Zach article/Our soft OOC schedule
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Mike Anderson defending his schedule. Says everyone has players. Says people criticizing the schedule have never played the game. #sjubb
https://twitter.com/nypost_brazille/status/1463334722323558404?s=21
https://twitter.com/nypost_brazille/status/1463334722323558404?s=21
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Anderson's defensiveness over schedule is greater than the teams defense on the court
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Wow. Testy. Wonder what his demeanor will be if and when the honeymoon period comes to an end? And if our name isn't called on selection Sunday, rest assured that's exactly when it will come to an end.Paultzman post=443878 said:
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Mullins Revenge
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Who does coach think hes fooling? Every night I turn on the tv this week I see a big east team playing a big time game. And we are in a half empty arena playing St Francis. No wonder these kids cant get up for these games and almost lost today.Paultzman post=443878 said:
Yeah the schedule is weak but I'm thankful they weren't playing anybody good the last two games, they'd be 2-3. Despite what the announcers were saying (and boy were they awful) the team did not look to be playing down to the comp the last two games, they looked to be playing poorly and disjointedly. Not a pg on the roster besides Posh so it's gonna be trouble if he's out to long.
terrificboss
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So we win the last two games and our KenPom ranking falls after each win. If that doesn't speak to our schedule nothing does.......once again our D is not good much like last year...... we rely on pressure and pace and if they break it we are like Swiss cheese.....will be there sat and next fri and hope we dont get the doors blown off by Kansas......the last two games was no bueno......also Iron Mike stop being so sensitive that will not play well
MakingPlays
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Schedule is soft, there's no defending that. But some of you guys are acting like St. John's is the only school in the conference doing this. Have you guys not looked at Georgetown, DePaul, and Creighton's schedule? All of these schedules are weaker. And a lot of the other's aren't too much stronger.Duke of Earlington post=443886 said:
UConn - Has yet to play a high major school, will only play 3 or 4 high majors in non-conference (Depending how pre-season tournament goes)
DePaul - Has only played 1 high major so far in Rutgers, will only play 3 high majors in non-conference.
Xavier - Has only played 1 high major so far in OSU, will only play 3 or 4 high majors in non-conference (Depending how pre-season tournament goes)
Creighton - Has only played 1 high major so far Nebraska, will only play 3 high majors in non-conference.
Providence - Will play 4 high majors
Seton Hall - Will play 4 high majors
Georgetown - Hasn't played a high major yet, will only play 3 high majors in non-conference
Butler - Has only played 1 high major in MSU, will only play 4 high majors in non-conference.
So, you have 4 out of 11 teams in conference only playing 3 high major non-conference games and you have possibly 5 out of 11 playing only 4 high major non-conference games. So, only 2 teams Marquette and Villanova are playing more than this. Villanova of course has Championship aspirations this year and a veteran team, so that's why their schedule is so tough. I don't know why Marquette choose such a touch schedule, maybe Shaka really liked his transfers and feels like he's playing with house money with it being his first year and he ended up being right.
Kwep an eye out tomorrow..
Our next opponent, NJIT, plays FDU @ 2pm.
Our next opponent, NJIT, plays FDU @ 2pm.
ManhattAn1
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If Pitt was actually good I think the schedule would be fine.
3 High Majors and a good mid Major (Colgate) is a solid schedule)> I would like to see them back in a top tournament next year. I am hearing early rumors the preseason NIT. However, no idea on opponents.
3 High Majors and a good mid Major (Colgate) is a solid schedule)> I would like to see them back in a top tournament next year. I am hearing early rumors the preseason NIT. However, no idea on opponents.
Catman post=443982 said:
They start the battle for Atlantis today. Their schedule doesn’t show the two other quality games they’ll get out of it.
But even with a soft schedule, uconn has earned respect that we still have to prove we deserve
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MakingPlays
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Looks like you spoke too soon, UConn has looked terrible in the 2nd half, blew a double digit lead, now heading to OT. Even if they win, that was not a good 2nd half of basketball against an Auburn team that's missing key pieces including a projected first rounder.Mean Gene post=443988 said:
It's like some of you don't watch college basketball at the beginning of every season or forget about it. Every team minus a few select Powerhouses, have really bad moments at the beginning of the season, especially teams with a lot of newcomers. That's why you're seeing Jon Rothstein post EVERY single night of a team losing a buy game/cup cake game because teams are still learning right now. If your team is having really bad moments in November/Early December that's common, if they are having those same issues in January and February, then that's when you are in trouble.
The problem with our soft OOC schedule and not being in any of these early season tournaments is not just hurting our strength of schedule but it’s the lack of exposure for our program. ESPN is all over these tournaments and all these schools big or small at some point are being talked about and having the spotlight shined on them and their best players. Especially, if they’re ahead or playing well at the half or wind up winning a big game like Iona. The pre-game, halftime and post game shows are all over them. It’s good exposure for the program and for recruiting. Champagnie and Posh would be talked about the entire time the tournament was in play as long as we were playing well. It really is a lost opportunity on multiple fronts not to play in these tournaments.
beast of the east
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Speaking of exposure, our fanbase is about to be exposed when the #3 team rolls into NYC to play in a 60% empty arena. I'm sure our biggest recruits invited to the game will take notice.
I'm going to buy some extra tix next week in the hope that a layer surge in sales can make us look like the big time program it should be.
I'm going to buy some extra tix next week in the hope that a layer surge in sales can make us look like the big time program it should be.
I know you addressed this question to Beast. . .I’ll add my opinion . . .for some COVID will be a reason, for others it will be cost (especially the Ticketmaster Fee) and for others it’ll be lack of proximity to the area - all understandable.Mean Gene post=444121 said:
For most, however, it will be apathy.
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