By Paul Gotham St. Bonaventure's Bonnies open the 2012-13 season as the reigning champions of the Atlantic 10. Just don't expect them to imitate their former selves. That's not to say the Bonnies don't have their sights set on cutting down the nets at the Barclay's Center next St. Patrick's Day. It's just that if Bona is to repeat, they will need to use a different means to … [Read more...] about Kloof is key to Bona’s success in 2012-13
Mark Schmidt
Bona’s ability to adapt leads to Atlantic 10 title
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- For a brief period of time Sunday afternoon the game clock at Boardwalk Hall and St. Bonaventure’s lead appeared in direct correlation. Time ticked away as did Bonaventure’s advantage over Xavier University. Their deft shooting touch which carried them through the quarter and semi-final rounds of the Atlantic 10 tournament was gone. The Bonnies went … [Read more...] about Bona’s ability to adapt leads to Atlantic 10 title
Schmidt Named Sporting News Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. - St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt was chosen by staff writers and editors at Sporting News as the Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year, the publication announced on its website Tuesday. Schmidt guided the Bonnies to a 17-11 overall record, going 10-6 in conference play in 2011-12. The 17 wins tied a career best … [Read more...] about Schmidt Named Sporting News Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
Mark Schmidt and the Reilly Center revival
By Paul Casey Gotham The realization came to Mark Schmidt in March of 2000. Schmidt, at the time an assistant at Xavier, was on the bus back to the Buffalo Airport. St. Bonaventure had just trimmed the Musketeers 65-64 when soon-to-be NBA star David West missed a shot at the buzzer. Thinking about the game, Schmidt commented to then Xavier head coach, Skip Prosser, "I … [Read more...] about Mark Schmidt and the Reilly Center revival
St. Bona set to make strides
By Paul Casey Gotham St. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- From three scholarship athletes to a full roster, to scrambling for recruits and now having a prospective first round draft pick, Mark Schmidt and his St. Bonaventure Bonnies have worn thin the soles of their high tops over these last four years. The path ahead should continue scuffing at the tread, but it is a challenge the … [Read more...] about St. Bona set to make strides