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08-14-19 12:47 PM - Post#286933
In response to Bison137
Also a difficult schedule academically. The first 3 Wednesdays of the spring semester are on the road. Given not much is accomplished in the first class, and no classes are scheduled on MLK Day, the team misses half of its first 6 M-W-F classes.
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jkrun80
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08-14-19 04:52 PM - Post#286949
In response to Bison137
One correction:
Jan. 8 vs Navy (not American)
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Bison137
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08-14-19 04:57 PM - Post#286951
In response to jkrun80
Updated schedule with the above correction:
Nov. 5 (TUE) at Fairfield
Nov. 10 (SUN) vs. VERMONT
Nov. 13 (WED) vs. HOFSTRA
Nov. 16 (SAT) at Canisius
Nov. 19 (TUE) at Penn State
Nov. 23 (SAT) at Syracuse
Nov. 25 (MON) vs. Seattle (Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 26 (TUE) vs. Western Michigan or Yale (Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 30 (SAT) vs. PRINCETON
Dec. 3 (TUE) at Rider
Dec. 7 (SAT) vs. ALBANY
Dec. 21 (SAT) at Siena
Dec. 29 (SUN) at La Salle (at The Palestra)
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Jan. 2 (THU) vs. Army
Jan. 5 (SUN) at TBD
Jan. 8 (WED) vs Navy
Jan. 11 (SAT) vs Holy Cross
Jan. 15 (WED) at TBD
Jan. 18 (SAT) vs Lehigh
Jan. 22 (WED) at TBD
Jan. 25 (SAT) vs Loyola
Jan. 29 (WED) at TBD
Feb. 1 (SAT) vs Boston U
Feb. 3 (MON) vs Lafayette
Feb. 8 (SAT) at TBD
Feb. 12 (WED) at TBD
Feb. 15 (SAT) vs American
Feb. 19 (WED) at TBD
Feb. 22 (SAT) at TBD
Feb. 26 (WED) vs Colgate
Feb. 29 (SAT) at TBD
It is possible that one or more of the road games will be moved for TV.
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Bison137
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2019-2020 Schedule
08-15-19 02:51 PM - Post#286972
In response to Bison137
American away game is on Wednesday January 15th.
It is apparent from looking at the AU schedule that return games for the different teams will not mirror each other at all.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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08-15-19 05:01 PM - Post#286981
In response to Bison137
Bucknell at Navy is Wednesday, February 12.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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08-15-19 05:15 PM - Post#286983
In response to Bison137
Updated with the American and Navy away games
Nov. 5 (TUE) at Fairfield
Nov. 10 (SUN) vs VERMONT
Nov. 13 (WED) vs HOFSTRA
Nov. 16 (SAT) at Canisius
Nov. 19 (TUE) at Penn State
Nov. 23 (SAT) at Syracuse
Nov. 25 (MON) vs Seattle (Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 26 (TUE) vs Western Michigan or Yale (Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 30 (SAT) vs PRINCETON
Dec. 3 (TUE) at Rider
Dec. 7 (SAT) vs ALBANY
Dec. 21 (SAT) at Siena
Dec. 29 (SUN) at La Salle (at The Palestra)
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Jan. 2 (THU) vs. ARMY
Jan. 5 (SUN) at _____
Jan. 8 (WED) vs NAVY
Jan. 11 (SAT) vs HOLY CROSS
Jan. 15 (WED) at American
Jan. 18 (SAT) vs LEHIGH
Jan. 22 (WED) at _____
Jan. 25 (SAT) vs LOYOLA
Jan. 29 (WED) at _____
Feb. 1 (SAT) vs BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Feb. 3 (MON) vs LAFAYETTE
Feb. 8 (SAT) at _____
Feb. 12 (WED) at Navy
Feb. 15 (SAT) vs AMERICAN
Feb. 19 (WED) at _____
Feb. 22 (SAT) at _____
Feb. 26 (WED) vs COLGATE
Feb. 29 (SAT) at _____
Some road dates may change for TV.
