you weren't going to to post until the bashing was over  :P

Yeah, but then I remembered only Jonny and I are actually left from the IC side of things, so if I didn't post it'd be a pretty lame board

I am actually helping out with the TV broadcast of Cortaca this year, and although I live in Cortland, and follow an E8 team, I really have no idea about either team.

Anyone with a quick scouting report of each team? Key players, Key Stats, things to watch for, etc?

Any help would be appreciated.

Quote from: sjfcards on November 06, 2012, 12:48:18 PM
I am actually helping out with the TV broadcast of Cortaca this year, and although I live in Cortland, and follow an E8 team, I really have no idea about either team.

Anyone with a quick scouting report of each team? Key players, Key Stats, things to watch for, etc?

Any help would be appreciated.

Curiously, what are you doing for the broadcast? Also, make sure the guys doing the broadcast know what Mark McDonough looks like. Not kidding. In 2010, they spent the entire first half identifying someone else on the IC staff as Mike Welch (I think it was Dan Elberty, who in fairness, I guess looks a little like Welch). Considering Welch had been there for 16 years, and McDonough's been the head coach for about three weeks, I wouldn't take my chances.

As for the game, the big thing for Ithaca is the status of Phil Neumann. He left the Wick game and didn't return. I think Ithaca's an underdog WITH him, let alone with Tom Dempsey (Not a slight on Dempsy, but he's a sophomore with almost no varsity experience. Throwing him into Cortaca is not going to be like Brian Grastorf playing for Dan Juvan in 2008. Also, this team isn't loaded like that one) I'd expect the IC coaches to be hush-hush, but that's key to watch.

For Ithaca, it's really a one-man show on offense. Joe Ingaro has 63 catches for 879 yards. IC's next closest receiver has 21 for 263. I know that makes it sound like I'm shortchanging the 2nd-leading rusher in the E8, but Clay Ardoin has averaged just 3.5 rushing yards per game over his last five games. The last two games, he's had 43 carries for 102 yards. There's a reason Ithaca ranks dead last in the conference in yards per game. They just don't have the playmakers. They're also the worst team in the E8 in red zone TD% (49)

On the flip side, Ithaca's defense is stout. 17.9 PPG, and 284 YPG. The Bombers will be missing Will Carter and possibly Josh Liemer, but should still be solid. IC's return game made some solid strides against Salisbury, but 18 returns in 9 games is hardly a great sample size.

Hope this helps!

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 06, 2012, 01:51:49 PM

Quote from: sjfcards on November 06, 2012, 12:48:18 PM
I am actually helping out with the TV broadcast of Cortaca this year, and although I live in Cortland, and follow an E8 team, I really have no idea about either team.

Anyone with a quick scouting report of each team? Key players, Key Stats, things to watch for, etc?

Any help would be appreciated.

Curiously, what are you doing for the broadcast? Also, make sure the guys doing the broadcast know what Mark McDonough looks like. Not kidding. In 2010, they spent the entire first half identifying someone else on the IC staff as Mike Welch (I think it was Dan Elberty, who in fairness, I guess looks a little like Welch). Considering Welch had been there for 16 years, and McDonough's been the head coach for about three weeks, I wouldn't take my chances.

As for the game, the big thing for Ithaca is the status of Phil Neumann. He left the Wick game and didn't return. I think Ithaca's an underdog WITH him, let alone with Tom Dempsey (Not a slight on Dempsy, but he's a sophomore with almost no varsity experience. Throwing him into Cortaca is not going to be like Brian Grastorf playing for Dan Juvan in 2008. Also, this team isn't loaded like that one) I'd expect the IC coaches to be hush-hush, but that's key to watch.

For Ithaca, it's really a one-man show on offense. Joe Ingaro has 63 catches for 879 yards. IC's next closest receiver has 21 for 263. I know that makes it sound like I'm shortchanging the 2nd-leading rusher in the E8, but Clay Ardoin has averaged just 3.5 rushing yards per game over his last five games. The last two games, he's had 43 carries for 102 yards. There's a reason Ithaca ranks dead last in the conference in yards per game. They just don't have the playmakers. They're also the worst team in the E8 in red zone TD% (49)

On the flip side, Ithaca's defense is stout. 17.9 PPG, and 284 YPG. The Bombers will be missing Will Carter and possibly Josh Liemer, but should still be solid. IC's return game made some solid strides against Salisbury, but 18 returns in 9 games is hardly a great sample size.

Hope this helps!

Thanks Bombers. +K for that.

