Schedule: 2016- 2017

[Masterofreality]

And so it begins.

I have info on the highest authority that Xavier and Colorado will begin a Home & Home series at Boulder next season.
Now THAT will be a quality road trip!!!!

[GoMuskies]

Guess I'll have to learn to ski. I think I can make that drive in about 6 hours.

[Masterofreality]

Oh, I'm going fo sho!! My cousin was Head Women's Coach for years and is now an Assistant AD there. This will be a great trip to a great spot.

[XUMIOH12]

heard the Gavitt games matchup is probably going to be Michigan St., Indiana, or Purdue

[ballyhoohoo]

Colorado. The sunshine state.

[GoMuskies]

I assume nuts is in....and may never leave.

[X-band '01]

heard the Gavitt games matchup is probably going to be Michigan St., Indiana, or Purdue

Given that the Gavitt Games take place at about the same time as the Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament, I thought Xavier might be out of the Gavitt Games for next season. The PR Tournament includes Oklahoma, Arizona State, Northern Iowa, Missouri, Clemson, Davidson, and Tulane. That should also be a nice field.

[sgarcia]

Given that the Gavitt Games take place at about the same time as the Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament, I thought Xavier might be out of the Gavitt Games for next season. The PR Tournament includes Oklahoma, Arizona State, Northern Iowa, Missouri, Clemson, Davidson, and Tulane. That should also be a nice field.

I thought the Gavitt games were a week before those tourneys assuming the PR tourney is the same time as the Orlando tourney was this year.

[XMuskieFTW]

I'm fairly confident we have been confirmed in the Gavitt Games next year. We will not be participating the following year though.

[XMuskieFTW]

Love the Colorado matchup. Should be a pretty good team next year. Currently a 17-5 team with an RPI of 22. They have a 9 man rotation most nights this year. They will lose their best player, but they'll only be losing him and the guy who is 8th in that rotation. Should be an experienced team who will make the tournament.

[X-band '01]

I thought the Gavitt games were a week before those tourneys assuming the PR tourney is the same time as the Orlando tourney was this year.


I'm fairly confident we have been confirmed in the Gavitt Games next year. We will not be participating the following year though.

The Puerto Rico, Charleston and Paradise Jam tournaments are played the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. If Xavier does play in the Gavitt Games next year, it would have to be on the Monday prior to PR for travel reasons. The games in PR are played on Thursday, Friday and Sunday; I'd assume that the Tuesday that week would be Xavier's travel day.

[XUGRAD80]

Oh, I'm going fo sho!! My cousin was Head Women's Coach for years and is now an Assistant AD there. This will be a great trip to a great spot.

Ceal Berry?

[Masterofreality]

Ceal Berry?

If you change the last name spelling to BArry, you are correct, sir!

[nuts4xu]

Now THAT will be a high quality road trip!!!!

Fixed it for you. I would love to make this trip, Colorado is one of my favorite states in the country.

[nuts4xu]

I assume nuts is in....and may never leave.

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[paulxu]

I think Bobbie is out there now and can probably score you some of that good legal stuff.

[Masterofreality]

Fixed it for you. I would love to make this trip, Colorado is one of my favorite states in the country.


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Some of us know each other WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too well on this board. :lol:

[X-man]

My bro' lives in Ft. Collins. If my schedule allows, I will be making the trip.

[X-man]

Guess I'll have to learn to ski. I think I can make that drive in about 6 hours.

Only if you are "driving" a plane.

[GoMuskies]

Only if you are "driving" a plane.

It's actually about a 7 hour drive after looking into it closer.

[GIMMFD]

You guys are definitely going for the legal weed, but hey, I don't blame you. If I could go I definitely would too.

[XUdenver]

And so it begins.

I have info on the highest authority that Xavier and Colorado will begin a Home & Home series at Boulder next season.
Now THAT will be a quality road trip!!!!

Best news I've heard in a while and I will definitely be there. For those of you making the trip out, I suggest carving out a few days to check out the scene in Boulder and Denver. A food and beer lovers dream. Oh, and the green stuff is readily available too, for those of you interested..

[X-man]

It's actually about a 7 hour drive after looking into it closer.

It's approximately 1200 miles from Cincinnati to Boulder according to MapQuest. How fast do you drive??? MapQuest estimates an 18 hour+ driving time.

[GoMuskies]

It's approximately 1200 miles from Cincinnati to Boulder according to MapQuest.


Not sure how that's relevant.

[Masterofreality]

It's approximately 1200 miles from Cincinnati to Boulder according to MapQuest. How fast do you drive??? MapQuest estimates an 18 hour+ driving time.

