ricojes Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 On 3/10/2019 at 12:35 PM, PromoTheRobot said: Nice article in the Buffalo News on how Perkins has matured through the years and why he comes off the bench... https://buffalonews.com/2019/03/14/ub-mens-basketball-nick-perkins-mac-tournament-ncaa-sixth-man-2019/ Becoming the sixth man Perkins started 22 games in his first two seasons at UB, but Oats noticed how Perkins was eager. Sometimes, too eager. Perkins made mistakes, or committed early fouls that limited his playing time later in the game. Oats and his staff figured out how to make Perkins his most effective: turn him into the first player off the bench. The sixth man. Perkins usually watches the first few minutes of the game from the bench, and enters the game during the fourth or fifth minute. He brings an edge to the team when he steps onto the court. In an 80-57 win against Kent State on Feb. 22, Perkins boosted an offense that, at one point, moved at a snail's crawl. The Bulls had scored 10 points in the first 9:32, and were on pace to finish with around 40 points, an uncharacteristically low total for a team that leads the MAC in scoring offense (85 points per game). UB guard CJ Massinburg recalled how, a few minutes after Perkins entered the game and immediately told his teammates on the floor that "we've got to pick up the pace here." "That's not like us, because we're a team that picks up a lot of points," Massinburg said. "He let us know that we needed to do a better job of that." Then, in the final 1:15 of the first half, Perkins sparked a 10-point swing in which he scored eight of his game-high 27 points. “At the beginning of the game, everybody can be a little eager and excited, but he gets to see how the other team is playing, how we’re playing and what he has to do,” Massinburg said of Perkins. “Every time he checks in, he gives us some kind of insight from what he sees, off the bench.” Perkins’ maturation and unselfishness on the floor have stood out to Massinburg. “His first couple years, he’d shoot it, no matter what happens,” Massinburg said. “But now, one thing it does for him, it opens up the floor. If we’re hitting open threes off his passes, then the double-team can’t come anymore and now he knows he can get his shots off.” But Perkins’ fiery nature has also burned the Bulls.
PromoTheRobot Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 UB in control but these MAC refs are the absolute worst! Just some dreadful calls on UB so far.
PromoTheRobot Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) And I will be in Cleveland Friday and Saturday. Hey, it's only a 2½ hour drive from Buffalo. Put the kids in the SUV and join us! Edited March 14, 2019 by PromoTheRobot
eball Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 Well, they squeaked that one out! Bubble teams are rooting for the Bulls big time. 1 1
PromoTheRobot Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 EDIT: per wgrz.com University at Buffalo announced Thursday afternoon that the college has signed the men's basketball coach to a 5-year extension with an annual salary of $837,000 which includes a base salary of $612,000 and $225,000 to be raised through philanthropic gifts designated to the men's basketball program.
Buffalo716 Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 41 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Awesome news ... but im not sure he will see the end of the deal
Misterbluesky Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Awesome news ... but im not sure he will see the end of the deal Are you going? I want to leave on Saturday morning by 8,my wife wants to see the rock and roll HOF in the afternoon.I don't have a hotel yet,I'll wing it and stay somewhere downtown.
Buffalo716 Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: Are you going? I want to leave on Saturday morning by 8,my wife wants to see the rock and roll HOF in the afternoon.I don't have a hotel yet,I'll wing it and stay somewhere downtown. Awesome have fun man! I have some family obligations that I need to tend too but I will be watching should be great tourney!
Misterbluesky Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: Awesome have fun man! I have some family obligations that I need to tend too but I will be watching should be great tourney! Ok..if you change your mind I will PM my home phone,you can hitch a ride with us. 1
PromoTheRobot Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) From the UB Ticket Office: Quote **Note: NEW Buffalo Ticket Table Location This Year @ Q-Arena*** Due to construction, the North side of the Quicken Loans Arena is closed. The BUFFALO Ticket table will now be located at this new location: Cavs Media Entrance located near the Southeast Box Office At this table you will be able to pick-up: · Will Call orders placed via Buffalo Ticket Office · Player Pass List Tickets · Ticket Sales for walk-up customers Tickets are held under the name that was submitted on the order form. Only that person can pick-up the tickets. PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED TO PICK-UP ALL TICKETS. Friday, March 15 * Buffalo Game Schedule UB Women (No. 4) vs. Central Michigan (No. 1) Ticket Table opens @ 10:00am, Game @ 11:00am UB Men (No. 1) vs. Central Michigan (No. 5) Ticket Table opens @ 5:30pm, Game @ 6:30pm · Give yourself extra time to get past the construction zone · Enter at the CAVS MEDIA ENTRANCE at the Q · Note the ticket pick-up area is inside the Q and past the bag check area · Look for the BUFFALO table · PHOTO ID is required for pick-up Once the Final game(s) are confirmed for Saturday, March 16: the ticket pick-up procedures will be one hour prior to the start of each game that BUFFALO participates in. Use the same entrance and bring your Photo ID. We’ll see you at the Q with your HornsUP! 35 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: Are you going? I want to leave on Saturday morning by 8,my wife wants to see the rock and roll HOF in the afternoon.I don't have a hotel yet,I'll wing it and stay somewhere downtown. Awesome! Don't forget the UB party is in the basement of Southern Tier Brewpub, 811 prospect East, about a block from the Q. There's also another UB thing at Panini's across the street. Downtown hotels are running around $200/night. I'm staying closer to the airport for half that. Edited March 14, 2019 by PromoTheRobot 1
K-9 Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: Awesome news ... but im not sure he will see the end of the deal Awesome news indeed! I have to believe he will now have the time and resources to etch UB into the national conversation on a routine basis. I can even see a move to a more prominent conference eventually. On a side note, anybody know how his wife's recovery from cancer is going? I wonder how much the proximity to Roswell Park weighed in his decision.
Buffalo716 Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, K-9 said: Awesome news indeed! I have to believe he will now have the time and resources to etch UB into the national conversation on a routine basis. I can even see a move to a more prominent conference eventually. On a side note, anybody know how his wife's recovery from cancer is going? I wonder how much the proximity to Roswell Park weighed in his decision. They will only make the jump if it’s a full switch in football and basketball Major conferences hardly will take a school for basketball but not their other D1 sports Unless you are a independent like ND 1
PromoTheRobot Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, K-9 said: Awesome news indeed! I have to believe he will now have the time and resources to etch UB into the national conversation on a routine basis. I can even see a move to a more prominent conference eventually. On a side note, anybody know how his wife's recovery from cancer is going? I wonder how much the proximity to Roswell Park weighed in his decision. Crystal Oats has been in remission for a while, thankfully. 2
Not at the table Karlos Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Awesome news ... but im not sure he will see the end of the deal He has said a couple times that he doesnt want to move his family with his wifes illness and the kids in school. The family really likes the area. But money can definitely change things. Says in here it would take a lot to leave. https://buffalonews.com/2018/08/17/ub-hoops-coach-nate-oats-buys-waterfront-dream-house/ Edited March 14, 2019 by Not at the table Karlos
Buffalo716 Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said: He has said a couple times that he doesnt want to move his family with his wifes illness and the kids in school. The family really likes the area. But money can definitely change things. Says in here it would take a lot to leave. https://buffalonews.com/2018/08/17/ub-hoops-coach-nate-oats-buys-waterfront-dream-house/ Yea but the wife can beat cancer AND IF Syracuse or Some other big program comes... he probably won’t be able to say no
Buffalo716 Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 Draw= everything in NCAA tournament. IF the Bulls get the right draw... AND go back to playing how they did in November/December they will be a super tough out i can see an Elite 8 Run Horns up ?
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