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• Today's starting lineup -- El Duque, Saturday, November 27, 10:40:34am
  Peggau
  Saunders
  Clark
  McConnell
  Talley
  
  Would love to see Damian be himself starting today.
  
  Go Dukes!
  

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  • Dukes have rolled to a big first half lead. Clark (9), Saunders (8), Johnson (8) leading the way but every Duke has scored. TJ & Johnson each have 3 assists. We're even hitting some FTs tonight! (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 27, 07:58:59pm
  • I hatebeing picky--but Bobby Knight would never allow Saunders to throw up another 3. What's the deal? (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, November 27, 08:41:38pm
  • Great all around win! (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, November 27, 08:55:03pm
    • Joel Wright had 11 tonight, Saunders and Clark had big games, Peggau put up some crooked numbers. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 27, 09:02:21pm
  • Nice game, play time is over, time to put on big boy pants and play some real teams now. Happy to see DS coming around (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger Sy, Saturday, November 27, 09:02:37pm
  • Nice win led by our seniors Clark 18 & Saunders 17. Saunders seem to be getting back to Saunders form. Big opportunity for the Dukes on Wednesday night. Go Dukes! (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 27, 09:11:23pm
  • Saunders hit 5 of 6 free throws, hope he can keep that going. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Saturday, November 27, 10:52:42pm
  • i am incredibly impressed by, not only bill clarks play, but his attitude and leadership. he has really matured on the court. he reminds me of ajax in terms of leadership and taking this team under his wing.I think he has realized this is his last year on the bluff and he wants to go out a winner and play at the next level. Ive got a good feeling about Bill and this team this year! Sure, we will take some lumps, but I think we are gonna jump up and really surprise some people and teams this year (NT) -- c, Sunday, November 28, 08:28:23am
    • I can't agree with you more. Billy Clark is a warrior this year. Not just an action figure on the court, but a leader, and someone who has been keeping his head in the heat of battle. And the fact that he's putting on a FT clinic, well, if I had a shot to win with seconds left, I think I would want the ball in Billy Clark's hands. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, November 28, 09:13:44am

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• 2010 - 2011 Virtual Media Guide -- CLK, Saturday, November 27, 02:12:38pm
  Sme interesting reading for DU Fans From Official Site
  
  

  Virtual Guide
  

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  • I find it to be very impressive. We are moving in the right direction. (NT) -- apluski, Saturday, November 27, 09:42:55pm

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• Here are the takeaways from the Robert Morris game -- El Duque, Saturday, November 27, 07:40:00am
  Gentlemen and ladies, we have dwelled far too long upon the Robert Morris game. If everyone agrees, I will list all of the appropriate takeaways from that game below, and we can move on from here without further comment.
  
  1. Robert Morris won the game. They are coming off a great season and an NCAA appearance, and have a good shot at heading back to the tournament this year. Congratulations to them for a nice win against an A-10 team on their court.
  
  2. We were in the game and could have won if we would have played better, especially down the stretch. But we didn't play better, so we lost.
  
  3. We were missing two very important pieces of our team: Eric Evans and Damian Saunders. Yes Saunders played, but it's evident that since his return he has not been himself. Either the ankle is bothering him or something else is going on, but we did not have the Damian Saunders we know for that game.
  
  4. I AM NOT USING EVANS AND SAUNDERS AS AN EXCUSE.
  
  5. This was the first real D1 game for our freshmen.
  
  6. I AM NOT USING THIS AN EXCUSE EITHER.
  
  7. Everyone who has ever played sports, and anyone who has followed sports, knows this: Unless you just lost the championship game, you have just played and either won or lost one game. Either way, put it behind you and move on.
  
  We've beaten Robert Morris each of the past couple of seasons and never talked about it afterwards. The fact that we're still talking about it tells me, as fans, we are not focused on the right things. I see no on talking about the fact that we have a game TONIGHT.
  
  If you think the loss to Robert Morris means ANYTHING else, e.g., that we flat out suck this year and woe is us, then do YOURself a favor and root for them, Pitt, Duke, or someone else. But if you're truly a Duquesne fan, then suck it up and start rooting for the Dukes to be UMBC.
  
  Now please, let's see some REAL posts (no response to this; just let the damned thing die already).
  
  And I say this as a friend!!!
  
  :o)
  

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  • I think our guys have learned the meaning of the words intensity and desire. I like the way they played against BG, now they just need to keep up the intensity and want every game more than the other team. If we get beat by a better team, then so be it, however, I do not want to see us lose again because the other team wanted more than us. That my friend is my takeaway. GO DUKES! (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 27, 09:40:45am
  • like (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, November 27, 09:45:57am
  • Excellent. As you know, my postings have always been about objective while loving DU basketball. Excellent! (NT) -- FAM, Saturday, November 27, 11:31:55am

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• As WVU goes up 28-10 today at Heinz Field, I think I heard the "Eat s#!t pitt" chants, and they sounded spectacular!!! Hope we all can do they same Wednesday -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, November 26, 02:31:02pm
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  • Only louder so there is no uncertaintly (and, oh yes, very very distinct) (NT) -- apluski, Friday, November 26, 04:41:37pm

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• On paper, Duquesne has a better team than RoMoCo. On paper, Pitt has a better team than Duquesne... What lesson can be learned? -- Coffee, Friday, November 26, 01:11:16pm
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  • Dont waste paper? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, November 26, 01:30:10pm
  • If you're Pitt the paper is right, if you are Robert Morris the paper is wrong?? (NT) -- FAM, Friday, November 26, 02:57:27pm
  • Let's just focus on the game Saturday night. The last thing we need to do is to look past this team to Pitt. (NT) -- FAM, Friday, November 26, 02:58:27pm
  • I know, Duquesne has a better letterhead than Little Bobby but Arm Pitt has a better letterhead than us? (NT) -- apluski, Friday, November 26, 04:39:21pm

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• Duquesne makes espn college bb headline: Self reports shoe gate... One comment Duquesne is the the Ned Flanders of college basketball! Now thats funny! -- Need a link please CLK, Friday, November 26, 09:20:20am
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  • Here you go... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Friday, November 26, 09:41:58am
    • UMBC appears to be an uptempo team. This could turn into a horserace. (NT) -- TMH, Friday, November 26, 10:15:59am

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• UMBC Preview From Official Site -- CLK, Friday, November 26, 08:50:34am
  

