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I can tomorrow, not sure how to post a spreadsheet style format and have it look good. Thanks Townsonkid. I have never had any luck posting spreadsheet charts here either. I would bet, however, that there is some tech wizard on this board that can tell us how. 🙂 If anyone has the time, desire and skills to post a chart to this thread listing all of the players that have been contacted that would be appreciated.
Supposedly the deal is done per Rothstein. Here is his tweet today Just throw this out there! Good one Motor. Would that also make us the DRUkes 😀
I made my case in the other thread about why I think Dru will be named the new HC this week. I will add two last points why I think Dru is the right choice.
After Mossie passed away I had discussions with a number of people about doing the cheer. Every single one of them, including a former player with season tickets who has since moved south, said that they were not worthy to lead the cheer. I know that I certainly don't feel worthy of such a task. My thought at this point is perhaps the captain of the cheerleaders with the rest of the cheerleading squad around her could come out to center court and shout "ARE YOU READY?!?!?!" with the rest of the cheerleaders then joining in with Ahoya, Ahoya, Shoo Shoo, Rah Rah, Shoo Shoo, Rah Rah, Ahoya, Let's Go Duquesne!!! It is great strolling down Memory Lane with my friends here. There will never be another Mossie, but I am OK with some fan, any fan with the kind of passion to try to unite the fan base and get the crowd cheering. For too long our arena was known as the Slumber Center. If the guy from Omaha wants to take the lead and do the Mossie cheer, any version of it, or any other type cheer to spark the crowd then I say go for it. Although I say knowing you and your passion for the Dukes you are certainly worthy. Thanks for the memories. Totally agree with CLK’s version of the cheer. My only other recollection was that he would start with “Are you ready?” Maybe I’m just dreaming that You are right. I had forgotten that part. For sure he did that, thanks. Just for the heck of it I researched where the phrase Ahoya came from. This is what I found: I remember as a student in the old Civic Arena participating as Mossie led his legendary Cheer. As an old timer and witness to history I feel it is my duty to correct the Mossie Cheer as shown in the YouTube video linked on the article below. The original Mossie Cheer starts with the word Ahoya not Whoa. The Cheer is as follows: I posted the same video in a thread earlier this week because as a class of 2004 alum it was all I knew of the cheer. I never experienced it first hand until Thursday in Omaha. Some might say I still haven’t unless it’s led by Mossie. I’m all in favor of bringing back as many Dukes traditions as we can. I guess those in the know will have to come to a consensus as to what is accurate. Going to my first game in 68 before going to DU as a freshman in 72 when I got to go to ever game, this cheer was great. Later at DU at administration socials that I attended as part of the Student Government, I got to meet Mosie.. This man loved DU. He would be so proud of this team and coach. Also, I thought it was whoa too. Mossie was frequently on campus in the late 60's. The campus was close nit back then. Almost all the residents would make the trek to the Civic A on game dsys. I was in the Sheiks and frequently prodded Mossie to start the Cheer. Trust me on this the ORIGINAL cheer was Ahoya not Whoa. I remember as a student in the old Civic Arena participating as Mossie led his legendary Cheer. As an old timer and witness to history I feel it is my duty to correct the Mossie Cheer as shown in the YouTube video linked on the article below. The original Mossie Cheer starts with the word Ahoya not Whoa. The Cheer is as follows: Deleted Post Notice Sorry to break up the rumor mill, but but it appears that Dru Joyce is Duquesne only choice. I would be shocked if Dru is mot named early this week.
If this change in conference has even a remote chance of coming to fruition, Duquesne needs to conduct an aggressive, national search for a new coach rather than moving forward with DJ in the next few days. I am not saying that they couldn't stil, ultimately, choose him. I am saying that even without a move to the BE, the Duquesne job is now quite a desirable one but with a move to the BE, it would be one of the hotter jobs open this year. I hope DU names Dru tomorrow or Tuesday the latest. I say this for the following reasons: Post Game Interviews
Mike all of the fans out there are great. Keep it going. The sleeping giant has finally awaken. The entire City of Pittsburgh has embraced this team. Watch parties, canceled classes, radio, and pres interviews. Man this is truly a great time to be a Duquesne fan. This is really great.
CONGRATULATIONS COACH DRU JOYCE III
Basketball Recruiting » Verbal Commits Transfer Portal » Yesterday 8:33 pm
townsonkid wrote:
Basketball Recruiting » Verbal Commits Transfer Portal » Yesterday 5:14 pm
Basketball Recruiting » Verbal Commits Transfer Portal » Yesterday 5:10 pm
Men's Basketball » Dru Joyce III » Yesterday 12:51 pm
MikeR wrote:
Sources: Duquesne has officially hired Dru Joyce III as its next head basketball coach.Men's Basketball » Dru Joyce III » Yesterday 11:49 am
Motor wrote:
Does anyone think the announcement is waiting for the Wonens team to be done in the NIT?
