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Subject: Good news, bad news
Author: RamRay [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:09:08 04/28/05 Thu I saw the 2005 USW&WR college rankings..the good news is that FU is still top tier in the National Universites category (big dogs), along with the Harvards, Princetons, Yales, Michigans...the bad news is we dropped to #70. A quick glance at our scheduled rivals in this category: Columbia is #9, Brown is #13, Georgetown is #25 and Lehigh is #37. Albany and Rhode Island are in the third tier or somewhere in the 250-300 range. In the top regional liberal arts schools: Colgate is #16, Bucknell is #26, Holy Cross and Lafayette are #31. I know this may mean nothing, but it's that time of year as HS juniors have made their decisions and fair or not, this is a resource used to help them decide. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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RamRay, I think these are last year's rankings. Didn't we jump for 84 to 70? Maybe another move up is in the cards. (NT) -- Wondering, 16:20:17 04/28/05 Thu These are '05, I got them off the USN&WR web site. I think last year the ranking was 64 (NT) -- RamRay, 06:42:57 04/29/05 Fri No, last year our ranking was in the 80s (84?). (NT) -- ramMan, 06:48:03 04/29/05 Fri The 2005 rankings are last year's rankings. The 2006 rankings will be coming out in the next few months. The 2006 grad school rankings were just published. Fordham Law is No. 27 in those rankings, tied with BC, UNC, William & Mary, and Washington. (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 08:19:29 04/29/05 Fri Gentlemaen, I stand corrected. I think of '05 as this year (as.. it is!). In the '04 report FU was indeed ranked 84th. Some upward movement! (NT) -- RamRay, 11:33:26 05/02/05 Mon Colgate was ranked 16th in the NATIONAL Liberal Arts Category, not regional. (NT) -- 'gate88, 08:37:12 05/04/05 Wed Quite right 'gate88. None of our PL friends were in a regional category. Mea culpa. No offense ment. (NT) -- RamRay, 10:08:59 05/06/05 Fri

Subject: Has anyone spoken with Tad? Any update on what his options are or what he's considering? It's been odd not hearing anything for so long. Just wondering what's up and wishing him the best for landing in the right situation.
Author: PA Ram [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:00:09 05/05/05 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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on nlscouting.com it has an 'All Available Team' the best players who have not yet signed a FA contract.... it lists about 30-40 players.. also on that list is Wade Fletcher Columbia TE... anyway Im sure he'll get into a camp... (NT) -- #3, 11:22:43 05/05/05 Thu

Subject: MAROON AND WHITE SPRING GAME
Author: BLITZER [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:10:50 05/02/05 Mon DID ANYONE SEE SPRING GAME, HOW DID TEAMS LOOK ? JUST WONDERING SINCE THIS IS A FOOTBALL FORUM, IF ANYONE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE BALL LOOKED IMPRESSIVE? WHERE ARE THE STRENGTHS AND ARE ANY OF THE NEW PLAYERS, SHOWING PROMISE, AS WELL AS RETURNING PLAYERS [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I re-adjusted the posts. I believe this is what you were looking to have. (NT) -- Rob Smith, 22:48:44 05/02/05 Mon A write-up on the game is posted on the Fordham Sports Web Page. (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 06:22:10 05/03/05 Tue E. Gordon, J. Caffarello and M. Taylor named team captains before game; Caffarello minor injury dnp nor Hunte;write-up mistaken- those carries were Coven's; R. Haynes also back and played; Ty Hogan only serious injury and out for year with torn ACL; wet day; young, big offensive line and looks deep; Prydatko looks very fit; Daniels will be pushed by Fullam; defense looks very solid on line and LB; if Myres and Boyd step up at WR and Daniels improves, team could be very good. also Bruce Lee looks good as a new corner; rookie Welton looks mammoth [in street clothes]. (NT) -- lombago, 08:00:04 05/03/05 Tue Good stuff! Hey, 2 quick questions regarding player eligibility - 1) is Porco coming back? The prospectus has him as a lost starter on offense and then he's listed as #1 on the depth chart later on. Can anyone confirm or deny? 2) Since new co-captain Marcus Taylor lost all of 2003 to injury, does he also have the option of coming back next year ala (hopefully) Porco? Thanks. (NT) -- PA Ram, 08:36:05 05/03/05 Tue One more thing that i'd prefer to not start a new thread about - is there a place on our website where the 2005 schedule is posted since I can't find it? Anyone know another place where I can find it if they haven't put it up yet? Thanks. (NT) -- PA Ram, 08:56:46 05/03/05 Tue PL website has composite schedule as well as each team's schedule in the Spring prospectus section. (NT) -- Andy, 10:38:58 05/03/05 Tue Gracias (NT) -- PA Ram, 11:19:29 05/03/05 Tue The fact that we have a CB named Bruce Lee is the best news i've heard yet!!! (NT) -- FU '04, 11:14:27 05/03/05 Tue Steve Porco is not coming back. Not mentioned was that 21 of the 23 high school recruits for next year and their parents came to the scrimmage, many later joining the other parents in the parking lot for tailgating. (NT) -- R. Marrin, 11:44:32 05/03/05 Tue true, but it's more than a little disconcerting to hear what he said a few seconds after you saw his lips move. (NT) -- Hong King Phooey, 09:54:56 05/04/05 Wed

Subject: THANK YOU, ANDRES
Author: Joe S. ' 58 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:54:31 05/02/05 Mon Before leaving with the Sailing team for Annapolis last Friday, I checked the BB board and was saddened to see that it is temporarily closed. As an avid Fordham Basketball fan for 51 years, I received a great deal of information and enjoyment from it and it kept the dream alive all year long. So to Andres, I want to say THANK YOU very much for your dedication and patience under some very trying circumstances. You provided true pleasure for many Fordham Hoops fans. As a footnote to Rambacker, whose contributions were very much appreciated, regardless of source, and any other poster, who may be the object of a personal attack on this board, the most effective way to respond is to not respond. As hard as it may be, turn the other cheek. Once the attacker gets a rise out of you, he/she has already won. Such people can't stand to be ignored and when they are, they will eventually go away. When the moderator sees such an attack, he will delete it. There is no need to turn this type of board into a war zone. Andres, many thanks again and all the best with whatever you do. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I emailed my own appreciation to Andres, but join your public sentiment. The BB board was a fun, literate place. It's deplorable that a few morons finally exhausted Ace93's patience, but I understand how he feels. It's ironic that, as we look forward to our most promising year in over a decade, Fordham hoops is -- for now, at least -- without a discussion forum. Those of us who posted there -- and football board posters who've had to put up with much of the same nonsense -- should use this hiatus to give some thought as to how a better (perhaps password-enabled) board can be set up. (NT) -- John, 20:34:23 05/02/05 Mon I came back from a weeks vacation disappointed to find the Bball board shut down. It has been a great source of information; a place to celebrate victories and, far too often, lament losses. I certainly can understand ace's frustration - I'm amazed he could put up with it as long as he did - and personally want to thank him for his efforts. They were appreciated by many, unfortunately not by all. (NT) -- Ram'83, 11:39:16 05/03/05 Tue

