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Subject: Some Items of Interest
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TMH
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 11:21:18am
I was looking at the depth chart while listening to the St. Francis game. The lineups appear to be very, very fluid with many changes. Here are a few items noted.
1.)The starting defense consisted of 1 senior, 1 junior, 3 sophs and 6 freshmen. They played fairly effectively since halftime of the Bucknell game.
2.)What is happening with Greg Hough. He was only listed as a backup linebacker on the depth chart. I noted he was playing some fullback in the game. Is all this change good from a team perspective and is FB, the best position for his talents?
3.)5-11,210# Willie Millhouse is the long snapper. Does that make us vulnerable up the middle on special teams?
4.)Only the WRs will not be back on offense next year.
5.) J.T. Stefanik did not participate in pre-season camp for personal reasons. His status for this season is listed as undetermined. I wish him the best and perhaps if his return is not to be this season, he may be eligible to RS.
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[> Subject: Re: Some Items of Interest- Hough
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Doug
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 12:03:22pm
I noticed the same thing last night. Greg looked like he got hurt in the 3rd. Hope he is ok, but this gives you some idea of how talented the freshmen are. He may need to get time on both offense and defense to see much playing time. Totino played well and is listed as the starter and the other young linbacker, Oparonozie, played a fantastic game. He looked like Plamolu out there.
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Subject: Crazy thought
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Author:
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 10:19:40am
I was sitting with a friend and I had a crazy thought regarding Rooney Field. Couldn't it be repositioned for plenty of room?
Instead of having it run along Academic walk there is plenty of room to have one endzone cut into Academic walk and the other endzone cut into Bluff street. Run it perpendiculiar to the current field.
Then there would be all the room in the world for probably 10,000 seats. Connect the stands on the tower side to the pool and there could be plenty of room for lockerrooms.
I know it is a radical thought, but we both eyeballed it and there would be room. You would lose Bluff Street (I think that is the name of it) as an access point. And it would cost tons of $$$.
But I think it could work.
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Subject: Dukes win 21-7
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A-83
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 10:10:01am
Just returned from the game. It was a fun night. I had a good time.
Major props to the tailgate. I really enjoyed it. I said hey to RE and I saw a variety of the other teams coachs. It was really nice. I liked the food and the Straub.
Red Flash showed more on offense than they ever have against us. Interceptions saved the day.
Two negatives
1. There is nothing on the visiting sidelines to block people from just entering and watching for free. I saw a large St. Francis group come in and just sit in stone bleachers. None of them paid. Isn't this a money making affair? They have always had railings up before. What is in the logic in letting people (especially the visitors) in for free?
2. Not putting up the temp bleachers on the visiting sidelines at the 50 is just plain silly. I just do not understand that logic.
Announced crowd was 2,400. I have no clue if that is true due to the not knowing how many seats there are. 1,100 or 2,100. I just know there were quite a few people standing or sitting on grass, because there was no place to sit.
All in all, a very enjoyable night. I like the night games. We need more!!
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[> Subject:  Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:00:26pm
Agreed- Tailgate area was great. With no halftime show it was a good place to go and have a Straub and some chips. The Straub Dark is a GOOD BEER! Not charging visitors is a crime!!!- Make them pay for their seats and put the $ towards more seating.
Fantastic win, but I couldn't understand the play calling in the second half. We were running the ball well with 6 mins. left and were still throwing the ball and stopping the clock and on one drive going backwards. Conner needs to make better decisions when under pressure to throw the ball away without being called for grounding or the silly interception. He can't do that against Dayton or Albany.
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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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A83
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:11:55pm
There is no railing, no ropes, nothing. Would you pay if you did not have to? Honestly, the logic in not having any sort of gate or usher system checking to see if people paid is just stupid.
I actually aam going to pay for the tailgate and not pay for a ticket in the future, if they are going to be that lazy.
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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:38:25pm
Great win and a fun game- But I am wondering why I should make a contribution to the new athletic fund if it is obvious the department can afford to pass up a few thousand dollars by not charging admission from the visitors. Another example of the poor design of the new field. It seats less and allows folks to just wander up without paying. This field ha so much promise if only they would have thought things out such as cantilevering more seats out over Bluff Street and adding bleachers in a horseshoe all around.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:49:38pm
Marquis, those are my thoughts exactly.
Why should I continue to pay for things that I dont have to?
This deminishes the paying customers experience. It is the same thing as the previous administration giving away thousands of tickets away for free.
Why pay when you dont have to
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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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A83
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:57:46pm
Final post of the night. I really do not understand why they renovated Rooney Field in this manner. It was a significant amount of money for no real benefit.
It is a great soccer field. I will give them that.
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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 09:57:33am
Listened to the game online.. read all the posts. Let's take some action folks! I heard an interview by Brian Colona (sp?) who says he is willing to talk to anyone about anything Duke related. Could someone contact him about some of these issues? He may be in a position to help. Really, who wants to donate when we aren't even charging for entry to the game? Do we need to get some kind of petition started? Nominate a Dukes fan rep? Let's get on the bandwagon while there is positive momentum for Duquesne football!
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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 10:06:23am
KKD- I was at the game so I didn't hear the call on the radio. I tried to get the Rezone re-broadcast, but it isn't working.
The Dukes seemed to have their entire Athletic Dept. there. I saw all of the coaches and had a nice chat with Bob Derda (I think- PR?) and one of Suzie's new caoches and his family. It was great to see Ron and all the others supporting the Football program!! They have some real school spirit and its building!! You're right- I hope they do listen
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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Doug
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:19:36pm
Just got back from the game- Wonderful night. When these Freshmen get to be Juniors with an even more mature Conner Dixon- WATCH OUT!!!!! ITS EASY TO GO STANDING ROOM ONLY WITH SO FEW SEATS!
GO DUKES!!!!
