Just curious as we all look ahead.............any ideas what next year's out-of-conference schedule will look like? What Thanksgiving tournament are we playing in? Besides going to Wisconsin, what else does the schedule look like??
Everything there is to know:
http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php?id=men_s_basketball:2011
What's our chances to win the Paradise Jam?
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 26, 2011, 09:33:15 AM
Everything there is to know:
http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php?id=men_s_basketball:2011
Quick clarification. On the roster, Erik Williams is listed as 6'6". Is that what his real height is? Thought it was 6'8"?
Don't know 'bout Paradise, but when it comes down to Strawberry, Peach, or Apricot, I like our guys chances.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 26, 2011, 10:22:32 AM
Don't know 'bout Paradise, but when it comes down to Strawberry, Peach, or Apricot, I like our guys chances.
Yeah, especially Ox!
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 26, 2011, 09:40:53 AM
What's our chances to win the Paradise Jam?
100%, looks like a pretty weak field.
Non-con thoughts...
- UW-M: We should win this game at home
- UW-GB: Another home win hopefully
- LSU: They were bad this year, but should rebound. They have some really good freshman who will be sophomores and a good incoming class; I'm glad we're going down there next year, they could be an NCAA team, but almost certainly will be in 2012-13
- Paradise Jam: We'll be the favorites. Drexel, Mississippi, and Virginia will be the next three best teams. Drexel returns 6 of their top 7 players and will be a legitimate threat. Virginia we are familiar with from pre-season practices, while Mississippi is okay but nothing special. My hope is that we see TCU in a future Big East clash to open it, then face Drexel, who could be an NCAA team, then either Ole Miss or Virginia in the final for another top 100 RPI win (crosses fingers)
- Badgers: They're annoyingly good at home. Much will rest on if Taylor returns. With Brusewicz and Gasser, they could be decent if Taylor is running the show. If he leaves, they'll likely take a big step back. Even still, winning at the Kohl Center is never a lock
- Vanderbilt: Terrifying opponent as they return everyone. Unless Taylor, Jenkins, or Ezeli declare early, Vandy will be an incredibly tough team to beat. Thank god we have them at home. Probably our toughest game on the schedule right now.
- Other Non-con games: We can schedule 5 more non-con games. Here's hoping they aren't all sub-300 RPI teams. If we schedule well, we should try to get buy games of 5 teams between 125-250. Hopefully one or two win their conference and turn into decent wins. With an experienced team, there's no reason not to look for good opponents in these 5 games.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 26, 2011, 10:21:20 AM
Quick clarification. On the roster, Erik Williams is listed as 6'6". Is that what his real height is? Thought it was 6'8"?
He is listed at 6-7 in the media guide.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 26, 2011, 09:40:53 AM
What's our chances to win the Paradise Jam?
Does ESPN cover that tournament?
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 26, 2011, 09:33:15 AM
Everything there is to know:
http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php?id=men_s_basketball:2011
This site is not the best. They were way late on the ball for game I posted last season.
MU could be apart of the new set up in the Big East/SEC.
MU at home Vandy, Milwaukee, Green Bay and 6 more non-conf. games. 9 total.
Quote from: mupanther on March 26, 2011, 01:14:05 PM
This site is not the best. They were way late on the ball for game I posted last season.
1. Is there a better site?
2. It's a wiki. If you know about a game, edit the page and share your knowledge.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on March 26, 2011, 01:56:04 PM
1. Is there a better site?
2. It's a wiki. If you know about a game, edit the page and share your knowledge.
I'm sorry, the site is good.
I didn't know I could go in and change things on there. I'm new to this computer stuff. :-[ I had two games last year on this topic, that I was on saying were home games and nobody put them up there. Which they ended up being home games.
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 26, 2011, 11:48:13 AM
- Vanderbilt: Terrifying opponent as they return everyone.
"Terrifying???"
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 26, 2011, 04:52:05 PM
"Terrifying???"
Agreed, not really seeing whats so terrifying. They might return all their big players but they still were upset in the 1st round. We return a heck of a lot as well and last year they only beat us by 1 pt on their home floor where they are really, really tough to beat.
It would be a great non conference win, but not a scary game.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 26, 2011, 04:52:05 PM
"Terrifying???"
On the road, TERRIFYING...at home, very much winnable.
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 26, 2011, 05:22:28 PM
Agreed, not really seeing whats so terrifying. They might return all their big players but they still were upset in the 1st round. We return a heck of a lot as well and last year they only beat us by 1 pt on their home floor where they are really, really tough to beat.
It would be a great non conference win, but not a scary game.
They were ranked 25 this year. They return all their starters. That's the definition of scary.
Quote from: DaCoach on March 26, 2011, 05:35:01 PM
They were ranked 25 this year. They return all their starters. That's the definition of scary.
Gee, thanks. Didnt I just get done saying how we still only lost by 1 at their place? We return a heck of a lot as well and bring in talent to boot. Go on.
Vandy will be a great game at the BC. A schools that is in the best dance it seems like every season. (I don't care what they do in the dance.)
Quote from: DaCoach on March 26, 2011, 05:35:01 PMThey were ranked 25 this year. They return all their starters. That's the definition of scary.
Exactly right. They have a great big man in Festus Ezeli, one of the best scorers in the nation in John Jenkins, and a brilliant all-around player in Jeffrey Taylor that would be Buzz's dream as a switchable. In addition, they have a ton of quality bigs, Goulbourne, Tchiengang, and Odom give them a very stout frontline. Looking at hour non-con schedule, this is our most likely home loss. It will be tough to defend home court against these guys.
And that's before even mentioning their top-100 freshman backcourt...looking at their roster, they are without a doubt the most talented and dangerous team on our non-conference schedule. The only team close is Wisconsin, and only because it's at the Kohl.
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 26, 2011, 05:37:37 PM
Gee, thanks. Didnt I just get done saying how we still only lost by 1 at their place? We return a heck of a lot as well and bring in talent to boot. Go on.
You also said it wasn't a scary game. If playing them isn't scary, why don't you tell us just what it is that scares you?
Quote from: DaCoach on March 27, 2011, 03:46:12 AM
You also said it wasn't a scary game. If playing them isn't scary, why don't you tell us just what it is that scares you?
How about playing Louisville?
Quote from: DaCoach on March 26, 2011, 05:35:01 PM
They were ranked 25 this year. They return all their starters. That's the definition of scary.
I don't think they will be anymore scary than some of the teams we will have to play during BE season.
Big East Home Games- my picks
Rutgers
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Villanova
USF
Georgetown
Connecticut
Seton Hall
9 team-?
