WAGNER - 2012 NEC Champs - NCAA Playoffs [Archive]

aceinthehole

November 17th, 2012, 01:33 PM

Congrats to the Wagner College Seahawks - 2012 NEC Champs and NCAA Playoff AQ

They are the 3rd NEC team to make the playoffs:

2010 - Robert Morris (CCSU Co-Champs)
2011 - Albany (Duquesne Co-Champs)
2012 - Wagner (Albany Co-Champs)

The NEC will miss Albany, but it's nice to see the NEC had 4 other teams also win NEC championships in the past 3 seasons. This is not a 1-team league.

danefan

November 17th, 2012, 01:39 PM

Wagner deserves it. Albany is the best team in the NEC but laid an egg when it mattered against Wagner.

Thems the breaks.

The NEC was good for Albany. Got us a taste of the playoffs which I do think was a big driver in our Adminstration's decision to accept the CAA offer.

I'll also miss a winning record. Might not have one of those again for a few years.

TheValleyRaider

November 17th, 2012, 01:40 PM

Congrats Wagner xsmileyclapx

Maybe we'll get to see you in Hamilton ;)

aceinthehole

November 17th, 2012, 01:47 PM

Wagner deserves it. Albany is the best team in the NEC but laid an egg when it mattered against Wagner.

Not so sure about that.

Wagner lost by 3 to Florida Atlantic, a bad FBS team, but with 40+ more scholarships! They then lost by 3 at Georgetown, and laid a egg of their own vs. Monmouth. They have now won 8 straight, including a shutout at Albany.

The NEC has had co-champs for the past 3 seasons - this is a tough league week in and week out. Albany has had the most sucess, but they have not dominated this league outright. Again, we'll miss Albany, but the NEC is and will remain a tough FCS conference.

Wallace

November 17th, 2012, 02:03 PM

Albany is the best team in the NEC

xviolinx
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Nick Doscher threw for a pair of touchdowns, and the Wagner defense held Albany to 188 yards of total offense as the Seahawks overcame preparation obstacles due to Hurricane Sandy to topple the Great Danes 30-0 for first place in the Northeast Conference.

The Seahawks (6-3, 6-1) won despite a disrupted work week due to Hurricane Sandy. The Wagner campus was evacuated Sunday, and players reconvened Tuesday to prepare for Albany (7-2, 5-1) on a campus that was still shut down and without electricity.

danefan

November 17th, 2012, 02:10 PM

Albany is the best team in the NEC but didn't play like it when it mattered.

Say whatever you will.

dgreco

November 17th, 2012, 03:10 PM

Congrats to Wagner, glad to see a returning NEC team represent the NEC in the playoffs.

Ivytalk

November 17th, 2012, 03:16 PM

Good job, Wagner! Had to overcome Sandy as well as Albany.

busybee14

November 17th, 2012, 03:27 PM

Albany is the best team in the NEC but didn't play like it when it mattered.

Say whatever you will.

I would say Albany has the best offense.Wags has best D and Special teams.30-0 i gotta give the edge to my boys in green.Great day for our guys,fans and coaches.cant wait for next week

danefan

November 17th, 2012, 03:34 PM

I would say Albany has the best offense.Wags has best D and Special teams.30-0 i gotta give the edge to my boys in green.Great day for our guys,fans and coaches.cant wait for next week

Wagner D is very good. Wagner was better on that day for sure.

Congrats and good luck in the playoffs.

You'll probably end up at Colgate or SBU if tey sneak in. Both are winnable.

Sader87

November 17th, 2012, 03:37 PM

UNH is at least 3 TD's better than Wagner just sayin'.....that being said, congrats to Wagner, good luck in the playoffs..

JMUNJ08

November 17th, 2012, 03:45 PM

Congrats to Wagner! Hard fought conference championship! Good luck in the playoffs! Would be good to see you there! ;)

Seahawks Fan

November 18th, 2012, 07:38 AM

Congratulations to the Wagner Seahawks and coach Walt Hameline. 2012 NEC Champions.