The fact that Go clearly lives in Wichita is obviously irrelevant. :whistle:

[X-man]

The fact that Go clearly lives in Wichita is obviously irrelevant. :whistle:

Totes, my bad. Don't typically look at the profile information. As Emily Litella always said, "Never mind".

[nuts4xu]

Totes, my bad. Don't typically look at the profile information.

His avatar and location expose the fact he may not live in Cincinnati as well.

Just sayin...

[Strange Brew]

Best news I've heard in a while and I will definitely be there. For those of you making the trip out, I suggest carving out a few days to check out the scene in Boulder and Denver. A food and beer lovers dream. Oh, and the green stuff is readily available too, for those of you interested..

Agree and I'll be there as well. Terrific news!

[bobbiemcgee]

I think Bobbie is out there now and can probably score you some of that good legal stuff.

Well, all you need is your Driver's License from anywhere. You can use my red card for the tax free stuff. (Medical)

Boulder is a great college town. You can ride the Light Rail soon from the Airport to Downtowm Denver which also has a fabulous nightlife.

I'm pysched.

[bobbiemcgee]

It's approximately 1200 miles from Cincinnati to Boulder according to MapQuest. How fast do you drive??? MapQuest estimates an 18 hour+ driving time.


I done it twice in under 17. Put the cruise on 6 mph over the speed limit and no worries. All interstate. left @ 5am, in hotel @ midnight. (mountain time) Kansas is a bitch.

[xumuskies08]

I done it twice in under 17. Put the cruise on 6 mph over the speed limit and no worries. All interstate. left @ 5am, in hotel @ midnight. (mountain time) Kansas is a bitch.

The drive between Topeka and Denver is utterly brutal.

[XMuskieFTW]

Game will probably be December 3rd or 7th. Hopefully the 3rd. Rather it be a weekend game.

[Strange Brew]

Well, all you need is your Driver's License from anywhere. You can use my red card for the tax free stuff. (Medical)

Boulder is a great college town. You can ride the Light Rail soon from the Airport to Downtowm Denver which also has a fabulous nightlife.

I'm pysched.

So pumped as well Bobby.

For you bourbon drinkers, the bar at Union Station makes an amazing Manhattan. Also, The Buff in Boulder has an great brunch. You have to try The Dude. A mix of a White Russian and an Irish Coffee.

Go Broncos!

[xu82]

So pumped as well Bobby.

For you bourbon drinkers, the bar at Union Station makes an amazing Manhattan. Also, The Buff in Boulder has an great brunch. You have to try The Dude. A mix of a White Russian and an Irish Coffee.

Go Broncos!

Ah, the trip down Memory Lane. My father always ordered a perfect Manhattan on the rocks with a twist. (If it came with a cherry he docked them on the tip.). My college aged self went to dinner with my parents one night, and I ordered the same. Shortly after dinner, I was going to buy more beer for the people playing pool in my basement (while the parents went in another direction), and I rear ended a station wagon I thought was going to get a turn arrow. The cops were quick and easy (today it would be off to jail) and I took beer back before shutting the night down early. The next morning I woke to go down and explain the wrecked front end of the car to my parents having coffee on the back patio. My mother asked if alcohol was involved. "Oh, no, of course not!" I said. She responded "good, now go out in the front yard and pick up all the beer bottles!" My "friends" had strewn about a case of beer bottles across the front yard. In my mind it comes back to the Manhattans that allowed me to lose control of that crowd.

Moral of the story: 1) don't trust 20 year old drinkers. 2) I don't drink brown stuff.

Sorry for the tangent, but I couldn't help myself. My how times have changed.We have since paid for not one, but TWO DUI's for a son (who no longer drinks), one of which was a .082. The .002 really blows! Pun real but intended.

[xu82]

I just renewed my Supporting Member subscription, so you'll have to put up with the above for another year or so. Sorry.

[xu82]

OK, I've been repped twice already for mentioning I just renewed my Supporting Member status. It's only $12.50 people. An email notified me I was due. If you're not already a Supporting Member, spend the big bucks and do the right thing. This board, and all the clowns on it, are well worth the price!

[XUFan09]

I just renewed my Supporting Member subscription, so you'll have to put up with the above for another year or so. Sorry.
Love it lol.

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[muethibp]

Fixed it for you. I would love to make this trip, Colorado is one of my favorite states in the country.

I'll definitely go to Boulder for the game. Great state, great college town...

[toledodan]

The drive between Topeka and Denver is utterly brutal.

yes it is

[Masterofreality]

Ok, boys and girls....

