Bradley completes schedule

[tornado]

.. the home games are not really "sexy"

but we more than make up for it...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1001/cfb.tcu.cheerleaders/content.1.html

http://parstimes.com/gallery/usc_cheerleaders/

http://connect.in.com/usc/photos-usc-cheerleaders-in-bikinis-605b75ffc0ae9632.html

http://sammyvegas.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/usc-cheerleaders-3.jpg

http://www.insomniacslounge.com/uploaded_images/dirtyoldmanpic-766726.jpg

[Da Coach]

I don't think anyone is destroying BU for the schedule. I think more people are just disappointed that on a purely "viewing enjoyment level" the home games are not really "sexy"

One poster said- "our home non-con slate beyond woeful."

I interpreted that as pretty strong criticism, which is everyone's right, but IMO the schedule is not that woeful. ISU's schedule is woeful.

[BradleyJD]

One poster said- "our home non-con slate beyond woeful."

I interpreted that as pretty strong criticism, which is everyone's right, but IMO the schedule is not that woeful. ISU's schedule is woeful.

I thought we were talking about BU?

[MacabreMob]

One poster said- "our home non-con slate beyond woeful."

I interpreted that as pretty strong criticism, which is everyone's right, but IMO the schedule is not that woeful. ISU's schedule is woeful.

I thought we were talking about BU?

I thought I might help you out.

[MacabreMob]

Good little blurb from Wessler....

Sounds like an oxymoron to me.

LOL!

[Da Coach]

I thought we were talking about BU?

Yes, we are. That is what this thread is about. The comment about the BU schedule being "woeful" was directed at Bradley's home schedule, and that is what I am responding to.

I personally do not consider BU's schedule to be so woeful. IMO, that is an exaggeration, though others may have that opinion. I would reserve such strong condemnation for schedules like ISU's. You said "I don't think anyone is destroying BU for the schedule", but I think there has been some strong criticism as I have shown.

[LittleBrave]

Actually Loyola-Marymount and especially Detroit could be very good this year.

I think Detroit could be like the 2009 version of the Catamounts from Western Carolina. Better not take them lightly.

We should be a little deeper this season that last (provided everyone is healthy), which we need for 2 different back-to-back games in the non-conf. portion of the season.

[BradleyJD]

You said "I don't think anyone is destroying BU for the schedule", but I think there has been some strong criticism as I have shown.

I stand by what I said. I think people were hoping for home games with a little NAME or STAR-QUALITY to them. I do not believe that is wrong to wish for. To be honest, the home slate is not super. I certainly think you would agree with that.

All that said, with the home slate as it is, BU should be able to easily go undefeated.

That, along with the non-con roadies, should set BU up for a great season record IF they have a strong Valley campaign.

[Da Coach]

I agree with you in general that we would all like to see high-ranking home opponents. I understand the difficulties of scheduling (ask the Hall of Fame tournament people about it), and realize how difficult it is to get top 100 RPI schools to play here. I do think some of the teams on our home schedule have the potential to be better than they appear now.

But, I also stand by my original point that the home schedule is not anywhere near as bad as some schools have. I would agree that it is not super, and could be better, but IMO it's not dreadful or woeful. And it is not bad by design or by fault of the folks at Bradley. I believe they did as good a job as can be done considering the circumstances they were stuck with. It was not comprised solely for the sake of piling up easy wins, like some schools do.

[BradleyJD]

I agree with you in general that we would all like to see high-ranking home opponents. I understand the difficulties of scheduling (ask the Hall of Fame tournament people about it), and realize how difficult it is to get top 100 RPI schools to play here. I do think some of the teams on our home schedule have the potential to be better than they appear now.

But, I also stand by my original point that the home schedule is not anywhere near as bad as some schools have. I would agree that it is not super, and could be better, but IMO it's not dreadful or woeful. And it is not bad by design or by fault of the folks at Bradley. I believe they did as good a job as can be done considering the circumstances they were stuck with. It was not comprised solely for the sake of piling up easy wins, like some schools do.

I agree that BU tried for a better schedule. I know they wish the tournament was better in the end too.

It is what it is....now we just have to win.

[chitown fanatic]

I think Detroit could be like the 2009 version of the Catamounts from Western Carolina. Better not take them lightly.

We should be a little deeper this season that last (provided everyone is healthy), which we need for 2 different back-to-back games in the non-conf. portion of the season.

We lost to Loyola at home last year...we can't afford to take ANYONE lightly. Other than Utah, all I'm saying is there are no marquee or top 75 games in the RPI on our home slate and that will have an effect at the end if we trip up along the way.

[srw]

Looked at all of these threads...Obviously its exciting to get "names" in but....

Said it forever...

The key is a strong RPI.

If BU gets to that in the end then thats all that will matter to me.

24-6 and looking like ISU recently, isn't going to mean much to me, unless we are top 2 of the league.

I say let it play out....

It seems to me with all these senior guards that its NCAA or bust.

[BradleyBrave]

Looked at all of these threads...Obviously its exciting to get "names" in but....

Said it forever...

The key is a strong RPI.

If BU gets to that in the end then thats all that will matter to me.

24-6 and looking like ISU recently, isn't going to mean much to me, unless we are top 2 of the league.

I say let it play out....

It seems to me with all these senior guards that its NCAA or bust.

As it should be.

[Chico]

You are right here. Bradley would make more profit by utilizing their own arena, even if it only holds 4,200+ than by holding events at the Civic Center for 9-10,000. There would be no rent, and Bradley would keep all the proceeds from parking, concessions, and have the opportunity to sell much more BU merchandise. And there are other benefits that include Bradley having their choice of any dates and times, there would be much greater student interest and participation, probably a much more beneficial "home-court advantage", and more traffic flow to the west bluff which would eventually lead to long-needed improvements to all the blighted areas surrounding Bradley's campus.

And we would be seeing a non-conference schedule like we had to endure in the 70's. We have had some pretty good programs come into Carver since the Braves moved downtown. that wouldn't have came to the Fieldhouse, much less a 4200 seat facilty. When are some people going to realize that there are more season ticket holders than seats in the new gym. I guess throw them under the bus so the students can finally get to a game.

[MacabreMob]

And we would be seeing a non-conference schedule like we had to endure in the 70's. We have had some pretty good programs come into Carver since the Braves moved downtown. that wouldn't have came to the Fieldhouse, much less a 4200 seat facilty. When are some people going to realize that there are more season ticket holders than seats in the new gym. I guess throw them under the bus so the students can finally get to a game.

I'm just throwing this out there....

The Fieldhouse was a place NOBODY wanted to play at. It had a huge home-court advantage, loud/packed house, and a raised floor (and maybe some "home-cooking" too? ). I heard people say teams didn't want to play in those conditions.

As for Carver, I've heard the "wet floor" issues (playing on top of the ice) in the past has made the excuse for some teams to not want to play under those conditions or ever come back because of those conditions.