By CHUCKIE MAGGIO For quite possibly the first time since I've met him, I don't "envy" my pal Mike Vaccaro. Vaccaro, a 1989 St. Bonaventure University graduate who has been one of my greatest sportswriting mentors, can encapsulate a moment and turn a phrase as well as anyone. I know I'm not the only Jandoli School of Communication alumnus who has tried, futilely, to write … [Read more...] about Column: All-time Team ballot displays Bona’s rich history
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Niagara’s Beilein searching for Purple Eagles identity
By MIKE BUNDT The summer grind is often regarded as the quiet period of the college basketball calendar but don’t tell that to Patrick Beilein. The first-year Niagara head coach is looking to evaluate his program after a busy 12 weeks at the helm. Beilein has filled out his roster with six incoming recruits, finalized his coaching staff and went on a multi-city caravan … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Beilein searching for Purple Eagles identity
Bona Mailbag: Planutis expectations, lineup predictions, conference realignment
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO You had questions about the Bonnies, Atlantic 10, Syracuse and conference realignment. Presenting the first Pickin' Splinters edition of an Intrepid favorite, Bona Mailbag. Q: What are you expecting from (Bobby) Planutis? A: In the official release of Planutis's transfer to SBU, coach Mark Schmidt said, "Bobby really fits in our system and with the … [Read more...] about Bona Mailbag: Planutis expectations, lineup predictions, conference realignment
Full circle experience leads Bremer into coaching
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The relationship between J.R. Bremer and Joe Lombardi is proof that the “Bona Bubble,” a term affectionately coined by the St. Bonaventure community, is not limited to the university’s alumni. If you have a connection to the school, you’re liable to sustain those ties long after you leave Olean. Lombardi hasn’t been on the St. Bonaventure men’s … [Read more...] about Full circle experience leads Bremer into coaching
Column: Poyser’s Bonaventure exit was best for both sides
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure is no stranger to the college basketball transfer market. Two Bonnies, Melkisedek Moreaux and Tshiefu Ngalakulondi, sought a change of scenery after the season ended. Moreaux switched to Division II Mercyhurst, while Ngalakulondi chose Fairfield University. Five SBU players have transferred over the last four offseasons. Would-be rising … [Read more...] about Column: Poyser’s Bonaventure exit was best for both sides