I have an official date for the Xavier Colorado game in Boulder. Unfortunately for some, it will not be on a weekend, but that won't stop me.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Get yer oxygen masks and skis ready. Nuts will probably bring a huge duffle bag to stash all of the legal cannabis he can find in Boulder. I'm sure Sweet 16 wants to join me on this epic trip.

In the immortal words of Ozzie Ozbourne- "Flying High Again....."

[XMuskieFTW]

Ok, boys and girls....

I have an official date for the Xavier Colorado game in Boulder. Unfortunately for some, it will not be on a weekend, but that won't stop me.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Get yer oxygen masks and skis ready. Nuts will probably bring a huge duffle bag to stash all of the legal cannabis he can find in Boulder. I'm sure Sweet 16 wants to join me on this epic trip.

In the immortal words of Ozzie Ozbourne- "Flying High Again....."

Dang. Was really hoping it would be the 3rd. Guess I'll be taking 3 days off work and making this a longer than expected trip. Really excited for this one.

[XUFan09]

Mid-week? Ugh. I can't really take off class.

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[Musketeer_15]

Anyone know of anything new that hasn't been said on here yet? Info on the Gavitt Games?

[GoMuskies]

This is the year to start the Wichita State home and home. Start it out here while they're rebuilding and have them visit Cincinnati the next year when they're good again. Two nice wins for X and lots of free bourbon for paulxu.

[XMuskieFTW]

so far all we have is @UC @colorado and wake at home? And i believe someone said the gavitt game will be msu purdue or indiana at home. Would love to play home and home with Wichita. My buddy just moved there.

[paulxu]

This is the year to start the Wichita State home and home. Start it out here while they're rebuilding and have them visit Cincinnati the next year when they're good again. Two nice wins for X and lots of free bourbon for paulxu.

Hot damn!

[XUMIOH12]

so far all we have is @UC @colorado and wake at home? And i believe someone said the gavitt game will be msu purdue or indiana at home. Would love to play home and home with Wichita. My buddy just moved there.

i believe that is an accurate recap of whats on the board so far

[muethibp]

Are we playing in an exempt/holiday tournament next season?

[GoMuskies]

Hot damn!

I think we can do a little better than Hot Damn. Probably Woodford.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Are we playing in an exempt/holiday tournament next season?

Yes. Puerto Rico Tip-Off. (Other teams are Oklahoma, Arizona State, Clemson, Mizzou, Davidson, Northern Iowa and Tulane)

[paulxu]

We should win that tournament.

[XUFan09]

We should win that tournament.
Yup.

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[xukeith]

We should win that tournament.

Maybe.
We should have beaten Wisconsin!

[XUMIOH12]

We should win that tournament.

we should, but its always tough to do so

[Masterofreality]

Yes. Puerto Rico Tip-Off. (Other teams are Oklahoma, Arizona State, Clemson, Mizzou, Davidson, Northern Iowa and Tulane)


We should win that tournament.

Yeah, considering the fact that Oklahoma will lose 3 of their top 4 scorers who account for almost 40ppg including the otherworldly Buddy Heild, there really is no one in that field that should scare us. Northern Iowa loses 3 of their top 4 scorers too who account for 35 ppg.

[GoMuskies]

Arizona State and Davidson might be good.

[Masterofreality]

Arizona State and Davidson might be good.

You mean Davidson from that second rate conference and AZ State from the Pac 12 that has basically gotten blown out of this tournament? (I know. The Big East sucks too).

Doubt there will be any RPI boosts in that tourney.

[XMuskieFTW]

Arizona State and Davidson might be good.

Az State had an 8 man rotation this year that all averaged between 6.6 ppg and 14. They lose the 2nd 5th and 7th leading scorers from that rotation, but they are getting the #40 and #87 recruits.

[Xavier]

I really hope we see MSU in the Big10/Big East challenge.

[Xville]

I really hope we see MSU in the Big10/Big East challenge.

I'd rather play Indiana and pound crean into submission. Though he'd probably enjoy that..not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Masterofreality]

I really hope we see MSU in the Big10/Big East challenge.

That may happen...if for no other reason that Tom Izzo NEVER bitches about playing anyone, especially good teams, on the road. There are many others in that league...looking at a large beak to the north.....who would. Oh-ho-ho State will probably play DePaul...at home.

[XMuskieFTW]

Playing MSU is best case scenario. We would get them at home for one of the first games of the season against a very young, inexperienced team that by the end of the season could be a 1 seed. Let's crush them before they get a chance to gel.

[AviatorX]

Are we sure X will even be part of the Gavitt Games next year? I thought Butler sat this year out because Puerto Rico is a week before most of the exempt tournaments.

[XMuskieFTW]

Are we sure X will even be part of the Gavitt Games next year? I thought Butler sat this year out because Puerto Rico is a week before most of the exempt tournaments.

