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• Red n blue game sat, oct 23, 9am i think the doors open at 830. It was fun to watch marhold dunkin on his teammates. Great chance to see freshman play both men and women. It's free and fun. Get there. Go dukes! -- Dudude, Thursday, October 07, 08:52:59am
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  • The woman started practice on Monday the 4th. (NT) -- bbjoe, Thursday, October 07, 05:54:44pm
    • A new women's rule, I believe, they can practice 30 times within the 40 days prior to their first game. (NT) -- Somerset24, Thursday, October 07, 06:37:55pm
  • Just placing this at the top as a reminder to all that is interested. GO Dukes! (NT) -- DuDude., Saturday, October 16, 02:45:36pm

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• Penn State game -- El Duque, Monday, October 11, 07:55:33pm
  Heard from the DU athletic department: "We currently have some tickets that Penn St. is holding for us for a group of Duquesne fans. We could ask them to hold more tickets so everyone could sit together." Who's in?
  
  If we get enough people together, I will personally lead a Mossie cheer.
  

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  • Maybe, thats still a long ways off in my world. I would like to go up there. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, October 12, 09:46:52am
  • I fully plan on being there. (NT) -- mjp1542, Tuesday, October 12, 05:08:23pm
    • Count me in. (NT) -- Somerset24, Tuesday, October 12, 05:29:54pm
  • I'll go if i havent worn out my welcome (NT) -- alan, Tuesday, October 12, 07:58:10pm
    • Alan, if you have a history at Penn State, I think we need you there! Whatever you did probably has a statute of limitations anyway! (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 14, 06:44:23am
      • No, ED--i mean with you guys(!) (NT) -- Alan, Thursday, October 14, 05:08:52pm
        • We're guys Alan. We're supposed to beat each other up once in a while and still be friends. I would look forward to meeting you. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 16, 12:40:09pm
  • For the Penn St. game, Duquesne Alumni Relations has arranged for a bus from Pittsburgh, a Pre-Game event and tickets to the game. Details can be found here at this LINK. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Wednesday, October 13, 11:30:30am
    • There's a limited number of tickets there Phoenix. I want to see how many I can round up from Lehigh Valley and NJ. The AD asked for a head count by early November in case they need to increase the number of tickets. Would love to see a full bus from the 'burgh and a proverbial busload from the east. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 13, 12:28:21pm
      • If you are indeed running a bus from the LV, do let me know. I am very interested. (NT) -- TMH, Wednesday, October 13, 01:47:26pm
    • beers on the bus? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Wednesday, October 13, 02:32:39pm
  • ED, I'd like to be counted (two tickets please), but how does this work? I will be driving up from DC (NT) -- Slim, Wednesday, October 13, 02:51:56pm
    • Slim, my contact in the AD office said that when I give him a final number we'll work out costs & payment. Are you on Facebook? I put a message on the DU alumni page. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 13, 04:55:45pm
      • I can neither confirm nor deny whether I am on facebook ;-) Would you like to take my count (2) from here, or there? lol (NT) -- Slim, Wednesday, October 13, 08:58:12pm
        • Here is fine. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 14, 06:37:26am
    • El Duque, I have a tentative count of 4. Driving in from da burgh. I'll check out the alum FB page. Thanks for pulling this together. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Wednesday, October 13, 08:50:33pm
  • OK, so far we have roughly nine here plus the ones on FB. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 14, 06:48:03am
  • I know I speak for all Dukes fans when I say it is truly an honor and priviledge to play a game in Happy Valley on Penn State's court. I look forward to being there, except we will prbobly get crushed. (NT) -- Mid State Duke, Thursday, October 14, 04:45:05pm
    • wh wh what? It was cool getting to see our guys at Cameron Indoor a couple years ago. Happy Valley is just another bump on the road of college bball. Nothing special to see, unless they wheel Paterno into the game. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, October 14, 05:19:03pm
    • The fact that you can't spell simple words tells us you are a PUSS graduate. But I don't blame you for trying to latch onto a DU identity. The Nitwitty Loins seem to suck in everything these days. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 15, 06:18:49am
  • You think we will get crushed by Penn State? Is Taylor Battle going to score 70? (NT) -- Simms, Thursday, October 14, 04:52:48pm
  • I checked Ticketmaster. The Dukes game at Penn State in scheduled for 12/4 at 1:30PM. I had thought 6:00PM? (NT) -- kenOTR73, Thursday, October 14, 09:08:56pm
    • That's interesting in as much as the Dukes' schedule lists the game starting at 6 PM. In addition the Duquense Alumni Relations' website shows the chartered bus leaving Duquesne's campus at 1 PM and tip-off scheduled for 6 PM at Penn State. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Thursday, October 14, 10:13:19pm
    • I'm with VBC regarding the hate of Ticketmaster. Not only do they rip you off in service fees, they can't even provide accurate information. The game is scheduled at 6pm. It is scheduled for this time to accommodate the Big Ten Network broadcast. This time was announced by Penn St. in a press release in August, and the 6pm tip is noted on the Penn St. schedule. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Friday, October 15, 07:50:02am
    • Thanks PR. C'mon at least they had the right day! (NT) -- kenOTR73, Friday, October 15, 09:34:06am

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• Sean Johnson Injured? -- UncivilDKizzle, Thursday, October 14, 10:48:06am
  I can't personally confirm this but I heard from someone who's pretty reliable that they saw Sean Johnson with a boot and crutches this morning.
  

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  • I certainly hope it is not serious. The boot indicates an ankle, the crutches indicate it's not insignificant esp if he is using them. -- TMH, Thursday, October 14, 12:14:23pm
    • It must have happened last evening. My son said he saw Sean yesterday afternoon and he was fine. (NT) -- TMH, Thursday, October 14, 04:56:39pm
  • Mackall confirms that Sean Johnson has an ankle injury. No word on seriousness. (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, October 16, 07:26:15am

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• SI.com -- WashpaRick, Friday, October 15, 08:50:22pm
  put out a list of the top 16 impact defenders. Saunders comes in as number 6.
  

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• Who will be the 1,000,000 visitor? -- The Management, Wednesday, October 13, 02:21:43pm
  Will the 1,000,000 visitor please identify himself. This lucky person will win a one day, no night, visit to majestic downtown Rankin, Pa. (transportation not included).
  
  With all the great conversations and topics discussed over the years, there is no better way to celebrate this special event than by watching this video...Click Here
  

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  • Luv That Song (NT) -- apluski, Wednesday, October 13, 09:03:09pm
  • we have reached the 10 person count down... (NT) -- seen, Wednesday, October 13, 11:52:04pm
  • I thought the prep band sounded pretty good. Is that an officially run group, or is it a separate school organization? (NT) -- Simms, Thursday, October 14, 12:18:50am
  • Me, and I have proof. -- El Duque, Thursday, October 14, 07:35:40am
    • At least it wasn't a Pitt grad... (NT) -- Slim, Thursday, October 14, 08:33:24am
    • I was actually 999,999. (NT) -- duq81, Thursday, October 14, 08:52:10am
  • A sincere thank you to all the posters over the years. GO DUKES! (NT) -- The Management, Thursday, October 14, 09:25:25am
    • I have a photo that i will send when I get back from Cincinnati. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 14, 11:25:44am
      • El Duque, why are you in Cincy? I serve in the CG reserves there and am there every month. You don't know me, but if you are there often, we could cheer the Dukes on together in the local bars. (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Thursday, October 14, 05:05:09pm
        • Skiddy I am here on business today. This is my first trip, but my company is buying another conmpany that is HQd here. Was checking out the Marriott near the U of Cinci and drove past X. My condolences that you have to visit often. :o) But if future trips align I would be pleased to meet for some beers. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 14, 06:45:20pm
          • El Duque, I stay in Covington. KY when I go to Cincy. You Know, the gov't is cheap unless they are wasting our money on nonsense. If you are going to be there in the furture; contact me through this (or the other) site, and I'll attempt to drink you under the table. :) (NT) -- SKIDDYBALL, Thursday, October 14, 10:17:26pm

