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Title: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: mujersey on September 12, 2018, 12:42:05 PM
Got sick and tired of waiting, so I actually called the Big East Conference offices in New York this morning, and was told they plan on announcing the Conference Schedule either tomorrow (Sep 13) or Friday (Sep 14).

Don't why they can't announce the schedule earlier.  I know game times and broadcast logistics need to be worked out, but they can at least announce the dates and put TBD for the rest of the info.  Heck, other conferences have theirs out (ok, not ACC, though).
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: GGGG on September 12, 2018, 12:44:09 PM
Got sick and tired of waiting, so I actually called the Big East Conference offices in New York this morning, and was told they plan on announcing the Conference Schedule either tomorrow (Sep 13) or Friday (Sep 14).


We know.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=56214.msg1041425#msg1041425
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: The Lens on September 12, 2018, 12:48:36 PM
Hi is Val there?

No? she's busy oh, OK.

Um, what about Stu?

He's busy too?  Boy must be a busy time. 

What about John Fanta?

(Hello this is John)

Hi John it's MUJersey

(Click)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: The Lens on September 12, 2018, 12:49:56 PM
Also, I just called the ACC.  I told them I was affiliated with the Big East.  They asked if we wanted Pitt and BC back.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 12, 2018, 12:51:55 PM
Last season, the schedule came out on Sept. 12. So, it's the same timeframe for this year.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: GooooMarquette on September 12, 2018, 12:52:25 PM
Also, I just called the ACC.  I told them I was affiliated with the Big East.  They asked if we wanted Pitt and BC back.

Were you able to stop laughing long enough to say no?
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Newsdreams on September 12, 2018, 09:54:35 PM
Fox Sports Go will have conf sched show at noon CT

https://twitter.com/_robanderson/status/1040028395453796353?s=21
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: brewcity77 on September 13, 2018, 07:18:09 AM
Fox Sports Go will have conf sched show at noon CT

https://twitter.com/_robanderson/status/1040028395453796353?s=21

I get content creation, but why? We know everyone will play everyone twice. Are the exact dates and times that crucial that we need a FSGo special on it?
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: MUDPT on September 13, 2018, 07:21:09 AM
John Fanta tweeted that the time will be announced this morning for the schedule release.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: brewcity77 on September 13, 2018, 07:23:27 AM
John Fanta tweeted that the time will be announced this morning for the schedule release.

Uhh...

Fox Sports Go will have conf sched show at noon CT

https://twitter.com/_robanderson/status/1040028395453796353?s=21

 ::) ;D
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: The Equalizer on September 13, 2018, 07:45:06 AM
Also, I just called the ACC.  I told them I was affiliated with the Big East.  They asked if we wanted Pitt and BC back.

Did you offer them DePaul?
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 07:47:59 AM
I get content creation, but why? We know everyone will play everyone twice. Are the exact dates and times that crucial that we need a FSGo special on it?
I believe they have a weekly show on FSGo called Big East Shootaround. So, this is just part of it. I'm sure they will highlight big games and dates for conference play. They also have done this the past couple of years. To answer your question, that do we need it, no. That said, they try to add some spice to it.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: The Lens on September 13, 2018, 08:53:10 AM
Did you offer them DePaul?

I would NEVER trade a sleeping giant
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: MUDPT on September 13, 2018, 09:04:30 AM
Uhh...

 ::) ;D

I’m not sure the 12 pm time isn’t just a place holder. Since Fanta hosts the show, I feel like he would tell everyone if it was at 12 CST.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 09:46:12 AM
11:45am
https://twitter.com/BIGEAST/status/1040248077406412800
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Newsdreams on September 13, 2018, 09:50:36 AM
11:45am
https://twitter.com/BIGEAST/status/1040248077406412800

My bad, tweeted fake news from Fox sports  :P
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 09:53:33 AM
My bad, tweeted fake news from Fox sports  :P
I looked on the FSGO App this morning. It was showing Big East Shootaround at noon.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on September 13, 2018, 10:12:19 AM
Sultan can u plz remove ur political rhetoric from ur signature.  I think most do a very good job of removing politics from this board and that is a violation that has no place.  Thank you
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Aughnanure on September 13, 2018, 10:30:46 AM
Sultan can u plz remove ur political rhetoric from ur signature.  I think most do a very good job of removing politics from this board and that is a violation that has no place.  Thank you

Someone’s quite sensitive.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: GGGG on September 13, 2018, 10:38:42 AM
Sultan can u plz remove ur political rhetoric from ur signature.  I think most do a very good job of removing politics from this board and that is a violation that has no place.  Thank you


No.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: MUfan12 on September 13, 2018, 11:38:26 AM
Gametimes and TV filled in for most of the non-con slate.

