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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147 
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06-09-20 02:45 PM - Post#308812
Two possible northeastern conference changes: 1. A report has NJIT leaving the Atlantic Sun to join America East - a move that makes a lot of sense. A decade ago, all of the northeastern leagues rejected NJIT, which at the time was moving up from D2 but had horrendous facilities. Since then they have built a new 3500 seat basketball arena, added lacrosse as a sport, and built a new outdoor stadium for lax and soccer. Most of America East's membership consists of fairly large public universities, so NJIT is a fit from that standpoint. And it also works geographically. 2. Various reports have Robert Morris looking to move to the Horizon League or possibly the MAAC. RMU has a really nice new arena, easily the best in the NEC, is not at all close to other NEC schools except for St. Francis, and outspends the rest of the league in basketball. Both the Horizon League and the MAAC would be upgrades in terms of quality, although travel cost would go up somewhat. The big issue is what to do with football. The NEC refused to allow Monmouth to continue in the league for football when it moved its other sports to the MAAC, so it is unlikely they would let RMU stay for football only. Very unlikely the Patriot League would accept them due to academic issues, so they might be forced to follow Monmouth into the Big South. The other option would be to join the non-scholarship Pioneer League.
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203 
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06-09-20 10:16 PM - Post#308841
I didn't know much at all about the Pioneer League, including that it's nonscholarship. And wow, far-flung, too: --Butler (IN) --Davidson (NC) --Dayton (OH) --Drake (IA) --Marist (NY) --Morehead State (KY) --Univ of San Diego --Stetson (FL) --Valpo (IN) There's another theoretical course of action re football: What odds would you lay on Robert Morris ending it altogether? |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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06-11-20 06:44 PM - Post#308914
"Undefeated vs Kansas"
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Bison54 PhD Student Posts 1800 
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06-11-20 10:44 PM - Post#308918
And the great state of Pennsylvania is represented by 3 institutions on this list. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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06-12-20 01:53 PM - Post#308945
It's official. NJIT to America East, RMU to the Horizon League for basketball etc, and RMU moves its football to the Big South.
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
06-12-20 06:33 PM - Post#308947
Jacksonville University DROPPED football following the 2020 season. They had many good seasons but the cost of fielding a team was overwhelming its athletic budget. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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06-12-20 06:41 PM - Post#308948
Jacksonville back in 2015 had to forfeit five years of wins for blatant cheating. Seems they awarded "scholarship" money to football players in a non-scholarship league. Also went on league probation. Additionally they had to cut coaches, cut back on the number of rostered players, and get rid of the bogus financial aid. The past two seasons they went 2-14 in league play, as the sanctions caught up to them.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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07-01-20 01:05 PM - Post#309828
A lot of conference changes and new D1 teams, all official as of today: Conference Changes: CSU Bakerfield moves to Big West from WAC NJIT moves to America East from ASun Fort Wayne moves to Horizon from Summit Robert Morris moves to Horizon from NEC UConn moves to Big East from AAC UMKC moves to Summit from WAC Teams moving from D2 to D1: Bellarmine to ASun Dixie State to WAC Tarleton State to WAC UC San Diego to Big West
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bison75 Masters Student Posts 487 |
07-01-20 03:15 PM - Post#309856
Dixie State is considering changing its name. |
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Bison54 PhD Student Posts 1800
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07-01-20 05:06 PM - Post#309871
Holy Cross is still in the Patriot League???? |
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res Masters Student Posts 839 |
07-01-20 05:12 PM - Post#309872
Ha. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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07-01-20 05:58 PM - Post#309874
Ha. UConn beat them out for the open spot in the Big East.
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res Masters Student Posts 839 |
07-01-20 06:20 PM - Post#309875
Ha. UConn beat them out for the open spot in the Big East. Haha and damn it!! I almost replied that tCHC had been offered first, but turned it down again. And now I become a pariah on crossports, though not yet, perhaps, as much as you. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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07-07-20 01:47 PM - Post#310091
Bryson Johnson was officially announced as an assistant coach by GMU on Monday. This is a bit strange since he has been called an assistant coach on the GMU site since mid-February (see last year's "Around the PL" thread). My assumption is that once he got the legal clearance in February, they gave him the title, but there was some budgetary rule that precluded him from officially having that role until the new fiscal year, which began July 1st. In any event, he apparently has been on the road recruiting for them all year. https://www.dailyitem.com/sports/bucknell-grad- bry...
