Bison137
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04-01-21 10:14 PM - Post#322826
In response to Bison54
If they opted to have it at neutral site Michie Field, state law would allow a capacity of about 8000 people all of whom could easily be socially distanced. And security at that site would clearly not be an issue. I doubt that is going to happen, but I think it would make a lot of sense, if the two teams are both undefeated.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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04-03-21 03:40 PM - Post#322919
In response to Bison137
With a 6-0 win in Bethlehem, the Bucknell Bison are in the championship game.
I need a collectors-item PATRIOT LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION CHAMPIONS t-shirt.
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Bison137
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04-03-21 04:34 PM - Post#322921
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
If the Bison beat Fordham next week at home, and if HC wins at Colgate, then home field for the championship game apparently will come down to scoring differential since both teams would be 3-0. Margin of victory is supposedly capped at 20 points, so HC right now has a one-point advantage. If Colgate were to beat HC, then there are a lot of possibilities, depending on Colgate's result later this afternoon vs Fordham.
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res
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04-03-21 06:30 PM - Post#322922
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
With a 6-0 win in Bethlehem, the Bucknell Bison are in the championship game.
I need a collectors-item PATRIOT LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION CHAMPIONS t-shirt.
Hahaha, that's a keeper indeed. Order me one, please. Size "L"
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BisonRoadWarrior
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04-04-21 12:30 AM - Post#322926
In response to Bison137
If the Bison beat Fordham next week at home, and if HC wins at Colgate, then home field for the championship game apparently will come down to scoring differential since both teams would be 3-0. Margin of victory is supposedly capped at 20 points, so HC right now has a one-point advantage. If Colgate were to beat HC, then there are a lot of possibilities, depending on Colgate's result later this afternoon vs Fordham.
Fordham 40
Colgate 8
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Bison89
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04-04-21 10:20 AM - Post#322933
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Can someone please explain how 2-0 guarantees a spot in the PL Championship game?
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BisonRoadWarrior
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2020 Bison Football 04-04-21 01:26 PM - Post#322934
In response to Bison89
Can someone please explain how 2-0 guarantees a spot in the PL Championship game?
The league was divided into North and South divisions, with the division champs advancing to the title game.
Joining Bucknell in the South Division are Lafayette and Lehigh, and we beat them both.
The North Division is Holy Cross, Fordham and Colgate. Georgetown opted not to have a football season.
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Bison89
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Re: 2020 Bison Football 04-05-21 11:54 AM - Post#322946
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
BRW, thanks for the explanation. Now, I understand why somebody asked for a commemorative championship shirt. I'll take an XL please!
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A Western Bison
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04-06-21 02:37 PM - Post#322976
In response to Bison89
This is like Spring football on steroids. I'm happy for the seniors, getting to suit up and knock heads with someone from off-campus. They shut out Lehigh, at Goodman. Woo-hoo. They will, at worst have a .500 season, with the potential for something special, while setting the table for the Fall.
I've dropped my Covid weight and then some, so I could fill out an XL nicely.
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Bison89
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04-06-21 03:49 PM - Post#322979
In response to A Western Bison
Western, same here. I'm down 16 lbs since Jan 1. Only 10 lbs to go to get to my weight at graduation! Mrs. Bison89 is very happy.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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04-08-21 11:00 PM - Post#323062
In response to Bison89
The Holy Cross game at Colgate has been nixed due to positive tests in the Raiders' program, and thus the league has declared the 2-0 Crusaders the NORTH DIVISION CHAMPS.
Meanwhile, Bucknell isn't allowing visiting Fordham fans this weekend, which is a little embarrassing.
The site of the league championship is still TBD.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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04-08-21 11:02 PM - Post#323063
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
The NCAA has announced that the Division I football championship's first round will be held at predetermined sites.
"Of the 14 selected sites, eight will be chosen to host first-round games. Twelve of the 14 sites will be in contention to host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the championship."