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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Author:
Jake
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:43:00pm
Overall it's a win. .The team has improved and will continue to improve.Given that SF had so many seniors returning, we did a better job than last year. Tyler Scruggs needs to be in the mix more. Too many penalties though and too much time getting the play into Dixon.
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[> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 11:59:51pm
How the heck can anyone know how many people are at the game if at least half get in for free and don't get a ticket. It's a shame such a good game has this huge cloud hanging over it - the stadium is just plain awful and inadequate. For goodness sake even the local high school had to change venue because it's so inadequate.
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[> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 02:10:06am
1. The limited seating in the Rooney Field renovation was a result of administrative decisions which valued esthetics more than the practicality of what would best serve the viewing fans. Don't assume that such a decision was endorsed by the AD.
2. The attendance at last night's game may demonstrate the need to erect temporary bleachers on the Academic Walk side of the field.
3. Note that the 15'-20' wide deck at the top of the new stands is sufficiently designed to to be able to support the weight of the addition of several more rows of seating including fans in place of picnic tables with umbrellas.
4. In the preliminary planning stage I understand that architectural renderings have been made showing some permanent seating in the end zone near Mellon Hall.
5. I was not aware of free access to the concrete seating near Academic walk. This, of course, has to be corrected and can be done with the erection of temporary fences and the placement of ticket takers (with hand stamps) as was done on the Bluff Street side.
6. The $15 tail gate party seemed to be pretty well received from my observation as well as from comments presented on this forum. It's possible that the area under cover of Mellon Hall may be expanded to accommodate more patrons.
7. Let the Baggo competition begin!
8. The Dukes are 1-0 in the NEC. Not a bad start, but hopefully the team will improve as the season progresses.
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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Author:
Ted
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 08:50:14am
Nice post- I don't think we can go any closer to the field with the soccer lines, but we can, as you say, add some seating on top and even build out over the sidewalk with a few support beams and cantilevering it up and over Bluff Street a bit. They may need to lose the parking on the other side and move Bluff Street over a lane by the field.
I get the feeling as well that the final design was modified by higher ups than the AD. I remember a while back that there was talk of preserving the "sight lines" of the Mon Valley. The view would be even more dramatic from the top of the stands.
I don't know about you, but a well designed field with seats all around in a horse shoe would add to the collegiate feeling of academic walk better than the stone block seating area. There is a way to allow open flow into and onto the field and still have some permanent stands. At the very least turn all of the benches around to face the field during football season!
There should not have been so many having to stand last night or sitting on the grass. We were lucky the weather was nice for all the folks who had to sit on the ground or on those blocks. I've sat on them before. With regular bleachers on that side there could be room for more rows and still bring in a set of temporary stands during the season. If it comes to it, we could even reinforce the roof above the pool for a few rows of end zone seats. With some quick estimation, we could squeeze no more than 5,000 without massive stands over Academic Walk.
Don't think I'm ungrateful- Bathrooms were great and the stands that were there well done. I like the press box, but it takes out the best seating area at the 50. I'd have put the vending windows under the stands facing the street and added a few more rows there.
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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes win 21-7
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Author:
A83
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 10:10:01am
I think you need the temporary bleacher seating on the visitor side as common courtesy. It looks awful if other teams fans come to the game and they have to sit on the stone bleachers. The temp bleachers they used to have served that purpose well. And then the overflow and DU students sat on the bleachers.
The temporary fencing previously used as a gate system was used to protect the Mellon Hall poseys, section off the game area, and set-up tailgate area.
Both problems have simple solutions for THIS season. Set-up bleachers again and buy more fencing.
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Subject: Nice article in the PG!!- Where is Dave Mackall in the Trib??
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Author:
Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 08:58:18am
Phil wrote a great article for the PG, but where has Dave gone from the Trib?
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[> Subject: Re: Nice article in the PG!!- Where is Dave Mackall in the Trib??
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MD
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 21, 09:58:18am
Dave was covering the Edinborough/Cal U game. Agreed- great article from Ax and the PG and the Trib COULD HAVE AT LEAST CUT IN THE FULL ARTICLE FROM THE AP. El Duque was right- If it ain't Steelers, it ain't covered.
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Subject: Great win but ..................
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Author:
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 09:57:20pm
Just got back to my dorm room. Good win. Offense looked real good. However, 2400 crowd and standing room only !!!! BUILD MORE SEATS NOW - THIS STADIUM IS A JOKE !!!!
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Subject: Bottom Line- FILL ALL THE SEATS!
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 10:54:29am
There has been much positive and negative about the field and I'm as guilty as anybody about complaining about the seating. Yes it is SMALL, but the scale will be shown to be correct unless the seats are filled!
Having a field this size does discourage attendance. I have some friends that would come back more often if it looked like a bigger experience going on, but it would be tragic it what few seats there are aren't filled.
Vote for a bigger seating capacity by placing your back-side in a seat rather than complaining!
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[> Subject:  Re: Bottom Line- FILL ALL THE SEATS!
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Marquis
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 09:47:16am
Doug- Too true and totally agree- I was going to say something like "Its time to put out butts where our mouths are", but it wasn't coming out the way I meant it. See you at the game today.
GO DUKES!!!
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[> [> Subject:  Re: Bottom Line- FILL ALL THE SEATS!
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 10:11:48am
Very good point guys. Another "bottom-line" point- I hope that all the criticism of the field doesn't come off as coming from a buch of mal-contents. We ARE fans and want to see Duquesne grow into THE best BCS program in this region and eventually compete for the BCS National Championship. My back-side will be at the game tonight!
Get Win #1 in the NEC! We have a streak of 14 winning seasons on the line and with all the freshmen in the line-up, we need this one. GO DUKES!!
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[> [> [> Subject:  Re: Bottom Line- FILL ALL THE SEATS!
