Some Love From Mark Richt

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Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by /\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:59 pm

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle ... 17287.html

“How can you take this team lightly?” an incredulous Richt answered. “How can anybody who knows football take this team lightly? We don’t even have to say that to our guys. They’ve seen the film. They watched them play against Tennessee. They know.

“It’s really almost an insult to have to answer the question. Not being rude to you, but this is a really good football team and everybody knows it and we’re geared up to try to do the best we can to play great that day.’’
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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by Black Saturday » Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:44 pm

"The Hurricanes (2-0) will fly into a regional airport that can't accommodate a full-size jet, so Miami will take a smaller-than-usual plane. As such, some support staff got bumped from the charter for commercial flights. And then there's lodging issues; a long ride awaits the players from the airport to their hotel 20 minutes from Appalachian State's campus in Boone, North Carolina, while school officials and cheerleaders will stay even farther away." USA TODAY excerpt

Wish we didn't have this mere inconvenience.
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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by bigdaddyg » Mon Sep 12, 2016 3:01 pm

Oh god can't believe they are above riding in crop dusters. And the mule rides are quite an experience. Mama Sue's Boarding House has a bathroom with running water on each floor. Snobs

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Unread post by App91 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 3:13 pm

How many 'canes get bus-sick on the way to KBS saturday morning? :lol: :lol:

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by hapapp » Mon Sep 12, 2016 3:58 pm

The reality is such things can keep some schools from scheduling us in Boone.

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Unread post by TheMoody1 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:09 pm

Black Saturday wrote:a long ride awaits the players from the airport to their hotel 20 minutes from Appalachian State's campus in Boone
Hilarious, considering it takes them over an hour to get to their own stadium.

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Unread post by bcoach » Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:04 pm

hapapp wrote:The reality is such things can keep some schools from scheduling us in Boone.
That is the reality. Just like we say we have to cater to the players for music and uniforms etc. they are a step up and have to cater when it comes to travel and lodging. That is in addition to their support staff and coaches who are used to a higher level of accommodation. Sad but very true.

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by /\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:13 pm

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Black Saturday wrote:a long ride awaits the players from the airport to their hotel 20 minutes from Appalachian State's campus in Boone
Hilarious, considering it takes them over an hour to get to their own stadium.
This is pretty funny. I see your point, but they likely stay in a hotel close to the stadium the night before the game. A lot of larger programs get hotels for home games to prevent distractions. Even those with on campus stadiums.
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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by brocktune90 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:53 pm

Florida State used to always stay in Thomasville, GA for home games. That's about 45 miles away for a home game.

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Unread post by CVAPP » Mon Sep 12, 2016 7:03 pm

Maybe we should offer tents on the field?

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by U of my Emme » Mon Sep 12, 2016 7:19 pm

[quote="bigdaddyg"]Oh god can't believe they are above riding in crop dusters. And the mule rides are quite an experience. Mama Sue's Boarding House has a bathroom with running water on each floor. Snobs

[ I'm a Miami fan and that was funny! Minus the "snobs". I think they should be okay. Keep it classy! ]

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by 97grad » Mon Sep 12, 2016 7:19 pm

hapapp wrote:The reality is such things can keep some schools from scheduling us in Boone.
I know you are just making a statement of fact, but we need to remember that Boone being relatively remote is a huge part of the appeal. Maybe we'll get a so-called full service hotel at some point but obviously the airport "issue" will remain. Ultimately, we need to focus on things we can control, which is ensuring that the teams and fans that make the trip, however difficult, have a good experience.

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by Black Saturday » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:02 pm

Hell, Miami has to ride about 45 minutes or so from campus to play in their "home" stadium in front of a few thousand fans.
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Unread post by AppSt94 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:18 pm

hapapp wrote:The reality is such things can keep some schools from scheduling us in Boone.
It never stopped Penn State. Back in the day it was voted the worst stadium to travel to.

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Unread post by asucrazy » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:37 pm

Hey the only other thing State College has going for it besides PSU is the headquarters of Accuweather. Well we have Rays Weather! :lol:

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by bigdaddyg » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:42 pm

U of my Emme wrote:
bigdaddyg wrote:Oh god can't believe they are above riding in crop dusters. And the mule rides are quite an experience. Mama Sue's Boarding House has a bathroom with running water on each floor. Snobs

[ I'm a Miami fan and that was funny! Minus the "snobs". I think they should be okay. Keep it classy! ]
Snobs was just a joke. Thought it kind of fit the other stupid stuff I typed.

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by VFL25 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:43 pm

Is it Saturday yet?

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by appbio91 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:57 pm

I assume they are staying in Banner Elk at the Best Western. There are worse places in the world than Banner Elk and it is not a bad drive to Boone. I wish it was later in the season so they could enjoy the high country in its Fall glory. Anyway, suck it up 'canes. Can't wait till Saturday.

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Re: Some Love From Mark Richt

Unread post by AppDawg » Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:10 pm

appbio91 wrote:I assume they are staying in Banner Elk at the Best Western. There are worse places in the world than Banner Elk and it is not a bad drive to Boone. I wish it was later in the season so they could enjoy the high country in its Fall glory. Anyway, suck it up 'canes. Can't wait till Saturday.
I believe Gillin said on the BGP a few weeks ago, Miami opted to fly into and stay in Hickory. AJ/BigC prob can confirm my memory.

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