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03-21-23 04:21 PM - Post#354855
John Griffin has officially been named the next Head Coach of Bucknell Basketball
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Bison137
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03-21-23 04:29 PM - Post#354857
In response to Scotty-14
https://bucknellbison.com/news/2023/3/21/mens-b ask...
I'm happy about this selection!
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MrPhillie
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03-21-23 04:31 PM - Post#354858
In response to Bison137
What?!!!! Yes!!!!
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03-21-23 04:51 PM - Post#354859
In response to MrPhillie
Great news!
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MrPhillie
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03-21-23 05:25 PM - Post#354860
In response to Maryland Bison
We won’t have to stop getting season tickets. I love this hire, although I hope there isn’t unrealistic pressure on John to turn this around in one or even two years. I wish John and staff all the best! Welcome home!
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Bison54
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03-21-23 05:34 PM - Post#354861
In response to MrPhillie
It will take time. We can count on John getting the most out of the talent that is there now. Hopefully, there will be some administration flexibility in admitting transfers that could speed up the process.
Do I see a match-up zone in our future?
The other thing we can count on is that John will be engaging the fans. Worth the price of a ticket.
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03-21-23 05:35 PM - Post#354863
In response to Bison54
Great! Welcome back John!
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Bison137
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03-21-23 05:38 PM - Post#354864
In response to MrPhillie
We won’t have to stop getting season tickets. I love this hire, although I hope there isn’t unrealistic pressure on John to turn this around in one or even two years.
Yes, people have to remember that ND left this program in a deep hole that cannot be escaped from quickly. It's actually amazing how far he dragged down the program in the past four years.
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John Griffin Hired as the Next Head Coach
03-21-23 06:32 PM - Post#354865
In response to Bison137
So, so excited for this hire!! I was worried when he left our bench and can't wait to see him back there. Welcome back, John. I hope it feels like home!
Edited by BeckyBison91 on 03-21-23 06:32 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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03-21-23 06:39 PM - Post#354866
In response to Bison137
Yes, success and winning record won’t happen overnight. But we are now in good hands with Griff!!
Bison Basketball history: First few years after taking over program:
Charlie Woollum (after Jimmy V) 13-13, 10-15, 13-15 then 18-9, 20-7. Overall 59% winning pct.
Pat Flannery 13-14, 17-11, 18-11. Overall 57% winning pct.
Dave Paulsen 7-23, 14-17, 25-9 (1st of 5 straight winning seasons)
Overall 59% winning pct. Much higher in PL.
Very important key for John Griffin is hiring ace recruiter and excellent staff. Paulsen had Dane Fischer and Aaron Kelly pulling in top classes of talent. Takes an aggressive, hungry staff to bring in better talent and perhaps that includes a transfer or two.
Who will JG bring in as assistants?
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bisonmania
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03-21-23 06:41 PM - Post#354867
In response to Doktore K
Welcome home Griff!
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jkrun80
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03-21-23 07:22 PM - Post#354869
In response to bisonmania
BINGO!!!
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Bison137
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03-21-23 07:36 PM - Post#354870
In response to Doktore K
Yes, success and winning record won’t happen overnight. But we are now in good hands with Griff!!
Bison Basketball history: First few years after taking over program:
Charlie Woollum (after Jimmy V) 13-13, 10-15, 13-15 then 18-9, 20-7. Overall 59% winning pct.
Pat Flannery 13-14, 17-11, 18-11. Overall 57% winning pct.
Dave Paulsen 7-23, 14-17, 25-9 (1st of 5 straight winning seasons)
Overall 59% winning pct. Much higher in PL.
Very important key for John Griffin is hiring ace recruiter and excellent staff. Paulsen had Dane Fischer and Aaron Kelly pulling in top classes of talent. Takes an aggressive, hungry staff to bring in better talent and perhaps that includes a transfer or two.
Who will JG bring in as assistants?
One thing fans need to remember is that all of the previous coaches inherited programs that were in significantly better shape. Griff is looking at a major rebuild, especially if he can't convince Screen to stay.
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MrPhillie
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03-21-23 07:49 PM - Post#354873
In response to Bison137
What do we think the chances are a fellow Bucknell alum joins his staff? And as a young first time HC, will he look for at least one or two very experienced staff members?
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03-21-23 11:32 PM - Post#354880
In response to MrPhillie
OUTSTANDING NEWS...made all the more exhilarating by those late rumors that Halcovage was a done deal.
Just a few moments after I read the Halcovage posts, the Truax email landed. The tight churn of emotions felt something like when Wayne Simien's shot looked good but then hit the front iron.
Let's go, Griff!
