Bucknell

[TBS_20]

I was at the game and it was quite exciting. Like others have said I thought it was over at 30 seconds but this team never gives up and fought back and really they won it with defense in OT. Lewis caused a couple of key turnovers, got a slam out of one and got hacked and went to the line. If he can reduce the fouling he's going to make a difference with his length. They should have won it in regulation but they put 2 guys on Funk and he missed a long 3 attempt that bounced right into the hands of Edmonds standing to the left of the rim and he easily put it back up with no time remaining -- a little bit of luck for sure.

As stated they need to do better on defense especially with missed assignments. DM has proved he can teach defense but not sure why it doesn't transfer for all of his teams -- I mean look at the 2014-15 and 2016-17 teams, they were quite good. I like Lewis and Fleming and even Tone on defense for the most part. Sy is a legit big man who can score, make free throws and isn't pushed around but he does miss assignments on switches sometimes.

At any rate, I think the team has more offensive options than in previous years and I am looking forward to them all clicking at the same time. What I like the most is that this team is driving to the rim a lot more than previous years. Tone, Mark and Emon all can drive -- Mark is so smooth and he can get his shot almost anytime he wants. He was on fire and we definitely needed it. I like how Emon was aggressive to the basket and got hacked each time and went to the line.

Overall, it was a good win. Defense has got to improve and it showed when they played Murray State. The first few games they have shown they can block and steal -- just need to communicate better and handle the switches and not breaking down when the opponent drives to the basket. I think the offense has potential each game but the defense is where the money is going to be -- gotta keep improving to win in the Valley.

it shouldnt have been exciting. thats the point. they should win by 10 vs bucknell

 

[BirdGrad2011]

it shouldnt have been exciting. thats the point. they should win by 10 vs bucknell

My 5 year old and 3 year old found it exciting and I don’t blame them. I found it more embarrassing. I’m proud of those kids wearing the jersey though. They fought.

 

[Rollbirds5]

Higher expectations than you apparently. I don’t think we should field a b-ball program just to have a fun time and beat the bottom feeders. Jankovich teams played a lot of bucknells but at least he’d win these games by 20. Sad how far we have fallen. I can’t understand how anyone had a perspective that this was a good win.

You can be happy we won and also have higher expectations for the program don't have to be mutually exclusive

 

[Redbird222]

You can be happy we won and also have higher expectations for the program don't have to be mutually exclusive

Thank you

 

[isutaz]

it shouldnt have been exciting. thats the point. they should win by 10 vs bucknell

Your point makes no sense. Bucknell has had a good program for years. Maybe you should take a break from the board, it might be therapeutic for you.

 

[Bird Friend]

Your point makes no sense. Bucknell has had a good program for years. Maybe you should take a break from the board, it might be therapeutic for you.

Defrinitely would be therapeutic for many of the rest of us.

 

[RBFANTOO]

Bucknell:

First place in the Patriot League 8 of the last 10 years.

4 NCAA tournaments in the last 10 years

3 NIT's in the last 10 years.

25+ wins 6 times in the last 10 years.

Not Gonzaga, but they are a winning program.

I hate when facts get in the way of an argument.

 

[CaliRdBrd]

I hate when facts get in the way of an argument.

In other words, they’re everything we aren’t.

 

[stats]

My 5 year old and 3 year old found it exciting and I don’t blame them. I found it more embarrassing. I’m proud of those kids wearing the jersey though. They fought.