A Xavier tradition NIT thread

[OTRMUSKIE]

Just so we can start arranging our plans for the second greatest college basketball post season tournament, here is the NIT Bracketology
https://www.dratings.com/predictor/bracketology/

[drudy23]

Bet that changes a bit tomorrow.

And eff the NIT

[OTRMUSKIE]

They better turn it down. Use to be You had to make a decision at the beginning of the year I thought. But then they changed it back to where you can deny it at the end of the year? Or do you have to go?

[drudy23]

Didn't we turn down a bid a few years ago?

I'm pretty sure you can turn it down.

It's the equivalent of a meaningless bowl game - players will likely opt out anyway. What's the point for Scruggs, Nate, and even Nunge? Nunge has been gassed since February.

Want to play the games with the young guys and actually play them 30+ minutes - fine, have at it. Otherwise, it's pointless.

[xeus]

If I were Paul Scruggs I wouldn’t play another minute for Steele after that bullshit commentary in the presser.

Maybe Paul did fuck up - but as the coach, you don’t call that out the way Travisty did. Absolutely pathetic.

[XU 23]

If I were Paul Scruggs I wouldn’t play another minute for Steele after that bullshit commentary in the presser.

Maybe Paul did fuck up - but as the coach, you don’t call that out the way Travisty did. Absolutely pathetic.

What did Travis say?

[OTRMUSKIE]

I don't think he said anything that egregious. He just explained why Scruggs fouled him.

[GoMuskies]

Rick Pitino will be a guest of honor in the NIT with Iona's loss to Rider.

[Masterofreality]

I don't think he said anything that egregious. He just explained why Scruggs fouled him.

Did he also explain why Dwon Odom fouled at the end of the Butler game at MSG last year?
Seems like this Coach causes confusion on what the situations are.

[xukeith]

What did Travis say?

He was asked about Scruggs' foul. He said Paul thought we were up 3. That is all.

He didn't say loss was because of Scruggs. He blamed poor free throw shooting

[paulxu]

He blamed poor free throw shooting

Duh.

[markchal]

what would attendance be for a home NIT game? 1500?

[Lloyd Braun]

He was asked about Scruggs' foul. He said Paul thought we were up 3. That is all.

He didn't say loss was because of Scruggs. He blamed poor free throw shooting

I think there’s more to this story. Here’s a tweet (https://twitter.com/fox19jeremy/status/1501729217934938112?s=21) showing what Travis said, and also Paul mouthing “you said ‘smack half court’.”

Definitely some miscommunication going on here, at minimum, and possible something much worse.

[X-band '01]

what would attendance be for a home NIT game? 1500?

Just do what Indiana and Kentucky have done and say Cintas is unavailable for the NIT.

[XU 23]

what would attendance be for a home NIT game? 1500?

They may pay the fans to come to the game.

[GoMuskies]

I think we should play the game at Cincinnati Gardens. Sure, they demolished the place, but I still think it would have sufficient seating for the number of fans that would want to attend.

[OTRMUSKIE]

We could prob get two hoops put on the old gardens site. If they wanted to do it right they would do
It at Schmidt field house. That would make it worth going to see.

[GoMuskies]

We could prob get two hoops put on the old gardens site. If they wanted to do it right they would do
It at Schmidt field house. That would make it worth going to see.

Did Tay Baker lose the last game of his Xavier career at Schmidt? If so, it would provide some nice symmetry.

[OTRMUSKIE]

X is now the top overall seed for the NIT. You think they will turn that down? Might be Steeles last chance at redemption. He might figure if can win the NIT he keeps his job. He has nothing to lose by accepting it.

[drudy23]

X is now the top overall seed for the NIT. You think they will turn that down? Might be Steeles last chance at redemption. He might figure if can win the NIT he keeps his job. He has nothing to lose by accepting it.

The only way it makes sense is if he lets it ride with the young guys. That would also be the only way I'd have ANY interest in tuning in - and even then, I might not watch.

There's no point in playing these meaningless games and having Scruggs, Nate and Nunge playing their typical minutes.

I also think it would be hilarious if they went on a run with Colby, Cesare, Kunkel, Miles and Stanley getting the bulk of the minutes. Steele won't do that because he knows it could expose him.

So it's either going to be more of the same, which no one wants to see, or they will decline the invite.

