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BG just looks absolutely pitiful, as if they don't even want to be there.

If I see another Hail Mary go against us, I'll scream

Gutsy taking the points off the board, and then getting rewarded with the TD. 2-0 in MAC is big after the start to the non-conference season.

Ok, now that he's been gone a long time, was this guy a genius or just incredibly lucky (or a bit of both)? Lance - now is 3-0 at perennial bottom feeder Kansas FLJ - now at her alma mater Syracuse after taking UB to multiple NCAA bids including a sweet 16 Bobby, Nate - the first has been in the PAC 12 and brought in the second who is a coaching star who has been at the top of the SEC I'm not sure which of those answers I'm going with from the above question, but damn, that's one impressive list of hires in the 3 "top $" sports at UB. Those 4 hires are Win, Win, Win, Win in my eyes. Lastly, I don't think we got nearly enough of a buyout for any one of them, although he was only around for one of those 4 when they were hired away.

Consider me impressed! I would be lying if I thought he'd be able to be 3-0 starting off year 2 in Kansas. I'm not sure I thought anyone would be able to do that.

I've met both of you at the AA, 2 good guys and top notch UB fans!

Has anyone received their ticket renewal package yet? I still have not and a couple of my friends have not either. The website still shows 21-22 tickets for basketball. We're 6 weeks out from the start of games. Are we going to games or shut down for covid this winter once again?

The lack of penalties was definitely great to see. I'm sure the flag happy MAC refs will be sure to take care of getting the number back up to normal!

The end result was around where the lines had it, but much lower scoring than anticipated. The overhaul of the O-Line over the past couple of season (via multiple strong players transferring out) seems to have caught up to the squad today. Not sure how much we'll learn about the team next week (should be a big win in the home opener!) so if they can split the next two road games and be 2-2 heading into homecoming, they've got a reasonable shot at a bowl bid. Lots of room to improve after this one, but the MAC East is always something that should be attainable, including this season. On to week 2.

Good thing we went for that FG down 24 with 6 minutes left on the 20. Nothing like trying to get it 3 points closer and not even trying to think about winning. While the chances of winning were low, they went from low to zero with that FG. Went from down 3 TDs to down 3 TDs with the make. Yippee! I hate the "play to make it look closer" mentality. Play to win or don't bother playing at all. By the way, it was nice to see the ball go thru the uprights however.

I'd be more than fine with some sort of recognition of this team/championship in the AA. It brought a lot of joy to the community and it's fans and is representative of the best times that the school and team has had (while they were at UB). While I don't think it should be equivalent to a MAC banner or number banner, it absolutely should have a place in the arena. I would think as a marketing thing, it would be nothing but beneficial. Someone comes to a game and sees the team photo, they will likely smile and be more apt to go to another game/donate.

I hate that this is over for another year. Watching these 6 games was just such a joy, from the opening tip (where Perk won every single one this year) to the final dunk, I had such a big smile throughout. The fact that this squad comes away with $1mil and a championship is just incredible. Such a great group, great guys, class acts all the way, starting with Nate, to Adam/Bryan/Fox, to all of the players. Blue Collar gets it done. I hope that the new roster in Alumni sees the method that is successful, TEAM/ Defense / Hustle 1st and foremost, because this is 100% the way to go.

The opponent includes former UB nemesis Homer Drew as the GM. I'll never forget those games against Valpo in the Mid-Con days. Hopefully this UB squad can finally get one over on Homer. The Blue Collar squad just needs to play their game, move the ball until the open shot arrives, giving up the good shot for the better shot. Also, Defense to Offense is their game. Team ball will get it done!

I would love to see it at Alumni, but like BB said, it is crazy hot in there in the summer with only a handful of people on the floor. I couldn't imagine how hot it would be with a couple of thousand people in there. I don't think they'd let the "Big Ass Fans" run like they normally do during the summer within the course of a game. Alumni would surely be popping though if they played there. I'd camp out for that one!

Maybe UB will join the Pac 12, or 10, or 11? The Big 10 will become what, the Big 16?

He'd fit right in at EMU then, considering how they've been in recent history. Quite a talent though. We shall see

I hope similarly, but it's only gotten worse over the last couple of years, nationwide. Only time will tell.

I'm not even sure how to quantify success at this point. In the past, one could look at a roster and say "they were young, but wow they'll be good next year or the year after". Now, it's all 1 year positions when it comes to the eye test, because for all we know everyone will leave after this year. They could be good and "go bigger" or not play as much as desired and just go elsewhere. It's totally just wait and see. My goal would be 20+ wins and top 4 in MAC (and a win+ in Cleveland). Is that doable? I honestly wouldn't have the first guess. Unlike many here, I do believe in this staff and believe that they are good teachers. So all I'll do is hope that I get proven correct for many reasons, one being I don't want to have to read a constant barrage of "JW sucks" or "XYZ player sucks". If I'm incorrect, well it will just be one really un-enjoyable winter of games. I'm hoping for the former, as I would hope all others on here are too.

Does anyone really know how good we, or anyone, will be? They're basically all new teams top to bottom. Your statement is accurate though, if that ranking holds true. It's truly a crapshoot to try to predict anyone beyond the top dogs at this point, at least in my eyes. We shall see what happens. Gotta just hope it comes together as there's talent in the fold. It has to come together with buy in from each player, both ends of the floor and their role(s).

Great path. Went from signing with MAC powerhouse (at the time), to MAC doormat, to Juco.

"lot of unknowns" sounds about right. We have no idea how these guys actually play or if they will buy into their given roles (or what roles each will be given). Same goes for the women's team. Whichever team/program can actually get players to buy into roles, and get some sort of team play, will be the most successful, since practically every team in this league is starting from scratch. Surely, everyone has relatively similar overall talent, and the most inter-connected team will come out on top. Hopefully that's us, but only time will tell.

Based on recent events, It's probable.

As long as it doesn't look like NIU's floor, I'm fine with it!

Hey, good for him. He played his 4 years at Bona and this is a freebie year. Enjoy it at a fun place, with a great coach.

You go to college in order to get prepared for getting a job. That was part of my point. I still don't understand how changing schools year after year allows for "students" to accrue credits, as certainly some classes don't transfer, especially after yearly school changes.