It has been a while since my last update but the past two weeks have been extremely busy and full of traveling, making up class work and games. The week of November 8th we traveled to Akron, Ohio to play our final conference and regular season match against the University of Akron. The Zips were sitting on a 17-0-0 record and ranked 1st in the nation so, needless to say, we were excited to take the field against them. Each year, since joining the Mid-Atlantic Conference three years ago, the games against Akron have proved to be the most exciting of the season and this year would not be any different. We arrived in Akron a day in advance of the Saturday night meeting and perfected our preparations for the game by training at the university and becoming accustomed to the new, remodeled Akron stadium.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions and a great spectacle for the sold-out crowd. Akron opened the scoring early when they took advantage of a free-kick just outside our 18 yard box. Being 1-0 down to the 1st ranked team in the country has proven to be a backbreaker to the 17 teams that have played Akron this year but we were determined not to continue that trend. After end-to-end action with each of us attacking the others goal we produced an equalizer off an Owen Botting throw-in which found the head of Nick Pratico. In the crowd of over 2,000 you could have heard a pin drop as Pratico's header rippled the back of the Akron net. Six minutes after our tying goal and, as we have done so often this season, we were in control of the game with a 2-1 lead. Michael Cunningham scored probably the best goal of his career after yet another Owen Botting throw-in was played across the box. With his back to the goal and positioned several yards to the left of it, Cunningham controlled the ball out of the air with his thigh and made a 180 degree turn to volley the ball opposite-side netting. The look on the faces of the Akron defenders said it all as they stared in amazement at what had just happened.
Going into halftime with the lead we knew that the second half was going to bring a lot of pressure from the Akron midfield and forwards. We started the second half knowing we had to attack and not sit in. This game plan soon fell apart as the Akron players controlled the possession and began throwing attackers forward. With less than 20 minutes to go we conceded the tying goal. With momentum back in their hands we continued to defend and created several scoring opportunities which we were unable to capitalize on. The night ended in heartbreak as they scored with four minutes to go. Although we left having lost 3-2 we knew we would be returning in five days time to compete in the conference tournament.
With such a quick turnaround we got back to Oneonta Sunday afternoon focusing primarily on recovering from the trip. We worked hard to get our bodies in the best condition possible to make another seven hour trip out to Akron that upcoming Thursday where we would face Western Michigan on Friday afternoon in the semi-final matchup.
The game between us and Western Michigan was a well earned victory although it did not come without its battle scars. Having built our success this season on a solid defense which doesn't concede, it was disappointing to allow two goals in the match. However, at this time of year, statistics don't really matter as long as we win and we were eager to move on to play the winner of NIU and Akron in the conference final that Sunday, November 15th. The game between NIU and Akron was played an hour after ours ended and so, as were back in the hotel relaxing from the game and treating our sore legs in the hot-tub and pool, we watched the other semi-final match via the internet. Akron went on to win 1-0 in double overtime which meant we would play them again come 4:00pm Sunday afternoon. The environment during the games at Akron is great and the guys love playing there so everyone was looking forward to this re-match of a week earlier.
The game started out just as we could have hoped with Dan Summers making the most of an early opportunity. Robbing the ball from their center back Summers calmly slid the ball past their keeper and we took the lead only ten minutes in. By halftime they had equalized off of a free-kick which was flicked on to the back post side-net. The second half was an exciting one with both teams getting opportunities however Akron would find the go ahead goal with less than ten minutes to play. It was an unfortunate goal to concede and although we refused to give up and continued to look for a tying goal we were unable to do so.
Though we left without a win, there were encouragements we could take from the game. For one it was the first time Hartwick has reached the MAC finals. It was an accomplishment to get to where we did and not only did we get there, we showed ourselves that we can compete with the best teams in the country. We will say goodbye to three critical members of our team in the seniors Sam Wright, Brian Gordon and Nick Pratico but the absence of their presence will be an opportunity for younger players to step into their roles. We will bring in several new recruits next year who will be looking to challenge the guys for there spots and provide good competition. All in all, we had a very successful and memorable year. Our 10-4-4 record was not handed to us on a silver platter and we are all proud of the things we accomplished this year. The road to a 2010 MAC championship starts now and each of us has bought into what each person needs to do individually and collectively to achieve that. Thank you so much for the incredible support you have shown us all season, the loyalty this year from our fans was mind-blowing. Myself, along with the other boys, look forward to seeing you on Elmore in nine months time for another exciting season of Hartwick soccer. See you soon!