[OTRMUSKIE]

So we are going to be a 2 seed in the NIT. Are we going to accept it?

[XU 23]

I just want to see what the home attendance will be like for an NIT game.

[OTRMUSKIE]

I would say 4K may be more of Steele is gone

[drudy23]

Adam Baum just tweeted we accepted the NIT bid. When do we hear from the AD?

I hope we get embarassed in game one.

[whopper]

i think it will be helpful to get out of the Big East rut. I would like to see Paul and Nate have a good experience and would like to see Dwon, Colby, Zach, Caesar, Adam,Dionte even Jerome and Ben(who i thought played well last year) play Rutgers, Texas etc. The problem with us in the Big East is that we are so overscouted that it is a true grind. Even I know Tyler Kolek is going left, Bryce Johnson is tough on the baseline jumper, Aaron Thompson is a righty who goes left, etc. Lets see how good our players are against the Big Ten, SEC, ACC teams who just missed. Lets make the best of it. 3 years ago(Hankins year) the missed the final 8 by a missed Q FT and probably would have ended in NYC where i could go. This is a laboratory for these players and i am intereested in the results

[Xville]

i think it will be helpful to get out of the Big East rut. I would like to see Paul and Nate have a good experience and would like to see Dwon, Colby, Zach, Caesar, Adam,Dionte even Jerome and Ben(who i thought played well last year) play Rutgers, Texas etc. The problem with us in the Big East is that we are so overscouted that it is a true grind. Even I know Tyler Kolek is going left, Bryce Johnson is tough on the baseline jumper, Aaron Thompson is a righty who goes left, etc. Lets see how good our players are against the Big Ten, SEC, ACC teams who just missed. Lets make the best of it. 3 years ago(Hankins year) the missed the final 8 by a missed Q FT and probably would have ended in NYC where i could go. This is a laboratory for these players and i am intereested in the results

Sorry but f this. Hope they lose by thirty. Why the hell as a 5th year senior you would want to play in this minor league crap really shows me how weak these guys are

[Backyard Champ]

Sorry but f this. Hope they lose by thirty. Why the hell as a 5th year senior you would want to play in this minor league crap really shows me how weak these guys are

Agree. I was interested in the first year because the team was getting better as the year wore on, and I was excited for the future growth of players.

Now, we limped into the NIT in embarrassingly bad fashion. There is nothing for these players or coaches to prove. Let’s get this season over with

[OTRMUSKIE]

They should let the one lucky fan coach. What would be the worse that could happen?

[Xavier]

I don’t think the urgency is there at all. Took a lot of great things to line up for us to get to the big East. It’s very close to being thrown out the door.

[whopper]

I wish were were in the PIG, but i would love to see our players play against different major teams like Michigan, etc(dont know all the teams in NIT). Scruggs played Aaron Thompson 10 times and Rhonden, Champagne, Watson, Greg Elliot wear each other out. I would like to see our players with a new look, our best games were agsinst VaTech, Ohio State, Oklahoma State where we werrn't over scouted. I almost forget what it is like not to know EVERYTHING about our players AND our opponents. Just my opinion but even years ago i liked to get some guys and drive a few towns away to play pick up to mix it up

[drudy23]

In positive news, it's 7:36 and it's not dark yet.

[X Factor]

I can't stand Travis Steele and it's for the good of the program if he never coaches another game for Xavier again!!!

This sucks. Probably means he's coming back.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Root against X. Might go to the game just to root against Steele. Boo him the entire game till he cries or flips me off.

[Backyard Champ]

I wish were were in the PIG, but i would love to see our players play against different major teams like Michigan, etc(dont know all the teams in NIT). Scruggs played Aaron Thompson 10 times and Rhonden, Champagne, Watson, Greg Elliot wear each other out. I would like to see our players with a new look, our best games were agsinst VaTech, Ohio State, Oklahoma State where we werrn't over scouted. I almost forget what it is like not to know EVERYTHING about our players AND our opponents. Just my opinion but even years ago i liked to get some guys and drive a few towns away to play pick up to mix it up

Whopper work in ticket sales??

Nothing interests me in watching this Xavier team in the NIT.

[TheDanimal]

If there is an NIT home game and Steele is still the coach, do not go under any circumstances. Need the administration to see things for what they are...

