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? What did you expect him to say? "Hey, we have the Cat by the tail and have enjoyed all sorts of recruiting advantages for years over the others we compete against in our conference, so Yeah, it's time we considered a more level playing field and moved on!"..?Pioneerprideguy wrote:Disappointed to read Lechner's response. He would rather stay and benefit from his advantages then be in a conference with similiar programs and have to be forced to compete. From an alumni perspective, this is sad.
I'd like to see you make that in 52 minutes if you're heading for a 7 PM game, especially if there's any snow. I guess you don't commute in the metro area during rush hour.almostashappy wrote:Google Directions says it's a 52 minute, 44 mile trip between Hill-Murray and Holy Family. I don't think you're going to get any sympathy from anyone outside of the Metro Area...for a lot of Minnesota kids, that's a normal twice a day bus ride to and from school.stpaul wrote: Transportation costs and time may be a bigger issue. BSM, AHA & HF are on the opposite end of the metro. That will make for long bus rides on school nights for kids who are expected to do homework too. There are lots of frosh, B squad, girls & minor sports that Bill Lechner has to consider too. The CSC is pretty compact geographically. North, Tartan & Mahtomedi are each just a few miles away. SSP, STA, Sibley & Simley are short hops on 694/494.
Actually, I do. But we aren't talking about rush hour traffic, if the concern (as originally expressed) is that H-M kids playing a school night game at HF (or BSM) would get home way past their bedtime. No rush-hour traffic at 10pm at night.C-dad wrote: I'd like to see you make that in 52 minutes if you're heading for a 7 PM game, especially if there's any snow. I guess you don't commute in the metro area during rush hour.
Roseau's nearest neighbor $22 (miles)almostashappy wrote:Actually, I do. But we aren't talking about rush hour traffic, if the concern (as originally expressed) is that H-M kids playing a school night game at HF (or BSM) would get home way past their bedtime. No rush-hour traffic at 10pm at night.C-dad wrote: I'd like to see you make that in 52 minutes if you're heading for a 7 PM game, especially if there's any snow. I guess you don't commute in the metro area during rush hour.
And again, my point is that it's all relative. Sure, if it's snowing the cross-town trip might take twice as long. But the same applies to bus trips taken Up North. How close is Roseau High School's nearest neighbor? How long is the average bus ride home after East Grand Forks plays an away game? How many trips does Duluth East take to the Cities each year, in search of a good game?
Travel distances are a lame excuse for any metro-area private school. Just cut a few pizzas out of your recruiting budget and you'll have more than enough money to cover the extra gas.
Dude I'll take cruising on empty county roads over sitting in traffic any day.Puckguy19 wrote:Roseau's nearest neighbor $22 (miles)almostashappy wrote:Actually, I do. But we aren't talking about rush hour traffic, if the concern (as originally expressed) is that H-M kids playing a school night game at HF (or BSM) would get home way past their bedtime. No rush-hour traffic at 10pm at night.C-dad wrote: I'd like to see you make that in 52 minutes if you're heading for a 7 PM game, especially if there's any snow. I guess you don't commute in the metro area during rush hour.
And again, my point is that it's all relative. Sure, if it's snowing the cross-town trip might take twice as long. But the same applies to bus trips taken Up North. How close is Roseau High School's nearest neighbor? How long is the average bus ride home after East Grand Forks plays an away game? How many trips does Duluth East take to the Cities each year, in search of a good game?
Travel distances are a lame excuse for any metro-area private school. Just cut a few pizzas out of your recruiting budget and you'll have more than enough money to cover the extra gas.
Average ride home for EGF $70 (miles)
Listening to Privates and Metro whiners discuss road trips ~ Priceless!
I know you're aware Lechner is the AD of HM and doesn't solely make his decisions for the best interests of the boys hockey team. Take away the hockey program, HM is suitable geographically and competitively for all sports in the CSC.Pioneerprideguy wrote:Disappointed to read Lechner's response. He would rather stay and benefit from his advantages then be in a conference with similiar programs and have to be forced to compete. From an alumni perspective, this is sad.
Tbh the legislature is trippin' more about the pull tabs than Zygi is. Wilf is getting all his money basically for free from the league.PuckU126 wrote:I bet Ziggy wishes the new Viking stadium could rake in that much $$ from the E-pull tabs.old goalie85 wrote:For the last time... The recruiting $$ comes from the pull tabs @ Champs !!
Yeah, the NFL is forking over a sizable portion, but not the whole tab for the organization. Right now, both parties are trippin'. MN wants the organization to pay more because of their failed plan with the E-tabs.thestickler07 wrote:Tbh the legislature is trippin' more about the pull tabs than Zygi is. Wilf is getting all his money basically for free from the league.PuckU126 wrote:I bet Ziggy wishes the new Viking stadium could rake in that much $$ from the E-pull tabs.old goalie85 wrote:For the last time... The recruiting $$ comes from the pull tabs @ Champs !!
Legalized gambling/casino in Minneapolis? Would be so down.PuckU126 wrote:Yeah, the NFL is forking over a sizable portion, but not the whole tab for the organization. Right now, both parties are trippin'. MN wants the organization to pay more because of their failed plan with the E-tabs.thestickler07 wrote:Tbh the legislature is trippin' more about the pull tabs than Zygi is. Wilf is getting all his money basically for free from the league.PuckU126 wrote: I bet Ziggy wishes the new Viking stadium could rake in that much $$ from the E-pull tabs.
Wilf and the Vikings' org. are not obligated to pay more. The State Leg. approved and Gov. Dayton SIGNED the agreement so they are contractually obligated to pay the agreed upon amount. To make up for their failed plan, put a casino / localized betting within the stadium. $$
Yeah, it won't happen. Too bad really. It would include an increase in revenue for the city and state, job opportunities for the public and an increase in popularity to the team and the city.thestickler07 wrote:Legalized gambling/casino in Minneapolis? Would be so down.PuckU126 wrote:Yeah, the NFL is forking over a sizable portion, but not the whole tab for the organization. Right now, both parties are trippin'. MN wants the organization to pay more because of their failed plan with the E-tabs.thestickler07 wrote: Tbh the legislature is trippin' more about the pull tabs than Zygi is. Wilf is getting all his money basically for free from the league.
Wilf and the Vikings' org. are not obligated to pay more. The State Leg. approved and Gov. Dayton SIGNED the agreement so they are contractually obligated to pay the agreed upon amount. To make up for their failed plan, put a casino / localized betting within the stadium. $$
Never would happen though, the whole state has an embarrassing amount of self loathing in everything gaming/sports related. Plus that would make the Twin Cities relevant and the rubes don't want that.
I don't think there is much doubt that STA will get placed by the MSHSL in the South Suburban. They are a very good fit with those schools in football, hockey, basketball & swimming. They have great facilities. They are right in the neighborhood. As with moving to AA in hockey, this should have been done years ago.old goalie85 wrote:STA should just find a conference. And soon.