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• Who are guys most looking foward tk seeing tonight? tj? joel wright? -- lilpav30, Saturday, October 30, 08:46:37am
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  • The chemistry. Not ignoring your point, just saying that the most important thing is how they play together. I want to see hustle, defense, smart play with the ball, good shot choice, better 3 point %, and above everything else: SOME PLEASE HIT A DOGGONE FREE THROW! (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 30, 09:52:55am
    • Someone ... (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 30, 09:53:22am
  • Here is a question. Several A10 teams are having closed scrimmages with other D1 schools this weekend. I know as a fan hungry for basketball exhibition games feeds the hunger, but would DU be better off holding a closed scrimmage with say Providence or Akron, rather than playing La Roche ? (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 30, 10:11:10am
    • Agree 100%. Imagine scrimmaging Villanova. You'd find out a lot about your team. Hope we follow this path next year. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, October 30, 11:20:52am
      • This team needs to play someone that will build confidence. Two freshman point guards shouldn't start off with a BE team. Getting your butt handed to you in your first "game" is not good. (NT) -- Somerset24, Saturday, October 30, 11:51:22am
        • Of course they couldn't foresee EE's injury. This is a veteran team. It's time to stop being afraid, and aiming low. If you want to run with the big dogs, it's time to get off fo the porch!! You gain confindence by playing well against good competition, not by playing glorified high school teams. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, October 30, 05:15:13pm
        • I agree with Somerset. You need to establish some confidence. The rest will follow. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Saturday, October 30, 05:52:32pm
          • How do you gain confidence playing against air? Confidence is gained by holding your own against strong competition. This is not a young team. We were slated to have 4 upperclassmen in the starting lineup. If we can't hang with good teams now, when will it happen? After Bill and Damian graduate? (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, October 30, 06:17:00pm
            • Again, Freshman shouldn't start off with BE teams. It's a huge jump from HS to College. Ease in the first couple. I think the freshman have more confidence than they did before last night's game. My opinion. On another note- Dukes have guys in every position that are able to push each other harder in practice as compared to last year's team. Very important. Plus, I am a big guy, not many bigger than me at the AJPC, and I like my premium seats. I enjoyed the extra space. My knees arent knocking people out in front of me. (NT) -- DUDude., Sunday, October 31, 01:33:22pm
              • Again, this is a veteran team. No one knew Evans would get hurt. There will be freshmen every year. Should we never scrimmage a good team? Again, THIS IS A VETERAN TEAM!!!! (NT) -- duq81, Monday, November 01, 12:03:52pm
                • Not from what I saw. Bill C and BJ were the only vets I saw on the court. If you want to add in Sean- ok. There were times where Marhold was on the floor at C and the freshman were with him. Soooooooo. How about we agree to disagree. I would rather see the big teams on the nonconference schedule to tell you the truth. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Monday, November 01, 01:17:31pm
                  • Just a quick question for DUDUDE. Which team will get the most out playing that exhibition game heading into the regular season..Duquesne or LaRoche? -- TMH, Monday, November 01, 01:54:48pm
                    • TMH, Both teams got something out of it. Dont you think? (NT) -- DUDUDE, Monday, November 01, 02:58:10pm
                      • I don't have a problem playing ONE game like that. I just think a scrimmage against a quality team serves a better purpose than a second game against an intramural level squad. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, November 01, 04:06:17pm
                        • I'm agreeing with you duq81 and like I said before I believe we did just that last year with Penn State. -- TMH, Monday, November 01, 04:15:15pm
                          • I couldn't have said it better. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, November 01, 06:24:12pm
                  • The reason you saw no vets is because EE is injured, and Damian is suspended. Bill, Damian, EE, and BJ are all starters and all upperclassmen. I'd like to see another big time team on the regular schedule too, but if Pitt can't get teams to come in, you know they won't come to us. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, November 01, 02:12:59pm
    • Didn't we have a closed scrimmage with Penn St. last year and only one open one with LaRoche? (NT) -- TMH, Saturday, October 30, 10:14:28pm

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• Is there nobody on this board that can shed light on the Saunders suspension? -- Phil95, Saturday, October 30, 10:47:39pm
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  • it is 3 games. lets not talk about it in this public forum. no good will come for duquesne or damian will come with a public discussion. (NT) -- bluffer, Saturday, October 30, 11:16:36pm

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• dukes get 1st commitment -- bbjoe, Thursday, October 28, 10:00:14am
  Doug Anderson 6-6 218 from Mott Comm College in Michigan is the Dukes 1st verbal commitment according to the Pgh Trib's staff and wire reports.I cant link the story though.
  