[X-band '01]

Looking at potential 7-seeds in the NIT:

Iona (with Rick Pitino), Northern Iowa (Cornsword), Princeton and Texas State.

Fortunately Xavier will not have to worry about another NIT game after having to potentially face one of these teams.

[whopper]

Whopper work in ticket sales??

Nothing interests me in watching this Xavier team in the NIT.
Not at all..live in Conn with 2 X daughters and i have not missed a minute since Stainbrook. When life hands you lemon make lemonade. Lets see how Colby, Dwon, Caesar, Dionte and others perform against good(not great) Big 12, 10, Pac teams. I am sure Ok State will be in the NIT..when we beat them that was considered a good win(and they beat Baylor and lost in OT to Baylor); that is just one example. Heck i would take the train to MSG if they made it. I was totally down the past month, would not even watch game as wife thought i was over the top. I would like to see these guys play a good game (if they can and i think they can) against a "good" team rather than watch the same old same old tight basketball(and we were the tightest team i have seen) with Paul dominating, Zach jump hooking, etc. I did not see anybody having fun this season, even during a win. Heck i watched Princeton lose to Yale (and i see some Yale games at $8/ticket) in a very entertaining game today and it was high quality hoop. Yale may be a tough out

[xukeith]

Sorry but f this. Hope they lose by thirty. Why the hell as a 5th year senior you would want to play in this minor league crap really shows me how weak these guys are

Beats the CBI.
I’m rooting for the players, hoping AD and X President recognize the lack of donors and drop off screwing around with Steele still here another year.
Worst case scenario is happening before our eyes. Go X. Dayton has surpassed X this year and in 2020. Swallow that.

[xeus]

NIT?

Not Interested Travis.

[bobbiemcgee]

Makes me throw up. Go get Miller to coach. Bring in 8 transfers who can play.

[XUGRAD80]

I can certainly understand why the coaching staff would want to accept an NIT invite, but I can’t understand why any of the players would be excited about it. I know that I’m certainly not.

N. Not
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[OTRMUSKIE]

I emailed Greg and told him I will not renew of Steele is back.

[bjf123]

I emailed Greg and told him I will not renew of Steele is back.

Let us know if he responds. I’m going to guess he won’t.


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[Masterofreality]

I can say after consulting with my partners that we will not renew our 3 season tix if Steele is back.
This is definitive. And zilch to NiT attendance. Minor league.
We’re not alone.

[Backyard Champ]

Not at all..live in Conn with 2 X daughters and i have not missed a minute since Stainbrook. When life hands you lemon make lemonade. Lets see how Colby, Dwon, Caesar, Dionte and others perform against good(not great) Big 12, 10, Pac teams. I am sure Ok State will be in the NIT..when we beat them that was considered a good win(and they beat Baylor and lost in OT to Baylor); that is just one example. Heck i would take the train to MSG if they made it. I was totally down the past month, would not even watch game as wife thought i was over the top. I would like to see these guys play a good game (if they can and i think they can) against a "good" team rather than watch the same old same old tight basketball(and we were the tightest team i have seen) with Paul dominating, Zach jump hooking, etc. I did not see anybody having fun this season, even during a win. Heck i watched Princeton lose to Yale (and i see some Yale games at $8/ticket) in a very entertaining game today and it was high quality hoop. Yale may be a tough out


“I have not missed a minute since Stainbrook”

“I was totally down this past month, would not even watch a game”

Yeah- thats what Steele has done. Sad.

We all love Xavier basketball. Just not this version

[Backyard Champ]

Let us know if he responds. I’m going to guess he won’t.


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I don’t know why he would respond, but if he gets flooded with these emails, it can’t hurt.

[OTRMUSKIE]

We play Cleve State If we win we play Florida or the Prince (Iona)if we win that we play VD, Toledo, vandy or Belmont

[HenryMuto]

God hates me Xavier vs CSU why why why

[XUGRAD80]

I’m surprised that UC and NKU aren’t part of the field.

[Masterofreality]

Xavier is the only Big East team in the NIT.
No St. John’s. Amazing. We lost 4 times to teams that did not even make the NIT.

[JTG]

God hates me Xavier vs CSU why why why

Favorite teams are like qbs in football. If you have 2 favorite teams, you really don't have any favorite team.

[GoMuskies]

I've got a suggestion for Muto: be completely indifferent like the rest of us.

