I grew up 20 minutes from the Carrier Dome. I went to my first SU game when I was 7 years old. I've been a lifelong fan of the Orange. However, when it came time to choose a college, I ended up at the University at Albany.
The experience I had at Albany and the proximity to the State's capital helped me forge what do date, has been a successful career. After college I moved a few times but ultimately ended up settling in the Capital District, where I work and own a home. So the game tonight is a little strange for me.
I'll be rooting for the Orange for the same reason I love the Philadelphia Eagles - I developed an irrational love for the team at an early, early age and it's far too late to shake it. So, if the Great Danes pull an upset tonight, I'll be happy for my alma mater, and terrified for what that means for the 2009-10 SU hoop team.
Let's get to know the Great Danes a little better:
* The Danes named their starters for the game. Of the starting 5, Tim Ambrose is the best of the bunch. He's got great athleticism, he can shoot it a little and he's fearless on the court. Will Harris is versatile player who transferred from Virginia. Key an eye on him. Mike Black and Fran Urli are first year players, I have no idea what to expect out of them. Brent Gifford is the definition of "big white stiff." He poses no threat on the offensive or defensive end.
* You can learn more about Ambrose here.
* MarkSingelais in the Albany Times Union writes that the Danes are looking to crash Boeheim's party tonight.
* The official page for the basketball team is here.
* For those of you on twitter - check out head coach Will Brown's twitter feed.
* And sadly, some of the guys in the video will not be suiting up for the Danes tonight. UAlbany invited some of the local reporters who cover the team to go through a practice with them this year, the video evidence is below.
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