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November 6, 2002
We're BAAACK...for 2002 RROLFP
Every fall former HS runners everywhere can't help but think about cross-country; it's in the air. So it's no wonder that several return to the RROL for the annual Fed Pool. It's one of the only competitions we have left that even resembles the spirit of X-C. Gear up for another exciting year of hijinks tom foolery and place your bets on who will win this years meet!
November 8, 2001
2001 Fed Pool Brings RROL Back To Life
Catch Up With The Ramjet Runners
After nearly a year of complete silence Ramjet has briefly updated the RROL. The event that brought the madness back from the grave? The 2001 Fed Pool of course! We can't ever neglect the greatest competition created by man. Therefore, for a short time only you can visit your old friends here and get geared up for this years competition.
Last year three-time champion Mike Poole took the crown back from Adam Rice in a heated competition which lead to some controversal back-talk between Andrew Rickert and Laura Kearns. Who will reign supreme this year? Make sure you don't miss out...visit the Fed Pool Headquarters to learn of the deadline and get those picks in on time to:
[email protected]
RROL REMAINS UN-UPDATED PAST THIS POINT
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February 24, 2001
Nieman Qualifies For Collegiate NY State Meet
Jon Nieman qualified as an individual for the NYS Collegiate State meet in the 500m. The meet is to be held in Fedonia, NY.
February 16, 2001
Poole Accepted Into RIT
Mike Poole received an official letter of acceptance from the Rochester Institute of Technology for their Human Resources Management Masters program. Poole will attend school there this fall. Congratualtions Mike!
January 18, 2001
Poole Turns 22
Happy Birthday Ears!
December 31, 2000
RR New Years Without Ramjet
The RR's ushered in the new year together again at Union, this time without member Andrew Rickert, who was at home with a 24 hour stomach virus. The surprising illness was an indication of the type of year Rickert had. Here's to a new year.
December 4, 2000
Future of RROL Unknown
This very well might be the last update made to the RROL. After a recent lack of interest shown by members regarding the move to a domain name, it has become apparent that it matters not to members whether this website is continued to be maintained. We here feel that it is simply not worth it to continue to maintain the site if members do not take the time to appreciate and interact with it. We appologize for the action, but feel that at this time it is our only option. Farewell for now.
November 22, 2000
Fed Pool Sweatshirt Awarded In Ceremony
Future of Sweatshirt Discussed
The original members of the Ramjet Runners united on the 22nd at UAlbany to award Mike Poole his third Fed Pool sweatshirt. Poole happily accepted the cheesy, thrown together garment suggesting that since the competition has risen to such a height of fame that future sweatshirts actually be embroidered with real thread, a concept never before thought of by RROL staff. So it has been proposed that future champions of the Fed Pool will actually be able to wear a Fed Pool sweatshirt with pride instead of utter embarassment. Express your thoughts on the messageboard.
November 20, 2000
Poole Wins It Again!!!
As previously announced, Mike Poole won the RROL Fed Pool again, making it three crowns in the events five years. The 2000 competition was the toughest yet, but Poole would tally 45 points to overtake Tonya Dodges' 42 pts and Laura Kearns' 41. Earlier on in the week Poole was quoted as saying that the competition was so fierce he feared he wouldn't finish in the top 5. His picks did the talking for him on saturday when the Saratoga Blue Streaks took both the boys and girls titles. What turned the competition ugly was St. Anthony's Charles Millieon, who smashed a course record, undermining most everyones pick for winning boys time. Poole escaped with only 1 point in that category, but had already accumulated enough from his other picks to take the sweatshirt home for the third time. Last years champ, Adam Rice, would walk away in 9th place. Poole's sweatshirt will be awarded to him in a special ceremony in Guilderland on November 22nd. We would like to thank all competitiors who took part in the event. We hope you stay in touch with the RROL all year long and have you back for next years competition.
November 12, 2000
2000 Fed Pool Preview
As this years deadline for Fed Pool picks grows near, organizers are proclaiming it the largest field of participants in the competitions five year history. Two-time champion and last years runner-up Mike Poole is this years overwhelming favorite. It seems Poole has an uncanny ability to choose Fed Meet champions. Defending champion, Adam Rice, who shocked the field last year, is promising a repeat performance. However, girlfriend and fed pick advisor, Laura Kearns (who tied Rice in the competition before it went to the tie breaker), has vowed not to aid in Rice's picks this year. For those who didn't notice, Kearns was responsible for Rice's victory, since Rice is from Florida and knows little of NY X-C. Hungry competitors from last year, Anthony Canova, Chris Fekete and Mike Sinkevich, were not far behind the tie for first and cannot be overlooked in this years competition. New-comers in this years competition to be on the look-out for include: Joe Pienta, Tonya Dodge, Mike Jurczynski and Chris Castaldo.
November 4, 2000
Poole Crowned Prince
Poole ran as hard as he could for Wagner College Homecoming King, following every rule in the competition manual, but he would have to settle for first prince (2nd place) by 5 votes. RR Members Ryan Tastor and Andy Rickert witnessed Pooles crowning during halftime of the football game and took part in some day-long "tailgating" festivities.
