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The University at Albany and its intercollegiate athletics program continues to move forward in the 21st century.UAlbany's athletic teams began competition at the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I level in September 1999. The upgrade elevated all men's and women's programs, and placed football in the NCAA's I-AA classification.

In January 2001, the University accepted an invitation to become a full member of the America East Conference.Eighteen of theschool's nineteen varsity teams are eligible through America East play for conference championships and NCAA post-season competition. Football, a NCAA Division I-AA program, has been an associate member of the Northeast Conference since 1999.

UAlbany has won 17 conference championships since moving to the Division I. n 2005-06, the Great Danes captured America East titles in men's basketball, men's indoor track, men's and women's outdoor track & field, and softball. UAlbany was awarded the Stuart P. Haskell, Jr. Commissioner's Cup, which annually recognizes the strongest athletic program in the America East Conference based on success both during the regular season and at championship competition, in 2004-05. UAlbany's point total was bolstered by America East championships in volleyball, men's lacrosse, men's outdoor track and field and softball. The Great Danes were also runners-up in men's indoor track and field and women's golf.Meanwhile, Kurt Campbell became the first UAlbany football player to be selected in the NFL Draft when he went in the seventh round to the Green Bay Packers.

UAlbany has an athletic history that dates back to the late 1890s when the first known intercollegiate teams arrived on campus. Albany competed at the college division level prior to the NCAA's restructuring in 1972. The athletic program moved from Division III to Division II in 1995-96.

UAlbany's intercollegiate program has a new direction, but continues to excel in the athletic realm, sponsoring 19 varsity sports for men and women. Club sports, an intramural program, and recreational opportunities are also offered.

The quality of UAlbany’s athletic program is evidenced by some of the finest facilities in the nation.

In the spring of 1992, the University opened the Recreation and Convocation Center (RACC), an $11 million state-of-the-art facility. The RACC is the home for Albany’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, and has an .11 mile indoor track.The 5,000-seat arena also serves as a major venue for community events such as rock and pop concerts, sporting events and University activities.

The RACC and Physical Education Building had air-conditioning installed in March 1996, as the state appropriated funds for renovations and permanent improvements to the University's facilities. The $2.3 million in funding was prompted by the New York Giants decision to hold their football training camp on campus. The project brought together the region's community in what has proven to be a successful partnership.

In addition, The Bubble, UAlbany's air-supported structure, fitted with a brand-new covering with minor interior renovations in the spring of 2003, may be utilized for tennis, basketball, volleyball, and indoor football practice.

The indoor complex is complemented by fine outdoor facilities, including University Field, which seats capacity crowds of 10,000 for football games, and has an all-weather, 400-meter track surrounding a natural grass surface. There are 12 lighted tennis courts, four basketball and six volleyball courts; and numerous fields for football, soccer, softball, baseball, lacrosse, field hockey, and other events.

The practice fields on the Western Avenue side of campus were renovated in June 1996 with 263,000 square feet of two-inch thick athletic sod.

UAlbany broke ground on the site of what will become two all-weather athletic fields in May 2005. "John Fallon Field" is the home to the men's and women's lacrosse teams. An adjacent surface known as "Alumni Turf Field" is used for women's field hockey in addition to serving as a multi-use recreational field for UAlbany students. The first phase of construction, which included lighting, landscaping and fencing, was completed in 2004.

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College	Years
University at Albany	1996-2009
Fairleigh Dickinson University	1988-1995
Pace University	1975-1987
Fairfield University	1974
Monmouth College	1972-1973
C.W. Post	1970-1971
Fairfield University	1961-1969
St. Michael's College (Winooski, VT)	1959-1960
Willamette University (Salem, OR)	1958
St. Michael's College (Winooski, VT)	1956-1957
Willamette University (Salem, OR)	1954-1955
Gustavus-Adolphus	1952-1953
Saranac, New York	1950-1951
Pearl River, New York	1947-1949
Superior, Wisconsin	1946
Bear Mountain	1943-1945
Superior, Wisconsin	1941-1942
Blue Hills Country Club (Pearl River, NY)	1940
Superior, Wisconsin	1939
Pearl River, New York	1934-1938
Pompton Lakes, NJ	1933

Dale Burnett leads the way for Hank Soar while Tarzan White blocks in a scrimmage at Training Camp in Pearl River, 1938.
In the background is a young Wellington Mara (third from right in hat).

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Training Camps 2009

Jun 26 2009, 5:17 PM EDT by rbeblasr

Thread started: May 1 2009, 3:44 PM EDT Watch

Let's keep tabs on the NY Giants Training Camp 2009 here.

What are your lastest thoughts, feelings and advice now that the draft is over and the Giants are looking ahead to the regular season's 1st game?

Cool video from the University at Albany about Giants training camp:
http://history.giants.com/video/5404888/N.Y.+Giants+Training+Camp+at+UAlbany

For me, I would like to see the front office continue to press for added competition with the kicker, returner's and db positions. The quality depth the Giants recently added will make training camp even tougher than in year's gone past to simply make the team. That has to be good. The Eagles sure improved...

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Training Camp 2009

May 3 2009, 5:47 PM EDT by Giantsfan2454

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There is nothing that gets me going like New York Giants training camp. It is the opportunity to see young players improve or veterans regress their positions. As a frequent visitor to UAlbany's beautiful campus filled with Giants players, I have seen my favorite players (and gotten there autographs along the way) and watched them make the hardest maneuvers look so easy. Some of my favorite players to watch were primarily at running back and wide reciever from the recent years. Watching the likes of Ryan Grant (I liked him early on 'cause he was a Notre Dame guy), Derrick Ward and presently Danny Ware. Coach Coughlin has done well in preparing this running backs from the virtual unknowns to becoming one with their NFL Future. It was also a treat to watch Brandon London and Anthony Mix grown as wide recievers in recent past. But as the time passes slowly until that first week of August, I would like to see a good battle between Danny Clark and Clint Stintim. I believe that Coach Coughlin enjoys his veterans and will give them the respect they deserve, but after watching Stintim in several of his games (UVA vs. USC and VT vs UVA), I watched as his team got crushed and overwehelmed by USC and put a solid effort in against VT. I also would like to see the continued battle between Aaron Ross and Corey Webster. While they are both talented, both are young, but most be the leaders in a very young secondary. With the veterans of McQuarters and Madison let go, it is their time to show the young guys the ropes. I also enjoy watching the Defensive Line coached by Mike Waufle because in the past years it was nice to see Justin Tuck develop in 2007 (he ended with a 10 sack season) and Dave Tollefson develop in 2008 (he ended with a 5 sack season). It is more than just getting autographs, even though I'm very good at doing that. (I got 57 of the 80 invited to camp last season and 6 coaches and 2 main office people (Reese and John K. Mara))

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