Boy way back in the Early 70’s they were pretty good, around the time when we were really good!
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Bob Lanier tore up his knee here at the Carolina Coliseum in the East Regional Finals in a game against Villanova in 1970 I believe. They won the game and went on to play in the final four against Jacksonville with Artis Gilmore. They lost by 4, but if Lanier was not hurt, they would have played UCLA (in between the Alcindor and Walton Years) in the championship.Bob Lanier was their center if I recall, and he was a man.
Uhh, given your UN, I gotta ask, is that you Bob??Bob Lanier tore up his knee here at the Carolina Coliseum in the East Regional Finals in a game against Villanova in 1970 I believe...
Had Roche not injured his ankle, the Bonnies would likely have faced us instead of NC State in the semis.Bob Lanier tore up his knee here at the Carolina Coliseum in the East Regional Finals in a game against Villanova in 1970 I believe. They won the game and went on to play in the final four against Jacksonville with Artis Gilmore. They lost by 4, but if Lanier was not hurt, they would have played UCLA (in between the Alcindor and Walton Years) in the championship.
The regional at home we missed by losing to N.C. State in the ACC Tournament, before at-large teams were brought into the Dance. Still one of the two most tragic losses in Gamecock sports history.Bob Lanier tore up his knee here at the Carolina Coliseum in the East Regional Finals in a game against Villanova in 1970 I believe. They won the game and went on to play in the final four against Jacksonville with Artis Gilmore. They lost by 4, but if Lanier was not hurt, they would have played UCLA (in between the Alcindor and Walton Years) in the championship.
They don't know what disappointment is.Coach from St. B, dedicated last night's win to 1970 team.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...-st-bonaventure-first-four-win-ucla-1970-team
Losing your All-American center days before the Final Four is pretty disappointing. About on par with losing Roche before the ACC final. What would not be disappointing to either fan base?They don't know what disappointment is.
They don't play football.Losing your All-American center days before the Final Four is pretty disappointing. About on par with losing Roche before the ACC final. What would not be disappointing to either fan base?
"St. Bonaventure Football - Undefeated since 1953!"They don't play football.
They knew when to quit."St. Bonaventure Football - Undefeated since 1953!"
Niagara had a good program (Calvin Murphy was something else). Also the LIU (Long Island University) Blackbirds made some noise back in the day.Ah, the Bonnies. As I kid thought that was a cool name and those used to be some great games. Weren't schools like Stetson and Niagra on the schedule a lot back in the day as well?
Seems I remember close games against those schools also.
Niagara had a good program (Calvin Murphy was something else). Also the LIU (Long Island University) Blackbirds made some noise back in the day.
If anyone wants a sure thing bet, take the Bonnies over Florida in the 11/6 seed late Thursday night.Ah, the Bonnies. As I kid thought that was a cool name and those used to be some great games. Weren't schools like Stetson and Niagra on the schedule a lot back in the day as well?
Seems I remember close games against those schools also.
Yes, McGuire scheduled them when our former ACC brethren sans Clemron dropped us like a hot potato. And not playing our old rivals at all really hurt, IMO.Ah, the Bonnies. As I kid thought that was a cool name and those used to be some great games. Weren't schools like Stetson and Niagara on the schedule a lot back in the day as well?
Seems I remember close games against those schools also.
He was only 5'10", but he could jam it. Led the nation is scoring at least one year, I think.Calvin Murphy!
Had forgot about him. The baton twirling enforcer. Dude could shoot too.
Boy way back in the Early 70’s they were pretty good, around the time when we were really good!
I think we actually played ND while we were still in the ACC. In fact, I know we did. I remember beating them up there on a Wednesday and then opening the ACC season on a Saturday.frank played all of 'em bead stringers once we went indy.......u never saw so many signs of the cross
He was also a 90% free throw shooter.He was only 5'10", but he could jam it. Led the nation is scoring at least one year, I think.
I think we actually played ND while we were still in the ACC. In fact, I know we did. I remember beating them up there on a Wednesday and then opening the ACC season on a Saturday.
Bob Lanier tore up his knee here at the Carolina Coliseum in the East Regional Finals in a game against Villanova in 1970 I believe. They won the game and went on to play in the final four against Jacksonville with Artis Gilmore. They lost by 4, but if Lanier was not hurt, they would have played UCLA (in between the Alcindor and Walton Years) in the championship.
One of the things Lanier was known for was his big feet...largest in the league at the time...about a size 22 or 24 I think.
Sugar Bowl Tournament in NOLA in December 1969. South Bend during our final ACC season. Cola in our first indy season.I think we actually played ND while we were still in the ACC. In fact, I know we did. I remember beating them up there on a Wednesday and then opening the ACC season on a Saturday.
I remember having that 1970 or 71 SI preseason basketball poll mag. I think we were #2 if I remember correctly! It was amazing how many good small college teams were in New York, I think Manhattan and St John's were also pretty good! Seems like Canisius was good at one time?
I'm sorry we weren't still in the ACC that year.My first USC game was vs. Canisius in 1975.
Boy way back in the Early 70’s they were pretty good, around the time when we were really good!
I remember having that 1970 or 71 SI preseason basketball poll mag. I think we were #2 if I remember correctly! It was amazing how many good small college teams were in New York, I think Manhattan and St John's were also pretty good! Seems like Canisius was good at one time?