Quote from: windyplayer on March 26, 2011, 05:28:01 PM
On the road, TERRIFYING...at home, very much winnable.
So was Cincinnati, St. John's, Wisconsin, UCONN. We need to get our home MoJo back
Quote from: willie warrior on March 27, 2011, 06:41:16 AM
How about playing Louisville?
If that's the only thing that scares you, you must be projecting a 2 loss season, right?
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 27, 2011, 07:49:30 AM
I don't think they will be anymore scary than some of the teams we will have to play during BE season.
This was a discussion that began with the allegation that Vandy wasn't a scary game next year. The fact that we have other scary games isn't an issue.
Quote from: DaCoach on March 27, 2011, 03:07:27 PM
This was a discussion that began with the allegation that Vandy wasn't a scary game next year. The fact that we have other scary games isn't an issue.
You make no sense. Why would I be afraid to play a team that beat us by 1 at their place, when they come to us? We will be better next year as I expect they will be. They flunked out in round 1 again. Doesnt scare me
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 27, 2011, 08:59:41 PM
You make no sense. Why would I be afraid to play a team that beat us by 1 at their place, when they come to us? We will be better next year as I expect they will be. They flunked out in round 1 again. Doesnt scare me
I think you got his point. He's just saying it will be a tough game. One MU should probably win at home, and important for MU to get a good non-conf. win.
This date is not set in stone. Green Bay at Marquette on Saturday, Dec 10.
So my guess would be that Marquette is at Wisconsin on Dec.3
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110415/GPG020101/104150519/Men-s-basketball-Phoenix-play-Virginia-Bennett?odyssey=tab
I hear Marquette is planning on playing a game in CA next year. Would be nice for those of us on the west coast.
SCE
Quote from: SoCalEagle on April 15, 2011, 06:24:56 PM
I hear Marquette is planning on playing a game in CA next year. Would be nice for those of us on the west coast.
SCE
Who would that be? MU is playing a scrimmage versus USC in Milwaukee.
MU road trips are Wisconsin, LSU and Paradise Jam Toury.
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/120987144.html
LSU is Monday, Dec.19. I would guess at 6pm on ESPNU.
I'm glad there is no pre-season games!
MU might play Florida Atlantic
http://www.fauowlaccess.com/blogs/owlthingsconsidered/2011/05/fau-basketball-expecting-home-game-against-miami-this-season.aspx
FAU was #117 in the RPI
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on March 27, 2011, 08:59:41 PM
You make no sense. Why would I be afraid to play a team that beat us by 1 at their place, when they come to us? We will be better next year as I expect they will be. They flunked out in round 1 again. Doesnt scare me
I think the perspective is this: They beat us by 1 a their place--so coming back home should give us an advantage. We'll likely be favored to win. But they're good enough they could very easily go home with a victory.
Hence, its a scary game.
I don't understand the logic of calling any game in which we're the underdog "scary." In my opinion, a game can't be scary if you're not expected to win in the first place.
To me, UWM will easily be the most frightening game on the schedule.
If we lose to Pitt or Georgetown or Louisville? Meh. We weren't expected to win anyway and hopefully we make a nice showing--prove we at least deserve to be on the same stage.
Lose to UWM? Very frightening to consider that possibility. Anyone on the roster will be taking crap about it until the day they die. They would become Marquette's own mini-Bartmans.
Many of us on this site have talked about how Marquette could only play 16 total games at the Bradley Center this season without losing money. Well, last season was the the first season that MU has done three different price tiers for games. Price A for Wisconsin, Syracuse, Seton Hall & ND. Price B- The other Big East games. Price C- For the non-conference games.
To break this down for the lower bowl, season-tickets are $570, not counting in what you have to pay for the Blue & Gold Fund.
Price A- $50 per ticket
Price B- $40 per ticket
Price C- $30 per ticket
That adds up to be $710 for the season, but you pay $570. It always was before $30 tickets for the lower bowl, so Marquette in the 2011-2012 season is still getting the $570 they always get. They now charge more money for Big East single game tickets to make up the difference. Or you can say it that Marquette charges it's season-ticket holders per game for every game, non-conference pricing.
Assuming alternating sites as in past years, Big East home schedule should be the following, either as a home game, or part of a mirror.
Home
Rutgers
Georgetown
USF
Pitt
Villanova
Louisville
Road Games
Cincinnati
St. John's
West Virginia
DePaul
Syracuse
Providence
Unknown
Notre Dame
Seton Hall
Connecticut
Quote from: Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup on May 10, 2011, 04:00:31 PMAssuming alternating sites as in past years, Big East home schedule should be the following, either as a home game, or part of a mirror.
If they alternate the three unknowns from the last time we played them once in a season (2009-10) the schedule would look like this:
HomeRutgers
Georgetown
USF
Pitt
Villanova
Louisville
Seton Hall
Connecticut
Road GamesCincinnati
St. John's
West Virginia
DePaul
Syracuse
Providence
Notre Dame
Mirror Games2 from Home Games pool
1 from Road Games pool
Not sure if they will factor that at all, but it at least gives us one idea of what the pre-mirror schedule might look like.
It's would be great to have the champs (UConn) at the BC again!
2009-10 & 2010-11 season MU was at UConn. So, I agree UConn should be back this season at the BC.
So what would people's picks for mirror games be, based on the above? Pick two teams from Home and one team from Away.
Home (2): Connecticut, Georgetown, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Seton Hall, South Florida, Villanova
Away (1): Cincinnati, DePaul, Notre Dame, Providence, St. John's, Syracuse, West Virginia
Here are my picks...
Georgetown: With Freeman and Wright graduating, they should be a shadow of themselves, but G'town schedules masterfully and is almost always a top-15 RPI team (4 of last 5 years). It's a winnable road game against what is always a competitive team that would look good on the resume come March.
Seton Hall: Two reasons, first I think getting an away game there would be a good chance at a win without Hazell and Robinson, and second, I want revenge for them beating us in the last conference game last year. And no reason we can't mirror them again, we repeated both 'Nova and DePaul in 08-09 and 09-10.
Notre Dame: With Abro and Martin back, they should at worst be a mid-level Big East team, and will probably still get an NCAA bid. I hate the Irish and until DePaul gets back on their feet, there's no one in the Big East I want to beat more. It's a good chance at a quality win at home, and I certainly would hate to lose down there and not have a chance to salvage some dignity.
I want L'ville as a mirror team. The games are classic battles going back to when they started playing in Conf. USA. I think the L'ville fan base gets fired up when they see Marquette coming to town.
I like playing Georgetown. They got a good jesuit thing going there.
