Doktore K
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05-21-18 07:03 AM - Post#257069
I attended our son's Bucknell graduation yesterday on the quad and saw Nate Sestina in a full walking boot up to his hip.
Does anyone know if Nate had surgery of some type?
He had no crutches and was putting full weight on his left leg so just curious on his status. He is one of my favorite players!
In other news.....
Jim Cramer of "Mad Money" (CNBC) fame was the commencement speaker and he gave an outstanding speech that detailed his career in which he started as a journalist covering homicides and political corruption.
Early in his speech, he raised a fat folder of 42 rejection letters from newspapers around the country. He was editor of The Crimson while at Harvard and got no job offers whatsoever. One of his messages to the BU graduates and families: "It's OK to fail, but it's never OK to quit!"
Really enjoyed his talk and while searching for our just-graduated son after the 3 hour ceremony on the quad, Cramer strolled past me near Vaughn Lit and I shook his hand. His wife is on the Board of Trustees and his step-daughter is one of the new graduates.
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BisonFan4
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05-21-18 07:32 AM - Post#257070
In response to Doktore K
Nate had minor knee surgery to remove an extra knee cap he was born with that was starting to bother him. Surgery went well & he will be good to go 100% for the teams August trip to Europe. It was a surgery he had planned during the season to undergo soon after it ended.
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Doktore K
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05-21-18 07:52 AM - Post#257072
In response to BisonFan4
Glad to hear this news. He was moving around pretty well with the walking brace.
I'm sure he will be working out hard in the coming weeks!
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HuskyColonial
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Nate Sestina
05-21-18 09:27 AM - Post#257073
In response to Doktore K
I look for Nate to have a breakout year
Edited by HuskyColonial on 05-21-18 09:27 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Bison89
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05-21-18 11:51 AM - Post#257077
In response to HuskyColonial
Does anybody know if Nate plans to play a 5th year, or is it too early to discuss this?
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Bison137
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05-21-18 01:24 PM - Post#257079
In response to Bison89
I have no idea - but it's not too early. Unless they opt to hold a scholarship until the spring, they will need to give his to someone by October. Unfortunately the Bucknell administration has become increasingly uncooperative about athletes returning for a 5th year if they miss a year due to injury. Bucknell is by far the most uncooperative of any Patriot League school.
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Bison137
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05-21-18 01:49 PM - Post#257080
In response to Bison137
Sestina on twitter today:
"20 days out from surgery and was able to hop on the bike at PT today and ride for 10 minutes. Overwhelmed with happiness"
https://twitter.com/NateSestina23/status/ 998609015...
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BisonFan4
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05-21-18 02:28 PM - Post#257082
In response to Bison137
He's waiting to make that decision closer to whatever deadline he has to do so, but believe he's thinking it will be his final yr.
& I agree, I think this will be his breakout yr. We'll see the player everyone has hoped he would become & then some. I'm expecting a POY type performance from him in '18-'19.
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jkrun80
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05-21-18 09:09 PM - Post#257084
In response to BisonFan4
My only concern is his propensity to pick up fouls. He was 2nd to Avi in fouls per minute with 71 in 508 minutes. Not quite as bad as DJ, but still a concern. Nana had only 92 in 1001 minutes by contrast.
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MrPhillie
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05-21-18 09:55 PM - Post#257086
In response to jkrun80
I recall during an interview this season that Nate pretty much decided that if he has an opportunity to play pro ball somewhere after he graduates then that is what he will do. If I were betting, I’d say this will be his final year at Bucknell.
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Bison89
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05-22-18 10:10 AM - Post#257087
In response to MrPhillie
If true, I can completely understand Nate's desire to play pro ball instead of staying for a 5th year. While I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Lewisburg, I was ready to break out of the Bucknell Bubble after 4 years.
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atlantabison
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05-22-18 06:41 PM - Post#257113
In response to Bison89
He also has the opportunity to graduate and do his fifth year at a power 5 school with a chance to see how he would fare at that level. Then pro is still an option.
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bisonmania
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05-22-18 08:31 PM - Post#257117
In response to atlantabison
Atlanta bison I think you may be correct.
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BisonFan4
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05-23-18 02:34 AM - Post#257119
In response to bisonmania
Interesting point, I don't think he's thought of that option, at least it's never been brought up when talking about possible plans for after next season.
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res
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05-23-18 08:34 AM - Post#257120
In response to BisonFan4
I'd be surprised if he hasn't thought of it, at least as a theoretically possible option. As it stands now, I'm not sure how much interest he would garner. And if he's not going to see the floor much at a high major, I wouldn't think he'd have a lot of interest, particularly if going pro is a viable option.
My guess is if he has the breakout year we hope for, another year in college will be on the table.
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DoCtoR62
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05-23-18 11:42 AM - Post#257122
In response to res
He would garner quite a bit of interest, IMO. At the very minimum, the Atlantic 10 and perhaps higher. He is better than a few NEC transfers who have ended up at Kansas State and Nevada in recent years.
St. Bonaventure is 50 miles from his hometown and might be an attractive option for him and his family.
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JPM
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05-23-18 02:14 PM - Post#257124
In response to DoCtoR62
Sestina could definitely play in the A-10.
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Doktore K
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05-23-18 04:13 PM - Post#257125
In response to JPM
Nate already has the "Euro-cut" style going for him but instead of potentially going pro over in Europe, I hope he decides to play a 5th year for the Bison!
Not sure what his major is but some type of graduate program at BU would be attractive. And where can you find better Thursday night Karaoke but the Towne Tavern??
But for now, focusing on this year, let's hope for "Big Country" to have a break-out year and for Walter Ellis to add some scoring from the outside. I am also predicting a surprising, bounce back year from Matt O'Reilly.
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Bison89
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Nate Sestina
05-23-18 04:20 PM - Post#257126
In response to Doktore K
I am also predicting a surprising, bounce back year from Matt O'Reilly.
That is a bold prediction. I don't see it happening, but I would love to be wrong!
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BisonFan4
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05-23-18 08:18 PM - Post#257127
In response to Bison89
I too am hoping for O'Reilly to have a strong yr. I have a strong feeling this team is going to exceed many people's expectations.
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