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Bison137
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08-27-19 02:42 PM - Post#287236
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Full schedule is now out. Bison got screwed on date changes for TV games and other things.
Nov. 5 (TUE) at Fairfield
Nov. 10 (SUN) vs VERMONT
Nov. 13 (WED) vs HOFSTRA
Nov. 16 (SAT) at Canisius
Nov. 19 (TUE) at Penn State
Nov. 23 (SAT) at Syracuse
Nov. 25 (MON) vs Seattle (Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 26 (TUE) vs Western Michigan or Yale (Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 30 (SAT) vs PRINCETON
Dec. 3 (TUE) at Rider
Dec. 7 (SAT) vs ALBANY
Dec. 21 (SAT) at Siena
Dec. 29 (SUN) at La Salle (at The Palestra)
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Jan. 2 (THU) vs. ARMY
Jan. 5 (SUN) at Lafayette
Jan. 8 (WED) vs NAVY
Jan. 11 (SAT) vs HOLY CROSS
Jan. 15 (WED) at American
Jan. 18 (SAT) vs LEHIGH
Jan. 20 (MON) at Colgate
Jan. 25 (SAT) vs LOYOLA
Jan. 29 (WED) at Army
Feb. 1 (SAT) vs BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Feb. 3 (MON) vs LAFAYETTE
Feb. 8 (SAT) at Loyola
Feb. 12 (WED) at Navy
Feb. 15 (SAT) vs AMERICAN
Feb. 17 (MON) at Holy Cross
Feb. 23 (SUN) at Lehigh
Feb. 26 (WED) vs COLGATE
Feb. 29 (SAT) at Boston U
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A few comments:
1. Terrible to have to bus to Colgate for a Monday game after playing Lehigh Saturday.
2. Terrible to have to bus to Holy Cross for a Monday game after playing American on Saturday.
3. For the first time, the league does not have equality in the home-and-homes, either both midweek or both weekend. For example, Holy Cross - as has always been the case - plays Bucknell on a weekend. But this year - for the first time - the Bison have to travel to Worcester for a midweek game. It's the same situation (in reverse) with Lafayette, although its proximity means its not a big deal.
4. As pointed out above, Bison get three home games when school is not in session - but only one road game, meaning more missed class time etc.
https://bucknellbison.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbbal...
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MrPhillie
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08-27-19 05:00 PM - Post#287243
In response to Bison137
Obviously the powers-that-be at Bucknell have no say in scheduling or are not good advocates for their position.
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jkrun80
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08-28-19 01:25 PM - Post#287271
In response to MrPhillie
I can't imagine a worse schedule for travel. Five weekday road games at American, Colgate, Army, Navy, HC. All are long road trips. No weekday away games at Lehigh, Lafayette, or Loyola. So much for prioritizing academics.
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bison63
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08-29-19 08:23 PM - Post#287283
In response to jkrun80
I think we should move to the Big East!
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Bison89
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08-30-19 12:16 PM - Post#287298
In response to bison63
I think we should move to the Big East!
I can see it now on ESPN.com, "Holy Cross and Bucknell Join the Big East - Nova and Georgetown Move to Patriot League!" 
What a bizzaro world that would be!!!
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Bison137
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09-24-19 01:21 PM - Post#287864
In response to Bison137
The La Salle game has been changed to Saturday December 28th, still in the Palestra.
Full OOC schedule:
Nov. 5 (TUE) at Fairfield
Nov. 10 (SUN) vs. VERMONT
Nov. 13 (WED) vs. HOFSTRA
Nov. 16 (SAT) at Canisius
Nov. 19 (TUE) at Penn State
Nov. 23 (SAT) at Syracuse
Nov. 25 (MON) vs. Seattle (Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 26 (TUE) vs. Western Michigan or Yale (Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 30 (SAT) vs. PRINCETON
Dec. 3 (TUE) at Rider
Dec. 7 (SAT) vs. ALBANY
Dec. 21 (SAT) at Siena
Dec. 28 (SAT) at La Salle (at The Palestra)
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Bison137
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09-26-19 07:48 PM - Post#288031
In response to Bison137
Bucknell has now added game times to the schedule and also some more TV info. They confirmed the obvious, i.e. that the three Monday PL games are on CBS. Only one home TV game, as the Bison are on the road when the two flex games occur at the end of the year. Typical of the mindless fools who run the PL to assure that the TV games are mostly played with a background of nothing but empty seats.