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757 
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07-07-20 06:05 PM - Post#310099
I’d think recruiting is more difficult in this climate for a myriad of reasons. Going into so many households could be an issue. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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07-07-20 07:34 PM - Post#310110
I’d think recruiting is more difficult in this climate for a myriad of reasons. Going into so many households could be an issue. It hasn't been an issue for the past few months since the NCAA has declared a special "quiet period". Coaches cannot visit recruits at their homes, schools, or at any competitions. Recruits can visit coaches on campus if they choose. Phone calls, texts, etc are still allowed. For a school like Bucknell, which is not in an urban area and whose selling points are its great facilities and beautiful campus, the pandemic and the associated rules make things difficult.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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07-07-20 07:35 PM - Post#310113
I’d think recruiting is more difficult in this climate for a myriad of reasons. Going into so many households could be an issue. It hasn't been an issue for the past few months since the NCAA has declared a special "quiet period". Coaches cannot visit recruits at their homes, schools, or at any competitions. Recruits can visit coaches on campus if they choose. Phone calls, texts, etc are still allowed. All AAU tournaments were also cancelled. For a school like Bucknell, which is not in an urban area and whose selling points are its great facilities and beautiful campus, the pandemic and the associated rules make things difficult. The cancellation of all Bucknell camps hasn't helped either - especially for those sports who land a lot of recruits via the camps.
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bisonmania Masters Student Posts 920 |
07-07-20 07:51 PM - Post#310115
I just saw a little bit ago that Susquehanna and the Centennial conference has canceled all fall sports. The talk is that football may be in the spring. |
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jkrun80 Postdoc Posts 3305 |
07-08-20 01:21 PM - Post#310140
I just saw a little bit ago that Susquehanna and the Centennial conference has canceled all fall sports. The talk is that football may be in the spring. SU is in the Centennial Conference for football only. For other sports they are in the Landmark Conference, which has said there will be fall sports "if it is safe." |
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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07-08-20 03:25 PM - Post#310142
Stanford eliminating 11 sports at the end of the coming school year: https://www.mercurynews.com/stanford-eliminates-1 1... |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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07-15-20 08:56 PM - Post#310444
Richmond football, men's basketball, and women's basketball reported back to campus today. Women's staff is still exactly the same as the one Roussell assembled at Bucknell. It seems Richmond and its leagues are treating covid a lot different than the PL.
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res Masters Student Posts 839 |
07-16-20 07:04 PM - Post#310482
So much for that, at least as it applies to football. |
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res Masters Student Posts 839 |
07-16-20 08:24 PM - Post#310483
Let me clarify, the CAA has cancelled the conference football season. Teams are left to make their own schedules if they choose. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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07-16-20 08:36 PM - Post#310484
Let me clarify, the CAA has cancelled the conference football season. Teams are left to make their own schedules if they choose. Which presumably means individual CAA schools can opt to play each other if they choose.
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Bucknellbisonfan21 Masters Student Posts 548 
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08-07-20 10:46 AM - Post#311193
Jake Van Der Heijden’s brother Eric is committed to Louisville https://247sports.com/college/louisville/Ar ticle/E... |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370 
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08-07-20 09:13 PM - Post#311260
Jake Van Der Heijden’s brother Eric is committed to Louisville https://247sports.com/college/louisville/Ar ticle/E... I bet that the brothers have had some SERIOUS games at home!
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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08-20-20 10:49 AM - Post#311889
This past weekend, Mrs. Bison89 and I dropped off our younger son at University of Alabama for his Freshman year. I was happy to hear that they required each student to be tested for COVID-19 and supply the test results to the school via a portal. There are free testing sites on campus for those who lack the funds to pay for one. Also, RA's, professors, and campus security are actively enforcing mask wearing requirements even when walking outside. Students are living on campus. Most of his classes are online or in-person (your choice). He went to his first Bio class yesterday, and out of about 75 students only 2 attended in-person. He was 1 of the 2. He was really looking forward to going to football games, but he told me that stadium capacity is limited to only 20%. So, it looks like major donors and family members will be the only people in the stands. It is definitely a different world!
