Bison137
Professor
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03-15-12 12:15 AM - Post#126138
In response to BUFan
Zona fans (per their message board) not too pleased (especially with Miller!)
Their message board, however, does not begin to approach the meltdown of the Xavier message board in December 2007 when the Bison got their first win over a Sean Miller coached team.
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=106&f=1668& ;...
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=106&f=1668& ;...
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atlantabison
PhD Student
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Loc: Atlanta, GA
Reg: 01-25-06
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03-15-12 12:52 AM - Post#126147
In response to Bison137
Yes, that is now Bucknell 2 Sean Miller 0
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Bison137
Professor
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03-15-12 01:42 AM - Post#126151
In response to atlantabison
Lengthy game article:
http://www.bucknellbison.com/sports/m-baskbl/recap ...
And box score: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxsc ore?g...
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Bison89
Professor
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Loc: Philadelphia
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03-15-12 02:11 AM - Post#126154
In response to Bison137
I DVRed the game and did not check text messages for 3 hours.
Wow, what a game. Cohen really shut down Fogg (?).
Bryson really stepped up his game.
The announcers did not know anything about Bucknell. I give ESPN a C for their coverage.
How far is the drive to Nevada from L.A.?
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BisonKid
Sophomore
Posts: 154
Reg: 01-26-06
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03-15-12 03:34 AM - Post#126160
In response to BUPilot
I was at Mckale Center for the game. Some observations
-Over 7500 attendance with less than 100 Bison fans. No Bison band or mascot so I was worried before the game
-this was a very physical game with the Cats trying to intimidate the Bison but our guys responded in kid and played a very tough game
-while we had some bad calls, we were also the beneficiary of some bad calls in our favor
-I think the Cats were surprised at our height and athleticism. Moose has a few inches on Az's tallest guy.
-while the stats will show rebounds about even, I felt that we dominated the boards and the inside game
-no question Moose was the best player on the floor. On several occasions he fought for the offensive rebound, was mugged but managed tonged the shot off.
-I'm not a big fan of Paulson but tonight he ran some offensive schemes that were very impressive, particularly with Moose and Willman running a high low post to open up Moose and also a few screens between Johnson to get Willman open in the corner.
-with about 4 minutes left in the first half the crowd started getting into and the guys looked a bit rattled for a few possessions but quickly recaptured their composure
-the crowd stood for the balance of the first half and all of the second half
-we were the better team tonight. it wasn't luck but skill and execution. I was proud of our guys and glad I made the trip
Now on to Nevada
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BisonKid
Sophomore
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Reg: 01-26-06
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03-15-12 04:04 AM - Post#126161
In response to BisonKid
I should also mentioned that all the guys were aggressive on the boards-moose, wilman, ayers, Cohen and Johnson kept attacking and fighting for the ball
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atlantabison
PhD Student
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Loc: Atlanta, GA
Reg: 01-25-06
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NIT First Round - Arizona Game
03-15-12 07:08 AM - Post#126163
In response to BisonKid
I got the impression from this game that if we played them 10 times on a neutral court that we would win the majority of the games. This did not have the feel of a big upset to me.
That said, doing it in front of 7500 on a night that they didn't get another chance was very sweet.
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Bison54
PhD Student
Posts: 1800
Reg: 11-18-09
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03-15-12 07:16 AM - Post#126165
In response to baudolino
That last Bryson 3 absolutely killed it.
What a way to get the 1000 milestone! The game sealer!
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mattie g
Masters Student
Posts: 440
Reg: 03-21-06
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Re: NIT First Round - Arizona Game
03-15-12 07:59 AM - Post#126168
In response to atlantabison
I got the impression from this game that if we played them 10 times on a neutral court that we would win the majority of the games. This did not have the feel of a big upset to me.
That said, doing it in front of 7500 on a night that they didn't get another chance was very sweet.
100% behind you on that. We weren't outmatched in any way, and I feel like we were simply the better team. Once again, Moose was incredible. He's really proving himself to those who aren't aware of him - he's a special player.
I have to admit, though, that both my friend (alum) and I thought we were going to lose when Moose went out. But Arizona didn't have the size to take advantage of that, and our guys simple stepped up and took the game by the throat.
Just a great win, and one to do us proud!
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mattie g
Masters Student
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Reg: 03-21-06
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03-15-12 08:01 AM - Post#126170
In response to Bison54
That last Bryson 3 absolutely killed it.
What a way to get the 1000 milestone! The game sealer!
As soon as it went in, I texted "BINGO!" to my buddy.
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Bison89
Professor
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Loc: Philadelphia
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03-15-12 09:03 AM - Post#126177
In response to mattie g
Moose gets a whole lot of praise in this article. On the other hand, the writer down plays UA's ability.
http://azstarnet.com/sports/basketball/col lege/wil...