UW game is a 4 PM tip on big FOX.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Galway Eagle on September 13, 2018, 11:40:49 AM
Sultan can u plz remove ur political rhetoric from ur signature.  I think most do a very good job of removing politics from this board and that is a violation that has no place.  Thank you

I don't see any political rhetoric. He's just updating is about his attorney's well being. Unless of course you're connecting it to something to get upset
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 11:49:56 AM
Gametimes and TV filled in for most of the non-con slate.

UW game is a 4 PM tip on big FOX.

Still NO Saturday night games...that is so frustrating...thought they would for sure get some in the Fiserv Forum
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Silkk the Shaka on September 13, 2018, 11:52:09 AM
Still NO Saturday night games...that is so frustrating...thought they would for sure get some in the Fiserv Forum

Saturday day games are awesome my man. Kegs & eggs!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 11:54:10 AM
MU with AT LEAST 5 National Fox broadcasts
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 12:01:55 PM
Holy cow! Marquette has SIX weekend home Big East games! Easy a record.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 12:03:35 PM
Tons of Saturday/Sunday home dates.

Bet on Nova on Saturday, February 9th as NMD.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 12:03:41 PM
Holy cow! Marquette has SIX weekend home Big East games! Easy a record.

Yes, but 3 of those are Sundays...YUCK!!!

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1040283710816444416
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: real chili 83 on September 13, 2018, 12:04:54 PM
Why haven't the mods posted the schedule yet.  That Topper guy is a slacker.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Chili on September 13, 2018, 12:07:35 PM
Yes, but 3 of those are Sundays...YUCK!!!

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1040283710816444416

2 of which are NFL Playoff Sundays....

Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 12:08:00 PM
Yes, but 3 of those are Sundays...YUCK!!!

https://twitter.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1040283710816444416
Why on earth is that a yuck? People have more time on weekends, which mean huge student crowds, sold out buildings. $$$$$$
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 12:09:48 PM
Why on earth is that a yuck? People have more time on weekends, which mean huge student crowds, sold out buildings. $$$$$$

2 NFL playoff Sundays...will likely interfere with the Packers and..I for one, prefer Sundays as a day to relax before going back to work.

Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: TedBaxter on September 13, 2018, 12:10:52 PM
Saturday day games are awesome my man. Kegs & eggs!

Agree. Love weekend day games.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on September 13, 2018, 12:11:49 PM
I feel like a 5-2 or better start is pretty much a must
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: lessthannick11 on September 13, 2018, 12:12:04 PM
Still NO Saturday night games...that is so frustrating...thought they would for sure get some in the Fiserv Forum


TV scheduling......
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 12:12:07 PM
2 NFL playoff Sundays...will likely interfere with the Packers and..I for one, prefer Sundays as a day to relax before going back to work.
So, that's just you. I'm speaking in terms of most. 

Also, Jan. 20th the NFL playoffs don't even start until 2pm. Games at 11am
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Newsdreams on September 13, 2018, 12:12:19 PM
I don't see any political rhetoric. He's just updating is about his attorney's well being. Unless of course you're connecting it to something to get upset
Really I do feel sorry for his attorney
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: 🏀 on September 13, 2018, 12:12:44 PM
2 NFL playoff Sundays...will likely interfere with the Packers and..I for one, prefer Sundays as a day to relax before going back to work.



Ehhhhhhhhidunnno
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 12:13:38 PM
So, that's just you. I'm speaking in terms of most. 

Also, Jan. 20th the NFL playoffs don't even start until 2pm. Games at 11am

Hour drive home
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 13, 2018, 12:13:53 PM
MU with AT LEAST 5 National Fox broadcasts

Ugh, 5 losses on the schedule already!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Its DJOver on September 13, 2018, 12:14:38 PM
So unless we have 10 Saturday night home games, people will complain.  I suspected it, but now it's confirmed.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: McLintock on September 13, 2018, 12:18:33 PM
So unless we have 10 Saturday night home games, people will complain. I suspected it, but now it's confirmed.