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 10:54:29am
One more vote from another bottom here! I was going to listen to the game on WMNY, but the late games don't carry well after they have to power down for the evening.
I was dissapointed at first when they changed the radio station's format, but with the economy the way it is, this kind of station should fly well. We have a few talk-radio stations, but a major league city needs a station that deals with money and finance. I've been listening all morning to Ron Morris and the discussion is top notch. I never would have tuned in if they didn't carry the Dukes though. Link to PG article on today's game- http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08264/913746-135.stm
GO DUQUESNE!!!!
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Subject: Duke's favored by two touchdowns
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Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 10:31:52am
According to the Sagarin Ranings, the Dukes are favored by two touchdowns with the home field advantage.
They played poorly vs VMI, but led Marist before losing in the 4th quarter.
Hope the Dukes come out hitting like they did in the 2nd half! GO DUKES!
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[> Subject: Re: Duke's favored by two touchdowns
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Kitty Kat Duke (excited!)
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Date Posted: Friday, September 19, 07:51:16pm
That's for sure Coffee!! Second half team please show up tomorrow! Let's get our first win on the new field!
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[> Subject: Re: Duke's favored by two touchdowns
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MD
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 20, 10:31:52am
Well, we got the top article out of the PG under "didstrict colleges", but the Trib left us out exept for a minor blurb under district colleges. We are not a "district college". Duquesne is a Nationally Ranked Tier 1 University of over 10,000 students in the heart of Pittsburgh!!!!! All the papers have to do is cut in the AP or Athletic Department's game write up. Dave Mackall- We need you!!!
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Subject: True Capacity of Rooney Field
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Always a Duke
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Date Posted: Friday, September 19, 10:15:08pm
The Sept. 17th, Wednesday Pgh. P-G Reports:
"The Central Catholic-Upper St. Clair football game originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Duquesne University's Rooney Field has been moved to Upper St. Clair High School at 7:30 on Friday.
Central Catholic athletic director Chuck Crummie confirmed Duquesne's 1,100-seat venue couldn't handle the anticipated crowd, prompting the move."
I thought the Athletic Dept. previously stated that new seating capacity was nearly 2,000. What happened to the other 900 seats?
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[> Subject: Re: True Capacity of Rooney Field
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Author:
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 05:23:20pm
I would imagine that it just 1,100 seats and the rest is the cement bleachers. The visitor side is just cement bleachers now. And can probably fit the other 900.
In my pics of the soccer game, I labelled the cement (stone) bleachers in a pic.
And it is my guess, the temporary bleachers are not going up anymore on the visitors side. There are permanent park benches in that area that are bolted to the ground.
I don't mind the cement bleachers (I ususally sit on the visitors side), but there are flowers and bushes planted behind them. That means you can't stand behind the last row and watch. I thought that was dumb.
I think the setup shown in my pics is the way it is going to stay for football.
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[> [> Subject: Re: True Capacity of Rooney Field
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 08:24:59pm
I talked to one of the Athletic Dept. Employees last week. He aid that the were debating as to whether to put up the section of temp. bleachers on the visiter's side.
Its pretty bad if a major college can't host a high school football game AFTER major renovation to the field!
I want to believe in the leadership at the Athletic Dept. at Duquesne after I see the progress in so many of the teams, but when I see the size of the bleachers next to the even class AA high school field I get ill. They still have parking on the other side of Bluff Street. Take out the parking and move the road over and get rid of the plan to put those cute little picnic tables on the top of the bleachers and you can extend the bleachers up another six rows at least!
I still don't understand the big stone block concept for seating on academic walk. I was on campus before the Marshall soccer game and the Marshall players were amused by our seating plan. Millions spent on a renovation that gave no deep thought whatsoever to maximizing the seating for a small area. Go see what Georgetown did to maximize their seating for a similarly small area!!!!
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[> [> [> Subject: Re: True Capacity of Rooney Field
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A83
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 09:29:19pm
They simply have to put the temp bleachers back on the visitors side. I would agree. I went over the park benches there to see if they were bolted down and they were. So they will be spending more money to remove them, if they do.
If a large group of visiting fans came and had to sit on the cement bleachers, well,that would be unfortunate.
I still contend that massively oversized press box is a huge problem. And they are building the concession stand under it (doesnt appear to be finished, but close). So it is not going away soon.
I think the overall look is better. But it may have been a waste of money, if another renovation is needed. You can not hope for a stepped up play with other A-10 conference schools with Rooney Field.
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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: True Capacity of Rooney Field
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Coffee
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Date Posted: Thursday, September 18, 08:43:20pm
I figured it out- The architects were talking to the administration about the project and they thought they were asked for a remodeled "Puny" Field.
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[> Subject: Re: True Capacity of Rooney Field
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Date Posted: Friday, September 19, 10:04:43pm
It is alarming that the true capacity of Rooney Field has now come to light. I looked for an earlier post from someone who said they actually counted the seats and it came to just under 900 !! Having been to every home game in the last 8 years I am wondering where everyone is going to sit. We have had some crowds of nearly 5,000 in the past. It is disturbing that there seems to be a complete lack of planning in this project. We are supposed to be a program on the move and we have a stadium that looks like a little league ball field. I think there is an opportunity here for residents of The Towers to make some quick cash if they rent out their room for the game - what a view !!!! Seriously though, 1100 - embarrassing !!!!
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Date Posted: Friday, September 19, 10:15:08pm
Further, I am also alarmed at the new tailgating arrangements. I remember 2 or 3 years ago when our friends from the Lehigh Valley would turn the patio of Mellon Hall into a smorgasboard of delights where everyone was welcome and a great time was had by all. Rich & Maryann would organize the best tailgates and would sell us home made t-shirts and hoodies at great prices. All the money they made was sent to The Dukes Court. Who can forget the damn cowbells !!!! Suddenly the campus police got a memo to block off the parking and the tailgates came to an end and we lost some of the best fans I have ever had the pleasure to sit with. It often puzzled me why Amodio sent out this directive but now I can see he saw a money making opportunity and didn't like the Lehigh Valley folks peeing on his parade. I don't know about you guys but I will be tailgating in the parking deck and will boycott Mellon Hall until we can return to the original tailgating arrangements. GO DUKES.