The regional TV games on WQMY-TV will include the Nov. 10 game against Vermont, the Jan. 18 game against Lehigh, and the Feb. 1 game against Boston U.
AS for game times, the Sunday game vs Vermont and the Saturday game vs Princeton will start at 2 PM. The Saturday game with Albany will be a rare 7 PM start. There are two Saturday league games (Lehigh and Loyola) that start at 7 PM as well. One good change imo is that there are no home games with noon starts. All the afternoon starts are at 2 PM. Last year iirc there were three noon starts for league games.
Bison Basketball Slated for CBS Sports Network and WQMY TV
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BisonRoadWarrior
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09-27-19 04:17 PM - Post#288056
In response to Bison137
I'd wondered if the La Salle game at the Palestra might be part of a doubleheader, but have seen no indication of that. Still not sure why it's being played there. Maybe it's the Explorers' way of appealing to fans who may not be enthused about going to the La Salle campus?
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Bison137
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Re: 2019-2020 Schedule
09-27-19 05:07 PM - Post#288061
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
I'd wondered if the La Salle game at the Palestra might be part of a doubleheader, but have seen no indication of that. Still not sure why it's being played there. Maybe it's the Explorers' way of appealing to fans who may not be enthused about going to the La Salle campus?
Maybe. Or perhaps it was Bucknell's condition to agree to play them without getting a return game. Or to give them a two-for-one or whatever.
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Bison137
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09-27-19 05:16 PM - Post#288063
In response to Bison137
One new fact about the Bison schedule. The opener at Fairfield will be played in Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena. That has been their main home for years - but not this year. In 2019-20, Fairfield will be playing the majority of their home games on campus in the small, antiquated Alumni Hall - but their game with the Bison will be one of five still played in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport Arena has a capacity of about 10,000, and there will be about 500 fans in attendance. Exactly zero students in the building other than players and cheerleaders. In contrast, if it were played in Alumni Hall as their opener, they could expect 2000 with a large student turnout.
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Re: 2019-2020 Schedule
09-27-19 05:31 PM - Post#288067
In response to Bison137
One new fact about the Bison schedule. The opener at Fairfield will be played in Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena. That has been their main home for years - but not this year. In 2019-20, Fairfield will be playing the majority of their home games on campus in the small, antiquated Alumni Hall - but their game with the Bison will be one of five still played in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport Arena has a capacity of about 10,000, and there will be about 500 fans in attendance. Exactly zero students in the building other than players and cheerleaders. In contrast, if it were played in Alumni Hall as their opener, they could expect 2000 with a large student turnout.
What a drag that we're among the chosen few in the big, empty venue.
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Bison137
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09-27-19 06:52 PM - Post#288068
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Yes, not a great environment - although at least there is no home court advantage. I recall seeing one of the better Bison comeback wins ever in that arena in December 2014 - when the Bison came from 12 points back in the final 10 minutes to force OT. They then scored a record 25 points in the 5-minute OT to win it. Kaspar, after not scoring in the first 40 minutes, went 2-2 on threes and 2-2 from the line in OT. In total, the team was 5-6 from the floor and 13-14 on FT's in OT.
Official attendance was 1216. Actual attendance was no more than 500, with 1/3 being Bison fans.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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09-27-19 07:00 PM - Post#288069
In response to Bison137
Then again, sometimes, a la Cotterel Court over the years, an empty home court provides a "dead gym advantage" where teams play flat for lack of energy in the building.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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10-02-19 09:49 AM - Post#288131
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Anyone know why our game at Army on Wednesday January 29th is at 11:00am?
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