I am assisting with the stats and developing stories for the play by play guys. I am hoping to get a sense for what each team has so I have some idea of what to look for, other than just the stat sheet. Season storylines and individuals that are consistently high performers are great info.

Now if I can just get the same thing for Cortland...

The Cortaca Jug press conference will be aired on Cortland Internet Radio on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from Cortland's Hall of Fame Room. The formal press conference starts at noon. Afterwards, Bobby Comstock will be conducting interviews with Cortland and Ithaca coaches and players.

www.cortlandreddragons.com/radio

Also, broadcast info for Saturday's game, including links to where the TV broadcast will be available online, can be found at:

http://www.cortlandreddragons.com/2012CortacaBroadcastInfo

Hi sjfcards:

Cortland brings a potent offense into Cortaca starting with a three headed monster at RB.  Dorian Myles, Sr; Justin Autera Sr (with another yr eligibility), Bronson Green. Myles leads the team in rushing, Green is a strong power back and Autera was the 2010 Player of the Year in the NJAC and tore his ACL last year.  He has had some nagging injuries this season and just now is starting to show signs of his old self.  Each is capable of a big day and breaking a long one. 
Cortland has rushed for 1800 yards on the year and thrown for 1900 so they are very balanced. 

They also have a triple threat at WR in Humphrey, McGinnis and Delahunty.
One of the keys will be the play of Chris Rose at QB.  He has thrown 18 TDs on the season but also 15 Picks. 
Cortland is ranked 11th in the nation in scoring offense at 40 points per game.  The also have 27 take aways on the season compared to 18 turnovers.

The defense is a bend but don't break defense.  They give up about 21 points per game.  They have a good young safety in Freshman Andre Green and Sr Capt. Pete Furey at DB has had a nice season  The have 16 picks on the season and 11 fumble recoveries.  they have a nose for the ball.
Players to watch on D are Green and Furey, along with Andrew Tolosi at DB, Jesse Scanna, SO, LB Freshman Troy Beddoe, LB and Gabe Ostrow, JR, DL.

Cortland lost their opener to Buff St and shot themselves in foot with turnovers.  They have improved every week since then defensively and are always an offensive threat.  If Rose doesn't throw the ball to the Bombers I would be hardpressed to see how Ithaca comes away with this one but I would have never picked them over Salisbury and it IS Cortaca so you can throw everything on paper right out the window.  Should be a good one.  Note: Cortland's game with William Patterson last week was cancelled due to "Sandy".  So Cortland has had a week to get healthy.  They have been playing well so on one hand you don't want the break on the other they have had two weeks to prepare.  I hope they don't come out flat after the break.  Its Cortaca...I don't think they will.

Red Dragon running attack got a lot healthier this week due to the cancelled game. Left guard, Center and Tight end will ALL be at full speed for the first time since September. Autera was also just starting to show some "Flashes" of his old self against Kean. This should be the perfect storm for Rose...Bombers had the home field against Salisbury, they won't have that luxury this week....I hope its not a blowout like last year, I would like to see a good game.

Since there seems to be little talk about the game, and almost no trash talk at all, I'm going to go in a different direction:

I continue to be disappointed that Ithaca College and Cortland State have not used the platform of the Cortaca Jug in some sort of widespread community service/charity/fundraising effort on both campus and towns. Both schools have a chance to make the game about something more than just football and drinking. It absolutely blows my mind that the two schools haven't sat down and tried to do something (If they have, I haven't seen it, but if I'm wrong, I apologize. I've seen nothing on either school's Web site)

Why not have the coaches players from both teams do some volunteer work the week of the game? (Not saying it needs to be massively-time consuming, but even an hour or so from each player could mean hundreds of hours)

Why not donate a portion of each ticket sold to a local cause? If they sell 8,500 tickets, even 50 cents a ticket would be over $4,000

Why not encourage students or community members to do volunteer/charity work throughout the year, and award winners some sort of Cortaca prize package? Tickets, limo ride to the game, chance to see the press conference, sideline pass, whatever.

There are several areas of the country where IC alums gather to watch the game (CortaCAL in LA, for example.) Why not encourage those alums to do charity work and then recognize them on the broadcast? I'm sure Cortland alums have similar viewing parties where this would work too.

Or just do what Fisher-UR did and tie the game directly to a great cause.

Would all of these work? Probably not. But do something.