[X-band '01]

I can say after consulting with my partners that we will not renew our 3 season tix if Steele is back.
This is definitive. And zilch to NiT attendance. Minor league.
We’re not alone.

So, at this rate, I'll actually be able to lock in a high Premium seat next year before Xavier hires a new coach in 2023-24!

[X-band '01]

I’m surprised that UC and NKU aren’t part of the field.

NKU was lucky to be in a conference championship where the conference was absolute dogshit this year. Notice how Wright State got relegated to the First Four.

But it does beg the question - will UD fans also cheer like hell against them?

[muskiefan82]

No.
Interest.
Thanks.

[Masterofreality]

NKU was lucky to be in a conference championship where the conference was absolute dogshit this year. Notice how Wright State got relegated to the First Four.

But it does beg the question - will UD fans also cheer like hell against them?

No Ohio U. The Jason Carter experience has reached its end

[paulxu]

I feel like I'm on an island somewhere.
It absolutely sucks that we aren't in the Big Dance.
But if the team wants to play some more (and I assume they do) I'm all for supporting them.
I'm not rooting against them to lose so the coach is fired.
Sorry, that's the craziest thing I've ever heard of. Should be a separate issue from supporting the team and school.
Guess I need more bourbon.

[X Factor]

I feel like I'm on an island somewhere.
It absolutely sucks that we aren't in the Big Dance.
But if the team wants to play some more (and I assume they do) I'm all for supporting them.
I'm not rooting against them to lose so the coach is fired.
Sorry, that's the craziest thing I've ever heard of. Should be a separate issue from supporting the team and school.
Guess I need more bourbon.

What's more important, saving Steele's job or saving Xavier basketball?

[X-band '01]

No Ohio U. The Jason Carter experience has reached its end

FWIW, it will actually end once OU is eliminated or wins the CBI.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Do you think the school has let Travis finish out his career with his players? Or has x given him a vote of confidence by telling him he will finish out his contract ?

[Xavier]

My gut says they don’t want to let go of Travis. I think they are hoping for an NIT run as something to point to for “the future” and it will get talked about as “post season success”. That’s not to say he for sure isn’t getting fired, because I think he still can- just that they will hang on to anything to keep him. Just gut instinct knowing Greg.

[RoseyMuskie]

My gut says they don’t want to let go of Travis. I think they are hoping for an NIT run as something to point to for “the future” and it will get talked about as “post season success”. That’s not to say he for sure isn’t getting fired, because I think he still can- just that they will hang on to anything to keep him. Just gut instinct knowing Greg.

I don’t think your gut is wrong.

But Travis should not be evaluated based on the NIT when the pressure ratchets down and the stakes are virtually meaningless. And Christopher is very flawed if the NIT has any meaningful impact on the decision.

[XUBison]

I don’t think your gut is wrong.

But Travis should not be evaluated based on the NIT when the pressure ratchets down and the stakes are virtually meaningless. And Christopher is very flawed if the NIT has any meaningful impact on the decision.

The hubris required to retain Steele… we will need a new AD if this is what happens.

[XUGRAD80]

Xavier hasn’t fired a men’s BB coach in the last 40 years. Has the AD or the President done it at their past schools? Have the board members ever had to contemplate doing it at X? I certainly don’t have any expectations that it’s going to happen while the team is still alive in the NIT. Nor do I expect Steele to resign at any time. So I fear that one of the biggest stumbling blocks to making any change may be that they really don’t know how to do it. I hope that they have been discussing it among themselves and have also talked with other AD’s and administrative people at other schools, along with HR and legal people, but based on some past episodes at X I’m not overly confident about that happening. My expectations are that either nothing will happen or that it will be handled poorly if they do decide to make a change. (Just to be clear….Expectations here means what I expect to happen, not what I see as the standard.)

[Xville]

With this administration, I don’t ever expect them to do anything correctly. So, Steele will lead the team to another 18 or 19 win game season next year too and then we can contemplate if they keep him one more year or not.

[sgarcia]

My gut says they don’t want to let go of Travis. I think they are hoping for an NIT run as something to point to for “the future” and it will get talked about as “post season success”. That’s not to say he for sure isn’t getting fired, because I think he still can- just that they will hang on to anything to keep him. Just gut instinct knowing Greg.

