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Fans Fed Up with "Banner" Years
Posted on 7/2/2025
Fans were skeptical when hometown hero Jorge Toney was sold along with prospect Sabine and journeyman Najjar in order to usher in the era of Banner for the Orcs. But management asked for patience, promising an exciting future built around the dynamic duo of Banner and Meade. Grumbles erupted into scorn when the Orcs finished 7th in season 67 and collapsed under the (Pittsburgh) pressure of a relegation series to fall into Division II. But management doubled down on the Banner train, saying goodbye to standout SG Meade and long-time C Spain in a bid to remain solvent in DII.
Promises of a team built around the star PF went unfulfilled for much of season 68. And fans berated management as they appeared not to care about the plight of the Orcs. When relief finally came in the form of the "Italian Wings," Manzoni and Allegrezza, the Orcs were locked in a fierce battle with the Bison for a 7th place finish and a shot at redemption in a relegation series. The Orcs logged exciting late season ...
