The Hot Dog and Jesus Blog

It's About Time We Break Our Silence

2011-07-21T18:25:00.007-04:00

It's been a long time since we've been here. I haven't even checked any aspect of this site in months, potentially this calendar year.

Regardless, the year of 2011 is nearing it's end, and both Jesus and I have been long since graduated (for over a year now). Both of us still thrive, but in different, un-costumed roles and for that we are thankful. However, we'll always remember our time as "Hot Dog and Jesus" and we'll always remain fans.

So much to the point I whipped out the weiner outfit on two separate, basketball-related occasions, which brings me to the point I've even typed as many words as I've typed - BU men's basketball reigns supreme as the champions of the America East for the first time since the Dark Lord:

Sidenote: Dennis Wolff is now the head coach of the women's basketball team at Virginia Tech. Somebody show me any other coach who made the transition from men's basketball to woman's, as a player or a coach. It's an uphill battle, Dennis. Who will win a National Championship as a coach first - Dennis or Matt? God, I'll never get tired of talking about the Wolffs. Live long, and prosper.

Back to present day BU basketball - they're champions. And even though I wasn't a student at the time, I still got the experience of a student. I had seen more games than I would say probably 90% of the arena at that America East Championship. I'd suffered just about as much as anyone as a diehard of this program, so I really put it all on the line to see this team win.

I went to Hartford, put on the costume, and screamed. In Boston, I got my courtside seat, put on the costume, and continued to scream. I never would've expected the game to go down the way it did. To not lead once other than at the very end of the game - what a slap in the face way to win a Championship. Suck it, Mick Foley!

The highlight of the game for me was personally realizing the game clock was still going on a dead ball. Somehow I was the only one to notice this and started screaming non-understandable things. This somehow got Chambers attention enough to look up and see precious seconds vanishing. Of course the clock was reset, those seconds were needed, and BU won "it" all.

As expected I rushed the court. That wasn't a highlight. I would've rather preferred to be sprinting side-by-side with my buddies who I had seen the shittiest of shitty BU games with. Alas, it was with a bunch of strangers who couldn't even tell you where one of the transfers had come from.

But that's college basketball, and that's the power of a decent team. Don't get me wrong, as weird and awkward as it was running with a bunch of people I had never remembered even seeing before, it's part of winning a Championship, and I'd rather have that then getting defeated in Burlington, VT. To be fair though, rushing the field after the women's lacrosse team won it all and the men's soccer team won oh so many years back, was far more rewarding. Mostly because on one occasion it was just Jesus and I making the run. Ah, glory days.

Anyways, so BU won, but it doesn't feel like it does it? Why? Because THE COACH LEFT.

The way that's said is unfair. He didn't "leave," well, I guess he did, but he can't be blamed for it, which he has been in the last months.

Patrick Chambers got presented with an opportunity he had to take. As soon as the rumors started that he was a frontrunner for the head coaching job at Penn State I knew he was gone. He is from PA, he had a crystal-clear opportunity to go back home and coach in a Big Ten school, and if he stays at BU, when's the next time he could even consider a bump-up in talent and play?

This will hopefully remain a lasting image of the 2010-11 BU basketball season, and Chambers' two. Both John and him will continue to have success, and that's kind of what the BU basketball progam is designed to do - entertain (some of) the masses and produce talent that can springboard to the next level. I love a few things, and one of them will always be BU basketball. No matter who the coach is, no matter what place they finish in, no matter how coked out the Terrier looks.

It's BU basketball. On your feet.

Is it the end or just the beginning?

2010-09-11T15:22:00.009-04:00

It's the end. Or actually, it's already ended. In May. Hell, it probably ended in December to be honest.

What I'm talking about is the duo of Hot Dog and Jesus. The pair of us fell apart to an extent when Jesus graduated early and for a semester it was more or less just "Hot Dog."

Then I graduated and Jesus graduated officially in May bringing an end to four years of student fandom.

Now I'll still follow BU athletics closely as I'm sure Jesus will, but our unmatched love of BU sports as students is no more. It becomes a little more difficult when neither of us are attending the school anymore.

It was an unbelievable ride. I never ever expected Hot Dog and Jesus to become what it became. We came into the school as two high school friends who enjoyed sports. We left best friends who carved oyers ut a niche for ourselves at a school of tens of thousands.

If we're remembered or we're forgotten in BU athletic history, it doesn't much matter to us. We had four unique years and I wouldn't have traded any of it for anything.

What now for us two?

Jesus is off to Italy to work and live for at least a year. I'm still in Boston and will be for at least the next year working for a local television station.

See kids, even dressing up ridiculously and spending thousands of dollars on sporting events for four years can somehow pay off and get you a job.

Will we post here anymore? I'm sure occasionally when we feel like talking about BU sports. I can't guarantee a number of posts or a certain frequency, but once basketball season starts you'll probably hear more from us, or at least me.

So, until next time, GO TERRIERS.

Hope is just a set-up for failure!!!!!!!

2010-06-25T07:16:00.005-04:00

THE HOCKEY SCHEDULE. Is anyone else excited!? No? Oh.

How 'bout it. I'd certainly refer you immediately to Nov. 3rd's meeting with the Swedish U-20 team as the highlight of the year. Dave Warsofsky knows a little something about beating this team, which is great, because I think he's our only hope at winning...this entire year.

I hope we'll see this at least once?

So what if we lost any talent to the NHL. The loss of last year's captain and 1st round pick Kevin Shattenkirk was clearly nullified by the loss of MVP (most valuable product (of the system)) Colby Cohen. We good. We good.

Other highlights:
The season opens against The University Of Toronto Varsity Blues. The who? Really?

Silly Canadian public schools. They'll never learn. I kinda wish that clip went on for at least...11 minutes.

Hockey in Missouri? The IceBreaker resumes for BU with Holy Cross, Notre Dame, and a guaranteed game against Wisconsin, 2006 national champs.

Hockey in Hoffman Estates, IL on New Year's? The Shillelagh Tournament? What the hell?
'The tournament is named after the shillelagh, a wooden club typically made from blackthorn or oak with a large knob on the end that is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore.'

Cool. I'll pretend I care come January.

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The season-ending series, a H/H against Northeastern, should provide a lovely way for BU to back into Home-Ice at the hockey east tournament, 2009 New York Jets style. YAYz!

I'm not bitter about last season. Who said anything about that?

Screenshots from the web

2010-06-07T21:45:00.008-04:00

Here's a series of screenshots, BU athletic related, that I've accumulated through the last couple months. Here they are in all their shining glory:

First off, let's all congratulate men's basketball coach Pat Chambers on the birth of his second child on June 7, 2010! A busy life gets busier, but there's no doubt Chambers can handle it all. Now moving onto awful men's basketball coaches, Kevin Broadus everybody:

Seems like someone has been having fun with Broadus' wikipedia. The various times I've checked it out there's been some major, possibly fake alterations to it, namely at the bottom of the above screenshot:

Broadus is also the biggest joke of a coach that ever coached a game. There will be a parade through the state of New York when he finally disappears.

For whatever reason, I'm doubting that this is the work of his editors on his website, KevinBroadus.com. By the way, he's gone crazy and is suing lots of people, for I don't know what. Ghosts maybe?

Now some Facebook fanboy-work:

To be fair, I did too. Next:

Did no one learn anything from Brian McGuirk? Moving on, I found this gem of a photo from an early season women's basketball game, featuring Brochure kid's life goal being achieved by women's basketball coach Kelly Greenberg:

If you're in need of nostaligia here's a shot of the BU basketball fan contingency from the men's first round game against Hartford this past year. The game was a blowout and the last for the UHA head coach, and HD&J pal, Dan Leibovitz. He didn't get fired or anything, but decided to return closer to home and join the UPenn staff:

I play Streak for the Cash on ESPN because it seems like a possible way to make money. I also racked up one of the longest losing streaks in the month of May. And I believe I accomplished an L11 in just five days!:

Finally, this is one of the greatest hockey related pictures I've laid eyes on:

GO FLYERS!!!!

At least someone's employed

2010-06-07T19:11:00.008-04:00

Not to say that HD&J aren't, but someone from the BU athletic community is already ballsdeep in basketball. That someone is Carlos Strong, playing down in Puerto Rico:

He looked damn STRONG in that jersey, if I may say so myself. He also put up some solid statistics for a bench player.

Los played his last game as a Terrier on March 24. He was in PR on March 28 to play for Atleticos De San German, appearing in 16 of the team's 29 regular season games. While he wasn't a starter, he was finding consistent time - 13.9 minutes per game.

Come playoff time he was seeing 12 minutes per game, including a 13 point performance in just 16 minutes. None of that was really enough against the Quebradillas Pirates who swept the series against San German, ending on May 29. Qubradillas seems to be the Lakers of the Puerto Rican basketball league - kicking ass and taking names, working their way to a 23-6 record and through the semifinals right now.

Regardless, Los played at a professional level and I'm sure won't be the last Terrier from this past year's team to do so. I'm no basketball scout, but I'm sure Carlos will play somewhere professionally next year. I think he can do better than a U.S. Commonwealth, but only time will tell.

Let's be serious

2010-05-07T11:44:00.002-04:00

This team, these 13-15 players who were drinking less than 48 hours before the biggest game of the season, owe us the fans an apology, because seemingly we all cared a lot more than they did.

We were the ones investing money in the program, attending games and showing support in the darker times of the season. We stuck by and made a commitment to this group of guys and what were they doing? They were cheating us and (essentially) getting paid to do it.

There is definitely a sense of entitlement that the hockey players carry and by all means after winning a National Championship I can sympathize. But this kind of takes it to a different level. I mean, I am going to hold a real grudge as long as this group of players is donning the scarlet and white. Until an entire new set of players comes through it'll be hard to give the same support I gave once in my life. Hockey doesn't seem to have been the primary priority for players who were brought to this school to focus intently on one thing and one thing alone. Let's compare high school transcripts and we'll see if you could've made it without hockey...you're here for hockey, start acting like you give a s&*t.

If I'm Parker I'm coming down harder than ever on this team. They lack discipline, and clearly they lack leadership from a captain, because whichever captain was drinking on St. Paddy's day wasn't leading by example. If I was the coach I'd be making these guys be at BC at 5 am running the steps in front of Conte, running inside the football stadium, running that big-ass set of stairs next to Conte for hours while holding up that 2010 banner that the Eagles got. Every morning. Screw just Saturday and Sundays, this team needs motivation and to understand why they are at Boston University.

I look back and think about the 2008-09 team, the golden example of team mentality. I think about the leaders, Gilroy and McCarthy, and realize there's not going to be captains like them in the foreseeable future. We were all blessed to watch them play. Unfortunately, this is the situation now and every day the reputation of the BU hockey team gets worse and worse as we find out more about what they were doing throughout the season.

Throw the book at them Parker. It's unbelievable. Players given so much take it all for granted. I feel cheated by them. I invested too much money in this program to get a return like this and there are many others who have put many more dollars in and have been for years.

We're all owed an apology.

Umm???

2010-04-29T16:44:00.002-04:00

Vinny Saponari and Corey Trivino present "Party Like A Puckstar"

The word is that they were suspended for a reason unrelated to these hot new beats, then they decided to show their skill to the world via Youtube and BarstoolSports.

I still think this is a more embarrassing college hockey performance:

We may have lost the Beanpot...

2010-04-20T12:27:00.005-04:00

...but this guy just won in life.

This video is making the rounds among all the major sports blogs on the interweb, and it's an obligation to share it here, since it does involve two BU fans at the Beanpot.

No Beanpot this year, but far more student section hand jobs than the BC section I'm willing to bet.

If anyone has names of these two, now infamous fornicators, let us know.

Wait a minute, BC won? Who knew?

2010-04-13T22:23:00.003-04:00

First and foremost, congrats to the Eagles. Three straight national championships in Boston builds this city and region's reputations to unmatched respect levels.

BC won their fourth national championship (BU has five), but really, other than college hockeyheads and BC students and alumni, did anyone really care?

I'm not trying to take away something from the Eagles accomplishment, but it's kind of programmed into my mind to do just that. Unfortunately, I must admit, there shouldn't be a question that BC is indeed the crown jewel of college hockey over the last decade. The championship this season only reinforces that, and the fact they trailed in only 55 seconds in the final 13 games shows how hot they were playing as they usually do in March and April.

That said, let's be realistic - this BC championship sucked compared to BU's in two ways:

1. Our Championship was much better. I'd argue that all our games in the season were much better, but in terms of the drama - ours can't be beat. The ending was unforgettable and made BU's 'ship so much more significant. It was a moment that reappeared on top sports countdowns of the year ad nausea, deceivingly so.

2. BU was the best team all season. BC was the best team for the last month. That's really all that matters when it comes to winning championships (Duke can agree), but BU's team last year will go down as one of the greatest the school has ever produced. I'm not as familiar of BC's history, but I don't think the same can be said of this year's champs.

BCs championships sandwich BU's lone victory of the decade. Years from now hockey fans won't remember a 12-1 margin of victory in the Frozen Four or a 4-1 demolition of Notre Dame in 2008. People will always remember the most absurdly unreal two minutes of hockey of the decade. It's important, as a BU fan, you remember that to deal with the very sigh-worthy reality of BC's championship.

This season sucked on multiple levels for Terrier fans, but look at the positives. We Terriers will always have last year, and 2008-09 still leaves me breathless and speechless, an entire year later, even after BC are the new champions.

But give it up for the Eagles. Or at least give it up for HDJ's favorite Superfan:

That's gotta put a smile on your face, no matter who you cheer for.

LFSD

Uh-Oh, winless with K-Mac

2010-04-07T23:30:00.002-04:00

K-Mac, your newest BU softball player, traveled with the team today to UMass. The team lost 3-0. K-Mac didn't get in, but there's always that chance.

Her GoTerriers.com page is especially interesting:

Basketball jersey and she got her number (22)! Gotta love it.

You have a chance to see the illustrious K-Mac tomorrow afternoon at 4 pm on the softball field against UConn.

Also, how bout those lax ladies? Suck on that 10-3 win, New Hampshire. We reign supreme!

K-Mac: What can't she do??

2010-04-06T20:03:00.003-04:00

You heard it here first (or read it here, I guess), that K-Mac truly is a jack-of-all-trades. We already knew what she means to the basketball team and athletic community, but this, this my friends takes it well over the top:

K-Mac is a walk-on for women's basketball. She's now a walk-on for the softball team. I'm going to have to put some hours in, but I'm going to find out if she is indeed the first two-sport-walk-on athlete in the history of BU. Things were strange in the 50s so it's possible that someone has stepped in these territories before.

How did this happen you ask?

Well, despite being nasty and having April Setterlund on the roster, the softball team is hurting. They are injured in all sorts of ways, resulting in a limited (1 player) bench. This does not work in close softball games where you need every body you can get for subbing/running purposes. Most people at BU know of K-Mac's agility and speed (she is a ginger - unusually fast leg movements), so softball coach Shawn Rychcik sent the mandatory email to coach Kelly Greenberg, asking for permission to use the coveted K-Mac. I really think this was more the work of current (injured) softballer, Melanie Delgado who lobbied for both K-Mac and Kat Briggs to join the squad. Then right after meeting with coach Kat remembered she's having surgery in a week and a half. IF ONLY!!

Through luck or the graces of God coach Greenberg agreed and K-Mac worked out with the team today for the first time. Your ass better be at all the remaining softball games for that chance that K-Mac may get in and may steal a base. My god, a BU athlete with a 3-point field goal and a stolen base in a season, what's next Zach Cohen scoring an AHL goal??

AHHHHH!!!

Women's Lax to haunt your dreams

2010-04-06T15:34:00.002-04:00

For the foreseeable future, or at least until Nick@Nite happens:

BREAKING NEWS: Jack Parker fired!

2010-04-01T00:00:00.002-04:00

In a bizarre move made my Superhuman Athletic Director Mike Lynch, Jack Parker has been fired from the men's hockey team. The AD named an immediate successor, the one, the only, JESUS:

Jesus held a small press gathering in his backyard in Pennsylvania, while doing shirtless sit-ups. He was not surprised to be hired and stressed a new dynamic, aggressive weight lifting program. "We might not skate the best, or pass the best, or even score a lot of goals. But gosh darn it, we'll be the HUGEST team out there," Jesus said. "Hockey is 90% intimidation, 5% goalie, 2% drinking abilities, and 2% natural skill, and 1% how well you can pick up chicks. We'll definitely lead the league in intimidation."

In another strange twist to the BU athletic department Jeff Pelage has announced that he'll be stepping off the basketball team to join the hockey team. When Jesus was asked about Pelage's claim he confirmed that Jeff Pelage would be his first line center and probable captain. Asked whether he had ever played ice hockey before, Jeff said that he played sometimes in the summer. It is confirmed that Pelage will not wear a helmet during games and will take any penalties 'the man' tries to enforce on him.

"I'm thrilled to have an African American hockey player on our team," Jesus said. "That'll put people in the seats from Agganis to Indonesia."

To top it all off Jesus immediately announced the team would compete in the Indonesian International Ice Hockey Iguanawana Open. The bi-monthly competition features 128 teams from around the world on an international rink. The team will play in the tournament that begins on August 15.

The grand finale of Jesus' press conference was his presentation of a BU football cookie basket from Cookies by Design.

UPDATE: John Holland: Out?

2010-03-31T00:36:00.009-04:00

It's not April 1st, and according to Facebook:

Olympiakos...damn!!!1!

Is this for real???????

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UPDATE: Been hearing grumblings this was a (botched) April Fool's Day joke. SOMEONE GET JOHN A CALENDAR!

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He got me good. Not cool to play April Fool's Day jokes on days that aren't April 1st though, Johnny. John's follow up this morning:

nobody has a problem when john wall says henot coming back, why is there a problem when john Holland says it. if i wanna leave it my decision. Its never to earlyto make money doing what you love, its also never to early to say APRIL FOOLS....LMAOOO this was epic....sooo funny. So many people got caught. Coaches, players, family....HA...I love it...this might be one of the funniest ones i've done so far. I love facebook.

Yeah, well I hate Facebook. Every since the effectiveness of the poke feature disappeared Facebook's nothing but lies.

More on Corey

2010-03-29T12:08:00.004-04:00

The Freep's John Barone reports on what happened. Not very far off from what our emailer got back to me on yeseterday:

Story: Judgement call

God, this situation sucks. Anyone got a hot tub time machine??

The Corey Lowe Situation: Update to the Update

2010-03-28T20:53:00.005-04:00

Nothing I've heard is finite or without some holes. And like I've said before there's no way we're going to find out exactly what happened. Another anonymous emailer tells HDJ (sic'd):

There was agent contact but "contact" is not a violation. Lowe and his "friends" were together when the agent came to them (uninvited) and watcheded NCAA games on television again NO violation (agent didn't buy him anything, give him money, ask him to sign anything or ask for a promise to sign in the future). That was Saturday after Lowe asked Chambers to sit out the rest of the tournament because of the injury. Someone who is close to Coach and the guys told him that the agent was talking to Lowe don't know if he mentioned the rest of the "friends" that were there but Chambers knew who the agent was there for. Since he was already pissed Lowe didn't want to play he probably felt like Lowe's injury wasn't too serious especially since he'd been playing with it all this time (speculation) and was planning the future with this agent. All untrue Lowe's intention was to support the team from the bench like Brittain has done ALL season.

Chambers took the word of this Traitor (the real traitor who has access to both the team and the head Coach)without talking to Lowe. A fact because when lowe went to meet with Chambers Monday before the game he went to his locker first and it was cleared out...again BEFORE talking with Chambers.

