Bison137
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02-28-12 06:39 PM - Post#122946
PL game notes for all of the quarterfinal games:
http://www.patriotleague.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec- ...
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raybucknell12
Freshman
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02-28-12 07:36 PM - Post#122949
In response to Bison137
Really hope the energy from the fans (both students and non) is a lot higher for this game against Navy as opposed to the one on Saturday. Poor showing from both sections, and you could tell that Sojka just felt dead. The team seems to respond to the energy from the fans, so I hope we see I good turnout. I know our little student section will be out in full force. So excited for another PL run!
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bisonmania
Masters Student
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PL Quarterfinals - Navy
02-28-12 07:45 PM - Post#122950
In response to raybucknell12
Alot of noise from the students would be a great help in getting everyone involved! RAY BUCKNELL! Lets hope the bison come out and make a statement in this game.
Edited by bisonmania on 02-28-12 07:46 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Bison137
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02-28-12 07:59 PM - Post#122952
In response to bisonmania
Yes, a lot of noise would be great, although I do not expect a great turnout. Bad weather to begin with. Plus I hear that not all the student tickets were taken, and I also see that there are a huge number of tickets available to the general public - certainly over 1000.
One issue with ticket sales is that BU lets all season-ticket holders decide for each tournament game whether or not they want to purchase their seats. I suspect a fair number of people opted not to buy the tickets for a quarterfinal on a Wednesday night against a bad team. I think Saturday's game - IF BU wins tomorrow - will have a bigger and louder crowd. Tomorrow I expect the crowd to be less than 3000.
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Bison137
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02-28-12 08:00 PM - Post#122953
In response to Bison137
BU Game Notes:
http://www.bucknellbison.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec- ...
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MrPhillie
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02-28-12 08:26 PM - Post#122956
In response to raybucknell12
I don't think he is a student, but maybe you can get the guy we fondly refer to as Waldo (as in, of course, "Where's Waldo"). If you do not know who this is, he is the young guy who relentlessly thrusts his arms forward and back (think of a guy marshaling airplanes with his hair on fire) while the pep band plays. I'm not dissing this guy, either. He sat near us earlier in the season but has been in Section Q of late. He has a TON of energy and is obviously a lover of Bucknell basketball. Anyway, have him join you in the student section and he will certainly give off a lot of energy. Perhaps during timeouts he could step forward and have a few planes land at mid-court.
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BUFan
PhD Student
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02-28-12 11:27 PM - Post#122978
In response to MrPhillie
Unfortunately, being from NJ, I am in the group of people who will be coming to the semis and finals, but cannot make it tomorrow. I certainly do not take tomorrow as a guaranteed win, and I hope for a good crowd. Unfortunately, looking online, I agree we will be lucky to have 3100 or so. However, it is quality not quantity, so we will need the students in attendance to be loud to give the team a kick in the butt.
I feel confident the semis and finals will be sold out (and hopefully very loud) if we advance...
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Shot Clock
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02-29-12 11:57 AM - Post#123027
In response to BUFan
Speaking of the students, when is Spring Break this year? Is it next week?
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MouserDZ
Masters Student
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02-29-12 01:00 PM - Post#123040
In response to Shot Clock
Speaking of the students, when is Spring Break this year? Is it next week?
Break begins on Friday March 9th
http://bucknell.edu/x1220.xml
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Shot Clock
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02-29-12 01:03 PM - Post#123041
In response to MouserDZ
That's good.
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Bison137
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02-29-12 03:39 PM - Post#123075
In response to Shot Clock
Definitely will be a smallish crowd tonight. Not many tickets have been sold since Monday - plus Navy just returned the majority of the tickets they were trying to sell.
Hopefully a good student turnout will offset some of the other factors.
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MrPhillie
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02-29-12 04:37 PM - Post#123083
In response to Bison137
Well we will be there. Maybe we will see Leo drop another 4-spot on the Mids.
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Paulie777
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02-29-12 05:03 PM - Post#123091
In response to MrPhillie
I am going also. I'm expecting a pretty good game despite the difference in records. I hope we come out on top.
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joeyorr4
Freshman
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Reg: 03-09-11
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02-29-12 06:46 PM - Post#123103
In response to Paulie777
For some reason I don't like this matchup, we've been struggling lately and I liked what I saw out of Navy last Saturday. Hopefully we can get this game and roll past Lafayette/Holy Cross.
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MrPhillie
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02-29-12 07:55 PM - Post#123108
In response to joeyorr4
Five min before tip and tiny, tiny, tiny student sections. And as predicted, not a very large crowd in general.
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BUFan
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02-29-12 08:17 PM - Post#123112
In response to MrPhillie
Last year we had 3190 for the quarters, 4000 for the semis and 4200 for the final. Looks like we may be a little below the 3190 from last year, and I would chalk a lot of that up to the fact that I think tickets went on sale a bit later.
I am confident that if we win, Sojka will be full for the next two.
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BisonCritic
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02-29-12 08:32 PM - Post#123113
In response to BUFan
"He dunked it! He dunked it! He dunked it in! Dunk, dunk, dunk!"
Ugh. Birdsong.
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MrPhillie
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PL Quarterfinals - Navy
02-29-12 09:00 PM - Post#123114
In response to BisonCritic
Slow offensive beginning, but Bryson got us started and Bucknell has been on fire since.
Also, Muscala got away with an obvious walking call on the fast break dunk. Glad it wasn't called, but it is hard to believe three officials missed a 6'11" guy taking an extra long stride in the relative open court.
Probese better get ready 'cause he might be in for a career high in minutes and points if Bucknell continues their hot shooting.
Edited by MrPhillie on 02-29-12 09:01 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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BUFan
PhD Student
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02-29-12 10:27 PM - Post#123120
In response to MrPhillie
Great game! After it seemed like we were stalled on 13 points for 5 minutes, Bryson gave the team a huge spark with the three bombs. The Muscala dunk further helped blow it open. It was nice to see the team get hot shooting, especially since they may need every bucket if Lafayette is as hot as they were tonight from beyond the arc.
Kudos to the students for showing up and making a smaller crowd loud!
On a side note, Vegas put a line on the game...It opened at Bucknell -21.5. I wouldn't have given 21.5 points, and it seemed like that was the general consensus because the line closed at 16.5. Those who showed faith in the Bison were rewarded 
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MrPhillie
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PL Quarterfinals - Navy
02-29-12 11:32 PM - Post#123124
In response to BUFan
A 23-8 team should beat a 3-26 team by 20-30 points, at least. The Bison got their shooting touch back and won by 24. All-in-all, mission accomplished. Bryson really got the team going with his three's in the latter stages of the first half and the rest of the team picked it up as well. Nice to have such an easy win when your best player and former league MVP scores 2 points on three shot attempts.
Have a question regarding the technical foul call at the end of the game. Anyone know what happened? Heard the whistle and the technical sign, then saw Colin walking slowly toward the bench holding his jaw, Paulsen say something to Colin, and Colin responding in what looked like a not-so-nice manner. Geez, turn your head 3 seconds.....
Edited by MrPhillie on 02-29-12 11:33 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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