Subject: Basketball board on Hiatus
Author: Rob Smith [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:36:33 05/02/05 Mon I finally go on vacation and this is what I come back to? I understand the decision JoDete/Ace'93 has made. I have come close to the same alot as of lately. I do not want this board to become a 'general' Fordham sports forum. I set it up for football and that is how it will stay with the amount of latitude that has been enjoyed all along. I urge someone to setup a temporary basketball board and perhapse a general "State of the University" forum. I will be more than happy to provide links to those sites, should they come into being. I, however, will not be setting either site up. This one is already to much of a handful and I do not have the time to monitor another. As far as the IP address matter. I have blocked the address. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Keep the faith and don't put up with any nonsense. This is a great board as was the bball board but there are always miscreants who get their sick kicks by disparaging and generally being a PITA. (NT) -- Jimbo65, 14:51:37 05/02/05 Mon

Subject: SAILING TEAM CLOSES SEASON WITH A NEW HIGH
Author: Joe S. ' 58 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:28:49 05/02/05 Mon As a Fordham Football fan, who saw every home game in 1954, my freshman year, and traveled to Rutgers to see our last win (19-6 ?) as a "Big-time" program, and who can't get to see too many games now because of my commitment to Fordham Sailing, I hope that our moderator Rob will, as Andres did, humor this old coach by allowing the posting of Sailing team news. So, here goes... This weekend, Fordham participated in the America Trophy regatta, the spring championship of our 42 team conference. The top 18 teams qualified to do battle for the top three spots, which earn berths at the North American Championship in Austin, TX next month. This is Fordham's third consecutive trip to this event since our return to College Sailing five years ago. In 2003, there were 16 schools and we finished last. Last year, we placed 15th among 16 teams. I'm delighted to report that in the expanded 18 team competition this weekend, Fordham finished in 11th place. Our goal was to crack the top 10 for the first time and at the end of racing in light airs on Saturday, Fordham was in 10th place, but when the winds increased to 15-18 knots on Sunday, our lighter weight sailors were unable to keep up with the heavier competition and we slid to 11th place. After 36 races, 18 in each division, with a 10th place finish in A division and a 12th place finish in B division, it was the most consistent performance in a conference championship by a group of Fordham sailors since the Sailing team was resurrected in April 2000. By placing 11th at the spring championship, Fordham is positioned very well to be ranked among the Top 10 in our conference for the first time in 2005. Ranking is determined by the points earned at the spring and fall championships and all five of our sailors will be returning. The results: 1. Hobart/Wm. Smith - 139 points 2. St. Mary's (MD) - 151 3. Old Dominion - 189 4. Georgetown - 191 5. Washington C. - 222 6. Navy - 224 7. Columbia - 242 8. Kings Point - 255 9. UPenn - 337 10. NY Maritime - 367 11. Fordham - 378 12. Hampton - 399 13. Maryland - 424 14. Cornell - 448 15. Christopher Newport - 518 16. Ocean County - 527 17. UMBC - 568 18. Virginia Tech - 576 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Great news that fordham is being represented by a quality team! (NT) -- FU '04, 20:33:26 05/02/05 Mon

Subject: Football Dinner
Author: Jimbo CBA'72 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:06:19 05/02/05 Mon Once again, another fine turn out last Friday nite for the Football Dinner. Personal thx to Mr. Meagher for granting me a place at his table and for the invite to his inner sanctum on the 11flr of NYAC! Coach F was on his game and Honorees Nick Baldino and Herb Seidell were inspirational. Same can't be said for the MC! Besides Aki signing with Redskins, learned that Naquinton and Jarvarus inked contracts with CFL teams. Still no word on Tad. A number of guys got banged up in Spring but the only serious long term injury appears to involve Ty Hogan...had moved from TE to OL and he suffered a torn ACL. Couldn't make game on Saturday...any updates? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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A terrific night. Well done, except for the MC but he got his from Mr. Mara. Also on his game was Fr. McShane who proves to be one of the best extemporaneous speakers around. (NT) -- bfg, 08:24:46 05/02/05 Mon Why no love for the MC? (NT) -- MC Hammer, 10:30:26 05/02/05 Mon I love the MC. Just having some fun at his expense. (NT) -- bfg, 10:35:30 05/02/05 Mon Good, since so do I. He's the TOPS! (NT) -- Mel Torme, 11:01:29 05/02/05 Mon McShane is an UNBELIEVABLE speaker! (NT) -- !!!, 09:29:19 05/02/05 Mon Re: who was MC? please elaborate (NT) -- RamBam67, 10:14:25 05/02/05 Mon www.washingtonredskins.com photo # 31 (rookie minicamp) Aki looks tired but is a huge man.. Coincidentally if you also glance at list of other FA's coming in for a tryout says FU's LB Pat Orah was there.. glad Aki had a former teammate there for moral support ae well.. (NT) -- xx, 11:36:49 05/02/05 Mon

Subject: Gutsy New York Jets-allocated quarterback Kevin Eakin threw a game-winning 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brock Edwards on fourth and goal with 16 seconds remaining to lead the Frankfurt Galaxy to a thrilling Deutschland Derby victory over the Rhein Fire. He finished 21-10-116-1-1-60.8 with a long of 22. Rushed 4 times for 10 yards with a long of 10 in his first start of the season
Author: Irish Ram [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:49:21 04/30/05 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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AWESOME! Congrats to Kevin for making us proud. Thanks for the updates Irish (NT) -- PA Ram, 18:51:45 05/01/05 Sun

Subject: From espn.com - NCAA Allows 12th Footballl Game
Author: Rambacker [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:18:34 04/28/05 Thu Brand leaves playoff scenario to BCS Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA will allow football teams to play 12 games per year, but it won't enter the postseason playoff fray. The board of directors approved proposals on Thursday that would add a 12th game to Division I-A schedules -- starting in 2006 -- allow schools to count one victory over Division I-AA schools each year toward bowl eligibility, and loosen the requirements to qualify for Division I-A status. "The season will not be elongated, it just means the bye week would be taken out," NCAA president Myles Brand said. "Nor will it lead to any additional midweek games. "But I seriously suggest you take up the tournament situation with the BCS." The Bowl Championship Series has tried to pit the two best teams in a national championship game since the system was created in 1998. The NCAA has tried to avoid the playoff debate. One argument against a football tournament is that lengthening the season could force student-athletes to miss more classes. Brand has supported academic reform since taking over as president in January 2003 and said Thursday that an additional football game each season won't create a problem. Board chairman Robert Hemenway, the chancellor at Kansas, said schools could make more money with an extra game but he insisted that wasn't the only reason why the proposal passed. "There was also a feeling that if you had another game, that it does give you some flexibility in your scheduling," he said. "A school like Oklahoma State, for instance, could possibly play a game in Tulsa or Oklahoma City and play to that fan base." Brand said the extra money could also be used to help fund athletic departments that are losing money. The board also adopted a resolution that strongly urged schools not to adopt the new Title IX Internet-based surveys, which the U.S. Department of Education said in March could be used to scientifically gauge whether schools must expand or create women's teams to meet demand. For the rest of the article, go to espn.com. There's much more. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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From the New York Times (4/29/05): The Division I-AA universities voted not to permit a 12th regular-season game in their subdivision. "There was nothing to be gained and something to be lost in student welfare," said Benjamin Ladner, the president of American University and the I-AA Patriot League representative on the board. (NT) -- ramMan, 21:47:53 04/28/05 Thu Slightly ironic that the PL's representative on this is from the only PL school that does not play football.** (NT) -- DFW HOYA, 21:56:24 04/28/05 Thu We don't need a 12th game at our level. This was a good decision. (NT) -- Rambacker, 08:10:52 04/29/05 Fri In my opinion they don't need a 12th game at the higher levels of college football either but money talks and this is an obvious money grab. (NT) -- CKRAM98, 11:59:49 04/29/05 Fri If this doesn't show us what the NCAA is all about, I don't know what else we need to see. It is a disgrace. The only reason this was done is for the money. At some point, D-1 players are going to revolt. (NT) -- An Old Coach, 12:49:25 04/30/05 Sat