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• Suzie McConnel-Serio has added another 6-1 Canadian girl for next year. -- TMH, Thursday, October 14, 09:30:55am
  Josee-Ann Johnson has verbally committed to attend Duquesne next year.
  
  http://espn.go.com/womens-college-basketball/recruiting/onthetrail
  

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  • I saw another article stating she is 6'3"? If it is the same girl. She's loading up on size that's for sure! (NT) -- DUDUDE, Thursday, October 14, 02:24:02pm
  • I think in college basketball recruiting they should just give a size range for verbals and signees--"He/She is somewhere between 6'1 and 6'3, and weighs approximately 210 to 225.. (NT) -- apluski, Thursday, October 14, 06:21:25pm

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• St. Louis loses their two best players - Mitchell and Reed. -- Phoenix Rising, Wednesday, October 13, 06:00:08pm
  Link to Story
  

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  • WOW! We know what it's like when key players are suddenly unavailable for non basketball reasons. This really blows up a rebuilding plan that looked ready to bear fruit. I wonder if this will lead to Majerus hitting the road again? (NT) -- duq81, Wednesday, October 13, 06:35:46pm
    • duq81, we know all too well what the Billikens and their fans are going through right now. Interesting thought on Majerus - he strikes me as a "my way or the highway" type of guy. Remember his boycott of his radio show last year because of the lack of charter flights? Majerus could really hold a grudge against SLU for the punishment against these two players, who were not criminally charged. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Wednesday, October 13, 08:22:13pm
  • This has reverberations throughout the A10...completely shuffles the deck. (NT) -- Slim, Wednesday, October 13, 08:29:20pm
    • Slim you are correct moreimportantly 2 wins home & away with Mitchell & Reed strong possibilty 2 big Ls maybe big year 2010-11 (NT) -- Ironduke81, Thursday, October 14, 08:59:42am
  • Some of the SLU posters on the A10 board are saying that Mitchell and Reed could be back next semester in time for Conference play. Others are saying Mitchell will be back for Conference play but Reed is gone. In any event a huge loss for SLU. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 14, 09:23:45am
  • Both players inflicted a lot of damage on the Dukes last year; but Mitchell is the key to their team; and would be a devastating loss. (NT) -- Jules, Thursday, October 14, 11:49:55am

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• Nellie King Foundation -- El Duque, Thursday, October 14, 06:55:03am
  Sharing a link in memory of Nellie King. Click here
  

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• News & Notes -- DuHope, Wednesday, October 13, 12:07:08pm
  ESPN #17 of 20 "The Defense Never Rests" Photo gallery : Top 20 Defenders
  Damian Saunders, Duquesne
  How versatile is the 6-foot-7 Saunders on the defensive end? He tied for the national lead with 2.8 steals per game last season … and finished in the top 15 with 2.9 blocks a game. Oh, he also averaged a double-double (15 ppg, 11 rpg). (photos include
  Associated Press
  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Junior center Tony Woods has received a release from the Wake Forest basketball program.
  The school said Monday that Woods asked for a release so he could pursue other options.
  Associated Press
  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State Nittany Lions forward Sasa Borovnjak will miss this season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
  

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  • Becoming an all time great DUKE! (NT) -- philldogg, Wednesday, October 13, 06:37:16pm

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• 50 years ago Pirates win World Series -- Bilgy, Wednesday, October 13, 10:01:25am
  It was the greatest moment in Pittsburgh sports history when Maz hit the game winning homer. I'll bet everyone on this board remembers what they were doing when Maz won the game. ESPN is calling it the number 1 homer of all time.
  

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  • I dont remember what I was doing, I was -13 years old. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Wednesday, October 13, 10:17:24am
    • I mean i was 13 years pre-birth. Not sure my parents even knew each other in 1960. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Wednesday, October 13, 02:33:42pm
  • Also 13 at the time. A friend and I ran from school when it let out to a small Esso station a block away. We watched a small tv in side the station with four or five adults. We all went wild, screaming, jumping and dancing. My dad went into town early that night to pick my mother up after work and didn't get back until 3AM. The streets in town were impassable. What a great memory. (NT) -- apluski, Wednesday, October 13, 11:34:26am
    • I was nine. My dad snuck into Forbes Field dressed as a waterman, there to read the meter. Went to town that night; hip deep confetti; conga line from one end of Fifth to the other. (NT) -- Mike Ignelsi, Wednesday, October 13, 01:20:20pm
      • I was only 3 years old. My dad, however, was offered tickets form someone who had to cancel at the last minute. My dad, still angry from many years before when they traded Kiner, turned the tickets down....Yes, he regretted holding the silly grudge and not going. (NT) -- xlopjoe, Wednesday, October 13, 06:01:08pm

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• Name out of the past -- El Duque, Tuesday, October 12, 10:31:40am
  Richard Jean, former DU basketball player now very successful in life. Click here
  

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  • Congrats to Richard on his new position; it is great to see him do well in life. He will set a fine example for his students. (NT) -- Jules, Tuesday, October 12, 04:28:48pm

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• tickets go on sale for the duq/pitt game on october 18th, but last year alumni could get them earlier. is that the case again and when?? -- lilpav30, Sunday, October 10, 10:04:21pm
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  • Season ticket holders, Duquesne & Pitt, alike will be able to puchase tics on line starting tomorrow at 10 AM. I spoke to Jared Kramer, Season Ticket Sales, who told me that the Consol will set the prices for the Dukes-Pitt game. They will likely be higher that the $24 that Duquesne is charging for the best seat for the other 3 games (Xavier, Dayton, WVU) at the Consol. Prices could range from $15 to $42. See e-mail that I received regarding access to the special link and password in order to make the on-line purchase. (See inside.) -- Always a Duke, Monday, October 11, 01:55:14pm
    • Typo in 3rd sentence: "They will likely be higher than..." (NT) -- Always a Duke, Monday, October 11, 02:05:28pm
    • has anyone been in Consol yet? What level would be best(section number)? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, October 11, 05:16:05pm
      • One good thing about the Consol is that there's really no such thing as a bad seat. Personally I wouldn't want to be way at the top of the 200s but you'd still be able to see fine. The ideal seats would be 100 level sides but lower 200s would be fine too. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Monday, October 11, 10:11:56pm
        • Oh, forgot to mention that while the club seats may be reserved, the sections right next to them are very good seats and might be available. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Monday, October 11, 10:13:05pm
  • i personally like the 200 level. i bet the lower level sidelines will be reserved since its club. but 200 sides would be best (NT) -- goduquesne12, Monday, October 11, 10:00:29pm
  • I hate Ticketmaster. (NT) -- VBC, Tuesday, October 12, 10:36:07am
  • I got 4 in section 112 $48 each. (NT) -- DUDUDE, Tuesday, October 12, 10:46:00am
  • I got 4 in section 203, row A(which was key). around $30 each. Cant wait to see the new place and watch us beat them. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, October 12, 01:48:29pm
  • Neat seating chart, lets you get a view from each section... -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, October 12, 01:50:47pm
  • does anyone know if there will be any tickets available for students through the r&b crew? (NT) -- duqfan14, Tuesday, October 12, 01:51:08pm

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• CollegeHoopsNet top 144 Teams -- CLK, Saturday, September 25, 11:04:18am
  They are down to #100 in their count down and no A10 teams yet. They question of the day is will DU be one of the top 100 on this list? We were in the top 150 in the final RPI ratings last season.
  
