nh2032
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01-20-20 07:23 AM - Post#297113
Big one tonight.
Game Article
Watched a lot of the Colgate-BU game on Saturday and Colgate looked far from bulletproof. Some bad luck on 50/50 balls and the injury front (Mahoney 10 mins, 0 pts) for BU kept them out of it.
I actually think we match up fairly well 1-5 with Colgate. Obvious concerns are keeping up with Burns and Cummings quickness on the perimeter and keeping Bruce out of foul trouble.
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Bison137
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01-20-20 05:00 PM - Post#297126
In response to nh2032
I am not optimistic at all. Short turnaround. Long bus trip. Likely a huge crowd, with it being the start of class today and all the students, who have never supported the team before, jumping on the bandwagon - especially for national TV. Also Langel outcoached ND last year in the chmpionship game and likely will tonight. Langel got the exact matchups he wanted by utilizing the Bison defensive switches to get a PF or Center on Burns and a guard on Ivauskas on many occasions.
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Bison89
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01-20-20 05:39 PM - Post#297128
In response to Bison137
Paulie, we need some of your optimism. Any motivational words?
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MrPhillie
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01-20-20 06:04 PM - Post#297131
In response to Bison137
I agree, 137...while I’d welcome a great game and a victory, I’m not optimistic. Some has to do with Colgate’s obvious talent level, but some has to do with the inconsistent and often rough play by Bucknell I’ve seen. Also I’m not sure we can out-coach Colgate. Throw in the quick turnaround and long trip and it is not setting up well. But hey, if we shoot a crazy %, anything is possible.
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Old Bison
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01-20-20 07:20 PM - Post#297133
In response to MrPhillie
If you’re in a mud wrestling match you just need a good “foreign object†hidden in your trunks
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HuskyColonial
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01-20-20 08:19 PM - Post#297134
In response to Old Bison
Wish I could watch. Channeling positive thoughts.
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MrPhillie
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01-20-20 08:25 PM - Post#297135
In response to HuskyColonial
Shooting 3’s every possession sucks.
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nh2032
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01-20-20 08:37 PM - Post#297136
In response to MrPhillie
All 3 offensive calls against us have been questionable to say the least plus Jimmy somehow getting a foul for being elbowed straight in the jaw. Going to be an uphill battle if that continues.
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nh2032
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01-20-20 08:40 PM - Post#297137
In response to nh2032
And now a criminal call against Jake. Unbelievable.
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Bison89
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01-20-20 08:47 PM - Post#297138
In response to nh2032
Let's get FUNKY!!!
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jkrun80
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01-20-20 08:48 PM - Post#297139
In response to nh2032
11 fouls on BU, 5 on Colgate. Luckily Funk is heating up.
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Steve
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01-20-20 08:53 PM - Post#297140
In response to Bison137
Ha, Bison137. It stinks, but it's true.
True story: I once went to a Colgate-Lehigh game with 37 people in the stands.
You could typically take the box score attendance, cut it in half and still not get an accurate number. The team is more popular nowadays, but support was worse than even stated.
Nice start for the Bison, especially given the fouls and the surprising turnout for a regular-season game.
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LongValleyBison
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01-20-20 08:55 PM - Post#297141
In response to jkrun80
We seem to have settled into the game a bit more. The officiating seems uneven, to be nice, with a few really poor calls against us. I feel like our defense is keeping us afloat. I like that we are not just launching 3's like we did early in the game.
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nh2032
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01-20-20 09:17 PM - Post#297142
In response to LongValleyBison
Trying to be generous to the refs but saw Colgate get a lot of similar questionable calls against BU on Saturday. It's good to be the preseason favorite with the zebras (as we know well).
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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01-20-20 09:24 PM - Post#297143
In response to nh2032
Raymond sure likes to flop, it would be nice if one would be called.
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jkrun80
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01-20-20 09:42 PM - Post#297145
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Good God, we finally get a foul call and miss them. Now 3-10. We don't deserve to win this one.
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LongValleyBison
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01-20-20 09:57 PM - Post#297146
In response to jkrun80
Our performance from the line has been forgettable. I do not understand backing off Burns when he shoots from 3. He obviously has a deep range, and I would rather make him pass than shoot at least without hands in his face.
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MrPhillie
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01-20-20 10:00 PM - Post#297147
In response to LongValleyBison
Man...what an embarrassing 6-7 minute stretch.
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nh2032
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01-20-20 10:22 PM - Post#297149
In response to MrPhillie
It seems crazy to say after that 2nd half but Burns isn't a great shooter, it's just when he gets hot watch out. As we and Tennessee and Green Bay have seen. But he comes into the game at under 40% for a reason and the 1st half shows that. I know this board loves to hate on the switching D but don't let the result overshadow the approach. I'd rather give up contested 3s and risk them going on a run then see Burns and Cummings drive to the lane and live at the line all night. Not to mention how Ivanuskas was effectively sidelined (even without being called for a half dozen travels in the lane).
I know I sound like a crazy optimist, but this Gate team, while the clear favorite, is not nearly as far separated from the pack as the top PL teams for the last 15 years and if we can avoid enough duds against inferior teams to meet them in the tournament we should have a fighting chance.
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bison63
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01-20-20 11:53 PM - Post#297150
In response to nh2032
Thought the defense was great for most of the game. We just stopped making shots. It was going to take a hot shooting night to win, and we went cold for most of the second half.
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