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Post by GuyF on Aug 13, 2013 13:45:35 GMT -5
LOL, Gonzaga of the east. We've become the Siena board. Congrats, everyone! Go Saints! ..............Guy has found another way to infer to us as Delusional...I stand by my post....Considering the last few years, the outlook for this year and what looks already like a real banner recruiting 2014, we will soon become (If not already) a eastern mid-major powerhouse. Even Siena fans will find that assumption reasonable. [/quote] If I had the time, I'd post a tale of the tape, Iona vs Gonzaga, and you'd see how silly even mentioning us in the same breath as Gonzaga truly is. It's just not realistic, but I won't use the "D" word because I don't want to get everyone's Depends in a bunch.
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Post by iona1970 on Aug 13, 2013 14:03:54 GMT -5
guy you always said we couldn't reach a higher level because of the gym, but these last couple of years we out recruited our facilities- Gonzaga might be a reach, but maybe a couple of yrs of a VCU or Creighton which wins a game or 2 for a couple of yrs- I don't think a final four run though
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Post by ic1983 on Aug 13, 2013 14:31:05 GMT -5
86 you have the best information on this board. I just watched the video you embedded about the NYC 100. Bashir sounds like a steal, a high major recruit. Can't wait to see him play.
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Post by tiger on Aug 13, 2013 14:44:02 GMT -5
any plans for a new facility??? does anybody know anything? I was just up at providence college and they are building a first class practice facility that will be nicer then hynes.. I really wish we could put together a better facility
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Post by Super on Aug 13, 2013 14:53:31 GMT -5
any plans for a new facility??? does anybody know anything? I was just up at providence college and they are building a first class practice facility that will be nicer then hynes.. I really wish we could put together a better facility Not in the immediate future--although some key renovations are being undertaken for next season, School going through a "rebranding" and court will look different--walls painted school colors --somewhat different lighting--new pa system with pre & post game stuff being heard in the halls, etc The only major consideration for facilities upgrades will be a part of a major capital campaign soon to be announced by Pres. Nyre--so we're probably 3-4 years away. He knows the value of athletics in the college's image.We will know soon who the "players" are on this board when the time comes to make a commitment!
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Post by tiger on Aug 13, 2013 16:10:26 GMT -5
any and every renovation/upgrade is a positive..thanks supe
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Post by oldtimer on Aug 13, 2013 16:44:22 GMT -5
GUY POSTED...... If had the time, I'd post a tale of the tape, Iona vs Gonzaga, and you'd see how silly even mentioning us in the same breath as Gonzaga... truly is. It's just not realistic, but I won't use the "D" word because I don't want to get everyone's Depends in a bunch.[/quote] Please take the time, I did.....After checking RPIs, Power Ratings and any guides that I could factor in....On a neutral court, Gonzaga would have been about a 5 1/2 -- 6 1/2 point favorite.......That is not a unrealistic amount or a SILLY chance for even mentioning a upset..... Why are we always silly, unrealistic or delusional? ?? Surely other adjectives can be used. Can we become hopeful, diverse, and reasonable fans..
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 13, 2013 17:01:46 GMT -5
any plans for a new facility??? does anybody know anything? I was just up at providence college and they are building a first class practice facility that will be nicer then hynes.. I really wish we could put together a better facility Not in the immediate future--although some key renovations are being undertaken for next season, School going through a "rebranding" and court will look different--walls painted school colors --somewhat different lighting--new pa system with pre & post game stuff being heard in the halls, etc The only major consideration for facilities upgrades will be a part of a major capital campaign soon to be announced by Pres. Nyre--so we're probably 3-4 years away. He knows the value of athletics in the college's image.We will know soon who the "players" are on this board when the time comes to make a commitment! Can we expect a new "spin" on Killian? He looks like a child molester. Also.. any info on the new Adidas uniforms... no black uniforms I hope?
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 13, 2013 17:25:21 GMT -5
86 you have the best information on this board. I just watched the video you embedded about the NYC 100. Bashir sounds like a steal, a high major recruit. Can't wait to see him play. Thank you.... I am also excited to see him in an Iona uniform.
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Post by oldtimer on Aug 13, 2013 19:18:23 GMT -5
Thanks. 86. Just viewed video of NYC TOP 100....Waited about 10-15 minutes for Bashir's name to show up. When they got down to NO.2 I thought I missed it, but there he was No.1 to my surprise. He is every thing I could have hoped for in little I viewed.. The announcers closed with ''The only thing he needs is a few pounds of muscle''. North Ave. Fast food stops plus maturity will soon take care of that......
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Post by sharkey on Aug 13, 2013 19:37:41 GMT -5
I86, great video as usual, Thanks !! OT, funny I thought the same thing. listening to them ranking a lot of BCS ranked level recruits I thought I missed it. Quite impressive to be ranked that highly by people that actually watch the games.
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 13, 2013 20:00:55 GMT -5
For those who have not seen video of my other "wish list" recruit... here is Tafari Whittingham. The kid would be fun to watch in Cluess system.
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Post by sharkey on Aug 13, 2013 20:14:05 GMT -5
What's the story with Whittingham as far as who is recruiting him ? Is he a realistic recruit for Iona ?
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Post by Cjb on Aug 13, 2013 20:33:05 GMT -5
Can we expect a new "spin" on Killian? He looks like a child molester. +100,000,000 Bring back the old Gaelman!
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Post by IONA86 on Aug 13, 2013 20:35:01 GMT -5
What's the story with Whittingham as far as who is recruiting him ? Is he a realistic recruit for Iona ? He was at our Elite camp and I believe Grasso has been on him. He grew up in Connecticut and only transferred to Lincoln late in his high school career. I think his grades kept the bigs from offering him hence the JUCO route. On a side note he is very close friends with Sidiki Johnson.... so i am sure he has seen first hand what can go wrong with going to the bigs. I think there is strong mutual interest right now. I would not count us out right now.
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