bisonmania
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01-28-23 06:11 PM - Post#350369
In response to bison63
The most important transfer at this point is ND! That was pathetic today!
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candyfan
Masters Student
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Reg: 01-10-10
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01-29-23 09:31 AM - Post#350457
In response to bison63
A couple of points from the "for what it's worth" department.............
1. Nathan Davis has proven he can coach as Flannery's assnt, at his Alma Mater and when he first arrived, coaching Paulsen's steller team.
2. What Nathan has NOT done in recent years is RECRUIT! Perhaps it's the one-hand-tied-behind-his- back situation with the meddling to non-cooperative administration/faculty?
Or perhaps it's his coaches who are failing to get our next Zach Thomas/Stephen Brown/Mike Muscala???
3. Note that Jermaine Truax DID write a public letter warning Davis and staff that Bucknell is expected to win, not finish last. Secondly, Truax thanked fans for their support, which has been waning of course, and pleaded with them to stay the course while the Men try to get their act together.
4. Finally, the only problem with this current team is, while they're a nice bunch of guys, there's no real talent on the team outside perhaps Alex T. and XRice! Ok, throw in Jack Forest, who's been coming on following an injury.
Most of these guys on this team could not start for any other team in the league, the way they've been playing IMHO.
5. lOOk for adjustments to be made end of season, especially if we don't win any more games. And I fear we won't!
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JPM
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Fire ND!
01-29-23 11:37 AM - Post#350465
In response to candyfan
Xavier brought Sean Miller back and it's working well thus far. Butler brought back Thad Matta.
Bucknell should bring Paulsen back. He's the AC at Fordham on first-year HC Urgo's staff. Fordham is having a good year in the A-10 this season. DP has been a valued member of that staff.
Bring DP back and in two years you will have Bucknell back in the upper echelon of the PL where the storied program belongs.
Edited by JPM on 01-29-23 11:43 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Paulie777
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Reg: 11-11-07
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Re: Fire ND!
01-30-23 03:16 PM - Post#350515
In response to JPM
Bucknell should bring Paulsen back. He's the AC at Fordham on first-year HC Urgo's staff. Fordham is having a good year in the A-10 this season. DP has been a valued member of that staff.
That horse has left the barn. My armchair digital two cents is get Jamion Christian to lead Bucknell back to where they belong. He is a decent recruiter, and has the enthusiasm needed to coach the team. Bucknell professors never could be categorized as "stuffy", neither should the basketball coach for God's sake.
Edited by Paulie777 on 01-30-23 03:17 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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DoCtoR62
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Reg: 05-18-08
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Re: Fire ND!
01-31-23 09:24 AM - Post#350540
In response to JPM
Xavier brought Sean Miller back and it's working well thus far. Butler brought back Thad Matta.
Bucknell should bring Paulsen back. He's the AC at Fordham on first-year HC Urgo's staff. Fordham is having a good year in the A-10 this season. DP has been a valued member of that staff.
Bring DP back and in two years you will have Bucknell back in the upper echelon of the PL where the storied program belongs.
I understand DP is back channeling at Loyola as well. Wonder which job he would prefer?
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Bison89
Professor
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Loc: Philadelphia
Reg: 11-14-07
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02-01-23 01:59 PM - Post#350584
In response to DoCtoR62
I have to admit that I've stopped watching games. I even canceled my ESPN+ subscription. Sorry, I just can't watch this season.
E A G L E S!!!
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Doktore K
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Reg: 11-11-09
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02-04-23 01:03 PM - Post#350769
In response to Bison89
Hard for me to state this too. But like Bison89 I have cancelled my ESPN+ subscription and have lost interest in watching Bison basketball this season. We’ve sunk from first to worst. This is not Bison Basketball as I’ve experienced it for more than 45 years.
We have our tallest team ever but don’t seem to have a game by strategy to push the ball inside and dominate smaller PL teams. We get outrebounded almost every game. And why not mix in some zone defense or a match up zone when you have guys who can’t quickly switch onto smaller players? Makes little logical sense. At least try a different defense or two. Mix it up.
I’ve lost confidence in this staff. Lack of communication, lack of a team identity (see above) and lack of a plan to leverage a roster’s strengths. How about going at the opponent’s standout players and working to get THEM in foul trouble? Not a new idea but it works.
On a positive note, basketball programs can snap back quickly with a few top recruits or transfers, and with excellent coaching and leadership. Much faster than football or baseball, for example.
When DP brought in Joe Willman, Mike Muscala, and Bryson Johnson more than 12 years ago, our fortunes improved quickly.
Staying positive for better days ahead. Bucknell Basketball has been for decades a crown jewel for Bucknell University. Let’s all work to express ourselves and put a fresh shine on our jewel.