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  • I haven't found any confirmation on this anywhere, but if true, we have a dunking machine. -- TMH, Thursday, October 28, 10:11:38am
    • What wire reports? There is nothing about this. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Thursday, October 28, 10:28:57am
      • Looks like Mackall had a scoop. I checked the P-G site, Colin’s blog and the internet, but this is the only story. Sounds like a great prospect; let’s hope he qualifies and signs. Click here for the link (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 28, 11:28:46am
        • And if Colin had broken the story first, you would have slammed him for posting rumor and innuendo. It is not official until the University announces it. Hasn't that always been your position? (NT) -- Just sayin, Thursday, October 28, 12:53:12pm
          • Combative little thing, ain't ya? No, if you read my post, I said I went looking for Colin's story. See, the subject matter here isn't a personnel decision, it's a verbal commitment. The University hasn't released anything on this topic because it can't comment on a kid who hasn't signed. Heck, I'm all for hearing and reading about prospects. -- El Duque, Thursday, October 28, 01:15:59pm
            • The article confirms Anderson's connection to Duquesne through his juco coach. Looks to me like the verbal commitment is legit. (NT) -- Jeff, Thursday, October 28, 01:22:23pm
              • Jeff, a little history inside. -- El Duque, Thursday, October 28, 01:32:02pm
          • As you guys know, the "paper wars" are over. No commentary on the beat reporters is allowed, due to the ugliness that developed earlier this year. (NT) -- the management, Thursday, October 28, 07:22:23pm
            • Acknowledged with apologies. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 28, 11:32:59pm
  • Link (NT) -- Lance, Thursday, October 28, 10:30:28am
  • Kid looks impressive. Other then all the dunks he had some stats I liked. He shot 71% from the FT line and 46% from the 3 but only attempted a little over 1 a game. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Thursday, October 28, 10:48:37am
    • I read an interesting quote about his shot needing work because his release point is over the rim and he shoots down. -- TMH, Thursday, October 28, 10:54:26am
  • Seems to have a similar skill set to Andre M and Joel W. Leaper, strong, quick, "needs work" on offensive half of the game. Welcome aboard Doug !! (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Thursday, October 28, 11:24:12am
    • Menawhile, on the same link.......... -- xlopjoe, Thursday, October 28, 05:56:45pm
  • (NT) -- ztown, Thursday, October 28, 11:49:56am
  • This kid looks like a great athlete, but I am not going to get excited until I see him in a DU uniform. It sounds like he has a lot of work to do to qualify, (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 28, 06:05:26pm
    • True. It is a long way until Oct. 15, 2011. Hopefully he does indeed sign with DU and he has his academics in order. Spring recruiting is a different animal. Teams lose out on prospects in the fall and players leave in the spring so there are openings at BCS schools that need filled. I sincerely hope his committment is solid, and he is not open to the "Poaching" by BCS schools that may occur in the spring. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Thursday, October 28, 07:42:53pm
  • Hopefully he's a little more committed than DeAndre Kane was. Right after he said he would wait till spring to sign with the Dukes he talked about looking at other schools. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Thursday, October 28, 11:12:44pm
    • Whatever happened to Kane anyway? He put up tremendous #s in HS (NT) -- TMH, Thursday, October 28, 11:15:09pm
  • Was at Marshall but I don't think he ever played for them. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Thursday, October 28, 11:29:22pm
    • He is still on their roster. (NT) -- bbjoe, Thursday, October 28, 11:34:23pm
    • I think I read recently that Johnny Higgins ended up at Marshall. Seems like he committed for Cinicola at this point. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 28, 11:34:25pm
    • He was a partial qualifier, and didn't play last year. He wanted to play in the BE. He took a gamble and lost. Works that way in recruiting sometimes. Had he kept his word, we'd have never signed Bolding. Kane can put points on the board and he'd be a major part of our team now. (NT) -- duq81, Thursday, October 28, 11:34:26pm
      • I don't know if he means anything but Kane who sat out last year as a partial academic qualifier is listed as a sophomore this year and not a RS freshman. (NT) -- TMH, Thursday, October 28, 11:45:09pm
      • Not needed -- Rednbluz, Friday, October 29, 09:36:10am
        • I went to college with a cousin of one of the players who went to Schenley and knew many of the team members. From the stories I heard, its surprising that any of them academically qualified. Lot's of "help" and blind eyes from that HS. (NT) -- MFE08, Friday, October 29, 04:56:40pm
          • Lots* not lot's. My bad. (NT) -- MFE08, Friday, October 29, 04:57:47pm
  • Hmmmm... Already a denial from Doug Anderson's coach. Link to Blog Story (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Friday, October 29, 01:10:58pm
    • WTF? (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Friday, October 29, 02:05:02pm
  • After reading the Trib story again his coach calls us the front runner. Then he says he's going to sign but not till spring. He didn't say he was signing with us. If the coach told the Trib he was signing with us no reason to call us the frontrunner. Sounds like some miscommunication. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Friday, October 29, 03:01:26pm
    • I agree. The quote starts with "they're in great shape"...of course one way to read that is that the team will be in great shape basketball-wise with a player of this caliber. Now, with this additional information, you can read that quote as "they're in great shape...as the front-runner." Def not a commitment in that quote. (NT) -- Slim, Friday, October 29, 03:04:29pm
    • Here is a bit of an update and let me give you my read. -- TMH, Friday, October 29, 05:48:35pm
      • That's quite a bit of speculation, isn't it? Especially about a coach that you know nothing about save for a few quotes over the past two days. Isn't it also possible that this coach is looking out for a kid who verballed to the first place he visited, and just wants him to slow down a bit? I'd probably be telling the kid the same thing -- why don't you wait and see what other schools come offering during this, your SECOND season, in which you have yet to play a game. (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, October 30, 06:51:53am
        • It's pure speculation....just my take. You do know that this is his second year of JUCO/Community College though, not HS. -- TMH, Saturday, October 30, 09:27:29am
          • Yes, I know that, hence my emphasis on the word SECOND. Look, for all I know the guy is a scum as you describe, but I don't see anywhere where he said anything about them "not going through" him. If he is mentoring the kid (as a good coach should do) then I see nothing wrong with him saying, "son, there may be a school that's a better fit for you, maybe you should visit some other places just to be sure." (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, October 30, 09:40:49am
            • ...and just to be clear, I think it's possible that not a single person in this story did anything "wrong." The coaches recruited and got a verbal from the kid (that's not binding, BTW), Mackall got the info, followed up with the current coach who seemed to confirm it (miscommunication), and the current coach went to the kid and said "I think you should be more patient before making a final decision." If you have, or have had, teenagers...they are prone to knee-jerk decisions. On the other hand... -- Slim, Saturday, October 30, 09:48:19am
            • Slim, that quote is in the blog that is linked above. It did strike me a bit funny too. No offense to the coach, but Duquesne is dealing with the player and his family, and that is how it should be. Unless we have violated some type of NCAA recruiting rule, which doesn not appear to be the case, then he is off base. And if he steers the kid away from DU because his ego is out of joint, that word will get around among the coaches too. What's important, all the way around: Do the right thing. (NT) -- El Duque (Spike Lee), Saturday, October 30, 09:50:30am
            • I'll drop t after this Slim and I respect your opinion. If he said that to the young man, that is fine & upstanding. My problem is his going to the press and accusing Duquesne of improper recruiting. Time will tell I suppose. (NT) -- TMH, Saturday, October 30, 09:51:12am
            • I dont get this coach. Wouldnt you want your player to sign early with a VERY good school, where you know he is a good fit AND will play? AND The player likes the school enough to say I DO- I am assuming this happened. It is the player and his family's decision. That's the way it worked for me. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Saturday, October 30, 05:56:47pm
              • These coaches want to be able to brag that they sent their kids to BCS schools. Outside of the A 10 footprint, DU is a total nonentity, the equivalent of Detroit Mercy, or Canisius. Until we Dance, it will stay that way. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, October 30, 06:11:36pm

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• Eric Evans to Undergo Foot Surgery - Out 8 Weeks -- Phoenix Rising, Tuesday, October 26, 05:25:56pm
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  • Ahhh.... say it ain't so. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, October 26, 05:35:26pm
  • Ouch. He's going to miss the entire non-conference portion of the season. Bad break for a good player. (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, October 26, 05:37:35pm
  • This is a significant set back for the team. There is no way to minimize Eric's loss and what potential effect it will have on the won / loss record. His ability to play "D" against physical guards will really be missed. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Tuesday, October 26, 06:04:04pm
    • I agree this is a big loss. Eric brings strength and maturity. Also Johnson is still nursing an ankle injury. We are now relying on our freshmen to step up and run the point. For TJ, Talley & Jones this gives them an opportunity to get big minutes and valuable experience early. The only good news is that they seem to be the kind of kids that can handle the pressure. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, October 26, 06:32:14pm
  • A little more information on the injury. According to the Trib Article "He had been recovering from a stress fracture in the foot, which he developed during preseason workouts". I have to wonder, if he had a stress fracture why he was not in a boot and held out till it healed. I am guessing here that Eric being the tuff kid he is just though he would work through the pain. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, October 26, 06:52:26pm
  • I was expecting Eric to hit the 1,000 pt. mark this year to give us 3 century mark scorers on the same team. Not sure if that's happened here before. Going to be interesting how this plays out. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Tuesday, October 26, 07:28:47pm
    • Well, for all of those who have been on the TJ bandwagon, we're going to find out a lot about him real quick. Fortunately, point guard is our deepest position, but the depth is very green. (NT) -- duq81, Tuesday, October 26, 09:07:37pm
      • I'm going to look at this with the glass half full. -- TMH, Tuesday, October 26, 09:55:00pm
        • I appreciate your optimism. The kids will still have butterflies and I'm afraid of putting so much pressure on them so soon. I just hope the NCAA breaks every precedent and does the right think with D-Mart. Let the kid play. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 27, 09:50:18am
          • I agree El Duque but the first test will be LaRoche, then Lycoming and Bluefield State. The nerves should dissipate with each game. -- TMH, Wednesday, October 27, 11:12:34am
      • Sigh.... (NT) -- kenOTR73, Tuesday, October 26, 10:03:30pm
  • I was a big E fan 2 years under his belt at point call me a skeptic in regard to playing freshman at this key position. Get well soon E... (NT) -- Ironduke81, Wednesday, October 27, 05:51:52am
  • In the write-up on the fanfest, it was noted but was really downplayed. Something along the lines of "Evans played sparingly as he is nursing a stress fracture in his foot." When I first read it, I thought "that doesn't sound good" but then figured if he was playing in a srimmage the medical staff must not be that worried about it. 8 weeks is a long time, but getting him back for conference play is important. (NT) -- Slim, Wednesday, October 27, 08:10:45am
  • Gives TJ a great chance to take up the slack and prove himself early. (NT) -- Jason2012, Thursday, October 28, 02:39:37am
  • Entering a challenging schedule with two freshman point guards is far from ideal; compound that with the fact that both will be challenged physically due to their slight body types; and this could present a huge problem on the defensive end; hopefully Sean Johnson will be healthy enough to take up some of the slack. Opposing point guards carved up the defense last year; it will be tough to improve with two small guards. (NT) -- Jules, Thursday, October 28, 09:23:35am
    • Both frosh will have to use their quickness, anticipation skills, and quick hands to keep opponents PG from penetrating and breaking down the team defense. The inability to do this in the past has hurt DU and has led to some of the defensive stats ( Points allowed, opponents shooting pctg, 3 pt defense etc ... ) being a bit on the negative side. Here is hoping they play solid, fundamental "D" and keep their man in front of them, box out and refrain from too much "Gambling" for the big play. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Thursday, October 28, 11:20:38am
  • I think RE will move Monteiro to SG spot and use TJ and Talley at PG. Peggau and Marhold will be the center by commitee with Saunders at PF and Clark at SF. Once Johnson is healthy, he will be the SG. The PG will be whoever does the best between TJ and Talley. Monteiro goes back to small forward. Hopefully, either Peggau or Marhold do well enough to rotate with Saunders and Clark. This way, only one positon at a time will have a freshman. (NT) -- Econ69, Thursday, October 28, 11:27:10am
    • Someone else whispered in my ear that Peggau has looked really good in early practice. We've been waiting for him to be healthy and step up; hopefully this is the year. Ditto for Marhold. We need both this year. BJ would be a headache for other teams at the 2 because he's strong, can post up, and play defense. With Ron planning to run this year, we need TJ AND Talley to play well at the point. Great three-headed monster when EE returns. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 28, 11:32:08am
  • Get well Eric my friend. (NT) -- Dudude., Saturday, October 30, 08:04:51am

