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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jan 19, 2021 9:57:14 GMT -5
Any one know where Hikim is? Or see him on the bench? His minutes really dropped over the past few games: 11 against UMass, 7 against Mason, 5 against Davidson, 0 against the Hawks. He's been out of control at times, but had no turnovers in 21 minutes against Dayton and did assist Moore's winning shot if I'm remembering correctly, so I'm curious why the falloff in minutes. |
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 19, 2021 10:06:52 GMT -5
When they blew the 21 point lead- they looked like the team that we have been watching lately.
I think, what has happened, is that we all know they are capable of that horrible style of play., and we seem to be waiting for it to happen at any time.
Bottom line is, that St. Joe’s is a terrible team, and that we are not good enough, to ever take our foot off the pedal.( as they all say)😂😂
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Post by a10champion15 on Jan 19, 2021 10:13:48 GMT -5
I noticed some negative team/game body language from Sherif. Don’t know if related to Ayinde or other factors but it struck me. Could not “join in” several times when he should have IMO I noticed this to and it didn't seem to improve either. Kenney placed decently well and I'm not sure what rattled him that led to his attitude on the court. Hope it was just an off day. |
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Post by glorydays on Jan 19, 2021 11:12:26 GMT -5
One interesting piece of info out of the broadcast if I heard this correctly is that we would be playing SJU on MLK Day on an annual basis. Also, I thought Brian Baptiste did a great job representing the University and the Conference on a national broadcast yesterday. I didn't hear Baptiste. Can anyone pass along what he said? On the basketball front he basically affirmed that LaS and SJU would be trying schedule an annual MLK Day basektball game as part of a new tradition. (I wonder if they would consider the Palestra...) He gave his reflections on MLK and the MLK holiday and connected it to the mission of La Salle. He discussed his role as a committee leader of A-10 athletic leadership. The committee's focus is the social justice and equity concerns of the A-10 schools. He did a great job. He's a young man. I would trade birth certificates with him. |
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Post by 23won on Jan 19, 2021 12:26:29 GMT -5
Love the avatar Sid ... 69!
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 19, 2021 12:47:54 GMT -5
Thanks,
I actually have an enlarged photo of that in my rec room
Greatest team in Big 5 history!- I was lucky enough to be an undergrad during those days.
They made us so proud! Every game they played on weekends at the Palestra were 9,200 Strong.
When the band played the La Salle fight song, the place went bonkers!
Those were the days my friend, I thought they would never end!
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Post by explorer88 on Jan 19, 2021 12:49:40 GMT -5
Thanks, I actually have an enlarged photo of that in my rec room Greatest team in Big 5 history!- I was lucky enough to be an undergrad during those days. They made us so proud! Every game they played on weekends at the Palestra were 9,200 Strong. When the band played the La Salle fight song, the place went bonkers! Those were the days my friend, I thought they would never end! My Dad worked with Ed Holtzer for years who was on that team as a bench player. Not sure if he was a walk-on or scholarship player but he always talked fondly about those days to my Dad. |
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 19, 2021 13:03:05 GMT -5
I remember Ed- didn’t get in too many games- but what a thrill to be there during that time+ even more so , to actually be on that team!
Come to think of it, we all thought we on that team , when they took the floor.
52 years later, I still get chills, thinking about it! Corny , I know
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Post by explorer88 on Jan 19, 2021 13:26:56 GMT -5
Not corny at all when you were part of the greatest team to grace the history of college basketball in Philadelphia.
We can all wish we were in that situation. Good for you. Something to hold dear forever.
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Post by golasalle on Jan 19, 2021 13:28:08 GMT -5
Brickus' sweet feed to Kimbrough #7 on ESPN Top 10 plays last night
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 19, 2021 13:40:06 GMT -5
Thank You Explorer 88- Nice to know that at least there are some “ Youngins” out there, that appreciate the warblings of their elders!🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂
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Post by MisterD on Jan 19, 2021 14:10:59 GMT -5
Oh for sure. Having come into La Salle right in time for the nosedive (1996), I love hearing about when we were a powerhouse.
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Post by 23won on Jan 19, 2021 15:05:28 GMT -5
I remember Ed- didn’t get in too many games- but what a thrill to be there during that time+ even more so , to actually be on that team! Come to think of it, we all thought we on that team , when they took the floor. 52 years later, I still get chills, thinking about it! Corny , I know I agree. "23won" honors the 23-1 team. Saw a lot of games that year as a youngster at the Palestra and on TV and followed the team with a passion from the Bulletin articles. We faced some great individual and team opponents that year. Many home games too! |
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Post by 3ball on Jan 19, 2021 15:53:57 GMT -5
I was in 8th grade that year and already a huge La Salle and Larry Cannon fan. Cannon was the local playground legend. Then watching Durrett come on to the scene was an OMG experience. Never a day goes by that I don’t think about that team or Kenny’s tragic injury. Star crossed. Kenny could/ should have been to 2 final fours. Remember the beat down of Western Kentucky in 1971, who went on to the final four. Some of the magic was restored during Train’s years, but boy have we fallen hard. Doubt that we’ll ever get back to where we were. Too many things working against small schools, save for Nova and Gonzaga.
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 19, 2021 16:02:49 GMT -5
Sorry Mr.D - but always remember, U have one big thing in your favor, ( not being around in the glory days)- -AGE- Us old guys are in our 60’s-70’s- + few in their 80’s!
What are u, 42-43
I wouldn’t mind making that trade off!🤔🤔🤔🤔😝👨🎓😝😝😝
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Post by fvp47 on Jan 19, 2021 16:29:52 GMT -5
I entered as a freshman in 1965. Lived in the dorms with Williams, Cannon, King, Stan. Played pick up games with them, or at least tried to. It was pretty amazing to even try and keep up.