Subject: Any news on Tad yet?
Author: FU '04 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:35:34 04/29/05 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: The NFL Draft
Author: Minon [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:30:57 04/28/05 Thu So who got drafted this year? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Not you! (NT) -- gorams, 16:36:22 04/28/05 Thu Did any Fordham Football players get drafted this year? Aren't there 8 Rounds? (NT) -- Minion, 16:38:19 04/28/05 Thu Minion tries to berate college kids on the internet! What a stud! (NT) -- gorams, 16:57:16 04/28/05 Thu Forydyce--contract Arizona Cardinals / Aki Jones - contract Washington Redskins / Eakin -contract NY Jets -- NQ Gainous contract CFL roughriders / Keron Lucius , P Poitier , J Dudley Arena League contracts... Tad Kornegay considering several FA contract offers/ thanks for asking Minion.. the guys are doing well... (NT) -- Pat L, 19:53:28 04/28/05 Thu Though his playing days are past, can't forget Kirwin Watson working in Player Personnel for the NY Jets. (NT) -- SmartRam, 23:45:03 04/28/05 Thu So did anyone get drafted? (NT) -- Minion, 07:12:32 04/29/05 Fri no one from the A-10 got drafted either. What's the point? Free Agent contracts pay real money too - more money than a lot of 22 year old would see otherwise. (NT) -- PL fan, 15:26:10 04/29/05 Fri

Subject: Any updated Coffey Field construction photographs?
Author: toby [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:52:15 04/29/05 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think there were just some on the FU site put up last week or two. Or are you looking for minute by minute updates? (NT) -- Ramalamadingdong, 11:48:18 04/29/05 Fri put up a month ago. Yes, I would like to know the progress. (NT) -- toby, 12:05:28 04/29/05 Fri

Subject: FU finally posted a spring prospectus on fordhamsports.com website.. 3 players not returning?? Cary Williams / DK Taylor / Tristan Martin heard Martin was leaving but nothing on other 2.. oh well...
Author: WR#2 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:48:17 04/28/05 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Cary Williams dismissed from the team for disciplinary reasons. The other two failed out. (NT) -- ..., 07:31:25 04/29/05 Fri The prospectus lists Porco as being a lost starter and then the depth chart has him at #1 at WR. Which is it? And if he's returning, doesn't that give us 8/3 returning/lost starters instead of the 7/4 listed? (NT) -- PA Ram, 11:24:05 04/29/05 Fri

Subject: According to the AP, Mike Kne, a former Ram O-Lineman who bolted for Ohio State and started there after FU's financial aid office denied him aid, will get a free agent tryout with the Cleveland Browns.
Author: The Flame [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:36:28 04/28/05 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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what's the story behind his leaving? don't remember him being here. Just curious if anyone knows (NT) -- PA Ram, 10:49:03 04/29/05 Fri It's a long story known to many. A starter on the line as a freshman (same year as Eakin, Watson , Dudley ) a certain person from financial aid was "too busy" to return any of his parents' calls during the summer between first and second year. His parents, fearing they could not pay the tuition, had him transfer to Ohio State where he started in his final season. (NT) -- still sick about it, 11:08:42 04/29/05 Fri

Subject: Matt Fordyce, former Ram kicker, has been signed by the AZ Cardinals again. http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/0426cardsnb04260.html
Author: The Flame [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:36:35 04/29/05 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Thanks for acknowledging that Minion! Pretty nice to see that FU sending so many guys to play pro ball and represent the school. 4 years ago we didnt' dream of having this many guys playing after college
Author: FU '04 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:59:13 04/28/05 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Aki Jones signed a free agent contract with the Washington Redskins today, still nothing on Tad
Author: Ram08 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:45:57 04/26/05 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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That's awesome! Good luck, Aki! (NT) -- PA Ram, 13:01:27 04/27/05 Wed Press release on the signing of free agent contracts by Aki Jones and Matt Fordyce on Fordham Athletics Web site -- Click here. (NT) -- ramMan, 06:51:41 04/28/05 Thu Check out this link.. says FU LB N Q Gainous has signed a CFL contract with the Saschtawhan Roughriders... Congrats Q... http://www.testsportsclubs.com/pages/what/combine.html (NT) -- xx11, 10:31:04 04/28/05 Thu

Subject: Annual Football Dinner to be held on April 29 at the NYAC
Author: R. Marrin [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:05:43 04/26/05 Tue There will be special recognition for the Return of Football Ed Foley will have some remarks and senior awards( MVP, Lansing Award (Lineman), Tierney Award (spirit/Perseverance); Mackin Award (Special Teams) � and the Danowski Award (Leadership) will be presnted to members of the senior class The Mara Family Award will be presented by Wellington Mara, (FCO'37, Honorary Co-Chairman of the Gridiron Club) to Herb Seidell, FCRH�50, former team captain and alumni leader and member of the University Board of Trustees. The Walsh Award will be presented by Bill Walsh, (FCO�51, Honorary Co-Chairman of the Gridiron Club), University Trustee and Benefactor Extraordinaire of Fordham and Fordham Football Nick Baldino, FCRH�48, one has strived always for the betterment of Fordham and Fordham Football There will be remarks as well from Father Joseph M. McShane, S.J., University President I do not know if room is still available but anyone interested should contact Stgermain@fordham.edu or Alberti@fordham.edu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Date snuck up on me but I was able to reserve as late as yesterday (NT) -- Jimbo CBA'72, 08:43:48 04/28/05 Thu

