Basketball schedule

[austour]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

[SJU61982]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

[MJDinkins]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

What changed your mind? Supposedly, an easier schedule? If you thought we were worthy of an NCAA tournament before the schedule, then you should still think the same after the release, IMO. An easier schedule should log more wins, right?

I'm still confident of our NCAA chances. I also wouldn't base what USF did last season versus what we'll have to do this upcoming season. USF literally didn't do squat in their non-conference games.

USF also isn't a "name" school. It's unfortunate, but occasionally some schools doesn't get the benefit when it comes to the NCAA committee. This is a team who won 12 games in the Big East last season and still had to play an extra game in the NCAA tournament. Unless, we totally crap the bed, then I figure we'll get more of the benefit versus someone like USF.

Once again, I still feel quite confident about our chances of being an NCAA tournament team.  

 

[SJUalum98]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

I'm actually more confident of making the NCAAs now that I've seen the schedule.

It was going to be really hard to beat UCLA in California and very hard to beat Duke at home. I'd say the 2 games that we substituted for them will give us 2 more critical wins.

The OOC game that concerns me is the one at the Barclays Center.

 

[Moose]

So we have a schedule that might be favorable as opposed to the juggernauts were used to. (Even though posters are discounting the Charleston teams as Colorado is another NCAA team in addition to Baylor). And posters are now saying this is weak and will hurt us come tournament time? Yeah losing Duke sucks. I don't know the details but I'm sure they might emerge in the coming days from Lenny or Zags.

We knew we weren't getting UCLA. It was a 2 yrs deal and that was it. We are playing a Cuse like docket for Carnesseca games. Cutting out the A-10 teams who have been a thorn in our side at CA. Still playing the BE remember with an extra double game this year since WVU is gone. Just way to early to start wondering if this is going to hurt us.

Let the guys roll the ball out, play, win and worry about the other stuff come March. Beat South Carolina in Queens. Avenge loss to Detroit a solid mid major at home. Hope we go 3-0 at Charleston and face Colorado in 2nd Rd and Baylor in 3rd (just guessing its set up with Baylor and us as top 2 draws). We take care of business and were gonna be just fine.

 

[Moose]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

I'm actually more confident of making the NCAAs now that I've seen the schedule.

It was going to be really hard to beat UCLA in California and very hard to beat Duke at home. I'd say the 2 games that we substituted for them will give us 2 more critical wins.

The OOC game that concerns me is the one at the Barclays Center.

 

The OOC games that should concern us are South Carolina and the Charleston games. The rest shouldnt even be discussion.

 

[MJDinkins]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

I'm actually more confident of making the NCAAs now that I've seen the schedule.

It was going to be really hard to beat UCLA in California and very hard to beat Duke at home. I'd say the 2 games that we substituted for them will give us 2 more critical wins.

The OOC game that concerns me is the one at the Barclays Center.

 

The OOC games that should concern us are South Carolina and the Charleston games. The rest shouldnt even be discussion.

 

Actually, the game versus South Carolina doesn't even concern me. They've lost quite a bit from a team that already wasn't formidable. The games in Charleston are definitely games of concern.

 

[SJU61982]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

I'm actually more confident of making the NCAAs now that I've seen the schedule.

It was going to be really hard to beat UCLA in California and very hard to beat Duke at home. I'd say the 2 games that we substituted for them will give us 2 more critical wins.

The OOC game that concerns me is the one at the Barclays Center.

 

The OOC games that should concern us are South Carolina and the Charleston games. The rest shouldnt even be discussion.

 

Actually, the game versus South Carolina doesn't even concern me. They've lost quite a bit from a team that already wasn't formidable. The games in Charleston are definitely games of concern.

 

I tell you what, offhand, I wouldn't sleep on San Francisco either. 20 wins last year from one of the better mid-major leagues, a CBI apperance, and playing on their home court. I don't know what their roster looks like, but I think that could be a potenially tough game.

 

[Moose]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

I'm actually more confident of making the NCAAs now that I've seen the schedule.

It was going to be really hard to beat UCLA in California and very hard to beat Duke at home. I'd say the 2 games that we substituted for them will give us 2 more critical wins.

The OOC game that concerns me is the one at the Barclays Center.

 

The OOC games that should concern us are South Carolina and the Charleston games. The rest shouldnt even be discussion.

 

Actually, the game versus South Carolina doesn't even concern me. They've lost quite a bit from a team that already wasn't formidable. The games in Charleston are definitely games of concern.

 

I tell you what, offhand, I wouldn't sleep on San Francisco either. 20 wins last year from one of the better mid-major leagues, a CBI apperance, and playing on their home court. I don't know what their roster looks like, but I think that could be a potenially tough game.

 

San Fran had 6 players transfer.

 

[MCNPA]

 The schedule isn't as good as usual, but not bad. The bottom line is just winning games. Need to take care of as many of the early season opponents as possible, entering the Big East slate with some momentum. Good teams make the tournament all the time with cupcake schedules. If you want to see a real cupcake schedule, look at UK's. Cuse always plays patsies. I dont favor it, as I really wanted Duke in the Garden this year but we'll manage.