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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09-03-20 10:46 PM - Post#312798
Former Bucknell manager Luke Summers '20 named an assistant coach at Division III Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. https://hoodathletics.com/staff-directory/luke- sum... |
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Bucknellbisonfan21 Masters Student Posts 548
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09-04-20 10:54 AM - Post#312813
John Griffin promoted to Associate Head Coach https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1 301617913... |
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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09-04-20 10:06 PM - Post#312861
John Griffin promoted to Associate Head Coach Great to hear. St Joe’s announcement: https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1 301617913... https://sjuhawks.com/news/2020/9/3/mens-ba sketball... |
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NoMoney89 Freshman Posts 89 |
09-07-20 11:50 AM - Post#312921
John Griffin promoted to Associate Head Coach Great to hear. St Joe’s announcement: https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1 301617913... https://sjuhawks.com/news/2020/9/3/mens-ba sketball... I like the fact that his staff portrait on the St Joes website is still the one from the Bison in the Orange and Blue |
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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09-07-20 09:52 PM - Post#312936
John Griffin promoted to Associate Head Coach Great to hear. St Joe’s announcement: https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1 301617913... https://sjuhawks.com/news/2020/9/3/mens-ba sketball... I like the fact that his staff portrait on the St Joes website is still the one from the Bison in the Orange and Blue |
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Bucknellbisonfan21 Masters Student Posts 548
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09-09-20 03:41 PM - Post#313071
Not sure how realistic this is of happening but all the ACC programs are in favor of having all division one teams in this seasons NCAA tournament. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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09-11-20 11:03 AM - Post#313182
That is very interesting. I very seriously doubt that it will happen. If I had to pull out my crystal ball and guess, I think that it might be a 32 team tournament or smaller. BTW, on a completely different topic, I was talking with a family friend who plays football at CAA school. They are being told that there might be an 8 game spring season with Seniors being given an extra year of NCAA eligibility to come back next year.
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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09-16-20 11:29 AM - Post#313429
Looks like the Big 10 has reversed its decision and will be playing football games starting October 23rd. Can you say M-O-N-E-Y? https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/16/us/big-ten -football...
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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09-29-20 10:38 AM - Post#314239
I was watching NBC Sport Philadelphia this morning when they started talking about ex-Temple HC Matt Rhule getting his first NFL win at Carolina. All of a sudden, they zoomed in on Ed Foley who was leading a rousing rendition of "Sweet Caroline" in their post game locker room. Good to see that Ed is an Assistant Coach in the NFL. Congratulations, Ed!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKldOAWHHQs
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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09-29-20 11:23 AM - Post#314241
I was watching NBC Sport Philadelphia this morning when they started talking about ex-Temple HC Matt Rhule getting his first NFL win at Carolina. All of a sudden, they zoomed in on Ed Foley who was leading a rousing rendition of "Sweet Caroline" in their post game locker room. Good to see that Ed is an Assistant Coach in the NFL. Congratulations, Ed!!! That's funny, thanks for posting. For those who may be wondering, Ed was a class of '89 (I think) Bison football player.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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10-02-20 08:15 PM - Post#314521
â€Ohio State applied for an immediate eligibility waiver for Jimmy Sotos, a transfer from Bucknell. Holtmann said the program hasn’t heard back yet from the NCAA about approval or denial. “We're thin at the perimeter positions,†Holtmann said. “We have put in a waiver for Jimmy Sotos, but we don't have a word on that.â€â€ https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-basketba... - - - Ohio State’s starting point guard, CJ Walker, is a fifth year senior. It appears that Ohio State wants to get Sotos cleared for immediate eligibility just as a insurance policy, where he could step in and start if Walker got injured but could take a redshirt if he weren’t desperately needed. If Walker stays healthy, then Sotos would use his final year of eligibility in 2021-22.