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 07, 2012, 10:29:10 AM
Since there seems to be little talk about the game, and almost no trash talk at all, I'm going to go in a different direction:

I continue to be disappointed that Ithaca College and Cortland State have not used the platform of the Cortaca Jug in some sort of widespread community service/charity/fundraising effort on both campus and towns. Both schools have a chance to make the game about something more than just football and drinking. It absolutely blows my mind that the two schools haven't sat down and tried to do something (If they have, I haven't seen it, but if I'm wrong, I apologize. I've seen nothing on either school's Web site)

Why not have the coaches players from both teams do some volunteer work the week of the game? (Not saying it needs to be massively-time consuming, but even an hour or so from each player could mean hundreds of hours)

Why not donate a portion of each ticket sold to a local cause? If they sell 8,500 tickets, even 50 cents a ticket would be over $4,000

Why not encourage students or community members to do volunteer/charity work throughout the year, and award winners some sort of Cortaca prize package? Tickets, limo ride to the game, chance to see the press conference, sideline pass, whatever.

There are several areas of the country where IC alums gather to watch the game (CortaCAL in LA, for example.) Why not encourage those alums to do charity work and then recognize them on the broadcast? I'm sure Cortland alums have similar viewing parties where this would work too.

Or just do what Fisher-UR did and tie the game directly to a great cause.

Would all of these work? Probably not. But do something.

Bombers, Ithaca and Cortland students are way too busy this week to be doing anything extra like charity work.

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Ithaca students on Tuesday of Cortaca week

Quote from: clandfan on November 07, 2012, 07:46:39 AM
it IS Cortaca so you can throw everything on paper right out the window. 

Seriously, you couldn't recycle that stuff (like all the jokes on the Cortaca board each year)?

Quote from: AUKaz00 on November 07, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

Quote from: clandfan on November 07, 2012, 07:46:39 AM
it IS Cortaca so you can throw everything on paper right out the window. 

Seriously, you couldn't recycle that stuff (like all the jokes on the Cortaca board each year)?

I'm going through my reclycling checklist now:

- kickball joke: check
- Yo Mamma joke: check
- Phys ed joke: ______
- Cortland grad/student reading level joke: _____

We have a few more days.

Quote from: Jonny "Utes" Utah on November 07, 2012, 10:38:29 AM

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 07, 2012, 10:29:10 AM
Since there seems to be little talk about the game, and almost no trash talk at all, I'm going to go in a different direction:

I continue to be disappointed that Ithaca College and Cortland State have not used the platform of the Cortaca Jug in some sort of widespread community service/charity/fundraising effort on both campus and towns. Both schools have a chance to make the game about something more than just football and drinking. It absolutely blows my mind that the two schools haven't sat down and tried to do something (If they have, I haven't seen it, but if I'm wrong, I apologize. I've seen nothing on either school's Web site)

Why not have the coaches players from both teams do some volunteer work the week of the game? (Not saying it needs to be massively-time consuming, but even an hour or so from each player could mean hundreds of hours)

Why not donate a portion of each ticket sold to a local cause? If they sell 8,500 tickets, even 50 cents a ticket would be over $4,000

Why not encourage students or community members to do volunteer/charity work throughout the year, and award winners some sort of Cortaca prize package? Tickets, limo ride to the game, chance to see the press conference, sideline pass, whatever.

There are several areas of the country where IC alums gather to watch the game (CortaCAL in LA, for example.) Why not encourage those alums to do charity work and then recognize them on the broadcast? I'm sure Cortland alums have similar viewing parties where this would work too.

Or just do what Fisher-UR did and tie the game directly to a great cause.

Would all of these work? Probably not. But do something.

Bombers, Ithaca and Cortland students are way too busy this week to be doing anything extra like charity work.

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Cortland students on Tuesday of Cortaca week

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Ithaca students on Tuesday of Cortaca week

+k Utah, dlip just LHFAO!

...and doing the annual Cortaca coin toss is celebrity and Cortland alum Brad Ferro (https://www.d3boards.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcRY_F4uGW2IyvcjpfMxnAMJ2S7LRFWqW4wIJJHqfTrwZkzV5VF1yw6EkWzY&hash=52a4f3b152c3a5981cc9e35610deef6e7b6ab318). Ferro, when asked why he was chosen for the pre-game tradition responded with a confused, "well I had to toss salad when incarcerated for punching Snooki so I guess I am qualified to toss a coin???"

Quote from: dlip on November 07, 2012, 01:14:52 PM
...and doing the annual Cortaca coin toss is celebrity and Cortland alum Brad Ferro (https://www.d3boards.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcRY_F4uGW2IyvcjpfMxnAMJ2S7LRFWqW4wIJJHqfTrwZkzV5VF1yw6EkWzY&hash=52a4f3b152c3a5981cc9e35610deef6e7b6ab318). Ferro, when asked why he was chosen for the pre-game tradition responded with a confused, "well I had to toss salad when incarcerated for punching Snooki so I guess I am qualified to toss a coin???"