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• A great effort and a much needed blowout. Just one queston: How is it that we have the only Brazilian that can't play basketball? -- apluski, Monday, November 22, 09:28:43pm
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  • If he was that good would he be here? Sometimes you take a flyer on a project if he has size. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, November 22, 09:39:06pm
  • Dukes play well tonight and the whining continues -- stew, Monday, November 22, 10:53:39pm
    • My only wish is that TJ coulda had 1 more assist. By god, he almost got a triple double and was out at the 8:40 mark. Wow (NT) -- Alan, Monday, November 22, 11:33:22pm
    • I'll predict it now, TJ has a quad-double (pts, rebounds, assists, steals) before he leaves the Bluff. (NT) -- ztown, Tuesday, November 23, 08:20:06am
      • Well, there have only been 4 quadruple-doubles in the history of the NBA, only one of which was by a guard. I don't know about college, but this is obviously very difficult to do. (NT) -- duq81, Thursday, November 25, 01:20:50pm
        • 2 surprises from that list. First that the guard was not Oscar Robertson but Alvin and that Wilt is not on that list. (NT) -- VBC, Thursday, November 25, 09:24:23pm
          • Perhaps it may even be more rare than we think. -- TMH, Thursday, November 25, 10:36:03pm
  • Peggau....really...thats all you got...we blow bout a team by 34 points on the road and thats all you got...really...It's time people get of Peggua's back, the kid has legitmately only in his second year , since his knee surgery....throw out last year as most people take a full year to recover from such an injury.....give it a break already.... (NT) -- TKE/81, Monday, November 22, 11:31:22pm
  • STU and TKE/81--take a chill pill. I credited the team about their great effort and big win. As for Peggau, I agree with duq81, "If he was good would he [Peggau] be here?" (NT) -- apluski, Tuesday, November 23, 01:15:58am
  • It just that your whole premise is flawed...Brazil is not a bastball hotbed for talent...in fact the only Brazilian born is NBA player is Nene and thats it..not exactly a basketball talent hotbed.....also you haven't a clue what he went thru to get to Duquesne, learning a new language a new culture, being so far away from home i'm sure is no picnic either......what bothers me the most though is that your saying that the kid has no talent and Dukes were fools for recruiting him.... (NT) -- TKE/81, Tuesday, November 23, 03:30:55am
    • Don't opine on what you don't know. Basketball is HUGE in Brazil and there is a ton of talent there. Dukes were fantastic tonight. (NT) -- greg, Tuesday, November 23, 06:31:49am
  • TKE/81: Premises? hummm, let me see. So Brazil has only one NBA player so that is your proof that Brazil is not a hotbed for basketball. Well, they certainly appear to hold their own during the basketball world championships playing against NBA players (inside). -- apluski, Tuesday, November 23, 04:27:59am
  • the solution is simple: More Marhold (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, November 23, 09:20:43am
  • Blowout is good? Remember Dukes blew out Howard by 70....how did that year work out? (NT) -- Q, Tuesday, November 23, 10:04:01am
    • We didn't blow Howard out on the road. This was our biggest road margin since 1973, which arguably was the last time Duquesne had a team that could compete with quality teams. (NT) -- duq81, Tuesday, November 23, 10:16:33am
      • Slight correction duq81,this was the largest road victory in history, surpassing the 1973 game you were alluding to. (NT) -- TMH, Tuesday, November 23, 11:29:32am
        • TMH, the reporter and the copy editor failed math. The margin of victory was only 36 points (not 46 as mentioned in the article). Thus, the 42 point victory in 1973 at St. Peter's still stands as the record. Duq81 is correct. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Tuesday, November 23, 11:53:24am
          • Thanks for the correction. I never even did the math...but I passed reading :-) (NT) -- TMH, Tuesday, November 23, 12:22:50pm
    • That year? Oh, yes, Duquesne was 17-13. Not bad after winning only 3 games in a season two years prior. What's your point, Q? (NT) -- Salvatore Magliore, Wednesday, November 24, 01:49:13pm
  • I think you are dead wrong about Peggau; he clearly has talent to go along with his 6' 8" body; you may not have noticed that he handles the ball pretty will for a big guy; and moves well without the ball; what I see now with Peggau is that the game is still moving fast for him; sometimes even for the best players it just takes playing time to allow the game to "slow down" for them and then you will see a more effective player. He has had very little game experience due to injury; so I think you need to give it time; until he is more comfortable in games. (NT) -- Jules, Tuesday, November 23, 11:44:06am
    • I actually agree with this. I'm not under any belief that Peggau will eventually be a star, but I do think that he will be a contributor. Hopefully by the end of the season. (NT) -- Slim, Tuesday, November 23, 03:18:07pm
      • I agree also. Two years ago in Loretto, the rowdier St. Francis students decided that Rod and BC would be the Dukes they harassed. They both literally silenced the crowd by their play, including a few seconds where Rod took a charge, got an off. board and a put back where he was fouled and hit the FT. He also showed some game against Pitt las year. I think he needs to get consistent playing time. -- MikeR, Wednesday, November 24, 03:13:18pm
    • His time is running out. Thus far is a liability...when he has the ball he's out of control and you get the feeling a travel or charge is moments away. On defense he seems tough enough however he is slow to get set and almost always gets a block foul rather than draw the charge. In the Pitt game last year he showed a glimpse of some ability and that was it for all of 2009. Duquesne cannot afford any more projects....I'd give him a few more early out of conference games to get it together and if he can't he should sit at the end of the bench. (NT) -- Greg, Tuesday, November 23, 06:05:29pm
  • Excellent response after the disappointment at RMU. What I liked was after DU built a workable lead in the first half they did not let BG back into the game. Regarding Rod P, if there is any discernable talent there, hopefully he flashes it soon. The team will need his bulk and athletic ability as the competition level rises when conference play begins. If he is indeed "knocking the rust off" from inactivity we should show him some patience. If this is the "Best he got" he will not be a factor going forward. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Tuesday, November 23, 06:19:49pm
  • To help ease the pain of the RMU loss: Chaminade a division II school beat Oklahoma. Imagine the explaining the Oklahoma coach has to do. (NT) -- Econ69, Wednesday, November 24, 07:57:16pm
  • Rod averaging 16 minutes a game and 6 rebounds. If he can cut down on his turnovers (8 total) he'll be fine. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Wednesday, November 24, 08:46:10pm
    • Thanks Rick, we do need him on the boards.. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Thursday, November 25, 02:08:51pm

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• We have much to be thankful about. Let us give thanks for what we have. -- apluski, Wednesday, November 24, 10:19:32pm
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  • Amen. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, November 25, 07:02:01am
  • I am about to pig out but I'll add my Thanks as well. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Thursday, November 25, 02:01:51pm

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• After three games -- CLK, Wednesday, November 24, 08:33:51am
  It seems like we have a tendency as fans to lean more towards the negative than the positive. I guess that it going to take awhile to shake off the residual effects of the Colleary, Edger, Porter, Nee era. Ron Everhart is doing a great job in busting through the Dukes=Flukes mindset he inherited. He is not perfect, but who is? He has however done what has seemed impossible in turning DU into a winningh program. So just for this thread (and in the spirit of Thanksgiving)I would propose that we focus on what we like about this team. Here are mine.
  
  1) After getting embarrassed our guys came out with a chip on their shoulders and took care of business on Monday. They need to keep this intensity going.
  
  2) Bill Clark has come to play this year. He has been nothing less than spectacular this year.
  
  3) Damien. Though his first two games were sub par by Saunder standards, maybe due to ankle problems, we all know what he is capable of.
  
  4) Our freshman class. All four guys are contributing. TJ is amazing. It just seems like good things happen each time he touches the ball.
  
  5) BJ is playing more aggressively this year. His game is taking the ball to the hoop. If he avoids the temptation of forcing threes (just take it in the flow of the game) he will be a terrific player.
  
  6) The early play of Johnson, Marhold, and Rod. Contrary to some views I think Rod is getting better, and in right circumstances can help this team.
  

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  • If BJ learns how to fit FTs, he could really emerge as a go-to guy, especially with Damian gimpy right now. Teams will figure out Saunders' incapacity and double down on Billy, so someone has to step up big-time. BJ has the talent to do that. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, November 24, 09:39:21am
  • Thanks for the Positive Thanksgiving Post CLK. I believe this team has a world of potential this year. Everyone seems to have picked it up from last year and the Frosh are amazing. Lets keep the faith and watch as this team takes us on the ride sometimes down but I will bet mostly up! Ron E. has elevated this team as you say and his best is yet to come also in my opinion. Pitt will be a test but you've got to love our style of play! Go Dukes and Everyone have a great Thanksgiving! (NT) -- Motor, Wednesday, November 24, 10:56:58am
  • Negative comments are positive…if folks on this board did not voice negative comments over the years we’d still have Colleary as AD. In other words if the Dukes lay and egg then we should call a spade a spade. Positive – Freshman class is best we’ve seen in 25 years or more. Dukes are set a point guard for the next 4 years with TJ. Bill Clark has his touch back. Negative – Record should be 3-0…blowing 13 point lead against Robert Morris still hurts. No inside game and abundance of turnovers are big concerns. Short-term goal for Duquesne is -- Greg, Wednesday, November 24, 03:32:38pm
    • Your point is understood, but knowing Motor he was referring more to the hit-and-run trolls who only seem to show up after a loss, rather than constructive discussion. And you mentioned something that I was also thinking about: We need to win a game we're "supposed" to lose. Not that the RMU game will hurt us; they will be an NCAA team again this year. But we need to win as many games as possible to have a shot at postseason. I think it comes down to playing with intensity, and getting Saunders healthy. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, November 24, 03:38:51pm
    • Greg your point is well taken also. I certainly agree that negative comments/criticism when appropriate are certainly welcome on a board like this. My only point was in all the finger pointing and negative thoughts around lets look at the good side also the glass is always half full or empty.! (NT) -- Motor, Wednesday, November 24, 04:21:04pm
      • Motor, thanks. That was also exactly the point of my post. We have all read the negative comments. Some are constructive comments and some are not. I was just trying to provide a little balance. Happy Thanksgiving my friend, (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, November 24, 05:42:54pm
      • Understood. Happy Thanksgiving (NT) -- Greg, Thursday, November 25, 10:29:30am
  • I've been on this board forever and have contributed negative comments before. As to my defense of Rod on a previous post, I feel that that any type of reference and evalution of talent or generalizations based on race or national origin should be out of bounds and IMHO not funny......maybe that wasn't the intent of the orginal poster, but that what I got out of it....Happy Thankgiving to everyone on this board and all Duquesne University supporters...Go Dukes!!!! (NT) -- TKE/81, Wednesday, November 24, 06:33:01pm
    • Nah..different view...it was light hearted with no malice towards race or nationality...at least that never occured to me. Basketball is HUGE in Brazil and I had high hopes for Rod. Can he still turn it around? Maybe so....he should take a lesson from Aaron Jackson and play with a sense of urgency. My observation is he is not always focused and that contributes to him being out of position, turnovers etc. (NT) -- Greg, Thursday, November 25, 10:40:30am
      • The coaches, I hear, are very high on Rod, and think he can be a major force on this team. We've only seen flashes because we only get to see him in games. Personally, I'd like to see Marhold and Wright get more minutes because I think both have a high ceiling. I like Rod and would love to see him step it up, but my own observation is that his upside is along the lines of Jack May. That's certainly not a bad thing either. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, November 25, 11:46:27am
  • How good is UMBC? (NT) -- FAM, Wednesday, November 24, 06:50:16pm
    • Not very. Haven't won yet. Collection of guys who played elsewhere and matriculated at UMBC for graduate degrees. But going to be a test for Damian because they have some bigs. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, November 24, 07:52:00pm
  • CLK outstanding post! (NT) -- Irondukes81, Wednesday, November 24, 08:30:48pm

