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Date Posted: 10:05:45am 12/07/05 Wed,
Author: NEC fan
Subject: Fairfield IS just another CT program
In reply to:
JCM
's message, "Re: CT Post - Trust me, SHU getting closer to success" on 09:06:41am 12/07/05 Wed,
So much for lowering yourself to the likes of Hartford...
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UHart Routs Fairfield
December 7, 2005
Staff And Wire Reports
Danielle Hood had a game-high 14 points as Hartford defeated Fairfield 71-48 Tuesday in a nonconference game in Bridgeport.
Erica Beverly had 13 points and nine rebounds for Hartford (6-1), which took a 41-16 lead at halftime while holding Fairfield to 5-for-39 shooting (12.8 percent). Fairfield missed its first 11 attempts and trailed, 16-0.
Erika Messam had 12 points for Hartford. Candice Lindsay had a team-high 13 points and four steals for Fairfield (2-3).
Fairfield went on an 11-2 run to start the second half, pulling to within 43-27 with 16:55 to play, but that's as close as the Stags got.
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Re: worrying about SHU is a waste of time -- FUAlum, 12:59:54pm 12/07/05 Wed, [1]
There is nothing to be gained by either playing SHU or inviting them into the MAAC. Bridgeport is probably 95% UConn fans and always will be. What little support we get at Harbor Yards from the local community will be cut in half if we allow SHU into the MAAC.
Here's the deal - IF and WHEN the A10 and Big East realign in the next few years, Fairfield is in a prime position to latch onto these schools and move up if it's smart. Think about it - these schools will almost certainly want a team in Connecticut, Fairfield County is home to some of the wealthiest alums of Northeast Catholic schools, and we are the ONLY team in CT outside of UConn playing in a major arena.
This is why we need to focus on moving UP, not laterally. Who cares what SHU is going to do? I want to know what St. John's, Fordham, Providence, UMass and LaSalle are going to do. Find out what direciton they take, and position ourselves.
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Re: worrying about SHU is a waste of time -- Pitt Stag Fan, 05:15:04pm 12/07/05 Wed, [1]
You are right FUALum. Alligning with the schools and conferences mentioned should be the priority over the next couple of years. I dont think any poaters who have posted in favor of Fairfield vs. SHU thinks it will make much of a meaningful impact on the program (ours or SHUs). But why not schedule an annual game against them instead of the St. Francis's or Elons of the world? There is no reason not to.
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Need to think of Future and Present -- JoeStag, 08:43:24pm 12/07/05 Wed, [1]
I am all for staying with our stragegy of aligning ourselves with a top schedule, continuing to play at Harbor Yard, trying to field a broad range of successfull athletic programs, and increaing our Athletic budget. Those 4 things are positioning ourselves to be in a better league. But thats thinking of the future.
But we have to think of the Present too...... and that is being successfull in the MAAC, and providing interesting games, rivalry games. I do not want replace Providence, G-town or St Joes with SHU, I want to replace St Francis, Harvard and elon with SHU.
And if SHU was in the MAAC that is certainly more attractive than many of our MAAC Matchups
I also think college basketball doubleheaders are great, and should be pursued.
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Re: Need to think of Future and Present -- SHU Fan, 10:58:54pm 12/17/05 Sat, [1]
As a Sacred Heart student, and fan who has friends at FU i would love to see the two teams play each other each year.
Of course i understand the reasons that FU wouldnt want to schecdule this game, however if you really think about it...the only thing that can be hurt after each game is pride. Sorry to burst your bubble but Fairfield University isnt exactly Gonzaga, go outside of the tri state area and see who has even heard of Fairfield. Its not like scheduling SHU is going to kill your incredible national repuatation.
The previous school i went to, University at Buffalo plays there local rivals all the time and it makes for great games where attendance is usually doubled. Do you think that a MAC school scheduling a MAAC school like Canisius and Niagara is great for RPI? No, but they do it because it benefits the city and creates local intrest.
How is playing a school like Elon, or St. Francis better than establishing a rivalry with a division 1 college right down the road?
Whats the worst thing that can happen? SHU beats the powerhouse known as Fairfield, and gives you reason to be angry and want to win more the next time? Isn't that how a rivalry starts anyway?
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