Full Story on BU's COPA EPTV Tournament Win over Bauru 83-58

[squirrelgotdead]

Just wanna comment on that pic... does this mean Bradley will sport new (or alternate) road uni's in Black?

I hope so. Kavanagh was the only reason we didn't.

[Da Coach]

I doubt it means there is any discussion about changing the uniforms. Those are just their black practice jerseys.

[MacabreMob]

I hope so. Kavanagh was the only reason we didn't.

So KK was the only one in favor of Bradley wearing their colors?

I'm not opposed to black because it is black. I am opposed to brown, purple, green, yellow, etc (including black)... cause they aren't the school colors.

I am for Red (actually crimson) and White. Bradley's colors.

[jasonpeoria911]

Any idea on the foul situations? Like how many fouls each player is allowed per game and such?

Jason

[tornado]

story from the Brazilian press

http://esporte.uol.com.br/basquete/ultimas/2009/08/13/ult4356u3998.jhtm

translated.......

"North American team is highlighted in the opening World Cup of basketball EPTV
From UOL Esporte
In Sao Paulo
Preparatory tournament for the Campeonato Paulista and next to New
Basketball Brazil, EPTV Cup of Basketball had its first round this Wednesday.
The U.S. team has Bradley Braves was the highlight of the opening of the
competition to run over the Bauru by 83 to 58, in the gym Olaio Milton Filho,
in San Carlos.

In another match held in San Carlos, the Araraquara won a fierce match
against Paulistano by 58 to 51. "We lost to a team that played with more
force and determination. They deserved win," said the technical team of the
Capital, Jo??o Marcelo Leite.

Two more games, held in the gymnasium of the Club Pirassununga, closed
the first round of the competition. The Sao Jose dos Campos did not work
to defeat the XV de Piracicaba by 112 to 77. We have won Assis S??o Jos?©
do Rio Pardo for 75 to 62.

The teams return to court this Thursday for the second round. In San Carlos,
Bauru Paulistano and seek rehabilitation at 18h (de Bras?lia time). Then the
Bradley Braves facing the Araraquara. Already in Pirassununga, the Sao Jose
dos Campos to maintain its invincibility in the face of S??o Jos?© do Rio Pardo,
at 18h. The XV de Piracicaba play against Assisi, at 20h."



Also this article, but they are a little dishonest in saying why their home team lost!
Note that they say...
"with a game of great intensity, constant rotation of 12 players on court, strong defense
and excellent use of the pitches outside, the Americans turned the
confrontation."

gimme a break...Bradley had 12 players on the court?? They didn't even have 12 players on the trip and they sure didn't have 12 players available!!

http://www.jcnet.com.br/editorias/detalhe_esportes.php?codigo=163428

"Copa EPTV

The GRSA / Itabom lost his first match in the Copa EPTV, preparatory
competition for the dispute of the Paulista Championship. The
bauruenses were defeated by the Bradley Braves in Illinois,
U.S., by 83 to 58, held in the gym on game Milton Olaio Son, in San Carlos. It was
the first departure of GRSA / Itabom after the pre-season and played team
shorn of owner Larry Taylor. Moreover, he felt the lack of pace of
play.

The team led by technical Guerrinha came to win the first two and was
partial to the interval with two points of advantage. But with a game
of great intensity, constant rotation of 12 players on court, strong defense
and excellent use of the pitches outside, the Americans turned the
confrontation. The Official City failed to contact Guerrinha to comment on
the result.
Bauruense The team returns to court today, at 18h, before Paulistano, who
yesterday lost to Araraquara by 58 to 51 in another part of the

group of Group 1. The first two of each key will end the tournament on
Saturday. The second of each group agree on the same day, the third and
fourth placed third and the fifth and sixth. Group 2 consists of Assisi, XV de
Piracicaba, S??o Jos?© dos Campos, S??o Jos?© do Rio Pardo."

[electricmayhem]

The PJ Star also has this picture-


COURTESY OF MAURICIO MELO DUCH OF PIXEL FOTOS VIA BRADLEY
Bradley sophomore Taylor Brown blocks a shot by Renato Carbonari of
Bauru in the opening round of the COPA EPTV Basketball Tournament
Wednesday night at Gimn??sio Milton Olaio Filho. BU won, 83-58.

I wish we were all down there cheering them on... there doesn't seem to be anyone in the stands!

[Da Coach]

The team Bradley plays tonight is from Araraquara, a city that is closer to Sao Carlos. Maybe the crowd for the game tonight will be a little bigger.
But basketball is still second to soccer as a fan sport in Brazil, and there are a couple high-profile soccer tournaments going on right now.

Besides, would you want to sit for hours on a concrete chair?

[planaria]

Da Coach, unfortunally, basket isnt the second sport here anymore as it used to be up to Marcel Souza/Oscar era.

Nowadays, basketball is behind soccer, volley, automobilism, tennis, swimming at least.

That is because we had a terrible president in our basketball confederation for more than 10 years.

That said, this guys isnt there anymore and looks like basketball is recovering a bit of its popularity here.

[tornado]

More coverage in Brazil...nice compliment given to BU...

http://www.databasket.com/descricao.asp?NOME=Not%EDcia&IDMATERIA=15786

translated......

