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Post by Rogobob77 on Aug 13, 2019 16:40:10 GMT -5
I'm not sure it's confirmed that we will play Louisiana, only that they are in the "MGM Main Event." I think this will be a 4 team, bracketed tournament, with one team as yet unknown. So we will definitely play one of Cal-Irvine and Louisiana, but we can't yet confirm from our paltry rumor mill that we will necessarily play both, or either in particular. I was basing my statement on the linked schedule itself, and not on the quote I posted from the article. The schedule lists both us or Cal-Irvine vs Louisiana on both 11/24 & 11/26. I just figured Louisiana would play each team, one on each of the dates listed. In reality though, it doesn't really matter - I'm sure by early October the School will release a schedule. FWIW, that’s how the MGM tournament was set up last year, it was a bracketed event with consolation and championship games on the second night.
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Post by Commissioner on Aug 21, 2019 7:11:51 GMT -5
From the Titan roster thread: I understand that the coaches don't like to announce their new players until after they get their non-conference schedule set. As of last week, I understood that they still needed to fill one open game slot. Last season, because of the earlier work done by the prior staff, they were able to announce their non-conference schedule in early August. As a fan, I wish they had a different view about when to announce their recruits. I assume we're in negotiations on this last game or at least have targets, so mainly for fun, here are other teams still scrambling for a final game this year: North Carolina Central: Resorted to twitter earlier this week to advertise their desire for a game. They are probably looking for a guarantee that we don't want to pay. I'd consider a home and home here, though. I know Coach wants to schedule up, but this game has some upside. NC Central has been pretty good, for its level, in recent years (4 NCAA appearances in 6 years; averaged 21 wins over last 7 years). Would probably be solid competition, especially on the road. The new NET is not, I think, as easy to manipulate as the old RPI, but NC Central is a good RPI builder. It's got a state in its name, for the casual fan. Perhaps you could sneak in a visit during trips to NC State or Clemson, with a home game next year. All of these have posted on Basketball Travelers within the last week. I am not including posts with dates we have already committed, or offers with conditions we don't meet (e.g. "want top 100 NET opponent"): Tennessee-Martin. Wants home & home, will start at either location. 12-19 last year. Virginia Commonwealth: Offering guarantee. "Few dates in Nov. some more in Dec." If the dates could be made to work, I'd take that. Like playing A10 teams. Evansville: Our old conference rival is looking for "H/H series starting in Evansville on November 5th/6th OR November 15th/16th." The 15 might work (we play Clemson on the 17th). We haven't announced an opening game yet on Nov 5/6. Would guarantee us an MVC team on 2020-21 home schedule. Sounds good. San Diego State: Wants H/H. Long trip. Utah State: Offering a guarantee Dec. 28. I'm guessing there are better matches for our travel and finances. Iona: Wants to start a H & H at their place to open this season. A solid road opponent, decent home opponent for next year. Northern Iowa: Wants to start a H/H in Cedar Falls in early December. Again, would get a good MVC program on home schedule next year. Furman: Wants H/H starting at their place November 8. They're offering a guarantee (probably small) in addition to a return game. And we play at NC State on November 10. Could we make it a little 4 day swing? The Paladins were briefly ranked last year after beating Loyola and Villanova on the road. They finished 25-8. It's certainly possibly that these schools will draw responses from schools they see as preferable to us. But these all strike me as realistic possibilities.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2019 8:02:37 GMT -5
From the Titan roster thread: I understand that the coaches don't like to announce their new players until after they get their non-conference schedule set. As of last week, I understood that they still needed to fill one open game slot. Last season, because of the earlier work done by the prior staff, they were able to announce their non-conference schedule in early August. As a fan, I wish they had a different view about when to announce their recruits. I assume we're in negotiations on this last game or at least have targets, so mainly for fun, here are other teams still scrambling for a final game this year: North Carolina Central: Resorted to twitter earlier this week to advertise their desire for a game. They are probably looking for a guarantee that we don't want to pay. I'd consider a home and home here, though. I know Coach wants to schedule up, but this game has some upside. NC Central has been pretty good, for its level, in recent years (4 NCAA appearances in 6 years; averaged 21 wins over last 7 years). Would probably be solid competition, especially on the road. The new NET is not, I think, as easy to manipulate as the old RPI, but NC Central is a good RPI builder. It's got a state in its name, for the casual fan. Perhaps you could sneak in a visit during trips to NC State or Clemson, with a home game next year. All of these have posted on Basketball Travelers within the last week. I am not including posts with dates we have already committed, or offers with conditions we don't meet (e.g. "want top 100 NET opponent"): Tennessee-Martin. Wants home & home, will start at either location. 12-19 last year. Virginia Commonwealth: Offering guarantee. "Few dates in Nov. some more in Dec." If the dates could be made to work, I'd take that. I like playing A10 teams. Evansville: Our old conference rival is looking for "H/H series starting in Evansville on November 5th/6th OR November 15th/16th." The 15 might work (we play Clemson on the 17th). We haven't announced an opening game yet on Nov 5/6. Would guarantee us an MVC team on 2020-21 home schedule. Sounds good. San Diego State: Wants H/H. Long trip. Utah State: Offering a guarantee Dec. 28. I'm guessing there are better matches for our travel and finances. Iona: Wants to start a H & H at their place to open this season. A solid road opponent, decent home opponent for next year. Northern Iowa: Wants to start a H/H in Cedar Falls in early December. Again, would get a good MVC program on home schedule next year. Furman: Wants H/H starting at their place November 8. They're offering a guarantee (probably small) in addition to a return game. And we play at NC State on November 10. Could we make it a little 4 day swing? The Paladins were briefly ranked last year after beating Loyola and Villanova on the road. They finished 25-8. It's certainly possibly that these schools will draw responses from schools they see as preferable to us. But these all strike me as realistic possibilities. I saw NC Central's twitter plea for games (they need 2 more) earlier this week. I'd love to play VCU or Evansville or Northern Iowa. Just get something done guys - it's time (189th of 353 (54%) MBB non-conference schedules have been released so far). I wonder how many other programs have the same un-fanfriendly policy of not putting out a press release of signed players until their schedules are completed?