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Who knows really. I'm as curious as any BU basketball fan is and I feel like it's my responsibility to this BU fan community to pass on what I know. Anything else I find out I'll continue to pass along.

And who could this traitor be??

LOL

The Corey Lowe Situation: Update

2010-03-25T10:22:00.004-04:00

Sources have told me the following about what happened to Corey:

After the team got back from OSU Corey talked to an agent (to most likely represent him in Europe) and, from what I've been told, went to an NCAA tournament game with said agent. Meeting with any agent while still playing is illegal per NCAA guidelines and Corey then in all technicality couldn't play another game as an amateur - Chambers was left without a choice - if he let Corey play and somehow higher ups found out about any meeting then we're the newest Binghamton in the America East. Chambers had to let Corey go based on what happened.

I'm assuming Corey didn't actually know that he couldn't meet with an agent. This means at the end of the day Corey unknowingly made a mistake and Chambers was left without any options.

Hopefully further details are revealed soon, but this certainly makes sense in the grand scheme of things.

The Corey Lowe Situation

2010-03-23T20:09:00.004-04:00

You won't find any information on what happened to Corey in any newspaper or anywhere on the internet for that matter. You actually probably won't ever know the truth about what did or did not happen to make Corey not appear in the game, let alone Case Gym in last night's CBI game.

I have to be honest with you, I do not know what happened. I have heard everything that is possible, but none I can take as truth.

I will share to you all I've heard, but before you read further you need to consider something:

The timing of all this could not have been any worse. Why? Because in the last three weeks anyone who has followed BU basketball has seen a Corey Lowe that you would've loved to have for four full years, playing the way he was playing. He was leaving unmatched effort out on the floor. He was coming off the bench? I can promise you that he was playing through some sort of injury and he did it without wincing. He was the most reliable player in the closing weeks of the season, and without a doubt, the most enjoyable player to watch down the stretch.

He was the face of BU basketball for the last four years. He is the greatest player to come through the school in a very long time and unfortunately he might be remembered for this confusing departure rather than for what he should be remembered as - the greatest 3-point shooter to wear a Terrier uniform.

Please consider that. Please remember that. Corey played four years here and he made more 3-pointers than I have in my life shooting around freely. His exit from the team is a mystery and that's what I believe it will be. We won't ever know to what extent or what exactly happened, so don't remember Corey for that. Remember him for the player he was, the shot he had, and the emotion he left on that court in his waning days as a Terrier.

Now, on to what I heard.

I found out Monday afternoon that Corey wasn't going to be playing and the first thing I heard was that he quit the team to focus on his professional ambitions.

Now, I heard from more and more people different versions of this, most including some mention of injury - Corey didn't want to get hurt in fear of jeopardizing any future career.

Then this evolved into "Corey has been hurt and didn't want to hurt himself further because of his future."

Here's what Chambers said in his post game press conference: "He [Corey] met with me after Oregon State and he wants to move on to the next chapter in his life and sometimes that happens and we love Corey. He'll always be part of this family."

So, I left the gym that night with an impression that Corey had quit.

Then I got an email today from someone saying that Corey was indeed hurt, wanted to sit the Morehead game out to heal, and hoped to sit on the end of the bench. This emailer says Chambers didn't want that and threw him off the team.

I thought about it all a little more deeply and none of any of this makes much sense. I don't think Chambers is one to turn his back on the player he apparently met with most this season and I don't think Corey would just turn his back on his teammates and friends and give up on a season regardless of what might be going on professionally.

But I repeat - I don't know what happened. I won't ever know for sure. The only two people who truly know are Corey and Coach. Until we get more concrete details, it will remain a mystery.

So, with all that in mind - remember Corey not for what may or may not have happened during the week of March 21, 2010. Remember him for the incredible career he had at BU. That's how I'll remember him and no matter what happened this week, it doesn't change how I feel about Corey as a person or a player. If you ask me, someday down the line #13 deserves to be hanging in Case Gym.

Finally, this shouldn't be a distraction or take away from where the Terriers are. In Virginia. To play in the Final Four of a postseason tournament. With or without the face of BU basketball, that's quite an accomplishment.

That was a week alright

2010-03-21T15:27:00.011-04:00

Boy, oh boy was that a week. It didn't really start until Wednesday either! Some smiles but more heartbreak. Here's a review in case you were watching March Madness/not paying any attention to a school called Boston University:

Men's basketball

Their season actually isn't over. In fact, the Terriers are the only remaining team playing basketball from the America East conference. Conference champions Stony Brook hosted the Illini of Illinois in a bizarre twist of fate in an NIT game. The Seawolves (not a real animal) were the eight seed but ended up playing at home because Cirque De Soleil was at Assembly Hall in Illinois.

Vermont got showcased by Syracuse in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

And that leaves BU. BU absolutely dominated the Beavers of Oregon State in Oregon State on St. Paddy's Day. I won some money off knowing that BU was a better team than, in all honesty, the mediocre Beavers.

The effort is still there from BU, and as OSU head coach Craig Robinson said we looked hungry, and that's undeniable based on the complete team effort BU put up.

People throw around the term "jumping for joy" often. I've never really embraced that term because to me there hasn't been anything that has made me just get up and jump around.

That all changed on Wednesday night when the BU radio play by play guy, Doug Brown said as BU was in commanding control with little time left, that the Terriers would host the next round game.

On that I stood up and literally jumped up and down screaming "yes," by my lonesome. My downstairs neighbors despised me, but they could SUCK IT.

Even better, the game is going to be at the Roof - holy s! Morehead State is good. They're big and they're black and they beat Murray State this year. The Eagles handled Colorado State pretty easily behind 23 points and 15 rebounds from their center, Kenneth Faried. On the year the big guy is putting up 16 points and 13 boards a game. I hope Pelage and O'Brien are ready to get grinded up on pretty hard.

Win or lose on Monday, the Terriers won their first post season game in decades. 20 wins, a postseason win in Oregon of all states - that's nothing to be ashamed of as a team under a first year head coach. I don't care if it is the CBI - it's postseason ball and as a fan, I couldn't be happier.

Women's basketball

With both Vermont and Hartford making the big dance the BU women got the auto-bid to the WNIT. They drew Providence, one of the many teams to get ruined by UConn this season. That big game experience might have been enough, coupled with a huge height advantage, and the sprained ankle of Alex Young. BU didn't have enough as the Lady Friars(?) advanced with a six-point win.

Off the court there were, in my opinion, two interesting things that happened.

First, PC brought I think it was ten cheerleaders/dance teamers and the Friar. The Friar didn't move and the cheerleaders were, for lack of a better term, pugfugly. Anyone else find it strange that the PC women's basketball team would bring a spirit squad for a WNIT game? No? No biggie. The Friar was absolutely dominate the following night at the Garden during the mascot game.

The second occurrence that is worthy of mention is how my career stats in Case gym will look:

1 loose ball recovery, 0/1, 0/1 three-point FGs, one near technical foul.

It's always been a sick dream of mine to have the ball bounce out of bounds to me at Case gym, me then recover it and chuck it up at the closest basket, burying a swish to the surprise and applause of the hundred-so people in the gym, the officials counting the three, and then having a parade down Commonwealth Avenue in my honor for being the first fan to score a three-pointer in however long it's been since the last.

Well, that didn't totally go to plan, but I almost made it into the record books for something else.

Sure enough, with about five minutes to go in the half the ball bounced out of bounds and went right to me. It didn't even go too far to the point I would have to run and get it.

Well, with the ball in my hands there was no thinking. I caught, turned, squared and chucked up the 50-footer. Unfortunately the costume is truly detrimental to any arm mobility I have, resulting in the shot hitting the side of the backboard and nearly hitting the uncoordinated dance teamers (uncoordinated in the sense they can't catch).

The shorthaired female referee, who had actually joked around with us earlier in the game, got the ball back, turned to me and said the next time that I did that it would be a technical foul on BU.

Jokes on you, that opportunity wouldn't happen ever again for me! I wouldn't ever do it in a BU game in fear that either Pelage or Orlando Vandross would beat me without mercy while, in my own head at least, calling me a "troublemaker."

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Anyway,s I guess I could've been t-ed up because of my antics, but let's be serious, every fan deserves at least one attempt on net from the stands.

That is a moment in BU athletics I won't ever forget.

Men's hockey

The final men's hockey game of the season is one that epitomized the team's year if you ask me.

The Terriers came out flat and got dominated in the first. Showed some signs of life, but overall still looked awful in the second. Then in the third they proceeded to give all of us some false hope, drawing within one goal before blowing a breakaway that within seconds leads to multiple goals for the opposition, having the season quickly end with little doubt of what will happen in the future.

Up and down with more downs, but if anything, I'm being greedy, selfish, and a little bratty based on what I got to experience last season with the team.

Someone on the USCHO message board who seems to be a source within or extremely close to the team said this:

Bonino supposed to play with the big club down the stretch.....

This team felt entitled.... from the way the freshmen treated people around campus , to the leadership playing to leave..... they had a good year, out and about in Boston, and it showed on the ice.... I my opinion.

The name on the back of the jersey seemed to be more important then the name on the front.... That is the difference between BU and BC this year, not talent or coaching....

We may have a few guys play in the show from this team, but they did not finish their careers here as they should have...

The fans put themselves behind these guys, with visions of a repeat, all americans, and even talk of another hobey during the pre-season, the guys did not do their part....

We can go back and forth all day on this team, but for the seniors and the early departures this year fell short and it did not have to be that way.

Damn, does that guy know what's going on.

Anyways, Bonino's gone, I'm guessing both Shatty and Colby are gone, and what's left is a question mark - how good or bad will the team be next year? I couldn't even say. I lean more towards not that great, based on what I saw this season from what will be the retuning players and based on what BC has in their freshman class. Regardless, it certainly was a different experience as a BU hockey fan this season than last. I am sure glad I wasn't a freshman this year though. I don't feel great about anyone returning minus Vinny, Warso, Kieran, and a hopefully, healthy Trivino.

And by the way, Brett Bennett gets some NCAA tournament action with Wisconsin - good for him!!!

Anyways, my biggest disappointment about being at the semifinal game against Maine - the student body is too removed from the legend of 2006, Shake That Bear (NSFW). No Shake That (Black) Bear chant worked in the slightest.

Women's Lacrosse

Then to top everything all off the lax team lost in double-overtime to Notre Dame. The Lax Dads were PISSED about the officiating, so I am too!! Rabble-rabble!

No one in attendance understood the azzbackwardz lax OT rules, which start as non-sudden death, but then turn into sudden death - you see I still don't get it, but regardless, OTs were more holding the ball than anything else.

Unfortunately, BU was on the wrong end of it. At least it was a sunny day.

Who cares about hockey, this is totally a basketball school!!!1! Which is why the Roof will be packed for that CBI game against Morehead State. Let's do this!

CBI: I'll take that too

2010-03-17T18:30:00.001-04:00

I like those odds!
GO BU!

Hotletes: Now with 100% less lacrosse players

2010-03-16T21:13:00.012-04:00

So two weeks ago the hotlete of the week crashed and burned because I got a phone call from the team saying to remove the voluptuous pictures of Xan. Much to my chagrin I did it.

I was lucky enough to run into the team during what I interpreted as a n eating contest at T Anthony's this evening.

I was all like, "hey what gives, you don't like being called hot?"

They were like, "it's not our fault HOT DOGGGGGGG."

The deal is that coach doesn't like any pictures of the team anywhere around the interwebs. I've been told I can use one image of each girl, but only from the Goterriers.com site. So here you go:

Happy two weeks ago, last week, and beyond. The girls play at Harvard tomorrow at 4 then at home against Notre Dame at noon. GO BU hotness!

CBI: I'll take that

2010-03-16T14:31:00.010-04:00

Well, BU lost to Vermont on Saturday in case you were living under a rock. If I were a Catamount fan I would have nothing but great things to say about the day. I am not, and it wasn't a fun drive back afterwards.

Give the team credit - they left it all out there. The fans showed up for them, and in my opinion, we were plenty loud.

I don't think I'll ever forget the one shot BU had to take the lead in the game. It was in the second half. John Holland just missed a 7-footer. It's hard to wipe it from my memory, but fortunately BU will get to play in another game.

Today the team traveled to Oregon (on a 6-propellor plane) and tomorrow they'll play the reigning CBI champion Oregon State Beavers. Both last and this year the Beavs enter the tournament with a losing record. They do play in the (weaker than usual) Pac-10, but at least it gives the Terriers another shot at winning.

No reason not to predict a tournament BU's playing in, right? Here's our shot at the CBI bracket:

Jesus:

Hot Dog:

BU wins in both!!!1!

It is a pay-to-play tournament. But that's only if you host a home game. The price of that is either $60 or $30k. Clearly, there's no fucking way BU could ever host a game and expect to make that money back, so for the duration of the tournament, BU will be on the road.

The women get to play in the WNIT because both UVM and Hartford were given bids to the NCAA tournament. The top remaining team in each conference not invited to the big dance play in the NIT. This year there are 64 teams in the NIT, which in my opinion, is over the top.

BU hosts Providence on Thursday. Anything could happen!!

If you don't want to go for all that ^, you must be some sort of Commi. Not that there's anything wrong with that (yes there is).

I'd like to close this somewhat sad BU basketball post with an uplifting quote that sits on Coach Chambers nightstand. I've never entered his home, but somehow I know this. Here it is, and as you could guess, it's about attitude. Attitude is what got BU to the conference final for the first time in years, and I can only hope, it's just one of many visits that Chambers takes the Terriers to:

Attitude is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failure, than success, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a business, a home, a team a friendship or an organization. The remarkable thing is you have a choice every day of what your attitude will be. We cannot change the past, we cannot change the action of others. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can change is our attitude. Life is 10 % of what happened to us and 90% of how we react to it.

Winning any tournament is special. I don't care what level it is. For BU to compete and win a game or even five would be a huge accomplishment and mean something not only to me, but I'm sure the senior class. When and if BU has a game in driving or walking distance, I'll be there. Unfortunately, tomorrow night I'll have to rely on whatever form of telecommunication is available in Corvallis, Oregon.

Okay, that all did happen

2010-03-11T15:28:00.013-05:00

It's taken me a couple days to make sure what happened in Hartford this past weekend did actually happen.

Sure enough, when checking the ESPN2 listings BU is indeed playing Vermont for the America East conference final. It seems like it's been a long time coming for the senior class, and that's because it is. But it's finally here. In the last year they could, they made it to the biggest game in the conference for a chance to really assist the program for years to come.

What will happen on Saturday in Burlington? There will be a basketball game. That's all I know. What could happen is something that is mere speculation. If somehow Vegas does set a line on this game I will assume UVM will be slight favorites. In my opinion this game is a pick em'. One thing is for sure: both teams are going to be fighting, diving, sweating, and playing harder than any games you or I've seen in recent America East play. It's sure to be better, and more crowded than the Sixers game I attended last night:

The band, dance, cheer team and six BU students made the journey to Hartford Friday for the women's first round game against UMBC. Couldn't have been a scarier matchup in my opinion, but according to our very knowledgeable commenter base the team that lost two games in the regular season has the huge advantage? Had I known this I guess I wouldn't have been so nervous for the ladies' sake.

Anyways, BU got an early lead and didn't completely look back. Playing with essentially a roster of seven the ladies' did what they needed to simply put to advance. They shut down Carlee Cassidy and by doing that shut down the 'Trievers offense.

The UMBC dance team is always something to be marveled at. It's a mixture of dance moves you'd be more accustomed to seeing in an 18+ Gentleman's Club and very revealing outfits for a college scene. Especially that of the America East. In addition, year in, year out the UMBCDT is the most ethnic of all the other school's combined. I guess this shouldn't be a complete shock considering the conference (minus UMBC) is pretty much set in the northeast.

Anyways, the other thing besides the UMBCDT that I got to marvel at was the set up of the Chase Family Pavilion for the tournament. Hartford did an excellent job. The arena is one of my favorite's in the conference to begin with, but the tournament also featured a Ben & Jerry's set up and a fan fest area featuring beer and lobster rolls. Good God - SPRING BREAK Woooooo!!

I scoped out the scene Friday in preparation for a spending spree that I knew was inevitable on Saturday. After the women's game the bus was loaded back up for Boston to get back in time for the BU men's hockey game against Northeastern. I had pretty much assumed that would be my last game in Agganis. I don't know how the stars aligned as they did, but I'll get at least two more thanks to BU's sweep of NU and securing of third place in the conference. Who would have thought?

Friday game, and the bus ride was used for sleep. I was nervous heading into Hartford and i wasn't even playing. Looking back on it all, I don't know why I was - BU absolutely destroyed Hartford pretty much in the first five minutes and didn't look back.

It was a pretty glorious game. It was clear that Corey Lowe was in a unique zone, unconsciously knocking down shot after shot. Tyler seemed focus on winning and winning alone. Jake couldn't be stopped, Pelage was a monster on the boards, and of course there was John Holland who was acting like regular season John Holland.

The game was a blow out, meaning we got to see/freak out at Mike Schulze free throws. He was one for two, meaning in all likelihood he will go down as a career 50% free throw shooter. Only bad news that came from BU's opening round game against Hartford was Tunde Agboola's second career turnover. TERRIBLE!

I got picked to partake in the halftime competition which was the oversized shirt, shorts, shoes and then a layup. I always thought this competition was reserved for kids still in middle school, but when pride's on the line I don't bat an eyelash. I went balls to the wall and opened up as big a lead as the Terriers had in the first half. I was fully dressed before the dude from Hartford even had his shoes on. He launched a half court shot that, as I'm told, almost went in. I just let it sail by and sunk my layup. Then I proceeded to freak out. I'm sure I was hated, especially since I had to remove my costume, ruining any chance of sympathy the crowd might have had.

Afterwards I was given a gift pack of Newman's Own products. Newman's of course sponsered the event, and I must say, did a great job. Tons of giveaways and plenty of branding. In addition, they gave thousands of dollars away to charities for the media timeout free throw competitions. Cooper of the Loyal Crew and Brochure kid each won $1,000 for charities. So honorable:

After the game we found our hotel, ate, and mentally prepared for the following day. Mentally preparing for us was trying to get over the hotness of the America East sideline reporter, Ashley Underwood, who was the talk of the tournament. Also mentally preparing was celebrating victory with alcohol! We didn't have to play the next day.

(Sidenote: A google image search AFTER the tournament shows many more hits of Ashley, just sayin')

Sunday came as planned and we checked out of the hotel. Our hope was to get to IHop before the women's game. Unfortunately, Sunday at 10:15 a.m. is the most busy time for any IHop anywhere, so we had to settle on the McDonald's right next door. No harm, because Mickey D's breakfast brings it. Not as hard as BK, but you can get one respectable meal for $5.

Once we were fed and ready to rock we made it to Chase. I hate the UVM women's team. More so, I hate May Kostopoulos. Somehow, May beat K-Mac in the fan favorite voting and according to the website she got more than 1/3 of the votes. I'm calling hacked shenanigans. I don't believe that could've happened. Because of this, we, as the eight student fans from BU decided to "ewwww" May everytime she touched the ball. It seemed to kind of work in the start of the game. She had turnovers, missed shots, and seemed to be out of the sync.

It was BU who was REALLY out of sync in the second half and it was on the free throw line. BU had a legitimate shot at getting into the game, but a series of six straight missed free throws set BU back, and from the moment they missed the sixth, the game was over. BU never got back into it and the Catamounts pulled far ahead and didn't consider looking back.

