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Post by IONA86 on Jul 4, 2021 10:25:25 GMT -5
I did predict the Greece vs Czech Republic final. I am going to buy a lottery ticket this week. Lol That's a big surprise. Regardless of their FIBA ranking, Canada was the heavy favorite to win this bracket, no? I guess this is why the Canucks stick to hockey. They were even though they were short a couple of nba players due to the playoffs. I just think it is tough to pull together an all star team, get people to assume rolls different than they are used to and get them to play as a team. That is why I questioned Canada’s ability to get to the finals.
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Post by gregcrow on Jul 4, 2021 10:33:23 GMT -5
That's a big surprise. Regardless of their FIBA ranking, Canada was the heavy favorite to win this bracket, no? I guess this is why the Canucks stick to hockey. They were even though they were short a couple of nba players due to the playoffs. I just think it is tough to pull together an all star team, get people to assume rolls different than they are used to and get them to play as a team. That is why I questioned Canada’s ability to get to the finals. Yes, they were huge favorites. Should have won yesterdays game easily. Agree that sometimes pulling a team together that quickly is tough. Still should have won this tournament. Greek team is the favorite today. I know this isn't the best of the best, but still a remarkable achievement for Pitino to get this team to the Olympics if they are able to pull it off today.
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Post by broguy99 on Jul 4, 2021 19:49:55 GMT -5
Greece got whooped in their game tonight. Was rooting for them, but honestly it's probably best for Iona that they didn't make the Olympics. All eyes on the upcoming season now.
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Post by gregcrow on Jul 4, 2021 20:56:17 GMT -5
Greece got whooped in their game tonight. Was rooting for them, but honestly it's probably best for Iona that they didn't make the Olympics. All eyes on the upcoming season now. Yep. Got their butts kicked. Still a good tournament for them. Great job by coach. Back to New Ro now!
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Post by Super on Jul 5, 2021 6:37:43 GMT -5
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Post by hawaii bill on Jul 7, 2021 8:34:18 GMT -5
ESPN+ has Greece vs. Turkey, today at 7:25 PM. Nothing worse than greasy turkey. Maybe green ham.
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Post by brffdone on Jul 10, 2021 6:44:27 GMT -5
With RP back in New Rochelle (I believe) and reports that players are on hand and that summer school is in session, how can it be that we haven’t seen a new post over the last 72 hours? Kind of expected the board would be buzzing with program updates.
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Post by ic59 on Jul 10, 2021 10:13:15 GMT -5
I guess you could say that the Board is experiencing a SPARTAN existence.
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Post by sharkey on Jul 10, 2021 11:04:41 GMT -5
Really nothing to report about the current roster. All we have seen are the pics of the team in the weight room. Per Twitter the staff is spread out recruiting at a couple different AAU and JUCO showcase events. Have not seen any reports of Pitino at any events. I'm sure there would be reports of him at a event again recruiting for the 1st time in 4 years.
The news I want to hear is that Jolly and Duach are finally on campus. That would make me feel much better
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Post by gregcrow on Jul 10, 2021 11:40:32 GMT -5
With RP back in New Rochelle (I believe) and reports that players are on hand and that summer school is in session, how can it be that we haven’t seen a new post over the last 72 hours? Kind of expected the board would be buzzing with program updates. We were waiting on you for the updates! What's happening?
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Post by brffdone on Jul 10, 2021 12:33:48 GMT -5
With RP back in New Rochelle (I believe) and reports that players are on hand and that summer school is in session, how can it be that we haven’t seen a new post over the last 72 hours? Kind of expected the board would be buzzing with program updates. We were waiting on you for the updates! What's happening? Was actually just hoping to get some blood flowing on the board. Sharkey as always summed things up quite well. Must admit though having seen several posters happy to see RP returning after the Greece team was eliminated and announcements on movement of players into New Rochelle, that there might be some new info available. For my part nothing new but did purchase a 2nd ticket for the 21/22 season. Thx for checking in gregcrow 👍🏻
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Post by ic59 on Jul 10, 2021 13:51:07 GMT -5
This might not be the answer we want, but back in the old days when someone posted a "What's going on" question, OT would take a walk down the hill and we'd usually have an answer. I do have a feeling that since it's been so quiet, the athletic department has some big news coming, and maybe as soon as next week. They just came out with a new format for the official web site. Now all they need is some new content.
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Post by Cjb on Jul 10, 2021 18:51:04 GMT -5
This might not be the answer we want, but back in the old days when someone posted a "What's going on" question, OT would take a walk down the hill and we'd usually have an answer. Yup, before his health took a downturn, oldtimer invoked his detective skills regularly this time of year and reported on this board. Miss the ole curmudgeon already.
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Post by ic59 on Jul 11, 2021 7:56:22 GMT -5
And, does anyone know anything about his next door neighbors, Marian and Lou Casali? I see that their grandson, Kurt Casali, is now with the SF Giants.
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Post by iona81 on Jul 11, 2021 9:49:23 GMT -5
I believe Lou passed a couple of years ago.
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