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• The Marhold eye surgery didn't receive much play here on this board; but it could play a big part in the future success of the team. He has spectacular jumping ability; and the fact the he may now be able to see more clearly will allow him to use that ability. -- Jules, Friday, August 27, 04:07:38pm
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  • Marhold is also said to be a very hard worker, so hopefully there will be a big improvement in his game this year. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, August 27, 06:05:59pm
    • Marhold will be tough this year -- Bluffo, Tuesday, August 31, 11:08:41am
  • The latest I've heard is that Andre reports he can see much better and is already seeing an improvement to his game. Supposedly his dancing ability has improved as well. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Friday, August 27, 06:53:09pm
    • Thanks for the report, UDK. Andre has so much raw ability; I understand how his impaired vision could make him look tentative and unsure of himself. Hopefully, Andre is working on his victory dance. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Saturday, August 28, 09:09:00am
    • UncivilDKizzle, what are you hearing about Damian and Billy, strength & conditioning wise? They didn't play much in the summer league because of the prospect of the European trip. I think we've got good scouting reports on everyone but them. Also, I'd like to hear your take on a starting 5. -- El Duque, Sunday, August 29, 09:05:51am
      • El Duque, I saw Bill at one of his Summer League games. No question, he was lifting this summer. Arms are bigger. This will be a good team. We need the coaches to coach more this year than they did last year. (NT) -- Somerset24, Sunday, August 29, 12:04:12pm
      • Unfortunately I haven't heard much about Bill or Damian that hasn't already been posted by others. I knew Bill worked hard over the summer to finish his undergrad work. Hopefully he's right in thinking that he will now have more time to devote to basketball. I'd love to see his play improve. I'm sure Damian also worked hard over the summer to keep in shape, and I'm not really worried about his performance. My thoughts about the starting 5 are inside. -- UncivilDKizzle, Sunday, August 29, 07:58:11pm
        • Agree100%, though I'm hoping Marhold can force himself into the mix. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, August 30, 02:13:04pm
  • I have believed since we signed Andre that he will one day be a big-time player for the Dukes. I saw the report in Colin Dunlap's blog several weeks ago and wanted to comment here, but have been traveling for work recently and in fact just got home from Germany. I'm sure we'll see further reports once practice starts. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 28, 09:31:27am
    • El Duque, you should have mentioned Germany sooner. I would have asked you to look up Arndt Neuhaus and ask him why he gave up his last year of eligibility. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Saturday, August 28, 11:02:34pm
  • I saw Damian with a protective boot on his right foot today walking around campus with a limp. I hope it isn't serious. (NT) -- DukesDan, Monday, August 30, 05:47:11pm
    • Was just about to come post about this. Seems Damian sprained his ankle playing a pickup game. He says he'll be fine in a week or so. I certainly hope it's as simple as that. (NT) -- UncivilDKizzle, Monday, August 30, 05:56:32pm
      • Hope it is just a sprain. Thanks. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, August 30, 07:26:15pm
    • That sounds a lot better than what it could have been, its still quite a while til the season starts fortunately (NT) -- DukesDan, Monday, August 30, 07:24:39pm
  • Sprained ankles are a menace that can last the entire season if not given time to regain strength and confidence in the ankle; hopefully it can be "tightened up"again throught therapy. (NT) -- Jules, Tuesday, August 31, 11:00:10am

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• Potential recruit -- Abdul Rahman, Monday, August 23, 09:31:00pm
  Jalen Ragland (6'5/2011) of Chillicothe listed UTEP, Duquesne, Tulane, and Wright State as his favorites in that order.
  
  Ragland told us those are his top four at this time, but he is still "pretty much open" in case others decide to call.
  
  Ragland will take a visit to UTEP next weekend and he will be on an official to Duquesne (September 10 and 11).
  
  The above is from the Ohio Hoops website. It was mentioned elsewhere on the site that he has an "Offer."
  
  Something to keep an eye on.
  

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  • 6-5 and 2,011? Wow, that's a wide body! -- El Duque, Tuesday, August 24, 12:09:02am
    • thats what we need, a one ton center. Sweet!!!! (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, August 24, 09:35:11am
  • Thanks for the information AR. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, August 24, 08:52:02am
    • So far, I'm getting mixed signals on this young man. He seems to be an outside shooter, although streaky yet only averaged 11 p/g for his HS team. (NT) -- TMH, Tuesday, August 24, 11:04:52am
      • He appears to weight only about 165, too. -- El Duque, Tuesday, August 24, 12:44:52pm
        • ED...another view (pessimistic or optimistic is in the eye of the beholder) might hold that we will have more than just 3 scholies to give, since RE is bound to chase a couple more players away. (NT) -- Slim, Tuesday, August 24, 03:11:39pm
        • 6'5" and 165? Video of him, inside -- Alan, Tuesday, August 24, 08:10:04pm
          • Hilarious videos! (NT) -- Always a Duke, Tuesday, August 24, 11:18:59pm
      • You are right, from what I have read he is described as a "marksman". I have to give props to coach Gary as he seems to be opening the door to Ohio recruiting. We will see if it pays dividends. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, August 24, 01:30:48pm
  • Again, no big man. (NT) -- Me, Tuesday, August 24, 09:10:19pm
    • I don't care if there are no big men in the class of 2012, as long as he brings in a couple this fall. With Bill and Damian gone, we will need guys who can step right in. (NT) -- duq81, Wednesday, August 25, 01:30:55pm
  • Various internet sites are reporting that Jalen has verballed to UTEP (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Monday, August 30, 07:35:08pm

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• A new name - Class of 2013 -- El Duque, Saturday, August 28, 01:42:15pm
  Bishop Chatard sophomore Joe Fagan picked up his first basketball offer from Duquesne … Click here
  

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  • Joe Fagan plays AAU ball for the Indiana Elite Stars 15s. At the Las Vegas Adidas Super 64 tourney last month, Joe was named MVP for the 15 year old group, leading his team to the tourney championship. Joe is entering his sophomore year; listed at 6-4. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Saturday, August 28, 04:03:32pm
    • Sounds like this kid is going to have a ton of schools offering him, so why not be the first. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, August 28, 05:53:02pm
      • Absolutely, it's great to be involved with players early, especially since the offer is not binding. It's interesting to see our recruiting expanding to the west, with Steve Hall's influence in Michigan and maybe Greg Gary is tapping into his Indiana connections. I have the feeling that our NY/NJ/NE connection is drying up with Bill Barton leaving and the fallout with Norm the booster and his NYC connections. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Saturday, August 28, 08:57:32pm
        • I hope the NYC area pipeline doesn't dry up. Duquesne has traditionally done well when getting players from the NYC metro, and adjacent areas. Recruiting areas like Philly, DC, and Ohio, has not worked out nearly as well in the past. (NT) -- duq81, Sunday, August 29, 01:56:12pm
          • Are not Sean Johnson and Joel Wright from NY? (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 29, 04:31:36pm
            • I forgot about Joel Wright, El Duque. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Sunday, August 29, 04:44:25pm
        • Who's Norm the booster and what fallout ? (NT) -- Somerset24, Sunday, August 29, 03:46:32pm
          • Can't remember his name, but the guy to whom Stephen Wood (and Robert Mitchell, I think) was connected. Guy was involved with the AAU program. I've probably got half the story. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 29, 04:30:30pm
          • Somerset24 and El Duque, the connection revolved around Mensah and James. Click for Fanhouse Article (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Sunday, August 29, 04:54:59pm
            • Ahh, that's why I couldn't put it all together. I've been blocking that whole collection of knuckleheads from my memory. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 29, 05:40:08pm
            • Thanks, Phoenix Rising. (NT) -- Somerset24, Sunday, August 29, 07:28:35pm
  • Another name for 2011 on Rivals data base... Keynan Pittman 6'10" center from NC. DU has offered. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, August 30, 07:23:51pm

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• Madison Cable, the #57 recruit in the country from Mt. Lebanon has her list narrowed to Delaware, Duquesne, Michigan, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt. -- TMH, Wednesday, August 25, 03:33:04pm
  I believe her mother played for Duquesne.
  

