By Paul Gotham Somewhere in the annals of coach speak is an axiom about adversity creating opportunity. Archie Miller’s University of Dayton Flyers have a chance to live that saying. Just don’t expect Miller to fall back on excuses. After the dismissal of two post players last month, UD found itself without a player 6-7 or taller in the lineup. Since then the Flyers … [Read more...] about Pollard and Dayton comfortable on the run
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Steve Springer and an Opening Day state of mind
By Paul Gotham EAST ROCHESTER, NY -- Steve Springer likes the idea of opening day. The Toronto Blue Jays scout and performance coach is not necessarily enamored with parades, ceremonial first pitches and decorative bunting, but he likes the renewed spirit offered by the first game of the season. If he had his way, hitters would enjoy a season full of opening … [Read more...] about Steve Springer and an Opening Day state of mind
Alston gets maximum output from his minutes
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Cruise control. That's the best way to describe the play of St. Bonaventure's Bonnies on Wednesday night. The Bonnies were a team which found flow and pace early in their 72-63 win over Big 4 rival the University at Buffalo Bulls. SBU took a double-digit lead less than eight minutes into the contest. The Brown and White stretched … [Read more...] about Alston gets maximum output from his minutes
Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 72 UB 63
By Paul Gotham Early feedback from St. Bonaventure's 72-63 win over the University at Buffalo in Big 4 action. Back-to-back double-doubles for the big fella Four days after registering 23 points and 11 rebounds in a 74-59 win over Niagara, Youssou Ndoye provided more double vision for fans. The 7-0 center netted 17 and grabbed 13 rebounds. The senior added four blocks, … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: St. Bonaventure 72 UB 63
Bearden’s career day is sign of things to come
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- All he wanted to do was take what the defense gave him. He accomplished that and then some. UB's freshman guard Lamonte Bearden entered Saturday's game with a career high of eight points. He nearly tripled that in the Bulls 72-57 victory over Canisius. "I knew he was capable of having this type of scoring game," said UB head coach … [Read more...] about Bearden’s career day is sign of things to come