Bison137
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01-01-17 04:30 PM - Post#217157
Bison Start New Year with Home Showdown vs Army
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Bison137
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01-02-17 12:06 PM - Post#217179
In response to Bison137
I think tonight may be one of the lower attendances we've seen at Sojka - end of a holiday weekend and going head-to-head against Penn State's Rose Bowl game.
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MrPhillie
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Army Game
01-02-17 12:28 PM - Post#217182
In response to Bison137
Yes, I am bummed to miss the Rose Bowl. We're going to eat at Towne Tavern while watching the game until 6:45 and then head to Sojka. Hopefully there are at least 1000 people in attendance.
The Bison are very close to having four players average double figures. With decent games by Brown and Mackenzie, they will. Guess it doesn't mean much, but looks good.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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01-02-17 03:14 PM - Post#217194
In response to MrPhillie
Video preview featuring Nana Foulland
http://www.bucknellbison.com/mediaPortal/player.db...
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MrPhillie
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01-02-17 06:09 PM - Post#217212
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Towne Tavern is not overly busy...I imagine that is foretelling a small crowd at Soja. But we have a TV right at our table to watch the Rose Bowl!
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BisonRoadWarrior
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01-02-17 06:13 PM - Post#217213
In response to MrPhillie
Towne Tavern is not overly busy...I imagine that is foretelling a small crowd at Sojka. But we have a TV right at our table to watch the Rose Bowl!
Ah, the good life. Enjoy the games!
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HuskyColonial
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 01-02-17 06:43 PM - Post#217214
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Towne Tavern. I haven't been there this year! 😀
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MrPhillie
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01-02-17 06:50 PM - Post#217216
In response to HuskyColonial
Our favorite pregame spot! I'm gonna have to take one for the team and have an extra beer. Too early to head to the game, especially with Rose Bowl on.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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01-02-17 07:46 PM - Post#217220
In response to MrPhillie
Mackenzie tweaked something in warmups and limped into the locker room
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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01-02-17 07:55 PM - Post#217221
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Mackenzie tweaked something in warmups and limped into the locker room
He's back out now, still limping but he should've good to go
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MrPhillie
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01-02-17 08:28 PM - Post#217222
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Not sure why Stephen Brown is thought to be a great finisher...to me he is better on uncontested shots. For me, he too often forces shots against taller guys or one-on-three. He is athletic but I guess I'd rather see him take more open shots. But at he same time, I like he forces the action at times.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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01-02-17 08:31 PM - Post#217223
In response to MrPhillie
Nate Jones may get Wally Pipped by Toomer
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jkrun80
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01-02-17 10:26 PM - Post#217229
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Toomer really had a good game. Very impressed with his athletic ability and defense. Had a couple of amazing rebounds. Good to put this one away.
On a side note, got admonished by the guy sitting in front of me for making too much noise. What does that say about Bison "fans?"
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HuskyColonial
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01-02-17 10:29 PM - Post#217230
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
That's not a bad thing. Play the best players and let them all play hungry for minutes to help the team.
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nitlion
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01-02-17 10:36 PM - Post#217231
In response to jkrun80
Tell him church was on Sunday. Basketball is supposed to have some noise.
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jkrun80
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01-02-17 10:47 PM - Post#217232
In response to nitlion
Tell him church was on Sunday. Basketball is supposed to have some noise.
I wondered if he thought it was a golf tournament - but he didn't even clap politely after a good shot.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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01-02-17 11:13 PM - Post#217234
In response to jkrun80
On a side note, got admonished by the guy sitting in front of me for making too much noise.
Beyond ridiculous.
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Bison54
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01-03-17 09:45 AM - Post#217237
In response to jkrun80
Tell him he is sitting in your pew (and that attitude stinks)
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HuskyColonial
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01-03-17 11:44 AM - Post#217244
In response to Bison54
I had that happen more than a few times. The townies have always sat on their hands.
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bisonmania
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01-03-17 12:10 PM - Post#217245
In response to HuskyColonial
I usually don't have anyone in front of me. But over the many many years of attending a few have made comments. I simply tell them I pay for my ticket just like you and I reserve the right to be a fan! We have had people move at halftime as well.
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res
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01-03-17 12:17 PM - Post#217246
In response to bisonmania
I've seen people complain about vocabulary before but never volume.
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HuskyColonial
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01-03-17 04:47 PM - Post#217266
In response to res
Given his size, athleticism and all-state accolades, how did we sign Avi Toomer again?
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Bison137
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01-03-17 05:34 PM - Post#217272
In response to HuskyColonial
Given his size, athleticism and all-state accolades, how did we sign Avi Toomer again?
Not sure of the specifics, but he apparently wanted academics and also seemed to like Bucknell a lot. The Bison showed interest in him, but did not offer a scholarship until fairly late - after losing out on a really good prospect who opted for Creighton. His other options were Furman, Wofford, UNH, Kennesaw, Navy, Jacksonville, Tennessee Tech, and possibly UAB (had an early offer from them but it may have been pulled). A number of other programs were starting to look closely at him, including Louisiana Tech, Murray State, and ODU, all of whom had visited him at his HS in the week before he committed to the Bison. An article on his signing also said he had an offer from GMU before Hewitt was fired.
I think Toomer's stock rose significantly during his senior year - after he had signed with Bucknell. His stats were all up significantly from his junior year and his team was very successful.
The Bison had offers out to two SG's, Toomer and Ray Jerome, for the final scholarship. Jerome opted for Penn shortly after Toomer committed to the Bison. Jerome is not playing much for Penn, although they have a huge roster (at least 18). Unlike Toomer, Jerome's stock fell during his senior year, dropping a lot in the NERR rankings and not starting for his Cheshire Academy team. Am very happy BU ended up with Toomer, not Jerome.
Here's one article on his commitment and one scouting report from his junior year:
http://thesoutherneronlin e.com/frontpage/?p=60914
http://ontheradarhoops.com/otrhoopsreport-prospe ct...
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HuskyColonial
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01-03-17 09:29 PM - Post#217288
In response to Bison137
Thanks for the explanation. If this trend continues, Nate Jones will be a backup.
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MrPhillie
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01-03-17 09:53 PM - Post#217294
In response to HuskyColonial
I think the team played with more fire and purpose this game. Still have some things to clean up defensively. Army beat us down the court several times as well. And we have a habit of making some careless passes. But overall, I'd say things are positive. Avi played a very good game offensively and defensively. He made an outstanding hustling steal in the latter portion of the game as well.
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jkrun80
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01-03-17 09:57 PM - Post#217296
In response to MrPhillie
If it's the same one I'm thinking of, that was an amazing steal. Army had gotten a steal and through a long lead pass. BUt Avi raced to get there first and stole it back. One of the few plays that got a reaction from the "crowd."
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MrPhillie
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01-03-17 10:08 PM - Post#217297
In response to jkrun80
Yes, that was the play! Awesome hustle and awareness.
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bison63
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01-03-17 11:42 PM - Post#217300
In response to MrPhillie
Agree that this was the best game we have played in quite some time. While the crowd was really small, I actually heard some noise at times (and at the right times) on the PLN.
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