Not the way anyone wanted the season to end - on a series of missed free throws. But there was some silver lining - with the Vermont win they most likely punched their ticket to the tourney regardless of how they do on Saturday against Hartford, who was also tournament bound. Because of that BU would receive the WNIT berth and have at least one more game in store. So don't start aggressively drinking quite yet ladies!

After the game ended we evacuated the gym with about three hours to kill before the men took the court. We decided to right wrongs and get some IHop. We had gotten it on Saturday in Boston before we left, and it seems like now, we're going to need to get it again on Saturday before our journey to Burlington.

We got all greased up and coffee-ed up and went back to Chase. It was a GORGEOUS day in Hartford so we enjoyed some rays and threw a tennis ball around. I had the fortune of meeting some of the posters from the AEC board and got to talk hoops. All of that was good because it was taking my mind and nerves off of the game that was about to happen.

The way I saw it - I needed to go as hard as the players were. Cheering loudly, making noise, holding signs, doing whatever I could to try to carry some support for BU.

Stony Brook was able to bring what I'm going to guess was 75-ish students. Half of whom stood, one of which was fat and had an amazing free throw distraction:

Before the game the SBU athletic director (I think) was handing out tickets to SBU students before the game. I was jealous, because none of us eight BU fans got that type of treatment. We had to buy our own tickets and hotel. A small price to pay in retrospect.

BU jumped out to the 13-point halftime lead then quickly blew it. As the game wore on in the second half it was more and more depressing. The thoughts in my head were along the lines of "they're really going to end their careers like this." Saddening to say the least, and on top of it all, Miss Ashley Underwood wasn't even on hand to divert my attention.

BU lost the lead, trailed for a little bit, then got back into it. With the band and us eight going crazy in the stands we go the support of the UVM crowd and BU started to turn it on.

I'm not sure when it was, but it became clear to me that the final four-minute "situation" after the last media timeout would be the only part of the game that would matter. And things were looking more up than down at that point with BU up three. They didn't let go of that lead. SBU got it to one, but it was Corey Lowe on defense and offense that made all the difference.

I don't know that I've ever seen Corey play more complete games than he did this past weekend. I've seen him play a lot and there's no doubt he's dealt with more than most players on the team have. I think he's still hurt, but if he is he sure as hell isn't showing any signs of ailment. Corey was an absolute monster, and put everything he had into what could've been his final two games of his college career.

He was knocking shots down from absurd distances, and he was in a zone unique to him in the weekend games. His defense was what impressed me the most. Between him and Los they forced the conference player of the year, Muhammed El-Amin, who Chambers did vote for, to eight turnovers. BU was one forced turnover away from doubling the Seawolves up. That was the difference maker.

It's ironic too. It was Wolff who was praised for his defensive systems, but until this year I never saw any player diving for steals, sprawling all over the court for lose balls, forcing 19 turnovers in a tournament game, or winning a conference semifinal.

The win was particularly emotional for Corey:

And I don't blame him. For the rest of us it was insane jubilation, that almost rivaled the National Championship. I mean look at me after the game:

I'm almost embarrassed. With like five seconds to go in the game, and it was clear BU was going to win, I sprinted down the bleachers and went to the "tunnel" area. I wasn't sure where BU would go, so I would just great them when they came off. That didn't last since they were relishing the moment on the court.

So I, and the students behind me, sprinted to the opposite side of the court and somehow made it onto the floor. Then it was hugs, high fives, screams, and more happiness than I've ever had with this team.

Some great photos courtesy of Shane Bufano, the UVM photographer who was there for BU. You can check out some of his other stuff, mostly UVM at his website.

Anyways, after the game and the team walked off the BU faithful started a "we goin' to the ship" cheer with an accompanying dance. We returned to the bleachers and rallied off a "U-N-H" chant because if the Wildcats could win we'd get a home game championship. The UVM fans were non to pleased considering they had backed us for an entire contest.

The BU bus departed and I splurged and bought a lobster roll, sat back, and watched a terribly ugly game (as most seem to be with UNH) that Vermont won by 19. Not overly surprising as I had already begun preparing to go to Burlington.

Then to find out the women's hockey team punched their ticket to the NCAA's - topped the weekend. Easily the best weekend the BU athletic community has had in quite some time.

So Vermont gets to play in both men and women's championships, while BU (men) and Hartford (women) also vie for a championship. There was one more winner in Hartford from this past weekend. Hoopville's own, Sam Perkins.

He flicked off his haters by sealing the deal and attaining the digits of Kristen Jeter using unusual tactics involving voodoo, journalistic integrity, and other dark forms of attraction that my simple mind can't even begin to understand. Final odds were set at 15-1 here on the blog, so if you somehow made a bet your check should arrive soon. Good job, Sam:

So that's that. If I could I'd do it all again. Hartford + Burlington > Puerta Vallartta.

I believe in this team. My picks might have had the Seawolves winning, but jokes on you, world. My picks have never been accurate, and the games I pick BU to win, they don't. So this year I pulled weird reverse psychology and it totally paid off!!

I ain't predicting for Saturday. The team and Chambers have made it this far. They just need one more and it'll all be on the line. GO BU.

We get two games tomorrow

2010-03-06T17:36:00.002-05:00

BU absolutely embarrassed Hartford on their home floor this afternoon, so BU women play at 11 and then the men at 5 tomorrow for chances to go to the conference final.

In other news, Ms. Ashely Underwood was absolutely dominating it on the sidelines:

Creepy

Luckily the second half wasn't a game - got to focus on something else. That's why I love this conference!

Update: The AE's doing something right

2010-03-06T10:05:00.004-05:00

Yesterday while at the women's first round game against UMBC in Hartford. Aside from the runaround that BU put on the 'Trievers there as a noticable fixture at the Chase center that as getting everyone hot and bothered.

With more now:

The America East made a solid hire in picking up former Miss Maine and Maine guard Ashley Underwood as their in-game host for the America East game's they're streaming on the internet. Ashley approached me at halftime for an interview during the second half. Needless to say between looking at the camera placed right in front of the UMBC dance team, and Miss Underwood, it was the hottest moment of my life.

You may be failing on so many other levels Commissioner Nero, but you made a damn good hire in Ashley Underwood.

Besides that Hartford was looking pretty good overall yesterday. The Fan Fest is pretty well put together featuring lobster rolls, a beer area, and Rock Band. I've yet to get around to the Pop Shot, but that, along with sampling the beers of Hartford is on the agenda this afternoon. En route right now. It's a tense atmosphere on the bus, that can only be remedied with either sleep or The Hangover. Or for some of us, Lionel Hutz lines:

Hotlete of the week

2010-03-05T01:00:00.002-05:00

This week we have Xan:

WHICH HAD TO BE TAKEN DOWN PER REQUEST OF THE LACROSSE TEAM. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT??

Our predictions

2010-03-02T23:56:00.008-05:00

March - arguably the best month of the year. Here's what Jesus and I think will happen this weekend and beyond:

Women:

The women's bracket is pretty cut and dry - nothing surprising.

Both Vermont and Hartford will get into the NCAA tournament regardless of who takes the AEC title.

Men:

Jesus:

Hot Dog:

In other news, women's lacrosse gets their season at home started today at 4. If not for Maritime Asian history I would be enjoying that game right there next to YOU.

UPDATE: Binghamton, why won't you stop?

2010-03-01T20:28:00.004-05:00

I'm working HARD to try to organize the "fan" bus to and from Hartford for the basketball tournament this upcoming weekend.

Everything was falling into place with both BU teams playing at 2:15 on Friday then Saturday, which would easily allow time to get back for the hockey game Friday night and let me see multiple conference tournament games on Saturday.

Then Pete Thamel, famed NY Times writer who lets the world know all the unreal actions of Binghamton, made it known that BING WITHDREW FROM THE TOURNAMENT.

How you gonna do that? How you gonna play the whole year, lock up the five seed, let BU play you in the first round (very favorable for the Terriers) and let BU fans schedules allign like the universe will on 12/21/12, then withdraw??!

Ugh. The team cites "possible distractions." Why play the entire season then?

Now BU will play Hartford, and I'm guessing during the night session. My dream day of AEC basketball falling apart thanks to the State University of Binghamton. I want to yell/blame so many people right now. I'll put this one on Malik Alvin (pictured above with life savings). IT ALL COMES BACK TO STEALING CONDOMS, MALIK!!

UPDATE: The schedule still has BU at 2:15 at Hartford, so that's okay for me and such. But still, you embarrass this conference Binghamton.

VOTE FOR K-MAC

2010-02-25T18:49:00.005-05:00

Boston Univeristy's greatest ginger (yeah, I said it Boomer Ewing) is in the finals of the America East fan vote. Aly Hinton of BU is too, and so are the evil Canadian spawns of Satan on Vermont. We can't let them win. Aly or K-MAC MUST WIN.

Vote HERE. Vote often.

Goddammit, we're gonna win something this year.

Care about this weekend

2010-02-25T18:34:00.007-05:00

Cause it's a super big one when it comes to BU sports. Both basketball teams have locked up their seeds in the conference tournament (men = 4/women = 3), but their opponents remain in the air. However, with the hockey team being stuck in Vermont for the weekend, come spend the weekend with basketball (and women's hockey):

First the men's team holds their senior day for the best nine seniors EVAR (Schulze included) on Saturday 2:15:

Then the women's basketball team on Sunday at 2:00:

To top it all off the women's hockey team has quarterfinal action against Boston College at 3:00 (they suck!). Did you know the women's team set an NCAA hockey record with their 11 ties? You won't see one on Sunday though.

Besides the sports, you can treat this weekend like the Athletics giveaway events:

First, if you go to the women's hockey game you are automatically entered into a raffle for a 42 inch plasma HDTV (that you could then probably sell on Craigslist for like $500) and four (4) men's Hockey East semifinal/final tickets. zOmG!

From the Athletic Department:
"The raffle is exclusive for just BU students. Each student will receive one raffle ticket and free admission when they show their BU ID at the door. We're also giving away BU Ice Hockey long-sleeve t-shirts to the first 100 fans."

Bam. The women's game is at 2 that day, but luckily it's literally right upstairs, so you don't even need to leave the building.

I know some students will be going to the women's basketball game at 2pm first, but it'd be great if they stopped by the women's hockey game after. Let me know if you need any other details.

Oh yeah, and at the women's game, they'll be giving out the camo-shirt and the BU jersey. Last chance is calling!!

HDJ: Changing lives one week at a time: Hotlete of the week

2010-02-25T18:00:00.000-05:00

We're all about revolutionizing Boston University athletic blogging her at the Hot Dog and Jesus blog. It's a shame it took us so long to come up with this idea, because I have no doubt that our Friday readership will skyrocket with this one.

We present to you the "Hotlete of the week."

Each week we'll give you a glimpse at some of that hotness that the BU athletic community has to offer. You're welcome.

First up, Courtney from the track and field team.

Click to enlarge all images!!1!

We fell in love with CG at the first ever Terrier Takeout when she entered to a boarderline Moulin Rouge dance:

Oh yeahhhhhhhh.

We have no intentions to offend, but rather celebrate the extremely good looking athletic body of BU.

LAX IS BACK

2010-02-24T08:00:00.001-05:00

My immediate reaction.

Huzzah! The only team GUARANTEED (Yeah, I said it) to win the America East. Just give us the title now, you’d save yourself and many other teams a lot of time.

Here’s the schedule:

2/24 @ UMass - 4 pm
3/13 vs. Brown - 4 pm
3/4 vs. William and Mary - 1 pm
3/10 @ Duke - 4 pm
3/13 @ Vanderbilt - 2 pm
3/17 - @ Harvard - 4 pm
3/20 - vs. Notre Dame - 12 pm
3/24 - vs. Yale - 4 pm
3/27 - @ Binghamton - 12 pm
3/31 - @ Dartmouth - 4 pm
4/3 - vs. Syracuse - 1 pm
4/7 - vs. UNH - 4 pm
4/14 - vs. BC - 6 pm
4/17 - vs. SBU - 1 pm
4/24 - vs. UVM - 1 pm
5/1 - @ Albany - 4 pm
5/6 - Semifinals
5/8 - Finals

If you didn’t know, these girls are HOT.

Even with cold February lacrosse shafts in their hands they still look good.

See you March 3rd against Brown. I can't wait to pregame with the Lax dads. I hear they go hard:

Ten things (Mostly about Binghamton!)

2010-02-24T01:20:00.014-05:00

I’ve been in a terrible mood recently, even at my precious, prized BU sports. Facing a death in the family will do that I suppose, and it’s tough to focus on America East basketball, Hockey East hockey, or any sport really.

If you ask me, sports are the most amazing thing ever and the best tool for escapism in anyone’s life. Unfortunately, I was consumed by grief over the last week or two and that’s a shame because this grief came at the worst time – Binghamton vs. BU at Agganis.

The game was an absolute blowout (42 points) and completely worthy of a write up. I’m sad that I had to put it off until nearly a week later, but here it is! This is Binghamton – year after year every game they’ve come to play at BU (minus last year on a Binghamton team of actual convicts) becomes my favorite game of the season. Here’s ten things happening around BU why this year’s Bing game was so superb again (despite my pitiful mood – hell, I was even shoeing away little children. I never do that, CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE):

1. Tyler Morris is a floor general – this guy. THIS GUY. It seems like this guy was waiting for Wolff to leave ever since the moment DW called a timeout in the release of T-Mo’s buzzer beater (that he made) against UMass my freshman year. Because of that timely timeout the basket didn’t count and BU went on to lose the game on their in bound attempt with 3 seconds left. Huzzah, Dennis Wolff (future coach of Binghamton, I’m calling it early).

Anyways, T-Mo is a new player under Chambers. In my opinion, he’s Chambers on the court. He’s clearly the captain and leader of the team and his hustle and extreme determination, even after suffering a broken hand, has inspired the team and me. He is intense, energetic, and rarely makes a poor decision. Highest basketball IQ on the team, and fully embracing the Chambers mantra of “attitude.” He’s appreciative of the fan support and I haven’t seen a hungrier player in a BU basketball uniform since I’ve watched the team.

With him at point I have more confidence in the team than I have the last four years.

2. Carlos Strong – thank God he’s been healthy for the full season, because he’s begun to fully show his potential in the body he has. He does it all and is proving to be the most amazing 3rd round fantasy America East basketball player in the game’s history.

He shows up every game and does it all – rebounding, assisting, scoring, throwing down powerful dunks, and most of all defense. If a player named Marqus Blakely wasn’t in the league Los would be high on the list of candidates for Defense Player of the Year. That being said, if Matt Wolff can (and did) make the America East All-Defensive team, there isn’t a reason Los shouldn’t. Steals, blocks, tight d, he does it all. He even intimidates me on the court between the size of his shiny muscles, his tats, and his constant scowl that gives off the attitude that nothing that the team or he does is good enough. Gotta love that.

3. Karma Binghamton, karma – we all get what we deserve. And at Binghamton, the basketball program is fully feeling that. Too bad it’s a bunch of guys uninvolved in the crime and corruption that are suffering. That said, Kevin Broadus, you’re an asshat. From the moment “the report” came out the team’s play definitely hasn’t been the same. The 42-point blowout at the hands of the Terriers is more evident of that than anything.

The Bing bench had two, count ‘em, two suits at this game. This compared to the ten plus on BU’s bench. Quite a scene. Also quite a scene when assistant coach, Don Anderson, who was fingered in “the report,” was still there, clocking in at a mighty 300 pounds. Where’d all the assistants go? Well, they were named in the report, and only recently Marc Hsu, who gave Malik Alvin money to pay community service fines, was dismissed from the team. Oy!

Marc Macon, interim head coach and the only coach not mentioned in “the report,” took the last 8 minutes off. He didn’t move from the bench nor did he take questions from the media after the game, but can you blame him after that type of blow out.

4. I failed to mention on February 12 that it was Tunday! So, happy belated Tunday! That said, Tunde always runs train on Binghamton (Seven minutes, four points, one rebound, one assist. That's efficiency). Tunde did score against Bing this year, but unfortunately he committed his FIRST career turnover as well. Such a sad Tunday it was this year.

5. Schulze got in for four minutes – a career high!!!!1! Needless to it was just as awesome as the stat line he put up: one assist, one rebound. BOOM.

6. Sam Perkins thinks he can get Kristen Jeter of Stony Brook’s phone number. What do you think? I set odds at 15-1 because of his jungle fever and desire to dress to attempt to impress. Often times without success. Certain people are trying to give 1,000,000 to 1 odds. (Updated picture of Perkins. And an internal error caused the poll to have to come down and go back up. You be the judge!!1!)

7. I have to miss senior night (day). I hate it so much and wish I could change it, but glory can be restored in Hartford. Just win two games in two days. That's all it takes. Then one more...

8. Hockey! (what’s that?) – ever seen in on TV. I didn’t think so! Anyways, Corey “send me nudies” Trivino is out of the season in hockey with a broken leg. The team split with Providence this past weekend, and I hear the Sasquatch thing worked right away on Saturday. Who knows what can/will/could happen the rest of the season. I don’t even want to take a guess.

9. Thoughts and prayers are with BU women’s hockey player Holly Lorms. Unfortunate circumstances like this should bring the school and athletic community together. Think about her as she makes a recovery from a terrible occurrence this past weekend. In brighter news, you can cheer the Ice Ladies (?) on Sunday versus BC in the Hockey East Quarterfinals at 3 p.m.

10. I’d like to apologize to the children of the world/at Agganis at the Bing game. Awful mood resulted in awful (to none) interactions with the youth. THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE. Like Tom Morrow, NEVER FORGET.

The end of February/beginning of March is arguably the best, and most intense, time of the year for BU sports. Time to shine athletes. All eyes are on you.

K-Mac = Perfect. Perfect = K-Mac DERRRR

2010-02-19T00:47:00.006-05:00

I've taken no (zero) math courses at BU, but I know that much.

First off, happy birthday to our favorite ginger (the only one we actually like) Krystyn McIntyre. Somehow the days have flown by fast enough that the 2-time Hot Dog and Jesus Award winner celebrates her 21st year on this earth. Here’s hoping to at least 21 more!

Second, you can actually give K-Mac a birthday present. Wouldn’t you like to do that?

One of the greatest mysteries in life is how (not why) K-Mac was nominated as an America East fan favorite player. She leads the candidates in a number of stats (least minutes, least points, least assists, least rebounds, least turnovers!). Anyway, I shouldn’t need to tell you that a win for K-Mac in this contest is a win for America.

All you have to do is click this link. Then you just need to provide a name (real or fake), email address (real or fake) and then choose the little bubble next to K-Mac’s name. You can vote as many times as long as you provide a different email address each time. There is still time to vote, and if she makes it to the next round, you better believe we’ll be pushing to vote in masses. We have until Thursday at noon! VOTE DAMMIT!!

VOTE NOW! It’s your way of giving K-Mac a 21st birthday present/alcoholic drink.

SIDENOTE: K-Mac easily had more Facebook "happy birthdays" than I have ever seen on anyone's FB in this history of FB. Very deserving, but MORE DESERVING TO BE THE AEC FAN CHOICE.

What the hell, when did this happen?

Also, in case you don't know/forgot, K-Mac's theme song:

Salvaged!

2010-02-14T16:18:00.008-05:00

After a miserable two days earlier in the week the BU athletic community made up for it all on Friday and Saturday.

I literally predicted that there would be a total of five goals between Maine and BU over the course of two games this weekend. How wrong I was! My prediction proved futile by the second period of game one.