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  • Watched her in the state playoffs and she was terrific. She would be a big pick up for the ladies. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Wednesday, August 25, 05:52:58pm
    • Madison Cable would not only help take the team to a higher level, I think she will help bring in more local fans/attendance and solidify Duquesne's WBB as a program definitely on the Rise. I see them post season soon. Go Dukes! (NT) -- DUDUDE, Friday, August 27, 09:52:37am
      • Madison would become the face of the program. She would make a big name for herself around here. Who knows, maybe even become a local icon just like her coach. (NT) -- duq15, Friday, August 27, 01:54:03pm
        • I agree. She would be in a great place here in her hometown with Suzie taking her under her wing. You learn from the best. (NT) -- DUDUDE, Friday, August 27, 03:35:49pm
  • Belma Nuric of Baldwin High has already verbally commitee to go to Duquesne in 2011. She & Madison Cable were first team AAAA all-state this past season, and they both play on the same AAU team. Let's hope that playing for a hometown university attended by both her mom & dad will sway Madison's college decision. These two girls coupled with the recruits who will be freshmen this season, 6-3 wing Orsi Szecsi, (Budapest, Hungary/Oak Hill (Va.) Academy) & 6-1 forward Wumi Agunbiade, (Pickering, Ontario/Dunbarton) will elevate the women's program to another level. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Wednesday, August 25, 09:50:57pm
    • For the record, it is Belma Nurkic, right? Cable dounds like she would be a really nice get.. Bit surprised by the DEL thing, EDD will be a senior when she gets there and that coach hasn't put a step forward adding anybody else to that probram. Anybody know the connection, because the Kestler girl from Mt.Lebo also has DEL in her final 5. (NT) -- Purduke, Thursday, August 26, 08:44:12pm
      • There's only one Belma on Baldwin's team. Yes, her last name is spelled, Nurkic. I saw the Mt Lebo-Baldwin PIAA playoff game at Chartiers Valley. I thought that Belma was better than Madison Cable - at least in that game. Cable, however, had a very good game in the PA State Championship. Delaware maybe an attraction because of its academics (ranked 75 in US News), its beautiful campus, & its location (near Philly, Baltimore and not to far from NYC). I honestly don't know too much about the Blue Hens' women'a B-ball coach. There's one girl on the UD's team from Upper St. Clair. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Thursday, August 26, 09:41:16pm
      • I think Elena Della Donne is only a sophomore so she would be a junior when this recruiting class arrives. I am surprised that Duquesne is not in the hunt for Kestler with Duquesne's lack of PG depth. Is her sister still on Suzy's staff? (NT) -- TMH, Thursday, August 26, 10:47:40pm
  • if SMS lands another solid class, and Nuric is a nice start, DU ladies should be ready to take some big steps forward, NCAA tourney, A10 title runs, etc. There will be nice talent with great coaching = wins (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, August 26, 03:05:37pm
    • I agree. If I had any disappointment about SMS though (and I am a huge supporter), it is her inability to use her resume and name recognition to recruit nationally. -- TMH, Thursday, August 26, 03:35:16pm
      • What is her recruiting budget? A lot depends on this. Not like durkin finding hlede by accident. (NT) -- Alan, Thursday, August 26, 05:26:29pm
      • Frankly, if you have the #57th ranked high school senior sitting in your back yard (Mt Lebanon), you don't necessarily need to go to California or Arizona to get a player. However, I do believe that you will see a wider geographic distribution of recruits for 2011 than we have ever seen before. Susie did say that when she was 1st hired, she would attempt to lock in the cream of thr crop in western PA, which is generally regarded as a pretty good area for D-1 girls' talent. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Thursday, August 26, 07:48:59pm
        • Good points. I think Suzie has a different challenge trying to compete on a national or international than Ron does. High school boys know more about the NCAA men's scene than the girls do, largely because of the high level of exposure given to men's sports. So Suzie trying to talk to girls from Paterson Catholic in NJ, or a school in Indiana, is a little tougher until Duquesne gets a higher profile. Next step I think is expanding into Ohio, Philly, NJ, Lehigh Valley, then expanding the borders. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 28, 11:13:53am
  • Both of Madison Cable's parents are Duquesne grads (NT) -- stat man, Thursday, August 26, 04:36:10pm
    • How proud would they be seeing her in that Duquesne uniform? (NT) -- DUDUDE, Friday, August 27, 09:54:08am

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• Update to schedule (couldnt find similar post) -- duqfan14, Thursday, August 26, 12:44:33pm
  WVU: Sunday, December 12 Pittsburgh, pa
  
  Penguins on the road that weekend, Pitt/Tenn the day before, Consol a possibility?
  

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  • wow! 12,000 west virigina folk coming up, can the burgh handle all the tractors? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, August 26, 03:04:05pm
  • ...and while I say that, I hope we do play them there. I want to go to Consol before Pen fans stink it up too much. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, August 26, 03:07:11pm
  • Steelers play at Heinz at 1pm (unless gametime is moved due to flex schedule). Also, the Duquesne women are schedule to play at home at 1pm vs. North Dakota State on the 12th. Could there be a Consol doubleheader? (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Thursday, August 26, 04:23:45pm
    • Bingo! I think you're onto something. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Thursday, August 26, 05:03:40pm

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• George Von Benko Resigns -- CLK, Thursday, August 12, 06:40:19am
  I thought George and Ray were a good team. He always had interesting half time guests. Best wishes George.
  

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  • I used to say a lot of bad things abour Von Benko, but I've grown to like him over the last few season. Hopefully whoever they replace him with will be an improvement. The grass isn't always greener... (NT) -- TDFDC, Thursday, August 12, 08:10:16am
  • Thanks for the info CLK, I haven't seen an official annoucement on Ray Goss but assume he is still there. I nominate El Duque to take Von Benko's place:) (NT) -- Motor, Thursday, August 12, 10:40:32am
    • Motor, as a journalism student, I was told that I have a face for radio and a voice for print. Is there an established "voice" in Pittsburgh who would make an obvious candidate? (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, August 12, 11:29:31am
      • MARK MADDEN.....LOL. He would certainly add some color to the broadcasts. I'm 1/2 way serious on this....I'm not a big fan of his but he is established and probably would bring some listeners along with him. Its a pipe-dream but thought i'd throw it out there (NT) -- Greg, Thursday, August 12, 11:48:06am
        • He's into hockey, wrestling, and "nudie" bars. Basketball's not his element. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, August 12, 12:54:24pm
        • I can recall Mark Madden had made very derogatory comments about his education at Duquesne. He has no love for the school. His shtick has been to hurl insults against anyone with whom he disagrees. I question his basketball knowledge. He would be the antithesis of Ray Goss. Better to go without a color commentator than hire double M. (NT) -- Always a Duke, Monday, August 16, 02:31:22am
          • Madden sat with Armpitt group behind their bench at the Arena game last year. (NT) -- Somerset24, Tuesday, August 17, 09:47:47am
    • Motor, I read some where that Ray will be back. Great Ghosts Alive! (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, August 12, 12:07:59pm
  • Not to debunk your story here, but do you have an actual link that says GVB resigned or is this something you have inside knowledge of? (NT) -- Duke-76(New Poster), Thursday, August 12, 01:57:39pm
    • Welcome aboard. See Post Gazette link above. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, August 12, 02:05:48pm
  • Any word on assistant coaches yet? (NT) -- FAM, Thursday, August 12, 05:07:26pm
    • Nothing official. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, August 12, 09:28:32pm
  • Ray Goss has always been a class act. Therefore, Mark Madden would not be a good fit as his color analyst. A good fit might be Joe Starkey. He's knowledgable about basketball, and would probably be as good or better than Von Benko as far as interviewing. (NT) -- Red 72, Thursday, August 12, 09:14:54pm
    • I think Goss and Hoak are the only 2 capable in Pittsburgh. This isnt a bball town, thats a factl. I would like someone outside the pittsburgh talk show loop....with some bball knowledge. I wish I knew who that was. A former Duke would be nice. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Thursday, August 12, 11:09:26pm
      • Jarrett Durham would be a good choice. (NT) -- VBC, Friday, August 13, 06:45:16am
        • he certainly has knowledge of the game (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Friday, August 13, 10:57:35am
        • vbc agree JD is the only logical pick he knows the game! (NT) -- ironduke81, Tuesday, August 17, 07:04:16am
          • Completely agree my friend. Jarrett would be the best, and only logical choice. (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, August 17, 10:22:06am
        • Lady, you must be psychic! :) (NT) -- nightstalker, Tuesday, August 17, 04:01:05pm
          • Check out today's #1 pick on WYEP's Daily Feedback. (NT) -- Damocles, Tuesday, August 17, 05:33:59pm
    • Ray Goss and Mark Madden doesn't sound like a good fit. (NT) -- Bummer3341, Friday, August 13, 09:06:46am
      • Didn't Madden and Gatuso almost go at it a few years back? (NT) -- Coffee, Sunday, August 15, 09:07:15pm
    • The color person does not have to be a man. The Yankees have a woman who is now the color commentator, Susan somebody. On the very few nights that I can get a Yankee game to come in on the radio I hear her with John Sterling. The only thing is she seems to chime in too often. (NT) -- Bilgy, Friday, August 13, 10:29:48am
      • As a Yankees fan, I can say this. -- El Duque, Friday, August 13, 11:57:17am
  • Starkey is out for a few reasons; #1 he works for 93.7 The Fan which is the Pitt flagship station; I doubt that he knows basketball well enough to comment. I would prefer someone with BBall credibility and knowledge, some personality; and a no connction with Pitt would be nice. (NT) -- Jules, Friday, August 13, 11:32:10am
    • Starkey knows basketball. He was a very good player back in the day. Came from Buffalo. (NT) -- Bill, Tuesday, August 17, 10:43:26am
      • Starkey is a DU alum...and would be an outstanding choice. (NT) -- stat man, Tuesday, August 17, 04:22:58pm
  • How about Daryn Freedman. He might be interested in the mid-six figure salary that probably comes with the job. (NT) -- Purduke, Friday, August 13, 01:30:46pm
    • Those six figures include the ones after the decimal point. Radio guys in Pittsburgh unfortunately don't make that much. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, August 13, 02:01:32pm
    • Nice one, Purduke. I think we could throw in 2 cars with a lot of legroom. (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Friday, August 13, 02:31:56pm
  • George did have a lot of class and a real passion for the game. I'll miss his "hustle statistics". How about Alex Panarmious- He does a nice job with Dukes Fottball and Womens BB. (NT) -- Coffee, Sunday, August 15, 10:55:28am
    • Capital idea! (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 15, 01:02:32pm
  • According to Colin's PG blog it looks like J. Durham got the job. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Tuesday, August 17, 02:07:10pm
    • Great! (NT) -- VBC, Tuesday, August 17, 02:39:17pm
    • Thats a good choice, recognized name and a sure fan of the Dukes, and will have the latest scoop. And he knows the game. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, August 17, 02:42:05pm
      • I agree JD has the resume and is a good choice. However, and I will probably get blasted for this comment, I heare JD on a post game show when he was the RMU coach. Hopefully, he has improved his diction. Otherwise, a good pick. (NT) -- Econ69, Tuesday, August 17, 04:34:32pm
        • He'll need to come up with a better way to report missed successive shots other than "Shot, No...Put back, No...Another shot No...Rebound Xavier." But then again, hopefully TJ will make 45% of the threes. (NT) -- Alan, Wednesday, August 18, 06:48:55am
    • Yawn. Safe pick. The opportunity was there to do something different, bring in a young high enery type....former player, young sports personality...who knows?? There are plenty of young guys that would come cheap and add some flavor. (NT) -- Greg, Thursday, August 19, 11:03:06am
  • That is Ray's job as play-by-play not the color man; he is there to analyze stragegy and add perspective from an experts point of view. (NT) -- jules, Thursday, August 19, 10:26:34am
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    Click For Story On DU Official Site Best wishes and much success Jarrett The Jewel (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, August 19, 06:58:29pm