I think that Cortland should name their stadium after this guy...

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 07, 2012, 10:29:10 AM
Since there seems to be little talk about the game, and almost no trash talk at all, I'm going to go in a different direction:

I continue to be disappointed that Ithaca College and Cortland State have not used the platform of the Cortaca Jug in some sort of widespread community service/charity/fundraising effort on both campus and towns. Both schools have a chance to make the game about something more than just football and drinking. It absolutely blows my mind that the two schools haven't sat down and tried to do something (If they have, I haven't seen it, but if I'm wrong, I apologize. I've seen nothing on either school's Web site)

Why not have the coaches players from both teams do some volunteer work the week of the game? (Not saying it needs to be massively-time consuming, but even an hour or so from each player could mean hundreds of hours)

Why not donate a portion of each ticket sold to a local cause? If they sell 8,500 tickets, even 50 cents a ticket would be over $4,000

Why not encourage students or community members to do volunteer/charity work throughout the year, and award winners some sort of Cortaca prize package? Tickets, limo ride to the game, chance to see the press conference, sideline pass, whatever.

There are several areas of the country where IC alums gather to watch the game (CortaCAL in LA, for example.) Why not encourage those alums to do charity work and then recognize them on the broadcast? I'm sure Cortland alums have similar viewing parties where this would work too.

Or just do what Fisher-UR did and tie the game directly to a great cause.

Would all of these work? Probably not. But do something.

I don't think either school has capitalized on the game in any aspect (including charity).  Other than using a token quote from a 1988 SI issue (which I have never been able to find any record of in the SI vault) I think this game could be so much better.  Both schools tout their Sport Management program, you would think they could do a lot more.

Start with the ticket issue.  It is starting to really bother me.

Quote from: Jonny "Utes" Utah on November 07, 2012, 12:36:43 PM

Quote from: AUKaz00 on November 07, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

Quote from: clandfan on November 07, 2012, 07:46:39 AM
it IS Cortaca so you can throw everything on paper right out the window. 

Seriously, you couldn't recycle that stuff (like all the jokes on the Cortaca board each year)?

I'm going through my reclycling checklist now:

- kickball joke: check
- Yo Mamma joke: check
- Phys ed joke: ______
- Cortland grad/student reading level joke: _____

We have a few more days.

You would think fifty grand a year would buy a little creativity.

Quote from: cstate19 on November 07, 2012, 02:43:27 PM

Quote from: Jonny "Utes" Utah on November 07, 2012, 12:36:43 PM

Quote from: AUKaz00 on November 07, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

Quote from: clandfan on November 07, 2012, 07:46:39 AM
it IS Cortaca so you can throw everything on paper right out the window. 

Seriously, you couldn't recycle that stuff (like all the jokes on the Cortaca board each year)?

I'm going through my reclycling checklist now:

- kickball joke: check
- Yo Mamma joke: check
- Phys ed joke: ______
- Cortland grad/student reading level joke: _____

We have a few more days.

You would think fifty grand a year would buy a little creativity.

It does, but since we're attempting to communicate with Cortland grads, we have to dial it back for you.

Teasing aside, you going to the game?

Stolen from someone funnier than me:

"Little known fact about this weekend's game. Quarterback Dan Pitcher will be starting his eighth Cortaca game for the Red Dragons, breaking the previous record of seven Cortaca starts held by Dan Pitcher."

I love Cortaca.  It is always my annual reminder that if my kids try real hard, here is what they can learn at Cortland someday:

- Cortland A-Cappella
- Drawing
- Painting
- Skating
- Backpacking
- Adventure Activities
- Men and Masculinity (hey boys!!!!!!)

And my absolute favorite...

- Experimental Video

Who knew that you could get college credit with nothing more than a cell phone camera and some drunk chick from the Dark Horse....

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 07, 2012, 03:30:17 PM
Stolen from someone funnier than me:

"Little known fact about this weekend's game. Quarterback Dan Pitcher will be starting his eighth Cortaca game for the Red Dragons, breaking the previous record of seven Cortaca starts held by Dan Pitcher."

Actually he started two.  Had he started seven, we'd be going for our eighth Cortaca win in a row.

Quote from: Dragondad on November 07, 2012, 08:27:17 PM

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 07, 2012, 03:30:17 PM
Stolen from someone funnier than me:

"Little known fact about this weekend's game. Quarterback Dan Pitcher will be starting his eighth Cortaca game for the Red Dragons, breaking the previous record of seven Cortaca starts held by Dan Pitcher."