Friday was incredible. I say that because Agganis was so empty and for me at least, the empty hockey games are 10 times more fun than sold out crowds. Granted, I love that BU-BC atmosphere, but I think I prefer that Maine-BU, game one of back-to-back home games, following a Beanpot loss a lot more.

I had room to spread out, my goal celebrations weren't interfering with anyone, I could yell whatever I wanted, and the "ole" on penalty kills works for longer than 20 seconds.

Factor in seven BU goals and it became quite a night.

However, the highlight didn't happen on the ice. It came in the stands, to the dancing stylings of one Mr. Huntoon, also known as Brochure kid.

He had the crowd in the palm of his hands as he did whatever dance move that came to his head. He had camera time for at least 30 seconds in Agganis and received a wave of text messages from friends saying he was also on TV.

Of course, he was a shoe-in for the dance for an iPod, which wasn't much of a contest at all.

There's something about portly, bearded gentleman dancing that makes people incredibly happy inside.

The happiness continued into Saturday. BU women's hockey battled Northeastern in a game with A LOT of hits, which are of course illegal. BU ended up winning in a shootout, and I'm really appalled that men's Hockey East play doesn't implement the shootout. Someone wins and the crowd goes crazy for it. Lots of posts hit in the shootout, but it was BU who got the only puck past the goalie.

It was nice to see them win, considering they set an NCAA record in hockey for ties (11).

I was chosen (out of the seven students at the game) to participate in the intermission shoot off. I had to do the same thing I did freshman year.

This time I failed. Didn't hit it in three attempts, with the closest being my final shot. I was disappointed, but I was still given the prize, because BU is that loving and caring? Who knew!? $15 Itunes gift card - well worth it, hard earned.

After the game ended I went upstairs to watch the BU basketball team take on Hartford. This was the first time that the team played in Case since January 12. I came to the conclusion BU doesn't have any home court, or home court advantage. This is especially true when the attendance was recorded as 714. It seemed a lot more full than that at the Roof, but I guess that's the illusion of Case Gym. I'm sure having a hockey game later helped attendance, with people saying, "let's go see the basketball team, we have time before hockey."

The game was easily the worst I've seen the entire season. Awful shooting by both teams - 27% for BU and 32% for Hartford. Only two double digit scorers for BU, and not a whole lot that would make a casual fan come back.

Other than the final 24 seconds.

Chambers does things his own way. That much I've learned and I do like it. Down one with 24 ticks left on the clock Tyler Morris held the ball until there was about 10 seconds remaining. Ballsy move? You bet. Rather than trying to score quickly and giving themselves a chance to foul and get the ball back again in case of a miss, Chambers picked to go for glory.

He picked the right shooter - the only one who was scoring at all - Jake O'Brien. Tyler penetrated, dished it backwards to JOB, who nailed the three.

Then BU was saved by the officiating crew as Morgan Sabia got charged with a moving screen. Debatable call for sure, but like most calls in the America East that go BU's way, unjustly, I'll take it.

Los Strong converted one of two free throws, putting BU up three with 1.6 to go. Then the unsung hero of the game - the one who won't get any credit from anyone but this blog right here - Valdas Sirutis blocked the inbound, taking an entire second off of the clock. Game over - BU was two for two on the day.

The other thing Chambers did that makes me like his unusual style - the day after the Vermont loss for practice there wasn't any suicides or running. The team went bowling instead. How awesome is that!??!

Word came in that the women's team came back from a first half deficit to defeat Albany, so the very rare and illusive undefeated BU sports day was on the line at the men's hockey game.

And they didn't disappoint! Niether did my favorite BU alumni, Al. At the women's game I got a call from him offering me some club room tickets. I DON'T TURN DOWN FREE FOOD, and I was there with some other Loyal Crewers.

The loyal crew dancing to receiving food

We ate like kings to capacity and to the point where it was a struggle to move. The club room is amazing and unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy the glory of it until this year. One day, if I make enough money, I'm definitely buying season tickets there. It's totally worth the price.

The game was equally fun. A little more crowded than the previous night, but still fun. I guess Agganis felt bad about having BU miss the B.O.G.O. the night before (hold Maine to 2 goals or less - fail), so they basically gave the crowd a free one (if BU gets 20 shots - HA). On top of that BU won again.

Big hits in the game, intense play, and confidence on the ice earned BU 2 points and tied for fourth. BU could, might, maybe have home ice. Who would've thought that based on the 2009 portion of the season!?

On top of that in the final 23 seconds the crowd got to see a Colby Cohen fight and an Eric Gryba goal. I noticed a common celebration that Gryba and Vinny did this weekend:

Make your own judgements, but that's either throwing your diamonds in the sky or the international sign for a va-jay-jay. Either way, it's working.

What a day. I was exhausted by the end of it all, but one really can't complain when he/she saw nothing but victories.

The perfect day:

Men's hockey: 7-4
Women's hockey: 2-1
Women's basketball: 69-65
Men's basketball: 58-55
Men's hockey: 5-2

Until Wednesday - the biggest, bestest, and most amazing matchup of the basketball season.

BINGHAMTON COMES TO BOSTON!!!

This week sucks

2010-02-11T15:37:00.006-05:00

There's a reason I've put off writing about what was the s-storm of Monday and Tuesday. What despicable days to be a BU sports fan.

Back-to-back one goal/point losses. To BC and Vermont of all teams. Ugh.

Luckily the SI swimsuit edition showed up in my mailbox on Wednesday. Six straight pages of Brooklyn Decker and Bar Rafaeli subdued the suicide watch that was placed upon me Tuesday night.

Andy Roddick's life is better than mine

I guess we'll start at the Garden on Monday.

This got off to a good start with a one goal lead after one period. Then all of the sudden the freshman defenseman decided to showcase their skills on the way to three straight BC goals.

For probably a little more than twelve straight hours Max Nicastro was embarrassed over and over and over again as the victim of the number one play on Sportscenter:

No doubt that Kreider deserves so much credit there. Nicastro didn't have a chance. Where are you Brian Strait??!? (He's in Wilkes-Barre)

Sean Escobedo deflected, or seemingly deflected a puck past Milan. After the game Milan said that didn't happen, but if you ask me that's what I saw.

3-1 at the end of two took any life out of the BU crowd. BC got another goal to start the third and I thought it was completely over. If it had gotten to 5-1 I'm sure half of the upper decks on the BU side in the Garden would've cleared out.

Somehow, down three goals, the Terriers fought through what seemed like inevitable defeat. They scored the 4-2 goal with 2:46 left, but got the third goal far too late in the game. Had it come earlier I think there was a chance Colby could've been a big game hero again in overtime.

Alas, no dice. As soon as that final horn blared I booked it right out of the Garden. Never have I watched a team other than BU celebrate a Beanpot championship, and I wasn't going to start after BU lost.

This was the first second Monday in February that I've seen BU lose. That T ride home was fortunately without any SuperFans and most of the discussion between my friends and I centered around the America East basketball tournament in Hartford. None of us wanted to think about how this guy:

Was enjoying a Beanpot Championship.

However, this team seems to be much improved from the 2009 half season version. They showed "desire, determination, and the will to win," which gives me reason to believe that BU could somehow sneak it's way into the tournament. I can dream, can't I?

Then Tuesday came, and let me tell you, I think I would've rather preferred a win against Vermont than the Beanpot.

Geez, where to begin. So much pain came from that game.

It probably started when I showed up at 6 pm and noticed that by 6:45 I could still count on two hands how many spectators were in the arena.

I know BU athletics has been literally doing all they can to get people out to games. UVM is usually a big one, especially at Agganis. The fact that 15 minutes before tip-off there weren't more than 500 people there was a problem.

Fortunately, I was somewhat distracted by the abysmal number of people in attendance by the rantings, ravings, stylings, and insight of the only America Easter writer in the world, Sam Perkins.

For an hour I conversed with Sam about the league, his taste in women (strictly black), how he came to get that taste in women, who will win RoY in the conference, Dennis Wolff's dark past, the league back when it was good, the America East message board, and Sam's future plans to walk onto the basketball team of whatever school he attends grad school at.

I was amused, enthralled, and deep into conversation while I got to watch UVM, and more specifically, Marqus Blakely warm up.

He didn't quite do that, but it was close.

There isn't anyone at this school (with the exception of Whitrock and the H&V guys) that I could carry an intelligent, informed, and interesting conversation with about America East basketball. It might be a stretch to carry on with anyone on the actual team other than Schulze about the conference.

Sam Perkins is one of the few who I can talk about the conference with and ever team in the conference, while giving my opinions, hearing his, and actually learning about the history of what was once a perennial threat in the NCAA tournament.

Then reality kind of struck, the national anthem was sung in front of maybe 600, and the game was five minutes from starting. It's never good with single digits remaining on the clock before the game begins to be able to hear a conversation across the arena. Not just a gym, but an arena.

The opening montage video started to role and as the crowd watched Coach Chambers walked over to me.

"Can we get some more -----ing people here?" He asked me. I hung my head immediately. I wanted to cry. Here is a coach at a new school, brought here to inject life into a program, and just hoping, nay, begging for support from anyone at the school.

I've thought a lot about what to say regarding this issue. After many rough drafts I've decided to hold off judgements of the BU student body attendance until after the season, much like I did last season with Dennis Wolff.

That said, I believe Whitrock said it best today in his Freep article. I'm glad he did, because the way I would've said it would resemble middle fingers to the student body. Here's Whitrock:

Agganis Arena is a facility worthy of a big-time basketball team. The players on the roster are talented and more talent is already in the pipeline. The head coach is passionate, respected by both his players and his peers, and has several players on the team playing the best basketball of their collegiate careers.
But when it comes to getting students to care, the Terriers can’t win. Win games against talented, well-known opponents, and students still don’t show up. Give away merchandise at the door game after game, and students still don’t show up. Switch to an exciting style of play, set a school record for the most made 3-point baskets in a game, and students still don’t show up.

Frustrating? From the perspective of someone who cares about this program and wants to see it succeed, frustrating doesn’t begin to cover it. It’s not just frustrating. It’s pathetic. It’s downright embarrassing.

This was the biggest game of the season for the team and there was less than 1,000 people in attendance. The only other Boston team playing was the Bruins. What were people's excuses this time?

To top off all the pain BU lost in the worst possible way. Up four with one minute to go, it was UVM up one when the clock expired. Corey Lowe dribbled the ball off of his foot and out of bounds. Game over. The BU team showed true emotion on the court during and after the game. Carlos was pissed. Holland was exhausted. Corey was crying. Chambers shook his head in disbelief about everything.

Never before have I felt as bad as I did than after that game. Even now writing about it I'm getting deeply upset. Then I went home, turned on the TV and watched an absolutely packed lower tier of students, dressed completely in white, going ape-s--- at the Michigan State game.

I could've gone to a school like that. A school where kids have pride for the community that they're a part of.

I love Boston University. I do. I love the athletic department. Over the last four years I've gotten more free stuff from the school than anyone else. It's too bad not many others have realized the glory of athletic events, and even more so, the glory of athlete parties.

In closing, I have solutions for the basketball and hockey team to gain attendance. They're not conventional, but racking my brain they're the only things that are absurd enough to make people want to come to a game:

1. Asian basketball player - it seems like there are more Asians at this school than any other race. This isn't accurate, but whenever I go play basketball at FitRec there's at least one court of strictly Asians.

So, why doesn't BU recruit a top tier Asian player. This will appeal to the large Asian, basketball fans at BU. Hell, I've been to a 76er-Rocket NBA game. Asians show up in BUNCHES to see one tall Asian play. Similar results must be inevitable if we get a Yi Jianlian type.

2. For hockey if attendance continues to drop - black hockey player. I've dreamed about it for four years. Getting a black hockey player is like finding that toy in the Cracker Jack boxes. I mean, BU had Mike Greir, arguably the best black player, not named Jarome Iginla, to ever play.

Let's bring in another one to at least create some interesting controversy.

3. Back to basketball - foreign-born player - either European or Puerto Rican - either one will have some pull in their given racial community. Similarly to the Asian basketball player, bringing in something that isn't normal always gives the school some attention.

That's all I got though.

Finally, there was some justice, kind of served today. Or at least a very interesting read. So, if you remember, before the AEC basketball season started the Binghamton Bearcats kicked five kids off the team for various infractions.

Today the investigation into the school and the handlings of the basketball team over the last couple of years was published, and my God, is it juicy.

Download it and give it a look-over when you get a chance. The level of blatant violations would make Al Skinner shudder.

The Beanpot is getting too predictable!

2010-02-02T20:18:00.008-05:00

It’s another BU-BC final. Isn’t that getting boring? Not if you’re a BU or BC fan, but I digress.

I touched on last night’s game a little, but wanted to add more.

First off Colby Cohen is becoming the new Tom Morrow/my favorite player to cheer for. Somehow, he’s a deadly assassin with the puck on his stick. Who saw that coming?? That’s fine by me and even fun to just yell, “shoot it, shoot it, shoot it,” whenever he has it. Just like every Flyer fan I’ve ever encountered at games during a PP.

Anyways, he scored last night, and continues to dominate the year 2010. He’s the teams leading goal scorer. What the hell?

Then there’s Gryba. Found out last week he shaved his own head!! BEAST!!!!!1! The legend and lore of Gryba grows as his muscles do.

If you’re as big a Gryba fan as I am you can show your support with this year’s hockey shirt:

Hit up the Facebook page for the info.

Finally, the student section. It really is a lot of fun to be a BU fan or an NU fan (I’m sure, not necessarily for the hockey) when the two teams play. The spirited fun/yelling between the student sections is awesome, especially when there are literally three guards standing the entire game between the sections.

I saw very few, if any, fights or confrontations between BU and NU students last night. I have no idea who was louder down below, because you literally can’t hear any noise difference in the section. One commenter says that it was NU, and I’m can't say I disagree – BU’s fans have been steadily going down this season and for what I think was the first year ever, BU had to advertise that they had leftover Beanpot tickets. I mean, hell four guys showed up with Busch Lite’s in the BU section and drank!!

So there must have been a shortage of tix if they were there. For NU, winning the Beanpot for the first time in over 20 years would cause mass riots/looting/orgies all up and down Huntington, so of course they’re loud and really up for their game.

To me, and I hope most others, it’s all in good fun and it ends up being both funny and enjoyable. I guess it’s tough for me to hate NU because my school is the one coming off the most successful season in the history of college hockey and are playing for its 30th Beanpot title. For NU nothing has been accomplished since 1988. Not one title! I was literally pooping my pants and peeing myself the last time Northeastern won something, so it’s tough for me to care about a "Sasquatch, Sasquatch, Sasquatch, you suck" chant, or attempts to steal the Dog Pound's literature.

Iona brought it way harder! All they used was alcohol!!1!!

Last week, not at BU

2010-02-02T20:03:00.011-05:00

Last week was a huge week off in home BU athletics. It’s nice when a week like this comes about because it gives me a chance to see athletic events at schools that a. aren’t mine b. I hate c. I can’t get to often.

I did just this last week. I have the fortunate, or unfortunate depending on how you look at it, to get to any Boston College basketball game. Seriously, that team and everything that surrounds it reminds me of the New York Mets. Conte Forum seems like it’s the equivalent to Citi Field, and the players seem to underperform more often than they get the job done.

Of course I can be so harsh on BC cause I don’t go there and I don’t care. They’re basketball team is essentially in the same position as BU – they have to win their conference to get in to the tournament. That’s not to say that BC will be in the NIT or CBI or something like that. I wish I could say the same for, but I can’t.

So when BC is playing in the Collegeinsider.com tournament and BU has been done for two weeks, just remember an eagle is just a big, strong bird that eats fish.

Anyways, I got to Conte Forum last Tuesday for the Eagles game against Clemson. Only because it seems like the Tigers were jetlagged, and without their point guard, BC won. Oh, they tried to pull off their patented second half collapse, but it wasn’t enough this time.

I am always fascinated when I go to unfamiliar basketball games the tradition/taunts/anything the student section does. BC just disappointed me:

And of course they just have to have a yellow and maroon man (front row)?

“Reggie’s Veggies.” I’m all for whoring oneself out for media exposure, but this is just shameful. Hot dog and Jesus doesn’t make sense and that’s on purpose. We like to f--- with people’s heads. Reggie’s veggies refers to Reggie Jackson, who doesn’t know how to wear a headband properly:

And I still don’t know the significance, other than it “veggies” rhymes with “Reggie.” But even then it’s not that cool. One of these d00ds led the “We Are?” “B-C,” which is just a blatant rip-off from, as far as I know, Penn State.

Regardless, these kids probably only go to basketball games. Actually, I know they only go to basketball games in costume, so I first off can’t relate to them, and don’t have any sympathy for them. Go to 50 plus games in that costume then I’ll allow you to possibly Facebook message me.

Another thing I noticed last Tuesday was the signs BC was giving out. With the proper shadowing it looks like it says “Eat Lemson.” That’s funny! Right?

Wednesday night I had an interesting experience. I WENT TO NORTHEASTERN. I should note that all these events I went to were by myself, sans Jesus.

So I’ve made some good relations with people on the AEC message board. One of which, with a guy by the name of NU Hoops Fan, the relationship was good enough to have him invite me to an NU basketball game.

I said sure, thinking I would get to sit back and enjoy a casual CAA game. However, as the date approached I was told that I should wear my hot dog costume and sit in the NU student section. They were expecting me and would greet me with open arms.

If you were me, would you be skeptical?

I was. I didn’t know if NU was trying to pull a fast one on me (haha, NU pulling a fast one) or if they genuinely wanted me to give their team some support.

Now, NU was riding an 11-game winning streak, and was easily the hottest team in their conference. Listen, when BU isn’t playing NU I have nothing against that school. In basketball I have no reason to have anything against them – they’re not even in the same conference. Furthermore, whenever I can make friends with legitimate basketball fans in Boston I try to. On top of all that, I know a lot more reasonable people who I would hang out with from Northeastern than I do from BC.

Okay, all that said, I weighed the options and decided I would allow myself to attend the NU-Drexel game, sport the costume, and sit in enemy territory.

I was told to meet the student leader of the N-Zone, as the student section calls themselves. His name is Darren, and he couldn’t be nicer. Other than the cheap shot (but not really) he took at me on his blog. I feel like he wanted to offend me, but is too nice of a guy to go all the way. I had more fun reading the one comment the post had. And BU-NU the new UNC-Duke? See, NU still thinks that BU's #1 rival is them! Saddening!

Anyways, Darren was real nice toe me. And very open to me standing next to him in the N-Zone. Now, on top the costume I brought with me my “UMass-Roxbury” sign with a slight altercation. I had a sheet to add to it that said, “Rox!” so the full sign would read, “UMass Roxbury Rox!” I thought this was a good way at showing that I’m not a true NU fan, but was there for support. I thought it would get some cheap laughs here and there and it would be wonderful! We’ll get back to that.

When NU changed up Matthews, I guess they changed where the students sit too. Kids were all around the edge of the court, and it really is an awesome set up. I was literally at half court and stepped onto the court multiple times. It creates a more hostile environment and with enough people, looks pretty good. It helps when the team is riding 11 wins.

Anyways, NU came out flat and played that way for basically the entirety of the game, leading to a loss. At halftime, after not really being talked to by anyone the entire first half, I went to the bathroom. Upon returning I was told I had to clear the area I was standing. There weren’t seats where I was, just the entrance way to and from the locker room. I obliged, and moved to the third row of the students where I sat down.