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• Dukes on TV -- CLK, Friday, October 29, 08:20:02am
  Just checked my local cable and the DU RMU football game is on FOXP (Fox Sports)on my cable. Big game for the Dukes. Check out the discussion on Coffee's Football Forum.
  
  On another note, does anyone know if there will be any internet video of the baskball exhibition game?
  

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  • Red Zone Broadcast -- CLK, Friday, October 29, 04:55:17pm
  • Saw this on the Official site: "Game will air live nationally on Fox College Sports Pacific, ESPN3 and ESPN Game Plan and locally on PCNC tape delay on FSN Pittsburgh on Nov. 1 has been moved from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. " (NT) -- CLK, Friday, October 29, 06:12:09pm
    • Football game that is. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, October 29, 06:13:48pm
  • Thanks for the referral CLK. I owe you a beer. (NT) -- Coffee, Friday, October 29, 10:47:29pm

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• My research tells me Mike James is unsigned. Correct? -- Rednbluz, Thursday, October 28, 04:24:01pm
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  • The market for 35 year old journeyman guards isn't that great. Injuries could open a spot for him somwhere, but he's obviously close to the end of his career. Quickness was his calling card, and that's the first thing to go as you age. Considering where he came from, he's had a remarkable run, and has made us all proud. (NT) -- duq81, Thursday, October 28, 07:27:29pm
    • He also had a nearly $7 million option. Although I'll say this: The Knicks certainly could use a proven veteran backing up the point, and he is a hometown product. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 28, 11:36:25pm
  • If this is it for Mike, then let's wish him well. He took the long route to the NBA but persevered and finally made it. Here's hoping we're saying the same thing about Aaron ten years from now. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Friday, October 29, 10:09:45pm

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• Martin will have to sit out the season as a partial qualifier -- CLK, Thursday, October 28, 06:08:55pm
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  • This may not be all bad. Derrick gets to practice with the team. I am not sure, but would suspect he would have 4 years of eligibility remaining. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 28, 06:14:12pm
    • In Rod we trust. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 28, 06:24:01pm
  • For premptive purposes. Derrick will be granted a 4th year of eligibility IF after his 4th year ( May-August 2014 ) on campus he has received his undergraduate degree. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Thursday, October 28, 08:24:08pm
    • Thanks AR. Martin needs to get stronger so this could would out well in the long run. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, October 29, 08:14:46am
  • This is a typical example of what is wrong with the NCAA. The let kids come in and play for one year just to get the NBA, they have no intentions of being a student athlete what so ever, and the NCAA does nothing. Now, here is a student who probably stay 4 years more than likely graduate and they make HIM sit out year. Why not help him academically and let him play? Because the NCAA has to put on charade that they care about the student athlete (NT) -- DuHope, Friday, October 29, 09:46:42am
    • Perhaps by now allowing him to focus more on his academicsrather than atletics for a year and still maintain his scholarship, they are doing him a great service rather than a disservice. (NT) -- TMH, Friday, October 29, 10:28:11am
      • That may be an inadvertant by-product of this decision, but NCAA = No one Cares About the Athletes. The focus is on making money, and serving the whims of the "Haves." Anyone think the One Year Wonders at Kentucky are even attending classes? (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 29, 11:18:32am
        • I'm not sure how the two rulings are related and I'm not a fan of the one and out philosophy however there may be a by product there too. -- TMH, Friday, October 29, 12:06:08pm
        • Sounds like your talking about the RNC and DNC. (NT) -- Paddy, Friday, October 29, 12:08:18pm

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• Penn State game -- El Duque, Tuesday, October 26, 05:24:39pm
  I posted a message for anyone interested in attending the DU-Penn State game on the Duquesne alumni page on Facebook. Got a reply that the best way to get tickets is to register on the alumni page. So please, if you’re going to attend, sign on here and we’ll see everyone at the game. Click here for the link
  

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  • Bump. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 27, 05:34:08pm
  • Any idea if they'll have a different thing for students or if this would be the best way to get to the game? (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Wednesday, October 27, 08:34:32pm
    • Not sure ... this'll get you to the game, though. And you'll get to meet some old farts. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 27, 09:37:29pm

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• Nasir Robinson out 3-6 weeks. looks like he will miss the Duq/Pitt game. http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/sports-town/pitt/105956 -- lilpav30, Wednesday, October 27, 03:36:02pm
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  • Won't kill Pitt. Nasir is more of a grit and guts type, than a talent. Injuries galore, and the season hasn't even started. Bobby Mo is next. (NT) -- duq81, Wednesday, October 27, 05:02:03pm

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• DU Women Pick To Finish 6th -- CLK, Wednesday, October 27, 12:18:07pm
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  • I thought the women looked impressive on Saturday. I believe this will be a surprise team in the A10. (NT) -- Duq15, Wednesday, October 27, 12:49:32pm
  • I thought the women looked impressive on Saturday. I believe this will be a surprise team in the A10. Gensler, Polino, and Abel looked great and the 2 freshman are studs. (NT) -- Duq15, Wednesday, October 27, 12:50:56pm

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• Found this -- WashpaRick, Tuesday, October 26, 09:50:49pm
  when looking around. Why we hate Duquesne on a Charlotte fan blog. greentintedglasses.net/category/why-we-hate/. Hopefully we can start beating them on a regular basis and give them a reason to hate us.
  

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  • I'm not going to lie. I found that blog to be hilarious. Read the entry about Dayton for some really good laughs. Also, I am considering creating a Red and Blue Crew website soon (is it just the Crew now?) I'll let you know if it has any progress (NT) -- Simms, Tuesday, October 26, 10:37:27pm

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• For all those who love to bash Dixon -- TMH, Sunday, October 24, 08:35:42pm
  http://msn.foxsports.com/collegebasketball/story/Jamie-Dixon-Pitt-coach-stops-to-help-at-crash-scene-102410?gt1=39002
  

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  • No one bashes Dixon. He's OK. But the school for which he coaches diets upon stinky brown stuff. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, October 24, 10:12:28pm
    • El Duque, your inferiority complex toward the University of Pittsburgh is showing again. Why not just try to sing the praises of Duquesne rather than stoop to this level of discourse. (NT) -- AllTimeTeamFan, Monday, October 25, 09:00:03am
      • why tell someone what they should think or say? Frankly, Pitt sickens me. Yeah, Dixon is fine, except when he's up by 25 with 3 minutes left and leaves starters in. Other than him thought, I dont like any of them. (NT) -- Seen, Monday, October 25, 09:27:22am
      • If you are going to continue to post here you need to pick one handle and stick with it. See rules above. (NT) -- The Management, Monday, October 25, 10:20:23am
        • LBTBATB. -- El Duque, Monday, October 25, 10:48:28am
          • I will continue to pray for your redemption, El Duque. May your faith some day let you be more compationate and caring. (NT) -- AllTimeTeamFan, Monday, October 25, 05:57:36pm
            • He's a bad one, that El Duque, -- Padraig Muldoon, Monday, October 25, 06:46:54pm
              • I will strive to be more compationate. -- El Duque, Monday, October 25, 07:08:10pm
                • El Duque, I love how you keep taking the bate....heh heh. (NT) -- AllTimeTeamFan, Tuesday, October 26, 01:42:42pm
                  • That's debaitable. (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, October 26, 03:30:14pm
  • Actually, I still can't stand Pitt but "dislike" them a little less because it appears that Dixon and Ron get along - and I can't forget when Dixon visited Ron in the hospital the night of the game when we won at (??Dayton??) - sorry, age is setting in. (NT) -- FAM, Monday, October 25, 05:03:14pm
    • Although (ugh) Ron likes Bobby Thuggins too. (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, October 25, 05:43:31pm
  • Boston College FAM, but I won't tell anyone.... (NT) -- Simms, Monday, October 25, 06:03:07pm

