Cornell Alumni in the Pros: June 2012

[ftyuv]

Thank you, non-Devils fans, for not rubbing it in about the Devils' impending Stanley Cup demise.

We can't really rub it in. Since there are no Kings fans here (I think), your team made it farther than all of ours. In fact, there's probably a pretty large contingent of Flyers and Rangers fans on eLynah, meaning you're the one with the ability to rub things in.

Kings? That's an organization? I've only heard of a Flyers West

Typical Philadelphia fan. Can't win a championship, so claim someone else's.

In fairness, A) Philly did win a championship not that long ago, and B) "can't win a championship, so claim someone else's" sounds a lot more like what Boston fans did when the Avalanche won the Cup with Bourque in 2001 than what I've heard Flyers fans doing now.

Insofar as this was a concession that there even exists a place that isn't Boston or New York, it was actually very generous of us to claim success on the part of a Colorado team.

[css228]

Thank you, non-Devils fans, for not rubbing it in about the Devils' impending Stanley Cup demise.

We can't really rub it in. Since there are no Kings fans here (I think), your team made it farther than all of ours. In fact, there's probably a pretty large contingent of Flyers and Rangers fans on eLynah, meaning you're the one with the ability to rub things in.

Kings? That's an organization? I've only heard of a Flyers West

Typical Philadelphia fan. Can't win a championship, so claim someone else's.

In fairness, A) Philly did win a championship not that long ago, and B) "can't win a championship, so claim someone else's" sounds a lot more like what Boston fans did when the Avalanche won the Cup with Bourque in 2001 than what I've heard Flyers fans doing now.

To be honest, I have no idea if this is typical Philly fan behavior or not. It just seemed like it was an appropriate thing to say about a city with one championship in the last 40 years. However, my point still stands. By calling the Kings "Flyers West," they're claiming credit for the (probable) Kings championship.

1 Championship in the last 40 years is not even close to on the mark. 40 years back from 2012 goes back to 1972. If you had said one championship in the last 27 you'd be correct, but its still more titles than the team you abandoned has won. Seriously though, good for Gagne and Hextall. Both deserve a cup. Just wish Terry MUrray's firing had worked out this well for us. And on that note congrats to Lidstrom on a classy career, even if it did include being the primary reason for my first childhood sporting disappointment.

[jtn27]

1 Championship in the last 40 years is not even close to on the mark. 40 years back from 2012 goes back to 1972. If you had said one championship in the last 27 you'd be correct, but its still more titles than the team you abandoned has won. Seriously though, good for Gagne and Hextall. Both deserve a cup. Just wish Terry MUrray's firing had worked out this well for us. And on that note congrats to Lidstrom on a classy career, even if it did include being the primary reason for my first childhood sporting disappointment.

My mistake. I meant 30 years. I forgot that the 76ers won in 1983 (well, more accurately, I just didn't know since I don't care about the NBA).

[Ben]

If you had said one championship in the last 27 you'd be correct, but its still more titles than the team you abandoned has won.

Zzzzzzzzzing.

[redice]

Ben Scrivens and his Toronto Marlies just lost a heart-breaker in game three of the Calder Cup finals.   Nursing a 0-0 tie in OT, a puck thrown into the Marlies zone bounced off a stanchion and into the goal while Scrivens was waiting behind the net.   Picture the Lynah zamboni door bounce of days gone by.....

The Marlies are now down 3 games to none in that series.....   What a way to lose a key game at home!!!

[Aaron M. Griffin]

1 Championship in the last 40 years is not even close to on the mark. 40 years back from 2012 goes back to 1972. If you had said one championship in the last 27 you'd be correct, but its still more titles than the team you abandoned has won. Seriously though, good for Gagne and Hextall. Both deserve a cup. Just wish Terry MUrray's firing had worked out this well for us. And on that note congrats to Lidstrom on a classy career, even if it did include being the primary reason for my first childhood sporting disappointment.

My mistake. I meant 30 years. I forgot that the 76ers won in 1983 (well, more accurately, I just didn't know since I don't care about the NBA).

I am not a Flyers fan but the Flyers did win the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975, so there are two others that Philadelphia can claim in that span as well. The second was against my team.

[Aaron M. Griffin]

Ben Scrivens and his Toronto Marlies just lost a heart-breaker in game three of the Calder Cup finals.   Nursing a 0-0 tie in OT, a puck thrown into the Marlies zone bounced off a stanchion and into the goal while Scrivens was waiting behind the net.   Picture the Lynah zamboni door bounce of days gone by.....

The Marlies are now down 3 games to none in that series.....   What a way to lose a key game at home!!!

It looks like Scrivens had a stellar performance. It is sad that such an effort ended in disappointment.
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcZlL08MeSs&feature=player_embedded[/video].

[css228]

1 Championship in the last 40 years is not even close to on the mark. 40 years back from 2012 goes back to 1972. If you had said one championship in the last 27 you'd be correct, but its still more titles than the team you abandoned has won. Seriously though, good for Gagne and Hextall. Both deserve a cup. Just wish Terry MUrray's firing had worked out this well for us. And on that note congrats to Lidstrom on a classy career, even if it did include being the primary reason for my first childhood sporting disappointment.