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A Western Bison Sophomore Posts 179 |
10-04-20 06:09 PM - Post#314536
Must be nice. |
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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10-15-20 11:54 PM - Post#314972
Check out the Colonial Athletic Association's approach to their league schedule: "In lieu of a traditional, home-and-home round robin schedule, teams will play against the same opponent at the same site on consecutive days, primarily Saturdays and Sundays. The only exception will come when teams face their designated travel partner. On those weekends, each team will play once at home and once on the road, with flexibility given to create a day off in between contests. The schedules mirror one another, with the men’s and women’s teams each facing the same opponent at opposite venues." https://caasports.com/news/2020/10/13/caa-a nnounce... |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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10-21-20 10:40 AM - Post#315163
â€Ohio State applied for an immediate eligibility waiver for Jimmy Sotos, a transfer from Bucknell. Holtmann said the program hasn’t heard back yet from the NCAA about approval or denial. “We're thin at the perimeter positions,†Holtmann said. “We have put in a waiver for Jimmy Sotos, but we don't have a word on that.â€â€ https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-basketba... - - - Ohio State’s starting point guard, CJ Walker, is a fifth year senior. It appears that Ohio State wants to get Sotos cleared for immediate eligibility just as a insurance policy, where he could step in and start if Walker got injured but could take a redshirt if he weren’t desperately needed. If Walker stays healthy, then Sotos would use his final year of eligibility in 2021-22. Sotos’ appeal for immediate eligibility was denied by the NCAA. He is appealing the ruling. Seems like he is one of a handful who has not been given immediate eligibility.l https://mobile.twitter.com/AdamJardy/status/1318 89...
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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10-21-20 11:55 AM - Post#315165
I wonder what changed for OSU to want him immediately available. According to an article, the plan was always for Jimmy to sit out a year and help a young backcourt in 21-22. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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10-21-20 12:01 PM - Post#315166
I wonder what changed for OSU to want him immediately available. According to an article, the plan was always for Jimmy to sit out a year and help a young backcourt in 21-22. Two things: 1. Even if the plan is for him to sit, if they get the waiver then he is available to take over if a starting guard gets a serious injury. 2. With the NCAA ruling giving athletes an extra year of eligibility, even if he plays this year he can still also play next year. If he doesn't play this year, he may be able to play two years in 2021-22 and 2022-23 (not sure) - but he may not want to stay two more years after this year.
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Bucknellbisonfan21 Masters Student Posts 548
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10-21-20 05:31 PM - Post#315179
Pat Chambers is stepping down from Penn State. https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1 319023403... |
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bisonmania Masters Student Posts 920 |
10-21-20 05:49 PM - Post#315181
Yes. Seems like a very strange time to step down. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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10-21-20 06:04 PM - Post#315182
His resignation apparently is not voluntary. It follows a major internal investigation into his conduct, which was precipitated by allegations from players of racial insensitivity etc. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ne ws/... PSU's interim head coach will be top assistant Jim Ferry, who was very successful years ago at LIU but not successful at Duquesne.
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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10-21-20 06:59 PM - Post#315187
I liked the hire early on, but haven’t been a huge fan of late. I just tire of his constant screaming and body language that says “I’m gonna rip your head off.†Timing is definitely not good, but PSU was going to struggle this year no matter. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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11-05-20 04:00 PM - Post#316069
â€Ohio State applied for an immediate eligibility waiver for Jimmy Sotos, a transfer from Bucknell. Holtmann said the program hasn’t heard back yet from the NCAA about approval or denial. “We're thin at the perimeter positions,†Holtmann said. “We have put in a waiver for Jimmy Sotos, but we don't have a word on that.â€â€ https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-basketba... - - - Ohio State’s starting point guard, CJ Walker, is a fifth year senior. It appears that Ohio State wants to get Sotos cleared for immediate eligibility just as a insurance policy, where he could step in and start if Walker got injured but could take a redshirt if he weren’t desperately needed. If Walker stays healthy, then Sotos would use his final year of eligibility in 2021-22. Sotos’ request for immediate eligibility was denied by the NCAA. He is appealing the ruling. Seems like he is one of a handful who has not been given immediate eligibility.l https://mobile.twitter.com/AdamJardy/status/1318 89... Sotos' appeal of the original denial was successful and he will be able to play this year for OSU. Can also play next year. https://www.worldexposurereport.com/news_article/s...