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• Another A10 prediction. -- duq81, Tuesday, October 26, 12:50:22pm
  Not bad for us.
  
  http://downwithgoldy.blogspot.com/2010/10/college-basketball-preview-atlantic-10.html
  

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• NCAA sued over 1-year Scholarship -- CLK, Tuesday, October 26, 12:20:26pm
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• Fan Fest -- CLK, Friday, October 22, 06:15:53pm
  
  
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  • Up bright and early this morning and heading out relatively soon. Will post my thoughts later today. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Saturday, October 23, 07:45:56am
    • Thanks, UDK. I'm looking forward to your impressions; you seem to have a good eye and feel about the team. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Saturday, October 23, 09:18:07am
  • Some quick observations: seats look really Bice and the mix of blue and red was a nice idea. I sat in the cheap red seats and they were definitely nicer than bleachers. The scoreboard is nice but the video didn't see to be HD and there is no score listed on the board. The prep band was moved to one of the side entrances and is no longer in the stands. They now have a Blue CREW shirt to offset the red. Waiting for men to start. Just heard a fan say, "wow, we do play temple!" upon seeing the banners (NT) -- Simms, Saturday, October 23, 10:01:50am
    • Thanks, Simms. Sounds like a lot of good stuff has happened to Palumbo. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Saturday, October 23, 10:17:49am
    • Thanks Simms & UDK. Would be interested in hearing your thoughts on the freshman. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 10:45:13am
      • Sounds like we have our best men on the job! (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 23, 11:37:20am
    • After the scrimmages I spoke to Bob Derda about the video boards. He said that work was still going on in the video control room which greatly limited what could be displayed this morning. Note that there will be one portable camera at each end or the court for eah game in addition to the stationary one mounted in the center of the B section. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Saturday, October 23, 06:07:03pm
  • My take on the Fan Fest -- DukesDan, Saturday, October 23, 12:07:28pm
    • I found the seat backs of the new seats to be too straight up. Frankly I am disappointed after all that money was spent on these seats. A seat back should have a slight backward tilt. I wonder if anyone actually compared several varieties of seats before settling for the one that has been installed. Several season tix holders should have been involved in judging the comfort of the seats. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Saturday, October 23, 01:13:34pm
      • I am a big dude and sat with a couple of other big dudes. We found them comfortable. Wider and we had more room to the other seat in front of us. We are in the premium seats though. (NT) -- DUDUDE, Saturday, October 23, 01:17:54pm
        • I also have premium seats. The padding is fine and so is the additional leg room, but the angle of seat back is going to take awhile to get used to the seat - if ever. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Saturday, October 23, 06:17:24pm
          • Premium seats my BUTT! Which K-mart store did they buy these at? It's like sitting in one universal reclining chair the way they all move in unison. This REALLY SUCKS! No season ticket for me in this abomination next year! (NT) -- BobbaDuke, Saturday, October 23, 07:45:53pm
  • The two guys that impressed me the most, besides Damian, were Peggau- who posted up several times with domination and had some really great #5 moves/buckets in the paint. Played tough with emotion. and Joel Wright. He was all over the floor. Confident. Strong and quick. Had some great boards and rebounds. I think he is the guy that takes the #4 spot in the future. (NT) -- DUDUDE, Saturday, October 23, 01:13:31pm
    • This is reall good to hear about Rod. We really need him to give us some good minutes. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 01:48:58pm
  • Another observation of this team. If you look at the talent level of this team, I believe this is one of the most talented teams overall-complete team- that Ron ever had on the court. This freshman class is going to truly be a great class to watch. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Saturday, October 23, 01:21:39pm
  • Freshmen thoughts -- Simms, Saturday, October 23, 01:35:11pm
    • I dont think TJ played well or had many opportunities to make big plays, I know he's better than the performance today. I also agree with Talley being lightning quick. That one time he went coast and I was like wow now that's fast. Derrick's wingspan has to be 7'. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Saturday, October 23, 01:47:59pm
      • If I recall, TJ started slowly in the summer league also - a bit tentative in the first couple of games if I recall the reports correctly. I would not be surprised if it takes him a while to get comfortable with his teammates and the level of competition. But in his basketball career, he has been able to step up and excel at the next level of competition. I expect the same here at Duquesne. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Sunday, October 24, 08:50:45pm
  • Here is a little more about Martin's status..... Trib Article (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 01:51:32pm
  • I have to concur with DUDUDE,Peggau and Wright really impressed. I asked Rodrigo at the autograph session how the knee was and he replied It's fine and this time I'm telling the truth! We shared a laugh. I thanked Damian and B.C. for 3 great years and they both responded that this was the go all out year. More Inside.... -- kenOTR73, Saturday, October 23, 07:00:22pm
    • I missed you comment about Rod's knee. Good to hear. In today's Trib Ron stated he thought Peggau played well yesterday also. (NT) -- CLK, Sunday, October 24, 01:31:51pm
  • Many thanks to all who provided reports. They are much appreciated. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Saturday, October 23, 07:16:49pm
  • Sorry for the late post, but my girlfriend was visiting for the weekend so I didn't get a chance to post something. I know most of this has been covered by now but here's my writeup anyway (inside) -- UncivilDKizzle, Sunday, October 24, 02:53:30pm
    • Thanks, UDK. Interestting comments on the Marhold/Peggau situation. Marhold has so much ability/talent that I hope it translates to game day. If Peggau can show consistency, wow!; but I'm not sold yet. BJ is going to benefit tons from MB's leaving; he has a knack of filling the stat sheet without much notice; he also could turn into our shutdown defender- I think he's figured it out & has gotten mentally tough. Nice to hear your initial vibe on Wright; this late pickup might have been a steal. I'm also high on both Talley (BB IQ & fearless) & Jones (streaky good); Ron has a lot to work with. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Sunday, October 24, 09:02:23pm
  • My thanks to all for reports also. It seems like we have a really nice team with a mix of vets n talented frosh. I hope to get to town to see as many games as possible this year! (NT) -- Motor, Monday, October 25, 01:14:43pm
    • Hey Buddy. Seems like just yesterday you were posting on this board your thoughts on freshman named Brad Midgley. Not that he wasn't a decent player, but the talent level is a lot higher on the Bluff these days. It will be fun watching this freshman class mature. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, October 25, 01:50:53pm
      • Fun time back then but the best is yet to come. Not only has the talent level increased dramatically but those posting here has increased also . I say to people RE has been a miracle worker for us. He's not perfect but who is? He's taken us to a new level and I believe we still have more steps to take under him! He is instilling a WINNING attitude! Thanks RE!!! (NT) -- Motor, Monday, October 25, 02:20:03pm
  • Agree with the comments on Peggau and Wright looking like they can contribute to strengthening our inside game; but I was most impressed with Mike Talley; he is very quick and very smooth getting to the hoop; also made the play of the day; with a beautiful alley-oop feed to Damien on a break for a great slam. He also shows a good knowledge of the game; very impressive. His first outside shot looked a bit rough; but he canned the second attempt. (NT) -- Jules, Monday, October 25, 01:37:51pm

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• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Dukes Club Band Video -- Phoenix Rising, Sunday, October 24, 08:45:34pm
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  • 5 stars. Great video. Would've liked some grunts and elbowing and video clips with dunks and RE shouting sh*t, but this works fine. Finally we are becoming a legit program top to bottom including the marketing package. (NT) -- Alan, Monday, October 25, 09:31:47pm

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• please delete all future threads or posts using my handle -- steve19981, Friday, October 22, 11:58:07pm
  I won't be posting here again so you can be sure that anything that appears on this board posted as steve19981 is false. I'd appreciate you not deleting this thread so the rest of the posters understand this.
  

