[paradox]

Murray State would actually be a favorable and winnable match-up for LU.

[SuperJon]

Yeah, and it's a legit match-up because we're 11 spots apart in the RPI.


I just don't want to play them because of the return game.

[dompennix]

I want to play Murray State, just next year so we can play against BJ Jenkins

[SuperJon]

I want to play Murray State, just next year so we can play against BJ Jenkins

That's why I don't want to play them.

[JMUDukes]

I just don't want to play them because of the return game.

wait a sec, Bracketbusters = home and home?!?

[SuperJon]

I just don't want to play them because of the return game.

wait a sec, Bracketbusters = home and home?!?

Yeah, otherwise, what's the point? You will play whoever you play in the Bracket Busters this year again next year at the opposite location.

[JMUDukes]

I just don't want to play them because of the return game.

wait a sec, Bracketbusters = home and home?!?

Yeah, otherwise, what's the point? You will play whoever you play in the Bracket Busters this year again next year at the opposite location.

oh, i thought it was just for bubble teams...hence "bracketbusters"

dear god, I really hope we get Liberty now.

[JMUDukes]

RPI update:

Updated RPI as of 1/27

JMU 151

Southern Illinois 120
Liberty 168
Cleveland St. 100
Austin Peay 107
Ohio 109
Akron 130
Missouri St. 146
Iona 148
UNI 75

looking more and more like an in-state matchup.

[jcmanson]

as of 1/30:
Liberty 176

Davidson 16-3 34
Vermont 15-6 (6-2) 125
Rider 11-8 (6-3) 132
James Madison 13-9 (5-5) 151
UT Martin 12-6 (7-3) 155
Loyola (Illinois) 11-9 (4-6) 157
Ill Chicago 9-10 (3-7) 160
Wichita State 8-12 (3-7) 167
Georgia Southern 6-10 (5-4) 170
Eastern Kentucky 10-8 (5-5) 173
Boston U 10-9 (5-2) 178
Bowling Green 8-9 (3-3) 183
Murray State 9-10 (6-5) 184
Old Dominion 12-8 (5-5) 202
Kent State 8-11 (2-4) 208
Ball State 8-9 (4-2) 223

[Fumblerooskies]

At this point...I would love nothing more than Wichita State in the Vines...even more than playing JMU.

[olldflame]

I thought the same thing as far as wanting to go up against purple face. It wouldn't be at the Vines because we are designated as an away team. If Wichita State is also away, it won't happen at all, but if they are a home team, I'd love to see it!

[Fumblerooskies]

I thought the same thing as far as wanting to go up against purple face. It wouldn't be at the Vines because we are designated as an away team. If Wichita State is also away, it won't happen at all, but if they are a home team, I'd love to see it!

Guess I should read closer...I had no idea teams had already been designated as "home" or "away."

[olldflame]

If I'm not mistaken, they designated home and away teams when they set the field.

[jcmanson]

Yes they already designated home and away teams. We are away, and these teams I just listed are all designated home teams. Whoever we play this year will make a return trip to the Vines next year.

[olldflame]

Murray State would be interesting. Mainly for the return trip next year when BJ would be eligible.

Edit: OK, just realized others have brought this up. I don't see BJ coming back to the Vines as a bad thing. I think he would get a warm reception from the fans, and the fact is there will only be a couple of guys on our team who even know him.

[paradox]

as of 1/30:
Liberty 176

Davidson 16-3 34
Vermont 15-6 (6-2) 125
Rider 11-8 (6-3) 132
James Madison 13-9 (5-5) 151
UT Martin 12-6 (7-3) 155
Loyola (Illinois) 11-9 (4-6) 157
Ill Chicago 9-10 (3-7) 160
Wichita State 8-12 (3-7) 167
Georgia Southern 6-10 (5-4) 170
Eastern Kentucky 10-8 (5-5) 173
Boston U 10-9 (5-2) 178
Bowling Green 8-9 (3-3) 183
Murray State 9-10 (6-5) 184
Old Dominion 12-8 (5-5) 202
Kent State 8-11 (2-4) 208
Ball State 8-9 (4-2) 223

Of this group, and excluding Davidson, Witchita State and JMU seem to be the two that would seem to stand out as a great home game opportunity on next year's schedule.
...

[Chris Lang]

I'm really starting to think Butler at Davidson is a virtual lock now, especially with the Patty Mills injury at St. Mary's. That's going to be a tough matchup for ESPN to pass up. We shall see, though.

[Sly Fox]

I agree in factoring in Patty's injury. That makes Butler-St. Mary's much less attractive and that would've been the likely scenario to allow us to have the Curry showdown.

[reggie]

It was leaked a number of days ago (I think Thursday) If Butler can get through the next week without a loss, when the game is played, they should be somewhere between 6-10 in the country. They should be around 10 or 11, this week. Davidson might appear in the ratings too.

[LUconn]

I had a dream last night that they were sending us to Asheville for a rubber match.

[jcmanson]

The selections are made tonight live on ESPNU. I believe it's at 6:30.

[sweetnahmah1]

I wish I had that channel.

[dompennix]

I wish I had that channel.

same

[BJWilliams]

I might tune it on IPTV since they just added it here recently

[Kolzilla41]

Is anyone able to keep us updated on this?