I left my stuff/bag where it was. As I was relaxing during the intermission I saw a student take my UMass Roxbury sign and throw it out. Okay, no big deal. That’s understandable. It was a simple fix too, I just took it out when no one was looking.

I then whipped out my computer to watch BU take on Maine since the game was on channelsurfing.net. As the second half was about to start an NU student from the front row got my attention with a simple, “hey, hot dog.” It was then, “you fucking suck, you’re a f---ing fa—ot. We’re going to kick your ass at the Beanpot Monday.”

All I could and did say was, “hey, come on! I’m here supporting you.” That support kind of stopped after this interaction. It was on to watch the BU game.

I wasn’t actually cheering for NU in the first half. Like I wasn’t doing any chants or cheers with the students. Like, I tried to bring myself to do it, but I legitimately couldn’t. I guess going to BU for four years will do that to a person.

Anyways, game over, NU losses, and I roll out. Done and done, right?

Later that night I sent a message to the guy who gave me the ticket, thanking him and apologizing for not bringing the Huskies more luck. Three days later I was put in my place with his response.

I had offended and caused a huge mess for NU Hoop Fan for bringing my “UMass Roxbury” sign. Who knew that sign would cause so much damage!

It turns out NUHF got me the ticket through coaches/administrators because he’s kind of a big shot. He was the one who hooked up me sitting with the students, so everyone was blaming him for my actions.

I didn’t want that to happen at all. Attack and blame me. I’m deserving and can take it. I’m not saying that NUHF can’t take it, but he doesn’t deserve it at all. He doesn’t control me, he was just trying to be nice, which he was.

Now, I apologized, which I’m good at doing at this point in my life, and have begun taking the necessary steps to give the apology to those who need it (administrators/coaches/Darren).

Unfortunately, nothing like a “hot dog, hot dog, hot dog you suck” chant like I hoped came from it at the Beanpot from the Husky fans, but beggars can’t be choosers.

Fortunately for me NUHF is forgiving enough to move on, as long as I provide him with a full meal on Thursday at Agganis. He’ll be the one (hopefully) with the Dennis Wolff Fan Club sign.

On Saturday I ventured to Chestnut Hill U. for the second time in the week for the BC-FSU game. Now, this is the game I wanted to see – a full on BC collapse. BU was ahead most of the game, but Al Skinner’s coaching combined with Reggie Jackson’s ability to turn the ball over at the most opportune times resulted in an FSU victory to a stunned and silent Conte Forum. I’m going on Saturday for Duke and expect similar results. Only this time Conte will be ass-packed – one of the two games this season that that will happen. The other being the other big-name ACC team in the conference (UNC).

Before I forget, FSU was GIGANTIC. I'd bet any amount of money that collectively, FSU has the biggest junk in teh NCAA. That's a fact.

One thing that did interest me on Saturday was the BC bathrooms. I think I'm like 10/10 in all my visits to Conte, no matter what time of day it is, in finding used/empty nips or other alcohol containers. This time it was something new:

Pocket shots. What on earth have I been missing out on in the last year and three months?

So that was last week. I did see part of the BU women’s game, but had to join the hot dog family in Newton. The women won, but didn’t do it in a fashion I’m so used to – home blowouts.

Tomorrow at 7 pm they’ll have another shot at home against Binghamton – they’re third to last game of the season ☹. Then on Thursday BU gives out camo-shirts for the game vs. UNH in Agganis.

I’m sure people will be doing the same thing they did for the jerseys – show up, take the shirt, then leave. If you ask why they do that they’ll say, “hey, what’s basketball.” I’m calling communism on that!

NU fans remain NU fans following Beanpot loss

2010-02-02T10:14:00.005-05:00

In all four years I've gone to the Beanpot I've seen BU defeat NU. I was so not worried when NU tied the game last night, because I knew there was no way that BU would lose a game to NU, especially in front of more than 10,000 people. I know BU steps up for the big games (now 8-0-1 in crowds of 10,000 plus).

The last time Northeastern beat BU in the Beanpot? 1988. The last time the Huskies won the tournament.

So, no, I wasn't concerned at all when the score became tied in the third. I was more worried about having to stay for overtime.

Alas, BU won and the win feels great. The Beanpot really means nothing, but it reminds everyone that BU can show up for Monday games in February on a yearly basis.

NU is like the a step-brother that your dad beats. You want to care for them, but then you remember that they're your stepbrother so you have no real reason to defend them. Thus, you end up beating them with your father as an act of father-son bonding.

Watching Northeastern try and fail year after year is terribly rewarding. No matter how bad the weather is in Boston in February I at least have that to look forward to.

Hey, there's always next year. That sounds a lot like the BU basketball moto during Dennis Wolff's tenure!

A break. They can't catch one

2010-01-28T09:24:00.002-05:00

Checking the game notes from last night's last second loss to Maine:

"Tunde Agboola sustained a shoulder injury in the second half and will be evaluated Thursday."

That's our 9th man right there!

Tyler's cast is off, but his hand still has weakness. Meanwhile, our 7th man, Brendan Sullivan, may be back for Saturday's game at Stony Brook.

/crosses fingers.

Do you want some coffee? Tylenol? The sweet, smooth voice of John Condakes?

2010-01-25T22:50:00.007-05:00

The women's team beat Vermont - their biggest win of the season without a doubt. UVM was ranked heading into the game, and today we learned that BU has undone that.

Then BU either went out drinking too hard the remaining days of the week, or just were EXTREMELY hungover, because I witnessed back-to-back losses, live, for the first time since I've followed the team.

I know they're better than that. I know they're the third best team in the conference and I know they'll finish in third place at the end of the regular season.

But they need to pick it up. The rebounding needs to be better and the scoring needs to be more consistent. The women will get a chance up in Durham. The road has been tough for the BU women (not last season). If it proves to be too tough Thursday, they have Maine at home on Saturday.

I really hope these back-to-back losses don't have anything to do with the Loyal Crew's gift from Coach Kelly Greenberg - 6th man sweatshirts.

While they're perfect, feel so warm, and are bad-ass to the point that we look like athletes (not really), we can't wear them at games - they're just tainted with bad luck so far (0-2)!

Meanwhile, in men's basketball:

You better believe BU's next game is a marquee matchup. Maine is in first place in the conference. I did not think I would still be in college to say that, at any point in conference play.

However, if BU wins on Wednesday night they'll have the best win percentage in conference - first place. Of course, they have a game at hand on all of the other teams in the conference (thanks sh***y America East scheduling).

Maine. Maine? I couldn't even predict if BU can win that game. I mean, they should I think. Even on the road. But Maine has proven to be stiff competition, and riding five straight wins after their conference home opener against Vermont. This one won't be easy.

A win is a huge confidence boost and reassuring knowing that Tyler Morris is likely to be back for at least the conference tournament.

I thought once Tyler went down BU would just become the three-headed monster (Holland, Lowe, O'Brien). Instead it's a even more ferocious, but more delightful four-headed monster.

Los Strong has stepped up (as the league's best three-pointer shooter!) and showed he can put up a pretty good all-around stat line. He's getting rebounds, assists, minutes, and of course, lots of good three point shooting. On the court, Carlos has always been one of my favorite players to watch. I'm happy he's showing his abilities in his final chance at some hardware.

One thing about this Chambers coached BU team - they'll fight hard for 40 minutes. They'll dive for five times as many steals and balls on the floor than any Dennis Wolff coached team I personally saw.

At least I got a cookie

2010-01-25T22:34:00.003-05:00

Saturday evening started out with such promise.

First my best alumni friend presented me with literally hundreds of Cane's BOGO cards that I'm assuming were left over from the 5th anniversary of Agganis.

Then my favorite person who dresses up as a hot dog, other than myself, found me. Colin was back and in costume. This game he had the red head band AND American flag. Colin ventured to the intimidating confines of 118 and was searching for me. I was sitting more towards the center than usual, so I had to kind of seek him out and find him.

Once we met I gave him a high-five. He gave me a cookie. And what a cookie!

Colin and his mother just keep on one-upping themselves. Now I have to do something for them next game. But what will it be?

As you can see, the cookie is broken already. During the first intermission Coop from the Loyal Crew crushed it with his gigantic head while he was trying to take a nap. He was disciplined by Colin later.

And then hockey happened. I would've been much happier watching my apprentice in action all game. Colin was imitating all I was doing - my dance moves, my head band removal, anything I did. I had to try my best to keep it PC (that's tough for me), but I think it was a success.

What wasn't a success was the product on the ice. Head Coach Jack Parker already publicly ripped the team a new butthole in his postgame press conference. I can't imagine what practice might have been like today.

I'm no hockey expert, and I don't pretend to be one. I know what the penalties are, I can tell who has skill (Nick Bonino), and I can tell who is skating hard. I like to think that I'm personally gifted (BUIM men's floor hockey champ), but I know for a fact that there were two different teams on display for BU this weekend.

There was that team that showed up, as they had, for the big games in big venues like on Friday night. Then there was the team that plays at Agganis most nights and just doesn't compete at the same level.

I'm not going to pretend like I know the answer to this question. I guess, if you're going to be an optimist, it's a good thing, because the Beanpot is played on a big stage. The quarterfinals of Hockey East will most likely not be in Agganis, and then from there on out it's all grand stages.

However, it seems so much harder this year than in years past to actually get pumped up for anything that this hockey team does in Agganis. There is an absence of life reminiscent to that of a Dennis Wolf basketball production.

I don't know what can happen or what will happen, but something has to change. I'm hoping there is some adjustment for Friday night against UMass. Let's hope!

My last Conte experience EVAR

2010-01-22T13:04:00.002-05:00

Tonight marks my last visit to Conte for a BU-BC hockey game as a student.

I've seen some stuff go down there - fog, overtime wins, ties, near fights, fights, stolen dorm doors, a temporary banning from campus. Yep, there's been no shortage of drama in Newton.

However, I hope tonight is drama free. Knowing my luck I bet this game will end in a tie, and that will be my lasting memory of this rivalry at BC. I'd love it if BU could step up, win this big game, that starts off a huge hockey weekend, head over to my brother's dorm, ruin his existence in NCAA Basketball 2010 on the PS3, using a fully healthy BU team (with Matt Killen still on them) over BC, and then head back to the city.

That's what I want to happen, but I'm not sure if it can. When BU's not playing on a grandiose stage who knows whether they'll bring their "A" game? That's certainly the situation for tonight.

That Alaska-Fairbanks bear is at it again

2010-01-19T22:27:00.003-05:00

SO MUCH AWESOMENESS!!!!!!1!

Alaska Nanooks 2010 Hockey Intro from Szymon Weglarski on Vimeo.

My Apprentice

2010-01-19T22:00:00.003-05:00

I've found him. He came to me. I didn't even have to seek him out. It was truly meant to be. Ladies and gentlemen, meet your newest hot dog, Colin:

Before the start of the Merrimack hockey game this past Saturday I was doing my usual pregame chicken finger boat routine, taking in the scenes before I had to put the costume on. Suddenly I start hearing girls go, "ooooohhh," and "ahhhhhh." There was something very cute getting closer to me.

I looked over to the aisle to see a woman and her five-ish year old son, who was wearing his very own hot dog costume (made for children.) I knew immediately it was time for me to throw my costume on: picture time. The only down-part was that I couldn't find my headband!

I knew all eyes were on my new hot dog friend and me. This woman who brought her son over, Kate, didn't just come with hopes of getting a picture. She gave both Jesus and I a gift box with a hot dog and a Jesus action figure. Anyone who brings gifts is good enough for me!

Picture taking ensued. Oooo-ing and ahhh-ing continued and I really felt good. Kate told me that she offered her son his choice of jersey - Gilroy, Wilson, Lawerence for God sake, but he instead, wanted a hot dog costume. After the picture Kate and Colin thanked me, I thanked them, and they departed to a round of applause from the student section.

I couldn't pick out Colin during the game, until late in the second period. I found him by the glass on the camera side. I was hoping he would move in time for the dance contest because I knew if he got one he would win.

Thankfully, Colin wound up on the other side of the arena - opposite the cameras and in perfect place to be on camera. Just as I guessed, he got on, and he won. The crowd chanted "little-hot-dog," as he jumped up and down in celebration. Alumni Al called me to congratulate me. I finally felt the feelings of what it's like to have a child who has some success.

I can't wait until Colin gets into BU. It's a four year commitment to wear that costume, but Colin's got the right idea. It's the outfit that keeps on giving.

It was a pleasure meeting him and Kate, and I'm so happy they had such a wonderful evening in Agganis Arena.

Fenway, oh Fenway!

2010-01-19T21:55:00.002-05:00

How wonderful Mike Lynch, Dean Elmore, and Jesus are for putting together a ground-breaking, moving, and historic event. Really, will this type of event ever have a chance of happening again? The answer is probably not. Not anytime soon, and I don't think in my lifetime (since the world ends in 2012).

But the event - unreal. My evening started at Tequila Rain, or as I like to call it, Tequila PAIN, cause it brings it. Tequila PAIN was the hot spot for BU faithful, students and alumni for pregame and game festivities. Each BU person received a drink voucher and guarantee for free food, all for the low-low price of $10.

I had no gripes about the event other than two things. I saw tons of people I've missed dearly (two, really). That was good. The bad came when first trying to get a drink only to be met at the bar with far too many people trying to get a drink from just TWO bartenders.

The part that PAIN really dropped the ball on was food. PAIN wasn't prepared. They brought out single, large plates of finger-food one at a time. It's not like it was out all night - the PAIN workers would bring them out at random times, to a line of probably 30+ people, just waiting for any morsel of food. Naturally, there was a mad scramble to get but one chicken finger. HORRIBLE. Somehow, I was fortunate enough to feed myself.

I wouldn't have completely minded if I didn't eat. The extra alcohol jacket really could've come in handy, because upon leaving PAIN, I realized how cold it really was. FRIGID.

As I walked into Fenway, flurries were falling, which made the entire experience even better. I walked around the park to Gate D and was part of the massive log-jam. Pretty much everyone had the same idea - drink until the last possible second to still make it into the game. It took probably three times as long to walk from Gate D, 30 feet to the proper section than it did to walk from PAIN to Gate D.

Anyways, once entering the open field area and seeing the decorations, the snow, the rink, I was blown away. Trying to take it all in while walking to the proper section was difficult. I found a spot where Jesus' ticketed seat was (we didn't buy them together, thus we weren't ticketed close to each other) difficult - wearing my liquor coat while walking, drooling, and watching everything was harder for me than first semester Spanish. AND I GOT A C+ IN SPANISH I.

Most of the BU students were above the Red Sox dugout. That's where the band was, so that's really all that mattered. I guess we timed it perfectly, because right as we got to the $15 seats (that cost like hundreds for Sox) the teams were walking to the ice and the American flag was being walked out.

Perfect time for me to stand on a seat:

After the anthem and watching the game for about five minutes Jesus and I decided that there's no way we could actually watch the game from the angle we had. We had a completely obstructed view. Fortunately, Jesus' mother had seats in the grandstand above us, so we got to join her and actually watch a goal get put in the back of the net.

We were kicked out and became partial refugees, going from friend to friend on the first baseline. At the end of the period we did some more walking around and found our lady friends who all happen to be WAGS of some of the hockey players. They were more than willing to accommodate our viewing problem and let us stand in their aisle with them in the first base grandstands.

For the remainder of the game we actually got to watch the contest. We saw the puck, hits, plays, everything without missing a beat. The snow stopped flurrying, but the temperatures stayed just as cold as it had been.

Fenway was absolutely packed, but by the third period most of the outfield grandstands lower rows had emptied due to the ridiculous sight lines.

Dear God

Regardless, BU entered the third period with the 3-1 lead. Myself, along with I believe, everyone in attendance knew that BU was going to let the lead slip away. Sure enough, that's what happened. It was tight-asshole for the entirety of the period, but extra hard during the final five minutes as the play was basically in the BU zone the entire time.

BU somehow held on, and secured what definitely was a huge win momentum-wise.

Now, onto the jerseys. At first I liked the BC jerseys a lot more, because of the coloring. I thought BU's were just the normal road jerseys, without filled in lettering. Oh boy, was I wrong.

As the game went on I started to realize what the BU jerseys were all about. AMAZING. Based off the Red Sox jerseys, and designed by Jack Parker, these jerseys are one hot commodity.

If anyone wants to donate to me I will pay you in old gameday tickets. I don't think anyone but the players will ever own one since Parker did say that in his postgame press conference.

It doesn't matter. The memory of the entire experience is way more valuable. Win or lose the whole event was going to inevitably be incredible. It certainly was, and I hope that one day, somehow, someway, BU and BC can do it again.

I'm the luckiest boy in the world

2010-01-19T21:53:00.003-05:00

Dean Elmore was kind enough and/or crazy enough to have me into his home for dinner one night.

I like to think of myself as the luckiest boy in the world.

As Dean Elmore was talking the entire night I couldn't stop staring at his hand. There was something HUGE on his finger. There was a hole in me that instantly developed. I needed this rock of a ring on my finger in order for me to continue on with life.

Sure enough, because he's Dean Elmore, he delivered.

No one's better than Dean Elmore. Really, he should just run for president. Elmore/Battaglino 2012!

Finally Coach Jack Parker stopped me at tonight's men's basketball game, trying to see what type of reaction I would give upon him saying, "no Jesus!" It's clear that I'm not longer a stable person without Jesus. I wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Heckling isn't as fun. Games lose some sort of meaning. I don't have a partner in crime. He was my Yang to his Ying. My peanut butter to his jelly. My finger to his nose. We were a duo and now...we're not. I plan on giving a "goodbye, Jesus" post at some point. I'm waiting for others to write in, but really, I need to let my emotions settle.

All said, none of the teams at BU have ever given up in my four years here, and I'm certainly going hard till the end. See you at any given game.

Easily the best game of the season

2010-01-19T21:35:00.007-05:00

How could it not be?

BU blows out Albany in Agganis. In the process of that the Terriers knocked down 16, count 'em, 16 three-point field goals. My legs are tired from jumping up and down so much.

Every single player pretty much played some of their best basketball. Jeff Pelage finished with nine rebounds, and his hands looked softer than they ever have.

Photo of Jeff's hands after the game

Carlos Strong was unconscious from beyond the arc, finishing with 18 points, all three-pointers, all on just eight attempts. He was clearly feeling it the entire game.

I would look down while the Terriers were on defense, and before I looked up, Corey would have already stolen the ball. Then chances are him, John, or Corey would come back down and drill a three. Even Sully got into the action before he dislocated his shoulder!

And the three-pointers helped me thoroughly enjoy this game. If only BU could play Albany every game. To top it all off BU hit at least eight free throws to render the Raising Cane's BOGO challenge complete! There was a great spirit, a great energy in Agganis tonight.

Sure, plenty of people showed up to the game simply to get the free jersey give-a-way, and then left immediately. However, the team really treated those who stayed and showed what they're capable of. There were dunks. There were three-pointers. There was hard defense. It was Chambers style basketball and the entire building was getting into it.

Let's just hope there's no letdown as BU goes for three straight on the road. The toughest trip comes while going from UMBC to Maine. BU needs to keep their legs. Before we know it Tyler Morris will be back running point.

Revenge has never tasted so good

2010-01-18T23:16:00.006-05:00

Wow, talk about some sweet, sweet revenge. UVM, reigning conference champions and newly Nationally ranked 24th in the nation, coming into BU, probably not really thinking about the last time these teams met.

The last time they met the junior duo of May Kostopousomeorother and Courtney Pilalonglastname ended the college careers of one of the best BU team of the decade. This year it was different. Four players from BU remained and played in this game, but it was the two new ones that really made the difference.