  • Click here for article from The Duquesne Duke (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Thursday, August 26, 02:21:21pm

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• RE handing out offers in the Pittsburgh area for 2012 -- TMH, Tuesday, August 24, 08:09:45pm
  Duquesne University has offered 4 kids in the class of 2012 in the greater Pittsburgh area alone!
  This includes: Anthony Dallier, Tyler Scott, Barnett Harris, and Stefan Jankovic. They have also
  expressed interest in Highlands guard, Micah Mason.
  

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  • Great to see us involved with local kids. They should jump on the bus early to make sure they get a seat. Who are the potential D1 players in the Pittsburgh area for 2011? (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, August 25, 06:44:37am
  • There are different levels of "Offers". They range from "We've GOT to have you, and if you accept our offer we will certainly reciprocate with a schollie on our end" to " We gave you an offer BUT you are a fallback option. Depending on who else we get to commit / sign we may or may not accept your verbal in response to our offer." Withourt seeing the whole picture we can not be sure where these fall on the spectrum. (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Wednesday, August 25, 07:34:38am
  • THM, is this your source? Pretty neat site.... Pittsburgh Basketball Report (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, August 25, 12:16:27pm
    • Sorry TMH (NT) -- CKL, Wednesday, August 25, 12:17:28pm
      • Yes it is..just found it yesterday and thought it was a great site. -- TMH, Wednesday, August 25, 12:42:11pm
        • Sure, that would be great. Ron has been busy. Thanks. (NT) -- CLK, Wednesday, August 25, 12:44:31pm
          • This is what I found so far -- TMH, Wednesday, August 25, 01:09:20pm
            • Not sure if Aaron White has been mentioned before but he too has an offer -- TMH, Wednesday, August 25, 01:16:31pm
              • I wonder if we are still recruiting Kyle Noreen since we did not sign his brother? He is listed as having received an offer from DU. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, August 26, 12:40:19pm
  • When I lived in Pittsburgh the best area players could be found in Uniontown, McKeesport, Aliquipa, Farrell, Midland, Clairton, and New Kensington, cities in the river valleys. Also, 5th Avenue and Perry had good players in Pittsburgh. I know there was a big realignment of the WPIAL in 1980 and that the river valleys have lost their industry. Are these cities still cranking out good players? (NT) -- Bilgy, Thursday, August 26, 10:50:59am

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• Here is, I think, a worthwhile topic for discussion -- El Duque, Saturday, August 21, 09:41:28pm
  The selection of Greg Gattusso into Duquesne's athletic hall of fame is a no-brainer. Man had the best record in the history of the sport at DU, and along with Dan McCann and Elmer Layden will always rate as one of the best and most memorable.
  
  The selection of a prominent booster to the HOF is what I'd like to kick around. And please, let me preface this discussion by saying that this is not meant to disparage the gentleman who has been selected this year, or anyone who has been selected in past years. What I want to kick around is the notion of electing non-athletes and non-coaches into an athletic HOF.
  
  I'll start the discussion by saying two things:
  
  1. I think there are other ways for the athletic department to recognize donors than to elect them into the hall. You can, for example, name something on one of our facilities for them. You can set up a separate plaque or wall of honor with the names of all of our significant boosters. In other words, I think their contributions should be acknowledged, but separately from the coaches and athletes.
  
  2. There are a number of deserving athletes who should be well-qualified who haven't been elected to the HOF. I've taken the time to nominate a couple, and based on their achievements as athletes, I'm perplexed by the fact that they haven't gotten in. Now, when you add to that the fact that several boosters have gotten in during the past couple of years, it just seems to be a bit unfair.
  
  Again, I'm not knocking anyone and I am appreciative that these boosters have supported the University and the Dukes.
  
  Your thoughts?
  