Huggy Bear and WVU
Quote from: brewcity77 on May 11, 2011, 10:05:05 AM
Seton Hall: Two reasons, first I think getting an away game there would be a good chance at a win without Hazell and Robinson, and second, I want revenge for them beating us in the last conference game last year. And no reason we can't mirror them again, we repeated both 'Nova and DePaul in 08-09 and 09-10.
I'd love another MU road game there. Despite the game outcome my family had a really good roadtrip down to Newark to see the game with friends who are Seton Hall alums.
I'd say Seton Hall, Nova, and ND.
I say Nova just because they don't really scare me right now when I look at their squad, but should be a pretty good team nonetheless - so help with SOS etc. Also I don't think their Philadelphia arena that they use for big games is all that tough a place to play as a lot of other BEast road games, so I think the risk-reward is really there when playing nova in philly.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on May 11, 2011, 02:56:45 PM
my family had a really good roadtrip down to Newark
Might be the first time that phrase has ever been written or spoken.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 11, 2011, 04:12:31 PM
Might be the first time that phrase has ever been written or spoken.
;D +100
Give me any combination of 6 games against these teams (Rutgers, DePaul, Seton Hall, Providence, S. Florida) with the mirror games against any of those and single games against the other two, that's 8 wins right there. Just get "W's". The easiest way to get a top 4 finish/BE title is what I want.
I've found some discussion on this question but can't find a definite answer. Are we going to have 30 regular season games or 31 or won't we know until the schedule is set? I did see that someone said a tournament counts as one game so if that's the case we would only be able to play 30 because the Paradise Jam is only three games. Any clarification would be helpful.
I'm willing to bet, MU will have 31 games this season.
If I recall correctly from a Rosiak blog, MU was still working on finalizing another BCS conference opponent for December...judging by Juan Anderson's recent tweet, it appears to be Washington
@juanonjuan10:Ayeee just found out I play my fam @30dezz next year. Marquette vs Washington, 2 Oakland boys. How often do you see that?
Maybe it's George Washington, Washington U in St. Louis, or Washington & Lee?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on May 13, 2011, 12:07:18 PM
Maybe it's George Washington, Washington U in St. Louis, or Washington & Lee?
@30dezz is desmond simmons - a forward for University of Washington
http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/simmons_desmond00.html
I looked at Simmons' tweets, apparently the game is being played at Madison Square Garden. That'd be an interesting location for a Midwest team and a West Coast team. Obviously this hasn't been confirmed yet, but that would be pretty cool.
Quote from: Shanunu on May 13, 2011, 12:22:16 PM
I looked at Simmons' tweets, apparently the game is being played at Madison Square Garden. That'd be an interesting location for a Midwest team and a West Coast team. Obviously this hasn't been confirmed yet, but that would be pretty cool.
Coaches vs. Cancer
Quote from: Litehouse on May 13, 2011, 12:34:45 PM
Coaches vs. Cancer
Can't beat playing at MSG...2-0 in the C vc C.
It would be a Big East school in the home of the Big East, MSG.
If Marquette is playing Washington, it's not the Coaches versus Cancer.
St.John's, Arizona, Texas A&M and Miss. State are in that field.
http://www.gazellegroup.com/events/cvc/index_main.htm
It could be the Jimmy V Classic.
I also wouldn't rule out MU playing another SEC team this year as part of the expanded Big East-SEC Challenge. That means only 4 teams from the Big East won't participate, and there is no way that a Big East team that advanced to the Sweet 16, won't participate IMO. Although, they may just make the MU-Vandy game, part of that. We shall see. But if not, that is another quality team added to the schedule.
MU will not be in the Big East/SEC this season. MU already plays Vandy and LSU.
Current Projected Schedule
**Blue text are home games, Red text are away games, Green text are neutral site games**
Non-conference (13)
UW-Milwaukee
UW-Green Bay
Vanderbilt
Norfolk State
Mount St. Mary's (Tentative)
Florida Atlantic (Tentative)
1 Other opponent likely
LSU
Wisconsin
Paradise Jam: Winthrop; Mississippi/Drake; Virginia/TCU/Drexel/Norfolk State
Washington (MSG)
Conference (18) (Projected)
Rutgers
Georgetown
USF
Pitt
Villanova
Louisville
Seton Hall
Connecticut
1 Other Opponent from Red Conference list
Cincinnati
St. John's
West Virginia
DePaul
Syracuse
Providence
Notre Dame
2 Other opponents from Blue Conference list
Big East Tournament
Looking at that, personally, I think it's risky, but also potentially a great schedule. As of right now, it looks like just two ranked teams in the non-conference, Vandy and UW, but Washington, LSU, and some of the Paradise Jam teams will have a chance to make the tournament. I think anything less than 11-2 in non-conference would be a disappointment, though.
As always, the Big East will be brutal. But if the home/away projections are correct, I love that we get three of the projected top four teams in the Big East (Pitt, Louisville, UConn) on home court, and the one that we face on the road (Syracuse) is a team we seem to have finally figured out how to beat, though admittedly beating them at the Carrier Dome is much more difficult than anywhere else. Depending on which teams we play for mirror games (and where we play them), we could very well be looking at a top-3 seed with this type of schedule. It's bold, but with fewer potential hiccups in the non-conference than last year and also fewer RPI-dragging cupcakes (especially if FAU comes through).
Kudos to Cottingham, Buzz, and the people in charge of scheduling. As long as the team handles business on the court, we're well on track for a top 15 SOS next year.
Ahhh Blue, Green and Red the flag of the nation of Brew City is attached below.
Salute the flag, this Brew is for you. lol
Quote from: houwarrior on May 13, 2011, 10:19:58 PM
Ahhh Blue, Green and Red the flag of the nation of Brew City is attached below.
Salute the flag, this Brew is for you. lol
;D
I'd go with gold and baby blue, but they just don't show up as well...
brewcity77- That schedule looks correct to me.
It's way different in past years. I see 6 to 9 tough games in the non-conference. Washington will be strong. Ole Miss and UVA will be better than most think.
I think season-ticket holders with enjoy only 16 total games at the Bradley Center this season. 9 in the Big East and 7 in the non-conference. 3 of the 7 are versus Vandy, Milwaukee and Green Bay.
Quote from: mupanther on May 14, 2011, 07:36:59 AMbrewcity77- That schedule looks correct to me.
It's way different in past years. I see 6 to 9 tough games in the non-conference. Washington will be strong. Ole Miss and UVA will be better than most think.
