Its Time to get our 'HOOP' On! Suck it again NBA

Hey Seattle U Hoop fans we are finally here!  Woot woot!

Two years ago I started blogging for SU Men's Basketball championing the cause and now holy crap SU is everywhere and the media is trying to put me out of business (yeah like I get paid for this).

First, if you missed this months Courtside Club Luncheon then you suck because you missed being treated to the speaker series I started and so far the best from ROOT Sports Broadcaster Jen Mueller who gave a tremendous speech and was the most gracious emcee to introduce Cameron Dollar on exclusive insight to the opening season.  So if you have questions, well you should of been there with the largest lunch crowd to date back on campus.

Jen Mueller ROCKS!

For the third consecutive season, the Seattle University men's basketball team will open its season with an exhibition game against the Lutes of Pacific Lutheran University, with this year's game taking place Saturday, Nov. 12, at KeyArena beginning at 7:10 p.m.

 "What the hell is a Lute?"  Here's a little tidbit...

It's actually a bit of a blast from the past. The Lutes were once called the Knights in the 1970s and 80s.

The teams now are still the Lutes, but the mascot is the Knight. (Like in "Goodnight as we 'dunk' all over you?) The mascot will be part of the cheer squad and help rally Lutes in the stands to cheer on their fellow student athletes. (Good luck on that in Key Arena Mr. Lute or whatever)

Plans are in works to give the gallant sideline character a name.  So keep an eye out for a "Name the Knight Contest" (How about you get your ass kicked by the REDHAWKS Dude) sometime this fall. "It seems students are really excited about it and that's a great thing," said Laurie Turner, director of athletics. "It really helps in assisting and creating a home court advantage."

The Lutes enter Saturday's exhibition after posting a 15-10 record in the 2010-11 season, including a 10-6 record in the Division III Northwest Conference. Eight players return for the Lutes, led by senior guard James Conti, who averaged 8.5 points and 3.0 assists per game last season. Drew Ernest is the team's leading returning scorer, averaging 11.9 points per game. He shot 53.2 percent from the field, including 48.4 percent from behind the three-point line, and 88.1 percent from the free throw line. Cameron Schilling also returns for the Lutes after contributing 8.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in 2010-11.

Last Halloween, Seattle U shot 60.3 percent from the field and 87.5 percent from the free throw line in a 121-91 offensive shootout at KeyArena. Six players scored in double figures for the Redhawks, including a 15-point, five-rebound effort from Alex Jones. Gavin Gilmore finished with 13 points and nine rebounds, while Cervante Burrell contributed 13 points, three rebounds, and six assists. Victor Bull led the Lutes with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Kyle MacTaggert added 15 points and Schilling came off the bench and scored 14 points.

Steve Dickerson enters his sixth season as head coach of the Pacific Lutheran men's basketball team. Last season was his first winning campaign at the helm, helping the Lutes ( what's a Lute again?) to a fourth place finish in the league and a spot in the postseason conference tournament. Pacific Lutheran will open its regular season next weekend at the Puget Sound Tip-Off Classic in Tacoma, facing La Verne and Portland Bible College. 

Okay...I give credit where credit is due, and the Lutes did well last season, even if I still don't know what a 'Lute' is but it should be a fun game and  it is game time so the trash talking will begin...Oh by the way, PLU have you beaten Oregon State twice or Virginia (Do you even know where Virginia is?)

Post this on the locker room Steve Dickerson and its game on for Seattle U!

Oh yes, I have no affiliation with Seattle University Athletics other than being the rabid alumni :)

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