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• For any of you at work today, bored like I am, ladies play at 2pm, gametracker link on the athletics site. -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Wednesday, November 24, 12:13:45pm
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  • Ladies up 20 at the half, freshman Wumi A. has a double double, 10 pts 12 rebs. They are shooting 89% from the charity stripe. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Wednesday, November 24, 02:54:07pm

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• interesting starting line up tonite -- WashpaRick, Monday, November 22, 06:57:57pm
  t.j., Talley, Clark, Saunders and Peggau.
  

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  • Started good, but now taking quick shots with the subs in. TJ needs to play 35 minutes, and BJ needs to quit chucking treys. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, November 22, 07:23:57pm
    • its the duquesne way--get a small lead and start chucking up threes from all over! Agree about TJ needing to play alot! (NT) -- c, Monday, November 22, 07:25:21pm
  • Like the way Jarett tells it like it is. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Monday, November 22, 07:37:06pm
    • Me too, he seems to say what I am thinking. He is getting more comfortable behind the microphone. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, November 22, 07:44:45pm
  • One thing I will say. Bill Clark isn't messing around this year. He was one of the few who showed up for RMU. (NT) -- Simms, Monday, November 22, 07:48:15pm
    • There is a gametracker like offical scoreboard on BG basketball site, to follow stats. (NT) -- philldogg, Monday, November 22, 07:54:18pm
    • Bill is playing as if he's on a mission. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Monday, November 22, 08:03:03pm
  • Great first half! (NT) -- duq81, Monday, November 22, 07:54:07pm
  • tj very quietly working on a triple double (NT) -- c, Monday, November 22, 07:56:53pm
    • 8 boards for t.j.!! (NT) -- kenOTR73, Monday, November 22, 08:05:48pm
      • needs one more assist for elusive triple double!!!!! (NT) -- c, Monday, November 22, 08:42:19pm
        • Should have given the kid a chance at th record books. He sits for the last 8 minutes. Other than that I'm happy. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, November 22, 09:02:50pm
  • what kind of shoes are the Dukes wearing tonight :-) (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, November 22, 08:00:54pm
    • I bet it's not Adidias. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Monday, November 22, 08:11:38pm
  • I asked about B.J. coming off the bench for some instant offense before the RMU game. Might not of been too bad of an idea. Good to have a guy with an offensive game you can stick in when you need a lift. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Monday, November 22, 08:13:07pm
    • Blow out city, 72-39 (NT) -- philldogg, Monday, November 22, 08:43:05pm
  • St. Peters beat Alabama, Could RMU be even better than we think? Guess we will find out tomorrow. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Monday, November 22, 08:41:11pm
    • I guess St. Peter's played the worst game of their season against Robert Morris. I wouldn't get too carried away with Robert Morris at this point in the season. Pitt will spank them, and Bobby Mo will like it. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Monday, November 22, 09:06:57pm
      • Based on the Dukes performance last night, I full expect them to depants Pitt and paddle their behinds. (NT) -- RK2012, Tuesday, November 23, 08:15:52am
      • It may have taken a while, but Pitt ultimately spanked Bobby Mo, took them to school, and taught them a lesson. Same result with or without Abraham. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Tuesday, November 23, 10:15:16pm
  • Abraham sitting for breaking team rules. RMU playing hard as usual, down 5 under 3 minutes left in 1st half. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Tuesday, November 23, 07:41:24pm
  • Disagree, Pitt would most likely still have won the game but you can't believe that the loss of their best player; especially a scoring guard did not cripple RMU. (NT) -- Jules, Wednesday, November 24, 11:38:28am

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• Dukes get first recruit -- CLK, Monday, November 22, 07:45:50am
  According to the Trib the Dukes picked up their first recruit Shakore Grant a 6'7" forward from Delaware
  

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  • You Tube Video.... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Monday, November 22, 07:49:10am
  • Looks like Robert Mitchell--with better work ethic. (NT) -- Alan, Monday, November 22, 08:33:31am
  • Some interesting statements from Grant in an interview a couple of months ago. http://premohoopsrecruiting.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/shakore-grant-appoquinimink-de-qa-with-premo-hoops/ (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Monday, November 22, 08:42:52am
  • This kid looks like a really nice pick up, and fits Ron's style of play well. Here is ESPN rating Click Here Also this kid has faced some adversity, Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Monday, November 22, 10:51:03am
  • Whereas the big men? (NT) -- Fred Moon, Monday, November 22, 11:09:05am
  • if he has strong work ethic, he will be worth his weight in gold, welcome to Duquesne and the City of Pittsburgh young man. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, November 22, 11:12:44am
  • I just hope that an "Opening" doesn't develop at WVU ( or another big school ) in the spring. Here is hoping that the verbal is solid, and if the young man has a big senior year he is not swayed from his decision to attend DU. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Monday, November 22, 11:54:54am
  • Kiski prep moves to No5 in national rankings. Bhullar bros are now playing together. Need to get one of them, Ron. (NT) -- Fred Moon, Monday, November 22, 12:37:17pm
    • No chance in hell. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Monday, November 22, 12:57:25pm
      • They said they are looking to play in a MAJOR college program like Pitt or WVU. As much as we wish we were in that category, the reality is we aren't there yet. Just sayin'. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Monday, November 22, 01:03:56pm
        • I'm looking to go out with Jessica Biel. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, November 22, 01:57:35pm
          • Who's Jessica Biel? (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Monday, November 22, 02:47:17pm
            • http://mag.ceza.me/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/JessicaBiel_Spellman_9925028.jpg (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, November 22, 03:01:46pm
              • I dont know how to post pics, I think that might be a good thing -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, November 22, 03:04:54pm
            • Just another Candice Bergen wannabee. (NT) -- Purduke, Tuesday, November 23, 11:53:56am
              • thats funny. who is candice bergen? was she in wizard of oz? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, November 23, 12:10:26pm
                • No ... the guy who played Murphy Brown. Charlie McCarthy's sister, so to speak. -- El Duque, Tuesday, November 23, 01:04:02pm
                  • Oh, well then I can certinaly say Jessica Biel is no Murphy Brown. Thats like Navy SEALS vs mall cops (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, November 23, 01:50:29pm
    • What were the terms of Daryn's departure? Does he have love for Duquesne? (NT) -- alan, Monday, November 22, 03:08:26pm
  • Bhullar bros--I think they will go to the same school a la the Nelsons. The young men are from India and, for that reason, their family is probably close knit.. It might help RE in his recruiting them that he work with the parents. What the parents say may decide where the men go to play. (NT) -- Econ69, Monday, November 22, 04:25:28pm
    • Only worry is that daryn has been very vocal about top programs only. I am sure that he wants to make good on some promises he made to kiski about getting their kids on the national radar. Plus if the parents are trusting enough to send two boys out of their home, then i bet they'll put a ton of trust in daryn's input. $100 they go to Pitt (NT) -- Alan, Monday, November 22, 05:27:54pm
  • We need some big nasty guys who aren't afraid to throw the weight around; does Ron Artest have any sons? Former Dukes like Bruce Atkins comes to mind along with Darnell Roebuck; I also like Rocky White; and of course the Nelsons. We badly need some D-1 bodies! (NT) -- Jules, Monday, November 22, 05:36:32pm
  • My concern with Shakore Grant is this: if his verbal is strong, why didn't he just sign a few days ago? I think we're a fall-back if some "better" opportunities don't open. (NT) -- apluski, Monday, November 22, 07:39:46pm
    • With his transfer from Newark to Appoquinimink he's now teammates with a 3-star SG (AJ English) who has offers from Xavier, Marquette etc. #2 Player in the state behind another SG going to Syracuse. Maybe ..... (NT) -- Purduke, Tuesday, November 23, 05:23:49pm
  • Thought it was a little strange that he verbaled without visiting. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Tuesday, November 23, 01:48:54pm
  • http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2010/11/22/top-basketball-recruit-shakore-grant-committed-to-duquesne/ Check out the comment under this story. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Tuesday, November 23, 02:26:45pm
  • There was a comment made today on the DEPrep.com boards that he had split with his legal guardian (his mother dies last year), left school and moved back to the Philly area. His father reportedly lives in PA. Anybody see anything more? (NT) -- Purduke, Tuesday, November 23, 06:27:50pm
    • might be confusion...his new school had asked him to leave in September after there were residency questions raised, and I believe at that time he did return to PA to live with his father for a short time. But his lawyer submitted the paperwork to show he was residing with a guardian and he returned to school on October 6th. To my knowledge, he is there and playing ball. (NT) -- Slim, Wednesday, November 24, 10:05:15am
  • May I be the first to nickname this fine recruit" tupac" (NT) -- Dukes81, Wednesday, November 24, 08:08:17am