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Subject: DU Men Cross Country teams wins National Catholic Meet at ND
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Date Posted: Friday, September 19, 09:19:12pm
They defeat Notre Dame for championship!! Congrats!
Mens soccer loses to Niagara 1-0.
Womens VB loses to Ohio State 3-0.
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Subject: Prep for Bucknell
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Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 06:40:52pm
I wonder how much changing the season preparation changed the way the Dukes started out badly at the Bucknell game. Due to being banged up a bit, they backed off their full contact team scrimmage and held many out of contact at the IUP scrimmage due to lack of depth.
The Bucknell game was the first real full speed, full contact opportunity of the season and it may have taken a half to kick it in. I remeber the difference and it took a much higher degree of focus and getting into a game zone. Now they have a week lay-off which has hurt in the past. Once they do get into a game zone to start, they should be more consistant and show more of the crushing 2nd half defense and lightning defense.
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[> Subject:  Re: Prep for Bucknell
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Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 06:10:24pm
Good point- The Dukes took a half to get their game. Too bad it couldn't have been just a bit sooner!
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[> Subject: Re: Prep for Bucknell
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Shaler Tom
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Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 06:40:52pm
I couldn't agree more. Simulating game speed is always difficult but with all of our first year players as well, it takes on an even greater importance. It was obvious that the boys needed some time to adjust in the Bucknell game and this weeks layover doesn't help. The talent is certainly there as the 2nd half showed and hopefully, once the season moves on, the Dukes will mature into the force they are capable of.
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Subject: Dukes Beat Lafayette in OT
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Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 01:15:02pm
I went to the game this afternoon and it was a great game.
Lafayette (the Pole Cats, I believe) beat Richmond 4-0 in first round of the DU Invitational so this was a good test for DU.
Even play in first half. The Pole Cats scored first. Ben Horner tied for DU on a penalty kick with 8 minutes left.
And then Tyler Tomkins scored on a beautiful goal in the first OT. He broke down the left side. He blew past a defender. And put in a terrific shot over the goalkeepers right shoulder.
Great goal!! Ben Horner and Tyler Tompkins and Chris Torres were the stars of the game. Torres made a huge save with 12 minutes left. Tompkins and Horner played really well. Tompkins doesnt start, but he was the fresh legs needed. He played all second half and OT. He looks like a real player and played the best IMO.
Also, I took some pictures. Here is the link. Also some of Rooney Field Renovations for the out of town crowd.
Pictures
Click on thumbnail to see larger picture and the full size to see the biggest picture. I have a cheap camera and it shows.
Also the DU women won 3-1. They beat the RMC Betsy Rosses.
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 04:12:24pm
FYI. There are two pages of pictures. Feel free to save any pictures to wallpaper.
I might keep bringing my camera and taking pics. It is not good for action shots. I might spring for a better one!!
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 06:00:17pm
Thanks so much for posting the pictures. Nice shots, and nice of you to do. The field looks good to me. Can't wait to see it in person.
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 06:21:52pm
You are welcome!
I also visited the Jamba Juice in the Power Center and I was surprised there were people getting smoothies on a Sunday afternoon. I got one also.
The bar/restuarant was open in the Power Center and it was empty. Both are welcome additions to campus.
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Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 11:39:01am
I was on campus on Saturday and I wish I would have thought of going to the new Power Center. I got a pizza from the bottom floor of the Union. When did they take out the bowling lanes? I saw the start of the soccer game vs Marshall and got a chance to say hello to Jarett Durham.
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Date Posted: Monday, September 15, 01:15:02pm
I may be incorrect, but I believe the bowling lanes have been gone for maybe 10 years. At least that is what I am thinking.
I know they did removed some lanes in one renovation and the rest of them in another.
Typical message board post - I have no real information or clue, but I am posting anyway.
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Subject: Dukes Men's Soccer team wins this afternoon & Duchesses volleyball team downed by N. Arizona last night.
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 03:09:36pm
Men's Soccer:
DUKES - 2, Layfayette - 1 (1OT) The Dukes came back from being down 1-0 to win in 1st OT. Dukes are now 3-0-3; Layfayette is 2-3-1. Great job in winning the Duquesne Soccer Invitational this weekend!
Women's Volleyball:
Unfortunately the Duchesses lost to N. Arizona 3-0 in volleyball last night in the Fiesta Bowl. Their record is now 9-2. This is still a tremendous start for a team with a lot of young players.
Not a bad weekend for the athletic program this weekend, I might say. Still awaiting results of Duchesses' soccer team's game with Bobby Mo this afternoon.
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Subject: Albany hangs on to beat CAA Team Hofstra in OT
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 02:34:32pm
Albany was leading, but Hofsta scored late in the 4th. Albany pulls it out 22-16 in OT. This is a good win for the NEC over the CAA. I would love to see the Dukes play an 11th game each year against one of the CAA teams, preferably against one of our A-10 rivals RI, UMASS, or Richmond. Albany actually outgained UMASS and was ahead early in their first game vs the CAA (former A-10). I was hoping that La Salle would follow us to the NEC.
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 10:48:27am
There success might be bad news for the NEC in long run. Albany might be considering a move up like Stoney Brook did. And that included leaving the NEC.
They look like the NEC team to beat.
