2025-26 Incoming Freshman and Transfers

[arugula]

One of the reasons I love following Cornell sports is that I can unironically refer to the teams as we. Also that I can engage in a measure of sanctimony on thinking that we are somehow doing it the right way and are better than at least our non-Ivy opponents.  Having elderly freshman undermines the power of my sanctimony which, along with sarcasm, is my superpower.

[BearLover]

One of the reasons I love following Cornell sports is that I can unironically refer to the teams as we. Also that I can engage in a measure of sanctimony on thinking that we are somehow doing it the right way and are better than at least our non-Ivy opponents.  Having elderly freshman undermines the power of my sanctimony which, along with sarcasm, is my superpower.

I literally don't care how old our players are, I just want us to win. They could be 37 for all I care. Same with NIL or scholarships or grad transfers, I just want us to win. Don't care if it's on a bad call by the refs, or a fluke goal. No national title since 1970 or frozen four since 2003. How about we win for once before worrying about being more ethical than our opponents.

[arugula]

One of the reasons I love following Cornell sports is that I can unironically refer to the teams as we. Also that I can engage in a measure of sanctimony on thinking that we are somehow doing it the right way and are better than at least our non-Ivy opponents.  Having elderly freshman undermines the power of my sanctimony which, along with sarcasm, is my superpower.

I literally don't care how old our players are, I just want us to win. They could be 37 for all I care. Same with NIL or scholarships or grad transfers, I just want us to win. Don't care if it's on a bad call by the refs, or a fluke goal. No national title since 1970 or frozen four since 2003. How about we win for once before worrying about being more ethical than our opponents.

I don't want to win that badly. Hence I root for my Alma mater, as well as the Rangers and Knicks.  Virtue is its own reward.  At least I hope it is.  And at least no one can call me a front runner.

[arugula]

A 21 year old freshman. Oy.  Hate that.

i recommend getting over it

I am over it. Doesn't mean I have to like.  I'm not saying all freshman should be 18 but 21 seems a bit much. Serious question, under current rules, is there a limit?  Could a college recruit a 24 year old?

Bertrand was older.

Seems to me that Bertrand couldn't play in the NCAA tournament his senior year because he was too old.  He had worked a few years before enrolling.
Current rule for ice hockey is that you have to enroll before you turn 21.  https://www.ncsasports.org/ncaa-eligibility-center/age-limit

Thanks for that.

[Scersk '97]

One of the reasons I love following Cornell sports is that I can unironically refer to the teams as we. Also that I can engage in a measure of sanctimony on thinking that we are somehow doing it the right way and are better than at least our non-Ivy opponents.  Having elderly freshman undermines the power of my sanctimony which, along with sarcasm, is my superpower.

I literally don't care how old our players are, I just want us to win. They could be 37 for all I care. Same with NIL or scholarships or grad transfers, I just want us to win. Don't care if it's on a bad call by the refs, or a fluke goal. No national title since 1970 or frozen four since 2003. How about we win for once before worrying about being more ethical than our opponents.

Strangely enough, I find myself in harmony with BearLover here. My thoughts go like this: Is the player a student? If yes, then "he" is one of "us." Nothing else matters, because I know Cornell takes it easy on absolutely nobody.

Don't much care how old they are. Actually, I think there is a certain elitism to thinking that every young person is going to find his or her way to college at the same time and in the same way. Preventing those who have enrolled after the age of 21 from participating in NCAA sports is pretty snobby.

[RichH]

One of the reasons I love following Cornell sports is that I can unironically refer to the teams as we. Also that I can engage in a measure of sanctimony on thinking that we are somehow doing it the right way and are better than at least our non-Ivy opponents.  Having elderly freshman undermines the power of my sanctimony which, along with sarcasm, is my superpower.

I literally don't care how old our players are, I just want us to win. They could be 37 for all I care. Same with NIL or scholarships or grad transfers, I just want us to win. Don't care if it's on a bad call by the refs, or a fluke goal. No national title since 1970 or frozen four since 2003. How about we win for once before worrying about being more ethical than our opponents.