11/05/09
It's been a busy but exciting week since my last update. Last Saturday we welcomed Western Michigan to Elmore for our second to last conference game of the regular season. It was a critical game in the conference as a win would guarantee us as the second seed for the conference playoffs. With the strong wind going against us we began the first half playing well, putting immediate pressure on the Western Michigan defense. It would be the Broncos that struck first right before halftime in the 43rd minute. Despite going down a goal we continued to press and force their keeper to make multiple saves. We showed incredible resilience and persistence to score the equalizer in the 73rd minute when Owen Botting's long throw-in found center back Jakob Karlgren. Karlgren slotted home the opportunity and secured the tie. We would continue to dominate but unfortunately could not come up with the go-ahead goal. So with the tie we failed to secure that second seed for the conference tournament but can still do so this weekend with a win in Akron.
Saturday was our senior day and the team was proud to recognize and thank Nick Pratico, Sam Wright, and Brian Gordon for their efforts over the past several years. After the game we had a reception where we enjoyed fresh ribs (courtesy of Nolan Brown and family) and a few laughs over some of the memories we've had as a team with this years graduating class. It is disappointing to know our time with them as teammates is limited but it gives us all the more incentive to play well and keep our season going!
The second game of the week came Tuesday night when we faced local rival Binghamton. Each year this game is always a high-tension, physical battle and it was no different this year. With goals from Pat Thompson and Simon Greatwich we were able to walk off of Elmore for the last time in this regular season with a 2-1 victory. It's the first victory we have had against Binghamton during the fall season since my time here and it was certainly sweet. Not only did we hand them their eighth loss of the year but we improved our record to 8-0-3 in our last 11 games.
Our focus has now turned to Akron. November 7th we will be playing them at their place for our last regular season game of 2009. The team is anxious to get back on the field and finish up our schedule on a good note before heading into conference playoffs. If you're in the area come out and support us! You may be a bit outnumbered but that's all the more incentive to make your voices heard! It is always a great atmosphere and an electrifying game. I look forward to seeing you in Akron!
10/27/09
Well this past weekend we travelled out to Bowling Green, Ohio to play a conference game against the BG Falcons. After a long day of travel Saturday, a game on Sunday afternoon and traveling back that night we are now preparing for our end of the week matchup against Western Michigan. The game against Bowling Green ended with some negatives as well as some positives. Collectively we felt as if we did not play up to our full potential on Sunday and we failed to secure all three points on the road. It is a credit to the team that this is the first time all season that we have surrendered two goals in a match although this did not provide much comfort on the trip home. We did, however, remain unbeaten in both conference play and on the road. We showed a toughness and a resilience to come back from a goal down to tie the game. So all in all I think Bowling Green is a game that we wish we had won but, if we learn from it, will not keep us from attaining our larger goals of winning a MAC Championship and qualifying for the National Tournament.
The scoring opened in the 72nd minute when Steven Amaya scored his first goal of the 2009 campaign. The ensuing 18 minutes would see the score line go back and forth during an intense, dramatic end to regulation. Bowling Green scored two goals in a seven minute span to take the lead 2-1. Their tying goal came off of a penalty kick awarded against us and, a short time after, they scored again off of a corner kick. As disappointed as we were to give up two goals so quickly we never gave up and continued to pressure their goalkeeper. Michael Cunningham made it two-all when he converted a penalty kick after a Bowling Green defender fouled Sam Wright in the Falcons penalty area. That would have been the go-ahead goal for us had Dan Summer's goal minutes before not been waved off as offside by the linesman. We have worked as a team in not allowing refereeing decisions to dictate our success and we have tried hard to ensure that we focus on controlling the controllable aspects of the game.
So, in retrospect, we were ultimately happy to walk away with a tie but certainly not satisfied. The frustration felt by Sunday's result will certainly be directed towards Western Michigan who visit Elmore this Saturday at 1pm. With three points on Saturday we will secure a place no lower than 2nd in our conference and will give ourselves the opportunity to compete for the championship. This will be no small achievement and the boys are excited to get the job done. Come out on Saturday as we seek to earn a valuable three points and become part of a loyal supporting home crowd! See you on Elmore!
