bucketsandbirds

3 hours ago, Blounge said:

The beers are cheap in Dayton, Ohio! You can also purchase a house there for about 50k...wild.

The only way they'd go to Dayton is if they were one of the last 4 at large teams to be selected.   Which we al know an at large isn't going to happen.  The other 4 spots are the 4 lowest AQ winners, and as the No. 1 seed inthe No. 12 conference, that diefintiely wouldn't be them. 

28 minutes ago, mat1992 said:

Hope things are going better RC. It's been a lonely press row at most of the games.

Thanks Mat, definitely better than last year, and getting there.  I sure missed coming out this year.  

Just now, Bay Area Tiger said:

Best post in a long time.  Appreciated

Thanks, and actually my first post in a long time.  Being forced to be away from the action for so long, kinda reuslted in me not posting the past year, but I have followed them closely this year.  Back in January when I was speaking to a media member from another school about the upcoming conference season, I told him this team is "differen't than any other Towson team we've seen in the Skerry era.  We went though all the things that make them better, such as the unselfishness, ball movement, shooting...and yes coahcing.   I didn't predict them to win it at that time, but told him they would definitely be a factor if they stayed healthy. 

Let me add my congratulaitons to Pat, team and athletic department.   What a fanstastic year, that honestly I dont' think even the most optimistic could have predicted back in November.

I have unfortunately been unable to cover the team since January of last year due to health concerns that will still prevent me from attending the CAA Tournament, and that just kills me.   Having covered this team since Pat's first year, I can't say how happy I am for him.   He has been through some really challenging times the past few years, but as I told him in a text last night, "tough times don't last, but tough people do"

I have watched many of the game this year and actually listened to last nights 2nd half online, just so I could hear Spiros call. I don't care what other fan bases said, Spiro did great and certainy deserves the right to show his enthusiasm. 

So many have said all the thngs that make this team so good and potentially so special. They have to win three games next week in DC, I really like its chances.  And I'll just say this. This team is more talented than the 2019 UMBC team that upset UVA in the NCAA 1st round.  I covered every home game of that team, and they were good.  But this Towson team is deeper and has more overal talent 

They will be fun to watch for sure next week and beyond.  Even if I'm having to watch it from home

I hope anyone that can make it to DC does, this team deserves al the suppor that the Towson base can give it.

10 minutes ago, mat1992 said:

Pretty good shooter 

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4395873/antonio-rizzuto

I’ve seen him against UMBC a few times.  Like his game. Smart player, plays hard, a good pickup IMO. 

Had heard this was likely. But now it’s official 

https://twitter.com/yorkballers/status/1376281357140291584?s=21

1 hour ago, mat1992 said:

Bottom line is winning. If Zane can help you win, and even if he averages 15ppg instead of 20ppg, he's replacing Fobbs. He's going to a lesser conference and not having to worry about elevation. Gibson, Timberlake and Dottin are nice kids, but they are not capable of averaging 20ppg. Not as for the defensive side, late free throws and clutch play? I would hope that Zane would become more of a team player with guys that can stroke the ball around him like Gibson, Holland, Allen (good 3pt shooter), Gray, etc.

First, you have to know for Pat to take him back, that means he was professional in his leaving and didn’t burn any bridges. 
 

secondly, you are correct a lot of points to replace in Fobbs.  And he is a proven scorer.  It will only be a bonus if he can come in with a tram attitude, which then goes back to my first point about Pat welcoming him back.

now lets just hope there is a season! 

Yeah. I was speaking of the guys who have been there, and put in the time with the program. 
 

If Zane can play anywhere near the level he did during his Sophomore year, then he will no doubt be an asset.  The old saying, if you want PT, earn it. 
 

Still, to me part of it smells of, a guy dropping his GF for the hot girl who flirted with him, then finding out it wasn’t all that, and coming back to the first love.   
 

But hey this has already been a crazy 2020, so Why Not!

Just now, TuTigers2012 said:

Wtf

Pretty much what i said. I had to read it three times. 
 

i cant imagine Gibson and Dottin are too happy about this.  

Is this real. 
https://twitter.com/zanemartin_0/status/1297939308729466881?s=21

15 hours ago, TSU88 said:

On the Hofstra board, they’re suggesting “May madness.” I wonder if thats even feasible? 

Not a chance!

Elon may officially be the home team, but William and Mary definitely have the "home" crowd advantage, I'd say their outnumber the Elon crowd 3 to 1 or 4 to 1.  And even with Elon holding a mild lead with 3:00 to go, they are very loud. 

