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It's not like the place would be packed if we were playing late. Last year they gave away tickets to students to get the numbers up.

And CUSA has plenty of black eyes. No one will notice one more

(02-10-2016 05:42 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  It's not like the place would be packed if we were playing late. Last year they gave away tickets to students to get the numbers up.

And CUSA has plenty of black eyes. No one will notice one more

That wasn't unique to last year's tournament. The same thing occurred at the afternoon sessions each time I attended the tournament in Memphis. Don't remember if it did in Cincinnati or Louisville.

Memphis gave tickets to elementary and middle school kids in lower income areas. Last year was the first year I remember college students getting free tickets.

All we gotta do is lose the F_U road trip again and we'll be playing at night.

Screw that. I have a feeling that the guys have not forgotten that road trip and will be taking care of business.

(02-10-2016 07:43 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  Memphis gave tickets to elementary and middle school kids in lower income areas.

New commish has suggested doing this again for future tournaments.

(02-09-2016 11:03 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:  Do we know if the time slot decision can be changed? Is our athletic department even trying to persuade the conference office?

I think Ray Watts may be running this.
Stupidity is his signature move.

Is it too early to talk about seeding and potential matchups?

(02-12-2016 08:20 AM)The Answer UAB Wrote:  Is it too early to talk about seeding and potential matchups?

Never!

Right now if we get the #1 seed. We would get the winner of 8) FIU vs 9) FAU

I am amazed that FAU is 9th.

(02-12-2016 09:48 AM)blazerball25 Wrote:  Right now if we get the #1 seed. We would get the winner of 8) FIU vs 9) FAU

I don't like that. FIU is always tough for us.

(02-10-2016 07:43 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  Memphis gave tickets to elementary and middle school kids in lower income areas. Last year was the first year I remember college students getting free tickets.

Ah I thought you were referring to the younger students.

FIU is a tough team to be at 8/9. Lost a few close ones that dropped them out of Top 6.

(02-12-2016 11:03 AM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  FIU is a tough team to be at 8/9. Lost a few close ones that dropped them out of Top 6.

A lot will probably change over the next 3 weeks. It would be nice to avoid FIU and Charlotte in the opening round.

(02-12-2016 01:04 PM)BlazintheATL Wrote:  

(02-12-2016 11:03 AM)BeliefBlazer Wrote:  FIU is a tough team to be at 8/9. Lost a few close ones that dropped them out of Top 6.

A lot will probably change over the next 3 weeks. It would be nice to avoid FIU and Charlotte in the opening round.

Totally agree. Those teams have some talent, and would have a decent chance to knock us off. I'd want to avoid rice, as well. They play a crazy style that could lend itself to an upset.

Something interesting I found considering we may have to face some opponents for the 3rd time in this year's tournament. We've all heard how hard it is to beat a team 3 times in one season. Well according to this article that's not neccesarilly true.

https://jamesmadison.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1479805

Granted it's from 2013 but I was pretty surprised by this:

According to STATS LLC., there have been 981 similar matchups across Division I college basketball over the past 10 seasons. The teams entering the third game 2-0 are a combined 710-271 (.724 winning percentage) in the third meeting. 

Anyways, something to ponder during the long week off.

i dont think anybody that really follows basketball buys the "its hard to beat any team 3 times" argument

(02-14-2016 07:25 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  i dont think anybody that really follows basketball buys the "its hard to beat any team 3 times" argument

Mike Davis may buy it.

Beat me to it. Lol.