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  • DU's final RPI was actually 115 at the end of the season. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, September 25, 11:08:07am
    • For a .500 team, not too shabby. -- El Duque, Saturday, September 25, 11:45:17am
  • It never occurred to me that we wouldn't be in the top 100. We were 69 last year in this countdown, have four of five starters returning, an A10 first-teamer and potential POY, and likely at least one A10 All-Freshman member. I think we will be listed as probable NIT invitees. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, September 26, 08:08:16am
    • I think you are right, and if DU cracks this list (for whatever it is worth), then you have to figure that possibly 8 A10 teams will then be in the top 100. Not bad. (NT) -- CLK, Sunday, September 26, 01:15:04pm
  • The first A-10 shows up..and it's.... -- TMH, Monday, September 27, 10:14:33pm
    • Wow! That means there are probably 9 A10 teams in the top 100. X, UD, TU, SLU, UR, DU, RI, GW and Charlotte. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, September 27, 10:42:06pm
  • Click for #99 George Washington Preview (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Tuesday, September 28, 09:12:22am
  • Click for #95 Charlotte 49ers Preview (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Tuesday, September 28, 09:13:55am
  • wow so this means that Duquesne could possibly crack top 90 eh? (NT) -- lilpav30, Thursday, September 30, 11:58:59am
  • Top 144......... -- xlopjoe, Monday, October 04, 11:24:48am
    • To not make the top 88 would mean we're not on their top 144, and that's really not likely. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, October 04, 02:36:17pm
    • we were #69 on this list last season. I don't think we'll be rated that high again. Somewhere in the 80's or high 70's (NT) -- Slim, Tuesday, October 05, 11:09:21am
      • I think the team will be better this year than last. So from an outside perspective, they might weigh that Mel is gone but in reality we gained so much more in TJ and company-Martin, Jones, Wright and Talley. I also think you will see much improvement with Marhold after his eye surgery. I think TJ and Mike push Eric to take it to an even higher level. Damian plays out of his mind this year. (NT) -- DUDude., Wednesday, October 06, 02:03:43pm
        • The ? is the center/big man position. If Martin can come in and play 5 at times or if Peggau steps up, we'll be able to beat those teams with a big guy banging the boards. Gotta hit the foul shots. Killed us last year. Billy should play well with his experience (no unnecessary fouls). If he can get on fire the way he was against Pitt, wow. I am truly excited about the team this year. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Wednesday, October 06, 02:28:37pm
          • If we shoot free throws well this year we'll be a good team, if not, we'll be mediocre. (NT) -- VBC, Wednesday, October 06, 04:57:12pm
            • Like. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, October 06, 04:59:33pm
        • Got to keep in mind that last year's projections with regard to Bolding, were based on his play the previous year versus D1 competition. The freshmen look to be good, but until they produce against college competition, some people are going to be skeptical. Better prospects than TJ have failed to deliver when they moved up in competition, just as some unheralded players turn out to be studs. Time will tell. (NT) -- duq81, Wednesday, October 06, 02:57:54pm
          • I agree. Now I know its summer league- But TJ looked really good. Time will tell. (NT) -- DUDUde., Wednesday, October 06, 03:42:55pm
            • His play in the summer league was very encouraging, as was Talley's. I just don't want to get too excited. Dante Taylor and Aaric Murray were All Americans, and they struggled greatly as freshmen. (NT) -- duq81, Wednesday, October 06, 04:49:41pm
              • I understand your reluctance about getting too excited on the current freshmen, although here is my take on it. -- TMH, Monday, October 11, 03:25:41pm
  • Hard for me to believe we are higher than ND or NCState, but do see us higher than PSU. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, October 11, 03:30:29pm
    • After finishing at .500 last year, we're being given a pretty significant vote of confidence with the #74 ranking. (NT) -- xlopjoe, Monday, October 11, 11:52:51pm
  • The Dukes have been tabbed as Preseason #74. Link to Write Up (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Monday, October 11, 09:25:39pm
    • Joel wright & Martin????? Does this change the preseason ranking? (NT) -- Ironduke81, Tuesday, October 12, 08:15:32am
      • I am not sure if they changed the ranking but from what I saw with Joel"Air Jamaica" Wright, he has hops, power and is very quick. He has one of those huge arm spans. Looking forward to watching him play. (NT) -- DUDUDE, Tuesday, October 12, 08:40:05am
    • Go Dukes! This freshman class is going to be exciting to watch. The last I heard (about three weeks ago) Martin had not yet qualified. He is expected to qualify. It appears to me just the typical NCAA back log. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, October 12, 08:18:51am
      • If my memory serves me correctly, didn't Bill Clark have to sit out the Canadian trip due to Clearinghouse issues and then graduated in 3 years :-)? (NT) -- TMH, Tuesday, October 12, 10:05:00am
        • TMH, good memory. If I recall, both Bill and Damian didn't make the trip due to clearinghouse issues. Baldonado didn't make the trip due to Visa issues and we all know what happened to him while the Dukes were in Canada. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Tuesday, October 12, 10:21:03am

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• Has Martin been cleared? -- duq81, Tuesday, October 12, 08:18:40am
  I haven't seen anything on him. Did I miss this, or is he still in limbo?
  

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  • See my comment in the other thread. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, October 12, 08:20:17am

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• Glory days -- Alan, Sunday, October 03, 08:19:39pm
  Go to Youtube and search "1941 Ohio vs. Duquesne basketball" and watch footage from the glory days
  

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  • This clip is from the 1941 NIT. (Note: the Dukes declined an NCAA bit to play in the NIT.) The Dukes lost to Ohio 55-40 in the first round; wrapping up their 17-3 season. Link to YouTube Video (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Monday, October 04, 09:41:45am
  • Here's a clip from when the Dukes were on top of the basketball world. This is a clip from the 1953 Holiday Tournament at Madison Square Garden. The Dukes beat BYU in this game 69-47, and moved to #2 in the UPI Poll (behind Kentucky). Later that year, they were ranked #1 in both the AP/UPI polls. The Dukes lost to #9 Holy Cross (led by Tom Heinsohn) in the NIT Finals to finish #3 in the country at 26-3. Link to YouTube Video (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Monday, October 04, 09:57:51am
    • Thanks Phoenix. Was that El Duque smoking a cigar in the crowd? :-) (NT) -- CLK, Monday, October 04, 12:27:31pm
      • That was Bilgy with the cigar. The old guy next to Bilgy, that's me. -- El Duque, Monday, October 04, 01:11:27pm
    • BTW, the Dukes are in white in this vidoe clip; #11 is Sihugo Green; #12 is Dick Ricketts. Both of these players had their numbers retired. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Monday, October 04, 03:16:19pm
      • Mickey Winograd and Pavlick also spotted - who was the fifth? (NT) -- Houston, Tuesday, October 05, 09:49:35pm
  • I understand that the Mormons tried to convert Green and Ricketts after that BYU game; without success! (NT) -- Jules, Monday, October 11, 01:22:43pm

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• Aaron White -- CLK, Thursday, September 30, 06:48:09pm
  I am very sorry, but I accidently deleted the Aaron White thread. According to the Scout Article today he is down to his final two of Duquesne & Iowa.
  
  White said there’s not much research left to do on his two finalists. He said he doesn’t have a timetable on his decision and doesn’t want to rush things.
  
  “My mom just asked me if I was leaning one way or the other and I told here I wasn’t,” White said. “I’m really not sure right now. I’m going to keep talking it over with my parents and a decision will come.”
  
  Akron recently has been trying to get in the door with White’s recruitment, he said.
  