Regardless my personal opinion is why wait!
I’m all in for DRUquesne!Basketball Recruiting » Verbal Commits Transfer Portal » 3/27/2024 4:03 pm
Basketball Recruiting » '25 Leroy Blyden Jr » 3/27/2024 10:04 am
Basketball Recruiting » Verbal Commits Transfer Portal » 3/26/2024 5:06 pm
Basketball Recruiting » Verbal Commits Transfer Portal » 3/26/2024 3:55 pm
Men's Basketball » Dru Joyce III » 3/26/2024 10:52 am
Men's Basketball » Dru Joyce III » 3/25/2024 6:34 pm
1. Dambrot has already painstakingly built the infrastructure for success. This not only includes an experienced staff that works well together but the support staff. It is highly probable that Dru will retain most if not all, but also there will be one opening for an associate head coach. My guess is McFadden gets that job but there will be room for one more assistant.
2. The world has changed. If I am an AD the first question I am asking is how will you help us increase our NIL Fund. This is where in my opinion the LeBron connection is huge. You can be the most experienced coach but if you don't have a strong enough NIL fund to compete in your League you will not be successful. Ask Fran Dunphry. Basketball Recruiting » Verbal Commits Transfer Portal » 3/25/2024 2:08 pm
Men's Basketball » Mossie Cheer » 3/25/2024 12:17 pm
VBC wrote:
Men's Basketball » Mossie Cheer » 3/25/2024 10:47 am
MikeR wrote:
RedandBlueRUs wrote:
In 1946, an article came out in the Tribune that said “ring out ahoya” meant a victory chant, and that there was no other meaning behind it. “Ring out ahoya” was just a catchphrase the students and staff would say during games to pump up their teams and themselves in showing school spirit.
Men's Basketball » Mossie Cheer » 3/24/2024 8:35 pm
NapaDuke wrote:
luckymcd wrote:
CLK wrote:
Ahoya, Ahoya
Shoo Shoo Rah Rah
Shoo Shoo Rah Rah
Ahoya. Dukes!
Let's Go Duquesne (with 5 claps)
The Let's Go Duquesne part is repeated several times until people got tired.Men's Basketball » Mossie Cheer » 3/24/2024 7:02 pm
Ahoya, Ahoya
Shoo Shoo Rah Rah
Shoo Shoo Rah Rah
Ahoya. Dukes!
Let's Go Duquesne (with 5 claps)
The Let's Go Duquesne part is repeated several times until people got tired. Men's Basketball » Duquesne To The Big East? » 3/24/2024 4:07 pm
I have reached a point where either posters are going to be respectful and avoid blatant personal attacks or they will be gone or I will pull the plug on this Board. I am too old and have no desire to play patrol boy. Please.Men's Basketball » Duquesne To The Big East? » 3/24/2024 3:09 pm
Basketball Recruiting » Verbal Commits Transfer Portal » 3/24/2024 11:31 am
Men's Basketball » Duquesne To The Big East? » 3/24/2024 11:03 am
phil95 wrote:
Being an Olean native & lifelong Bonnie fan, (with the exception of the 2 or 3 games when they play my beloved Dukes), I would be sad to leave the A-10. However, not so sad as to advocate against the opportunity to get into a mega Big East.
1).Why shop for hot dogs when you already have steaks in the fridge. I really think people underestimate Dru's role in the Duquesne turnaround and run to the A10 Championship. Dru has been here for two years and DU has won 20 plus games both years. KD said that Dru ran the defense which has been the key to this team's success. Moreover, KD has said that Dru is really basketball smart and has groomed him for the job. I would just ask the question, who could Duquesne hire who would do better than what this coaching staff has accomplished this year?
2) I really want to see DU retain the core returning players and I think the players all like and respect Dru and gives us the best chance to keep these guys. I would also like to see the entire staff return.
3) Don't underestimate the LeBron connection financially and otherwise. I truly believe that this connection could propel to better recruiting and maybe even to the Big East.
Like Adrian Monk said: I could be wrong. but I don't think so.
Men's Basketball » Game Thread - University of Illinois Fighting Illini (NCAA TOURNAMENT) » 3/24/2024 8:06 am
Men's Basketball » Duquesne To The Big East? » 3/23/2024 10:33 pm
Men's Basketball » Game Thread - University of Illinois Fighting Illini (NCAA TOURNAMENT) » 3/23/2024 4:48 pm
Men's Basketball » Game Thread - University of Illinois Fighting Illini (NCAA TOURNAMENT) » 3/23/2024 11:21 am
Men's Basketball » Omaha » 3/23/2024 7:58 am
CLK wrote:
Go Dukes 🏀 🔥💪🏆