Subject: The Knight Commission has called on the NCAA to reject a plan to increase the Division I football season to 12 games from 11. The Division I Board of Directors is scheduled to consider that proposal this week.
Author: ramMan [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:49:16 04/26/05 Tue From The Chronicle of Higher Education (4/26/05): The Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics has called on the National Collegiate Athletic Association to reject a plan to increase the Division I football season to 12 games from 11. In a memorandum issued last Friday, the commission urged the college presidents who make up the Division I Board of Directors to remember that "there is substantial room for improvement in the academic performance of Division I-A football teams." The Division I board is scheduled to meet in Indianapolis on Thursday and Friday to discuss a number of proposed rules changes, including the addition of a 12th game to the football schedule. The Division I Management Council approved the change this month, but the Board of Directors has the final say on that and all rules changes for Division I. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I have no idea what impact their statement will have but I don't have a problem with it. The season is plenty long now. If you add a conference play-off game and a bowl game, you're up to a 13 game season for a lot of D-1 teams. Apart from the academic issue, I think someone has to be concerned about the welfare of the athletes. That is an awful lot of wear and tear on the bodies. (NT) -- An Old Coach, 11:44:35 04/26/05 Tue I have no idea what impact their statement will have but I don't have a problem with it. The season is plenty long now. If you add a conference play-off game and a bowl game, you're up to a 13 game season for a lot of D-1 teams. Apart from the academic issue, I think someone has to be concerned about the welfare of the athletes. That is an awful lot of wear and tear on the bodies. (NT) -- An Old Coach, 11:46:29 04/26/05 Tue I am opposed to adding a 12th game to the season. 11 regular season games is plenty and we need to remember, these are college students, not pros. Hope the 12 game rule doesn't pass. (NT) -- Rambacker, 13:00:31 04/26/05 Tue

Subject: Matt Fordyce signs free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals

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Subject: Army ftbl games on ESPN for next 7 years... Fordham in the coming decade can raise the bar.. both on the field and in marketability.. scholarship ftbl is the next logical step... between the JETS new West Side Stadium, Army on ESPN each week and the CAA... Sure FU may not aspire to become 1A but our budget is that of a scholly 1aa program.. why not field a better team, receive more exposure & be competitive enough to schedule a Rutgers, U Conn, Duke type each year and play in West Side Stadium.. prefer Nova, Richmond , Delaware on reg basis .. than the PL..
Author: '91 ram [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:37:42 04/20/05 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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No offense, '91 ram, but the postings on this board have continuously been calling out for a football program with an improved schedule. I have been suggesting that we schedule Army right away. West Point has , been down and we could be competitive. Of course we would have to be play at Michie Stadium but it's a wonderful place to watch an autumn game. Navy, Duke, UConn, Temple, among others would be sweet games to watch. (NT) -- Ram It '66, 19:46:09 04/20/05 Wed But to compete with Army, Duke, Temple, etc. we would have to go full scholarship 1-AA and join the CAA Football League. (NT) -- Rambacker, 22:40:32 04/20/05 Wed Holy Cross beat Army. Lafayette played Army a few times the past 10 years. Even if Navy, Duke or Temple would be a challenge, play them. How about James Madison which played W. Va. UMass which played B.C.. (Rhode Island beat UMass, by the way.) Maine which beat Miss.St. Look at the "pushovers" the Big 10 powers schedule in the first weeks of the season. I'm not suggesting Big 10 opponents but what about a Duke, a Virginia, even a Buffalo or New Hampshire. Teams like Duquesne, Albany or C.W.Post are not the way. If we beat them, it was expected. If we lose to them it's an embarrassment. (NT) -- Ram It '66, 09:46:55 04/21/05 Thu James Madison, UMass, Maine and URI are all full scholarship 1-AA teams. Holy Cross beat Army at the cadet's nadir. Without schollies, we run the risk of injury and not being able to fully recover for the following week's game. That's not worth it for us. Move up to schollies, then we can have a nice schedule without the Marists and Albanys of the world. (NT) -- Rambacker, 10:03:33 04/21/05 Thu Right now we could compete with Army. Navy & UConn would destroy us by whatever margin their coaches decided. Duke and Temple, though awful in their respective conferences would thrash us. I'm all for dropping Albany, Duquense etc., but they should be replaced with 1AA teams. Unlike basketball, gross overmatches can, and do, result in injuries. I am a true fan having attended the games since before the present stadium opened but lets be realistic. (NT) -- Jimbo65, 08:30:15 04/21/05 Thu Why doesnt FU upgrade to 1aa scholarship football... emulating Nova' .. solid 1aa football and a 1A game each year.. if FU moves to scholly ftbl I think it is realistic to play 1 game at West Side Stadium each year.. I wrote McShane an email this past summer about scheduling Army after hearing Coach Ross on WFAN... McShane responded the next day saying he would have McL and staff look into it... The point is FU schould be moving onward and upward.. not Marist, Dayton, Albany etc... opportunities will continue to pass FU with McL at the helm.. (NT) -- QB8, 09:24:54 04/21/05 Thu Glad to see you agree Mucci.. (NT) -- Fordham's Top Fan, 12:12:39 04/21/05 Thu A. Whitehurst.... but that kid Mucci was pretty good.. unfortunately he got pressed into action as a frosh... (NT) -- QB8, 12:52:19 04/21/05 Thu A. Whitehurst? (NT) -- who dat?, 16:00:55 04/22/05 Fri FU to UF in a year. Best QB recruited during the Glick era. A Florida kid that came here, never really got a serious look from Kruk (the QB/WR coach who did NOT recruit Whitehurst and therefore needed to push-up the kids he DID recruit). Adam had a disdain for the NY winters and FU's football mediocrity (actually, that's way too kind, we were horrible), he transferred to Florida, walked on for Spurrier and made the team as a backup QB...circa 1990-1994 (NT) -- C. Matura, FU's very O'Leary, 08:12:41 04/25/05 Mon Why doesnt FU upgrade? Money. Villanova loses $2-3M a year in the A-10 despite an attendance base 50% more than that of Fordham. The CAA will not expand beyond 12 at this point.** (NT) -- DFW HOYA, 10:32:38 04/23/05 Sat An invitation will be extended to Fordham by the CAA Football League in the next two years. Bank on it. Fordham has the potential to draw considerably more fans than Nova. We'll be fine. (NT) -- Rambacker, 14:24:07 04/23/05 Sat Two questions: Why would the CAA need 13 teams? And why would Fordham dump its rivalries with Georgetown and Holy Cross for Hofstra and Maine?** (NT) -- DFW HOYA, 17:07:55 04/23/05 Sat The CAA will ultimately go to 14 teams and will be the top 1-AA full scholarship league in the country. And we won't drop Georgetown and Holy Cross - we will continue to play both but we pick up William and Mary, Richmond, Villanova and Delaware plus we have a shot at a national championship with full scholarships. That's a helluva deal. (NT) -- Rambacker, 18:20:35 04/23/05 Sat Re: The CAA will ultimately go to 14 teams and will be the top 1-AA full scholarship league in the country. And we won't drop Georgetown and Holy Cross - we will continue to play both but we pick up William and Mary, Richmond, Villanova and Delaware plus we have a shot at a national championship with full scholarships. That's a helluva deal. -- sp, 10:48:02 04/25/05 Mon Many schools have handled this fairly easily - generally it's addressed by a combination of dropping a couple of lesser men's teams and adding a women's team or two. Adding Women's Lacrosse would do the trick. (NT) -- Rambacker, 12:46:00 04/25/05 Mon