I think season-ticket holders with enjoy only 16 total games at the Bradley Center this season. 9 in the Big East and 6 in the non-conference. 3 of the 6 are versus Vandy, Milwaukee and Green Bay.
Correct, but the non-conference should have 7 home games. 13 total, with 4 neutral (Paradise Jam, Washington at MSG) and 2 road (LSU, UW), leaving us 7 at the BC (Vandy, UW-M, UW-GB, possibly FAU, 3 others).
I'm just hoping for the three others to all be projected top-250 RPI teams. If that ends up being the case, we could have an immense non-con schedule.
As far as tough games, I agree there are numerous tough games, but I don't think the tough ones this year are as tough as last year. I think UW is about even to last year. They lose some key players, but get us on home court. Vandy will be better than last year, but at least it's at home. And while Washington, Ole Miss, Virginia, and LSU could all be tourney teams (yes, I know how bad LSU was in 2010-11) I don't think any of them are as tough as Gonzaga was last year, much less Duke.
Sorry, I had 16 games at the BC with 7 of them being non-league games. I don't worry to much about the RPI. MU, just needs the teams they play to win.
Washington, for the past two season are really strong at the end of the year. MU would be playing them around, Dec.6.
Virginia, ESPN's Joey Brackets has them as the "first four" out. So bigger things could happen for them.
LSU, it's an SEC school and it's on the road.
Drexel, won at L'ville last season. They play in the CAA that sent three schools to the dance and one went to the Final Four.
Vanderbilt, I"ve seen many pre-season polls that have them ranked #5 to #15
When was the last time other than Wisconsin, that a ranked non-conference team played Marquette at the Bradley Center?
Quote from: mupanther on May 14, 2011, 11:23:07 AMSorry, I had 16 games at the BC with 7 of them being non-league games. I don't worry to much about the RPI. MU, just needs the teams they play to win.
I think the RPI is really important, especially after last year. South Dakota had a winning record, yet still had a sub-300 RPI. If we had added two more South Dakotas instead of Vandy and Duke, we probably wouldn't have made the tournament despite two more wins on the schedule. The SC is looking more and more at who you play in the non-conference, especially for BCS-conference teams, because that's one of the only factors a team can control. Play too many cupcakes, even ones with winning records, and they will punish you for it (see Colorado or Va Tech last year). But then again, maybe this is just my personal "run up the flagpole" argument :)
Quote from: mupanther on May 14, 2011, 11:23:07 AMWashington, for the past two season are really strong at the end of the year. MU would be playing them around, Dec.6.
Agreed, I love this game. They are losing Thomas, Bryan-Amaning, and Holiday, so my guess is it will take some time for Abdul Gaddy to get back from injury and really take over. But Lorenzo Romar has a knack for making the tournament and succeeding. My guess is they'll be good enough to get in, probably with a top-50 RPI. And I love that we play them at MSG, the heart of Big East country. Much easier to get MU fans to New York than Washington fans.
Quote from: mupanther on May 14, 2011, 11:23:07 AMVirginia, ESPN's Joey Brackets has them as the "first four" out. So bigger things could happen for them.
Virginia and Ole Miss both have upside. I'm just hoping for a favorable first round draw. TCU would be very nice, it's a nice storyline for the PJ people (future Big East and former C-USA foes) and they could be another top-200 RPI (208 last year, return much of that team) opponent.
Quote from: mupanther on May 14, 2011, 11:23:07 AMLSU, it's an SEC school and it's on the road.
All I can say is thank god we are there this year and not next. Their top two scorers last year were freshman and they are bringing in a top-100 PF who will likely become a big-impact guy. We should be able to beat them on the road this year as they will still be very young, and when those young studs mature, we'll get to play them at home.
Quote from: mupanther on May 14, 2011, 11:23:07 AMDrexel, won at L'ville last season. They play in the CAA that sent three schools to the dance and one went to the Final Four.
For mid-majors, they'd be a solid foe. Likely top-100 team and outside shot at a bid. I'm hoping to see Ole Miss and Virginia as they seem more solid to be top-100, but Drexel wouldn't be a bad shout in lieu of one of those two in the PJ.
Quote from: mupanther on May 14, 2011, 11:23:07 AMVanderbilt, I"ve seen many pre-season polls that have them ranked #5 to #15. When was the last time other than Wisconsin, that a ranked non-conference team played Marquette at the Bradley Center?
The last one I remember was Wake Forest in 2003. But looking back, I missed one...we hosted #15 Arizona at the BC in 2004. Still, it's been a long time. This is a great opportunity, and don't be surprised if that maturing LSU team finds themselves ranked when they come to the BC in 2012-13.
Brewcity77- Great feed back!
On the RPI thing- I was stunned that MU got an 11 seed. I thought playing Wisconsin, Duke, Gonzaga and Vandy shows more than beating up on some cupcake at home. I thought MU was a 9 seed.
If MU can land Florida Atlantic this season to the Bradley Center, it's a bigtime sign that they do care about the RPI.
MU, just got to hope that the teams they bring in to the BC wins games and stays out of the RPI top 300 range. Last season, Texas A&M CC was a solid team coming into the 2010-11 season. Things didn't playout that way and they ended something like 10-21 with the RPI around 285.
I hope MU doesn't play Norfolk State in the Par. Jam.
271 in the RPI, last season.
Wake and Arizona, I remember that well! That is a long time ago.
I hope the fan base is loud for the Vandy game. (If it's on a Saturday, I hope the place can be filled) The fans sat on their hand for the NC State game two years ago.
Quote from: mupanther on May 14, 2011, 07:36:59 AM
brewcity77- That schedule looks correct to me.
It's way different in past years. I see 6 to 9 tough games in the non-conference. Washington will be strong. Ole Miss and UVA will be better than most think.
I think season-ticket holders with enjoy only 16 total games at the Bradley Center this season. 9 in the Big East and 7 in the non-conference. 3 of the 7 are versus Vandy, Milwaukee and Green Bay.
Don't think we can play both Ole Miss and Virginia. I have to figure they are the 2 and 3rd rated teams while we are the top team in the tourney. It looks like it is a 4 game tourney as someones worst fear has been realized. We play a home game against Norfolk State before the first tourney game on island against Winthrop.
The initial matchups for the Paradise Jam were just released.
http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/051411aaa.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/051411aaa.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
So the Paradise Jam will include 4 games for Marquette. We first play a home game against Norfolk State, then travel to the Island to take on Winthrop. Next up is either Ole Miss or Drake, followed by our last game against Virginia, TCU, Drexel, or Norfolk State.