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  • Agree, aside from Mossie and Palumbo and Goss. I would've wished the booster had graciously declined knowing that the HOF intentions are to highlight exceptional athletes. I'd go along with a designated 'Morreale Lounge' or another appropriate naming right area. Not meaning to rain on his parade because I am sure he is not the average booster. But watch out, Vince, because Duquesne is going to smile and hand you a plaque and then hold out a flat hand ready for the next big check. (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, August 22, 09:09:57am
    • Booster-wise, Mossie was different because of his presence at the game. Goss is a legendary voice of the Dukes, and Palumbo gave us the building. So I agree on all accounts. John Clayton went from Duke sports editor to being the top football analyst at ESPN. I see that too. Good points! (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 22, 09:19:38am
  • I AGREE THEY NEED TO FIND AN ALETERNATIVE METHOD OF RECOGNIZING DONORS; BUT I DON'T THINK THE HOF IS APPROPRIATE; IT SHOULD BE RESEVED FOR THE ATHLETES, COACHES ETC. WHO PARTICIPATED IN SPORTS (NT) -- JULES, Sunday, August 22, 09:46:16am
  • VM better be the biggest $$ and most dedicated donor or else the others are gonna be p.o.'ed. (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, August 22, 11:51:33am
  • Dr. Morreale has been a radio sponsor of DU basketball for what seems like forever. I believe he deserves much thanks, appreciation, honors and recognition by the University, but I do agree it should not be the sports HOF. What might make his case a little different is his service to the University on the DU athletic fund, and other volunteer work. (NT) -- CLK, Sunday, August 22, 12:33:03pm
  • I believe Jason Duty should be considered (in about 5 years) for the Hall of Fame, since he embodied everything a student athlete and moral member of society should be. He was a real credit and spokesman for Duquesne University. (NT) -- William D., Sunday, August 22, 01:01:34pm
    • Duty is a good kid, but he's hardly the only good kid to play for thr Dukes. Is Thiess not a good kid? How about guys like Wayne Smith, who played on crappy teams? Who in the last 30 years has been a better citizen than Kieron Achara? (NT) -- duq81, Sunday, August 22, 05:00:01pm
      • Willie Dee was joking. He's also the clean up man. Right Wille? See inside -- Alan, Sunday, August 22, 05:27:35pm
        • Joking or taking a cheap shot? We certainly have some clowns who thought their own lack of accomplishment in life entitled them to downplay Jason Duty's achievements. To '81's point, though, we have had plenty of great kids in our program. Great video Alan. The lyrics are hysterical. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 22, 06:38:29pm
          • Thx. Duty was a nice role player who dropped from the ceiling in a time of need. He should always find pats on the back at the Palumbo but no more than this. (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, August 22, 07:30:02pm
            • I think that poster was really trying to draw some venom towards Duty with his silly post. Maybe Jason took his girl away, and this is his payback. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, August 23, 12:20:37am
              • duq81 and El Duque's comments always seem to be somehow related to their insecurity with their masculinity. Please try to stay on topic. I was merely referring to Jason Duty's contribution as a Duquesne sports amabassador and one of their most notable players of this decade. (NT) -- William D., Tuesday, August 24, 01:31:13am
                • Okay Mr. Duty. You win. (NT) -- duq81, Tuesday, August 24, 06:39:09am
                • Why can't WilliamD read? (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, August 24, 08:41:17am
                  • Huh? (NT) -- WilliamD, Wednesday, August 25, 01:40:49pm
                    • I only challenged whether you were sincere in your praise of Duty. Fair enough, if you are. I'm sick of the senseless bashing that has been common the past four years. At no point did I perceive a threat to my manhood (nor did 81). (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, August 25, 01:56:12pm
  • Slightly off-topic, there was a very good article written by Gene Collier in Sunday's Post Gazette on David Morehouse, the Penguins' president. Greg Gattuso grew up in Beechview with David, and the article has several quotes from Greg regarding life growing up in his neighborhood. Link to P-G Article (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Monday, August 23, 09:18:33am
  • Completely agree with your thoughts ED (NT) -- Mulder, Monday, August 23, 01:09:00pm
  • Once again, ED- I totally agree with most of what you said, but Buff Donelli may have been the best coach over Gatuso, Layden and McCann. When they shut the program down for WW II he was 29-3-2. Pitt cancelled the series after the Dukes beat them twice in four years and Massey rated his 1941 Team #1 major program in the nation and were in the AP Top 10. (NT) -- Coffee, Tuesday, August 24, 12:10:52am
    • Gattuso was a magician who created trophies out of splinters of scrap. How many 59-0 games did we enjoy?! Gattuso is a wizard in every sense. Pitt is lucky and we are fortunate for his time with us. (NT) -- Alan, Tuesday, August 24, 06:44:19am
  • Great post by El Duque. In no way should boosters be in HOF. But if this is the new trend, a name to consider is Edward Fritzky. Ed, a pitcher, led the Duquesne baseball team in wins his senior year in the early 1970s. I believe his record was 7-2. He then made it big in biotechnology and about five years ago gave a 1.5 million dollar gift to Duquesne. (NT) -- Red72, Wednesday, August 25, 05:41:07pm

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• I am a Duquesne basketball fan -- El Duque, Saturday, August 14, 04:01:53pm
  I am a Duquesne basketball fan. Have been for years. I've seen the Dukes in better days, when the NCAA Tournament was an expectation for the program, and the NIT was a good place to hang out hat when times were tough.
  
  Then along came a couple bumps in the road, and the next thing I know, my Dukes are locked in a death spiral. Coaches come and go. Players come and go. Sometimes good players, but somehow never enough.
  
  Next thing I know, the Dukes hit rock bottom. Winning becomes like a solar eclipse. Rare, and hard to watch anyway.
  
  Now I'm thinking there's no way out of this. No coach can come in here and change this program. It's the George Costanza of college basketball, a loser, and not a loveable one. It longs to be seen with Angelina Jolie, even though it couldn't buy a date with Ugly Betty, or Murphy Brown (who names a girl "Ugly" or "Murphy," anyway?)
  
  But still, I dream. After all, when Danny Nee was here, a turnaround was always only a year away. Big man signed on the dotted line. A backup JV guy at LeBron's school. A benchwarmer at a better program. They were out there. Never mind that the big man was coming off a free agency year in Spain, or whatever. We signed him and maybe the NCAA won't notice. Then it's goodbye Ugly and Murphy and hello Angelina.
  
  Along comes the new regime. Greg Amodio - curse him, he messed with the pep band - and Ron Everhart. After one losing season, things have turned around. Three consecutive seasons of .500 ball or better. Big time players, like Shawn James and Damian Saunders. Suddenly the Dukes can play with almost anyone. No more laughing stock.
  
  And best of all, no more Ugly and Murphy.
  
  Instead, Ron has set me up with ... wait, is that Jennifer Aniston? I mean, she's OK and everything, but she ain't no Angelina Jolie. Or Megan Fox.
  
  Oh, woe is me.
  
  Everhart can't bring me frickin' Angelina Jolie.
  
  I'll just do what I do best. Whine, b*tch, complain.
  
  Tear down the new recruits.
  
  Act like I'm being cheated.
  
  They did take away the men's swimming team, after all.
  
  Never mind that Everhart busted his hump to try to get the most prized big man in the nation, only to have Blob Thuggins steal him away. At a time when every freaking major program in the country was after him.
  
  All I got was some hotshot kid who's only here because his aunt is a coach, and some guys from Michigan (where is that, South America?), and now some kid from New York who just can't be that good because he's coming here.
  
  And he's probably an emotional train wreck, you know, because most teenagers are smart, like the guys on "Big Bang Theory." NEVER MIND THAT I SCREAMED FOR YEARS THAT WE NEED TO RECRUIT KIDS FROM THE CITY!!!
  
  No, I am a Duquesne basketball fan. I'm frickin' stuck with Jennifer Aniston. Can you imagine that? Let me go on that message board and whine some more. After all, I am the only one making a real contribution to this program.
  