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03-21-23 11:34 PM - Post#354881
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
I dreaded a scenario where we didn't hire Griffin and he ended up at a Patriot League rival.
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Bison89
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03-22-23 06:57 AM - Post#354883
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Welcome home, John! I'm looking forward to seeing a head coach with passion on the sidelines. A matchup zone would be a welcome addition. I wonder . . .
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03-22-23 07:43 AM - Post#354884
In response to Bison89
This is so awesome. Welcome home John!
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DoCtoR62
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03-22-23 08:54 AM - Post#354886
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Congratulations to Jermaine Truax for conducting a thorough, professional search. No search committee and off-campus interviews assured there were no internal leaks, and at the end of the day, I believe he hired the best person for the Bucknell basketball program. There were several strong candidates, at least a few of whom could have been successful. However, given the current state of the program, I think he realized one stood out above the others to reenergize a deeply-caring fanbase. For an ahletic director who was not around when the program was at its peak, that's not as easy of a decision as it might seem. College athletics is littered with AD's who hire "their guy" to build "their legacy." I am so impressed that didn't feel the need to do that.
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bison75
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03-22-23 10:29 AM - Post#354889
In response to DoCtoR62
BRW, following up on your last post, a couple of us were wondering if Paulsen might end up at a PL rival.
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Bison137
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03-22-23 11:55 AM - Post#354891
In response to DoCtoR62
Congratulations to Jermaine Truax for conducting a thorough, professional search. No search committee and off-campus interviews assured there were no internal leaks, and at the end of the day, I believe he hired the best person for the Bucknell basketball program. There were several strong candidates, at least a few of whom could have been successful. However, given the current state of the program, I think he realized one stood out above the others to reenergize a deeply-caring fanbase. For an ahletic director who was not around when the program was at its peak, that's not as easy of a decision as it might seem. College athletics is littered with AD's who hire "their guy" to build "their legacy." I am so impressed that didn't feel the need to do that.
Agree 100%.
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03-22-23 12:35 PM - Post#354894
In response to Bison137
I concur. Truax has certainly been criticized but deserves some praise here. I also feel John isn’t just the best person for this job right now, in many ways he is a safe choice. Aside from his real qualifications, he is a beloved player, alum, coach and a fan favorite to get this job. There really is no downside. If things do not end up working out, that’s just the way things go.
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Paulie777
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John Griffin Hired as the Next Head Coach
03-22-23 01:55 PM - Post#354897
In response to MrPhillie
I concur as well. Truax easily could have gone another direction, picked a dud, and flushed himself out of a great AD job. Instead, he made the right choice and restored himself by this one great choice. Is that so hard to pick the right one? Even if we don't lead the league next year we have a viable, enthusiastic coach who will do his best to see Bucknell succeed. He'll work hard behind the scenes, and deliver a great winning product on court where us fans can cheer from the stands at him rooting the team on and the team itself. Flannery was great, Paulson was great but now let the demi-god John Griffin go to work!
Edited by Paulie777 on 03-22-23 01:58 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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03-22-23 08:01 PM - Post#354908
In response to bison75
Dom Hoffman on Twitter:
"Was fortunate enough to play for @JohnGriffinIII my senior year and joined the Bucknell staff after he left. His presence on campus and in the community is unmatched and this is a home run hire! Can’t wait to continue to cheer on the Bison!"
https://twitter.com/dom_hoff50/status/163 828115392...
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03-22-23 08:07 PM - Post#354909
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
A Twitter account called "Coaching Changes" that describes itself as being run by "a diverse group of insiders":
"Griffin is a great hire. I expect him to recruit in his image, placing a premium on fiery competitors who take 0 [s***] and have never backed down in their lives.
One more thing I expect: Bucknell to win."
https://twitter.com/CoachingChanges/statu s/1638275...
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candyfan
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John Griffin Hired as the Next Head Coach
03-25-23 05:24 AM - Post#355047
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Johnny G is a great hire, no question about it!
BUT, let's have a sober moment here:
1. Griffin comes in to a program that Nathan Davis destroyed via poor recruiting!
2. Griffin will still have the curse of PORTAL hanging over his head, unless the NCAA wakes up and reverses course in the name of sanity!
3. Griffin will still have the alleged or depending on your perspective, real obstruction of the Bucknell Faculty and/or the Bucknell Administration that prevents Bucknell from competing on a level field with the likes of a Colgate, among other foes, who participate in various "shananigans" in order to acquire players to win games!
John will be great, but even he may not be able to overcome such obstacles, which Woolum, Flannery and Paulsen, while at Bucknell, did not have to deal with.