  “I’m not going to bump them in there now that I’ve gotten it to two,” White said. “
  

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  • Link to Scout article.... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, September 30, 06:50:08pm
  • Aaron would be a great fit for DU & DU will be a great fit for Aaron. Let's keep our fingers crossed. I would love to see Aaron in a DU uniform. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, September 30, 06:52:38pm
  • Aaron is a great fit for duquesne's program. It's close so his parents can watch him play and experience duquesne with him. The a10 is a great conference for his style of play and he would play right away on a very good team. How great would it be to see him play with tj? Go dukes. (NT) -- Dukes4ever, Thursday, September 30, 11:18:26pm
  • Aaron will help take duquesne to the next level. (NT) -- Dudude., Thursday, September 30, 11:25:13pm
  • Did you see the guy DU is recruiting, Travion Leonard, 275 pounds!!! We have all wanted the big man inside, well, he's big, looks mean, powerful (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, September 30, 11:27:59pm
    • Wow, reminds me of Alan Watkins. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 01, 10:10:59am
      • Great name from the past ED. I would love to see a guy like Big Al in a Dukes uniform again. (NT) -- JPG-DU81, Friday, October 01, 12:37:28pm
        • Well, if that is all you want, El Duque or I can put on a Dukes uniform. (NT) -- DuHope, Friday, October 01, 01:15:21pm
          • You'd have to sew a couple uniforms together, or poke a hole in the Heinz Field tarp for me. But I would definitely clog the lane on defense. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 01, 01:41:09pm
            • gotta be able to run the court in RE's offense, throw down some thunder dunks like Watkins, and MAKE FREE THROWS!!! (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, October 01, 02:00:05pm
              • If someone rolls me down to the other end of the court, I'm a deadly accurate FT shooter. If I were to somehow elevate high enough to dunk, the impact of me landing would result in an instant subway system. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 01, 02:06:53pm
    • Depending on what you read,Leonard is either 6-7 or 6-8, avg aout 11 pts and 3.6 reb over the 1st half of last season. That's all I could find. (NT) -- TMH, Friday, October 01, 03:10:21pm
    • My guess is that Aaron White is at the top of Ron's wish list. While we could find a spot for both (different types of players) with Saunders graduating Aaron with his athletic ability would be an ideal pick up. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, October 01, 04:06:52pm
      • I think Aaron White fits the bill for what RE is trying to accomplish. -- TMH, Friday, October 01, 04:58:44pm
      • I agree. He's big, is very athletic, hard worker has a great court sense and can play for Duquesne right away. Great opportunity for him. Go Dukes! (NT) -- DUDUDE, Friday, October 01, 05:10:52pm
    • travion leonard -- howard thomas, Friday, October 08, 06:14:31pm
      • Listen, as much as we'd love to add a good "wide" to the program, there has to be mutual interest. We've been the bridesmaid on a couple of good big men and I have faith in our staff to finally land us a couple for next year. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 09, 10:16:33am
        • wanna go buy him some pizza and fries? whatever it takes to get a 275 guy in the paint, right? :-) (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Saturday, October 09, 10:30:40pm
          • Someone - I believe it was Statman - told me that Alan Watkins' weakness was Buffalo Wings. What say we bring this big boy to campus and someone introduce him to Primanti's? (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, October 10, 08:54:03am
            • Primanti's? You must not want him to come. Send him to the Dirty O. The Dirty O is required eating for all college students in Pittsburgh. (NT) -- duq81, Sunday, October 10, 10:56:32am
              • You are the first Pittsburgher I've met who doesn't like Primanti's. I don't think I know the Dirty O. But I would recommend a visit to Alexions. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, October 10, 01:30:03pm
                • The Dirty O is the Original Hot Dog Shoppe in Oakland. duq81 and I are in opposite camps here. I'll only eat at the O if starving and circumstances force it upon me. Give me Primanti's any day. Thumbs up on Alexion's. I think duq81 will agree on that. (NT) -- VBC, Sunday, October 10, 02:11:56pm
                  • plus, sending a potential recruit to oakland could be dangerous. he is most likely to be mugged or hit by a car driven by a drunk pitt football player! more wins or players arrested this year for pitt??? (NT) -- c, Sunday, October 10, 02:29:37pm
                  • Tell you guys what. If he makes a campus visit, I’ll drive out and bring the Jimmy Buffs. Best hot dogs on the planet! (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, October 10, 03:29:05pm
                  • I don't know Alexion's. Tell me more! They don't put coleslaw on their sandwiches do they? (yuck!) (NT) -- duq81, Monday, October 11, 06:19:20am
                    • You've been there. It's the place in East Carnegie that we went to meet Danny Nee and his assistant coaches when Nee was first hired. -- VBC, Monday, October 11, 08:54:12am
                      • OK! I've tried to wipe anything Nee related out of my memory. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, October 11, 11:49:10am

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• penn state #78 on the top 150 countdown. top 70 for us? -- lilpav30, Sunday, October 10, 10:17:33pm
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• 6'6" small foward Andrew White class of 2012 is listed on espn.com is considering duquesne. espn graded him an 88. not bad. -- lilpav30, Friday, October 08, 09:39:22pm
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    • No. The Andrew White referenced here lives in Virginia. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Friday, October 08, 10:04:00pm
      • Thanks Abdul. Clearly I was in a lazy moment there. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 09, 10:14:35am

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• 2010-11 season -- Abdul Rahman, Wednesday, October 06, 06:02:46pm
  Well practice will be starting in 9 days. So, here are my projections.
  
  The final ( pre A-10 tourney )record will be 17-12. The team will finish 7-9 in the conference and finish in 9th place due to a tie breaker. There will be no NCAA or NIT invite. The team will go to a third tier tournament. The most impressive win will occur vs. Dayton at the "Consol".
  
  Why 17-12 and not something much more impressive ?
  
  I expect a marginal improvement in the FT and 3 point shooting percentages. The team was among the nations worst in both categories last year, and our best player( at least statistically )in these areas has graduated.
  
  Rebounding and interior defense problems will again manifest themselves.
  
  I anticipate a modest improvement in the areas of half-court offense, ball movement and shot selection.
  
  What would cause the team to do better than I predict ?
  
  1) A giant leap forward from one or more of the returning players who was a minor or non-contributor last season.
  
  2) The team buys into the coaches philosophy and executes better in the half-court sets than I anticipate.
  
  3) At least 2 of the frosh make an immediate positive contribution. I believe that 3 of the five will have a minimal impact on the 2010-11 team.
  
  4) E. Evans becomes the PG he has shown glimpses of in the past. He performs at a much higher level than last year.
  
  What causes the team to under perform my 17-12 guess ?
  
  1) Senioritis sets in. The team looks like it is going to fall short of the tourney and Bill C, Damian S, and David T's play falls off late in the year.
  
  2) Chemistry issues / team dissention rear their ugly head, much as they did last year.
  
  3) Minimal player improvement / development occured over the offseason. Players stagnate and last years issues repeat.
  
  4) No one helps Damian on the glass. We get litle or no production out of the other "Bigs" ( Paggau, Marhold, Theis, Martin or Wright). Result, Damian wears down late in the year.
  
  There are many other "Keys" that I could list here but I'll stop at the above listed ones.
  
  Hope I eat my words and we far surpass the 17-12 mark.
  
  This is just on persons opinion. Heck, I could be totally off base - it certainly wouldn't be the first time and most assuredly won't be the last.
  