Fixed.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 12:20:21 PM
It's a freakin' phenomenal schedule.  Cryin' is for cryboxes.   ::)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 12:21:16 PM
Hour drive home
You will be fine!!  It's only the NFL.  ;)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 12:21:33 PM
I do really REALLY like the fact they have ZERO 8PM weeknight starts this year...that's a HUGE bonus
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 12:22:49 PM
I do really REALLY like the fact they have ZERO 8PM weeknight starts this year...that's a HUGE bonus

Feb 20th. Butler on CBSSN.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: GGGG on September 13, 2018, 12:25:53 PM
Hour drive home


I can’t believe the Big East didn’t check with your personal preferences before setting their schedule.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Silkk the Shaka on September 13, 2018, 12:29:31 PM
Feb 20th. Butler on CBSSN.

Plus
Wednesday Jan 9 @ Creighton
WEdnesday Feb 27 @Nova
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 12:32:42 PM
Plus
Wednesday Jan 9 @ Creighton
WEdnesday Feb 27 @Nova
I was just answering the 8pm home games, not CBSSN games. That said, I do love CBSSN!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 13, 2018, 12:39:10 PM
Really good schedule from a convenience stand point. It's pretty balanced from beginning to end. Roughest part of the schedule is the middle: at Xavier, at Butler, St. John's, Villanova, at DePaul, Butler, at Providence, and at Villanova.  Could easily go 2-6 during that stretch if we're not careful.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: mujersey on September 13, 2018, 12:44:05 PM
Was hoping for a weekend game @ DePaul, which means more MU fans attending in Chicago.  Don't think I'll make the trip to McCormick Place on a weeknight.  With the exception of not-so-bad sightlines in the Wintrust Arena, everything else is a nightmare down there (parking, concourse/concessions).  Wish they were still playing at Rosemont.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: WarriorInNYC on September 13, 2018, 12:56:55 PM
Only 2 of the road games are on weekends
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 12:58:20 PM
Plus
Wednesday Jan 9 @ Creighton
WEdnesday Feb 27 @Nova

I was referring to Home games...I don't mind 8PM road games at all!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 12:58:52 PM

I can’t believe the Big East didn’t check with your personal preferences before setting their schedule.

+1000
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 01:00:58 PM
Really good schedule from a convenience stand point. It's pretty balanced from beginning to end. Roughest part of the schedule is the middle: at Xavier, at Butler, St. John's, Villanova, at DePaul, Butler, at Providence, and at Villanova.  Could easily go 2-6 during that stretch if we're not careful.

If they go anything close to 2-6. Or even anything close to 4-4, then this isn't anywhere NEAR as good of a team as everyone thinks they will be.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: LoudMouth on September 13, 2018, 01:01:16 PM
Defending National Champs on the road AND at home...HUGE GET! Great scheduling Wojo
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 01:04:20 PM
If they go anything close to 2-6. Or even anything close to 4-4, then this isn't anywhere NEAR as good of a team as everyone thinks they will be.

Exactly.  We damn well better be powering to something that looks like 13-5 overall.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Boozemon Barro on September 13, 2018, 01:13:14 PM
Obviously they didn't take into account wedding season with all these weekday night games.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 01:17:10 PM
One other thing.  We ain't getting dumped off national TV this year like happend I think 4 conference games last year.   8-)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Boozemon Barro on September 13, 2018, 01:19:39 PM
Ugh we have a game the same night the Euro speed skating championships start on January 6th. Who the hell comes up with these schedules???
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 01:23:29 PM
Wisconsin vs opponent  ::)
https://twitter.com/BadgerMBB/status/1040284804737126400
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: MUfan12 on September 13, 2018, 01:31:39 PM
Wisconsin vs opponent  ::)
https://twitter.com/BadgerMBB/status/1040284804737126400

Not a rivalry tho.

Click the tweet, stay for the comments! https://twitter.com/PACKERSOWNERCR1/status/1040290343210692609
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on September 13, 2018, 01:35:45 PM
Maybe I missed it but is there a comprehensive schedule yet with the start times and channels? 
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: MUfan12 on September 13, 2018, 01:36:47 PM
Maybe I missed it but is there a comprehensive schedule yet with the start times and channels?

https://gomarquette.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 13, 2018, 01:40:10 PM
If they go anything close to 2-6. Or even anything close to 4-4, then this isn't anywhere NEAR as good of a team as everyone thinks they will be.