I'm pretty sure I remember hearing we wouldn't be part of it in 2017-2018 but would be this coming season. The timetable doesn't make sense for us though.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Phx to Boulder isn't bad either...odds are I would just fly up for this game.

[X-band '01]

You mean Davidson from that second rate conference and AZ State from the Pac 12 that has basically gotten blown out of this tournament? (I know. The Big East sucks too).

Doubt there will be any RPI boosts in that tourney.

If Jack Gibbs returns for one more season at Davidson, they'll be a contender in the A-10 for next season. I don't know why they were down this year, but they looked very ordinary after Pittsburgh did unspeakable things to Davidson in their matchup at MSG back in December.

[XUMIOH12]

I'm pretty sure I remember hearing we wouldn't be part of it in 2017-2018 but would be this coming season. The timetable doesn't make sense for us though.

yes, i have heard we are in the Gavitt Games this upcoming season. Not sure about the year after though.

[XUMIOH12]

Playing MSU is best case scenario. We would get them at home for one of the first games of the season against a very young, inexperienced team that by the end of the season could be a 1 seed. Let's crush them before they get a chance to gel.

Playing MSU at home would be great, as long as we win, i know too many MSU people to rub it in if we lose haha. It is a good point that we would play them in the first week or so of the season, and hopefully beat them before they figure everything out with their young/talented team.

[Masterofreality]

I'm pretty sure I remember hearing we wouldn't be part of it in 2017-2018 but would be this coming season. The timetable doesn't make sense for us though.

X is definitely in with a home game next year. Out in 2017.

Plus usually they want the better teams vs the better teams and the weaker ones vs the weaker. We'll be one of the better ones. How about a Wiscy re-match at the 'Tas? Great TV.

[Xavier]

I know, by now stuff like this shouldn't amaze me I suppose. Few teams would be on my list- but how cool would it be to see MSU playing at the Cintas center? Not many other teams I would want to see. Duke, UNC, Kentucky...?

[Xville]

Yeah actually I'll change my answer to Wisconsin. They lose no one so they should be pretty darn good next year. I'd like some consolation payback.

[Chermy23]

Just please, please don't be Rutgers for the Gavitt Games. Hope the Big 10 kept the receipt them.Ugh

[XUMIOH12]

Just please, please don't be Rutgers for the Gavitt Games. Hope the Big 10 kept the receipt them.Ugh

its not going to be Rutgers

[Masterofreality]

its not going to be Rutgers

Rutgers vs DePaul is about perfect.

[XUFan09]

Yeah actually I'll change my answer to Wisconsin. They lose no one so they should be pretty darn good next year. I'd like some consolation payback.
I understand the sentiment, but I think that matchup would just fuel by bitterness.

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[xu82]

I understand the sentiment, but I think that matchup would just fuel by bitterness.

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If we beat them by 40, it might actually make me feel worse!

[Masterofreality]

Rothstein only about 2 months late:

@JonRothstein Xavier and Colorado will begin a home and home series next December in Boulder, source told @CBSSports. Return game at Cintas in 17-18.

*Source*

[bobbiemcgee]

Trivoli Brewery just re-opened downtown across from the Pepsi Center. Should be short walk from the new Union Station. Did you know you can get a degree in BEER @ Metro State College?

http://www.westword.com/restaurants/tivoli-brewing-will-open-its-own-brewery-and-taphouse-inside-the-historic-tivoli-building-6046261

[Muskie]

IU plays Butler in Indianapolis at the Crossroads Classic (Purdue will also play ND). Does that count as a Gavitt game for IU and Butler? I was looking at IU's projected schedule and I don't see any other Big East opponent.

[XUMIOH12]

IU plays Butler in Indianapolis at the Crossroads Classic (Purdue will also play ND). Does that count as a Gavitt game for IU and Butler? I was looking at IU's projected schedule and I don't see any other Big East opponent.

no, it doesnt count as a Gavitt game

[XMuskieFTW]

I think that Classic has been set up for years so it doesn't really affect the Gavitt games in any way. I'm hoping whoever organizes the Gavitt Games trolls both teams and has them play a second time next season.

[BMoreX]

Hosting Lehigh in a buy game, per Rothstein.

[XMuskieFTW]

Hosting Lehigh in a buy game, per Rothstein.

I like this for a buy game. They finished second in the Patriot league last year. They had a 9 man rotation with their 5 starters averaging between 9.6 and 17.7 points along with 4 bench players averaging a combined 10.3. The only starter they lose is the guy who averaged 9.6, so their 4 top scorers will be back. They were 168 in RPI last year, so I imagine they'll probably be top 150 next year.