Also, it looks like another buy game will be Mount St. Mary's. They have a 3-year RPI average of 175.7 and return 5 of their top 6 scorers from a team that finished with a 230 RPI last year. This looks like another solid buy game. Here's the quote from Dave Golladay, a player on MSM:
@DG343 "What I'm hearing we've got the makings of a great schedule next season UConn, Marquette and more to come"
That leaves just one more buy game, assuming all the reports leading to the above schedule are true. I really applaud this effort by Marquette.
Great find on the Mount St. Mary's!
I know MU is looking for a buy game on Monday, Nov. 28.
Nov. 14th is a Monday and The Pack hosts Minn Queens on MNF. FWIW.
Quote from: We R Final Four on May 15, 2011, 08:53:26 AM
Nov. 14th is a Monday and The Pack hosts Minn Queens on MNF. FWIW.
I guess the there will be many people not showing up.
MU played Oakland at 5pm, when the Packers played on Monday night football.
Guesses on non-conference dates.
Friday, Nov.11- home opener
Monday, Nov.14- Norfolk State (confirmed)
Friday, Nov. 18- Winthrop (Paradise Jam-confirmed)
Sat/Sun, Nov. 19/20- Drake/Mississippi (Paradise Jam-confirmed)
Monday, Nov. 21- Norfolk State/Drexel/TCU/ Virginia (PJ-confimed)
Monday, Nov. 28- home game
Sat, Dec. 3- @Wisconsin
Tue, Dec. 6- @MSG vs.Washington
Sat, Dec. 10- Green Bay
Sat, Dec. 17- home game
Mon, Dec. 19- @ LSU (confirmed)
Milwaukee, Vandy, Mount St. Mary's and Northern Colorado -TBD
Quote from: mupanther on May 15, 2011, 09:26:12 AM
Guesses on non-conference dates.
Friday, Nov.11- home opener
Monday, Nov.14- Norfolk State (confirmed)
Friday, Nov. 18- Winthrop (Paradise Jam-confirmed)
Sat/Sun, Nov. 19/20- Drake/Mississippi (Paradise Jam-confirmed)
Monday, Nov. 21- Norfolk State/Drexel/TCU/ Virginia (PJ-confimed)
Monday, Nov. 28- home game
Sat, Dec. 3- @Wisconsin
Tue, Dec. 6- Washington @ MSG
Sat, Dec. 10- Green Bay
Sat, Dec. 17- home game
Mon, Dec. 19- @ LSU (confirmed)
Milwaukee and one other home-TBD
You are missing Vanderbilt, as well.
It looks like the Bears of Northern Colorado are coming to the Bradley Cemter this season.
The Bears went to the NCAA tournament last season and lost to San Diego State in the Opening Round. RPI was #100 last season.
Non-conference teams, RPI from 2010-11 season. (CBSSportline)
Wisconsin-16
Vanderbilt- 27
Washington-33
Milwaukee-94
Northern Colorado-100
Florida Atlantic-117
Green Bay-171
Winthrop-221
LSU-228
Mount St. Mary's-230
Norfolk State-271
Drexel-74
Mississippi-83
Virginia-140
TCU-208
Drake-215 *Last 5 schools are teams MU might face in the Paradise Jam**
Schedule subjuct to change ;)
Scheduled is much better without the South Vagina Universities comin' in as sacrificial lambs.
If MU is playing Washington in the Jimmy V Classic, the other match-up is Mizzou and Villanova.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/tiger-tracker/article_4aff0898-7e73-11e0-ae1e-0019bb30f31a.html
Quote from: mupanther on May 18, 2011, 08:47:54 AMNon-conference teams, RPI from 2010-11 season. (CBSSportline)
Better to use the official NCAA RPI rankings. To find them for any given year, just google "NCAA RPI 20XX web1" and it should come up as the first option. Make sure you pick the basketball one, as well.
Wisconsin-16
Vanderbilt- 26
Washington-30
Milwaukee-94
Northern Colorado-98
Florida Atlantic-115
Green Bay-168
Winthrop-220
LSU-224
Mount St. Mary's-230
Norfolk State-269
Drexel-77
Mississippi-85
Virginia-138
TCU-209
Drake-213
Not a big difference, but it's been a handy reference for me when looking up RPI when you want to be sure you're accurate :)
I think we may already have known this, but MU officially is not part of the Big East-SEC Challenge this year. Nova, ND and South Florida join them on the sidelines this year.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/05/19/big-eastsec-challenge-sked/
Quote from: Pakuni on May 19, 2011, 02:15:36 PM
I think we may already have known this, but MU officially is not part of the Big East-SEC Challenge this year. Nova, ND and South Florida join them on the sidelines this year.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/05/19/big-eastsec-challenge-sked/
They are having 4 games each day. Thursday thru Saturday, Dec.1 thru 3rd.
That's great having games on a Friday, which most schools don't play on Friday's.
Two of them are sexy match-ups. Florida at Syracuse and Vandy at L'ville.
So, if we are apart of the Jimmy V with Washington.....is there a chance we play Mizzou as well? I know its not a tourney format but Cuse played 2 games last year so could we? Or are we booked?
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on May 19, 2011, 06:08:43 PM
So, if we are apart of the Jimmy V with Washington.....is there a chance we play Mizzou as well? I know its not a tourney format but Cuse played 2 games last year so could we? Or are we booked?
no
Syracuse didn't play two games last year.
Quote from: mupanther on May 19, 2011, 07:29:34 PM
no
Syracuse didn't play two games last year.
article clearly says that cuse took down MSU and Memphis
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on May 20, 2011, 02:22:31 AM
article clearly says that cuse took down MSU and Memphis
The article may say that, but Syracuse didn't play Memphis in 2010-11. Not in the Jimmy V Classic or anywhere else.
Quote from: brewcity77 on May 18, 2011, 07:32:14 PM
Better to use the official NCAA RPI rankings. To find them for any given year, just google "NCAA RPI 20XX web1" and it should come up as the first option. Make sure you pick the basketball one, as well.
Wisconsin-16
Vanderbilt- 26
Washington-30
Milwaukee-94
Northern Colorado-98
Florida Atlantic-115
Green Bay-168
Winthrop-220
LSU-224
Mount St. Mary's-230
Norfolk State-269
Drexel-77
Mississippi-85
Virginia-138
TCU-209
Drake-213
Not a big difference, but it's been a handy reference for me when looking up RPI when you want to be sure you're accurate :)
shocking how lousy LSU was last year....
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on May 20, 2011, 02:22:31 AM
article clearly says that cuse took down MSU and Memphis
Why did you just not look up who the Orange played in 2010-11.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/183/syracuse-orange
Quote from: NYWarrior on May 20, 2011, 06:47:27 AM
shocking how lousy LSU was last year....