Actually he started two.  Had he started seven, we'd be going for our eighth Cortaca win in a row.

Maybe we're thinking of Alex Smith...

Alex now on the coaching staff at SU.  Probably started 3-4 yrs.  came back in 2009 from grad asst coach to play when Pitcher tore his achilles.  I think he played that yr 2005? When Cortland was down to their 4th QB and won.

Quote from: Dragondad on November 07, 2012, 10:43:26 PM
Alex now on the coaching staff at SU.  Probably started 3-4 yrs.  came back in 2009 from grad asst coach to play when Pitcher tore his achilles.  I think he played that yr 2005? When Cortland was down to their 4th QB and won.

Yeah, I knew there was some guy who came back like, half a decade later. ;)

By the way, seeing your e-mail, I hope you know it's all in good fun....

Quote from: cstate19 on November 07, 2012, 02:43:27 PM

Quote from: Jonny "Utes" Utah on November 07, 2012, 12:36:43 PM

Quote from: AUKaz00 on November 07, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

Quote from: clandfan on November 07, 2012, 07:46:39 AM
it IS Cortaca so you can throw everything on paper right out the window. 

Seriously, you couldn't recycle that stuff (like all the jokes on the Cortaca board each year)?

I'm going through my reclycling checklist now:

- kickball joke: check
- Yo Mamma joke: check
- Phys ed joke: ______
- Cortland grad/student reading level joke: _____

We have a few more days.

You would think fifty grand a year would buy a little creativity.

50K a year?

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Quote from: Yanks 99 on November 07, 2012, 04:04:52 PM
I love Cortaca.  It is always my annual reminder that if my kids try real hard, here is what they can learn at Cortland someday:

- Cortland A-Cappella
- Drawing
- Painting
- Skating
- Backpacking
- Adventure Activities
- Men and Masculinity (hey boys!!!!!!)

And my absolute favorite...

- Experimental Video

Who knew that you could get college credit with nothing more than a cell phone camera and some drunk chick from the Dark Horse....

Just to make sure there is no confusion...all of the "classes" listed above are actual classes that Cortland provides, according to their 2012-2013 syllabus.  For your Cortland guys...syllabus is a big word for course outline or program of study.

+k yanks, dlip almost pissed himself!  ;D

Anyone know Neumann's status for Saturday. Dlip thinks if he doesn't play the Bombers may be in even more trouble than they already are.

Quote from: dlip on November 08, 2012, 10:38:47 AM
+k yanks, dlip almost pissed himself!  ;D

Anyone know Neumann's status for Saturday. Dlip thinks if he doesn't play the Bombers may be in even more trouble than they already are.

I say Welch and Neumann pull a tandem Willis Reed moment, the Bombers are inspired and crush the Dragons, 71-3.

In a related story, if the Bombers beat Cortland, how good will Mark McDonough look as a future coach? If they can go 3-1 with wins over two NCAA playoff teams in three weeks, I think he'd have to be looked at as a serious candidate. Even prior to this Cortland game, the Bombers have put together three great weeks in a row when things could have fallen apart

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 08, 2012, 07:36:10 AM

Quote from: Dragondad on November 07, 2012, 10:43:26 PM
Alex now on the coaching staff at SU.  Probably started 3-4 yrs.  came back in 2009 from grad asst coach to play when Pitcher tore his achilles.  I think he played that yr 2005? When Cortland was down to their 4th QB and won.

Yeah, I knew there was some guy who came back like, half a decade later. ;)

By the way, seeing your e-mail, I hope you know it's all in good fun....

Of course.  I know it's in fun.  I have appreciated you guys for a number of years but for obvious reasons refrained from jumping into the fray.  Please know too, that I don't presume Dan would have won 8 in a row.  That's was just my little fun.

Quote from: Dragondad on November 08, 2012, 11:45:47 AM

Quote from: Bombers798891 on November 08, 2012, 07:36:10 AM

Quote from: Dragondad on November 07, 2012, 10:43:26 PM
Alex now on the coaching staff at SU.  Probably started 3-4 yrs.  came back in 2009 from grad asst coach to play when Pitcher tore his achilles.  I think he played that yr 2005? When Cortland was down to their 4th QB and won.

Yeah, I knew there was some guy who came back like, half a decade later. ;)

By the way, seeing your e-mail, I hope you know it's all in good fun....

Of course.  I know it's in fun.  I have appreciated you guys for a number of years but for obvious reasons refrained from jumping into the fray.  Please know too, that I don't presume Dan would have won 8 in a row.  That's was just my little fun.