Best wishes to Albany. Always a tough competitor.

aceinthehole

November 18th, 2012, 12:41 PM

Wagner will host Colgate!

Winner faces #2 Eastern Washington

dgreco

November 18th, 2012, 12:42 PM

Wagner will host Colgate!

Winner faces #2 Eastern Washington

awesome for Wagner and Staten Island. Hopefully there will be a large crowd.

busybee14

November 18th, 2012, 01:04 PM

awesome for Wagner and Staten Island. Hopefully there will be a large crowd.

I think this is best possible 1st round match up for Wags.Should be a great game.long trip awaits the winner

dgreco

November 18th, 2012, 01:11 PM

I think this is best possible 1st round match up for Wags.Should be a great game.long trip awaits the winner

agree 100%

Gater

November 18th, 2012, 01:20 PM

Good luck to The Wag. Seems like hosting a game should be a positive thing for Staten Island. Lots of Colgate people nearby so hopefully there will be a good turnout.

polsongrizz

November 18th, 2012, 01:22 PM

If these guys manage to get by Colgate they will be crushed like a Aluminum Can under a DD Boob traveling at Warp Speed.xsalutexxthumbsupx

BTW, If I am wrong I will buy beers for those who show up in Cheney.

ColgateTD

November 18th, 2012, 04:41 PM

GateRaider63

November 18th, 2012, 05:25 PM

Congrats to Wagner on winning the title. Looking forward to a great game on Saturday. What is the capacity at Hameline Stadium? Can't find it on your website. Do you think there will be any tickets available day of game at walk-up window? Great number of 'Gate alumni in the NYC area should make for a nice crowd. Is there a tailgating area available?

It's only 3,300. Buy tickets early.

https://twitter.com/ColgateFootball/status/270299419100995585

danefan

November 18th, 2012, 05:35 PM

Small stadium. Props to Wagner for putting up the dough! They won't make anywhere near their bid in attendance $$$$$.

busybee14

November 18th, 2012, 06:26 PM

Congrats to Wagner on winning the title. Looking forward to a great game on Saturday. What is the capacity at Hameline Stadium? Can't find it on your website. Do you think there will be any tickets available day of game at walk-up window? Great number of 'Gate alumni in the NYC area should make for a nice crowd. Is there a tailgating area available?parking is tough.small lot right by stadium.10 bucks but worth it .if you park in road popo write lots parking tix.get there early and u should be fine.im hoping additional stands are added on visitor side.

Seawolf97

November 18th, 2012, 07:22 PM

Congratulations to the Wagner College Seahawks !

412Express

November 19th, 2012, 06:50 AM

Albany is the best team in the NEC but didn't play like it when it mattered.

Say whatever you will.

Just as the Dukes were the better team last year, but didn't play like it when it mattered (against albany). Wagner didn't just beat Albany this year, 30-0 is a statement. And not an egg-laying situation. Say what you will.

danefan

November 19th, 2012, 07:06 AM

Just as the Dukes were the better team last year, but didn't play like it when it mattered (against albany). Wagner didn't just beat Albany this year, 30-0 is a statement. And not an egg-laying situation. Say what you will.

Might have been.

And it was far and away an egg we laid for the first half. Really for the first quarter.

ColgateTD

November 19th, 2012, 02:38 PM

parking is tough.small lot right by stadium.10 bucks but worth it .if you park in road popo write lots parking tix.get there early and u should be fine.im hoping additional stands are added on visitor side.

