Jeseph

Anybody hearing any whispers of ticket sales for this one?

If we don’t shoot like garbage again this is feeling like a good tune-up game...

I love the transparency of this coaching staff. They're not cocky but they certainly don't hold back.

2 minutes ago, dutchcountry7 said:

No.

It is only an NCAA violation if the NCAA administers the test.

11 minutes ago, dutchcountry7 said:

As for the suspension, it is probably a failed drug test. 

Wouldn't that be an NCAA violation, not just a violation of team rules?

The SIU boards are now wondering if Fletcher is available for at least part of the Murray State game - I have a feeling he'll be playing on Saturday.

9 minutes ago, BullsFan14 said:

"And C.J. said, 'All I want is an opportunity.'"

And he's stuck with this attitude for his entire career.

1 minute ago, Kevin said:

Is he still out? I bet he plays Saturday. 

Their (limited) board expects him to be out of the Murray St. game tomorrow but "hopes" he'll be back on Saturday. There are, seemingly, still no details on the reason or duration of suspension.

It's a small thing but "every little bit counts" - go on Facebook and RSVP as "going" or "interested" to the event, it will increase the reach/visibility https://www.facebook.com/events/2305756559652571/

Yea @admin can we extend the edit window for users?

Wish I could make it back for this one. Get us much blue in that dome as possible!!

10 hours ago, promotherobot said:

You can't expect minds to change overnight. Trust me, even though interest level is not comparable to the Bills or Sabres yet, UB is enjoying it's highest awareness ever in WNY right now. TV ratings for UB games are good. Fans watch games in bars like 716. It's gotta build some more. I hope the school can give Nate Oats another bump in contract and get more locals to buy tickets and/or make contributions to the B&W Fund.

This is something that I'm starting to come to terms with. We've all been along for the ride for years - the average fan hasn't. As much as we want instant sellouts, we're still building in the minds of many new fans.

I think we're going to enjoy one of those best years we've had in terms of public support/attendance and buzz. The AD(epartment) is doing it's job, winning, raising profile and maintaining academic standards. We're going to become hard to ignore soon.

#15 in this week's coaches poll http://sportspolls.usatoday.com/ncaa/basketball-men/polls/coaches-poll/

Bump, can we please have a good crowd for SIU?

7 minutes ago, dutchcountry7 said:

Do you still feel this way?

SIU is a HUGE home game.  The Bulls could actually be in at-large contention this year.

For the most part, yes. Winning 3 of 4 to end the (calendar) year would certainly put us in contention but the MAC has some weak teams so I fear a couple losses would still hurt our chances.

I also think the idea of being an at-large would be really cool but would always rather win the conference and have a loss + at-large be a worst-case fallback.

Looks like we'll need to wait a bit longer than usual this week 

This rise has been fun but as we continue to move up, jumps are going to be few and far between. I'll be satisfied with 17 or better in today's poll.

56 minutes ago, BasketBull said:

The more I think about the home and home non conference deal the more I like it & hope we continue scheduling the same way.

Absolutely agree with this. I've loved the schedule so far. Tough road trips, a tournament, a few marquee opponents. One thing is for sure - we'll be battle tested by the time MAC play begins.

I also agree that this is not a game to be taken lightly (and i don't think it will be). I'm really hoping the public shows up big for this one. We'll be ranked 17th or better, playing an 8-3 or 7-4 team with a little history. Let's keep winning at home and start winning over the fans that are waiting to be had!

This might help...

I love this man.

Did not realize this about Graves 😕 

Another convincing win and losses by 9, 12 and 16. Should get us to 15?

Boom. On to the next one!

Playing into their game. Go back to playing UB B-ball and let’s go home.

Time to wake up

Rough outing for Perkins, just not his afternoon. Gotta get him focused