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 02:34:32pm
While I believe that the Duq should set their sights on playing a team from the powerful CAA, I think that the Dukes may only become competitive in such a game only after they get at full scholarship strength. (I know the Dukes committed to adding 3 new scholarships per year for the next several years. Also the NEC presidents recently voted to allow NEC teams to have a maximum of 40 per year which was an increase of 10 over the current maximum.) All that being said, if the Dukes are looking for a big financial payday, the Fightin' Blue Hens of Delaware should be their CAA target. Delaware Stadium seats over 22,000. This team is one of the top FCS teams in attendance year after year. It sells out very frequently. Yesterday there were 22,029 for UD's home opening romp over W. Chester (#23 in D II) 48-20. A game with UD would truly elevate the degree of difficulty of the Dukes' schedule and bring in $$$.
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Subject: Jerry Schmitt Show?
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 11:02:28am
I completly forgot about the Coach's show on the radio on the 10th on Fox 970 at 7:00 from Cupka's 2. Did anybody catch it? What did he say? Did Alex do the interviewing? (The future times are listed at the bottom of the page.)- Nice win for Albany- Thanks for the info Duck. I'd like to play one of the CAA/A-10 teams too as an 11th game. Now we don't have to work so hard to schedule we can work to get in an 11th game- even if it is an away game vs a quality opponant like URI at first. Albany's schedule is impressive and it should help them once they start league play. Agree also re: missing La Salle- They build a new football field, then drop the program rather than stepping up or down in conference.
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Subject: Rooney Field Change Order
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 10:51:57am
Last week I commented on a problem with the seats in Section 3 Row C (immediately in front of the press box) which I observed while attending the Duq-Pitt soccer game. The railing behind this row was too close to the seat backs making for very uncomfortable seating. I reported this to AD Amodio. Today he responded to me by e-mail and agreed with my assessment of the problem. The railing would be moved back approximately 6" by no later than the Dayton game but hopefully sooner. Although this may appear to be a small item, it demonstrates to me that Greg cared enough to look into the matter and promptly followed through with a plan to correct the problem.
I would suggest to any of you who will be attending any games at Rooney Field to note any poor quality or unfinished construction work to the AD. It's best to get the contractors to correct such items while they are still on-site or before the typical 10% holdback has been disbursed to them. Sometimes we fans may notice things that that the construction inspectors may miss. Let's make sure that DU gets its (our) money's worth out of this renovation project!
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Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 07:01:53pm
That is great that you got a response and action.
That is very good news.
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Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 09:08:37pm
Can you imagine getting such quick response from the AD at PITT? I'm a couple of rows in front of you in Section 3. Row A, Seats 2,3 and 4
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 05:32:30pm
I was just on campus before the Marshall soccer game and they already have the railing removed and the marks placed 6 inches back from the last row. Amodio is good to his word.
I finally got to see the new seating and there are ten rows rather than the nine shown on the plans released earlier and the stands go pretty much end zone to end zone. Still, some quick math shows it would be hard to find space for close to 2,000 unless they plan on bringing in bleachers along Academic Walk. I really don't get the concept of big stone block seating on that side. It is uncomfortable and isn't very attractive or inviting.
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 02:53:52am
Thanks for the update on the status of the railing in Section 3. No doubt about it, AD Greg Amodio addressed the problem with no delay. All those sitting in Row 3 should appreciate the modifications. Special thanks to the AD and facilities management staff.
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 14, 10:51:57am
I think the stone bleachers on the Academic Walk side are a better look for the campus than temp bleachers.
It is not a easy problem to solve. More seating and perhaps ruin the view in the main university corridor.
I think the stone bleachers is an attempt at balancing the two.
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Subject: RMC loses to Bucknell
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 10:46:13pm
17-14. They had the game winning td overturn by penalty with 18 seconds left.
And then game-tying field goal was blocked.
First words out of Shovelin's mouth was they played Bucknell closer than DU.
We measure what we do against Pitt. RMC measures what they do against us.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 05:34:56pm
I guess it depend on which half of the Bucknell game you are talking about.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 10:46:13pm
Talk is cheap. Let's see what happens when they play us.
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Subject: A-10 Basketball Board talking about a new A-10 Football Conference
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 03:45:09pm
There is a 7 page discussion on the A-10 Basketball Board talking about starting a new A-10 Football Conference. See- http://www.basketballforum.com/atlantic-10-conference/409717-atlantic-10-football-coming-soon-stadium-near-you.html .
I've been hoping for years to have one centered on Duquesne, Dayton, Fordham, La Salle (they built a tadium and then dropped their team, Richmond, Charlotte, RI, Temple (they really should go FCS). UMASS would e too domineering and should move up as UCONN did. Marist could be a good add too. I know we just entered the NEC, but playing Dayton and Fordham would be a much stronger draw than St. Francis or Central Conn or Bryant.
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Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 11:35:52pm
That thread is talking about a league like the MAC or WAC or Mountain West. Not a league like the old A-10 football conference at D-1AA or whatever it is called now.
Why would UMASS, URI and Richmond leave the best D-1AA conference in the Colonial to join schools like Dayton and DU and Fordham? And most of the Dayton posters said it would never happen. And they already have a 10,000 seat stadium.
I dont see either conference happening, either a lower level A-10 BCS conference or a Div 1-AA conference made up primarily of existing A-10 schools.
But I hope you are correct, and it comes to pass.
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[> Subject: Re: A-10 Basketball Board talking about a new A-10 Football Conference
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Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 11:46:46pm
I apologize. I didn't see your comment about UMass being out of this picture.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 01:38:33am
When talks first started about the CAA luring away the A-10 teams, I really hoping they would not swallow the entire conference. I was hoping that they would only take out the CAA charters and leave the A-10 charter schools and other northern schools to form the heart of their own new conference. The A-10 continually re-invents itself every time schools like Pitt, WVU and others jumped (usually to the Big East).
