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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #15 on: August 25, 2014, 05:27:42 pm »
The skinny on Bryant from The Sports Network:

OUTLOOK: You know things aren't ever going to be easy when a program must replace three of its top offensive performers at the skills positions heading into a new season. The Bulldogs were quite comfortable with Westerhaus under center, but the transfer of QB Easton from Akron in the Mid-American Conference might be able to smooth things over at quarterback. The tough one to replace will be Harris, who was a three-time All-NEC first-team selection at the receiver position. In four years with the Bulldogs, Harris caught 31 touchdown receptions and racked up 3,735 yards. Having Canevari and McCray return to help out the backfield will be beneficial for Fine and the coaching staff. On defense, Bryant boasts two outstanding defensive ends in Covitz and Nwanekezi, who combined for 38.5 tackles for loss last season. The Bulldogs have a difficult non-conference schedule with CAA opponents Stony Brook and Maine on the slate, and Liberty and Bucknell, too. A battle with Division II Merrimack separates some tough non-conference competition. But the thing that counts the most is conference wins. If Bryant can come together and jell quickly with some new faces leading the charge, the Bulldogs have a shot at the title.

SCHEDULE:

Aug. 28 - at Stony Brook


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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2014, 05:32:35 pm »
thanks BFF
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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2014, 07:39:36 pm »
Coker or no, it will be disappointing if they don't win by at least two touchdowns. 31-14

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #18 on: August 25, 2014, 08:28:06 pm »
We are deep in running backs and wide receivers. If Kinder can connect  we will be  ok all night. Our defense  will do the rest.

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2014, 08:47:06 pm »
Don't set yourself up for disappointment; if we come out of this first game with a win..Great.

 I don't believe you will see the offence play consistently good football; it's going to take a while to see how they gel under this QB & new line.

The whole left side is new; Tanner blocks well on the edge Tye does not. That is one of the reasons they spread him out; if Bryant has good DE you might see a 3 TE set.

2nd half of the game will give you a good indication on how physical they are & the level of talent they have on the field. i believe you will see many changes this season.

I am hopeful they are ready; if not next week will be real tough with Connecticut...

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #20 on: August 26, 2014, 12:02:14 pm »
I'm curious what you guys think of the new parking pass...I thought the purpose was to have people who pay in advance be guaranteed spots in the stadium lot...but all of the press releases I have seen from the school say that people can park there on a first come, first serve basis for $10 a game. What is to stop 1,000 non-parking pass fans from showing up first and filling that lot ahead of everybody who paid in advance for that parking? Or is it possible very few people bought the pass, so they will let a decent amount of game day parkers get in there, but not fill up the lot?

I paid in part so I didn't have to rush there to get a good spot...I found last year I seemed to be getting there with plenty of time left to tailgate (say 2-3 hours before game) but right when stadium lot would already be full or be close to filling.

Hopefully most of the season I am there early enough that it doesn't matter, but tomorrow night with work, I want to be able to get a good spot and be able to walk right into the stadium at kickoff, instead of walking halfway across campus.

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #21 on: August 26, 2014, 12:58:23 pm »
my understanding is that parking passes guarantee you a spot in the main lot in front of LaValle. I also think only those with Parking passes will be able to park there on gameday (at least a section of it). That's my understanding if anyone else can confirm that it would be great
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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #22 on: August 26, 2014, 01:21:15 pm »
I bought tickets for the Connecticut game. Who's showing up at East Hartford next week for the huge upset?

I really hope I see a nice group of us there.
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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #23 on: August 26, 2014, 01:31:13 pm »
ecasado-I'd like to agree with you, but I don't think its the case. The language below was taken off of a SB Athletics Facebook post...I have seen similar language elsewhere, including when I was mailed my parking pass. If they don't limit the people who pay on individual game days, the parking pass serves of no value:

Beginning with the 2014 season, the LaValle Stadium parking lot will now be a reserved parking lot that fans can access by securing a parking pass. Season ticket holders and fans can purchase a $75 parking pass to guarantee a spot in the Stadium lot closest to the gates for all six games this season. Touchdown Club members receive a discount and will be able to purchase the same parking pass for only $60.

 Seawolves fans who do not purchase parking passes in advance but wish to park in the Stadium lot or in the Gym Road lot are welcome to park there on a first-come, first-served basis for a charge of $10 per car. The Stadium and Gym Road lots will both open six hours prior to kickoff.

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #24 on: August 26, 2014, 01:40:20 pm »
Actually it really holds no value if the lot can fill up with gameday parkers...I just realized the pass cost me $75, but gameday parking is only $10...there are only 6 home games

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #25 on: August 26, 2014, 01:41:48 pm »
Oh i see. I guess that If you don't buy the season pass you still have a shot at parking there on a game-by-game basis as long as you pay $10. But I'm sure that those with season passes are guaranteed a spot since they already paid for it in advance. I guess its the fairest thing for all. If a extra parking space is free in the Stadium Lot, they don't want give it away for free (to avoid angering those with season passes) and at the same time it allows those that only attend a few games pay for convenient parking while SBU makes extra revenue

for the future they should make season parking passes cheaper than on a game-by-game basis to motivate folks to get their passes in advance.
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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #26 on: August 26, 2014, 01:54:32 pm »
I'll be there with 7 other people.. I chose the lower level seating.. I guess we find out where we're sitting on game day!!!!

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #27 on: August 26, 2014, 02:10:40 pm »
ecasado-I think in principle that's what they are doing...but I just don't know how they know how many non-season passes to let in. Its not like they open the lot to people without the season pass after a certain time, it sounds like if you want to pay the $10 you can roll in anytime you want, even when the lot is just opening.

Perhaps they had a low turnout for season passes and will limit how many daily passes they let in to ensure the season passes can get a spot.

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #28 on: August 26, 2014, 04:41:56 pm »
I plan to be there also, not sure where I'm sitting as I am relying on getting some player tickets for that game.

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Re: 2014: Game 1 - Bryant vs SBU 8/28
« Reply #29 on: August 26, 2014, 08:41:23 pm »
Plan to park by  the  RR Station and walk over .