Maggie Dixon Classic 2012

[Sargassoc]

Does anyone know the date of this year's Maggie Dixon Classic? And, perchance, who's playing in it?

Thanks. . .

 

[Coler]

I heard that Rutgers & Duke are two of the teams. I don't know if that has changed though.

 

[easttexastrash]

Where is Rutgers likely to finish in the BE next year?

 

[Coler]

Where is Rutgers likely to finish in the BE next year?

Based on talent alone, We should finish in the top 3.

 

[easttexastrash]

Based on talent alone, We should finish in the top 3.

Assuming with UCONN and ND? Any chance that Rutgers finishes second since ND lost so many players?

Sorry to sound insulting by assuming that UCONN will finish first.

 

[Coler]

Assuming with UCONN and ND? Any chance that Rutgers finishes second since ND lost so many players?

Sorry to sound insulting by assuming that UCONN will finish first.

Well, I think everyone is assuming that.

I think it's possible we'll slide past ND, but it really depends on the development of last year's freshman, and how big of impact this incoming class will have. We'll be a very young, but tall & lengthy team this year.

 

[easttexastrash]

Well, I think everyone is assuming that.

I think it's possible we'll slide past ND, but it really depends on the development of last year's freshman, and how big of impact this incoming class will have. We'll be a very young, but tall & lengthy team this year.

Should be fun to watch. I would like to see Rutgers and Baylor in a home and home series in the future.

 

[Coler]

Should be fun to watch. I would like to see Rutgers and Baylor in a home and home series in the future.

That'd be interesting.

 

[triaddukefan]

Per ESPN

La Tech vs Rutgers

Duke vs St Johns.
http://espn.go.com/new-york/story/_...tech-bulldogs-key-slate-madison-square-garden
http://espn.go.com/new-york/story/_...tech-bulldogs-key-slate-madison-square-garden
http://espn.go.com/new-york/story/_...tech-bulldogs-key-slate-madison-square-garden

 

[DishNSwish]

Assuming with UCONN and ND? Any chance that Rutgers finishes second since ND lost so many players?

Sorry to sound insulting by assuming that UCONN will finish first.

Hmmm, everyone forgetting St. John's? Smith, McKenith, McPherson all are back.

 

[easttexastrash]

Hmmm, everyone forgetting St. John's? Smith, McKenith, McPherson all are back.

But didn't the coach leave? They absolutely got spanked by UCONN in the BE Tourney and by Duke in the NCAAs. This BAD losses lead me to believe they weren't the real deal.

 

[DishNSwish]

Yes, but they promoted from within, they shouldn't really miss a beat.

 

[easttexastrash]

Yes, but they promoted from within, they shouldn't really miss a beat.

I edited my reply after you replied. I find it hard to believe they are going to do much this year based on their horrible losses in the BE tourney and the NCAAs. Those losses were just too bad for me to think that they are going to challenge in the BE again.

 

[DishNSwish]

We'll see, but my opinion (at least right now) is they are still 2nd best in the conference. By September I could change my mind though!

 

[Coler]

Per ESPN

La Tech vs Rutgers

Duke vs St Johns.
http://espn.go.com/new-york/story/_...tech-bulldogs-key-slate-madison-square-garden

Dangit, I was hoping it was Rutgers and Duke playing each other.

 

[connboy77]

Assuming with UCONN and ND? Any chance that Rutgers finishes second since ND lost so many players?

Sorry to sound insulting by assuming that UCONN will finish first.

Not insulting just fact!

 

[VAUConnFan]

I edited my reply after you replied. I find it hard to believe they are going to do much this year based on their horrible losses in the BE tourney and the NCAAs. Those losses were just too bad for me to think that they are going to challenge in the BE again.

Horrible losses in a tournament? It happens. Unaccustomed surroundings, short preparation, big stage, bright lights, stars not playing to their averages...

 

[triaddukefan]

Dangit, I was hoping it was Rutgers and Duke playing each other.

Me too.....

 

[Coler]

Expecting both games to be blowouts.

 

[Sargassoc]

Thanks. . . though, correct me if I'm wrong (well, obviously I am), but I thought Army always played in the games.

 

[VAUConnFan]

Thanks. . . though, correct me if I'm wrong (well, obviously I am), but I thought Army always played in the games.

The first three occurrences of the Classic did, in fact, include Army, but not since. Having Army participate is not a bad idea considering its proximity to Madison Square Garden. They could have their drill team perform at halftime, and have their Golden Knights parachute into the Garden(chuckle all you want, but I would not bet against it).