2-6 would be bad, but 3-5 or 4-4 would be acceptable during that stretch. I think our 6 toughest conference games are in that 8 game chunk (Nova x2, Butler x2, at X, at PROV). I would not be surprised to see us go 8-2, 9-1, or even 10-0 in the other 10 games.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on September 13, 2018, 01:46:17 PM
https://gomarquette.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball

(https://cdn-triplem.scadigital.io/media/32684/ron-burgandy.jpg?preset=MainImage)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: ChuckyChip on September 13, 2018, 01:52:26 PM
I do really REALLY like the fact they have ZERO 8PM weeknight starts this year...that's a HUGE bonus

Actually six weeknight games starting 7:30pm or later -

UMBC 8pm
North Dakota 8pm
Butler 8pm

UTEP 7:30pm
Buffalo 7:30pm (Friday)
DePaul 7:30pm
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: The Lens on September 13, 2018, 02:00:48 PM
As a father of 3, I love the 8pm games.

Kids: Dad, can I go to the game with you?

Me: No it's too late

See how easy parenting is when you play the back end of a doubleheader.



Also, big props to MUJersey.  He calls the Big East Office, demands schedule and look what we get, the schedule.  MUJersey, can you call Pace Mannion in the greater PHX area and request his son attends MU?
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: T-Bone on September 13, 2018, 02:04:04 PM
Was hoping for a weekend game @ DePaul, which means more MU fans attending in Chicago.  Don't think I'll make the trip to McCormick Place on a weeknight.  With the exception of not-so-bad sightlines in the Wintrust Arena, everything else is a nightmare down there (parking, concourse/concessions).  Wish they were still playing at Rosemont.

Those are always more fun on the weekends.  I'll probably stay downtown after work.

Hate to say that I miss the Horizon/Allstate, but Wintrust is the worst basketball experience I've been to as an adult. 
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: drewm88 on September 13, 2018, 02:06:32 PM
Those are always more fun on the weekends.  I'll probably stay downtown after work.

Hate to say that I miss the Horizon/Allstate, but Wintrust is the worst basketball experience I've been to as an adult.

I have hopes they'll learn from their mistakes and improve. I think there had only been a couple high-attendance events before that game.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: The Lens on September 13, 2018, 02:11:25 PM

Hate to say that I miss the Horizon/Allstate, but Wintrust is the worst basketball experience I've been to as an adult.


DePaul basketball everybody!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: muguru on September 13, 2018, 02:24:24 PM
Those are always more fun on the weekends.  I'll probably stay downtown after work.

Hate to say that I miss the Horizon/Allstate, but Wintrust is the worst basketball experience I've been to as an adult.

Thought I heard several years ago, that DePaul requested to NOT play MU on a Saturday afternoon/evening whenever possible, because they know then the place would be taken over by MU fans.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: LloydsLegs on September 13, 2018, 02:25:23 PM
So pumped that we get Nova at the Pavillion-can't wait to see what's changed with the re-do.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: mujersey on September 13, 2018, 02:35:16 PM
Thought I heard several years ago, that DePaul requested to NOT play MU on a Saturday afternoon/evening whenever possible, because they know then the place would be taken over by MU fans.


I think DePaul did request to have their home games against MU during the week after the Wade years, but I thought they eventually went back to the Brewers/MillerPark way of thinking..."Who cares who the fans are cheering for?  Just fill the place and take the money!"

I guess after beating MU at their new arena last season, they think they don't need to work that way anymore.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: naginiF on September 13, 2018, 03:00:09 PM
Not a rivalry tho.

Click the tweet, stay for the comments! https://twitter.com/PACKERSOWNERCR1/status/1040290343210692609
Comments are quality.  @MarquetteU with an awesome #TBT and i don't know if i hope the person who made the tattoo comment was serious or not.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: MU82 on September 13, 2018, 03:02:39 PM
Digging the schedule.

I hope to make my Fiserv debut for the Providence game. Love that it's on a Sunday morning!

Root for the Warriors ... and then later for the Panthers in the playoffs!!

Would really love to go to the Nova game, but timing won't work for me I don't think.