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• Three days later ... -- El Duque, Monday, November 22, 10:23:41pm
  The Dukes play a much better game, demolishing Bowling Green on the road. Damian Saunders plays better, but it sounds as though he is really hobbled by the ankle. BJ and Billy Clark dominate the scoring. TJ nearly has a triple double. Sean Johnson has a big second half. Step-up ame for Andre Marhold, who I believe is pushing for minutes.
  
  Meanwhile, I've still yet to read any account anywhere that either Texas Tech or Kansas State for their role in contributions of equipment to the troops in Afghanistan via Broward Community College - and K-State just added a former Broward player to its roster.
  
  BTW, while I think it's a good idea for DU to "self report a potential secondary violation," I've done a little (very little, in fact) research and offer this obvservation.
  
  The purpose of the NCAA rules against providing equipment to JUCO coaches and players is to prevent inequities in the recruiting process. In other words, the donations can not be made for the sake of benefitting or luring a recruit.
  
  Since the shoes were sent to the troops in Afghanistan, there has been a "technical" violation but not a "de facto" violation.
  
  I don't expect any sanctions against Duquesne.
  
  Little bit of an embarrassing set of circumstances in the middle of all of this, but certainly not a black eye on the program. In fact, the University would do well to collect donations at an upcoming game and send them to the troops. It would be a very classy and appropriate gesture.
  

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  • Like (NT) -- Alan, Monday, November 22, 10:40:31pm
  • ED...one of the things that hasn't been touched upon in any of the reporting (inside): -- Slim, Tuesday, November 23, 10:09:57am
    • Good point Slim. Doubtful he would comment publicly to clarify this, because it's in the hands of the NCAA, but it's more likely a case of brain flatulence than anything else. PS, there's a "fan" page for Ron that someone started on Facebook. (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, November 23, 11:15:06am
    • Still troublesome that RE did not pay the kid until this whole story blew up. Is he that cheap or did he simply forget? Is this kid exaggerating or is this reported incorrectly. I know its a small thing but for some reason this bugs me. (NT) -- Greg, Tuesday, November 23, 06:09:59pm
  • What Slim refers to makes sense. These instructions could also explain why the student manager was stiffed his money. The manager could have been told to mail the shoes to a unit but screwed it up and mailed the shoes to the coach. (NT) -- Econ69, Tuesday, November 23, 11:12:59am

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• I thought Ray Goss retired, no? Jarrett didnt get a word in edge-wise last night. They're still learning each other's style and Durham will find his openings. -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 10:31:14am
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    • Fred, give the guy a break. Jarrett is a good guy, and while he is not a professional broadcaster he brings a lot of valuable perspective as a former player and coach. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, November 22, 11:23:52am
  • Is there anything Dukes fans wont complain about? Players, coaches, arena, food, announcers, beer, students, band....???? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, November 22, 11:28:14am
    • Serioulsy. There is some major whining going on in the 'Burg. (NT) -- Stevie, Monday, November 22, 02:16:13pm
    • My only complaint is again about the Nacho Guy. He is a major roadblock to future success! (NT) -- P of P, Monday, November 22, 08:52:42pm
      • They need to bring in Nacho Man Andy Cabbage. (NT) -- Padraig M., Monday, November 22, 08:54:25pm
        • Is that the S*B's name? Gonna hunt him down like a dog! (NT) -- P of P and a small army, Monday, November 22, 09:05:33pm
  • I'm sure that Jarret didn't miss that fact that RMU won this game using the same strategy that he used as RMU coach to beat Duquesne on a couple of occasions; namely play with ferocity; like they have been taking your lunch money for years; use whatever methods you can get away with and play tougher than Duquesne! (NT) -- Jules, Monday, November 22, 05:27:56pm
  • I'm sure that Jarret didn't miss that fact that RMU won this game using the same strategy that he used to beat Duquesne on a couple of occasions; namely play with ferocity; like they have been taking your lunch money for years; use whatever methods you can get away with and play tougher than Duquesne! I guess it still works. (NT) -- Jules, Monday, November 22, 05:29:59pm

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• Congrats to RE and the team who punched us in the mouth tonight. They're back and seem to be possessed. -- Alan, Monday, November 22, 09:02:14pm
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• Is there a feed of the game anywhere? -- SKIDDYBALL, Monday, November 22, 07:11:51pm
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  • I had to purchase the game from Bowling Green's website. Link below -- Simms, Monday, November 22, 07:34:15pm
    • Thanks Simms. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Monday, November 22, 08:10:14pm
  • One of the greatest things is when the announcers are still on the radio and don't know it! The BG announcers are going crazy! (NT) -- Simms, Monday, November 22, 07:53:41pm

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• I can't believe I fall for it EVERY YEAR! We're going to be a competitor. We're going to be Pitt. We're going to the post-season. I took the entire family to the game tonight and have never been so embarrassed. My 7 year old now thinks the Dukes are a joke and said he doesn't want to go to any more games. I gave up on the Pirates after 5 years of losing in 1997. It may be that time for the Dukes. It's just too damn much to take. RMU is a joke and they kicked our butts! -- SKIDDYBALL, Friday, November 19, 10:30:31pm
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  • "Step up and kick the ball, SKIDDY Brown, I promise I won't move it this time", says Lucy. I wish it was March and this season was over. Saunders might be the most over-rated player in Division 1 history. (NT) -- LuqDuq, Saturday, November 20, 07:19:40am
    • lol...do you quit on everything this easily? No problem...go away. (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, November 20, 08:35:06am
      • I have been rooting for the Dukes since I was a little kid in the 70's. I won't give up. I am just so disgusted and disappointed in that effort that I was obviously just blowing some steam. Anyway Slim, if that is your real name, if you keep telling everybody who gets upset or complains on this board to just "go away," there will be nobody left. And no, I don't quit on everything this easily, I've been a fan for over 30 years and have almost no positive memories. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Saturday, November 20, 09:05:22am
        • SKIDDYBALL, my comment was directed at luqduq, which is why it is directly under that post, not yours. And no, Slim is not my "real" name anymore than SKIDDYBALL is yours. (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, November 20, 05:31:40pm
          • ...and what I meant mostly is the ridiculous comment about Saunders being the most overrated player in D-I history. By the time this season is over, Saunders will be the all time Duquesne leader in steals and blocked shots, and will likely be top 10 all time in points scored in a Dukes uniform...over-rated indeed. He and the team had a bad game, it happens, get over it. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, November 21, 12:29:44pm
            • Slim, I was just screwing around. After I settled down I realized I was jumping off the cliff way too early. I wasn't actually attacking you. There should be a "sarcasm" font on the computer. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Monday, November 22, 09:04:40am
  • Be proud and happy that you raised a very intelligent 7 year old. Next time take the whole family to the Pgh. Zoo, Carnegie Museum, or one of the many other fine Pgh attractions. Don't continue to subject your family to this torture and humiliation. (NT) -- LuqDuq, Saturday, November 20, 07:24:44am
    • or in LuqDuq's case, he goes to the Pegasus Lounge. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, November 22, 10:22:26am
  • I fall for it every year -- Fred Moon, Saturday, November 20, 08:57:57am
  • Bring back George Von Benko (NT) -- Fred Moon, Saturday, November 20, 08:59:21am
  • Saunders -- The Truth (The truth), Saturday, November 20, 10:52:33am
  • Can this train wreck get any worse; five years into Ron's tenure and he is still losing to RMU! I don't think this program will ever achieve what we expected. A loss to a supposed lower level local rival and a potential NCAA violation; makes me wonder if this crew could manage a grade school program. (NT) -- Jules, Saturday, November 20, 11:47:22am
  • It burns me how everyone trashes the RMU program. They have really progressed, even faster than the Dukes. Anyone that was at the game on Friday could see they really wanted it. They were warriors out there, they were verbally pushing each other ( I sat behind the RMU bench). They didn't have better talent, they had more heart. Maybe the Dukes could learn something from this game to help them with the rest of the season. IT'S NOT THE SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT, IT'S THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG! This was literally true in this game! (NT) -- P of P, Saturday, November 20, 07:18:29pm
  • In response to Skiddyball -- Jeep2 (Like skiddyball), Sunday, November 21, 08:53:22am

