2015-16 Schedule

At this point it looks like I’ll be attending the 1/6 Loyola game and the 1/9 American game. I’m looking forward to both games.

Just got my tickets today for the Syracuse game.👍

2016 Pomeroy pre-season ratings are up. We are at 120. Higher than I expected. Of course this means nothing but big expectations at this point.

Syracuse 22. Virginia 3. Purdue 22.

BosU 124
Bucky 151
Army 168
Amer 183
Loyl 231
Pards 238
HC 258
Midys 269
Gate 280

Let the games begin!

Re: Syracuse

LU Ticket Office confirms there will be NO ticket allotment for the average fan. Seats behind the bench will, of course, be made available to player family members and LU Administration. The rest of us are encouraged to hit up Stubhub or contact SU Ticket Office. SUrprise…surprise, there are plenty of good seats available in the middle deck.

39 DAYS TO GET IT RIGHT (OOC) PLAY

While we often measure success in in terms of our record in league play, tournament wins, and bids received to play in the post-season, let’s not overlook the importance of OOC play. There, the goal each year is not necessarily to win but instead to learn how to win. Based on the all-too-many reports of player injuries, player movements, the number of 2nd tier and untested players, the strength and diverse nature of our opponents, the overall strength of our schedule (believed to be the toughest in the PL), and a coaching staff change, it’s fair to say that Reed and Company will be challenged like never before. Here’s a look at what lies ahead:

Duration

: 39 days (11/13 to 12/22)

Number of Games:

11 (10 D-1 opponents and one against Rochester College)

Upper Echelon Opponents

Virginia: KenPom 3, USA Pre-season 5, AP Pre-season 6
Purdue: KenPom 22, AP Pre-season 23, USA Pre-season 24
Syracuse: KenPom 33

Home/Away Split:

4 (yeah, I counted Rochester) / 7. First chance to see first-hand what we have comes on Nov. 19th when Yale (KenPom 115) visits Stabler. Final look comes on Dec. 22 with a visit by Stony Brook (KenPom 88) – just 8 days before hosting Army in PL Game 1.

Average KenPom Ranking of D-1 Opponents:

119.7 (oddly enough and perhaps fitting, Lehigh came in at 120)

Always a good and fun read, here’s a look at our Opponent Message Boards:

Syracuse
http://syracusefan.com/forums/syracuse-basketball-board.2/

Canisius
http://www.voy.com/30982/

Yale
http://boards.basketball-u.com/showforum.php?fid/45/

Columbia
http://boards.basketball-u.com/showforum.php?fid/39/

Virginia
http://chat.virginia.sportswar.com/message_board/basketball/

Purdue
http://purdue.forums.rivals.com/

Saint Francis (PA)
http://www.topix.com/forum/ncaa/st-francis-pa-basketball

Robert Morris
https://robertmorris.rivals.com/Default.asp

Mt. St. Mary’s
http://www.topix.com/forum/ncaa/mount-state-marys-basketball

Stony Brook
http://sbufan.createaforum.com/

Ha. Just meant to stir interest among the casual fans who may stumble across our Board. Not meant to perch to the choir.

90 and others: Who’s headed to Syracuse?

Thanks for the links, 65! I’ve already started on my chalkboard assignment:
“I will not post drunken rants on opponent sites.
“I will not post drunken rants on opponent sites.”
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HOOPS00 and I, along with some family and friends, will be on hand. Seat location unknown. …tixs being held at Willcall. We intend to meet up at Faegan’s Pub around 4. Stop in if able. If not, we’ll find you at the game.