Bradley to take trip to Brazil in August

[Braveman]

I think I recall a story possibly Len Bertolini told me about that summer trip when they got back.....a small car was blocking their team bus or something similar and several of the BU guys picked it up and moved it. COULD be an urban ledgend but I think I recall this story.....

True story Dogs... I have seen the pictures- was student manager back then.. I didn't get to go to Italy- but instead got to go to the NCAA games..

[BUFAN]

I think I recall a story possibly Len Bertolini told me about that summer trip when they got back.....a small car was blocking their team bus or something similar and several of the BU guys picked it up and moved it. COULD be an urban ledgend but I think I recall this story.....

Dogs I do remember a story about a team moving a car to allow room for a getaway but I'm just not picking it up...

[real fan]

I went to Brazil ( Sao Paulo and Rio ) a long time ago, the women were very good looking, anytime you get to play competition against different opponents in the summer it is a good thing, would be nice to be able to play our freshman but it should give us a preview on how well Warren and Egolf have progressed with their injuries. 10 extra days of practice is also a good thing.

[Chico]

True story Dogs... I have seen the pictures- was student manager back then.. I didn't get to go to Italy- but instead got to go to the NCAA games..

I remember hearing about the players moving the car and knew you would know for sure. That was a great year for BU basketball. We took some good trips that season. I was an honorary coach for the Northwestern game that season. Another one of my great memories of Bradley basketball.

[Out of Balance]

I knew a girl who used to frequent those Brazilian world famous beaches.....
we'll just leave it at that.......

Can't. Let me guess Tan and 36BB God, I hate two timers

[dogsrus]

True story Dogs... I have seen the pictures- was student manager back then.. I didn't get to go to Italy- but instead got to go to the NCAA games..

Pretty sure Massive Mike was ONE of the "movers'....no surprise there.

[Beninator]

Can't. Let me guess Tan and 36BB God, I hate two timers

That's the one... She also used to store her 2 piece swimsuit in a very small purse

[Beninator]

Brazil may quite possibly have the most beautiful women in the world

Won't debate this too much... I haven't been to Brazil, but I have been to Sweeden. My vote would go to Sweedish women.

[BU RICK]

Curious to know why you feel that way. I think it is great! There's nothing like traveling and checking out another culture. I only wish I was going! Too bad it will be winter time down there and they will not be able to check out the world famous Brazilian beaches and atmosphere.

Sorry its taken awhile to get back to you.

I just think it's a waste of money. I contribute a little bit to Bradley most years and I would like to see the money used on things other than a trip to Brazil. What's the point. We can have better practices playing against ourselfs at home. I'm not against the trips to SP Island or Vegas to play NCAA competition but Brazil - no way. Stay home.

JMO.

[SFP]

Sorry its taken awhile to get back to you.

I just think it's a waste of money. I contribute a little bit to Bradley most years and I would like to see the money used on things other than a trip to Brazil. What's the point. We can have better practices playing against ourselfs at home. I'm not against the trips to SP Island or Vegas to play NCAA competition but Brazil - no way. Stay home.

JMO.

There is three things to take into consideration.

First is that the men's basketball program runs a surplus and any money you contribute to BU, unless you specify it to help build out certain infrastructure, goes to the school not the basketball program. I'm sure your contribution goes directly to the endowment which helps the school in multiple ways while the basketball programs revenue fuels the sports department. Which leads to the second thought.

Second is that these players are only* receiving a free ride to the school (which translates to $30K a year) and if school chooses to also extend a little cultural learning on top of that and use the experience for PR, goodwill and for future recruiting, I say money well spent. There is a direct correlation between the men's basketball success to the amount of money the school collects for fund raising. Investing in the team IMHO is extremely wise.

Third is that these trips allow the coaching staff extra days of coaching the guys when otherwise they cannot!

*The amount of money these kids actually contribute to the school is a lot more IMO. (This can be a whole different thread I bet!)

[doug shank's crossover]

I think the best aspect of this trip is that the team will be exposed to the game from an international perspective. Europe and the rest of the world play the game a little different than we do here in the States. There's a bit more emphasis on ball movement, passing and perimeter shooting as compared with the physical American game. Should be good for our kids to experience a little different angle on the Xs and Os...

[Braveman]

Pretty sure Massive Mike was ONE of the "movers'....no surprise there.

He was- it was funny to see all those guys around the car- it looked like a toy... lol

[dogsrus]

He was- it was funny to see all those guys around the car- it looked like a toy... lol

Thanks for the confirmation.....I worked with Lenny one summer and I think thats where the story came from. If not I MIGHT have just have read it in the paper. Either way I just recall it was a funny story.

[wizard1]

Brazil Trip

A trip to Brazil for the team could be a great help for the upcoming season.
Versace often said that the Italy trip for the 32 - 3 team was the reason that team bonded so well and ended up playing together so well during the following season. In effect, the guys grew to liking each other and their play showed it.
Let's hope the Brazil trip has the same affect.

[BU RICK]

We have the potential of having one of the best teams we've had in a long time and some of you want to put them on a plane and fly them down to South America. I still say - stay home - practice at home.