Message Board Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register to post on the message boards?

Just go to the registration page and fill out the required information. You will need to supply a Last Name, First Name, Email Address and the Username that you want to be known as on the boards. Please do not type in a ficticious name, for this will only make it harder for me to look your name up in the database if you ever have trouble with your account.

Will my Username and Password work for all message boards?

Yes. The new database automatically lets you use the same information for all of the message boards found on TheSabre.com.

When I try to post a message, I get a message that says 'Error: Invalid username or password.'

You may be typing in your Username or Password incorrectly. All characters are case sensitive. Also, the computer generated passwords have a distinct pattern (letter, number, letter, number, letter, number). For example, the letter "O" looks a lot like the number "0", and the letter "l" looks much like the number "1".

Another common problem is that these are new message boards and you may not be registered on them yet. If you did not register after August 10th, 1998, then you are not registered on these boards. If you don't know, then please use the email link at the bottom of this page to inquire about your account.

How do I view messages that have fallen off of the main message board?

There are two ways to view older messages. You can use the SEARCH MESSAGES feature, or you can scroll to the bottom of the message board and click MORE MESSAGES.

More Messages will take you to the previous screen of messages. You can search messages via this method as far back as you want to go.

To search for specific messages, just select the "Search Messages" button at the top of the message board. You may choose to search by date, Username, or even keywords. You may do a multiple search as well (i.e. search for a Username that posted a message about recruiting on a certain date).

When searching by date, the only messages that appear are Original messages. Replies are only seen when clicking on that message.

I have lost or forgotten my password. Should I just re-register?

Please don't. If you have lost or forgotten your password, please email us at and ask us to look it up. We check the email quite often throughout the day and it only takes a minute for us to look into the database and get back to you.

What does the "email link" checkbox do?

If you would like people that read your message to be able to email you from that post, then you can click that checkbox right before you post your message.

What does the "email replies to you address" checkbox do?

If you check this box, all replies to your post will be emailed to your address.

How do I use the "URL Link" text box?

If you'd like to have someone see another web page on the Internet, then you may place the link to it from here. You will need to include the entire web address (i.e. http://www.example.com). The easiest way to do this is to go to that web page and hi-light the web address at the top of your browser. After it is hi-lighted, hold down the CTRL key and hit C (or CTRL+C). This will copy the address. Go to your message board post and click the text box (space next to URL Link). Use the CTRL+V to paste the text into that area. This will ensure that you have correctly provided that web site address.

Don't forget to fill in the "URL Link Title" section right above it. This is important. You can title you link anything you want.

What does the "Optional Image URL" do, and how do I use it?

This box allows you to post the known web address of an image you want to present in your post. You cannot just name an image that is on your hard drive. The image must be visible on the web. Please note that including an external image WILL take bandwidth from the site hosting the image. DO NOT include an image from a place on the web that is not your own, or is not from a site that has agreed to allow you to post the image. Including an image without permission from the originating source is considered a copyright violation! If you're not sure, then don't link to an image. Note that we have no problem with you linking to images that reside on TheSabre.com.

Here's how to make it work: Find an image on the web that you want to use. "Right Mouse" click on that image and look for the "name" of that image (i.e. it may say "View Image (sabres.gif)"). Select that menu option. You should now just see the image by itself on the webpage. Copy the URL address at the top and use it to paste into the OPTIONAL IMAGE URL text window that is located at the bottom of your message or reply.

Once you hit REPLY or POST, your image should be visible at the bottom of your message. It's a good idea to double check the address that you have pasted into that box to make sure you didn't cut any letters off at the beginning or end. Make sure you have the entire URL (i.e. http://www.somewhere.net/somewhere/image.gif).

What do we do about people who abuse the Terms Of Service?

Please contact us at if you feel that someone is violating the Terms Of Service. We want these boards to remain a great place for people to enjoy civilized discussion about college athletics.