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Post by lasalle69bestever on Jan 19, 2021 16:43:23 GMT -5
I entered as a freshman in 1965. Lived in the dorms with Williams, Cannon, King, Stan. Played pick up games with them, or at least tried to. It was pretty amazing to even try and keep up. Yes, it was my recollection that Isiah "Sky" King was in that freshman class but disappeared for some reason. Boy, what a recruiting year! |
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Post by fvp47 on Jan 19, 2021 16:58:29 GMT -5
I entered as a freshman in 1965. Lived in the dorms with Williams, Cannon, King, Stan. Played pick up games with them, or at least tried to. It was pretty amazing to even try and keep up. Yes, it was my recollection that Isiah "Sky" King was in that freshman class but disappeared for some reason. Boy, what a recruiting year! Sky was from New Orleans. Loved to play and could leap a mile. Had this thing about going to class, as in not so much. Flunked out. That freshmen class was three All Americans and two All State players. |
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Post by glorydays on Jan 19, 2021 19:00:07 GMT -5
Yes, it was my recollection that Isiah "Sky" King was in that freshman class but disappeared for some reason. Boy, what a recruiting year! Sky was from New Orleans. Loved to play and could leap a mile. Had this thing about going to class, as in not so much. Flunked out. That freshmen class was three All Americans and two All State players. Hope the link works. King had moved out to Frostburg, MD, probably to be closer to his resettled family. He did get some publicity during Katrina when he was still living in N.O. R.I.P. Sky King. |
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Post by fvp47 on Jan 19, 2021 19:06:38 GMT -5
Sky was from New Orleans. Loved to play and could leap a mile. Had this thing about going to class, as in not so much. Flunked out. That freshmen class was three All Americans and two All State players. Hope the link works. King had moved out to Frostburg, MD, probably to be closer to his resettled family. He did get some publicity during Katrina when he was still living in N.O. R.I.P. Sky King. Thanks for the link. He was fun guy and a great player |
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 19, 2021 19:52:40 GMT -5
The worst part about those years,was a guy named Jim Harding- Unreal, but apparently illegal recruiter- Academically there were a lot of questions.,especially with King.
NCAA investigations proved a lot of shady doings by Harding+ we were put on big time probation.
Out of NCAA tournament for at least 2 yrs.( not sure)
Wound up 23-1( South Carolina in Christmas tourney)
We were ranked NO.2 in nation, behind UCLA( Alcindor + Goodrich)
Many people thought we could beat that team
Sadly , we will never know😂😂
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Post by jb71 on Jan 19, 2021 20:35:39 GMT -5
The worst part about those years,was a guy named Jim Harding- Unreal, but apparently illegal recruiter- Academically there were a lot of questions.,especially with King. NCAA investigations proved a lot of shady doings by Harding+ we were put on big time probation. Out of NCAA tournament for at least 2 yrs.( not sure) Wound up 23-1( South Carolina in Christmas tourney) We were ranked NO.2 in nation, behind UCLA( Alcindor + Goodrich) Many people thought we could beat that team Sadly , we will never know😂😂 Yes... I remember the police arriving as we hung Frank Domain in effigy the previous year when we got suspended. So sad. Can't remember 1st Round Quaker City game with Penn State but I drove down on break to see the Indiana and South Carolina games. I think k the beat Indiana by a lot before that disappointing 62-59 loss to the John Roche SC team. I seem to recall Gola taking the blame. Saw almost every game including that final one at West Chester....A downer way to end the year |
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Post by explorers2013 on Jan 19, 2021 21:12:28 GMT -5
Any one know where Hikim is? Or see him on the bench? His minutes really dropped over the past few games: 11 against UMass, 7 against Mason, 5 against Davidson, 0 against the Hawks. He's been out of control at times, but had no turnovers in 21 minutes against Dayton and did assist Moore's winning shot if I'm remembering correctly, so I'm curious why the falloff in minutes. Yep, that’s what I have noticed as well. I was critical of him early on and then he seemed to pick it up for a couple games but like you said he hasn’t been around much last couple games. I also could not see him even on the bench yesterday but I may have just missed him. |
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Post by lasalle69bestever on Jan 19, 2021 23:31:07 GMT -5
The worst part about those years,was a guy named Jim Harding- Unreal, but apparently illegal recruiter- Academically there were a lot of questions.,especially with King. NCAA investigations proved a lot of shady doings by Harding+ we were put on big time probation. Out of NCAA tournament for at least 2 yrs.( not sure) Wound up 23-1( South Carolina in Christmas tourney) We were ranked NO.2 in nation, behind UCLA( Alcindor + Goodrich) Many people thought we could beat that team Sadly , we will never know😂😂 I attended both the Quaker City Tournament loss to the Frank McGuire coached South Carolina team and the swansong game at West Chester. I was really perturbed with the Frank McGuire slowdown strategy - which was legal at the time. Frustrating as hell. I can't recall ever seeing so many pissed off college students and other La Salle fans in the Spectrum parking lot. |
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 20, 2021 11:25:30 GMT -5
I was one of them( pissed off fans)- I also hated John Roche!🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂
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Post by glorydays on Jan 20, 2021 19:47:51 GMT -5
I was one of them( pissed off fans)- I also hated John Roche!🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂 That was a long night. I remember the Quaker City Festival was moved that year from the Palestra to the Spectrum. Frank McGuire had actually coached Gola when he coached the Warriors in '61-'62. Unfortunately, McGuire got the best of Gola that night. I believe Bobby Cremins was also on that team...way back when South Carolina was in the ACC. |
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 21, 2021 10:07:43 GMT -5
U know, I never realized what a great handle u have lasalle69bestever!!!!!
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