Of course. I mean, we all know it takes eight years to graduate from Cortland, but we're not naive enough to think that Cortland's offensive skill players would EVER survive eight years injury-free. Come on now.

Actually, seriously, what is up with that? Every year, it seems like Cortland's got some great offensive player (Babin, Autera, Smith) miss like, half the year.

There is probably a joke there for you regarding the SUNY athletic training staff but I'm not going to make it.  I think they do a great job.  It's the nature of the game (another cliche' for you).  It really sucks though when it's your kid and both Dan and Matt had serious injury.  Hope all stay healthy Saturday.

Quote from: Dragondad on November 08, 2012, 12:08:38 PM
There is probably a joke there for you regarding the SUNY athletic training staff but I'm not going to make it.  I think they do a great job.  It's the nature of the game (another cliche' for you).  It really sucks though when it's your kid and both Dan and Matt had serious injury.  Hope all stay healthy Saturday.

Nah, I would never mock an athletic training staff. I write about them frequently for my job. They do an outstanding job all around. It's just astounding to see these really good Cortland guys down year after year. I have a buddy who has been closely following D-III for 10 years up here, and he swears that Babin is the best receiver he's ever seen in that time. I'm inclined to agree. Full-on beast

Agree all around.  Great kid too.  Truly a rare talent.  He has two years of eligibility remaining should he choose to use both.  I think he will.  It was a shock for all to see him hurt before the first game.  He is a man among boys. I hope we have someone who can get the ball to him.  In his absence we have had some kids really step up and have strong years.  Rose has 4 good receivers to throw to.  They could give IC fits on their own and then you throw Myles, Autera and Green in the mix...your defense will have all they can handle.  I think Rose's play will be key.  He can be very good if he doesn't turn it over. 

Best to Coach Welch on his recuperation.

Quote from: Yanks 99 on November 08, 2012, 08:27:41 AM

Quote from: Yanks 99 on November 07, 2012, 04:04:52 PM
I love Cortaca.  It is always my annual reminder that if my kids try real hard, here is what they can learn at Cortland someday:

- Cortland A-Cappella
- Drawing
- Painting
- Skating
- Backpacking
- Adventure Activities
- Men and Masculinity (hey boys!!!!!!)

And my absolute favorite...

- Experimental Video

Who knew that you could get college credit with nothing more than a cell phone camera and some drunk chick from the Dark Horse....

Just to make sure there is no confusion...all of the "classes" listed above are actual classes that Cortland provides, according to their 2012-2013 syllabus.  For your Cortland guys...syllabus is a big word for course outline or program of study.

Drawing and painting are normal classes in an art program, I think. (No, It didn't blow past me that you are just having fun, but for some reason I wanted to point that out). I'd like to know what Adventure activities are though! I think mixing that with Experimental video and "Men and Masculinity" could get you arrested in some states.

I have to say that this Cortaca board is boring.  Where are the Men in Flamboyant Hats? Where are the ex-IC football players? This board was always hopping for a few years. I understand life goes on and as you get older Cortaca probably becomes a little less important. I have barely been able to follow the Dragons this year, and am checking this board once a day as opposed to the 10 times as a college student but I miss the tired, recycled jokes from the IC guys.

I would like to welcome who I assume is Dragon parent and from what I hear, the world's greatest Speech teacher, Mr. Pitcher.  Nice to have you on the board.

The lack of fundraising at the game was mentioned earlier.

It looks like the 50/50 will serve as a fundraiser with proceeds being donated.  Here is a link.

http://www2.cortland.edu/news/detail.dot?id=cc860d91-da5c-4461-a8d7-f24955bc7f60

Thanks 19 but don't look for me to start any fires here.  I'm too old school.  Still not really my place to be participating but figured I didn't just have to be an observer any more.

Quote from: cstate19 on November 08, 2012, 05:50:42 PM
I have to say that this Cortaca board is boring.  Where are the Men in Flamboyant Hats? Where are the ex-IC football players? This board was always hopping for a few years. I understand life goes on and as you get older Cortaca probably becomes a little less important. I have barely been able to follow the Dragons this year, and am checking this board once a day as opposed to the 10 times as a college student but I miss the tired, recycled jokes from the IC guys.

I would like to welcome who I assume is Dragon parent and from what I hear, the world's greatest Speech teacher, Mr. Pitcher.  Nice to have you on the board.

Don't think we know each other but, given your email address, I'll go out on a limb here and say, say hello to your wife from me. 