They've been horrible for the past two years. After being named SEC Coach of the Year and making the NCAA Tourney in 2009, Trent Johnson lost five of his top seven scorers (all seniors in 2009) from the Tigers, and then lost the other two in 2010 (Tasmin Mitchell graduated, Bo Spencer transferred).
After seeing most of John Brady's guys go away, Johnson has made the most of his past two recruiting classes, adding four top-100 players including McDonald's All-American Johnny O'Bryant, who joins the Tigers next year. While they've certainly been awful, LSU is in a great position to rebuild in a hurry, and my guess is if they aren't back in the NCAAs in 2012, they certainly will be in 2013.
Quote from: mupanther on May 20, 2011, 08:07:43 AM
Why did you just not look up who the Orange played in 2010-11.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/183/syracuse-orange
because I am not a syracuse fan? The article said Cuse played both those teams, So I asked if it was possible we could. I had no reason not to believe the article.
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on May 20, 2011, 02:33:33 PM
because I am not a syracuse fan? The article said Cuse played both those teams, So I asked if it was possible we could. I had no reason not to believe the article.
I'm not a Cuse fan. ;)
Quote from: HaywardsHeroes32 on May 20, 2011, 02:33:33 PM
because I am not a syracuse fan? The article said Cuse played both those teams, So I asked if it was possible we could. I had no reason not to believe the article.
It literally took me less than a minute to look it up on my phone and confirm with a second source. You don't have to be a 'Cuse fan to use Google.
MU looking for H/H to start in Milwaukee versus a high major or a guarantee game vs. a top 100 RPI team.
http://bti.sportshd.com/mens_schedule_board?tid_1=All&tid_2=1&university=Marquette+University
My guess the Florida Atlantic game went to WVU.
Quote from: mupanther on May 25, 2011, 07:53:04 PM
MU looking for H/H to start in Milwaukee versus a high major or a guarantee game vs. a top 100 RPI team.
http://bti.sportshd.com/mens_schedule_board?tid_1=All&tid_2=1&university=Marquette+University
My guess the Florida Atlantic game went to WVU.
Interesting that they are open to another home/home given what they already have set up. Can you actually get a guarantee game with a top 100?
I hope that last BE home game is Notre Dame.
I'd hate to lose one in South Bend and never see them again (save the BE Tourney).
Quote from: mupanther on May 25, 2011, 07:53:04 PM
MU looking for H/H to start in Milwaukee versus a high major or a guarantee game vs. a top 100 RPI team.
http://bti.sportshd.com/mens_schedule_board?tid_1=All&tid_2=1&university=Marquette+University
My guess the Florida Atlantic game went to WVU.
Too bad, I was really looking forward to FAU. Looking at that site, here are a few teams that have offers that might match our needs:
Home-and-Homes- Dayton: Not quite high-major, but a consistent A-10 power looking to start a H&H on the road in 2011-12
- Michigan: The Wolverines are looking for two H&Hs, one to start in Ann Arbor (we could take the other), open dates Dec. 3-4 and 17-18
- New Mexico State: Similar to Dayton, not quite high-major, but a consistent top 100 looking for a H&H starting away next year
- Texas A&M: Only open date is Dec. 17-18, but looking for a H&H with a high-major
- Xavier: Another A-10 quality opponent, willing to start on the road
- Stanford: They want an East Coast opponent, prefer to start at home but would consider a road start, do we quality as a Big East team?
Guarantee Games- North Florida: Willing to go on the road, have steadily improved their RPI and should be top-150 next year; have played here before
- James Madison: Top-125 two of past three years, return 7 of top 8 scorers (but lose leading scorer), 90 RPI last year, willing to play at a BCS opponent
Personally, my first pick of all of them would be North Florida as I think they're the best bet to make the tourney as a buy game. James Madison would be a close second. We have enough home-and-homes slated, but Dayton or Xavier might be nice opponents. Not sure we need to go after a Michigan or TAMU, personally, though TAMU would be a nice homecoming game for Otule.
is there someone in charge of updating the schedule on the wiki? i tried to add the dec 17 n. colorado game, but i'm not C++ certified.
Quote from: MUDagwood on June 17, 2011, 03:35:22 PM
is there someone in charge of updating the schedule on the wiki? i tried to add the dec 17 n. colorado game, but i'm not C++ certified.
How do you know it's Dec. 17?
Marquette to play Jacksonville U
Link didn't work
http://twitter.com/#!/MarquetteHoops/statuses/83896254916079617 (http://twitter.com/#!/MarquetteHoops/statuses/83896254916079617)
Marquette has scheduled their final non-conference game for the 2011-12 season. According to the team Facebook page, the Jacksonville Dolphins will round out the schedule. Here's a look at Jacksonville:
Last Year's RPI: 142
Three Year RPI Average: 148.7
2010-11 Record: 20-12 (13-7 Atlantic Sun)
Key Losses: G Travis Cohn, G Ayron Hardy
Key Returning Players: G Russell Powell, F Delwan Graham, G Keith McDougald
The Dolphins lose their top two scorers in Cohn and Hardy, but return everyone else, including starting point guard Russell Powell and former LSU transfer Delwan Graham, who led the team in rebounding last year. They play in a pretty tough Atlantic Sun conference where they match up with some quality teams like Belmont and East Tennessee State. The questions for them will be if they can overcome the losses of Cohn and Hardy, though with a guy like McDougald, who averaged 9.1 ppg as a freshman, that shouldn't be much of a problem (Cohn and Hardy only averaged 21.8 ppg combined), especially if highly-touted big man Keion Palmer can improve as a sophomore. If not, they should still be a safe bet to stay in the top-200 RPI. This team also knocked off the Florida Gators last year on the road, so they could prove a very stern home test for Marquette. Another success for Mike Broeker and company, great work scheduling!
On July 5th, gomarquette.com will put out the non-conference teams, dates and times each day.
Marquette at Wisconsin is on Saturday Dec. 3
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26283066/30295826
Updated MUWiki. Assumed the MSM, NC, and Jack games are home.
Interesting note about Northern Colorado:
(http://www.uncbears.com/photos/sport/m-baskbl/2010/BEAN-_logan.jpg?max_height=300&max_width=200)
Logan Bean
Director of Basketball Operations
Logan Bean joined the Bears in August 2010 after spending the previous two seasons as a graduate manager for coach Buzz Williams and the Marquette Golden Eagles.
Prior to that, Bean spent five years as a student manager for the University of Nebraska men's basketball program, serving the last two years as head manager for current Huskers coach Doc Sadler.
