Big East Schedule

[JTG]

Reveal today @ 11 am. On the Big East digital network.

[JTG]

What an awful schedule for X. 1 Fri nite and 2 Sat home games the entire conf schedule.

[Xville]

Seems ok to me. I count 3 sat and 1 Friday night. Other 6 are during the week.

Overall I think the home slate is avg. but that may be because I felt last years was so damn good.

[noteggs]

Yeah 3 Saturday home games. At least 2 of 3 are with Creighton and Marquette.

[noteggs]

Complete schedule

https://x.com/xaviermbb/status/1702701426034544658?s=42&t=U5TyKr_wshJKowj_nNzfHg

[sirthought]

Date Time At Opponent Location Tournament Result

Aug 8 (Tue) 4:30 PM ET Neutral University of Victoria Nassau, Bahamas W 80-68

Aug 10 (Thu) 7 p.m. ET Neutral The Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas W 123-58

Nov 6 (Mon) TBD Home Robert Morris Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Nov 10 (Fri) TBD Home Jacksonville Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Nov 13 (Mon) TBD Away Purdue West Lafayette, Ind. (Mackey Arena)

Nov 17 (Fri) 9 p.m. PT Neutral Washington Las Vegas, Nev. (T-Mobile Arena)

Nov 19 (Sun) TBD Neutral San Diego St / St. Mary's Las Vegas, Nev. (T-Mobile Arena)

Nov 24 (Fri) TBD Home Bryant Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Nov 27 (Mon) TBD Home Oakland Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Dec 1 (Fri) TBD Home Houston Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Dec 5 (Tue) TBD Home Delaware Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Dec 9 (Sat). TBD Home Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Dec 16 (Sat) TBD Home Winthrop Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Dec 20 (Wed) TBD Away St. John's Queens, N.Y. (Carnesecca Arena)

Dec 23 (Sat) TBD Home Seton Hall Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Jan 3 (Wed) TBD Away Villanova Villanova, Pa. (Finneran Pavilion)

Jan 10 (Wed) TBD Home UConn Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Jan 13 (Sat) TBD Away Providence Providence, R.I. (Amica Mutual Pavilion)

Jan 16 (Tue) TBD Home Butler Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Jan 19 (Fri) TBD Home Georgetown Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Jan 23 (Tue) TBD Away Creighton Omaha, Neb. (The CHI Health Center Arena)

Jan 28 (Sun) TBD Away UConn Hartford/Storrs, Conn.

Jan 31 (Wed) TBD Home St. John's Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Feb 3 (Sat) TBD Away DePaul Chicago, Ill. (Wintrust Arena)

Feb 7 (Wed) TBD Home Villanova Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Feb 10 (Sat) TBD Home Creighton Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Feb 14 (Wed) TBD Away Seton Hall Newark, N.J. (Prudential Center)

Feb 21 (Wed) TBD Home Providence CIncinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Feb 25 (Sun) TBD Away Marquette Milwaukee, Wis. (Fiserv Forum)

Feb 28 (Wed) TBD Home DePaul Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Mar 2 (Sat) TBD Away Georgetown Washington, D.C. (Capital One Arena)

Mar 6 (Wed) TBD Away Butler Indianapolis, Ind. (Hinkle Fieldhouse)

Mar 9 (Sat) TBD Home Marquette Cincinnati, Ohio (Cintas Center)

Mar 13 (Wed) TBD Neutral BIG EAST Tournament New York, N.Y. (Madison Square Garden)

[bigdiggins]

As I'll be training for Boston and need to get long runs in on the weekends I'm selfishly okay with limited Saturday home games this season. Should rebalance to more next year when I wont have to worry about it. :)

[paulxu]

I love me some BE round robin.

[X-band '01]

It's not like the days of the A-10 when Xavier had a bunch of Thursday-Saturday turnarounds; I'm not going to complain at all about the schedule. In fact, quite a few potential weekend roadies could be on the plate this year.

[JTG]

Being out of town, I'm a fan of weekend road trips to Cintas, but not a fan
of attending road games as a visitor. Just a matter of preference for me.

[bjf123]

In fact, quite a few potential weekend roadies could be on the plate this year.

Saturday game at DePaul is certainly doable.


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[X-band '01]

I think there's also an unwritten bylaw that Xavier has to play at Villanova in that home-and-home series first. I can't recall a single year where X hosted them first.

[zippin']

Call me crazy but I like the weekday games.

[bjf123]

Call me crazy but I like the weekday games.

Okay. You’re crazy. The 6:30 games are tough to get to before tipoff with rush hour traffic. The late games never start on time, so you’re getting home late and are probably still wired from the game so getting to sleep is tough.