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  • Steve, your previous post was deleted because you bashed a particular former poster that had a lot of drama surrounding them. Said poster was promised that posts bashing him would be removed. We would love to have you come back to the board. We're just trying to keep the peace here. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, October 23, 07:58:34am
    • That last one declaring me back was troll not me. i'd never say those things about the people mentioned. i've read and posted here for 8 years, and never once have i slandered any individuals. if people are going use my name to put down others, i'd rather retire it. that being said, thank you to all of you who have made the last few years a pleasure. i do have fond memories in spite of my leaving. (NT) -- steve19981, Saturday, October 23, 08:21:01am
      • Steve, it is not "people" but one demented individual. We have deleted several post, and banned several IP addresses mostly from within the University. Our next step is to contact the DU webmaster. Sorry for this problem. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 08:49:26am
        • BTW he is the same individual who created a false account using my handle on the Yuku board. One of your fellow monitors kindly deleted that account and banned the IP. He will run out of options soon. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 09:14:20am
          • OUT the trouble makers as soon as they are revealed. and WTF is an inside student or employee doing to wreck the mojo of what we're trying to accomplish? (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, October 23, 10:29:40am
            • It is not an employee, definitely a student. I believe I know who it is by some of the things he has posted, but not 100% certain at this point. Regrettably some "kids" struggle to grow up and become a man. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 10:41:20am
  • steve I missed the apparent ruckus but I hope that you reconsider and continue to post. We don't always agree but you're a good fan and you've made some great posts. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 23, 11:36:16am
    • Yeah, I just think it's time to hit the dusty trail though, because I use this handle on other message boards as well. I don't want it taken through the mud by some lunatic. If your interested in my perspective, you know where to find me. Believe me, I give plenty of it. IIRC, the same thing happened to you a few years back. Really makes you angry doesn't it? (NT) -- Steve19981, Saturday, October 23, 07:44:11pm
      • It did for a while, when I finally realized that sometimes the attacks would come at random - and from a different "name." -- El Duque, Saturday, October 23, 11:17:31pm
      • come back as another name, let those who know you the new name. Dont leave. There arent that many of us around to lose good fans/posters. (NT) -- Seen, Sunday, October 24, 01:02:45am
        • Thanks for the kind words everyone, but truth is I haven't been around much anyway. I'm not trying to turn this into a long, drawn out, self serving farewell, so this will be the end of it. Thanks again to those of you who post with conviction, honesty and integrity. To those who don't, I have some suggestions of things you can do that are not appropriate for message board populated by Catholics. (NT) -- Steve19981, Sunday, October 24, 01:54:49am
  • I heard that someone posted something on here pretening to be me as well, regarding WEB's video of the scrimmage. Just wanted to make it clear that it wasn't me and I apologize for any harm done. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Monday, October 25, 07:52:23pm
    • UDK no need for you to apologize. I deleted as soon as I saw it, recognizing it was not you but the same A-Hole who likes to cause problems under a different IP. We'll get it fixed. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, October 25, 08:43:34pm
      • I appreciate that. I just wanted to post about it in case anyone else saw it. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Monday, October 25, 08:52:21pm

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• Fan Fest Photo Gallery -- CLK, Sunday, October 24, 02:03:36pm
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  • If you look at the lower right of Picture 21 (the one showing the autograph table), you'll see the top/back of my head. Brown hair with a red shirt on and a gray hood. Fun fact. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Sunday, October 24, 02:25:00pm
    • I am now smarter for knowing this (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, October 24, 02:48:35pm

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• Gotta -- WashpaRick, Thursday, October 21, 09:06:22pm
  take the wife outta town for the weekend (step by step slowly I turn}. Looking forward to reading the write ups on the scrimmage. Really interested in what you fellas think of Air Jamaica since he wasn't at Greentree.
  

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  • I remember the Fordham fans being very excited about him when he committed. Some of the BCS school fans thought he has big time potential. I love the signing as we are losing a lot up front after this year. (NT) -- duq81, Thursday, October 21, 10:01:42pm
  • Niagara Falls!! (NT) -- bummer3341, Friday, October 22, 07:39:06pm
  • yep, just got back to the hotel from seeing them lit up. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Friday, October 22, 09:22:51pm
    • Turn off the lights and make magic. (NT) -- Alan, Friday, October 22, 10:10:01pm
  • To an untrained eye, Wright was very impressive early on as was Monterio, Peggau, and to a lesser degree, Marhold. McConnell definitely is a great passer, but didn't shoot great (no one did-hopefully rust). Martin should help underneath, and Jerry Jones appeared much better than expected, although I may be baised because I sat near his mom (nice lady). Biggest disappointment-there were more CASES of crew shirts than students to receive them. This team deserves a lot better support than what they are given by the fan base! At least the old farts show up! (NT) -- Prince of Pilsner, Saturday, October 23, 09:36:48pm
    • On-campus promotion were some 11x17 posters hung around. Otherwise, nothing else. The RBC shouldn't be the advertising arm of the athletic department, but this is what happens at DU. (NT) -- MFE08, Saturday, October 23, 11:57:10pm
  • Students don't do anything at 9am (NT) -- Simms, Sunday, October 24, 12:10:21pm

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• More offers extended ... -- Abdul Rahman, Saturday, October 23, 08:21:41pm
  Nothing may come of it, but 2 more offers were extended this week.
  
  First, class of 2012 PG Four McGlynn 6'2" from Dallastown HS The source is pennlive.com
  
  Secondly, class of 2013 ( really far off ) 2G Major Canady 6'2" from Kiski Prep. Same school as Casey Carroll who DU is reportedly looking at. The source here is twitter.com/pghbballreport. The author of the site is the son of Barry Brodzinski a former DU asst. coach.
  

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  • Did McGlynn renege on his verbal to Vermont? (NT) -- TMH, Sunday, October 24, 02:08:36am
    • TMH, You are correct. The site listed him as commited to Vermont. I completely missed that. My bad ! (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Sunday, October 24, 09:10:53am
  • Thanks Abdul. Here is a touching story about this kid.... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Sunday, October 24, 08:37:12am

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• Trib Article -- CLK, Sunday, October 24, 08:55:34am
  Nice article in the Trib today about Bill Clark. He seems to be more positive and more focused this season. That is great news, because we really need him to step up and be a leader this year. The article mentions Bill's performance the first half of the Pitt game last season, wouldn't it be great to have kind of confidence and focus from him all season this year.
  

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  • Thanks!!! (NT) -- DU4Life, Saturday, October 23, 06:30:48pm
  • like the chairbacks! lookin good. (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, October 23, 06:47:29pm
  • WEB, from you, me and anyone else at or around campus, we could use the video links at youtube, that was real nice of you...thanks! To all of us with those abilities, students too, lets post all we can about DU this year. Players, games, cheerleaders, coaches, fans, students, etc... (NT) -- Seen, Sunday, October 24, 01:07:23am

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• Ryan Boatright Decommits from West Virginia. I guess that happens when you recruit 2 highly ranked point guards at once. Duhhhh. Sometimes I wonder if these recruits even look at the whole picture or just go with Dad who wants him to play here or there. Never realizing their kid might sit bench for 4. Not that this is the case here. Just saying...it happens alot! -- DUDUDE., Saturday, October 23, 01:42:43pm
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  • Well, we just brought in two highly regarded point guards, so I'm not about to slap the Hoopies for doing the same thing. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, October 23, 02:20:53pm
    • Yeah, true, but my take is Players ranked in mid-high 90's have a little different viewpoint on their playing time. Usually they want to be the BMOC ASAP. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Saturday, October 23, 02:25:26pm
  • It appears that Boatright committed and then the next day a more highly regarded PG ( Hinds ) committed. Boatright may have felt he was lied to - or didn't want to compete with Hinds. Will be interesting to see if he ends up at UCONN and how that plays out down the road. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Saturday, October 23, 07:56:44pm
    • Makes sense now. I am sure he was. Like some of thoe oter guys will ever play. again, players and familie-parents get tied up with"My son plays for a big east team" well, practices with them anyway. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Saturday, October 23, 10:05:32pm

