2015 Cancun Challenge
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2015 Cancun Challenge
Maryland, TCU, Illinois State and Rhody. Sorry if already posted elsewhere.
http://maryland.247sports.com/Bolt/Terp ... n-33695346
http://maryland.247sports.com/Bolt/Terp ... n-33695346
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Re: 2015 Cancun Challenge
Now there's a good recruiting tool. Cancun? Sure!
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Very interesting....might have to head down to this one!
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If it's the same as the 2014 tournament it will give us 2 home games against lesser opponents the week before, then a pre-determined "final 4" between the 4 marquee teams. I'd envision Rhody vs. TCU and Maryland vs. Illinois State with the winners playing in the championship and the losers in the 3rd place game.
Of course, I'm sure none of this is finalized, as this is the first I'm hearing of the tournament.
Of course, I'm sure none of this is finalized, as this is the first I'm hearing of the tournament.
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Would really like to make this trip.
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If true this would be great! Love getting into these tournaments - despite our less than stellar effort in Orlando, there's still no denying that its a great experience for the team and makes them better in the long run. Especially getting used to tournament-style play at the college level (2 games in 3 days, 3 in 4, etc) can only help when gearing up for the A10 tourney and whatever may follow in the postseason.
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Nice. Also a winnable tournament.
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I've already started selling my wife on "Thanksgiving in Mexico" for next year. Such an easy trip for us from down here to.TruePoint wrote:Would really like to make this trip.
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Even though this tournament has Maryland in the field it is not typically known as being a glamour event. The games are actually played in a hotel ballroom with a temp floor and bleachers. The 2014 tourney was won by Northern Iowa and also included Northwestern, Va Tech, Miami-OH, North Florida, Morgan State, Liberty, and Elon. The 2013 field however was more attractive with Wisconsin, WVU, St. Louis, and Old Dominion.
There appears to have been no tv for it in 2014. Hopefully URI will match up with Maryland at some point. Otherwise, the best thing from this tournament will be the guaranteed two home games with no payout required.
Past Cancun Challenge Participants
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There appears to have been no tv for it in 2014. Hopefully URI will match up with Maryland at some point. Otherwise, the best thing from this tournament will be the guaranteed two home games with no payout required.
Past Cancun Challenge Participants
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It's a travel/neutral court event, which only enhances any life experiences and basketball playing URI student-athletes will have during their careers here. It's a great recruiting lure for those targeted rising stars for the Spring Signing Period. Also, friends of URI Basketball who can afford to go will have a nice destination…..
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Hey with this tourney and the tip off tourney at Mohegan in 2016, things are looking up.
Looks like we are becoming relevant again in the CBB world.
Looks like we are becoming relevant again in the CBB world.
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cbs sports had this tournament this year. Weird set up with rug behind the baskets and such. Smaller than Atlantis ballroom for sure.
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I didn't hear about the Mohegan tip off tourney! That's good news. Keep it up!
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123, Duke's in that tourney too.
Could we end up playing them?
Coach K must still have fond memories of our game with them, where Jimmy Jr. lit them up like a Christmas tree. Should have been a W, but....
Could we end up playing them?
Coach K must still have fond memories of our game with them, where Jimmy Jr. lit them up like a Christmas tree. Should have been a W, but....
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At least you know you won't have a problem getting back in the country.adam914 wrote:I've already started selling my wife on "Thanksgiving in Mexico" for next year. Such an easy trip for us from down here to.TruePoint wrote:Would really like to make this trip.
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steviep123 wrote:I didn't hear about the Mohegan tip off tourney! That's good news. Keep it up!
It was mentioned in the paper and in a thread here a week or two ago.
See this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4053
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I can't remember URI ever having tournaments book out two years. Excellent.
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Orlando was awesome, this will be better. These tournaments are great. Makes you grieve over the 12 year drought we had with Rhody Basketball. Reminds of the Harrick days again.
I'll be counting the days for this one.
I'll be counting the days for this one.
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Baron's best tournaments have always been the one's you have to pay to get into at the end of the season..
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"You boys like Mexico! YOOOOOOOOO!"
If you've seen the movie you know how funny it is. If you haven't seen the movie, this clip is worth watching all the way through. haha.
Here is the short clip. The long one is better though.
If you've seen the movie you know how funny it is. If you haven't seen the movie, this clip is worth watching all the way through. haha.
Here is the short clip. The long one is better though.
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Such a great movie....hilarious.
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You need to stop posting YouTube clips right meow, that's Bresslers gig
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Oh. I am so in for this one. I hope I can go!
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It wasn't even Alaska Shootout, which is somewhat respectable (or was).twisted3829 wrote:or the great alaska shootout that 1 year
It was the Top of the World Classic in FAIRBANKS in NOVEMBER!!