"BRADLEY AND ASSIS WITH VICTORY IN COPA Star EPTV
12/08/2009 23:19 h

The Bradley University Braves opened their participation in the 9th Cup EPTV,
defeating the GRSA / Itabom / Bauru, in the night this Wednesday (August
12), working in the gym hall Milton Olaio Son, in the city of S??o Carlos (SP),
by 83 to 58.

"Bradley's team played in a very strong pace, they are already at an
advanced stage of training compared to our team. Still feel a little lack of
pace of play, is proof that by the third quarter earned more than 10 points
when their defense was more intense, but it was a good test for our team.
Now We 're gonna get a team that is one of our major rivals in Paulista, we
focus to get the victory, even though the most important win in this
tournament is pace of play, "Eddy looks, the team player of the Interior
paulista.

In the second duel of the headquarters of Pirassununga (SP), the Assisi
Basket rose by Rio Pardo FC, for 75 to 62.

With these results, the classification of the Group 01 is: 1) Bradley University
Braves and Lupo / Araraquara - 02 points, 3) Paulistano / Amil and GRSA /
Itabom / Bauru - 01 point. In Group 02: 1) St. Joseph Basketball / Unimed /
Vinac Assisi and Basket - 02 points, 3) Rio Pardo and FC XV / Cosan / Good
Fish / Amhpla / Selam - 01 point.

The competition continues this Thursday (August 13) with four more duels,
two from each group.

Gym Milton Olaio Filho - S??o Carlos (SP)
18.00 - Paulistano x Bauru
20:00 - Bradley Braves x Araraquara

Fitness Club Pirassununga - Pirassununga (SP)
18:00 - Rio Pardo S??o Jos?© x
20.00-x XV Basket Assisi"

[Beninator]

So KK was the only one in favor of Bradley wearing their colors?

I'm not opposed to black because it is black. I am opposed to brown, purple, green, yellow, etc (including black)... cause they aren't the school colors.

I am for Red (actually crimson) and White. Bradley's colors.

whoa Mob... It's early in the morning and my eyes are still reeling from the picture on your avatar... ---need to see a Braves4life avatar!---

[squirrelgotdead]

So KK was the only one in favor of Bradley wearing their colors?

I'm not opposed to black because it is black. I am opposed to brown, purple, green, yellow, etc (including black)... cause they aren't the school colors.

I am for Red (actually crimson) and White. Bradley's colors.

The idea for black alternate jerseys was presented on several occasions to Kavanagh and he repeatedly rejected the idea.

BU's original true color of red is actually a very, very dark maroon that looks almost purple.

I actually think BU should have 2 different alternate jerseys. . .black, and then do something similar to the Phoenix Suns with "BRA" or old-school "BPI"

[Da Coach]

I have had a couple discussions with Ken about this idea of "alternate jerseys". Yes, Ken was 100% against the idea of a black jersey, or any other alternate jersey. He believed that Red & White are the school's official colors (regardless of what unofficial colors existed 80+ years ago), and the jerseys should represent those colors.

But it was not a case of Ken making such a decision by himself as you have suggested. This was the sentiment of the vast majority of Chief's Club members (Ken discussed this with many of them), and nearly all the major donors to the school and athletic department. He was merely representing their feelings on this subject, as he should do. Most BU supporters seem to be slow to embrace changes or new or trendy ideas, as was also demonstrated when Bradley fought so hard to keep the name Braves, and when they chose to adopt no mascot when they couldn't use the one they had.

Maybe the next AD will have a different opinion about this. That remains to be seen
For the record, I differ from most of the major BU supporters. I think a black alternate jersey would be a good idea to use on special occasions. It gives Bradley another thing to market, and might raise their visibility a little on the national sportscenter-type shows. Who knows?, maybe little things like that can even be a plus when recruiting kids.

[Braves4Life]

For the record, I differ from most of the major BU supporters. I think a black alternate jersey would be a good idea to use on special occasions. It gives Bradley another thing to market, and might raise their visibility a little on the national sportscenter-type shows. Who knows?, maybe little things like that can even be a plus when recruiting kids.

I'm a "traditionist" Da Coach and have always favored the old red and white. However, you DO make a great point regarding the benefits of a "special" jersey that could be brought out for special games. I'm still torn on this idea, however.

[squirrelgotdead]

I don't know if I would call it a recruiting tool or not. . .but it creates an excitement factor when fans see the special colors. Also if you're a player, I've heard kids say that there's a psychological advantage when special jerseys are worn. . .it says "this is an important game for us, and we're here to take care of business"

Anymore, alternate jerseys are just part of the game. You need 'em to keep up with the top programs.

While it may seem like fluff, and MMob will say if it's a marketing tool BU shouldn't bother. . .

If we enter basketball season and Virnette is still interim AD, I think it's a low-risk move on her part to give it a try. I think the popularity would drown out any old die-hards, IMO.

Plus, if the bookstore got an order in for them, hundreds of fans would go out and buy one.

[Dubl R 1]

Wow, a 25 point win. Sounds like Taylor was a beast, and a decent stat line from AT. Nice job guys, keep playin hard and havin fun.