Strangely enough, I find myself in harmony with BearLover here. My thoughts go like this: Is the player a student? If yes, then "he" is one of "us." Nothing else matters, because I know Cornell takes it easy on absolutely nobody.

Don't much care how old they are. Actually, I think there is a certain elitism to thinking that every young person is going to find his or her way to college at the same time and in the same way. Preventing those who have enrolled after the age of 21 from participating in NCAA sports is pretty snobby.

One could take this argument/discussion and compare it to the knotted-knickers of our Cantab brethren regarding our recruiting of *gasp* CANADIANS (said with a proper Harvard sneer) to play at our internationally known university.

[Al DeFlorio]

One of the reasons I love following Cornell sports is that I can unironically refer to the teams as we. Also that I can engage in a measure of sanctimony on thinking that we are somehow doing it the right way and are better than at least our non-Ivy opponents.  Having elderly freshman undermines the power of my sanctimony which, along with sarcasm, is my superpower.

I literally don't care how old our players are, I just want us to win. They could be 37 for all I care. Same with NIL or scholarships or grad transfers, I just want us to win. Don't care if it's on a bad call by the refs, or a fluke goal. No national title since 1970 or frozen four since 2003. How about we win for once before worrying about being more ethical than our opponents.

I don't want to win that badly. Hence I root for my Alma mater, as well as the Rangers and Knicks.  Virtue is its own reward.  At least I hope it is.  And at least no one can call me a front runner.

I agree.  My self-esteem is not tied to Cornell sports success.

[arugula]

Don't get me wrong.  I want to win within the rules as they exist.

[Al DeFlorio]

Don't get me wrong.  I want to win within the rules as they exist.

Of course.  But if Cornell doesn't win, I won't find it "devastating" or "brutal" or "depressing."

[CAS]

According to College Hockey News, the 2024-5 Cornell team was younger than most college teams (tied w/two other teams at 36th oldest out of 64 teams).  And that with Cornell's big senior class.  The 2023-4 team was tied w/3 other teams for the 55th oldest (out of 64 teams).  Cornell haa generally played with younger players than the competition.

[BearLover]

Don't get me wrong.  I want to win within the rules as they exist.

Of course.  But if Cornell doesn't win, I won't find it "devastating" or "brutal" or "depressing."

Still getting triggered by innocuous terminology used by 99% of sports fans, eh?

[Al DeFlorio]

Don't get me wrong.  I want to win within the rules as they exist.

Of course.  But if Cornell doesn't win, I won't find it "devastating" or "brutal" or "depressing."

Still getting triggered by innocuous terminology used by 99% of sports fans, eh?

Not just the words, but the context within which they are used:  the demand for "investigative reporting;" the demand to get answers to "burning questions."  Get a life.  It's a sport. We all love it.  Learn to enjoy the ride.

[fastforward]

I could be completely wrong here, but it was my understanding that due to the players having to go to juniors before coming on board, (mostly due to space issues) that would make them older... Especially if they spend two years in the juniors.
One can also argue the point that an extra year or two can make a big difference in one's size and strength, along with experience

[BearLover]

Don't get me wrong.  I want to win within the rules as they exist.

Of course.  But if Cornell doesn't win, I won't find it "devastating" or "brutal" or "depressing."

Still getting triggered by innocuous terminology used by 99% of sports fans, eh?

Not just the words, but the context within which they are used:  the demand for "investigative reporting;" the demand to get answers to "burning questions."  Get a life.  It's a sport. We all love it.  Learn to enjoy the ride.

You're still harping on the same quotes from like four months ago? You seem to believe that posting on a college sports forum is equivalent to knocking on the door of the Daily Sun office demanding they investigate the hockey program. In any event, this topic has nothing to do with the subject of this thread! Sorry my posts have had such a powerful influence but you really don't need to keep bringing them up. Enjoy the beautiful weather and LGR!

[sah67]

Pretty sure I recall that Doug Krantz was 21 as a freshman.

Penney, Mack and O'Leary were all 21 as freshmen too. FFJOL turned 22 in March of his freshman year.