10/22/09
Thanks to everyone who came out to support us in Syracuse! We remained unbeaten on the road as we beat the Orangemen 2-1. The score hardly depicted the story of the game however as it was one of our best offensive performances of the year. Although Syracuse scored first we did not allow that to affect our play and throughout the entire first half bombarded the Syracuse goal. With only seconds left in the first half we won a corner and the Owen Botting service was cleared to the top of the eighteen by the Syracuse defense. Calling off Michael Cunningham, Sam Wright smashed the lofted ball into the top corner of the net before it could hit the ground. Sam, who hails from Newquay, England, is a product of Syracuse based Bryant and Stratton College and spends his summers living in the Syracuse area. Last Tuesday night he was playing in front of a crowd full of his friends and former teammates which made his spectacular goal that much more special.
With that boost just before halftime we entered the break anxious to get back on the field to score again. We did just that eight minutes into the second half when Dan Summers' tricky footwork between two Syracuse defenders placed him one-on-one with the goalkeeper. He definitively finished the ball past the helpless keeper giving us the lead. We would continue to dominate the play and had some very close chances throughout the rest of the game. Syracuse just managed to keep us to only scoring two goals and the match ended 2-1. We knew how important that game was for many reasons but one reason was that we wouldn't be playing again for another 11 days. To go into the break with a win was crucial to our confidence and we accomplished exactly that.
The past 9 days have been a great rest period for us. Some of the guys are feeling a bit banged up and needed a couple days off and it also gives us an opportunity to focus on our studies and spend a little extra time in the library. However, Coach Mac and Jukka were sure to keep us working hard so Saturday morning, Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon were fitness sessions. These sessions definitely helped to keep our fitness levels high and even gave some guys the opportunity to improve them. The overall attitude in the locker room is that of excitement to get back on the playing field. Saturday morning we will be flying out of Albany to Bowling Green, Ohio. Sunday afternoon we will play the Falcons of Bowling Green at 1pm for their Homecoming game. We are prepared, as always, for a tough, hard-fought, physical conference game away from home. If you're in the northwest Ohio area this weekend come support us! If not you can follow the game via live stats at http://www.bgsufalcons.com/index.aspx?path=msoc. Well, whether you are following along online or at the game itself we plan on providing you with another exciting weekend of Hartwick soccer!
10/12/09
Well, it's been another exciting week for Hartwick soccer and there is a lot to update everyone on. I'll begin with our mid-week contest against regional rival Colgate. As I said in last week's update, Colgate is always a tough game regardless of where it is played but especially when it's away from Elmore. As excited as we were there was still a certain amount of caution going into the game. We had just come off a great weekend win against NIU and the danger to "take a day off" was lurking. We failed to capitalize on any of our chances on attack but the team persevered through 110 minutes without conceding. That was just about the only positive coming from the night however as it was disappointing to end our 5-game winning streak and fail to score a goal. Sometimes though it is important to take a step back in perspective and be grateful to get a point away from home against a disruptive Colgate side.
With that game behind us we reset for the upcoming weekend and our third conference game against Florida Atlantic University. Collectively we determined that a good week in training would be crucial to have success on the weekend and made sure that each session was on-point. Sometimes as the season goes on, the daily training sessions can become somewhat of a drag and counterproductive if the proper measures are not taken to ensure that everyone is focused. To prevent this we had a brief team meeting to make sure everyone was on the same page with what our goals are, where we are in the process of fulfilling them and what we need to change or continue to do. With three solid sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, we were in the perfect spot to face FAU at noon on Saturday on Elmore.
15 seconds into the game and Nick Roydhouse had already ricocheted a shot off the FAU cross bar. This immediate pressure would continue as we generated multiple chances in the first half that could have easily seen us go into the dressing room at halftime with a solid 3-0 lead. It wasn't to be however and we waited until 2 minutes and 37 seconds into the second half to score when Brian Gordon volleyed home a Dan Summers pass. FAU made a late game surge to try and earn a goal back but we were resilient on defense and preserved our 7th shutout of the year with the one goal lead. Allowing only 4 goals in 11 games is an especially special achievement for us since the last Hartwick team to do that was sixteen years ago in 1993. We are working hard to continue our defensive dominance in our last five regular season games!