Quote from: Dragondad on November 09, 2012, 08:49:21 AM

Quote from: cstate19 on November 08, 2012, 05:50:42 PM
I have to say that this Cortaca board is boring.  Where are the Men in Flamboyant Hats? Where are the ex-IC football players? This board was always hopping for a few years. I understand life goes on and as you get older Cortaca probably becomes a little less important. I have barely been able to follow the Dragons this year, and am checking this board once a day as opposed to the 10 times as a college student but I miss the tired, recycled jokes from the IC guys.

I would like to welcome who I assume is Dragon parent and from what I hear, the world's greatest Speech teacher, Mr. Pitcher.  Nice to have you on the board.

Don't think we know each other but, given your email address, I'll go out on a limb here and say, say hello to your wife from me.

Tell your wife I said hi too.

(I'm tryin here folks!)

Quote from: cstate19 on November 08, 2012, 05:50:42 PM
I have to say that this Cortaca board is boring.  Where are the Men in Flamboyant Hats? Where are the ex-IC football players? This board was always hopping for a few years. I understand life goes on and as you get older Cortaca probably becomes a little less important. I have barely been able to follow the Dragons this year, and am checking this board once a day as opposed to the 10 times as a college student but I miss the tired, recycled jokes from the IC guys.

I would like to welcome who I assume is Dragon parent and from what I hear, the world's greatest Speech teacher, Mr. Pitcher.  Nice to have you on the board.

I know! Where are the semi-coherent responses written out by the (I assume) barely functionally literate guys like XRedDragon77? I know the gym class schedule can be a long one, but come on guys. Show some school pride

Taste it.

It's Friday, so what are the predictions. I am looking forward to a great matchup, this will be my first time watching this rivalry game, hope the game ends up being a great one...Love Rivalry games, never know what may happen. Now as far as the winner, I'm taking Ithaca (just because they beat my team). Nevertheless, good luck to both teams tomorrow.

Quote from: pg04 on November 09, 2012, 10:39:39 AM
Taste it.

+1

Dlip is also rooting for the Bombers in a big way. He feels Cortland will win but with IC's W over the Gulls CState needs to keep their heads up. If Neumann doesn't play than forget it. That alone would nullify Ingrao for the most part and God knows the Bombers need him to get as many catches as possible. Any word on Neumann?

Quote from: SUADC on November 09, 2012, 12:15:36 PM
It's Friday, so what are the predictions. I am looking forward to a great matchup, this will be my first time watching this rivalry game, hope the game ends up being a great one...Love Rivalry games, never know what may happen. Now as far as the winner, I'm taking Ithaca (just because they beat my team). Nevertheless, good luck to both teams tomorrow.

Are you attending this blessed event or watching it on TV? They are different experiences.  If you are watching on TV you will likely see a decent football game.  If attending you will see 2000 fans trying to watch a decent football game in the midst of 8000 drunk students yelling F Cortland, Cortland Sucks and F.U.I.C., IC sh*t., puking while standing in line to pass out in the bathroom.

After last year's rout, I would have predicted Cortland with an easy win.  I was still leaning that way until Ithaca beat Salisbury.  I'm still not sure how that happened.  I still think Cortland has too much fire power on offense and can beat you on the ground or in the air.  I don't think Cortland is going to have 8 sacks this year but I still don't see IC matching up well.  I like Cortland at home.

Quote from: clandfan on November 09, 2012, 12:42:25 PM

Quote from: SUADC on November 09, 2012, 12:15:36 PM
It's Friday, so what are the predictions. I am looking forward to a great matchup, this will be my first time watching this rivalry game, hope the game ends up being a great one...Love Rivalry games, never know what may happen. Now as far as the winner, I'm taking Ithaca (just because they beat my team). Nevertheless, good luck to both teams tomorrow.

Are you attending this blessed event or watching it on TV? They are different experiences.  If you are watching on TV you will likely see a decent football game.  If attending you will see 2000 fans trying to watch a decent football game in the midst of 8000 drunk students yelling F Cortland, Cortland Sucks and F.U.I.C., IC sh*t., puking while standing in line to pass out in the bathroom.

After last year's rout, I would have predicted Cortland with an easy win.  I was still leaning that way until Ithaca beat Salisbury.  I'm still not sure how that happened.  I still think Cortland has too much fire power on offense and can beat you on the ground or in the air.  I don't think Cortland is going to have 8 sacks this year but I still don't see IC matching up well.  I like Cortland at home.