Go Marquette!!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 03:09:38 PM
Actually six weeknight games starting 7:30pm or later -

UMBC 8pm
North Dakota 8pm
Butler 8pm

UTEP 7:30pm
Buffalo 7:30pm (Friday)
DePaul 7:30pm

That's a low amount.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: LloydsLegs on September 13, 2018, 03:19:44 PM
Ugh we have a game the same night the Euro speed skating championships start on January 6th. Who the hell comes up with these schedules???

You a fan of Marquette's very own, Emery Lehman??
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: brewcity77 on September 13, 2018, 05:04:15 PM
I was waiting to see the schedule, now that it's out I feel good about an 18-0 prediction.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: ChuckyChip on September 13, 2018, 05:39:46 PM
That's a low amount.


Well, it's 6 out of 9 weeknight games starting 7:30pm or later.  Maybe a low amount, but a high percentage.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 05:44:23 PM

Well, it 6 out of 9 weeknight games starting 7:30pm or later.  Maybe a low amount, but a high percentage.
With network doubleheaders, your going to be playing at 5:30/6 or 7:30/8. The days of the 7pm games are long gone. I'm glad FS1 in the last three has went with more 5:30/7:30 doubleheaders. Much better than all those 8pm games we had back in 2013.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: ChuckyChip on September 13, 2018, 05:58:25 PM
With network doubleheaders, your going to be playing at 5:30/6 or 7:30/8. The days of the 7pm games are long gone. I'm glad FS1 in the last three has went with more 5:30/7:30 doubleheaders. Much better than all those 8pm games we had back in 2013.


Well, the other three weeknight games are 7pm, so I guess they are not "long gone."  We did not get the front end of any doubleheader (I guess).  Not necessarily complaining, more a response to the original post that claimed there were no 8pm weeknight games.  I do however think that the later start times leads to smaller crowds and less of a homecourt edge\atmosphere, especially in the non-conference.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 06:11:02 PM
7:30 is fine.  The killer is when we have those 8:00 starts that morph into 8:15.  Terrible drive home.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 13, 2018, 06:32:04 PM
I was waiting to see the schedule, now that it's out I feel good about an 18-0 prediction.

+21
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 06:42:20 PM

Well, the other three weeknight games are 7pm, so I guess they are not "long gone."  We did not get the front end of any doubleheader (I guess).  Not necessarily complaining, more a response to the original post that claimed there were no 8pm weeknight games.  I do however think that the later start times leads to smaller crowds and less of a homecourt edge\atmosphere, especially in the non-conference.
I know your not complaining.  8-)
As for MU' s three 7pm home games. One is a FS Wisconsin game. The two others fall on Dec. 28 and Feb. 5. Two nights the that are not doubleheader nights. So, for the most part 7pm games are rare for a better word!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 06:44:43 PM
7:30 is fine.  The killer is when we have those 8:00 starts that morph into 8:15.  Terrible drive home.
I agree. The 8pm game are a little rough. That said, they end at 10pm ish. Same time a baseball game would end.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: kryza on September 13, 2018, 07:24:03 PM
I agree. The 8pm game are a little rough. That said, they end at 10pm ish. Same time a baseball game would end.

When you factor in my post win strategy of going to Potowatami on the way back to Chicago, I'm looking at arriving back home around 1-2am. Not acceptable at all...
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 07:25:52 PM
When you factor in my post win strategy of going to Potowatami on the way back to Chicago, I'm looking at arriving back home around 1-2am. Not acceptable at all...
What happens when you win big?   ;D
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: warriorchick on September 13, 2018, 07:38:04 PM
I agree. The 8pm game are a little rough. That said, they end at 10pm ish. Same time a baseball game would end.

Yeah, but we are driving all the way back to the Western burbs of Chicago. And I have a 5:30 alarm the next morning.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 07:43:52 PM
Yeah, but we are driving all the way back to the Western burbs of Chicago. And I have a 5:30 alarm the next morning.
No question that is rough for our Chicago group. Our Wisconsin fans, not so much.

I can pass the message on that Marquette really is glad it's Chicago fans come up to Milwaukee for the games.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Nukem2 on September 13, 2018, 07:51:27 PM
I agree. The 8pm game are a little rough. That said, they end at 10pm ish. Same time a baseball game would end.
Those 8ish games actually start more like 8:20
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 07:56:10 PM
I agree. The 8pm game are a little rough. That said, they end at 10pm ish. Same time a baseball game would end.

