TV Games

[patrick_o'brian]

Correct, we played them last year in a game I wanted to forget.

I was pretty sure we played them here in Peoria last year too and lost on a half co......okay I'll stop. I want to forget too!

[Buesch N Chips]

I vehemently disagree that a game is needed in Chicago every year.

As alluded to already, DePaul won't play us for a long time after the way we manhandled them the last series. Also, frankly, they aren't good right now.

I feel BU should have very strict rules on playing the Horizon League. Loyola and Butler period. Those two should be on the schedule nearly every year. I believe Loyola should be scheduled every year with 3 of every 4 in Peoria. If you do not play either of those then you can play other HL teams, like UIC or Detroit. But you should NEVER go there.

That leaves Northwestern, NIU and Chicago State. We can go to Evanston. We have no business ever going to NIU or Chicago State.

I think BU has tried to get games in the Chicago market. While there are theoretically recruiting benefits to Chicago exposure, we have only 2 guys on the roster from Chicago. Sr Maniscalco and Frosh Lemon.

I get why people want the Chitown area game, but that's small-minded regional-think. It is more important to establish a national brand. The Chicago media follows a winner regardless. Win and the rest takes care of itself.

Unless we are playing a BCS-type game in Chicago, BU can and should do better.

JMO.

Jeez squirrel, we agree on almost nothing.

[Heemeskerk]

That makes me upset! Last year was the 1st year I was able to watch games on Comcast in Chicago. At least there will be 6 games I can watch between ESPN 2 and MVC-TV. That's not enough though.

I will let them know what I think about this!

what is the best way to get mvc-tv? dish network sports package? isn't mvc-tv a group of channels?

[ph]

Yes, MVC TV has been on select regional sports networks. A Dish or DirecTv sports pack may be needed if these regional sports networks are not part of your local package.
In the past, FSN-MW (st louis) has carried every BU MVC game. Comcast Sports Chicago (CSN) usually carries the BU MVC games. (I think CSN has been good the last year or 2 carrying the games live, but there have been times in years past that CSN only carried the game on tape delay due to Bulls/Hawks conflicts, and CSN never bothered to light up their alternate feed)
I have also heard of an Indiana and possibly another regional channel carrying MVC games...

[jasonpeoria911]

If no Comcast deal, then BU better pray that the online streaming is 10 times better this season LOL.

Jason

[theBUer]

I think BU has tried to get games in the Chicago market. While there are theoretically recruiting benefits to Chicago exposure, we have only 2 guys on the roster from Chicago. Sr Maniscalco and Frosh Lemon.

I get why people want the Chitown area game, but that's small-minded regional-think. It is more important to establish a national brand. The Chicago media follows a winner regardless. Win and the rest takes care of itself.

Unless we are playing a BCS-type game in Chicago, BU can and should do better.

JMO.

Would be interesting to know the logistics of Bradley having a series at the United Center, much like Gonzaga playing at the KeyArena in Seattle against a high-profile opponent. I am pragmatic and understand that it would not be a complete sell-out, however a BCS opponent (or at least a solid mid-major like Sienna or Cornell) would definitely draw a crowd and some interest in Chicago media and alums.

[Dallas Brave]

Would be interesting to know the logistics of Bradley having a series at the United Center, much like Gonzaga playing at the KeyArena in Seattle against a high-profile opponent. I am pragmatic and understand that it would not be a complete sell-out, however a BCS opponent (or at least a solid mid-major like Sienna or Cornell) would definitely draw a crowd and some interest in Chicago media and alums.

I agree. Schedule a United Center game with another team that wants to also recruit in Chicago ... like Memphis, UCLA, UConn ... think big.

[Headless Bobcat]

I agree. Schedule a United Center game with another team that wants to also recruit in Chicago ... like Memphis, UCLA, UConn ... think big.

Bradley at the United Center?

The Big Ten Tournament couldn't even draw big enough crowds at the United Center. Chicago is a pro sports town, plain and simple.

Half the population here has never heard of Bradley University...and that's a kind estimate.