07-27-2014, 06:05 PM
07-27-2014, 06:17 PM
(07-27-2014 06:05 PM)Blazeralou Wrote: [ -> ]Curious, and I know y'all will know. Who (as of now) do we know will come to play UAB at Bartow this year?
LSU, Illinois state, and USF(I think)
07-27-2014, 06:48 PM
We get one home game in the Battle 4 Atlantis, rumored to be either Coastal Carolina or Louisiana-Monroe.
07-27-2014, 08:05 PM
Known:
Home:
vs. LSU
vs South Florida
vs. Illinois State
vs. TBD (home game for Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament)
rumor of Coastal Carolina or UL - Monroe
Away:
@ UNC
@ UT- Chattanooga 12/22
@ Battle 4 Atlantis
Home:
vs. LSU
vs South Florida
vs. Illinois State
vs. TBD (home game for Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament)
rumor of Coastal Carolina or UL - Monroe
Away:
@ UNC
@ UT- Chattanooga 12/22
@ Battle 4 Atlantis
07-27-2014, 09:32 PM
Wonder how many non D1 teams we play this year. I'd like to continue to blast other teams for doing that without feeling like a hypocrite.
07-27-2014, 09:38 PM
Illinois State is 12/07
@ UT-Chattanooga is 12/22
I bet we hear the LSU date very soon.
@ UT-Chattanooga is 12/22
I bet we hear the LSU date very soon.
07-27-2014, 10:33 PM
(07-27-2014 09:32 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote: [ -> ]Wonder how many non D1 teams we play this year. I'd like to continue to blast other teams for doing that without feeling like a hypocrite.
I HATE playing non D1 teams
07-28-2014, 08:38 AM
I think we all do. We can't afford to have them on our schedule if we ever want to compete for an at large again.
07-28-2014, 09:05 AM
I'd like to see us play Montevallo for an exhibition game.
07-28-2014, 10:38 AM
(07-28-2014 08:38 AM)blazers9911 Wrote: [ -> ]I think we all do. We can't afford to have them on our schedule if we ever want to compete for an at large again.
A few years ago, the NCAA changed the scheduling rules, allowing one non-D-I opponent to count in a team's official W/L record each season. The change was a bone thrown at smaller schools in an attempt to stem the tide of teams moving into Division I.
However the RPI formula did not change and wins vs. D-II, D-III or NAIA opponents are not factored into the RPI calculations. A loss to one is treated the same as a loss to the lowest rated D-I teams.
That being said, in most instances it is still better to not play at all, than play a lower division team during the regular season.
07-28-2014, 11:41 AM
Possible home opponent - UNC-Ashville. I am hearing that name. Nothing confirmed.
07-28-2014, 01:26 PM
I'm aware of all that Jay. With a school like duke or unc or Memphis, that doesn't really matter, they'll get their chances. With a school like UAB, that extra game could be a game changer. We need a strong ooc schedule, and although non d-1 games don't hurt us, the definitely do not help. In our case, it can hurt.(unlike the schools with great rpis and schedules, where one non d1 game won't do anything). I get how it all works, I just feel like it hurts us to do that.
07-28-2014, 01:42 PM
Wonder if Memphis is completely out for years to come. I know Mackin had worked on continuing the game, but I guess nothing came of that. Shame.