The new site is up. Which means...
WE'VE MOVED!
www.colonialscorner.com
Colonials Corner is now located at the new website. There's nothing more to see here. All the old posts, all the old comments, all the vital information about Robert Morris that you want and need is now at Colonialscorner.com
Go. Enjoy. Change your bookmarks. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell the random person on the street.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
NEC Commisioner Brenda Weare Passes Away
Brenda Weare, the current Northeast Conference commissioner and the woman responsible for much of the recent push to make the NEC more competitive, passed away on Saturday following a bout with synovial cell sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.
You can read more about Weare's legacy and the disease that took her away far too early at the NEC website. She was only 51.
A short list of NEC upgrades under Weare's 2+ years as commisioner:
- Introduction of Bryant to the NEC.
- NEC Football earning an autobid to the FCS playoffs.
- ESPNU broadcast rights and a larger foothold on regional networks in the Northeast, including FSN Pittsburgh
- Continued upgrades to scholarship levels for football.
Our own personal experiences with Commisioner Weare were often brief, but informative. She was always quick to respond to emails - a rarity amongst college executives - and was more than willing to share her time, often in the evenings, for more in-depth interviews.
She will be missed.
You can read more about Weare's legacy and the disease that took her away far too early at the NEC website. She was only 51.
A short list of NEC upgrades under Weare's 2+ years as commisioner:
- Introduction of Bryant to the NEC.
- NEC Football earning an autobid to the FCS playoffs.
- ESPNU broadcast rights and a larger foothold on regional networks in the Northeast, including FSN Pittsburgh
- Continued upgrades to scholarship levels for football.
Our own personal experiences with Commisioner Weare were often brief, but informative. She was always quick to respond to emails - a rarity amongst college executives - and was more than willing to share her time, often in the evenings, for more in-depth interviews.
She will be missed.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Getting Close
The bad news? The new site launch won't be this weekend. We're waiting for a few technical glitches to be resolved by some third parties, and the process of hauling a good chunk of the content on this site to the new one has been quite an ordeal.
Plus, there was the whole issue of Friday being completely unproductive because of the anticipation and viewing and celebration of the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup.
So, give us another week. By then, we'll be in perfect shape. The new site will be completely ready, and even if a few things need to be adjusted, we'll at least be better prepared.
Our new launch date is 12:01am on June 21st. We'll give out the new link at that point in time.
Plus, there was the whole issue of Friday being completely unproductive because of the anticipation and viewing and celebration of the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup.
So, give us another week. By then, we'll be in perfect shape. The new site will be completely ready, and even if a few things need to be adjusted, we'll at least be better prepared.
Our new launch date is 12:01am on June 21st. We'll give out the new link at that point in time.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The Last Few Days of Blogspot (And About Those UCLA QB Rumors.....)
Some time ago, an anonymous commenter said that the scuttlebutt on campus was that a UCLA QB would be transferring to Robert Morris. We doubted it. Original_RMC debunked a lot of it.
Well, a UCLA QB is indeed transferring, but Chris Forcier is headed to Furman to try and help knock Appalachian State down a few pegs in that conference.
He's also a bit, uh, strange. From a UCLA website through Deadspin, we get a look at a press release distributed by Forcier and his family. Read it. Chuckle.
Advice to transfers - Don't get cute. Don't burn the bridge behind you, just state that you're looking for something like a fresh start/new opportunity/to be closer to family/to get away from family if you had it rough/etc. and then just shut up. Show up to your new digs, have perfect attendance, and win on the field. End. Of. Story.
Speaking of endings....
This is the last couple of days on Blogspot for Colonials Corner. I'll be spending the 72 hours or so transferring as much content as possible to the new website, adjusting a few design things, finalizing some advertising (I hope), and preparing for the launch. A few enterprising folk can probably find the site already - it's easy to get to and the shell is already up - but we'll announce the official launch this weekend with a redirect post here.
From then on, all content will be on the new site. We'll keep this one up and direct folks to the site, answer questions, check on comments, and all that. But content is going to be at the new digs.
Until then...
Well, a UCLA QB is indeed transferring, but Chris Forcier is headed to Furman to try and help knock Appalachian State down a few pegs in that conference.
He's also a bit, uh, strange. From a UCLA website through Deadspin, we get a look at a press release distributed by Forcier and his family. Read it. Chuckle.
Advice to transfers - Don't get cute. Don't burn the bridge behind you, just state that you're looking for something like a fresh start/new opportunity/to be closer to family/to get away from family if you had it rough/etc. and then just shut up. Show up to your new digs, have perfect attendance, and win on the field. End. Of. Story.