 

[tom in salem]

 STJ_Basketball ‏@STJ_Basketball

Duke series is on hiatus, not discontinued. The ACC is going from 16 to 18 conference games this year. Duke needed non-conf relief. #stjbb

 

[tom in salem]

 STJ_Basketball ‏@STJ_Basketball

Seeing a lot of questions about UCLA. The series with the Bruins was a two-year, home-and-home in '11 and '12. #stjbb



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[Moose]

 STJ_Basketball ‏@STJ_Basketball

Duke series is on hiatus, not discontinued. The ACC is going from 16 to 18 conference games this year. Duke needed non-conf relief. #stjbb

 

Too bad. I think we beat them this year.

 

[SJU61982]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

I'm actually more confident of making the NCAAs now that I've seen the schedule.

It was going to be really hard to beat UCLA in California and very hard to beat Duke at home. I'd say the 2 games that we substituted for them will give us 2 more critical wins.

The OOC game that concerns me is the one at the Barclays Center.

 

The OOC games that should concern us are South Carolina and the Charleston games. The rest shouldnt even be discussion.

 

Actually, the game versus South Carolina doesn't even concern me. They've lost quite a bit from a team that already wasn't formidable. The games in Charleston are definitely games of concern.

 

I tell you what, offhand, I wouldn't sleep on San Francisco either. 20 wins last year from one of the better mid-major leagues, a CBI apperance, and playing on their home court. I don't know what their roster looks like, but I think that could be a potenially tough game.

 

San Fran had 6 players transfer.

 

REALLY. Didn't know that. Any singular reason why?

I'm sure they've brought in at least a few reinforcements, but that obviously changes my thoughts on this game somewhat.

Still, I think if we blink in that game, we could get burned.

 

[Jack Williams]

 Beating a team like Baylor would be huge for us down the road if we were ever on the bubble. Nevertheless, I thoguth we were NCAA caliber before the schedule and I think the same now. OOC a little weak but we have a couple oppurtunities to prove ourselves.

 

[Moose]

 Beating a team like Baylor would be huge for us down the road if we were ever on the bubble. Nevertheless, I thoguth we were NCAA caliber before the schedule and I think the same now. OOC a little weak but we have a couple oppurtunities to prove ourselves.

 

Especially since its neutral court game.

 

[Marillac]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

23-25 wins would put any BCS school in the tournament.
Our RPI won't be so bad, because we do have a ton of neutral court games and the road game at USF. The RPI handsomely rewards teams that venture out of their home arenas. We have a benefit in playing some teams at MSG and now Barclays that fall under the neutral court category.

 

[Moose]

 Weak. I am very disappointed there will be no Duke or UCLA matchups. This schedule will produce 23-25 wins.

 

They're going to have to hit 23-25 because anything lesser with an early out in the BE tourney and we'd be on the wrong side of the RPI rankings and thus the NCAA bubble.

They're pretty much going to have to run the table at CA and with the looks of the schedule, that is very doable.

 

It all depends on how they do in the conference. They could be short of 23-25 wins, but if they are like 11-7 in the conference, then they are getting in the NCAA tournament.

They could have a hiccup or two in the non-conference games, but I don't see them totally crapping the bed in the non-conference games.  

 

Agree, 11-7, 21-9 + 1-1 in BET should do it unless the BE is really bad this year.

 

That's basically what USF did last year (I think they were 12-6), and they had to play that extra game in the NCAA tournament. So, we're gonna have to do some serious damage in the conference this year, I think, to get a bid. Gonna have to pull a few upsets.

I was confidant for our NCAA chances prior to this being released, now not so much (although it could still happen). If not, deep NIT run, and possibly championship. 

 

I'm actually more confident of making the NCAAs now that I've seen the schedule.

It was going to be really hard to beat UCLA in California and very hard to beat Duke at home. I'd say the 2 games that we substituted for them will give us 2 more critical wins.

The OOC game that concerns me is the one at the Barclays Center.

 

The OOC games that should concern us are South Carolina and the Charleston games. The rest shouldnt even be discussion.

 

Actually, the game versus South Carolina doesn't even concern me. They've lost quite a bit from a team that already wasn't formidable. The games in Charleston are definitely games of concern.

 

I tell you what, offhand, I wouldn't sleep on San Francisco either. 20 wins last year from one of the better mid-major leagues, a CBI apperance, and playing on their home court. I don't know what their roster looks like, but I think that could be a potenially tough game.

 

San Fran had 6 players transfer.

 

REALLY. Didn't know that. Any singular reason why?

I'm sure they've brought in at least a few reinforcements, but that obviously changes my thoughts on this game somewhat.

Still, I think if we blink in that game, we could get burned.

 

Mini revolt they had.

But yes any road game vs. Mid Major you need all hands on deck.

 

[MJDinkins]

 STJ_Basketball ‏@STJ_Basketball

Duke series is on hiatus, not discontinued. The ACC is going from 16 to 18 conference games this year. Duke needed non-conf relief. #stjbb

 

Too bad. I think we beat them this year.

 

Concur. I really wanted them this season at MSG.

 

[fan since 65]

Non-conference schedule is out: http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/071112aab.html