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  • Spot on AR. Not considering injuries, 17-12 sounds about right. I see our ceiling being about 22-7. This would require Saunders to be healthy all year, production from one of the bigs, and better shooting, both FT and 3pt. (NT) -- duq81, Wednesday, October 06, 07:34:45pm
  • Same tune, different piano. God, I hope not. I am sick of 'chemistry' issues. I hated chemistry in college and I hate it even more everytime RE pulls this card. 16 wins with the usual--10 or so losses within 5 points. (NT) -- Alan, Wednesday, October 06, 07:44:53pm
    • 20-9. A better and deeper backcourt lifts the output of the frontcourt players. Saunders, Marhold, Peggau, Wright, and Martin will be way more aggressive on the boards this year compared to last season. Free throw shooting and 3 point shooting will be much better. All that said, December 1, 2010 will set the tone for the season. Just my thoughts. (NT) -- Somerset24, Wednesday, October 06, 08:22:34pm
  • An additional thought - in order to get to the 17 win level the team can't afford many SLIPUPS, especially in the NON-conference schedule. It almost has to win 5 of the 6 "Toss-up games" ( i.e Penn St., Wiscy GB, RMU, Bowling Green, IUPUI, G. Mason ). If not the team will have to steal a "toss-up" road game or 2 in the conference schedule. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Thursday, October 07, 07:36:39am
    • Agree about the SLIPUPS. As much as I want to beat Pitt and WVU, any win there is a bonus. We have to win the games where we are favored, or a slight underdog or tossup. Beating Pitt means little if we lose to Fordham. (NT) -- duq81, Thursday, October 07, 08:31:33am
  • Good points AR. I am a little more optimistic. I think we will win 20 to 21 games. The keys are obvious that Saunders, Clark and Evans need to stay healthy and play to their capabilities. I look to Evans to be much better as he will be able to spend time off the ball. High octane, in your face for 40 minutes. TJ, Talley & Air J gettin double digit minutes, JJ and D-Mart spot minutes. Damien first team A10, McConnell All Frosh. Dukes go to NIT (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, October 07, 08:14:11am
  • I always respect your contributions AR. But I put more stock in the Damian factor. He plays even bigger and better this year and rallies support around him. Clark puts emotion into the team and stays under control. Eric steps up a level as well. TJ makes a splash, he becomes a freshman sensation in the league. They are not rose colored glasses, they're vermillion. (NT) -- Stevie, Thursday, October 07, 04:59:37pm
    • I think you are looking at a reasonable best case scenario. AR is looking at it without any wishful thinking. (NT) -- duq81, Thursday, October 07, 06:30:17pm
    • I'm with you Stevie. I think if Saunders and Evans play up a level from last year, and we get the old, intense Billy Clark back, that should equate to at least 17 wins. But even without bringing the freshmen into the discussion, Monteiro has improved each year, Peggeau finally seems healthy, and Johnson and Marhold should be ready to make more of a contribution. My guessed bestimate is 20 wins going into the A-10 Tournament, and a deep run controlling our postseason destiny. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, October 07, 08:23:43pm
  • I say 19-10, plus or minus 2... (NT) -- Slim, Thursday, October 07, 09:18:27pm
  • As always you provide an objective analysis. Very hard to argue against 17-12. The Dukes will have to hide the lack of inside game with better guard play and up-tempo style. Should be a fun year with the renovation of Palumbo, first look ad Consol and watching Saunders. (NT) -- Greg, Friday, October 08, 09:45:16am
  • 17-12 is a best case scenario. They simply do not do anything well enough to depend on it in close games, and their Go To guy is one of the worst free throw shooters in the conference. They will be in a lot of close games but I don't see them winning the majority of them. Big question - Can Peggau and Marhold hold their own on the boards? (NT) -- Irish STH, Friday, October 08, 11:38:36am

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• Students Saved Duquesne -- Bilgy, Monday, October 04, 06:08:13pm
  Someone gave me the most recent Duquesne Magazine yesterday. There was an article about how the University was going bankrupt and Father MacInalty allowed students to raise over a million dollars to help the University. That was 40 years ago. I remember that we did not know if the employees we were going to be paid, let alone still have a job. There were rumors that the University Treasurer, a Mr. Erft, was going shut the University down. The article pointed out a fact I did not know, that when Pitt changed to a State school, they lowered tuition and made it hard for Duquesne to compete with them for local students. That fact is one of the things that caused the financial crisis at Duquesne. I think it was Chancellor Litchfield that broke Pitt. To this day, I thank all of those students that went out and solicited donationations to save Duquesne. Way to go!
  

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  • All of that is true. Pitt and Duquesne got into trouble for many of the same reasons. Their campuses were small, crappy, and outdated. They needed to spend lots of money to bring the physical plants up to par. Litchfield also spent money trying to raise the academic profile of Pitt. (more inside) -- duq81, Monday, October 04, 08:49:39pm
  • Another point in a long list of reasons to hate Pitt! (NT) -- Jules, Tuesday, October 05, 01:38:09pm
  • On behalf of Pat Joyce, his girlfriend and then wife, Rita, Fr. Mac and all of us who raised money you are welcome (NT) -- Mulder (OK so I only spent 2 afternoons but what they heck I'll take some credit), Tuesday, October 05, 01:59:11pm
    • Sir, you (all) have my gratitude. God bless! (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, October 05, 04:30:21pm

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• White to Iowa -- Somerset24, Monday, October 04, 04:02:31pm
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  • Give Iowa whatever they want! I can't thank them enough for embarrassing Penn State in football year after year after year after year after year.... (NT) -- dukes13, Monday, October 04, 04:58:02pm
  • Too bad. I guess one of his classmates is also going to Iowa to play football. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, October 04, 05:51:11pm
  • Same story: So Close (NT) -- apluski, Monday, October 04, 09:00:11pm
  • Same Story: So Close (NT) -- apluski, Monday, October 04, 09:01:40pm
  • It's OK guys. Wish the kid luck and let's move on. (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, October 04, 09:37:42pm

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• College Chalktalk -- CLK, Monday, October 04, 06:30:25pm
  Another one predicting DU as finishing 8th.
  
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  • Blue Ribbon has us 13th! Short of Damian gettin hurt, I can't see any way we could come close to finishing that low. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, October 04, 08:53:49pm

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• Theis out 6 to 8 weeks -- CLK, Monday, October 04, 12:10:07pm
  Out with a bad ankle sprain. I feel bad for the guy. I believe he is just getting over a broken hand.
  
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• Duquesne Beer -- CLK, Friday, October 01, 08:18:33am
  A friend of mine sent me this link... Click Here
  
  THIS IS THE YEAR & THIS IS THE BEER.... GO DUKES!
  

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  • Thanks clk for your support i deeply appreciate it! (NT) -- Mark, Friday, October 01, 08:30:17pm
    • I will be happy to support Duquesne beer ... I know it's getting to a Lehigh Valley distributor, I just don't know any stores nearby that carry it yet. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 01, 09:06:52pm
    • Mark this is a great commercial. Hope all is well. Have a Duke & Go Dukes! (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 02, 08:52:08am
  • Mark, I have a plastic duquesne beer case (70's?) that I will ship to you for free if you'd like. It's in good shape. Should I send it to the 2555 Washington Rd, Ste 630 address? (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, October 03, 10:49:08am
    • sure alan thank you please enclose your home address you need a prince t shirt also need size (NT) -- mark, Monday, October 04, 09:00:01am

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• Showcase -- threestripe, Sunday, October 03, 05:59:02pm
  Checked out Showcase at Ambridge HS yesterday. Tyler Scott would be an outstanding addition to the Dukes frontoucrt....Jumps well, finishes, runs the floor. I'd take him. He needs to get stronger, but Barnett Harris's son was also there and played well also. Two legacy recruits from the same High school......
  

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• Dukes headed to the NCAA Tournament. At least according to this website. -- duq81, Friday, October 01, 05:08:37pm
  http://www.nbadraftblog.com/2010-articles/september/atlantic-10-season-preview-part-i.html
  

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  • That is a tasty read! I think there is a guy- named TJ, that will also help get us there. (NT) -- DUDUDE., Friday, October 01, 05:16:50pm
    • Actually I love it. TJ consistently flys under the radar. I guarantee that he will surprise a lot of people outside of Pittsburgh this season. (NT) -- TMH, Friday, October 01, 06:05:11pm
  • We have the potential to be really good this year. We will be even more uptempo than last year with in your face defense. Saunders has a chance to be an NBA pick and really make a statement. This picture of him says it all about why he was the defensive player of the year. Look at that wing span..