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Re: John Griffin Hired as the Next Head Coach
03-25-23 08:03 AM - Post#355051
In response to candyfan
Johnny G is a great hire, no question about it!
BUT, let's have a sober moment here:
1. Griffin comes in to a program that Nathan Davis destroyed via poor recruiting!
I have to disagree on the recruiting point. I think the talent level of our recruits is comparable to other PL teams, with the exception of Colgate. Team chemistry, player development and player retention has been the problem. I think John G can turn all three of those things around.
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03-25-23 08:13 AM - Post#355053
In response to jkrun80
I worked a number of years for a great manager whose mantra was to stay focused on what you could control and not let the other aspects of the job divert your attention. If Griffin and those of us in the alumni can change one thing - putting a process in place that makes it reasonable for Bucknell to hold onto and recruit 5th year players and therefore more transfers, we can at least look to having an even playing field in the Patriot League.
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DoCtoR62
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Re: John Griffin Hired as the Next Head Coach
03-25-23 08:52 AM - Post#355058
In response to candyfan
John will be great, but even he may not be able to overcome such obstacles, which Woolum, Flannery and Paulsen, while at Bucknell, did not have to deal with.
When Charlie Woollum took over the program, Bucknell played in a conference that included Temple (nationally-ranked at the time), St. Joe's and LaSalle among others; did not award athletic scholarships; and had admissions standards that were much more stringent than most every school on its schedule.
Pat Flannery was hired in 1994 in the early days of Patriot League, which was established as a non-scholarship league. During his first five years, Adonal Foyle showed up at Colgate, and the PL changed course and approved athletic merit aid. Holy Cross, Lehigh & Colgate quickly added scholarships, while Bucknell and Lafayette declined to do so. It took several years of lobbying and in-fighting until the Bucknell BoT adopted a new athletic aid policy.
So, to suggest the obstacles facing John Griffin are greater than Woollum & Flannery isn't quite right.
I'll also add that Flannery, who was Woollum's first ever recruit, was beloved when he took over the program as head coach, and that status was critical in the aforementioned lobbying for athletic aid (not to mention facilities upgrades, i.e., Sojka). Griffin, who was in Flannery's second class of scholarship recruits, also has favorite-son status and a passion for Bucknell similar to PF's. I'm confident that will only benefit the athletic department as it works with the administration to update policies, such as transfer, fifth-year, NIL, etc.
Edited by DoCtoR62 on 03-25-23 09:01 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Bison137
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03-25-23 10:16 AM - Post#355060
In response to DoCtoR62
Agree with almost all of the above. However one correction: Colgate did not begin athletic scholarships until a full year after Bucknell did. The three who had basketball scholarships earlier and Bucknell we’re holy Cross, Lehigh, and American, who had them when they joined the league.
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bison63
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03-25-23 11:54 AM - Post#355063
In response to Bison137
This is a very interesting discussion, and I, like everybody is thrilled with the hiring of John Griffin, of whom my first memory of is a behind the back pass to Donald Brown in THE Kansas game, which was played in the first year that March Madness ( and is it ever still, omg) was streamed allowing me to watch a grainy picture on my PC of a game that CBS was not televising in my area.
There is no question that the fifth year situation has in recent years put us in a hole vis-a-vis PL competitors. But is that really a problem once all of the COVID eligible fifth year players are gone? Imo, it is, but nothing like it is now. Ongoing it will pretty much apply only in cases of injury or illness that may have caused a player to lose a year.( correct me if I am wrong)
I am much more concerned about the transfer situation, which Griff will have to deal with, and which Coaches Woolum, Flannery and Paulsen did not. For some years in the past, if schools like Bucknell had any advantage over a power 5 school it was our players played for 4 years, while P5’s best players were one and done. But todays transfer rules make us a minor league for the big guys. So far when we have seen players transfer out, we could rationalize that it was because the team stunk because it was not well coached. Well as Cecilia Collins proves transferring out is not limited to poorly coached teams.
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03-28-23 10:41 PM - Post#355264
In response to bison63
Nice interview with Griffin that gives some initial insights into how he envisions reshaping Bucknell basketball:
https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2023/03/buckne ll-k...
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-28-23 10:51 PM - Post#355265
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
The Wednesday, 4:30pm ET press conference to introduce Griffin as head coach will stream live on the Bucknell men's basketball Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/BucknellMBB
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DoCtoR62
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03-29-23 02:49 PM - Post#355299
In response to Bison137
Agree with almost all of the above. However one correction: Colgate did not begin athletic scholarships until a full year after Bucknell did. The three who had basketball scholarships earlier and Bucknell we’re holy Cross, Lehigh, and American, who had them when they joined the league.
