Secret Scrimmage?

[Vincent22]

I remember there was a Syracuse one last year but I can’t remember what time of the year. Any word on any secret scrimmages? I assume since it’s the beginning of the school year it’s mostly conditioning and working out but was wondering if anyone know when last years was and if there’s any news for this year.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Typically they occur not too far before the season, sometime in October, usually.

They are only "secret" because the NCAA requires they be conducted behind closed doors, with no records kept. They also generally give some referees a chance to work / practice. Usually the opponent is fairly local, although I suppose scrimmaging against UConn (and probably having Geno address your team) has some advantages.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

I think last years SECRET SCRIMMAGE was held about a week before the official scrimmage was!

 

[Boreifs]

The “secret” scrimmage is in lieu of a second exhibition game against Div 2 opponents. It was started to give the team more early competition and also to equalize the number of season ticket games at Gampel and the XL center. It started when UConn rejoined the Big East.

 

[oldude]

The secret scrimmage is great for the team. The coaches get to evaluate players against another D1 program, try out different combinations and sets, etc. On the other hand, the secret scrimmage is maddening for fans. Other than who the scrimmage was against, fans get little if any information. Geno will give some vague comments about player performance with absolutely no stats whatsoever, no videos, no still photos, nothing, leading to rampant speculation here on the BY….

 

[Dugway]

Well, I heard that we won by 43. And, had one particular player who surprised everyone!

 

[MSGRET]

The “secret” scrimmage is in lieu of a second exhibition game against Div 2 opponents. It was started to give the team more early competition and also to equalize the number of season ticket games at Gampel and the XL center. It started when UConn rejoined the Big East.

The "secret" scrimmage does not have any fans in attendance, to include the press. That's why it's called a "secret" scrimmage.

 

[MJL243]

The secret scrimmage is great for the team. The coaches get to evaluate players against another D1 program, try out different combinations and sets, etc. On the other hand, the secret scrimmage is maddening for fans. Other than who the scrimmage was against, fans get little if any information. Geno will give some vague comments about player performance with absolutely no stats whatsoever, no videos, no still photos, nothing, leading to rampant speculation here on the BY….

The sun coming up leads to rampant speculation here on the BY

 

[stamfordhusky]

The “secret” scrimmage is in lieu of a second exhibition game against Div 2 opponents. It was started to give the team more early competition and also to equalize the number of season ticket games at Gampel and the XL center. It started when UConn rejoined the Big East.

Note that a team is allowed to play two "secret scrimmages" - and many do. The only limitation is that teams can't play more than a total of two exhibition games and scrimmages combined.

 

[stamfordhusky]

Typically they occur not too far before the season, sometime in October, usually.

They are only "secret" because the NCAA requires they be conducted behind closed doors, with no records kept. They also generally give some referees a chance to work / practice. Usually the opponent is fairly local, although I suppose scrimmaging against UConn (and probably having Geno address your team) has some advantages.

One reason that the scimmage normally is "fairly local" is that players are not allowed to miss any class time whatsoever to participate.

 

[Boreifs]

The "secret" scrimmage does not have any fans in attendance, to include the press. That's why it's called a "secret" scrimmage.

If UConn played two exhibition games, either Gampel or XL would have one more game in the season ticket package. You must assume I’m either incredibly stupid or totally uninformed; I know what a “secret “ scrimmage is.

 

[MSGRET]

If UConn played two exhibition games, either Gampel or XL would have one more game in the season ticket package. You must assume I’m either incredibly stupid or totally uninformed; I know what a “secret “ scrimmage is.

The “secret” scrimmage is in lieu of a second exhibition game against Div 2 opponents. It was started to give the team more early competition and also to equalize the number of season ticket games at Gampel and the XL center. It started when UConn rejoined the Big East.

Then the way you stated you original post was not put together all that well. The statement in bold makes it sound like you are talking about the "secret" scrimmage equalizing the number of ticket games.

 

[Boreifs]

Then the way you stated you original post was not put together all that well. The statement in bold makes it sound like you are talking about the "secret" scrimmage equalizing the number of ticket games.

That was exactly what I meant. Two exhibitions would create an odd number of home games; one exhibition and one scrimmage creates an equal number.

 

[HuskyNan]

That was exactly what I meant. Two exhibitions would create an odd number of home games; one exhibition and one scrimmage creates an equal number.

"The following basketball contests (games or scrimmages) are permitted prior to the first contest dates specified under Bylaw 17.5.3:

"(a) Practice Scrimmages. Informal practice scrimmages with outside competition, provided they are conducted in privacy without publicity or official scoring. Individuals other than athletics department staff members and those necessary to conduct a basketball practice scrimmage against outside competition may not be present during such a scrimmage. The institution shall ensure that the scrimmage is free from public view;"

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