Subject: What's the latest on Tad? Anyone know? Wishing him the best for hooking up with the best possible team/situation.
Author: PA Ram [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:03:11 04/25/05 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Geir Gumundensen (Albany) signed FA with Buffalo... also Bergin Lehigh TE was going to sign with Arizona... nothing Ive seen on Tad yet..n Eakin had a decent NFL Europe game 5 of 8 passing 55 yards.. (NT) -- ramz, 09:30:00 04/25/05 Mon Eakin shoul've had a TD too but the receiver was called for pushing off (NT) -- Irish Ram, 16:15:47 04/25/05 Mon

Subject: How's spring practice going ?????
Author: srm'79 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:18:39 04/14/05 Thu Spring practice is almost at the halfway mark. Does anybody have any updates ? Any injuries ? Has antbody really stepped up? etc [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The update is I injured myself stepping up. (NT) -- Lenny, 14:24:41 04/16/05 Sat Re: How's spring practice going ????? -- rammy, 16:04:17 04/17/05 Sun Re: Looks like Ed Gordon and Erik Conroy will be coming back for a 5th year (Medical Red Shirt) (NT) -- Ram Old Man, 09:48:13 04/18/05 Mon wish our media dept.. would give provide some info.. Pictures? update roster on website?? is jenrette eligible again?? did any players leave team/school?? position changes?? it might take a 1/2 hour to take a couple of digital pics and write a couple of sentences on team.. Joe DiBari = lazy....... (NT) -- jg97, 14:09:13 04/19/05 Tue What is most frustrating with the department is they are reactionary to what is stated on this board. If only they individuals who were hired to do their job created and provided the necessary communication structure for the public they would receive compliments. They just do not know how to think outside the box. (NT) -- toby, 09:14:43 04/20/05 Wed It's very frustrating that they are not the most proactive bunch, but I'm thankful they sporadically have the good sense to occasionally act on good advice when they see it here. It could be worse - they could refuse to do anything mentioned here, or they could even do the exact opposite, because they don't want to be seen as reactive to a message board. (NT) -- DamnRam, 15:40:16 04/22/05 Fri I agree with your assesment damnRam, but on the other hand, these individuals are paid to do a job. Specifically, create a unified marketing plan on athletics, provide information on upcoming events, current projects, awards etc. and usually do not handle it without our input from this board. I certainly would not have a job if someone had to constantly inform me of the tasks I need to complete. Where are the checks and balances? (NT) -- toby, 15:58:08 04/22/05 Fri You guys are priceless almost EVERY other school we play in Division 1-AA has a specific SID for football. We don't, we have two guys handling all the sports. To expect daily news briefs on Fordham basketball is outrageous especially when these guys sometimes travel with the spring teams. I don't work for the SID department but compare their work with other SI offices and they a darn good job, without half the staff and resources. Know what you're talking about/dealing with before you make poor statements (NT) -- Sasquatch, 22:55:55 04/23/05 Sat Thanks for the excuses. As you are only a senior, you do not have a historic perspective regarding the dept. They have failed numerous times to provide accurate and timely infomation. (NT) -- toby, 09:44:42 04/25/05 Mon Re: Colgate does not have a specific SID for football; at most, three people - an Assistant SID and a Student Intern - handle all programs. (NT) -- Go...'gate, 11:06:18 04/25/05 Mon

Subject: My Fordham brothers (and sisters), may we raise our prayers in memory of Pope John Paul II.
Author: Go...'gate [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:35:43 04/04/05 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Amen. I just finished watching the Pope's funeral Mass. Defintiely one of the most amazing things I've ever watched. (NT) -- bfg, 07:43:13 04/08/05 Fri Agreed. One of the most remarkable events in modern history. Enjoyed seeing Cardinal Dulles in attendance as well. And how inconsequential it makes all politicians seem. (NT) -- whm, 10:41:01 04/08/05 Fri He gets a bad rap, but Cardinal Ratzinger's homily was extrememly well done and delivered exactly the write message. Also, he did the right thing by not interupting the cheers that erupted when he called for the final prayers. He knew to let the moment happen. (NT) -- bfg, 12:40:34 04/08/05 Fri "right", not "write" (NT) -- bfg, 15:18:10 04/08/05 Fri I was privileged three times to attend an event with the Holy Father. The last time was at The Vatican, during the Jubilee Year of 2000. That day, the Pope greeted pilgrims from 110 countries in their native languages, which was amazing in itself. Then, a pilgrim from the United States said that there was a special gift that day for the Holy Father from the United States pilgrims -- a performance by the Fordham University choir. This was quite a surprise for me, as we were traveling alone and not part of that pilgrimage. I gave my wife a big smile as our choir performed for the Pope. (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 13:53:57 04/08/05 Fri Re: That must have been wonderful and it really illustrates the world stage upon which Fordham is readily recognized. (NT) -- Go...'gate, 18:34:34 04/08/05 Fri Go..'Gate - Do you have relatives who attended Fordham? You seem to have a true fondness for our alma mater. (NT) -- Rambacker, 22:11:37 04/08/05 Fri Re: I do have extended family members and several friends who went there (as well as Marymount) and really loved it, and I have great respect for the school. When Fordham joined the PL I was very pleased. (NT) -- Go...'gate, 22:52:41 04/08/05 Fri Thanks for your interest in our program. (NT) -- Rambacker, 09:59:59 04/09/05 Sat

