They will be at the Mohegan Sun.Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 years ago Stand alone games, meaning they would normally be at those schools or at the RC?
I think stand alone here just means not part of a tournament taking place at Mohegan Sun and there won't be future games played as part of a seriesRhodymob05 wrote: ↑3 years ago Stand alone games, meaning they would normally be at those schools or at the RC?
SFA is always a tough out...solid team year in and year outPeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 years ago Towson aint bad.
Stephen F Austin is not a cupcake in the slightest. Including ya know, being the first nonconference opponent in 20 years to win at Duke last year.
Like 30 wins a year tough.wpbrown8267 wrote: ↑3 years agoSFA is always a tough out...solid team year in and year outPeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 years ago Towson aint bad.
Stephen F Austin is not a cupcake in the slightest. Including ya know, being the first nonconference opponent in 20 years to win at Duke last year.
Anticipate RJ coming on espousing the merits of the St. Pius team, citing their exciting CYO championship finish in 2018 over the Sisters of the Poor B team.79RhodyFan wrote: ↑3 years ago I heard PC is finalizing its plans to play St. Puis CYO midget team, it should be an Q4 game which they need since that have such a tough schedule and as an added bonus no travel since they are across street. St. Puis is so much closer than URI and its important to limit travel in these covid 19 times.
It was actually their C team that St. Pius beat. The underdog story of the tournament came to an end. St. Pius ran up a big halftime lead and never looked back. They also had a big 6-2 win at halftime of a PC game last year against St. Rocco'sNHRamFan wrote: ↑3 years agoAnticipate RJ coming on espousing the merits of the St. Pius team, citing their exciting CYO championship finish in 2018 over the Sisters of the Poor B team.79RhodyFan wrote: ↑3 years ago I heard PC is finalizing its plans to play St. Puis CYO midget team, it should be an Q4 game which they need since that have such a tough schedule and as an added bonus no travel since they are across street. St. Puis is so much closer than URI and its important to limit travel in these covid 19 times.
So I am assuming these on 11-25 and 11-26? Which makes the tentative schedule so far:
They're really hitting the ground running. Knowing that they need time for exams, I think there's only room for two more games max. One between 12/4 and 12/19, and one between 12/19 and the start of conference play.
Six games in 10 days, great that we have more depth this year and (hopefully) not have tired legs by the Seton Hall and BC gamesSmartyBarrett wrote: ↑3 years agoThey're really hitting the ground running. Knowing that they need time for exams, I think there's only room for two more games max. One between 12/4 and 12/19, and one between 12/19 and the start of conference play.
Has the A10 announced plans for a start date? Many conferences starting or looking to start conference play 2-3 weeks early to add additional time if games need to be rescheduled due to COVID. I know the last few years A10 play has started the first weekend in January for URI. If they did that this year, that gives them approximately 9 weeks from start of conference play to end of conference play, which is 2 games per week. That's a tough ask.SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑3 years ago
They're really hitting the ground running. Knowing that they need time for exams, I think there's only room for two more games max. One between 12/4 and 12/19, and one between 12/19 and the start of conference play.
Nothing official yet. I think I remember reading a Goodman post that he heard it will remain an 18 game conference schedule with the first game being December 30.rjsuperfly66 wrote: ↑3 years agoHas the A10 announced plans for a start date? Many conferences starting or looking to start conference play 2-3 weeks early to add additional time if games need to be rescheduled due to COVID. I know the last few years A10 play has started the first weekend in January for URI. If they did that this year, that gives them approximately 9 weeks from start of conference play to end of conference play, which is 2 games per week. That's a tough ask.SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑3 years ago
They're really hitting the ground running. Knowing that they need time for exams, I think there's only room for two more games max. One between 12/4 and 12/19, and one between 12/19 and the start of conference play.
I think if they are smart they'll try to start conference play 12/22 & 12/23, which could allow for 2 scheduled games before the recent first weekend in January start time. It would also build in an extra 2 weeks to the schedule, that when combined with the existing 1 week off, would give 3 extra weeks to move games around if necessary.
Not to mention the A10 is deeper than usual. So adding two more conference games should be welcomed.
Yes, I did not mean to insinuate that URI would own the decision. Boston College is already playing at Mohegan so it could make sense to play the game there. Consider too that there may not be fans allowed at the Conte Center.