My mistake. I meant 30 years. I forgot that the 76ers won in 1983 (well, more accurately, I just didn't know since I don't care about the NBA).

I am not a Flyers fan but the Flyers did win the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975, so there are two others that Philadelphia can claim in that span as well. The second was against my team.

Not to mention the Phillies won in 1980. So in the time span you originally said, you only underestimated by 400%.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

Thank you, non-Devils fans, for not rubbing it in about the Devils' impending Stanley Cup demise.

We can't really rub it in. Since there are no Kings fans here (I think), your team made it farther than all of ours. In fact, there's probably a pretty large contingent of Flyers and Rangers fans on eLynah, meaning you're the one with the ability to rub things in.

Kings? That's an organization? I've only heard of a Flyers West

Typical Philadelphia fan. Can't win a championship, so claim someone else's.

In fairness, A) Philly did win a championship not that long ago, and B) "can't win a championship, so claim someone else's" sounds a lot more like what Boston fans did when the Avalanche won the Cup with Bourque in 2001 than what I've heard Flyers fans doing now.

To be honest, I have no idea if this is typical Philly fan behavior or not. It just seemed like it was an appropriate thing to say about a city with one championship in the last 40 years. However, my point still stands. By calling the Kings "Flyers West," they're claiming credit for the (probable) Kings championship.

Based on my understanding of Philly fan behavior, I think they're actually bitter that those guys are winning somewhere else.

As a Philly fan, I would say it comes down to "Why the hell couldn't they do that when they were here?" or "Look at all the good players (insert team name here)'s management traded away."  It is in no way taking credit for their success.

[marty]

Ben looked great when I caught the third period.  It was on CBS Sports (as previously mentioned on eLynah).  The cable guide did not show this and may not show hockey for the fourth game on Saturday.  The broadcast was from the Leaf TV Network and therefore was more focused on the Marlies.

[redice]

Ben looked great when I caught the third period.  It was on CBS Sports (as previously mentioned on eLynah).  The cable guide did not show this and may not show hockey for the fourth game on Saturday.  The broadcast was from the Leaf TV Network and therefore was more focused on the Marlies.

It's a 3PM game on Saturday...

[Luke 05]

It's been noted that the goal should have been disallowed.  It was a delayed offsides and you can't score a goal on a shot on goal from the shoot-in.  Definitely heartbreaking and a bad call.

[ugarte]

1 Championship in the last 40 years is not even close to on the mark. 40 years back from 2012 goes back to 1972. If you had said one championship in the last 27 you'd be correct, but its still more titles than the team you abandoned has won. Seriously though, good for Gagne and Hextall. Both deserve a cup. Just wish Terry MUrray's firing had worked out this well for us. And on that note congrats to Lidstrom on a classy career, even if it did include being the primary reason for my first childhood sporting disappointment.

My mistake. I meant 30 years. I forgot that the 76ers won in 1983 (well, more accurately, I just didn't know since I don't care about the NBA).

I am not a Flyers fan but the Flyers did win the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975, so there are two others that Philadelphia can claim in that span as well. The second was against my team.

Not to mention the Phillies won in 1980. So in the time span you originally said, you only underestimated by 400%.

The Phillies won IN 2008. What is the matter with you people?

[Rita]

1 Championship in the last 40 years is not even close to on the mark. 40 years back from 2012 goes back to 1972. If you had said one championship in the last 27 you'd be correct, but its still more titles than the team you abandoned has won. Seriously though, good for Gagne and Hextall. Both deserve a cup. Just wish Terry MUrray's firing had worked out this well for us. And on that note congrats to Lidstrom on a classy career, even if it did include being the primary reason for my first childhood sporting disappointment.

My mistake. I meant 30 years. I forgot that the 76ers won in 1983 (well, more accurately, I just didn't know since I don't care about the NBA).

I am not a Flyers fan but the Flyers did win the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975, so there are two others that Philadelphia can claim in that span as well. The second was against my team.

Not to mention the Phillies won in 1980. So in the time span you originally said, you only underestimated by 400%.

The Phillies won IN 2008. What is the matter with you people?

ADD?  2008 is sooooo 3 years ago.

[Aaron M. Griffin]

1 Championship in the last 40 years is not even close to on the mark. 40 years back from 2012 goes back to 1972. If you had said one championship in the last 27 you'd be correct, but its still more titles than the team you abandoned has won. Seriously though, good for Gagne and Hextall. Both deserve a cup. Just wish Terry MUrray's firing had worked out this well for us. And on that note congrats to Lidstrom on a classy career, even if it did include being the primary reason for my first childhood sporting disappointment.

My mistake. I meant 30 years. I forgot that the 76ers won in 1983 (well, more accurately, I just didn't know since I don't care about the NBA).

I am not a Flyers fan but the Flyers did win the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975, so there are two others that Philadelphia can claim in that span as well. The second was against my team.

Not to mention the Phillies won in 1980. So in the time span you originally said, you only underestimated by 400%.

The Phillies won IN 2008. What is the matter with you people?

To be honest, I have no idea if this is typical Philly fan behavior or not. It just seemed like it was an appropriate thing to say about a city with one championship in the last 40 years.

css228 and I were operating under the assumption, that I believe to be correct still, that jtn27 was counting the 2008 World Series win as Philadelphia's "one championship in the last 40 years."