ACC/SEC Challenge Matchups

[darrell]

 

[SCspur]

So with LSU and VT playing each other in this challenge I hope that means we get to see a potential UConn or UCLA matchup versus them in the Cayman Islands. It wouldn’t make sense for them to play twice in a two week span.

 

[militarydog]

Those are some pretty good matchups.

 

[YoDore]

I only see one obvious, crazy mismatch. Not only did Vandy draw N.C. State, but the game is in Raleigh. Literally thrown to the wolves. Our fellow SEC cellar dwellers draw Wake Forest, Boston College, Clemson and Georgia Tech.

This is my first official whine about the coming season. Feels good.

 

[darrell]

Those are some pretty good matchups.

I’d have liked to see Louisville vs. LSU just for the drama of it all.

 

[CBus13]

I only see one obvious, crazy mismatch. Not only did Vandy draw N.C. State, but the game is in Raleigh. Literally thrown to the wolves. Our fellow SEC cellar dwellers draw Wake Forest, Boston College, Clemson and Georgia Tech.

This is my first official whine about the coming season. Feels good.

I'm not sure it will be that crazy of a mismatch. I don't even know who NC State will have on their team when the season opens.

Raoul doesn't even have an updated depth chart. But by my guesstimate the returners for NC State will be Saniyah Rivers, Madison Hayes, Aziaha James, and I THINK River Baldwin. They bring in 4 freshmen and two transfers from Southern Utah and Sacramento State. I think Saniyah Rivers has the most starts of that group at 12 for NC State. So, I think NC State will take some time to find some identity. I was never really impressed with NC state even though they beat Iowa. Didn't Vanderbilt and NC State play each other pretty close last season? I think it'll be more competitive than you're expecting.

 

[triaddukefan]

You can throw out the record books when Boston College and Kentucky meet on the hardwood.

 

[Coler]

So with LSU and VT playing each other in this challenge I hope that means we get to see a potential UConn or UCLA matchup versus them in the Cayman Islands. It wouldn’t make sense for them to play twice in a two week span.

Me too.

 

[cancontent]

I'm not sure it will be that crazy of a mismatch. I don't even know who NC State will have on their team when the season opens.

Raoul doesn't even have an updated depth chart. But by my guesstimate the returners for NC State will be Saniyah Rivers, Madison Hayes, Aziaha James, and I THINK River Baldwin. They bring in 4 freshmen and two transfers from Southern Utah and Sacramento State. I think Saniyah Rivers has the most starts of that group at 12 for NC State. So, I think NC State will take some time to find some identity. I was never really impressed with NC state even though they beat Iowa. Didn't Vanderbilt and NC State play each other pretty close last season? I think it'll be more competitive than you're expecting.

Was thinking the same. NC State is a question mark for me until conference play.

 

[YoDore]

I'm not sure it will be that crazy of a mismatch. I don't even know who NC State will have on their team when the season opens.

Raoul doesn't even have an updated depth chart. But by my guesstimate the returners for NC State will be Saniyah Rivers, Madison Hayes, Aziaha James, and I THINK River Baldwin. They bring in 4 freshmen and two transfers from Southern Utah and Sacramento State. I think Saniyah Rivers has the most starts of that group at 12 for NC State. So, I think NC State will take some time to find some identity. I was never really impressed with NC state even though they beat Iowa. Didn't Vanderbilt and NC State play each other pretty close last season? I think it'll be more competitive than you're expecting.

Shhhh. I'm trying to sneak up on them.

Actually, you're right. It was a nine-point game in the Cancun Challenge during Thanksgiving. That's a wee bit misleading, though. State led by 26 midway through the third quarter, and Vandy managed to cut it to nine by the end. The Wolfpack shot 53% for the game (45% beyond the arc), and Ciaja Harbison (now graduated) scored 34 to get Vandy back into the game.

Coach Ralph should have her best overall personnel in her third year at Vandy. My worry (it's what I do) is that, of the 13 players on the roster, nine are freshmen and sophomores, and two others missed all of last season due to injuries. The team will take a 12-day tour of Italy in early August and play three games over there. That, along with the 10 days of practice before going, could really come in handy.

I'm excited about the team, but last year's injury fiasco (three starters lost for the season during pre-season practice) has me gun shy. Excitement is easy. Optimism is hard to come by.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

So with LSU and VT playing each other in this challenge I hope that means we get to see a potential UConn or UCLA matchup versus them in the Cayman Islands. It wouldn’t make sense for them to play twice in a two week span.