We played the Gentlemen of Centenary which don't even play D1 anymore, Alaska-Fairbanks, and Troy.
It was barely on the radio, nevermind national TV!
Turn back the clock to read about how we lost to Troy, barely beat the local Fairbanks team, and turned away the Gentlemen of Centenary.
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Come on...thats basically the same as playing Kansas in Orlando and Maryland in Cancun!ATPTourFan wrote:It wasn't even Alaska Shootout, which is somewhat respectable (or was).twisted3829 wrote:or the great alaska shootout that 1 year
It was the Top of the World Classic in FAIRBANKS in NOVEMBER!!
We played the Gentlemen of Centenary which don't even play D1 anymore, Alaska-Fairbanks, and Troy.
It was barely on the radio, nevermind national TV!
Turn back the clock to read about how we lost to Troy, barely beat the local Fairbanks team, and turned away the Gentlemen of Centenary.
http://gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec ... 06aad.html
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Can anyone name Centenary's number one alum, without looking it up?
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Easy! Robert Parish!
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Took a couple of courses at Centenary back in 65. Not very impressive, but they were accepted by URI.
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RF1 wrote:steviep123 wrote:I didn't hear about the Mohegan tip off tourney! That's good news. Keep it up!
It was mentioned in the paper and in a thread here a week or two ago.
See this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4053
That's great news! Thanks!
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Don't know if this aspect of the Cancun Challenge has been posted on the OOC Schedule thread, but here goes…..
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketb ... -challenge
Like the availability on YouTube (no jokes!), because I can enable it on the Big Screen HD contraption….
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketb ... -challenge
Like the availability on YouTube (no jokes!), because I can enable it on the Big Screen HD contraption….
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Live on YouTube. Very cool.
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Technology has really made it easier then ever to follow your team if you're a fan of a mid major or lower. I remember even as recently as the old Projo board days how difficult it could be to follow things. Back then you had a limited amount of games on TV, so for the most part if the team was on the road, you didn't get to watch the game. Now you can watch the entire A10 baseball tournament. And the best thing is I think there's still opportunities for growth.
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Remember in the not so distant past when all we got online was the scoreboard video feed so plays were constantly being cut out by ram animations and shit like that. Drove me crazy!
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Elephant says GET LOUD
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Oh my god I forgot about that one!ATPTourFan wrote:Elephant says GET LOUD
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Anyone book flights/package for this yet?
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I haven't seen the option yet.RoadyJay wrote:Anyone book flights/package for this yet?
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Blue Man wrote:I haven't seen the option yet.RoadyJay wrote:Anyone book flights/package for this yet?
http://www.cancunchallenge.net/packages.html
I just booked... Call Sarah.. nice to deal with... Sarah Sullivan (sarah@triplecrownsports.com) / (970) 672-0533.
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I booked - used air miles and hotel miles so I purchased tix from the tour company. Very excited to see the Rams in Cancun
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Quick story about this. I am getting married and going on our honeymoon the week of the Cancun challenge. I came pretty damn close to convincing the wife to be that Cancun would be an excellent choice for a honeymoon. She was all on board until she read about police corruption and some assassinations in the area. Needless to say, I'll be watching the tournament in Aruba.
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I cannot go to Cancun because I need to be home for Thanksgiving but I do have 2 great restaurants to recommend. Anyone going has got to try Harry's (great steakhouse) the Crab House for seafood. Both are located by the lagoon on the main road that goes by the "hotel zone".
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ruba???BleedBlue87 wrote:Quick story about this. I am getting married and going on our honeymoon the week of the Cancun challenge. I came pretty damn close to convincing the wife to be that Cancun would be an excellent choice for a honeymoon. She was all on board until she read about police corruption and some assassinations in the area. Needless to say, I'll be watching the tournament in Aruba.
maybe not too late. Has your wife to be heard of Natalee Holloway when she was in Aruba?
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Pretty funny. Just think, if there was no internet you'd be on your way to the Cancun Challenge!BleedBlue87 wrote:Quick story about this. I am getting married and going on our honeymoon the week of the Cancun challenge. I came pretty damn close to convincing the wife to be that Cancun would be an excellent choice for a honeymoon. She was all on board until she read about police corruption and some assassinations in the area. Needless to say, I'll be watching the tournament in Aruba.
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I'm still working on convincing the wife that Thanksgiving in Cancun would be a great idea. It's a grind but I'm not giving up!
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I'm out unfortunately. If I could've kept it to a grand or under it would've been a possibility.
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What is it running for the four nights? About $1200 or $1300?
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Maryland number 1 ESPN. Article on what they need to do to stay there
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... tournament
Could be an amazing match up for URI in Cancun
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... tournament
Could be an amazing match up for URI in Cancun