    (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, October 02, 11:13:46am

  • NICE but - he brought up about the lack of size being an issue - someting I nag about all of the time. Good to have positive press before the season - now we need to produce. (NT) -- FAM, Saturday, October 02, 11:18:50am
    • It's an issue until Martin or Peggau step up. Let's see what happens when the games start. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 02, 12:49:31pm

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• Way to go, Charlie! :) -- Alan, Saturday, October 02, 09:27:09am
  http://post-gazette.com/pg/10275/1091969-28.stm
  

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  • It's a good sign when a university is still looking for classroom space. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 02, 09:31:48am

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• Stix goes to prison -- duq81, Friday, October 01, 10:26:05pm
  Former Duke, Robert "Stix" Mitchell has pleaded guilty in a robbery case in NJ.
  
  http://www.nj.com/setonhall/index.ssf/2010/10/former_seton_hall_basketball_p_3.html
  

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  • Wow. This is so sad. The kid had the world by the balls. (NT) -- Dudude, Saturday, October 02, 07:20:25am
  • Hope the kid turns his life around. Been enough bad news about young people this week. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, October 02, 08:04:40am

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• M Cable picks Notre dame -- bbjoe, Wednesday, September 29, 12:21:16am
  According to the post-Gazette Madison Cable from Mt lebanon is going to Notre Dame. The final 3 were Notre Dame Vanderbilt and the Duquesne.
  

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  • Sorry to hear this but wish her well. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, September 29, 09:01:12am
    • PS, I think Mike White does a great job. He does a first rate job. I keep dumping PG reporters into the same dumpster but I have a lot of respect for Mike. I can tell you too, because I see HS reporting in a bunch of different regions, he is one of the best out there. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, September 29, 09:34:37am
      • Agreed. Not too shabby for a Gamma. (NT) -- JPG-DU81, Thursday, September 30, 04:29:15pm
        • Mike's a DU grad? (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, September 30, 05:19:54pm
          • Correct - Mike is a DU alum (NT) -- stat man, Friday, October 01, 08:49:52am
            • More evidence about the quality of a journalism education at DU. As if John Clayton wasn't enough! (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, October 01, 10:07:31am

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• DU womens team verbal ( class of 2011 ) -- Abdul Rahman, Thursday, September 30, 02:13:21pm
  The September 30, 2010 edition of the Harrisburg Patriot News ( www.highschoolsports.pennlive.com )reports that SMS has secured a verbal from 6'2" F Stasia King from Harrisburg HS. She averaged 11 ppg and 9 rpg as a junior, but really took a major step forward while playing on the summer AAU circut
  

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  • Thanks AR. Here is the link to the story.... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, September 30, 02:49:27pm
  • Thanks for the info. guys; can't teach height so it is always nice to have a player with size and a great upside (NT) -- Jules, Thursday, September 30, 04:24:53pm

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• Pitt v Dukes to be nationally televised, ESPNU, some other notes re: schedule inside -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, September 30, 02:28:36pm
  http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10273/1091628-142.stm
  

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• Ron was on -- WashpaRick, Thursday, September 30, 01:04:53am
  a recruiting trip to Florida yesterday. Anyone know who he might be looking at?
  

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  • According to Rivals Quevyn Winters from Florida visited on 9-18. Maybe Ron is doing an in home visit? This kid originally committed to Baylor in April but looks like he opened up his recruiting. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, September 30, 06:45:11am
    • Rick sorry it was the Scout site, not Rivals.... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, September 30, 08:27:43am
  • Regarding Mr. Winters, if he is the Fla. player in question. He attended HS in Milwaukee, WI. He is listed at 6'5", 195 lbs. His game is described as nice rebounder for his size, hard worker who plays with intensity, nice mid-range game, developing 3 pt. shooter, needs work on ball handling and "thinking the game". One small incident ( not sure what to make of it ) - he and a teammate physically confronted ( pushed ) a ref after a hotly contested game last season. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Thursday, September 30, 08:16:51am
    • Maybe a stop in N. Carolina on the way home to see Mr. Pittman a 6'10 undeclared recruit. (NT) -- Somerset24, Thursday, September 30, 12:13:45pm

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• MFE08 - Subject: Marching Band -- Phoenix Rising, Monday, September 27, 07:58:18pm
  If the Duquesne Marching Band was capable of producing this type of talent, I think the administration would support reinstatement of the program.
  
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  • I gotcha with the levity of the post- but just for full disclosure, DU's marching band had been an established organization for 13 years. LSU's had been around since 1893. DU band never was allowed to give scholarships, or do 90% of the things that most other schools' bands did. They never had a fair shake. (NT) -- MFE08, Monday, September 27, 08:25:15pm
    • Meanwhile, what'd you have at the last football game? From reports, 15 people that you could barely hear who weren't dressed in the same outfits. I'm glad the team appears to be making strides at least. (NT) -- MFE08, Monday, September 27, 10:43:44pm
  • Bring back the band! (NT) -- DJ-JazzieZ, Wednesday, September 29, 09:31:02am

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• Wooden Award Watch -- Duquesne Dude, Tuesday, September 28, 02:41:18pm
  Andy Katz posted his Top 50 preseason players for the Wooden Award. Nice to see Damian Saunders on the list and some other recognition for the A-10 (Anderson for Richmond, Allen for Temple and Wright for Dayton).
  

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• Rivals.com Preseason Top 50 Players of 2010-2011 -- Phoenix Rising, Tuesday, September 28, 10:01:57am
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• Bhullar brothers -- VBC, Saturday, September 18, 06:33:54pm
  I saw the Bhullar brothers and Stefan Jankovic at the WVU football game today in the company of Billy Hahn.
  

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  • Bhullar ... Bhullar ... -- El Duque, Saturday, September 18, 07:57:11pm
  • Better question, what in the world are you doing at a hoopie football game? (NT) -- A Friend of the LT, Saturday, September 18, 11:34:18pm
  • Bhullar bros -- Fred Moon, Wednesday, September 22, 02:05:45pm
    • Is it true that they sat there texting their teachers, begging for more homework? (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, September 27, 12:49:16pm
    • if they went to the game, they most likely heard and saw some pissed off fans, which is good for anyone else recruiting them. pitt fans eat their young when they arent winning (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, September 27, 01:09:34pm
      • I thought their diet largely consisted of something else. -- El Duque, Monday, September 27, 01:30:57pm

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• Congrats to the Iron Dukes -- CLK, Saturday, September 25, 05:46:06pm
  DU beat Albany today 28-17 to go 3-1 on the season. Check out the discussion on Coffee's Football Forum... Click Here
  

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  • Big win. Go Dukes. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, September 25, 07:46:18pm
  • Great game and thanks for the referral CLK- I actually had to miss this game! (NT) -- Coffee, Saturday, September 25, 11:16:44pm

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• And now we can tune in to ArmPitt TV 24/7. -- LuqDuq, Thursday, September 23, 01:37:04pm
  http://www.fangsbites.com/2010/09/pitt-panthers-announce-their-own-tv.html
  
  Pitt Panthers Announce Their Own TV Channel
  In association with the Comcast Network, the University of Pittsburgh announced its own TV channel that will air live sports including men's and women's basketball plus various Olympic sports. In addition, Pitt Panthers Television will re-air Pittsburgh home football games and air coach Dave Wannstedt's press conference live.
  
  There will be on-demand programming made available to Comcast customers in Western Pennsylvania. Let's see if this begins a rash of deals between college athletic departments (Duquesne?)and various cable providers to give exclusive content to fans.
  