Subject: A Few Comments
Author: Rob Smith [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:32:59 03/29/05 Tue My goal this morning in not deleting a certain post was not to create the debate the ensued. I saw and responded to it before any of you had the opportunity. While the poster was way off base to assume that the alleged behavior was typical of Fordham Football players and fans, I in no way condone what was posted on the other site. I agree that is is a sick and disgusting attempt to create "Shock Value." I have been in contact with the VOY administrators and am willing to work to identify the source of those posts. Once identified, I intend to either suspend or ban that person from posting on this board as well. It it no secret that I completely disagree with the existence of the other site, but I will not sitback and tolerate this type of action. We have all worked hard to build Fordham football to where it is now, and this does nothing to further the team and its goals for the future. The attempt to link the post of those pictures to the site's moderator is especially unfortunate. That said, I urge him to take the photos off of his site. If he needs help in doing this please contact me. I have already requested VOY management to review the site and am working towards having it shut down, but this does absolutely NOTHING to help me. Please hold yourselves to higher standards than this. The moderator of the other site has an open invitation to email me the IP address of the poster and I will agree to block them from posting on this site as well for a yet to be determined period of time. I also invite JoDete(I forgot his new name) to explore the opening of a new message board that will allow for more control and a better experience. By setting up Football and Basketball forums in one location, we can help to promote Fordham Athletics like we haven't been able to before. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Now can we turn the talk back to football, Spring Ball is 3 days away! (NT) -- Rob Smith, 15:35:10 03/29/05 Tue END OF DISCUSSION (NT) -- Rob Smith, 17:22:55 03/30/05 Wed If u are serious why not unban the aff guys so they can post the the ip address of that creep (NT) -- Minion, 17:39:53 03/30/05 Wed They are more than welcome to email it to me (NT) -- Rob Smith, 18:04:02 03/30/05 Wed If I had more time I would gladly look for a new location for this and the hoops board. Unfortunately that time is not currently available. (NT) -- ace93, 18:46:37 04/01/05 Fri Re: This board is fine - don't let those jerks make you move. The Hell with them. (NT) -- Go...'gate, 21:18:12 04/03/05 Sun Go...'gate, I am not sure if you moderate a board on voy or not, but in my opinion these boards are not fine. They lack one key feature, log-on capability. There is a lot of nonsense that gets deleted on a regular basis that would be greatly diminished if posters were required to logon. (NT) -- ace93, 12:03:04 04/05/05 Tue Re: I don't moderate a board, but it's a shame that we are going in a log-in direction. (NT) -- Go...'gate, 12:25:13 04/05/05 Tue I would avoid it if I could, but it seems to be the only way to handle things. I have found a very good board to use as an example, but I don't want to shell out $160 on my own. To bad we can't get the Sports Info Department to foot the bill. But, if that happened, this board would cease to be independent of FU. (NT) -- Rob Smith, 18:19:52 04/05/05 Tue As an administrator who reads the board, and looks to implement good ideas when I hear them, I could not access a board that required actual identification. I fear a valuable means of feedback would be lost. (NT) -- anonymous, 11:00:10 04/06/05 Wed This is a very good point. I know several Fordham administrators at high levels that read this board with interest. Such a change in policy would eliminate the opportunity for these people to implement change at FU based on creative ideas posted here. It would also preclude current Board members from posting. This is a huge negative factor for making such a change. (NT) -- Rambacker, 11:24:57 04/06/05 Wed Anonymity would be maintained. (See inside) -- Rob Smith, 14:38:16 04/06/05 Wed The additional features would be to numerous to list here. (NT) -- Rob Smith, 14:48:03 04/06/05 Wed But the e-mail address connected to the username eliminates anonymity, correct? That remains a problem. I think the current board is fine. What has prompted you to change? (NT) -- Rambacker, 15:49:28 04/06/05 Wed The email connected to the user name is not seen by anyone. It is just there to prevent someone from registering multiple names and to prevent them from replying to their own threads as someone else. My desire to make change stems from having to check in on this board every 30 minutes or so to delete posts that are offensive and do not belong. (NT) -- Rob Smith, 17:33:17 04/06/05 Wed Wow, that's a lot of checking in to prevent problems. Kudos to you for the commitment to making this board work. You do a nice job. I must say though that I'm not convinced all will believe that their e-mail address won't be revealed if you go to the new process. It's hard to prove and those that are important that come here will probably stop. (NT) -- Rambacker, 18:07:11 04/06/05 Wed I've only been on the 30 minute check ins lately due to the recent events. Other than that I try to check in daily. (NT) -- Rob Smith, 20:27:55 04/06/05 Wed Again, I think the e-mail requirement in the new process will stop many from posting. Particularly those in the administration, Board, etc. I would suggest you keep this format. (NT) -- Rambacker, 22:38:42 04/06/05 Wed On most boards you are still able to read without logging in. I do not think that many posters would be lost if a log-in approach was taken, but we would not know for sure until we tried to implement one. The moderating is really becoming a chore, not that it was every a breeze, but checking the board every hour or so is a necessity if one wants to keep the board somewhat clean. Rambacker, you know very well that it requires constant monitoring. On the basketball board you asked me to delete one post at 12:51, 2:22 and at 5:01, so daily monitoring is cleary not enough for even your liking. (NT) -- ace93, 17:37:52 04/07/05 Thu Is the solution more monitors, with a schedule for each? (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 20:24:30 04/07/05 Thu This could be a solution. I can assure you that a number of important people who can implement positive change at Fordham will not read or post on the board if they are required to provide their e-mail address. Unfortunately, with all the crazy people out there, constant monitoring is a fact of life to make these message boards viable. (NT) -- Rambacker, 21:30:02 04/07/05 Thu We already have 3 people monitoring the basketball board and that is not enough. Almost every log-in required board I have visited allows you to read without logging in so that will not be an issue. Posts from those concerned with registering may be a different story, but that may be something we have to live with. The important information will find its way to the board one way or another. That said, unless Rob Smith ends up implementing a change then it most likely will not happen though b/c I am much closer to shutting down the basketball board than I am to starting a new one. (NT) -- ace93, 21:59:15 04/07/05 Thu I'm sorry to hear this. Are you saying that you are planning on shutting down the basketball message board? That would be a shame because it has been a forum for positive change and is read by Fordham administrators. I am sure that logging on with an e-mail address will severely limit quality posts from significant people who can make a difference at Fordham. There must be a solution here. (NT) -- Rambacker, 22:42:57 04/07/05 Thu No, I am not saying that. (click to read more inside) -- ace93, 00:10:49 04/08/05 Fri My greatest concern here is that I disagree with you on the value of the posts on these two boards in general. Most of the posts may not be "revolutionary", but the boards serve as a forum for alums, fans, students and administrators to express their views on our athletic program. This has never been done before and is invaluable for FU administrators to gauge the "wind" direction. It has had a positive effect already. As for me, I'll just stop posting if we need to provide e-mail addresses, as will some others. No big deal. (NT) -- Rambacker, 12:53:32 04/08/05 Fri Did you not register on the A-10 board which requires an email for registration? My ultimate point, which we will have to agree to disagree on, is that anonymous posts from an administrator have little value. What provides value in my opinion is the posts by alums that can be read by administrators. That valuable piece will not be lost in my opinion. Either way, this is probably a bit too much debate on a topic that most likely will not happen anyway, at least b/c of my doing. (NT) -- ace93, 13:33:39 04/08/05 Fri No, I only read the A-10 Message Board, I don't post there. You can read without registering there. Here's my point - some alums who can help greatly with posts will no longer go on the board if there is an e-mail requirement, therefore their valuable posts will disappear. The result? A much watered down message board. (NT) -- Rambacker, 15:19:22 04/08/05 Fri While I include my e-mail address when posting on either the FB or BB boards, I understand why others don't. These boards have their share of silliness, yet disussion here is generally on a pretty high level. Aside from talk about this game or that player, there have been broad-ranging discussions on these boards--of Fordham's direction as an an institution, of the role athletics could/should play in a national university, even of development & campus architecture--that WOULD be of interest to me if I were a trustee or administrator. Let's not "throw out the baby with the bath water." (NT) -- Ram'69, 22:55:47 04/09/05 Sat This situation is not so much about whether or not these boards are valuable, although I may have sort of turned it into that. It is mainly about moderators being unable to monitor things in a timely enough manner to keep up with the nonsense that goes on. On a board that does requires registration it does not completely disappear, but it does make life a bit easier. I will use my example from above again, in a 4 hour period I was asked to delete a post 3 times. Is it unreasonable to think that one person is unable to visit the board over 4 hours and therefore unable to delete something? (NT) -- ace93, 23:18:17 04/09/05 Sat If someone is capable of posting on these boards then they are capable of opening a hotmail account for example. In your case you could open an account such as Rambacker@hotmail.com. You would then be as traceable as you are now b/c the only thing people would have is your IP address, same as moderators do now. (NT) -- ace93, 23:35:17 04/09/05 Sat Sorry, this message was meant as a continuation of my message to Rambacker, not you Ram'69. (NT) -- ace93, 23:37:53 04/09/05 Sat When I said "people" would have your IP I meant moderators, not the general board posters. (NT) -- ace93, 23:39:30 04/09/05 Sat This hangup on an email sort of worries me. Are administrators, people on the Board and valuable alums really that unresourceful that they cannot open up an email account through one of the numerous free email providers and use that to register? If that is that impossible and/or difficult then we have bigger things to worry about. (NT) -- ace93, 23:25:01 04/09/05 Sat I like the present format, as I think many others do. Is it possible you could get some more help monitoring the board? Provide strict guidelines and get help from a few students? 6th Man Club? (NT) -- Rambacker, 09:26:11 04/10/05 Sun The problem is that currently you are unable to give "limited rights" to other users to help moderate the board. Voy is supposed to be adding this feature, but it will force users to pay for its use. I don't want to ask anyone to shell out money to help moderate the board. Then again, something needs to be done, I cannot continue to do this alone. (NT) -- Rob Smith, 10:33:30 04/11/05 Mon Do you have people that are interested in helping to moderate? (NT) -- Rambacker, 11:04:29 04/11/05 Mon Everyone I have talked to declined saying they didn't have enough time. (NT) -- Rob Smith, 13:44:02 04/11/05 Mon Perhaps it's worth a new post asking for people who would be interested in helping. You might find a few prospects. (NT) -- Rambacker, 22:39:33 04/11/05 Mon I'd be willing to help moderate but I'd have to stay anonymous so I'll just use my initials (NT) -- FXM, 16:04:03 04/12/05 Tue

