Quote from: faunch on April 01, 2026, 09:43:35 AMOr...I've been at this school working my ass off for 2-3 years and then they give a D1 transfer a wad of cash to come in.

If that happened then apparently you weren't good enough at your position for them to pay someone to come in.

Time to transfer to a school in the Life Is Always Fair Conference. The LIAFC as it's known nationally.

www.liafc.com

(remember the date)

Quote from: faunch on March 30, 2026, 09:03:27 AMWonder how the other guy feel about playing with guys getting $50K each and the rest of you are getting bupkis.

They probably feel like those guys worked their butts off to be that good and they are happy to have them on their team.

It's like looking at the student next to you getting a full scholarship because they worked hard in high school and another student is carrying a student loan but still got accepted.

Better opportunities, physical attributes, sure. But effort in all ways comes into play.

Some people just plain work harder than others and get compensated more.

You guys kill me sometimes.

It's a fundraiser. It's for raising FUND$. As followers of the team you should want it to sell out at $250 per and get $1000 per if they could.

This isn't a cost to watch the team play. It's an event to bond alumni and lubricate the high rollers that have and will continue to write some big checks of support. There is a need to occasionally have an event that is catered to that group.

So, complain about the costs of tickets and the video streams, that's all valid personal opinion I guess. But be happy this kind of event happens also to support your favorite football team.

Ticket prices for damn near everything are ridiculously high anymore.
The exception remains d3 sports. The best entertainment at the best price.

Quote from: Greek Tragedy on March 21, 2026, 08:47:02 AMI went to the Elite 8 this year.

GT (aka oldschool) you are the consummate D#3 MBB guy. The only foul on your record is when you and swampgoon, (I think he was along) passed on an important Pointer game to attend an outdoor hockey game at Lambeau Field. Badger game I believe.

But that's only 1 foul. Your record otherwise is championship level.

Quote from: sjusection105 on March 13, 2026, 11:38:10 AMBDB are the shelves empty? Folks preparing for "Snowmageddon 2026"

Ha! The local radio and TV weather terrorists are doing their best to scare the population with the doomsday predictions of death and everlasting misery.

My sense is after the spring like days we've had lately the shovels have been hung up for the season and any snow that comes "will just have to melt, dammit."

Looks like all the spring breakers have escaped just in time.

Oz, solid showing by Grand Rapids at the state tourney. They go 2-1 and take the Consolation Championship.

Here we go with the "2026 Minnesota State Tournament All Hockey Hair Team" :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nqFg6H1WI

Rats. Grand Rapids goes down 3-2 in overtime.

Down a goal late in the 3rd, GR pulls the goalie and scores with 28 seconds left to tie it up.

The double flip off goalie for Rosemount will have to deal with Minnetonka in the semi, and they are a powerhouse.

Nice run by the boys from da range.

Dear Oz,

Good to see the Halloween Machine back in the state tournament. Interesting that their first round game is against Rosemount. Interesting because the Rosemount goalie had a video clip that went viral of him giving the double bird the second they defeated St. Thomas HS in the Section final. I realize this isn't UST, but close enough.

Aimed right at the St.Thomas fans he maintained the double flip off to the Tommie fans until one of his teammates grabbed him in celebration. I imagine Rosemount has been knocked out of going to the tournament more that once by the Tommie Cadets.

Anyway, go GR. The Halloween Machine has returned to St. Paul. 

Quote from: ChickenHoops on February 21, 2026, 11:14:17 AMHeather wants me to go to a dinner tonight, cocktails start when Point game tips off.  Apparently a fancy place, I have to wear a suit. Going to try to listen to the game in my earpiece, hope the reception is good.

I have the same reservations I had last game, I think the Pointers are running on fumes.  Hope I'm wrong. Heather thinks Oskar Kangas will go off. Best 3P shooting will win this one.

Pro tip: If going to an expensive enough restaurant where you need to wear a suit, I suggest complete media blackout until retiring to the coop. After Heather slips into "something more comfortable," you can both watch the livestream playback with zero knowledge of the result.

You are welcome. 

Stout got the ball with .4 seconds left on a baseline throw in full court, C-Hoops.
When Oshkosh scored the game was over.

Jump ball call with 1.5 left, which I didn't agree with, gave Osh the ball. Terrible defense on a backdoor screen, easy layup for the win.
This L and the Point loss are tough last 2 home games.

It's the hot new varsity sport for women, utilizing facilities that schools already have in place.

Maybe if Oshkosh was adding ice hockey, which the WIAC would love, it would be a bigger announcement to some. But it's still a big deal, if that's what the announcement actually turns out to be.

CH - no ire from me. I heard it was a concern over playing time, but that's not inside information, just conjecture.

I am glad he is a BlueDevil.

Guessing they are announcing the addition of women's flag football.