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       #Post#: 34107--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: OldSeawolf
       Date: October 20, 2021, 12:06 pm
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       With NY football over, I'm now gearing up for SBU hoops.   Nice
       schedule overall, except for the times!
       Who's brainchild was it to schedule the weekday home games at
       6:31 PM???  Coming off a Covid year with no fans, I can't help
       but think that this will hurt attendance, especially since a
       good portion of the fan base in prior years is from the outside
       community.  Maybe they're looking to cultivate the 4-7 year old
       fan base???
       I'm hoping that this was a cut/paste error across the schedule.
       7:00 or 7:30 much more reasonable and fan friendly, IMO.
       EDIT: After writing this, it came to mind that maybe ESPN is
       driving this, but our AE opponents are generally scheduling
       their games at 7 PM, so that theory is out.
       #Post#: 34115--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: Knicksbu99
       Date: October 20, 2021, 6:31 pm
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       Agreed weird time slots.
       #Post#: 34135--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: guest419
       Date: October 21, 2021, 6:59 pm
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       --- Quote from: OldSeawolf link ---
       >
       > With NY football over, I'm now gearing up for SBU hoops.
       Nice schedule overall, except for the times!
       >
       > Who's brainchild was it to schedule the weekday home games at
       6:31 PM???  Coming off a Covid year with no fans, I can't help
       but think that this will hurt attendance, especially since a
       good portion of the fan base in prior years is from the outside
       community.  Maybe they're looking to cultivate the 4-7 year old
       fan base???
       >
       > I'm hoping that this was a cut/paste error across the
       schedule.  7:00 or 7:30 much more reasonable and fan friendly,
       IMO.
       >
       > EDIT: After writing this, it came to mind that maybe ESPN is
       driving this, but our AE opponents are generally scheduling
       their games at 7 PM, so that theory is out.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I seriously doubt ESPN is driving anything as they're on Watch
       or Plus so start times don't matter.  This is likely the
       brainchild of the stellar AD and his number 2.  Makes no sense
       if you want to get the most paying fans in the stands.  I'm not
       surprised though.  They are lost.
       #Post#: 34136--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: ecasadoSBU
       Date: October 21, 2021, 9:18 pm
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       Ha. I wouldn't be surprised "fans" complained games ended too
       late during weeknights to take their kids to the game. Now they
       moved it up 30 mins and its too early. that's why you just gotta
       do you and not worry too much about making everyone happy.
       Whoever wants to show up will show up. 30 mins doesn't make a
       big difference. If you really have to go you can cut out 30 mins
       early from work. No big deal.
       #Post#: 34137--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: Accelerator
       Date: October 21, 2021, 9:23 pm
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       Call me superstitious but I HATE being preseason #1.
       Expectations are set, cockiness might ring in, who knows. Don't
       want to peak in October.
       Perhaps it's still PTSD from 2012-2015.
       #Post#: 34138--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: ecasadoSBU
       Date: October 21, 2021, 9:27 pm
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       --- Quote from: Accelerator link ---
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       > Call me superstitious but I HATE being preseason #1.
       Expectations are set, cockiness might ring in, who knows. Don't
       want to peak in October.
       >
       > Perhaps it's still PTSD from 2012-2015.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Lets hope this coach Ford isn't as much of a choke in big time
       moments as Pikiell was. Get the team ready for the big games and
       don't find ways to lose
       #Post#: 34139--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: NoVA_Seawolf
       Date: October 22, 2021, 8:55 am
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       --- Quote from: Accelerator link ---
       >
       > Call me superstitious but I HATE being preseason #1.
       Expectations are set, cockiness might ring in, who knows. Don't
       want to peak in October.
       >
       > Perhaps it's still PTSD from 2012-2015.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I echo this sentiment. I'd rather be picked third or something
       and surprise people than have the target on our back day one.
       There are still huge doubts in Ford's ability to coach a team.
       Weren't we calling for his head a few months ago?
       #Post#: 34140--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: Hammertime
       Date: October 22, 2021, 1:07 pm
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       --- Quote from: VA_Seawolf link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Accelerator link=topic=889.msg34137#msg34137
       date=1634869432]
       > Call me superstitious but I HATE being preseason #1.
       Expectations are set, cockiness might ring in, who knows. Don't
       want to peak in October.
       >
       > Perhaps it's still PTSD from 2012-2015.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I echo this sentiment. I'd rather be picked third or something
       and surprise people than have the target on our back day one.
       There are still huge doubts in Ford's ability to coach a team.
       Weren't we calling for his head a few months ago?
       [/quote]
       Yes, we were. This is the reason why his team is filled with
       transfers and no High School recruits. Once these transfers are
       gone after this season, where does that leave Ford and the
       program.. let's see Ford recruit kids out of HS before making
       him AE coach of the year..
       #Post#: 34145--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2021-22 schedule talk
   DIR By: ecasadoSBU
       Date: October 22, 2021, 1:56 pm
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       --- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
       >
       > [quote author=VA_Seawolf link=topic=889.msg34139#msg34139
       date=1634910929]
       > [quote author=Accelerator link=topic=889.msg34137#msg34137
       date=1634869432]
       > Call me superstitious but I HATE being preseason #1.
       Expectations are set, cockiness might ring in, who knows. Don't
       want to peak in October.
       >
       > Perhaps it's still PTSD from 2012-2015.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I echo this sentiment. I'd rather be picked third or something
       and surprise people than have the target on our back day one.
       There are still huge doubts in Ford's ability to coach a team.
       Weren't we calling for his head a few months ago?
       [/quote]
       Yes, we were. This is the reason why his team is filled with
       transfers and no High School recruits. Once these transfers are
       gone after this season, where does that leave Ford and the
       program.. let's see Ford recruit kids out of HS before making
       him AE coach of the year..
       [/quote]
       honestly... with the way transfer rules have changed and with
       the ever growing amount of players signing up for immediate
       transfers via the transfer portal... the old school way of
       recruiting a player for 4 years stay is dead. You will see
       players come and go. It's a free market now in the college ball
       game. The times have changed
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