Approximately 364 days, two hours and five minutes ago, and this morning, I tried to pull a Chris Berman, put my Swami hat on, and make a few bold predictions about Fairfield athletics.
Turns out I shouldn’t quit my day job; I was 0-for-4. Or maybe I should after that performance.
But like Tom Brady after a blow to the knee, or Ed Cooley after taking a look at his latest injury report, or our Managing Editor after a Saturday night, the best way to recover after a rough year/night is dust yourself off and get right back at it again.
And since it is never too early to look ahead, here are a few bold prediction for next season:
‘Spring ahead: Women’s Lacrosse wins NCAA Tourney game’ – May 9, 2009.
The Info: After a 18-8 victory over Sacred Heart in the NCAA Play-in Game (a two-for bold prediction!) on May’ 2, the Stags down a major conference foe to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament
The Scoop: Just a hunch, even though much of it depends on matchups. Ten straight wins, an underrated defense, the Coleman/White middie scoring duo. I’m a fan.
Odds: 7 to 1
‘Finally! Stags’ end losing streak, MAAC Volleyball Championship’ ‘- November 27, 2009
The Info: Finally, Fairfield defeats Siena in MAAC Finals, ending a streak of five consecutive losses in the MAAC tournament championship game
The Scoop: Alright, alright. Regardless of the fact that this appeared in last year’s edition, I’m still guaranteeing a Stags victory come November. Head coach Alija Pittenger retains a talented core that includes junior Katie Mann, who may be the preseason MAAC Player of the Year, and sophomores Lauren Hughes and Alex Lopez.
Odds: 13 to 1
‘A fine fourteen!’ ‘- February 5, 2009
The Info: Fairfield fans come out in record numbers for men’s and women’s basketball, sell out all fourteen games at the Arena at Harbor Yard and Alumni Hall
The Scoop: Only possible if: a) free T-shirt give-a-ways make a stunning comeback, b) Harbor Yard is moved two miles south to North Benson Road, or c) Hutch runs the world,
Odds: 1,000,000,000 to 1
‘MAAC Attack in Albany’ ‘- March 2, 2009
The Info: Men’s basketball and women’s basketball’ may turn heads at MAAC Tournament
The Scoop: Every year, Albany is entertaining (Envy Lounge?). Aside from being our spring break destination of choice, Albany brings with it the hopes and dreams of an NCAA Tournament run. Is it possible next year? With Warren Edney, Greg Nero, and Anthony Johnson returning from injury, the’ Stags may push Niagara and Rider as Siena’s biggest threat. As for Frager and company, it wouldn’t surprise me if a perceived ‘rebuilding’ year turns into a pleasant surprise.
Odds: 25 to 1
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