(01-30-2020 10:02 AM)Dukester Wrote:  There's starting to more and more talk about this game on various threads.

We should probably put them on one thread.

Quick summary:

Lou's asking the former players to come back.

'24 Will likely head back one last time.

There's been some talk about launching the streamers one last time in the Convo, but it will obviously be up to JMU and Lou.

Saturday - 4:00PM. I'm thinking why not? It's been been 6 or 7 years since I've been to the Convo for a Men's game.

Lotta memories.......

(01-30-2020 11:20 AM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  Here is a copy of my invite.

Yes, I received an invite via email. It is a very nice opportunity for us. Lou is a friend and a great person. I hate that he hasn't been able to take the program where it needs to be. He works hard and is a good recruiter. He will always be a great Duke. It will be a good opportunity to spend time with some teammates and other Bskb alums. Maybe see a round of golf in there!

JMU Men’s Basketball Alumni,
The Convocation Center has been our home for 38 years, and now it is time to celebrate one final weekend to close down a facility where so many memories were created.
I would like to invite you and your loved ones back for a weekend of sharing memories and officially closing down the Convo. Beginning on Thursday, February 20th, we have a full weekend of events that include a Men’s Basketball game where will honor all those who have impacted the program, connecting with current players at a practice, and a happy hour social to share our favorite memories, while looking to the future of our program in the new Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Thursday, February 20th
- Men’s Basketball vs. Elon – 7 p.m., Convocation Center
Friday, February 21st
- Open team practice – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Convocation Center
- Men’s Basketball Happy Hour Social – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Quill’s Lobby Bar at Hotel Madison
Saturday, February 22nd
- Open shoot around – 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Convocation Center
- Men’s Basketball vs. William & Mary – 4 p.m., Convocation Center
- Alumni attendees will be recognized in-game on the court
We hope you join us as we pay tribute to the ending of one era and celebrate the beginning of a new. To claim your complimentary game tickets, order additional tickets and RSVP for the weekend’s events, please CLICK HERE. We know we do not have everyone’s most up-to-date email address, so be sure to share this invite and links with your fellow teammates!
We look forward to seeing you soon…Go Dukes!!!
-Coach Rowe

(01-30-2020 01:47 PM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  finally

(01-30-2020 01:52 PM)JacksonHall Wrote:  

(01-30-2020 11:20 AM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  Here is a copy of my invite.

Yes, I received an invite via email. It is a very nice opportunity for us. Lou is a friend and a great person. I hate that he hasn't been able to take the program where it needs to be. He works hard and is a good recruiter. He will always be a great Duke. It will be a good opportunity to spend time with some teammates and other Bskb alums. Maybe see a round of golf in there!

JMU Men’s Basketball Alumni,
The Convocation Center has been our home for 38 years, and now it is time to celebrate one final weekend to close down a facility where so many memories were created.
I would like to invite you and your loved ones back for a weekend of sharing memories and officially closing down the Convo. Beginning on Thursday, February 20th, we have a full weekend of events that include a Men’s Basketball game where will honor all those who have impacted the program, connecting with current players at a practice, and a happy hour social to share our favorite memories, while looking to the future of our program in the new Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Thursday, February 20th
- Men’s Basketball vs. Elon – 7 p.m., Convocation Center
Friday, February 21st
- Open team practice – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Convocation Center
- Men’s Basketball Happy Hour Social – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Quill’s Lobby Bar at Hotel Madison
Saturday, February 22nd
- Open shoot around – 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Convocation Center
- Men’s Basketball vs. William & Mary – 4 p.m., Convocation Center
- Alumni attendees will be recognized in-game on the court
We hope you join us as we pay tribute to the ending of one era and celebrate the beginning of a new. To claim your complimentary game tickets, order additional tickets and RSVP for the weekend’s events, please CLICK HERE. We know we do not have everyone’s most up-to-date email address, so be sure to share this invite and links with your fellow teammates!
We look forward to seeing you soon…Go Dukes!!!
-Coach Rowe

Thanks for sharing - sounds cool.

(01-31-2020 08:27 AM)jmudukes Wrote:  The announcers said last night that the players don't get energy from the fans so let's show them on Feb. 22 some fan energy. They deserve it.

(01-31-2020 12:28 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-31-2020 08:27 AM)jmudukes Wrote:  The announcers said last night that the players don't get energy from the fans so let's show them on Feb. 22 some fan energy. They deserve it.

How much energy are they expecting from 900 people who had to sit through a 2nd half of watching CoC play basketball? We clap and cheer for every basket, steal, block, dunk and made free throw, but there are not many of them.

(01-31-2020 01:38 PM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(01-31-2020 12:28 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-31-2020 08:27 AM)jmudukes Wrote:  The announcers said last night that the players don't get energy from the fans so let's show them on Feb. 22 some fan energy. They deserve it.

How much energy are they expecting from 900 people who had to sit through a 2nd half of watching CoC play basketball? We clap and cheer for every basket, steal, block, dunk and made free throw, but there are not many of them.

This x10000.......if you want energy in the building you have to have a product that will you know actually generate some interest and energy.

I almost threw the remote thru the TV every time the announcers made a comment about how young JMU is.......that is a freaking like, JMU is not young. The vast majority of the playing minutes are taken by 4 juniors and 1 sophomore.....with minor minutes from a senior and freshman. This is NOT a young team based on who actually plays.

(01-31-2020 02:03 PM)RamDawg Wrote:  Is there a way to "bribe" the MRD's with chicken nuggets to lead the student section?

(01-31-2020 01:54 PM)jmudukes Wrote:  

(01-31-2020 01:38 PM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(01-31-2020 12:28 PM)Bill Wrote:  

(01-31-2020 08:27 AM)jmudukes Wrote:  The announcers said last night that the players don't get energy from the fans so let's show them on Feb. 22 some fan energy. They deserve it.

How much energy are they expecting from 900 people who had to sit through a 2nd half of watching CoC play basketball? We clap and cheer for every basket, steal, block, dunk and made free throw, but there are not many of them.

This x10000.......if you want energy in the building you have to have a product that will you know actually generate some interest and energy.

I almost threw the remote thru the TV every time the announcers made a comment about how young JMU is.......that is a freaking like, JMU is not young. The vast majority of the playing minutes are taken by 4 juniors and 1 sophomore.....with minor minutes from a senior and freshman. This is NOT a young team based on who actually plays.

Well we could at least make it the "electric zoo" on the final game in the convo. Pack the place. Might help the team to win!