2023-2024 Schedule
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Very difficult for Pitino to come in and make the schedule he wants less than 3 months into his tenure here. Schedules are often made or at least slotted significantly ahead of time. Let’s face it, Anderson was making schedules to preserve his “no losing seasons” record. I understand that we added games that are not exactly what we all want but this is late in the process to add “big” matchups. Definitely not Pitino and Co’s fault here as I suspect Pitino likes and wants a difficult schedule.
This schedule is sufficient if not amazing. Starting in 24-25’ I bet we see a bit of a pivot in the types of schedule we play.
This schedule is sufficient if not amazing. Starting in 24-25’ I bet we see a bit of a pivot in the types of schedule we play.
Barclays is tough sell for a lot of people in the tri-state area. We don’t even draw there. I know it makes me think twice.
I see both sides of the discussion. I don’t want to help Syracuse (or Uconn if they bolt), but those games really help us too. And what is to stop either school from having an annual game or two at MSG anyway?
Here's our official non-conference schedule. It came out this morning.
https://www.zagsblog.com/2023/05/27...ule-is-set-for-year-1-of-the-rick-pitino-era/
https://www.zagsblog.com/2023/05/27...ule-is-set-for-year-1-of-the-rick-pitino-era/
Anyone know the last time we have only had 3 Non con games at Carnesecca? If ever?
classof2010
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Personally, I have no problems with the Barclays Center. I think if you’re driving it’s a pain in the ass compared to UBS and even MSG. I work a block from GC and commute in from Fairfield Cty. Jumping on the 4 train no big deal. Went to both games at Barclays last year.
Since the inception of the Big East, we have played 3 non-conf regular season games at Alumni Hall/CA eight times.
Lou’s final season 1991-92
Mahoney - 1992-93, 1995-96
Fran - 1996-97, 1997-98
Jarvis - 2002-03, 2003-04
Lavin’s first season - 2010-11
Thanks to Pitino, our beloved program is back in public demand.
Please do. Been a long time since it’s been a long time since I have seen you. First round is on me.
I had a feeling you’d be my resource. Thank you!!
Please don’t do any more work, but did you happen to see while doing this if we ever had less than 3?
Barclays is not a bad place to play and is not hard to get to with LIRR and several subway lines that bring you right to the front door. It also has an AMEX entrance which usually is quicker to get
In. LIRR riders just need to suck it up that you will have to transfer at Jamaica.
Barclays public transportation wise is easier than UBS. They had stopped running the shuttles to UBS to and from Jamaica ( they are bringing them back for the Belmont stakes) so it will be Huntington, Ronkonkoma, and Hempstead trains to Elmont and then a shuttle bus or walk.
Never less than 3.
Yeah I’m gonna plan it out. Maybe bring my boys down.
dumb question but is huntington to Elmont direct or do I have to get off and transfer at another station ?
Direct. All trains on the mainline past east of the Hillside facility can access Elmont Station. It is a regular stop for Hempstead Branch trains. For others, it would be an added stop on UBS Event days.
Barclay's has much better food then MSG, including BBQ from Pig Beach, pizza from Table 87, italian from Parm and they even have a lobster roll for someone with a "discerning" palate. Virtually all items are from Brooklyn restaurants
Did someone just say lobster rolls ?
Imagine if we could get Cragg to have Red Hook Lobster Pound serve lobster rolls at Carnesseca in addition to the beer from last year
If that doesn't put him in Saint Hood Contention I dont know what will
For 3 games a year MJM, is it really worth the investment?
You don't know Mike very well.