Subject: Since it is the off-season, I thought it would be fun to discuss our program's storied history. I think we would all agree that the 1942 Sugar Bowl stands as the football Rams' most significant win ever. But what is our most significant regular season victory? I think the following merit consideration.
Author: JoltinJoe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:26:38 04/13/05 Wed November 9, 1929 @ Chestnut Hill,MA Fordham 7, Boston College 6. After two consecutive ties, the Rams, under legendary coach Frank Cavanaugh, get back on track with a win over Cavanaugh's former team in a tightly fought contest. The Rams win their next two games and finish 7-0-2, earning the title of national champions in the Sorenson historical ranking service. November 19, 1932 @ Polo Grounds, NY Fordham 8, Oregon State 6. The Rams finish 6-2 by coming from behind in Cavanaugh's last game to score the win over a highly ranked Western opponent. Fordham becomes the first Eastern team to win two games over Western opponents in the same season, having defeated St. Mary's earlier in the season. The drama of the game was heightened by the fact it was an open secret that it would be Cavanaugh's last game, due to his failing health. October 28, 1933 @ Polo Grounds, New York Fordham 2, Alabama 0. Sophomore tackle Amerino Sarno blocks a punt that bounces out of the Crimson Tide's endzone for a safety and the margin of victory. The play foreshadows Alex Santilli's blocked punt in the 1942 Sugar Bowl that also rolls through the endzone for a 2-0 win. The Rams finish 6-2 in Jim Crowley's first season. November 28, 1935 at Yankee Stadium, New York Fordham 21, NYU 0. NYU enters the annual Thanksgiving Day game undefeated, and looking to have its ticket punched for the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. But the Rams manhandle their arch-rivals, and the Violets go home without the bowl bid. Unfortunately, Fordham will find itself in the same position a year later, only to be shocked by NYU, 7-6, in a game Lombardi later called the most bitter defeat he ever suffered. November 20, 1937 @ Polo Grounds Fordham 6, St. Mary's 0. Fordham shuts out its highly touted Western rival, and after an easy win over NYU the next week,finishes 7-0-1 and No. 3 in the AP poll. October 28, 1939 @ Polo Grounds, NY Fordham 27, Pitt 13 Fordham and Pitt, the best teams in the East throughout the 1930s, started an annual series in 1935. The first three games were played to 0-0 ties. In 1938, Pitt won at Pitt. So this win over Pitt represents the Rams' first win in the historic series. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thank you, Joe. Your posting efforts are well appreciated. It makes one think of how it once was and how it might once again be someday. Check out the following site for some more Fordham games from the glory years. http://www.jhowell.net/cf/scores/Fordham.htm#1949 (NT) -- Ram It '66, 16:46:04 04/13/05 Wed Good stuff, Joe! (NT) -- PA Ram, 11:32:50 04/14/05 Thu Interesting stuff. I think that the Rams' greatest victory is still considered to be the one over a great Tennessee team circa 1933. All of these games were before my time except the '39 game vs. Pitt. I was all of seven at the time but what I remember is that in the 4th Q Pitt was on our two ready to go in for the tying score. We made them fumble and Vince Dennery picked it up and ran it back 98 yds for a score. Incidentally, the NY Giants have an annual scholarship given out in Denerry's name. (NT) -- OldRam, 13:36:43 04/14/05 Thu The Tennessee victory was in 1934. Fordham finished 5-3 that season in what was a rebuilding year. That is why I didn't include any of the 1934 wins on the list. Many of the great players who were integral players on the great '36 and '37 "Seven Blocks of Granite" teams were freshmen or sophomores on the '34 team. A sophomore lineman by the name of Lombardi makes his first featured, individually pictured appearance in the 1934 Purdue game day program. A copy of that program may be the most valuable Fordham sports collectible in existence. (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 15:03:35 04/14/05 Thu Not to quibble...you say a "rebuilding year." But isn't that what makes for a great victory...when they are unexpected, when you are overcoming the odds? We're talking about great wins here, not great seasons. (NT) -- OldRam, 16:05:15 04/14/05 Thu I'm not faulting your choice. I'm glad you brought up a great win I overlooked. (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 16:34:38 04/14/05 Thu The Tennessee game was played on November 3, 1934 at the Polo Grounds. Fordham won, 13-12. Tenn finished 8-2 that season. Its other loss was to Alabama. Tennessee is ranked No. 5 for 1934, according to Sorenson. Fordham's 1934 season is ranked 31st, according to Sorenson. (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 21:39:53 04/14/05 Thu Joe, thanks for this. Great stuff. Our football history is so damned impressive. (NT) -- Rambacker, 17:38:00 04/14/05 Thu I believe our greatest win in post WWII was over the Univ. Of San Francisco in "51...21-14. This was a team with 3 future NFL HOFers- Matson, St. Clair & Marchetti plus an all NFL guard, Stanfel. 3 or 4 others made it to the NFL. USF led 14-0 at the half. We scored when Doheny threw an outlet pass to Larry Higgins who rumbled 95 yds. We caught fire and won over what was clearly a better team. Matson did play the 2d half with a bum leg. (NT) -- OldRam, 09:49:04 04/18/05 Mon