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  • JCS for President! Amen brother. Post of the Year! (NT) -- A Friend of the LT, Saturday, August 14, 04:13:18pm
  • i check this board twice and day, rarely post anymore cuz of some of the whining, trolling, etc, but this deserved a response....GREAT f'n POST el duque (NT) -- c, Saturday, August 14, 05:18:14pm
  • You forgot to mention that everybody knows that he is on the hot seat. If he doesn't get me Angelina Jolie by next year he will be gone and we will have to find some one who can! LOL (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, August 14, 06:18:39pm
    • 1) Poor analogy; I'd take Aniston over Jolie anyway. But that's personal preference, I guess. 2) There are plenty of coaches who achieved modest success but were replaced in an effort to move to "the next level." As RE left all of his gigs before really having the chance to make the NCAAs, we don't know if that's something he is capable of yet. (NT) -- MFE08, Saturday, August 14, 06:20:59pm
      • They're all actually a bit young for me. But I'd have a hard time choosing from among Diane Lane, Michelle Pfeifer, and Halle Berry. Unless, of course, Raquel Welch were also an option. But let me make a prediction here: The Dukes bounce back big-time this year, we announce the signing of 2-3 really good big men during the year, and the tongue waggers find something else to make them gnash their teeth. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 14, 08:03:24pm
        • I agree 100% with ED on all points. Jen is nice, but she's not top shelf in my opinion. Young Liz Taylor, now that was top shelf!!! (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, August 14, 09:03:58pm
      • I just find it silly that there is any discussion or suggestion that Ron is on a short leash. Modest success (as even defined by a winning season) was impossible at DU for 35 years until Ron came here, let alone going to back to back post season tourneys. What he has accomplished is simply amazing. We are very lucky to have Ron as our coach. (NT) -- CLK, Sunday, August 15, 10:42:42am
        • it was around this time last year that we were all worried that another nit or possible ncaa bid would mean RE would get called up to a BCS school. funny how a 16-16 year changes everything. I believe, unless something catastrophic happens, RE will be given an oppurtunity to see this incoming class of freshman thru (NT) -- c, Tuesday, August 17, 04:50:39pm
  • ED- As usual, you hit the nail on the head. I am thrilled to be able to actually hear the game beyond the city limits this year... TJ's a player... Damian and Bill will want to go out big... We will have one heck of a back court and a quick and athletic front court... and... I think Jennifer Aniston is the sexiest babe alive aside of my wife (just in case she's looking over my shoulder).. (NT) -- Coffee, Saturday, August 14, 06:51:17pm
  • If Jen Aniston was beside me right now, I'd be the happiest guy in the city, if not the state. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Saturday, August 14, 11:14:27pm
    • I would never want to choose between Angelina and Jennifer. I'll take both. Good post El Duque. These three years have been truly enjoyable. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Saturday, August 14, 11:39:45pm
  • I agree with you, ED, but to the extent that fairly analyzing a recruit is considered 'tearing down'--should we all just all be simple dopes and clap maniacally anytime RE takes a breath or makes a generic pronouncement at a BBQ? Save it, Shane. (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, August 15, 09:15:15am
    • No, what I'm saying is that some folks shoot off their mouths pretty quickly and have nothing to back it. Everyone's entitled to an opinion, but I've met too many folks in my lifetime who think a one-day seminar gives them expertise about something. Think about all the TJ basing that went on ,,, and how eerily quiet those experts were once summer league play heated up. Sorry, more venting. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 15, 01:01:20pm
  • Alan, I agree. I really haven't seen anyone being "MEAN" toward the coach or a player on here in quite a while. Providing opinions, disagreeing, questioning is being done because (at least I think because) the people who write here WANT DUBB to do well. (NT) -- FAM, Sunday, August 15, 09:30:24am
    • Agreed FAM. (NT) -- CLK, Sunday, August 15, 10:03:07am
      • I have to disagree, which is why I wrote this post. -- El Duque, Sunday, August 15, 12:46:40pm
        • I hear you -- CLK, Sunday, August 15, 01:20:04pm
          • I will drink to that! (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 15, 06:18:20pm
        • I think there were significant questions about TJ. He signed as an under-sized high school sophmore, played in the WPIAL which is not known as a basketball breeding ground. It is not out of line to question if he truely was A-10 or Big East capable. In my opinion he's ansered those questions and looks to be as good a recruit as Duquesne has signed in years. Look, until Duquesne actually does something meaningful in the post season (back to back years) there is going to be a lot of negativity associated with the program. That's just how it is and deservedly so. (NT) -- Greg, Monday, August 16, 11:49:22am
          • Healthy skepticism I can understand. Eating our young is out of line. Every time we sign someone -- and I always find out about these things here on this message board -- the first things I read about the kid are negative, yet not based on anything anyone's seen in person or heard from a reliable source. I was blown away by accusations about the mental make-up of our latest signee. WTF are people thinking, seriously? (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, August 16, 12:59:35pm
  • Well done, ED. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, August 15, 09:58:02am
  • I admire your enthusiasm and affection for your basketball team ED. The same goes for the vast number of posters here. I happen to be among you. Frankly though your analogy misses the mark. :-) -- TMH, Sunday, August 15, 10:41:25am
    • You plain and simple can't build an NCAA program that quickly without cheating. I know Everhart will get us there, but the point, I think, is that is has to be sustainable, the way it is at Xavier and Temple. And no, Ron's job is not in jeopardy. I guarantee, anyone efforts to make noise to get him ousted, the noise to support him will be much greater. And there will be big-time support behind it. Not aimed at you, TMH. Just a little venting on my part. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 15, 12:53:04pm
  • Like ED, I'm a Dukes fan forever. But a fan has the right to loyally disagree. It is part of sports. Ron sleeps at night if someone disagrees with him. He's a big enough man to take criticism into consideration. sPitt or RMU fans post here to get some upset and many fall for the "trolls" game. Be humored by these posts. It means that another program respects your program enough to talk some smack. -- Coffee, Sunday, August 15, 10:51:09am
    • Actually, most of the trolls who come here are not Pitt or Bobby Mo fans, but Duquesne "fans", who are just trying to stir up trouble on the board. There were some Penn State trolls around here about a year ago though. (NT) -- duq81, Sunday, August 15, 12:40:34pm
      • I will be leading a large contingent of NJ and Lehigh Valley fans to Happy Valley in December. Would love to chat with wome of those folks after the Dukes crush the Lions. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 15, 12:48:40pm
        • If you are indeed leading a contingent from the LV, keep me informed. I would love to participate. (NT) -- TMH, Sunday, August 15, 01:44:35pm
          • I will communicate the plans regularly on this board. I plan to contact DU to engage the athletic department so we can all sit together. Got a half dozen "signed up" so far. If we get enough folks together, I will personally lead the Mossie cheer. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 15, 06:22:28pm
            • I'll likely be coming in from the Burgh, job and weather permitting. I'd love to meet up before, during, or after with you guys. I'd love it if they could get a DU section for all DU fans, from LV, Pittsburgh, wherever. Keep us posted. (NT) -- Rogabee, Sunday, August 15, 06:40:55pm
              • I'll be coming up from DC (NT) -- Slim, Monday, August 16, 10:23:41am
  • I think ED should try to get Angelina or Jen or Megan or Scarlett or Jessica Biel to show up for some games this year so we have something to compare with/to. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, August 16, 11:20:47am
  • I am a Duquesne basketball fan; I get out of bed every day; take a shower, eat breakfast, go to work, get paid and have three wives; and I am a Mormon! (NT) -- Jules, Tuesday, August 17, 03:50:51pm
  • ED: man, much as I would like to believe it our Dukes are no JA at this point. Don't even think we merit a Murphy Brown comparrison, even if I drop Candace a point or so (to 5.5) for age. Liek the Dukes -- somebody who was a lot hotter 35 years ago. To me, Anniston is around a Villanove; been bassed over a couple times, but healthy and clean. And occassionally she shines. We aren't there yet. As for the other one - Jolie - I'd rather have an Anniston program. Jolie - to me like Louisville or Memphis. No telling WHERE those lips have been! (NT) -- Purduke, Thursday, August 19, 01:37:03pm
    • Always thought "Man-dace" would have been a better name ... (NT) -- El D., Thursday, August 19, 04:06:41pm
    • Purduke - 100% accurate on ALL counts. (NT) -- MFE08, Friday, August 20, 09:44:43pm
    • Those lips have been the same place as Jen's, on Brad's trophy. (NT) -- duq81, Friday, August 20, 10:04:57pm
      • Billy Bob Thornton too. Ugh. (NT) -- MFE08, Friday, August 20, 10:18:02pm
        • or Vince Vaughn's. regardless, those chics show up with a Duke tight t-shirt on, we are all going "gaga" (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Saturday, August 21, 03:01:21am
          • Gentlemen, never talk about the ones you've been with and never speculate about the ones you want. And don't read too much into the choices I used in my mini-satire; I was just trying to make a point about some of the, well, dumb-@$$ posts that drive us insane. Peace and God bless, my friends. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 21, 10:55:50am
            • Purduke's overriding point is that the Dukes aren't even apporaching the level of a Jennifer Aniston right now. (NT) -- MFE08, Saturday, August 21, 05:15:04pm
              • He's entitled to his opinion and he's clearly an intelligent basketball fan in my books. On the other hand, they're not Janet Reno, which is where some of more knuckleheaded friends would rank them. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 21, 07:40:11pm
                • Also true, things are FAR better than they were. Doesn't mean they can't be even better. (NT) -- MFE08, Saturday, August 21, 09:38:13pm
                  • I know you are at least fairly new to the board, and I'm saying this with no disrespect intended. You're "preaching to the choir" when you say something like that to me. -- El Duque, Sunday, August 22, 09:17:11am
                    • ED...excellent post. I agree with most all of what you say here...although I have to say that I think the gratuitous Huggins swipe and "tiddlywinks" comments take a little away from your main points. Nevertheless, you make excellent points. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, August 22, 09:56:22am
                • Thanks for the kind words, ED. But I can't even let that earn you the right to Man-dice the Candice. Take a good look inside; you can't tell me that is KHOOB material there. And don't even think of trying to argue that you weren't on the earth yet the last time CB looked like that -- we are both about peers in that regard I think.. -- Purduke, Tuesday, August 24, 02:13:20pm
              • I'd take Kelly Preston right now... -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, August 24, 02:37:28pm