Unfortunately, we've got 2 hours in the car.  After a loss I've asked myself 'why' more than once.   :(
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 07:58:37 PM
No question that is rough for our Chicago group. Our Wisconsin fans, not so much.

I can pass the message on that Marquette really is glad it's Chicago fans come up to Milwaukee for the games.

We've got it down to a science.  Honestly, 7p is about perfect.  Chick doesn't have to sneak out crazy early and we get home about 11p.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: The Lens on September 13, 2018, 08:04:57 PM
The Knights Inn at HWY 50 could be a nice solution.  Make it a "road" game.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 08:07:11 PM
The Knights Inn at HWY 50 could be a nice solution.  Make it a "road" game.

Honestly, we've stayed a few times.  Usually in the Mitchell Field area.  We then get chick back to the Lake Cook train station early in the a.m. for her commute downtown.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 13, 2018, 08:21:11 PM
Honestly, we've stayed a few times.  Usually in the Mitchell Field area.  We then get chick back to the Lake Cook train station early in the a.m. for her commute downtown.

Stay with your daughter and put Chick on the 6:15 Ammie into Union.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: naginiF on September 13, 2018, 08:28:36 PM
Unfortunately, we've got 2 hours in the car.  After a loss I've asked myself 'why' more than once.   :(
sources tell me that won't be an issue for at least 2 years

No question .......... for the games.

Only tagging you to ask if there is an ETA on the KState start time.  We're heading up and would like to make plane/hotel reservations earlier rather than later. 

(also to note that we appreciate your media insights and rationale)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: jsglow on September 13, 2018, 08:30:27 PM
Stay with your daughter and put Chick on the 6:15 Ammie into Union.
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Um, no.   :)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 08:39:28 PM


Only tagging you to ask if there is an ETA on the KState start time.  We're heading up and would like to make plane/hotel reservations earlier rather than later. 

(also to note that we appreciate your media insights and rationale)
The Kansas State game is either at 1:30 or 4pm on FS1.

It's on hold with URI at Providence also listed at 1:30 or 4pm.

Thank you for the kind words!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on September 13, 2018, 09:07:54 PM
FYI on two things people have been asking me.

-Exclusive private practice event at the Fiserv Forum – Thursday, October 25

-One complimentary ticket per season ticket purchased for any non-conference game (excluding Kansas State and Wisconsin)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on September 13, 2018, 09:17:30 PM
Stay with your daughter and put Chick on the 6:15 Ammie into Union.

Um, no.   :)

All those beers you paid forward on not enough to shack up on the sofa sleeper, hey?
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on September 13, 2018, 10:41:45 PM
Good schedule!!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: MU82 on September 13, 2018, 10:58:14 PM
What a bunch of whiners about those late weeknight games.

Here in the east, they don't start until 9:15 p.m.

And then, after drinking for 3 hours, I have to drive home tired.

Y'all need to feel sorry for the people I "nudge" on my drive home.

They're a bunch of whiners, too!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on September 13, 2018, 11:06:49 PM
Agreed late start for us EST’ers
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: warriorchick on September 14, 2018, 07:18:47 AM
Agreed late start for us EST’ers

Move.
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on September 14, 2018, 07:54:34 AM
Move.

Not complaining
In fact prefer it not to be dark at 5pm in the winter
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: 4everwarriors on September 14, 2018, 08:20:53 AM
We've got it down to a science.  Honestly, 7p is about perfect.  Chick doesn't have to sneak out crazy early and we get home about 11p.



Park on 6th and Brown, hey?
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Spotcheck Billy on September 14, 2018, 09:46:22 AM
Yeah, but we are driving all the way back to the Western burbs of Chicago. And I have a 5:30 alarm the next morning.

move   ;)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: warriorchick on September 14, 2018, 10:03:53 AM
move   ;)

Working on it   ;D
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Slick on September 16, 2018, 05:56:54 PM
Spend the holidays in NYC. Thanksgiving at NIT; New Years Eve and New Years Day vs. St. John's. Costly flights and hotels, however!
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Shawn44 on September 17, 2018, 05:56:41 AM
This is a great plan idea!  :)
Title: Re: 2018-19 Conference Schedule Announcement
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on November 03, 2018, 03:25:05 PM
Kansas State gametime is set. 1:30pm.