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• Hopefully we learned something from Robert Morris. -- WashpaRick, Saturday, November 20, 01:32:37pm
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  • Since we will be the undersized team in most of our games maybe if we play with the heart, desire,effort and hunger that Robert Morris did against us we can have the same results' (NT) -- WashpaRick, Saturday, November 20, 01:38:02pm
  • Me too Rick. The most disappointing part was they wanted it more than we did. There is absolutely no excuse for that. But let's also not totally dismiss Robert Morris. As much as I don't like saying it, they have a pretty good team. If anyone doubts that talk to Villanova. I will be interested in seeing how the Dukes come out and play on Monday. I am not ready to give up on this team, or coaches, but I expect to see our guys ready to play for 40 minutes. Still this one stings! (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 20, 01:56:52pm
  • When I saw they held St. Peters to 30 pts. and only 6 buckets I knew we would have our hands full. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Saturday, November 20, 02:22:41pm
    • Let's see, RMU 's last coach now is a Big East coach. maybe he taught his team something before he left. We got thumped in the CBI, most of our key players had bad games. the season is not over after 1 D-1 loss. (NT) -- philldogg, Monday, November 22, 09:59:43am

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• If you were coach... -- Ohio Duke, Sunday, November 21, 09:35:59am
  ...what changes would you make for the next game?
  
  I left RMU Friday night with that question on my mind. I would look at these factors;
  1. The Physical Factor - We got pushed around big time - even Damien! I know RE favors the 3 guard approach, but the top tier teams in the A10 play three forwards. It is time to go with three forwards. Saunders and Clark are givens. Establish Marhold, Peggau, Wright and even Theis up front. Montiero got killed on defense and his offense is strictly a slashing game. He earned his spot on the bench during crunch time at RMU. I fondly remember the physical guys, Rice, Somerset, Nelsons, Atkins! We don't have a power guy, so go with three who might rebound.
  2. The Post Factor - I think the ball only went into the low post a handful of times the whole game. We favor the three, but by using the low post, the three will open up more and we might get an in close basket. By the way, the high post is where Montiero might make a difference! The kid does get to the hoop. If we are going to run the same offense, I would move Saunders to the wing and put BJ in the post.
  3. The Guard Factor - When McConnell was on the bench, the offense did not score well. We miss Evans. He and TJ should be the starters. Develop Talley. Spot the others.
  4. Find a substitution pattern. When we went up by double figures, let the team on floor stay until the run is over.
  
  The RMU game was a disappointment. What changes come will tell the tale of the season.
  

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  • I have given up on Peggau, I fully endorse Marhold. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Sunday, November 21, 12:15:00pm
  • Good points. It's time to move forward. This team will have plenty of opportunities for redemption, starting with Bowling Green. There are reasons to be hopeful. In all this discussion, Clark's spectacular game got push aside. From everything we have seen he is looking to make the most of his senior season. I'll give Saunders (or Sanders) a mulligan because I know what he can do and I am still excited about our freshman. Its a long season, and there are going to ups and downs. I just don't ever want to see us lose again because we were out hustled. (NT) -- CLK, Sunday, November 21, 02:03:45pm
  • I don't know if it is a good thing or a bad thing - though of course folks will say look at their league. I told me son, who lives out of town that RMU "upset" Duquesne. He told me that RMU beating DU is not an upset, as they have gone to the NCAA a few times recently and we haven't. (NT) -- FAM, Sunday, November 21, 05:14:54pm
    • Need I point out that Robert Morris plays in the NEC whose final 2009-2010 regular season RPI rating was 29th out of 31 conferences. The A-10 conference was 7th best. The Dukes' final Real Time RPI for the 2009-2010 season was 114 while NCAA participant, Bobbie Mo, was 129. Selection to the NCAA is an honor for sure, but in the big picture you can't ignor the strength of the conference Bobbie Mo plays in as well as the strength of its own schedule. The Dukes should consistently beat Robert Morris. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Sunday, November 21, 09:08:00pm
      • And they do. They had beaten them three times in a row before this year. Don't forget, Duquesne won 3 games in a season in recent memory, so in those years, they'd lose three in a row to RMU. (NT) -- Art, Monday, November 22, 12:51:56am
      • Need I point out "69-63", nuff said! See you at the NCAA Big Dance in March, wallflower. (NT) -- RMU FanNo.1, Monday, November 22, 07:10:18am
  • I think I would schedule some practice time to teach "boxing out". Is this a lost art? You are guarding a man. Shot goes up. You turn and face the basket, wing your arms out and keep the freakin' guy BEHIND you! (NT) -- kenOTR73, Sunday, November 21, 09:31:37pm