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• New Assistant Coach Hired -- CLK, Monday, August 23, 12:41:28pm
  For Suzie's staff... Click Here
  

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  • SMS did mention this at the NH cookout; but it didn't make the board; I guess we failed to report this story. (NT) -- Jules, Monday, August 23, 02:14:20pm
    • I remember her Dad at Pitt. Kind of a tough, distributor\run the offense type PG; pretty clutch shooter when he did. Sounds like a SMS type player\coach. I didn't know who the company was that she was working for, so I google and found that Weber Shandwick is one of the world's leading global public relations firms with offices in major media, business and government capitals around the world. So she is probablt pretty well spoken too. (NT) -- Purduke, Tuesday, August 24, 02:02:33pm
      • Wow. After posting the above, I thought I would double-check my recollection of Richards. Man, Guy got his Masters at MIT and went on to have a hell of a business career -- COO type stuff for Fortune 100 type companies. I presume the new coach is still unmarried -- if so, some of you yound turks ought to start hanging out at the Lady Dukes practices in a month or so. Her Daddy looks like he would have a world of contacts. (NT) -- Purduke, Tuesday, August 24, 03:18:54pm

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• Derrick Martin eligibilty -- OTR, Saturday, August 21, 07:16:58am
  It is kind of late in the year to still have D Martin going thru the NCAA clearinghouse. Does anybody know what the issue(s) are? Grades? etc?
  

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  • I can sum it up in one four letter word: NCAA. Bureaucracy at its worst. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 21, 10:52:13am
  • El D is correct, and this is not the first time we have been waiting into the school year for such a ruling. I cant remember but I think Saunders and several others I believe were in that category. Other smaller schools seem to go thru this also! (NT) -- Motor, Saturday, August 21, 11:41:41am
    • Motor, any chance you'll get to the PSU game? (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 21, 07:41:15pm
      • Would love to go but working out of town and only get home every other weekend. Hope to see you in the new Palumbo some day! Renew old times and celebrate the victories! (NT) -- Motor, Monday, August 23, 03:20:57pm
      • PSU -- MattW, Monday, August 23, 05:24:29pm
        • I hear ya. But if the game is one, we will have a red out. (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, August 23, 09:07:12pm
        • ummm..."rumored"? The date was announced on the gopsusports.com site. I'd say that's a bit more than rumor. (NT) -- Slim, Tuesday, August 24, 09:59:12am
          • its in Happy Valley this year, correct? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, August 24, 10:45:58am
            • That's what we're hearing. My intention is to round up folks from NJ and Lehigh Valley and get some travelers from the 'burgh to meet us. A RED OUT day would be in order. If we get a large enough crowd, I will lead a Mossie cheer. (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, August 24, 11:04:30am
  • Clearinghouse issues can take forever to reach a conclusion; it's not unusual to have them extend into October and November; hopefully not in this case. Did anyone notice the four Woodland Hills football players who failed to pass the Clearinghouse due to an online class that was deemed unacceptable? (NT) -- Jules, Sunday, August 22, 09:53:37am

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• Pirates make 29.4 million dollars -- Bilgy, Monday, August 23, 11:53:30am
  ESPN has a great new article on the Pirates. It seems it has leaked out that the Pirates made 29.4 million dollars in 2007 and 2008. The article is at http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5484947 and is lengthy, but in depth. The General Manager states that the Pirates are in the middle of their long range plan to become winners. The Pirates just signed a 16 year old kid from Mexico named Luis Heredia. He could be the best Pirate pitcher from Mexico since Diomedes Olivo (who was actually Dominican). Also, the Pirates have built a big baseball academy in the Dominican Republic which is expected to pay dividends down the road. Good article!
  

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  • Could get a couple nice players and still make a decent profit. Oh, yeah, and become competitive and sell more tickets, concessions, jerseys, etc. Then invest in some more good players ,,, yadda yadda yadda. (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, August 23, 09:09:09pm
    • How does this affect Duquesne basketball? (NT) -- Jeff, Monday, August 23, 09:57:14pm
    • The Bucs have to do a better job of growing their own players. 18 years of horrible drafting and player development is what got them where they are. Good free agents won't come here, and overpaying for mediocre players like Pat Meares helps not at all. Prior to the current crop of youngsters, Jason Kendall, and Aramis Ramirez were the only two draftees to become very good players for the bucs during this era. That's beyond pathetic. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, August 23, 10:38:43pm

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• questians to be answered -- old fan 36 (?), Thursday, August 19, 03:39:01pm
  What is the status of Derrick Martins eligibility? When will it be officialy announaced that Rodney Crawford is the assistant coach? Will anyone be redshirted? Who would be the likely candidates if this happens?
  

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  • Old Fan, I had heard Martin is expected to qualify soon. Perhaps the reports of Crawford's hiring were wrong? (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, August 19, 06:01:46pm
    • CLK, the Martin news would be great! Any scuttlebutt on the new assistant, aside from the Crawford rumor? (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, August 19, 06:09:52pm
      • Nothing that I know. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, August 19, 07:35:36pm
  • I can't see anyone being red shirted, except for injury. I happen to agree with CLK that we are going to be an aggressive, fast moving team this year, and that is handled best with depth. (NT) -- El Duque, Friday, August 20, 12:55:37pm
    • It is hard to picture any red shirts this year. I really think Ron will go 10 to 11 deep with 8 to 9 getting significant minutes. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, August 21, 08:35:23am
  • To add to this///when will the schedule be finalized? When will we get our season tickets? When will the AD have an address on the DU Athletic web site? (NT) -- Me, Friday, August 20, 02:33:03pm
  • Ticket office told me today that they have one game to work out and are finalizing ticket price levels. They said this should be finalized within the next few days and season tix bills should ship next week. (NT) -- apluski, Friday, August 20, 07:51:04pm
    • hmmm...not sure what to make of that news. As of Friday morning, GA was still looking for a guaranteed home game Nov 12-16 (which I assume to be the home opener)? Add to that, no announcement from either Pitt or DU on the city game, and I find it hard to believe that the schedule will be "finalized within the next few days." But, what do I know? (NT) -- Slim, Saturday, August 21, 04:14:21pm
      • ...and the offer was updated this morning for the guaranteed home game Nov 12-16. So, as of this morning we still do not have a home opener (season opener?) scheduled. (NT) -- Slim, Monday, August 23, 10:43:22am
      • If DU plays pitt at Consol, will DU season ticket holders(at least) get seats at the new place? Will there be general admission? Will DU get X number of seats? How does all that work? (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Monday, August 23, 10:55:15am

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• Another type of A10 Ranking - US NEWS & WORLD REPORT -- CLK, Saturday, August 21, 08:39:29am
  I saw this posted on the A10 Board. DU has come a long way since my days on the Bluff when the doors almost closed. Go Duquesne!
  
  National Universities
  GW 51
  Fordham 56
  SLU 86
  UD 99
  UMASS 99
  Duquesne 120
  Temple 132
  URI 167
  Charlotte 191
  
  National Liberal Arts Colleges
  Richmond 32
  
  Regional Universities Midwest
  Xavier 3
  
  Regional Universities North
  SJU 13
  LaSalle 19
  St. Bona 29
  

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  • Thanks CLK, The rating you and I are most concerned about is RPI, and here's to a low double-digit number in 2010-11. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 21, 10:57:48am

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• "The Giants Win the Pennant" -- Bilgy, Tuesday, August 17, 06:18:11pm
  Bobby Thompson who hit the "Shot heard 'round the world" on October 3, 1951 died today at 86. Today the feat is still considered the greatest home run of all time in the biggest game of all time. The New York Giants became National Leage Champions 5 to 4 over the Brooklyn Dodgers. All sports fans remember where they were and what they were doing when Russ Hodges yelled out "The Giants win the pennant!"
  