Sites listed here with the host institution:
Newark, Delaware – Delaware
Cheney, Washington – Eastern Washington
Jacksonville, Alabama – Jacksonville State
Harrisonburg, Virginia – James Madison
Kennesaw, Georgia – Kennesaw State
Orono, Maine – Maine
Springfield, Missouri – Missouri State
Murray, Kentucky – Murray State
Grand Forks, North Dakota – North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota – North Dakota State
Huntsville, Texas – Sam Houston
Brookings, South Dakota – South Dakota State
Villanova, Pennsylvania – Villanova
Ogden, Utah – Weber State
https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article /2021-04...
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Bison137
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04-09-21 08:14 AM - Post#323066
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Meanwhile, Bucknell isn't allowing visiting Fordham fans this weekend, which is a little embarrassing.
I am not embarrassed at all. Remember that all of Bucknell‘s teams have been one Covid test away from possibly being shut down. Further, back in mid-February there was a real danger that the entire school would be shut down and have to go remote because of Covid. Thus when they approved allowing a limited number of spectators at games, the objective was to keep everything very controlled.
Lehigh and Lafayette have rules very similar to Bucknell, where only a few spectators are allowed and none from the visiting team. Fordham and Colgate don’t allow any spectators at all. Georgetown opted to not even have football. Only holy cross allows a few family members from the visiting team to attend.
Bucknell’s attendance rules for football allow only a few family members per player - those who are following COVID protocols - plus some students/staff who are being frequently tested for COVID by Bucknell. The players’ family members are not allowed to get closer than 15 feet to any player or coach at any time before, during, or after the game, and families must be socially distanced at all times. Masks are mandatory at all times. Also no tailgating is allowed and no food is allowed inside the stadium. Family members are also not allowed to enter any buildings on campus.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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2020 Bison Football 04-11-21 11:49 AM - Post#323100
In response to Bison137
Fordham 31, Bucknell 17
According to Doug Birdsong on the broadcast, and the Holy Cross schedule, Bucknell (2-1) will host the championship game vs Holy Cross (2-0) at 2pm Saturday on CBS Sports Network.
The Bucknell schedule still has the location "TBD" and the Fordham-game recap article didn't identify the location either. Seems like their was uncertainty even after our game.
Holy Cross is in heavy shutdown mode, so one could imagine the Holy Cross administration ruled out hosting the event. In the absence of any explanation by the league, Holy Cross or Bucknell, we're left to our imagination. That's consistent with a Patriot League pattern all school year.
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HuskyColonial
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04-11-21 03:49 PM - Post#323109
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
What a joke.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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2020 Bison Football 04-16-21 06:21 PM - Post#323262
In response to HuskyColonial
Reminder that the league championship vs Holy Cross is tomorrow at 2pm on CBS Sports Network.
https://bucknellbison.com/news/2021/4/14/buckne ll-...
Tying up a loose end from an earlier post, it appears Bucknell is hosting by virtue of having played a third game, which puts them ahead of 2-0 Holy Cross in the tie-breaking procedure.
DETERMINING A CHAMPIONSHIP HOST
A. Head-to-head result, if applicable;
B. Best overall winning percentage [minimum of three games played, 4-0 better than 3-0...
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bison63
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04-17-21 09:14 PM - Post#323287
In response to bison63
Rocky start, came back to almost make a game of it, before coming unglued and losing by 23 to a better team. Bison will be a force in this league in coming years.
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jkrun80
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04-18-21 12:35 PM - Post#323292
In response to bison63
Rocky start, came back to almost make a game of it, before coming unglued and losing by 23 to a better team. Bison will be a force in this league in coming years.
Looks to me like they still have a ways to go to contend for a league championship.
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Bison137
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2020 Bison Football 04-18-21 02:24 PM - Post#323293
In response to jkrun80
Rocky start, came back to almost make a game of it, before coming unglued and losing by 23 to a better team. Bison will be a force in this league in coming years.
Looks to me like they still have a ways to go to contend for a league championship.
Agree. They lose a very good senior class. Some will be playing for other programs next year. Likely none will be playing at Bucknell.
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bison75
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08-09-21 10:42 AM - Post#325855
In response to bison63
I’m sure you all got the email from Bravman too, but if you didn’t, $10 million of a new $40 million bequest will go to immediate improvements in and around Christy Matthewson stadium. Looking forward to hearing some specifics on that.
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