At one time, the Sagarin Rankings spread of the A-10 football playing schools, including Temple, was less than 15 points with the exception of UMASS on the high end and La Salle on the low end. Even BFC Temple's attendance is not far above the rest. I don't think Temple will ever admit to not having what it takes to pull a Rutgers-like turn-around.
Looking at the early games this season the NEC is playing the CAA (old A-10) schools tough and with scholarships should do even better in the future. I'd rather play Dayton and RI as A-10 conference members. I don't know if Linda Bruno ever made the effort to appeal to the loyalty of the A-10 charter schools to form a new A-10 football conference. Within 5 years, I hope that the scholarship players put Duquesne in a position to play up and occasionally beat its A-10 brothers. I'm glad we are in the NEC, but aside from Robert Morris, they are not our traditional rivals.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 03:45:09pm
It would be great to play Dayton and RI as conference games.
We are so limilted by the stadium situation for real growth. That is a killer.
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Subject: NEC Notebook Link
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 11:05:11am
Conner Dixon headlines this week's "ESPN NEC Notebook". As NEC Offensive Player of the Week, they lead with his dramatic yardage, TD and completion totals the the dramatic come-back. I don't think that the local ESPN stations play the NEC Notebook (1 minute spot).
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 09:38:23am
Doug- I'm not sure if any of the ESPN stations run the notebook, but I've posted the link at the top of the page. Mayby Alex P. can get permission to run the spot on WMNY.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 10:16:33am
Guys, we ran this during the last game. I thnk it was in the first quarter. From now on, I think it will be run in pre-game..Thanks!
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 11:05:11am
Sorry Alex- I must have "tuned out" thinking it was a comercial. I listened to the game again off the Redzone link and I heard it this time. I agree- it would make a great addition to the pre-game or half-time broadcast or even played along with the promos for the game during the week.
Does WMNY have any kind of plans to cover sports other than the Dukes games? I liked the "all talk" better than the "money talk" since I have plenty of the first, but not much of the second.
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Subject: Duchesses humble Pitt
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 09:26:47am
The Duchesses just beat Pitt's women's volleyball team 3-1 at Pitt. This may be one of the Duchesses' best starts ever. They are now 7-1. Way to go!
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Date Posted: Tuesday, September 09, 09:19:09pm
It seems like ALL of the Duke's teams are doing well. Amodio and company are building some good foundations.
If only we could get a newspaer story out of one of our LOCAL one college only newspapers of one of the most dramatic come-back attempts ever. Dave Mackall must be on vacation. He is the only decent non-PITT obsessed writer in Pittsburgh. Other cities play up rivalries- we pretend to have only one school in town. Duquesne has over 10,000 students and thousand of local alumni. They were just named a Top Tier NATIONAL University by US News and WR but are treated like Cal U.
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Date Posted: Tuesday, September 09, 10:33:10pm
That is just a huge win. They have been spanked year after year by Pitt in VB.
Tremendous. Congrats to all!!!
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 09:23:58pm
I too like the direction all the programs are going. Success begets success and eventually some media attention. The nice thing about this team and this win is that it looks like 3 of the top 4-5 players this year are freshmen and last year's top player, Nicole Wright has not seen the court yet. The future can only look even brighter. Does anyone the status of Wright?
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Nicole Wright tore her ACL, MCL and both sides of her meniscus this summer while playing pick up ball during camp. Her rehab is coming along nicely, but is out for the season. Get well soon, Nicole.
The Duchesses are now in Arizona for a 2 game tournament. Coach Opperman told me that the team was very excited about its victory over Pitt.
GO DUCHESSES!
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Thanks much for the information. I wish her the best of luck on her recovery. This team is doing very well now. Imagine the potential for next season.
While you are at it, can you check on Petrillo on the women's soccer team. I was looking forward to watch her play on 9/27 and she has not gotten into a game yet.
Thanks in advance.
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Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 06:20:57pm
Correction to above entry. The Duchesses (7-1) are in Arizona for a 3-game Fiesta Tournament this weekend:
Tonight (Friday) against Navy (5-1)
Saturday against Hampton (0-8)
Saturday evening against N. Arizona (5-1)
It may be possible to watch the Duchesses' game against N. Arizona through this website:
http://www.bigskytv.org/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=1
N. Arizona beat the Duchesses in last year's Fiesta Tournament.
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Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 09:16:29pm
Just in from the Fiesta Volleyball Tournament in Arizona: Duquesne 3 - Navy 0 (25-22, 25-20, & 25-15). The Duchesses are now 8-1; the Midshipwomen are 5-2.
Men's soccer update at 76:04 in the 2nd half: Dukes 3 - Marshall 1.
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Just in from the bluff at the Duquesne Invitational, a final score: Dukes 4 - Marshall 1. The Dukes soccer team is now 2-0-3. Go Dukes!
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 13, 09:26:47am
Both men's and women's Soccer is going to be a power house program. Suzie is building too!
I hope I'm not hoping for too much, but I LOVE to see club hockey added if we can work with the Pens to get some ice time at the new arena.
Pittsburgh is a hockey town!
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Subject: Rhoades' Injury
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Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 05:15:02pm
Word around, Rhoades is out with a hamstring injury. Hopefully he can return soon. Can anyone find out how long he is out for? Will not having him in the lineup hurt ?
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Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 11:14:28pm
They don't play this week. That should help a little.
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Did Rhoades even participate in the Spring game? I dont remember him making an impact.
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 01:36:36pm
Hey folks, is it me or what? I live out of state and check the Pittsburgh area papers everday for some coverage. Cannot believe there isn't an article in the news today (Monday) about the game. Should have been in yesterday, but at least today! What's up with that? Anyone have any networking options with the newspapers? Can we do anything about the (lack of) coverage? Suggestions?