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• Dont look now, but NCAA investgation might be coming. Coaches sent shoes to Broward CC coach, who sent them to troops in Afghanistan, well, coaches cant send shoes to other coaches I guess. GA told the NCAA. I doubt much happens, afterall, who gets in trouble for helping the troops? Story on PG. -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, November 19, 09:44:05pm
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  • ...so long as we weren't looking to recruit A BCC kid. I would hope its on the up & up as someone would've has to pack everything and put hefty postage on it--which suggests clesr intentions and supervisory approval. We get burned everytime RE touches Florida. (NT) -- Alan, Friday, November 19, 09:56:30pm
    • Blame it on the kid manager...this is bull, RE. If it were a legit story, the coach would not have asked for specific sizes (not too many soldiers who wear size 15) and the box wouldve been mailed out of the AD or other official office. This only came to light after RE stiffed the kid for $360. Shame on him. (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 08:41:49am
      • Actually Alan, as a retired USAF veteran I can assure you there are a large number of soldiers who wear size 15. The military has an extensive and competitive athletics program, and there are any number of former D-I and D-II players that go one to careers in the military. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, November 21, 08:33:14am
  • Where the heck was our compliance officer in this? I do not know if this is a big deal or not, but someone should have known the rules. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, November 19, 10:20:09pm
    • If I read Colin D.'s article correctly it appears the compliance guy found out after the fact, and then only as a result of the student manager needing reimbursment for his out of pocket costs. It sure has been a rough couple of weeks off the court ( Shoe-gate, DS suspension, EE injury, Mott JC player recruitment situation, etc ... ) (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Saturday, November 20, 08:03:39am
      • Did any one else have a problem with Colin's last sentance...some were seen wearing adidas? The photo was from the '09 season as stated on their website, and there were a hodge podge of shoes nikes, adidas and others. This photo was probably taken preseason '09 as most websites are set up before even practicice is allowed, and most likely the kids came in in their own shoes. Just no need for that comment in my book. See photo below and judge for yourself... (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 20, 09:10:50am
        • cLK, Colin said "Facebook page" which is diff than the school's website (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 09:14:37am
          • Alan, this was the only photo I saw. Have you seen the photo on Facebook, and is it different? I could not find the photo. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 20, 09:22:54am
            • If this is the photo from his face book page it still proves nothing. Still a hodge poge of shoes nikes adidas and others. Still in my opinion no need for that comment. Let the facts come out. I chose to believe Ron's intentions were good. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 20, 09:34:40am
              • $360.00!!!! You would risk NCAA violations for $360.00!!!! (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Saturday, November 20, 09:43:58am
              • Looks like Colin's article was either premature or incomplete. My only point of confusion is to wht the manager wouldve been let go--instead of RE saying "this is all just a simple misunderstanding". Think of it, the kid spent 360 of his 4000 earnings to pay for postage. Not chump change to a starving student. And too much to ask the student to eat. I expect Texas Tech to submit the same violation to the NCAA. Colin--pass this on to your Texas journalist brethren (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 09:44:23am
                • Well, we are now on ESPN's BB web site for possible "secondary" violations. Nice job. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Saturday, November 20, 10:14:30am
                  • I am getting a bad feeling. Why do I think going to the Consol arena might be the highlight of the season? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Saturday, November 20, 10:32:21am
                • Oh yes, blame Colin.....yes, that is the right thing to do... he made all of this up on his own. (NT) -- DuLaw, Saturday, November 20, 10:58:40am
                  • You're a law student? Really? If that's how you read and process information, you wouldn't even make a good paralegal. Just sayin'. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 20, 12:42:56pm
              • Take a look at the photo on the P-G site today. Johnson and Talley have different shoes. Talley's shoes match the ones worn by the Robert Morris player. Just saying. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 20, 10:21:22am
                • The Broward coach is trying to do something good to help support our troops, and clearly Ron is not the only coach trying to help. DU may have violated some stupid rule, but to imply that the Broward coach is not being honest or is on the take is very poor. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 20, 10:29:35am
                  • Since K-State and Texas Tech were also involved, my guess is ... -- El Duque, Saturday, November 20, 10:48:11am
              • I wonder if the NCAA allows its basketball players to wear Airborne tee shirtrs. I doubt that any one of these guys has earned his jump wings. (NT) -- Stevie, Sunday, November 21, 07:42:44pm
    • He was at a volleyball game (NT) -- Irish STH, Saturday, November 20, 08:35:28am
  • As is typical of this board, shoot the messinger and the favorite target, Colin Dunlap. If RE wanted to donate to this cause, why didn't he pull out his checkbook and write out a check to him? No he ordered shoes from a UNIVERSITY contract, and has a student manager pay for the shipping. Then in an apparent relitalitory move releases him from the team. Perhaps, that is why the team had such a poor performance. They are playing for someone that isn't exactly quite honest..... -- DuLaw, Saturday, November 20, 10:48:56am
    • Try staying on point. My post was about the reporter implying that the Broward coach was not being honest and possibly on the take. That comment was poor and border line irresponsible. By all accounts the Broward coach is a very good guy trying to do a good thing for our troops. Who are you trying to kid? (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 20, 11:49:19am
      • As has been pointed out elsewhere, Kansas State and Texas Tech made similar donations. No mention of either in the story. There's a lot of circumstantial information that tells me some things were done that should have been done better, but certainly nothing illegal or dishonest. Regardless, this is now in the hands of the NCAA so let's see what - if anything - happens. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 20, 12:50:10pm
        • And this is what i mean by incomplete reporting. Colin owed it to the story to inclde this info, especially since he referenced that Facebook page--so he saw it. (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 01:12:48pm
          • Indeed, Mr. "elsewhere." (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 20, 04:26:41pm
          • I am a big fan of the PG especially their reporters. Im not a reporter but is there not checks & balances in drafting a story? Both sides? Investigate allegations? What do you think El Duque? (NT) -- Dukes81, Sunday, November 21, 08:25:48am
            • I'm not sure what your point is about checks and balances. There is, or should be, fact checking. Is that what you mean? I didn't question the accuracy or inaccuracy of anything in the story; I'm saying that there was information out there, readily available to the reporter (because he took other information from it as well), and they were not included in the article. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, November 21, 02:28:42pm
              • "and it," not "and they." My editor screwed up. (actually, Pittsburgh just scored) (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, November 21, 02:29:42pm
  • As far as players wearing different brands; there are times when a player just cannot wear shoes from the company that the school chooses; so they usually wear a shoe that is most comfortable for them. (NT) -- Jules, Saturday, November 20, 11:51:59am
  • K State has a BCC kid on their roster -- Alan, Sunday, November 21, 06:28:36am
  • Story about the Bhullar bros in Pitt Tribune today. Ron should never have let Daryn Freedman leave the Bluff. (NT) -- Fred Moon, Sunday, November 21, 08:09:43am
  • What was RE thinking? Why not send the shoes directly to the troops rather than to BCC? But we will probably never know. I think RE may have screwed this one up a bit. (NT) -- Econ69, Sunday, November 21, 12:11:07pm
    • Seriously? He was thinking what the deal is, which is that the Broward coach is the one who set-up the program, because the Broward coach's future son-in-law is in the unit that the stuff is being sent to...geez. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, November 21, 12:25:50pm
  • like i said, in the post that was deleted...there is alot more to this than just shoes. next time maybe you'll trust what i say instead of deleting my post. (NT) -- newtothegame, Monday, November 22, 03:05:28am

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• Coach Ron E's "ShoeGate" is nothing but a tempest in a teabag! Duquesne can't even pull off a legitimate scandal these days. -- DuqLuq, Sunday, November 21, 03:48:43pm
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  • neither can then #3 team in the country then either. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Sunday, November 21, 06:27:19pm

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• Sometimes, I think I think...................................... -- philldogg, Sunday, November 21, 12:51:35pm
  That most past coaches since Red Manning would trade RE's record with theirs.
  
  That it may be a long time until we get a pair like Damiam Saunders and Billy Clark.
  
  That we truly miss Eric Evans.
  
  That members of Dukes BB squad don't read the negative comments some have posted since the season started.
  
  That we will continue to be blessed with good basket ball from the team we love, Let's Go Dukes!
  