Chantell Alford - the new dominant force on the Terriers. She's a mixture of Amarachi Umez-Eronini, a smaller Jesyka Berks-Wiley, and Darrelle Revis. On defense, you on Alford's Island. She picks of more balls than the Dallas Cowboys secondary.

Chantell, with the help of the other fresh face to the Catamounts, Kaitlynn Moran, or Mo, outplayed the likes of the UVM Greek goddesses, if you want to call them that.

I guess BU let the Catawomen to win the first half of the first half. At the 10 minute mark it was 28-12. After that BU just spanked the **** out of Vermont. By halftime BU was winning, 39-37, and the momentum was fully on our side.

The dance team performed a new routine, featuring Bad Romance, which really got the crowd going. Somehow, the basketball team walked in right in time for their performance.

Then the team came back out and didn't lose at any point in the rest of the game. UVM got it tied 49-49, but there was always that feeling that BU had this game and had it in control.

A large part of that was the Greeks in big foul trouble. Kostopolous fouled out with five to go, UVM down six. At that point it was all BU's.

BU played outstanding and continues to own at home. Kelly Greenberg continues to show me wins and that's what makes her one of, if not my most favorite coach at this school. No doubt she bought everyone a drink at 973 last night. If only it was a Saturday night!

Quite a way to make a statement in the America East. There's no relief for the ladies as the other conference powerhouse, Harford, comes to BU on Thursday night.

Anything is possible (in this conference)

2010-01-14T20:07:00.007-05:00

This is easily the weakest the America East basketball conference has been in a while. Meaning that this really was the perfect year for BU to experience more adversity than usual. Scott Brittain is most likely out for the year. BJ Bailey is a Mountain Hawk (Leigh) and Tyler Morris has a broken hand. However, you have to love Tyler's un-phased attitude. He has a better seat on the bench than most of the assistants do (right next to Chambers) and he's up and active the entire game. Furthermore, look how he broke the news on Facebook:

Truly respectable. 366 days - that just sucks.

Injuries suck, but for every single team to ever play a sport, they're part of the game. This team can do just fine in this conference when it gets historic performances from it's able players as they have in consecutive games.

First, against Hartford, Corey and John both put up 30+ points - the first time a duo has done that in Terrier basketball history. Then the next game against UMBC three, count 'em, three Terriers scored at least 20 points. You shouldn't even need to guess who they were (Corey, John, and Jake). Granted, this all was against the worst two teams in the conference, but really, any team could theoretically run-off three straight wins and all of the sudden be in the NCAA tournament.

Then tonight, for the first time in years, BU won in Binghamton in a single-digit game. Really, BU-BU play double-digit games in Binghamton, going one way or the other. This really hasn't happened since 2003. Let's get used to realizing that that was a long time ago! Beyond that the Terriers are undefeated on the road in conference play.

I like to think of myself as the self-proclaimed biggest America East basketball fan at this school. For whatever reason, this year more than any other, I've become completely obsessed with this conference. I don't know if it's because of the mediocrity, or because I've seen so many of the team's players for more than one season, but I can't get a big enough fix of stats, box scores, schedules, and general hypothesis about the America East. Through my hours of inspection I've decided there isn't a school that can be considered a "true" favorite at this point.

Sure, there are three teams, really at the top of the conference - BU, Stony Brook, and Vermont. Then there's UNH and Maine. Then the middle of the pack: Binghamton (somehow!) and the rest: Hartford, UMBC, and Albany. But really, there's no supreme team. Any team could really pull off a victory against any other, and that's why I think this conference is one of the most entertaining in the nation. It may collectively suck, but it's incredibly fun to watch.

Basically, anything is possible. Even BU, who are playing a walk-on who started the year not on the team 15 minutes a game, could be playing a number one or two seed in the first round of the NCAA tournament. I believe, still. But then again, I've been believing every single year. That makes me feel like Jar-Jar Binks.

Screw you too, China

2010-01-13T19:44:00.003-05:00

At the turn of the New Year I said to myself and you that I wasn't going to slip and forget to post all up on here. Yes, Jesus is gone and I'm in Boston on my lonesome, but that doesn't excuse my lack of post in what was such a busy week in BU athletics

That being said, it took Mama Hot Dog a phone call to tell me to update my GD blog. DONE!

There's a wave of post I'm in the process of pumping out, but this post is to go over something very important.

I can't believe I didn't talk about this earlier - our good friend Al, the alumnus we've grown to know and love, does a lot of business in China. He told me upon returning from a trip, that our site, the very own Hot Dog and Jesus blog is blocked in China. A whole country of billions blocks us! That's so many site hits we're missing out on. I mean, think about all those Chinese men and women who are googling hot dog plus Jesus. Oh wait, no more Chinese Google...whatever, it's there loss! Massive success on our end!

): Tyler Morris :(

2010-01-05T22:17:00.005-05:00

Broken hand.

That's word on the street.

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See: Comment.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!11!1!1!!!!

UPDATE: It's the shooting hand and he'll be out at least one month.

Back on that Grind

2010-01-05T17:41:00.006-05:00

First off, everyone always said 0-6 or 0-9 when referring to the year, you know? So is it 0-10 now or just straight 10, because I feel kind of odd saying just 10. Whatever, that has nothing to do with anything, what I want to talk about is Terrier sports, because it's been too long.

BU men's basketball started conference play in a disappointing fashion. One reader/writer? on the America East message board put it, in my logic, perfectly:

One injury and this season becomes disastrous. With BJ gone things change, and the bench isn't one that can be relied upon. However, UMBC somehow managed to get to the conference final last season with basically 2.5 players.

It's a long season and I'm sure that soon enough this past game will be in the very back of our and the team's memories. The men travel to UNH and then to Hartford. UNH will be a test, but in my opinion BU matches up much better. Hartford, somehow has fallen to the bottom of the conference, with optimism among their faithful dwindling. A 6+ week injury to their starting point guard, Andre Torres and the transfer of their center (and my fifth round AEC fantasy pick) Genesis Maciel doesn't help their season.

People are starting to question Chambers for the rough? start and the one transfer. It's unfair to blame it on him, but if you do, consider this:

I rest my case.

Finally, the attendance on the game on the second was 547. The game on the 22nd of December, as Jesus said, just had him, but BU lists it as 397. At Dayton the attendance was 13,435. Can BU even get to that number in their home games this season? If they want to, we'll need more fans like this Georgia superfan:

Now on to hockey. Prior to the last game I'd say this "Boston University Text from Last Night" said it well:

But they won, and convincingly, but again, I was reminded of the 2007-08 season. BU had a bad first half then started out the year undefeated. For me the feelings the same - there's plenty of potential, I just don't know if BU can capitalize. They need to win a lot of games, by a lot of goals for even slight consideration for a postseason.

The women's basketball team put up a hell of an effort in Philadelphia over break. I got to see them take down South Carolina, then clearly not have quite enough energy to finish off the host St. Joseph's Hawks. BU is keeping it very close in most of their games, and as conference play starts (tonight) the ladies should feel confident. Unless they play UVM or Hartford - both are on a different level than any America East team has been in basketball for men or women in a while (except UVM last night, who put together a forgettable effort against the fourteenth ranked Nebraska Huskers). Either team has a decent shot at making the tournament as an at-large bid, and if you're going to see any two women's teams against BU it's those two.

But seriously, Lady Terriers, you can be anything you want - even a winner against UVM and Hartford. I've seen it before. YOU CAN BE ANYTHING YOU WANT.

Truthfully, I'm just sitting on the Goterriers.com website, constantly refreshing, hoping for the women's lacrosse schedule. I neyd.

Celebrities in Case Gym!!!

2009-12-27T23:27:00.003-05:00

He changed his name. How could he do that to his loyal fan base? BU battled Mount St. Mary's last Tuesday, but I was in awe. Actor Robin Harris from house party took form in MSM's Shawn Atupem.

In 1990:

and now:

Clearly the fan favorite for the MSM fan section at the roof. But then again, if a movie star played for my team....I'd be all over that like tar and feathers on an 18th century Mormon. But that's just me.

I digress. BU looks strong before a tough @ Dayton matchup. The only thing stronger (and by stronger I mean that kind of 'roids strength where your heart just gives out after years of falsified power) -- BU's attendance. I love being reminded of hot summer nights at Landshark Stadium, where it's just me, the Florida Marlins, and opponent. Maybe a Hartford Whalers game in its prime, selling 30% capacity.

Coach Chambers acknowledged me in mid-game as the only student in the arena. After the game, the team came over to thank their fans. I mean...fan. It was possibly the only time that a team has thanked the student section and actually said "Thanks for coming, [insert name]."

I got the VIP treatment. And, Jesus, was it good.

Old vs. New Rhett: The ultimate showdown

2009-12-24T15:09:00.005-05:00

I took a history course that covered American history between 1945-1968. In that time some stuff went down at BU, and so in the course there were sections of primary source documents from BU publications in that time. The biggest, best, and most important thing I learnd in the entire course is that at one point BU had it's own bowling alley in the GSU:

HOW AWESOME IS THAT?

Anyways, in an unrelated FB finding I stumbled upon these EPIC old school BU photos:

This picture led me to question Rhett. When was he on his game? 1970s:

1990s:

or this past decade:

YOU DECIDE:

Which version of Rhett is the best?
1970s
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Goodbye BJ, we barely knew you

2009-12-23T18:55:00.003-05:00

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So BJ Bailey wasn't at the Mount St. Mary's game yesterday, and according to Doug Brown, the play-by-play commentator for BU basketball broadcasts, BJ is "homesick" and leaving the team.

It's unfortunate that BJ is going, but I don't think it would be fair to criticize him or Coach Chambers for his decision.

Who do we criticize then? Obviously Dennis Wolff, that bastard!

Just kidding, it wouldn't be fair to criticize him either, so let's not do that. He's taken enough shrapnel to the face. BJ was a Wolff recruit, and that makes his number of recruits to leave the team climb higher and higher. I don't doubt that many of the cases weren't Wolff's fault, while some of them were, but one has to question whether these recruits were given everything they were told by Wolff on recruiting visits.

Regardless, it doesn't much matter. Chambers recruits start next year so we'll see if Boston University is just cursed for holding on to players. I sure hope not!

There's no doubt that BJ's absence during conference play will cut down the bench that was already very slim. Will this matter? As long as the starters are contributing as much as they did last game (77 of 86 points) this won't crush the Terriers. How likely is that during the season though? TIME WILL TELL.

Hold Up! Deez Playing Cards?

2009-12-17T22:42:00.005-05:00

Playing cards. Badass when I was like 10. At 22, I don't care as much, since nowadays, trading cards have no monetary value. Especially college hockey ones. That's not to say that I don't love them. I think the BU hockey team playing cards they gave away before the RPI loss were pretty awesome. However, it's hard not to notice some things, because well, some of these things are impossiblities. Ah, the power of photoshop:

Ryan Ruikka - never played a game - wearing Sean Sullivan's jersey.

Look for the "SC" patch - it's a dead give away for last years jersey. Especailly interesting when a fershman could not only get one of these, but play. Like Max Nicastro in this authentic Brian Strait jersey. Lucky guy.

Ben Rosen in a Steve Smolinsky.

And my personal favorite, your captain, Ryan Santana!

I think Chaisson is legit though:

I hear in some specialty packs this one was included. BADASS:

Band > Hockey Team.

Goodbye Jesus: Alumnus Al

2009-12-17T22:11:00.003-05:00

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Goodbye Jesus is a ongoing farewell to the one and only Boston University Jesus. If you would like to contribute some kind words about the J-man you can email us and be a special guest blogger!

Our first guest blogger is Jesus' favorite BU alum, our good friend, Al. I was lucky to meet Al at a pre-Beanpot rally last season. Jesus wasn't of drinking age and couldn't get in, so I had to deal with the free food, drink, and people who wanted to meet me. I'm real lucky Al recognized me out of costume, because we immediately got to talking and formed a friendship. Al is well, well connected in the Friends of BU Hockey community and he shares his kind thoughts about Jesus. I've taken our real names out (even though those are probably very easy to find). His piece is titled "Why is it so difficult to say goodbye to Jesus?"

The good news is that [Jesus] will be graduating BU this December. Even better news is that he has been offered a real job. But, the downside is that the job is not in the Boston area, and even more on the sad news side is: [Jesus] is Jesus.

That would be Jesus of Hot Dog and Jesus.

So, come the start of 2010, Hot Dog will be without his wing man. Most Boston University fans are totally unaware that Jesus is ascending from our ranks and will now be sitting at the right hand of some corporate person. And what is BU doing about this noting this significant event? Well, apparently nothing much.

I spoke to Dean of Students Ken Elmore the other day about this obvious oversight. He was quite sympathetic and said he would talk to Director of Athletics Mike Lynch. But, he notes, the whole “Jesus” thing makes some people a bit uncomfortable. Still, can’t a little something be done during the January 2 hockey game? We don’t need anything fancy like a last supper, a party that begins on Friday ends on Sunday (that is best left to playoffs which occur during Easter), or a procession with duck boats down Commonwealth Avenue. A simple THANK YOU JESUS on the Jumbotron with a highlight or two from their career would suffice nicely.

For those of you who think this unwarranted, may I remind you it was rumored that it was our own Jesus who at Boston College Conte Forum made the temperature rise, ice part, and fog appear. Some people claim it was Stevie Moses from New Hampshire who caused this miracle. But until UNH coach Dick Umile recruits some guy named Berger (thus, the team of Moses and Berger), I am sticking with BU’s sausage and saint.

Come on. These two guys did as much as anybody else to promote BU athletics. They make every effort to get fans to all BU sporting events. Every male and female athlete owe them a debt of gratitude. Taken from the fan perspective, Hot Dog and Jesus are THE legend current students will always remember as alumni. For alumni, HD&J’s school spirit reminds us of other great student fans like Tony Biscardi (give me a T) and Brian Zive (Sasquatch who yet still lives on). We come to the games and these folks add color. It’s great. And it encourages us to donate more (since money talks, maybe Elmore and Lynch will get this hint).

The BU big whigs need to get over their hang up. This isn’t like the M*A*S*H finale when Hawkeye could not get himself psychologically to say goodbye to BJ Honeycutt. BU fans want to say so long, good luck, and thank you to Jesus. Not the real Jesus, our special Jesus.

P.S. – If Boston College could have a team chaplain, goalie chaplain, defense chaplain, offense chaplain, and special teams chaplain, BU can have at least one Jesus.

If BU officially doesn’t say goodbye Jesus, I encourage every fan to make the effort to do so individually at the January 2, 4:00 pm hockey game.

Postscript – In an earlier blog, Hot Dog mentioned that his younger brother will be attending Boston College rather than BU. During the NCAA Championship tournament in Washington, I had the pleasure of having the Hot Dog family (mom, dad, and baby brother) join us during the first night games. True, I did call the younger sibling “cocktail weenie” the entire time. And, it was rumored that this was one of the deciding factors in the lad selecting the inferior of the two Boston schools of higher learning. But face it, it was four hours with me or four years with thousands calling him what I think would be an appropriate nickname. You can thank me when he graduates.

There you have it. Again, mail us what you want to say about Jesus. After Alumni Al's piece, you've got big shoes to fill.

The beginning of the end

2009-12-16T12:08:00.005-05:00

Finals period is NOW. I have a final in less than 3 hours (I really don't care for it), but there's a more important issue at hand. Jesus is leaving! He's graduating early.

That being said, we're going to start a string of guest columnists, who want to say anything about Jesus, anything at all. A memory, a moment, a shared kiss, whatever you want - I want to hear about it and I want the world to know how you feel about the J-man.

Our first one will come later, but if you have anything, please send it to thehotdogandjesus@gmail.com.

This past weekend was equal to kissing one's sister

2009-12-08T18:20:00.003-05:00

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1-1-1. In the worst type of way. I'm talking all men's sports right now, and it was difficult to get through.

It started out on Friday night, in what was a very winnable game against UVM. You should know what happened. BU fell behind, got back in it, and then failed to bury a couple open chances to get two points rather than one.

Then the following night after playing for two periods, the hockey team went to 973 Com. Ave a little too early and let BC handle the third period and two points. BU ended up with a single point in Hockey East play in what was without a doubt the biggest weekend of their young season.

At least the next afternoon BU men's basketball got their first win of the season in Agganis. BU did blow a 16-point lead, but managed to win by 10 against Bucknell. Corey Lowe was still battling injury, but went 22 minutes. The box score might tell you JOB played the entire game, but I remember seconds when he was seated on the bench.

No matter, the team won a game they were expected to win and can look foward to attempting to do the same thing on Saturday at Marist.

In a way, BU was 3-0 on Friday/Saturday/Sunday in something. In fact, they have a perfect record on the season in this particular feat. I'm talking BOGO's.

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Buy One, Get One free promotions at Raising Cane's. For those of you who don't know what on earth I'm talking about, allow me to fill you in - Raising Cane's is the newest fast food joint on BU's campus that is sure to stay in busy for a good long time. They may only have four things on their menu, but that place is not going anywhere. RC is right where the old McDonals used to be. Cane's has some things working for them - right now it's still new, it's affordable, it's not a typical fast food place, in that you don't see many of them around the country, and finally, the MATCH school is right down the street.

Anyways, BU is undefeated in meeting the Buy One, Get One free challenges that Raising Cane's has for every Agganis game. This leads to massive "We want chicken," "We got chicken," and "Raising Cane's" chants. And don't forget about Pat Hazel going as crazy as the student section did when BU got 60 points and secured another Buy One, Get One free eating experience!

For me, what's happening is that at every hockey game the best part of the game is seeing this dude

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and his dog (who I really think must be stoned based on the way and length of his blinking)

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come on the jumbotron and tell me what BU has to do to get me some free chicken.

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Don't fail me now, BU. GIVE ME CHICKEN OR GIVE ME DEATH. I'd settle for the Texas Toast too.

BC beats us, then beats themselves

2009-12-08T17:47:00.002-05:00

So BC did take it to the BU men's hockey team on Saturday night in Agganis Arena, in what was the last Green Line rivalry game I will experience as a student at BU. Depressing. However, once I got home from the game I watched a couple BC related Youtube videos and immediately felt a lot better about my life:

I don't believe any of this was filmed/pictures taken at BC. THERE'S NO WAY THERE ARE THAT MANY ASIANS IN CHESTNUT HILL.

That 1986 BC team went on to lose to BU in the Beanpot finals, 4-1.

Really, why should I expect anything better? All these videos put a smile on my face until I looked at the hockey team's record again!!

They're at the mercy of YOU!!!

2009-12-01T23:14:00.005-05:00

So maybe think about helping them out, because they're grade directly corrolates with the attendance at Sunday's basketball game. Ain't that crazy???

Jo O’Connor’s CM 441 Media Relations class must get as many people to this game as possible. They're not only shaking in their high tops, but busting their collective asses to promote this thing.

For me, it's another game, for many, it's a make-or-break grade to determine their college careers! Whewww!

So, by obligation, I'm doing my part to help them out, and relaying the info, from the Facebook event:

The first 300 fans will receive free stainless steel water bottles, and we will also be giving away official BU basketball jerseys, rally towels, gift cards, an iPod and more!

**SENIORS**: There will be a special Senior Tailgate before the game! Tons of free food and giveaways from 12-1:45 at 973 Com Ave aka T's Pub! Come eat some food, win some free stuff and "drink 'em to sink 'em" with the rest of the class of 2010!