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bison63
Postdoc
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02-04-23 01:35 PM - Post#350771
In response to Doktore K
Amen!
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bison75
Masters Student
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Reg: 01-26-06
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02-04-23 04:26 PM - Post#350776
In response to bison63
The contrast with the women’s program couldn’t be more striking. A young team that graduated two outstanding players struggled early, but has benefited from a tough non-conference schedule, strong player development, and excellent coaching. As a result, they are now jelling and playing their best basketball of the season despite injuries to Collins and Matthews. Another good win at Army today, and happy to see that Collins was back. I have a hunch that, unlike the men, they’ll be a tough out in the tournament.
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bisonmania
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02-12-23 01:44 PM - Post#351460
In response to bison75
Bison sole possession of last place and kenpom ranking of 306.
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Bison137
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02-12-23 02:59 PM - Post#351471
In response to bisonmania
Bison sole possession of last place and kenpom ranking of 306.
Over the past 60 years, the worst league record achieved by the Bison was in 1961-62: 2-9 (.182). ND still has a shot for 3-15 (.167).
Combining this year and last year, when the PL record was 3-15, they have a shot for the worst two-year league record since 1965. Sad what ND has done to the program.
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bison63
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02-13-23 04:40 PM - Post#351555
In response to Bison137
Fwiw, that ‘61-62 team ( which was my era) played in the Middle Atlantic Conference which included LaSalle, St Joes, Temple and Rutgers among it’s members. St. Joes won the conference, and in fact demolished the Bison by 30 points. It was a 10 team conference, but a look at the final standings reveals an unbalanced schedule. Bison played 11 conference games, St Joe played 10, LaSalle only 8, Delaware 13 and Lehigh 14. The Bison lost in ot to Rutgers 79-78,and the two wins came against Gettysburg a 74-50 romp, and Muhlenberg 100-67. Bison played G-burg a second time and lost by 10. Before laughing about Gettysburg, know that they were 18-6 for the season and 7-5 in the conference. We also played Delaware twice losing at home by 6 and by 18 in Newark.
The highlight of the season was a 75/59 win over what was considered to be a pretty good Navy team which went 13-8 for the season,( Navy was a non conf game) After losing to the Bison the Mids next game was at Penn Stste which they won by 12, 79-67.
Finally, the Bison played PSU themselves two times that season, losing 61-50, and winning 69-68. Overall record for the year was 7-15.
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bison63
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02-13-23 04:56 PM - Post#351559
In response to bison63
Also it may interest you to know that the the 61-62 season was the last one for Coach Ben Kribbs. For the next season Gene Evans was brought in to assume the Coaching duties. As for Kribbs , well they made him the AD. I guess that is one way to do it!
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Bison54
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02-14-23 10:19 AM - Post#351582
In response to bison63
After a minute or so ND blasted the team for sloppy play in an early timeout. It worked!!
ND was clearly outcoached last night (LOL). Brennan and American played to the Bison strengths and our guys took advantage of the opportunities. Screen was left one on one without help far too often and took advantage of it. And Forrest was awesome. And no zone press? Congrats to the team to playing with passion....and the student crowd was great to see for a change.
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MrPhillie
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02-14-23 11:12 AM - Post#351588
In response to Bison54
Yes it was a good game by the Bison…of course it always helps when you shoot considerably above your average. But it looked like players had some fun. And yeah, Davis showed some life 90 seconds into the game which helped.
In the postgame interviews, Josh Adoh mentioned that the coaches are great, that they will be successful as long as they do what he asks, that he creates great plays….I’m not sure how much of that is really true. I often wonder what players sincerely think and feel about coaches.
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bisonmania
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02-18-23 05:57 PM - Post#351917
In response to MrPhillie
Much needed BUMP!
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MrPhillie
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02-18-23 08:19 PM - Post#351950
In response to bisonmania
There better be a change.
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bisonmania
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02-18-23 09:06 PM - Post#351978
In response to MrPhillie
If I am looking at this correctly the Bison can not finish higher than 9th place in regular season. With a tough road game coming up at Lehigh.
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Bison54
PhD Student
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02-18-23 10:18 PM - Post#352018
In response to bisonmania
And if Loyola wins at home against HC or American, the anchor is set, even if the Bison win both remaining games.
And ND's last chance at a Frosty is next Saturday with Lafayette in town......and they will be fighting to avoid a PIG.
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Bison137
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02-22-23 09:51 PM - Post#352342
In response to Bison54
Bison lose 78-62 to Lehigh, who came into the game ranked #288 in the nation. Bucknell has now clinched outright 10th place (i.e. last place) in the PL. First time ever for Bucknell finishing an outright last. Last year ND managed to coach them to a tie for last.
FIRE ND!
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