Our next match will be in Syracuse, NY against the Orange of Syracuse University, Tuesday, October 13th @ 7pm. Although they are struggling a bit this season we are not taking anything for granted and are prepared for a very physical and hard-fought game Tuesday night. I already know some Hartwick alums will be in attendance but, if you are able, we'd love to see you representing the Hartwick blue and white!
One of our team goals is to qualify for the National Tournament in November and, in order to do this, we must continue to find success on the pitch. However there is another dimension to this success that is occasionally ignored. Often times when players are failing to get the job done in the classroom it causes the team's energies and focus to shift from soccer and onto correcting these off-field problems. Thus far the team has been doing a great job of thriving in the classroom which has enabled us to focus more intently on winning. The fact that we have maintained this discipline in the class has definitely shown in our on-field performances.
Ok, that's all from me. We'll see you in Syracuse!
10/6/09
I am reporting to everyone after our Homecoming Weekend which will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable since my time at Hartwick. It was special to see so many alums returning to Oneonta. My house, which I share with teammates Nick Pratico, Sam Wright and Brian Gordon, was particularly busy as it was home to 5 or 6 of the alums for the weekend. Many of the guys who stayed with me were seniors when I was a freshman and I hadn't seen some of them since their graduation so having the opportunity to catch-up on each others' lives and share a few laughs was great.
The game on Saturday night against conference rival Northern Illinois University was a story in and of itself. NIU is typically a very aggressive team that likes to physically beat up on its opponents and disrupt their style of play and we prepared exactly for that. When playing teams like that, the game is usually very stop-start in nature and set-pieces (free kicks, corners, etc.) were crucial in our preparations during the week. We ran through how we would defend them over and over and it certainly showed as we very effectively shut them down. The scoring was opened early in the second half as Owen Botting whipped in a corner that found the head of Michael Cunningham. Cunningham headed the ball across the goal mouth to Nick Pratico who put it away. That goal was extremely important as it helped us to gain momentum and start to build pressure but NIU wasn't going to roll over and die. Scoring in the 78th minute NIU made things interesting but, with the crowd of a couple thousand fans cheering us on, we went on to win it in the 86th minute. Dan Summers, after taking on and beating an NIU defender, played the ball across the box to Nick Roydhouse who smashed it into the side netting. It was the perfect way to end a hard fought game and reward all of the supporting fans and alumni who rallied behind us.
With a record of 6-2-1 and having knocked off several top teams in the country there could be the temptation to become complacent. The attitude in our locker room could not be any farther from complacency as we are maintaining a hunger to attain our goals. We collectively understand that our goals are not yet fulfilled and in order to fulfill them we must continue to build upon our early success and continue to develop our team chemistry. There are seven games left in our regular season schedule and each one is just as important as the next. The first of these final seven games will be played tonight at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY @ 7pm. Colgate is one of my favorite non-conference games to play in as it has annually been a great rivalry. Playing away to Colgate is not an easy task and any traveling support we can get will be greatly appreciated! The team is anxious to play again tonight and continue to build upon our success. I look forward to seeing you there!
9/28/09
Well it has been a week since my last update and the last seven days could not have gone any better! For starters we traveled to Buffalo and opened up MAC conference play in style with a definitive 3-1 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday night. We opened up play aggressively attacking the home side and did not allow them to get in any sort of rhythm in the game. We wasted no time in getting on the board as our senior center back Nick Pratico beat out several Buffalo defenders and headed home a corner kick from Owen Botting. We kept momentum and quickly doubled our lead when Jumol Harewood followed up a Brian Gordon shot which the Buffalo keeper fumbled. Buffalo scored right before halftime but we didn't allow their goal to keep us down. We came out of the halftime break just as aggressively as we started the game and added a third goal to the score sheet.
Needless to say the 4-hour bus ride home from Buffalo was a great time with all of the guys in good spirits, although the movie The Last House on the Left kept us all on the edge of our seats for an hour or two. I also need to mention the support we received at Buffalo was, once again, awesome! "Oh Hartwick Town" chants could be heard echoing throughout the stadium from one particularly enthusiastic Hartwick supporter (Josh Spenard, little brother of Hartwick soccer alum Jeff Spenard '09). Always good to see Hartwick fans wherever we go and you have been at every away game so far. Thank you!