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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11-06-20 10:57 AM - Post#316118
Norlander not on the Bison bandwagon this season. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ne ws/... https://twitter.com/mattnorlander/status/ 132438367... |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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11-06-20 02:17 PM - Post#316122
That's understandable, although Norlander doesn't seem to do much homework on mid-majors. He has Loyola way too low and Army too high imo.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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11-24-20 08:16 PM - Post#317259
Temple just added Cam Ayers to their staff as a graduate manager. Also added Colgate's Sean O'Brien plus a former Temple player in the same role. Temple has a basketball staff of at least 13 this year. https://twitter.com/vrkumar8/status/13313 807816719...
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bison63 Postdoc Posts 3857 |
11-25-20 10:03 AM - Post#317269
What’d ya know? College basketball season starts today.....for some. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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11-25-20 12:06 PM - Post#317284
What’d ya know? College basketball season starts today.....for some. Yes, all of the games a "Bubbleville" look like fun. I feel left out . . . https://mohegansun.com/bubbleville.html
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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11-25-20 12:12 PM - Post#317286
I know what I am watching today at 9:30pm on ESPN. Nova vs. BC!
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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11-25-20 01:06 PM - Post#317289
Navy is hosting George Washington right now on CBSSN.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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11-25-20 01:29 PM - Post#317290
Navy has six OOC games currently on their schedule before they meet the Bison in the first two PL games. Terrible job by the Patriot League.
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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11-25-20 02:40 PM - Post#317297
137, I completely agree. The PL has given a huge advantage to the Academies.
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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11-25-20 03:01 PM - Post#317301
Navy shot 10/23 from behind the arch and had only 9 turnovers. That is a good recipe for winning by 7 points over GW.
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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11-25-20 08:53 PM - Post#317316
Kahliel Spear’s waiver request denied. How are the circumstances of his transfer different from those of Sotos? https://twitter.com/vitolinfo/status/1331 757263510... |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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11-25-20 09:41 PM - Post#317319
Kahliel Spear’s waiver request denied. How are the circumstances of his transfer different from those of Sotos? https://twitter.com/vitolinfo/status/1331 757263510... I doubt the circumstances are any different. But the political power of the petitioners is very different. Compare the power of Ohio State and the Big 10 to the power of Robert Morris and the Summit League.
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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11-25-20 11:39 PM - Post#317324
NCAA should just let all players be eligible and move on. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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11-30-20 11:35 AM - Post#317476
NCAA should just let all players be eligible and move on. Phillie, I understand what you are saying. My concern is that this could open a flood gate with Power Conference schools poaching players from the PL, Ivy, etc. Yes, it already happens, but it could become much more common.
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MrPhillie Postdoc Posts 2757
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12-01-20 01:15 AM - Post#317503
I do not have all information, obviously, but it seems so arbitrary. For this season, I think they should allow all transfers already in place be eligible. |
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Maryland Bison Freshman Posts 57 |
12-02-20 11:04 AM - Post#317524
George Mason's upcoming game against Maryland was cancelled because of a positive COVID test at GM. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
12-02-20 04:41 PM - Post#317538
Army up 8 over Florida. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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12-02-20 09:15 PM - Post#317547
Army ended up losing a close game to Florida, but they are off to a surprising 3-1 start that includes a win over Buffalo. They are starting freshmen at PG and at center. The center is a true freshman, i.e. one who did not do a redshirt year at MAPS. Army may be a lot better than most expected, given that they had lost two All-PL players: 1st teamer PG Tommy Funk and 2nd teamer center Matt Wilson.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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12-18-20 09:42 PM - Post#318123
With the new transfer rule now in effect, Kahliel Spear made his RMU debut tonight in a 20-point home loss to Bowling Green. Wasn't an auspicious debut, as he had two turnovers, two personal fouls, and one rebound in four minutes. No other stats. Played two minutes fairly early in each half.
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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12-28-20 07:25 AM - Post#318285
Jay Wright tested positive for COVID-19. Nova's season is on hold. I imagine that all of the players have been exposed to him. https://sports.yahoo.com/villanova-halts-baske tbal...
