Question about Chris Higgins

[Al DeFlorio]

Here's another of his fine, positive postings about Cornell, Rich Hovorka.  Ain't it great?::rolleyes::

[CUlater \'89]

Well, the fact of the matter is the RichS is right... it IS pretty tame, if that's all there is to it.

Besides, "all the way down" to Long Island isn't too big of a deal for Mike since that's where his wife's family lives.  Didn't you wonder why we were playinh at Nassau Coliseum for a few years during holiday time?

[RedAR]

RichS,

Could you please leave your flame-fest inducing comments on the USCHO boards?  They are getting tiresome.

[Greg Berge]

Don't feed the trolls and they will go away.

Age, *please* have an Ignore Poster button.

[RichS]

kinda touchy aren't we Al, eh?  Just which part of that post got your blood boiling?

Oh...any part that is the truth I guess. ::rolleyes::

[RichS]

which comments were those?  The ones in which I respond to Al's endless "flaming" sarcasm?

Seems to me you should address the problem at the source! :-D

[Ben Doyle 03]

Again. . .KEEP IT IN THE SANDBOX!!!

[Robb]

My God, RichS.  You have to be one of the most annoying people I've ever encountered.  I agree 100% with the content of many of your posts, yet I still end up being annoyed by the way that you say things.  Conversely, there are other posters with whom I disagree vehemently, yet still respect.  In the name of good natured ribbing and friendly competition, will you please try to consider the tone of your messages before you post?  It wouldn't kill you to state your points directly and intelligently rather than relying on innuendo and exaggeration.  For example, "Based on my experience, I really don't feel that Higgins's change of heart and the way he handled it was that unusual -  such events occur frequently in the recruiting process."  Doesn't that sound a lot better than " Why should Schafer be so mad about that...he can't handle someone saying "no" to cornell?"  Think about it - you might even start a meaningful and informative dialog about the recruiting process that would enlighten all parties.  Instead, you seemingly intentionally tried to say the most offensive thing you could think of.  What is your deal?

Yes, it takes two to tango, but I see you as the instigator in 90% of the AD/RS crap.  AD's (yes, equally tiresome) posts are generally all about pointing out the offensive remarks in yours.  Goodness knows he doesn't have to look very hard!  Please try to act like an alum rather than an undergrad (with apologies to all undergrads out there whom I probably just offended).

[jeh25]

Well Said Robb.

Even when I find myself agreeing with you Rich (which isn't is 100% of time mind you), the way in which you say it is said is just so damn inflamatory.  At 19, the distinction may not be clear but I would expect someone at your age to know better.  This leads me to believe that you are either a) trolling, knowing full well what you are doing, in which case I would suggest finding a new hobby, or b) a nice guy with some good ideas that just never really learned to express himself diplomatically. God knows that others on this forum are not the most diplomatic, like our esteemed host for one, but do you really need to whack the wasp's nest each and every time you post?

[Al DeFlorio]

Motion seconded.

[RichS]

So whats so hard to accept here Al?  

The poster made clear that Schafer was "pissed".   What took place is not unusual so I think a slight poking at the Coach's reaction is both in line and harmless...and is not a shot at the institution.

[RichS]

I agree John...mine too as an undergrad.  I was specifically referring to my experience as a teaching assistant as a grad student.

[eschwieb]

Re Tom and Judy --  That would be Utada Hikaru (last name, first name).  She grew up in both NYC and Tokyo, and is a darn good singer.  Well, if you like J-pop, that is...

Schwieb '96

[RichS]

Robb,

I think your comments have some merit.  But if you're concerned that I should lighten up and communicate "in the name of good natured ribbing and friendly competition", then why did you start your post on the attack with the "annoying" bit?  Have you considered the tone of a lot of the comments sent my way here recently?  It's fair to say I've been getting as much if not more than I've given.   What you suggest should be a two way street.  

I started the post that drew your ire by saying essentially the same thing that you suggested I could have said...I don't see any difference.   Then my comment about Schafer's reaction followed.   I'm not surprised you objected to it...after all, you guys are on a "bash Rich" roll, or so it seems, :-D  and I know you guys love and respect your coach.  But honestly, the statement sums up what I feel is an overreaction on his part.   No, I didn't try to say something offensive...just a little tweak at his reaction.  If it annoyed you enough to post the above, I think you're being too senstive.   Golly, do you recall some of the stuff you guys and others hurled at  Mark Morris in recent years?

Yes, a meaningful dialog about recruiting as you suggested would be fine...but I don't see any indication you folks would want or "allow" me to take part in it. ;-)

I know you're squarely on the cornell side of the exchanges between Al and me but really ... I instigated 90%??  No way...His posts are largely "annoying and offensive" and dripping in "innuendo and exaggeration".  He consistently twists and exaggerates my comments to suit his spinning.   No one has to look hard to find the elements that would upset you in his posts either.

Maybe you could direct your advice about "acting like an alum" to him as well.

[RichS]

John,

Nope, not trolling.  I've had plenty of professional experience in the fine art of diplomatic expression.  

I tried that with Al...he was not receptive.  So I respond to him in the only manner he seemingly wishes to communicate.  If there's something I should "know better" at my age, it might be that he will never respond to anything i say diplomatically.

Like Robb, you're critical of my a remark you found to be "inflammatory" because I tweaked your coach.  A pretty inoccuous remark in the big picture.  Consider the far more critical garbage that a lot of fans, including some cornell posters on this forum and the old Clarkson Roundtable, threw at the Clarkson coach.   That went way beyond "inflammatory"!

Perhaps now, as someone should have then, you should admonish your own before you jump all over me.    You even acknowledged the lack of diplomacy by some others on this forum.  Surely, you can see that Al's comments are incendiary!

And hey...no more comments about my age! ;-)   Thanks for your thoughts!