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Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 10:06:19am
Sunday's P-G on page C-6 had a two sentence article on the Dukes' game under the heading, "District Roundup." I don't believe that the P-G's website provides access to such small articles thus accounting for your belief that there was no mention in Sunday's paper. However, Phil Axelrod covered the Bobby Mo game (vs Morehead State) resulting in a reasonably-sized article on page C-3. I think the coverage will occur, particularly when the Dukes win.
It will be interesting to see how Bobby Mo does against its next opponent, Bucknell.
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Date Posted: Tuesday, September 09, 06:44:31pm
They also play Dayton the week before we do.
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Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 08:37:27pm
Thanks,no, actually, I have never read it until now. Go Dukes!
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Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 08:46:53pm
I would bet that the story was written by AP reporter Alan Robinson, who covers Duquesne sports regularly. The irony of the story running here is that both the Trib (which knows better) and the Post-Mortem (still the home of Ax and Smize) failed to pick it up.
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Date Posted: Tuesday, September 09, 09:43:22pm
Thanks or the link ED and KKD- How do you like the new Media Links section at the top of the page?
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 12:01:32am
Wow Coffee, you sure are a mover and a shaker! The media links are very helpful. Thanks again for your effort.
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 07:16:38am
I've been upset for years with the lack of coverage. The way I see it is that its their JOB to cover such a game. 28 points in the 4th and 6 record TD passes deserves an article. The PG thinks they do their job it they do an article once a month. They relegate Duquesne to the status of "Other Colleges" like Cal U, La Roche and Thiel when it is a USN&WR Tier 1 National University Division I program in the heart of the city with over 10,000 students.
The LEAST they can do is to cut and paste an article from AP. The Trib usually does better and thats why I buy it now in stead of the PG which I grew up with. I'm a fan of Dave Mackall who must have been on vacation last week. Phil Axelrod can write and doesn't feel the need to spread his manure like some at the PG, but has been spotty with what he chooses to cover.
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Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 01:36:36pm
My criticisms of the Pittsburgh media -- excluding Dave Mackall and Alan Robinson -- is well-documented on the BB board. The P-G priorities are:
1. Steelers
2. Steelers
3. Steelers
4. Steelers
5. Steelers
6. Steelers
7. Steelers
8. Pitt
9. HS football
10. The Pirates, Penguins and everything else
But Dave Mack rocks.
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Subject: Notes from Bucknell
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Author:
Shaler Tom
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Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 08:10:21pm
Just returned from the Bucknell game and although a win might have been nice, the fortitude and toughness displayed were awesome. I don't think it was a "deer in the headlights" start for our boys but rather being over psyched up that cost them. With 5 true freshmen on D, we were caught over pursuing and our secondary was biting on every QB fake. Bucknell scored on 5 straight possessions with 3 touchdowns of 40+ yards.
Once the young Dukes settled down, stayed at home and clogged the gaps, Bucknell could do little. Trouble was that we were down 42-7 at this point.
Offensively, our OL was shaky, we couldn't run the ball and the Bison was teeing off and blitzing on every play, knowing that Dixon had to throw.
With adjustments made in the second half, the DBs stayed at home, our LBs closed the gaps and our RBs picked up the blitzes, it was a different team.
With a little time to throw Dixon was unstoppable. This kid made beautiful throws in the pocket and while rolling out hit 7 different receivers. Roberson made some acrobatic catches and might be Dixon's go to guy.
On defense, Totino was a stud with something like 15 tackles and that Scruggs kid, who surprisingly didn't play in the first half, had two forced fumbles and recovered another. He also knocked Triggs into LA-LA land with a hit on a QB option.
In the end it was a loss I know, but it might be the beginning of something special. The boys didn't quit and I for one was impressed by the effort. One more thing... Dixon throws 6 TD's to break the all-time DU record and throws for 429 yds, second all-time. Not bad for a kid's first game. Yeah, this might be something special in the next few years.
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[> Subject: Re: Notes from Bucknell
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A83
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 07:51:54pm
Thanks for the great update. It is far better than the moronic talk about the game going on at the BB board.
That board makes me ill anymore. The current fight over the football coach is hysterical. Someone doesn't like him and then the fight starts.
DU football will be very enjoyable over the next few years.
That is a fairly large stadium at Bucknell and a beautiful campus. Disappointing crowd thought.
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[> [> Subject: Re: Notes from Bucknell
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Coffee
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 08:16:34pm
ST- Thanks for the update and the insights. I hope the team starts the next game way they finished this one!
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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Notes from Bucknell
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Shaler Tom
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Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 07:31:55pm
Coffee, I'm still a little concerned about our lack of a running game and our special teams were average at best but there was improvement as the game wore on. Hopefully with Dixon spreading the field, the running game can get on track and the younger boys with a little taste of college ball can get the job done on ST.
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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Notes from Bucknell
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Coffee
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Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 08:10:21pm
ST- Duquesne has always been a passing team. When they lose, it has been when the passing game gets shut down. I agree that the Dukes need another dimension and that sometimes, the passing game can set up the running game. By the way, I'm glad you became a regular part of the board. You show good insight and are a great fan.
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[> [> Subject: Re: Notes from Bucknell
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 11:43:28pm
The weeping and gnashing over Schmitt started the day he was hired, sadly enough. I'd like to see him and the team get some support, let's go from there.
Great reporting by Shaler Tom.
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[> Subject: Re: NEC Players of the Week
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Shaler Tom
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Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 07:26:11pm
Kudos to the kid. I had to laugh when the Bucknell announcer at the game told the crowd that Marcello Trigg was named player of the game. The kid had some nice stats but Dixon was the obvious choice.
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Subject: I know it's off the topic but it's Monday
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Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 02:31:40pm
I am planning on visiting my son for the 9/27 weekend and since I am a huge sports fan, I plan on taking in several athletic events including the Dayton game.While ingesting the other sports, I noticed that both the volleyball team and the women's soccer teams are both missing a high rep player named Nicole (Wright in volleyball, Petrillo-167 goals in HS in soccer). Does anyone know if both girls are hurt and if they are expected to return this season.
