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Date Posted: Sat, February 08 2025, 10:55:56
Author: Franklin
Subject: Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed
In reply to: Jim 's message, "I really hope Christian recruits pissed" on Thu, February 06 2025, 16:58:50

Point right Bill Maher for the state of the program.
Allowing his pal Witherspoon to stick around at least 3-4 years past his expiration date was a horrible mistake that helped send this program to the bottom of D1. How he sat by while attendance lost what...about 600+ fans a game(?), and watched as Reggie eroded all fan interaction, is baffling. It was the same crap with Parrotta. When he was finally let go, we got extremely lucky with Billy Baron following his father here.

Hopefully, Christian can turn things around soon. He has his work cut out for him. But hey, at least he can go about his work in peacefully and undisturbed as both the entire WNY media gang and basketball fan base seems to have forgotten the Golden Griffs exist.

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[> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- WTH, Sat, February 08 2025, 14:10:01

Yes, lots of this is true. Rachel Lenzi of the Buffalo News is at every game. They get coverage but not much to talk about. 8 games left. Let’s beat Niagara on Wed. for at least some local pride. Go Griffs!

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[> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- It’s a nice venue., Sun, February 09 2025, 14:00:58

They have been a good addition to the MAAC.

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[> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- Cager, Sun, February 09 2025, 6:35:00

Sad, but true. What has happened to D1 basketball in buffalo is a terrible shame. Hopefully, our program will be much improved next year, and fans will just have to remain patient. I think if they start winning, attendance will come back. By the way yesterday I was watching the game, and when it became painful to view, I switched over to the NU game vs Quinny. Down by 8 with about 2 minutes remaining, the Eagles suddenly hit several 3's, and came away with a one pt victory. Very similar to the game against the Griffs. Could this team pull a St. Peter's come March. I was somewhat surprised with the gym at Merrimack. It made the KAC look like a palace. Go Griffs!!!

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[> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- Griff, Sun, February 09 2025, 10:16:30

That's their secondary court. They play the vast majority of their games at Lawler Arena - which doubles as their hockey arena.

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[> [> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- BfloGriff, Sun, February 09 2025, 11:19:02

A quick look on line shows seating in Lawler Arena of 2,549 (about 300 more than KAC) and in Hammel Court seating of 1200 (1000 less than KAC).

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- Griff, Sun, February 09 2025, 11:50:11

This is what Lawler looks like for basketball -


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[> [> [> [> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- BfloGriff, Sun, February 09 2025, 12:34:35

OK, It's a Hockey arena that can be used for Basketball. But it's no Fairfield. Acording to the Box Score attendance was 1,186. BG's hope (and prayers) is that the Griffs someday (soon) have an Events Center where the Basketball arena part holds attendance more like Bona ( with an indoor track like they have at Villanova). Hope that for next season CU will be able to start to grow Bonaesque attendance. Go Griffs!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- BfloGriff, Mon, February 10 2025, 11:14:12

Don, we can dream. Go Griffs!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- Cager, Mon, February 10 2025, 9:18:02

Merrimack obviously shares this facility with their hockey team. They play in the Hockey East Conference which is one of the best in all of college hockey. Griff hockey should get them on their schedule. Actually, if ever Canisius would abandon the KAC, and build a new facility it would most likely include an ice rink. Go Griffs!!!

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- We had a plan similar to this., Mon, February 10 2025, 12:38:40

Only one thing missing is a major donor.

Really good hockey program. They just beat #19 New Hampshire.

Go Griffs!

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