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Post by squirrel on Aug 14, 2024 20:30:23 GMT -6
Washington St at home and at San Fran is a good start to next year's schedule.
I generally don't like playing more than 2 games against the same league, but these are 3 good games.
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Post by tribecalledquest2024 on Aug 14, 2024 20:46:04 GMT -6
So, do folks think this leads up towards another H&H with a home date this year? I like the WCC games, but given the potential of the roster I really want them to hit on this last slot too, but not sure what it will look like or what’s realistic. I think it’ll be a home and home starting at CARVER ARENA. UC Davis? 🤞
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Post by squirrel on Aug 15, 2024 7:50:12 GMT -6
Barf.
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Post by squirrel on Aug 15, 2024 9:13:42 GMT -6
Torvik projected ranks:
84 San Francisco 86 Washington St 95 Bradley 99 Santa Clara 101 Princeton (MBI) 103 South Florida (MBI) 120 Ohio (MBI) 180 Texas State (MBI) 187 Wright State (MBI) 190 Middle Tennessee (MBI) 268 Portland (MBI) 306 Canisius 309 SEMO 313 NIU
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Post by dss03 on Aug 15, 2024 12:28:45 GMT -6
I think it’ll be a home and home starting at CARVER ARENA. UC Davis? 🤞 The band will absolutely crush their version of “Carry on my wayward son” and nearly 11K in attendance will be sobbing uncontrollably. Anticipating this, JMM and others will have mass produced HOTB branded tissues, which they will sell for the reasonable price of $5 a package, which in turn will singlehandedly fund DeMarion Burch’s 1st team all MVC junior campaign.
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Post by catalyst82 on Aug 15, 2024 15:00:11 GMT -6
The NCAA couldn't possibly kick out another high NET MVC regular season champion if they lose the tournament two years in a row for playing a weak ass non-con, right?
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Post by Jli2636 on Aug 15, 2024 19:48:20 GMT -6
Torvik projected ranks: 84 San Francisco 86 Washington St 95 Bradley 99 Santa Clara 101 Princeton (MBI) 103 South Florida (MBI) 120 Ohio (MBI) 180 Texas State (MBI) 187 Wright State (MBI) 190 Middle Tennessee (MBI) 268 Portland (MBI) 306 Canisius 309 SEMO 313 NIU Honestly, for what we are right now and all things considered with the college basketball universe, this isn’t an awful schedule.
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Post by squirrel on Aug 15, 2024 20:31:15 GMT -6
Right. The lack of a top 50 - even moreso top 75 - is a big problem. But if we can duck the 180 and below teams in Myrtle Beach and the last game isn't a dud, it's still pretty solid. I think Princeton and one of the WCC teams can be much higher than listed here. Maybe we get lucky and Canisius isn't that bad.
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Post by kingadard1959 on Aug 15, 2024 20:51:07 GMT -6
South Florida and Princeton both could be in to 50 NET by seasons end. Would ve nice to play both and Ohio in the MBI for best strength of schedule from that event. Princeton lost only 3 guys from a 24 win team and return the IVY league POY. USF return solid core and have some very good transfers coming in, and head coach who returns for 2nd season and went for 25 wins his 1st year. Princeton finished last season 2 spits ahead of BU at 55 in the NET and USF was 78. Imo the mbi isn't as bad a field as some may think. I think this non con as it stands right now is stronger than last year, but we still have yo go win those games to make them really count to boost the ranking.
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Post by dss03 on Aug 16, 2024 14:07:37 GMT -6
Texas San-Antonio rounds it out (Home game)
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Post by squirrel on Aug 16, 2024 14:14:03 GMT -6
Texas San-Antonio rounds it out (Home game) And non-DI vs. Judson. Oct 30 vs. Millikin (Exhibition) Nov 4 vs. SEMO Nov 8 @ Washington St Nov 11 vs. UTSA Nov 16 vs. NIU Nov 21-24 Myrtle Beach Invitational (South Florida, Ohio, Princeton, Middle Tennessee, Texas State, Wright St) Nov 29 vs. Judson Dec 2-4 Valley opener (SIU?) Dec 14 vs. Santa Clara (Henderson, NV) Dec 18 vs. San Francisco Dec 21 vs. Canisius
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Post by dss03 on Aug 16, 2024 14:21:27 GMT -6
Texas San-Antonio rounds it out (Home game) And non-DI vs. Judson. Oct 30 vs. Millikin (Exhibition) Nov 4 vs. SEMO Nov 8 @ Washington St Nov 11 vs. UTSA Nov 16 vs. NIU Nov 21-24 Myrtle Beach Invitational (South Florida, Ohio, Princeton, Middle Tennessee, Texas State, Wright St) Nov 29 vs. Judson Dec 2-4 Valley opener (SIU?) Dec 14 vs. Santa Clara (Henderson, NV) Dec 18 vs. San Francisco Dec 21 vs. Canisius Can’t say I love it. Like the WCC teams individually, but don’t like that all of the stronger matchups, absent good draws in the tourney, are coming from the same basket. That seemingly limits the upside of thing falling into line imo. That would matter less if there was one or 2 games other than those 3 I could look at and think had a real chance of carrying any weight.