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• Martin Cleared to practice, but not to play yet... -- Coffee, Saturday, October 23, 05:13:48pm
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  • Sorry CLK- I should have know to page down to see that you were on it first! (NT) -- Coffee, Saturday, October 23, 05:17:22pm
    • No problem Coffee. Glad to see the Iron Dukes win today. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 05:48:03pm

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• Fan Fest - Fox Sports 970 -- Abdul Rahman, Saturday, October 23, 12:11:26pm
  Listened to the broadcast this a.m. with Greg Linnelli at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. from fanfest. A recap follows :
  
  First interview was with coach RE. Some interesting observations ( at least to me ) were :
  
  1) He seems genuinely enthused with this group, especially the frosh. He really talked them up ( especially Talley and TJ ). At one point he called TJ "The best passer he ever saw." Hopefully he is correct and TJ is at least as good as Bob Cousy or John Stockton or Majic Johnson ( JUST KIDDING !!! ).
  
  2) He said that it will be a pleasure not having to deal with "some of the issues" that occurred with last years team. The first public confirmation that the chemistry was not ideal.
  
  3) Really praised Damian and Bill C, even admitted that Bill "did not shoot the ball well at times last year". Expects big senior year from both players.
  
  4) Really wants to return to the "Run and gun" style from 2 years ago. Look for shots to go up quickly and fly from everywhere.
  
  5) No real comments on Andre, Sean, BJ, David T. or Rodrigo.
  
  Comments from J. Durham that I found "Interesting" were :
  
  1) He call Damian - "Sanders" and not "Saunders". Gotta work on that as he is the best player on the team. The broadcaster should get the name correct.
  
  2) RE likes this coaching staff as opposed to last years. He is able to recruit much more and trust these guys when he is away.
  
  There were also interviews with Susie M, and Ray G. Both seemed upbeat about hte upcoming season and expect good times to roll on the Bluff.
  

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  • Thanks AR. I did not know it was broadcast. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 01:30:42pm

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• A10 Media Day -- CLK, Thursday, October 21, 09:55:38am
  Today is A10 Media Day. The Dukes are picked 8th,Saunders picked 1st A10 and All Defensive Team, none of DU’s freshman on Rookie Team.
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  • Sorry try this link..... A10 Article (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 21, 09:58:19am
  • Press Release..... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 21, 10:05:53am
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    DU Official Sitte Article (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 21, 10:12:06am

  • Disappointed Bill Clark gets no respect in these pre-season forecasts. He is a four year starter, 1,000 point man who plays the wing and battles every night. I hope he regains his stroke on the treys and has a break out Sr. year. (NT) -- philldogg, Thursday, October 21, 10:32:46am
    • As important as Damian Saunders is to the Dukes, the truth is that this season will turn on Bill Clark's performance. If he has a big year, we'll go pretty far. That said, we need Evans and Monteiro to ratchet it up a couple notches also. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 21, 11:07:08am
      • Evans' shot appeared to be back in summer league, with a significant amount of arc having returned (a point of contention with his and other Dukes' shots) so that is an encouraging sign. If he can pass as well has he learned to last year, he will be very solid. (NT) -- MFE08, Thursday, October 21, 07:24:54pm
    • What's the old saying... it's not how you start but how you finish. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 21, 11:58:06am
      • I'd like a strong start though, and then go from there.... (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, October 21, 12:24:22pm
        • I was responing about Billy finishing strong his senior year. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 21, 12:27:48pm
          • They all need a strong start or they will get down, and play sloppy. Start strong, get better, win in March. (NT) -- Seen, Thursday, October 21, 01:35:47pm
    • Bill was a disappointment last year. While I think he has the potential to have a big year, based on last year, he doesn't deserve any preseason honors (NT) -- duq81, Thursday, October 21, 02:54:41pm
  • Coverage in both P-G and T-R. P-G also has a brief note on Saturday's fanfest. Just trying to be fair and point out when I think these guys are doing a good job. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 21, 11:03:34am
  • Interesting that they apparently took the St. Louis situation into account (since Kwamain Mitchell is absent from any of the teams) and yet still have SLU rated higher than us. Seems to me that us and SLU should be swapped (us #6 and SLU #8) but I guess our boys can prove that on the court. (NT) -- Slim, Thursday, October 21, 02:48:35pm
    • Pre-season ratings tend to be politically correct. Mitchell , by most accounts, is expected back for A-10 play while Rob Loe is expected to slip into Reed's spot. -- TMH, Thursday, October 21, 03:24:05pm
      • The last I had read there was some question about whether Mitchell would even be eligible academically to play, even if he were reinstated to the university and the team; dependent upong whether he withdrew from classes, or dropped classes. That seems like a legit issue. At any rate, shouldn't these pre-season polls/teams be based on the players that are CURRENTLY on the roster? I guess it doesn't really matter since they have to prove it on the court anyway... (NT) -- Slim, Thursday, October 21, 04:24:19pm
  • Looks like Ron is earning some gray hairs (NT) -- me, Friday, October 22, 10:47:30pm
    • I noticed that too. Maybe he was using "Just For Men", and got tired of it. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, October 23, 09:39:01am
  • Maybe no more Grecian Formula... (NT) -- FAM, Saturday, October 23, 10:28:07am
    • I'd still have Ron's hair problems than my own ... given my conehead. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 23, 11:34:31am

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  • This is a fair assessment of the teams chances; however, if the freshman can contribute as I think they can; the record can be better than predicted. (NT) -- Jules, Friday, October 22, 03:23:45pm
  • WH has been doing his A10 previews for a long time. I remember it going back to at least the Porter era (over 10 years). Prior to that he use to publish a magazine/newsletter on the A10 (mostly the pre internet days). I was one of his subscribers, I believe it was called The A10 Reporter. He has proven himself to be one of the most astute analyist of the League, and a good guy. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, October 22, 06:02:27pm
    • A10 hall of fame, in my book. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 22, 10:24:44pm
      • Mine too. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 23, 10:46:08am

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• Season tickets have arrived in the mail. -- VBC, Friday, October 22, 02:11:04pm
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  • No more media guides. Due to a recent NCAA rule change the media guides will only be available online. (NT) -- VBC, Friday, October 22, 02:13:36pm
    • The NCAA is now legislating media guides. No wonder they don't have time to deal with athlete eligibility issues. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 22, 05:41:28pm
      • was thinking the same thing!! (NT) -- bbjoe, Friday, October 22, 06:44:46pm

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• High praise -- WashpaRick, Friday, October 22, 01:16:05am
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  • did i read that correctly...'mcconell is expected to be starting point guard?' (NT) -- c, Friday, October 22, 06:30:43am
  • I missed that. IT says McConnell is expected to be the starting point guard. Doesn't say who has those expectations. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Friday, October 22, 08:46:10am
    • Nor does it specify when that will happen. -- TMH, Friday, October 22, 09:12:27am
      • Not online yet, (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 22, 09:38:21am
        • It is. Just hidden away in a story about Saunders. http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_705541.html (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Friday, October 22, 09:56:02am
          • Gotcha. Thought I'd read that story already, for some reason. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 22, 01:18:20pm
  • Ryan Feldman(Mackall's sub?) wrote the article and he did write that TJ is expected to be a starter. He didn't when. Maybe RE will address this comment tomorrow. (NT) -- Econ69, Friday, October 22, 04:39:12pm

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• WH All Conferece Team -- CLK, Friday, October 22, 01:08:25pm
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• Post by WH From A10 Board - A-10 Rookie Class And All-newcomer Team -- CLK, Tuesday, October 19, 12:16:37pm
  A-10 Rookie Class And All-newcomer Team
  
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  The latest A-10 class, on paper, seems very strong. It has plenty of future starters and several likely stars. It’s mostly guard heavy, at least in terms of immediate impact players. There’s some talented bigmen, but they will need more time to develop.
  
