Lynah not ready for fall opener?

[Cactus12]

If the construction progresses half as fast as the renovations of Bailey Hall/ Mann Library, I think it's safe to say that Lynah will be ready to go by the first game............. of the year 2127  (the only benefit is that Hansen will be long dead and replaced by a flawless officiating robot that also doubles as a bottle opener)

[jkahn]

If things are properly mobilized beforehand, there's no reason why the job can't be done between March and September.  You just need to make sure everything is ready and well planned out beforehand.  I've seen a 200,000 sq. foot manufacturing plant with 28,000 sq. feet of office space be built in that timeframe, and that was starting with a greenfield site with no electric, gas or running water.  If they're not ready to get off to a running start immediately after the ECAC quarter-finals, I suggest they should postpone it a year so as not to lose the home games.

[billhoward]

When Princeton built its stadium and lost a whole year - which they knew about well in advance - the other Ivy schools that were to play at Princeton that year were accommodating about playing two home and two away, if I recall. Cornell would probably have to agree to play late season games at the opponents' sites two years running.

[nyc94]

[quote billhoward]When Princeton built its stadium and lost a whole year - which they knew about well in advance - the other Ivy schools that were to play at Princeton that year were accommodating about playing two home and two away, if I recall. Cornell would probably have to agree to play late season games at the opponents' sites two years running.[/quote]

But wouldn't we have to ask Colgate do the same?

[KeithK]

[q]You just need to make sure everything is ready and well planned out beforehand.[/q]We're doomed!!!

But seriously, I suspect the weather will have something to do with how quickly things get going in March.  If Ithaca gets a lot of snow or very cold weather in March it may be tough to get things moving.

[RichH]

I spent the 2nd half of 2005 in Blacksburg, VA.  Lane Stadium was undergoing a massive expansion, and it got delayed.  There was much talk about the stadium not being ready for the Virginia Tech opener, and having to relocate or reschedule some games.  Since home games mean many $millions for the school and town, they busted to get it usable for full capacity.  As of January, the expansion still wasn't complete.

http://www.collegiatetimes.com/news/1/ARTICLE/6373/2006-01-31.html?sid=8302bdba741ec3e5a43169d375a0c859

I actually like the idea of using First Arena in Elmira.  It was built with a joint occupancy with Elmira College and the UHL Jackals in mind.  The deal with EC fell through, and the Eagles still play their games at the Domes (Murray Atletic Center).  First Arena's capacity is 4,000 and is just a few years old.  (The Domes capacity is listed at 3200 and is much older and poorly lit)  Elmira is also about a 30 minute drive from Ithaca, vs. 1 hour to Syracuse or 1.5 hours to Rochester.

[jtwcornell91]

[quote upperdeck]i doubt the go to the fair grounds why not play where the Crunch does?[/quote]

We've played there before.  The War Memorial was the site of innumerable Syracuse hockey Invitational Tournaments.  On the plus side: Dinosaur!

[billhoward]

You mean how do you have a home-and-home with your travel partner? Two games in 2006-07 at Colgate, then two the next year in Ithaca.

I really do the think the athletic directors work this out. There's a reason why sport is the first syllable of sportsmanship. Outdated, maybe?

[billhoward]

Any votes for Cass Rink?

[nyc94]

[quote billhoward]You mean how do you have a home-and-home with your travel partner? Two games in 2006-07 at Colgate, then two the next year in Ithaca.
[/quote]

I mean how do you get say Harvard and Dartmouth to switch home games from end of season to beginning unless Colgate is coming along on the trip?  I guess I don't understand what you are proposing.  I understand what Princeton football did but I don't see how to make it work for hockey.

[KeithK]

Yeah, football is different because you only get one game per year so you have to alternate anyway.  I could see switching home games (play at Harvard in Nov, Lynah in Feb) but the article already talks about how tams would be reluctant to give Cornell al home games down the stretch.

[jy3]

hmmm, did i say this when I heard about the construction? I just hoped it wouldnt come true
the war memorial would be an option. why not just out on the beebe lake. people can watch from the bridges
hmm, wouldnt it be possible to schedule all away games in the first part of the year and home games later?
not sure if gate would go for it...

[BMac]

Really, I think there is only one option.

Turn off lake source cooling.

BEEBE LAKE, BABY! OOOOOH, YEAH!

[Beeeej]

Lake Source Cooling uses Cayuga Lake.

Beeeej

[David Harding]

[quote Trotsky]I'd always heard that he changed the pronunciation later in life to give his kids a break.  My bad for trusting Faithful Lore. ;-)[/quote]It was pronounced "Deeth" while he was playing at Cornell.