In all, Bean brings with him to Greeley the experience of having been to five NCAA Division I postseasons. Nebraska qualified for the NIT three times in his five seasons in Lincoln, and Marquette advanced to the NCAA Tournament the last two years while Bean was in Milwaukee.
"I'm excited to bring in a guy like Logan who's been at two higher-level programs in Nebraska and Marquette that are run by guys who are really respected in college basketball," Northern Colorado coach B.J. Hill said. "Logan's incredibly hungry to exceed in this business, and he's going to be a great asset for Northern Colorado basketball."
Bean's duties at Northern Colorado will include much in the administrative realm, including assisting with the Bears' video needs, coordinating the student-manager staff, helping with any game day setup or management needs and helping with the day-to-day operations of Northern Colorado basketball.
"He'll be in charge of a lot of our administrative duties," Hill said. "The NCAA really regulates what someone in his position is allowed to do, but he'll help out our program immensely.
"He's going to bring a lot of new ideas to our staff and bring some different ideas on how to do things because he's seen it on a higher level than anyone else on this staff, including me. (Sadler and Williams) are guys who I really respect, and they couldn't say enough about Logan and what he meant to their programs."
Along with his in-season experience, Bean has also worked as a camp coach at Kansas State, Wichita State, Missouri State and Nebraska, providing assistance with the organization and operation of team and individual camps.
Bean graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Nebraska in 2008 and finished up his master's at Marquette this summer."
Whoever can enter dates on MUWiki, can enter Washington for Dec. 6. It's a confirmed date.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2011/05/jimmy-v-classic-missouri-villanova-washington-marquette/1
The Big East on Thursday is going to release the 18 home/road match-ups for each school.
Casul Hoya, reporting MU is a home and home.
http://www.casualhoya.com/2011/6/29/2250916/2011-big-east-mens-basketball-schedule-georgetowns-home-and-home
Katz reporting our mirror opponents for the 2011-2012: Nova, Cincy, & G'Town
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/32500/revealing-the-big-east-league-opponents
Quote from: reinko on June 30, 2011, 09:04:45 AM
Katz reporting our mirror opponents for the 2011-2012: Nova, Cincy, & G'Town
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/32500/revealing-the-big-east-league-opponents
Now thats a tough, tough mirror schedule. Should make for great TV, but wish a So. Fl, Depaul, or Prov. would have been one of them.
Quote from: nyg on June 30, 2011, 09:11:41 AM
Now thats a tough, tough mirror schedule. Should make for great TV, but wish a So. Fl, Depaul, or Prov. would have been one of them.
Toughest mirror games we've had since joining the conference.
Georgetown looks to be rebuilding a bit. Would really love to finally get one from Nova at the Pavillion for once. Would be thrilled with a split against Cincy, they are going to be a horrible matchup.
Home Opener
Friday, Nov. 11- Mount St. Mary's Time-TBA
Tomorrow, it should be Norfolk State on Nov. 14.
The big thing will be the start time. Vikings-Packers are on Monday Night Football.
Quote from: mupanther on July 05, 2011, 03:20:27 PM
Vikings-Packers are on Monday Night Football.
Maybe
Jacksonville- Monday, Nov. 28
Why no updates today, on gomarquette.com? Last season, they did it on the weekend. If they are ending by Friday, I guess they will be putting out two in one day.
Quote from: mupanther on July 09, 2011, 04:51:50 PM
Why no updates today, on gomarquette.com? Last season, they did it on the weekend. If they are ending by Friday, I guess they will be putting out two in one day.
Yeah, I was wondering that myself, that seems really odd, because if it ends next Friday, the math doesn't add up. That's only 11 non conference games. There has to be more than that?? That means only 15 home games with the BE games?? Because we know UW is away, as is the Jimmy V Classic(Neutral). No way is that right, and I doubt too that they would be doing two a day. They never have before, and they do say they will be revealing a game a day. Makes no sense. I'm confused. ?-(
If it's only 15 home games, than I want some money back off my tickets.
Quote from: muguru on July 09, 2011, 06:36:57 PM
Yeah, I was wondering that myself, that seems really odd, because if it ends next Friday, the math doesn't add up. That's only 11 non conference games. There has to be more than that?? That means only 15 home games with the BE games?? Because we know UW is away, as is the Jimmy V Classic(Neutral). No way is that right, and I doubt too that they would be doing two a day. They never have before, and they do say they will be revealing a game a day. Makes no sense. I'm confused. ?-(
If it's only 15 home games, than I want some money back off my tickets.
Don't worry, there is a total of 31 games and 16 at the Bradley Center. Gomarquette.com, might put two games out the same day.
There is 31 total games and 13 non-league games. 16 total games at the Bradley Center.
Up next should be Dec.3 @ Wisconsin
Dec. 6- Washington @ MSG
Plus, MU should be at home Dec. 10 & Dec. 17.
@ LSU on Dec. 19 with Vandy, Milwaukee & Green Bay dates at the BC coming out. The last home game might be Northern Colorado.
If I had to guess, Green Bay is Dec.10, Northern Colorado is Dec.17 and Vandy is Dec. 27 or Dec. 28. Milwaukee, I have no clue were to guess.
Big East play starts Dec. 31
As we already knew.....Next games....Dec 3rd @ Wisconsin, December 6th- @ Jimmy V Classic
Quote from: muguru on July 10, 2011, 10:50:14 AM
As we already knew.....Next games....Dec 3rd @ Wisconsin, December 6th- @ Jimmy V Classic
They are just going by order.
http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/070511aaa.html
Ok, so the remaining games, in no particular order are : Vandy, UWGB,UWM, Northern Colorado, and LSU.
Quote from: muguru on July 10, 2011, 11:26:29 AM
Ok, so the remaining games, in no particular order are : Vandy, UWGB,UWM, Northern Colorado, and LSU.
correct ;)
Saturday, Dec. 10- Green Bay (reported by the Green Bay Press Gazette)
Saturday, Dec. 17- Home game ?
Monday, Dec. 19 @ LSU (confirmed)
Milwaukee - TBD
Northern Colorado (NCAA team from last season & 99 in the RPI)- TBD (learned thru twitter)
Vandy (Pre-Season Top 10)- TBD
Green Bay is now confirmed for Saturday, Dec. 10
Quote from: mupanther on July 11, 2011, 10:18:41 AM
Green Bay is now confirmed for Saturday, Dec. 10
IF THE GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE REPORTS IT, IT'S CONFIRMED DAMNIT!