There wasn't much time to celebrate however as our focus turned to the 2008 Ivy League Champions Dartmouth coming to Elmore on Saturday. Ranked 5th in the country the previous week they came to us ranked 15th in the NCAA poll. Having won our last three games we lacked no confidence in taking them on and were determined to continue to build Elmore as our home fortress. We did exactly that, shutting down any chances they tried to create. It took us until the 40th minute to score but was well earned as we were clearly the most dominant team in the first half. What would prove to be the game winning goal came from an Owen Botting corner kick and found its way to the foot of Dan Summers who slotted it home. Summers wouldn't be content to have just one however and scored another earning himself a spot on the National Team of the Week (http://collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page8779.htm). His second came in the 83rd minute as he headed a Michael Cunningham freekick into the back of the net. It is a special achievement for Dan but speaks even higher of our teams success of late and our molding together as a group. Dartmouth was our fifth clean sheet of the campaign and as a goalkeeper I am extremely grateful for the players in front of me who have been making my job between the pipes relatively easy.
This upcoming weekend is one of the most exciting of the year as it is our annual Homecoming Weekend. We will be taking on conference rivals Northern Illinois at 7pm Saturday night. At this stage it seems pointless to ask for your support, as it has been tremendous each game thus far, but there are some particular advantages to attending this weekend's game. Not only will you see a great contest between two talented teams (NIU currently stands at 5-3-1) but you will have the opportunity to reconnect with old college buddies under the lights of Elmore. See you on Elmore!
9/21/09
First off I would like to thank all of our supporters that came out to the game in Hartford Saturday night! The Hartwick fans were there in force and made their presence known in a raucous home crowd of 1,500. Portuguese National Football Team Coach Carlos Queiroz and Antonio Simoes, a legendary Portuguese soccer player, were present at the game due to the Portuguese Soccer Festival. However, despite all of their celebrations, there was nothing Hartford could to do to prevent us from walking away with a 1-0 victory. A very physical game at times, we never stopped fighting and earned a valuable 3 points away from Elmore. The goal came in the 70th minute when Dan Summers capitalized on an Owen Botting cross that Nick Roydhouse flicked on from the near post. It was Summers' first goal of the year and Roydouse's third assist. The midfielders and back four once again produced a dominant defensive performance and we earned our fourth shutout of the year.
Not only was Saturday night special because we earned the win but it was an especially momentous occasion as it was Coach Ian McIntyre's 100th win as a Division 1 men's soccer coach. Congrats Mac!
After two wins and a good week of training we are ready now, more than ever, to head up to Buffalo on Tuesday to open conference play. The MAC is a competitive conference and we are determined to make our mark on the competition early with a win. As we witnessed on Saturday, there are Hartwick alums all over the place so come Tuesday night at 7pm to the University of Buffalo. We are playing in the 29,000 seat football stadium and, although the game probably won't be sold out, it should be a great environment so come out and cheer us on! If you can't make the hike to Buffalo you can always show your support on Elmore -- Saturday night at 7 we will be taking on Ivy League rival Dartmouth!
Well, a mid-week away game means an extra day of travel and a few missed classes. Initially it may seem like a good deal but missed classes means a lot of make-up work! For many of the guys the bus trip to Buffalo tonight and the trip home tomorrow night will consist of a lot of text book reading, note taking and paper writing. Playing a Division 1 sport in college often feels like a full-time job and, with classes on top of it, it can be a lot to juggle. I know it seems cliché but time management is a very important skill which the guys need to learn quickly after arriving at Hartwick. Fortunately we have, as a team, consistently done a good job of balancing our responsibilities and maintaining a high team GPA! Wish us luck as we seek to build on that again this semester! See you in Buffalo!
It's already been a week since our home opener against Cornell and the week has had its ups and downs to say the least. The match against Cornell did not go as planned and we let some good scoring chances go to the wayside. They capitalized on a half chance late in the game and walked away from Elmore with a 1-0 win. It was disappointing to say the least but we felt as a team we did not deserve a win, so our focus turned to correcting some mistakes and moving on.