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Bucknellbisonfan21 Masters Student Posts 548
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03-01-21 04:26 PM - Post#321296
NIT is 16 teams this year with no automatic qualifiers. So no NIT for Navy if they stumble in the league tourney. https://twitter.com/davidworlock/status/1 366478786... |
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nh2032 Sophomore Posts 185 |
03-02-21 10:58 AM - Post#321304
Binghamton announced they aren't renewing Tommy Dempsey's contract. Not a big surprise given their poor record and lack of improvement in his tenure. They've promoted an assistant as interim HC pending a full search in Spring 2022. Initial article I read indicated other coaches on staff were expected to be retained for now too which still includes former Bucknell assistant Bryan Goodman. Would love to see Binghamton improve to the point that restarting a series with Bucknell makes sense again. One of the easier OOC road trips available. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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03-02-21 11:48 AM - Post#321305
What is surprising is that Dempsey lasted nine years. His overall record during that time was 72-194, with their best season being 12-20. And his best league record was 5-11. He apparently survived because his predecessors were involved in numerous NCAA violations and/or had a number of criminals on the roster. Dempsey is still only 47, as he started his D1 head-coaching career at the age of 30 (Rider). This is the situation Dempsey inherited at Bing: https://www.midmajormadness.com/features/2012/10/1... I agree it would nice to have a series with Binghamton, which is not a long bus ride.They also traditionally have had a very good fan base, although a decade or more of horrible teams has eroded it.
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bison75 Masters Student Posts 487 |
03-02-21 01:39 PM - Post#321307
Don’t know Dempsey, but his father was a good friend of mine. I wish him well. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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03-10-21 01:17 AM - Post#321677
Jay Wright among 14 finalists for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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03-10-21 01:55 PM - Post#321703
Former Army coach Zach Spiker has led to Drexel to its first NCAA appearance in 25 years. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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03-10-21 02:30 PM - Post#321708
It's Spiker's first NCAA trip in 12 years as a head coach. Army, of course, is still waiting for its first appearance.
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Maryland Bison Freshman Posts 57 |
03-22-21 09:42 AM - Post#322379
Loyola Chicago into the sweet 16 - their AD is the brother of former Bison player John Watson. |
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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03-22-21 03:16 PM - Post#322404
Loyola Chicago into the sweet 16 - their AD is the brother of former Bison player John Watson. Whoa, quality trivia, thanks! |
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res Masters Student Posts 839 |
03-22-21 05:02 PM - Post#322415
I met Steve Watson once when he was the AD at St. Bonaventure. When he figured out I was a Bucknell alum, talk naturally turned to John, who was still living and teaching at Bona. They grew up in a small village 20 miles north of Olean. When I brought up John's name, Steve's response was, "Yeah, second best thing to ever come out of Franklinville." Brothers. |
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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03-23-21 10:13 AM - Post#322428
I met Steve Watson once when he was the AD at St. Bonaventure. When he figured out I was a Bucknell alum, talk naturally turned to John, who was still living and teaching at Bona. They grew up in a small village 20 miles north of Olean. When I brought up John's name, Steve's response was, "Yeah, second best thing to ever come out of Franklinville." Brothers. res, I love it! My brother and I have the same type of relationship.
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Paulie777 PhD Student Posts 1767 |
03-23-21 08:13 PM - Post#322476
George Mason hires Kim English, an asst. at Tennessee who will be making his head coaching debut. An interesting pick. He is either going to continue his fast track to success, or struggle greatly. I believe he's jumping straight into the deep end but it will be fun to track his progress. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
03-24-21 08:19 PM - Post#322508
I hope DP lands in a good spot. |
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bison63 Postdoc Posts 3857 |
03-25-21 02:53 PM - Post#322527
I believe he has one more year on his contract. Not the end of the world if he takes a year off. If he comes back to "one of those academic schools" he'll take a cut, so unless he has the opportunity to move up, let GM pay him. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
03-26-21 11:43 AM - Post#322535
He could write another book on the motion offense. 😉 |
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Paulie777 PhD Student Posts 1767 |
03-26-21 11:58 AM - Post#322537
Mason is essentially throwing Duane Simpkins Paulson's assistant coach, under the bus. Paulson really did a fantastic job in all facets of Mason basketball, except get them to the dance. So technically, yes, get a new coach but beware the ramifications. Brad Edwards is directly quoted in the Washington Post as saying "I am grateful for Dave's commitment, tireless work, and leadership in directing our program over the past six years". He also states on the Mason website the new coach English is a "tremendous communicator, tireless worker, and natural leader." So its really not apples and oranges, its replacing a high quality coach on a technicality of not getting to the dance, and giving a young assistant from a successful program a chance. I get it. But Simpkins could have been the guy, Dave promoted him and he did well at mason, but what now? And Simpkins was as good a DMV recruiter you can get. So what happened? This new coach will soon realize there are no participation trophies in the A-10, this new coach is way over his head, and what of his career then? There is no happily ever after when a new guy follows a Paulson, the games will sort that out. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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03-26-21 12:03 PM - Post#322538
I believe he has one more year on his contract. Not the end of the world if he takes a year off. If he comes back to "one of those academic schools" he'll take a cut, so unless he has the opportunity to move up, let GM pay him. GMU apparently already paid him. He reportedly received a $370,000 buyout, which is approximately half of his annual salary. So he is free to do anything he wants without it having any effect on what he gets from GMU.
