BisonRoadWarrior
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Re: Around the Patriot League 2019-20
12-11-19 01:31 AM - Post#294423
In response to Bison137
The delusional HC87 is now blaming the PL for tonight's HC loss, although some would assume about a dozen beers might be affecting his reasoning powers.
Ever-reliable. At the darkest moments, up springs his "logic" that Holy Cross is the worst team in the Patriot League because they are in the Patriot League.
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Bison137
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Re: Around the Patriot League 2019-20
12-11-19 02:03 AM - Post#294424
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
The delusional HC87 is now blaming the PL for tonight's HC loss, although some would assume about a dozen beers might be affecting his reasoning powers.
Ever-reliable. At the darkest moments, up springs his "logic" that Holy Cross is the worst team in the Patriot League because they are in the Patriot League.
The Patriot League currently is ranked 21st of the 32 conferences. If Holy Cross were not in the PL, its ranking would jump to 19th.
Considering that there are approximately ten conferences that should be considered "major" ones, the PL ranks 11th of the 22 that are mid-major or lower. Without HC, it would rank 9th of that group.
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sader87
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Re: Around the Patriot League 2019-20
12-11-19 02:49 PM - Post#294467
In response to Bison137
Stay classy.....
Fun fact: PL hoop is an absolute joke.
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res
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Re: Around the Patriot League 2019-20
12-11-19 03:15 PM - Post#294474
In response to sader87
Stay classy.....
...says the man who expressed glee at Bucknell's difficulties only a few days ago.
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sader87
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12-11-19 03:18 PM - Post#294475
In response to res
I did, so? The whole league stinks..average to poor D1 teams playing in empty gymnasiums....hooray!!!!
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Old Bison
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 12-11-19 05:16 PM - Post#294505
In response to Bison137
Buck lost to Gettysburg (on the road)in 1980. CW was particularly high on ammonia that night. Not sure if Buck got paid a guarantee that night
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BisonRoadWarrior
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12-14-19 08:36 PM - Post#294659
In response to Old Bison
Colgate up at Cincinnati 20-16 5:53 first half, on ESPN3
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jkrun80
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12-14-19 08:58 PM - Post#294661
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
That didn't last long. Colgate is shooting poorly. Cincinnati has helped them by turning the ball over 10 times.
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jkrun80
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12-14-19 10:00 PM - Post#294662
In response to jkrun80
That was a wild finish. Credit to Colgate for hanging around and creating the opportunity to win. Heck of a game for Ivanauskus.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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12-14-19 10:34 PM - Post#294663
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Boneheaded plays by the Cumberland brothers. Half court shot with 3.5 seconds left and a foul on the rebound. Unreal.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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12-14-19 10:53 PM - Post#294665
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Boneheaded plays by the Cumberland brothers. Half court shot with 3.5 seconds left and a foul on the rebound. Unreal.
https://twitter.com/fox19jeremy/status/12 060336063...
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BisonRoadWarrior
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12-14-19 11:03 PM - Post#294666
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Seemed like a pretty bogus foul call to me.
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Bison137
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12-14-19 11:07 PM - Post#294668
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Seemed like a pretty bogus foul call to me.
Agree. The refs may have decided to punish Cinci for taking such an incredibly stupid shot. A 55 foot shot in a tie game with 5 seconds left. Smart basketball.
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BreakinBison
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12-14-19 11:47 PM - Post#294671
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
F-L-O-P....ladies and gentlemen, that spells FLOP!
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Bison137
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12-14-19 11:49 PM - Post#294672
In response to BreakinBison
F-L-O-P....ladies and gentlemen, that spells FLOP!
Hah! However if the Bison were in the same situation as Colgate, Doug would claim it was one of the most egregious fouls in the history of basketball.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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01-01-20 12:58 PM - Post#295721
In response to Bison137
KenPom after the completion of nonconference play:
129. Colgate
179. Lafayette
199. Loyola
216. Boston University (BU)
218. American
227. Bucknell
242. Navy
258. Lehigh
288. Army
330. Holy Cross
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BisonRoadWarrior
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01-01-20 01:01 PM - Post#295722
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
The AU Hoops Podcast's write-up on the league after nonconference action:
http://www.auhoopspodcast.com/posts/2019/12/30/pat...
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jkrun80
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01-01-20 01:27 PM - Post#295725
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
I'm just hoping for a top 4 finish and a QF home game. I'm normally more optimistic, but this team hasn't provided much cause for optimism.
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MrPhillie
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01-01-20 02:00 PM - Post#295726
In response to jkrun80
I would absolutely be thrilled with a top four finish in PL play, based on what I’ve seen in OOC. I’d love to see a few quality performances right out of the shoot just to create some optimism and excitement. Currently, this is the least excited about Bison basketball I’ve been since becoming a season trucker holder 14 years ago.
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Bison137
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01-01-20 02:41 PM - Post#295729
In response to MrPhillie
Certainly not a good start to the season, although there have been worse since Bucknell started allowing scholarships. Here are the worst six OOC results since 2003-04, when scholarships started. Four of the six seasons turned out really well. Hopefully this one will fall into that category as well.
1. 2003-04: 3-9 (1-9 vs D1) OOC, Pomeroy ranking about 250 for OOC. Went 9-5 in PL - one game out of first.
2. 2007-08: 5-9 OOC, Pomeroy ranking of about 220 OOC. Went 6-8 in PL.
3. 2008-09: 3-11 OOC, Pomeroy ranking of 275+. Went 4-10 in PL - worst ever for Bucknell.
4. 2009-10: 5-11 OOC, Pomeroy ranking of about 260. Went 9-5 in PL - 2nd place.
5. 2014-15: 5-8 OOC, Pomeroy ranking of 240. Went 13-5 in PL - 1st place.
6. 2015-16: 3-8 OOC (2-8 vs D1), Pomeroy ranking of 213. Went 14-4 in PL - 1st place.
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