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  • This is brilliant, actually, because they can sell advertising and create a new revenue stream. Do the Pirates and/or Pens have their own channel? The Steelers are different, of course, because of the NFL TV contracts. If DU wants a piece of the pie, we should look into a "three-way" with the Bucs and Pens. -- El Duque, Thursday, September 23, 02:25:25pm
  • I would drop Comcast immediately if I had it! (NT) -- Jules, Thursday, September 23, 02:54:34pm
  • While I'm not likely to spend a lot of time watching excessive TV coverage of Pitt's athletic program, I note that Comcast will be broadcasting the Delaware-Richmond football game at 3:30 PM on Saturday on Channel 188. For those who are interested, this broadcast will provide a view of the Dukes' last opponent who may ultimatlely be playing for the FCS championship on Jan 7, 2011, in Frisco, TX. I hope the deal with Pitt does not limit Comcast's tradtional TV coverage of the Colonial Athletic Association's (CAA) football games on Channel 188. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Thursday, September 23, 02:57:07pm
    • Me thinks you're seeing the last of the CAA games on Channel 188. I think you were THE only one watching. Now you can enjoy your local Pitt Panthers 24/7 along with 1000's of other Pittsburgh area fans. (NT) -- Jason2012, Friday, September 24, 09:44:18am
      • To enjoy them 24/7 there best be a camera in the county lock-up. (NT) -- ztown, Friday, September 24, 09:49:30am
      • Delaware-Richmond game is on Ch 188. Early in the 2nd Q, Blue Hens 13-Spiders 0. Delaware's RB Andrew Pierce is pounding the Richmomd defense for plenty of yardage as he had done against the Dukes last week. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Saturday, September 25, 04:31:29pm
  • Even another reason to get Verizon FIOS (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, September 23, 03:27:12pm
  • Yet another Pitt player arrested; maybe Comcast can add a Crime Blotter feature to their Pitt coverage. You are correct Miltenberger; FIOS is far superior to Comcast. (NT) -- Jules, Thursday, September 23, 05:51:56pm
    • The one for assault or the one for the DUI hit-and-run? Bunch of heads. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, September 23, 06:02:11pm
      • Maybe a 30 minute show with Coach Wannstedt talking about the fruits of being a disciplinarian. Armpitt TV, you gotta be kidding me ? (NT) -- Somerset24, Thursday, September 23, 06:38:28pm
        • I meant to say bunch of PITTheads, in both of the above posts. I typed the "<" and ">" symbols to make it look like the word "pitt" was an expletive, which it is, and must've created some type of HTML code to make the word "pitt" disappear. Try it; type "pitt" with those symbols in front and back and have fun making the cursed Stink Panthers disappear! (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, September 23, 08:34:04pm
  • Miami shut Pitt up big time (NT) -- Alan, Thursday, September 23, 11:28:28pm
    • that was even hard for me to watch, like slaughtering of cattle...but they can still win the Big East and play on Jan 1...what a great system the BCS is. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, September 24, 09:13:52am
    • As I said on Facebook, instead of a Heisman watch Pitt fans did a first down watch. And an Allegheny County Jail watch. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Friday, September 24, 10:12:47am
      • I was hoping Temple could beat the NitWits today. Good effort though. Maybe we can send them home sad in December. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, September 25, 08:37:14pm

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• Leave it to Duquesne to relinquish 3 HOME games at Palumbo for a few extra sheckles as the Dukes will host West Virginia (Dec. 12), Atlantic 10 rivals Dayton (Jan. 30) and Xavier (Feb. 13) at the Consol. Is there any doubt that the visitor's will outnumber Duq. fans by 2 or 3 to one. Shameful ! Can you name one other so-called "major" program that would do this? Disgusting indeed! -- DuqOfEarl, Wednesday, September 08, 04:45:33pm
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  • Big time Villanova regularly moves games away from their small time arena, to the BIG TIME arena in South Philly. Stop thinking small. Is St. John's afraid to leave Alumni Hall? Does Georgetown play in their garbage arena? If we want to run with the big dogs, we need to act like we are one. Great job Greg! (NT) -- duq81, Wednesday, September 08, 05:26:51pm
    • Exactly right. (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, September 08, 06:08:57pm
    • As usual duq81 and CLK, you both totally miss the point. Vilanova, St. Johns, and Georgetown actually have a student and loyal fan base in their cities. Duquesne has neither,ane it will be embarassing when only 4000 Duquesne fans show up, and the rest of the Consol is filled with the enemy. Maybe your hero Greg A. could let Duquesne students in for $5.00 to help alleviate the situation. Maybe you could give Greg a call and see what he thinks of my idea. Thanks. (NT) -- DuqOfEarl, Wednesday, September 08, 06:30:16pm
      • You think we should operate from fear and negativity. I don't! Everyone thought moving to palumbo would help the program. It didn't. It just announced that we had become a small time program. Playing games at the Mine tells the public that we are serious again about hoops. (NT) -- duq81, Wednesday, September 08, 07:37:09pm
      • When has WVU, Xavier, or Dayton had more of their respective fans at a Duquesne home basketball game than did Duquesne? If so, cite the specific dates. I don't believe that it ever happened. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Wednesday, September 08, 09:32:26pm
        • I will guarantee that DU vs. Dayton on January 14 2005 was one such occurance. If there weren't more, it was close. Regardless, their presence was felt right down to a "This is our house" chant from nearly the entire red seat section, the entire opposing section. As was usual back under Nee, the only kids who were cheering were in the all-volunteer band that is bigger than the mostly paid member band that we have now. (NT) -- MFE08, Wednesday, September 08, 10:12:43pm
          • Sorry, Jan. 15 (NT) -- MFE08, Wednesday, September 08, 10:14:27pm
        • Again, now you also totally miss the point. The only reason they didn't outnumber Duq. fans was because the games were held in the Palumbo. THAT-is-the-Point! With all the extra available seats at Consul, I guarntee that we will be out numbered this season for these 3 games. If we're not, I promise to donate $100 to the Duq. atheletic fund for each game that our fans attendance exceeds theirs. (NT) -- DuqOfEarl, Thursday, September 09, 12:09:54am
          • I get your point, I just disagree. You are afraid we will be outnumbered if we play at the Consol. You are entitled to your opinion, but to me that is short sighted. We have a beautiful new arena virtually on campus, and an opportunity to move forward as a program, and you don't want to use it because you are afraid? For years other programs touted their facilities and looked at DU as second class. Not any more baby! Win or lose we are going to make a statement that we are not the kid with worn out shoes. -- CLK, Thursday, September 09, 08:23:51am
          • Get your checkbook our right now and march down to Duquesne's Athletic Office and get a photo of your giving Greg Amodio a check for $300 (photo to be posted on this site) because the fans from our three opponents will not outnumber the Duquesne fans at the Consol. Where do you think all of these Xavier, Dayton and WVU fans are coming from? More inside... -- Always a Duke, Thursday, September 09, 12:49:53pm
            • Typo in introductory sentence: "Get your checkbook out right now..." (NT) -- Always a Duke, Thursday, September 09, 01:15:28pm
      • Students get in for free. Cost isn't an issue. Maybe the attraction of a new arena will draw more students. But given how they are too lazy to walk to the Palumbo I highly doubt they will walk one more block to the Consol. (NT) -- Reg's Boi, Thursday, September 09, 10:21:25pm
  • this year, it'll be 3 games at consol. next year 3-5 and hopefully in the future palumbo will be reserved for yo-yo ma concerts only. dukes all the way at the consol! (NT) -- Alan, Wednesday, September 08, 06:05:48pm
  • students get in for free duqofpearl (NT) -- duduker09, Wednesday, September 08, 08:03:22pm
  • Though I have always said if we want big crowds, we have to win, I agree that having WVU, Dayton, and Xavier at Consol is poor thinking. When we have beaten X and Dayton recently part of it has been because of our Home Court Advantage which WON'T exist. No wonder the AD won't put his e-mail on the atheltic site. Poor Job on those. (NT) -- FAM, Wednesday, September 08, 08:09:57pm
    • E-mail isn't hard to figure out, especially if you were at DU recently. There's also a directory to search on the site for staff e-mail, but really, look at one person's e-mail and you'll know what his is immediately. (NT) -- MFE08, Wednesday, September 08, 10:18:57pm
  • Good Points by all (NT) -- GOE, Wednesday, September 08, 08:28:44pm
  • I know - that isn't my point - sarcasm (: - I know his e-mail - it is the disappointment in his decision on the location of the games. (NT) -- FAM, Thursday, September 09, 06:47:56am
  • Begs the question: Why not fill the place with Duquesne fans, benefit from the additional revenue, and still have a homecourt advantage? (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, September 09, 12:26:43pm
    • locals will be going to the Consol this year, just to check the place out. If DU does it right and seats everyone in the lower levels, it could be a nice/loud crowd. I think WVU can get close to 10K, the other games maybe 5-6K, more if we are winning a lot. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, September 09, 12:36:28pm
  • The more I think about it, the more I am torn on the home court advantage. On one end, I want a small, intimate environment that is a true home court advantage. I just wish that Palumbo seated about 8000 fans instead of half that. I feel like Consol is too big, but if there is a way to attractively seal off the upper levels, then I will be okay with it. In fact, I think having the games at Consol will really help to attract apathetic students otherwise. (NT) -- Simms, Thursday, September 09, 02:45:25pm
  • I don't think having games at Consol will attract more students. Many won't roll down the hill to go to Palumbo. To repeat...if you want a lot of fans, win. This wasn't the year to have so many games there. Just my opinion. (NT) -- FAM, Thursday, September 09, 06:13:34pm
    • Let's see how they do first. You may be right, but we haven't played any games yet. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, September 09, 09:44:36pm
  • Why do you guys humor this troll? (NT) -- Stevie, Thursday, September 09, 10:01:44pm
  • Actually Stevie, you must be related to the AD - you have a difficult time with objective comments and facts. I have probably given more money to DU BB than you have or will along with being a Season Ticket Holder. As was once said, "You can't handle the truth!" Do I want us to win...of course! But our best chances are at Palumbo for this year...but you obvioiusly don't understand that. (NT) -- FAM, Thursday, September 09, 10:38:08pm
    • 1) I agree with objectivity and applaud that vs. drinking kool-aid but I feel that bringing $$$ donated into it is a little silly. It alienates current/recent students (who are saddled with debt from their own "donation" to DU) and alienates any fans who may not be so lucky to be able to donate. It's great that you have that within your means, but it is a completely invalid argument here. You don't know anyone else's financial situation. 2) He was talking about the original poster, who has trolled before, not you. (NT) -- MFE08, Thursday, September 09, 10:58:55pm
      • well said. it shouldnt take much to realize how arrogant you sound when you talk about money like that (NT) -- dukes13, Thursday, September 09, 11:30:39pm
        • You'all should have been in the Arena in the late 60's, it was the place to be when Dukes played. Don't be afraid to go Big Time. (NT) -- philldogg, Friday, September 10, 10:05:55am
          • Sundays at the Arena with a full house were great. That was a long time ago. How long is the waitlist for season tickets at Palumbo? That's why the comparison to Nova doesn't work. They sell out the campus site preseason and then sell out their Wells Fargo (nee Wachovia Center) games in hours. (NT) -- Shushurara, Friday, September 10, 11:08:22am
            • Yes, it was a long time ago, but .... -- Purduke, Wednesday, September 15, 11:43:05am
          • as my handle might suggest.. it was quite impossible for me to attend any event in the 60's (NT) -- dukes13, Friday, September 10, 02:45:26pm
    • I don't believe Stevie was responding to you FAM. If you don't know Stevie, he is not only a long-time, loyal Dukes fan, but he has also served our nation. I disagree that we can't be successful - and can't draw fans - at the Consol Center. But we won't see who's right until the season starts. I don't think that makes me or Stevie a kool-ade drinker, or a relative of the AD. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, September 10, 11:34:13pm
  • Sorry El Duque - didn't mean to offend anyone...I just want people to be able to disagree and not be labeled as "not caring", as a "troll" or against DU B ball. My bad. (NT) -- FAM, Sunday, September 12, 08:35:45pm
    • I think we've done just that. I only pointed that out because I thought you took offense to Stevie's comment, which I believe is targeted to someone he perceives as a "hit and run" type of poster. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, September 12, 09:20:57pm
  • Playing games at the mine will definitely help recruiting. You cannot argue with that and that is why we win games. Not to discount the coaching and ad who has done an awesome job. (NT) -- Dudude, Saturday, September 25, 08:58:59am