No point looking at an NIT run as anything good if Scruggs and Johnson are involved. They are not any part of the future. Might as well just play guys that intend on being on the team next year.

[markchal]

No point looking at an NIT run as anything good if Scruggs and Johnson are involved. They are not any part of the future. Might as well just play guys that intend on being on the team next year.

Hard disagree. It's an exhibition. The seniors gave a lot to this team, if they want to keep the band together for another week or two, let them. It's for them (definitely not for us, as you'll see by attendance). Nothing material changes for next year by playing Miles/Edwards 25 minutes and getting bounced

[Masterofreality]

My only statement is that I’m interested to see if these guys want to keep playing for Steele.
They could easily come out and say F-it. We’re done with this guy and lose as a statement to force the Administration’s hand.
If Steele is retained after that occurrence, there will be transfers and proof that he lost the lockerroom.
OR..
They may all band together for one last stand, play hard then the Admins are off the hook and so is Steele for now.
It will be fascinating to watch in real time and will speak volumes.

As a bonus, playing more games forces Steele to sit in a press conference and answer questions rather than just slinking off into the off-season. But I doubt that Adam Baum will ask any tough ones because, you know, Access. :-(

[Masterofreality]

FWIW, it will actually end once OU is eliminated or wins the CBI.

Oh! Did they “accept” a bid or “apply” to be part of it? :-)

[fellahmuskie]

I can't wait to go tomorrow night for the reasons MOR laid out above.

As much as I want Steele gone, I'm going to go to games no matter what.

[drudy23]

My only statement is that I’m interested to see if these guys want to keep playing for Steele.
They could easily come out and say F-it. We’re done with this guy and lose as a statement to force the Administration’s hand.
If Steele is retained after that occurrence, there will be transfers and proof that he lost the lockerroom.
OR..
They may all band together for one last stand, play hard then the Admins are off the hook and so is Steele for now.
It will be fascinating to watch in real time and will speak volumes.

I've never felt the players disliked Steele. I think it's because he's not the directorial, confrontational type, and it's simply easier on the players. I think in some cases, players are relieved they don't have to deal with a coach in the likes of Bob Knight or Sean Miller. It's great for the satisfaction of the players in the program because it's easier, but does it really pull out their highest potential? Doesn't seem like it.

Makes you wonder - do most prefer easier and comfortable over winning/success?

[Muskie]

I just want to see what the home attendance will be like for an NIT game.

I won't be able to attend because of the time and what I have planned Wednesday morning. I would have also missed a play-in game if that would have been an option.

[GoMuskies]

Is there anyone who's excited about the prospect of Xavier winning twice at home and then traveling to Dayton for an NIT "regional final"?

[drudy23]

Is there anyone who's excited about the prospect of Xavier winning twice at home and then traveling to Dayton for an NIT "regional final"?

No

[GoMuskies]

Yeah, sounds awful.

The only possible interesting thing about this NIT would be if Rick Pitino came to Cintas for a second round game. That's just kind of a novelty.

[Lloyd Braun]

Is there anyone who's excited about the prospect of Xavier winning twice at home and then traveling to Dayton for an NIT "regional final"?

Although possible think there’s a slim chance of this happening for several reasons. I don’t think there’s anyone really excited for anything NIT regardless of matchup. Outside of a sales pitch to Dennis Gates, perhaps.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I can't wait to go tomorrow night for the reasons MOR laid out above.

As much as I want Steele gone, I'm going to go to games no matter what.

I am a glutton for punishment, I will be there as well.

[GoMuskies]

Xavier is a 12 point favorite. That seems patently absurd.

[markchal]

Nothing I enjoy more than going to Xavier games (which is why I'll probably stay a season-ticket holder) but even I'm a hard pass for an NIT game. The atmosphere stinks when it's less than half-full, and that was at least during a season with hope and optimism for Steele/the future.

[drudy23]

NIT - 9pm Tuesday game - 95% of the fanbase completely frustrated - do they surpass 4,000? That even seems high.

Hard pass for me as well.

[markchal]

I'd put it at 2500

What was it that first year? 6k, maybe less?

[Muskie]

By the way... every time i read the thread title, I hear the Master's theme in my head.

[Masterofreality]

By the way... every time i read the thread title, I hear the Master's theme in my head.

