BisonRoadWarrior
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01-22-19 04:37 PM - Post#273352
Bison article
https://bucknellbison.com/news/2019/1/22/mens-b ask...
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BisonRoadWarrior
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01-22-19 04:39 PM - Post#273353
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Video preview
https://youtu.be/NFh6EEZvt0g
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Bison137
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01-22-19 08:13 PM - Post#273365
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
The term "trap game" is probably overused - but it applies here. The Bison are coming off games with the league's top six teams (based on the preseason poll), five of which were battles right to the final seconds. Now they play the team picked for last place - almost unanimously - and in Sojka no less.
If they think this is a sure win, they could lose it. Loyola has won their last three games - beating Army, Boston U, and Holy Cross - and has had several frosh and sophs step up. Also their wing Andrew Kostecka was just PL POW and also received national honors. In his two games last week, he scored 54 points, shooting 61% (20-33) on twos and 50% (3-6) on threes. He is 2nd in ppg in PL games and 1st in steals. He is a strong candidate for 1st team All-PL, where there are about 8 guys fighting for 5 spots.
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crd012
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01-22-19 08:23 PM - Post#273367
In response to Bison137
To me this is one of those games that they need to take care of business. Good veteran teams like this one need to win these games. Time for us to try and gain some separation.
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jkrun80
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01-22-19 09:24 PM - Post#273370
In response to crd012
Hopefully, the guys remember last year's PL QF game. We came very close to an embarrassing loss.
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Paulie777
PhD Student
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Reg: 11-11-07
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01-23-19 11:29 AM - Post#273384
In response to jkrun80
I agree with Bison137's assessment of trap game here. Although it could be easily remedied with a good mental approach consisting of focus and determination. Their attitude in practice this week will also be a determinant here, I hope they didn't take them lightly. Other than that, all systems go! I'm looking forward to see how all the players are progressing this season, this is a good game to showcase skills given the right attitude.
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Bison89
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01-23-19 12:21 PM - Post#273389
In response to Paulie777
Hopefully, the slow start issue has been resolved. Otherwise, this could be a long night.
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BisonFan4
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01-23-19 08:00 PM - Post#273418
In response to Bison89
Still off air?
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Paulie777
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01-23-19 08:45 PM - Post#273423
In response to BisonFan4
Birdsong animated tonight!
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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01-23-19 08:49 PM - Post#273425
In response to Paulie777
How many of you predicted 5 threes for Jones and Spear in the first half?
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MrPhillie
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01-23-19 09:27 PM - Post#273430
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
I thought Khaliel would have five by himself...just had a feeling.
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Bison89
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01-23-19 09:59 PM - Post#273435
In response to MrPhillie
Ugly 2nd half, but a win is a win.
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bison63
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01-23-19 10:04 PM - Post#273436
In response to Bison89
We certainly were st least a little lucky
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jkrun80
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01-23-19 10:09 PM - Post#273437
In response to bison63
The kings of drama are giving me an ulcer .
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HuskyColonial
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01-23-19 11:15 PM - Post#273442
In response to jkrun80
Spear’s stat is bizarro. Look at it.
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crd012
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01-23-19 11:55 PM - Post#273443
In response to HuskyColonial
Glad I couldn’t watch this game. I had a feeling this was going to be closer than it should.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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01-24-19 01:28 AM - Post#273445
In response to crd012
Postgame press conference with Toomer and Sotos, and interesting comments about Spear by Coach Davis
https://youtu.be/w7lJfWispxE
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BisonRoadWarrior
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01-24-19 05:46 PM - Post#273476
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Here's a replay of Spear's remarkable three-pointer, block, rebound, three-pointer sequence:
https://twitter.com/Bucknell_MBB/status/1 088233869...
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HoleinOne
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01-24-19 09:56 PM - Post#273492
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Spear grew up about 5 miles from my home in Texas. Too early to predict his career but last year felt he was the perfect Bison and Patriot League recruit. Overshadowed by the large number of high level D1 prospects in Texas plus too thin for may of the top schools (but not Patriot League). HS team captain, very coachable with strong academic skills. Hoping that given another year of Davis staff coaching plus 20+ pounds of muscle, he will be another solid contributor. Would love to know how Bucknell identified and recruited him but glad they did.
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MrPhillie
Postdoc
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01-24-19 11:57 PM - Post#273498
In response to HoleinOne
Spear seems like such a likable young man. Genuine. I would love to see what he could become on the court with more experience and 25-30 lbs especially upper body.
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