PLUS, for the first time ever, the Red Sox 2007 World Series trophy, the Celtics’ 2008 Larry O'Brien NBA Championship trophy and the BU NCAA Men's Hockey Championship trophy will appear together before the game as a fun photo-op, so bring your cameras!

There you have it. Hopefully my random pictures add to it all. Save these people and hook them up. One person, in this case, can make a difference.

Ahh! Anyone but him

2009-12-01T22:54:00.006-05:00

Scott Brittain has always been one of, if not, my favorite BU basketballers. He's Canadian, he's tall, he plays video games with me via Xbox Live, he became friends with me at school before really anyone else on the basketball team made the effort, he has a wondeful family, and he is actually, at this point in his career, an impact player on the court.

And he hasn't played yet this year. Scott had his 6th concussion, and I don't need to tell you, he's pretty much in the Troy Aikmen/Billy Bob* area. Who knows, another concussion might kill him.

I'm not joking around when I say that Scott might not suit up this season. Potentially, ever again. He needs his concussion symptoms to clear completely and then wait an additional two weeks on top of that. I'm frustrated, but I have to imagine he's even more upset by all of this.

Only time will tell if Scott can get back, but there's no doubt the entire BU fanbase is pulling for a quick return. If not we have Valdas, Pelage, and Jake manning the role of lowpost enforcer.

*Sidenote: while looking up Billy Bob from Varsity Blues, I found he lost 315 pounds. Look at the then and now:

HOLY SH**!!

BU remains undefeated all-time in Red Hot Hockey

2009-12-01T13:17:00.009-05:00

1-0-1! Huzzah!

What an experience, again, from the moment I arrived in New York City, until the moment I left. Red Hot Hockey continues to be an absolutely solid event through and through. I'll try to best summarize my journey to and from the city and the hockey game that occurred while I was there:

Jesus's mom was nice enough to drive both of us through the hellish traffic from Philadelphia to the city. It really wasn't bad until we hit New Jersey and then we were made aware of what it's like to really travel anytime during the last week in November.

Somehow, someway, we made it to NYC in about 5 hours, which wasn't that bad, all things considered.

Upon arrival we met up with our friend we were staying with who goes to Columbia. Parking was a breeze all the way up at 116th street, and after we dropped our bags off in his dorm (easily the smallest dorm room I've ever been in) we worked our way down to the Penn Station stop on the subway.

Once we made it to Penn Station, we made the easy walk up towards the Garden and were greeted with a line, probably 100 people deep. Now, Jesus and I were looking for the "senior event," which we assumed to be for senior students only.

We found out we were in the right place, and that the senior event was merely a section of the entire BU pregame event. At 6 p.m. we were let into "The Club" part of MSG. Jesus and I walked through the area that seemed to be for all parties, BU related, and found the senior area.

It was like a blast from the past - I thought I was a senior in high school again. Air hockey, regulation basketball hoop and lane, Blitz 2000, Cruisin' the World, and so many more games! I couldn't believe my eyes. On top of that there were free hot dogs, chicken fingers, and waffle fries!

Of course there was a fully stocked bar sitting right in front of me as I walked in. I should have known though, it being inside the Garden, it would be $8 for a mixed drink. No matter, I had Blitz 2000.

Jesus and I got into an epic four-quarter game (it cost $4 but it was totally worth it). Remember this is 2000, so I rocked the Jets (with Vinny Testaverde) while Jesus was the 49ers (Jerry Rice = unstoppable). It was a defensive grind, and both Jesus and I had to deal with multiple people coming up to us and trying to talk. Most quickly realized the seriousness of our video game and left us in peace. However, there were some instances where I got so caught up in discussions I thought I was on defense when I was really on offense the whole time!

When all was said and done I walked away victorious, 28-21. I then walked the streets and purchased an N64 with every Blitz game created.

Shortly there after, Dean Elmore's assistant, Dan, found me and walked me all the way to the way through the concourse, down to the ice. I was being called upon to ride the zamboni! Dean Elmore offered me the chance a couple weeks ago. I feel like he felt really bad for me about what I had to endure in Iona. Props, dean, you didn't have to do that for me!

My zamboni driver was very cool. British and a Yankees fan. He gave me some crap for being a Phillies fan, and hot dog, but then wised up when he asked me more about my role as a costumed freak.

Riding on the ice on the zamboni, in the world's most famous arena, was pretty awesome. Tons of people were waving my way, taking pictures, showing love. Only a few Cornell fans were showing any signs of hate, and most were just thumbs down. I was expecting more!

I tried to take as many pictures as I could, but there was so much going on around me. It was a lot to take in, but definitely not an experience I will soon forget about.

After the ice was good to go, I jumped off the vehicle and worked my way back to my seats. The highlight on the way back was me going to the bathroom, and a janitor hanging out outside, upon seeing my outfit, said, "oh yeah, I feel dat uni." I gave him a nod.

I found Jesus, his mom, and Manuel in their seats - right in front of the band. I'm talking, drums directly behind me. I've never sat that close to the band, mostly because I enjoy hearing. Had I known that's where I'd be sitting I might have thought about bringing earplugs - not to mute the band, but to lessen the volume. It was fun though, I got to hear all the commands that I'm not supposed to as a common fan via BDCP.

My favorite part of both the 2007 event and this years might have been the National Anthem. The Cornell fans, upon the word "Red glare" yell "red" and fist pump. It's pretty damn awesome, and very intimidating, especially since Cornell fans outnumbered Terrier supporters around 70-30%.

The game got off to the start I truly expected. I didn't think that BU could hang with this Cornell team, especially with Scrivens in net for the big Red. 2-0 after one, certainly didn't sit well.

The Red Hot Hockey is a great event because so many people get to NYC to see this game. I saw so many people I hadn't seen in a while, and in that sense, this event can't be beat.

The second period got going and BU showed signs of life. Warsofsky scored a real softy on Scrivens, but then, it seemed like, any momentum BU might have got from the goal, disappeared instantly when Cornell scored a on a tick-tac play in front of the net. 3-1 entering the third, and as the second intermission began, I actually lost focus of the game.

Instead, my attention turned toward the uncostumed Jesus as he was riding out onto the ice of MSG in a helmet three sizes to small, on a mini bike, which looked equally as small. Before the game he was picked to partake in what was simply advertised as a "race." We both assumed it was remote car based, for whatever reason. I quickly realized that wasn't the case as Jesus was about to compete in a race on the ice in a bike-type vehicle, in which he'd actually have to do work.
The thing about Jesus is he's gotten a lot bigger, physically since he arrived at school. I want to say he's gained at least 20 pounds of pure muscle, and I'm probably short-changing him in that. Jesus loves the gym, and it seems to love him back. Knowing this, I knew Jesus had a good shot to win anything involving physical assertion.

He got off to a real bad start, and as he told me, he was just finding the proper strategy - moving the front wheels side to side to generate more friction and allow for quicker speed. Sure enough by the start of the final lap Jesus was ahead of the pack, and remained that way all the way to the end.

After he won I was expecting him to get off the bike, sprint to center ice, and do a T.O. like pose on the Rangers logo. No luck, as the staff at MSG moved him off quicker than he got on the ice. He won a Red Hot Hockey prize pack, which he actually hasn't received yet and that competition, as he's said, will be the last on-ice promotion the holy one will ever participate in. He's retiring on top.

Keep in mind though, Brett Favre once tried to retire.

BU scored early in the third, which I think everyone knew would be the key if they wanted to stay in the game, and then had another nice flair for the dramatic, by scoring with 50 seconds left.

Overtime was uneventful, but reflective of the rest of the game - hard-played and fun to watch. It took forever to get out of the arena, but that hardly mattered after what was a truly awesome event.

I hope BU and Cornell can keep holding this event. It's awesome not just for the teams and current students, but alumni and any other supporters who want to spend a night or weekend in the city. Lord knows I'd go back, no matter how good or bad the BU/Cornell teams may be.

And for BU's efforts in the city the end up with 1 vote in the USCHO national rankings. Baby steps!

I'm Thankful For...

2009-11-26T15:55:00.004-05:00

I've been blessed with a great family, friends, and university. It's time I let everyone know what I'm thankful for in the BU sports community. There are many things, but here are some highlights:

- 5 (You should know the significance)
- Patrick Chambers
- BU basketball senior leadership
- John Holland's bunnies
- Kelly Greenberg's fiery passion
- Chris Parks
- "China Grove" performed by the BU band
- Hot girl/creepy dad
- Legzz
- BU women's lax dads, and the team too, I guess
- Jon Jonsson's musical genius
- A huge America East basketball following
- K-Mac
- John Battaglino and Alan Fioravanti for letting me do whatever I want
- The Track and Field team
- BU women's softball and their incredible hotness
- Shawn Taylor's school of intimidation
- Mike Lynch. Even if he does scare the crap out of me
- Alan Weinberger for enforcing rules
- Having the best black dean in the nation
- Attending Boston University. It may not have been my very first choice when I was applying to schools years ago, but boy, am I glad I ended up there. I'm so thankful I go to BU and have been able to meet such amazing people, see such amazing teams, and live such amazing moments as a Terrier. I hope you are too.

Happy Thanksgiving, again.

A Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours

2009-11-25T16:59:00.004-05:00

This goes for everyone, except if you were heckling me in Iona. If you were, you can suck it.

BU just wrapped up their 137th contest with Northeastern, putting a hold on BU sports until Friday when women's hockey travels to Princeton. Then, of course, the big salami - Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Win or lose, it's about the experience in New York.

Wait, did I mention BU beat NU for the second year in a row!!! It was a ridiculous up-and-down game to listen to, and I found out Bob Ryan was in attendance (he saw another overtime game hey-oo).

This is a huge win for BU, and they're 1-0 in Case. 0-1 in Agganis. It's clear where this team should be playing.

Anyways, the year is almost half way over and for BU sports it's been a bumpy ride. Men's basketball and hockey didn't start they way that I think all Terrier faithful would hope or want. Men's soccer ended their season almost a month ago in what became a less than satisfying year. BU women's soccer dominated conference play (for yet another year), but then suffered a devastating overtime loss in the NCAA tournament. Field hockey won the conference, but then lost by a goal in the play-in game to Stanford, which begs the question - was BU even in the national tournament?

All in all, I shouldn't be expecting such success. I mean, almost eight months ago I was jizzing tears in the Verizon Center in DC in what was the happiest moment in my life. Don't get me wrong, I'm satisfied with what happened, but like everyone, I hope for more. And the more I want really comes with basketball. It's such a long season, so there is an immense amount of hope, but what really kills me is the lack of support for what should be the most supported team on campus.

I organized a bus for Iona. 74 people were confirmed as attending on Facebook. 17 went. Sigh. What could I do but shrug my shoulders? This is BU, this is the support of BU basketball, this is the way it is.

I hope things change when everyone returns to campus. I hope people have massive epiphanies and decide to become basketball fans. Let's be real, unless you went to high school in Massachusetts, changes were you were a much bigger high school basketball supporter than hockey. Unfortunately, when you sign on to BU that suddenly changes. Why can't we just support all the teams, rather than just on Friday and Saturday nights at Agganis??? Not that that's a bad thing.

Regardless, I wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving.

Terrier Take-Out on Monday

2009-11-21T21:54:00.002-05:00

Terrier Take Out from WTBU Sports on Vimeo.

Video credit: Lee Feiner: WTBUsports.com

WHAT?

2009-11-20T22:30:00.001-05:00

Today is my birthday.

Today BU basketball won and BU hockey lost.

Yeah, that happened.

These aren't the droids you're looking for

2009-11-18T12:20:00.006-05:00

And when I say droids I mean BU men's basketball team.

My prediction that BU would beat GW was obviously incorrect. But then again, this wasn't the BU team on the court that I was expecting to see.

What did I expect? I thought it would be run and gun. I thought that rather than waiting for GW to set up a press BU would just inbound and go. That didn't happen and the pace of the game was no doubt slowed to the rate that George Washington wanted it at.

Unfortunately, BU now has to head to Puerto Rico to play some very elite teams, while sitting on an 0-2 record.

I think the worst part about last night is that the casual fan who was intrigued by Chambers ra-ra speech at Terrier Tip-Off is left confused after that game. Everyone's expecting a high-paced, uptempo, exciting brand of basketball. Instead we saw a performance that was all too frequent under the Wolff era. Slow, defense-minded, dying by the three. That type of basketball won't bring people back to games, and unfortunately, that's an uphill battle the Terriers are going to have to deal with this year. The attendance won't be any higher than it was last night (2,149).

It's obvious what BU needs: 1. Scott Brittain back because Jake O'Brien is not a true center. Jeff Pelage still has some areas to work on and Valdas, as hard as he works in there, can't handle all the big men all by himself. 2. More scoring than just John and Corey. This was a problem last year too. 3. Shoot better. The turnovers are gonna happen because that's what comes with a fast-paced offense. Shooting must improve for BU to be in any game this season. 4. Inbounding - this has been a concern for the last two games. On both ends of the floor there was an issue getting the ball in play.

Can't look back - gotta move forward and onto PR the team goes. The BU Hoops guys will be there, so follow them for game-by-game updates.

Meanwhile, the women's team gets their home season started tonight. I can't wait to get myself back in Case Gym - A REAL BASKETBALL ARENA. I'm also pumped to watch Kelly Greenberg. Did you know that I've seen more wins than losses while watching her team? I can't say the same for the men!

Hot Dog's prediction for tonight's women's game: BU 58 URI 50

A must win

2009-11-17T15:18:00.003-05:00

Already in the second game of the season for the men's basketball team, I feel like it's a must win. BU didn't get off to the proper start in Iona, and now, with GW coming to Boston in a couple hours, BU must win. Why? Because if they don't get a win in the first game at home I don't think they will for at least the next 3 - all in Puerto Rico, all against very strong teams.

GW is coming off a real down year, meaning they have no where to go but up. BU has had problems with GW no matter how bad they are and how good BU is, in the past. Obviously, this year needs to be different.

They need to win this game, and I'm sure Chambers knows. This isn't your defense-first team that we saw last year, so the game tonight will be more fast-paced and high-scoring than last years.

Check out NESN to see how they do. I think they can pull one out. They need to if people are going to keep going to games. I don't want this to be the biggest home crowd BU plays in front of this year.

Hot Dog's prediction: BU 76 GW 67

Iona: They will remain ignorant despite whatever you think of them

2009-11-16T21:15:00.007-05:00

In response to my last post about Iona, two comments made their way into the comments section. Here they are:

Anonymous said...

waaaa... That whole article sounds "homo-ish". Its a game, you wore a hotdog costume...and said in your video "I live for the attention"...so now you CRY?? LOL

GREAT CROWD...I hope its like this at every game!! You are just upset that your team got their ass kicked.

November 16, 2009 6:47 PM

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Anonymous said...

So you dress up as a hotdog to a basketball game and expect not to be heckled or from your article for the home crowd to even chant "Defense" over your group of 15 people. And then you whine to security like a faggot.

November 16, 2009 8:51 PM

Hmm, interesting. Let me check the site history to see who visited the site at 6:47 pm and 8:51 pm. Oh! Surprise, surprise, these two visitors accessed the site from New Rochelle, NY.

WHY DOES THIS NOT SURPRISE ME?

Also, not surprising - both were using Internet Explorer/PCs - a tell-tale sign of a bro with a raging hard-on for trying to demoralize others.

These people just prove my point. They are unreasonable and without a sense of morality. The game has been over for days, yet they still feel the need to attempt to heckle me. And at what cause? Cool, you can call me a faggot on the internet. It's shameful and embarrassing for the school.

Clearly they are not smart enough to realize anonymous comments aren't actually anonymous.

STAY CLASSY, IONA. (That's sarcasm)

But hey, why should I complain when they're driving up my website's traffic: since when do people give a damn about Iona basketball?

A weekend salvaged? Not really

2009-11-16T08:49:00.006-05:00

There is no doubt that Friday sucked in all regards for BU sports. It seemed to get increasingly worse as the day went on.

First, the women's basketball team dropped a game that wasn't too close in Kentucky. I didn't expect a win, but still a loss hurts regardless of who it's against.

The women's soccer team then was eliminated from the NCAA tournament after a UConn scored in the second overtime. That's a tough way to end a season and some girls soccer careers.

Then the Patrick Chambers era got off on the wrong foot with a road lass in New Rochelle. I don't know what was worse - what was going on on the court or what was happening in the stands.

And to add to everything else, the men's hockey team got doubled up by Merrimack. MERRIMACK!

Things got slightly better the following day as both hockey teams won games in Agganis Arena. First, the women beat PC 5-3, then the men's team recovered somewhat to take down the Warriors of MC.

Bonino was back and in true form with a great assist to ChrisCo. Zach Cohen is looking studly, but there are some major areas of concern on that team. Luckily, hockey is one long season, and the points that the Terriers have missed out on so far in Hockey East play are definitely recoverable. A home-home set with UNH this weekend would be a great place to steal some points.

On Sunday BU's sports teams reverted back to mediocrity and Friday form. First women's hockey lost 6-2 in Providence in what was the season series finale. Anyone else surprised that the series matchup is done so early in the season? I'm sure the players don't care, but I find it a bit surprising.

Later the women's hoops team lost, from what I understand, a heartbreaker in UMass. BU had a 3-point lead as time was expiring. Unfortunately, Aly Hinton fould a Minutewoman as she put up a three, sending her to the line and allowingthe game to head to overtime, where BU was defeated.

So, BU finishes the weekend 2-6. There's definitely been more successful Friday through Sunday campaigns. But this is the nature of sports - you can't win 'em all. I'm just hoping the luck changes this week as both the men's and women's basketball teams hold their home openers.

Men's basketball tomorrow night against George Washington, and the women's team on Wednesday, hosting Rhode Island. 2-0 perhaps?

Iona: A classless society

2009-11-15T23:39:00.006-05:00

Ed. Note: Written immediately after the game.

I know it doesn’t seem right that the post about the game isn’t actually about the start of the Chambers era – the biggest issue of the game, for me, was the absurdity of actions that were taking place in the stands above me.

Where to begin? I don’t know where to begin, really, because I’m just dumfounded that in our society, in the year 2009, the behavior by the students of Iona College is allowed to continue for the duration of an entire basketball game.

I’ll try to summarize as best I can, but let’s put it this way – the Iona student section is the equivalent to Vietnam.

BU got 16 students together to travel 3 hours to New Rochelle, NY. We arrived 15 minutes prior to tip-off and found an open section. We were amped for the game and it seemed like there wasn’t going to be any student presence on Iona’s part.

Shortly after we arrived, three BU alumni joined our group – I don’t think they were expecting to be part of the shitshow that the game in the stand became.

As the game started Iona students started to file in. Drunk. Upon looking up and seeing us some would yell something along the lines of, “Boston’s gay!”

A student section started to form at midcourt for Iona – BU fans were on one end of the court, across from the BU bench. I would say five minutes into the contest there was suddenly a group of about 20 drunken Iona student fans were behind us, and immediately yelling obscenities.

One student went as far as squeezing his way into our group of fans, the entire time screaming as loud as he could.

This only picked up as more and more drunk Iona fans showed up. How do I know they were drunk? They collective stench of the whiskey from their breathes in addition to the stench of hair product.

I’ve never seen such disrespect and utter classlessness from a group of fans ever. And remember I’ve been to UMass, Northeastern, BC and many other big name schools who consider Boston University a "rival." These fans were there simply to heckle us, because we were there supporting BU.