  Below is my All-Rookie Team with other players to watch. I base my picks not on who the most talented players are, but who’s likely to get the minutes to produce right away. Some of the players I left off my list are less likely to get the minutes or might not be physically ready to contribute right away.
  
  Rookie of the Year
  
  Juwan Staten
  
  All-Rookie Team
  
  Ron Roberts (6-7, 205), St. Joseph’s - Former St. John’s recruit is physically capable to be a force inside in his first year. Other Hawks frosh may have more talent, but he fills a huge need.
  
  Juwan Staten (5-11, 189), Dayton – Best point guard recruit in the A-10 since Jameer Nelson. He might not be as good as Jameer in his freshman season, but Staten is ready to start from day one.
  
  T.J. McConnell (6-0, 165) Duquesne – Slightly built combo guard just finds a way to score. And it just so happens that the Dukes badly need a shooting guard with deep range.
  
  Rob Loe (6-11, 235), St. Louis – Billikens’ top rated recruit from New Zealand will be thrown into the fire now that Willie Reed is gone. He has the size to compete in the A-10 and is a good outside shooter.
  
  Tyreek Duren (6-0, 180), LaSalle – Top point guard from Philadelphia will probably run the show in his first year. He’s a good all-round athlete and floor leader.
  
  Other freshmen to watch (in no particular order):
  
  Derrick Williams, Richmond - He is a load inside at 270 pounds and could be an answer for the Spiders’ rebounding woes.
  
  Jordair Jett, St. Louis - Somebody has to run the offense with Kwamain Mitchell out. Jett, a well regarded recruit, is the only other true point guard on the roster.
  
  Cole Stefan, LaSalle - Late signee from Minnesota might be the best pure shooter in the freshman class. The Explorers need another shooter.
  
  Langston Galloway, St. Joseph’s – High-motor combo guard is very athletic and versatile.
  
  Jay Canty/ Justin Martin/Jordan Latham, Xavier – All three are topnotch recruits. Martin is the deep shooter and Canty the energetic slasher, but the 245-pound Latham might the most ready to make an impact where the Muskies need it most. (Martin still needs NCAA clearance). One of these players is likely to make All-Rookie.
  
  Daryl Traynham, Massachusetts – Small, dribble-drive point guard is likely to start sometime during the season. He’s another member of a fine class of A-10 point guards.
  
  PS: Fordham and St. Bonaventure have plenty of time for newcomers = the Rams upfront and Bona in the backcourt - so there's opportunity there. It's just hard to gauge the quality of their recruits.
  

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  • Better to wait until they play a few games before predicting success for any of these guys. (NT) -- Jules, Tuesday, October 19, 01:23:49pm
    • I predict Jordair Jett will have the best name, but Joel "Air Jamaica" Wright will have the best nickname. Just saying. (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, October 19, 02:20:57pm
      • But it will never replace Fitzgerald Bobo as a true name! (NT) -- philldogg, Tuesday, October 19, 03:38:30pm
        • It's the middle name of Bouvier that truly seals the deal on Fitz' name greatness. (NT) -- Padraig, Tuesday, October 19, 03:41:40pm
          • That's wrong on so many levels, beginning with the fact that it is Marge Simpson's maiden name. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 20, 10:58:57am
        • Fitz is a good guy. He's down here in DC, I was actually working in the same office with him about 5 years ago. (NT) -- Slim, Thursday, October 21, 02:46:07pm
      • How about this name....Papa Samba Ndao. This is a real name of a kid St. Joe's was recruiting. (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, October 20, 12:00:36pm
  • Just in passing, WH is doing his team analysis on the A10 Board. So far he has posted Charlotte & Dayron. See link on Link Section above. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 21, 06:46:24am

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• recruiting visits -- old fan36 (?), Tuesday, October 19, 09:39:36pm
  Can anyone tell me who we have had visit of the recruits we are after? Shayok,Winters,Pittman, Leonard,Caroll,and any others that anyone knows about!
  

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  • ESPN has us recruiting a small forward named Shayok Shayok. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 20, 10:38:39am
  • Recruiting is very tight lipped at DU, and understandably so. (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, October 20, 12:20:09pm
    • We have been keeping a running update on the yuku board of those we have offered and/or expressed interest in for anyone who wishes to visit. (NT) -- TMH, Wednesday, October 20, 12:27:38pm
      • TMH, Pennlive.com has listed an offer from DU to Donovan Jack 6'8" from Reading Central, and said DU has interest in Mike Zangari 6'10" from Red Lands HS. Both are from the class of 2012, and live in the southeastern part of Pa. "Offical" visits are limited to 15 ( ?? may be lower than that at this point ) per school year for hoops. I'm sure Ron E uses them judiciously. DU's philosophy is certainly to keep things as secret as possible - different strokes for different folks - as some schools like to get the info out. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Wednesday, October 20, 12:59:19pm
        • Thank you so much for the info Abdul Rhaman, I missed those 2. All the information I gleened were from publications like this and recruiting site, so I'm not giving out any inside information. -- TMH, Wednesday, October 20, 02:05:49pm
        • There is a lot of talent on the York Ballers AAU team... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, October 20, 02:15:29pm
        • I went to HS with a guy named Eddie Zangari. He was an all-state shortstop in '75. Played against Dale Berra, among others. Wonder if there's a relation? (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 20, 02:26:21pm
        • I would like to see DU more open with recruiting, but in a way I understand. Case in point two years ago we were recruiting Lance Jeter. He came down to DU & Nebraska and that information was posted on this board. One person, who no longer posts here and knew nothing of his talent, made a bunch of comments as to how he was too fat and did not want him. Of course Jeter went on to be one of the better players in the Big 12 last year. Not saying the comments infulenced his decision, but comments like that don't help. Pretty sure it pissed Ron off. (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, October 20, 02:32:45pm
          • RE reads this board or has close cronies that do. He makes references to things posted here at different times. Never directly, but I know he is aware of what goes on here and we all have to pull in the same direction. (NT) -- Alan, Wednesday, October 20, 04:50:33pm
            • Infinite monkey theorem (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Wednesday, October 20, 05:09:45pm
              • Ok, he doesn't. (NT) -- Alan, Wednesday, October 20, 06:03:34pm
            • I agree Alan. Ron is a smart guy. I know he knows of this board. I don't know how much he reads it, but he is aware of what goes on here. I am an Everhart fan, and glad he is our coach. I got to tell you, however, some of the stuff I read pisses me off, so I can only imagin how Ron feels. You have to have thick skin to be a coach. Fair criticism is one thing, made up BS and cheap shots are another. (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, October 20, 06:04:12pm
              • Not just Ron, but the players, recruits and their families. We know that for a fact because some of them have posted here openly from time to time. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 20, 06:22:41pm
                • Now I have to go back and check my old posts esp my Wish List series :-) (NT) -- TMH, Wednesday, October 20, 07:40:49pm
                  • If you're on the mark about incoming recruits, then may all your wish lists come true. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 20, 09:53:52pm

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• Duquesne recruiting -- old fan36, Sunday, October 10, 10:01:27pm
  Dukes have offered Pat Forsythe of Brunswick Ohio.He is 6'10" 210 and has blown up lately it is hard to find much about him at Rivals and Scout but he has offers from Utah State James Madison Toledo and coaches from Georgetown Ohio State Cincinnati West Virginia an Virginia in to take a look at him in the last week.He just turned 17 in July.He is a shot blocker.May be a sleeper big man we need!!
  

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  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GBTqwtdOeA (NT) -- lilpav30, Sunday, October 10, 10:09:23pm
  • rcruiting -- odfan36, Sunday, October 10, 10:19:25pm
  • As an alternate, try this link: http://bearcattalk.com/showthread.php?p=21331 (NT) -- Purduke, Wednesday, October 13, 05:29:18pm
  • Verbal to West Virginia (NT) -- DUDUDE, Wednesday, October 20, 08:59:53am

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• Story on the Bonnies - quote from our message board -- CLK, Monday, October 18, 10:48:43am
  There was a stupid article on Bleacher Report over the weekend stating that DU, Fordham, SBU, and LaSalle should be kicked out of the A10. It was discussed on the A10 Board after the writer started a juvenille thread. It looks like the story has been pulled from Bleacher Report, and the Post deleted from the A10 Board. Looks like someone got to the editor. It was replace by this article on SBU that makes a reference to a post on our board.
  
