UConn - Syracuse MBB/WBB double-header under discussion?

[huskymedic]

From earlier today:

 

[BGesus4]

This would be instead of Le Moyne?

 

[HooperScooper]

MSG would make sense. Then we can show everyone that UConn is New York's college team and not Syracuse. Although they may have retired this below already.

 

[TRest]

What’s in it for us?

 

[HooperScooper]

What’s in it for us?

A win

 

[I Bleed Blue]

This would be instead of Le Moyne?

We have been asking for more regional cupcakes to start the season. Cuse is perfect

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Games against Cuse in MSG are always a good idea.

 

[CT2SC]

What’s in it for us?

Would you rather play Lemoyne?

 

[YearoftheHusky]

Is this a buy game?

 

[UCFan1513]

Might hurt our SoS

 

[EROCK CONN]

It’s never a good idea to lower yourself but I would like to play them — basically the same as playing Sacred Heart and Southwest Texas State.

 

[TRest]

Would you rather play Lemoyne?

We will still play cupcakes. Why elevate two struggling programs who tried to drown us in the past?

 

[zls44]

We will still play cupcakes. Why elevate two struggling programs who tried to drown us in the past?

A: if Fox throws enough cash to make it worth our while

 

[Storrs South]

It's the kind of thing where if this is replacing an a game v. UMES and still playing the big time games as part of home and homes then sure but if, using this season an example, if it replaces playing Gonzaga at MSG or Baylor at home or Texas away then it's a downgrade.

I assume next year specifically Autry will be on an very hot seat after they miss the tourney again this year, making it even more difficult to recruit in the offseason to avoid the inevitable departure.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

It's the kind of thing where if this is replacing an a game v. UMES and still playing the big time games as part of home and homes then sure but if, using this season an example, if it replaces playing Gonzaga at MSG or Baylor at home or Texas away then it's a downgrade.

I assume next year specifically Autry will be on an very hot seat after they miss the tourney again this year, making it even more difficult to recruit in the offseason to avoid the inevitable departure.

I 100% agree on the scheduling. I think three tuneup games are fine, not including an exhibition. Games 4 and 5 can be against a (slightly) better teams like Cuse, Pitt, BC or whoever.

Also I think Autry will get the benefit of the doubt through next season. He's got 2 good recruits coming in next year including Kiyan Anthony.

 

[ToolzieFan]

I was always super excited to play Syracuse at MSG post-Big East, but I have kind of changed my mind. I don’t want to even give them that big of a stage against us, or provide them with a marquee matchup there. I’d prefer a home-and-home. That being said, I’d rather play them than the Le Moynes of the world, regardless of the place.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I’d only do it if they keep playing us in football. There’s nothing in it for us otherwise.

 

[REB1094]

Replacing a buy game, I love it

Replacing a Texas or Gonzaga or B12 team, I hate it

 

[District-Husky]

I’d only do it if they keep playing us in football. There’s nothing in it for us otherwise.

Didn’t they just extend the football contract with 2 more games?

 

[dennismenace]

We have repeatedly won National Championships since 1999 (6 in all). We have repeatedly distinguished ourselves as the dominant team in the United States in the last 25 years and especially in the last two years. We are bigger than "NY's team". Way bigger. That is not the title(s) or vision we are seeking.

No need to elevate the Syracuse above the muck they have fallen into by some meaningless game that means nothing by comparison of any real relevance.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Didn’t they just extend the football contract with 2 more games?

If so, I'd imagine this was discussed as a sweetener.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Didn’t they just extend the football contract with 2 more games?

Just added 2028 football game in addition to prior scheduled 2025, 2026 and 2027 Cuse games.

 

[TheHorde]

We will still play cupcakes. Why elevate two struggling programs who tried to drown us in the past?

The good guys beating them by 20 on national tv won’t elevate them lol