These people weren’t focused on the game. They were focused on me. I know wearing a hot dog makes me a target. I know that. I’m aware. However, never have I gone to an away venue and gone over to the student section looking for a fight. Tonight, the Iona fans came to me and looked for a reaction. They persisted the entire game and it only got worse as the battle on the court wore on.

What did I hear? Let’s see…every single curse you could imagine. I was called a "faggot" more than I ever have. People were speaking of sexual acts they’ve performed on different family members. They constantly questioned why I dress as a hot dog, why I’m here, why I cheer. They simply didn’t understand the significance of supporting a team, rather than heckling the other fans.

Now, Jesus wasn’t here, but Brochure kid was. He wears red pinstriped overalls, and for whatever reason, Iona fan logic decided he was Waldo of Where’s The question they presented? Of course, “where’s Waldo?” The real question is, where are Waldo's blue jeans?? Not on Brochure kid, that's for sure. They called is overalls suspenders. They called him gay for wearing them. They called him a faggot. They didn’t let up at all.

My strategy was to ignore. If I acknowledge that I hear anything they say it’s a victory for them. In the second half it got to the point of unbearableness. After every Iona basket an Iona student would literally scream right into my ear and yell, “is that good?” They constantly chanted things about me and just said over and over again I suck. They told me my favorite movie is Pluto Nash. How that’s supposed to be an insult, I don’t know, but they are wrong – my favorite movie is Boogie Nights. They said that “Waldo’s” favorite band was Dixie Chicks. Also wrong, he likes Weezer.

That was juvenile, but what was worse was how security handled it all. I went down on two separate occasions to talk to security and try to have them understand the extent of the heckling. I’m fine if people are focused with things going on the court – I don’t even care if they are heckling people. However, when the fans are more adamant about yelling at other fans that’s when it becomes a problem.

After every cheer we would do, it would get drowned out by yelling or jumping up and down on the stand. We would do our variation of the defense chant – it was copied by the Iona fans – and then called gay.

Security said they were aware and could hear everything that was going on. They suggested I move down a row. I told them that wouldn’t do anything, because it wouldn’t. Of course as I went down to talk to security they chanted “snitch” and “taddle tale.” Security would come up and say not to single targets out. They would abide to that for 30 seconds and then go right back into their cursing and hurling homophobic remarks our way.

At halftime two Iona clowns decided to try to sit in the front of our fan section. Security came over and told them to move – this resulted in the Iona clowns yelling at security and getting in their face. Was anyone kicked out? Of course not – this behavior was not only tolerated, but it was pushed on further when they didn’t make an example out of anyone. They let it all continue.

On the way out of the gym I overheard security talking to someone, saying that this is the way it is at every game, but usually the fans don’t sit right behind anyone who is supporting the other team.

At the end of the game a student walked by and went to shake my hand, saying, “thanks for being a good sport.” Are you kidding me? "Get the hell out of here, you jerkoff." That's what the alumni said. I didn't even need to respond. However, I did anyway.

Why would I give this guy the time of day after one of them, during the game, tapped me on the shoulder, and yelled as loud as he could, right in my face upon turning to look at him, “YOU SUCK.” Class, class, class.

As I talked to security for the second time in a game a husband, wife, and their daughter walked by and interrupted. The woman said that the students were absolutely obnoxious and were trying their best to get a reaction out of us. She then added Go BU and said that the students were reflecting terribly on the school. They were. Because of these 30 plus individuals who were at this game, my opinion of the school, along with many other people in attendance, have dropped. I see Iona as the scum of the earth. I will never, ever go back to this school. I will try to let people know to never go. It’s an absolute embarrassment what happened in that gym tonight. I’m just glad at the end of the day I’m returning to Boston University, where rules are enforced and people have some sense of morality. I don’t doubt that one day, probably right at graduation for the senior Gaels, karma will kick the crap out of them. And they don’t deserve anything better.

And these poor alumni who had to sit and endure the heckling. God bless them. They didn’t move and just sat there, absorbing the complete debauchery of the Iona fans. How someone wasn’t punched out by someone is beyond me.

I wish I could help you understand what it was like to be there, what it was like to be me. Like I said I know I’m a target, but never in a gym that’s not mine, do I go looking for a conflict. These Iona fans brought it to us and we had nowhere to go. We were held captive to the limited vocabulary of the Iona fan – mostly cursing, homophobic remarks, and the word “suck.”

Also, this was the worst possible year to come to Iona because of how every person from New Rochelle thinks they are from the city and go off about the Yankees. These people also think that all people who go to Boston University are Boston Red Sox fans. This only added gasoline to the fire. And these people can’t be reasoned with – they wore flannel shirts, hats all the way to the side, and like I mentioned, copious amounts of alcohol. On top of that all, none of them were wearing a single piece of Iona gear. They WERE NOT fans.

Save yourself a trip and some sense of self-worth – don’t go to Iona. Ever. I know I won’t be returning. I’ll be writing a letter to the school because I care about the future of fans who want to go watch a game. If you do go, don’t be cheap - buy a seat so you don’t have to sit in the bleachers with the clowns of New Rochelle.

In closing, I won't be back to Iona to see their basketball team, or their mascot who has an uncanny resemblance to Hugh Jackman.

Creepy.

Women's Hockey: IN AGGANIS

2009-11-13T10:08:00.002-05:00

So there are plenty of events in BU sports this weekend: BU opens up it's basketball season in minutes as the women's team plays at Kentucky. The men's team plays Iona later tonight. The women's soccer team plays an NCAA tournament game at BC against UConn this afternoon, and the men's hockey team has a home and home with Merrimack.

Beyond all these events, which happen today/tomorrow, the women's hockey team play a big game in Agganis against Providence. In addition to hockey, this is what else is lined up:

* Appearance by the BU Band
* Foam Paw Giveaway
* On-Ice Contest for a FREE Semester of Class Books (provided by Barnes & Noble)
* Chuck-A-Puck Contest to benefit the United Way

Jesus is out of town this weekend, and believe it or not, I'll be watching sports in costume without him. I often enjoy watching a game alone. It lets me collect my thoughts and just enjoy the game. That being said, if you see me at Agganis tomorrow afternoon, I'll be thinking, so let me enjoy the game. Or come talk, either way, I'LL BE THERE.

Dean Elmore OWNS

2009-11-11T13:19:00.001-05:00

First off, our Dean is far more badass than your dean ever will be.

Second, whatever is in that case (it's hundreds of dollars) is being given away on Tuesday at the men's home opener. I'm just sayin'.

OH, SNAP!

2009-11-11T12:01:00.002-05:00

(Via Coach Chambers blog)

Terrier basketball starts Friday. Who the hell isn't pumped?

An NCAA tournament game, already?

2009-11-10T09:36:00.003-05:00

Today at 1 p.m. (I know that's in a few hours) the women's field hockey team gets a taste of NCAA tournament action. At Jack Barry Field, Stanford will come and hopefully lose in the NCAA play-in game.

This win would be big for the program after a very successful year. Let's be serious though - any America East championship is a successful year, end of story. It's nice that both the field hockey team and the women's soccer team won AE titles on the same night - I'm smelling another Commissioner's Cup.

The first (or all) 1oo students will get free admittance. If you can, go show some support!

DODGEBALL!!!!

2009-11-05T17:04:00.004-05:00

I've only ever idolized two people. One, obviously, Jon Jonsson. Two, White Goodman, THE greatest dodgeball in the movie Dodgeball.

(Via)

That's perfection right thur.

Anyways, you, and I all have the opportunity to be like White for a couple of minutes/hours. The Women's lax team is having their annual tournament, and I hear this year they aren't even pocketing the registration fees. Here's what you neyd to know:

BU Womens Lacrosse Dodgeball Tournament
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Boston University's Track & Tennis Center (TTC)
Street: 100 Ashford Street
City/Town: Allston, MA

WHY? To support the Susan G. Komen Foundation
ALL proceeds benefit breast cancer research.

Here's the deal. You need to grab 9 of your friends and come out to play some dodgeball! There will be 10 people per team. Registration is $10 per player, or $100 per team. Remember- ALL proceeds go to breast cancer research, so you will be helping out a great cause... while enjoying a fun-filled day of some dodgeball !

You can find registration forms HERE

Registration closes on Friday, November 20th.
-Mail in your registration form & money to:
Katie Linnertz
285 Babcock Street
Boston, MA 02215
-OR hand-deliver it there (the BU Women's Lacrosse Office)
-OR you can just give your form & money to ANY BU Women's
Lacrosse player!

Questions? email Katie Linnertz.

OH!!! And there will be PRIZES!!!!! For the following:

-FIRST place!
-SECOND place!
-THIRD place!
-and... BEST TEAM UNIFORM!

What are you waiting for? Get a team together and sign up NOW! Come out to support a great cause... It's going to be SUCH a fun day!! See you on November 22nd!

That's all from the women's lax rep, Traci Landy. She's easily freaked out by Raptor Jesus, but cut her some credit...she WAS the child actor in The Lost World: Jurassic Park II who was attacked by that cluster of compsognathus.

(Via)

Regardless, don't even think about trying to win best team uniform. Shirtless Jesus+Hot Dog team has that on lockdown.

Jon Jonsson: AN INSPIRATION

2009-11-05T00:32:00.005-05:00

Two nights ago I attended the Jon Jonsson concert at BU, held exclusively for BU students. I was, what felt like, one of two non-athletes who wasn't a hot girl. The other was Jesus.

Jon's fanbase, yes hot girls, but all the athletes from all sports - Jon's show was downright amazing.

He did a ton of his originals, but also did some covers which included:

1. Tonight's Gonna Be A Good Night - Black Eyed Peas
2. Yellow - Coldplay
3. I Want You Back - Jackson Five (FREAKIN' AMAZING)
4. Halo - Beyonce

"Halo" was completely sporadic, but somehow the entire band busted out into perfect harmony. What prefaced it was him talking about Halo, the video game. Nonetheless, AWESOME.

During the entire show I was blown away by just who Jon is. He is an amazing human being and I couldn't figure out the exact reason why. He leaves so unselfishly and I really believe the only thing that makes him happy is making other people happy. All Jon did was make me smile and he did it in everyway - his witty, hilarious banter between songs, his sellmanship of the show sponser - PUR water, his overall attitude on stage.

Jon is amazing and I definitely miss him at the school. It's impossible not to like him as a person. I can understand if you don't feel his music, but give him a shot. Jon deserves the best in life, which is why I'm writing yet another suck-off piece about him. He earned it though.

I miss you, Jon.

First Chance at an AE Title

2009-11-05T00:22:00.003-05:00

You heard right. BU is already competing for a league title. On Saturday at 1 pm come on out to Nickerson Field for some hot girl on girl action - women's soccer vs. Binghamton. One win and BU is in the National Tournament.

(Scott McLaughlin)

One loss could possibly spell the end of the playing days of many beautiful, nice, young women. The more support, the better they'll play, I promise that. The first 100 fans will get in free. Hope to see you there.

Oh, and they're going for an unheard of three-peat!!! Sexyyyyy.

IMPOSTERS?!

2009-11-01T23:40:00.007-05:00

A D.C. spotting during Halloween: IMPOSTERS

Photo Credit: A.G.

Apparently we left our mark at our nation's capital last April for the Frozen Four. I know the hallway of the 3rd floor of the D.C. Hyatt has my mark. But I digress. Either these two guys saw the greatest college hockey game ever, or they're just as brilliant as the Hot Dog and I were 4 years ago...

And what's the deal with oven mitts? Did they completely dissolve oven gloves?

Spooky hockey!!!1!

2009-10-30T15:54:00.002-04:00

Well, not spooky, just hockey.

But there is a costume contest at Agganis for the game Saturday against the Lowell Riverhawks, so come in costume. I do it every game.

o/u for HDJ costumes (not including us) - 2

(I'm going over)

BU vs. BC - Women's Hockey!

2009-10-30T11:08:00.002-04:00

BC sucks. Their women's hockey team is alright, but as a community, they are not good.

So, on Monday, BU gets a chance to get the season series (which BC leads 3-0) a little closer. BU hosts the BC women's ice hockey team on Monday, November 2, at 7 p.m. Good thing is the World Series doesn't start until 7:57 that night!

Come on out to Walter Brown Arena - it's long-sleeve t-shirt give away. Right in time for fall, and right before they run out and pass out the short-sleeves. See you there!!!!

What Happened To This Team?

2009-10-27T10:48:00.002-04:00

They were good. At one point. Then conference play came and everything changed.

I don't get it. They beat St. John's, now the no. 22 team in the nation. They beat UConn, at UConn, who is now the no. 10 team in the country.

But they have just one win in five conference games and are in VERY seriously jeopardy of not making the America East playoffs. They need to win out (two games) to even get a chance to play postseason soccer. It starts Wednesday in Vermont in a must-win game for both teams. Basically, the loser is eliminated from any postseason opportunities.

I just don't get it. This team had a lot of weapons. Granted, Sean Taylor was lost for the year with the ongoing injury. But I guess the loss of one player in particular was just too much.

Jon Jonsson. He may not have made the biggest impact on the field, but his locker room leadership, I've heard, was unmatched. Losing him might have actually really been the changing factor for the team.

That's too bad. There is some good news though - Jon Jonsson makes a glorious return to BU on November 3d. He won't be suited up in a uniform, but he will be performing his everlasting music at the Tsai center at 8 p.m.. You best believe I will be there.

Bubble Hockey?

2009-10-27T09:24:00.000-04:00

Hey, BU might not beat BC this year on real ice. But in BU Central that can occur on a daily basis. That's right, bubble hockey.

I've always had a soft spot for bubble hockey. I don't know what it is, but it's a fascination that is unparalleled and now that it's at BU...how much work am I going to get done???

Whatever, it'll be worth it.

Tip-Off

2009-10-26T09:22:00.000-04:00

Coach Chambers quickly showed that he is in no way, shape, or form anyway like Dennis Wolff.

My new favorite coach of all time entered Case Gym. He went right to the scorers table, stood up on it, and threw t-shirts to the crowd. He screamed, he chanted, he yelled. He even stripped his jacket off.

It was kind of like that ^^. He got people genuinely excited about basketball, and that's something I really have never seen before at BU. There was a buzz when Chambers was done speaking. Everyone was curious as to what this season is going to be like, because BU hasn't had a coach this pumped for basketball in 15 years.

On top of that the men's team busted off a sicknasty dance to a Michael Jackson medly with the BUDT (who flashed a lot more exposed skin than usual). I was watching closely - hands down, Tunde has the illest moves on the team. If all else fails in his life he could potentially lead Status Quo. Status Quo, by the way, didn't leave the court for at least 10 minutes. 10!!!!! I used up most of the airhorn I had brought trying to get them off. We needed keyboard cat to play them off.

And the giveaways!! I got so much free stuff. YOU CAN"T BEAT FREE STUFF ON A FRIDAY NIGHT.

I had fun last night. BDCP makes me love him more and more every day, and that's not possible without the band, who were really bumping and grinding with each other before the whole event started.

But boy, Coach Chambers makes me really, really anxious for the first men's basketball game at Iona in just 20 days! This video made me come inches of purchasing a round-trip flight to PR!

BREAKING NEWS: This is the season to go sleeveless

2009-10-23T20:12:00.003-04:00

The Hot Dog and Jesus have come to the official ruling that this is the (basketball) season to go sleeveless.

Godspeed.

Thank You Raptor Jesus, Basketball Is Back

2009-10-22T15:23:00.006-04:00

Tomorrow night the season "officially" begins at The Roof at 9 pm sharp. Men's and women's basketball will hold their annual Terrier Tip-Off. For the men it means the introduction of a new coaching regime. For the women it means the introduction of many, many new players.

I'm thoroughly excited - more excited for Tip-Off than the ~~game~~ loss against Michigan in hockey the following evening.

What's even better is that our friends from Status Quo will be on hand! Watch out, dance team!

What is this, 2007-08?

2009-10-20T23:49:00.005-04:00

Because that's what it felt like at Agganis Arena, only without the Brett Bennett.

What more can I say, really? ND sucked, but the Terriers somehow sucked more.

Whatever, basketball starts Friday, and like I mentioned earlier, that's the team to be pumped for. At least we got spoiled by last year's Burn the Boats team!

And also, I don't make the "Dirty Laundry," but I do print off over 200 copies for the student sections. I use BU printers, but ones that I've found out don't get tracked by the insanely low print quota. This video has been making the rounds, and I hope someone from administration sees it because a 100 page/semester quota is downright Nazi-Germany circa 1939-esque.

Increase that. Now.

DOUBLEHEADERS?

2009-10-19T20:37:00.004-04:00

I like siamese twins. Two heads are better than one?

Soccer is fun.

Remember when we beat the number one team in the country? That was fun, but FREE STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLES ARE EVEN COOLER!!!!!!

This Wednesday, come support title IX and then grab free samples of EXTREME! Pita after Women's Soccer at 4pm vs. Bryant University (the real BU football). Then the men take on UMBC at 7pm with a waterbottle incentive to the first 100.

BUT WHY COACH, WHY

2009-10-19T00:00:00.006-04:00

This is a picture from my phone. At 3:51 AM, Saturday morning after helping set up the Agganis basketball court. After witnessing a bunch of hicks drink themselves silly at the Zach Brown Band concert, Agganis switched over to the basketball court for a one-day practice at Agganis. It took 5 hours to set up. It was taken down 12 hours later. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME COACH? I haven't been this angry since we were underrepresented in the BU girls lax pumpkin carving contest last year:

THEY DIDN'T EVEN CARVE ANYTHING!

But in every view from a sane perspective, this is just one of the many acts of ABSURD dedication that you will see Chambers instituting as new BU coach. Did Wolff ever hold an Agganis practice when it didn't revolve around an Agganis game? Not once since Agganis has been built. With all the historically awful statistics the team has put up in that building, the extra minutes they spend practicing there might have unbelievable effects, and Chambers will be the first one to give it a go.

This man means business. And the only thing stopping him? One word: Plastics.

And what's the deal with deviled eggs?

Are there jesused eggs too?

Yup

2009-10-14T19:44:00.004-04:00

More and more is coming out about the trio that Coach Chambers just landed - Dominic Morris, Travis Robinson, and H.J. Gaskins.

All from Philly.

All play together.

All consider each other brothers.

I keep thinking about what Chambers' office was like when the call came in from the three of them saying they're coming to BU. It's like the reverse of a nightmare with all the same excitement. Morris is supposed to be the crown jewel of the three, as he was getting looks from Siena, Providence, Penn State, among others.

THIS IS HUGE FOR THE PROGRAM. HUGE. Already, it's becoming clear that DW's recruiting abilities won't be lost. Chambers' is plucking from a very talented basketball area in Philadelphia, just like another AE coach (he coaches at Hartford.) He is cleaning up I tell ya and it's all about that ATTITUDE.

As JoMo at America Least puts it:

I tell you what folks, Chambers is putting some serious fear into me at a UAlbany fan. This guy is building a winner, and I am not talking about one of these one year wonder type winners. I think BU fans in the next five years are going to be asking themselves, "how the hell do we hold on to this guy?"

A team is being built that will reside at the top of the conference for years to come.

I don't need to remind you, this is the opposite of Binghamton and I've never been prouder.

And in case you haven't heard, Coach Broadus isn't a coach anymore! Well, kind of. He's taking a paid leave of absence. How come he's not full on fired? This way is cheaper for the school. I have to admit I'm a little upset. I was really, really looking forward to trying my hardest to make a grown, black man cry on February 17, 2010.

Basketball season starts on October 23, for me at least - Terrier Tip-Off. People, really, be more excited about basketball than any other sport this year.

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