  Click Here
  

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  • clowns talk about this every year. SOS, different day. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, October 18, 10:51:32am
  • Bleacher Report has an editor? That must be the cushiest job in the world! (NT) -- Steve19981, Monday, October 18, 11:33:56am
  • I saw that. I was tempted to post it and comment over the weekend. But I suffered from a rare bout of discretion. -- El Duque, Monday, October 18, 11:42:03am
  • CLK, that "report" is still on Belcher, oops, Bleacher Report. Just not the lead A-10 item. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Monday, October 18, 11:43:24am
    • I don't see it on their basketball home page any more so at least that is a good thing. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, October 18, 12:09:29pm
  • Wouldn't worry too much about "stuff" like this. When the next cosmic shift occurs among the Football schools DU athletics will end up - "Where they end up." NO ONE knows what is the next domino to fall. Heck the "EXPERTS" were absolutely convinced that half the Big 12 was going to the PAC 10. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Monday, October 18, 11:44:19am
    • That's true. It seems, however, that some of these young punk writers/bloggers (can't call them journalists) like to do articles meant only to inflame, with half truths and incomplete or no analysis. They are almost like script writers for the WWF. I guess that is the world of blogging today, (NT) -- CLK, Monday, October 18, 12:20:46pm
      • Sad but true. Too bad there's no one to police blogging nonsense. (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, October 18, 01:32:38pm
  • Don't worry about that story. That was written by "ncaaball", the notorious Villanova fan who usually gets his kicks by tormenting St Joe's, Seton Hall, and Rutgers fans. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, October 18, 12:03:09pm
  • So the trolls are at it again.The Dukes won 64 games in the last 4 years-Virginia won 63, Cinncy-61, St. John-60, South Fla-53, Rutgers-47, DePaul-48, Prov-64, Northwestern-58, Penn St-64, Indiana-62 and Iowa-55-yeah, I can see the logic in kicking the Dukes out of the A-10. If you are going to criticize at least know how to read and think. (NT) -- Econ69, Monday, October 18, 06:36:31pm

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• i bought pitt/duq tickets today for 5 of us and the seats are really good. looks like there are still great seats out there guys! -- lilpav30, Monday, October 18, 04:02:03pm
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  • Unfortunately I will be limited to watching for you guys on TV. But I know everyone will be loud and obnoxious and make me proud. (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, October 18, 04:21:53pm

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• I don't mean to distract attention away from Duquesne starting their basketball season, but I started a "Great moments in Pittsburgh College Sports" Series at http://duquesnesports.blogspot.com/ . -- Coffee, Sunday, October 17, 01:26:43pm
  http://duquesnesports.blogspot.com/ . As usual with Pittsburgh Sports coverage, today's series features Pitt and Robert Morris.
  

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• Practice starts today! -- Phoenix Rising, Friday, October 15, 12:38:44pm
  Link to Dukes Press Release
  
  Link to What They're Saying About the Dukes and Damian Saunders
  
  Press release confirms that Derrick Martin still has not received the OK from the NCAA Clearinghouse yet.
  

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  • what could be the issue that lasts this long with Martin? (NT) -- Seen, Friday, October 15, 01:54:19pm
    • Maybe nothing more than a giant pile of files for the NCAA to go through and they just haven't gotten to his yet. (NT) -- Paddy, Friday, October 15, 03:03:02pm
    • Just speculating, but sometimes it is nothing more than "Backlog" ( not enough NCAA employees ) of cases to work thru. Or it may be an issue with incomplete paperwork. It is the burden of the player / HS /JUCO to make sure the paperwork is complete and accurate. The NCAA is also fairly detailed in making sure a course meets the criteria to be considered a "Core requirement". Perhaps they are questioning one of his courses. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Friday, October 15, 07:45:53pm
  • I couldn't find any articles about the Dukes' men's or women's b-ball teams in today's local papers. Perhaps I missed them buried deep between the articles about Pitt and Robert Morris. I expect better coverage than that. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Friday, October 15, 04:15:04pm
    • Always a Duke: Did you attend the midnight madness celebration at the Palumbo last night? (NT) -- Dukester1995, Saturday, October 16, 04:38:40pm
  • Always a Duke; I'm surprised you are not accustomed to this type of treatment from the local press; pretty sad when a Pitt womans team that sucked last year gets coverage over Duquesne; of course Pitt does buy ad space every day in the PG sports; so that explains a lot. Why RMU got coverage I don't know; but I guess they had a reporter that had some time to kill. (NT) -- Jules, Friday, October 15, 05:09:41pm
    • RMU went to last 2 NCAA'S (NT) -- philldogg, Friday, October 15, 08:59:37pm
      • And the last time they beat us was when? (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 16, 10:10:08am
        • When Reggie Jackson made a clean steal and was called for a foul with 8 seconds left. RMU kid made both. I believe we lost by 3. RE's first year. It was at bobby mo. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Saturday, October 16, 03:33:01pm
    • I guess I wasn't surprised about the lack coverage of both the Dukes' men's & women's teams. Just thought I vent a bit. I note that the Tribune Review has an article about the Dukes' first practice in today's issue. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Saturday, October 16, 08:47:11am
  • If we played in that same league, we probably would have gone to 2 NCAA's. I don't recall RM beating us the last two years (NT) -- apluski, Friday, October 15, 11:19:18pm
    • Plus we have one of the top defensive players in the country. Local record breaking hoop star's first year at the bluff. Renovations at plumb. New assistants. Looks like there's a new sherrif in town. Plus who in the he'll is rmu? Nec is a joke. (NT) -- Dudude., Saturday, October 16, 07:51:44am
    • Ok maybe a joke is a little harsh. Bottom line if you win, they will follow. How about the record breaking seat sales! (NT) -- Dudude, Saturday, October 16, 08:30:32am
    • The article is all about a brand new head coach. A new era begins. Let them tell the story. -- TMH, Saturday, October 16, 09:29:52am
      • I dont mind them telling their story. I want equal or greater press, Being we have plenty of story. (NT) -- DUDude., Saturday, October 16, 02:43:19pm
  • There was a nice article by Dave M. in the Trib. this week on the start of DU basketball. Though the Trib sports is the only thing good about that paper... Dave does a good job and the article was well written. (NT) -- FAM, Sunday, October 17, 07:50:59am
  • RE is quoted as saying the team is jelling together nicely. Please no more chemistry issues this year. (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, October 17, 11:52:26am
    • I believe they had difficulty with Avogadro's number last season. (NT) -- Paddy, Sunday, October 17, 11:58:22am

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• Ugh. -- El Duque, Saturday, October 16, 10:15:50am
  This is the so-called “Duquesne” page in the P-G. Nice picture of Joe Walton. Meanwhile, basketball practice started on the Bluff and nary a word. Bad job. Click here
  

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  • Our beat writer is probably tied up, covering WVU football. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, October 16, 11:08:25am
    • That's understandable. The picture of Walton is not. I see that the lead story is the local college football roundup, but every week DU posts about two dozen new photos on its website. No one can ask DU for a shot of McCoy or Totino? (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 16, 12:36:34pm
      • PG site filters their posts by tag. Photo that was with the roundup was Walton, DU was tagged in it, so that's the one that got displayed. (NT) -- MFE08, Saturday, October 16, 06:12:20pm
  • Did anyone go down to Midnight Madness at the Palumbo? It must have been a wild an crazy scene down there with all the students cheering and going wild!! (NT) -- Dukester1995, Saturday, October 16, 11:49:12am
  • Does the picture of Walton have his finger up his nose? (NT) -- Coffee, Saturday, October 16, 08:50:31pm
    • No. It's a rare photo where he doesn't. -- El Duque, Saturday, October 16, 09:15:55pm

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