Mayor's Cup weekend is always a special time on the Hartwick campus and this year was no exception. As the longest running Division I men's soccer tournament in the country, the Mayor's Cup always brings a great crowd and has the team anxious to play. Loyola College (MD), Syracuse University and Bucknell University were the guests this weekend all of which have successful programs. Once again however we failed to play up to our potential and dropped our Friday night bout to Bucknell 1-0. All we could do is look towards Sunday's matchup with Loyola who, ranked 18th in the country, came to Oneonta as one of the more highly touted teams.
Prior to Sunday's 2:30 kickoff Coaches Mac and Jukka knew a pre-game speech wasn't necessary. As a team we knew we had to rebuild Elmore as our fortress and every one of us was determined to do so. As soon as the whistle blew for kickoff we came out with all guns firing. An incredible shot from Nick Roydhouse grazed off the upright and left the Loyola keeper gawking as we took an early 1-0 lead. Just thirteen minutes later Roydhouse was busy again serving a perfectly delivered cross onto Sam Wright's head for the game's second goal. Twenty minutes in, controlling the tempo of the game with a two goal cushion could have tempted us to sit back and relax a bit but we did just the opposite. Evan Doan wasted no time in making his mark on the game when he robbed the ball from Loyola's Captain and All-American center back in the 35th minute and beat the keeper one-on-one. The only downside to the first half was the loss of Roydhouse due to a hard head-to-head collision with a Loyola player. Roydhouse, the irrefutable "man of the match" as voted by the team afterwards, had to sit out the rest of the game.
Our team talk at halftime was short and simple: dominate the first 15 minutes of the second half and we will not only win the game but earn a shutout. We did just that, giving Loyola no room to breath, and walked off of Elmore victorious having scored three goals and conceding none. The win was important in building back our confidence and proving to ourselves that, on our day, we are a worthy opponent for any team in the country.
This week we will build off of Sunday's success and look towards bringing a victory back to Oneonta from Hartford, CT. If you happen to be in the area stop by the University of Hartford on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00pm and cheer us on! We will definitely appreciate the support! Also, the second week of classes is officially underway and the boys are starting to get acclimated to their new schedules. It is important that the boys not only do well on the field but also in the classroom and not forget about achieving our collective team goal of a 3.2 team GPA.
Thanks for taking the time to catch up with what we've been up to…see you in Hartford!
Pre-season is finally over! The boys have been here since August 16th doing two-a-days, training hard, molding as a team and pushing our physical limits. It's been tough at times but definitely worth it as we've already started to see the results. Our preseason scrimmages consisted of two away games at Fairleigh-Dickinson and UConn and two home games against Albany and Oneonta State. We gained a lot of positives out of the games as we remained unbeaten with a 0-0 draw at FDU and UConn, a 3-1 win over Oneonta, and a 2-1 win over Albany. We know there are some areas that need to be improved but we are definitely heading quickly in the right direction.
For bringing in 15 new players we have done an incredible job of meshing as a team and becoming a family. The different countries now represented on the Hartwick men's soccer team are the United States, Sweden, Finland, Scotland, England, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, New Zealand and Canada. Because of the differences in culture you might assume there would be some issues with everyone getting along but the guys have really reached out to one another and quickly developed a strong unity.
It seems like just yesterday we arrived on campus and already we're two games into our season! Last Wednesday night we played Fordham in the Bronx and walked away with a 1-0 victory. Although it was a physical battle at some points during the game, the victory was a great way to begin our 2009 campaign. Our expectations were a bit different for our next game as we were on the road again on Friday traveling to Marist. Unlike Fordham, Marist's team was comprised of small, fast, technical players. We easily handled all of their offensive "weapons" but couldn't seem to find the back of the net ourselves. At the end of 110 minutes it was 0-0 and we headed back to Oneonta feeling disappointed that we didn't bag 3 points.
The team is absolutely buzzing for our home opener on Monday night against Cornell at 7pm! The older guys have experienced what it is like to play on Elmore, our home field, in front of our home crowd yet for others Monday night will be a first so make sure you are there to support them! For me there is no greater feeling than lacing up my boots, crossing the white lines and representing my school in front of my friends and family. Thanks for taking a minute to catch up on what we've been up to as a team! I will keep you posted throughout the season. See you on Elmore!
You stay classy Hartwick. I'm JV.