Except that that is a “Tradition of Excellence”. :-(

[bjf123]

No

What he said.


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[Masterofreality]

NIT - 9pm Tuesday game - 95% of the fanbase completely frustrated - do they surpass 4,000? That even seems high.

Hard pass for me as well.

I predict 3,000- with -1000 students included. Upper bowl closed off.
Fan statement.

[STL_XUfan]

I am a glutton for punishment, I will be there as well.

Got randomly assigned the high roller seats at center court. So at least i will be comfortable while suffering through it.

[profson]

I predict 3,000- with -1000 students included. Upper bowl closed off.
Fan statement.

I have no prediction but "fan statement" is difficult to prove. Tuesday night at 9 on 48-hr notice and vs. Cle State in the first round of the NIT is a tough sell under any circumstance.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I predict 3,000- with -1000 students included. Upper bowl closed off.
Fan statement.

Yeah when buying tickets the lower level is the only option. Can't pick specific seats either.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Got randomly assigned the high roller seats at center court. So at least i will be comfortable while suffering through it.

Nice, I wasn't the one who bought mine, so not sure where I am yet. Although when I went on to look myself it was assigning section 112 row E

[OTRMUSKIE]

Yes all lower seats are $20 and someone on stubhub has them listed for over $50. Make a statement guys! Nobody goes NOBODY. And if you're part of the Nielsen ratings like I was for 6 months, put your box in a other room. Xavier should get a zero raring for this debacle.

[muskiefan82]

So, someone else bought tickets and invited me. Now I am torn....

[OTRMUSKIE]

Tell them you can't go. You're protesting! Don't be a scab 82' stay strong and United. All for one and one for all. NO SCABS!

[markchal]

So, someone else bought tickets and invited me. Now I am torn....

lol one ticket isn't gonna make or break Christopher going, and I'm pretty sure someone else would find a different person to go...so just go?

I'm extremely frustrated with Steele, hope they make the right decision this offseason. However, I love going to Xavier basketball games, so I think I'd almost certainly be getting season ticket again next year, even if Steele is our head coach.

[X-band '01]

Oh! Did they “accept” a bid or “apply” to be part of it? :-)

Technically, they applied, but everyone in the field gets to go to Daytona Beach and stay at this lovely hotel:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcSObbhqMUY

[X-band '01]

I was on the fence, but now buying a ticket for the memes.

I'm also typing in "OTRMuskie fully supports Travis Steele" where it says Special Handling Instructions for the ticket.

[Blue Blooded-05]

In the unlikely event we happen to win this bowling trophy, I sincerely hope we wouldn't hang a banner in the rafters. Right?

Right???

[OTRMUSKIE]

BULLSHIT on all of you!!! You can't expect change and keep rooting for this team. Root for them at home but under no circumstance should you go to the game. Even if it was a free ticket on the suite. Must stay strong. You disappoint me if you go and you don't want to do that. SCAB SCAB SCAB. https://youtu.be/ME48DbhIn_0

[xukeith]

I know this is quite scandalous but something has to give.

X should allow UD to come to Cintas during the NIT.

X should clearly get smoked by a high achieving team.

This might snap the doldrums and slumber that AD Christopher and Steele are in.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

95% of the fans are upset? That seems a tad high.

I hope for change sake, no more than 3000 people show in Cintas.
Snap out of it President and AD!

[xukeith]

Are the X students strong enough to not show up? What a message it would send if 300 students decide instead to camp outside Christopher's office and repeat "Steele Must Go"

[OTRMUSKIE]

The kids are on spring break so that should not be an issue. Or may be my niece is just coming home this weekend. Either way , if the students do go please boo Steele the entire game.

[XUBison]

I understand not wanting to give up season tickets. However, I cannot fathom why anyone would go to this game tomorrow night. There will be plenty more games to go to in the future, and I suppose you can watch this one on TV. I was hoping 94 would be the only one to show up, but I guess not. #SaveTheProgram #DividedWeFall

[XUOWNSUC]

I’m a season ticket holder. I’m not going tomorrow - there is no way that I’m going to support Steele.

Save the program! Hire Miller!

[OTRMUSKIE]

You think we could raise enough money to buy an ad on the digital billboards that say fire Steele and sponsored by miller time? I bet that could be done for 2-4K

[OTRMUSKIE]

$1200 for a month to put fire Steele its miller time on a digital billboard. Come on guys that would be epic.