Speaking of endings....
This is the last couple of days on Blogspot for Colonials Corner. I'll be spending the 72 hours or so transferring as much content as possible to the new website, adjusting a few design things, finalizing some advertising (I hope), and preparing for the launch. A few enterprising folk can probably find the site already - it's easy to get to and the shell is already up - but we'll announce the official launch this weekend with a redirect post here.
From then on, all content will be on the new site. We'll keep this one up and direct folks to the site, answer questions, check on comments, and all that. But content is going to be at the new digs.
Until then...
Colonials Hire Assistant, Finalize Recruiting
Lots of news from the basketball program today. Coron Williams, long expected to be in the fold since verbally committing months ago, officially signed his letter of intent and was announced as the final piece of the recruiting puzzle. The 6'2, 170 pound Virginia sharpshooter will compete for playing time right away, according to Mike Rice.
So what does this mean for Micktavious Holt? From what I've been able to learn, Holt has gotten a little too excited. There's "mutual interest" in him playing for the Colonials, but Holt has some academic work to do to ensure his role with Robert Morris.
More likely is that he comes to RMU next year, either via prep school or as a Prop 48.
The Colonials will also have a new assistant. Levi Franklin left to coach at the Potomac School, opening the door for D-3 Roanoke assistant Robby Pridgen (at right). Pridgen graduated from Roanoke in 2003 and has helped coach the team to three straight winning seasons.
Rice on Pridgen:
"Robby is a young and up-and-coming coach, and he proved to me that he possesses a great amount of energy and enthusiasm for what he does," Rice said. "He comes from a very successful Division III program at Roanoke, and we're extremely excited about him joining our staff at Robert Morris."
So what does this mean for Micktavious Holt? From what I've been able to learn, Holt has gotten a little too excited. There's "mutual interest" in him playing for the Colonials, but Holt has some academic work to do to ensure his role with Robert Morris.
More likely is that he comes to RMU next year, either via prep school or as a Prop 48.
The Colonials will also have a new assistant. Levi Franklin left to coach at the Potomac School, opening the door for D-3 Roanoke assistant Robby Pridgen (at right). Pridgen graduated from Roanoke in 2003 and has helped coach the team to three straight winning seasons.
Rice on Pridgen:
"Robby is a young and up-and-coming coach, and he proved to me that he possesses a great amount of energy and enthusiasm for what he does," Rice said. "He comes from a very successful Division III program at Roanoke, and we're extremely excited about him joining our staff at Robert Morris."
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
RMU Hoops Gets Late Signing
The Colonials earned a late signing for their title defense, grabbing 6'4 Georgian high schooler Micktavious Holt out of Macon, GA.
We'll try and figure out how this all works out. The article mentions nothing about a scholarship, so maybe Holt is coming in on his own. Of course, it also mentions nothing about being a walk-on or anything of that sort, so perhaps, some additional shuffling has occurred. We'll get you an answer.
Robert Morris apparently pounced on him after seeing him in the LeBron James Classic in Ohio several weeks ago.
We'll try and figure out how this all works out. The article mentions nothing about a scholarship, so maybe Holt is coming in on his own. Of course, it also mentions nothing about being a walk-on or anything of that sort, so perhaps, some additional shuffling has occurred. We'll get you an answer.
Robert Morris apparently pounced on him after seeing him in the LeBron James Classic in Ohio several weeks ago.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Preliminary Football Roster Up
The preliminary roster is up for the 2009 football team. Peruse as you wish, and here are some notes and changes to keep an eye out for.
NUMBER CHANGES
- Desmond Brentley switched from #4 to #5 to avoid conflict with Anthony Coleman, who figures to be a factor at WR
- Shadrae King got a big boy number, switching from #29 to the #7 previously worn by Erik Cwalinski.
- The #21 of James O'Quinn is still worn by James O'Quinn.
- WR DJ Zalewski is now wearing #81.
- QB Aaron Smetanka sheds the #14 and takes #13, previously worn by the departed Troy Cree
- LB Chad Pepper goes from a duplicated #46 to a new #47.
- OL Brian Bevilacqua takes #57 after wearing #53.
- TE Sean McElhinny is now an OL, wearing #79
HE'S GONE
Absent players from the roster who were not graduating seniors
- WR Lance Patterson transferred to Edinboro.
- S Troy Cree has transferred, as discussed previously.
- OL Jordan Francis transferred to Malone University.
