Who to root for in 2005 Frozen Four

[Rosey]

[Q]billhoward Wrote:

 It's possible to get excited about NCAA basketball Final Four despite Cornell's absence this year from the tournament (and last and ...). So why not hockey FF, too? [/q]

And clearly you're going to pay $2000 for tickets to the final four ($300 for the frozen four), and travel cross-country to see (say) UNC (or Denver) play, and stand in a section with 2000 fans dressed in the same color all chanting in unison.

Right?

Excitement it may be for some people, but hardly at the same level.  I just don't get off on that: as I said, I'd rather be playing hockey than watching anyone other than Cornell play.  But, to each his own...

Cheers,
Kyle

[Will]

[Q]Jordan 04 Wrote:

 Baseball starts in 6 days.

What Frozen Four?  [/q]

Indeed...Let's Go Mets. :-D

[KeithK]

I t absolutely makes sense to call yourself a fan of an entire sport.  I've attended the Frozen Four when I had absolutely no reason to think Cornell would make it and had a very unique experience (Cinci '96).  I know several people on this forum try to get tickets to the FF every year and go regardless.  I drove to Kalamazoo, MI last November to watch a college hockey game that had absolutely nothing to do with Cornell (WMU-ND) and had a good time.  Turning to my summer sport, I've been to dozens of baseball parks where random teams were playing simply for the joy of watching a ballgame.

You can be a true fan of a single team, a sport or both.  I find being both more rewarding than just a Cornell fan, but YMMV (and you never did say you were a fan of the sport, Kyle).

That said, I probably won't watch the FF semis because of other commitments (like work).  :-P

[KeithK]

[q]I'd rather be playing hockey than watching anyone other than Cornell play. But, to each his own... [/q]Can't argue with that.  With the possible exception of big games I'd always rather be playing than watching (he says, not having played a game of hockey in about two years...)

[billhoward]

I love the beauty of sports ... the plays ... the instant replays. That's what TV does well and HDTV does really well compared to being there in person. So I'm going to be watching from the best vantage point I can think of: the Barcalounger. Here's hoping for CSTV-HD in 2005-06.

Okay, being there in person means you don't have to hear OSU goaltender Dave Caruso crooning out a country & western song during one of the Up Close & Personal segments. That was painful. Was this the guy who has a thing for Martina McBride? (Has he looked in a mirror?)

[Will]

[Q]billhoward Wrote:

Okay, being there in person means you don't have to hear OSU goaltender Dave Caruso crooning out a country & western song during one of the Up Close & Personal segments. That was painful.

[/q]

Oh this, we can all agree.

[Greenberg \'97]

[Q]Will Wrote:

 [Q2]billhoward Wrote:

Okay, being there in person means you don't have to hear OSU goaltender Dave Caruso crooning out a country & western song during one of the Up Close & Personal segments. That was painful.

[/Q]
Oh this, we can all agree.[/q]

Seriously, what the hell was that crap?

My apologies to the Ship of Fools crowd, but I felt the need to start the "Goalie-Sieve-Funnel..." chant at that time so we didn't have to hear him, which prevented the start of Gary Glitter at its appropriate time.

Fortunately, a late time out gave us another chance.

[billhoward]

Caruso's musical segment set OSU recruiting back a year and if it's true that stereoid abuse is causally linked to skin, er, irritations, he may be sitting next to Barry Bonds when Congress resumes hearings. He may be the exception proving the rule "any publicity is good if you spell the name right."

[RatushnyFan]

I'm voting for CC.  Think we're frustrated/due?  They've been really good for a long time.  Plus their fans aren't as arrogant as those damned Gopher fans.  They really annoy me.  I know a couple of former CC players, they're really nice guys.

[CUlater 89]

[Q]KeithK Wrote:

 I t absolutely makes sense to call yourself a fan of an entire sport.  I've attended the Frozen Four when I had absolutely no reason to think Cornell would make it and had a very unique experience (Cinci '96).  I know several people on this forum try to get tickets to the FF every year and go regardless.  I drove to Kalamazoo, MI last November to watch a college hockey game that had absolutely nothing to do with Cornell (WMU-ND) and had a good time.  Turning to my summer sport, I've been to dozens of baseball parks where random teams were playing simply for the joy of watching a ballgame.

You can be a true fan of a single team, a sport or both.  I find being both more rewarding than just a Cornell fan, but YMMV (and you never did say you were a fan of the sport, Kyle).

That said, I probably won't watch the FF semis because of other commitments (like work).   [/q]

When I went to Buffalo in 2003 for the Frozen Four, I saw and met many fans of schools not in attendance, or even having a reasonable shot of getting there.  That's part of the appeal of college hockey (and hockey in general) for me -- so many of the fans are true fans of the sport and can appreciate good play regardless of who is playing.

[jibjab]

Can we get the Canton (Potsdam?) Pizza Hut to cater all Frozen Four-related events?

[jtwcornell91]

[Q]jibjab Wrote:

 Can we get the Canton (Potsdam?) Pizza Hut to cater all Frozen Four-related events?[/q]

Best.  Idea.  Ever.

::yark::