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[drudy23]

Okay. You’re crazy. The 6:30 games are tough to get to before tipoff with rush hour traffic. The late games never start on time, so you’re getting home late and are probably still wired from the game so getting to sleep is tough.


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Do you bring warm milk and take out your dentures too?

[xukeith]

Compared to 22/23 season, are there more or less BE home games on Saturday and Sunday? I am too lazy to look it up.

[bjf123]

Do you bring warm milk and take out your dentures too?

Ouch! [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]


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[X-band '01]

I will not talk to my elders in that fashion; it's only 30 years to go before I have to yell at people in front of me to not stand the entire game.

What's really scary is that I'm only 5 years away from being eligible for a Senior Discount for Reds games.

[noteggs]

I will gladly invite you to the club in 5 years when the time comes. Meanwhile, stay off my lawn lol.

[IM4X]

I will not talk to my elders in that fashion; it's only 30 years to go before I have to yell at people in front of me to not stand the entire game.

What's really scary is that I'm only 5 years away from being eligible for a Senior Discount for Reds games.

Holy Crap! I just saw that the Reds give Senior discounts starting at age 50?

Aren’t we supposed to be living longer these days? Why is the age of a senior dropping?

First 65 was considered being a senior. Then 62. Now if your 50, people are trying to call you as a senior.
That would mean Clint Eastwood has been a senior for 43 years.

[xavierj]

Holy Crap! I just saw that the Reds give Senior discounts starting at age 50?

Aren’t we supposed to be living longer these days? Why is the age of a senior dropping?

First 65 was considered being a senior. Then 62. Now if your 50, people are trying to call you as a senior.
That would mean Clint Eastwood has been a senior for 43 years.

Actually the life expectancy in the US has been dropping.

[UCGRAD4X]

I wonder how much COVID contributed to this.

[xavierj]

I wonder how much COVID contributed to this.

Could be although I think it started to drop prior to Covid. Drug overdose deaths has risen sharply over the last 20 years as well. Also find it interesting that the Us spends more on prescription medication than any other country, so that could have an impact. My guess is lifestyle and lack of exercise has something to do with it too.

[Xuperman]

I turn 62 in a few days, and a few us similar aged guys were talking about how we are the FIRST generation that has consumed processed and "fast food" diets our ENTIRE lives.

The "frozen dinner" was introduced around the time I was born, along with stuff like frozen waffles, pop tarts, fortified sugary cereals etc. Then along came the '60's explosion of fast food chains. Not to mention the food companies began to find ways to hide sugar in there products every chance they get. This is our "national diet" and it is extremely unhealthy.....creating the most obese society in human history.

The point being, most folks older than me and the generations before, had food choices that were far more limited and overwhelmingly fresh meats/vegetables. The days when every little town had a butcher, a milk/egg guy, produce stand and just about everyone had fruit trees and a garden.

Huge difference.

[muskiefan82]

I turn 62 in a few days, and a few us similar aged guys were talking about how we are the FIRST generation that has consumed processed and "fast food" diets our ENTIRE lives.

The "frozen dinner" was introduced around the time I was born, along with stuff like frozen waffles, pop tarts, fortified sugary cereals etc. Then along came the '60's explosion of fast food chains. Not to mention the food companies began to find ways to hide sugar in there products every chance they get. This is our "national diet" and it is extremely unhealthy.....creating the most obese society in human history.

The point being, most folks older than me and the generations before, had food choices that were far more limited and overwhelmingly fresh meats/vegetables. The days when every little town had a butcher, a milk/egg guy, produce stand and just about everyone had fruit trees and a garden.

Huge difference.

This is not a coincidence. The idea that keeping us unhealthy and in need of medicines for our entire lives so that we are dependent on a corrupt system is more than just a crackpot conspiracy theory.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, sloth …… gluttony.

[muskiefan82]

Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, sloth …… gluttony.

What is Congress, Alex?

[sirthought]

Holy Crap! I just saw that the Reds give Senior discounts starting at age 50?

Aren’t we supposed to be living longer these days? Why is the age of a senior dropping?

First 65 was considered being a senior. Then 62. Now if your 50, people are trying to call you as a senior.
That would mean Clint Eastwood has been a senior for 43 years.

Nonsense.

AARP will send you their first pitch letter for membership on your 50th birthday.

Centrum Silver is aimed at those 50 and up.

You should be getting your shingles vaccine at age 50.

I know not every business says their senior discount is at 50, but a lot of society views 50 and up as senior citizens. Live with it!