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• Don't hustle, Don't rebound, Turn it over, Lose the game -- Coffee, Friday, November 19, 09:03:11pm
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  • Add in missed FTs and Clark's tradition of stupid fouls. Yadda yadda yadda. This team will be lucky to end up .500 PS, I thought we were promised we would never be outhustled. (NT) -- Irish STH, Friday, November 19, 09:08:31pm
  • This might be the worst loss of the RE era. (NT) -- duq81, Friday, November 19, 09:09:23pm
    • I thought Danny Frickin' Nee was coaching last night. Did we bother to practice or prepare? Did no one wake up at 8 two days earlier to scout this team on TV? (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 20, 10:14:55am
  • If we want to be considered even middle of the pack in the A-10, we need to beat RMU. This loss does not define the season, but it sure does remove the rose colored glasses. (NT) -- Tony84, Friday, November 19, 09:09:25pm
  • If Peggau can't make an impact against an NEC team, he has very little worth. BJ was awful, Sean had 5 to's, Damian had little impact on the offensive end. TJ had his moments, but his missed free throws were killers. This game was lost when we didn't put them away after getting a 10 point lead. (NT) -- duq81, Friday, November 19, 09:12:30pm
    • Ron should have given Marhold Rod's minutes. He seemed like the only one hustling on the boards. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, November 19, 09:21:12pm
  • Regrettably, that pretty much describe it. We were out rebounded 48 to 34 and shot 50% from the FT line. Disappointing effort by the Dukes. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, November 19, 09:19:09pm
    • I couldn't take it so I left with a minute to go. The played 3 guards and 2 forwards and killed us on the boards. No offensive rebounds not putbacks. Pitt will beat us by 30. Sorry I've been so optimistic. No fool like an old fool. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Friday, November 19, 09:36:56pm
      • Very poor performance all the way around. A very bad loss. No way to sugar coat it . No need to apologize for being an optimist. Pre-season the vast majority of the board seemed to have tourney fever and was projecting 20+ wins. Heck, I felt like the anti-fan when I predicted 17. The team must now steal a game or two to make up for the Bobby Mo loss. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Friday, November 19, 09:58:31pm
        • yep...you did call for 17 wins. The problem with this board is every year the regulars set unreasonably high expectations. Truth is Robert Morris is a talented and well coached team. Yes Duquesne is getting better (best recuiting class in 15 years) but a long way to go. The folks calling for NCAA bid and 20 wins r way off base. (NT) -- Greg, Saturday, November 20, 01:21:28pm
  • is it 2009? Seems like they all made the same mistakes they made last year. We sure missed EE tonight. No true PG hurts, zero structure to an already limited team...get back soon EE. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, November 19, 09:34:21pm
    • Agree. Folks on this board were so ready to toss EE in the trash. I don't want to knock TJ, because he was decent, but one assist for your pg is not acceptable. (NT) -- duq81, Friday, November 19, 09:36:18pm
      • I think EE is true PG, TJ can be a SG, him and Talley can rotate, hot hand stays in(or so i like to think it would). Billy, DS, and Marhold would fill out my lineup, once EE is back. I thought all the subbing tonight cost us in the first half, we could have put the hammer down, next thing you know, Wright, Jones, Peggau are on the court and we cant score. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, November 19, 09:41:00pm
        • We missed Evans tonight. I agree with your comment about the subbing in the first half. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, November 19, 10:16:02pm
      • Interesting. I though TJ found the open man alot...except his teammates did not convert. I think EE adds value however his presence would not have won this game. When he returns I'm hopeful he does not chuck untimely 3 pter....TJ takes the open shot and makes it more often than not. EE's strengh is drive and dish...the kid can't and should not shoot. We shall see soon enough. (NT) -- Greg, Saturday, November 20, 01:30:11pm
      • Very astute duq81, EE had twice as many assists last year againt RM (2) along with 6 turnovers,8 points on 10 shots. (NT) -- TMH, Saturday, November 20, 05:20:01pm
  • The saddest part of the game tonight was the comment by Ron in the post-game that the guys "tried hard". They got out-rebounded by a smaller team and lost every loose ball. If he is satisfied by this effort, I'm not satisfied by his expectations. He also inferred that it was the young backcourt that had to grow up. It was the the front court that got pushed around. (NT) -- Coffee, Friday, November 19, 09:36:52pm
    • too early for him to be throwing guys under the bus. He'll get after them at practice, I hope (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, November 19, 09:45:33pm
    • AGREED. The big men failed tonight. It is never too early to call out players....Pegau looks to be a dud and is running out of time....I'd give him 1 or 2 more games of 10 minutes and then can him if he does not perform. (NT) -- Greg, Saturday, November 20, 01:33:28pm
  • Robert Morris Game -- The Truth, Friday, November 19, 10:18:05pm
    • The truth hurts. This past summer when Saunders refused to fully participate in the summer league because he might get hurt and no go to Europe (a trip he never made) I questioned his arttitude. People who watched him said he looked quite average. Then he follows that up by getting suspended to start the season. I don't want to be too hard on him. Everbody can have a bad game. Clearly Damien has the talent, but he better get his head and heart together if he wants to get to the NBA. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, November 19, 10:33:07pm
  • Saunders did not smile all game, which is not ljke him. Of course there wasn't much to smile about. Other than T.J. our freshman all looked overmatched. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Friday, November 19, 10:59:04pm
  • Pitiful. (NT) -- VBC, Saturday, November 20, 08:10:19am
  • Yes it was a poor performance but, geez, can we get some perspective please? -- Slim, Saturday, November 20, 08:54:18am
    • Let's pretend I'm Mike Tomlin and your Jeff Reed. "Jeff, Pack your bags and go home you excuse making machine!" Robert Morris is solid no doubt but Duquesne should never lose to RM....EVER! If you settle and justify then you have a loser perspective. I believe our freshman class is awesome but this loss has nothing to do with them.....pin this loss on Saunders, Peggau, Montinero and Everhardt. The big men failed to out strenght an inferior team. (NT) -- Greg, Saturday, November 20, 01:40:11pm
      • I have no idea what the hell you are talking about...my comments are not "settling" they are realistic...it's game two of a long season. And up above you commented how RMU is a talented and well-coached team, but down here you are saying Duquesne should never lose to them ever...moronic! Also...nobody names "Montinero" played in this game, so I find it hard to pin a loss on him... (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, November 20, 05:21:52pm
        • Robert Morris is a well coached team, if you don't agree with that then you are not being fair. Having said that Duquesne players are more talented and this program should NEVER lose to an NEC team PERIOD. FYI, Pitt is 25-0 versus RM. Making excuses such as "our big man was hurt" and "our point guard was out" is justifying a loss. Understand its only game two and belive this team can recover however I hope RE is more focused on correcting mistakes rather than making excuses. Your nonsense on spelling requires no response. (NT) -- Greg, Saturday, November 20, 05:54:07pm
          • what is wrong with you? Do you read what I write? Do you even read what you write? (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, November 20, 06:08:44pm
  • announcers -- Fred Moon, Saturday, November 20, 09:02:50am
  • I'd like to bring back Fred Moon. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Saturday, November 20, 10:21:26am
  • "It showed we can play with the so-called higher-ranked teams," Abraham said. I'd put that "so called" on the bulletin board Dukes. You need to prove to yourselves that he is wrong. (NT) -- Stevie, Saturday, November 20, 04:34:15pm
    • Dukes went into RMU's House and got beat, an NCAA team CBI team. (NT) -- philldogg, Saturday, November 20, 04:40:50pm
  • The Dukes should have beaten RMU but didn't so it is time to move on to Bowling Green. RMU will alway be 3 in the city even if they beat DU. Does RMU play 4 games at Consol Energy? How times is RMU on TV? Does RMU have their own lockerroom at Consol Energy? How many teams went post season out of the NEC compared to the A10? How many hard back seats does Seweall center have and what kind of scoreboard compared to Palumbo? RE should use this loss as motivation for the team to play better in the future. (NT) -- Econ69, Sunday, November 21, 12:05:22pm

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• One thing is for sure -- Alan, Wednesday, November 17, 08:04:24am
  We will not win evey game. We will have flashes of brilliance and periods of frustration. Runs of dominance and strings of catching-up. Shots that swish and ones that clank.
  
  Through all of this, let's keep our composure, rally to the troops side, defend our leaders, and prop up the program. No more time for complaining about the number of ice cubes in your Palumbo soda or rants about the verticality of your new chairback or who-you-would-have-signed-for-a-halftime-act.
  
  This is a new era--one we've been craving for years.
  
  No one better pee in the pool. We are the sixth man.
  

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  • You have a better chance of finding gold at the end of a double rainbow than no one complaining on this board during the season. That said, I do like the message. For some reason, I find myself loving this team even more than usual. I think I enjoy the dynamic of Swish and Dish (talley and T.J. interchangably changing nicknames) (NT) -- Simms, Wednesday, November 17, 10:10:21am
  • I also like the message. However, I won't be able to keep from complaining about the lack of student support until it improves. (NT) -- Bummer3341, Wednesday, November 17, 10:40:11am
  • Can I pee in the ocean? No one will notice (NT) -- FAM, Wednesday, November 17, 11:47:29am
  • I heard that since the BP oil spill your pee will show up red in the ocean! (NT) -- Jules, Wednesday, November 17, 01:11:57pm
    • As much as I bleed red and blue, I think if I ever peed red and blue it would be lights out long before I hit the ground. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, November 17, 04:31:03pm
  • Bump (NT) -- MFE08, Friday, November 19, 11:12:41pm
  • Your post is hysterical. It took you until about 9:35 yesterday not to go negative and proclaim RMU #2 (Not that it isn't true). You remained positive for all about 48 hours. Don't you owe the people that complain about the chairbacks at the Palumbo an apology. LMAO. Please give us more positive news and posts like this. What happened to shots will clank of the rim? (NT) -- DuLaw, Saturday, November 20, 10:53:40am
    • Not a negative response. It seems to be the truth. We are #3. (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 11:16:05am

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• Disgusting -- El Duque, Friday, November 19, 09:09:58pm
  Nothing to add. Bad job by the coaches. Team played like crap. No leadership, no chemistry.
  

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  • Playing those crap teams sure got us prepared for the real deal. (NT) -- duq81, Friday, November 19, 09:13:31pm
    • Great point- and Sauders showed that he didn't even get anything out of the garbage games. Could he have gotten the same point if he sat out 2 games? If we get out rebounded bad here, how can we face the A-10????????? (NT) -- Coffee, Friday, November 19, 09:17:42pm
    • I have to agree with you. I hope we've learned from this. No exaggeration, I hope next season we scrimmage Penn State and UConn behind closed doors and open on the road at Duke, Kentucky, and Ohio State. Then we can come home and play a D2 cupcake if we need to. But this team needs to be battle tested and tough. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 20, 10:09:01am
  • Loss to RM -- Jeep2, Friday, November 19, 09:23:54pm
  • Very very soft the played like well soft soft soft little boys. Bill Clark played like a Sr. Damain well? (NT) -- Dukes 81, Friday, November 19, 09:24:09pm
  • I don't want to get too negative here, but i wonder if the Walt Harris syndrome is kicking in. In other words, like RE, Harris lifted Pitt football out of hell, and made them competitive, but could get no better than that. I hope that's not the case here. (NT) -- duq81, Friday, November 19, 09:34:13pm
  • Remember a few years ago when RMU claimed to be the 2nd best Pittsburgh team? Well...they ate our lunch in football and made us look silly on the hardwood. I kind of agree now. (NT) -- Alan, Friday, November 19, 09:35:11pm
  • disgustung -- bambino, Friday, November 19, 09:54:29pm
  • Well now I know why Penn State can get big kids we can't. If you saw Pitt n Maryland we will get crushed. RMU is second in the city now. It's a fact. They beat us in BB and football. (NT) -- FAM, Friday, November 19, 09:55:04pm
    • The loss and PSU's ability to recruit are mutually exclusive. Actually, the presence of Saunders, Peggau and Marhold should have given us the edge in the paint. We played like $#!+, plain and simple. Robert Morris has earned #2 in the city. I tip my hat to them. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 20, 10:10:46am

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• Anyone know how shoe/apparel contracts are written? I presume there might be a clause that distribution is limited to student-athletes and coaches. It might have been better to pass on this troop request to the Adidas rep. -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 09:52:40am
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• From thr Broward Facebook page... -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 09:30:48am
  
  Broward College Men's Basketball Adopts Company in Afghanistan A special thanks to Dr Howard Gelb, DeSantis Leather, Paul's Police Equipment, Frank Martin, Ron Everhart and Chris Beard for the generous donations to the troops! Every bit helps, let's all get involved! PLEASE read the description to the left, under Information
  

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  • Starkman's son-in-law is serving his 4th tour in Afghanistan. (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 09:35:07am
  • cant wait to see how differently we get treated compared to K State. Could be amazing. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Saturday, November 20, 09:37:27am
  • Thanks Alan. Looks like the PG reported either missed that or chose not to put that in. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, November 20, 09:42:53am

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• Texas Tech sent them stuff also -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 09:27:07am
  http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Broward-College-Mens-Basketball-Adopts-Company-in-Afghanistan/166445153383505
  

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  • Chris Beard -- Alan, Saturday, November 20, 09:37:51am

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• Not a good first half -- duq81, Friday, November 19, 08:03:26pm
  Thank goodness for Bill Clark. Damian is MIA on the offensive end, TJ and Sean have been loose with the basketball, Nothing from BJ, and where is the bench?
  