Subject: K.Eakin 13att 8comp 120 yards 0/0 sacked 1 t.d 35 long 0 int 117.5 q.b rating this week
Author: Irish Ram [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:32:33 04/17/05 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: NCAA Division I Management Council has backed legislation that would allow schools to add a 12th football game starting with the 2006 season
Author: ramMan [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:46:28 04/12/05 Tue NCAA legislation could add 12th football game each season Yahoo! Sports [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Not related but significant; Austin Peay leaving Pioneer to join OVC; IMHO, Duquesne will step up to take AP's spot in Pioneer rather than join PL. Accordingly, PL will be set at the present 7-8 teams for the foreseeable future. The good part, however, is that a 12-game sked opens up present PL membership for very good OOC matchups. (NT) -- Go...'gate, 15:23:56 04/13/05 Wed None of the teams that the PL wants(Richmond, William and Mary, Nova, etc.) will join because they won't give up full scholarships and the schools that want to join the PL(Duquesne, Stony Brook, Albany, Marist, etc.) can't get in because the PL doesn't want them. (NT) -- Rambacker, 21:45:28 04/13/05 Wed 12th game would be great if we could schedule a quality OOC game or a $$ generating I-A game, but we don't need another scrub team to play against. If we can't get good teams to play us now, should we really expect that the 12th game will be easier to schedule? (NT) -- PA Ram, 10:07:27 04/14/05 Thu Playing a 1-A full scholarship team with need-based aid players is a tricky proposition. I'm uncomfortable putting our kids on the field in that situation for two reasons: potential for injuries and recovery time. Neither is good for our program. If we had full schollies, it's a different story. (NT) -- Rambacker, 17:34:25 04/14/05 Thu

Subject: Updated photos of coffey field renovation? Okay, snow on the hills of Rose Hill has melted -- do you think it would be to much to ask to post some new updated photos? I know it is a long walk for the Athletic Dept.
Author: toby [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:14:12 04/07/05 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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it might take 20 minutes or so... far too time consuming for our media dept... (NT) -- xxxx, 15:36:49 04/07/05 Thu FORDHAM senior cornerback/return man TAD KORNEGAY will be available to workout at Villanova's Pro Day on Wednesday... also has a private workout with the NY Giants on Friday. (NT) -- toby, 16:20:44 04/07/05 Thu Kornegay has had impressive workouts. There is a thread below with some of his results. (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 18:47:33 04/07/05 Thu Re: Updated photos of coffey field renovation? Okay, snow on the hills of Rose Hill has melted -- do you think it would be to much to ask to post some new updated photos? I know it is a long walk for the Athletic Dept. -- 718fu, 20:18:47 04/07/05 Thu Frank is at Augusta trying to get a tee time. I'm not sure if he knows that the field is under renovation. (NT) -- Ram It '66, 09:13:34 04/08/05 Fri

Subject: Eakin better this week 124.8 rating 11-8-84 & 1 t.d
Author: Irish Ram [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:41:45 04/10/05 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Eakin better this week 124.8 rating 11-8-84 & 1 t.d -- Rammajamma, 15:41:16 04/10/05 Sun Has 11-8 here http://www.nfleurope.com/scores/stats/2005/04092005_ams_fra_stats didn't see the game (NT) -- Irish Ram, 05:50:28 04/11/05 Mon Love it. Thanks for the updates, Irish. Either way (8-11 or 9-11), that's a great performance. Good luck to Kevin! (NT) -- PA Ram, 11:41:13 04/11/05 Mon

Subject: From 4/9 PatsFan.com: "FORDHAM senior cornerback/return man TAD KORNEGAY had a private workout with the NY Giants on Friday... besides doing his normal positional drills... he also did some at wide receiver... "
Author: JoltinJoe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:36:25 04/09/05 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: From patfans.com
Author: DebataRam [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:39:53 03/28/05 Mon FORDHAM senior cornerback/return man TAD KORNEGAY will be working out for San Francisco at Princeton's Pro Day on Thursday, March 31st at 12noon, as he grew up locally to that area. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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From NewOrleansProFootball.com: "FORDHAM senior cornerback/return man TAD KORNEGAY will be doing a private workout for the NY Giants on April 8th... Indianapolis and Philadelphia have also been showing added interest." (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 06:23:06 03/31/05 Thu The following was posted on patsfans.com on 4/1: "FORDHAM senior cornerback/return man TAD KORNEGAY ran 4.04 short shuttle... 6.60 three-cone... 37" vertical... 10'0" broad jump... 17 reps of 225 pounds... also did positional drills... his results came as part of a private workout held at Princeton on Thursday for San Francisco. " (NT) -- JoltinJoe, 20:05:24 04/03/05 Sun What sort of vertical leap does tad have? (NT) -- Irish Ram, 05:13:19 04/09/05 Sat

Subject: A nutjob who took football way too seriously - "Coach shot at Texas high school" (URL to article is inside)
Author: DamnRam [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:30:47 04/08/05 Fri http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/04/07/canton.shooting/index.html [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: The News-Press in Fort Myers, FL. reported today that Javarus Dudley has signed with Toronto of the Canadian Football League.
Author: JoltinJoe [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:21:34 03/29/05 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Great stuff! Good luck, Javarus! Looks like Arena ball was a nice entree for him to some bigger competition. (NT) -- PA Ram, 10:46:57 03/30/05 Wed Javarus will be the second great Ram receiver to play for the Tornonto Argonauts. Back in the '50's, Alan Pfeifer '51 of our 8-1 '50 team starred for Toronto and held many of their earlier receiving records. (NT) -- OldRam, 13:04:36 03/30/05 Wed

Subject: EAKIN ... so so outing for Frankfurt Galaxy... Akili Smith started game... on stat sheet Eakin was 2 of 10 passing for 24 yards.... Team only scored 1 TD all day.. Akili Smith was 6 of 11 for 68yds 1 td 1 int... on a brighter note BJ Symons DNP ... meaning Kevin is ahead of him on depth chart..
Author: ramz [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:39:37 04/05/05 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Eakin was actually ahead of both qb's he got to choose which quarter he wanted to play, and he selected 2nd and 4th. Not a great outing, but their team wasn't all that impressive and it was his first game in over a year. Look for better outings. (NT) -- gorams, 11:29:06 04/05/05 Tue

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