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  • I was minus-seven at the time. All I remember, is it was pretty dark. (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, August 17, 06:25:16pm
    • Minus-seven??? From your posts and opinions, most of us thought you were at least +17 in 1951 which is only 4 years earlier than 1955 when Duquesne made the 2nd "shot hear round the world" when they were national champions. (NT) -- BradfordWoodie, Wednesday, August 18, 06:18:28am
      • No, I'm only 52, and I could probably still whip you one on one in hoops and steal your girl if I were of a mind to do so. (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, August 18, 12:11:08pm
        • Dream on Grandpa! (NT) -- BradfordWoodie, Wednesday, August 18, 12:31:01pm
          • Is that all you have? Move on, troll! (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, August 18, 12:37:55pm
        • Well that didn't take long, ElDuq, you can dish it out, but can't take it........lol. (NT) -- BradfordWoodie, Thursday, August 19, 10:29:41am
          • El Duque did not remove your post which contained a personal attack. One of the moderators did. I suggest you read the warning above and adjust accordingly if you don't want to lose your posting privileges. (NT) -- The Management, Thursday, August 19, 11:05:10am
          • I have no control over the board. But you know what? Anonymous personal attacks are just sissy boy stuff. I have very big shoulders, so bring anything you want. Just keep it clean so the moderators don't have to clean your diaper for you. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, August 19, 12:46:06pm
            • PS - Show this to your girl, if you really have one (doubtful). It’s my MyFace page and I’m 100% certain that when she gets a load of me, she’ll drop you in a heartbeat. Click here. (NT) -- El D., Thursday, August 19, 12:49:38pm
              • LOL! (NT) -- Slim, Thursday, August 19, 02:55:32pm
                • Don't tell anyone ... that photo's a few years old. I was younger and better looking there ... (NT) -- El D., Thursday, August 19, 03:20:55pm
  • I think he spelled his name Thomson. (NT) -- Bilgy, Tuesday, August 17, 06:38:04pm
  • I was 20+ years away from life, but will argue Maz's HR is more impressive, just happened in a smaller city and without the screaming from the announcer. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Tuesday, August 17, 07:20:06pm
  • I'm a life-long Dodger fan. I hate the Giants wherever they are. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Tuesday, August 17, 09:52:43pm
  • Thompson's walk off won the national league title; Maz's walk off won the world championship. Outside of NY, Thompson's HR was a thrilling baseball moment. But it seems like family when our childhood baseball heroes die. It's always sad. (NT) -- apluski, Wednesday, August 18, 12:21:06am
    • In those days they were called "Game winning homers". The term walk-off was coined by ESPN. It's a new part of baseball culture. (NT) -- Bilgy, Wednesday, August 18, 07:02:47am
    • Maz's HR also beat the a Yankee team! It is sad though when our childhood heroes pass, I remember feeling really sad when Walter Payton passed, Iron Mike Webster too. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Wednesday, August 18, 09:02:31am
  • Yes, I felt pretty bad when Hendrix, Morrison Joplin, Osley, Leary and Kesey died as well; by the way are Fred Flintstone and Barney still alive? (NT) -- jules, Thursday, August 19, 10:23:59am
    • Barney is, but he doesn't recognize anyone and he thinks everyone is Betty. Fred had the "big one" years ago, after downing a 75-pound mastadon burger with the works. (NT) -- El Duque, Thursday, August 19, 03:23:23pm
  • Sorry for typo; it was Owsley not Osley (NT) -- Jules, Thursday, August 19, 10:31:30am

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• Ceck out ESPN College basketball A-10 summer preview no love from Katz & Gottlieb for the Dukes -- IronDuke81, Thursday, August 19, 08:28:45am
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  • Link to A-10 preview -- DukesFan69, Thursday, August 19, 11:23:09am
  • Our recent seasons have tended to be curve balls. When we're packed with talent, we underperform. When we piece together a scrappy team, we excel. That, added to the long history of instability, might be why we got bypassed. (NT) -- Alan, Thursday, August 19, 11:27:49am
  • The A10 is going to be tuff again this year. We need to do well in the non conference schedule because it is going to be a dog fight every night in the A10 for the Dukes. Saunders & Clark need to be the heart and soul of this team. The thing that concerns me is that we did not get the same kind of report about their work ethic this summer as we did about Ajax in his senior year. I really hope these guys step up. (NT) -- CLK, Thursday, August 19, 12:05:21pm

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• Can someone please help this confused old man? -- TMH, Monday, August 16, 09:59:13pm
  Joel Wright, Air Jamaica, has to be the most confusing person I've read about.
  Apparently he attended Thomas Jefferson HS through his junior year (23 pts,17 rbs). He committed to Fordham during that period of time. He later decommitted and then committed to Manhattan. In order to raise his grades, he transfered to Central Carolina Sports Academy. The YouTube video against Quality Education was in fact from Dec '09 but posted as 3/10 because apparently the program folded at mid year. He then transfered to Central Jersy Each One Teach One which from their website appears to be some kind of glorified AAU program. The Duquesne website however has Wright matriculating from New Brittain Academy.
  Talk about the circuitous route.
  

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  • Maybe he'll turn out to be the next Allen Iverson. (NT) -- MikeR, Tuesday, August 17, 12:52:32pm
  • He's also listed at 6'5" not 6'6" as DU did. (NT) -- me, Tuesday, August 17, 05:18:38pm

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• Just added -- WashpaRick, Monday, August 16, 12:49:41pm
  Air Jamaica to my all Dukes nickname team. He becomes the 2nd member joining El Duque. Is there anyone I might be missing. Slick was great but not so much as a nickname.
  

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  • Rick, if it is all time Dukes nicknames, got to go with Lionel "Big Train", but Air Jamaica is a good one. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, August 16, 09:00:39pm
    • I know Alan Watkins had a few nicknames but they were given to him by the not-so-kind Philadelphia fans. (NT) -- kenOTR73, Monday, August 16, 09:32:04pm
      • Big Train is a classic. Dr. Bill (Bill Clark from the 1970s) was good. Gumby (Don Gambridge). Groovy (Bruce Atkins). I always thought of Watkins (one of my all-time favorites) as a small Barkley, e.g., The Round Mound of Rebound. Always thought a good one would be Kenya "Big Game" Hunter. (NT) -- El Duque, Monday, August 16, 09:51:48pm
  • Miles Powers is just a simple, aggressive basketball name in it's own right. He owns a small painting company in his neck of the midwest now. (NT) -- Alan, Monday, August 16, 11:00:14pm
  • my mind must be going fast. Lionel is my all time favorite Duke. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Tuesday, August 17, 12:34:16am
  • Rick, how could I forget Jarrett "The Jewel". (NT) -- CLK, Tuesday, August 17, 10:05:43am
    • Sorry Clk, your post did not show on my computer until a refresh. (NT) -- P of P, Tuesday, August 17, 02:59:51pm
  • Think too hard and miss the obvious. (NT) -- WashpaRick, Tuesday, August 17, 11:52:14am
  • Jarrett the Jewel? Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum (the Nelson twins) (NT) -- P Of P, Tuesday, August 17, 02:57:57pm

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• Interesting. 2000 HS BB pts Leaders. Pipkins #9 just behind Kobe, Price #18, and TJ #34. All are well ahead of Schifino, Fortson, Pryor, Calabria, and by-god Sam Bowie. -- Alan, Monday, August 16, 11:13:54pm
  http://www.redhurricanes.net/State2000pts.htm
  

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• Built For Speed -- CLK, Monday, August 16, 08:20:48am
  My buddy duq81 is not going to like this, but now that the roster is set I see Ron going with the two platoon system again to start the season, much like he did last season in the first half of the games. The difference is there is more talent and way more speed & quickness than he had last year. There are various combinations he can use. He will most likely split the "starters" on the two team, but I think it would be fun at some point to see the five freshman on the floor together. I know we still lack the coveted big man, unless Martin turns out to be him, but I believe this team is going to be exciting to watch. Any thoughts?
  

