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USF on Sunday

I really like knocking the ticket prices down and getting the buildings full. A good decision by the Athletic Department. Now, with Hurley building interest and the move back to the Big East, next year they've got to get the pricing right where they get the buildings full at roughly the highest revenue point the market will bear.
 
The energy that is pouring into this program right now is almost unbelievable. We aren't even truly "back" yet, but the fan base can sense that the corner has been turned. When was the last time a basically .500 team started selling out games towards the end of the season? I don't care what the ticket prices are. This is usually when fans start tuning out if the team isn't winning. There's just something about this group of kids and all that they have been through that this fan base loves. And it doesn't hurt that we have Danny Hurley, aka The Carpenter, in charge of the rebuild. Also doesn't hurt that we have the BE on the horizon. I'm just so happy for everyone involved! I can't make Sunday, but I surely took advantage of those prices to buy my ticket for the Houston game - we need to send CV off properly.
 
XLCenterFan said:
The energy that is pouring into this program right now is almost unbelievable. We aren't even truly "back" yet, but the fan base can sense that the corner has been turned. When was the last time a basically .500 team started selling out games towards the end of the season? I don't care what the ticket prices are. This is usually when fans start tuning out if the team isn't winning. There's just something about this group of kids and all that they have been through that this fan base loves. And it doesn't hurt that we have Danny Hurley, aka The Carpenter, in charge of the rebuild. Also doesn't hurt that we have the BE on the horizon. I'm just so happy for everyone involved! I can't make Sunday, but I surely took advantage of those prices to buy my ticket for the Houston game - we need to send CV off properly.
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Step 1: Being Competitive!
Step 2: Winning!

All other factors are a distant third. The potential for a bright future is apparent. So people want to be on board at the beginning. It's the reason wifey and I went to C of C. Let's hope the outcome supports our outlook.
 
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Going Sun and hope to get ticket for my friend. Need to win tonight to make USF important. EVERY WIN MAKES THE NEXT GAME BIGGER. Want to see us get back to old days.
 
UConnStats said:
I want a huge win. The loss to USF earlier this year is the only reason this team isn’t top 50 right now. Payback time
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The heartbreakers to Xavier Houston and nova wudda had us in the top 25-30 if we won prolly top 25
 
JB75 said:
The heartbreakers to Xavier Houston and nova wudda had us in the top 25-30 if we won prolly top 25
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Yeah maybe in the AP, but I meant the algorithmic rankings like Kenpom, which to roughly summarize are based on point differential relative to the expected result. That big USF knocked us down ~15 spots.
 
UConnStats said:
Yeah maybe in the AP, but I meant the algorithmic rankings like Kenpom, which to roughly summarize are based on point differential relative to the expected result. That big USF knocked us down ~15 spots.
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do algorithmic ranks like kenpom matter or just NET?

NET should replace the AP and coaches polls at some point in the season, like how the CFP ranking ultimately replaces them during football season. why do we care what these subjective polls say anyways?
 
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bendm said:
it's beyond dumb that preseason poll rankings matter to the selection committee. do algorithmic ranks like kenpom matter or just NET?

if NET is all that matters it should replace the AP and coaches polls, like how the CFP ranking ultimately replaces them during football season. why do we care what these subjective polls say anyways?
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Here's an example of a team sheet the committee might have. All members value different metrics and eye test differently.

 
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Bounce back & “pride” is what I’m looking for in this game. Was at the USF game and they thoroughly embarrassed us. Let’s return the favor
 
UConnStats said:
Yeah maybe in the AP, but I meant the algorithmic rankings like Kenpom, which to roughly summarize are based on point differential relative to the expected result. That big USF knocked us down ~15 spots.
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So a 15 point road loss to USF hurts more than a 9 point home loss to an atrocious St Joe's team? It seems like the St Joe loss should be a worse outcome statistically.
 
MDHuskFan said:
Bounce back & “pride” is what I’m looking for in this game. Was at the USF game and they thoroughly embarrassed us. Let’s return the favor
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I was at that game too. Let’s smack them at home.
do you live in Maryland?
 
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Peacefrog said:
So a 15 point road loss to USF hurts more than a 9 point home loss to an atrocious St Joe's team? It seems like the St Joe loss should be a worse outcome statistically.
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I never said that, and we fell 14 spots in Kenpom ranking both times if that helps.
 
UConnStats said:
I never said that, and we fell 14 spots in Kenpom ranking both times if that helps.
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just trying to understand how the algorithm works. It seemed you were implying that the USF loss had a bigger negative effect than the St Joe loss which seemed counter-intuitive. No biggie.
 
Peacefrog said:
just trying to understand how the algorithm works. It seemed you were implying that the USF loss had a bigger negative effect than the St Joe loss which seemed counter-intuitive. No biggie.
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Well something to keep in mind is that rankings are just based on your offense and defensive efficiencies. So while we probably fell further in those metrics after the St. Joe’s loss, it just happened that we fell below 14 other teams then. The distance between each team isn’t equal.

Haslametrics has a good view of this that I’ll post below. It shows that while both were terrible losses, St. Joe’s was slightly worse. It also shows how a W was still one of our 5 worst games this year in terms of these type of ranking systems.
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I was at USF and they punked us. We looked like boys against men. I live in Tampa but have made the trip to Storrs for the game. It is a bit of a reunion as my nephew is a Senior. I am primed for return of favor!
 
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Just had surgery on my but looking to buy a seat in row z so can stand behind the bleachers for the whole. Up in the air right now but I'll give you all a .....drumroll..... +1
 
I’ll be there +2. Looks like it should be a pretty good crowd...only a few left on UConns site...not sure how many left on secondary market though

edit-stubhub only showing 384 tix for sale...great sign for having a rocking Gampel tomorrow
 
I have two available for tomorrow if anyone wants. DM me. Face value.
 
We're in our 11th year in Colorado, but if I was still in CT i'd be there. I envy those who will be. Be loud and proud!
 
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