If anyone else is planning on attending that game and would like to meet, let me know.
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Subject: They fought back
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El Duque
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 06:27:45pm
Damn, I hate losing. But I give the guys a lot of credit, they fought back.
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[> Subject: Re: They fought back
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 10:16:24pm
What happened in the first quarter? They couldn't even get a first down and end up scoring 42 points!??
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[> [> Subject: Re: They fought back
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El Duque
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 08:11:17am
Don't know my friend. Only way I would comment on something like that would be if I could've seen it for myself.
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[> [> [> Subject: Re: They fought back
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 08:37:21am
No article in either morning paper? I thought the PG and TRIB inserted late stuff on the web?
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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: They fought back
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 11:11:50am
Freshmen jitters, lack of emotional preparation, Bucknell letting up once they were up big and lack of finding a rhythm all led to the first quarter bugs. Greg Gatuso always had the team focused, psyched and ready to go. Football is ALL ABOUT ATTITUDE!! They have to get their hearts and heads into the game first.
I really admire the come-back, but there was no excuse for the zombie-like, deer-in-the-headlight start of the game.
If 28 points in the 4th quarter can't win a game against Bucknell, something is wrong with the focus and preparation!
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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: They fought back an regained respect of many!
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 05:41:33pm
Bucknell only scored 6 points the entire second half.Clearly Coach Schmitt and his staff made the necessary adjustments and the team came back out fighting mad. Next year for sure will be the year they stop the Bison's winning streak.GOOD JOB DUKES! Proud of you!
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[> [> Subject: Re: what happenned? We were there
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 06:27:45pm
Hey... lots of freshman on the team. Some new players who haven't played together, missed tackles, missed blocks, poor kick return, inability to run the ball,fumbles, and a good opponent ...is what happenned. Atleast they worked it out and came out swinging in the second half. This is definitely a team on the rise. Go Dukes.
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Subject: Dukes down 7-0 and in minus yardage gained
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 10:04:09am
Bucknell is dominating midway through the first quarter
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[> Subject: Re: Dukes down 7-0 and in minus yardage gained
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Doug
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 06:33:31pm
Down 14-0 on a 48 yard trap play. This is NOT Duquesne Football!!!
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[> [> Subject: Re: Dukes down 7-0 and in minus yardage gained
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 06:47:39pm
Could be a long game.... finally a first down!
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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes down 7-0 and in minus yardage gained
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 07:10:29pm
Oh Well- 35-7
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[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes down 7-0 and in minus yardage gained
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 07:12:10pm
Dixon fumble 35-7 Bucknell UGLY
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[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes down 7-0 and in minus yardage gained
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Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 08:14:01pm
Typical play for today- Duquesne fumbles on Bucknell's one yard line. WTF- Bucknell still has all of their starters in.
These freshmen should remember this when they get to be seniors and get to play Bucknell again!
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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes down 7-0 and in minus yardage gained
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Doug
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 08:24:33pm
Bucknell still has their first team offense in when the Dukes are playing some subs with the Dukes down 48-21.
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[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Dukes down 7-0 and in minus yardage gained
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Doug
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 08:40:40pm
48-28 with 6 mins. left. Dukes driving- Lets get one more score to make it look respectable.
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Coffee
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 08:49:23pm
You know what? Dukes are down by less than two scores with 2:40 to go. If Duqiesne gets the on-sides kick, it was a good thing for Bucknell that they kept their starters in.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 09:01:21pm
Dukes down by 6, 48-41. I'm glad I didn't turn the radio off. Get the on-sides-kick and my gosh, we have a chance!!
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 09:03:28pm
Final score- 48-41 and the young Dukes cover. Who'd of thunk it at half-time?
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 09:13:54pm
Ok, not what we wanted, but I have hope. This is the first time alot of these guys are playing together, so I'm ok with the final score. Sure seemed like it would be a whole lot worse!
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 09:04:16pm
Great comeback.......if we can get a running game we will be ok.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 09:17:38pm
Dixon throws for over 400 yards and had nothing in the first quarter! I confess that I turned the radio off and turned it on again only to see how bad the outcome was and heard their last score to make it less than a touchdown. Last year the Dukes jumped out early and didn't finish!
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Shoey
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 10:37:09pm
The first quarter we tried to pound it. As we get more athletic (we have a athletic QB and one in the wings) I think you will see the staff spread it out more and more.
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Date Posted: Saturday, September 06, 10:55:09pm
Unfortunately the radio signal was so week at my house that I couldn't pick up the broadcast in the 2nd half. I also lost some interest because I thought that the Dukes were hopelessly out of it. While it's not a win, it shows that this team didn't give up in spite of being down by such a large margin. Let this be a learning experience for the Dukes and some of us fans!
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 10:04:09am
Sorry to hear that you couldn't pick up the game late. The fourth was interesting! We dug too big a hole and 28 points posted in the 4th were not even enough.
Try clicking on either the link to Redzone or the link to WMNY at the links section. I couldn't get the game well on the radio either. I was watching the "Gametracker" too. The radio call must have been on a short delay since I saw some plays on Gametracker before the call. Either that or Alex is slowing down a bit and needs to keep up with the action better!
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Subject: Mellon Hall Tailgate Anyone???
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Date Posted: Sunday, September 07, 09:43:06am
Anybody planning on paying the $15 for the tailgate section? I know Lehigh Valley Duke and friends were kicked out and it has some bad feelings to it, but it really is a good place to tailgate and if it comes with food and drink, the deal doesn't sound too bad.
Will there be a place to grill your own? Top floor of the parking garage may be good if not.
I know we started a crop of freshmen and Bucknell probably tried to go into a "prevent" which never works, but which team replaced the guys who couldn't get a first down in the first quarter?
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