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Post by tribecalledquest2024 on Aug 16, 2024 15:52:39 GMT -6
And non-DI vs. Judson. Oct 30 vs. Millikin (Exhibition) Nov 4 vs. SEMO Nov 8 @ Washington St Nov 11 vs. UTSA Nov 16 vs. NIU Nov 21-24 Myrtle Beach Invitational (South Florida, Ohio, Princeton, Middle Tennessee, Texas State, Wright St) Nov 29 vs. Judson Dec 2-4 Valley opener (SIU?) Dec 14 vs. Santa Clara (Henderson, NV) Dec 18 vs. San Francisco Dec 21 vs. Canisius Can’t say I love it. Like the WCC teams individually, but don’t like that all of the stronger matchups, absent good draws in the tourney, are coming from the same basket. That seemingly limits the upside of thing falling into line imo. That would matter less if there was one or 2 games other than those 3 I could look at and think had a real chance of carrying any weight. You can’t lose more than two games at the most for it to be an at large resume. And even two is probably a stretch.
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Post by bigtasty on Aug 16, 2024 16:20:39 GMT -6
"This schedule is a challenge, a great challenge for us. It is competitive enough and strong enough for this group of men in our locker room."
This is an actual quote from Wardle.
Come on man.
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Post by squirrel on Aug 16, 2024 20:37:22 GMT -6
One thing I won't do is call Judson marquee.
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Post by Spoon on Aug 16, 2024 21:30:09 GMT -6
It’s not a terrible schedule, but it’s not great. There are no Quad 1 opportunities, which will be a huge factor if we’re anywhere near the bubble at the end of the year. I’m curious to see the bracket of our MTE - we need to hope that they seed the tournament according to last years NET rankings. That would give us a shot at both Princeton and South Florida. .
Honestly - probably can only afford to drop 1 non-conference game to be in serious conversations at the end of the season.
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Post by dss03 on Aug 16, 2024 21:43:10 GMT -6
It’s not a terrible schedule, but it’s not great. There are no Quad 1 opportunities, which will be a huge factor if we’re anywhere near the bubble at the end of the year. I’m curious to see the bracket of our MTE - we need to hope that they seed the tournament according to last years NET rankings. That would give us a shot at both Princeton and South Florida. . Honestly - probably can only afford to drop 1 non-conference game to be in serious conversations at the end of the season. Yeah, don’t want to make it out to be awful, but it is underwhelming, and I see their spin on it and that is pretty cringeworthy. I had hopes & maybe even expectation for more, given the roster and situation.
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Post by bradleytownie on Aug 18, 2024 8:19:12 GMT -6
Last year, Indiana State had just two non-con losses to Alabama and Michigan State and went 17-3 in conference play. And they failed to secure an at-large bid in a year where the MVC as a league was better than it had been in several years. The takeaway from that for Bradley staff in a year where they're predicted to be a top team should have been, "schedule better in the non-con and leave the committee no doubt about getting an at-large."
Instead, they scheduled a few really solid but not needle moving teams (Santa Clara, San Fran, Wazzu, hopefully Princeton or USF). And if Bradley dominates this year, the committee will point to the non-con and say "look, they didn't really play anyone, why should we let them in?". And that's assuming the rest of the league isn't a total drag this year.
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Post by tribecalledquest2024 on Aug 18, 2024 8:36:29 GMT -6
Last year, Indiana State had just two non-con losses to Alabama and Michigan State and went 17-3 in conference play. And they failed to secure an at-large bid in a year where the MVC as a league was better than it had been in several years. The takeaway from that for Bradley staff in a year where they're predicted to be a top team should have been, "schedule better in the non-con and leave the committee no doubt about getting an at-large." Instead, they scheduled a few really solid but not needle moving teams (Santa Clara, San Fran, Wazzu, hopefully Princeton or USF). And if Bradley dominates this year, the committee will point to the non-con and say "look, they didn't really play anyone, why should we let them in?". And that's assuming the rest of the league isn't a total drag this year. Indiana State lost at home to a bad Illinois State team last year. Those kinds of losses can’t happen. The Sycs also had ZERO Q1 or Q2 wins in the non conference. That’s not going to get it done either.
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Post by bravesfan69 on Aug 19, 2024 8:38:07 GMT -6
Last year, Indiana State had just two non-con losses to Alabama and Michigan State and went 17-3 in conference play. And they failed to secure an at-large bid in a year where the MVC as a league was better than it had been in several years. The takeaway from that for Bradley staff in a year where they're predicted to be a top team should have been, "schedule better in the non-con and leave the committee no doubt about getting an at-large." Instead, they scheduled a few really solid but not needle moving teams (Santa Clara, San Fran, Wazzu, hopefully Princeton or USF). And if Bradley dominates this year, the committee will point to the non-con and say "look, they didn't really play anyone, why should we let them in?". And that's assuming the rest of the league isn't a total drag this year. Indiana State lost at home to a bad Illinois State team last year. Those kinds of losses can’t happen. The Sycs also had ZERO Q1 or Q2 wins in the non conference. That’s not going to get it done either. Not only did they lose to that Illinois State team, ISUred had a lot of injuries they were dealing with. It was a really terrible loss. Bradley is the prohibitive favorite to win the Valley this year, especially because the Valley sucks. Mark my words, we are going to lament this schedule in March when we somehow lose a game in the Valley tournament and get left out. We had an opportunity to schedule like the Valley favorite, and we wiffed. Simple as that.
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