Can a trap game be a home game?

[SLUFLYER]

I guess it all depends on your definition of trap game, but I certainly believe so. And I feel like Wednesday is very much one of two remaining traps games, along with 2/25 at George Mason.

The Bonnies don't offer much benefit as a Q3 win. They've gotten healthy and started conference play with 4 straight wins. They own a neutral win over tourney bound (today) Rutgers, so they have the capability to beat quality teams.

The Flyers are coming off an emotional road win at SLU in dramatic fashion and human nature tells me we could be lacking that mental edge/attitude for Wednesday night's game. Hopefully the home crowd, as well as Anthony Grant, will hold them accountable and keep them focused with high energy.

Wow, A10 scheduling did no favors to the Bonnies. Back to back road games against VCU and Dayton.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[Medford]

Will Bona's center be able to play? He sat the VCU game due to a concussion.


Bona took UD to double overtime last season in Olean, hopefully they realize they need to bring it every night.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[keats '91]

I agree they looked bad against VCU. But they were without their big man, who was out with concussion. (VCU also had guys out with concussions.) But I read somewhere that SBU has only lost 1 game which that big man played. I totally respect the job Schmidt does at SBU. Also heard on TV broadcast that SBU has biggest starting lineup in A10. Don't know if true or not. But I thought I saw them playing 2 bigs and then 3 guards who had very nice size.

Sure hope nobody is over looking SBU.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[m21eagle45]

Originally Posted by SLUFLYER I guess it all depends on your definition of trap game, but I certainly believe so. And I feel like Wednesday is very much one of two remaining traps games, along with 2/25 at George Mason. The Bonnies don't offer much benefit as a Q3 win. They've gotten healthy and started conference play with 4 straight wins. They own a neutral win over tourney bound (today) Rutgers, so they have the capability to beat quality teams. The Flyers are coming off an emotional road win at SLU in dramatic fashion and human nature tells me we could be lacking that mental edge/attitude for Wednesday night's game. Hopefully the home crowd, as well as Anthony Grant, will hold them accountable and keep them focused with high energy. Wow, A10 scheduling did no favors to the Bonnies. Back to back road games against VCU and Dayton.

I really do not get the argument that this is a trap game. the Bonnies with their big guy back and 4-1 in the A10 is better than Richmond without their leading scorer. We should never be looking past a team with only 1 loss in league play.

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[sheg]

If Osunyi plays, they're formidable. In all their losses, he either hasn't played or played limited minutes. He missed the VCU game in concussion protocol; they got smoked by 28.

[ud2]

Everybody will be gunning for us the rest of the way...if you are the opponent, wouldn't you want to be able to say that you got a top 10, top 5, top whatever scalp? Be ready to play every game.

[SLUFLYER]

Originally Posted by m21eagle45 I really do not get the argument that this is a trap game. the Bonnies with their big guy back and 4-1 in the A10 is better than Richmond without their leading scorer. We should never be looking past a team with only 1 loss in league play.

Agreed, but the Bonnies have not gotten ANY kind of love or attention. Not really much in the A10 circles either, other than a few tweets about "Don't sleep on the Bonnies'.

It gets ZERO attention/cred as far as a quality win and can only be a bad loss, regardless of their 4-1 league standing. They are extremely well coached.

When you add all that, their caliber of play potential, to the emotional game we just cam down from, I could personally see this game "sneaking" up on us. Just my opinion/observation.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[NJFlyr71]

Except for some known quantity like a VCU, STL or Richmond any game either before or after an emotional game against the same names mentioned above is ripe for a trap game.

U gotta bring it every game every time. Although acknowledging that it is tuff to do in any sport. Just look at some of the recent NFL playoff games. Professionals have an off day against a team bound and determined.

Glad I dont have to deal with that type of pressure ...

	Richmond UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[Alberto Strasse]

everybody's best shot in the A-10 because they have designs on a national championship season. Only an "A" game from an A-10 opponent prepares them for the rigors they will face in March.

[Smitty10]

Originally Posted by SLUFLYER Agreed, but the Bonnies have not gotten ANY kind of love or attention. Not really much in the A10 circles either, other than a few tweets about "Don't sleep on the Bonnies'. It gets ZERO attention/cred as far as a quality win and can only be a bad loss, regardless of their 4-1 league standing. They are extremely well coached. When you add all that, their caliber of play potential, to the emotional game we just cam down from, I could personally see this game "sneaking" up on us. Just my opinion/observation.

Unless, we just survived our trap game for the week. I tend to think a lot of emotion/adrenaline was pumped into the VCU game and that's why the SLU game was such a struggle. The SLU should be a wake-up call, not a lull you to sleep victory.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.

[Jeff]

Give the points. It's a W.

[Chris R]

When you're ranked #7, you're suddenly everyone's Super Bowl on their schedule. You are going to get their best shot. Overlook anybody....ANYBODY.....at your peril.

Bonnies are more than capable of coming into the Arena and walking out with a W. Helped in part if UD decides to stroll. The higher you're ranked, the more that is asked of you to justify the recognition. I remember JR Bremer putting up about 37 points in a game once. He had about 25 at halftime and sank a 35 footer at the halftime buzzer just to put an exclamation on things. They walked the dog start to finish.

If we're truly the seventh best team in the country -- and there's two very pragmatic sides to that argument -- then play like it or surrender the rank. Its just that simple.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.