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bison63 Postdoc Posts 3857 |
03-26-21 12:06 PM - Post#322539
Thanx 137 |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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04-01-21 10:47 PM - Post#322827
Various reports say that former Bison assistant Mark Prosser is taking the head-coaching job at Winthrop. I would pay a lot of money if Prosser were taking the head coach job at Bucknell instead.
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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04-01-21 11:29 PM - Post#322829
Sweet move for Prosser, who was an assistant at Winthrop before taking the head coach job at Western Carolina. In other news, major opening as Roy Williams retires at UNC. I wonder if Colgate's Matt Langel will be moving on. Current openings: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketba ll/story... |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
04-02-21 01:20 PM - Post#322852
Langel would be a great hire for a genuine mid-major program. Imagine what he could do with a home court advantage and not 370 cadavers at each game. |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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04-02-21 02:28 PM - Post#322858
He had some interest in the Fordham job, which ended up going to Lehigh alum Kyle Neptune. It looks like the only job left that might interest him is Hofstra. It's a better job, but not a big step up. In any event, I haven't seen his name linked to it. Maybe Grasso of Bryant. St. Joes blundered when they hired Billy Lange instead of Langel. Since he is a Philly guy, he may wait until LaSalle or Temple opens up in a couple of years. I'm sure he'd love Penn, but I doubt Donahue is going anywhere.
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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04-02-21 02:42 PM - Post#322859
St. Joes blundered when they hired Billy Lange instead of Langel. |
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Bison54 PhD Student Posts 1800
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04-02-21 05:22 PM - Post#322900
Guess you could say they got the "L" out. |
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HuskyColonial PhD Student Posts 1976 |
04-03-21 08:14 AM - Post#322917
What about Langel for a struggling program with high academics like Rice? |
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BisonRoadWarrior Professor Posts 5203
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04-08-21 11:15 PM - Post#323064
George Mason is going to pay new coach Kim English $925,000 a year--25.5% more than they paid Paulsen. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/g eorge-mas... |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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05-18-21 05:19 PM - Post#324125
Dino Gaudio, who was a head coach at Army, Loyola (MD), and Wake, was indicted today for attempted extortion. Allegedly demanded payments from Louisville - where he was an assistant the past few years - or else he would report NCAA violations. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketba ll/story...
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Bison89 Professor Posts 5370
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05-20-21 05:41 PM - Post#324146
Dino Gaudio, who was a head coach at Army, Loyola (MD), and Wake, was indicted today for attempted extortion. Allegedly demanded payments from Louisville - where he was an assistant the past few years - or else he would report NCAA violations. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketba ll/story... This is an interesting twist on the entire debacle. Send them all to jail.
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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05-25-21 08:35 PM - Post#324174
Temple just added Cam Ayers to their staff as a graduate manager. Also added Colgate's Sean O'Brien plus a former Temple player in the same role. Temple has a basketball staff of at least 13 this year. https://twitter.com/vrkumar8/status/13313 807816719... Cam was just hired by Dane Fischer as the DOBO at W&M. I'm sure he will land a regular coaching job within a few years.
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Maryland Bison Freshman Posts 57 |
06-16-21 06:47 PM - Post#324743
RIP Jim Phelan |
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Bison137 Professor Posts 16147
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06-16-21 07:13 PM - Post#324745
RIP Jim Phelan I'll second that. Phelan was a head coach for 49 years (1354 games), all of them at Mount St. Mary's. His teams faced the Bison 11 times - seven vs Charlie Woollum and four vs Pat Flannery.
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