[xukeith]

$1200 for a month to put fire Steele its miller time on a digital billboard. Come on guys that would be epic.

Very entertaining. Whatever gets the job done.
Squeaky wheel gets the oil.

[mid major]

Can someone please answer whether season tickets holders are required to buy tickets for NIT tickets for games at Cintas? I thought we( season ticket holders) we contractually obligated to buy tickets. Talk about insult to injury if this is true. Asking for several friends. Thanks.

[drudy23]

I had the same question. As a season ticket holder, I don't think I've received any communication about buying tickets for tonight. Granted, I'm not going, but still.

Weird that there has been zero communication about ticket sales for this game. Maybe I'm not important enough, which is fine.

Has anyone else gotten any communications?

[chico]

Nothing sent to me. I wasn't going either but it's still odd that there was no promotion at all.

[94GRAD]

Can someone please answer whether season tickets holders are required to buy tickets for NIT tickets for games at Cintas? I thought we( season ticket holders) we contractually obligated to buy tickets. Talk about insult to injury if this is true. Asking for several friends. Thanks.

We are not

[94GRAD]

I had the same question. As a season ticket holder, I don't think I've received any communication about buying tickets for tonight. Granted, I'm not going, but still.

Weird that there has been zero communication about ticket sales for this game. Maybe I'm not important enough, which is fine.

Has anyone else gotten any communications?


Nothing sent to me. I wasn't going either but it's still odd that there was no promotion at all.

I got an email yesterday morning, there are 7 of us going.

[STL_XUfan]

We got an email about it. No requirement for season ticket holders to buy the game. All tickets were $20.00 and it assigned you a seat in the lower bowl. Seems like it was first come first serve as I bought mine right when they went on sale and got seats in row E.

[Masterofreality]

No requirement. I got an email.
An usher friend I know told said they’re estimating a crowd of 2,500-3,000.

[Masterofreality]

I got an email yesterday morning, there are 7 of us going.

Don’t you have an “Establishment” to run? ;-)

[BigMoeMusketeer]

An usher friend I know told said they’re estimating a crowd of 2,500-3,000.

The turnstile count for tonight would be eye-opening, no way it would top 2,000, regardless of what funky number they throw out as "attendance". I can't believe they want Cintas on national television 80% empty...but it is certainly a new day around those parts.

Win this one and I'd expect a slightly better crowd versus Florida (presumably), and then the reward for that is UD getting their dream come true and curb-stomping the Overlords in Gem City.

Yuck....all of it....yuck.

[GoMuskies]

I can't believe they want Cintas on national television 80% empty..

It's on ESPNU opposite Indiana vs. Wyoming from Dayton. You can rest assured knowing that no one will be watching.

[drudy23]

So someone could sit in my assigned season ticket seat? That's BS - that's my seat damnit!!

[94GRAD]

Don’t you have an “Establishment” to run? ;-)

As Mel Brooks once said, It's good to be the King!

[D-West & PO-Z]

So someone could sit in my assigned season ticket seat? That's BS - that's my seat damnit!!

If you are more than 8 rows up, you probably wont have to worry about it!

[X-band '01]

So someone could sit in my assigned season ticket seat? That's BS - that's my seat damnit!!

I'll make sure to leave a note on it saying that you and everyone else on XH is 100% behind Travis Steele.

[XUBison]

Would someone count the fans at the game? I think many of us would be curious.

[X-band '01]

The turnstile count for tonight would be eye-opening, no way it would top 2,000, regardless of what funky number they throw out as "attendance". I can't believe they want Cintas on national television 80% empty...but it is certainly a new day around those parts.

Win this one and I'd expect a slightly better crowd versus Florida (presumably), and then the reward for that is UD getting their dream come true and curb-stomping the Overlords in Gem City.

Yuck....all of it....yuck.

Don't forget that Florida also has an interim head coach going up against Quick Rick's Iona team.

[Xville]

Easiest bet I ever made Cleveland state +12.. hope the Vikings win by 50 and Steele is booed out of the arena

[GoMuskies]

Started at 13 and is down to 11.

[markchal]

The turnstile count for tonight would be eye-opening, no way it would top 2,000, regardless of what funky number they throw out as "attendance". I can't believe they want Cintas on national television 80% empty...but it is certainly a new day around those parts.