[bobbiemcgee]

I turn 62 in a few days, and a few us similar aged guys were talking about how we are the FIRST generation that has consumed processed and "fast food" diets our ENTIRE lives.

The "frozen dinner" was introduced around the time I was born, along with stuff like frozen waffles, pop tarts, fortified sugary cereals etc. Then along came the '60's explosion of fast food chains. Not to mention the food companies began to find ways to hide sugar in there products every chance they get. This is our "national diet" and it is extremely unhealthy.....creating the most obese society in human history.

The point being, most folks older than me and the generations before, had food choices that were far more limited and overwhelmingly fresh meats/vegetables. The days when every little town had a butcher, a milk/egg guy, produce stand and just about everyone had fruit trees and a garden.

Huge difference.
You can file for ss lol

[IM4X]

Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, sloth …… gluttony.

One of my all time favorite movies.

”WhAt’s in the box?!!”

[XUGRAD80]

Reading this I’m wondering how the title of this thread got mislabeled. I thought that this was a discussion about the Xavier BB Big East schedule. I can see now that I’ve made a mistake.

[JTG]

Nothing new, threads get derailed on here all the time. Usually it is by adding UC from some of the Bearcat obsessed on here, or a pissing match between 2 folks.

[Xuperman]

Reading this I’m wondering how the title of this thread got mislabeled. I thought that this was a discussion about the Xavier BB Big East schedule. I can see now that I’ve made a mistake.

Ok,
Rick Pitino's debut at Cintas will be EPIC!!! Arguably the greatest coach ever in the confines of our arena.

[X-band '01]

Also noticed that Xavier plays at UConn on a Sunday; I might make that trip if they play that at the XL Center. Tickets gonna be tougher to get if they play that at Gampel.

One of my UConn friends told me I'd be better served also going to the Georgetown at Providence game taking place 2 days earlier at Providence (aka Cooley's return to the AMP).

[noteggs]

Also noticed that Xavier plays at UConn on a Sunday; I might make that trip if they play that at the XL Center. Tickets gonna be tougher to get if they play that at Gampel.

One of my UConn friends told me I'd be better served also going to the Georgetown at Providence game taking place 2 days earlier at Providence (aka Cooley's return to the AMP).

That would be one hell of a road trip!!!

[X-band '01]

It would be, but you can bet the farm the GU-PC game will be sold out (if it's not already).

[94GRAD]

It would be, but you can bet the farm the GU-PC game will be sold out (if it's not already).

Secondary prices are 400+ just to get into the door

[xupuck10]

Also noticed that Xavier plays at UConn on a Sunday; I might make that trip if they play that at the XL Center. Tickets gonna be tougher to get if they play that at Gampel.

One of my UConn friends told me I'd be better served also going to the Georgetown at Providence game taking place 2 days earlier at Providence (aka Cooley's return to the AMP).

It's the NFL Conference Championship Sunday and the only Big East game that day. Wouldn't be surprised if that game is on Big Fox leading into the NFC Conference Championship.

[xukeith]

FS1 surpasses ESPN for first time:

https://awfulannouncing.com/fox/fs1-nielsen-cable-carriage-estimates-espn.html

[sirthought]

Wow. How did they end up having to play Bryant on a Friday at noon?

I know some people are at home after Thanksgiving. But it's not a holiday. Most folks work then. Ticket sales will likely be poor.




Does the Fox Sports app allow you to watch archived games now?

[JTG]

Wow. How did they end up having to play Bryant on a Friday at noon?

I know some people are at home after Thanksgiving. But it's not a holiday. Most folks work then. Ticket sales will likely be poor.




Does the Fox Sports app allow you to watch archived games now?

Not sure what you do, but most people don't work that day.

[sirthought]

Not sure what you do, but most people don't work that day.

Check out how many stores, restaurants, gas stations, movie theaters, taxis, Ubers, bars, etc are operating that day and re-think your comment.

[noteggs]

Check out how many stores, restaurants, gas stations, movie theaters, taxis, Ubers, bars, etc are operating that day and re-think your comment.

Get your point…I think? Based off the occupations you have chosen (you did mention etc), don’t they interfere with all our game times?

Think playing Bryant may be a bigger deterrent.

[X-band '01]

I'll be working that day; I'll make my ticket available for anyone who wants it on this board.

Also noticed that the game at UConn will be on Sunday at the XL Center in Hartford. Should make getting a ticket there a little easier, although I'd imagine the UConn fanbase might sell their entire season out as far as tickets go.