OK, thanks busybee. So, if I can't make the game is there a radio station that will be broadcasting it? Maybe a student-run station? And what are the call letters and frequency numbers for such a station? Somehow, some way I'd like to see or listen to the game :)

busybee14

November 19th, 2012, 03:50 PM

OK, thanks busybee. So, if I can't make the game is there a radio station that will be broadcasting it? Maybe a student-run station? And what are the call letters and frequency numbers for such a station? Somehow, some way I'd like to see or listen to the game :)

Espn3 has the game.not sure about radio,sorry

dgreco

November 19th, 2012, 05:16 PM

The game will probably by on NECFrontRow.com also. CCSU, Wagner, and Bryant had every home game aired on the network

busybee14

November 19th, 2012, 06:45 PM

The game will probably by on NECFrontRow.com also. CCSU, Wagner, and Bryant had every home game aired on the network
For a "smaller" conference Nec does a great job imo. Frontrow was a great add this year and was a big upgrade over last seasons team broadcasts.props to the NEC

ColgateTD

November 20th, 2012, 07:04 AM

Thanks for the info people. Will not be getting ESPN3 but will try NEC FrontRow.

danefan

November 23rd, 2012, 07:45 AM

NEC promoting the game

https://mobile.twitter.com/WagnerAthletics/status/271064311588339712/photo/1

Pards Rule

November 23rd, 2012, 01:01 PM

Go Seahawks! Is Walt Hameline still the HC? He was Offensive Coordinator under Bill Russo there when Russo went to Lafayette in 1981 I recall and took over as HC.

danefan

November 23rd, 2012, 06:31 PM

Go Seahawks! Is Walt Hameline still the HC? He was Offensive Coordinator under Bill Russo there when Russo went to Lafayette in 1981 I recall and took over as HC.

Hameline is the Coach and AD.

Tom Massela is also on staff.

Both former Bob Ford assistants.

Pards Rule

November 23rd, 2012, 07:48 PM

Wow - he has been there for 30+ seasons! I remember Russo saying after his first game (and first win) as Lafayette HC (beating Central Conn., 51-0) in an interview published the next day in the Easton (PA) Express that he was going to watch the Wagner game that night - I assume under the lights - if so, they had lights well before LC which got them in 2006.

caribbeanhen

November 24th, 2012, 06:59 AM

any of the Wagner fans on here follow the baseball team? if so, i have a question.

busybee14

November 24th, 2012, 07:16 AM

No, but i can get answers for u

caribbeanhen

November 24th, 2012, 07:37 AM

No, but i can get answers for u

you had a frosh SS starting in 2011 (he was actually drafted) Ian Vazquez

http://www.wagnerathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3364&path=baseball

in 2012 he was down in NC - http://www.abbeyathletics.com/roster.asp?sportID=1

Just curios as to what happened to him -

ColgateTD

November 24th, 2012, 08:51 AM

Looks like a clear but windy day. Could favor Wagner due to the air attack being problematic for Gate. McCarney will just have to deal with it to make our offense go.

Seahawks Fan

November 24th, 2012, 09:39 AM

Looks like a clear but windy day. Could favor Wagner due to the air attack being problematic for Gate. McCarney will just have to deal with it to make our offense go.

It can get pretty windy on Grymes Hill. But that is problematic both ways. Doscher can throw the ball.

Go Seahawks!

Seahawks Fan

November 24th, 2012, 09:40 AM

Go Seahawks! Is Walt Hameline still the HC? He was Offensive Coordinator under Bill Russo there when Russo went to Lafayette in 1981 I recall and took over as HC.

Walt Hameline has won over 210 games at Wagner and was named NEC Coach of the Year this year.

aceinthehole

November 24th, 2012, 09:59 AM

Thanks for the info people. Will not be getting ESPN3 but will try NEC FrontRow.

FYI - this game is only available on ESPN3. I assume there is no NEC Front Row coverage because it is a NCAA Tournament game and they hold all the broacast rights.

Pards Rule

November 24th, 2012, 10:08 AM

In 32 seasons - avg of about 7 wins a year - not bad - I would take that. Go Seahawks (cause of the Russo connection!)

aceinthehole

November 24th, 2012, 10:47 AM

In 32 seasons - avg of about 7 wins a year - not bad - I would take that. Go Seahawks (cause of the Russo connection!)