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Post by nctitan on Aug 21, 2019 8:35:47 GMT -5
I vote for Furman. We have a school interaction with them in women's lacrosse. Plus they're about 90 minutes away from me.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2019 16:27:06 GMT -5
Here's something I found, but it appears there's really no new info here
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Post by motorcitysam on Aug 21, 2019 17:11:58 GMT -5
From the Titan roster thread: I understand that the coaches don't like to announce their new players until after they get their non-conference schedule set. As of last week, I understood that they still needed to fill one open game slot. Last season, because of the earlier work done by the prior staff, they were able to announce their non-conference schedule in early August. As a fan, I wish they had a different view about when to announce their recruits. I assume we're in negotiations on this last game or at least have targets, so mainly for fun, here are other teams still scrambling for a final game this year: North Carolina Central: Resorted to twitter earlier this week to advertise their desire for a game. They are probably looking for a guarantee that we don't want to pay. I'd consider a home and home here, though. I know Coach wants to schedule up, but this game has some upside. NC Central has been pretty good, for its level, in recent years (4 NCAA appearances in 6 years; averaged 21 wins over last 7 years). Would probably be solid competition, especially on the road. The new NET is not, I think, as easy to manipulate as the old RPI, but NC Central is a good RPI builder. It's got a state in its name, for the casual fan. Perhaps you could sneak in a visit during trips to NC State or Clemson, with a home game next year. All of these have posted on Basketball Travelers within the last week. I am not including posts with dates we have already committed, or offers with conditions we don't meet (e.g. "want top 100 NET opponent"): Tennessee-Martin. Wants home & home, will start at either location. 12-19 last year. Virginia Commonwealth: Offering guarantee. "Few dates in Nov. some more in Dec." If the dates could be made to work, I'd take that. Like playing A10 teams. Evansville: Our old conference rival is looking for "H/H series starting in Evansville on November 5th/6th OR November 15th/16th." The 15 might work (we play Clemson on the 17th). We haven't announced an opening game yet on Nov 5/6. Would guarantee us an MVC team on 2020-21 home schedule. Sounds good. San Diego State: Wants H/H. Long trip. Utah State: Offering a guarantee Dec. 28. I'm guessing there are better matches for our travel and finances. Iona: Wants to start a H & H at their place to open this season. A solid road opponent, decent home opponent for next year. Northern Iowa: Wants to start a H/H in Cedar Falls in early December. Again, would get a good MVC program on home schedule next year. Furman: Wants H/H starting at their place November 8. They're offering a guarantee (probably small) in addition to a return game. And we play at NC State on November 10. Could we make it a little 4 day swing? The Paladins were briefly ranked last year after beating Loyola and Villanova on the road. They finished 25-8. It's certainly possibly that these schools will draw responses from schools they see as preferable to us. But these all strike me as realistic possibilities. I vote for Furman and NC Central so that NC Titan and Titan Tar Heel can enjoy another game without taking a flight.
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Post by motorcitysam on Aug 21, 2019 17:12:44 GMT -5
Here's something I found, but it appears there's really no new info here Challenging road games and home games against solid mid majors. Good schedule.
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Post by Rogobob77 on Aug 21, 2019 17:13:51 GMT -5
Their source is probably this message board.
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Post by ptctitan on Aug 22, 2019 6:56:36 GMT -5
Their source is probably this message board. In looking at Gonzaga's schedule on its fan blog and the spreadsheet linked by hsscout1, the Zags have two openings late in December. Maybe we could get one of those open dates for another road game. With 2020 being a leap year, the HL schedule could fit in January to first weekend in March. Here's hoping.
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Post by Rogobob77 on Aug 22, 2019 12:51:42 GMT -5
Hearing schedule is complete, should be publicly released in next day or two. No Utah (maybe next season). But additions to what was previously reported include Gonzaga, Kent St., and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2019 13:36:53 GMT -5
Hearing schedule is complete, should be publicly released in next day or two. No Utah (maybe next season). But additions to what was previously reported include Gonzaga, Kent St., and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Thanks so much. When PTC "casually" mentioned Gonzaga earlier today, I kinda figured they were added😉
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Post by titantarheel on Aug 22, 2019 14:29:27 GMT -5
Wow, nice! Gonzaga is a fun add to be sure, for many reasons.
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