Looked this up and, of course, you are right 137. I know we lost a PL Rookie of the Year to Colgate in the early 2000's, and I thought it was a scholarship thing. Now, I'm thinking it was an admissions issue ... they got him in, and we did not. He wanted to come to Bucknell.
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03-29-23 03:54 PM - Post#355305
In response to DoCtoR62
Excellent hype video for the Griffin era, and a reminder of how to watch today's 4:30 ET press conference:
https://twitter.com/Bucknell_MBB/status/1 641164804...
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-29-23 07:13 PM - Post#355316
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
You can watch the archived video of the press conference here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/john- grif...
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MrPhillie
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03-29-23 08:04 PM - Post#355320
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Watched the press conference after the fact, I didn’t get out of school until 4:30. I like what John had to say. I’m not 100% sold that Truax did not consider John’s standing in the Bucknell community and fan base in the decision-making process.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-29-23 08:32 PM - Post#355324
In response to MrPhillie
"Defensively, we're going to be disruptive. I believe in making your opponent feel uncomfortable. We had that success when I was a player here, both in-league and in the NCAA tournament, and we'll have something similar in place where opponents feel like they're going to have to play their best basketball offensively to win.
..And I'll be in a defensive stance -- a lot."
I might be reading too much into this, but I wonder if Griffin was alluding to a return of the match-up zone many of us have wished for?
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-29-23 10:59 PM - Post#355338
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Video of John Griffin welcome reception, with speech by Griffin:
https://youtu.be/gPzmYpzIwL4
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MrPhillie
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03-30-23 06:53 AM - Post#355341
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Thanks for posting, BRW. I wish I could’ve been there but I’m stoked it was a great turnout.
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bison75
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03-30-23 09:03 AM - Post#355346
In response to MrPhillie
The reception after the press conference was excellent, complete with a video, cheerleaders, and I would guess at least a couple hundred people packed into the Terrace Room. Lots of energy, and plenty of opportunity before and after John’s remarks to meet him and chat with Pat Flannery, Trevor Woodruff, and others from the Bucknell basketball family. Speaking of Flannery, he told me that Mike Rhoades, the new Penn State coach, played for him at Lebanon Valley. Definitely a fun event, and glad I made the drive.
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Bison137
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03-30-23 09:51 AM - Post#355349
In response to bison75
The reception after the press conference was excellent, complete with a video, cheerleaders, and I would guess at least a couple hundred people packed into the Terrace Room. Lots of energy, and plenty of opportunity before and after John’s remarks to meet him and chat with Pat Flannery, Trevor Woodruff, and others from the Bucknell basketball family. Speaking of Flannery, he told me that Mike Rhoades, the new Penn State coach, played for him at Lebanon Valley. Definitely a fun event, and glad I made the drive.
Rhoades not only played it, LVC, but he was a two-time All-American there. He was the key to the LVC team that won the national championship under Flannery, and then the next year he was D3 POY.
One other little bit of trivia: he was Nathan Davis’s predecessor as head coach at Randolph Macon.
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03-30-23 01:08 PM - Post#355365
In response to bison75
BRW, following up on your last post, a couple of us were wondering if Paulsen might end up at a PL rival.
That's going to add an entertaining new dynamic to league competition.
Meanwhile, it still feels like Jamion Christian is one of the likeliest and best picks for American.
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03-30-23 01:12 PM - Post#355366
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
From City of Basketball Love, a long story on Griffin taking charge, with Griffin providing some hints about how he'll pursue recruiting and scheduling. Where the latter is concerned, it sounds like we'll be able to count on a heightened frequency of games in Philly.
https://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article/...
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04-05-23 10:14 AM - Post#355565
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
One thing I've noticed in the short time since Griff has been named coach is the commitment to social media. John has been posting on Twitter more, even congratulating Scott Heather on his win last night at Penn State. I'm not in the local community so I can't say this with confidence but my sense is that John is a big relationship guy and has taken the time to build relationships with other coaches more so than ND ever did. Maybe ND was just a very private person and did in fact have those relationships but one thing I really loved was when our athletes supported each other and I'm hoping we can get back to seeing that with a more high energy coach leading the way.
Athletic department has also been putting out content. Posted this "Day in the life" video of John's 1st days on campus with the guys. Better days are on the horizon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-2yjlDPwjE
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Bison137
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04-05-23 06:25 PM - Post#355589
In response to JDBison2010
Long interview with Steve Jones on the local ESPN station:
https://www.wkok.com/new-bucknell-coach-gr iffin-lo...
Among other things, JG mentions the value of the Bucknell brand (even after what ND did to it) and reigniting local support. Also talks about what he learned while working for the Indiana Pacers. Additionally he says he is "almost finished" with assembling his coaching staff.