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  • do you guys have sound on channel surfing? (NT) -- Simms, Friday, November 19, 08:33:30pm
    • no. (NT) -- MFE08, Friday, November 19, 08:37:51pm
  • the next time we consider complaining about the quality of our broadcasts, remember how awful RMU's is. They even had the score wrong a couple of times. (NT) -- Simms, Friday, November 19, 08:46:52pm
  • between our poor play and the cameraman, I'm having a brain aneurysm. (NT) -- Simms, Friday, November 19, 08:55:21pm
  • You Gotta Be Kidding (NT) -- apluski, Friday, November 19, 09:07:06pm

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• More from today's news ... -- El Duque, Friday, November 19, 01:44:29pm
  Couple of noteworthy items:
  
  1. Damian has a sore ankle. With Eric Evans missing time due to surgery for an ankle injury, I will admit to some concern. Is this because of any changes to the Palumbo floor?
  
  2. Mackall has Rodrigo Peggau in the starting lineup, along with Saunders, Clark, McConnell and Monteiro.
  
  3. RMU Coach Toole: “We have to beat the teams like Duquesne on our schedule if we're to improve." Hmm. Between that and the P-G story, it’s obvious what drum they’re beating.
  
  No disrespect. RMU went to the NCAA Tournament last year, and they’ve had a solid program. Their last coach was gobbled up by the Big East. They have good things going on there. But Saunders (even with a bum ankle), Clark and Monteiro are the best three players on the court and with the current freshman class we’re going to be good for years to come. I expect a double digit win.
  
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  • Just win, baby. Its the old Al Davis saying, and it doesnt matter if by 1 or 50, JUST WIN, BABY!!! (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, November 19, 01:48:44pm
  • If Clark and B.J. can keep up with the R. Morris guards that bodes well for the rest of the season. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Friday, November 19, 01:51:02pm
  • The starting lineup makes no sense to me...although I think it may be conjecture on his part. -- TMH, Friday, November 19, 02:25:34pm
    • I'm with you TMH. I think Bill and B.J. will be hardpressed to defend R,M.U.'s guards 20 ft. from the basket. It could lead to early foul trouble or easy drives to the hole. But if they can do it, that makes our team a lot better. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Friday, November 19, 03:56:11pm

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• Game Day - Dukes @ RM -- CLK, Friday, November 19, 07:03:36am
  This should be a good game. Damien is back, and one of the RM players is talking trash. Check out the stories in the local papers. I expect the Dukes to put the pedal to the metal. I do not think RM will have seen as aggressive on the ball defense. Go Dukes!
  

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  • I wouldnt say he was talking trash, just trying to get under someones skin, and it sounds like it didnt work. I am anxious to see how aggressive DS is tonight. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, November 19, 09:16:22am
  • Pretty much every game worries me. Last year we trailed the whole game and pulled it out in the last minute I believe. If we struggle at the 3 and at the foul line it will be a tough night. Might be in for a little homecooking also. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Friday, November 19, 10:20:17am
  • Speaking of home cooking, I distinctly remember four years ago at Sewell. Reggie Jackson made a clean steal and was headed down court on a fast beak for the winning shot when he was called for a foul. He was literally 20 feet past the Bobby Mo guard when the foul was called. That sticks in my throat to this day. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Friday, November 19, 10:29:30am
  • Can remember it like it was yesterday. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Friday, November 19, 10:33:22am
    • I wasn't at the game you mention but still get ticked off when I read the comments about the ref's late call by those who were there. Perhaps the ill-advised pre-game trash talking Velton Jones' comments will further the resolve of the Dukes to whip RM. I hope there will be a lot of Dukes' fans at this game. Note that with the sale of RM's D'town class room bldg. to Duquesne, they will technically no longer be a city of Pittsburgh college. This leads me to ponder: with RM's lack of a physical presence in the city, can the rivalry truly be described as being crosstown? (NT) -- Always a Duke, Friday, November 19, 01:14:02pm
  • I think this silly Rodney Dangerfield tactic will backfire. Dukes will now approach the game as though Robert Morris is all geeked up about this, and press them all over the floor. I hope they're ready for that. Hard to imagine that Ron would allow his team not to take anyone seriously. We're Duquesne, not Duke. We're still battling to earn respect for ourselves. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, November 19, 11:32:04am
    • Funny, I was thinking the same thing. I'm actually intrigued and a little excited that anyone is worried about earning our respect. Go Dukes!! (NT) -- ztown, Friday, November 19, 12:15:43pm
  • While it is still VERY EARLY in the season, this is a game the team must win. They can't afford a slip-up against a team like Bobby Mo if they have aspirations of an ultra successful season ( NIT or NCAA participant). (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Friday, November 19, 02:13:23pm

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• Special edition of the Duquesne Duke -- duqfan14, Wednesday, November 10, 09:09:06pm
  Dont remember hearing about this last year, but it could be an interesting read. Email sent out to students:
  
  Basketball season is upon us, and The Duquesne Duke is getting you ready for another year of Dukes basketball!
  
  
  This Thursdays Special Basketball Preview edition of The Duke will have all the coverage you need to get you ready for mens and womens hoops action, including coverage of:
  
  " " With the basketball programs new deal with Clear Channel Radio and the mens team playing four games at Consol Energy Center this year, the basketball program is gunning for a bigger share of the public eye. What does this mean for the future of Duquesne basketball?
  
  " " The mens team is coming off a disappointing year, while the women are looking for a third straight 20-win season. What are the keys to success for Ron Everhart and Suzie McConnell-Serios teams? And what are Duquesne students expectations for the Dukes?
  
  " " Damian Saunders and Samantha Polino have one more year to lead their squads to postseason glory. What are their thoughts on their upcoming senior seasons?
  
  " " Plus analysis and predictions for all 14 mens Atlantic 10 teams from sportswriters around the A-10, along with The Duke sports staff.
  
  
  Be sure to pick up a copy of The Duke Thursday morning, or check out www.theduquesneduke.com.
  

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  • Good stuff. I still go on-line to read the Duke once in a while, not just the sports. BTW, my last couple of visits to the campus, I was impressed by the kids I met. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, November 11, 08:23:45am
    • I just finished reading all the articles and IMHO, it is the best piece of journalism I've read yet on Duquesne basketball. -- TMH, Thursday, November 11, 10:04:19am
      • OK..the students get an A..I perhaps a D. After re-reading..I meant to say insightful duh. (NT) -- TMH, Thursday, November 11, 10:45:07am
  • Here is the link.... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, November 11, 10:27:54am
  • They did do this last year for the first time and it was a good read. (NT) -- Reg's Boi, Thursday, November 11, 05:15:16pm
  • Actually the idea of a basketball preview goes back to when John Clayton was the sports editor. My senior year, the ad manager came up with enough money and we were able to do a full color cover. Great shot of Bruce Atkins. I know, times have changed and it doesn't sound like much, but in '79-'80 it was a big deal. We went NY Daily News style, big pic and headline. I will say this, after reading the articles, I am very, very impressed with the quality of reporting. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, November 11, 08:48:57pm
    • It's sad, that even in your day ('79-'80), it was a big friggin deal to have Duquesne come up with enough money to promote their basketball program. Some things never change. (NT) -- LouDuq, Friday, November 12, 03:00:04am
      • Separation of "church" & "state." -- El Duque, Friday, November 12, 12:53:54pm

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