Been here all day.  Definitely a larger crowd going to be on hand for the evening session.  I can't see the upper arena from where my seat is, so I don't know if anyone is up there.  with being easy drives you would expect that for the first game tonight  Hope they stick around for the night cap and that Towson has a strong showing, being in it's backyard and all.  

3 minutes ago, TuTigers2012 said:

It would be 2-7.  And we also rely on 2 5th year seniors, a 4 year senior and if healthy a 4 year junior.  We aren’t running out 4 freshman like Elon is 

Ok. Bad math by me.  It is a good "mix" of vets and youth.   Hopefully they can put a complete 40 minutes together.   Going against a Bill Coen coached team with a week to prepare for what he just saw first hand in a loss is no small task. 

16 minutes ago, TuTigers2012 said:

Lol. Getting boat raced the first 3 games of caa play wasn’t good. A tight game late at Uncw facing 0-4 start would have been bad. Glad I and others were wrong. 

7-2 on the road is really something. They’ve won them different ways too which is impressive. They are going to need to bring it next Sunday. NE isn’t a bad as their 9-9 record is. They were missing their second best player/freshman of the year Today. 

As mat said we need the early February betrand back. 

And of course the pitch forks would be back with a loss. That would be 2-7 which is beyond unacceptable. 

Agree, if they lose, a 3-7 record In the tournament is hard to defend.  

That said, they will be relying on alot of youth next weekend, Gibson, Betrand, Dottin and Thompson are all young.  But tournament time is time to grow up and show you belong.  I hope they do. 

On the road victories at Hofstra and Northeastern to finish the conference season on a 12-3 run.  Where are all the pitchforks now?   

People are so quick to reaact and say the sky is falling.  I said early on this is one of the most balanced teams Towson has had in a while and was an early fan of Gibson, even though he had many detractors.  

Of course the cries thst it means nothing if they don't beat NE next Sunday will dominate this thread.   That's the nature of the internet. 

But I say enjoy it for a week and give these kids and the coaching staff credit, for the turnaround.  

Tough loss.  Didn't play the type of basketball in the 2nd half that had less to so many of these wins. 

Sanders was a non factor.  Kinda surprising with his play of late.  As mentioned they settled for too many contested shots.  Many of those came with the shot clock about to expire.  So gotta credit the COC defense as well. 

Love seeing the contined progress of Gibson. 

7 hours ago, TuTigers2012 said:

I hope they don't! He seems like a real good players coach. Recruiting for him is a ?  But the players have responded to him 2-2 against the upper teams, is a good sign for him.

 

Bench played well yesterday  Dottin with 7 points on 2 threes! and 3 assists 0 turnovers in 11 minutes is good.  His defense will be needed tomorrow

Yeah. I understand what you're saying. But trying to be unbiased, he is good fit there I think.   UNCW was a mess before Keatts and immediately after. Burke could turn things around, he's not just all show.  Skerry was complimentary of his defense changes.  

One funny note that many missed thst I just happened to cstch.  Late in the game I mean I think the last minute.  A ball went well over the heads of the UNCW bench into like the 5th row.

Burke turned around and clapped his hands at the fan like saying.....fire it to me baby.  The fan did and Burle fired a two handed chest pass right back at him.  Then caught it in return.  Then turned and handed it to the ref, smiling the whole time.  Good stuff. 

Good win, some will call it ugly.  But to get contributions from others when Betrand struggled and Fobbs had a slow first half--3 points--yet they still managed a comfortable margin most of the way.  

I think Burke is great not only for UNCW but for the league.  He is possibly the most animated and positive coach I've seen on the sideline in a long time.  We got to speak to the UNCW AD for a few minutes before the game, and he seems to be a big fan of what he's done so far and the changes he's made in the practice routines and culture.  I hope they keep him.  

The early onslaught of threes was unexpected but played a huge role in allowing them to keep the energy up on defense as well.   Really like the season Sanders is turning in, he can hold his own underneath with just about anyone in the league.  And has been mentioned the play of both Gibson and Timberlake if it can continue on the upside, could really spell some good things over the next few years. 

3 hours ago, TuTigers2012 said:

Let's go TU marketing! Time to earn your salary. Get these games promoted for Thurs and Sat. Students are back.

-Splash page on the website

-Tweet out a promo video and link for tickets

-BOGO tickets

-Free T-shirts for students

-Free food for students

-Have Pat and the players out in the Union talking to students

-Have half court shots for free books for the semester

-Get shuttles running from the dorms to the arena

-Open up all of the concession stands and have the school store stand open

-Have both entrances to the arena open! And have more than 2 people with wands!

