I am very pleased.

Those free throws from Lauren were absolutely perfect.  Just how every coach wants it to be done.

Face wrote:

I had the opportunity to lead the cheer with the Red & Blue Crew back in the mid 00s. It was an honor to do it, though I'm sure I didn't do it perfectly. I was probably one of the few in the Crew who had seen Mossie at games since I'd been going since I was a small child before he passed.

If it should 'belong' to anyone it should be the students, whether that's the cheerleaders, the Crew, or similar.

Yes, I wholeheartedly agree.  I appreciate that CLK would think that I would be worthy, but this old alum ain't gonna do it, no way, no how. 
 

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!!!

Some thoughts on the subject.

Back when the Big East was formed and we were invited to join I was glad that we stayed in the Eastern 8 which is now the A-10.  It was the better league at the time.  Villanova also was begging us to stay in the league which included teams that are now in the Big 10, ACC, Big 12 as well as the Big East.  But the Big East named Dave Gavitt as commissioner while we had Bob Cousy.  Gavitt's savvy as an administrator would have the Big East leaving the A-10 in the dust.  

If this comes to fruition it would be a basketball megaconference and I want to be part of that because I want at large bids in the future. I hate the idea of leaving the A-10 but it's something that must be done if the opportunity presents itself. 

The Pittsburgh TV market has to be a major factor in us being considered for an invite.  I am happy to hear that Xavier may be on our side.  I'd love to play them again every year as I'd get to see my old friend Bob Koester more often.

Another major factor in being invited is NIL money.  I'm sure there's a minimum criteria required by the Big East and I'm thinking that if this has gotten to the point that you and I know about it we've either already met that criteria or are very close to it.

If we would join the Big East I hope we continue to schedule the Bonnies every year rotating home games.

I think Dru will be our new coach.  I think the announcement will be after the WNIT game tomorrow, perhaps on Tuesday.

Come out and support the women tomorrow.  I'll be there and it would be great if we had a packed house.  If you haven't seen Megan McConnell play in person you really should come out.  She is a treat to watch and in my biased opinion the best player in the A-10.

Dukes vs. Illinois will tipoff at 8:40 eastern time on Saturday and be televised on TNT.

BluffHunter wrote:

VBC wrote:

luckymcd wrote:

That sounds fantastic! I hope the Panthers heard the sirens in Oakland, rub it in it a bit. Hopefully a lot of those fans are still fans in November too. It is pretty funny how many Duquesne fans have popped up out of nowhere in the past couple days.

On your Dukes fans popping up out of nowhere comment, I hear you.  I saw a comment on Facebook from a class of 1988 alum and my immediate thought was WTF, you M****f*****r!  The last time I saw you at a game was at Consol for the City Game 10 years or so ago and you were dressed in blue and gold and cheering for the lowlifes from up the street.  Some Dukes fan you are!  Crawl back under your rock!
 

We'll see a lot more media and fans next season and they'll stay if we keep up the good work. No reason to gatekeep being a fan of the boys on the Bluff! Unless they are primarily Pitt fans, THEN they can get sh!t-talked. 
 

When you show up wearing the opponent's colors and actively cheer for them against us I will remember it and hold a grudge forever.
 

https://www.wtae.com/article/duquesne-ncaa-don-gambridge/60233742

Styles1229 wrote:

VBC wrote:

Speaking of ice cream, that Millie's ice cream that is available at Cooper Fieldhouse is delicious!  I'm a lover of rich, high end ice cream and Millie's is the absolute best vanilla ice cream that I've ever had.  I've also had their chocolate and cookies & cream which are also great, but the vanilla is best ever to me. 

Do you own Millie’s, VBC?? 😂

LOL!  No, I don't, it's just good stuff!

Speaking of ice cream, that Millie's ice cream that is available at Cooper Fieldhouse is delicious!  I'm a lover of rich, high end ice cream and Millie's is the absolute best vanilla ice cream that I've ever had.  I've also had their chocolate and cookies & cream which are also great, but the vanilla is best ever to me. 

I've been a staunch supporter of Keith since he was hired.  I was hoping he would stay for another year or two but with Donna now joining my late mother as a survivor I am certain he's making the right decision for his family.  Best wishes in retirement!

I am hoping that Dru Joyce is named our new head coach shortly after our last game of the season.  He'll keep us on a successful path.  I'll be very surprised and very disappointed if he is not our next head coach. 
 

Cutting down the nets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSlXijsuU9w