Bradley's Non-Conference Schedule Released

[numbr_9]

I'm confident that the team will have a strong showing in the non-con schedule and a great year. Maybe one of the best in BU history ...

.. but, if they do fall short, I still applaud Coach Les and the athletic department for putting forth their best effort. I'd rather have my team schedule tough and just not be able to cut it than have them schedule cupcakes, tear through it, and still sit on the bubble (assuming we don't win the MVC championship or tourney).

Anyways, Go Braves, and I'll be there to support them! (I'll be a season ticket holder for the first time this year )

[Braves4Life]

If we go 12-0 with that schedule, I would think we'd be ranked in about the top 15 nationally. Last time we were that high I was in 8th grade didn't miss a home game. 12-0 would be fantastic, but realistically, with all these new guys and possible chemistry issues early on, I would be very content if we could go 10-2 or 9-3.

Do you think 10-2 is realistic?

Ryan

If we go 8-4 with a new, young team that will be trying to identify roles I'll be overjoyed. I think 7-5 is realistic and is enought to keep the team's morale up entering MVC play. I see this team finishing strong going into MVC Tournament and getting at least an at-large NCAA bid. I expect another 20-win season (just barely), a second or third place finish in the Valley regular season, and hopefully an MVC Tourney title game appearance.

** Note: I've scaled back on my earlier prediction after the departure of Fears, Williams, and others.

[Guinness]

I hope we tear Michigan apart not only because I'm a Bradley fan but also because I'm an IRISH FAN.

[shaunguth]

I hope we tear Michigan apart not only because I'm a Bradley fan but also because I'm an IRISH FAN.

Not to mention payback from last year and the fact they could be a Top 10-15 team!

[squirrel]

I'm actually disappointed.

What is good about going on the road to 4 Horizon League teams?

Yes, MSU, ISU, and VCU are good home draws. But the rest of the package includes:

UMES, FGC, and SEMO. 6 non-con is not good.

Yes the tournament is nice but we still have no clue who the unknown is.

If this team is .500 at the end of non-con, that will be an overwhelming success.

That said, even in so doing, at least half the teams games will likely be outside the RPI 100, including at least 3 that will be outside RPI 250.

Even half the home games are losable. Yikes.

[squirrel]

i was surprised to see the red/white and 1st exibition games are scheduled at the FH... is this right?? I thought they were going ot tear it down sooner than that

I believe the women are going to play as many games on next year's schedule as possible at the Fieldhouse, but they are considering front-loading the league sked with home games to accommodate.

[smitty]

I'm actually disappointed...

If this team is .500 at the end of non-con, that will be an overwhelming success....
half the home games are losable. Yikes.

That said, even in so doing, at least half the teams games will likely be outside the RPI 100, including at least 3 that will be outside RPI 250.

So are you saying you are disappointed because the schedule is too hard? Or it it too easy?

[georgethedog]

I'm actually disappointed...

If this team is .500 at the end of non-con, that will be an overwhelming success....
half the home games are losable. Yikes.

That said, even in so doing, at least half the teams games will likely be outside the RPI 100, including at least 3 that will be outside RPI 250.

So are you saying you are disappointed because the schedule is too hard? Or it it too easy?

I personally think there are too many crap teams on it.

[squirrel]

I'm actually disappointed...

If this team is .500 at the end of non-con, that will be an overwhelming success....
half the home games are losable. Yikes.

That said, even in so doing, at least half the teams games will likely be outside the RPI 100, including at least 3 that will be outside RPI 250.

So are you saying you are disappointed because the schedule is too hard? Or it it too easy?

I think mostly just with the filler teams specifically, UIC and SEMO.

I'm not happy about 4 Horizon teams. Especially on the road. I could live with UIC at home and then dropping SEMO and scheduling the best opponent possible. . .whenever and wherever.

I'm not thrilled with our SPI guarantees, and especially not knowing (at least at this point) who the unknown was.

The last time that happened was the Las Vegas Invitational when Lubbock Christian finished 2nd.

[MacabreMob]

The last time that happened was the Las Vegas Invitational when Lubbock Christian finished 2nd.

1st Report:

http://www.projo.com/uri/content/projo_20031127_27uri.162b6a.html

"The Rams were off to the airport before the start of the tourney finale between Miami and Bradley, both also seeking their third wins. It did not matter. The tiebreakers were in their favor. Athletic director Ron Petro stayed behind and accepted the championship award."

Then reported:

http://gorhody.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112603aaa.html

"The Rams won the Las Vegas Tournament championship with a 3-1 record, taking the tiebreaker over Miami because of the Rams 54-53 victory against the Hurricanes on Tuesday night."

Finally reported:

http://www.projo.com/uri/content/projo_20031130_30uriadv.29699a.html

"The Rams come in with a championship of their own, having gone 3-1 in the Las Vegas Invitational and won that six-team event in a tiebreaker over Bradley. The decision was based on the fact that URI allowed fewer points, a system that had to be put into use since the two teams did not meet in the tournament."

[IheartBU]

PJ Star story, June 10:

http://pjstar.com/stories/061007/BRA_BDF7CBN7.077.php

Also, story on ex-BU assistant-turned-ISU-assistant:

http://pjstar.com/stories/061007/KIR_BDETI3G8.073.php

[TheHeemyMonster]

I'm actually disappointed...

If this team is .500 at the end of non-con, that will be an overwhelming success....
half the home games are losable. Yikes.

That said, even in so doing, at least half the teams games will likely be outside the RPI 100, including at least 3 that will be outside RPI 250.

So are you saying you are disappointed because the schedule is too hard? Or it it too easy?

I personally think there are too many crap teams on it.

you HAVE to be joking

IOWA
MICH ST
VANDY
IOWA ST
BUTLER
VCU
WRIGHT ST
all teams that made the big dance last year or come from a major conference that will have a good rpi by seasons end

the others schools thatwe have on there are the types of games that we schedule every year

[dogsrus]

I'm actually disappointed...

If this team is .500 at the end of non-con, that will be an overwhelming success....
half the home games are losable. Yikes.

That said, even in so doing, at least half the teams games will likely be outside the RPI 100, including at least 3 that will be outside RPI 250.

So are you saying you are disappointed because the schedule is too hard? Or it it too easy?

I personally think there are too many crap teams on it.

you HAVE to be joking

IOWA
MICH ST
VANDY
IOWA ST
BUTLER
VCU
WRIGHT ST
all teams that made the big dance last year or come from a major conference that will have a good rpi by seasons end

the others schools thatwe have on there are the types of games that we schedule every year

I have to agree. I mean look at the years gone by. Usually nothing BUT cr@p teams. While we'd ALL love to see a few more bigger names at home and maybe a few less tough road games this schedule is brutal enough AND BU deserves props.

The San Padre tourney is great even with the two cupcakes at home. Not to many tourneys where you don't have this scenario.

[daPAWW1]

Squirrel you've got it covered!

Squirrel you obviously have all the bases covered - and based on all the possible unknowns that are ahead of this team you may well be correct in your assessment! However I certainly hope and think you are wrong, although the 2nd thru 7th spots in this league should certainly be a dog fight! If it is a fight I certainly hope we all don't turn tail on Les if we end up 5th or worse!

[MacabreMob]

Every game is losable.

Bottom line... we BETTER win the obvious games, we BETTER defend our home court, and we NEED to win some BIG GAMES.

So... no bad losses, minimize losses (if any) at home, win some games against good opponents to boost a resume for NCAA bid.