November 3, 2000
Dutchmen 4th At Sectionals Due to 6th Man
As alumni of the Guilderland Cross-Country program, we can't help but be proud of our 2000 boys team. Throughout the season they made their way up in the ranking to sit as the 6th best team in NYS Class A. Competing with the top two teams in the state at the Section II championship (Saratoga & Bethlehem), the boys placed 4th after a 9th ranked Shaker squeaked by on a 6th man decision. We wish them all the best in getting a bid for Fed's. Results can be seen at: armorytrack.com
October 20, 2000
Canova & Poole Earn Distinctions
This past week Wagner seniors Anthony Canova and Mike Poole were awarded with two life-altering accomplishments. Canova received a job offer with the accounting firm Grant Thorton, one of the top firms in the Nation. Meanwhile, Mike Poole was named 1st Prince in a close race (5 votes) for Wagners Homecoming King. Congratulations to both of these distinguished RR's. See the RR Events page for details on a possible RR-Wagner Homecoming.
October 16, 2000
The Aftermath Continues...Mets Win
As seen above, the clean up continues after an amazing Brunofest. Special thanks to all those who attended from far where ever you came from. As an aside, the New York Mets are headed for the World Series for the first time since 1986. Pictures of the celebration on Freedom Quad can be seen on my bio page.
October 14, 2000
UAlbany Tradition Lives On
All Ramjet Runners Present For Brunofest 2000
The planets aligned and all Ramjet Runner members were present at UAlbany to partake in the annual Brunofest. Although the future of the event hung in the balance, there would be no doubt at the end of the night that Brunofest will live forever in infamy.
Highlights of the event include hymming, SID, Ramjet yelling at people and John Kane (pictured above). Below Jamie Rodriguez and Mike Brady bump heads over cross-country running.
October 12, 2000
Brunofest 2000 Confirmed Appearances
The UAlbany X-C tradition known as "Brunofest" for over ten years will continue after much speculation that it would go under since last years poor showing. This years celebration has already mounted a list of appearences including, Mike Poole, Ryan Tastor, Chris Kellett, a slew of Wagner representatives, and some UAlbany alumni to be named later. Stay tuned for pictures and other info concerning the event.
September 30, 2000
Great Danes Go West
The UAlbany X-C team competed at the Stanford X-C Invitational in Stanford, California. Jamie Rodriguez would finish first in the Open College division, running the 2nd fastest time of the day (behind Jonathan Riley) 24:54. Guilderland grads Matt Denyse and Jeff Brooks were the Danes 3rd & 4th men, in 66th place (27:37) and 80th (27:54) respectively. Although the results post Rickert finishing 66th, it was indeed Matt Denyse, Rickert out with IT friction syndrome indefinitely.
2000 Stanford X-C Invitational Results
September 24, 2000
Niemo's Surprise Birthday Dinner
As depicted in the underground photograph, Jon Nieman was surprised with a dinner from his parents in which members Ryan Tastor and Andy Rickert surprised the "crap" out of Jon (okay, not at all). The members harassed the "Dakota Steakhouse" staff and enjoyed a nice meal together. Niemo assured us that New Years Eve plans are again in the making for Union College. Special thanks to the Niemans.
September 23, 2000
30th Guilderland X-C Invitational Welcomes Alumnus & Founder
Ramjet Runners Ryan Tastor, Coach Bill Drake, Andrew Rickert & Chris Kellett
The weather held out for the 30th annual Guilderland invitational. The legendary Coach Drake was on hand to serve as honorary race director/starter. RR members Chris Kellett, Ryan Tastor and Andy Rickert took in some races along with a busload of fellow alumnus. The Dutchman boys took 2nd in the Bill Drake Championship race. It was great to see The Man again.
September 21, 2000
Niemo Turns 21
Member Jon Nieman turned that magical age of 21. Happy Birthday Jon, from all of us at the Ramjet Runner.
September 16, 2000
Wagner Hosts Home Invititational, Pylefest 2K
Staten Island played host to a variety of events over the weekend, beginning with the Wagner College Cross-Country Invitational. The Wagner Seahawks were paced behind Anthony Canova's fourth place finish to take 2nd place overall in the team competition. Afterward, however, the jamboree had just begun. The annual Pylefest then took place and legendary partying was displayed by all members of that same team. Former Seahawk standout Chris Fekete was allegedly sent to the hospital...to hear what really happened, please see Ears What Really Happened
2000 Wagner College X-C Invitational Results
September 12, 2000
CK Turns 21
Member Chris Kellett turned that stunning age of 21, HAPPY BIRTHDAY CK!!! Kellett celebrated in style in Ithaca
September 2, 2000
Ramjet Runner's Prepare For Senior Year
Well, it looks as though the last of the Ramjet Runner's have returned to school, marking the end of summer 2000. This school year, however, is different from others in that it is the beginning of the end--of college at least. This is the senior year for all members of the RR. The RROL is far from over, however. Ramjet promises this year will be the finest ever with new feature articles, new members, and oh yes, the biggest RROL Fed Pool ever! Don't even think for a moment that graduation will mark the end of this phenomenon, the RROL will live on forever. Stay tuned...
July 28, 2000
Nieman Arrives Home From Europe
Member Jon Nieman has arrived safely in Guilderland, after traveling all over Europe since March. Nieman was taking classes in Florence, Italy and then had the opportunity to travel, visiting 13 nations in all. Welcome home Jon, we missed you.
July 9, 2000
Boilermaker 2000
For the fourth consecutive year, the Ramjet Runners took part in the annual Utica Boilermaker 15k, one of the finest road races in the country and the largest of it's kind. Although Ramjet, himself could not participate, he had the great fortune of spectating the event. Ramjet saw members Chris Kellett, Mike Poole and Ryan Tastor handle the course with ease and met up with the fellow members for the post-race festivities. Look for official results at:
Boilermaker Website
Watch the Race Online @ Trackmeets.com
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Archived Ramjet Runner News (circa 1999)
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