If roundball is your blood, this is the place to discuss the Flames as they move into the Ritchie McKay era for the 2nd time.

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By LUOrange
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#663087
This schedule is pathetic. Can we not at least schedule more regional and other Christian school mid-majors? Will Big South and ASUN schools not schedule us non-conference either? Can we not limit the non-D1's to 2 games a year? Also, is there a consensus or rule for schools to only have 4 December games now? I've seen a few other schools only have 4 December games as well.

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Last edited by LUOrange on September 15th, 2024, 12:09 am, edited 2 times in total.
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By Ill flame
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#663097
Yeah I was hoping our move to CUSA would help us get more mid majors on the schedule. It kind of has with the CUSA/WAC challenge and that series with FAU/Charleston but beyond that its been more of the same.
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By prototype
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#663111
wow!! That's not a great schedule. I feel bad for the person who schedules these games - It cannot be easy!! Just glad we are in those tournaments - at least we will play someone at those.
By ATrain
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#663284
I'd like us to limit the non-DIs to just 1, and have the 1 be an ODAC member. Also, if we're going to play weak D-I schools, can we at least schedule in-state? Like Longwood, Radford, VMI, Norfolk State, etc...
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By JK37
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#663286
ODAC is a nice touch. So far, Ritchie has mainly desired to send program dollars to like-minded schools which share LU’s values.

The in-state low-D1’s gotta want to play us. Not sure many do. Now you’re playing with recruiting.
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By Sly Fox
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#663326
Perhaps Myo's influence at Longwood could be a bridge to Ritchie.

But let the record show that I am supportive to Ritchie scheduling other schools that align with our overall mission in non-conference. Yes, it hurts are SOS but is evidence that we have not become arrogant in our culture. Just my two cents.
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By LUOrange
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#663532
I don't mind 1 or 2 non-D1's that are small private Christian schools. Although I wouldn't mind if local D3 schools were added either. But I still don't understand why we can't or won't schedule more regional mids, former Big South and ASUN rivals and/or other Christian school mid-majors.
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By Sly Fox
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#663537
There need to be two parties to agree to a contract. Most of our former ASUN & Big South conference mates have seen enough of our financial and competitive advantages. And memories run long in the scheduling game.
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