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All great suggestions!! Quite honestly. I dont know why the last 3 points are a standard for every game.  Especially the shuttle.  

I will say, I predicted at least one of these for him at the beginning of the year!

Towson's Jason Gibson Named CAA Rookie Of The Week

TOWSON, Md. – Towson University freshman guard Jason Gibson was selected as the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Rookie of the Week Monday morning.

It’s Gibson’s first career CAA honor. 

Gibson had a huge week in helping Towson extend its winning streak to a season-high six games. In road wins over Elon and William & Mary last week, Gibson averaged 17 points per game, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals on 61.1 percent (11-for-18) shooting. He also made 5 of 8 3-pointers (62.5 percent). 

Gibson scored 13 points and grabbed three rebounds in a 72-61 victory over Elon. He made a 3-pointer during the Tigers’ decisive 11-0 game-ending run. Two days later, in a critical victory over first-place William & Mary, Gibson scored a career high 21 points and tied a season best with three 3-pointers in 35 minutes. 

The Tigers never trailed against the Tribe. Gibson’s 3-poimnter with nine minutes remaining in the first half gave the Tigers the lead for good, 24-21. 

Gibson has been a steadying force during the Tigers winning streak. He has scored in double figures in three of Towson’s last four games. During Towson’s winning streak, the Tigers are limiting teams on defense to 37.7 percent shooting. Towson is making 48.3 percent of its shots during the streak. 

For the season, Gibson has scored in double figures seven times. He’s third on the Tigers with 39 assists and 25 3-pointers. 

In addition, senior guard Brian Fobbs was named to the CAA honor roll for the second consecutive week after leading Towson in scoring in both of its wins last week, averaging 18.5 points while going 11-for-19 from the field. In Thursday’s win at Elon, Fobbs recorded 20 points, knocking down 4-of-5 3-point attempts. 

The performances of Gibson and Fobbs helped Towson lift its overall record to 12-9 and conference mark at 6-3. Towson is in a three-way tie for second place with Hofstra and College of Charleston, one game behind William & Mary.

1 hour ago, FLXballer said:

Helluva win! I thought Gibson could be special down the road. And Betrand keeps stepping up. I thought we had a shot today, seems we’ve had some big wins down there. Wish I wasn’t 5+ hours away, would love to see the guys from ‘89-90. If Kurk doesn’t go 1-12 or whatever against Lafayette, we would’ve gone 3 yrs in a row.

I said very similar things About Gibson early in the season.  Sure he’s had some down moments.  But he’s a freshman and being ssked to carry the load at PG.  i see him doing nothing but progressing over the next couple years.  
 

Very good win.  Not many saw this streak coming just three weeks ago.  Including myself honestly.  I felt they would get better, but might have seen more like 3-3 or possibly 4-2 coming. 

2 hours ago, TTiger2024 said:

line opened at Tigers getting 5.5; now its 5.  maybe THIS board is pounding the Tigers??? !!!  LOL .  im prepping to eat crow as i called for 4Ws in a row, lets grab 6.  (bit i'm taking a bow for calling out our amazing/game changin free throw numbers early).  playing a legit pro tonight (knight); this is where y'all might be (finally) happy with the "defend & rebound first" approach.  bigs need to avoid early foul trouble, and guards need to shot well (not great).  

Crystal ball says we put 4 guys in double figures tonight....and final is:

Tigers - 72

Tribe - 69

Nice call!!

Now waiting to see all the negative nannys pick this win apart. 

Vermont would be a steal of a win. They only lost to UVA by six.  And they only seem to lose to UMBC at home 

17 minutes ago, TT2015 said:

I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been following the the board for many years but am a first time poster to address how absurdly negative most people on here are.

Should we have beaten Kent State (#109)? Yes. Should we have beaten Buffalo (#104)? Yes. Could we have beaten #15 Florida on the road? Sure. There are times when the criticism is deserved... but how about giving some credit when it’s due. It’s exhausting and disturbing to read some of your comments after going toe to toe with Florida in Gainesville and a dominant performance over St. Joe’s. Here are the facts:

Towson is currently the #144 team in the country per Kenpom and #3 in CAA. I would sign up for that EVERY single year at Towson. If that were to hold serve, we would be championship contenders come March.

Glad to see im not the only one.  Like you said, bad losses sure there’s nothing wrong with frustration and saying what went wrong.   But by the dominant tone here is like its been 1-31 every year. 
 

And they DONT lose every close game. There were several games during the 17-18 season where they pulled out some close ones, where Matt and i said to each other, they probably lose that game in the past.  
 

yeah, last year not so much.  This year we will just wait and see.