Bison137
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01-26-22 12:52 PM - Post#334268
https://bucknellbison.com/news/2022/1/25/bison- men...
The Bison are a 10 point underdog (Pomeroy). This is only the second time they’ve ever been a double digit PL underdog in the league’s 32 years. The first time was exactly a week ago.
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bison75
Masters Student
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01-26-22 03:24 PM - Post#334277
In response to Bison137
Certainly not worth a separate thread, and I couldn’t find a relevant one, so with apologies I’ll just stick it here. Last night I sat in on the alumni insiders Zoom event, which was an hour long chat between presidents Bravman and Sojka, moderated by the alumni association president. Both presidents expressed their strong support for collegiate athletics, and Bravman pointed out that more than 40 percent of the student body are Division 1 athletes. He also pointed out that there are very few schools our size with as many D1 programs as we have, and that our athletes have a higher graduation rate than the overall student body. Given our relatively modest endowment compared to our peers (a bit of a recurring theme), that’s pretty impressive. BTW, no specific sports were mentioned.
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Bison54
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01-26-22 06:13 PM - Post#334291
In response to bison75
75, I listened also and heard the same assertions by Bravman. On the small endowment theme, he also mentioned that there is one school, without D1 athletics, that has approximately the same tuition with six times the endowment. Overall an interesting conversation.
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MrPhillie
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01-26-22 07:10 PM - Post#334296
In response to Bison54
I was talking with another fan today and he said he cannot believe there isn’t a donor or donors that wouldn’t put up the money to help “buy out”Davis’ contract so they can fire him. This guy is an outside observer and he just doesn’t see how Bucknell can keep Davis. So, hopefully Brahman understands this as well.
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Bison137
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01-26-22 07:55 PM - Post#334307
In response to MrPhillie
Although Dr Brahman occasionally expresses support for athletics, he really has not shown support by his actions. There are a lot of little things that could easily be done to help out the teams and coaches, but the administration won’t allow it.
As for endowment, Bucknell saw its endowment soar to more than &1.1 billion as of June 30. I That puts them ahead of Holy Cross, Lafayette, Loyola, and American. And they are very close to Colgate and Villanova, among others. Also way ahead of every school in the MAAC and the NEC.
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MrPhillie
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01-26-22 09:10 PM - Post#334319
In response to Bison137
So, um, I don’t know how it looks on TV but in person it isn’t very good. And, anybody know why Adoh rarely sees the floor anymore?
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Paulie777
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01-26-22 09:11 PM - Post#334321
In response to Bison137
Screen can't contain Njoku. going to be another tough half.
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The Psycho of Sojka
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01-26-22 09:20 PM - Post#334323
In response to MrPhillie
Maybe transferring. I only say maybe because when I had the feeling of Turner leaving the minutes dropped significantly.
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Bison137
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01-26-22 09:34 PM - Post#334327
In response to MrPhillie
So, um, I don’t know how it looks on TV but in person it isn’t very good. And, anybody know why Adoh rarely sees the floor anymore?
Just as a guess, the coaching stuff figured out that he really can’t play.
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MrPhillie
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01-26-22 09:39 PM - Post#334328
In response to The Psycho of Sojka
I’m just staying now to see if these last two players get off the bench and see the court. 18 point deficit with 2:00 to go and Davis keeps his regulars out there…for a now 4-17 team.
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Bison54
PhD Student
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01-26-22 09:48 PM - Post#334329
In response to MrPhillie
Goodbye Turtle
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Paulie777
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01-26-22 09:56 PM - Post#334331
In response to Bison54
I'm getting transfer vibes after this game. We have four decent freshman I'd like to see how they do in a few years.
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MrPhillie
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01-26-22 10:35 PM - Post#334334
In response to Paulie777
What is “turtle?”
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Bison54
PhD Student
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01-26-22 10:42 PM - Post#334335
In response to MrPhillie
Don Smith Coach 1964-1972
https://www.coachesdatabase.com/bucknell-bison-bas...
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bison75
Masters Student
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01-26-22 10:50 PM - Post#334336
In response to Bison54
I like that link. Apparently someone thinks we were national champions in 1901. :-)
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bison63
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01-27-22 12:18 AM - Post#334338
In response to bison75
Actually it is the Primo Porretta National Championship, which retroactively named a national champion for every year prior to the establishment of the NCAA tournament.
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Bison54
PhD Student
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01-27-22 08:46 AM - Post#334344
In response to bison63
Bring back one of the two best Harry Benfer 81% or No Coach 78%
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bison63
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01-27-22 12:01 PM - Post#334358
In response to Bison54
I hear No Coach is available.
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Paulie777
PhD Student
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01-27-22 01:48 PM - Post#334376
In response to bison63
I hear No Coach is available.
I have a cardboard cutout of Steve Martin and he is ready to coach. His required stipend is 29.95 and change.
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HuskyColonial
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01-27-22 09:11 PM - Post#334409
In response to Paulie777
I bet you the cut out coach a zone defense. Or any defense.
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