Win this one and I'd expect a slightly better crowd versus Florida (presumably), and then the reward for that is UD getting their dream come true and curb-stomping the Overlords in Gem City.

Yuck....all of it....yuck.

I don't know what you've seen this season that would indicate we are likely to win two games in a row

[Masterofreality]

Sounds like only about 1,200 now expected tonight.
Fan revolt

And no change in the starting lineup

[Xville]

Sounds like only about 1,200 now expected tonight.
Fan revolt

And no change in the starting lineup

Good at least I know I’ll be making plenty of money tonight.

[xuphan]

Only 1,200 fans?

[SM#24]

I got an email yesterday morning, there are 7 of us going.

That’s great. Wish i was there.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Listen, I know everybody keeps saying let's not go to any of the NIT games and email the President and Gregory. I think we all did a very good job of that. However, other then the fire Steele it's Miller time billboard I think we should pay for, how about a Sunday BOO BIRD Special? When Steeles name is called Sunday during introductions, just rains of BOOS! Pack the place with 10,200 fans all just to Boo Steele then everybody leaves and goes and watches the real tournament at Danas.

[Xavier]

I think the guy with the paper bag on her head was great. If we could get 100 people to do that and be scattered around lower bowl it would be well worth it.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Yes and wear miller time TShirts. Can the student section chant we want Miller , that would be nice too!

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Everything about last night sums up Steele in a nut shell. Poor play, weak mind set, no preparation or worse the wrong game plan, and some player just rolling out with a select few playing hard. It finished close against a junk team and we were at home. Whether Iona or Florida, those team have decent players and one decent coach. We are getting rolled in the next one.

So yes the players carry responsibility, but Steele brought them here and developed them. He and staff either didn’t develope and prepare them to succeed or their game plan and scheme just doesn’t work. It’s probably a bit of both. I said before a coach gets four years to show what he can do. He recruits and develops his guys to fit his system. Four years equates to a senior class of his guys Juniors and sophomores who have been in the system enough to know how to play it.

Point is most of this dumpster fire falls on Steele and the staff. They failed at roster construction, development, and game preparation. It is clear that as his guys get older it is getting worse and not better. It should be improving at least a little.

[X-band '01]

Interesting that Steels talked about having to prepare for Cleveland State on short notice, yet it took the Vikings 5 seconds to figure out ball pressure on Scruggs and even Nunge would be effective. Unfortunately for them, they were even more careless with the basketball on offense.

[X-band '01]

Another positive from last night was that the scoreboard mercifully did not display the Kill counter.

[GoMuskies]

Pitino 9, Florida 8 early on in Gainesville.

I look forward to Jonas Hayes getting his first head coaching win over a Hall of Famer Sunday.

[GoMuskies]

Looking bad for Pitino to visit Cintas this weekend unless he buys a ticket.

[bjf123]

I don’t know. All tied up now with 2 minutes left.


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[Strange Brew]

I don’t know. All tied up now with 2 minutes left.


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Something in me wants Miller to accept tomorrow, start immediately and play Rick in his first game back. Sold out, rabid arena in that scenario. Let me dream ok…

[X-band '01]

Florida it is.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XHRqyLhO5U

[X-band '01]

I should also add that Dayton can't play at home against Vandy this weekend - they've got the boys' high school tournaments taking place at UD Arena this year. Unless they somehow convince Wright State of being a gracious host in their stead.

[muskiefan82]

I should also add that Dayton can't play at home against Vandy this weekend - they've got the boys' high school tournaments taking place at UD Arena this year. Unless they somehow convince Wright State of being a gracious host in their stead.

Thanks for that. I needed a chuckle. Wright State hates UD more than most of us.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Why can't they play at wright state?

[X-band '01]

Game now locked in for Sunday afternoon at 1 PM at Cintas. Dayton will travel to Vanderbilt for a 3 PM (Eastern) tip.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Game now locked in for Sunday afternoon at 1 PM at Cintas. Dayton will travel to Vanderbilt for a 3 PM (Eastern) tip.

Thanks, came here to find out what time.

Tickets go on sale at 9am right? I hope we get good coaching news and pack the house!

[OTRMUSKIE]

9am correct. Yes they have to make an announcement before that game. If Miller says no then you go Murray state coach.