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04-21-23 10:09 PM - Post#355836
In response to Bison137
Entertaining Griffin interview with Ethan Hennessy of "Happening Hoops," who plans to interview all five of the new Patriot League head coaches:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2rlC8QcLdk
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MrPhillie
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04-24-23 01:52 PM - Post#355847
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Any word on potential roster additions? Are there openings?
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Bison137
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04-24-23 07:04 PM - Post#355861
In response to MrPhillie
Any word on potential roster additions? Are there openings?
There were two openings when Griffin took over, one due to Screen's departure and the other because the current recruiting class only consisted of two players even though there were three openings.
However one of the spots has now been filled - a transfer that has been rumored for a couple of weeks: 6-1 PG Quin Berger who played sparingly for St. Joes this year. Berger was a frosh at SJ but could possibly become part of Bucknell's Class of 2027 depending on how many credits carry over and how Griffin wants to orchestrate things.
Berger was lightly recruited while playing for his father at powerhouse Westtown in West Chester (PA). He had one offer (Charleston) prior to the end of his senior season - and that may have subsequently been off the table - but then picked up a late offer from NJIT and a later offer from St. Joes, which he accepted. At Westtown, he averaged 15 ppg, 4 rpg, and 3 apg. Was 3rd team All-State for private schools. I think he may be a contributor, but I don't see him as a real difference maker. His brother plays for Lafayette, btw, after having played first for Georgetown and then for San Diego.
Here's an article on Berger from when he committed to St. Joes: https://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article/...
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MrPhillie
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06-12-23 02:13 PM - Post#356751
In response to bison75
Just an observation. John Griffin’s communication with fans and the Bucknell basketball community seem to be much more sincere and personal than what Davis put out. Davis seemed to do it because he was forced to, and it often showed. Griffin seems to WANT to engage with the community, whether it is on campus or off. This will pay dividends down the road.
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06-12-23 02:28 PM - Post#356752
In response to MrPhillie
Just an observation. John Griffin’s communication with fans and the Bucknell basketball community seem to be much more sincere and personal than what Davis put out. Davis seemed to do it because he was forced to, and it often showed. Griffin seems to WANT to engage with the community, whether it is on campus or off. This will pay dividends down the road.
Very true, and another reason for every Bison fan to join the Backcourt Club by donating even a small amount of money to the program -- doing so will put you on Griffin's email list.
Great email from him today, which I'm guessing is what prompted your post.
https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/11145/donat io...
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06-12-23 03:12 PM - Post#356754
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Yes. Great message.
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Bison137
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06-12-23 05:06 PM - Post#356757
In response to MrPhillie
IMO John Griffin has already reached out to the alums, students, and other fans more in three months than Nathan Davis did in seven years. About the only interaction ND had with the fans was figuring out how to avoid them - whether it was hiding behind a pillar, pretending he didn't see them (despite a group all wearing orange shirts), or quickly walking the other way to avoid fans.
In contrast, JG has already reached out to the alums, the students, and the community to a significant degree. An example: https://twitter.com/Bucknell_MBB/status/1 666960327...
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Bison137
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06-13-23 10:12 PM - Post#356773
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Just an observation. John Griffin’s communication with fans and the Bucknell basketball community seem to be much more sincere and personal than what Davis put out. Davis seemed to do it because he was forced to, and it often showed. Griffin seems to WANT to engage with the community, whether it is on campus or off. This will pay dividends down the road.
Very true, and another reason for every Bison fan to join the Backcourt Club by donating even a small amount of money to the program -- doing so will put you on Griffin's email list.
Great email from him today, which I'm guessing is what prompted your post.
https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/11145/donat io...
Speaking of communication and marketing the program. Since he was hired, about 2 1/2 months ago, Griffin has directly tweeted 60+ times (not counting his retweets or the ones from Bucknell MBB). In his final 1 1/2 years, Nathan Davis tweeted 29 times.
For those who don't follow Griff on twitter, I recommend it. Here's a link to see what he has posted: https://twitter.com/JohnGriffinIII
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MrPhillie
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06-14-23 02:42 PM - Post#356792
In response to Bison137
John is ja breath of fresh air that Bucknell basketball desperately needed.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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07-04-23 07:33 PM - Post#357086
In response to MrPhillie
John Griffin interview on the Field of 68 podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-field- of...
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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07-04-23 09:31 PM - Post#357087
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw6h5vPeLrs
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BisonRoadWarrior
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07-06-23 03:47 PM - Post#357110
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
That was some great off-season entertainment...thanks for sharing that.
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