They already said UConn and LSU won't match up in the Cayman islands so I'm assuming this means UCLA/LSU and UConn/Virginia Tech.

I was most excited to play LSU or UCLA so I'm a little disappointed but Virginia Tech/UConn should still be a good game.

 

[jdote33]

I love these challenges. Can't wait for the season.

I think SC at NC is a great early season matchup.
ND at Tennessee is probably my favorite matchup. I think Tennessee is a bit underrated heading into next season.

I don't love the A&M vs Wake Forest matchup. I think Duke vs A&M woulda been great. I think they matched up last year but A&M was a bit overmatched. Other than that I think they did a fairly good job

 

[militarydog]

I love these challenges. Can't wait for the season.

I think SC at NC is a great early season matchup.
ND at Tennessee is probably my favorite matchup. I think Tennessee is a bit underrated heading into next season.

I don't love the A&M vs Wake Forest matchup. I think Duke vs A&M woulda been great. I think they matched up last year but A&M was a bit overmatched. Other than that I think they did a fairly good job

I would have liked a Louisville vs Mississippi State matchup since Coach Purcell and R Parker were there. However playing Miami should be fun.

 

[triaddukefan]

I love these challenges. Can't wait for the season.

I think SC at NC is a great early season matchup.
ND at Tennessee is probably my favorite matchup. I think Tennessee is a bit underrated heading into next season.

I don't love the A&M vs Wake Forest matchup. I think Duke vs A&M woulda been great. I think they matched up last year but A&M was a bit overmatched. Other than that I think they did a fairly good job

I'm 99.625% sure that Duke will be traveling down to College Station for the return trip of last seasons game.

I am a bit meh on facing UGA. I would have preferred Vanderbilt, Missouri, or $CAR.

 

[SCGamecock]

I'm 99.625% sure that Duke will be traveling down to College Station for the return trip of last seasons game.

I am a bit meh on facing UGA. I would have preferred Vanderbilt, Missouri, or $CAR.

You like losing, huh?

 

[Ladeeeeda]

I'm 99.625% sure that Duke will be traveling down to College Station for the return trip of last seasons game.

I am a bit meh on facing UGA. I would have preferred Vanderbilt, Missouri, or $CAR.

We are already playing SC this year at home

 

[triaddukefan]

We are already playing SC this year at home

 

[SCGamecock]

Everybody is so willing to make room for SC on their schedule once the freshies leave it seems.

 

[Ladeeeeda]

Yep, we never played them before!

 

[triaddukefan]

Everybody is so willing to make room for SC on their schedule once the freshies leave it seems.

Yep, we never played them before!

Tell em sista....the only thing scary about Little Carolina is their affinity for trash mustard bbq.

 

[Bone Dog]

What an awesome little tournament! Way to start off the season!!!

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Kudos to whomever did these matchups. They were listening to fans/media. Seemed like the Big10/ACC challenge didn’t always put top teams against each other.

Anyone know if the B1G and Big12 are doing anything like this?

 

[cancontent]

Kudos to whomever did these matchups. They were listening to fans/media. Seemed like the Big10/ACC challenge didn’t always put top teams against each other.

Anyone know if the B1G and Big12 are doing anything like this?

Doubt it now that BIG10 and ESPN don't have a media deal in place.

 

[JellyBean]

Kudos to whomever did these matchups. They were listening to fans/media. Seemed like the Big10/ACC challenge didn’t always put top teams against each other.

Anyone know if the B1G and Big12 are doing anything like this?

Nothing yet and probably nothing this year. Hopefully, somewhere down the line, the Big 10 and the Big 12 put something together. It would be nice to have USC/Texas matchups. Or an Ohio State/Baylor matchup. Michigan/Iowa State....

 

[cancontent]

Nothing yet and probably nothing this year. Hopefully, somewhere down the line, the Big 10 and the Big 12 put something together. It would be nice to have USC/Texas matchups. Or an Ohio State/Baylor matchup. Michigan/Iowa State....

I wouldn't hold out much hope for a while. The BIG12 is still tied to ESPN for a few more years. ESPN walked away from BIG10 tv deal negotiations, which was their right, however it also killed any potential for a conference challenge between these two in my opinion.