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atlantabison
PhD Student
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Loc: Atlanta, GA
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03-15-12 09:11 AM - Post#126180
In response to Bison89
"Bucknell isn't bad. C'mon, if you have followed the Pac-12 this season, you know bad when you see it, and Bucknell could play, or beat, most Pac-12 teams any night."
I found this the most interesting line in the article. Would we have been an above 500 team in this years PAC12?
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HuskyColonial
PhD Student
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03-15-12 09:15 AM - Post#126182
In response to Bison89
More comments later but several quick takes:
1) best game we played this year considering travel, opponent, and disappointment level. Great execution.
2) when our guards penetrate, it opens up our offense. If our guards could finish at the hoop or flash the potential too, we would be a very dangerous team for anyone.
3) cohens defense on fogg was ungodly good.
4) muscala is really good. Really good. He lacks elite athleticism and in the NBA would be kind of a 4/5 tweener but I tell you what, he's as good a center I've seen play this year in D1.
5) Fitzpatrick looked lost in his limited minutes.
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PLHoopsFan
Freshman
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Age: 48
Reg: 02-28-11
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03-15-12 10:33 AM - Post#126206
In response to HuskyColonial
Great win!
Mike Muscala may not have been the PL Player of the Year, but he may have been the best player this year in the Pac-12...
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RichH
Sophomore
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Age: 76
Reg: 01-30-12
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03-15-12 10:44 AM - Post#126211
In response to PLHoopsFan
Conrats on great win. Agree it was not an upset. BU the better team by far
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bison75
Masters Student
Posts: 487
Reg: 01-26-06
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03-15-12 11:00 AM - Post#126215
In response to RichH
Not much more to add, but I was impressed by the defensive effort all night by everyone on the floor.
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Bison137
Professor
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Re: NIT First Round - Arizona Game
03-15-12 12:21 PM - Post#126234
In response to mattie g
I got the impression from this game that if we played them 10 times on a neutral court that we would win the majority of the games. This did not have the feel of a big upset to me.
That said, doing it in front of 7500 on a night that they didn't get another chance was very sweet.
100% behind you on that. We weren't outmatched in any way, and I feel like we were simply the better team.
While BU may well have been the better team last night, I think if you look at the two teams' performance over the full year that it is clear that Arizona was much stronger in total:
- Prior to the game, Arizona had a Pomeroy ranking about 50 spots higher than BU.
- Arizona was 4th in the PAC-12 with a 12-6 record and won two tournament games to get to the semis.
- Arizona was in Lunardi's group as one of the "last teams out" in terms of getting an NCAA at-large bid.
- Arizona has the following ooc wins on their resume: a 9 pt win at St Johns, a 7 pt road win over a good New Mexico State team, a 16 pt win over Clemson. Also 8 or 9 pt wins over Duquesne and Valpo.
- Their PAC-12 wins included: Oregon State, Cal (road), Stanford (road - 13 pts), Colorado (14 pts), UCLA, UCLA again (tournament), and Oregon State again (tournament). Cal and Colorado both made the NCAA, and Stanford and UCLA were both top 50 teams (Pomeroy).
So I have to think this win was an upset, albeit a well-earned one.
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BisonRoadWarrior
Professor
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03-15-12 12:37 PM - Post#126240
In response to Bison54
I see that the pregame reception has been set up at the Tucson Marriott. Any lucky ones planning on going to the game?
Yes, I'll be there, along with a friend who flew in from DC. GORGEOUS weather here in Tucson. I'll keep my eye out for you, BisonKid.
Hope your record improves
I didn't dare say it before, but my only other winless regular season was 2004-2005!
What a great night! Arizona has great fans...they got very loud and STOOD OFTEN!! (take note, Lewisburgers) Our hearty band of Bison fans and family was good and rowdy, too. A great experience for the team...a real road game at a great destination (unlike last year's bus trip to DC), big-name opponent, great game atmosphere.
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raymondbucknell
Junior
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Reg: 02-05-07
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Re: NIT First Round - Arizona Game
03-15-12 01:12 PM - Post#126259
In response to atlantabison
I got the impression from this game that if we played them 10 times on a neutral court that we would win the majority of the games. This did not have the feel of a big upset to me.
That said, doing it in front of 7500 on a night that they didn't get another chance was very sweet.
I totally agree. While watching I kept saying to myself "We have to win this time - we are better than this team; Lehigh is better than this team. The better team won imho.
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Raymond Bucknell
Sophomore
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Reg: 11-14-11
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Re: NIT First Round - Arizona Game
03-15-12 01:21 PM - Post#126261
In response to raymondbucknell
Absolutely. This is why it sort of irks me to read all of the nonsense that Kyle Fogg (among others) had to say after the game trying to rationalize the loss. Chalk it up to lack of preparation and motivation all you want, guys.
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