- OL Dave Coleman is not on the roster
- OL Alex Stevens is not on the roster
- OL Alan Wolfe is not on the roster
- WR Greg Johnson is not on the roster
- WR Rocco Perciavalle is not on the roster
- DB Trevor Wideman is gone
- FB Joe Brice is gone.
NEWBIE BREAKDOWN
A list of the number of newcomers at each position
QB - 2
RB - 4
TE - 3
WR - 6
OL - 14
DE - 4
DL - 2
LB - 10
DB - 5
FS - 2
SS - 3
PK - 2
NUMBER CHANGES
- Desmond Brentley switched from #4 to #5 to avoid conflict with Anthony Coleman, who figures to be a factor at WR
- Shadrae King got a big boy number, switching from #29 to the #7 previously worn by Erik Cwalinski.
- The #21 of James O'Quinn is still worn by James O'Quinn.
- WR DJ Zalewski is now wearing #81.
- QB Aaron Smetanka sheds the #14 and takes #13, previously worn by the departed Troy Cree
- LB Chad Pepper goes from a duplicated #46 to a new #47.
- OL Brian Bevilacqua takes #57 after wearing #53.
- TE Sean McElhinny is now an OL, wearing #79
HE'S GONE
Absent players from the roster who were not graduating seniors
- WR Lance Patterson transferred to Edinboro.
- S Troy Cree has transferred, as discussed previously.
- OL Jordan Francis transferred to Malone University.
- OL Dave Coleman is not on the roster
- OL Alex Stevens is not on the roster
- OL Alan Wolfe is not on the roster
- WR Greg Johnson is not on the roster
- WR Rocco Perciavalle is not on the roster
- DB Trevor Wideman is gone
- FB Joe Brice is gone.
NEWBIE BREAKDOWN
A list of the number of newcomers at each position
QB - 2
RB - 4
TE - 3
WR - 6
OL - 14
DE - 4
DL - 2
LB - 10
DB - 5
FS - 2
SS - 3
PK - 2
Friday, May 29, 2009
Summer Breeze, Makes Me Feel Fine
Just a quick status check as we head into June. Nothing much is happening in the world of Robert Morris news. Players are drifting in and out of the area for summer workouts in all sports, but that's about it.
I hope you all are enjoying the warm end to May, even if it comes in toting thunderstorms and construction projects. I also hope you're enjoying another run to the Stanley Cup by the Penguins. They've been the focus of my sports energy of late, as well as some high school coverage for the newspaper.
The rest of it? Developing a plan for this website.
I'm pleased to announce that within the next couple of weeks, Colonials Corner will be transitioning to a new host, a new domain name, and expanded features. This weekend will consist of the first step, and additional steps will be taken in the coming weeks. I don't expect you to see anything substantial until the end of June, which is when I hope to go live with a spiffy new home.
Now, to damper that raging enthusiasm a bit, there's always the caveat that's existed with this site: If something comes up, whether it's a longer assignment or just life itself, the changeover may happen later than expected. Or, if it's a gig that actually pays full time, who knows, it may not happen at all and we may go in the opposite direction where this site no longer happens. Or it happens in a new format that's not possible now.
But. For now, it's all systems go on the new digs. I appreciate all of the input and advice, and I've gathered that together to make the final decision. I ask for patience and that, when we do go live, you help get the word out.
Until then, enjoy the sun!
I hope you all are enjoying the warm end to May, even if it comes in toting thunderstorms and construction projects. I also hope you're enjoying another run to the Stanley Cup by the Penguins. They've been the focus of my sports energy of late, as well as some high school coverage for the newspaper.
The rest of it? Developing a plan for this website.
I'm pleased to announce that within the next couple of weeks, Colonials Corner will be transitioning to a new host, a new domain name, and expanded features. This weekend will consist of the first step, and additional steps will be taken in the coming weeks. I don't expect you to see anything substantial until the end of June, which is when I hope to go live with a spiffy new home.
Now, to damper that raging enthusiasm a bit, there's always the caveat that's existed with this site: If something comes up, whether it's a longer assignment or just life itself, the changeover may happen later than expected. Or, if it's a gig that actually pays full time, who knows, it may not happen at all and we may go in the opposite direction where this site no longer happens. Or it happens in a new format that's not possible now.
But. For now, it's all systems go on the new digs. I appreciate all of the input and advice, and I've gathered that together to make the final decision. I ask for patience and that, when we do go live, you help get the word out.
Until then, enjoy the sun!
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