Perhaps BC could be enticed to move the game to Mohegan Sun by extending the series to three games. Mohegan and then H&H at Chestnut Hill and Kingston. BC would not have to host a game with no fans.ramster wrote: ↑3 years agoYes, I did not mean to insinuate that URI would own the decision. Boston College is already playing at Mohegan so it could make sense to play the game there. Consider too that there may not be fans allowed at the Conte Center.
More and more games are moving towards MTE's and Neutral Sites - minimizing Covid exposure and minimizing travel costs are also important as Universities need to reduce costs in this environment.
Are those dates all correct?ramster wrote: ↑3 years ago Mohegan Sun Latest Update includes 8 MTE Events plus additional single games:
Nov. 25-26: Baylor, Arizona State, Villanova, Boston College - EMPIRE CLASSIC
Nov. 25-27: Virginia, Florida, Maine, St Peters - EVENT NAME TBA
Nov. 25-27: Stephen F. Austin, Towson, St. Bonaventure, TBA - EVENT NAME TBA
Single Games to date:
Nov 25: URI vs Stephen F Austin
You could have two afternoon and two evening games, I suppose, at noon, 3, 6, and 9. You don’t have to worry about ticketing. Just make sure the showers and locker rooms are sanitized between games.rjsuperfly66 wrote: ↑3 years agoAre those dates all correct?ramster wrote: ↑3 years ago Mohegan Sun Latest Update includes 8 MTE Events plus additional single games:
Nov. 25-26: Baylor, Arizona State, Villanova, Boston College - EMPIRE CLASSIC
Nov. 25-27: Virginia, Florida, Maine, St Peters - EVENT NAME TBA
Nov. 25-27: Stephen F. Austin, Towson, St. Bonaventure, TBA - EVENT NAME TBA
Single Games to date:
Nov 25: URI vs Stephen F Austin
That's a lot of potential games for one court to handle in one day (Nov 25th)...
Agreed, that would be lunacy -- Think of a 7 game schedule, 2:05 minutes to play, 25 minutes prep for next game. Games would be going from like 9 AM - 2:30 AM, not factoring in any games going long or extra cleaning protocols. Yikes!! Even 6 games would be tough.Rhody74 wrote: ↑3 years ago https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... sun-bubble
This says up to seven games could be played per day. That’s hard to imagine with a single court. They’ll be playing in the morning, too.
rjsuperfly66 wrote: ↑3 years agoAgreed, that would be lunacy -- Think of a 7 game schedule, 2:05 minutes to play, 25 minutes prep for next game. Games would be going from like 9 AM - 2:30 AM, not factoring in any games going long or extra cleaning protocols. Yikes!! Even 6 games would be tough.Rhody74 wrote: ↑3 years ago https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... sun-bubble
This says up to seven games could be played per day. That’s hard to imagine with a single court. They’ll be playing in the morning, too.
I guess I didn’t read this closely enough. Nor did I realize they had a location for a second court. I’ve been there for a few concerts and games and have never seen the exposition center.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 years ago https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... sun-bubble
This article describes that there won't be just one court. They are utilizing their exposition center to turn into a practice facility with courts and some games will also be played on that court. I am sure the majority will be played in the arena but other games will be played in the courts in the modified expo center.
rjsuperfly66 wrote: ↑3 years agoAgreed, that would be lunacy -- Think of a 7 game schedule, 2:05 minutes to play, 25 minutes prep for next game. Games would be going from like 9 AM - 2:30 AM, not factoring in any games going long or extra cleaning protocols. Yikes!! Even 6 games would be tough.Rhody74 wrote: ↑3 years ago https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... sun-bubble
This says up to seven games could be played per day. That’s hard to imagine with a single court. They’ll be playing in the morning, too.
I guess I didn’t read this closely enough. Nor did I realize they had a location for a second court. I’ve been there for a few concerts and games and have never seen the exposition center.sevegny7 wrote: ↑3 years ago https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... sun-bubble
This article describes that there won't be just one court. They are utilizing their exposition center to turn into a practice facility with courts and some games will also be played on that court. I am sure the majority will be played in the arena but other games will be played in the courts in the modified expo center.
rjsuperfly66 wrote: ↑3 years ago
Agreed, that would be lunacy -- Think of a 7 game schedule, 2:05 minutes to play, 25 minutes prep for next game. Games would be going from like 9 AM - 2:30 AM, not factoring in any games going long or extra cleaning protocols. Yikes!! Even 6 games would be tough.