Oh no, I am watching via computer. My fiance' will not let me travel unless our Alma Mater was playing. I am lucky enough she has allowed me to travel to the semi-final game this year (if Salisbury gets that far) wherever that may be.

Quote from: Dragondad on November 09, 2012, 08:49:21 AM

Quote from: cstate19 on November 08, 2012, 05:50:42 PM
I have to say that this Cortaca board is boring.  Where are the Men in Flamboyant Hats? Where are the ex-IC football players? This board was always hopping for a few years. I understand life goes on and as you get older Cortaca probably becomes a little less important. I have barely been able to follow the Dragons this year, and am checking this board once a day as opposed to the 10 times as a college student but I miss the tired, recycled jokes from the IC guys.

I would like to welcome who I assume is Dragon parent and from what I hear, the world's greatest Speech teacher, Mr. Pitcher.  Nice to have you on the board.

Don't think we know each other but, given your email address, I'll go out on a limb here and say, say hello to your wife from me. 

I am not sure, we may have met once a long time ago.  I will say hello to her, she is headed down to NYC to watch the game with some friends.  I am on my way up to Cortland to watch the game in person.

Quote from: Jonny "Utes" Utah on November 09, 2012, 08:57:52 AM

Quote from: Dragondad on November 09, 2012, 08:49:21 AM

Quote from: cstate19 on November 08, 2012, 05:50:42 PM
I have to say that this Cortaca board is boring.  Where are the Men in Flamboyant Hats? Where are the ex-IC football players? This board was always hopping for a few years. I understand life goes on and as you get older Cortaca probably becomes a little less important. I have barely been able to follow the Dragons this year, and am checking this board once a day as opposed to the 10 times as a college student but I miss the tired, recycled jokes from the IC guys.

I would like to welcome who I assume is Dragon parent and from what I hear, the world's greatest Speech teacher, Mr. Pitcher.  Nice to have you on the board.

Don't think we know each other but, given your email address, I'll go out on a limb here and say, say hello to your wife from me.

Tell your wife I said hi too.

(I'm tryin here folks!)

I told her hello.  She asked how your husband is doing.

Car is packed and I am headed up to Central New York.  Looking forward to a big Cortland win to make it 3 in a row and move to 6-4 since my first game as a freshman. 

I will be tailgaiting Saturday morning if anyone wants to introduce themselves.  Over the years I have enjoyed meeting both Dragon and Bomber fans as well as some Bomber players.  Being taunted by and then sharing a beverage and some food with the IC guys is always fun.

CORTACA!  It's 6:45 AM.  I think the bars open in 15 min.

Quote from: pg04 on November 09, 2012, 10:39:39 AM
Taste it.

Yes! "Taste it" is one of my all-time favorite posts, along with "blazing speed" and iamhuge.

pg04, I feel the love.

Quote from: Rt Rev J.H. Hobart on November 10, 2012, 07:23:06 AM

Quote from: pg04 on November 09, 2012, 10:39:39 AM
Taste it.

Yes! "Taste it" is one of my all-time favorite posts, along with "blazing speed" and iamhuge.

pg04, I feel the love.

Had to bring something back for us "old-timers" here on D3.

Neuman playing. Bombers up 3-0. Cstate19 in his seat.

Halfback dive up the middle. 60 some odd to the house. 10-0 Bombers. Might've time for the Dragons to wake up.

Is anyone else having trouble with the live stats link for the Cortaca game?

Ithaca 10 Cortland 6 at the half.

Quote from: sjfcards on November 10, 2012, 12:57:15 PM
Is anyone else having trouble with the live stats link for the Cortaca game?

sjfcards,
I'm getting the video and the live stats without any problems.

Cortland scores on a 9 yard TD pass from Chris Rose to Mike Humphrey, the extra point is good and the Red Dragons take the lead for the 1st time today, 13-10.

4th and goal for the Bombers from the 1 yard line, Cortland leads 16-10 with 30 seconds left in the game. Red Dragons stuff the run and hold on to claim the Cortaca Jug. The fans were treated to a pretty darn good football game with a down to the wire finish. What more could one ask for?

The video was impossible to watch for me (it buffered more than it did anything else), but the live stats was exciting...  ::)

Place this win -- once again -- on the shoulders of the RDragons' defense!!!  Placekicker wasn't bad either .............

Great game on both sides.  I know how it feels for IC! I was on the field in 2000 when they stopped us on 4th and goal to close the game.  Great season Dragons....now to the dance.  Strong turnaround for IC after last year.  Best of luck to both squads wheather it be next week or next season.

3 in a row. Enjoy the trip home Bombers.

What a great game today. Cortaca never seems to be boring.