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• Not to be outdone by the football team... -- Alan, Friday, September 24, 03:35:20pm
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  • Gives new meaning to the phrase "Hit the glass." (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Friday, September 24, 03:38:02pm
  • The car looked new, who paid for it? (NT) -- DuHope, Friday, September 24, 03:57:35pm
    • Wonder if ArmPitt TV was first on the scene with interviews or upclose and personel with ArmPitt hoopers ? (NT) -- Somerset24, Friday, September 24, 04:25:14pm
    • If you live in Pennsylvania, you did. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, September 24, 09:27:34pm

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• Photos of Palumbo's new score/videoboard being assembled are now on the Dukes' Athletics Website (Pics 52-59)! -- Always a Duke, Thursday, September 23, 01:41:12pm
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  • Thanks. I hope the University is also updating its video capabilities to take full advantage of the new score/videoboard. Using just the one fixed camera with the camera guy frequently alseep at the helm is not going to cut it. Although the coverage was a little better last year there were still too many times where DU was streamming the wrong side of the court while the action was at the other end. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, September 24, 09:35:48am

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• Should student athletes be paid? -- CLK, Monday, September 20, 10:26:33am
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  • The way I look at it, Duquesne basketball players make at least 40,000 a year through tuition, room and board, etc. Not to mention the extra benefits, tangible or otherwise, they receive. I'm sure an argument could be made for this but, at least for football and basketball I don't think it's necessary. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Monday, September 20, 12:22:44pm
  • they get too much already, so no. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, September 20, 04:14:00pm
  • No, They are already get a scholarship and they are there for an education, not for our amusement. Otherwise, get the program out of the university altogether. (NT) -- Coffee, Monday, September 20, 04:24:46pm
  • There are plenty of D1 football and basketball players that get so much more at certain schools. Of course, the sustained success of these programs has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue, from which the schools have benefitted. Without sounding naive, my reason for not paying collegiate athletes is more about separation of amateur and professional athletics. And yes, I understand that the lines are blurrier than my long-term memory. (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, September 20, 05:00:47pm
    • Speaking of long term memory... -- VBC, Monday, September 20, 05:49:55pm
  • I will take the minority view and say I see nothing wrong with a small stipend of say not to exceed $25.00 a week, given the amount of money some of these Universities are making off these kids. Some kids don't have enough money to buy a pizza, or do laundry. The NCAA rules are way too restrictive. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, September 21, 07:04:33am
    • I'm sure there are student athletes who could use this, but they aren't Duquesne basketball players. I'm not sure how much is safe to say but I can assure you they get plenty, where stipends are concerned. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Tuesday, September 21, 07:25:04am
    • opening pandora's box. $25 becomes $100 becomes $500, meanwhile the "students" tuition goes up to pay for these stipends. Then som booster takes it upon himself to "help out", and the programs gets killed. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, September 21, 09:10:41am
    • I believe there are stipends for road trips. I think one of the things that got Satalin canned (along with his record) was his meathead decision to withhold money from the players because they played poorly on the road. (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, September 21, 09:56:00am
  • No--the contract is free tuition for playing in return (NT) -- alan, Tuesday, September 21, 06:00:34pm
  • While it would obviously be challenging, some doctoral accounting student should step up and write a thesis on the actual $ value that these students bring to a university. I certainly enjoy college athletics but as a purely financial investment, in terms of raising the visibility and profile of an institution, are they actually worth it? Obviously, there is a big difference in the value of a starter and a tackling dummy but I wonder how often the individual is worth the money paid in terms of tuition, room and board, training resources, "stipends", etc. (NT) -- ztown, Wednesday, September 22, 11:23:55am
    • Good employees make a lot for their companies but their intellectual additions are the property of the company. Besides, would a student athlete at less than an athlete at duke? And would a swimmer end up paying the university because there is unrecovered costs?Logic is flawwed. (NT) -- alan, Wednesday, September 22, 10:46:32pm
      • ...student at FDU make less than duke...(clarification) (NT) -- Alan, Wednesday, September 22, 10:47:35pm
    • Right, this is challenging as increased visibility, profile and the other intangibles that athletics bring is difficult to quantify but bean counters love these kinds of questions. -- ztown, Thursday, September 23, 08:43:13am

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