[Xuperman]

Complete schedule in this HLOH thread.

http://holylandofhoops.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8367&sid=3b9970f35deb9629575f2d47b0437cc9&start=10

[bleedXblue]

selfish of me b/c I will be going to the game.....the Depaul away game is a Saturday night @ 9:30 EST? Does that seem like a normal start time for a Saturday night?

[xudash]

selfish of me b/c I will be going to the game.....the Depaul away game is a Saturday night @ 9:30 EST? Does that seem like a normal start time for a Saturday night?

Money plus national exposure = we have to put up with a few of these.

[Xuperman]

Coach Pitino's Big East debut with his new look Johnnies, vs Coach Miller's new look Musketeers, at the Worlds Most Famous Arena, is mindblowingly huge!!! That game will be the center focus of College hoops that evening.

[bleedXblue]

Money plus national exposure = we have to put up with a few of these.

I just don't see 9:30 EST as an attractive time for over half the country's audience.

[94GRAD]

Check out how many stores, restaurants, gas stations, movie theaters, taxis, Ubers, bars, etc are operating that day and re-think your comment.

What percentage of season ticket holders do you think holds one of these types of jobs? I would worry about fans being out of town visiting family more than having to work.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I work in healthcare (but consulting now, so this is no longer the case) and I always had to work the Friday after Thanksgiving. Was a normal work day like any other in my world. However, I would agree, that many people get that day off.

[muskiefan82]

I guess I will have to have a 3 hour lunch that day

[X-band '01]

I just don't see 9:30 EST as an attractive time for over half the country's audience.

Maybe DePaul was hoping to have fewer Xavier fans in the building.

[X-band '01]

Oh wait, they're playing Bryant on that Friday. Hope I don't miss another slap fight:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrWNN8yHNx4&pp=ygUaYnJ5YW50IHN5cmFjdXNlIGJhc2tldGJhbGw%3D

[xukeith]

Bryant won that game. Syracuse has fallen on hard times recently.

[X-band '01]

Also gonna be the first season in nearly a half-century where Jim Boeheim will not be on the Syracuse bench (player or coach).

[noteggs]

Speaking of Bryant, looks like Grasso is on leave of absence. No reason given but rumors are he might not be on the sidelines when they visit Cintas.

[zippin']

When is the sidebar poll going to be refreshed for this year?

[paulxu]

Scroll down a short way on this article to Val's comments the other day regarding the BE, Fox and expansion.

https://247sports.com/college/xavier/article/logan-duncomb-leaves-xavier-health-medical-indiana-transfer-217483771/

[X-band '01]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm49wSy6W1A

Something tells me Grasso will be on more than just a leave of absence.

[D-West & PO-Z]

He was suspended before this incident, interestingly enough.

Weird. Drinking problem maybe?

[MHettel]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm49wSy6W1A

Something tells me Grasso will be on more than just a leave of absence.

Who is this guy? I don’t have 30 minutes to watch that video. Why is this in the “BE schedule” thread. Not being snarky, just don’t know

[D-West & PO-Z]

Not a BE game obviously but we do play Bryant this year. This is (or was) their head coach who is out on leave, supposedly even before this incident.

[X-man]

I suspect that I am the only person on this board who has taught a course at Bryant. I did so while in grad school at Brown many moons ago.

[drudy23]

Also gonna be the first season in nearly a half-century where Jim Boeheim will not be on the Syracuse bench (player or coach).

Good. He's the worst. The absolute worst.

[drudy23]

Alot of odd things to the schedule this year. First few weeks are alot of Monday and Friday games. Also some odd starting times for BE games.

Wonder if Miller has a different approach.

[Olsingledigit]

Good. He's the worst. The absolute worst.

Could not agree more.

[noteggs]

Is it just me but Grasso sounds a lot like Dave Portnoy?

[bjf123]

Alot of odd things to the schedule this year. First few weeks are alot of Monday and Friday games. Also some odd starting times for BE games.

Wonder if Miller has a different approach.

Pretty sure TV is dictating the days and times.


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[X-band '01]

He was suspended before this incident, interestingly enough.

Weird. Drinking problem maybe?

Good thing his wife was home - he could have potentially incriminated himself further besides something that was as menial as leaving the scene of an accident.

[xu82]

I work in healthcare (but consulting now, so this is no longer the case) and I always had to work the Friday after Thanksgiving. Was a normal work day like any other in my world. However, I would agree, that many people get that day off.

Sorry for the tangent, but in banking that was one of my favorite days to work. Few of our clients were working, so it was almost like a work day without work. We got to spend a little quality time with both staff and the few clients we saw/talked to. I look back on that fondly, even though I’m sure I really wanted to be off that day.