Wagner's postseason history:

NCAA Playoffs (4-3, 1987 D-III National Champiosn)
2012 FCS First Round (Staten Island, NY) – vs. Colgate

1988 Division III First Round (Ithaca, NY) – Ithaca 34, Wagner 31
1987 Division III First Round (Staten Island, NY) – Wagner 38, Rochester 14
1987 Division III Quarterfinal (New York, NY) – Wagner 21, Fordham 0
1987 Division III Semifinal (Emory, VA) – Wagner 20, Emory & Henry 15
1987 Division III Championship (Phenix City, AL) – Wagner 19, Dayton 3
1982 Division III Quarterfinal (Staten Island, NY) – Saint Lawrence 43, Wagner 31
1980 Division III Quarterfinal (Ithaca, NY) – Ithaca 41, Wagner 12

I-AA Bowl Games (1-2)
1995 ECAC BOWL (Pittsburgh, PA) – Duquesne 44, Wagner 20
1994 ECAC BOWL (Jamaica, NY) – St. John’s 34, Wagner 14
1993 ECAC BOWL (New Rochelle, NY) – Wagner 32, Iona 0

D-III Bowl Game (4-0)
1992 ECAC SOUTHEAST BOWL (Staten Island, NY) – Wagner 48, Saint Francis, Pa. 6
1986 ECAC SOUTH BOWL (Lancaster, PA) – Wagner 40, Franklin & Marshall 28
1985 ECAC SOUTH BOWL (King’s Point, NY) – Wagner 9, King’s Point 7
1983 ECAC METRO BOWL (Jamaica, NY) – Wagner 48, St. John’s 7

aceinthehole

November 24th, 2012, 10:55 AM

NEC promoting the game

https://mobile.twitter.com/WagnerAthletics/status/271064311588339712/photo/1

From Wagner's game notes:
To heighten exposure as the big game nears, 18 billboards promoting the game are on display throughout North Jersey including one New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel.

Pards Rule

November 24th, 2012, 01:10 PM

Wagner's postseason history:

NCAA Playoffs (4-3, 1987 D-III National Champiosn)
2012 FCS First Round (Staten Island, NY) – vs. Colgate

1988 Division III First Round (Ithaca, NY) – Ithaca 34, Wagner 31
1987 Division III First Round (Staten Island, NY) – Wagner 38, Rochester 14
1987 Division III Quarterfinal (New York, NY) – Wagner 21, Fordham 0
1987 Division III Semifinal (Emory, VA) – Wagner 20, Emory & Henry 15
1987 Division III Championship (Phenix City, AL) – Wagner 19, Dayton 3
1982 Division III Quarterfinal (Staten Island, NY) – Saint Lawrence 43, Wagner 31
1980 Division III Quarterfinal (Ithaca, NY) – Ithaca 41, Wagner 12

I-AA Bowl Games (1-2)
1995 ECAC BOWL (Pittsburgh, PA) – Duquesne 44, Wagner 20
1994 ECAC BOWL (Jamaica, NY) – St. John’s 34, Wagner 14
1993 ECAC BOWL (New Rochelle, NY) – Wagner 32, Iona 0

D-III Bowl Game (4-0)
1992 ECAC SOUTHEAST BOWL (Staten Island, NY) – Wagner 48, Saint Francis, Pa. 6
1986 ECAC SOUTH BOWL (Lancaster, PA) – Wagner 40, Franklin & Marshall 28
1985 ECAC SOUTH BOWL (King’s Point, NY) – Wagner 9, King’s Point 7
1983 ECAC METRO BOWL (Jamaica, NY) – Wagner 48, St. John’s 7

Wow! Impressive Ace. I do recall that was the main reason LC hired Russo - he took a moribund Seahawks team over in 1978 and moved it into the playoffs in 3 years.