Tag Archives: basketball

Blue Cross Arena Hoops Classic

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Don Watkins

Tonight I’ll be joining my wife, son and grandson at the Roc City Hoops Classic. The matchup features the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. The Bonnies have been hot lately winning 10 of their last eleven … Continue reading →

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Proud to be a St. Bonaventure Fan and Alumnus

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Don Watkins

Last night was tragic for St. Bonaventure University’s Men’s basketball post-season aspirations. The team came out flat against a very good and well coached Wagner College team. In October of last year while assessing St. Bonaventure’s basketball fortunes I told … Continue reading →

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#Bonnies Make it to the NIT

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Don Watkins

I admit that I was disappointed that the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team didn’t get the nod from the NCAA selection committee tonight. It seems the process is skewed in favor of better television markets than those of Olean … Continue reading →

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St. Bonaventure University Basketball Rocks the House

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Don Watkins

Last night our family attended the St. Bonaventure University vs. Canisius College men’s basketball game at The Reilly Center. We sat in Section 10 and had a birdseye view of the court. We participated in a rich tradition that spans … Continue reading →

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Alumni game

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Don Watkins

Today we followed our son Devin over to the campus of State University of New York College at Fredonia for the annual men’s basketball alumni game. The annual get together of coaches, parents, players and a few fans was enjoyable. … Continue reading →

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Devin, Kevin and Kyle

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Don Watkins

Yesterday afternoon I was able to witness a great basketball game between the Blue Devils of Fredonia State and the Golden Eagles of Brockport State for the championship of the State University of New York Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball division. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Victory

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Don Watkins

I’m in Oswego, New York this morning. I’m sitting at a Macintosh in the new campus center. I came here last night to watch the Fredonia State Blue Devils compete in the SUNYAC Men’s Basketball Championship. The Blue Devils prevailed … Continue reading →

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They sure as hell love each other

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Don Watkins

A tourist says to his guide, “You have a right to be proud of your town I was especially impressed with the number of churches in it. Surely the people here must love the Lord.” “Well,” replied the cynical guide, … Continue reading →

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Gus Macker Tournament

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Don Watkins

This weekend our family spent much of the weekend in Hornell, New York at the annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Our son Devin has competed in many of these events over the past ten to twelve years. This weekend … Continue reading →

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Devin on “D”

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Don Watkins

Devin on “D” Devin was guarding a couple of big guys today and Jon Burgio was one of them. Jon is a recent graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo and in addition to being tall and … Continue reading →

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