The Big Ten Football Championship Game is December 3. So if the Badgers are in it, possibly some more MU fans at the Kohl Center. Guess I'll cheer for the Badgers this year for football.
Quote from: MUDPT on July 11, 2011, 11:50:04 AM
The Big Ten Football Championship Game is December 3. So if the Badgers are in it, possibly some more MU fans at the Kohl Center. Guess I'll cheer for the Badgers this year for football.
Was planning to try to get tickets for this anyway. I must admit, that could make things more interesting and tickets more available. Never thought I'd be cheering for the Badgers to win in any sport, even football ;D
confirmed
Dec. 17- Northern Colorado
Dec. 19- @ LSU
Dec. 22- Milwaukee
Quote from: mupanther on July 14, 2011, 10:07:37 AM
Dec. 19- @ LSU
Dec. 22- Milwaukee
I really wonder if the Vandy game will be sometime in the middle of conference play, like the Wake game in 03.
Some years, BE play starts on the 28th/29th of December. I can't imagine they would squeeze a marquee non-conference game in between Christmas and then.
Quote from: MUfan12 on July 14, 2011, 10:28:26 AM
I really wonder if the Vandy game will be sometime in the middle of conference play, like the Wake game in 03.
Some years, BE play starts on the 28th/29th of December. I can't imagine they would squeeze a marquee non-conference game in between Christmas and then.
Pretty sure Big East play starts Dec. 31 this year. I'd all but guarantee Vandy will be Dec. 27 or 28.
Quote from: brewcity77 on July 14, 2011, 10:45:54 AM
Pretty sure Big East play starts Dec. 31 this year. I'd all but guarantee Vandy will be Dec. 27 or 28.
Great, no students.
Quote from: marqptm on July 14, 2011, 12:20:50 PMGreat, no students.
I don't really like that either. While those dates make sense...here's the one reason why they may schedule the game in mid-January or February. The school often gives the team about a week off for Christmas. With Big East play starting December 31, I can't imagine the team not having a couple days off before league play starts. That's why I like the 27-28 dates as possibilities. But if it's those dates, the team only gets 4-5 days off for Christmas. Here's a look at the number of days the team has had off since we joined the Big East:
2010-11: 7 days
2009-10: 7 days
2008-09: 5 days
2007-08: 7 days
2006-07: 7 days
2005-06: 5 days
So either they play on Dec. 27 and only give the players 4 days off for the holiday, play on Dec. 28 and give them 5 days off (matching the lowest in 6 years), or they play a rare non-conference game on a Thursday at the BC (don't know why, we just don't seem to play OOC games on Thursdays) and play on Dec. 29, leaving only one day to rest up for the start of Big East play.
I'd guess Dec. 28, but the next most likely option might be pushing it to the new year. Of course, by this time tomorrow, we'll all probably know.
Quote from: marqptm on July 14, 2011, 12:20:50 PM
Great, no students.
Ya, it sucks.
Last season, MU played in the final week in December at Vandy. That place was loud, it's on us to make the Bradley Center loud. It's fair both ways.
It sounds like the Vandy game will be in both 5 game mini plans. So, the ticket office is pushing this game.
I'm willing to bet it will be Dec. 27 or Dec. 28, we will all find out tomorrow.
Quote from: marqptm on July 14, 2011, 12:20:50 PM
Great, no students.
Well if MU disappoints in the opener, at least we won't hear boos then.
Vandy- Thurs, Dec. 29
http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/070511aaa.html
I wonder if MU will open Big East play at home? Vandy the 29th and a Big East game the 31st!
Quote from: mupanther on July 15, 2011, 08:49:14 AM
I wonder if MU will open Big East play at home? Vandy the 29th and a Big East game the 31st!
I'd much rather a game on the 31st than a game at 1pm on the 1st like the last couple years. Those day games on New Year's Day are brutal :(
Quote from: Skatastrophy on July 15, 2011, 09:20:19 AM
I'd much rather a game on the 31st than a game at 1pm on the 1st like the last couple years. Those day games on New Year's Day are brutal :(
New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, don't see to much of any college basketball that day. (NFL Sunday)
Jan. 2 at night could be an opening for a Big East game on ESPN. There is no bowl game after the Rose Bowl this year. So ESPN/ESPN2 looks to be open.
The NBA schedule is out. The Bucks play Denver on Dec.10 & Dallas on Dec. 17 at night. MU, will be playing in the day versus Green Bay & Northern Colorado.
Quote from: mupanther on July 19, 2011, 01:31:00 PM
The NBA schedule is out. The Bucks play Denver on Dec.10 & Dallas on Dec. 17 at night. MU, will be playing in the day versus Green Bay & Northern Colorado.
Bucks have one Saturday night home game in January, and two in February. Hoping the BE gives us a couple more Saturday night home games this season. Gives people a chance to come in from out of town, and gives the locals some time for pregame libations.
Nothing beats a saturday night game. PERIOD
Quote from: MUfan12 on July 19, 2011, 02:11:35 PM
Bucks have one Saturday night home game in January, and two in February. Hoping the BE gives us a couple more Saturday night home games this season. Gives people a chance to come in from out of town, and gives the locals some time for pregame libations.
Wow! I didn't look that far down the road, since we don't have dates for the Big East games. I'm sure the MU ticket office is hoping for alot of Saturday games. It's been pretty bad the last two season.
Quote from: MUfan12 on July 19, 2011, 02:11:35 PM
Bucks have one Saturday night home game in January, and two in February. Hoping the BE gives us a couple more Saturday night home games this season. Gives people a chance to come in from out of town, and gives the locals some time for pregame libations.
There probably won't be an NBA season anyway, so the Big East should give us every Saturday night at home and make the Bucks schedule around them. Obviously won't happen, but that'd be awesome.
Louisville Georgetown and Pitt all on Saturday evenings would be an awesome early Christmas present
Vandy-MU on Dec. 29 @ 8PM on ESPN2
Green Bay at MU is a 1pm game
Admirals schedule is out-
Jan 21, Feb 18 and 25 are free Saturday dates during BE play.
Quote from: MUfan12 on August 18, 2011, 10:39:15 PM
Admirals schedule is out-
Jan 21, Feb 18 and 25 are free Saturday dates during BE play.
Jan. 21 is Monster Jam
With MU at UW falling this season on the first Saturday of December, the TV window is very small because of college football. I'm hearing MU at UW will be on BTN (Big Ten Network) This would be the biggest non-league game in the network's short history.
Per Twitter, the Big East schedule will be released tomorrow 8-)
Can't wait!! ;D ;D
Full Schedule
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/marq/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/1112_mumbbschedule.pdf