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  • The team may indeed be exciting but I can't see them finishing higher that 5th in the A-10 (NT) -- Irish STH, Monday, August 16, 09:16:37am
  • Disagree. I think we actually have the makings of a solid 8-man rotation and the ability to allow the development of the freshman. I think changes to the coaching staff also portend a commitment to a normal basketball system and rotation. (NT) -- Slim, Monday, August 16, 10:20:57am
    • Slim, you could be right, but I think we could go 10 or 11 deep. We still have the issue of bering undersized. Ron's answer in past years has been to speed up the game. I really see him putting the pedal to the metal this year as he has the horses to run. It could be the platoon, or just wholesale substitutions like Dayton used last year. It may only be for half of the game before he limits his rotation like last year, but maybe longer as he won't have to use walk ons. What hurt us last year in getting to 20 wins, was our inability to make free throws, and fatigue at the end. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, August 16, 01:10:58pm
      • A lot will depend on D-Mart's final certification and/or Peggau's fitness and assimilation into the system, but I think you're on the mark with this one. -- El Duque, Monday, August 16, 03:55:25pm
  • I agrre CLK, in order for this team to truly be successful, they need to control the tempo and the most likely way to do it is with a helter-skelter environment however.... -- TMH, Monday, August 16, 05:52:18pm
    • What did Ray Goss call it... Frenzy Ball? I believe we will see a lot of trapping and full court press, with Ron picking his spots to mix it up and go zone, or zone press. I think El Duque is right, the wild cards are how well D-Mart (if eligible) and Rodrigo play and manage the 5 spot. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, August 16, 09:11:21pm
      • Actually CLK, the trapping, pressing defenses really minimizes the need for a true 5. It's all about speed. The slower plodding big men are at a disadvantage in this style of play. (NT) -- TMH, Monday, August 16, 10:12:40pm
        • Would that explain the current recruiting class? Or is that a rhetorical question? And that one too? -- El Duque, Monday, August 16, 10:36:35pm

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• Zagsblog: 6-6 SF Joel Wright takes official visit to Duquesne -- Run49er, Friday, August 13, 03:39:58pm
  Per Adam Zagoria, former Fordham 2010 commit Joel "Air Jamaica" Wright visiting Duquesne this weekend.
  
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  • Wow, thanks for the information. I believe he is a 2010 recruit, which could be a late summer surprise recruit. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, August 13, 04:45:24pm
    • Rivals profile.. Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Friday, August 13, 04:47:52pm
  • NY Post Article.... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Friday, August 13, 04:57:04pm
  • Sounds like a 6'5'' emotional project. We need a big guy, not a 6'5'' head case. (NT) -- FAM, Friday, August 13, 05:39:27pm
    • FAM, I did not read the article that way. Sounds like he did not go to Fordham because of the coaching change, and I understand his reason not to sign without qualifying. I do agree we need another big guy, but this kid sounds like a leaper and scorer averaging 17 rebounds and 23 points. Not too many three star recruits left at this stage. Let's see what happens. (NT) -- CLK, Friday, August 13, 05:54:22pm
      • CLK, we're on the same page on this one. What's to lose? Absolutely nothing... (NT) -- kenOTR73, Friday, August 13, 11:39:20pm
    • You should really use a name like "Stretch Armstrong" when you post. -- El Duque, Monday, August 16, 02:54:45pm
  • Colin is now reporting that Wright has been signed to a financial aid agreement ( we are outside of letter of intent period - this agreement states that the player will be on schollie the first day he attends fall classes ) and he will be eligible to play this season. His weight is listed at 220 lbs which is significantly greater that the scouting services listed weight of 185 lbs( I believe ). (NT) -- Abdul Rahman, Friday, August 13, 09:05:20pm
  • He is a Duke. Good pick-up by Ron late in the game. Impressive offer/interest list - Providence, WVU, St John's, Seton Hall, Rutgers, etc.. More depth at the 3/4. Need Martin in the fold and get a couple of bigs next year and we are in on a bunch of good ones. (NT) -- A Friend of the LT, Friday, August 13, 09:09:49pm
  • I hope he does well, but when reading the article it implied he had some issues. Leaving two schools may not have been the main ones. I just see us making lateral gains. I of course hope he is awesome. (NT) -- FAM, Friday, August 13, 09:46:05pm
  • Based on past history, one of the coaches needs to live with him until he's sitting in his first class in the fall. (NT) -- apluski, Friday, August 13, 10:12:23pm
  • There is a YouTube vid of him playing against stiffs at a dopey school. He has hops but a flat shot. (NT) -- Alan, Friday, August 13, 10:16:28pm
    • You're a moron - that "dopey school"...... -- shaneL, Friday, August 13, 11:59:54pm
      • He was shooting against a Danny Nee defense. (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, August 14, 07:57:38am
      • Thanks for the video link and information, but lose the attitude. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, August 14, 09:02:18am
      • Shane, keep your eyes on #25. Link inside. -- Alan, Saturday, August 14, 09:48:07am
        • Alan, keep your eyes on the team in red (link inside) -- DS, Saturday, August 14, 12:50:42pm
          • Then RE better have them on the court at the same time, right? (NT) -- Alan, Saturday, August 14, 12:59:48pm
    • BB Flenory shot from his chest. Just saying is all. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 14, 10:07:03am
  • Seen him play many times, he's a decent recruit, he's Marhold with some New York hype. That offer is list from Rivals is inaccurate (NT) -- RBseats, Friday, August 13, 10:42:49pm
    • Marhold's got a much different game. I know what people think about "NY hype," but there is a reason why city players are all over the NCAA and NBA. I think this is a great pickup and gives us an outstanding recruiting class. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, August 14, 10:04:43am
      • The Marhold analogy is pretty accurate El Duque. From the scouting reports I read, the constants were 1.)can jump through the roof, 2.)works harder than anyone and 3.) very, very limited offensively. His 23 pts/game were scored predominately by dunking on the break. -- TMH, Saturday, August 14, 11:30:05am
  • Think we got us a good one....Link: http://www.fiveborosports.com/ssp/news?news_id=1018 ....this might be more, the truth (NT) -- TKE/81..., Saturday, August 14, 01:23:10am
  • YouTube Video..... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, August 14, 08:28:11am
  • We don't need another Marhold skilled type player. I think we would be better off not just giving that scholarship away - and I agree with FAM, we NEED a big man! (NT) -- Me, Saturday, August 14, 09:45:46am
    • Sure, show me where there is a big man waiting to be picked up right now? We have three scholarships for next year and he can use any of them he wants on a big guy. There aren't any left who are going to be worth it for this point - everyone wants one and so the ones with even the slightest upside are taken quickly. Let's be honest, too, RE needs this recruiting class to be successful and low-turnover, or he may be removed in favor of one of those "get you to the next level" types of moves. (NT) -- MFE08, Saturday, August 14, 02:03:56pm
  • I see this as a nice addition to round out a good recruiting class; (see inside) -- Jules, Saturday, August 14, 12:26:45pm
    • He was fairly well regarded by the Fordham people last year. I'd be pissed if he were a guard, but with Martin in limbo, we ran the risk of not having any frontcourt players in this class, so I have no problem with this move. (NT) -- duq81, Saturday, August 14, 03:33:53pm
    • I don't often agree with Jules, but completely agree with these comments. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, August 15, 09:56:47am
  • Hey MFE08 - I agree - there aren't any and we haven't gotten any either. Don't blame it on the time - we have had two years - just stating facts - it is hard to get a good big man to come to Duquesne. (NT) -- FAM, Saturday, August 14, 02:32:30pm
    • No malice on my part, just conversating! :-) (NT) -- mFE08, Saturday, August 14, 03:43:11pm
  • This kid looks like a natural rebounder (based on the YouTube video). He is a very quick jumper.Once his shoes hit the floor, he's up at the rim again. I'm glad to have him. (NT) -- apluski, Saturday, August 14, 04:15:46pm
  • I love how you all judge this kid based on you tube and rivals.com. How about seeing him play or just actually seeing him in person first. 6'6'' 220 is good size. I'm glad we got another mid size player. Hopefully Martin is clear and all 5 are ready for game one. (NT) -- Seen on Miltenberger St, Saturday, August 14, 05:38:31pm
    • Big article in today's New York Post about Joel signing with Dukes. Glad to have him !! (NT) -- Somerset24, Saturday, August 14, 06:20:06pm
      • Sorry CLK, just saw it in today's edition. (NT) -- Somerset24, Saturday, August 14, 06:23:37pm
        • Great article. Thanks Somerset24 & Dukesfan for the link. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, August 14, 06:30:15pm
  • Link to Post Article -- DukesFan69, Saturday, August 14, 06:24:22pm
    • Interesting to read his comments about Ron, and the comment about him from one coach who said he can really jump and shoot the ball and is a Big East caliber player. (NT) -- CLK, Saturday, August 14, 06:40:49pm
  • From the DU Website... Click Here (NT) -- CLK, Monday, August 16, 07:03:28am
    • Is anyone else mildly concerned that Wright has not played competitive basketball in 18 months and has put on 40 pounds in the meantime? (NT) -- TMH, Monday, August 16, 06:01:07pm
      • He looked good in the video dated 3/10. Kind of reminds me of Bill Clark stature wise. I think we are going to find he is more like 6'5" 205 lbs. (NT) -- CLK, Monday, August 16, 08:52:36pm

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