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**tornado** · 10-31-2006, 07:46 AM

I know it's earlyu, but the fewteams on the "Road" list that I'd put on my short wish list (because of locale, tradition, etc...) are:

New Mexico State (renewing a great old rivalry)
NIU (It'd be nice to face Rob Judson again)
Bucknell (the battle of the Jayhawk-killers)
Long Beach (a little winter sun)

**it's boogie time** · 10-31-2006, 10:02 AM

I'd like to see BU play at Nevada. They seem to have put together a very good basketball program and I would like to see them play in Peoria during the '07-'08 season.

It would be nice to play a final four team like George Mason.

**Fetz86** · 10-31-2006, 01:11 PM

I agree in Nevada, a win against them would most likely be the greatest boost to our rpi.

**MacabreMob** · 10-31-2006, 11:43 PM

Like I said... this is very early. Nice to see a 'short list' put up of teams some would like to see.

But it needs to be put into perspective. BracketBuster games are matchups made on teams RPI's for TV interest. Then things get regional. Then fill in the cracks.

Based on projections, Bradley is not looking at the best 'home teams' for an opponent. So it will most likely be regional (or a fill in the crack).

PLUS - remember, this becomes a return home game in the 2007-08 season. I fear this could be an RPI killer in the 07-08 season - could get a game with 'Bonehead State'. Hopefully JLes and KK can push for a team likely to be ascending in the future like us.

Anyway, here's my short list (subject to change):

Bucknell
Butler
George Mason
Georgia State (Atlanta is a BIG city with possible prospects)
N Illinois
Oral Roberts (I dunno why)
San Fran (good travel destination with Gonzaga to boost the Opponent's Opponent stat of the RPI and SOS)
UC-Santa Barbara (another Cali retreat? warmer than San Fran and closer to Yuba)

**squirrel** · 11-01-2006, 04:53 PM

Obviously, GM, Hofstra, Montana, and Nevada are the ones that jump out.

Less obvious teams that should be on the ascendancy and contend for league crown is Coastal Carolina.

BU has a historical series with San Fran, and gives Bradley some attention on the Pacific Coast.

Loyola-Chicago would not be a bad opponent.

New Mexico State is an old conference foe.

Niagara would be a local assistant coach tie, and would be a probable postseason team the following year.

**MacabreMob** · 11-02-2006, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by squirrel

Loyola-Chicago would not be a bad opponent.

Bradley hosts Loyola (Chi) on 12-19-06. A game you might be asked to attend other than just viewing and cheering. (I don't know when the students go on winter break)

With that in mind, I highly doubt Bradley will go on the road in February and play Loyola (Chi) in the BracketBuster.

**BUBraves06** · 11-03-2006, 12:25 AM

George Mason or Bucknell is who I would prefer.

**MacabreMob** · 11-26-2006, 11:46 PM

Butler's early season success definitely puts them on the radar for the BracketBuster (for all teams).

I know I read in another thread on this board that Bradley is already starting a new series with Butler next year starting on the road. But why can't we re-negotiate the contract, starting with on the road THIS YEAR.

Or double the contract and play them for 4 years.

I think it could be an opponent we could be considered for in February (and it could be one considered for tv).

**Scouter** · 11-27-2006, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by it's boogie time

I'd like to see BU play at Nevada. They seem to have put together a very good basketball program and I would like to see them play in Peoria during the '07-'08 season.

That would be a fun game to watch. I remember them giving U of I a good test a couple years ago in the second round. And Nick Fazekas is one of the best players in the nation. Kind of reminds me of Dirk Nowitzki.

**MacabreMob** · 12-04-2006, 10:34 PM

I will update the original post so it is easier to find the update.

To see comments regarding the update, go to the end of the thread.

**MacabreMob** · 12-20-2006, 09:57 PM

Ever-changing.... but through games played on 12-19.... if this were the day they decided the matchups, IMO, we'd be looking at a tv game on ESPN/ESPN2 (or just Regional ESPN) at NM St, Nevada or Marist.

**MacabreMob** · 12-20-2006, 10:38 PM

This is crazy, but just messing around. I have not looked into whether there have been earlier matchups amongst these teams, but I have tried to make sure they are not in the same conference.

So...Taking a stab at match-ups, if today were the BBuster Announcement Day (top to bottom in order of best home team's RPI):

Drexel @ Butler
Appalachian St @ Wichita St
Southern Illinois @ Loyola (Chicago)
Holy Cross @ Missouri St
Bradley @ New Mexico St
Utah St @ Illinois St
Sam Houston @ Nevada
Winthrop @ Marist
Kent St @ VCU
Old Dominion @ Creighton
Northern Iowa @ Western Michigan
Eastern Washington @ Buffalo
Hawaii @ UC Santa Barbara
Ohio @ Indiana St
Towson @ Siena
Portland St @ Long Beach
Evansville @ Samford
Northwestern St @ CS Northridge
Valparaiso @ Drake
UC Irvine @ Fresno St
CS Fullerton @ Boise St
Albany @ George Mason
Austin Peay @ Bucknell

**That Guy** · 12-21-2006, 12:23 AM

For the record, when is the BracketBuster announcement date?

**Da Coach** · 12-21-2006, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by BUsoccer4

For the record, when is the BracketBuster announcement date?

Last season, it was announced on January 31, 2006 that Tennessee Tech would play Bradley

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